Close! 9 and 13, and, yes, I think they are doing pretty good in their endeavors. I love having their company on train projects; I am thrilled that they undertake any projects!
And, as projects go, Youngest Daughter (Y.D.) grabbed her paints and Kid-zilla and set to work last weekend.
Her big role was to restore, if possible, original artwork, and to cover the blue where her brother made a mess (Kid-zilla forgot to mask the walls and “stone lanai” before painting the trim!). Yours truly did mask the roof while the artwork was occurring.
She did decide that some of the fine lettering was beyond saving. It is preserved for future archaeologists under white acrylic. Under her hand, though, the main artwork shines again, losing, in my opinion, none of its charm.
More mundane shots follow, but I include them only to mark progress.
I have to get glue to apply the roofing. I will also lay down a dark base over the “stones” before repainting them. The girls plan to add a new sign for the roof. We have a busy week, so it may be a while before this is done.
BTW, when these activities are occurring, I am usually finding the glues, paints, brushes, tools, etc. I always have a project, whether a rocket or a smaller railroad item, to give me an excuse to observe but not interject in the action.
Updates as progress merits!
Eric