WOODLAND SCENICS LANDMARK STRUCTURES FIRE STATION N 3 User manual

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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 cleanup.
CAUTION: Cutting tools
recommended. Use with care.
We make every effort to ensure our kits are
manufactured complete. However, if this kit
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BUILDING KIT
FIRE STATION Nº 3
PF5212
Fire Station Nº 3 represtents the elegantly styled
firehouses that communities built as a ‘point of
pride,’ across America. The exquisite architectural
details include a wide cornice, curved window
caps and an ornate cupola to house the tall tower
where fire hoses drainded following a fire. The
Fire Station Nº3 design includes hinged bay doors
and molding that allows easy installation of wiring
for interior lighting.

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FIRE STATION Nº 3
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❑Wall and Roof Sections
❑Sprues with Details
❑Printed Window Material
❑Clear Window Material
❑Dry Transfer Decals
❑Flag
❑Blackout Paper
Building Kit Contents
Building Footprint: 3-19/32 in W x 3-7/32 in D x 4-13/16 in H (9.11 cm x 8.17 cm x 12.2 cm)
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Additional Needed Supplies
❑Solvent-based Plastic Cement or CA Glue*
❑Paints (acrylic and/or enamel)*
❑Primer*
❑Painting Tools
❑Hobby Knife / Flush Cutting Shears
❑White Glue
TIP! To assist in assembly, refer to exploded-view illustration on back of box.
❑Burnisher
❑Fine-grade Sandpaper
❑Tweezers
❑Ruler
❑Scissors
❑Newspaper
• Read through instructions booklet.
• Collect additional supplies.
• Check kit contents and verify Details.
• Cover project area with newspaper.
Before You Begin
NOTE: Allow glue to set before moving to the next step. Plastic cement works by dissolving
the surface of plastic and welding parts together. Avoid contact with detail on parts.
*Contact your local hobby shop for recommendations.
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1. Prepare Building Parts and Details
• Remove mold flash from Wall and Roof Sections and Details
using a hobby knife and sandpaper (Fig. 1a). Do not remove
Details from sprues at this time.
• Wash Wall Sections, Roof and Details in warm, soapy water
using a mild detergent. Rinse and let dry.
• Details can be left on sprues (recommended) or
removed for priming and painting. Remove using
a hobby knife (or flush cutting shears) and sand
off parting lines (Fig. 1b). Details may be easier to
paint on sprue. It also makes identifying them easier
during assembly.
• Be careful to not remove placement posts or
installation tabs (Fig. 1c).
2. Prime and Paint
Do not prime or paint placement posts.
• Apply a thin coat of primer and let dry.
• Paint as desired and let dry. See Tips & Techniques
on pg. 6 for painting tips and weathering
techniques.
TIP! To make priming and painting loose
Details easier, secure them to strips of
masking tape attached (sticky side up) to
a piece of cardboard (Fig. 2a and 2b).
3. Install Window Material
Position Printed Window Material on
backside of Walls. Remove protective film
before installation. If clear windows are
preferred, use Clear Window Material.
• Align Window Material over
corresponding windows on inside of
Building. Verify placement, then glue
in place. Dab a small amount of glue
carefully around edges (Fig. 3a).
• Repeat for each set of window openings.
4. Apply Dry Transfer Decals
• Cut out desired Decal. Avoid handling the back and position in desired location. Rub over
entire Decal with a burnisher or dull pencil.
• Lift away carrier sheet carefully. If Decal did not transfer completely, let carrier sheet fall
back in place and burnish again.
• Place backing paper over Decal and burnish again for maximum adhesion.
• When applying onto textured surface, press Decal into texture with a pencil eraser.
Fig. 1a
Fig. 3a
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Placement Post
Fig. 2b
Fig. 2a

5. Install Hinged Doors
Fire Station Doors are hinged to swing
inward. Glue in place carefully.
• Position Front Wall 1facedown.
• Set Door 8onto backside of Front
Wall. Make sure the hinge pins are in
the grooved openings (Fig. 5a).
• Position Door Support
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in groove and
on top of hinge pins to hold Door
8
in
place (Fig. 5b). Glue Door Support in
place, being careful to not get glue on
hinged area or door will not swing.
• Set Door 9hinge pins into grooved
openings on backside of Front Wall.
Position Door Support 7into groove
and on top of hinge pins, then glue in
place.
• Install second set Doors in the same
manner (Fig. 5c).
7. Attach Tower Assembly
• Insert Tower Assembly into
cutout in Front Wall at a slight
angle (Fig. 7a).
• Push Tower Assembly down,
inserting locking tabs into
notches on Front Wall. Snap
firmly into place (Fig. 7b). Apply
glue on inside tabs.
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6. Assemble Tower
• Insert three locking tabs on Tower Wall
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into notches on Front
Tower Wall
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(Fig. 6a).
• Snap Back Wall 12 onto Tower Wall 11 (Fig. 6b).
• Align locking tabs on Tower Wall
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with Front Tower Wall and Back
Wall and snap into place.
• Apply glue on tabs and
inside seams.
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8. Assemble Walls and Roof
• Snap Wall 2and Wall 4into place on Front Wall 1(Fig. 8a).
• With cutout in Roof 5facing forward, slide it into place following the grooves on Walls
2and 4and securing in groove on Front Wall 1(Fig. 8b).
• Apply glue along seams from underneath building.
• Snap Back Wall 3into place. Secure with glue along inside seams.
9. Install Chimney Backs
Chimneys have specific placement.
Arrange as illustrated.
• Insert pegs on Chimney Back
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into
posts on left front molded-in chimney
Apply a tiny amount of glue onto pegs
before installing.
• Continue by installing Chimney Back
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onto left rear chimney, Chimney Back
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onto right front chimney and Chimney
Back
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onto right rear chimney (Fig. 9a).
10. Complete Tower Assembly
• Glue Upper Tower parts
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and
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together (Fig. 10a).
• Glue Assembly to Base
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(Fig. 10a).
• Glue Cap
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and Finial
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in place
(Fig. 10b).
• Glue Assembly to Tower.
11. Install Details
Test fit Details before gluing. When possible, insert
placement post into hole and apply adhesive on
interior of building or use a toothpick to apply a tiny
amount of glue onto post and then insert into hole.
Fig. 8b
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Fig. 9a
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Fig. 8a
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Back (Fig. 11a)
Downspouts x2
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, Light
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, Ladder
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, Trashcan
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Electric Meter and Junction Box
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12. Assemble Flag
• Cut out Paper Flag with scissors.
• Apply white glue onto backside of
Flag, fold in half and form around
Flagpole 30 and smooth surface
(Fig. 12a).
• Hold each end of Flag and push toward center creating a wavy-look and let dry (Fig. 12b).
• Install Flag Assembly on front of Building (Fig. 12c).
Tips and Techniques
Second Floor (OPTION)
Molded-in ledges on interior of Front and Back Walls are designed to add a second floor.
Cut a piece of styrene approx. 2-28/32" x 3-13/16". Test fit and cut out a notch to clear the
lighting raceway. Paint interior and styrene a flat earth-tone shade.
Painting Tips
Colors are your choice, but we recommend natural brick colors such as rust, tan or other
earth tones.
Airbrush or Hand-brush Use enamel (solvent-based) or acrylic (water-soluble) flat finish paint.
Aerosol Use flat finish spray paint.
Weathering Techniques
Mortar Wash Create the look of brick mortar or add a weathered look (formula follows).
Lay building flat so wash spreads evenly. Using a paintbrush, dab on small amounts
of Mortar Wash until desired look is achieved. Sponge off excess. Formula: Mix 1-part
acrylic paint (color suggestion: concrete or aged concrete), 12-parts rubbing alcohol,
8-parts water and 1 drop liquid dish soap.
11. Install Details cont.
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Fig. 8a Fig. 8a
13. Blackout Paper
Cut two strips of Blackout Paper, each
measuring 4-11/16" L x 1-3/4" W.
• Cut another two strips, each
measuring 1" L x 5/8" W.
• Place the two strips on top of each
other and cut a notch halfway up.
Position large strips horizontally
(Fig. 13a) and the small strips
vertically (Fig. 13a).
• Assemble as shown (Fig. 13a).
• Insert small assembly into the
Tower and then large into building
(Fig. 13b and Fig. 13c).
• Hold in place with a drop of glue, if
necessary.
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Left Side (Fig. 11b)
Bench
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Front (Fig. 11c)
Front Door Light
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