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Title: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on April 12, 2016, 06:26:36 PM

Hi Guys:

Here is my next project. I will be a diorama so might as well start it here. I'm starting this on April 12th. Want to see how long it takes. Here's a couple of photos of the kit.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: ak-milw on April 12, 2016, 07:52:14 PM

WHOA!! looks like a monster.

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: Bobby on April 12, 2016, 08:10:58 PM

No lolly gagging on this one Karl. The clock is ticking. ;D

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: ACL1504 on April 12, 2016, 08:42:08 PM

Quote from: Bobby on April 12, 2016, 08:10:58 PM
No lolly gagging on this one Karl. The clock is ticking. ;D

Karl,

I got this one at the Expo so you know I'll be watching.

Tom ;D

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on April 13, 2016, 02:35:54 AM

Hi AK, Bobby & Tom:

Thanks for following along.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on April 13, 2016, 02:38:01 AM

Hi Giys:

Got a little work done today. I'm basically going with Doug's paint scheme. However I toned the colors down a bit. My building has just been around longer. Here's a phot of my progress.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on April 13, 2016, 02:55:25 AM

Great looking structure , I'll follow along.

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on April 13, 2016, 07:41:17 AM

Hi Jan:

Thanks appreciate it.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on April 13, 2016, 04:42:32 PM

Hi guys:

Wanted to finish up a wall to see how it would look. Here's a photo. Hope it looks OK.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: ak-milw on April 13, 2016, 09:44:04 PM

Looks great to me.

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: tom.boyd.125 on April 14, 2016, 02:20:52 AM

Karl,
Will follow along. What brands of red, green and other paints are we looking at ?
Tom

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on April 14, 2016, 07:42:07 AM

Hi Andy:

Thanks apppreciate your compliment.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on April 14, 2016, 07:43:44 AM

HI Tom:

Floquil Depot Olice & Zinc Chromate Primer. Thanks for following along.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on April 16, 2016, 05:34:39 PM

Hi All:

Here's some progress shots of where I am at this point.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: S&S RR on April 16, 2016, 05:49:42 PM

Wow - Karl

You have the thing half way built when I find the thread. Great work as usual my friend.

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on April 16, 2016, 07:42:45 PM

Hi John:

Not hardly its 25 inches long. Thanks for the compliment.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: ACL1504 on April 17, 2016, 11:04:15 AM

Quote from: postalkarl on April 16, 2016, 05:34:39 PM
Hi All:

Here's some progress shots of where I am at this point.

Karl

Karl,

Most excellent, most excellent as usual.

Tom ;D

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on April 17, 2016, 04:03:35 PM

Hi Tom:

Thanks appreciate it as always.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on April 17, 2016, 07:47:05 PM

Hi All:
Added the rooftop loft on the office this afternoon.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: Vilius on April 18, 2016, 11:31:04 AM

Karl,

Looks good so far. What new kit you will be working on this Wednesday?

Vilius

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on April 18, 2016, 04:36:26 PM

Hi Vilius:

Thanks for the compliment. Ahhh I'll probably still be on this one on Wednesday.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on April 18, 2016, 08:46:25 PM

Hi All:

Got the front wall finished today. Hope you like it. I added the Meter head and wire on the wall.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: jerryrbeach on April 18, 2016, 11:54:37 PM

Karl,
I always love seeing your work! Paint seems just faded enough to show the chalking that I remember from years ago, before the dawn of latex. Thanks for sharing your work with us!

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: cuse on April 19, 2016, 05:34:29 AM

Looks great Karl. That's a very distinctive looking build!

John

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on April 19, 2016, 05:57:20 PM

Hi Jerry:

Thanks appreciate the compliment. Glad you are enjoying it.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on April 19, 2016, 05:58:11 PM

Hi John:

thanks glad you are following along and enjoying the build.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on April 20, 2016, 07:51:41 PM

Hi All:

got A little more work done today. I did the brick wall. Frank B. Said my pictures were a little dark. So I pretty much kept this one as it came out of the camera and the colors look more true. Not so dark. Let me know if this look more like depot olive.

I straightened the chimney.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: S&S RR on April 20, 2016, 09:21:19 PM

Looking good Karl.

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on April 21, 2016, 09:42:24 AM

Hi John:

appreciate it. Thanks.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: fbernard65 on April 21, 2016, 10:57:52 AM

Karl,

The colors are much better now.

Frank

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on April 21, 2016, 12:17:09 PM

Hi Frank:

Thanks;

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: ACL1504 on April 21, 2016, 06:24:16 PM

Beautiful, just beautiful Karl!

Tom ;D

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on April 21, 2016, 07:45:04 PM

Hi Tom:

thanks appreciate the compliment.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on April 24, 2016, 03:21:01 PM

Hi All:

Well I think I have the main Building/Office finished. I Added A few thing just for interest. I added both sidewalks and the 2 end braces on the platform. Here's a few photos.

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: fbernard65 on April 24, 2016, 04:38:23 PM

Karl,

Looking good buddy!!!!

Frank

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on April 24, 2016, 07:29:09 PM

Hi Frank:

Thanks appreciate your comment.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: Dave K. on April 24, 2016, 09:21:13 PM

Beautiful!

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on April 25, 2016, 04:37:49 PM

Hi Dave K.

thanks appreciate the compliment.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on April 25, 2016, 04:56:30 PM

Cool Karl, the Miller sign brings back memories to me , I used to run a bar named Miller Time

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: ak-milw on April 25, 2016, 07:42:23 PM

Great job so far Karl.

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on April 26, 2016, 05:26:30 PM

Hi Jan And Andy:

thanks for the compliments. Much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on April 29, 2016, 08:06:52 AM

HI All:

Been working on the main freight building. Walls are painted and assembled. They are Also Added to the main office bulding. Maybe photos this afternoon.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on April 29, 2016, 04:58:26 PM

Hi All:

Here is a photo of the freight shed portion added to the main office.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: S&S RR on April 29, 2016, 10:46:14 PM

Once again a great looking build my friend.

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on April 30, 2016, 04:55:38 PM

Hi John:

thanks for the compliment. Here's a progress photo.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 01, 2016, 07:55:38 PM

Hi All:

Got quite a bit done today. Main roof is on, Bump out on main off And Roof sign are on. Hope you like it.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: fbernard65 on May 01, 2016, 08:10:08 PM

Karl,

Looking good buddy.

Frank

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: ak-milw on May 01, 2016, 08:22:21 PM

Nice job Karl.

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: cuse on May 01, 2016, 10:43:21 PM

Really nice Karl! I'm enjoying your progress as always.

John

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 02, 2016, 09:10:08 AM

Hi Frank:

Thanks buddy appreciate it.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 02, 2016, 09:11:00 AM

Hi Andy:

Thanks appreciate your comment.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 02, 2016, 09:12:12 AM

Hi John:

Thanks for your comment. Always appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 03, 2016, 06:24:38 PM

Hi All:

Rear platform is finished. On to weeds and detail of front and rear platforms.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: sdrees on May 03, 2016, 06:40:05 PM

Karl,

Very nice Karl. I really enjoy following along on your projects.

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 03, 2016, 06:54:44 PM

Hi Steve:

Thanks appreciate your compliment.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 04, 2016, 05:06:37 PM

Hi All:

Detailed the front platform. Hope it looks OK.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: ak-milw on May 04, 2016, 08:55:53 PM

You should know by now Karl, if you did it, it looks great.

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: Zephyrus52246 on May 05, 2016, 07:06:56 AM

The whole structure is looking good, Karl.

Jeff

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 05, 2016, 10:40:51 PM

Hi Andy:

Thanks for the compliment. Appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 05, 2016, 10:41:35 PM

Hi Jeff:

Thanks appreciate your comment.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 05, 2016, 10:42:44 PM

Hi Guys:

Took A photo with some FOS Scale flats behind the structure.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: Dave K. on May 06, 2016, 06:43:17 AM

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 06, 2016, 07:33:28 AM

Hi Dave:

Thanks for the reply. Much appreciated.

karl

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: ACL1504 on May 06, 2016, 07:48:53 AM

Quote from: postalkarl on May 05, 2016, 10:42:44 PM
Hi Guys:

Took A photo with some FOS Scale flats behind the structure.

Karl

Karl,

Looks great as do the flats.

Tom ;D

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 06, 2016, 08:19:48 AM

Hi Tom:

Thanks appreciate your compliment. Thanks.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 06, 2016, 07:48:49 PM

Hi Guys:

I detailed the back platform. Here's a photo.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 07, 2016, 04:04:46 PM

Hi Guys:

Working on the rear upper office addition to the station. Also painted up the part for the laser cut hand trucks. There are 4 in the kit but I damaged one of the frame shuffling parts around. Here's a photo of the part to the hand trucks.

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 07, 2016, 04:20:39 PM

Hi Guys:

I decided to deviate from the instruction a little bit here. Instead of waiting till the walls were assembled and the sub roof was on I decided to install my corbels while the wall were flt. Just seemed easier than assembling it and turning the building upside down to install the corbels.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 07, 2016, 05:36:13 PM

Hi Guys:

I actually assembled 1 of the laser cut hand-trucks. Went way better than I thought it would. Just be very careful not to drop any of the parts as they are very small.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 07, 2016, 05:37:18 PM

Hi:

Opps one handle is a little crooked but they are so small you can't see it on the model.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 07, 2016, 06:14:30 PM

H:

3 hand trucks are assembled. 2 are on the model one on each platform. The 3rd will go on the other platform when it is built.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 07, 2016, 08:38:41 PM

Hi Guys:

Here's 2 finished walls for the upper rear office.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: trainguy2024 on May 08, 2016, 04:52:38 AM

Very nice. What type of paint did you use on this kit?

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 08, 2016, 09:57:42 AM

Hi Trainguy:

Thanks for the compliment. The following paints were used on this kit:

1) Floquil Depot Olive, Zinc Chromate primer And Earth.

2) Krylon Spray Red Oxide primer. Almost an Exact match for Floquil Zinc Chromate primer. Roof and windows and doors are sprayed with it.

3) Apple Barrel #20526 Country Gray for dry-brushing.

That's about it except for A&I washes.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: donatode on May 08, 2016, 11:46:31 AM

Still looking good .... and I'm still tagging along.

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 08, 2016, 06:59:00 PM

Hey Donato:

Thanks for the compliment. Much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 09, 2016, 08:28:17 PM

Hi All:

Rear office walls are assembled and the sub roof is attached. On to the roof & dormers. Here's a photo.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: Vilius on May 10, 2016, 09:17:40 AM

Looking good, Karl. I wish I had funds for the kit...

Vilius

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 11, 2016, 07:45:38 AM

Hi Vilius:

Thanks appreciate the compliment.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 12, 2016, 03:41:17 PM

Hi All:

Here's a progress photo. I have the roof installed on the rear upper office building. Also added the finial for fun. It is not in the kit. Dormers are next. Then the bump out for the office.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: donatode on May 12, 2016, 07:52:53 PM

Looks better and better with each new progress photo!!!

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 12, 2016, 10:27:41 PM

Hi Donato:

Thanks appreciate your compliment.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: S&S RR on May 13, 2016, 08:23:00 AM

Karl

I was away for a few days and you built half a city. Looking good my friend.

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: jrmueller on May 13, 2016, 10:43:01 AM

Looking great! Jim

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: ReadingBob on May 13, 2016, 03:29:21 PM

Hi Karl,

You've made a lot of progress in a short period of time and it all looks terrific! :D

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: Mike Engler on May 13, 2016, 03:59:38 PM

Looking great pal. Of course you are taking your time- you have been at this one for a month!

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 14, 2016, 07:21:01 PM

Hi Bob, Jim. Bob and Mike:

Hey. Thanks for the great compliments. much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 15, 2016, 04:39:39 PM

Hi All:

Here's a progress photo. Finished the upper rear office this afternoon.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: S&S RR on May 16, 2016, 03:29:18 PM

Very nice!

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 16, 2016, 03:30:52 PM

Hi John:

Thanks appreciate your compliment.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on May 16, 2016, 05:25:55 PM

At the risk of being repetitive, your work is a delight to see and watch the progress Karl.

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 16, 2016, 08:34:13 PM

Hi Jan:

Thanks for your compliment. Much appreciated as always. The structure itself is finished. It is sitting on its 3/4" X12" X 30" (not plywood) Shelving as home Depot was out of plywood. Tried Lowe's and they didn't have good plywood so I bought this stuff. It Is very straight. May start using it all the time. Oh yeah and cheaper to.

Here's a photo.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 17, 2016, 03:42:11 PM

Hi All:

Building is finished and mounted on it's base. Scenery is done under rear platform and the small platform at the rear end. Also I decided not to put track on my street side as Doug did. That side will be for truck only. The other side for freight cars.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: donatode on May 17, 2016, 04:21:56 PM

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Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: Janbouli on May 17, 2016, 06:30:22 PM

Thanks again for a wonderful build Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 17, 2016, 08:31:50 PM

Hi Donato:

Thanks WOW!!!! Lawrence Welk. Haven't seen him in a few years. Used to watch him on TV. Thanks for the compliment.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 17, 2016, 08:33:53 PM

Hi Jan:

Thanks Its almost done. Some track and scenery still needed. Thanks for the compliment/

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: tom.boyd.125 on May 18, 2016, 02:28:33 AM

Karl,
YOU did another outstanding build of this neat FOS kit. Very nice structure photos that you posted in this thread. 8) 8) 8)
Tommy

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 18, 2016, 07:52:52 AM

Hi Tommy:

Glad you enjoyed the build so far. I hope to be finsihed in a few days. Thanks for the compliment. much appreciated.

Karl

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: ACL1504 on May 18, 2016, 08:33:35 AM

Karl,

Fantastic job, love it!

Tom ;D

Title: Re: REA Freight House FOS Scale Models
Post by: postalkarl on May 18, 2016, 03:24:00 PM

Hi Tom:

Thanks appreciate your comment.

Karl

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