2021 Winter Build Challenge - Blairstown General Store by Blair Line

WigWag Workshop · February 27, 2021, 01:14:19 PM

Hey Der Folks!

My entry for the 2021 Winter Build Challenge is Blair Line - Blairstown General Store. I will be building this kit has "Aiden's Hardware" dedicated to my Grandson. This my first time building a "Tab and Slot" type kit.

-Steven

WigWag Workshop · March 02, 2021, 03:02:11 PM

Started work on the build, so for so good. I would have added the pictures to the original post, but was having issues attaching the files.

-Steven

postalkarl · March 03, 2021, 03:16:04 AM

Hey Steven:

Nice looking little kit. I will be following along with interest.

Karl

ReadingBob · March 03, 2021, 06:46:12 AM

Quote from: postalkarl on March 03, 2021, 03:16:04 AM
Hey Steven:

Nice looking little kit. I will be following along with interest.

Karl

Ditto that. I don't recall every building a Blair Line kit so this will be fun to follow along.

Oldguy · March 03, 2021, 09:45:27 AM

Good kits. I've built three so far. What I would have liked is the "standard" 1/16 square corner posts. Dale provides sticky sticks to cover the corner edges.

GPdemayo · March 05, 2021, 09:21:48 AM

Nice looking general store Steven.....I'll be looking in.

Dennis Bourey · March 05, 2021, 10:04:49 AM

That's a great looking kit Steve...Dennis

WigWag Workshop · March 18, 2021, 11:00:14 AM

Still a long ways to go, however, despite a few issues (this my first "Tab n' Slot Kit") I am really enjoying the build.

-Steven

WigWag Workshop · April 19, 2021, 11:59:33 AM

Making progress on my "Aiden's Hardware" build. I still need to add some signage, do some weathering, and add some details. The shingles on the main roof are from BEST Trains Item 3004 Staggered course shake sand, and the overhang shingles are also from BEST Trains Item 3002 Standard 12" 3 tab - Sand.

-Steven

postalkarl · April 19, 2021, 05:51:30 PM

Hey Steven:

The sign looks just great.

Karl

ACL1504 · April 20, 2021, 03:33:21 PM

Steven,

Very nice build. Like others, I've never built a Blair Line kit.

Tom

WigWag Workshop · April 21, 2021, 08:00:02 AM

Thank You Karl and Tom!

Tom - This is my first Blair Line Kit, I have to admit, I am not a fan of the "Tab and Slot" style of kits. All in all, it's an OK kit, after I got over some fitment issues. I am also not a fan of the "Peel and Stick" corner trim, I prefer using wood corner trim.

-Steven

tom.boyd.125 · April 21, 2021, 12:02:47 PM

Steven,
Thanks for sharing your build project of this store.
Looking forward to other kits in the future.
Tommy

postalkarl · April 21, 2021, 05:16:48 PM

Hey Steven:

You are quite welcome.

Karl