N-7301: Firefly Houseboat, N Scale: Kit Assembly Instructions: Rev 2013-1
Inter-Action Enterprises
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Firefly Houseboat in N Scale
This 1994 Three Buoys Houseboat is typical of the many hundreds of houseboats that can be found on lakes and
waterways all over North America from the 1980’s to present day.
The Firefly is at home in dock or out on the lake with her crew enjoying the sun and water. With the many options of
figures available from a number of suppliers, it is easy to replicate a typical party rental boat or a more relaxed and calm
owner's boat. We have chosen the party boat in our example shown. Details such as the bimini top, hot tub, and interior
walls and interior components make this a very unique model kit.
Supplied Kit Components:
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3 sheets of laser cut and engraved stabilized Resin Impregnated Board (RIB) for crisp, high resolution
detail
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1 sheet of RIB window frames
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1 sheet of laser cut clear window glazing
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1 laser cut basswood components sheet
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1 sheet of laser cut paper for the curved lower bow
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Paper graphics sheet
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Kit assembly instructions
Suggested Tools and Supplies:
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X-Acto type knife with fresh blades (#11 style is best)
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Tweezers
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Fine sandpaper (400+ Grit)
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Masking tape or clear adhesive tape
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Probond, Elmers white glue or Scotch Quick-Dry Adhesive (I like the Scotch adhesive as it dries with
little residue and has a great fine applicator tip)
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CA glue for immediate bond of small hard to place parts
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Model putty or glazing/spot putty
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Acrylic or enamel paint (note that some enamel paints can make the Resin board slightly more brittle,
so take care on very fine parts like window muntins etc)
We hope you enjoy making this kit as much as we did providing it to you. If you have any questions, please
contact us at
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The following instructions and photos will provide the basics for assembling this detailed kit. We have tried to
make the steps as straight forward as possible, but please note that you might want to change the order of
assembly to suite your own technique and modifications that you might make along the way. As usual it is best
to familiarize yourself with all the parts and instructions before you start on this craftsman level kit.
NOTE: If you would like to view these instructions in
full colour, please feel free to download a full colour
copy at www.interactionhobbies.com
and click on the
link for "Instructions" near the top of the page.
