Hi All:
Received my advance kit of Westside Auto FSM #JS-18 from George Sellios yesterday and will be starting this after noon.
Karl
Hi Al:
Here's the first step. Bracing the walls
Looking forward to your build, Karl. I probably should get this kit ordered. :)
Jeff
Taking a pass on this kit, but eagerly following along. 👍
Hi Jeff & Dave K.
Here's a few progress shots. Walls are braced, Assembled And prime on both sides with Krylon Camouflage Khaki paint. Also ran some 400 grit sandpaper over the walls to remove any fuzzies.
Karl
Hi Guys:
Just finished my 1st stucco wall using George's technique. I sent him a photo and just talked with him and he said it looked fine. What do you guys think.
Karl
Looks good. This would show mud splashes, etc, at the base of the structure, though.
dave
Karl,
Looking good. I figured I would add my build to your thread. I am a bit further than Karl but that will not be the case for long as Karl builds much faster than I do.
Frank
George is shipping these out already?
Frank , that is some great stuco and detailing.
Karl, looks good but you are probably asking us because you yourself aren't satisfied completely, imho you can see just a bit too many brush strokes. I am harsh on you though , but you're one of the people that set standards.
Hi Dave:
Thanks appreciate you comment and advice.
karl
Hi Frank:
Thanks for joining in. Your structure looks great.
Karl
Hi rpdylan:
No they are not being shipped yet. Frank and I get an advanced kit to build each year.
Karl
Hi Janbouli:
Thanks for the input. Yeah George And Frank said it looked good. You're supposed to use circular brush strokes which I did. For some reason it didn't come out that way. I'm going to try a little more water in my stucco mix.
Karl
Frank and Karl. I'm glad you guys are having at it. I t will be fun following along as I like the kit and I like the way you guys build stuff.
Karl, it didn't take too long to figure out what you are working on. And the stucco looks fine. I think doing stucco is tough because it seems to turn out a little different each time I do it, no matter which method I use.
Hot dog!
Another stucco building from FSM. I'll have to keep going back to my notes from the Bailey's (http://kitforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=7457) build to avoid problems with the stucco.
What does George Sellios suggest for the stucco on this build?
Jaime
Jaime,
A. Pour one teaspoon full of water putty powder into a clean paper cup. Scrape the top with a straight object so the powder is level with the top of the spoon.
B. Add 1/4 level teaspoon of water to the putty (don't mix yet).
C. Add 1/4 level teaspoon of full strength white glue (apply it right from the tube). Take your 3/8" brush, dip it into plain water and use it to scrape the glue off the spoon and into the putty and water. Use the same brush to stir the mixture into a creamy consistency. This should be enough to do all five walls. If not, more can be mixed later.
Worked perfect.
Frank
Thanks for the update. Frank.
I still have some water putty left from my Bailey's (http://kitforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=7457) build.
Jaime
Great to see the FSM-JS-18 builds starting. I will be following along. Thanks, Karl and Frank
Hi John:
Thanks sent the following pics to George and he liked my stucco. Here they are. Let me know what you think.
Karl
I'm stuck on that stucco !!! 8) ::)
Hi Donato:
Just build stuff and put it on the shelf or give it a friend like I do. I'm gonna have a whole on his layout.
Karl
Quote from: postalkarl on August 19, 2015, 07:58:02 PM
Hi Donato:
Just build stuff and put it on the shelf or give it a friend like I do. I'm gonna have a whole on his layout.
Karl
Karl that's what I've been doing. I have a sweet little boy living next door and we consider ourselves buddies. So (being that I have no children) I give him presents for birthdays and Christmas. Last Christmas, I gave him a nice HO scale starter train set. This Christmas, I am giving him a whole bunch of structure that I've been putting together for him. So far I have about twenty structures completed, mostly plastic ones.Don
Hi Donato:
Sounds good to me.
Karl
I made a little more progress.
Frank
Looking good Frank. Very neat construction and the subtle weathering is perfect.
I've placed my order but I'm curious about the signs. Are the ones on your build included in the kit ?
Cheers
Looking good Karl. I've never done a stucco wall before. Scary! I'll be following along!
Bagman,
Yes, every sign that is shown is included. There are many additional signs that still need to be used.
Frank
Hi ALL
Windows, Doors, Glass and shades are installed. You have to make sure you scrape all the stucco off the insides of the frames. The are an extremely tight fit.
Hope you like it.
Karl
What about scraping before the stucco is dried completely? Your thoughts on if that is feasable... I need to order one of these kits....
Bob C
Hi Bob:
Ummm you might mar the sides of the walls if the stucco is wet.
Karl
Hi All:
finished my electric meter and wire connector. Change my paint scheme on the wire connector from gray to Earth for wood And PC green for glass insulators.
Karl
Karl,
Looking good. I am working on the back tar paper shed. Just need to add the roof and rafters.
Frank
Hey:
Latest photos. Recessed door is done. main walls are finished. I fixed the crooked wall on the recessed door.
Karl
Hi All:
Have the cornices almost finished. Maybe a photo today.
Karl
Hi All:
Here's progress photos. Cornices are on, lower roof is on, Ceiling is on And endwall signs are installed.
Hope you like it so far.
Karl
Thumbs up, Karl.
Vilius
Looking very nice Karl.
Cheers, Mark.
Karl
Really looking nice. I'm looking forward to this kits arrival.
Hi Villius, Mark and John:
Thanks guys appreciate your comments. Make me feel good.
Karl
Hi All:
Main roof is finished. Not glued down. Think I will install dormers before doing so. Here's a photo.
Karl
Karl,
Looking good. I will try to post some pics tomorrow of my progress.
Frank
Hi Frank:
Thanks.
Karl
Hi All:
Working on the 4 dormers. Have them about half finished. Hope to finish them today and possibly installed on the roof. Will take a Pic.
karl
nice build- hopefully my kit will arrive soon!
Bob C.
Hi Bob:
Thanks for the compliment. Not sure when George is gonna start shipping.
Karl
Hi All:
dormers are assembled. All the roof angles are done. Next is to install them.
Karl
Hi All:
Here they are installed on the roof. Roofs are next.
Karl
looking good Karl , did you do over or change the stucco ? It looks different.
Hi Janbouli:
Thanks. Nope didn't touch the stucco.
Karl
Karl,
Looking good.
Frank
Hi Frank:
Thanks.
Me
Quote from: postalkarl on September 02, 2015, 05:06:04 PM
Hi Janbouli:
Thanks. Nope didn't touch the stucco.
Karl
must be the "natural ageing" :-\
Hi Donato:
Must be.
Karl
Hi Karl.....I like the stucco exterior finish. It makes a nice change from all the wood and brick exterior treatments that come with most kits. 8)
Hi Greg:
Yeah I like how the stucco came out also. It's nice and to scale. It's the first time I've used George's Stucco method. 1 tsp. Water putty, 1/4 tsp. Elmers Glue And 1/4 tsp of water. I used 1/2 tsp of water for a more creamy mix.
Karl
Here is my progress so far.
Frank
Really nice Frank. You too Karl. Both builds look terrific. Thanks for sharing! :D
Is the staircase a casting? I really like this kit offering, reminds me of the old FSM kits. I am waiting patiently for mine to come, will be my first stucco try....
bob c.
Bob,
Yes, the staircase is a casting. Thanks for the nice compliments guys. It has been a very enjoyable kit to build. Lot's of work but very fun!!!
Frank
Hi Frank:
pics look great. Beautiful job. Got my roof done today. here's a photo.
Karl
Great job Frank.....thanks for posting the pictures. 8)
Hi All:
Got some work done today. Added the smokejack on the end wall. The telephone on the front wall and the scaffold on the roof.
Karl
Hi All:
Roof is finished and glued in place. Here's a Photo
Karl
Love that scene, great work Karl.
Hi: Jan;
Thanks appreciate it.
Karl
Hi All:
Made some more progress. Front stairs are finished. About 7 Hrs. of work. Hop you like it. here's a few photos.
Karl
Looking good Karl. You have made a lot of progress in the last few days.
Hi John:
Appreciate the comment as always. Thanks.
Karl
Very well done
Karl,
Just another great build. Looks great.
Tom ;D
Hi Kent:
Thanks appreciate your compliment.
Karl
Hi Tom:
Thanks appreciate. I'm working on the back buildng now.
Karl
Looks really good Karl!
Alan
Quote from: postalkarl on September 06, 2015, 07:02:21 PM
Hi All:
Made some more progress. Front stairs are finished. About 7 Hrs. of work. Hop you like it. here's a few photos.
Karl
The builds look great guys. Thanks for the pictures at different angles - I have just the right spot picked out on my layout for this one.
Hi Alan:
Thanks for the compliment. Much appreciated.
karl
Hi John:
As Always thanks for the compliment. Much appreciated. Can't wait to see what you do with it.
Karl
Hi Guys:
The back building is installed. here's photos.
Karl
Hi Guys:
Opps forgot the license plates.
Karl
Karl,
Looking good. You will soon pass up my progress!!!!
Frank
Hi Karl
Looking good and making me excited for the delivery of my kit.
I like the green you chose for the building at the rear.
What colour is that ?
Keep up the great work. A master builder indeed !
Regards
Got mine today ....
Looks great Karl.....I especially like the roofer patching up the rolled roofing. 8)
Hi Bagman:
Thanks. It's Floquil Coach Green>
Karl
Hi Donato:
Enjoy it..
Karl
Hi Greg:
Thanks. It's part of the kit.
Karl
Hi Frank:
I'm trying. Thanks for the compliment.
Karl
Wow- I go away for the narrow gauge convention for a few days and now I see you are almost done. Great work!
Hi Mike:
Thanks. I'm far from done.
Karl
Hi All:
Got the back platform finished. Here's a photo.
Karl
Fantastic Karl. Great modeling as usual and your colors are always perfect!
John
Hi John:
Thanks appreciate the compliment. Got the side canopy done. Sidewalks are next. Her's a few photos.
Karl
Karl,
Looking great. You made some good progress. I am only slightly further than you are now.
Frank
Hi All:
Building is glued down and the sidewalks are installed. I need to do weed and newspapers.
Here's photos.
Karl
Karl, how did you color the sidewalks?
Bob c
Hi Bob:
The sidewalks are painted Floquil Aged Concrete, curbs are Floquil Concrete. Then A&I wash following by dry-brushing with Floquil Antique White.
Karl
Hi All:
The main building is finished. The floor for the open shed is in place.
Karl
Hi All:
I added a dog next to the fire plug.
Karl
Quote from: postalkarl on September 14, 2015, 11:29:22 AM
Hi All:
I added a dog next to the fire plug.
Karl
I'm sure the dog is relieved! ;-)
dave
Hi Dave:
He is as all four legs are on the ground. Got open shed built today with all the castings and car inside. George wanted me to take an outside Picture so it did. I hope it looks ok.
Karl
Hi All:
Opps forgot to rust the vehicle.
Karl
Hi All:
Open shed is finished. here's a photo.
Karl
Looks great, Karl. As far as outside picture it looks like the sun was too low when you took it.
Vilius
Hi Villius:
Thanks Appreciate it. Yes the outside photo was taken rather late in the afternoon. You could be right. I'll try the next one earlier in the afternoon.
Karl
Hi Guys:
got A little work done today. built the fence and paint the first coat on the track.
kARL
Hi All:
Track is painted and installed along with the scenery along the back of the kit.
Here's 2 photos 1 inside and 1 outside. Let me know which you like best OK?
Karl
Karl,
Looking really good. Here is where I am as of today.
Frank
A few more.
Frank
Hi Frank:
Looks great. Keep em coming.
Me
Frank & Karl,
THANK YOU both for sharing the photos and progress reports of your assembly and painting of the new FSM kit. A+A+A+
Tom
Frank and Karl- You are both doing some fine work and thanks for taking the time to share it. Those who have posted build-threads know what is involved to make it available to all of us.
Hi Tom:
You are quite welcome. Enjoy them.
Karl
Hi Mike:
Thanks for the compliment. It's much appreciated.
Karl
Frank and Karl
I'm enjoying the builds - thanks for sharing them. The both look great.
Thanks for all of the nice comments. The kit has been a very enjoyable build.
Frank
Hi John:
thanks for the nice comment. I'm having lots of fun.
Karl
Karl,
Great job as usual my friend, well done.
Tom ;D
Hi Tom:
Thanks appreciated your comment. Got some work done today. Installed the main street, the manhole and scenery and traielr casting in front of the open shed. Wall for the last building are also assembled.
here's a few photos.
Karl
Love all the details and the colors are great Karl.
HI Jan:
Thanks for the compliment. I'm glad you are enjoying the build. I have been having great fun building this.
Karl
Hi All:
George asked me to take some outside photos of my progress so here they are.
Karl
Amazing .... nothing else to say.
Hi Donato:
Thanks appreciate the compliment.
Karl
Frank and Karl
Thanks again for sharing your builds - they both look great.
This is a very interesting well executed. Well done!
Hi John:
Thanks for the compliment. appreciate It.
Karl
Hi Martin:
Thanks glad you like it. thanks for the compliment.
Karl
Hi All:
here's a couple of progress shots. the last building is finished. All I have to do is the scenery and the details and I'll be done.
Karl
Great great build Karl. The third building is pretty straightforward, but it's my favorite part of the kit...just enough added features to make it really interesting!
Really nice overall, such a variety of techniques and finishes.
John
Hi John:
Thanks for the compliment. Much Appreciated. I like the 3rd building also. It's more work than it looks like.
Karl
Hi Karl and Frank
About to start applying the stucco. Any tips or advice on doing this ?
George advices applying in a circular motion, creating small 3/4 swirls.
I'm not quite sure what that means.
Is it necessary to do that swirling motion or can you just apply with a soft flat brush in a thin coat ?
Appreciate what advice you can offer
Cheers
Bagman
Bagman,
I did use the swirling motion to apply the stucco. I did this by doing small 1/4" circles. It helps to keep the stucco from looking like there are brush strokes in either horizontal or vertical direction. This video gives an idea of what you need to do only this is in 1:1.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEhszWVqaV8
Frank
Thanks for the tips and video link Frank.
Great help. Appreciated
Cheers
Bagman
Hi Bagman:
I used the same method and it works well.
Karl