Horwood Brothers Gas, Oil and Service - Rail Scale Miniatures.

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Howdy Tom,

That is one heck of a score.  Congratulations.  I loved that kit when it came out, but spent my money on Banta's Pro Patria mill.

I am excited to follow your build. It promises to be fun.

Have fun,
mike

Mike, Howdy,

Yes, I was very happy to get this one at the regular price not to mention how very fortunate I was as well. The Banta Mill is a nice kit for sure.

I'm happy to have you following along on this one.

Tom

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So forgive my ignorance on wooden kits, but do you intend to use the wooden base as a base for the structure only or as a diorama base that will slot in the layout?

Is it viable to replace the floor with styrene or something 3d-printed? Or at least add bracing below the base?

Yannis,

No problem and no question is an ignorant one. Yes, I will use the kit base as I'm satisfied it will work. The entire kit is supposed to sit on a diorama but I'll build the kit and place is on the layout as a removable diorama.

Sheet styrene won't work as a base. Bracing on the bottom of the wood base in this situation isn't an option.

Tom