Hello everyone, and welcome to the New SW Forum. My deepest gratitude to Brett and the esteemed members of this community whose dedication has made this forum reality.
For me, the moment has arrived to embark upon a “new” SWSM kit.
As ever, I must first restore order to my workbench, preparing it for the next creative endeavor.
Although I haven’t yet completed my Truck Repair - the wiring of the LEDs has proven particularly vexing to me - I acquired the Lineside Storage Shed.
Originally released in 2012 in O scale, this kit has been unavailable for several years. Last year, Brett issued a limited edition of this kit, and I count myself among the fortunate modelers who obtained a version.
Thank You, Jim. The new structure will perfectly fit between two tracks in the middle of my shelf layout. However, I will need to undertake some terraforming, as the terrain is a bit undulating. I remain undecided whether I should construct a small loading platform as well.
After gaining an overview of the individual components and thoroughly reading the manual, I commenced the advance preparations. There are numerous 3D-printed parts, including barrels, drums, buckets, and cans, as well as the familiar resin components such as crates, cabinets, and workbenches that needed to be primed. The metal castings were blackened as usual.
Of course, I tried to make the knotholes by sticking some toothpicks into the wood strips of the siding, but: Don’t try to stick the toothpicks for the knotholes into the very thin wood strips before gluing them onto the cardboard! It’s much easier to wait until the siding is completely fixed on the cardboard. Since this is a starter kit, I am permitted to make beginner’s mistakes.
Wonderful color tones you achieved JenS. I put knot holes in my boards individually so it’s not an issue. Works well either way, not a beginner mistake at all just another way to do it. Well done.
Thank you very much, Jim. Yes, I use the wire wheel most of the time for the initial graining. The wires of my wire brush are soft, so I have to go several times to get the effect I need.
Thanks, Kevin. This building will give some contrast to the other structures.
Since the kit includes detail parts for interior furnishings, I would like the room to be somewhat brighter overall. The interior walls were grained and stained with gold ochre and some raw sienna chalk, just to get a little foundation for the white damp brushing of the inside boards.
