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What are your thoughts about using cardstock structures?
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I have built a number of the Metcalfe kits, and they are really good with very clear and helpful instructions.<br><br>The main issue, I think, is what glue to use. Metcalfe themselves recommend 'Uhu' which is a strong, fast-drying solvent glue. It does dry in a few minutes, and creates a strong joint. However, it is very stringy (as most solvent glues of this kind are - at least the way I use them!) and the only time I tried it on a card kit I ended up with it all over the place! White PVA craft glue is easier, but takes a lot longer to dry.<br><br>You could also check out http://www.scalescenes.com/ - you can download kits and print them off yourself, as many times as you like! There's a free sample download too, which I will make at the weekend. Their road surfaces look particularly useful (at least for U.K. or European layouts).<br>
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