JigStones Station Takes
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Roger Calazza of Liverpool, New York, built this model station. His station positioned itself center stage at the Central New York Large Scale Railway Society's indoor display during the National Historical Railway Annual Holiday Show at the New York State Fairgrounds in November.
For the model, he used the JigStones squared stone molds and the "small station" pattern from the JigStones catalog. He constructed wooden doors and used clear plastic windows. He attached plastic veneer sheets made by Precision Plastic to plywood for his roof. Because Roger's station will eventually have indoor lighting, he anticipated needing access to the inside of his model and constructed a removable roof which attaches itself to the main body of the station with Velcro strips. The 8"x15" model is permanently mounted to a large piece of slate.
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WINTER TIP: NEVER leave "young" JigStones buildings outside in the freezing temperatures. It takes a full 28 days for cement to completely cure. Uncured buildings will literally "burst" apart if left outdoors prematurely in freezing conditions. |
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Patterns to Become Routine
in 1999 JigStones Newsletters
Beginning in January and continuing throughout 1999, each issue of the JigStones Newsletter will include a JigStones pattern. Many new patterns have been requested, and many of those requests have come to fruition. The new patterns will be offered in future JigStones catalogs, but members of the JigStoners Club will receive them as a bonus.
The first pattern is the frequently-requested one for a castle. The castle pattern is extensive and will be divided into three parts. Part 2 will be included in your next issue. If you plan on building it, begin stockpiling your JigStones castings. The only molds you will need are the Basic Set and WM3 Window Mold. If you plan to replicate the decorative rails, you will also want the SM5 Window Arch Mold.
 
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TOWER BASE / SPIRE
This requires 48 large walling blocks. Once assembled, let dry approximately 24 hours. Place to the side on plastic wrap, then fill with cement.
While waiting for the foundation to set, begin the tower spire. The one photographed is 8 blocks high. The spire, built 8 blocks high, will require 48 large walling blocks. You may adjust, either higher or lower, according to your preferences. Set aside to dry and begin the crown of the tower. The crown built as shown will require 40 large walling blocks, and 32 small walling blocks.
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