Majestic theater

[Candy]

The Majestic sign is very delicate. I wanted it to go into the slots without any resistance so I cut a strip of sandpaper and widened the slots. It worked very well. Not much more to go. I must finish the outside entrance and do the roof.

[ranny9]

VERY nice!

[Zephyrus52246]

Looks great, Candy.  Nice color scheme.


Jeff

[Candy]

THANKS !!!

[Janbouli]

Great looking theater , and that blue is exactly the right color.

[Candy]

Well I messed up the stairs. I glued the small stringer in the wrong place. I can't put in the steps! What do I do now ? 

[NEMMRRC]

Well I messed up the stairs. I glued the small stringer in the wrong place. I can't put in the steps! What do I do now ? 

Can you start over?

Jaime

[bparrish]

Candy...

It depends on what glue you used and what sort of paint on the exterior.

If you used yellow or white glue this is really easy.  If you use super glue it is a bit tougher.

If the stringer is not painted it is easy to remove.  If it is painted take a xActo blade and scrape off the paint.  Then with a small brush wet the stringer with 70 % or 90 % alcohol repeatedly until the stringer soaks up the alcohol for time.  90 is better if you have it.

After it soaks up for a time get under it with a fresh xActo blade and work it off.  Then put a small amount of alcohol on the clap board siding and clean each bat with a sharp blade.  Allow to dry thoroughly and start over.

If it is super glue you will need to abandon the stringer board by carving it off.  If the kit is of current production you might contact the manufacturer for a replacement part. 

If you can't find any stringer stuff let me know as I have a bunch that was made up on a laser cutter by a local modeler.  They are made of some stuff called backer board which is not wood but if you are painting it in the end it doesn't matter.

I can throw a few in an envelope and send them to you.

Let me know

see ya
Bob

[Candy]

Thanks for the tips.  I figured I'd best contact Branchline Trains.  They say they have most parts in stock. I emailed them today. All I need is Small trim sheet #2  and if I'm careful I can start over.

[Jerry]

Candy just getting caught up on this one.  Very nice and perfect coloring.
I'm sure you can fix that problem with all the help you received.

Jerry

[bparrish]

Candy ...

If they can't turn around your request in the next few days let me know and I'll send you some stringers.

see ya
Bob

[Candy]

Candy ...

If they can't turn around your request in the next few days let me know and I'll send you some stringers.

see ya
Bob

Thanks Bob!  I'll let you know.  Good thing is, we are both in the same state and about 25 mile apart. Should get it quickly.

[postalkarl]

Hi candy:

Looks good  so far. I agree with Bob. What he said should work. If you mess up the piece just make a new railing from wood.

Karl

[Dave K.]

Walt at Rusty Stumps has GREAT stuff for stairs, including a slick resin stringer jig. He ships FAST! Give him a call.🚑

[gnatshop]

Candy ain't got time for stairs on this cold day - she's busy rummagin' for her wool knickers!!