The rebirth of the Canyon State RR

[ezdays]

Thanks guys for the positive comments, I really enjoyed doing this one, as I do all the others regardless of how they turn out.

A few added comments. I tried Wayne’s technique using drywall compound for the mortar, but probably rushed things and so it got a bit messy; a few minutes in the ultrasonic cleaner took care of that. Starting again, I used Granite Gray for the trim, and I thinned some out to use for the mortar. That way there wouldn’t be any need to clean it off the trim when I got sloppy. Another comment is that the kit doesn’t come with any roof details, so I did my best with what I could find. Note that Brenda’s now has satellite TV, which of course, you can’t see inside to prove that they don’t. Then there was the windows, I sprayed everything with flat clear when I thought I was finished, but didn’t protect the window glazing. So, I had to use acetone to clean them, then more touch-up after that where the paint came off as well.    Stupidity has no age limit.  One more stupid mistake was waiting until everything was assembled before dressing the window. It usually works out OK doing it that way, but this kit design did not make it easy, especially around the bay windows. I may do some more work on that before I permanently plant the building. The only folks that are concerned about waiting are the cops in the police station next door, coffee... donuts... drooling....