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#1
Take advantage of our 10% sale until Monday - Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!


Use Code : http://fosscalemodels.com/t/ho-scale-kits


http://fosscalemodels.com


Check out our latest kit , Grove Woodcrafters:


http://fosscalemodels.com/products/grove-woodcrafters-ho-scale-kit
#2
Dioramas / Excellent Dioramas
February 07, 2015, 06:59:49 PM
Came across this modeling; amazing details


http://imgur.com/a/6iYh3
#3
Super Detailing / Easy Peeled Paint for Vehicles
February 05, 2015, 10:33:59 PM
I've been using metallic markers by Sharpie for a lot of modeling situations. One in particular is great for creating the look of peeled paint on a car or truck. By simply dabbing on silver with a Silver Metallic Sharpie marker, you can make it appear as if the paint has chipped and peeled off. Be sure to dab very lightly as a lot goes a long way. Also, place your peel marks strategically, as in it might peel more in the forward edges of the vehicle; hood and roof edge etc... You can further the effect by applying some rust colored powder to the patches. I follow it up with an overall dusting of brown weathering powder. You can seal with Dulcoat, or not - I don't but if you handle your vehicles you may want to. Give it a try, it takes a minute.


Doug
fosscalemodels.com
#4
The 2014 Limited Run kit from Fos  - Oyster Hill & The Burdick Oyster Co.   - only 125 will be made - last years Execution Rocks sold out in a week - don't miss out!


http://foslimited.com//index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=101
#5
Check out the newest kit from Fos Scale Models, a small repair shop that can be modeled as is, or as a gas station. More info and pics on website:


http://foslimited.com//index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1


Doug
#6
We've just released our latest kit, Hollis Pest Control, a light industrial business that can be modeled as is with its large bug sign or as a gas station with the full set of color gas station siganage. More info and pics on site:


http://foslimited.com//index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=96
#7
An extra design we couldn't fit into Execution Rocks is now available; DelGiorno Fish - $39.95


Pics and info here:


http://foslimited.com//index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=90




Doug
www.fosscalemodels.com
#8
Dioramas / Pennsy Changes
February 28, 2014, 10:28:54 AM
Here's the latest changes on Jimmy Deignan's Pennsy Middle Division...one of the original sections of scenery was removed and replaced with a South River diorama of Lamson & Goodnow built by Karl Laskey. Lots of cutting and leveling was done as well as updating the diorama scenery to blend in with the vibrant scenery of the Pennsy.
#9
Super Detailing / Paper Details
February 19, 2014, 06:21:43 PM
It's the simple things sometimes that make the most impact - on this sliding door straps where added to give the appearance that the rod is mounted to the wall. Many times I've modeled something like this without any kind of straps. The rod by itself in HO is effective enough. But by adding some narrow strips of regular copy paper, cut as thin as possible, suddenly an HO scale model is elevated to something closer to O Scale.

You can also find other uses for paper; many time see model guy wires that hold up loading dock roofs. These wires as modeled, are often just glued to a wall and roof, when in reality they would be anchored somehow. Cut a small square out of paper, give it an application of rust chalk powder and you have a steel mounting plate.

Doug

www.fosscalemodels.com
#10
1. Posting on Modelers Forum / Pic Posting Improvement
February 17, 2014, 12:04:22 PM
We have modified the forum so that you no longer have to scroll to see an entire pic. Now pics will just enlarge and be in full view when you click on them.

Doug
#11
We're excited to announce the Forum's first build contest. The rules are simple , the prizes are great - a total of $250 in gift certificates from Atlantic Scale Modelers, BEST Trains, Fos Scale Models and Railroad Kits. See the attached flyer for more info , then start building!

#12
Our newest kit is now available, Moscone Bail Bonds; check out more info and pics:

http://foslimited.com//index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=89
#13
Here are some pics from Bob Mitchell of his version of FSM's Emporium Seafood, soon to be installed on Rob Seckler's layout. One of the nicest builds of this great kit.
#14
Here's a nice example of a variety of roofing materials and weathering on one roof; a fishing shack in Gloucster. MA
#15
Sierra West Scale Models released their latest O Scale kit, the very anticipated Deer Creek Sawmill. What a fantastic kit! If you saw the pilot model at this years Expo, you know what I'm talking about. it's massive, incredibly detailed and artfully weathered. Checkout more photos on Brett's site:

http://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/oscale/308/308.shtml
#16
Modeling Reference Pix / Marsh Hobby Shop Photo
December 20, 2013, 07:50:39 AM
Here's a scene begging to be modeled...

Doug
www.fosscalemodels.com
#17
Dioramas / On30 Diorama Project by Fos
December 18, 2013, 01:10:17 PM
Some of you may have followed my progress on this diorama earlier this year. I have since reduced it's size by a third - clearly a case of biting off more than I could chew. It was a relief to chop off 24" of landform I had started. While I would have liked to gone bigger, for now this is a manageable , realistic option. I can actually picture finishing it. As soon as the holidays and some seasonal kit production are behind me , I'll get back it it.

Doug
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