How to Build Z-scale Curtis Bros Plumbing Supply kit pt4
A Tutorial by Paw of a Bear

Back to Part 3 - Distressing the Dock

Part 4 - Building the Base

Aligning the base.

After applying a liberal coat of glue and smooshing the parts together, make sure that the alignment is correct by adding 1/8" dowels to the alignment holes

To Cut or Not to Cut dowels on Curtis Bros Plumbing Supply Kit.

Neatly aligned. Now you can cut off the dowels even with the top surface or leave them in place.

building the stairs for the Curtis Bros Plumbing Supply Kit.

Use yellow carpenters' glue to glue the stairs together.

aligning the stairs by pressing them against a flat surface.

Press the back and bottom of the stair onto a flat surface to make sure that the parts are properly aligned. Once sure they are aligned, set the stairs aside to dry.

painting the base and stairs

When the base and the stairs are dry, paint them with a coat or two of PolyScale Aged Concrete.

You could cover the base with PaperCreek brick paper for an interesting effect. (Brick paper not included in the kit)

Another coat of paint.

A second coat of Aged Concrete and a little dirt spattered on the base.

Next page: Part 5 - Adding Windows and Doors