Miniatures Basic Room Box Kit Step By Step Assembly Instructions

#2390/#12390 Basic Room Box Kit
Step-by-step assembly instructions
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MDF PARTS:
Floor/ceiling panels (2)
Back panel, with window opening
Side panel, with door opening
Side panel, no openings
WHITEWOOD PARTS:
Trim pieces, mitered (4)
Square dowel brace
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Masking tape
White glue (such as #1249 Weldbond)
Small saw or sharp craft/utility knife
Smooth, flat work surface
FOR FINISHING:
Gesso or other primer/sealer
Wood filler for any door/window
opening cut lines you do not want
to use.
Assembly Instructions
1. Use a small saw or sharp craft/utility knife to cut the
openings you want to use. If you are planning to use
manufactured door/window units, check that they will fit
properly.* Adjust openings as necessary, allowing for thick-
ness of floor (3mm, about
2. Start with the back wall and a floor/ceiling piece. Stand
the pieces on edge so that the long joint is vertical. Apply
tape across the joint with the floor/ceiling piece outside,
over the edge of the back piece and flush along the edge.
Tape the next joint like the first, floor/ceiling piece outside
over the edge of the back piece.
3. From the inside of the box, open the taped joints and
apply glue along the length of the edge of the back
piece (Fig 1.). Fold the joints closed again and add tape if
needed to
correct any warping. Clean away any excess glue.
4. Make sure the window and door openings will be where
you want them before proceeding.
5. With the box still on end, apply glue to the three joined
panel edges (Fig. 2) and set an end wall in place on top,
making sure the joints are flush. Secure with masking tape
and clean away any excess glue.
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/ ") at door opening.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• Identify and inspect all parts using the Parts List.
• Thoroughly read the directions before starting.
• Set up a dedicated work area to avoid the need to unpack,
repack, or move the project frequently.
• Use a clean, level, and dry work surface protected from glue spills.
• Dry fit the parts using masking tape to ensure everything aligns
correctly before permanent assembly.
Tips:
•
The kits are made of 3mm MDF, which is very thin, but
they are sturdy and lightweight when assembled. The
panels should be stored flat to protect against warping
prior to assembly, but minor warping is easily corrected
during assembly and will not affect the completed kit.
•
The boxes are designed to offer a great deal of versa-
tility, so planning before assembly is the best way to
get what you want.
•
Either side of the panels may be used, to allow alter-
nate placement of the door and window openings.
•
The suggested window and door openings do not have
to be used; the cutout pieces may be left in place and
concealed by finishing materials (wallpaper, etc.). The
cutting grooves may be filled in with wood putty (or
similar) for better appearance, if needed.
•
Minimal, if any, sanding is needed prior to assembly.
If you choose to sand, use a very fine grade and be
careful not to round off the panel edges.
•
For best results, prime all surfaces – interior and ex-
terior – with gesso (or any other good primer/sealer)
once the glue is dry.
WARNING:
Not Suitable for Children
under 15 years old.
CHOKING HAZARD — Small parts
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