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Tools and Tips:

The photo on left is basic tools needed:-A square and angle plates, also I use 123 blocks bothto square and use as weights while glued parts dry.- Hobby knifes and plenty of # 11 blades- While majority if not all parts are laser cut someof kits will need parts cut. A zona saw & miter is handyas also a Chopper.- A assortment of sanding blocks a must to touch upparts and make perfect fits.-For glues, CA (cyanoacrylate and quick set) white glue,I like Aleene’s Tacky Glue. And most important how youapply the glue, not to much but enough to make strongbond. Using syringes for water base glues and needleapplicators on CA a must.- For clean up q-tips or micro tip brushes wore great toclean up excess glue.Most all of these can found at good hobby shop orI order from Micro-Mark online.For painting will depend on materials but for wood bestto not use water base paints. For best results use Floquilsolvent-based enamel. Apply with air brush is best butbrushing works also. I will make suggestions when topaint and colors I used for model built. The importantthing is to take your time, test fit parts, look over photosbefore you make the final bond. If ever not sure feelfree to contact me for help as I am here to help.

As you build the book will show in my many picturemanual how to assemble. You can use your ownmethods as you desire, but these worked best for me.A smooth, flat work surface is very important and themore space the better.

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Picklers Warehouse Assembly

Next add internal braces to sidewall, square them, then glue usingCA. Here you see I used 123 blocksto keep parts square as youbuild. Take your time and let glueset up as you proceed step by step.

Locate package for assemblingmain center part of building.This package includes masonitebase and 1/16” clapboard siding.Inspect and lightly sand edgeswhere it will be bonded. Layoutas photo to right.

HO Scale

Use CA or aleenes tackyglue to bond. Test fit end wall, sidewall and base as pictured to left. Ilike to use steel 123 blocks to keepwalls square and hold while gluedries. But not required, anytype of weight will do or tape.Then CA parts together and useaccelerator to set up faster.

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Next after assembly glue drysblock sand all faces smoothwith 120-180grit sand paper. Allsurfaces should be scuffed andcorners smooth and square.

Next bond opposite side, testfit parts then bond using CAand accelerator.

Then finish up internal structureby bond last two end walls andfourth brace at top of building.

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Tall end wall

Next layout clapboard sidingas pictured to left. The end wallsneed tole cut from sheet. Noticethat the sides and tall end wallare tow pieced. They will needto be matched and bondedtogether at the tops.

Here in picture to right you seetall end wall. Face up first sandthe meeting edges so clap boardmatches up. not to much or sidingheight will be short. Once yourpleased with fit place siding facedown and with med-thick CAbond edges together. Spray withCA accelerator.

Once kicks(sets up) with sandingblock sand surface flat. I use 80-100grit paper from quick agressivesanding of this type. The whole backcan be lightly sanded once seemis a match. Then clean off dust.

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In to picture to left we testfit siding on tall end of frame.Bottom and sides should beflush or slightly over hang.Once you are pleased withfit it time to bond clap boardsiding.

I like Aleenes tacky glue butwhite works fine also. You see inpicture to right being applied thensmooth out with brush. If any runsdown side of frame clean up beforeplacing siding on wet glue. Not tomuch but enough to bond basswoodsiding. Center as test fitted abovethe weight down as pictured below.

I start in center and place weghttheir first then to each side. Hereswhere 123 blocks or angle plateswork great. But what ever flat weightthat works for you is fine. Then cleanany excess glue with wet q-tips andor towel. Double check part still matchif they are moving a lot you are usingto much glue. Once dries bond theopposite end walls, will be easierbeing these are one piece walls.But always test fit before bondingparts.

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Next after glue drys sand endwalls flush with sanding block.Then clean off dust fromframe. If there is any liftingof siding on edges make repair.Sand bottom flush also butnot top as it is keyed for roof.

With end walls bonded to framefinish side wall in same manner.Bond top piece, sand back,test fit, then bond, weight down.After first side dry bond last side,it has stair well area that sticksout past masonite framing.

On wall above cut out baggagedoor before bonding.

After glue drys on first side approx.30 minutes flip over and glue lastmain wall. Flush left side of sidingto end wall, the right side is stairway and over hangs inner structure.Weight down siding and let glue dry.

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If needed after glue dries sandedges flush so angle cap fitstights, slight gap OK. Becareful not to sand to much,lightly lean sanding block sonot sand face of siding. The ideais to match corners so trim fitstight.

S Scale Model

S Scale Model

Next glue roof support in as picture

S Scale model pictured

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From Siding sheet locate stair wellparts as pictured to left. Bond triangleas pictured above note siding downtriangle flush with bottom.

Next glue stair well parts aspictured. Add header that wasglued above triangle out to notedheader area.

S Scale pictured parts

Next locate stair well parts picturedto right. They are found from sidingsheet and are A&B parts picturedhere. Be careful they break easy.

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B

At this point in assembly it is time topaint. I used Floquil enamel basedprimer as main color. But 1st sealclap siding w/ light coat of glazedthinned 30% and spray with air brush.For trim and angle 3/32”to cap cornersmain structure I used reefer white.Below is trim sheet and colors theyare spray for two tone model

Reefer White

Notes parts not to scale

Next while in between coats of painton main structure prepare trim forpaint. The above trim sheet S-001 is fordoors and trim, also locate 3/32 basswood angle and plastic windows. Forangle lightly sand with 320 grit paper,and doors parts cut out and sort ingroups for there colors as above. Alsodock roof brackets. Layout them outon doubled sided tape and spray aftercleaning there required colors.

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Reefer White

Left natural wood

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S-001 trim

5Primer Grey

While painting lets go ahead andspray shingle sheets also. To dothis lay them down flat and tapeedges of back . I found at HomeDepot flat black spray can enamel.99 cent a can. Spray 3-4 light coatsuntil even coverage. Then airbrushlighlty w/ grimmy black. Then thetrick is some light grey and silver insmall blotchy areas. Note picture toright.

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Here to left we have groupeddoor parts. I use white glue orAleenes Tacky glue in needlepoint syringe to apply fine lineof glue. Also have ready a cupof water and q-tips to clean upexcess glue. Also small flatweights to press parts flat whileassembling.

Dry fit match set of doors to getfamiliar with parts. Next apply athin bead of glue to back of trimto be bonded.

S Scale parts, small doorsnot used on HO model

While glue is wet line up outside edges of door parts, bondlayer at a time. I place piece of flat stock and press partstogether for 30-45 sec then remove and clean any excessglue with wet q-tip. Then bond next layer if required, andrepeat. After all doors bonded and cleaned group themin stacks and place a flat weight . Allow a hour to dry.

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Clean excess glue with wet q-tip Picture of doors completed

After doors have dried locate window glazing and test fitfor windows at top of doors. Glazing is bonded on back ofdoors with tacky glue, a few drops around edges. Clean upany excess with damp q-tip.

Next bond glazing to back of 38tall narrow windows. Use plasticcement w/needle aplicator, justa few drops top annd bottom. Holdglazing down for several secondswhile glue tacks. Complete all partsand set a side.

Sort out 3/32 angle painted earlierand cut fit corners. Use tacky glueto bond after test fit. Clean up anyexcess with wet q-tip.

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There are a few areas that need totrim out for canopy brackets. I foundeasiest to trim out after gluing. Markthis areas so not to forget them andtrim w/exacto knife.

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After angles bonded time to install doorsand windows. I found if your going to doany weathering do so now. Use tackingglue with needle applicator, a few dropsat corners and edges of parts works fine.Any excess glue clean up with q-tip.

Next glue the canopy bracketsin precut slots. Clean up anyexcess with q-tip.

As you glue brackets be suresquare up before glue drys.

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Next lets bond upper and lowerroof. Scribes up, test fit thenglue with tacky glue. Tape andweight down if needed.Thesepart #,s 1&2 from trim sheet.

Next bond canopy, start with endfirst. Check fit then bond with tackyglue. This is part # 3 from roof sheet.

Next proceed to sides of canopyas you see I used clothes pins tohold down on brackets. Part #5

S Scale model pictured

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Next bond small roof part at endof short side canopy. Test fitbefore gluing. Part #8

With sanding block you mayneed sand trim flush with topof wall before installing roofin this area. Part #6 over doorentry.

Install the last of roof parts indoor well area. Part #7 widerfirst scribe goes down on theseparts for first row of shingles.

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Don,t forget canopy peaks alsosend smooth and flush up.Clean roof tops off and blow offwith air, at this point your readyfor shingles. I like to put a coatsealer on and let dry over nightbefore shingling roof. Use clearcoat or lacquer sanding sealerto do this.

Here we start laying shingles,start at bottom working your wayup on scribed lines. Alternatefrom left to right to keep pattern ofshingles mixed as you work yourway up roof.

Sand roof areas smooth andseal with coat of floquil glazewith brush is fine. Let dry 24hours before laying shingles

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As you pull strips of shingles fromsheet you find that a light scribewith #11 x-acto blade mayberequired in some areas.

A light sanding with block atends will clean up ends

Once both sides shingled to peakfinish peak with scraps from edgesof shingle sheet.

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Here we see canopy finishednote flashing at top from shinglesheet.

Here we see detail of stair wellarea finished.

Now time to trim out buildingarrows point to final details ofmodel to be added

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Locate frame work from signglue together then paint. Belowcut out on line and past intosign frame and mount onBuilding.

Add your supper detailsand your complete.

Next lets assemble and paint base.First the pins need to be installedbut first sand a chamber top somodel sets over pins easier. Thenplace as shown in photo and tap2 pins in to holes.Seal edges of wood with sealer,I found rust-oleum in camouflagecolors#1917 KHAKI works great to spray edges.Once paint dries bond the scribe decking on base.