Build challenge 2018 - Campbell Blacksmith Shop

[Rollin]

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

[ACL1504]

I'll follow your adventure.

Tom

[S&S RR]

I will also be following along.

[EricQuebec]

I will follow too
Eric

[donatode]

[Polux]

I have a Campbell kit on the stash. They look different as the Bar Mills....so I will be follow to see how it turns.

[GPdemayo]

I'll be looking in also.....

[ReadingBob]

I'll be watching too.  This will be like a flashback.  It's been over 30 years since I've tackled a Campbell kit.   

[deemery]

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

[bparrish]

Dave....

My thing to do for splitting is prestain the wood and then stiffen it with super glue.  Usually not the whole panel panel but anywhere near a cut. 

I use your method if I'm doing an interior as the super glue is hard to hide. 

Thanx
Bob

[bparrish]

Gents...

A million years ago Dyna Products (NY) offereda blacksmith kit that came with some super highly detailed tools. There must still be some of them out there. 

See ya
Bob

[Twopoint2]

I have this kit packed away so I will be watching this build.

[Rollin]

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.

[Rollin]

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






Now look over the plans and start reading directions

[Rollin]

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