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Title: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 18, 2019, 01:25:57 PM
Hi All:

Back to FSM. Will be building Houligan's Alley.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: ReadingBob on September 18, 2019, 01:55:30 PM
Looking forward to it Karl.  Another one I don't have so it'll be fun to follow along.   ;)
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: sdrees on September 18, 2019, 02:20:56 PM
Lets see how along it takes the energizer bunny to build this kit.
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Janbouli on September 18, 2019, 02:24:32 PM
Oh , great , I will be following along , or are you already finished  ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: PRR Modeler on September 18, 2019, 03:02:11 PM
Following.
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: jimmillho on September 18, 2019, 03:06:05 PM
Hope I got here in time!!!!!  I will be watching as long as I can.

Jim
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: S&S RR on September 18, 2019, 03:17:39 PM
Karl


I will be watching!
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 18, 2019, 03:54:29 PM
Hi All:
t WOW!!!! This is quite the list of followers. Glad to have all of you aboard. Thanks so much.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: BandOGuy on September 18, 2019, 04:23:54 PM
Lurking and learning.
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: rpdylan on September 18, 2019, 04:32:51 PM
Awesome, this one is on my shelf, but got a few ahead of it!! looking forward to following your build thread!
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: EricQuebec on September 18, 2019, 05:23:08 PM
I've build it some years ago, very funny kit.
I will follow your effort on this one.
Eric
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Dennis Bourey on September 18, 2019, 05:32:44 PM
I'm on board :) ..........Dennis
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 18, 2019, 05:38:05 PM
Hey BadOGuy, Bob C., Erric & Dennis:

Glad to have you guys along for the ride. 1st thing I have to do is get the base made I believe 10 x 22 inches.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Jerry on September 18, 2019, 05:44:47 PM
Thank God I'm not to late!


Always love a good Karl build!!


Jerry
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 18, 2019, 05:56:44 PM
Hey Jerry:

Glad to have you along.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: MAP on September 18, 2019, 06:27:24 PM
I'll also be keeping an eye on this build Karl.
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Dave K. on September 18, 2019, 07:05:08 PM
Done yet? 😁
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Janbouli on September 18, 2019, 07:20:12 PM
Quote from: Dave K. on September 18, 2019, 07:05:08 PM
Done yet? 😁
Nah , give him another hour or 2   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Bruce Oberleitner on September 18, 2019, 08:15:41 PM
Hi Karl,
I'll be joining the following team.  Or maybe in my case it's the lurking team. 

What a great choice of Kits.  I have to admit, this is one of my favorite kits that George created.

;D ;D 8)
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Opa George on September 19, 2019, 05:30:45 AM
Hi Karl,
Best of luck on this build. Can't truly say I will be following as we're leaving for a 10-day vacation tomorrow--no internet, no phone, no media, but best of all no work.  I love my job but I love it even more when I can get away once in a while.   I'll check back in October, but you'll likely be near done.

May your #11 blade never chip and your paint never clump.
--George
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: JimF on September 19, 2019, 06:25:44 AM
Count me in as a watcher, too.

One of the few, if not only, FSM kits that could possibly go with my diorama.

Jim
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: GPdemayo on September 19, 2019, 09:38:37 AM
I'll be expanding the list by one Karl..... :)
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 19, 2019, 10:42:02 AM
Hey MAP, Dave K., Janbouli, Bruce Oberlleitner, Opa George, Jim F, and GP Demayo:

Thanks for following along guys. Great to have you along for the rid. This is my 2nd build of this kit as Frank Bernard and I built one for George before it came out.

Hope you enjoy the build. Starting today on Sept the 19th.

Karl


Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Rail and Tie on September 19, 2019, 01:18:00 PM
count me in as well!  2 pages on the forum and no progress pics yet!  Then again, knowing Karl it is probably finished by now!
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 19, 2019, 02:49:14 PM
OK Darryl:

You are in for the ride. Thanks Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 19, 2019, 03:43:23 PM
Hey guys:

Having trouble posting. Lets see if this works.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 19, 2019, 03:47:34 PM
Hey All :

Think I fixed it. Didn't realize pics were to big. Bricks are installed on the wall and Interior bracing has been added.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 19, 2019, 03:51:08 PM
Hey All:

Here's a picture of the painted back wall.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 19, 2019, 04:26:31 PM
Hey All:

Finished the back wall. Hope it looks OK.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: PRR Modeler on September 19, 2019, 09:03:52 PM
Nice job Karl. Are you keeping the window frames grey?
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: jerryrbeach on September 20, 2019, 06:22:38 AM
Karl,

I love that stucco!  That's dead on for both color and the sand in the finish, at least for where I live in upstate NY. 
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 20, 2019, 07:33:48 AM
Hi Curt:

Yes the windows are painted as per the instructions. They are D&H gray. Thanks for the compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 20, 2019, 07:36:49 AM
Hey Jerry:

Thanks. I did not use the stucco material provided in the kit. I used Liquitex Ceramic Stucco from the craft store. It's premixed.
You just brush it on. 

Thanks Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Mark Dalrymple on September 20, 2019, 02:29:44 PM
Looking good, Karl.

I always assumed those bricks were laser etched into the wood.  Are they separate pieces that you add?

Cheers, mark.
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: ACL1504 on September 20, 2019, 03:01:36 PM
Karl,

Great start, love the stucco.

Tom  ;D
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: rpdylan on September 20, 2019, 03:38:25 PM
real nice work Karl.
I am totally a fan of the Liquitex stucco, it comes out nice with a good "scale" to it.  I like to hit it with sandpaper after it dries to knock off any high spots, other than that it, I agree- its super easy to apply.
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 21, 2019, 02:12:05 PM
Hey Tom:

thanks buddy appreciate the compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 21, 2019, 02:13:16 PM
hey Bob:

Thanks I totally agree with you. I'll try your sand paper trick.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 23, 2019, 04:01:04 PM
Hi All:

Thought I'd show A photo of the wall with Stucco progression. Here is one of the wall with Liquitex stucco applied and painted Polyscale Aged Concrete Per the instructions. On to the weathering.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 23, 2019, 04:13:12 PM
Hi All:

A&I has been added.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Dennis Bourey on September 23, 2019, 04:23:23 PM
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 24, 2019, 07:41:18 AM
Hey Dennis:

Thanks buddy much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: ACL1504 on September 24, 2019, 01:06:58 PM
Karl,

What a nasty looking wall and stucco, I love it. as you tell me-

"Keep the pictures coming!"

Tom  ;D
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 25, 2019, 09:50:24 AM
Hey Tom:

thanks buddy glad you like it.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 25, 2019, 09:53:23 AM
Hi All:

Walls are finished and assembled. On to the roof. Here's a few pics.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: S&S RR on September 25, 2019, 10:19:33 AM
Karl


It looks great.  There is no such thing as a white stucco wall around steam locomotives.
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Mark Dalrymple on September 25, 2019, 03:12:02 PM
Looking good, Karl.

I love the alcove to the personal door - I'd never noticed that in this kit before.

Cheers, Mark.
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 25, 2019, 07:44:36 PM
Hey John & mark:

thanks for the compliments much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 25, 2019, 07:47:26 PM
Hey Guys:

here's a couple of progress Shots. Roof has been added It is painted Rust-Oleum Camouflage Army Green. Canopies have been added. My Corrugated is by Paper-creek. Rafter tails have also been added.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: jerryrbeach on September 25, 2019, 08:11:55 PM
Karl,

As usual, it looks great!  Stucco is perfect, roofing looks good.  I like the worker in the window, too. 
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: PRR Modeler on September 25, 2019, 08:42:22 PM
Karl- I really didn't like the wall coloring in the first wall photos you shared but put together it looks terrific. I guess I have problems visualizing things at times. Well done.
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: cuse on September 26, 2019, 06:10:41 AM
I get sidetracked for a couple days and I'm liable to miss an entire Karl build  ;D . I love the stucco effect and, as always, the coloring & weathering. Great job Karl!


John
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 26, 2019, 12:32:45 PM
Hey Mark:

Somehow missed your post. yes the bricks are separate metal castings that fit into laser cut holes. And thanks for the compliment.

Karl .
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 26, 2019, 12:35:43 PM
Hey Jerry:

thanks for the great compliment. Much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 26, 2019, 12:37:29 PM
Hey Curt:

Yeah you probably saw it before the dry-brushing was done. Thanks for the compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 26, 2019, 12:39:11 PM
Hey John:

thanks for the great compliment. Much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Janbouli on September 26, 2019, 03:55:25 PM
Oh , wow, superb, love the brickwork.
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 26, 2019, 05:19:12 PM
Hey Janbouli:

thanks buddy appreciate it.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 26, 2019, 05:22:38 PM
Hey guys:

Ok the front wall is finished. I did not use the sidewalk material in the kit. I had some laser cut side walks that were the same size so I used them. Painted Aged concrete with concrete curbs. Added the cellar door, A barrel, A trashcan, Newspapers and a seated figure. Here's a pic.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Oldguy on September 26, 2019, 08:22:43 PM
That really looks great.
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Bruce Oberleitner on September 27, 2019, 04:13:49 AM
I like the guy in the window Karl.  Nice touch!
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 27, 2019, 04:30:43 PM
Hey Oldguy:

thanks much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 27, 2019, 04:31:24 PM
Hey Bruce:

thanks much appreciated. He's in the instructions.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 27, 2019, 05:07:21 PM
Hi All:

Added the telephone pole that I missed and also finished up the sway bracing with corrugated panels and signs.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: jerryrbeach on September 27, 2019, 06:07:14 PM
Karl,

I appreciate all the little subtle things you do that add up to an outstanding model.  Your stucco, sidewalk and curb are slightly different concrete colors.  Add in the painted steps and the roofing weathered with grayish tones on the green.  Your colors are muted and compliment each other.  Your overall execution is great.  Thanks for sharing your efforts with us.
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: chris.mincemoyer on September 28, 2019, 12:41:18 PM
Karl,

What did you use for the cellar entrance? Is it a casting from the kit?
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: PRR Modeler on September 28, 2019, 01:15:20 PM
Very nice modeling Karl.
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 28, 2019, 01:16:36 PM
Hey Jerry:

Glad you like how everything looks. Thanks for the great compliment. Much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 28, 2019, 01:17:27 PM
Hey Chris:

Yes it is a casting from the kit. It is concrete with wood doors.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on September 28, 2019, 01:18:02 PM
Hey Curt:

Thanks buddy much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Opa George on October 01, 2019, 05:13:15 AM
Karl, I missed the first week or so of your thread and am just getting current with your progress. Wonderful work and weathering, as always.  This is a kit I have been considering, so your build thread is valuable. To echo the others, "keep the pictures coming."  :)
--George
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on October 01, 2019, 05:17:35 PM
Hey George:

thanks for the great compliment. Much appreciated. Glad you are along for the ride.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on October 01, 2019, 05:20:00 PM
Hi All:

finished the Cupola on the roof today. On to the water tank. Telephone pole looks crooked in the photo but it is actually straight. Dullcoat is still drying on the tar. Looks nice and rough just like on Georges model.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: sdrees on October 01, 2019, 08:22:13 PM
Looking good Karl!
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on October 01, 2019, 09:20:32 PM
Hey Steve:

Thanks buddy appreciate it.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Bruce Oberleitner on October 02, 2019, 07:28:33 PM
What a start for the kit Karl!  Looks amazing from the photos. I bet it looks even better in person.

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on October 03, 2019, 03:26:22 PM
Hey Bruce:

thanks buddy much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on October 03, 2019, 03:34:40 PM
Hi All:

spent about 2 days building the rooftop water tank. George uses thread for the tank bands. The water tank band I've seen are flat so I use rust colored paper the double face sticky side tape. The turnbuckles are I believe Tichy Train Group. Hope it looks Ok.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: PRR Modeler on October 03, 2019, 07:29:20 PM
Very nice Karl.
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on October 03, 2019, 10:48:27 PM
Hey Curt:

thanks buddy much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: jimmillho on October 04, 2019, 03:01:24 AM
Looks really good Karl.

Jim
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on October 04, 2019, 07:10:24 AM
Hey Jim:

Thanks for the compliment. Much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: ReadingBob on October 04, 2019, 08:17:10 AM
Looks great Karl!   :)
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: S&S RR on October 04, 2019, 09:12:46 AM
Very nicely done. I'm enjoying seeing this go together.
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Opa George on October 04, 2019, 09:55:05 AM
Karl, so much to like on that structure so far. Very nice.
--George
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: ACL1504 on October 04, 2019, 12:50:45 PM
Karl,

Been a while since I checked in. Looking wonderful as I knew it would.

Tom   ;D
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Jerry on October 04, 2019, 01:49:27 PM
Karl looks like your up to your usual high standards!
Very nice indeed!!


Jerry
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on October 04, 2019, 03:01:59 PM
Hey Jerry:

Thanks much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on October 04, 2019, 03:13:46 PM
Hi All:

Finished detailing the roof today. Here's A photo.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on October 04, 2019, 03:43:13 PM
Hi All:

Here's another pic.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: cuse on October 04, 2019, 05:06:05 PM
Really great all around. 2 thumbs up!


John
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on October 04, 2019, 07:34:24 PM
hey John:

Thanks buddy much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Jerry on October 05, 2019, 06:11:22 PM
Wow!! Carl that's really a great looking build.


Your working faster then I can type!!  ;)


Jerry
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on October 06, 2019, 06:05:43 AM
Hey Jerry:

thanks buddy much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Dennis Bourey on October 08, 2019, 10:57:26 AM
I honestly wish I had you and the rest of the craftsmen here ability.............Dennis
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on October 08, 2019, 04:55:13 PM
Hey Dennis:

Just practice you can be as good as anyone. Thanks appreciate your comment.

Karl

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on October 08, 2019, 05:00:08 PM
Hey guysa:

Finished up the F B Casey Wood Working Co. and added it to the base along with the track. Rails are glued down with 5 minute epoxy. Street and parking are are 1/32nd thick task board. Also added scenery around the area. I will scenic the rear wall ground area next. then on to The R. J. Skoots Fishing Supply Co. Skoots was one of George's cats. Still have details to add to the freight platform.

Here's some pics of Casey's Wood Working.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: PRR Modeler on October 08, 2019, 05:01:18 PM
Excellent modeling Karl.
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on October 08, 2019, 05:02:11 PM
Hey Curt:

That was quick. Thanks buddy much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on October 08, 2019, 05:41:22 PM
Hey Guys:

Did the scenery on the back.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Opa George on October 08, 2019, 06:38:45 PM
Karl, it looks really good all around. Lots of nice details to see. Good job on the sidewalk and driveway.
--George
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: jimmillho on October 08, 2019, 07:42:39 PM
Looks Awesome Karl.

Jim
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Janbouli on October 09, 2019, 03:24:16 AM
Great work again Karl , I don't think you can make anything good , it's always great.
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on October 09, 2019, 09:52:01 AM
Hey Georg, Jim & Janbouli:

Thanks for all the great compliments. Much appreciated as usual.

Thanks.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Jerry on October 09, 2019, 03:00:23 PM
I must admit Karl this is one of my favorites by you! Excellent work!!


Jerry
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on October 09, 2019, 03:20:04 PM
Hey Jerry:

Thanks. Glad you are enjoying the build. On to the Skootz building.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: rpdylan on October 09, 2019, 04:24:00 PM
love it Karl! some great modeling there! Maybe I asked you this before on another build, but I forgot: what do you use on the cardstock to make it look like concrete (primer/colors/ type of paint, powders......???)
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Dennis Bourey on October 09, 2019, 06:19:44 PM
Same question sir........Dennis
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on October 10, 2019, 07:37:15 AM
Hey Bob & Dennis:

The card stock is painted with Floquil Aged concrete, then a was of A&I and finally dry-brushed with antique white. Some times I use Apple Barrel Country Grey.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Dennis Bourey on October 10, 2019, 11:09:11 AM
Thank you Karl, Dennis
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: rpdylan on October 10, 2019, 01:33:01 PM
thanks Karl, I ran out of my Floquil paints a long time ago...... they smelled bad but I really did like them.
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Rail and Tie on October 10, 2019, 01:58:47 PM
Well Done Mr. K!
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on October 11, 2019, 07:54:39 AM
Hey Dennis & Bob:

You are quite welcome.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on October 11, 2019, 07:55:14 AM
Hey Darryl:

thanks much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on October 11, 2019, 02:57:23 PM
Hi All:

Been working on the Skootz Fish Co. named after George's cat. I change my color for this. I used Floquil Earth for the Walls, and Rustoleum Gray auto primer for the windows, Doors & trim. I added the 1/16th Sq. trim at the bottom of the bump out on the right side. Signs are weathered with A&I. Glass in the windows is clear Gallery Glass. Shades are from A yellow envelope. Fish casting is done with Dark A&I only. I applied 3 coats. All Is dry-brushed with Apple Barrel Country Grey.

On to the roof and dormers.


Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: PRR Modeler on October 11, 2019, 03:50:26 PM
Very nice job Karl.
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Opa George on October 11, 2019, 06:38:45 PM
Looks great, Karl. Those colors go really well together.
--george
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on October 13, 2019, 11:55:10 AM
Hey Curt & George:

Glad you like how its coming along. Thanks for the great compliments. Much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: engine909 on October 13, 2019, 04:22:42 PM
Very nice modeling Karl. I would expect nothing less.
ed
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: Mark Dalrymple on October 13, 2019, 04:58:22 PM
Looking good, Karl.

Nice colours.  I like the blue.

Cheers, Mark.
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on October 15, 2019, 06:55:58 PM
Hi Ed & Mark:

Hey guys thanks for the compliments much appreciated. Mark it is actually grey.

Thanks:

Karl
Title: Re: FSM JS7 Houligan's Alley
Post by: postalkarl on October 15, 2019, 06:59:07 PM
Hi All:

Have been working on the R. J. Skoots & Son Co. Been working on the roof. The kit says to use a folded piece of paper for the ridge. Ad can be seen I decided to use separate cap shingles as on a real roof. One dormer is finished with one to go. then I will weather the roof.   Here's a photo.

Karl
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Post by: Dennis Bourey on October 15, 2019, 07:21:04 PM
Now that's craftsmen skill.WOW!!!!!!!!
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Post by: jerryrbeach on October 15, 2019, 07:23:36 PM
Karl,

I really like the building.  That ridge cap is so awesome.  I have tried to use individual shingles for a cap but have trouble getting them on straight.  My hat is definitely off to you!!!
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Post by: Opa George on October 15, 2019, 08:09:46 PM
I agree with Jerry--your work and patience in putting on cap shingles in fantastic.  Looks great, Karl.
--George
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Post by: GPdemayo on October 16, 2019, 08:25:57 AM
Great job with the ridge shingles Karl..... 8)
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Post by: Jerry on October 16, 2019, 08:44:37 AM
Well done Karl.


Jerry
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Post by: PRR Modeler on October 16, 2019, 09:21:46 AM
Very nice Karl.
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Post by: postalkarl on October 16, 2019, 02:40:16 PM
Hey Dennis, Jerrybeach, Opa George, Greg, Jerry & Curt:

Wow Guys thanks for all the great compliments. They are very much appreciated.

Karl
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Post by: postalkarl on October 16, 2019, 02:42:50 PM
Hi guys:

The R. J. Skoots main building if finished. On the the Fish Store add on. My friend Karl O pointed out to me the that there was a space under the cap shingles with a space that needed shingles. they have been added. Here's a photo of the finsished main structure.

Karl
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Post by: ACL1504 on October 17, 2019, 01:47:11 PM
Karl,

Love it my friend.

Tom  ;D
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Post by: S&S RR on October 17, 2019, 05:40:34 PM
It looks great Karl! 
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Post by: postalkarl on October 17, 2019, 07:19:24 PM
Hi Tom & John:

thanks guys for the grat compliments much appreciated.

karl
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Post by: postalkarl on October 17, 2019, 07:21:36 PM
Hi Guys:

Finished the Skootz Fish Co. Skootz was one of George's cats. The sign on the roof does not come with the kit. It is A sign that George had and my friend George worked on it so I could use it on models. What better spot for it.

Karl
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Post by: Opa George on October 17, 2019, 08:19:19 PM
Karl, great job on that structure and overall nice fit into the scene.  That sign you added is really nice.
--George
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Post by: PRR Modeler on October 17, 2019, 08:54:47 PM
Very nice Karl.
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Post by: postalkarl on October 18, 2019, 04:49:35 PM
Hey George:

thanks buddy much appreciated. Glad you liked the sign.

Karl
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Post by: postalkarl on October 18, 2019, 04:50:10 PM
Hey Curt:

Thanks buddy much appreciated.

Karl
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Post by: Janbouli on October 18, 2019, 04:51:44 PM
Great job Karl , love the fish sign.
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Post by: postalkarl on October 18, 2019, 06:03:54 PM
Hey Janbouli:

Thanks buddy much appreciated. Glad you like how the fish sign turned out. It's A metal casting with Dark A&I wash only on it.

Karl

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on October 22, 2019, 10:57:46 AM
Hi Guys:

R. J. Skoots & Son is finished and added to the diorama with its details and iugure of a woman sweeping the area. Hoper it looks OK.

Karl
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Post by: Jerry on October 22, 2019, 12:52:32 PM
Karl


Great coloring, great weathering, great detail work.


Hope I didn't miss anything.


Jerry
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Post by: postalkarl on October 23, 2019, 01:45:01 PM
Hey Jerry:

Thanks much for the great compliment. Much appreciated.

Karl
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Post by: postalkarl on October 23, 2019, 01:49:08 PM
Hey Guys:

Got the walls for Phineas Perkins Co Done and Assembled.

Walls are Rust-oleum Cinnamon, Windows and tri, are Rust-oleum Hunt Club Green. Here's A photo.

Karl
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Post by: PRR Modeler on October 23, 2019, 02:57:59 PM
Nice coloring Karl.
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Post by: postalkarl on October 23, 2019, 04:21:55 PM
Hey Curt:

thanks buddy appreciate it.

Karl
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Post by: postalkarl on October 23, 2019, 04:23:22 PM
Hey All:

Canopies have been added over the doors. cornice is added and the tar and gravel roof is drying. Excess dirt will be dumpe off when paint under it dries.

Karl
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Post by: JimF on October 24, 2019, 07:51:14 AM
Just catching up on things, it's coming together great, Karl.

Jim
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Post by: postalkarl on October 24, 2019, 09:16:46 AM
Hey Jim:

thanks much appreciated. Glad you like it.

Karl
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Post by: postalkarl on October 24, 2019, 03:41:29 PM
Hey Guys:

did a little work today. Got the roof walkway, Railings & Stairs installed. Next is the roof top stairs.

Karl
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Post by: postalkarl on October 24, 2019, 04:58:44 PM
Hey Guys:

Added some people for a more detailed look.

Karl
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Post by: jimmillho on October 24, 2019, 07:36:21 PM
Looking good Karl.

Jim
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Post by: Bruce Oberleitner on October 25, 2019, 09:08:55 AM
Amazing work as always Karl!  Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

;D ;D ;D
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Post by: S&S RR on October 25, 2019, 09:20:17 AM
Karl


Looking great!
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Post by: Jerry on October 25, 2019, 09:31:25 AM
Looking real fine Karl.


Jerry
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Post by: Opa George on October 25, 2019, 09:48:04 AM
It's looking like a busy alley, Karl. Nice work on all the buildings so far, and the detailing.  I'm really enjoying following.
Opa George
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Post by: postalkarl on October 25, 2019, 02:14:20 PM
Hi Jim, Bruce, John S., Jerry & Opa George:

Thanks for all the wonderful compliments. They are much appreciated aa always.

Karl
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Post by: postalkarl on October 28, 2019, 04:00:33 PM
Hi All:

Finished the Phineus Perkins roof today. Added the roof stairway structure and add the details to the roof. Have A shed to build on the back wall and it will be finished. then on to Watson's Tool sharpening and finishing the diorama.

Karl
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Post by: Dennis Bourey on October 28, 2019, 04:03:40 PM
Can't get any better sir. Holy Moly what a job!!!!!!!!!!!!!Dennis
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Post by: deemery on October 28, 2019, 04:27:17 PM
Great coloring all around, including the sidewalks.


dave
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Post by: ACL1504 on October 28, 2019, 05:01:00 PM
Karl,

Masterful work my friend. Wonderful diorama coming together.

Tom  ;D
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Post by: Rail and Tie on October 28, 2019, 05:01:09 PM
No nits to pick on this one Karl! I really like the roof shed and all the details.
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Post by: bandman on October 28, 2019, 07:08:26 PM
All 4 (5?) roofs look fantastic.  I haven't gotten any further than that yet... ;)
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Post by: postalkarl on October 29, 2019, 02:33:12 PM
Hey Dennis, Dave, Tom, Darryl And Bandman:

WOW!!!! Look at all these great compliments from you guys. All are so much appreciated. Thanks for looking in on my build.

Thanks again:

Karl
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Post by: postalkarl on October 29, 2019, 05:46:52 PM
Hey Guys:

Not to much farther to go on this one. Watson's Tool is almost finished. Have to add window sash, Finish the sidewalks and add the details. Also I used a Paper Creek I found in my stuff. I thought it was kinda neat so I used it instead of the roofing in the kit. Hope you guys like how it looks so far.

Karl
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Post by: rpdylan on October 29, 2019, 06:58:03 PM
really nice work! I have this kit on the shelf,,, my favorite part of this kit is the R J Skoot's building. I've got some of that Paper Creek material also, its pretty cool- shame he went out of business. I've found some packages at train shows over the years.
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Post by: Janbouli on October 29, 2019, 07:06:54 PM
Like is not the word , love it Karl
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Post by: Opa George on October 30, 2019, 05:13:22 AM
Top shelf work as always, Karl.  Beautiful!
--George
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Post by: postalkarl on October 30, 2019, 07:38:06 AM
Hey Bob C, Janbouli & Opa George:

thanks for the great compliments. Much appreciated. Hope to finish up soon.

Karl
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Post by: postalkarl on October 30, 2019, 11:27:21 AM
Hey Guys:

The back is finished. here's the photo.

Karl
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Post by: Jerry on October 30, 2019, 11:48:23 AM
Wow added scenery sure does make this another winner Karl.


Jerry
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Post by: PRR Modeler on October 30, 2019, 03:26:52 PM
Beautiful modeling Karl.
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Post by: postalkarl on October 30, 2019, 04:22:10 PM
Hi Jerry & curt:

Thanks much guys much appreciated.

Karl
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Post by: postalkarl on October 30, 2019, 04:23:15 PM
Hey All:

It is finished. Hope she looks OK.

Karl
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Post by: Janbouli on October 30, 2019, 04:59:51 PM
Beauty Karl, I didn't expect anything else from you , your scenes always seem to come together so well , the colors , the weathering , the details , each one compliments the other and makes the whole scene so perfect.
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Post by: Opa George on October 30, 2019, 05:05:45 PM
I like it, Karl.  I like it a lot.  Thanks for sharing the build.
--George
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Post by: sdrees on October 30, 2019, 05:21:48 PM
WOW Karl!!!!!!!!!!!! It looks just fantastic
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Post by: Oldguy on October 30, 2019, 10:56:04 PM
You hope it looks okay.  Dude,  You are the man!
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Post by: postalkarl on October 31, 2019, 08:58:59 AM
Hey Janbouli, Opa George, Sdrees and Bob D.:

WOW!!!! you guys are really great. Thanks for the great compliments. All much apreciated.

Karl
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