The main tower assembly comes together very quickly. It is made up of a grand total of 5 pieces. Two walls glue together as I mentioned before. They are large enough to allow for a bit of give but the pieces fit very well so don't be afraid to mash those edges into the corresponding grooves. Then wait for the two tower-halves to dry: they must be solid enough to withstand a bit of rough handling while you fit the two halves together with the roof panel... it's kind of hard to hold while you mess around.
But when it's done, is it ever done!
The plinth is even easier: again 4 walls to make 2 halves. then glue those 2 halves together! From this point on, the tower is almost snap-fit. Feel free to use a lot of glue for this part: those are some big assemblies.
The only major assembly for the building left is the walk-way that connects the turret bunker, the tower, and the missile silo. And if you worked on Cities of Death kits before, then you are in familiar territory... but kind of in reverse.
At this particular moment, the commander couldn't help wondering how the assemblies came together. As you can see, I started the walkway but left the missile silo sitting right up against the tower. The walkway starts with the floor and stairs before...
...getting more walls. The stairs go on first, then the walls around it. Each wall squeezes up against the previous to form a solid corner.This kit features some of the longest and widest single parts I have ever seen from Citadel Miniatures. But impressively, there is no sign of warping and the fit, for pieces large and small, is beautiful. As you build up the walls, each one slots right into the floor and stairs already glued together. But I can't stress enough the basic practice of model kit building: test-fit if you're even unsure. Yes, those stairs do fit in the slots on the wall interiors at an angle. Trust me on that. :-)
2 comments:
It's getting there ;)
Cool project!
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