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Title: Alexander Scale Models Haunted House
Post by: Kimkatkim on July 04, 2016, 02:24:33 AM
Hi everyone!

Today, I have a blast from the past, so to speak. Anyone remember this kit? I built this a few years ago, taking liberties with the construction and adding to it or as the Disney people like to say, "plussing it".  ;) As you can see I really like derelict structures...there's so much character to them! This is one building that I would love to scratch build board by board. Maybe a project for another time...
Enjoy the pics!

Kimberly  :)
Title: Re: Alexander Scale Models Haunted House
Post by: Polux on July 04, 2016, 03:43:32 AM
Nice build Kimberly!
I specially like the colour on the bricks....
Title: Re: Alexander Scale Models Haunted House
Post by: JimF on July 04, 2016, 05:58:32 AM
Kim,

Though not my cup of tea, subject wise, you are truly a artist! Super excellent work!

And yes, I remember that kit, I built a couple of Alexander Scale Model kits way back when, and had that one in my stash, but it got sold off.

Thanks for sharing.

Jim F
Title: Re: Alexander Scale Models Haunted House
Post by: GPdemayo on July 04, 2016, 08:43:35 AM
A real golden oldie.....very well done Kimberly..... 8)
Title: Re: Alexander Scale Models Haunted House
Post by: ACL1504 on July 04, 2016, 09:26:47 AM
Kim,

Great build, thanks for sharing the pictures.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Alexander Scale Models Haunted House
Post by: jimmillho on July 04, 2016, 10:44:10 AM
Great looking Build Kimberly.  You are a true Craftsman, or is it Craftswomen.

Jim
Title: Re: Alexander Scale Models Haunted House
Post by: NEMMRRC on July 04, 2016, 11:08:20 AM
I recall this kit. Very good job. I like it.

Jaime
Title: Re: Alexander Scale Models Haunted House
Post by: Kimkatkim on July 04, 2016, 11:40:56 AM
Quote from: Polux on July 04, 2016, 03:43:32 AM
Nice build Kimberly!
I specially like the colour on the bricks....

Thanks! I am very happy with the way the chimney came out. I was never happy with the original so I decided to hand carve this one out of clay. I have decided if you don't like something about a kit, try to do it better yourself.  ;)
Title: Re: Alexander Scale Models Haunted House
Post by: ak-milw on July 04, 2016, 11:54:34 AM
Quote from: Kimkatkim on July 04, 2016, 11:40:56 AM
Quote from: Polux on July 04, 2016, 03:43:32 AM
Nice build Kimberly!
I specially like the colour on the bricks....

Thanks! I am very happy with the way the chimney came out. I was never happy with the original so I decided to hand carve this one out of clay. I have decided if you don't like something about a kit, try to do it better yourself.  ;)

I am with you on that one Kim. I mostly scratch, build but when I do build a kit it seems to always have slight changes in it.
Title: Re: Alexander Scale Models Haunted House
Post by: deemery on July 04, 2016, 01:59:23 PM
Dave Frary told me that one was a real pain in the 'posterior' to assemble, particularly the roof.  Looks great!


dave
Title: Re: Alexander Scale Models Haunted House
Post by: postalkarl on July 04, 2016, 02:57:00 PM
Hi Kim:

Yes I remember that kit very well along with all of their other kits. Never built that one but did build some of their other kits.

Karl
Title: Re: Alexander Scale Models Haunted House
Post by: sdrees on July 04, 2016, 10:18:31 PM
Hi Kim,

I built this kit 55 years ago or there about, and I still have it.  It doesn't look like yours though. Mine looks like a mansion where the president of the railroad might live in, not his ghost. But I like yours very much.  It has a lot of character. 
Title: Re: Alexander Scale Models Haunted House
Post by: cuse on July 05, 2016, 02:28:18 PM
Great work,


I love that stuff! I think I'd love to have a whole layout that wonderfully decrepit. Nice job!


John