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BLOTZ B28-OW-113 Assembly Instructions

  • Hello! I've reviewed the assembly instructions for the BLOTZ Old West Store model kit, which includes the front, rear, roof, and porch components across models B28-OW-113, B28-OW-403, B28-OW-500, B28-OW-604 and B28-OW-651 each requiring glue and a modeling knife for assembly. The models are supplied unpainted. I'm ready to answer any questions you might have about assembling these models!
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28mm Old West Store #6
B28-OW-113
Assembly Instructions
Designed and made in the UK.
This is a model kit and is not intended for persons
under 14 years old.
Requires assembly. Supplied unpainted.
28mm Old West Front #4
B28-OW-403
Please read these instructions fully before starting construction.
PVA or equivalent glue will be required to stick sections together.
Sand paper can be used to gently clean any joints.
A sharp modelling knife will be required to remove sections from the sprue. Please use knives with due care and remember
to cut away from yourself at all times.
During the construction of this model, you may find it convenient to use pegs / elastic bands to hold pieces in place while
you allow glue to dry.
Remove the two base pieces and the frame from the
sprue.
Glue the frame to the plank section, then glue the
other base section under it using the lugs to align
them.
Glue the rear plate into place.
While the assembly dries, place it against a rear
section to ensure it doesn’t tilt forwards.
Take the insert pieces from the sprue.
Glue these into the gaps in the framework.
The windows and sill.
Glue the sill into place at the bottom of the window
gap, then glue the window into place, along with the
one above the door.
Take the door and supports from the sprue.
Glue the lower support into place. Allow to dry.
Place the lower lug of the door into the lower support,
then sit the upper support onto the top lug before
gently easing it into place (see example pic).
Apply some glue to the upper support and then slide
it completely into position.
The decorative supports.
Glue these into the holes in the top of the frame.
The top bar and signs.
Glue your desired sign and top bar into position.
The completed front.
28mm Old West Rear #1
B28-OW-500
Please read these instructions fully before starting construction.
PVA or equivalent glue will be required to stick sections together.
Sand paper can be used to gently clean any joints.
A sharp modelling knife will be required to remove sections from the sprue. Please use knives with due care and remember
to cut away from yourself at all times.
During the construction of this model, you may find it convenient to use pegs / elastic bands to hold pieces in place while
you allow glue to dry.
Remove the two base pieces and the inner walls from
the sprue.
Glue the walls to the planked base so that all etched
detail Is facing inwards (see pic).
Note: Two lugs will extend through the floor.
Glue the base plate into position, using the lugs to
align it.
Take the frame pieces from the sprue.
Glue the end frame into place.
Then add the side frames. The thinner part of the
frame (with the sprue points on it) should be at the
bottom.
The insert panels for the sides.
Pop these into position.
The insert panels for the end.
Glue these into place.
Take the door and supports from the sprue.
Glue the lower support into place. Allow to dry.
Place the lower lug of the door into the lower
support, then sit the upper support onto the top lug
before gently easing it into place (see pic).
The window sills.
Glue a sill below each window.
The completed rear.
28mm Old West Roof #5
B28-OW-604
Please read these instructions fully before starting construction.
PVA or equivalent glue will be required to stick sections together.
Sand paper can be used to gently clean any joints.
A sharp modelling knife will be required to remove sections from the sprue. Please use knives with due care and remember
to cut away from yourself at all times.
During the construction of this model, you may find it convenient to use pegs / elastic bands to hold pieces in place while
you allow glue to dry.
Remove the pieces shown above from the sprue.
Glue the support bars through the holes in the roof
plate.
Glue the end pieces and ridge bar into place.
The end “frames”
The blank “frame” goes at the end nearest the support
bars. The open frame goes in the other end (see pic)
Add the insert pieces into the frame.
Glue the roof pieces into place.
The roof strips.
Glue the strips into place.
The completed roof.
28mm Old West Porch #2
B28-OW-651
Please read these instructions fully before starting construction.
PVA or equivalent glue will be required to stick sections together.
Sand paper can be used to gently clean any joints.
A sharp modelling knife will be required to remove sections from the sprue. Please use knives with due care and remember
to cut away from yourself at all times.
During the construction of this model, you may find it convenient to use pegs / elastic bands to hold pieces in place while
you allow glue to dry.
Remove the pieces of the porch from the sprue.
Glue the ends to the front as shown above.
Glue the roof into position.
Attach the porch to a building of your choice such as
the one shown above.
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