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Title: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 04, 2017, 04:48:35 PM
Hi guys:

Have a new project. Have to build 8 Bar Mills N-Scale kits for Artie at Bar Mills. He needs new kits for a show diorama and I got the job.

Will be starting this week end,

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: ACL1504 on February 04, 2017, 04:54:23 PM
Karl,

Wow, major score on your part. I'm sure you'll have them all finished in less than 10 days of so! You know speed!
Any way, I'll be following along as usual.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: JimF on February 04, 2017, 05:35:13 PM
Nice catch Karl. Get your opti-visor out and the lens clean. :)

I built the Majestic Hardware, Swanson's Lunch, and Saulena's kits almost 10 years ago, for my Ntrak modules I built at that time. Fun kits, for sure.

Will follow along, love your work.

Jim F
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Janbouli on February 04, 2017, 06:18:31 PM
This will be nice to see what you do with Normal scale , I've built a few of these.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: jimmillho on February 04, 2017, 08:35:41 PM
Quote from: Janbouli on February 04, 2017, 06:18:31 PM
This will be nice to see what you do with Normal scale , I've built a few of these.

I will be watching the AB-Normal work you will be doing on these AB-Normal scale builds. ;D ;D ;D ;D

Jim
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: cuse on February 05, 2017, 06:41:15 AM
I had nearly all of those when I was in N scale. Bar Mills is a major force for N scalers craving craftsman kits. Looking forward to watching.


John
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 05, 2017, 10:32:08 AM
Hi Tom, Jim F, Jan, Jim M and John:

Hi guys thanks for checking in. glad to have you aboard. Will be starting one this afternoon.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: ReadingBob on February 05, 2017, 10:55:49 AM
You're just the man for the job Karl!  I build a few of those for John C back when he was in N Scale.  They're a lot of fun.  You know I'll be following along.   ;)
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: GPdemayo on February 05, 2017, 12:04:58 PM
I'll be watching Karl.....don't let those "N" scale kits make you go blind.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 06, 2017, 07:45:21 AM
Hi Bob & Greg:

Started Swanson's Lunch yesterday. I will take a progress photo today. Thanks for watching.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 06, 2017, 08:12:43 PM
Hi Guys:

Decided to start with Swanson's Lunch Stand. Walls are assemble and added to the base. Need to do some touch up here and there. It is painted with the paint in the picture. Wanted to try this stuff with chalky finish. It dries nice and flat.

Here's a few photos.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: cuse on February 06, 2017, 08:56:44 PM
very interesting. You like the paint? I was thinking spraying a flat color and then sponge or dry brushing the "painted" color might yield a nice aged effect.


John
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Powersteamguy1790 on February 06, 2017, 09:05:50 PM
I've built all those kits for my N scale layout. :) 8)

Stay cool and run steam..... 8) 8)
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 07, 2017, 07:47:29 AM
Hi John:

I like the white. they make a couple of grays and some other colors. I want to dry a darker color to see if it dries chalky. I don't think it will as the white didn't. We shall see at some later date.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 07, 2017, 07:48:57 AM
Hi Bob:

Then you can let me know how I'm doing.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: S&S RR on February 07, 2017, 09:41:21 AM
This will be an interesting build for me. I'm thinking about a forced perspective N scale town for one of my mountain scenes.  I will be following along.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 07, 2017, 10:34:13 AM
Hi John:

That sound like a good idea. Glad your following along.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Powersteamguy1790 on February 07, 2017, 02:20:54 PM
Quote from: postalkarl on February 07, 2017, 07:48:57 AM
Hi Bob:

Then you can let me know how I'm doing.

Karl

That's fine with me Karl. ;) ;D

Stay cool and run steam.......... 8) 8)
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 07, 2017, 02:41:47 PM
Hi Bob (PSG)

Here's a few progress photos. Hope I'm doing OK with this. Its so small.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 07, 2017, 04:35:29 PM
Hi guys:

Structure is finished. On to casting & other details.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: jimmillho on February 07, 2017, 06:13:41 PM
Looks very good Karl.

Jim
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Powersteamguy1790 on February 07, 2017, 09:16:27 PM
Nice work Karl.  :) 8) Swanson's Lunch Stand needs a dose of mild-medium weathering with the Bragdon Weathering System. ;)

Stay cool and run steam....... 8) 8)
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: JimF on February 08, 2017, 03:46:44 AM
As usual, excellent work Karl. The Swanson's Lunch looks just the place for a bite :)

I sort of disagree, with the weathering. I think a proprietor would keep it as clean as possible :)

Be safe, all.

Jim F
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 09, 2017, 04:28:33 PM
Hi Guys:

I finished this one this afternoon. I straightened the trash cans.

Karl

Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 09, 2017, 04:38:57 PM
Hi Guys:

The Shack Pack is next.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 10, 2017, 08:37:31 PM
Hi8 gys:

Here's Shack #1.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Powersteamguy1790 on February 10, 2017, 09:32:50 PM
Looking good Karl. :) 8)

Stay cool and run steam............ 8) 8)
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 11, 2017, 08:27:16 AM
Hi Bob:

Thank much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 11, 2017, 05:04:39 PM
Hi Guys:

2 shacks are done. Here's a photo.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: ACL1504 on February 11, 2017, 05:09:39 PM
Karl,

Great job on the kits! They look wonderful.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: S&S RR on February 11, 2017, 06:01:09 PM
Karl


The kits look great! How are your eyes doing?
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Janbouli on February 11, 2017, 07:18:34 PM
They say you're in N-scale now

(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmob76.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F03%2Fbig-eyes.jpg&hash=51bc8910b15f362e30c88169b7729db89039baf2)

Did you think that over first
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 11, 2017, 07:29:57 PM
Hi Tom:

Thanks appreciate it.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 11, 2017, 07:30:42 PM
Hi John & Jan:

Thanks much appreciate it.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: MAP on February 12, 2017, 09:45:05 AM
Looking really good Karl.  Keep the progress photos coming.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 13, 2017, 07:46:47 AM
Hi Mark:

Thanks.  I hope to finish the 3rd shack today and then on to another kit.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: SteveCuster on February 13, 2017, 10:43:41 AM
Very cool Karl. Can you post a photo with a coin for scale? They look super small.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 13, 2017, 05:00:16 PM
Hi Steve:

The shack pack is Finished. Yes I will do that. Thanks for the compliment. I had to tear all the batons off of shack #1 as I forgot to put the paper overlays on the walls. It is done now.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 13, 2017, 05:04:43 PM
Hi Steve:

Here's a photo with a coin in it.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Janbouli on February 13, 2017, 06:48:08 PM
Great job Karl , did you like your endeavors in N-scale?
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 13, 2017, 07:12:47 PM
Hi Jan:

Thanks for the compliment. I'm getting used to it slowly.

Karl.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 13, 2017, 08:06:32 PM
Hi All:

Earl's Oil Co is next.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Powersteamguy1790 on February 13, 2017, 09:24:45 PM
The shacks look great Karl. :) 8)


Stay cool and run steam............ 8) 8)
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: GPdemayo on February 14, 2017, 08:48:08 AM
Good work on the shacks Karl..... 8)


It really takes a lot of these smaller structures to make a layout look natural.....these really fit the bill.  :)
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 14, 2017, 04:33:46 PM
Hi Gregory & Bob:

thanks for the compliments. Much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 14, 2017, 04:35:09 PM
Hi All:

Some progress on Earl's Oil. Took a different approach. Glued my walls together prior to painting. This should prevent the warping I had in the previous two kits. This guy is less than 3/4" Square.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 15, 2017, 08:01:31 PM
Hi Guys:

Here's a progress photo on Earl's Oil.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 17, 2017, 09:43:01 AM
Hi Guys:

Earl's Oil is finished. Here's a photo. Hope you like it.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: jimmillho on February 17, 2017, 10:51:26 AM
Another instant build by our resident Speed Demon. ;D ;D ;D

Great job Karl.  I really like the fence sections.

Jim
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 17, 2017, 12:43:50 PM
Hi guys:

Saulena's Tavern is next


Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 17, 2017, 12:48:49 PM
Hi Guys:

Walls & windows are painted. Bracing and glass are installed.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Janbouli on February 17, 2017, 04:24:39 PM
Nice Karl , Saulena's was fun to build.

Is it me or are you posting smaller pictures now you're in N-scale  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: ACL1504 on February 17, 2017, 05:32:28 PM
Quote from: Janbouli on February 17, 2017, 04:24:39 PM
Nice Karl , Saulena's was fun to build.

Is it me or are you posting smaller pictures now you're in N-scale  :D :D :D


Good one Jan. I was thinking the very same thing.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Zephyrus52246 on February 17, 2017, 05:57:57 PM
Maybe he's just shrinking HO scale pictures.   ;D


Jeff
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 18, 2017, 11:16:27 AM
Hi Jan, Tom & Jef:

Ha Ha yes they are half the size.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 18, 2017, 11:59:26 AM
Hi Guys:

The Walls are assembled.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 18, 2017, 01:17:32 PM
Hi Guys:

The roof is installed on to the cornice.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 18, 2017, 01:40:05 PM
Hi guys:

Cornice underlayments are installed.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 18, 2017, 02:53:31 PM
Hi Guys:

Cornice is finished.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Janbouli on February 18, 2017, 03:03:10 PM
Looking good Karl , I see you have the small problem I had with this kit too, the window even if touched only gently will move backwards , I just put on the Micro Klear ( or whatever you use for the glazing ) at the same time as putting in the windows , the Micro Klear glues the windows as well as making glass, hope you understand what I'm saying here.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Powersteamguy1790 on February 18, 2017, 03:39:34 PM
Nice work on Saulenas Tavern Karl. I have this kit in a prominent position in the center of the Town of San Marino on the "new" JJJ&E. I built this kit about 13 years ago and has survived two layouts.

Stay cool and run steam........ 8) 8)
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: ACL1504 on February 18, 2017, 04:05:23 PM
Karl,

Looks great my friend.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 19, 2017, 06:23:37 PM
Hi Jan:

that's pretty much what I did. It's the outside frames that move around. Just straightened it out.


Thanks:

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 19, 2017, 06:24:34 PM
Hi Bob & Tom:

Thanks for the compliments.

karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 20, 2017, 07:31:21 PM
Hi All:

The Building is finished. All I have left is to paint a few castings and install them.  Hope it looks OK.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: donatode on February 20, 2017, 07:45:47 PM
"Hope it looks OK" ..... you gotta be kiddin' me .... Of course it looks OK...you built it.  Nuff said.

Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: jimmillho on February 20, 2017, 08:14:26 PM
Quote from: Donato on February 20, 2017, 07:45:47 PM
"Hope it looks OK" ..... you gotta be kiddin' me .... Of course it looks OK...you built it.  Nuff said.

I can't say anything more than that.  It sure does look OK.

Jim
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Powersteamguy1790 on February 20, 2017, 09:36:41 PM
Great build Karl. :) 8)

Stay cool and run steam............ 8) 8)
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Janbouli on February 21, 2017, 03:16:17 AM
Looks great Karl , and I see you managed the stairs which was something I couldn't and replaced with covered stairs.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 21, 2017, 12:50:23 PM
Hi Donato, Jim & Bob:

Thanks much for the compliments. Much appreciated as always.

Karl.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 21, 2017, 12:52:16 PM
Hi Jan:

Tell me what the problem you had with the stairs was. Want to see if it was the same as I had. That stairway was one pain in the butt.

Thanks Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 21, 2017, 01:40:22 PM
Hi Guys:

Saulenas Tavern is finished.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: ReadingBob on February 21, 2017, 02:43:39 PM
I've been following along Karl.  These builds look absolutely wonderful.  I bet you're ready to get back to some HO Scale builds soon.   ;)
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 21, 2017, 04:20:12 PM
Hi Bob:

Thanks for the compliments I only have 4 more N-scale kits to build for Artie then back to HO. Whistle Stop junction Is next.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 21, 2017, 04:25:12 PM
Hi Guys:

Whistlestop Jct is next.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Janbouli on February 21, 2017, 05:17:06 PM
Quote from: postalkarl on February 21, 2017, 12:52:16 PM
Hi Jan:

Tell me what the problem you had with the stairs was. Want to see if it was the same as I had. That stairway was one pain in the butt.

Thanks Karl

Getting the steps in place with such a small bit of room, plus I believe the bottom ones just didn't fit , after messing around with them for what seemed ages , I just gave up and built myself an enclosed staircase.

(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.janbouli.com%2Fimages%2Fgebouwen%2Fsaul%2Fsaul24.jpg&hash=305adfe6a95c1f06cefaf4655dc1135aabaae216)
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 21, 2017, 05:42:10 PM
Hi Jan:

Thanks for the info and the photo. I found the steps to be a little short and had to fool around with them a lot to get them in place.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 21, 2017, 05:43:36 PM
Hi guys:

Got started and painted my walls with one of my favorite schemes. Here's a photo.

Karl

Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 22, 2017, 09:10:34 PM
Hi Guys:

Windows doors and shades are installed. The walls are assemble and the self stick platform is applied.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Janbouli on February 23, 2017, 05:52:35 AM
Great colors Karl, looking good. I'm not sure about nails in N-scale though , even in H0 they are out of scale but look alright but  in N-scale they are so much oversized I never do them , waiting to see how it looks when the build is finished.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 23, 2017, 07:38:40 AM
Hi Jan:

Thanks for the compliment. I did not do the nails They are laser cut into the walls.

Thanks:

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: GPdemayo on February 23, 2017, 09:01:26 AM
Looking good Karl..... 8) .....do you need a seeing eye dog yet?  ;D
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 23, 2017, 11:12:16 AM
Hi Greg:

Thanks for the compliment. Don't need the dog yet.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Powersteamguy1790 on February 23, 2017, 02:43:43 PM
Looking good Karl. :) 8)

Stay cool and run steam......... 8) 8)
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Janbouli on February 23, 2017, 04:41:59 PM
Quote from: postalkarl on February 23, 2017, 07:38:40 AM
Hi Jan:

Thanks for the compliment. I did not do the nails They are laser cut into the walls.

Thanks:

Karl

Okay , that's a new for me , haven't seen that before and I've built a few N-scale kits.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 28, 2017, 08:04:49 AM
Hi Guys:

Been working on the roof for about 3 days now. It's almost done. Hopefully this afternoon. It quite a hectic job. Anyway almost done. I'll take pics when finished.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: jimmillho on February 28, 2017, 10:36:02 AM
Quote from: postalkarl on February 28, 2017, 08:04:49 AM
Hi Guys:

Been working on the roof for about 3 days now. It's almost done. Hopefully this afternoon. It quite a hectic job. Anyway almost done. I'll take pics when finished.

Karl

I can't believe Karl is admitting he spent 3 days on just a part of a build. ;D ;D ;D

Jim
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 28, 2017, 11:22:00 AM
Hi Jim:

What can I say!!!!!!!!!!!

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: ACL1504 on February 28, 2017, 12:56:54 PM
Quote from: jimmillho on February 28, 2017, 10:36:02 AM
Quote from: postalkarl on February 28, 2017, 08:04:49 AM
Hi Guys:

Been working on the roof for about 3 days now. It's almost done. Hopefully this afternoon. It quite a hectic job. Anyway almost done. I'll take pics when finished.

Karl

I can't believe Karl is admitting he spent 3 days on just a part of a build. ;D ;D ;D

Jim


I've found that even on a sunny day some rain will fall. :'(


Tom ;D
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: ACL1504 on February 28, 2017, 12:58:36 PM
Karl,

Wonderful job no the kit. I think Floquil Depot Buff, Depot Olive and Zinc Chromate are my all time favorites for structures like this one.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 28, 2017, 03:40:34 PM
Hi Tom:

Thanks buddy.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 28, 2017, 03:42:00 PM
Hi All:

Finally finished the roof, Gable trim and the fences. The building is finished except forthe casting. They are next.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: jimmillho on February 28, 2017, 04:05:49 PM
Awesome Job Karl.

I love the colors.

Jim
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on February 28, 2017, 05:42:21 PM
Hi Jim:

Thanks here it is finished.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 01, 2017, 03:56:09 PM
Hi Guys:

Pinkham's Pallet & Keg is next.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Powersteamguy1790 on March 01, 2017, 05:33:22 PM
You did a great job on that kit Karl.. :) 8)

Stay cool and run steam......... 8) 8)
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 02, 2017, 07:27:59 AM
Hi Bob:

Thanks for the compliment much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 04, 2017, 05:52:51 PM
Hi All:

got the main walls for Pinkam's Pallets assembled. Here's a few photos.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 07, 2017, 03:27:20 PM
Hi guys:

Made some more progress. Left side add on is installed. Its roof is also installed as are both the platforms.


Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: ACL1504 on March 07, 2017, 03:29:09 PM
Karl,

Looking good my friend, looking good.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 07, 2017, 05:11:12 PM
Hi Tom:

Thanks buddy appreciate it.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 07, 2017, 06:14:35 PM
Hi Guys:

Got the right hand shed attached. Its not really above the ground it on the curved washing machine lid.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Powersteamguy1790 on March 07, 2017, 10:16:38 PM
Nice build on that kit Karl.... :) 8)

Stay cool and run steam............ 8) 8)
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: jerryrbeach on March 08, 2017, 07:46:33 AM
Looks good Karl, like your choice of colors.  Pinkham's has always been one of my favorites.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 08, 2017, 03:53:03 PM
Hi Bob & Jerry:

Thanks for the compliments. Much appreciated. Working on the kit right now. Just took a little break.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 09, 2017, 07:35:11 AM
Hi Giys:

Was up at 2 AM working on this guy. Got A lot done. More pics this afternoon.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 09, 2017, 03:48:33 PM
Hi All:

Building is finished. Just have to do the details.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 09, 2017, 05:26:48 PM
Hi All:

This one is finished.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: cuse on March 09, 2017, 06:49:37 PM
Great job Karl. Ironic thread to me as one of your builds knocked me out of N scale. ;)


Thanks Again...John
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Zephyrus52246 on March 09, 2017, 07:12:57 PM
Looks great in any scale, Karl.


Jeff
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 09, 2017, 11:07:41 PM
Hi John:

I don't understand How did I knock you out of N-Scale. Thanks for the compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 09, 2017, 11:08:23 PM
Hi Jeff:

Thanks Appreciate the compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Janbouli on March 10, 2017, 04:03:01 AM
I think John meant that he changed to HO because of what he saw the great kits you were doing , and now you're showing that it can be done in N scale too.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: cuse on March 10, 2017, 06:37:32 AM
I came home early from work (can't remember how that feels) and you offered to give your build of Fos' Pier 27 (real name?) to whoever messaged you. After ten seconds of calculations, I contacted you and you sent it to me. Before it arrived I had removed all N scale buildings, widened some curves, removed some crowded trackage and "Boom" I'm in HO narrow gauge (where I always wanted to be-but needed ONE more good reason to chuck it all)...never looked back!! :D


John
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 10, 2017, 08:02:10 AM
Hi Jan:

Thanks got ya.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 10, 2017, 08:04:50 AM
Hi John:

Sounds good. Have fun with the narrow gauge.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Mkrailway on March 10, 2017, 08:42:08 AM
Karl,

You eyes must be hurting big time from working on those small structures. I admire you for being able to take your skills in HO and move it into N scale.

When do you return to HO structure?
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 10, 2017, 03:27:20 PM
Hi Marty:

Thanks for the compliment.

I have 1 more kit to build for Bar Mills. Until he sends more to me. I started it today. It's Majestic Hardware. I doing something haven't done for a while. A blue building. Foundation is assembled and walls are painted.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Powersteamguy1790 on March 10, 2017, 04:07:53 PM
Fantastic job on Pinkham's Karl. :) 8)

Stay cool and run steam.......... 8) 8)
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 10, 2017, 04:39:00 PM
Hi Bob:

Thanks much.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Janbouli on March 10, 2017, 08:24:20 PM
I have the Majestic in H0, will follow your lead on the N-scale one
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 11, 2017, 09:20:32 AM
Hi Jan:

Sounds good. I'll be watching for your comments.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 11, 2017, 05:05:04 PM
Hi Guys:

Walls are painted Great Northern Big Sky Blue, with A&I wash and gray dry-brushing.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 16, 2017, 12:22:38 PM
Hi Guys:

Finally got the main roof on this one. This is a rather difficult kit. Lots of small part to be added to the roof yet. Anyway hope it looks ok.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Powersteamguy1790 on March 16, 2017, 09:32:08 PM
Very nicely done Karl. :) 8)

Stay cool and run steam......... 8) 8)
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 17, 2017, 07:35:54 AM
Hi Bob:

Thanks buddy. Got the 2 small roofs on the back done. As I said this is not a very fun kit. It's rather a pain in the butt.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Bobby on March 17, 2017, 12:45:47 PM
Quote from: postalkarl on March 17, 2017, 07:35:54 AM
Hi Bob:

Thanks buddy. Got the 2 small roofs on the back done. As I said this is not a very fun kit. It's rather a pain in the butt.

Karl


Nice job Karl. I built the HO Scale version of Majestic Hardware and I had the same thoughts.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: ReadingBob on March 17, 2017, 01:37:51 PM
I remember building the N-Scale version of Majestic Hardware for John (Cuse) a while back.  It was a challenge (that's the polite way of saying a pain in the butt).   :D  It's a neat looking structure though.  What you've done so far looks  great Karl. 
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: ACL1504 on March 17, 2017, 06:44:33 PM
Karl,

Wow, great job my friend, great job on the kits.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 17, 2017, 08:49:41 PM
Hi Bob  & Tom:

Thanks for the compliments. Much appreciated. Bob you always do a great job with the kits and so do you tom.

Here's some progress photos. I fixed the crooked window.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: sdrees on March 17, 2017, 10:22:23 PM
Karl,

You have been a busy person lately with all these N scale kits.  I have always enjoyed the Bar Mills kits.  Your are looking great as always.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 18, 2017, 09:35:11 AM
Hi Steve:

Thanks buddy always appreciate your comments.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Janbouli on March 18, 2017, 03:06:44 PM
Looking good Karl , N-scale suits you well.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 20, 2017, 07:21:25 PM
Hi Jan:

Thanks. I finally got the roof done on this guy. Hope it looks Ok.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Janbouli on March 21, 2017, 04:17:05 AM
Looks good to me , the larger tower fits well on the H0 version , just a tiny bit of pressure needed, did you have to do a lot of sanding or such on the N-scale one?
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Zephyrus52246 on March 21, 2017, 06:02:12 AM
Looks like a gap between the two high roofs and the structure, or is it just the picture?  The blue looks good, I wouldn't have thought GN Big Sky Blue would look good on anything, it's so bright.   :)


Jeff
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 21, 2017, 07:31:41 AM
Hi Jan:

did some sanding and also added trim around the bottom to cover any gaps. glad to hear the HO version fits well.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 21, 2017, 07:33:40 AM
Hi Jeff:

Not sure I will check it when I get home from work.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Powersteamguy1790 on March 21, 2017, 04:11:20 PM
Nice work Karl. I like the colors of the building. :) 8)

Stay cool and run steam...... 8) 8)
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 21, 2017, 06:13:34 PM
Hi bob:

thanks for the compliment. The building is finished except for the front plat form and roof over the door. Here's a photo of the Smurf as a friend called it because of the colors.

Hope it looks OK.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Twopoint2 on March 21, 2017, 06:45:21 PM
Karl you are doing and excellent job on all of these n-scale kits.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: jimmillho on March 21, 2017, 07:09:06 PM
Best looking "Smurf" I have seen in a long time.

Awesome work Karl.

Jim
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Janbouli on March 21, 2017, 07:16:34 PM
I like your smurf almost as much as this smurf  ;)

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/2e/ff/3b/2eff3b76445071cc67315b9f96c0f3f9.jpg)
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 21, 2017, 09:20:04 PM
Hi Jan:

Cool.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 23, 2017, 04:55:11 PM
Hi guys:

finished this one up today. Did a little more dry-brushing and didn't darken the photos. Let know how it looks OK.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Zephyrus52246 on March 23, 2017, 06:30:20 PM
Very nice work, Karl.  In any scale.    :)


Jeff
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: rslaserkits on March 23, 2017, 06:44:42 PM
Looks Good Karl, Nice work
rich
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Janbouli on March 23, 2017, 07:36:57 PM
Excellent Karl . One of the main differences in H0 scale is that it has templates for painted signs, or are they in the N-scale kit too.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 24, 2017, 07:40:43 AM
Hi Jeff, Rich and Jan:

Thanks for the compliments. Much appreciated as always.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 26, 2017, 01:10:43 PM
Hi Jan:

Yeah the templates were in there. I just didn't use them. Waiting for some new kits to arrive,

Karl

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Powersteamguy1790 on March 26, 2017, 02:20:59 PM
Great finish Karl.Very nicely done. :) 8)

Stay cool and run steam....... 8) 8)
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 26, 2017, 06:21:42 PM
Hi Bob:

Thanks much appreciate the compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: sdrees on March 26, 2017, 10:49:25 PM
Karl,

Nice job.  Majestic hardware was the first model that I  built since I retired and got back in the hobby.  Well, I have stopped building since.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 27, 2017, 07:32:56 AM
Hi Steve:

Thanks for the compliment. How come you stopped building?

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 28, 2017, 03:49:38 PM
Hi All:

Got my next shipment from Bar Mills. I'm Starting on Billings Baked Good. This one will be with White walls  & white windows.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: GPdemayo on March 28, 2017, 04:31:33 PM
Looks like a neat structure Karl.....would make a great HO scale kit.  :)
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: jimmillho on March 28, 2017, 05:38:27 PM
Look at that!!!!!!!  The walls are finished already.

Speedy work by Karl the Magnificent.

Jim
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 29, 2017, 01:52:01 PM
Hi Greg:

I could agree with that.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 29, 2017, 01:52:52 PM
Hi Jim:

Thant's just the main building walls. There's lots more walls to go.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: sdrees on March 29, 2017, 06:13:40 PM
Hi Karl,

I had to go to work for a living and I did not have the patience anymore.  I had to move around a lot also in my job. This looks like a fun build.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 29, 2017, 07:21:04 PM
Hi Steve:

Sorry to hear that. Yeah it should be fun.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on March 30, 2017, 05:32:25 PM
Hi All:

Here's a progress photo of where I am on the walls. There are no Freight doors as Lenny forgot to put them in the kit. They are on the way. Artie wanted White On white so that's what I'm doing.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 01, 2017, 03:35:02 PM
Hi guys:

Ok all the walls are done except for the doors. Waiting for them to arrive in the mail.

Here's how they were painted:

1) A& I stain was the first coat.

2)Americana Snow (Titanium) Whit Acrylic Craft paint was 2nd coat.

3) Light A&I stain was the final coat.

Hope the look ok.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 05, 2017, 08:57:17 AM
Hi guys:

Haven't posted in bit on this. I taking quite a different approach on this one as when the kit was shipped some parts were missing and am waiting for them to arrive. Hopefully today. I'm doing sub assembles. I assemble main front platform last night. I try and post a pic today.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: jerryrbeach on April 05, 2017, 10:12:38 AM
Karl,
Just saw that you started yet another build for Billings Baked Goods.  Looks great so far, really like the white on white, I'll be following along.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 05, 2017, 10:38:58 AM
Hi Jerry:

Thanks for the compliment. I was never much for white buildings but I'm changing my mind. I think it actually looks pretty good. I have talked to Artie at Bar-Mills quite A bit about this and he has changed my mind about it. We will see how it comes out in the end.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 05, 2017, 01:07:58 PM
Hi Guys:

here's a progress shot of the front platform on the front wall. Not glued yet.

Kark
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: rslaserkits on April 05, 2017, 01:29:56 PM
that sign came out great Karl
rich
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 05, 2017, 01:34:26 PM
Hi Rich:

Thanks appreciate the compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 06, 2017, 07:31:35 AM
i guys:

Well I got my doors in the mail yesterday. They are all installed so I can start assembling the structure this afternoon.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 08, 2017, 04:04:32 PM
Hi Guys:

Got a fair amount of work done on this guy in the past 2 days. Here's a couple of photos.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: sdrees on April 08, 2017, 07:05:46 PM
Hi Karl,

It is coming along very nicely.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 08, 2017, 07:44:51 PM
Hi Steve:

Thanks buddy. Appreciate it.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: tom.boyd.125 on April 09, 2017, 03:43:25 AM
Karl,
Looks like you have been really busy too . Keep building those smaller than HO ones ! Nice work...
Tommy
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: jerryrbeach on April 09, 2017, 09:04:22 AM
Karl,
Great work, I would swear it was HO if you hadn't told us it is really N scale.  Super job!!!
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: ACL1504 on April 09, 2017, 11:18:32 AM

Karl,

Not much else to say other than all the structures are museum quality. Really wonder and fantastic.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 09, 2017, 02:48:55 PM
Hi  Tommy, Jerry & Tom:

Thanks for all the great compliments. Much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: S&S RR on April 09, 2017, 07:51:43 PM
Great build my friend.  How are your eyes doing?
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 10, 2017, 07:40:49 AM
Hi John:

thanks buddy. they are still seeing. I will be glad when I'm finished this project.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 11, 2017, 05:10:35 PM
Hi guys:

I finally finished this one. Hope it looks ok.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: rslaserkits on April 11, 2017, 06:05:17 PM
came out great Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Janbouli on April 11, 2017, 06:12:05 PM
Karl you're a master in any scale.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Zephyrus52246 on April 11, 2017, 08:20:50 PM
The building looks great, Karl. 


Jeff
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: sdrees on April 11, 2017, 09:29:33 PM
Hi Karl,

It looks better than just OK Karl, much better.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 12, 2017, 07:41:59 AM
Hi RS:

Thanks Appreciate your compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 12, 2017, 07:42:37 AM
Hi Jan:

Thanks much for the compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 12, 2017, 07:43:27 AM
Hi Jeff:

Thanks your compliment is much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 12, 2017, 07:44:10 AM
Hi Steve:

Thanks so much for your compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: GPdemayo on April 12, 2017, 08:26:02 AM
Looking good Karl.  8)
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: jerryrbeach on April 12, 2017, 08:30:15 AM
Karl,
This is so far beyond "OK".  Another stellar structure, somehow you keep raising the bar higher with every build.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 14, 2017, 08:28:52 PM
Hi Guys:

I'm on my second build of Majestic as Artie at Bar Mills didn't like my blue color scheme. Here's a few photos using Frank Bernard's color scheme.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: rslaserkits on April 14, 2017, 08:58:46 PM
The Blue was nice but liking this compo better.
rich
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 15, 2017, 09:24:21 AM
Hi Rich:

Yeah I like this scheme better also. Thanks for the compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 15, 2017, 01:44:44 PM
Hi Guys:

Got one of the main roof finished. I used the Majestic Template sign this time.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: ACL1504 on April 15, 2017, 04:17:07 PM
Karl,

Great job on this one as well. The color combo is well done.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 15, 2017, 06:25:46 PM
Hi Tom:

Thanks buddy appreciate your compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Janbouli on April 15, 2017, 06:26:43 PM
Both look great , but I must agree this color combo looks better.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 15, 2017, 08:01:39 PM
Hi Jan:

Thanks. I agree with you on the color combination. This one look much better. Thanks for the compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Janbouli on April 16, 2017, 03:21:25 AM
I think blues don't look that good for us most of the time because we're just not used to seeing blue structures in real life, especially not the darker blues.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 16, 2017, 03:18:39 PM
Hi Jan:

Thanks. I totally agree with you.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: fbernard65 on April 16, 2017, 08:52:11 PM
Karl,

Looking good.  This is why I am the master!!! :D

Frank
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: jimmillho on April 16, 2017, 09:20:49 PM
Quote from: fbernard65 on April 16, 2017, 08:52:11 PM
Karl,

Looking good.  This is why I am the master!!! :D

Frank

::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)

Jim
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 17, 2017, 07:33:25 AM
Hey Frank:

I hear you.

Me
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: S&S RR on April 17, 2017, 09:02:47 AM
Great thread Karl. 
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 17, 2017, 12:22:32 PM
Hi John:

Thanks Buddy appreciate it.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 20, 2017, 04:15:28 PM
Hi Guys:

Here's a progress shot on Majestic. I know the roof tower doesn't look so hot. It doesn't fit well at all and I had to use tar to cover up all the gaps. Also have to paint under the roofs

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 20, 2017, 06:04:04 PM
Hi All:

This one is done. On to the next one.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Janbouli on April 20, 2017, 06:16:16 PM
Looks good Karl. What does Artie say about the tower not fitting really well. The H0 kit does not have this problem at all.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: ACL1504 on April 20, 2017, 06:17:16 PM

Karl,


I really like how you finished this one. Wonderful modeling my friend.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 20, 2017, 10:33:16 PM
Hi Jan:

I haven't talked to him about it yet.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 20, 2017, 10:34:00 PM
Hi Tom:

Thanks appreciate your compliment as always.
Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Zephyrus52246 on April 21, 2017, 08:06:55 AM
The second build looks great as well.  Tell Artie that even the Pope didn't tell Michelangelo which colors to use when painting.   ;D


Jeff
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: jerryrbeach on April 21, 2017, 08:31:46 AM
Karl,
Beautiful modeling, as we all have come to expect from you.  I especially like the rust on the dust collector and pipes.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 21, 2017, 05:32:52 PM
Hi All:

Next is Trackside Jacks/Water Front Willy's. Here's a photo of the kit and the painted parts.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 25, 2017, 04:39:56 PM
Hi guys:

I finished Water Front Willy's. Here's a Photo.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Janbouli on April 25, 2017, 07:02:45 PM
Karl , you are not only a master in building kits , you are a master in time, somehow you manage to have more then 24 hours in a day  ;)
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: cuse on April 26, 2017, 07:12:17 AM
Great work as always Karl!


John
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: GPdemayo on April 26, 2017, 08:35:39 AM
Another good one Karl..... 8)
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Vilius on April 26, 2017, 08:38:32 AM
Karl, I think Jan has a challenger for the throne of King of N scale. Looking good.

Vilius

P.S. I hope you won't go blind making these  8)
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 26, 2017, 03:21:01 PM
Hi Jan, John, Greg & Vilius:

Thanks for the great compliments. Much appreciated. On to the next one the Idaho Hotel.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on April 28, 2017, 10:16:26 AM
Hi Guys:

This one is back in the box as the walls were mistakenly cut upside down. Waiting for new ones. Starting on Mooney's Plumbing.

Karl

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on May 01, 2017, 09:26:51 AM
Hi All:

I will not be building the hotel as Artie decided to assemble one. I've started Mooney's Plumbing and have finished the walls, windows and doors. A pic will be posted this afternoon.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on May 01, 2017, 05:50:52 PM
Hi Guys:

Walls are finished except for window shades. they will be added next. Colors are depot buff and zinc chromate primer.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: fbernard65 on May 01, 2017, 07:43:17 PM
Karl,

I see you are using the Karl Color Combo!!!!

Frank
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on May 02, 2017, 07:46:50 AM
Hi Frank:

Yep. thanks.

Me
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on May 03, 2017, 08:15:39 PM
Hi All:

Got my shades installed and my walls assembled.

Hope it looks OK.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on May 05, 2017, 06:18:49 PM
Hi All:

Got the roofs done and everything dry-brushed.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: ACL1504 on May 06, 2017, 08:23:52 AM
Karl,

The roof dry brushing really looks good. Well done.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on May 06, 2017, 09:02:47 AM
Hi Tom:


Thanks for the compliment. Much appreciated as always. Keep up the good work on your RR and keep the great videos coming.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on May 06, 2017, 09:30:31 PM
Hi Guys:

This one is finished. Here's the final photos.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: jimmillho on May 07, 2017, 02:25:32 PM
Looks awesome as always.  You do great work Karl

Jim
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on May 07, 2017, 06:01:48 PM
Hi Jim:

Thanks much. Appreciate the compliment as always.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: donatode on May 07, 2017, 07:14:20 PM
Once again Karl, you outdid yourself.....you just get better with each new build.
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on May 08, 2017, 07:42:29 AM
Hi Donato:

Thanks really appreciate your compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: GPdemayo on May 08, 2017, 08:33:24 AM
Excellent job Karl..... 8)
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on May 08, 2017, 10:08:35 AM
Hi Greg:

Thanks much appreciated compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on May 08, 2017, 03:50:06 PM
Hi Guys:

This project is finished unless Bar Mars makes some new N-Scale Kits.

Thanks for following along. Back to HO.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: GPdemayo on May 08, 2017, 04:20:22 PM
Now that you're finished, I have to ask.....did working in N scale make you blind or do you just need glasses?  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on May 08, 2017, 04:51:39 PM
Hi Greg:

Actually I can still see. I've had the glasses for a while. I wasn't to bad although I wouldn't want to do it all the time.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: rslaserkits on May 08, 2017, 06:17:56 PM
Great work Karl and if Bar Mills does not make more N scaleI have some you can try :)
rich
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: ACL1504 on May 08, 2017, 06:55:21 PM
Quote from: postalkarl on May 08, 2017, 03:50:06 PM
Hi Guys:

This project is finished unless Bar Mars makes some new N-Scale Kits.

Thanks for following along. Back to HO.

Karl


Karl,

The N scale structures you did were wonderful, I for one am glad to see you back in HO scale.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: postalkarl on May 09, 2017, 07:32:51 AM
Hi Tom:

Thanks buddy. You and me both on the HO.

Karl
Title: Re: Bar Mills N-Scale Kits
Post by: Zephyrus52246 on May 09, 2017, 02:29:28 PM
Great job on all the N Scale structure, Karl.  They look good in any scale.


Jeff
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