KIT 12th scale SCANDINAVIAN Desk unpainted

Please note a little tiny central door has been added to the kit for the top section. This is not shown in the photographs and is optional.

IMPORTANT

The kit is designed for the hinged writing surface (flap) to remain open so that items can be displayed. This needs to rest on the top drawer (see photos).

If you wish for the flap to close then the handles can not be added to the top section as they project too far forward. A non handle option is included in the kit.

Top section options:

In the kit are two front drawer options for the upper section. One for drawers with handles and one without (the drawer front have scoops). You can choose either option.
There is a little door for the central section which is not shown in the photos- this is optional

Desks with handles in the upper section can only be displayed with the writing flap open.

Kit unpainted
The handles will be antique finished but can be painted
12th scale
Made from MDF

SIZES (are approx)

Height 10.5cm or 4 1/4"
Width 10cm or 4"
Depth 4cm or 1 1/2"

Ready to be assembled using woodglue or similar (glue not supplied). Attach handles with superglue or a high grip wood glue such as Deluxe Canopy Glue. The kit is not painted.

This is a small and relatively easy kit. It has some options: the drawers in the top section can be be used without handles but if you require handles please choose the kit with handles at checkout.

The parts are created with location peg/holes which fit beautifully together making the construction a joy. The instructions are suitable for all languages as they come in drawn graphic format.

The mdf parts will have little tiny "pegs" that keep them in place in their frame. When you remove the parts the pegs leave a slight raised area. These can be left or can be removed by sanding. There are not many pegs per section so the task is easy and quick.

GLUE

I prefer to use a wood type glue to assemble the MDF kits. At the moment I am very happy with "Canopy Glue" by Deluxe. It is nice and thick with a high grip and fast drying.

PAINTING/FINISHING

I prefer to paint my work with a spray primer. This ensures a good adhesion between paint and painted surface. You can then apply a spray finish or brush painted finish.

In the example show I used primer only and then aged it with a mix of Raw umber/white acrylic and sanded back the paint to reveal the MDF below.

You could line the shelves with printed paper ormaybe the back.

If ordering flat items then they can be posted as a large letter saving money on postage which is a saving for international buyers.

KIT 12th scale SCANDINAVIAN Desk unpainted

Vanaf £25,00

excl. BTW

Aantal

If you do not like your purchase and wish to return it to me then please let me know within 14 days of receipt. The items will need to be returned within 30 days of receipt. I shall refund the carriage costs to you and the cost of the item but the return carriage will be covered by you. Please email me.

Faulty or damaged?

If you receive an item that has been damaged in transit or is faulty then please inform us within 14 days of receipt. The items will need to be returned within 30 days of receipt. I shall refund in full thel posting fees and the original invoice value including the postage fee. Please email me.
We send all parcels on a tracked parcel service. MDF kits can be sent as Large letters which reduces the postal costs. UK deliveries usually arrive within 1 to 3 days of despatch and most USA, Australian and Japanese deliveries arrive within 10 days.

Europe takes about 5 days.

I package well and try to keep postal costs to a minimum by ensuring that I use light weight but effective packaging - however on the off chance you receive something damaged in the post please let me know - and I shall send a replacement if and where possible.

If goods are delayed in transit this will be due to the courier or postal service. Apart from tracking and possibly contacting the courier I am unable to "speed" things up....However I shall always aim to despatch your item within 48 hours of receipt of your order. Please note that we have issues posting to Spain and Italy. The service is very slow and sometimes parcels disappear. We recommend a tracked service. Also we find sending to PO Boxes in Australia and New Zealand can be hit and miss!
Cleaning up:

The metal is straight from the mould with a nominal amount of cleaning - you might find a tiny line where the mould has joined or maybe a tiny slither of metal that needs snapping off. Most people do not bother with the cleaning but if you are like me you may want to remove any "flashing" - tiny metal files are handy as is normal sandpaper. You can purchase emery files designed for metal model (online)

Painting

I find it is always best to prime the metal with metal promer before painting as this provide more "grip" for the paint. My preference is to spray because the finish is smoother and cleaner but you could use acrylic paints.

Polishing

You will be please to know the all the metal items can be polished to a lovely bright sheen. You will need something slightly abrasive such as wet and dry paper or a brass abrasive wheel. After polishing a wipe with black wax gives more defination.

Gilt

Gold leaf can be applied directly to the surface. First paint any areas you want to gild with gold size (acrylic for easy use), allow to go tacky and then gild the surface with dutch metal (an imitation gold leaf).

Alternatively try using a gilt paint such as liberon or bristol paint. I find the gilt waxes can oxidise and go green unless they are sealed.

Aging

If you wish to age your paint finish try one of these two methods:

Annie sloane makes a wonderful dark brown wax which works well over acrylics and emulsions. Paint it on and wipe it off.

Raw umber is a brilliant colour for aging (use acrylic for fast drying) - paint on and wipe off- to increase the drying time add a small amount of scumble glaze to the paint.
The metal items are copied from real life items reduced to 12th scale, drawn in 3d cad and then 3d printed. The print acts as a master which is moulded. The metal can not be cast in a normal mould. The moulds are vulcanised rubber that is heated under pressure. Two halves are created (Imagine two halves of a cake) and the topn half has a hole in the middle. When the mould is ready for casting it is placed on a centripetal casting machine, set to spin mode and metal alloy is poured into the hole. The metal flies inot all the recessed areas of the mould.