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Pioneer Oil Refinery: California Star Oil Works kit #RLW-1680

GENERAL:
This is a craftsman kit consisting of cast urethane resin, white metal, and brass parts, laser-cut wood and paper, 3D printed acrylic plastic
parts, brass wire, embossed foil, and paper templates.
Included in this kit are resin and white metal castings, 3D printed acrylic plastic parts, laser-cut wood, wire, etched ladder stock, shingle
and corrugated roofing materials to build the following (see “Parts Identification” for images of included parts):
Stills 1, 2, 3 & 4 Condenser Residium Tank (2 versions) Outhouse
Three (3) chimneys Optional Retaining Wall Pump House
Boiler Product Tanks on base Well House
Tail House Two (2) Storage Tanks Warehouse
· Some resin castings may contain minor flash or small bubble holes. Otherwise good castings will NOT be rejected for small flaws; it is
assumed the modeler will have the skill to fill these small flaws. Finishing recommendations are included under “WORKING WITH
RESIN CASTINGS” below.
· The laser-cut wood parts include many very thin parts; handle carefully. Also, three thicknesses and two types of wood materials are
used for the laser-cut parts: 1/64” (.016”) plywood, 1/32” (.032”) plywood, and 1/16” (.063”) bass wood. The latter is not plywood, and
care must be taken not to break these parts. Finishing recommendations are under “WORKING WITH LASER-CUT WOOD” below.
· The 3D printed parts are an acrylic plastic. While strong, these are not as strong nor as flexible as the engineering plastic or styrene you
may be used to working with. Carefully remove parts from attached sprues. Parts should be carefully washed with isopropyl alcohol or
mild dishwashing detergent before painting with acrylic paints.
· Every different procedure or method is discussed in detail in the instructions; however, once it has been discussed, it may not be repeated
in detail again.
· This kit is not intended for use by novice modelers, or individuals under the age of 18 without the supervision of an adult. Additionally,
the modeler assumes all liability regarding the proper use of this product or any product suggested. The user must become familiar with
the kit instructions, and instructions on any product used to complete this kit. Please read and follow all safety procedures for all products
used to finish this kit. Details may vary between scales and from the sample model shown.
· Follow safety requirements and manufacturer’s requirements as stated on all paint, chemical blackener, and adhesive containers.
· WARNING: Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 25249.6, the manufacturer and distributor of this product
warns you that this product may contain substances known by the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and/or
reproductive toxicity.

Tools & Materials:
small drills, including #80, #76, #67 clips for holding parts together – Mueller Electric BU34
flat file - Nicholson 6" Mill Bastard magnification such as Optivisor or Edroy Opticaid
small files - Micro Mark #83180 paint brushes and air-brush
model building knife – Xacto or equal, with #11 blades paints – see detailed instructions
finger-nail clippers or Xuron flush rail cutters Rustall and Weather All (www.rustall.com )
Tweezers and smooth-jawed needle-nose pliers Birchwood Casey Brass Black
Sanding board (make by gluing sandpaper to piece of wood) glues – CA, carpenter’s glue or “white” glue, two-part epoxy,
Walther’s “Goo” and Acetone (for thinning Goo)
Optional:
Tank Car Loading Platform (RLW-1681)
outhouse(s) (RLW-211N – includes parts for two outhouses)
figures
horse-drawn wagons – Musket Miniatures, Langley, Republic Locomotive Works
hit-and-miss gasoline engine (alternate to steam engine in Pump House) – Republic Locomotive Works
miscellaneous details: tools, fly-wheels, oil barrels and drums (wood barrels for pre-1905, steel drums thereafter), etc. –
Republic Locomotive Works

© 2016 Republic Locomotive Works 1680 – pg. 3