WOODLAND SCENICS CITY & INDUSTRY BUILDING SET Manual

CITY & INDUSTRY BUILDING SET - S1486
GEnERaL PLaCEMEnT inSTRuCTionS
Read through all instructions before beginning, to have a better
understanding of this project.
The Grand Valley Layout Kit footprint is located on the back page
and shows the suggested placement for each building, but feel free
to place them as desired.
The General Instructions contain the basic building techniques that
are used to construct the kits. The General Instructions also include
information for preparing, painting and gluing the Cast Metal Details.
Place Details where desired. These extra accessories add life and
interest to a layout.
PREPaRE PLaSTiC PaRTS
Wash in warm, soapy water using a mild
detergent. Rinse and let dry.
Use a hobby knife or diagonal cutters and/
or sandpaper to remove excess plastic
(flash) from Wall Sections and Details
that occurred during the molding process.
Face cutting edge of blade opposite
the scraping direction to avoid cutting
into decorative detail. Some Walls have
beveled edges that need to be sanded level
with #100-grit sandpaper so they set flush
and square when assembled. Sand Walls
on a flat surface using a squaring block
and apply even pressure. The individual kit
instructions (located on back of package
inserts) specify which wall edges to sand.
Do not sand edges that have detailed
brickwork, unless specified.
CHiMnEYS
Sand or file smooth sides and bottom of
plastic Chimney Backs for a flush fit.
PLaSTiC aDHESiVE
Glue Wall Sections and plastic parts
together with solvent-based plastic cement or model glue.
aSSEMBLY
Each building has its own set of assembly instructions, which illustrate
placement of Wall Sections and building accessories. Decorative detail
on Wall edges should remain visible when assembled. A block is
helpful during assembly to keep Walls square. Keep Walls level along
the bottom. Glue two Walls together, forming a corner. Let glue set
and then attach next Wall. Continue until building is complete. TiP!
After building is assembled, use rubber bands to hold in place until
firmly set. When glue is set, sand bottom of building so it sets level.
This item is not a Children's Product and is not intended for use by Children.
MoDELinG anD CaRE inFoRMaTion: This kit suggests the use of materials that may
stain or cause damage. Take care to cover project area and clothing appropriately. Follow
recommendations for use and clean up.
Woodland ScenicS
Colors are your choice. We recommended natural brick colors such as
rust, tan or other earth tones. Paint door and window trim the same color
as the brick or a contrasting color. See photo on box for coloring ideas.
Prime: Apply a thin coat of primer before painting.
airbrush or Hand-brush: Use flat-finish acrylic (water-based) or enamel
(solvent-based) paint.
aerosol: Use flat-finish spray paint.
Roof: Paint in flat tones and vary colors to resemble weathering and
enhance Roofs with shingle detail. Buildings can be painted before or
after assembly.
noTE: Install Window Material after painting.
aCCESSoRiES
Paint building accessories in contrasting colors to enhance the structure's
appearance (see Prepare Metal Castings).
WEaTHERinG
Weathering Wash Create the look of brick mortar or add a weathered
look by applying a Mortar/Weathering Wash (formula follows). Lay
building flat so wash spreads evenly. Using a paintbrush, dab on small
amounts of Wash until desired look is achieved. Sponge off excess.
Formula: Mix 1-part acrylic paint (color suggestion: concrete, aged
concrete, earth-tone shade), 12-parts rubbing alcohol, 8-parts water
and 1 drop liquid dish soap.
airbrush Airbrush thinned, flat-finish black paint lightly onto select areas
(color suggestion: grimy black). Add more where discoloration occurs
naturally (near windows, roof details, etc.).
Chalk Dust Rub a dark color of pastel chalk on sandpaper to create chalk
dust (color suggestion: gray, black, brown, etc.). Using a paintbrush, dab
chalk dust where discoloration can occur.
LiGHTinG
If you choose to light the buildings, reduce interior glare by painting the
interior walls and underside of roof a flat, earth-tone shade.
iDEa!
After placing completed structures on your layout, add pieces of Clump-
Foliage around base of buildings to help blend them into the landscape
realistically.
DRY TRanSFER DECaL
1. Cut out Decal and place on building.
2. Hold Decal firmly in place, and rub over
entire design with a burnisher or dull
pencil.
3. Remove carrier sheet carefully. If transfer
was incomplete, let sheet fall back into
place and burnish again.
4. Place backing paper over Decal and burnish
again for maximum adhesion.
5. If applying onto textured surface, press
Decal into texture with a pencil eraser.
TiP! If Decals are fragmented, they can still
be used. Applied Decals can be scored and
chipped with a hobby knife. These effects add
a realistic, weathered look.
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