Painting PECO Plywood Engine Shed

[9396CLAS]

I have bought one of PECO's Stone Engine Sheds. Before I start to build it do you have any advice?
I assume I will use wood glue.
Before I paint it should it be sealed? I propose using acrylic paints.
Any particular advice on weathering?

Thanks in advance.

[9396CLAS]

I should have mentioned it is made from laser cut plywood.

[JulienW]

I must admit I've not built any laser cut plywood buildings, but I would imagine that one could use PVA type wood glue.

When it comes to painting the acrylic paints, being water based, may cause issue to the wood by making it swell. So some sort of sealing coat might be advisable, but that might obscure any surface details (brick texture for example) cut onto the wood.

Are there not any recommendations in the instructions that come with the kit...?

[Graeme Dunbar]

There are shellac or cellulose thinners based sanding sealers used for model boats, balsa aeroplanes, fine woodwork etc. so alcohol or thinners based that should not swell the wood.

Rustins is a fairly readily available brand, e.g.

Sanding sealer

[9396CLAS]

Julien,

The kit comes with detailed assembly instructions, but not hints for painting.

I've now asked Peco for some advice.

Colin Last

[Brandyman]

I found this usefull
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTXasr8hO7o

[9396CLAS]

Thanks, the video is good, plus it has led me to other Peco videos with more info.