I finished this in November of 2025. I didn't have the instructions, but the build was self-explanatory. I had pictures of other builds for reference and the cards provided by SRMW within the kit. I didn't take any in-process pictures, and waited until it was nice outside to get some photos. It's near 60 degrees today which for Illinois is near a record for February. The pictures are a little dark, but I prefer natural light over the pictures I've taken indoors.IMG_8090.JPGIMG_8091.JPGIMG_8092.JPGIMG_8093.JPG
I made a mistake during the laying of the track, and had to extend the dock. I also included a couple of figures. I didn't weather the vehicles, that's for later. I don't remember where I got the shingles for the main building, but they did not come with the kit. Possibly Mine Mount Models? The kit also came with some very fibrous roofing paper which I did use. I didn't add any exterior lighting to this kit, though I usually do with my SRMW builds. IMG_8094.JPGIMG_8096.JPGIMG_8098.JPGIMG_8100.JPG
Beautiful rendition!
Its a great looking kit. One of my favourites.
Cheers, Mark.
Very well done!! Just love those South River kits.
Jerry
Fantastic looking!
All of your weathering looks perfect!
Very well done indeed!
Greg
You did a great job on the kit, I love the character the South River Kits have.
Wow! I'm impressed, very nice build indeed.
And, without instructions, my kind of builder.
Although I don't have this kit, it could be a
great contender for a scratchbuild! ;D
of course if anyone wants to wait ten years for the results... ???
Rich
Howdy,
Simply fantastic. You did the kit justice with the fantastic build. Congratulations!
Have fun,
mike
Many thanks to all those who responded to my build, Mark, Jerry, Greg, Ron and Mike. It was a fun build, currently working on Atlas Gorge from Fos Scale Models. It's been a busy winter, sorry for the lack of a quick reply. This Atlas Gorge diorama is going to take some time. It's my largest yet. Mark
Very, very well done. Excellent build in fact. Thanks very much for showing and sharing this masterpiece with us mortals.
Tom
Thanks Tom. I love this hobby. My journey into craftsman style kits started with South River Model Works kits. Always a pleasure to build, though time consuming. Mark
Wonderful work. I'm saving the pictures, as I have this one somewhere in the "kit pile".
Jeff
Great build, well done..... 8)
Quote from: Zephyrus52246 on February 24, 2026, 06:22:09 PMWonderful work. I'm saving the pictures, as I have this one somewhere in the "kit pile".
Jeff
Thanks Jeff, ahh ... the kit pile. I know it well.
Quote from: GPdemayo on February 25, 2026, 11:48:16 AMGreat build, well done..... 8)
Thanks Greg, Always a pleasure to work on a South River kit. I wish Bob still made them. Mark
How did you attach the shingles? In the South River kit I built, Bob recommended glue stick. I've been using that since. It works well, but I still have some concern about long term adhesion.
dave
I've always used wood glue.
Some of my models are 20 years old.
MJinTN
Quote from: deemery on February 25, 2026, 06:15:28 PMHow did you attach the shingles? In the South River kit I built, Bob recommended glue stick. I've been using that since. It works well, but I still have some concern about long term adhesion.
dave
Hi Dave, I believe the shingles came from Mine Mount Models, all I used was Matte Mod Podge. I did use glue sticks per the instructions from SRMW's for Delabarre Woolens back in 2013/2014. Those were thin paper shingles representing slate, but I did have some issues with them coming up a few years later, so I had to sneak some glue underneath to fix the issues. So, I would not recommend using glue sticks from my personal experience. Mark