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Title: New FOS ltd. ed. kit
Post by: JimF on July 06, 2016, 06:37:10 AM
Got my FOS new email this AM, their new limited edition kit has been announced. It's on the website.

Not my cup of tea, but I'm sure others will be ordering. Now, if Doug ever offers the small block of shops building from the kit, I'll buy 2 of those :)

Jim F
Title: Re: New FOS ltd. ed. kit
Post by: cuse on July 06, 2016, 08:53:55 AM
I ordered it. I can tell you I'm really probably only interested in everything BUT those shops. Maybe we can work something out  ::)


John
Title: Re: New FOS ltd. ed. kit
Post by: S&S RR on July 06, 2016, 09:18:05 AM
I find John's post very interesting.  I'm getting to the point where I'm breaking up kits putting a piece here a piece there.  Doug's kit looks great but to make it fit on my layout I would have to break it into 7 structures that would end up in different locations.


This is nothing new - take a look at how George Sellios breaks up his own kits on the Franklin & South Manchester.


I think a kit piece swap page would be a cool new thread for the forum.  What say you? I know I will have some pieces that I will not need in the future.
Title: Re: New FOS ltd. ed. kit
Post by: madharry on July 06, 2016, 09:35:12 AM
I have ordered the kit despite the Brexit £ being at it's lowest for 10 years to the $. Still it is only money.......

The block of shops look it to be a separate standalone item so they could be sold on.........

Mike
Title: Re: New FOS ltd. ed. kit
Post by: John B on July 06, 2016, 10:03:28 AM
How come all the great looking kits come out when I low on funds?
Title: Re: New FOS ltd. ed. kit
Post by: JimF on July 06, 2016, 11:02:54 AM
John,

Yes, definitely let me know if you decide you don't need or want the shops building.

For anyone who likes to build dioramas, either as designed, or changed around, I can see the advantage of kits like this one from FOS, and from bar Mills, SRMW, etc...

But for folks building a layout, as has been mentioned, finding the space for it on any layout other than one in the initial stages of being built can be a problem. And even if you do work it in, what happens when the next 'latest and greatest' multi kit comes along?

Jim F
Title: Re: New FOS ltd. ed. kit
Post by: rpdylan on July 06, 2016, 11:21:07 AM
went to the website.... I don't see the new kit, just the sold out Printer's row....
Title: Re: New FOS ltd. ed. kit
Post by: JimF on July 06, 2016, 11:48:23 AM
Bob,

Did you use this link? http://fosscalemodels.com/

That's their new website page, though the old one is still active, just not updated.

Jim F
Title: Re: New FOS ltd. ed. kit
Post by: rpdylan on July 06, 2016, 12:11:09 PM
thanks Jim! I was not aware of the new site- the old one was in my favorite bar....
Title: Re: New FOS ltd. ed. kit
Post by: Mark Dalrymple on July 07, 2016, 02:02:20 AM
Jim - I thought that was why model railroaders built extensions on their houses!

Joking aside - I do enjoy the head-work involved in having to drastically change a kit up to fit the odd shaped pieces of real estate left on my layout - and this does help produce something unique.

Cheers, Mark.
Title: Re: New FOS ltd. ed. kit
Post by: maandg on July 07, 2016, 01:33:14 PM
Got mine!!!
Title: Re: New FOS ltd. ed. kit
Post by: ACL1504 on July 07, 2016, 02:48:24 PM
Quote from: maandg on July 07, 2016, 01:33:14 PM
Got mine!!!


All you guys are getting me really excited. However, I still have no room and can't make the room. :'(

Tom ;D
Title: Re: New FOS ltd. ed. kit
Post by: GPdemayo on July 07, 2016, 03:04:56 PM



All you guys are getting me really excited......

Tom ;D



Just a thought.....you might want to rephrase your post.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: New FOS ltd. ed. kit
Post by: S&S RR on July 07, 2016, 04:23:25 PM
Quote from: GPdemayo on July 07, 2016, 03:04:56 PM



All you guys are getting me really excited......a

Tom ;D



Just a thought.....you might want to rephrase your post.  ;D ;D ;D


At Tom's age -
Title: Re: New FOS ltd. ed. kit
Post by: S&S RR on July 07, 2016, 04:24:38 PM
I'm having trouble with the Internet- can't seem to finish a post
Title: Re: New FOS ltd. ed. kit
Post by: S&S RR on July 07, 2016, 04:26:00 PM
Maybe it's better that way
Title: Re: New FOS ltd. ed. kit
Post by: GPdemayo on July 07, 2016, 04:30:14 PM
Quote from: S&S RR on July 07, 2016, 04:23:25 PM
Quote from: GPdemayo on July 07, 2016, 03:04:56 PM



All you guys are getting me really excited......a

Tom ;D



Just a thought.....you might want to rephrase your post.  ;D ;D ;D


At Tom's age -


Rumor has it, he's a frisky lil' devil.....so I've heard. ::)
Title: Re: New FOS ltd. ed. kit
Post by: ACL1504 on July 07, 2016, 04:35:02 PM
Quote from: GPdemayo on July 07, 2016, 04:30:14 PM
Quote from: S&S RR on July 07, 2016, 04:23:25 PM
Quote from: GPdemayo on July 07, 2016, 03:04:56 PM



All you guys are getting me really excited......a

Tom ;D



Just a thought.....you might want to rephrase your post.  ;D ;D ;D


At Tom's age -


Rumor has it, he's a frisky lil' devil.....so I've heard. ::)


Take my comment however your little heart desires. My thought, though, was very pure and innocent! So, there.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: New FOS ltd. ed. kit
Post by: jimmillho on July 07, 2016, 07:36:31 PM
Quote from: ACL1504 on July 07, 2016, 04:35:02 PM
Quote from: GPdemayo on July 07, 2016, 04:30:14 PM
Quote from: S&S RR on July 07, 2016, 04:23:25 PM
Quote from: GPdemayo on July 07, 2016, 03:04:56 PM



All you guys are getting me really excited......a

Tom ;D



Just a thought.....you might want to rephrase your post.  ;D ;D ;D


At Tom's age -


Rumor has it, he's a frisky lil' devil.....so I've heard. ::)


Take my comment however your little heart desires. My thought, though, was very pure and innocent! So, there.

Tom ;D

Yeah, Right. :o :o :o :o

Jim