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This is a great addition to any HO (1/87th scale) model Railroad layout.
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Easy to follow instructions with "Hobbylinc" super glue! The perfect building combination.
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I use green scouring pads to create a rough surface for better sticking paint.
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I use craft type acrylic paints for all of my hobbies, here to blacken the interior of the kit walls.
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A close up of the exterior paint, weathered with black to resemble steam engine smoke effects.
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By using your imagination you can get the same effects with a little time for the extra detailing.
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By gluing a cut to shape piece of fine grit sandpaper, a tar paper look roof can be made.
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A tar papered roof on such a house might be very realistic looking as opposed to tin.
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The placement of kit plastic sheet segments over window openings on the inside. Cut with an "X-acto" and steel ruler to shape. More photos later.
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This shows the interior of the house with a piece of textured cardboard for the second floor and is use in the other floor sections.
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Photo showing the placement of the back room with another piece of textured cardboard as the floor.
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Almost done! The photo shows the front and right side of the house waiting for the front porch to be built. Hurry up builders!
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The placement of the house is very important and should be well planned for realism.
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Placement of the soon to be larger houses will be added to the scene with a second smaller house when it is done. The effects of having these types of houses is that of a typical railroad or mining town.
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Part of the house kit complete with the front porch and steps.
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The Row House in conjunction with the other type of house kit.
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The "outhouse" as shown in a good location.
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The modification of a stove pipe could mean a wood burning stove.
The 2nd house.
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Modify your house to show many options.
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