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Title: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on October 28, 2016, 05:02:48 PM
Hi Guys:

Starting on the Brownsville Depot. This is my 2nd time around on this one. Hope you enjoy.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: jimmillho on October 28, 2016, 06:16:27 PM
I will be watching this one.

Jim
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: ReadingBob on October 28, 2016, 06:20:24 PM
Quote from: jimmillho on October 28, 2016, 06:16:27 PM
I will be watching this one.

Jim

Me too.  This one's a really fun build.  I built it for Tom in his railroads green and white color scheme and lightly weathered.  It looks totally different than the one on the FSM.  I can't wait to see how Karl's turns out.   :D
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: sdrees on October 28, 2016, 07:13:04 PM
Hi Karl,

I am going to follow along on this one.  I built this from plans in the December 1956 Model Railroader when I was in High School.  I recently refurbished it if you remember.  Pictures were posted on the forum.
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: Polux on October 28, 2016, 10:25:54 PM
I'm in too. This station looks really interesting and seems to be a jewell once builded ;)
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: ACL1504 on October 29, 2016, 07:50:45 AM
Karl,

I remember the first one so I'll be following along on also.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on October 30, 2016, 01:54:31 PM
Hi Jim, Reading Bob, Steve Drees, Pollux And Tom:

Glad all you guys are in on this one. Much appreciated.

Reading Bob and Steve Drees pleas feel free to post you photos here also.

Karl.
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on October 30, 2016, 01:55:49 PM
Hi Guys:

Here's a few photo of my first build. Colors will be the same as my friend want it bui.t in the colors that George used.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on October 30, 2016, 04:20:59 PM
Hi All:

doors< windows and walls are painted.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on October 31, 2016, 04:29:01 PM
Hi Guys:

Finished the dormer for my station. Thought I'd build some of the add  on stuff first. It is Depot Buff & Depot Olive.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: Janbouli on October 31, 2016, 05:55:10 PM
Electrifying Karl  ;)
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on October 31, 2016, 07:45:51 PM
Hi Jan:

Thanks. Much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 02, 2016, 04:10:58 PM
Hi Guys:

got some work done this afternoon. I'm taking a slightly different approach with this kit. I'm building all the ad on first. Just finished the platform for the freight house. It will be next. Here's a photo of the platform.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: Polux on November 02, 2016, 11:42:12 PM
Karl, terrific platform!
Lovely paintwork :)
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 03, 2016, 07:42:33 AM
Hi Pollux:

Appreciate your compliment. I'm working on the freight house next. Walls are painted and am starting on the inside studding on the walls. Pics soon I hope.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: ACL1504 on November 03, 2016, 08:28:56 AM
Karl,

I really like the look of the individual dock boards. Great job.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 03, 2016, 03:29:15 PM
Hi  Tom:

Thanks buddy much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: ReadingBob on November 04, 2016, 07:36:15 AM
Looks great so far Karl.   :) 

I'll post a few pictures of my build once I upload them to the Gallery.  I thought I had done my build thread on this forum but it turns out it was on the old forum.   
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 04, 2016, 07:41:35 AM
Hi Bob:


Thanks I will be looking forward to your build photos.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: sdrees on November 04, 2016, 06:47:08 PM
Hi Karl,

The station in looking good Karl.  You can't beet the individual boards.
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: Mkrailway on November 04, 2016, 10:36:40 PM
Karl, your not done yet? Its been a week and you have buikt it before. No excuses get to work. Just joking! Its coming along quite well.
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 05, 2016, 04:35:54 PM
Hi Steve and MK:

Thanks for the great compliments. Got the freight house walls assembled today. On to its roof. Here's a few photos.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: ReadingBob on November 06, 2016, 10:42:02 AM
Well....I couldn't find my pictures of my finished build on my PC so I 'borrowed' a couple of the pictures Tom took of it on his layout.   ;)

(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-300816180216.jpeg)

(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-040916172000.jpeg)

This is probably the only FSM kit I've every built where I didn't try to copy George's pilot model with regards to colors as well as the degree of weathering.  For Tom's railroad I wanted the station to look reasonably well maintained and, of course, it was done in his standard colors.  It gives it a totally different look than the original.
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: tom.boyd.125 on November 07, 2016, 01:03:36 AM
Karl,
Will follow along on your build. Only person that I know of with that station built out here is Art VanDeWater's model on his layout.
Tommy
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 07, 2016, 07:16:24 PM
Hi Bob:

Very cool. Now that I see the photos I remember your build. You did a great job with it. The colors are very nice.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 07, 2016, 07:17:06 PM
Hi Tommy:

thanks for following along. Much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 08, 2016, 05:42:29 PM
Hi Guys:

Freight shed is built. On to the details. Stack looks crooked. I shall fix it.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: fsmcollector67 on November 09, 2016, 12:52:15 PM
Karl,
Very nicely done.....George will be proud.......
Loren...
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 09, 2016, 04:20:12 PM
Hi Loren:

Thanks your compliment is much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 10, 2016, 04:54:24 PM
Hi Guys:

Outside details are finished. On to the interior detail.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: jimmillho on November 10, 2016, 07:57:51 PM
Looking good Karl.

Jim
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 11, 2016, 08:54:32 AM
Hi Jim:

Thanks for the compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 11, 2016, 04:55:14 PM
Hi All:

finished the interior detail on the inside of the freight shed.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: S&S RR on November 11, 2016, 08:35:27 PM
Karl


I was away for a week or so and I think I have three of your builds to catch up on.  This one is coming along very nice.
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: ACL1504 on November 12, 2016, 06:43:10 AM
Karl,

The build is coming along nicely my friend.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 12, 2016, 09:08:38 AM
Hi John & Tom:

Thanks for the compliments. started the main building yesterday. Walls are assemble, braced and painted. Just need to dry-brush them.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: GPdemayo on November 12, 2016, 09:31:59 AM
Looking good Karl..... 8)
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 12, 2016, 03:46:18 PM
Hi Greg:

thanks appreciate the compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: Mkrailway on November 13, 2016, 04:20:34 AM
Karl, the build is coming alive! Your precision and attention to details is making the kit stand out.

Marty
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 13, 2016, 12:40:34 PM
Hi Marty:

Thanks appreciate your compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 13, 2016, 12:43:37 PM
Hi Guys:

As I said you can fix any mistakes you make. In the last photo I posted the bottom right wall is the rear wall of the station. I assembled it backwards. Here it is taken apart and reassemble. Require a lot of cutting through the bracing and some sanding. Here's a photo of the corrected wall.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 13, 2016, 05:12:23 PM
Hi All:

Main walls and the detail that go on them are assembled. Here's a few photos.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: ACL1504 on November 13, 2016, 05:17:42 PM
Karl,

Looking very good, most excellent.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 13, 2016, 07:05:08 PM
Hi Tom:

Thanks appreciate your compliment as always.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: sdrees on November 14, 2016, 02:15:27 PM
Hi Karl,

Here are a couple of pictures of the December 1956 Model Railroader version of this project.  I just recently refurbished it.  I originally built it when I was in High school.
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 14, 2016, 03:27:08 PM
Hi Steve:

Thanks for the great photos. It's cool to see the minor differences in this station and the  kit. Thanks for sharing.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 14, 2016, 03:28:11 PM
Hi Guys:

I'm working on the platforms.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 16, 2016, 07:29:13 PM
Hi All:

Here's a progress shot. Platforms are done. Dormer is added to the station. Hope you like it.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 17, 2016, 09:18:30 AM
Hope to get some more work done on this today.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: ACL1504 on November 17, 2016, 09:20:53 AM
Quote from: postalkarl on November 16, 2016, 07:29:13 PM
Hi All:

Here's a progress shot. Platforms are done. Dormer is added to the station. Hope you like it.

Karl


Karl,

Looking very good my friend.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 17, 2016, 07:17:33 PM
Hi Tom:

thanks buddy appreciate your compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 21, 2016, 02:23:44 PM
Hi All:

Main station, freight shed and platforms are mounted on the plywood base. Platform is detailed. Next will be the roof over the platform.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: Janbouli on November 21, 2016, 07:02:07 PM
What a great little busy place, love the newspaper stand.
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: Mkrailway on November 21, 2016, 08:22:25 PM
Karl, the structure is coming out quite neat. As always I love your use of colour.

Marty
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 22, 2016, 07:33:03 AM
Hi Jan:

Thanks appreciate your compliment. Yeah news-stands are always kinda cool. I always like them in kits.

Thanks:

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 22, 2016, 07:34:43 AM
Hi Marty:

Thanks Appreciate your compliment. Glad you like the colors.

Thanks:

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: fsmcollector67 on November 27, 2016, 09:04:54 AM
Karl,
very nice work.....
Loren...
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 27, 2016, 05:20:55 PM
Hi Loren:

Thanks for the compliment. Haven't been on for a few days. Been dealing with an electric meter problem.

Got some work done today. Lower roof is installed  Hope you guys like it. On to the main roof.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 29, 2016, 03:37:01 PM
Hi Guys:

Been working on the main roof. It is shingled. Next is the under roof trim. Here's a progress photo.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: fbernard65 on November 29, 2016, 06:53:35 PM
Karl,

Looking good buddy!!!

Frank
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on November 30, 2016, 07:13:51 AM
Hi Frank:

Thanks buddy appreciate your compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on December 02, 2016, 12:19:08 PM
Hi Guys:

Still working on main roof. It has been made removable and the roof trim has been added.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: S&S RR on December 02, 2016, 09:57:08 PM
Karl


Another very fine build my friend. I like the removable roof.
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on December 03, 2016, 08:03:31 AM
Hi John:

Thanks. Yeah I'm doing removable roofs to make interior & exterior lighting eaiuer. Thanks for the compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on December 04, 2016, 01:51:01 PM
Hi All:
s
Finished the main roof today on to the canopy on the right of the station. Hope you like it.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: sdrees on December 04, 2016, 01:57:05 PM
Karl,

I like it. Nice!
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on December 04, 2016, 05:02:28 PM
Hi Steve:

Thanks for the compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: ACL1504 on December 04, 2016, 06:19:37 PM
Karl,

Great looking structure and beautiful build.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on December 04, 2016, 07:47:42 PM
Hi Tom:

Thanks buddy appreciate your compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on December 05, 2016, 04:46:51 PM
Hi Guys:

got the shed build and the roof cut out and ready to shingle.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: tom.boyd.125 on December 08, 2016, 03:52:11 AM
Karl,
The FSM station is looking really nice. Thanks for sharing your updates on the Forum.  ;)
Tommy
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on December 10, 2016, 11:35:23 AM
Hi Tommy:

Thanks for the compliment. Much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on December 10, 2016, 11:37:25 AM
Hi Guys:

Been working on the canopy. Have it built. Also the roof is almost done. It is removable.  shingles are applied. Under roof trim is being applied.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: Jerry on December 10, 2016, 11:48:56 AM
Karl a very job on that build.  Great coloring on the buildings.

Jerry
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: fsmcollector67 on December 10, 2016, 12:23:40 PM
Karl,
coming along very, very nicely....
Loren...
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on December 10, 2016, 12:49:59 PM
Hi Jerry & Loren:

Thanks much for the compliments. Much Appreciated. Glad you like the colors Jerry.

Karl
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: Vilius on December 10, 2016, 01:53:15 PM
Looks great, Karl. I have this kit too. I may build it some day although I have been thinking about selling it lately.

Vilius
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: ACL1504 on December 10, 2016, 02:32:43 PM
Karl,

Great job, you are almost finished.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Brownsville Depot FSM JS15
Post by: postalkarl on December 10, 2016, 04:44:35 PM
Hi Tom:

Thanks I am. Can't wait.

Me
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