Time to catch up this thread. Last week, the weather and my work schedule were keeping me very busy. Cold enough, even if it is Florida, that I had to move plants off the porch, etc. etc.
Well, where was I...
I wanted to pre-stain my walls, and then do some painting. Got the walls ready, scribed some plank markings and nail holes.
Bought some new items, including what AK Interactive calls Track Wash. Tested it on some scrap, found it very dark out of the bottle, so after diluting with thinner, this is what it looked like on the walls.

Now I cut out the window openings and test the fit



then I did a light spray of primer to seal the BACK side of the walls

So the beginning steps.. get organized, examine the parts






Now look over the plans and start reading directions

Quote from: deemery on January 01, 2018, 11:49:27 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMOGaugKpzs  :-)

I love the Campbell designs, and the instructions are first-rate.  One hint, if the instructions don't mention it:  Cover the back of the wood with masking tape before you cut out the window/door openings.  This helps keep the (dried out) wood from splitting.

dave

Did that last night, pictures tomorrow...
In my younger days, I would have rushed thru these steps, and caused myself more problems. I am much older, and more patient now. Plus, it's amazing the difference a new blade in the knife makes when starting a new project.

I've built a couple of Bar Mills' kits. Really like them.

I'd like to join in... a very 'Old School' wood kit. Nothing like Campbell. Always found them so suitable for railroad settings.




The original price sticker on this box said $14.98

Here's the contents

I have this small kit I found a couple of years ago. Maybe this will help me join the fun!

In this section- FORUM RULES - there are 3 or 4 topics dealing with pictures. I found them helpful when I was putting up my first picture.