Train Cabin book nook – part 3

Continuing work on the train cabin book nook. Affiliate discount link at the bottom of this post.

After taking a break from the train cabin to work on The Wishing Fountain for Halloween, I’m back to it. I started assembling some more of the cabin’s finished parts. If I’m feeling distracted or not sure about what I want to work on, I tend to jump around a lot in a project. The way the instruction booklet is presented, it’s very easy to do different parts and put them all together later. You do need to make sure you aren’t enclosing an area you need to access later, but assembling parts and accessories still makes progress on the project.

Some of the trim parts come stained for you, but when they are separated from the sheet, you have to sand the nubs left from the laser cutting process. That can leave lighter parts that can show from certain angles. I used a brown Sharpie to darken all the edges for a more uniform look.

I like that you can pick and choose what to include and what to customize. My favorite detail is the floor heater. :D It’s such a simple detail that brings the cabin to life!

I encountered a stubborn buckling of the leather that developed in the curve above the window.

To fix this issue, I took the cabin apart and cut a thin strip out of the leather to smooth out the bubble that formed when the ceiling board is bent into shape.

To disguise the cut and subsequent gap, I stained a piece of strip wood and glued it in place. Looks a bit like a structural element.

I love the ceiling light finishes and know this is going to look magical once the LED lighting is installed. Speaking of, be sure to take your time when unwinding the LED strand. The wire can get fiddly, and you don’t want to damage the lines. I used an empty tape insert to wind the wire around for easier handling while installing.

I used electrical tape to block some stray light and masking tape to secure the wires.

While I love the overall aesthetic, I don’t like the way the wall lights have gaps at the top. This is partially due to operator error since I found the shades difficult to manage. I have some ideas brewing…more to come.

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