There we go. A few evenings work, and I have an N gauge goods shed. The build has been deliberatly slow to let paint and glue dry rather than trying to work with parts still softly attached to each other, or still tacky. That, and I've used this as a way to make me do something over a few days instead of vegetating in front of the TV. An undemanding project is perfect for that, especially one where you can only spend an hour or so before having to set it aside to dry. A sense of satisfaction easily obtained.
You'll notice that I have ignored the rather garish colour scheme from the box photo in preference to a series of muted tones that I fell suit the model better. At present, it's unweathered, apart from a dose of talcum powder on the roof to provide a bit of life in the otherwise grey slates.
Glazing is from Deluxe Materials Glue'n'glaze. Easier than trying to do the job with plastic.
Part fit is good, although a little filler might help on a couple of corners and th roof ridge. I just applied loads of solvent and shoved them together. My efforts on the road-side canopy aren't great either, although they look better in real life.
To update the model, the biggest change would be some more delicate drainpipes as the supplied versions are a bit chunky. The main doors could be opened and an interior modelled.
At 90mm long, 75mm wide and 45mm tall, this would make a nice feature on any branch line. Were there a ready to use version, it would cost around £30 - three times the price of this kit new. OK, you need to invest a few hours relaxed modelling, but I enjoyed this bit so it's no cost.
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