05-03-2026, 01:37 PM
Thank you, the missing parts arn't that big of a deal. I'm fortunate that I have a good collection of scale lumber and a decent scrap drawer that I can draw on for replacements. If the kit was missing any of the main machinery parts, then I'd be in real trouble.
These earlier craftsman kits are primarily a bunch of sticks and plans in a box. As long as the plans are included, you can fabricate the rest.
Speaking of frabricating:
I built the walls over that last few days. The longest has full framing and sheeting. I added a doorway to it as there wasn't one before for clean-out of the mill floor on that side of the carriage. I pinned the plan and a sheet of wax paper over a block of insulation foam and pinned the framinf in place as I glued it together.
I framed the other walls the same way
It took a couple days to cut, stain and assemblt the wall parts. I changed the construction somewhat as I wanted the one side of the mill to be open. I remember a 1984 Model Railroader magazine article by Bob Boudreau. He built that same sawmill for his Fundy Northern Modules , leaving the same walls open for viewing.
Then it was fairly simple to install the walls on the model. They fit well, with only a few modifications and clamping while the glue dried.
These earlier craftsman kits are primarily a bunch of sticks and plans in a box. As long as the plans are included, you can fabricate the rest.
Speaking of frabricating:
I built the walls over that last few days. The longest has full framing and sheeting. I added a doorway to it as there wasn't one before for clean-out of the mill floor on that side of the carriage. I pinned the plan and a sheet of wax paper over a block of insulation foam and pinned the framinf in place as I glued it together.
I framed the other walls the same way
It took a couple days to cut, stain and assemblt the wall parts. I changed the construction somewhat as I wanted the one side of the mill to be open. I remember a 1984 Model Railroader magazine article by Bob Boudreau. He built that same sawmill for his Fundy Northern Modules , leaving the same walls open for viewing.
Then it was fairly simple to install the walls on the model. They fit well, with only a few modifications and clamping while the glue dried.