FSM Kit #210 - Icing Platform - 2022 Build Challenge (1)

[S&S RR]

This is my official start to the 2022 Build Challenge.  This is the first of two threads for the two builds I plan on doing for the challenge this year.  This first kit is the FSM Kit #210 - Icing Platform. Box opening pictures to follow.

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The traditional box opening pictures.  Yes - the directions are a little yellowed on this one and the rubber bands have to be cleaned off the strip wood. It has been a few years since George boxed this one.

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I have the gator board base all cut and ready to go on my layout when this build is finished.

[Zephyrus52246]

The icing platform is the first FSM kit I purchased.  I had gotten "reinterested" in model railroading a year before (the Wilfred Brambell FSM kit ad just blew me away).  This kit was "affordable" at only $29.  Brambell's was $150, too much for someone still in Med School.  I've not built the kit, but will watch your build with interest.

Jeff

[GPdemayo]

Looking forward to your build John.....I'll be looking in. 

[PRR Modeler]

I'll be following along.

[ReadingBob]

I'm following along too.  I built this one a long time ago.  Too long ago to admit.  It's a lot of fun (no surprise there, it is an FSM kit after all). 

The only thing I'd suggest doing differently is to not follow the instructions when it comes to the blocks of 'ice' and, if I recall correctly, coating them with 5 minutes epoxy.  Where I to do it again I think I'd try something like Mod Podge.  The epoxy doesn't look bad but over the years it can change color slightly.

[S&S RR]

The icing platform is the first FSM kit I purchased.  I had gotten "reinterested" in model railroading a year before (the Wilfred Brambell FSM kit ad just blew me away).  This kit was "affordable" at only $29.  Brambell's was $150, too much for someone still in Med School.  I've not built the kit, but will watch your build with interest.

Jeff

Jeff


I remember the college days when $29 dollars was too much.  I have suppressed the memory of what I ended up paying for Brambell's when I finally could afford to buy it and build it. I have a few add on details planned for this kit built based on some pictures that "the Judge" posted, if I can make them work.  Stay tuned.

[S&S RR]

Looking forward to your build John.....I'll be looking in. 

Greg


Thank you for joining our journey.

[S&S RR]

I'll be following along.

Curt


Great to have you along for the ride.

[S&S RR]

I'm following along too.  I built this one a long time ago.  Too long ago to admit.  It's a lot of fun (no surprise there, it is an FSM kit after all). 

The only thing I'd suggest doing differently is to not follow the instructions when it comes to the blocks of 'ice' and, if I recall correctly, coating them with 5 minutes epoxy.  Where I to do it again I think I'd try something like Mod Podge.  The epoxy doesn't look bad but over the years it can change color slightly.

Bob


Thank you for following along and the build tip.  I will take a look at the options when I get there.

[postalkarl]

Hey John:

Built that one some time ago. Great kit enjoy.

Karl

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Hey John:

Built that one some time ago. Great kit enjoy.

Karl

Karl


Thank you for following along.

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Here are a couple photographs of the location where the ice platform will go on my layout.


Foreground in this first picture.









Here is the general area. The ice platform will be right in the center of this picture.

[restocarp]

I really like this kit and hope to acquire and build it some day. I also like the small shed and auxiliary platform that George added the the end of his model on the F&SM.





I am looking forward to watching your build.
Matt