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

[Michael Hohn]

Very close and careful work, Tom.

[PRR Modeler]

Tom, the phrase I was trying to think of yesterday was meticulous modeling Sometimes my brain doesn't work as well as it should.

[jbvb]

Interesting to follow along with this, Tom. Throughout my working years I got quite enough "fix someone's software design or implementation mistakes" at work. At home I preferred scratchbuilding to kits known to be a struggle.

[Larry C]

Tom your work is very precise as always and great idea using the clamp so the trim could be installed correctly.

[ACL1504]

Everything lined up perfectly!
Just really like following your threads on how to do these kits.

Jerry

Jerry,

Thank you for the comment and for following along on all my journeys.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Tom, definitely made sense to do the bracing before glueing the walls together.
Another good fix on the sidewalk.

Rick,

Yes, it did. I wasn't about to try to glue several pieces of wood inside the box and get it level.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Very exacting modeling Tom.

Curt,

Thank you, yes, it has been so far.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Looking good, Tom.

I sometimes add bracing after gluing the walls together - because I forgot...

Cheers, Mark.

Mark, Cheers,

I've never tried that one. If one can do it then all the better.   I think gluing bracing on vertical walls is much easier that horizontal one in a small box.

Tom 

[ACL1504]

I've been following along on this one. I like the location you selected for it and think it'll look great there.

Butty Bob,

I appreciate you sitting in on this one. I think this location is perfect for this kit.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Very close and careful work, Tom.

Mike,

Yes, it is and I'm very patient in my builds. Try to look ahead for any issues that may arise.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Tom, the phrase I was trying to think of yesterday was meticulous modeling Sometimes my brain doesn't work as well as it should.

Curt,

Okay, I agree, it is very necessary for this kit. At least your brain works, I'm not always sure of mine. 
 
Tom 

[ACL1504]

Interesting to follow along with this, Tom. Throughout my working years I got quite enough "fix someone's software design or implementation mistakes" at work. At home I preferred scratchbuilding to kits known to be a struggle.

James,

I've had to fix a few issues in kits I've built in the past. I also enjoy scratch building; however, I also enjoy a difficult kit and look at is as a challenge. Finishing a difficult kit is very satisfying.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Tom your work is very precise as always and great idea using the clamp so the trim could be installed correctly.

Larry,

Thank you for the compliment, much appreciated. I'll do what I can to make it easier to "get it right".

Tom

[ACL1504]

As I mentioned earlier, this kit complex will be build on the layout vs. on a diorama base.

It will be located on the third level at the "south end of town".

[ACL1504]

I cut and glued two 1/4" pieces of Owens Corning, Pink Panther, foam on the plywood. I cut these to fit.



When dry, I cut two pieces of 2 ply thick cardboard to fit on top of the pink foam.



When both were cut to fit, I used Elmer's White Glue to secure the cardboard to the foam.