HO Structure Kit

STATE LINE FARM SUPPLY

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Thanks for purchasing this Cornerstone Series® kit. Please read these instructions and study the drawings before starting. All parts are
styrene, so use compatible glue and paint to assemble your model. NOTE: Optional parts are included; there are two different rear walls,
and the large windows and doors for the front wall are interchangeable so they can be installed as desired.

Typical of implement dealerships found all over North America, your new State Line Farm Supply incorporates a number of architectural
elements that were also being used on automobile showrooms and garages from the 19208 on. Numerous overhead doors made it easy to
move machinery in and out of the shop or showroom, while an elaborate front wall made the building more attractive along a busy street
or highway. Inside, there would be some space devoted to offices, but much of the sales floor was devoted to the parts counter.

Since farm machinery was large and heavy, most was delivered by rail until after World War II. Smaller items could be shipped in
double-door box cars, but much of it traveled on flat cars. These would be spotted at the local team track ramp for unloading. In many
areas, the dealership was part of a larger farm business such as a grain elevator, which would have its own siding and ramp. A wooden
trackside ramp for either type of scene is included.

A wide range of machinery, figures, vehicles and accessories are available to complete your scene. See your dealer, check out the
Walthers HO Scale Model Railroad Reference book or visit our web-site waltherscornerstone.com for more ideas.
14 x2 1. Snap "glass" (24, 25, 26, 27) to the back of the respective window frames (16,
5 21 17, 15, 14). Glue the overhead door "glass" (28) to the backs of the doors (13,44).
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Then glue the small door "glass" (29) to the back of the door (22).
28 2. Glue the doors (22, 13 or 44) and windows (14,
4 15, 16, 17) to the openings in the backs of the
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appropriate walls (2, 3, 4, 5 or 21). Note #1: Choose
22 either #5 or #21 as your back wall. Note #2: You can
26 x2 29 also customize front wall #2 either install all
15 x2 14 22 windows (16 and 17), or one overhead door (44) and
26 two windows (16 or 17) in the openings. The
27 15 28
overhead door will fit any of the three openings.
13 28 15 x5 3. Glue the walls (2, 3, 4, 5 or 21) together and to the
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44 26 x5 base (I).
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15 17 2
16
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4. Glue the brick insert(s) (20) into the window(s) 10
(16) on the front wall (2). Glue the front wall back 7 x4
(6) in place. Then glue the four wall corners (7)
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on. I ext glue the wall caps (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) on as
illustrated.
5. Glue the roof (23) on.
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 41 42 6. Glue the downspouts (43) into the holes at the bottom of
43 the roof gutters and in the side of the walls.
7. Glue the electric box (42) and electric feed (41) where
19 desired on the back wall.
8. Glue the chimney (18, 19) together and on the roof (23).
9. Place the oil tank (35) along a wall. Note: The opening
in the back should go towards the wall.

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37

10. Glue the fuel tank (36, 37, 38

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38,39,40) together.

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32

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Angled Edge

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30 11. Glue the loading ramp/platform (30,
peg 31, 32, 33, 34) together. Note: Support #34
glues in front of the pegs on the bottom of
the ramp (32). Make sure that it is the
angled edge that is glued to the bottom of
the ramp.

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DECALING
1. After cutting out the decal, dip in water for 10 seconds, remove and let
stand for I minute. Slide decal onto surface, position and then blot off any
excess water.
2. Lightly brush Micro Sol® on top. This will soften the decal allowing it
to conform to irregular surfaces. DO NOT TOUCH DECAL while wet!
3. When the decal is thoroughly dry, check for any trapped air bubbles.
Prick them with the point of a small pin or hobby knife blade and apply
more Micro Sol®.