all photographs copyright Brett Gallant

 

The line side industry is alive and well!
A simple freight house from a time worth remembering.

Craftsmen Kit University is now in session!

Duluth Company features laser cut components accented by sound craftsmen kit techniques and materials. Our manual takes you step by step with clear instructions, tons of techniques, and innovative aids that guide you through each phase of construction.

The level of detail is evident!
Duluth includes everything pictured except track and scenery as follows:
Over 60 of our famous resin and white metal detail parts including junk and clutter, workbenches, shelves, and the wonderful "cement" loading dock.
Laser Cut walls, doors, windows, window glazing, awnings, shingles, etc...
Our self-adhesive parts feature a permanent, acid free glue with unique properties
allowing you time to position and re-position parts until you are satisfied!

 

Duluth Company is crafted in the tradition of our Signature Series craftsmen kits since we utilize the same materials and techniques. However, we use our lasers as a modeling aide, not a substitute for sound construction methods and materials. Innovative laser cut templates are provided that make cutting difficult components like rafters a breeze.
As with all SierraWest kits, detail and clutter is important on all sides of the diorama! Study the photographs and enjoy all that attention givrn to creating a scene full of character.
At only 12 x 7 inches, there is lots to take in.
The main walls are laser cut, random planked clapboard siding.
The loading docks are created with stripwood decking over laser cut frames.
The small open tool shed is individual boards over a laser cut 4 x 4 frame.
Duluth Company id the perfect mix of materials and techniques.

 

CKU (craftsmen kit university) projects like Duluth are technique driven kits that are great fun and much faster to build than our larger signature series kits.
We study the following CKU subjects while constructing Duluth Company:
Working with and detailing clapboard walls including painting, weathering, and finishing off with doors, windows, awnings, and vents.
Adding flashing, signage, tarpaper roofing, shingles, and full rafter details.
The basics of board on board modeling along with staining and weathering stripwood.
Painting, weathering, and detailing resin and metal castings.
Scenery basics and creating a diorama.

 

Kit Number 3004
Duluth Company
$155.00 each plus shipping