Lionel 6-12905 Factory Building

I received another Lionel 6-12905 Factory Building Kit that was already built. 



I carefully took all pieces apart and painted the exterior walls with a reddish/brown primer.


Next I used a pink spackle that dries white and a small metal spackle knife. I found the flexable metal knife works better than the plastic knives. 


After a few minutes I wiped down the walls with a damp paper towel and painted the foundation grey to simulate concrete. 
 

Next I used dark orange pastel chalk to color over the bricks and several different shades of grey chalk on the foundation.


To help strengthen the glue joints I glued plastruct I-beams over each seam and then painted the interior walls. 


I really like the color of the roof as is so I sprayed dull coat over it and will use weathering powders to hopefully give it a more realistic look. This is a dry fit of the main pieces. I ordered some detail parts so once they arrive I will finish the doors and windows and post the finished model.... Thanks for looking