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Title: South River Model Works Millett Creamery
Post by: craftsmankits on February 15, 2026, 05:05:01 PM
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
Title: Re: South River Model Works Millett Creamery
Post by: craftsmankits on February 15, 2026, 05:14:02 PM
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
Title: Re: South River Model Works Millett Creamery
Post by: Mark Dalrymple on February 15, 2026, 06:47:13 PM
Beautiful rendition!

Its a great looking kit.  One of my favourites.

Cheers, Mark.
Title: Re: South River Model Works Millett Creamery
Post by: Jerry on February 15, 2026, 11:57:20 PM
Very well done!!  Just love those South River kits.

Jerry
Title: Re: South River Model Works Millett Creamery
Post by: Ensign on February 16, 2026, 09:30:11 AM
Fantastic looking!
All of your weathering looks perfect!
Very well done indeed!

Greg
Title: Re: South River Model Works Millett Creamery
Post by: elwoodblues on February 16, 2026, 09:36:42 AM
You did a great job on the kit, I love the character the South River Kits have.
Title: Re: South River Model Works Millett Creamery
Post by: Pennman on February 16, 2026, 12:09:21 PM
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
Title: Re: South River Model Works Millett Creamery
Post by: friscomike on February 16, 2026, 09:23:50 PM
Howdy,

Simply fantastic.  You did the kit justice with the fantastic build.  Congratulations!

Have fun,
mike