Design Preservation Model - Laube's Linen Mill - Part 1

I'm building a 2' x 7'  version of the Gateway Central XV.  The original version can be found at the following links below:

http://www.gatewaynmra.org/2010/gateway-central-15-ho-scale-switching-model-railroad/
http://www.gatewaynmra.org/2010/buildings-structures-gateway-central-15-switching-railroad/
http://www.gatewaynmra.org/2010/build-gateway-central-15-ho-scale-switching-railroad/

On March 14, 2017, I purchased both DPM Laube's Linen Mill structure kit and a four-pack of Durango Press Freight Door/Dock Bumpers from Model Train Stuff (http://www.modeltrainstuff.com).  The package finally arrived on March 20, 2017.

I was pleased with the way both contents were packaged and rubber-banded together.  The only issue I had was with my local post office in Maxton, NC when I left explicit instructions on the USPS website that I was to receive my package hand-delivered to me and not to leave the package at my front door.  On March 20, 2017, my mail carrier blew her horn for me to come outside and get my package myself - talk about unprofessional.

Over the next few days, I could only do a few minimal things such as removing sprues found on the structure pieces using an Atlas Modeler's Saw, removing thin pieces of flash using an Excel Hobby Knife and sanding the structure edges smooth using sandpaper.  I won't be able to do much to the kit until I can purchase some paint.