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Title: FSM Westside Auto Jewel Kit 18
Post by: briggs56 on September 11, 2016, 11:22:20 PM
My first post as I just found this great forum. Everything I was looking for in one spot.
My name is Mike and I model mostly HO but want to dabble in ON30, just don't have the room!  I have a Woodland Scenics River Pass layout that I changed slightly to my taste. It's about 40% done but is enough to stare at and run. I really enjoy building the current craftsmna kits that are available and my absolute favorite is Fine Scale Miniatures kit. I get one for Christmas each year then build it throughout the year. My latest is George's new Westside Auto. It's a great kit with alot of new lessons. The "stucco" on the main building was quite an experience but one I can now do with some confidence. I am to the point of mounting the buildings and moving forward with ground work. I have expanded the diorama abit by adding a small wrecking yard on the far side. Just have to find the proper small building for it.
Title: Re: FSM Westside Auto Jewel Kit 18
Post by: Raymo on September 12, 2016, 06:34:07 AM
Nice work! Welcome to the forum!!
Title: Re: FSM Westside Auto Jewel Kit 18
Post by: ReadingBob on September 12, 2016, 07:27:26 AM
Welcome to the forum Mike!   :)

Terrific job on Westside Auto.  Thanks for sharing the pictures with us.  I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work. 

Title: Re: FSM Westside Auto Jewel Kit 18
Post by: Zephyrus52246 on September 12, 2016, 07:31:30 AM
Welcome aboard, Mike.  Nice job on the FSM kit. 


Jeff
Title: Re: FSM Westside Auto Jewel Kit 18
Post by: fbernard65 on September 12, 2016, 08:20:51 AM
Looking good.

Frank
Title: Re: FSM Westside Auto Jewel Kit 18
Post by: GPdemayo on September 12, 2016, 08:37:55 AM
Excellent job with Westside Mike.....welcome to the Forum and remember - we love pictures  8)
Title: Re: FSM Westside Auto Jewel Kit 18
Post by: ACL1504 on September 12, 2016, 08:41:21 AM
Mike,

Ditto to all the comments and welcome to the best forum.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: FSM Westside Auto Jewel Kit 18
Post by: S&S RR on September 12, 2016, 08:42:09 AM
Mike


Very nice work - thank you for sharing it with us.


Welcome to the forum - we love pictures. I'm also looking forward to seeing more of your work.
Title: Re: FSM Westside Auto Jewel Kit 18
Post by: postalkarl on September 12, 2016, 09:33:13 AM
Hi Briggs:

Looks like you are off to a great start. what you have done so far is very nicely done.

If you want you can see Frank Bernard's and my build on page 5 under kit building. Look at the final photos on both.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM Westside Auto Jewel Kit 18
Post by: SteveCuster on September 12, 2016, 09:44:25 AM
Looks great Mike. Good job.
Title: Re: FSM Westside Auto Jewel Kit 18
Post by: donatode on September 12, 2016, 10:56:11 PM
Very Nice Mike.


(Watch out Bob....you're getting some competition)
Title: Re: FSM Westside Auto Jewel Kit 18
Post by: NEMMRRC on September 13, 2016, 09:21:14 AM
Howdy.

Welcome to the forum, Mike. FSM kits are great. Stucco is a tad tricky. You did a good job on your build.

Jaime
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