Thank you, Bill, Dave, RJ!
Bill, This is the second Carolina Craftsman Kit I have. The other is the Thomas, West Virginia Enginehouse. They are great kits. The main issue for me is that, I have not worked with laser cut siding as thin as Jeff uses. This is no criticism, thin is prototypical. The enginehouse is clapboard, so it isn't as easy to break as the brick laser cuts. To get the proper mortar joints, they are cut very thin, making it an easy break point. If I do another of his brick kits, I will put in lots of bracing on the back side BEFORE I sand the corners to 45 degree angles, instead of after as the instructions state. I broke a few of the thin sections of brick between doors and the wall corners. Fortunately, a smidgeon of Ailene's Tacky Glue and a flat surface makes them not noticeable now.
Dave, no I am not familiar with Sarah at all. I would be glad to receive a link when you get the chance. Thank you!
RJ, Never feel like you are interrupting a topic I am commenting on, especially one like this where I am the OP. Some of the best learning has come from interruptions and side rabbit trails, whether here on the Forum or life in general. I'm glad you have joined in!!!
