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Post by modelwarships on Apr 27, 2020 21:54:33 GMT -5
I just received the REA Transfer Warehouse and one extension kit. Very well engineered and very detailed. I feel a little guilty that I am going to cut it up a bit and convert it to a backdrop building with no more than 1" of depth. The design of this kit should make this a relatively painless conversion.
I wish I had room for more of these as it sure looks good built up as intended.
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Post by ztrack on Apr 28, 2020 8:58:59 GMT -5
Tim that is great! I was really hoping someone would use this for a backdrop building. I thought it would make a great one! There is a lot of potential with this kit for scratch building and modifications.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2020 18:07:38 GMT -5
Nice stuff but where can you get them?
Thank you - Alan
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Post by mgatdog on Nov 6, 2020 18:25:37 GMT -5
Nice stuff but where can you get them? Thank you - Alan Ztrackcenter.com
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2020 21:28:38 GMT -5
Went to site and did not see an Archistories Cardboard Kits listed. Where on the site may I find them?
Thank you - Aln
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Post by tjdreams on Nov 6, 2020 22:30:12 GMT -5
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Post by rvn2001 on Nov 7, 2020 7:35:12 GMT -5
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Post by pcbpoppy on Nov 7, 2020 7:59:22 GMT -5
The REA warehouse is an Archistories exclusive to Ztrack Center. And I also would like to point out a misconception that also occurs, these are not cardboard kits. They are constructed of various color, high grade architectural card stock. No painting is required of their kits.
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Post by ztrack on Nov 7, 2020 9:27:48 GMT -5
Hello! Some clarity here. Ztrack has worked with ArchiStories to design the REA, REA extension and the turn of the century houses. We have been able to offer the houses through our authorized dealers, but the pricing of the REA prohibits that. We are trying to keep the prices down. We are also working with ArchiStories on quite a number of new releases. Expect to hear about one in the next few weeks. Charles is absolutely right. These are not cardboard kits. The are architectural card stock which has different properties. Frank Drees, the owner of ArchiStories is amazing in his design skills and ability to bring these kits to life. They are the most detailed kits I have seen of their kind. Ztrack Center does not carry the European kits. We are focusing on designing and commissioning a line of US kits and plan to expand the line in the coming years. We do have some surprises in store. Here is the link to the Ztrack exclusives, that include the REAs and the houses: www.ztrackcenter.com/archistoryRob
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Post by neverland on Nov 10, 2020 10:13:00 GMT -5
Easy to assemble but requires patience. I confess that I continue to struggle with the window film and frames. The films do not always pop in and stay, and the window trim does not hold its shape. This may be more a lack of skill sets than kit shortcomings, but I wish the windows came as assemblies rather than individual components.
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Post by husafreak on Nov 18, 2020 11:20:16 GMT -5
There has been a progression in the windows of these kits. Older kits had the builder measuring and cutting the clear film and simply gluing it to the inside wall. later kits have the window shapes cut into the film and set into a recess in the wall. These are quite nice and amazingly accurate, in the easiest ones the film and mullions just drop in place and the exterior frame glued on holds them there. Where it is necessary to glue the mullions/frame to the film I think I have a good technique. Actually, for all of these buildings I use a small paint brush to apply glue. I put a drop of glue (Ponal Express or the UHU white glue) on a mixing surface and add a bit of water, just dipping the paint brush in water and mixing into the drop, I like to use the tip of my X-Acto to "spear" the frame, sparingly apply the thinned glue to the card frame, and set into place. There's no extra glue so it is not messy. For larger areas I use a bigger brush and vary the thickness of the glue mixture. It is pretty efficient to as the glue is drying on my work surface and I am adding water I end up using almost all of the glue. It's about precise application of glue and minimizing getting the card stock too moist to hold its shape. On the large facade overlays for the timber buildings this is a real challenge! Here I quickly dab the moistened glue with the bigger brush onto the framework with it laying on parchment paper and then say a little prayer while placing it accurately on the model. I imagine there might be a better technique for that. The thinned white glue dries so quickly! For the older style window film I used the same white glue initially then switched to an Elmers glue (glue pen) that is orange, can also be thinned, and seems to stick to the plastic film better. But I live in fear that the films will fall! So if anyone has a better glue that really sticks well to that film and doesn't stain the card stock I'm interested.
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Post by altunha on Dec 9, 2020 12:10:22 GMT -5
I really like the looks of their kits, now since they are made of cardboard, is there any problem with warping?
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Post by ztrack on Dec 9, 2020 12:57:04 GMT -5
Great tips! I agree. There are some very small delicate parts. They do take patience. But the result are unbelievable.
Very important, these are not cardboard. They are architectural cardstock. Big difference. The material is thicker and stronger. The secret with Archistories is how the layer the materials to provide both details and depth. But with that said, I would avoid water around the kits. The cardstock will absorb the moisture.
Rob
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Post by altunha on Dec 9, 2020 16:52:58 GMT -5
Thanks!
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Post by neverland on Dec 9, 2020 17:55:39 GMT -5
And make sure your hands are clean because any dirt will transfer to the colored card stock.
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