Bar Mills Cooper's Way

[Michael]

I found your photographs and your notes very helpful. The more photos the better. I have only just started this kit but fond those dreaded, for me, peel and stick parts. I do wish this system was not used.
Building the main windows for the Coopers Hardware and folding along the etched lines I ended up with the sticky side being the face one and will need painting. I have built lots of kits, many Sierra West, FOS and Bar Mills but this is the first time I have encountered this problem.
Before building the window entrance I considered all possibilities that I could see but could not find a different solution. I considered folding the main frame the other way but difficult without any visible lines to fold along. Also i would still have had the sticky side needing painting for the additional layers.
Have I got it wrong or was that as intended?
Michael in Queensland Australia

[craftsmankits]

Hi Michael,

I seem to remember that I had to do a window in reverse for Cooper's Hardware.  I didn't end up having any sticky surface facing outward that would require painting, that is one thing I'm fairly sure of.  Sorry I didn't keep a better record of that portion of the build.  You refreshed my memory regarding that area, and it was a problem for me as well.  I am sure they didn't intend for the sticky side to be facing out.

Mark

[Larry C]

Mark I can only echo what the others have already said. The diorama is extremely well done in all respects.

[craftsmankits]

Mark I can only echo what the others have already said. The diorama is extremely well done in all respects.

Thanks Larry, it was a fun build.  I'm finishing up Klinger's Pharmacy, one of their latest kits. I'll be posting photo's sometime within the next week or two.

[tom.boyd.125]

Mark, very nice work !
 Tommy

[craftsmankits]

Mark, very nice work !
 Tommy

Thanks Tom.  Love this hobby.