Metcalfe Kits?
I recently bought a Metcalfe kit -- I was planning to build it as a low-relief corner shop for my small 00 switching layout. Are these kits fairly easy to assemble and how durable are they? It looks like it should be quite easy & well-explained but just thought I'd check.
One of the guys at my local hobby shop recommended these kits saying that they would be suitable for my switching layout (which is about a foot wide by 48" long).
Thanks in advance,
Rob
Hi, Rob,
You've picked a good product to both learn on, and to kit-bash with a little more experience under your belt.
If you haven't started yet, I'd advise scanning your model sheets and saving the results so that in the event of a 'slip-up' you can print out a little bit to stick on and repair the damage! Plenty of good advice given, especially W'Countryman's tip to use a knife to cut the little tabs or you WILL end up tearing the face-papers.
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