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Title: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on January 02, 2021, 12:08:07 PM
Here's my choice for the 2021 Build Challenge - the FOS Moscone Bail Bonds (https://fosscalemodels.com/products/moscone-bailbonds-ho-scale-kit?_pos=1&_sid=6a059b691&_ss=r).  I'm not sure where this one will end up when it's done.  Could be on a shelf in my garage or it could end up on a layout somewhere else.  ;)

For today it'll be just the obligatory box and contents shots.  When I'm done here I need to the hit the workbench and start gluing stuff together.   ;D

The box.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-020121112008-4730428.jpeg)

The instructions are on top.  I've perused them a couple of times already to get a feel for what's coming my way.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-020121120040-47305545.jpeg)

Some individual bag of components, castings, Durham's Water Putty (there are stucco walls) and strip wood that used to be held together by a rubber band that has dried out and fell apart.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-020121120040-47306422.jpeg)

The main walls and some acetate for the windows.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-020121120040-473072485.jpeg)

And finally a few templates.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-020121120040-473082265.jpeg)

I'm kind of happy to have my feet back on land and in familiar territory after the Sea Port Build.  That one was fun but, as always, it's exciting to move on to something new.   ;D

Thanks for following along!
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ACL1504 on January 02, 2021, 12:32:53 PM
Bob,

I have room for this one on the Atlantic and Southern RR. I'll give you my unbuilt kit and this way Moscone won't be lonely on the garage shelf.  ;D

Oh, and I'll throw in unlimited Saturday lunches as well.

Just saying. I'm not greedy, well maybe just a little.  8)

Tom  ;D
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: Mark Dalrymple on January 02, 2021, 01:21:26 PM
Nice choice, Bob.

I have this one so will be doubly interest in watching your build come together.

Cheers, Mark.
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: PRR Modeler on January 02, 2021, 03:35:49 PM
I'm following.
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: Keep It Rusty on January 02, 2021, 06:35:05 PM
Will enjoy this one. I, for one, live a structure with stucco. Great design from Doug
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: Jerry on January 02, 2021, 11:00:21 PM
Looking forward to this one Bob.


Jerry
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: Raymo on January 03, 2021, 07:43:50 AM
Great choice! I've thought of building mine with asphalt shingles instead of stucco on the lower part.
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: GPdemayo on January 03, 2021, 09:13:18 AM
I'll be looking on his one Bob.....it will fit in nicely on the A&S with all the miscreants in Tahope.  :)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on January 11, 2021, 07:40:22 AM
Quote from: ACL1504 on January 02, 2021, 12:32:53 PM
Bob,

I have room for this one on the Atlantic and Southern RR. I'll give you my unbuilt kit and this way Moscone won't be lonely on the garage shelf.  ;D

Oh, and I'll throw in unlimited Saturday lunches as well.

Just saying. I'm not greedy, well maybe just a little.  8)

Tom  ;D

Sounds good to me Tom!  I love me a free lunch.   ;)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on January 11, 2021, 07:40:46 AM
Quote from: mark dalrymple on January 02, 2021, 01:21:26 PM
Nice choice, Bob.

I have this one so will be doubly interest in watching your build come together.

Cheers, Mark.

Happy to have you following along Mark!   :)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on January 11, 2021, 07:41:41 AM
Quote from: PRR Modeler on January 02, 2021, 03:35:49 PM
I'm following.

Some day you'll get to see the finished product first hand.  Some day.  :P
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on January 11, 2021, 07:43:28 AM
Quote from: Rusty Robot on January 02, 2021, 06:35:05 PM
Will enjoy this one. I, for one, live a structure with stucco. Great design from Doug

Thanks for following along Craig.  I've grown to like stucco structures myself as well.  What appealed to me about this one was the combination of stucco and clapboard along with some other visual elements like the fire escape, sign and stairway.  Lots to look at.  ;)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on January 11, 2021, 07:44:02 AM
Quote from: Jerry on January 02, 2021, 11:00:21 PM
Looking forward to this one Bob.


Jerry

Thanks Jerry!  Happy to have you checking on things.  ;)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on January 11, 2021, 07:45:03 AM
Quote from: Raymo on January 03, 2021, 07:43:50 AM
Great choice! I've thought of building mine with asphalt shingles instead of stucco on the lower part.

That's a great idea Dan!  I've seen lots of structure in the Northeast that had shingles for siding.
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on January 11, 2021, 07:45:59 AM
Quote from: GPdemayo on January 03, 2021, 09:13:18 AM
I'll be looking on his one Bob.....it will fit in nicely on the A&S with all the miscreants in Tahope.  :)

Thanks Greg!  Yes, those miscreants will need to get bailed out of jail from time to time won't they?   :o
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on January 11, 2021, 07:52:58 AM
Okay, let's get rolling on this one.  First thing I had to do was clean up some of the strip wood where bits and pieces of the dried out rubber band stuck to the wood.  It was relatively easy to scrape off the bigger chunks and then lightly sand any remaining stain.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-090121113914-475041701.jpeg)

I stained the strip wood with a brush using Hunterline Light Gray weathering mix.  There wasn't that much that needed to be stained so I didn't bother using my little bathtub to soak the strip wood.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-090121113915-475061192.jpeg)

Bracing the wall, particularly the long, lower walls, required cutting some horizontal braces to a rather precise length to fit in between vertical braces on each end.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-090121113915-475072331.jpeg)

I wanted to make sure I had them just right so they would allow the end wall to seat flush like it should.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-090121113915-475081085.jpeg)

After gluing the braces in place I weighed them down with a bock of marble and anything else with some weight to it until the glue took hold.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-090121113915-475092031.jpeg)

I cut the clapboard walls out of the carrier sheets using a single edge razor blade.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-090121113959-47510869.jpeg)

More in a moment... ;)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on January 11, 2021, 08:00:08 AM
To square up the edges of the clapboard walls (the laser cuts aren't perfectly square) I gave them a few swipes over an emery board.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-090121113959-475111160.jpeg)

To brace these walls I didn't cut the bracing material to size first.  I just applied a bead of glue along the strip wood that matched the length of the wall I was going to glue it to.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-090121113959-47512619.jpeg)

Gotta get your fingers dirty at some point.  I smooth out the bead of glue with my finger tip (and then wipe my fingertip on a paper towel) to cover the entire surface of the strip wood.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-090121113959-47513180.jpeg)

Then I position the strip wood on the back of the wall.  I used an angle to make sure it's right against the edge but not hanging over.  I only line up one end of the wall, typically the bottom, with the end of the strip wood.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-090121113959-47514273.jpeg)

After the glue sets I trim the brace to length using a single edge razor blade.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-090121114052-475152241.jpeg)

I followed the templates for bracing the walls but when I got to the last wall I didn't really have enough bracing material left to finish the job.  I know more will be needed for the roof cards later on as well.  So, time to raid my stash of strip wood.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-090121114052-47516669.jpeg)

More in a moment.... ;)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on January 11, 2021, 08:07:14 AM
The parts on the thinner carrier sheets also got removed using a single edge razor blade.  This was done to prep them for painting.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-090121114053-475171382.jpeg)

I also prepped the castings for painting by cleaning up any flash lines with a file or a sanding stick. The castings were pretty clean so this didn't take much effort.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-090121114053-47518518.jpeg)

I prefer to remove the windows/doors from the sprues prior to painting them.  Some prefer to paint them while attached to the sprues.  Guess what?  Both ways work.   ;D  I have a sprue cutter that works great for such things.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-090121114053-47519928.jpeg)

The only thing the sprue cutter doesn't work great for are the barrels.  The sprue is very thick.  An old pair of flush cut rail nippers gives me the leverage I need to easily remove the barrels from the sprues.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-090121114158-47520552.jpeg)

Next up I painted the inside of the walls black using a cheap craft store acrylic.  This helps prevent light from bleeding through the walls if you light up the structure (and I will be doing so) and also is hides the bracing, etc. if someone should be able to look in through a window.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-090121114158-47521878.jpeg)

Next up I stained the outside of the walls with the Hunterline Light Gray weathering mix.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-090121114158-47522677.jpeg)

More in a moment.... ;)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on January 11, 2021, 08:11:30 AM
Just for the heck of it I used Hunterline Driftwood to stain the walls that make up the stairway.  Probably won't see the difference after the walls have been painted and weathered but I thought I'd try it.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-090121114158-47523151.jpeg)

I assembled the lower walls next.  One thing to be careful about here is the small roof in the front has to be attached as the walls are assembled.  There's no way to put it in place after the four walls have been put together.  The nice thing, though, is it acts as a square during the assembly.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-090121114158-475241515.jpeg)

You can see what I mean about the way it fits in there.  If I hadn't put it in during the assembly I'd have to rip things apart to add it later.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-090121114224-475251511.jpeg)

And finally the last end wall was glued in place.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-090121114224-475262390.jpeg)

That's all for this update.  Thanks for following along!  8)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: Keep It Rusty on January 11, 2021, 08:51:59 AM
Great work, Bob! I'm looking forward to the stucco! It really makes this kit, in my opinion.
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: PRR Modeler on January 11, 2021, 10:22:53 AM
Looks good Bob. It looks like you made a lot of progress.
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: madharry on January 11, 2021, 11:33:48 AM
Great progress Bob. I have this kit so I can pick up all your great tips. Thanks.
Mike :)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: Mark Dalrymple on January 11, 2021, 12:11:19 PM
Looking good, Bob.

Cheers, Mark.
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on January 12, 2021, 07:47:01 AM
Quote from: Rusty Robot on January 11, 2021, 08:51:59 AM
Great work, Bob! I'm looking forward to the stucco! It really makes this kit, in my opinion.

Thank you Craig.  That'll be up next.  I'm going to experiment with crackling the paint on the stucco.  I may or may not do it.  All depends on how the experiment goes.  ;)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on January 12, 2021, 07:48:43 AM
Quote from: PRR Modeler on January 11, 2021, 10:22:53 AM
Looks good Bob. It looks like you made a lot of progress.

Thanks Curt.  It sure feels like I'm making progress on this one faster than I did on the boat build.  I'm having fun with it.   :D
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on January 12, 2021, 07:50:00 AM
Quote from: madharry on January 11, 2021, 11:33:48 AM
Great progress Bob. I have this kit so I can pick up all your great tips. Thanks.
Mike :)

Thanks Mike!  I'm sure you'll do an outstanding job with this one.  Like I said to Curt I'm having fun with it.  It's a neat little kit.  You'll enjoy building it.   ;)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on January 12, 2021, 07:50:55 AM
Quote from: mark dalrymple on January 11, 2021, 12:11:19 PM
Looking good, Bob.

Cheers, Mark.

Thanks Mark!  The stucco is coming up soon.  That'll make a big difference in how it looks.   :D
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: Keep It Rusty on January 12, 2021, 08:40:33 AM
Quote from: ReadingBob on January 12, 2021, 07:47:01 AM
Quote from: Rusty Robot on January 11, 2021, 08:51:59 AM
Great work, Bob! I'm looking forward to the stucco! It really makes this kit, in my opinion.

Thank you Craig.  That'll be up next.  I'm going to experiment with crackling the paint on the stucco.  I may or may not do it.  All depends on how the experiment goes.  ;)

As an alternative, should it not work, head over to your nearest hardware store and pickup a can of Rustoleum's "Stone Effect" rattle can spray paint. The beige color. It goes on like a perfect stucco.
(https://www.rustoleum.com/~/media/DigitalEncyclopedia/Product/RustoleumUSA/CBG/american-accents/stone-spray/AA_Stone_BleachedStone_12oz_L.ashx)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: nycjeff on January 12, 2021, 04:49:24 PM
Hello Bob, you are doing your usual fine job with this build. I too am looking forward to the stucco portion of the build. I have not done any stucco work as of yet and I'm anxious to see what you do.

Bob, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother, drive safe up into the cold country.    Jeff
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on January 12, 2021, 07:27:34 PM
Quote from: Rusty Robot on January 12, 2021, 08:40:33 AM
Quote from: ReadingBob on January 12, 2021, 07:47:01 AM
Quote from: Rusty Robot on January 11, 2021, 08:51:59 AM
Great work, Bob! I'm looking forward to the stucco! It really makes this kit, in my opinion.

Thank you Craig.  That'll be up next.  I'm going to experiment with crackling the paint on the stucco.  I may or may not do it.  All depends on how the experiment goes.  ;)

As an alternative, should it not work, head over to your nearest hardware store and pickup a can of Rustoleum's "Stone Effect" rattle can spray paint. The beige color. It goes on like a perfect stucco.
(https://www.rustoleum.com/~/media/DigitalEncyclopedia/Product/RustoleumUSA/CBG/american-accents/stone-spray/AA_Stone_BleachedStone_12oz_L.ashx)

Thanks Craig.  I've seen that before and it looks like it would do a great job but I've already applied the stucco.  More on that the next time I upload pictures and post and update.  What I'm experimenting with now is a couple of different types of 'crackle' to see if I can get the painted finish to look like it's cracked and chipping.  I've done it once before but it's been a while.  I may/may not do it here depending on how my experimentation goes.  It's a bit finicky.   ::)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on January 12, 2021, 07:50:25 PM
Quote from: nycjeff on January 12, 2021, 04:49:24 PM
Hello Bob, you are doing your usual fine job with this build. I too am looking forward to the stucco portion of the build. I have not done any stucco work as of yet and I'm anxious to see what you do.

Bob, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother, drive safe up into the cold country.    Jeff

Thanks Jeff!  More to come on the stucco in the next update.  I haven't uploaded the photo's yet but I'm happy with how it turned out.  Now if I just don't muck it up trying to get that crackled paint effect I was telling Craig about.   ::)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: tom.boyd.125 on January 13, 2021, 11:40:27 AM
Bob,
No money here to bail you out...have a safe trip ...
Tommy
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: postalkarl on January 13, 2021, 12:25:07 PM
Hey Bob:

I built this when it fist came out. It's a very nice kit. I shall be following along.

Karl
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on January 13, 2021, 01:43:10 PM
Quote from: tom.boyd.125 on January 13, 2021, 11:40:27 AM
Bob,
No money here to bail you out...have a safe trip ...
Tommy

Thank you Tommy!  Hopefully I don't need to be bailed out.   ;)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on January 13, 2021, 01:43:43 PM
Quote from: postalkarl on January 13, 2021, 12:25:07 PM
Hey Bob:

I built this when it fist came out. It's a very nice kit. I shall be following along.

Karl

Great to have you following along Karl.  This is a very nice kit and a fun one to build too.  :D
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: Jerry on January 15, 2021, 12:32:42 AM
Always good to follow along with your threads.  There's always something to learn.


Great work Bob.


Jerry
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on January 31, 2021, 10:59:25 AM
Quote from: Jerry on January 15, 2021, 12:32:42 AM
Always good to follow along with your threads.  There's always something to learn.


Great work Bob.


Jerry

Thanks Jerry!  Always good to have you following along as well.   :D
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on January 31, 2021, 11:12:06 AM
Okay.  Let's get back to it. After gluing the walls together I opted to sand the joints where the tabs stuck into the slots to smooth things out a bit.  I don't want to have to cake on a thick layer of stucco to cover up seams like this if I can help it.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-310121104945-478501462.jpeg)

I mixed some Georgia Clay and Charcoal craft paints together and sponged that onto the brick patches in the walls. 
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-310121104945-478511233.jpeg)

In the past I've tried using stains or very thin paints and allowing the capillary action to draw them into the mortar joints between the bricks but with the type of material these walls are cut from I found it just getting sucked into the walls and disappearing.  I opted to use spread spackle to fill in the joints instead.  It's very white but it'll tone down with some washes later on.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-310121104945-47852554.jpeg)

Next I glued on all the pieces that need to be attached to the wall prior to applying the stucco.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-310121104946-47853641.jpeg)

For the stucco I cheat a bit.  The instructions typically call for mixing the powder that comes with the kit (it's Durham's Rock Hard Water Putty) with water to the consistency of peanut butter and then stippling it on the walls.  After it dries paint it.  I discovered I could mix it with my finish paint color instead of water and kill two birds with one stone.  I dip my brush (I have a craft store brush I found that's round and stiff which I like to use for this purpose) in the paint first and then the powder and mix it on my pallet (post it notes).  If it's too think I add paint.  Too thin I add powder.  I mix it as I go rather than mixing one big batch up front.  I also prefer it to be thinner than what the instructions refer to as a peanut butter consistency.  I want it just thick enough to show a little texture when I stipple it on the wall but not so thick as to hide the trim work.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-310121104946-47854878.jpeg)

And away we go.  Stippling the stucco on.  Work it around the bricks to leave patches exposed where the stuff fell off.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-310121105029-47855816.jpeg)

More in a moment... :D

Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on January 31, 2021, 11:22:55 AM
While the stucco was drying I took a moment to sponge paint the sidewalk/foundation with a mix of two FolkArt Chalk colors - Castle and Oatmeal.  I'll add some powders or Pan Pastels later on as well.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-310121105029-478562473.jpeg)

Here's where I am with the stucco at the moment as compared to what the instructions show.  I did apply a was of A&I but I have not applied the 'crackle' effect yet.  I'm still undecided about that.  I've done it once before in the past and it looks okay but I have to experiment a bit with the crackle paints first to see if I can get an effect I'm happy with. 
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-310121105029-478571802.jpeg)

To experiment with the crackle effect I took a piece of scrap material and applied stucco to it.  More on this as it develops.   ;)
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-310121105029-47858563.jpeg)

For the clapboard walls I opted to use a Light Avocado craft store paint.  I brushed it on.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-310121105029-478591914.jpeg)

I painted the windows, doors and trim pieces with Reefer White.  For a peeling paint effect I dabbed on a Dove Gray with a sponge that had most of the paint removed.  This is really hard to see on white.  I opted to skip it entirely on the Light Avocado walls.(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-310121105113-478602307.jpeg)

Next I sponged on Khaki the same as I did the Light Gray.  This time I did hit the walls.  Again, I did this very lightly.  Just a hit of peeling paint on this one.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-310121105113-478611272.jpeg)

More in a moment.... ;)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on January 31, 2021, 11:28:29 AM
Cuz I like them I added nail holes with a ponce wheel around the door an window openings and generally on a 24" spacing.  ::)
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-310121105114-47862447.jpeg)

Next I lifted a few clapboards here and there with a chisel blade in an X-Acto handle.  I didn't do too many. 
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-310121105114-4786376.jpeg)

I like the effect Doug got on the pilot model where a few boards have been 'repaired' so I scrapped off the green paint and painted the boards light gray to represent some boards that have been replaced.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-310121105114-47864662.jpeg)

Then I gave the walls a wash of Hunterline Light Gray Weathering Mix.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-310121105149-478652249.jpeg)

After giving the doors and windows a wash of A&I and allowing them to dry I drybrushed them with a craft store Ivory White.  I did the same with the trim pieces and, very carefully, the walls.  The white really jumps out on the green so a very light touch it in order.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-310121105150-478661896.jpeg)

I added the corner trim to the walls, per the templates, and after the glue set trimmed it fit using a single edge razor blade.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-310121105150-478671635.jpeg)

More in a moment... :D 
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on January 31, 2021, 11:31:20 AM
Okay, my more in a moment isn't much more.  This is my last picture for today.  I glued the windows into the clapboard walls using Canopy Glue.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-310121105150-47868674.jpeg)

And that's where I'm at the moment.  I'm adding glazing, blinds and windows next and then I'll be able to glue the clapboard walls together.  I'll also experiment some with the crackle effect before I decide yay or nay on that.  Once that's done I'll work on applying the sign on the stucco walls using the stencil that came with the kit.

Thanks for following along!  ;D
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: Mark Dalrymple on January 31, 2021, 01:22:51 PM
Looking really good, Bob.

I like your colour choice.

Cheers, Mark.
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: PRR Modeler on January 31, 2021, 01:33:23 PM
It looks very good Bob.
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: nycjeff on January 31, 2021, 02:20:00 PM
Hey Bob, you are doing a great job on this build- as always. I learn so many new techniques from your threads. Can't wait to see how the stucco ends up.    Jeff
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on February 01, 2021, 08:48:06 AM
Quote from: mark dalrymple on January 31, 2021, 01:22:51 PM
Looking really good, Bob.

I like your colour choice.

Cheers, Mark.

Thanks Mark!  It's close to what Doug used on the pilot model.  I liked the look.  He used an Apple mixed with black.  I had that but then I saw the Light Avocado in my stash and thought it looked the same as the pilot model color an no mixing required.  ;)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on February 01, 2021, 08:48:43 AM
Quote from: PRR Modeler on January 31, 2021, 01:33:23 PM
It looks very good Bob.

Thank you Curt!  I'm hoping the Judge can weave this one into some his tales some day.   ;D
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on February 01, 2021, 08:50:21 AM
Quote from: nycjeff on January 31, 2021, 02:20:00 PM
Hey Bob, you are doing a great job on this build- as always. I learn so many new techniques from your threads. Can't wait to see how the stucco ends up.    Jeff

Thank you Jeff!  I could stop where I am with the stucco but I think I will attempt the crackle finish.  I've been experimenting with it.  It's a little bit iffy but this is supposed to be a challenge build so I'll challenge myself to do it.   :P
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: Oldguy on February 01, 2021, 09:38:39 AM
Can't wait to see how this comes out.  Paint, nail holes, then stain . . . hmmm.
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on February 23, 2021, 03:05:28 PM
Quote from: Oldguy on February 01, 2021, 09:38:39 AM
Can't wait to see how this comes out.  Paint, nail holes, then stain . . . hmmm.

When I remember to do it in that order that's my standard way of doing it.   ::)  I think the stain shrinks the nail holes an little bit and highlights them.  If the nail holes are added after the stain then they remain a little larger.  If the nail holes are added prior to the paint the paint can fill them up.  Anyway, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.   ;D 

Thanks for following along!  :) 
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: Keep It Rusty on February 23, 2021, 03:09:49 PM
I'm the same way around, Bob. I always stain after adding the nail holes.
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on February 23, 2021, 03:13:56 PM
Okay, so where was I?  Oh yeah.  I was applied stucco to a scrap piece of photo mounting board and then tried a couple different approaches to using Delta Crackle Medium and DecoArt One Step Crackle to see what worked best to get that cracked paint effect.  More on that in a bit.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-230221122714-482421033.jpeg)

While waiting for the experiment to dry a bit I started adding blinds and curtains to the windows.  I like the blinds printed on the one sheet so I cut them out a bit oversized and added glue around the edges to glue to the walls behind the windows.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-230221122715-482441877.jpeg)

I made sure to check them to see if I got them straight enough and raised to various levels.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-230221122715-48245730.jpeg)

And there's a wall with curtains and blinds in the lower windows.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-230221122759-48248841.jpeg)

More in a moment... :D

Then I started cutting out and applying curtains.  These were made up from a heavy duty paper napkin that came from a restaurant somewhere.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-230221122715-48246523.jpeg)

I glued the curtains in place.  I kept a few pretty open because I have an idea for something I'm going to add in one of the rooms later on.   ;)
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-230221122715-482471753.jpeg)


Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on February 23, 2021, 03:15:06 PM
Quote from: Rusty Robot on February 23, 2021, 03:09:49 PM
I'm the same way around, Bob. I always stain after adding the nail holes.

Good to know Craig!  I've seen the work you do so I must be on the right track.   :D
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on February 23, 2021, 03:27:11 PM
Finally!  My favorite part of any build.  Assembling the walls.  This is when things really start to come together.  I used a square to keep things, well, square.  ::)
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-230221122759-482492226.jpeg)

Okay.  Back to the crackle experiment.  When everything dried there was just a tiny patch of cracked paint on the left hand sample.  Barely visible.  I pondered whether or not I want to apply the Deco Art One Step Crackle to the stucco or just let them be the way they were.  I went ahead and did it but it wasn't really worth the effort.  There's a little crackle here and there but barely visible.  I used this stuff once before on a the Red Light District build and got the cracked paint effect albeit a bit out of scale and more noticeable.  Oh well.  In the end it didn't negatively affect anything.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-230221122759-482502063.jpeg)

Now for the sometimes challenging part.  A sign painted on with a stencil.  I used a black craft paint and sponged the paint on after dabbing the sponge on a sheet of scrap paper to remove most of the paint. Don't try for much coverage here or the paint will bleed under the stencil.  It took a while to get the lettering done.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-230221122759-482512244.jpeg)

The red arrow gave me more trouble then the lettering did.  First off, I should have masked the arrow off so I didn't get any black paint on it when doing the lettering.  It was kind of a pain to cover up that little bit of black when everything else was white.  It affected the tone of the red paint.  I also applied the red a little too heavy and had some bleed under the template.  Scrubbing off some of the excess with a fine point swab dipped in rubbing alcohol and then touching things up with a the white paint corrected the issue.  Some more weathering later on will make the sign looked faded and cover up any minor flaws.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-230221122759-482522115.jpeg)

Time to test fit the clapboard structure onto the stucco portion.  It fit pretty well but I couldn't quite get both side walls to sit flat.  One would but not the other.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-230221122846-48253756.jpeg)

I found I had to sand the bottom edge of the front of the structure just a wee bit to get it fit better.  The bottom edge rests on the lower roof.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-230221122846-482542303.jpeg)

More in a moment.... :)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: postalkarl on February 23, 2021, 03:29:43 PM
Hey Bob:

Looks like you are moving right along.

Karl
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on February 23, 2021, 03:36:59 PM
I needed some copper for flashing so I painted a sheet of printer paper with some FolK Art Metallic Copper.  I'm finding I really like the Folk Art line of Metallic colors.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-230221122846-482551002.jpeg)

I cut the copper paper into strips and then dry brushed it with Polly Scale Penn Central green to represent some level of oxidation on the copper flashing.  The I glued it in place around the inside of the lower roof.  I also lined the parapet with copper paper..
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-230221122846-482561388.jpeg)

I started making the roof top sign.  I applied the signs to a sheet of chipboard with 3M Transfer Tape and then cut them out.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-230221122846-48257975.jpeg)

I painted the back of the signs with black craft paint using a sponge and then colored the edges of the chipboard with a black Sharpie.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-230221122932-482582100.jpeg)

Jumping back to the main structure I added the trim along the top.  I glued it in place, longer than necessary, and then trimmed it fit by carefully cutting it (and not myself) by holding a scrap piece of bracing material against cutting it with a single edge razor blade.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-230221122932-48259940.jpeg)

I painted the underside and edge of the chipboard roof pieces with my trim color, white, and then added 3M Transfer Tape to the top side.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-230221122932-482602074.jpeg)

More in a moment.... :)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on February 23, 2021, 03:37:41 PM
Quote from: postalkarl on February 23, 2021, 03:29:43 PM
Hey Bob:

Looks like you are moving right along.

Karl

Thanks Karl!  I'm not moving along at your speed but I'm getting there.  It's been a while since I posted an update.   :D
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on February 23, 2021, 03:46:49 PM
I cut scale 3' foot strips of roofing material from some red Stoney Creek Designs rolled roofing material that I picked up at the Scranton EXPO a few years ago.  I was a bit hesitant to use the red over a green structure like this so I simply place a sheet on top of the structure and left it there for several days.  My workbench is in the living room so I saw it every day and eventually decided it wasn't a bad look.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-230221122932-482611770.jpeg)

Before applying the strips of roofing material I sanded one edge, from the back, to create a bit of jagged edge that will be at the bottom.  This is a bit tedious and messy but I like the effect even though it may be a bit overdone compared to real life.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-230221122932-482621324.jpeg)

Next I applied the rolled roofing to the roofs.  The 3M Transfer Tape makes this pretty easy.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-230221123003-482631774.jpeg)

I added the side stairway and then glued trim pieces to the top.  I found these miniature cloths pins somewhere in Hobby Lobby and thought they'd make great little clamps for something like this.  You can also see where I added gravel to the lower roof.  I brushed it with a thinned Elmer's White Glue and then sprinkled some Arizona Rock and Mineral Cinders over it.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-230221123003-48264309.jpeg)

That's all for today.  Time to build a core for the building to hold the lights.   8)

Thanks for following alone!

Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ACL1504 on February 23, 2021, 05:01:17 PM
Bob,

Fantastic build. The copper paint is a great idea for flashing. I'll definitely keep this info in mind.

Tom  ;D
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: Mark Dalrymple on February 23, 2021, 05:07:47 PM
Looking really nice, Bob.

Coming on a treat.

Cheers, Mark.
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: craftsmankits on February 23, 2021, 08:22:41 PM
Enjoying this build, and your idea for the stucco which I used on Bandit's Roost.  Love the window treatments.  Thanks for all the photos and updates.

Mark
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on February 24, 2021, 07:28:16 AM
Quote from: ACL1504 on February 23, 2021, 05:01:17 PM
Bob,

Fantastic build. The copper paint is a great idea for flashing. I'll definitely keep this info in mind.

Tom  ;D

Thanks Tom!  I find that the Folk Art Metallic paints work as well as the Polly Scale and Floquil paints and they're relatively cheap in comparison.  The only thing I haven't done with them is use them in the air brush.  Maybe I'll try that someday.  ;)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on February 24, 2021, 07:29:28 AM
Quote from: mark dalrymple on February 23, 2021, 05:07:47 PM
Looking really nice, Bob.

Coming on a treat.

Cheers, Mark.

Thanks Mark!  This is a really fun kit to build.  It has a number of interesting things going on.  Doug did a great job coming up with the design on this one.  :D
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on February 24, 2021, 07:31:02 AM
Quote from: craftsmankits on February 23, 2021, 08:22:41 PM
Enjoying this build, and your idea for the stucco which I used on Bandit's Roost.  Love the window treatments.  Thanks for all the photos and updates.

Mark

Thank you for the feedback Mark!  So glad to hear you found something useful in the thread.   ;D
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: Jerry on February 24, 2021, 08:55:08 AM
Bob


Just getting caught up with this build.  Outstanding work on that stucco.


Really coming together nicely.


Jerry
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: tom.boyd.125 on February 24, 2021, 11:39:46 AM
Bob,
Looking good !
Tommy
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: NKP768 on February 24, 2021, 04:21:53 PM
As always Bob great looking work and some great tips  - the Folk Art Metallics sound interesting.

Doug
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: postalkarl on February 24, 2021, 04:39:41 PM
Hey Bob:

It's coming along very nicely.

Karl
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: Opa George on February 24, 2021, 06:12:47 PM
Beautiful work, as always, Bob.  I'm also going to look at those metallic Folk Art paints. 
--Opa George
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on February 25, 2021, 06:55:38 AM
Quote from: Jerry on February 24, 2021, 08:55:08 AM
Bob


Just getting caught up with this build.  Outstanding work on that stucco.


Really coming together nicely.


Jerry

Thanks Jerry!  I'm happy with how she looks so far.  The stucco first floor and clapboard upper levels is an interesting mix of building materials.   :)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on February 25, 2021, 06:59:37 AM
Quote from: NKP768 on February 24, 2021, 04:21:53 PM
As always Bob great looking work and some great tips  - the Folk Art Metallics sound interesting.

Doug

Thanks for following along and the feedback Doug!  :)  Yes, I've used the Copper and Nickel Folk Art Metallics so far and I like them.  I also have a few more I haven't had the opportunity to use yet.  Tin Roof Rust, Galvanized Tin and Titanium Gold.  I can't find Gun Metal.  That one has been sold out everywhere I looked.  They have quite a few colors.  I'm intrigued by the Galvanized Tin.  I need to find a structure where I can give it a try.  :P
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on February 25, 2021, 07:00:12 AM
Quote from: postalkarl on February 24, 2021, 04:39:41 PM
Hey Bob:

It's coming along very nicely.

Karl

Thanks Karl!  Happy to have you looking in.   ;)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on February 25, 2021, 07:01:59 AM
Quote from: Opa George on February 24, 2021, 06:12:47 PM
Beautiful work, as always, Bob.  I'm also going to look at those metallic Folk Art paints. 
--Opa George

Thank you Opa George!  Much appreciated.  I'd love to see what you can do with those Folk Art paints and hear what you think of them.  They have a fairly extensive line of Metallic paint colors.   :o
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: Zephyrus52246 on February 25, 2021, 07:55:33 AM
Movin' right along, Bob.  I'm stealing that copper flashing idea for the future.   :)


Jeff
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on February 25, 2021, 07:59:12 AM
Quote from: Zephyrus52246 on February 25, 2021, 07:55:33 AM
Movin' right along, Bob.  I'm stealing that copper flashing idea for the future.   :)


Jeff

Steal away buddy!  I've stolen ideas from you on several occasions.   ;D

Thanks for following along!
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: Dennis Bourey on February 25, 2021, 10:08:56 AM
Bob! That is one Beautiful job sir!!!! Dennis
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on March 17, 2021, 06:48:44 AM
Quote from: Dennis Bourey on February 25, 2021, 10:08:56 AM
Bob! That is one Beautiful job sir!!!! Dennis

Thank you Dennis!  Very glad to have you following along.   ;D
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on March 17, 2021, 07:04:41 AM
Time to wrap this one up.  I'll actually have a Build Challenge build done before the deadline.   8)

First up let me describe a little boo boo I made.  Where the clapboard structure joins the stucco structure there were the slightest little gaps that might allow for light leaks.  I decided to seal them using the little bottle of pitch (Elmer's White Glue and PollyScale Grimy Black mixed together) from the inside.  Well.....when I went to apply the pitch to the joint the tip was clogged.  I squeezed the bottle a little too hard and the top popped off and the glue came out and go on inside of the two lower windows I'm pointing to.  :'(  I used plain old rubbing alcohol to loosed the curtains and blinds and remove them.  I had to replace the glazing on one of the two windows.  The other one cleaned up just fine.  Then I had to install new curtains, blinds and a piece of glazing.  All in all a recoverable boo boo.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-170321064349-48390241.jpeg)

I made up three working gooseneck lights for the structure.  Maybe I'll try to cover the construction of these in another build thread some day.  It involves a lot of cussing though.  ;D  Here I am testing one.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-170321064349-483932163.jpeg)

Something I've wanted to try ever since I saw Slim use it was this Television Flickering Simulator I bought from Slim at the Altoona EXPO.  I installed an LED in a hole I drilled through a little, left over, TV from another FOS build I did a while back and made up a core for the building using photo mounting board.  Because the curtains are wide open in the room I plan on installing this I added a rug and wallpaper to the room using 3M Transfer tape and images culled from the web.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-170321064349-483941384.jpeg)

The circuit board itself is tiny so I won't bore you with pictures of me soldering wires to it.  Positive in and negative out to the power source and positive and negative to the LED. That's all there is to it.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-170321064349-483951978.jpeg)

Back to my earlier boo boo with the glue.  The second casualty of the mistake was a missing sign I had made up earlier.   ::)  I dug around the trash and found it adhered to the paper towels I used to partially clean up the mess and had tossed out.  But the signs themselves were ruined.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-170321064349-483962140.jpeg)

I soaked the glue joints where the signs were connected to the support with rubbing alcohol so I could remove them and prepared new signs in the meantime.  I had to ask Tom to scan the signs from the kit for me and e-mail them to me so I had some replacements.  Normally I scan them before I use them just in case but, as luck would have it, my printer/scanner had given up the ghost and I hadn't replaced it yet.
(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-170321064451-483971420.jpeg)

More in a moment.... ;)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on March 17, 2021, 07:07:21 AM
On to the finished pictures!  The fire escape and the sign ended up being a little tricky to build but I eventually got them together and reaffirmed my hatred for ACC in the process.   ;)

(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-170321064451-48398233.jpeg)

(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-170321064451-483991463.jpeg)

(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-170321064451-48400626.jpeg)

(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-170321064451-484011235.jpeg)

(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-170321064542-484021026.jpeg)

More in a moment... :D

Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on March 17, 2021, 07:09:15 AM
Now for the lit up pictures.  Sorry I don't have a video to show the TV Flickering effect.  :(

(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-170321064542-48403913.jpeg)

(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-170321064542-48404134.jpeg)

(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-170321064542-484052145.jpeg)

(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-170321064542-484061188.jpeg)

(http://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-170321064606-48407660.jpeg)

That's all folks!  Thanks for following along!   8)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: NKP768 on March 17, 2021, 07:46:43 AM
Awesome looking job Bob.....lighting looks great.

Doug
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: Dennis Bourey on March 17, 2021, 07:52:58 AM
Bob, I like that all the way around, Beautiful job.
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: GPdemayo on March 17, 2021, 08:20:47 AM
Very well don Bob, good recovery with the boo boo's.....the lighting is outstanding.  8)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: Zephyrus52246 on March 17, 2021, 08:46:18 AM
Another gem, Bob.


Jeff
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: Oldguy on March 17, 2021, 09:41:58 AM
Very, very nice.
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: Keep It Rusty on March 17, 2021, 11:05:17 AM
Turned out a treat, Bob! Nice work!
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: postalkarl on March 17, 2021, 01:56:48 PM
Hey Bob:

The lighting looks just great.

Karl
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: PaulS on March 17, 2021, 04:13:38 PM
Another wonderful build Bob and thanks for sharing it with us.
The lighting also adds so much to these creations of yours,
All the best,
--Paul
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ACL1504 on March 17, 2021, 05:17:41 PM
Bob,

What a great build, boo boo's and all. It will be a wonderful addition to the A&S RR along with the other fantastic "Reading Bob" builds.

Very well done my friend.

Tom  ;D
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on March 18, 2021, 06:27:32 AM
Quote from: NKP768 on March 17, 2021, 07:46:43 AM
Awesome looking job Bob.....lighting looks great.

Doug

Thanks Doug!  The lighting adds at least a couple of days to the build but I think it's worth the extra effort. 
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on March 18, 2021, 06:28:03 AM
Quote from: Dennis Bourey on March 17, 2021, 07:52:58 AM
Bob, I like that all the way around, Beautiful job.

Thank you Dennis.  Glad to have you following along and posting.   :)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on March 18, 2021, 06:30:33 AM
Quote from: GPdemayo on March 17, 2021, 08:20:47 AM
Very well don Bob, good recovery with the boo boo's.....the lighting is outstanding.  8)

Thanks buddy!  I seem to be getting more klutzy at the workbench lately.   ::)  Luckily the damage wasn't too bad.  Wait until you see the flickering TV in action.  It's subtle but effective in adding a little extra life to the model.  ;)

(Apparently I'm klutz when I type too!)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on March 18, 2021, 06:31:43 AM
Quote from: Zephyrus52246 on March 17, 2021, 08:46:18 AM
Another gem, Bob.


Jeff

Thanks Jeff!  I really enjoyed building this one.  Good thing too since I'm about to trade it Tom for the unbuilt kit.   :)  Doug did a wonderful job engineering this one. 
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on March 18, 2021, 06:32:30 AM
Quote from: Oldguy on March 17, 2021, 09:41:58 AM
Very, very nice.

Thanks Bob!  Very much appreciate having you follow along and comment.  :)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on March 18, 2021, 06:33:40 AM
Quote from: Keep it Rusty on March 17, 2021, 11:05:17 AM
Turned out a treat, Bob! Nice work!

Thanks Craig!  A fun build and an interesting structure for sure.  Thanks for following along and commenting!  :D
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on March 18, 2021, 06:35:39 AM
Quote from: postalkarl on March 17, 2021, 01:56:48 PM
Hey Bob:

The lighting looks just great.

Karl

Hi Karl!  Thanks for the comment.  The lighting is all Slim's fault.  He got me hooked on it.   8)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on March 18, 2021, 06:39:19 AM
Quote from: PaulS on March 17, 2021, 04:13:38 PM
Another wonderful build Bob and thanks for sharing it with us.
The lighting also adds so much to these creations of yours,
All the best,
--Paul

Thanks Paul!  Glad to have you following along.  This one will NOT be getting down to Tom's place via the USPS.   >:(  I'll personally drive it down there and hand it off to him.   :D  The drive to his place is much shorter than the drive to your place though I do hope to get up your way someday and see what your up to.  ;) 

(Inside joke - I mailed a build I did for Paul to him a few months back and the USPS turned it back into kit form along the way.)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on March 18, 2021, 06:40:49 AM
Quote from: ACL1504 on March 17, 2021, 05:17:41 PM
Bob,

What a great build, boo boo's and all. It will be a wonderful addition to the A&S RR along with the other fantastic "Reading Bob" builds.

Very well done my friend.

Tom  ;D

Thanks Tom!  I'll get it down to you soon.  Maybe it'll factor into some of the Judge's tall takes of life on the A&S.  Lord knows some of his characters need to be bailed out of jail from time to time.   ;D
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: Jerry on March 18, 2021, 09:15:09 AM
Bob a real pleasure following along.


Your work & tutorial's are some of the best.


Jerry
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: GPdemayo on March 18, 2021, 09:27:11 AM
Quote from: ReadingBob on March 18, 2021, 06:30:33 AM
Quote from: GPdemayo on March 17, 2021, 08:20:47 AM
Very well don Bob, good recovery with the boo boo's.....the lighting is outstanding.  8)

Thanks buddy!  I seem to be getting more klutzy at the workbench lately.   ::)  Luckily the damage was too bad.  Wait until you see the flickering TV in action.  It's subtle but effective in adding a little extra life to the model.  ;)


Looking forward to it.....your lighting is always fascinating.  :)
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: Oldguy on March 18, 2021, 09:55:48 AM
Don't know what to add, but it is a really great looking building.  I just can't seem to get around to lighting a building.   Seems easy enough.
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on March 18, 2021, 11:05:42 AM
Quote from: Jerry on March 18, 2021, 09:15:09 AM
Bob a real pleasure following along.


Your work & tutorial's are some of the best.


Jerry

Thank you very much for following along Jerry.  Always happy to share what I'm working on with the gang out here.  I get some great tips, suggestions and inspiration from this group.   :D
Title: Re: FOS Moscone Bail Bonds - 2021 Build Challenge
Post by: ReadingBob on March 18, 2021, 11:13:25 AM
Quote from: Oldguy on March 18, 2021, 09:55:48 AM
Don't know what to add, but it is a really great looking building.  I just can't seem to get around to lighting a building.   Seems easy enough.

Thanks Bob!  I'm nowhere near qualified to work with electricity.  Most of that stuff is way over my head but the methods I learned from Slim (now the proud owner of Railroad Kits! (https://railroadkits.com/)) both in his clinics I attended at the EXPO's and via his Light Bites articles (on his website) removed the fear from me.  The current limiters he sells are Godsend.  I could never figure out what resistor to use to keep from burning out LED's and wouldn't even try.  The most difficult thing, for me, is building those gooseneck lamps.  That's a tedious, exasperating chore but they look so neat in the end.   8)