Scale Model Review Builds | Southside Hotel, ITLA Scale Models

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Scale Model Review Builds | Southside Hotel, ITLA Scale Models

Mon, 2017-01-09 18:00 — Ron Pare

Carolina Craftsman Kits, Post Office [Page One]
Artitec Models, Shrimp cutter Boat [Page One]
RailScale Miniatures, Carricks Corner [Page One]
ITLA Scale Models, Cooper's Alley [Page One]
KCWorkshops, Jack em' up Tire Repair [Page One]
Artitec Models, RR Ferry Boat [Page One]
KCWorkshops, Bob's Bait and Beer [Page One]
KCWorkshops, Company Houses (3-Pack) [Page One]
KCWorkshops, K&W Butter Co [Page One]
ITLA Scale Models, Southside Hotel [Page Two]

I decided to get back into the mix and review some laser cut wood kits. The first is a real nice craftsman kit. But as they say, don't take my word for it. See for yourself. In this video I review Carolina Craftsman kits version of the Plaisto Post Office.

The other post in the forum was supposed to be on my blog. Instead I will link that post here Carolina Craftsman kit build

Kit Link: http://carolinacraftsmankits.com/products/post-office

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Review build

Tue, 2017-02-14 05:23 — Ron Pare

Review build Artitec Models
Kit Link: http://www.artitec.nl/index.php/en/kits/item/kits-h0-shrimp-cutter?category_id=122

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Now I recognize that when I

Tue, 2017-02-14 05:25 — Ron Pare

Now I recognize that when I made this video I called it a TBT. Well since it was one of my favorite all-time kit builds.
Kit Link: http://www.railscaleminiatures.com/carricks.htm

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One of the nicest kits

Tue, 2017-02-14 05:27 — Ron Pare

One of the nicest kits released in 2016
Kit link: http://itlascalemodels.com/ho4165-cooper-s-alley-3-way-industrial-building-kit.html

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Thanks for your reviews

Tue, 2017-02-14 20:10 — towazy

I enjoy this sort of thing a lot..

Tom

Thank you, Tom! I have a few

Wed, 2017-02-15 05:48 — Ron Pare

Thank you, Tom!
I have a few more on the way.

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$25 Craftsman kit

Wed, 2017-02-15 05:48 — Ron Pare

I just recently learned KC workshops existed. And I am amazed by the offerings on the website. Great prices and designs.
http://kcworkshop.com/products/new-jack-em-up-tire-repair

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These resin kits are a blast

Mon, 2017-04-10 04:45 — Ron Pare

These resin kits are a blast if you know what you're doing. And even if you don't, the exploded diagram is all you need, right?

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$35 Craftsman kit

Mon, 2017-04-10 04:48 — Ron Pare

What, Another low-cost craftsman kit? Yup, but this one is an interesting example of the cost of detail parts. While Jack em' up had less metal detail parts and was a wee bit larger, Bob's is smaller with more details parts.

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$32.95 Company Houses (3-pack)

Fri, 2017-05-12 15:04 — Ron Pare

Another review, this time the kits I left the bathroom tip out and chimneys, as I want to add those when their spot on the layout becomes clear. Sorry but I work that way. Where to get them