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I'm creating assembly instructions for some scale model wood structure kits.I've done some that are isometric drawings with notes & arrows & step by step instructions. I've done others that are just photos of the assembly process and some commentary. These are laser cut wood houses & small buildings and though some skill & care is required, it is not a complex operation. For the most part, the assembly order is pretty forgiving and it's often a matter of preference to the modeler. Such as: assemble the basic structure, then apply trim to doors & windows or completely detail the wall panels before combining them into a structure. It just doesn't matter in most cases and whichever the modeler prefers is the right way. Since there is really no right way instruct someone to do many of the steps, I tend to suggest a few methods and let the modeler decide. I'm wondering if the general preference is for a step-by-step set of instructions with diagrams and arrows & numbered parts with the tab "A" into slot "A" kind of detail or a set of photos of sub-assemblies with the assumption that the photo & a few directions and suggestions would suffice? I haven't had any complaints yet but purchasers seem to have been more cratsman kit oriented to begin with. I wonder if I'm I assuming too much skill & intuitiveness on the part of the modeler? Of course the real purpose of this post is that I'm tired of writing instruction sheets. Wayne
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