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#16
It's looking great.  Fun to watch.  Mark
#17
Kit Building / Re: SS Ltd Drug Store Build
December 11, 2021, 11:38:15 PM
I've always wanted to see this kit under construction.  Will be following along.  Mark
#18
Kit Building / Re: FOS' Pub Crawl Build
December 01, 2021, 10:52:28 PM
Hi Tom,

Love the look of that green roof.  Looking forward to more updates.   

Mark
#19
Kit Building / Re: Fos Scale Bandit's Roost Build
November 28, 2021, 09:47:11 PM
That's about it for now.  The Mod Podge was still wet in the photos, and dried clear.  Thought I should mention that. 

Mark
#20
Kit Building / Re: Fos Scale Bandit's Roost Build
November 28, 2021, 09:45:21 PM
Here are a couple more pics.  I'll also mention that I made a sample wave using Liquitex Gloss Heavy Gel a few weeks ago, and liked the outcome.  While a still a little cloudy within the wave after a couple of weeks.  I still enjoy the effect.  I'm not making big waves, just a few small ones.  The Liquitex kept a crisp edge at the top of the wave, and I'm not so sure Woodland Scenics water waves will leave 'crisp' edges.  I could be wrong, and would like to hear from others that have made waves, with either product, or another reasonable substitute. 

I'm modeling a relatively calm conditions.

Mark
#21
Kit Building / Re: Fos Scale Bandit's Roost Build
November 28, 2021, 09:39:13 PM
Today is the Mod Podge Gloss addition to the water surface.  I lifted Luke Towan's use of an airbrush to push the mod podge around.  He's probably not the first to do this, but his video's are readily available on Youtube for many water techniques.  I worked in small areas, and finished the first layer in around 30 - 40 minutes.  I removed the lifted edges from the resin pour, and sanded the sides, but haven't added any resin to the sides of the diorama.
#22
Beautiful rock work.  The coloring reminds me of Brian Nolan's work.

Mark
#23
Quote from: tom.boyd.125 on October 30, 2021, 12:46:09 AM
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Looking good.  The Cambridge Crossing kit from SRMW was my inspiration into building craftsman style kits.  Bob had displayed his kits in Milwaukee the year that kit came out.  I took pictures, but didn't purchase it until many years later.  I'm saving it.  Looking forward to your continued progress with this particular kit, and any issues may find during construction.

Mark

Mark,
Will take photos when I install the windows and clapboard. Figured if the dormers could be finished with OV Hooker and the Threadwell Textile before this station...it should go easy.
I also attended that same show in Milwaukee when BVG had his dioramas there...Lamson & Son was also on display correct ???
Tommy

Hi Tommy,

You know?  I don't remember seeing the Lamson kit there, I was so taken by the Cambridge Crossing Kit, that I may have overlooked it.  It may be lingering in the background of the few photos I took.  I was trying to find the photos tonight, but didn't have any luck. 

Mark

Mark, I do remember BVG coming to Milwaukee with some dioramas but can't recall The Cambridge Crossing there...just the reverse of what you recall...remember Lamson because it was not purchased when it was first released and after seeing it...now have one.
Maybe will email him to see if that was his only trip there, but do remember George Sellios at Rosemont Illinois in 1976 at the NMRA National with the #170 sawmill on display that was built
by Gil Freitag...only attended the vendor show then.
Tommy

Hi Tommy,

Well, I found those pictures when Bob Van Gelder was in Milwaukee in the late 90's, and in the background, behind Cambridge Crossing, is Lamson and Goodnow.  You were right.

Mark
#24
Looking good Tommy. 

This kit, (Delabarre Woolens) was my first attempt at large craftsman style kit.  Started in 2013, and finished in 2014.  I remember having problems with the Delabarre foundation.  The foundation walls weren't long enough on one side, so I had to brace the gap, and hide the space with some wood, which I planned to support some electrical equipment.  Bob's instructions for the complete diorama, and construction, were a great introduction to making these types of kits.

Mark
#25
Kit Building / Re: FOS' Pub Crawl Build
November 24, 2021, 09:14:01 PM
Nice work on the roof Tom, like this kit, wish I had picked one up.  Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
#26
Hi Steve,

I was unaware of this offering by Builders in Scale.  Love what you're doing with it.  Thanks for the updates.  I'll be following along.

Mark
#27
Kit Building / Re: FOS' Pub Crawl Build
November 24, 2021, 01:03:14 PM
Hi Tom,

That paint looks very interesting.  I've tried FolkArt's metallic paints, but found them to be rather 'glittery', if that makes any sense.  This appears to avoid that appearance.  Looking forward to how this build shakes out.  Thanks for the pictures and updates. 

Mark
#28
It's looking great.  Can't wait to see it all come together.  Great modeling!  Always following along.  Mark
#29
It's looking great Eric. I never used oil paint washes for concrete sidewalks.  I'll have to give that a try sometime.  Mark
#30
Scratchbuilding / Re: The house I grew up in
November 04, 2021, 11:12:06 PM
Very nice start.  Love the scratch builds that have meaning for the builder.  Looking forward to seeing the finished product.  Mark
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