apart, if
some dont roll them between your fingers until
they do.
3. Tape plan view sheet (with fence templates
printed on it) to flat surface.
4. Carefully align 1/32" x 1/16" x 2" pieces of fence
rail on one fence template (be certain to stagger
joints as indicated on template.) Tape in position
on template, do not allow tape to cover posts on
template.
5. Using 3/64" x 3/64" basswood strips, cut

posts to length indicated on template.
6. Align fence posts as indicated on template and
glue to railings at railing joints. Allow to dry.
7. Repeat steps 4-6 for other four fence sections.
8. Cut 5 remaining 1/32" thick basswood pieces
(Fig. 2) into 7/8" pickets.
9. Remove fences from templates, turn over

and glue pickets on rails in a random
fashion. After dry, carefully trim bottom
of pickets (Fig. 3).
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TREE CONSTRUCTION
(Read all instructions before beginning)
1. Tree trunks are soft metal castings. They may have some flash. If so
scrape it off.
2. Wash trees gently in soapy water.
3. Bend tree to a realistic three-dimensional shape (you may want to break
off some branches to vary tree, or even break tree in half to make two
smaller ones.)
4. Brush or spray paint trunks with any flat lacquer or enamel paint. Most
trees are gray with only hints of brown.
5. If desired for more realism a second lighter or darker color can be applied,
using a dry brush or wash technique (we prefer a latex or water base
paint.)
NOTE: When handling foliage some leaves will fall off. Work on a
clean bench so you can save leaves for later.
6. There are two pieces of green foliage material in the kit (dark green and
medium green).

cut 2 pieces in half = 4 pieces

cut 4 pieces in half = 8 pieces

cut 8 pieces in half = 16 pieces

cut 16 pieces in half = 32 pieces
7. Set eight dark green and four medium green

pieces aside for later.
8. Make four stacks of two pieces of foliage (like
color together). These eight stacks of foliage
are for the eight trees.
NOTE: The trees are
different sizes. It is impossible to exactly measure the correct amount of
foliage for any given tree, however the above stacks will be very close.
IMPORTANT: You can see through most real trees. See photo of finished
tree.
9. Select one stack of three pieces of foliage and S-T-R-E-T-C-H foliage
pieces to about twice their present volume. Make foliage more

see-through and three-dimensional in quality. S-T-R-E-T-C-H until they
pull completely apart. The number of pieces you have is no longer
important: the volume of see-through foliage is.
10. Select the largest bent and painted tree and arrange the stretched
foliage on the tree, retaining the see-through quality of the foliage.
Re-arrange until you are satisfied (see tree photo). You can use a
small amount of foliage from batch set aside in step 7, but do this only
if absolutely necessary.
11. Spray foliage with clear spray (hair-spray, lacquer or varnish) to set.
PREPARATION OF CASTINGS
(Read all instructions before beginning)
1. All castings are metal and may have some flash
and sprues, remove and clean up to suit.
2. Gently wash castings in soapy water.
3. We recommend painting all castings with a thin
primer coat of lacquer or flat enamel. (We prefer
Floquil because it adheres well and accepts most
other paints. A Cyano Acrylic type glue, such as
Hot Stuff, works well on metal.)
4. Glue trailer together as indicated in drawing.
5. Glue snow plow together as indicated in
drawing.
6. Glue wheelbarrow together as indicated in
drawing.
7. Glue large and small fuel tanks together as
indicated in drawing.black (more about
weathering later).
SMILEYS TOW SERVICE S130
KIT COMPONENTS
Instructions
Dark green foliage
Plan drawing with template
Undergrowth foliage (brownish)
Separate template drawing
Bundle of 2 3/4" basswood strips
Soil turf material
6 die cut basswood sheets
Earth turf material
Printed and scribed basswood
Yellow grass turf material
Printed Smileys sign
Burnt grass coarse turf material
Printed card stock for roof
Burnt grass turf material
Black, die cut, paper for roofing
Medium green foliage
CASTINGS
7 trees
2 trailer wheels
Car hood
Man
2 jack stands
Chimney
Door
2 small fuel tank stands
Ladder
Water pump
2 large fuel tank stands
Mail box
Wheelbarrow tub
10 tires
Junk pile
Wheelbarrow base
15 concrete blocks
Stack of firewood
Window
9 barrels
Large fuel tank
Street light
13 pieces assorted junk
Small fuel tank
Snow plow
Printed cardstock (Foundation)
SMILEYS TOW SERVICE S130

This kit is probably different than any you have previously
constructed. It is not simply a model of a single item, but a
model of a Complete Scene. The kit includes the most realistic
landscaping materials and techniques available today, and all of
the miscellaneous small items that add so much to realism.

We recommend following the instructions and hope
they will help you develop techniques that will be valid to
you elsewhere. The most ignored instruction is probably
Read entire instructions before beginning. We have divided
instructions into separate sections to make this easier.

We are not suggesting that the only correct way to build
this scene is the way we did it. We recommend doing creative
modifications (especially in painting and final assembly steps),
because it personalizes your efforts and is more rewarding. A
thorough understanding of our instructions may help you with
your modifications.

Should you find any defective parts in this kit simply
return them to WOODLAND SCENICS for replacement.
WOODLAND SCENICS
®
Large and Small Fuel Tanks
Wheelbarrow
Snow Plow
Trailer
SUB ASSEMBLIES
(Read all instructions before beginning)
1. Black paper in kit is for roofing. Cut off ends
of paper as indicated in drawing. You will be
left with 5/16" roofing strips.
2. Using straight edge and sharp X-acto or
single edge razor blade, carefully out out
roof panel A from white card stock.
3. On roof panel A, align edge of a roofing
strip with the line above the number one, so
each end of roofing strip overlaps edges of
panel A. Secure with white glue.
4. Align the second roofing strip with line
above the number two. It should overlap the
first roofing strip about 1/16" and overlap edges of roof panel. Secure with
glue.
5. Align third roofing strip with line above number 3, in the overlapping
position and glue.
6. Align fourth roofing strip with the line above number 4, in the overlapping
position and glue. Some white card stock will still show!
7. Place panel under weight to avoid warping while the glue dries.
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If scene contrasts too much with surrounding ground it can be blended in from
the fence outward, using the remaining turf and the Scenic Cement, or diluted
white glue technique.
A complete line of Trees, Foliage, Turf, Flowers, Stumps, Ballast and Coal are
available from WOODLAND SCENICS. Try them on your layout.
ASSEMBLY OF BUILDING
(Read all instructions before beginning)

NOTE: You may wish to paint all building components, before assembly,
to get cleaner color separations. It will of course work to paint after
assembly.
1. Using straight edge and sharp X-acto or single edge razor blade, use
several light strokes to cut building sides (B1, B2, B3, and B4) from
scored basswood sheeting.
NOTE: Lay straight edge over building panel and hold firmly, then if blade
slips away from straight edge it will not damage building.
ANOTHER NOTE: It is best to make cross grain cuts (perpendicular to
scores) first, then wood is less likely to split, especially when cutting door
and window opening. Should you split wood, simply glue it back together.
2. Glue cast door in opening on basswood, be certain that bottom of door
is flush with bottom of building! Make opening larger or file off bottom of
door, if necessary.
3. Use white glue to assemble the building sides. Be certain that end walls
overlap side walls, and that window opening is closer to top of building
than bottom. (See exploded view). Wipe off any excess glue on outside
surface of walls.
4. Glue window in window opening with window sill at bottom of opening.
5. Glue walls to building foundation. If building walls bow in or out, align
them with edge of foundation to straighten out.
6. Glue roof panel A (one with least amount of white card stock showing) in
place with an equal amount of overhang on front and rear, and with top
edge of roof panel flush with peaks on front and rear.
7. Glue roof panel B on building, so that the exposed white card stock
overlaps top edge of roof panel A.
8. Glue folded ridge roofing to ridge of roof. It will cover white card stock.
9. Carefully drill 1/16" hole in roof to receive chimney. Glue chimney to roof.

10. Place long edge of porch roof template next to door, with bottom of
template flush with bottom of foundation. Tape in position as shown in
drawing.

11. Locate porch roof so that it rests on template (to establish roof angle), is
horizontal and centered over door. (See drawing.) Glue edge of roof to
building, allow to dry thoroughly and remove template.
APPLICATION BASE TURF
(Read all instructions before beginning)
1. Locate plan and template drawing, carefully cut around plan portion at
fence line, SAVE plan and locator template.
2. Lay the plan on your layout or mounting board in the exact location
desired. Lay the template around the plan and secure