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I have a Suydam (California Models) catalog. Currently I am building the "heavy industry" kit; American Chemical and Potash,with annex.This building is BIG!!!!. All of the kits,including mine require use of a solder and a soldering iron.If you are uncertain about using a soldering iron,I am "experimenting" with Gorilla Glue.This stuff is FANTASTIC!!! Although I must say,use this glue VERY sparingly. Take a tooth pick,dip it in the glue,and cautiously sread it along one piece of the metal to be fastened together.With the other piece to be glued,I use a paint brush,dipped in water and form a line of water beads along the edge.Then I fasten the 2 pieces together,and clamp it with some "Tool shop" clamps.(These clamps come in a tube,are various colors and are in different sizes and work very well.) This glue will form a tight bond and there will be a little bit of foam along the edges.I just trim the excess,and once I have the whole structure complete,I paint it. Do not put the windows in until you have painted the structure.I went to a hardware store and found an "industrial" blue color,which I used to paint the building. I have used a soldering iron on the tank part of the building,though I find this very difficult to do,especially when the darn iron likes to "cool off ". So far the building is coming along great.I do recommend that you DO read the building instructions carefully,before assembly,that way you know what you are going to be putting together.Have fun with your kits!! If you or anyone would like something from the Suydam catalog I have,please feel free to email me.
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