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LJ Models
I decided to take a break from my current model and build a few simpler models. I bought some LJ HO buildings and either the instructions or my brain are in really poor shape.
Mostly, the instructions say "assemble in number order" and "follow the diagram." I started with the "outbuildings" and I see misnumbered pieces (clearly, parts 2 and 3 are reversed) and the exploded version has more numbers than pieces. Next to part 10 is another, unlabelled square and no indication where it would go. I put it down and took out the railway station and it's just as confusing. I haven't found any online resources for LJ ~ I was hoping to find additional instruction references. Can anyone help me out? Is my experience atypical? Thanks! |
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The quality of card model instructions do vary.
Other build threads can help. Failing that studying photographs. Dry fitting parts is always a good idea. Tim |
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I know exactly what you mean ;-(
My latest kit has the same problems. It goes As far as having no indication what the lines should be. Could be a cut, a mountain fold or valley fold or a line showing where the next part fits. The joys of making the older kits. Remember the old saying " what doesn't kill you makes you better" - A bit dramatic for a paper model but I hope you understand ;-)) Cheers Mike ps Thanks for the warning |
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LJ Redux
I find dry fitting is my friend, but LJ shows a drawing of the model on the packaging (and not even a complete drawing, and, of course, from only two sides) and when the exploded diagram shows ten parts making up a small building but there are eleven numbered parts... it turns a fun project into a frustrating couple of hours.
The one I'm working on has five buildings in three styles. Only two are in the exploded diagram. I started with one of a pair of buildings. The diagram shows part numbers for one; I cannot see another identical set that I can "convert" the numbers back to. I feel like the instructions are setting me up to fail. I also feel like I'm just complaining here, and that's certainly not why I'm back! |
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I’m working on a frustrating model also, so I sympathize. Sometimes looking at photos of the original can help, if the original is a specific building and not, say, a generic trainstation.
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