Hello all,
I started this build on the other side! I'm moving it over here to finish this summer. I've invited those following me over there to join me here. I believe most of those folks are already here.
I need to refomat the photos for this forum thread prior to getting started.
Tom ;D
The Riff-Raff is here followin'!!! ;D ;D ;D
I must have been smited, smoted, smated, or just plain shited on over there, since they won't answer
my e-mails and I'm locked out!!
Do I look concerned??
I'll be here.
Hey David, glad to see the wet cat over here!
Gman,
Looks like you have all you need! You have the TV remote and your libation of choice! You are ready to be, NOT, concerned.
I only check in now and then over there to follow my AS!
That is one "fat cat"!
Tom ;D
I have that kit in my stash so I'll be following with great interest and pick up some tips and techniques along the way.
Must be a royal pain having to reformat your photos for this site.
Wet Cat ain't Fat - he's just Fluffy!! ;D ;D ;D
He would show up here a lot more if that Li'l Ralphie weren't sceered to show his face
on here more often! ::) ::) ::) ::)
I will be watching for the build. The pictures are going to look great here.
Quote from: gnatshop on March 20, 2014, 07:26:47 PM
The Riff-Raff is here followin'!!! ;D ;D ;D
I must have been smited, smoted, smated, or just plain shited on over there, since they won't answer
my e-mails and I'm locked out!!
Do I look concerned??
David
We've been thrown out of better places! Good modelers will always find a place to talk about modeling and other things from time to time.
This is the FOS DeGraw's Poultry Market and Gordo's Fried Chicken. It's Doug's HO scale craftsman kit #80 and long out of production. This was a Limited Run kit of 350 and I paid the retail price of $125.00 for it I think about 2004 or 2005. I purchased the Red Bird Taxi kit at the same time. Here is a photo of Doug's Red Bird Taxi photo and this kit is also long out of production. The Red Bird Taxi and Auto Repair kit is kit #20.
I've wanted to build this kit for several years now, probably 8 at least, but got busy on others kits. I'm not sure this kit has been featured in a thread in the past. I haven't found one anyway. Here are my start photos to get ya'll going.
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Continued in a few.
Quote from: BrianM on March 20, 2014, 08:45:21 PM
I have that kit in my stash so I'll be following with great interest and pick up some tips and techniques along the way.
Must be a royal pain having to reformat your photos for this site.
Brian,
Very happy to have you along for the ride. Reformatting the photos for this site has been a little time comsumming, okay, a lot of time but I think they will be well worth the effort. Robert and Doug have really gone the extra mile for us here.
Tom ;D
Quote from: gnatshop on March 20, 2014, 07:26:47 PM
The Riff-Raff is here followin'!!! ;D ;D ;D
I must have been smited, smoted, smated, or just plain shited on over there, since they won't answer
my e-mails and I'm locked out!!
Do I look concerned??
Gman,
Wet cat needs to get on the Cat Treadmill or lay off the beer!
Tom ;D
Quote from: S&S RR on March 20, 2014, 09:18:53 PM
I will be watching for the build. The pictures are going to look great here.
John,
Thanks for following along, much appreciated. The photos will look great here.
Tom ;D
Quote from: S&S RR on March 20, 2014, 09:21:55 PM
Quote from: gnatshop on March 20, 2014, 07:26:47 PM
The Riff-Raff is here followin'!!! ;D ;D ;D
I must have been smited, smoted, smated, or just plain shited on over there, since they won't answer
my e-mails and I'm locked out!!
Do I look concerned??
David
We've been thrown out of better places! Good modelers will always find a place to talk about modeling and other things from time to time.
Gman,
I don't care how many "S's" you've gotten anywhere, you and rest of yor'n clan are always welcome to my threads and what John said!
Tom ;D
Here are more of the start photos.
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And here is a photo photo sheet from the Red Bird Taxi Kit.
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Continued in a few.
I will follow too.
Eric Québec city
Quote from: EricQuebec on April 06, 2014, 04:41:58 PM
I will follow too.
Eric Québec city
Eric,
Thanks very much, the more the merrier!
Tom ;D
This is going to be a fun build and a great structure addition to my Atlantic and Southern RR. As you can see there are plenty of color photos for reference as well as an excellent instruction pamplet, a Doug Foscale Tip Sheet and lots of other neat stuff! Did I mention the signs are fantastic? No, okay then, the signs in the kit are fantastic! Nuff said so let's get to the building of the last place the chickens see the light of day!
Whenever I start a new build, I always start with new blades in the knives.
When removing the walls, I used a #17 Xacto blade. I placed the flat edge of the blade against the section to be cut off. If there are two sections together, I'll make the cut in the middle and trim with an emory board or #11 blade.
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Once all the wall sections were removed, I test fit all the windows and doors in the openings. If you've followed any of my other builds you know this is standard for me. It's either a curse or a blessing but the end result is that I don't want any surprises down the road. When the walls are painted and the signs are in place I don't want to start enlarging window/door openings.
The opening were all true and everything fit. I've never had an issue with any of Doug's window/door openings but I stay true to my method all the same. Like I said, it's either a curse or a blessing.
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Another habit I have is to square the laser cut edges. I'll use an emory board held flat and the piece to be sanded is passed over the emory board. It only takes a few light passes. In the photo below I'm showing how I do it. NOTE: Also in this photo I'm holding a fragile part at the top and not the bottom. This is to show you the squaring process. Always hold the part to be sanded, especially a fragile one like this, at the bottom and close to the emory board. This way the part won't break on you! Well, hopefully anyway!
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NOTE: If you have a kit where there is alot of extra wood on the carrying sheet, don't throw it away! I always keep them and use them to practice painting different colors, painting techniques, weathering, etc.
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Tom ;D
'bout time we saw you building something. ;D
Doug includes in this particular kit a card showing the proper locations for the bracing, trim and other details. I followed his suggestions for the bracing. After gluing the bracing on the backs of the walls, I set all the sections on the workbench and used weights to hold the bracing in place while they dried.
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Quote from: ReadingBob on April 06, 2014, 05:19:05 PM
'bout time we saw you building something. ;D
Amen Brother, Amen! Thanks for checking in Bob! I appreciate you following along.
Tom
On the other forum, Gman (one of the Leadbetter clan from Arkansas), made a comment about my Diet Pepsi sitting on a heart shaped coaster.
Here is the story on the so called "heart shaped coaster"! (https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kitforums.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2F21.gif&hash=9c2a9593322a7c5a162ab03272db673300d058f9) (http://www.kitforums.com/images/smilies/21.gif)(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kitforums.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2F21.gif&hash=9c2a9593322a7c5a162ab03272db673300d058f9) (http://www.kitforums.com/images/smilies/21.gif) A true story also.
My father was the sort of person who kept things of importance or items from a particular moment in time! As an example, I have many World Series tickets and rain checks from 1950 to 1958, old programs, etc. from when he used to go to the World Series with my mother and friends.
So, on to this story! My dad was the Mayor of the City of Orlando from 1967-1980. During that time he wanted to be the only person to have the decision making authority over the Orlando Police and Orlando Fire Depts. NOTE: My father, while serving as the Mayor, attended the Police Academy and was also a Certified Police Officer (the only Mayor in the USA who has done it) with all the powers of arrest. He was the Mayor for the City but was also the Director of Public Safety for the Police and Fire from 1967-1973. When I was hired, he had to give up the title as to not violate the Florida State Statute on Nepotism.
I was sworn in as a rookie law enforcement officer in October 1973! I had to go City Hall and have the Director of Public Safety, (Dad) swear me in as one of Orlando's Finest! I wasn't the finest just one of them! (https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kitforums.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2F21.gif&hash=9c2a9593322a7c5a162ab03272db673300d058f9) (http://www.kitforums.com/images/smilies/21.gif)(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kitforums.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2F21.gif&hash=9c2a9593322a7c5a162ab03272db673300d058f9) (http://www.kitforums.com/images/smilies/21.gif) Back then it was a tradition for the rookie to have a shoulder patch cut from the right sleeve. My father had his "Man Friday" cut mine off! That was the last I ever saw of that shoulder patch until January of 2000!
He and I were sitting in his apartment one afternoon and he gave me a small box. I opened the box and encased in clear acrylic was my rookie cop shoulder patch! He signed the back as seen in the photo below. I use it as a coaster on my workbench! I have clear tape over the back so I don't rub off his note to me.
Now, it is time for a Diet Pepsi!
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Great story ! ! ! !
thanx
Bob
Awesome rememberance of a fine, outstanding man!
You inherited his good heart and mind. (Applause if they had a smiley!)
Quote from: ACL1504 on April 06, 2014, 04:55:19 PM
When removing the walls, I used a #17 Xacto blade. I placed the flat edge of the blade against the section to be cut off. If there are two sections together, I'll make the cut in the middle and trim with an emory board or #11 blade.
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Tom ;D
Tom- an interesting thread. It's not clear to me which piece has the flat side of the #17 blade against it- the carrying piece or the piece that goes on the model? Thanks.
Mike,
Thanks for stopping by. Great question as I did leave the explanation open ended.
The FLAT side of the blade goes next to the model wall. If two walls are together, separated by the little tab the laser left to hold them together, I try to use caution and use the flat side on the wall sides there as well.
Tom ;D
Wow - your summer thread is underway. Great story about your Dad. I will be following along.
Quote from: S&S RR on April 09, 2014, 07:39:07 PM
Wow - your summer thread is underway. Great story about your Dad. I will be following along.
John,
Thank you for the kind words, very much appreciated. I hope to get this one finished by the end of summer. After all, I have a ton of benchwork ahead of me!
Tom ;D
Well, after the walls were braced and the glue dried, I applied a coat of A&I wash. I was concerned about the large walls warping so I applied a coat of A&I to the back sides as well thinking this would help or stop the warping.
Oh no, nothing that simple. The morning after the wash was applied I found the two large walls were warped anyway. I've never had this happen before. DANG IT!
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No matter how I looked at them, they were still warped, kinda like Gnatman, I'm just saying! (https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kitforums.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2F21.gif&hash=9c2a9593322a7c5a162ab03272db673300d058f9)(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kitforums.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2F21.gif&hash=9c2a9593322a7c5a162ab03272db673300d058f9)
I used the bracing supplied with the kit, 1/16 sq." which should have been strong enough to prevent the warping. I thought for a moment I'd straighten it out when I glued the walls together but decided to just replace the bracing with larger pieces.
Continued in a few.
I decided to remove the bracing and replace it with scale 12X12" bracing. I'm not sure if the bracing in the kit was 8X8 or 10X10. Maybe I got the bracing pieces wet with the A&I and this caused my problem. Anyway, no problem as I needed to removed the glued on bracing.
Here is how I did it without wetting the walls to soften the glue or more importantly, causing damage or breaking the stock walls.
I took a new #17 Xacto blade and put a slight bend in it. I used a standard size plier to make the bend. It doesn't take much, trust me here and don't ask why I know! I just know this kind of minutia. (https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kitforums.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2F24.gif&hash=6c29164e23636f3ccbc9db3535932901163eea25)(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kitforums.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2F24.gif&hash=6c29164e23636f3ccbc9db3535932901163eea25)(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kitforums.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2F24.gif&hash=6c29164e23636f3ccbc9db3535932901163eea25)
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Using the new blade, I slipped it under the old bracing on one side and carefully pushed it forward. I repeated the process on the other side and worked forward.
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The bracing came off with ease!
I then used fine grit sandpaper to clean the glued spot (not shown). Some of the bracing came off clean and some was holding on for life! Once the large piece was removed, I used the blade to carefully remove the rest. The #17 blade bent at an angle was perfect for getting under the braces.
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Continued in a few.
Okay, the old thinner bracing was removed and the scale 12 X 12's were added in the same locations. I added a couple of horizontal braces as well.
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I applied a second coat of A&I wash/stain to the front side of the walls and kept it off the new bracing. The next day I had no warping of walls. (https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kitforums.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2F113.gif&hash=554855c4145ce8bf7ef75e25fe5b1101f603b08d)(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kitforums.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2F113.gif&hash=554855c4145ce8bf7ef75e25fe5b1101f603b08d)
Up next is the choosing of colors for the kit! Continued early next week!
Welcome to the "other side." Enjoying your thread. I'm of the "you can't over-brace" school, myself. Stripwood is cheap compared to the headache of warpage (is "warpage" a word?). Love the story about your dad and the patch. Build on! ;D
Quote from: Dave K. on April 12, 2014, 07:03:36 AM
Welcome to the "other side." Enjoying your thread. I'm of the "you can't over-brace" school, myself. Stripwood is cheap compared to the headache of warpage (is "warpage" a word?). Love the story about your dad and the patch. Build on! ;D
Dave,
Thanks for the kind words and for following along. I've often gone to larger bracing just due to the Florida humidity! I think warpage is a word.
Tom ;D
I just stumbled on this thread. I've always liked this kit. You're really coming along nicely with the build so far. I'm also nutty about adding more/bigger bracing when I can. Keep the photos coming!
Warp´age
n. 1. The act of warping
Atta boy Tom.....great to have your kit build threads back.....!!!
Quote from: MAP on April 13, 2014, 08:51:05 PM
I just stumbled on this thread. I've always liked this kit. You're really coming along nicely with the build so far. I'm also nutty about adding more/bigger bracing when I can. Keep the photos coming!
Warp´age
n. 1. The act of warping
Mark,
Thank you for stopping by and for the kind words, much appreciated. I'll add a little more to the build this morning.
Tom ;D
Quote from: rpdylan on April 14, 2014, 06:02:52 AM
Before using the stripwood for the bracing, examine it to determine which way the grain is going. I have found that warping can depend on which "face" of the stripwood that I glue against the wall. Also, eye down the strip and look for any slight warpage- then choose the side of the warp to go against the wall (the concave face against the wall surface). I still have some warping from time to time but since I started examining the strip wood in this manner, I have noticed that my bracing is much better.
bob c.
Bob,
I appreciate you stopping by for a comment, thank you! Your suggestion is wonderful and I normally check things like this. I guess it was another "senior moment", not sure. I'll make a mental note for the next build.
Tom ;D
Quote from: GPdemayo on April 14, 2014, 08:37:11 AM
Atta boy Tom.....great to have your kit build threads back.....!!!
Greg,
It is nice to be back in the saddle. Seems like I fell off the horse years ago. :'( :'( :'(
Tom ;D
Okay, the old thinner bracing was removed and the scale 12X12's were added in the same locations. I added a couple of horizontal braces as well.
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I applied a second coat of A&I wash/stain to the front side of the walls and kept it off the new bracing. After it dried I had no warping of walls.
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Time to consider the colors. Well, actually, there is nothing to consider as part of the charm of DeGraw's are the colors Doug has on the pilot model. He mentioned he mixed paint until he had a color he liked. That color was Ochre. I tried mixing some yellows and browns and couldn't come up with anything I was satisfied with. Doug also mentioned that the modeler could also use Polly Scale Reading Yellow. I went through my paint stash and even bought two other yellows to see if I could get the color close to what he has in the color photos.
NOTE: I was also aware of the fact the color photo supplied in the kit was subject to the copier ink and the printing process. Each of these will and can affect the outcome or the color in the photo. However, the color in the photo was good by me so I worked to that end.
Here are the group of yellows I looked at in making a decision.
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Left to right - Polly Scale Reading Yellow, Floquil Chicago North Western Yellow, Polly Scale Military Camo Yellow, Floquil Union Pacific Armor Yellow, Floquil Southern Pacific Armour Yellow and finally Golden's Yellow Ochre.
Here is how they looked when applied to the siding.
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The Reading Yellow and CNW Yellow were just to yellow. The Military Camo Yellow and the UP Yellow looked to have to much green in the color. The SP Yellow looked to brownish to me.
The winner is the Golden's Yellow Ochre. This is very close to the color in the photo. I purchased the Yellow Ochre from Sam Flax Artist and Supply store and it was 50% off. I painted the walls using this color and am very pleased with how it turned out.
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The bare spots are a result of me applying to much paint and I needed to remove the heavy build up. I used the curved #17 blade to remove the paint. I'll touch it up prior to moving on to the next step in the build.
Continued in a few.
Okay, after a Diet Pepsi or two, I decided to push the limit on the #17 blade bending.
NOTE: I was wearing my reading glasses and the Opti-Visor when I was doing this so proceed at your own risk.
I pressed the blade down on my work mat to see just how far I needed to go to get a good bend. As you can see, it can be bent quite a bit by applying alot of pressure to the blade. I got the Xacto knife almost straight up without breaking the blade. NO pliers needed afterall.
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In the photo below, the blade on the right was bent using pliers. The one on the left was bent by applying pressure to the blade against the work mat.
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This second method is much easier and faster.
Stay thirsty my friends.
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When building models and using the clapboard style siding, I've noticed in my threads and in others, where the siding doesn't quite match the adjoining wall section. If one is planning on painting a bottom section of the wall with another color, the uneven section distracts from the finished model. I don't plan on this model falling into that category.
This small issue is very visable when using the corner trim. Here is what I'm talking about. Refer to the photo below and notice how the siding boards don't align with each other. The bottom of the walls are even but the boards aren't. I've come up with a way to fix this but I'll have to show you later in the build thread.
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I wasn't sure just how high to come up from the bottom of the wall to add the tape so I studied Doug's photos at length. The B&W photos weren't much help but the color photos gave me the best idea of how far up on the exterior walls the second color comes. I decided the exterior walls needed to be taped nine (9) boards from the bottom. In the photo below you can see the blue painters tape has been added and you can see even better the difference in the exterior wall boards with respect to them being even.
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Prior to painting on the second color make sure the tape is as flat on the wall boards as you can get it. I used my fingers to press it down but I also used a piece of scrap stripwood. If you choose to use a piece of scrap wood, be sure you pull it along the tape edge and DON'T PUSH IT!
By pushing it against the tape you may/can run the risk of tearing the tape and gouging the wall surface.
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Now all the wall sections are taped and ready for the bottom paint color.
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Continued later next week.
Tom ;D
Excellent. I'm looking forward to reading about your solution to the misaligned clapboard siding. :D
Quote from: ReadingBob on April 24, 2014, 07:17:53 AM
Excellent. I'm looking forward to reading about your solution to the misaligned clapboard siding. :D
I'm also looking forward to seeing your solution. Prototypical clapboard siding is started at the bottom and added board on board to the top. Any difference in the width of the board would be made up on the top.
Looking good! I like your color sample board. Great way to compare colors, and you can save it for future use to use for comparing contrasting trim or two-color walls as you're doing now.
Quote from: ReadingBob on April 24, 2014, 07:17:53 AM
Excellent. I'm looking forward to reading about your solution to the misaligned clapboard siding. :D
Bob,
Thanks for stopping by. I hope I didn't mislead nayone in reference to the misaligned boards. I plan to resolve the issue with paint only.
Tom ;D
Quote from: S&S RR on April 24, 2014, 07:09:48 PM
Quote from: ReadingBob on April 24, 2014, 07:17:53 AM
Excellent. I'm looking forward to reading about your solution to the misaligned clapboard siding. :D
I'm also looking forward to seeing your solution. Prototypical clapboard siding is started at the bottom and added board on board to the top. Any difference in the width of the board would be made up on the top.
John,
Thanks for checking in. As I mentioned to Bob the solution I came up with is to use paint and not actually do anything to the siding to realign them.
Tom ;D
Quote from: MAP on April 25, 2014, 07:17:52 AM
Looking good! I like your color sample board. Great way to compare colors, and you can save it for future use to use for comparing contrasting trim or two-color walls as you're doing now.
Mark,
Thank you for the kind words, much appreciated. I've used the color comparisons on sidings in the past and it does give you a better idea of how the colors match or not.
Tom ;D
Hi,
nice build thread.Good choice for the color....waiting for the next pictures...
Regards,Chris
Quote from: Twist67 on May 08, 2014, 08:01:28 AM
Hi,
nice build thread.Good choice for the color....waiting for the next pictures...
Regards,Chris
Chris,
Thanks for checking in, much appreciated. I hope to get some more pictures uploaded this weekend.
Tom ;D
Hi ACL:
Built this when it was issued. It's a really cool kit with lots of detail. Enjoy your build. I'll be following along.
Karl
I just stumbled upon this build thread. So far it looks very promising. Thanks for sharing it.
Jaime
Quote from: NEMMRRC on December 31, 2014, 12:35:43 PM
I just stumbled upon this build thread. So far it looks very promising. Thanks for sharing it.
Jaime
Yeah, and now that Tom's finally retired maybe we can nudge him in the right direction and get him working on this one again. ;)
Quote from: postalkarl on May 21, 2014, 07:50:07 AM
Hi ACL:
Built this when it was issued. It's a really cool kit with lots of detail. Enjoy your build. I'll be following along.
Karl
Karl,
I didn't see this post. I'd like to see pictures of your build.
Tom ;D
Quote from: NEMMRRC on December 31, 2014, 12:35:43 PM
I just stumbled upon this build thread. So far it looks very promising. Thanks for sharing it.
Jaime
I do intend on finishing this build thread but I've been busy working on the railroad. No pun intended.
Tom ;D
Quote from: ReadingBob on December 31, 2014, 01:01:27 PM
Quote from: NEMMRRC on December 31, 2014, 12:35:43 PM
I just stumbled upon this build thread. So far it looks very promising. Thanks for sharing it.
Jaime
Yeah, and now that Tom's finally retired maybe we can nudge him in the right direction and get him working on this one again. ;)
Yes, I will finish this thread and build but I have just a few other things I need to get to first.
Tom ;D
It's really sad to say this kit has been on the back burner for the past two years. I started it just prior to the decision to completely redo the entire layout. I still plan to finish it but I need to finish the bench and track work on the new layout first.
Sorry, just bumping this for now. 8)
Tom ;D
Hi Tom:
I built that when it came out. Its a great kit. Hope you enjoy the build as much as I did.
I'll be following along.
Karl
Quote from: postalkarl on December 07, 2015, 07:58:45 AM
Hi Tom:
I built that when it came out. Its a great kit. Hope you enjoy the build as much as I did.
I'll be following along.
Karl
Karl,
Thanks for checking in. I loved the start of this kit but decided to change the layout during the build. It's on the back burner and I probably won't be able to get back to it for a least 6+ months. Do you have any pictures of your build.
Tom ;D
HI Tom:
Maybe. If not Frank B. probably has some. I will check when I get home.
Karl
HI Tom:
Opps I forgot to check with Frank. I will though.
Karl
Quote from: postalkarl on December 15, 2015, 07:42:22 AM
HI Tom:
Opps I forgot to check with Frank. I will though.
Karl
Karl,
No problem. I certainly never forget anything. My nose is getting longer now. 8)
Tom ;D
Hi Tom:
Frank said he would check.
karl
Quote from: postalkarl on December 15, 2015, 01:54:17 PM
Hi Tom:
Frank said he would check.
karl
Karl,
Is Frank still checking? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Just kidding.
Tom ;D
Quote from: ACL1504 on March 20, 2014, 06:31:07 PM
Hello all,
I started this build on the other side! I'm moving it over here to finish this summer. I've invited those following me over there to join me here. I believe most of those folks are already here.
I need to refomat the photos for this forum thread prior to getting started.
Tom ;D
This must be something new on the forum.
I'M ANSWERING MY OWN POST!
Well, ya'll, this summer was four years ago. I'm back on it now but need to review the plans and what I've done in the past.
I'd like to finish this unfinished kit by this summer, four years late. I'm keeping all fingers crossed.
My how time flies.
Tom ;D
Hey, I've got a couple of these half finished threads on the forum Tom, so I'll be following along.
Quote from: ACL1504 on January 30, 2018, 06:38:43 PM
Quote from: ACL1504 on March 20, 2014, 06:31:07 PM
Hello all,
I started this build on the other side! I'm moving it over here to finish this summer. I've invited those following me over there to join me here. I believe most of those folks are already here.
I need to refomat the photos for this forum thread prior to getting started.
Tom ;D
This must be something new on the forum.
I'M ANSWERING MY OWN POST!
Well, ya'll, this summer was four years ago. I'm back on it now but need to review the plans and what I've done in the past.
I'd like to finish this unfinished kit by this summer, four years late. I'm keeping all fingers crossed.
My how time flies.
Tom ;D
I'll be looking in again..... ;D
Tom, Will this be the build that never ends. I think I will wait for you to release the how I built DeGraws coming to a YouTube channel in the future
Looking good so let's get going again
Mike Sigmon
Now I'm completely lost ....
(https://blog.capterra.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/maintenance-mgmt-software-cost-720x478.jpg)
Quote from: Raymo on January 30, 2018, 07:02:19 PM
Hey, I've got a couple of these half finished threads on the forum Tom, so I'll be following along.
Dan,
Thanks, I think I have four and maybe a fifth hiding somewhere.
Tom ;D
Quote from: GPdemayo on January 31, 2018, 09:09:47 AM
I'll be looking in again..... ;D
Greg,
Well, again I thank you for following along, AGAIN! 8)
Tom ;D
Quote from: MASIGMON on January 31, 2018, 01:24:08 PM
Tom, Will this be the build that never ends. I think I will wait for you to release the how I built DeGraws coming to a YouTube channel in the future
Looking good so let's get going again
Mike Sigmon
Mike,
I promise this one will end in the next few months or less. I'm back on this one, cluck cluck.
Tom ;D
Quote from: Donato on February 01, 2018, 03:14:29 PM
Now I'm completely lost ....
(https://blog.capterra.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/maintenance-mgmt-software-cost-720x478.jpg) (https://blog.capterra.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/maintenance-mgmt-software-cost-720x478.jpg)
Donato,
Which way did I go? Which way am I going? I couldn't find the "where am I" or the "You are here" direction. ;D ;D ;D
Tom ;D
I was rereading the instructions for DeGraw's and getting the feel of where I left off. Progress folks, progress.
I thought I'd share some old facts about the kit.
Doug was inspired to do this kit from a poultry market in Brooklyn. According to Doug, this was his first scratch building.
This is kit #80, a Limited Run of 350 and released in 2006 at the cost of $125.00. So, now ya'll know the history.
This is where I left off. All the walls are painted. I'll add the signs and then nail holes. I'll weather the walls after the signs are added.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010218173040.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010218173040.jpeg)
I made copies of the signs to use on the walls. I keep original signs in a file. No need to use the original sign when they are going to be all weathered and such.
Original on the left and copies on the right.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010218171238.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010218171238.jpeg)
Hi Tom:
Wow somebody else who save the original signs. I see you are using the paint scheme I used when I built the first kit for Doug.
Karl
Quote from: postalkarl on February 01, 2018, 05:53:50 PM
Hi Tom:
Wow somebody else who save the original signs. I see you are using the paint scheme I used when I built the first kit for Doug.
Karl
Karl,
Yes, I like saving the original signs if possible. Some just don't make sense to save but I do it about 90% of the time.
I really like the colors you used and they just look like they belong on such a structure.
Thanks for chicking, er, checking in. ;D
Tom ;D
Today I applied the first coat of A&I to the walls. The one on the left has Hunterline Creosote Black and then using a paper towel the excess was dabbed off. The right wall is sans A&I.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030218182215.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030218182215.jpeg)
Oops, I'm being summoned, back in a few.
I added the three main wall signs. I cut the signs from the sheet and then carefully sanded the back and front of each sign. I used the fine side of an Emory Board for the sanding tool.
I then used my finger to apply some white glue, full strength, to the back of the signs. The signs were then positioned on the walls.
While the glue was still wet, I used a tooth pick and pulled the tooth pick across the sign setting it down between the boards. I did this very slowly and didn't press down to hard on the tooth pick.
Remember to pull the pick across the sign and not push it. If you push it, you have a much greater risk of tearing the sign.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030218182229.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030218182229.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030218182240.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-030218182240.jpeg)
I didn't accomplish much today as many 1:1 projects and life got in the way.
I added nail holes to the walls using the small ponce wheel from Micro Mark.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-050218173226.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-050218173226.jpeg)
I then applied a coat of Hunterline Light Gray A&I to all the walls. I set them aside to dry.
I then moved to the windows and doors to add the window glass. I used Canopy Glue for this.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-050218173248.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-050218173248.jpeg)
More in a few.
After two hours of letting the walls and the A&I dry. I went back over the nail holes with the same Light Gray A&I. I only applied the A&I to the nail holes.
When that dried, I began gluing the walls together. I used metal squares to ensure the walls were at 90 degree angles while the glue dried. Here are the first two walls.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-050218173315.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-050218173315.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-050218173304.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-050218173304.jpeg)
More in a few.
I glued the wedding tulle, same as wedding veil material, to the back of the bay door. I applied glue to the back of the bay doors, pressed the material to the back and let dry.
When dry, I used a new #11 blade and cut around the outer edge to remove the screen/wire mesh material.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-050218173327.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-050218173327.jpeg)
Excellent modeling Tom I really like the chicken sign and screen door.
Tom,
I'm glad to see you pull this thread out of mothballs and restart it. I have always liked this structure and will be following along.
Keep it going Tom.
Quote from: PRR Modeler on February 05, 2018, 06:24:32 PM
Excellent modeling Tom I really like the chicken sign and screen door.
Curt,
Thank you, much appreciate your support on the build.
Tom ;D
Quote from: jerryrbeach on February 05, 2018, 06:49:20 PM
Tom,
I'm glad to see you pull this thread out of mothballs and restart it. I have always liked this structure and will be following along.
Jerry,
The four years this was in mothballs really went fast. I've been wanting to finish it that long as well. 8) 8)
Now, finally it's coming together.
Tom ;D
Quote from: Donato on February 05, 2018, 07:52:58 PM
Keep it going Tom.
Donato,
Thanks, this time it will get finished.
Tom ;D
The bay screen door is recessed between the main structure and the garage. The screen doors have a small roof section that covers the top area of the recess.
I glued this roof section in place.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170323.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170323.jpeg)
I glued the top of the doors flush to the bottom rear of the small roof. You can also see the screen material is glued as one piece across the back. More on this in a few.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170337.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170337.jpeg)
Continued in a few.
I wanted to open one of the doors but didn't want to separate the doors until I was ready. This is why I glued one piece of screen material across the back.
I placed the doors face up and using a sharp #11 blade, cut the right door from the frame.
I then painted the edges where I cut the door with the Burnt Sienna color.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170404.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170404.jpeg)
More in a few.
I wanted this right door to be partially open. I added a little glue to the outside edge of the door and the inside edge of the door frame.
I then used a 12x12 to prop open the door until the glue dried.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170417.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170417.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170434.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170434.jpeg)
This sub assembly was set aside for later installation.
Diet Pepsi time, back in a few.
Here you can see a test fit of the screen doors in the bay recess.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170638.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170638.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170625.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170625.jpeg)
More in a few.
After gluing all the walls together, I added the roof peaks and roof top. The roof top is the small horizontal board glued between the three peaked roof sections.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170451.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170451.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170505.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170505.jpeg)
Continued in a few.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170522.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170522.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170536.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170536.jpeg)
Continued in a few.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170550.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170550.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170603.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170603.jpeg)
Continued in a few.
I then test fit the small roof over the bay area.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170651.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170651.jpeg)
It was a very tight fit and the roof card wouldn't lay flat. So, I trimmed a few pieces off until I had a nice fit but not snug.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170704.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170704.jpeg)
Continued in a few.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170735.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170735.jpeg)
I noticed that no bracing is recommended to support this small roof section. Yep, I added some scrap 12x12's to the other three sides. The ones I added are not painted black.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170722.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170722.jpeg)
Now I have roof supports/braces.
More in a few.
This small little sub structure fits on this small roof. Neither the roof card nor the small structure is glued in place at this time.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170748.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170748.jpeg)
I still need to weather this small sub structure.
I also test fit the main roof card to the roof. I noticed there was very little area for gluing the end. I added two short 12x12's to the upper inside of this wall area for a better gluing surface for the left roof area.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170802.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170802.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170829.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218170829.jpeg)
The roof fits perfectly. Not because I added the extra brace but because Doug did a wonderful job on laser cutting the roof panel.
More in a few.
I used Floquil CN Gray and dry brushed the bay screen doors and the main structure. I also installed the screen doors as seen in the below photo.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218171150.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218171150.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218171202.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060218171202.jpeg)
Done for now.
Beautiful and of course it fits perfectly.
Quote from: PRR Modeler on February 06, 2018, 06:15:26 PM
Beautiful and of course it fits perfectly.
Curt,
Thank you for the compliment.
Tom ;D
Looking very good my friend! I'm glad to see this one taking shape. This is one neat little kit. 8)
Hi Tom:
Looks wonderfull Great job.
Karl
Aren't you finished? ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: ReadingBob on February 07, 2018, 12:40:14 PM
Looking very good my friend! I'm glad to see this one taking shape. This is one neat little kit. 8)
Bob,
Thank you, much appreciate the compliment. And, I'm happy to see this one finished after four years.
Tom ;D
Quote from: postalkarl on February 07, 2018, 12:46:33 PM
Hi Tom:
Looks wonderfull Great job.
Karl
Karl,
Thank you, much appreciate you checking in.
Tom ;D
Quote from: GPdemayo on February 07, 2018, 02:52:41 PM
Aren't you finished? ;D ;D ;D
Greg,
No, I only started this again a few days ago.
My name is Tom, not Karl!
Tom ;D
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Love the doors!
Quote from: Dave K. on February 07, 2018, 06:58:46 PM
Love the doors!
Dave,
Thank you, I'm also happy with how the screen doors turned out.
Hard to believe I started this kit back in 2014. I've put it aside several times for other projects. Now, I'm committed to get it finished so I can move on to Jensen's kit bash.
I have been working on it and will have updates later this afternoon or tomorrow.
Four years, where has the time gone? :-X
Tom ;D
Looking forward to see how this project turns out Uncle Tommie. It turns out I have one of these that I would like to get "Off the Shelf" and get started on as well.
Good looking progress so far.
;D ;D ;D
Quote from: Bruce Oberleitner on September 16, 2018, 03:42:05 PM
Looking forward to see how this project turns out Uncle Tommie. It turns out I have one of these that I would like to get "Off the Shelf" and get started on as well.
Good looking progress so far.
;D ;D ;D
Cousin Brucie,
I appreciate you checking in and thank you. This is a neat kit and you should build yours. I liked this kit when it first came out and it is still one of my FOS favorites.
I have just the place for it and am anxious to get it finished.
Tom ;D
This end wall section is different than any I've seen. In the kit, Doug just leaves it open with no exterior rafters. Most of you whom follow my builds will know I always add this detail to any model kit that doesn't call for the rafter details.
A portion of the end wall tab sticks up above the roof.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-160918180939.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-160918180939.jpeg)
I cut this off flush with the top of the roof. I then cut a scale 1X8 and place it where the tab was located. This is wedged in place and not glued. It will get glued in place when I add the exterior rafter trim.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-160918180953.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-160918180953.jpeg)
More in a few.
This next step was done prior to the gable trim. However, I must have not posted it or thought I did as it is now gone. So here is the post that disappeared.
I added the top wall trim as shown in the photo. I then glued the three sided roof panel in place.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-160918180923.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-160918180923.jpeg)
I don't think I mentioned the bottom wall and trim color. It is Polly Scale Rock Island Maroon. To call it maroon is a bit deceiving as it doesn't look maroon in color. To me it appears more like PRR Tuscan or Box Car Red.
It goes on bright but dries to a much darker color.
More in a few.
I then glued two pieces of exterior trim in place under the roof and next to the wall.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-160918181013.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-160918181013.jpeg)
Diet Pepsi time, back in a few.
I glued three pieces of additional exterior rafter boards to the edge of the roof card. These are glued flush with the edge of the roof panel.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-160918181033.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-160918181033.jpeg)
I also painted the underside of the exposed roof the maroon color.
The exterior rafters were then trimmed to fit.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-160918181047.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-160918181047.jpeg)
More in a few.
I wanted to dry brush the roof trim and since I have the walls dry brushed, I didn't want to add more to the walls.
I used painters tape to protect the walls while I used Floquil SP Lettering Gray for the dry brush color, same as the rest of the building.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-160918181059.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-160918181059.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-160918181112.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-160918181112.jpeg)
Back in a few. Forgot the Diet Pepsi. ???
Prior to starting the roof, I added three LED lights. One over the garage door, one over the building screen doors and one over the office door and window. The LED over the office has no shade as it won't be seen to the eye.
There is a short canopy roof section that fits over the office door and window.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-160918181417.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-160918181417.jpeg)
I'll cover the roof shingles tomorrow afternoon.
I'm glad to see this one is back on the front burner. :D I'm looking forward to seeing it finished and in place on the layout. ;D
Hi Tom:
built that when it first came out. Was one of my favorite FOS kits. Yours is looking great.
Karl
Tom, did that sidewalk come with the kit? If not, how did you make it?
Four years has been awhile.....time sure does fly a our age. I be watching you finish this one up. :)
Quote from: ReadingBob on September 17, 2018, 07:22:55 AM
I'm glad to see this one is back on the front burner. :D I'm looking forward to seeing it finished and in place on the layout. ;D
Bob,
Thanks, so am I. It will have a spot down the track from Jefferies.
Tom ;D
Quote from: postalkarl on September 17, 2018, 07:39:29 AM
Hi Tom:
built that when it first came out. Was one of my favorite FOS kits. Yours is looking great.
Karl
Karl,
Thank you for the compliment. I've been wanting to build it for years and have tried to finish it for the past four years. ;D ;D ;D ;D
I plan to finish it this week, if not sooner.
Tom ;D
Quote from: vinceg on September 17, 2018, 08:28:28 AM
Tom, did that sidewalk come with the kit? If not, how did you make it?
Vince,
The sidewalk came with the kit. However, they are easily made. The sidewalk can be cut and scribed on the back of any 1/16" thick Northeastern Scale Lumber.
I'm referring to the lumber sheets that are 3 X 11", come in two per pack.
Tom ;D
Quote from: GPdemayo on September 17, 2018, 08:38:33 AM
Four years has been awhile.....time sure does fly a our age. I be watching you finish this one up. :)
Greg,
At my age time really does seem to fly.
Tom ;D
The kit comes with a sheet of peal and stick shingles.
I used Prismacolor marking pens from Sam flax to color the shingles. I used Cool Grey for the first color.
I wasn't concerned how they looked as most of them will be covered with rolled roofing and weathered.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918165449.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918165449.jpeg)
Even though the shingles are self stick, I still used double sided tape to hold them in place. I placed the first row upside down. I didn't want the cardboard to show through the next course.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918165503.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918165503.jpeg)
More in a few.
The shingles were glued in random spots. The shingles in the top right were glued a little off line to represent old shingles. This will be more apparent in later photos.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918165517.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918165517.jpeg)
I'll move a little forward here and you can see the rolled roofing is now in place. This view is of the rear of the building.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918165534.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918165534.jpeg)
Also note the gaps in the top of the roof. I'll cover this later in the thread.
Continued in a few.
Okay, it's later in the thread. I cut the ends off an envelope, used a glue stick to add glue to the back side and glued them in place to cover the gaps.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918165549.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918165549.jpeg)
While the glue set on the roof, I added rolled roofing to the small flat roof.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918165602.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918165602.jpeg)
I'm off to grab a cold Diet Pepsi, back in a few more. ;D
Fast forward once more and the roofs are on the main building.
As you can see in the photo, the small flat roof is in place. You can also see the rolled roofing from the small flat roof hangs over the garage roofing material. I meant to slide this under the garage roofing but forgot to do so. The roof is glued in place so it stays as is. Lesson learned, "Don't get to far ahead of your thinking"!
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918165630.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918165630.jpeg)
Not sure whom I got this tip from but I painted the edge of an envelope Weathered Black. I cut the strip off the envelope and glued it to the top of the garage roof.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918165615.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918165615.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918165643.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918165643.jpeg)
More in a few.
In the next photo you can see how the top of the roof was finished and the chimney was added.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918165659.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918165659.jpeg)
I painted the chimney with Tamiya Flat White. When dry, I dry brushed Floquil Box Car Red on the sides. When it was all dry, I dipped the chimney into some Hunterline Light Gray A&I.
Time to turn on the AC unit. Back is a minute.
I added exterior rafters to the garage and small roof. This makes the kit look a little better.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918165726.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918165726.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918165740.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918165740.jpeg)
The roofs on the main building are now complete but still need weathering.
More in a few.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918165753.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918165753.jpeg)
Tomorrow, I'll finish the roofs on Gordo's Fried Chicken shack.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918174802.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-170918174802.jpeg)
One more photo.
I'll never understand how I can get so much junk on the workbench when building a kit. And, this is clean as this is a small build! :o :o
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Looks great Tom.
A question, when you did the second color on the walls you mentioned a way you used to mask the issue of the clapboards not lining up on the corners. Was it by using the second color on the corner strip wood as well so the lines are blended by the corner trim?
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/785-170918212213.jpeg)
Jim D
Hey Tom:
Mine looks just like that when I'm building.
Karl
Quote from: Jim Donovan on September 17, 2018, 09:24:56 PM
Looks great Tom.
A question, when you did the second color on the walls you mentioned a way you used to mask the issue of the clapboards not lining up on the corners. Was it by using the second color on the corner strip wood as well so the lines are blended by the corner trim?
Jim D
Jim,
Thank you for the compliment, much appreciated.
Since I used the bottom/lower color on the corner trim, it wasn't necessary to make that correction. If the corner trim was the top color then it would need to be matched.
Tom ;D
Quote from: postalkarl on September 18, 2018, 04:52:16 PM
Hey Tom:
Mine looks just like that when I'm building.
Karl
Karl,
It is truly a mystery, no matter how I try to keep it neat, it still turns out a mess. The good part is I know where all the items are when building. ;D ;D
Tom 8)
The roof was added to the chicken shack along with front and rear exterior rafters.
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(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-200918165544.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-200918165544.jpeg)
After the glue on the rafters dried, they were trimmed to fit.
More in a few.
All roofs are now in place, covered with rolled roofing and ready for weathering.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-200918165601.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-200918165601.jpeg)
DeGraw's Poultry will be located south of Tahope.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-200918165621.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-200918165621.jpeg)
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(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-200918165701.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-200918165701.jpeg)
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Tomorrow I'll cover the roof signage for the two structures.
Hey Tom:
Looking cool.
Karl
Tom
Looking good, my friend.
Typical Fos...unusual, interesting, great kit. Typical ACL Tom...precise, perfect build.
Layout looks great. See you again soon.
John
Nice - color combination looks great
Doug
Tom,
Do you have ESP? I have the Fos DeGraw's on my workbench for my next build. I will be placing before FSM Butcher's Way. I will definitely be following your build...which BTW, looks great
Looking great, Tom!
Its a very interesting roof line. The height added with the steep second story roof will help it not look dwarfed by those other large buildings in the area.
Cheers, Mark.
Quote from: postalkarl on September 20, 2018, 10:34:36 PM
Hey Tom:
Looking cool.
Karl
Karl,
Thank you my friend, always appreciate your input.
Tom ;D
Quote from: S&S RR on September 21, 2018, 08:16:06 AM
Tom
Looking good, my friend.
John,
Thank you my friend.
Tom ;D
Quote from: Cuse on September 21, 2018, 08:21:28 AM
Typical Fos...unusual, interesting, great kit. Typical ACL Tom...precise, perfect build.
Layout looks great. See you again soon.
John
John,
You are very kind and generous with the compliment, thank you.
Come by when in the area. You know where I'll be most of the time.
Tom ;D
Quote from: NKP768 on September 21, 2018, 12:41:48 PM
Nice - color combination looks great
Doug
Doug,
Thank you for the compliment. I can't take credit for the colors, I took them off the color photo of the kit.
Thanks for checking in on the build.
Tom ;D
Tom
Quote from: John B on September 21, 2018, 02:07:29 PM
Tom,
Do you have ESP? I have the Fos DeGraw's on my workbench for my next build. I will be placing before FSM Butcher's Way. I will definitely be following your build...which BTW, looks great
John,
Could be, I've had this on or off to the side of the work bench for four years. This time it will be finished so I can move on to another kit build and not feel guilty about letting the chickens stay in the box. ;D ;D ;D
Thank you for the compliment and for following along. I look forward to your build.
My next build is a kit bash of Jason Jensen's KC's Auto Repair kit bash.
Tom ;D
Quote from: mark dalrymple on September 21, 2018, 03:10:30 PM
Looking great, Tom!
Its a very interesting roof line. The height added with the steep second story roof will help it not look dwarfed by those other large buildings in the area.
Cheers, Mark.
Mark,
Cheers, and thank you for the kind words on the build. I was thinking almost the same thing with the height of the roof on DeGraw's.
We'll see how it turns out.
Tom ;D
The roofs have been weathered and the roof top signs are made/installed as well.
I used Pan Pastels for the roof weathering. I used three different shades of gray pastels for the weathering.
The roofs are much darker than seen in the photos. The camera doesn't see the dark and seems to auto "lighten" them.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-210918151151.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-210918151151.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-210918151204.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-210918151204.jpeg)
More in a few.
On the street sign for Gordo's Fried Chicken, I needed to remove just over 1/16" from the back of the sign block. The sign block was included in the kit. When the sign was test fit to the block, the sign didn't cover the block.
Unusual for me but I didn't take photos of the steps on the sign build. However, here is the sign.
The post is a 4X4 and the support on top is a piece of wire included in the kit.
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More in a few.
I next moved to the sheet for the Gordo's sign. The sign has a frame that looks like a picture frame that goes on the outside of the sign.
This appeared very fragile to me. To help prevent it from breaking while removing it from the carrier, I used tape to cover the front and back of the frame.
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With a new #11 blade, I carefully cut the frame from the carrier and set it aside.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-200918165841.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-200918165841.jpeg)
More in a few.
I used the #11 blade and then carefully removed the tape from the frame. The frame was painted with Polly Scale Pacemaker Red.
Fast forward and here are the Gordo's and DeGraw's signs.
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Both signs have precut back boards for gluing the signs. I used the precut back board for Gordo's but made my own sign boards from scrap 2X8 scale boards for the DeGraw's sign.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-210918150836.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-210918150836.jpeg)
Back after grabbing a cold Diet Pepsi.
I glued Gordo's sign on the small shack. I used simulated Liquid Leading for gluing the sing on the roof top. I got this from Reading Bob and it is a Gallery Glass product. It is black and looks like tar.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-210918150923.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-210918150923.jpeg)
Notice the steel tube coming from the top of the roof and top of the sign? This is to keep the sign in place as the glue dries. I'll explain this later.
Notice the front of Gordo's in that it is clapboard siding. The kit has this front wall covered with Campbell shingles. I didn't like this look so I cut a piece of clapboard from scrap and painted it and the front corner trim with Polly Scale Pacemaker Red. The corner trim on the rear is painted with Floquil Reefer White as are the two side and rear walls.
At the last minute I decided to light the sign over Gordo's but not the Degraw's sign over the main building.
I used .022 steel tubing from Slim and installed a cool white LED under the shade.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-210918150939.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-210918150939.jpeg)
More in a few.
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Back to the steel tubing explanation. I used two small blocks of HO scale 4X4s and glued them to the back of the Gordo's sign.
I previously drilled two small .022" holes in the blocks. I threaded the steel tube through the blocks and glued them in place behind the sign. I also drilled a .022" hole in the roof directly under the blocks. The steel tubing kept the sign, blocks and hole in the roof aligned while the glue dried.
When dry, I removed the steel tubing and installed the .022" steel tubing with the LED into the blocks and roof.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-210918151136.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-210918151136.jpeg)
Nice an secure.
You can also see the roof weathering in these two photos.
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Back later, need a break from typing. ;D
This kit also comes with laser cut parts for a loading dock.
Although this is a very nice feature of the kit, laser cut parts such as these are hard to stain. This is due mainly to the laser burns on the sides of the posts. They are hard to remove, don't take stains very well and are extremely fragile when trying to sand the edges. Note one of the leg post is already broken.
So, you guessed it. I'm scratch building my loading dock.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-210918151028.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-210918151028.jpeg)
Back in a few.
The top plates are 4X6s and the support posts are 4X4s. The cross braces are 2X6s, the joists are 2X8s and the decking is made from 2X10s.
I used Doug's laser cut parts as a pattern for my loading dock.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-210918151042.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-210918151042.jpeg)
More later this evening. Need to help the Babe with something.
Yet another great structure on your layout Tom, fantastic.
The kit also comes with a laser cut deck.
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Here is my decking.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-210918151055.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-210918151055.jpeg)
More in a few.
Quote from: Janbouli on September 21, 2018, 05:19:53 PM
Yet another great structure on your layout Tom, fantastic.
Jan,
Thank you kind sir, much appreciate you following along. This is a very nice kit Doug/FOS released.
Tom ;D
After the decking was all glued in place and dry, I used the back side of an Emory board to sand and highlight the deck. It now has a look of old decking. One that has seen the better part of years in the sun and exposed to the weather.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-210918151108.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-210918151108.jpeg)
The next part of the kit is to build the canopy for the loading dock.
Thanks for following along.
Fantastic work, Tom!
Its coming up a real treat.
I agree completely with your reasoning on working with laser cut detail parts. Another consideration is that the grain of the wood usually shows through the stain, and in one direction (either vertically or horizontally) this is wrong. This always annoyed my with such parts and so I got into the habit of scratch-building decks, porches, signs etc. I wonder whether manufacturers might be better to supply scale lumber and templates for such things - especially for those kits catering more for the advanced modeler.
As always, really enjoying your thread. Thanks for taking the time to share in such detail.
Cheers, Mark.
Hey Tom:
Looks just great and the platform came out great also.
Karl
Great job Tom. Very professional looking.
This is a fantastic thread....a great model plus lots of good modeling ideas and insights.
Thanks Tom.
Tom,
I'm very much enjoying this thread and your craftsmanship. This is also a really interesting structure and it's fun to see your variations. I've been following several FOS kit threads as I have yet to build one of Doug Foscale's kits, but have one on order.
Quote from: mark dalrymple on September 21, 2018, 07:07:27 PM
Fantastic work, Tom!
Its coming up a real treat.
I agree completely with your reasoning on working with laser cut detail parts. Another consideration is that the grain of the wood usually shows through the stain, and in one direction (either vertically or horizontally) this is wrong. This always annoyed my with such parts and so I got into the habit of scratch-building decks, porches, signs etc. I wonder whether manufacturers might be better to supply scale lumber and templates for such things - especially for those kits catering more for the advanced modeler.
As always, really enjoying your thread. Thanks for taking the time to share in such detail.
Cheers, Mark.
Mark,
Thank you for the very kind compliment on the build.
I've probably build more decks with out the kit material for that very reason. In the photo below, you can see the grain runs the wrong way in all but the top beams. The grain runs horizontal and not vertically. So, yes, I agree with you that the only way to go is to do it correctly and that means a "scratch build" somewhere in some kits.
I will add that this was Doug and Maria's second kit and it was built to best serve a new modeler.
Again, thank you for the support and the kind words.
Tom ;D
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Quote from: postalkarl on September 22, 2018, 09:40:48 AM
Hey Tom:
Looks just great and the platform came out great also.
Karl
Karl,
Thank you as always my friend. It was, and still is a fun little scratch build. Meaning the deck.
Tom ;D
Quote from: PRR Modeler on September 22, 2018, 09:51:35 AM
Great job Tom. Very professional looking.
Curt,
Thank you as well and welcome back to Central Fl.
Tom ;D
Quote from: vinceg on September 22, 2018, 09:52:09 AM
This is a fantastic thread....a great model plus lots of good modeling ideas and insights.
Thanks Tom.
Vince,
You are most kind sir. And, I thank you for the compliment. I most always try to share all the info I use on my builds.
Tom ;D
Quote from: Opa George on September 23, 2018, 08:49:10 AM
Tom,
I'm very much enjoying this thread and your craftsmanship. This is also a really interesting structure and it's fun to see your variations. I've been following several FOS kit threads as I have yet to build one of Doug Foscale's kits, but have one on order.
George,
I'm glad you are enjoying the build and thread. I really like the FOS structures. When you do start your thread you'll find they are a great deal of fun. I would suggest starting off on a smaller kit though, not knowing what you have on the way.
Tom ;D
I'm working on an update this afternoon but first have to load, size and clean the pictures.
Tom ;D
After building the deck I started on the canopy posts. The posts, beams and angled supports are all from stained and cut HO scale 4X4s.
I used the canopy supports in the kit as a pattern. You can see here the two main support posts are made.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230918131704.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230918131704.jpeg)
More in a few.
I then started to glue the two supports posts together. I measured the distance between the two and cut three pieces to glue between the posts.
Here you can see I've used the metal squares to make sure it all dries square.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230918131721.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230918131721.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230918131737.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230918131737.jpeg)
More in a few.
Now all the beams, cross braces and posts are glued and left to dry.
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Continued in a few.
In the next photo you can see the angled supports are shown installed on the front and back. However, they aren't added to the ends or the interior/center two posts.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230918133333.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230918133333.jpeg)
Although this looks okay, it is architecturally incorrect. The angled supports should be added to all corners for support.
I've added them on this model.
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More in a few.
Here are several different views of the canopy supports now glued to the deck.
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Continued -
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Time for a cold Diet Pepsi, back in a few.
I couldn't find the canopy roof card that came with the kit so I used the template as a pattern and cut another one.
Yep, 10 minutes later I found the original. I cut the new one so this is the one I used.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230918131836.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230918131836.jpeg)
On the canopy roof I plan to show some exposed roof boards.
I drew two small circle like patterns on the roof panel.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230918131850.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230918131850.jpeg)
More in a few.
I cut two holes out of the roof panel and have two choices as to how I want them on the top of the canopy supports.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230918131905.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230918131905.jpeg)
Here you can see I've used 2X10s, cut and fit between the cardboard. The 2X10's are flush with the roof panel.
Scotch Tape was used to how the pieces in place.
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More in a few.
I placed the cardboard over the 2X10 and cut it to fit.
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I finished the exposed wood and here is how it looks without the rolled roofing paper.
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More in a few.
I used black construction paper for the rolled roofing. The glue marks will not show once I paint the roof.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230918132009.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230918132009.jpeg)
I painted the rolled roofing paper with Floquil Weathered Black.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230918132024.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230918132024.jpeg)
Tomorrow I'll add the joists and weather the canopy roof.
Nice job Tom.
Hey Tom:
You are moving right along. It looks great.
Karl
Great little sub-assembly photos. And very nice work! Looks terrific, Tom!
By joists do you mean rafters? My mum always told me about the many times her mum would send her down to the shops to get a pound of bacon. When she got back with the bacon the comment was always "Oh! You know when I say bacon I mean Ham!"
Loving your thread! Cheers, Mark.
Quote from: postalkarl on September 23, 2018, 05:16:26 PM
Hey Tom:
You are moving right along. It looks great.
Karl
Karl,
Thank you as always. I'm actually finished and will post the closing photos this afternoon.
Tom ;D
Quote from: mark dalrymple on September 24, 2018, 02:47:18 PM
Great little sub-assembly photos. And very nice work! Looks terrific, Tom!
By joists do you mean rafters? My mum always told me about the many times her mum would send her down to the shops to get a pound of bacon. When she got back with the bacon the comment was always "Oh! You know when I say bacon I mean Ham!"
Loving your thread! Cheers, Mark.
Mark,
The sub assembly was fun to scratch build. And, thank you, much appreciated.
Yes, rafters. My mind and thoughts were way ahead of the typing.
I appreciate you following along.
Cheers,
Tom ;D
I glued the rafters to the underside of the canopy roof. I then glued the roof onto the platform support header beams.
When dry, I began the weathering of the rolled roofing.
In the photo below, refer to the left of the photo. I used a pallet sponge and rubbed PanPastell Neutral Grey Extra Dark on the left side. The second photo shows the roof covered with the Neutral Grey.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-240918162632.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-240918162632.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-240918162646.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-240918162646.jpeg)
More in a few.
I then added PanPastel Paynes Grey Ex. Dark in various spots on the roof.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-240918162659.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-240918162659.jpeg)
I then used the side/edge of the sponge pallet and added a few streaks of PanPastel Black.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-240918162713.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-240918162713.jpeg)
More in a few.
Again using the flat side of the sponge, I blended the three colors always pulling the pallet down from top to bottom.
You can see the left side blended.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-240918162728.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-240918162728.jpeg)
Now all the rolled roofing is blended. You may choose to add some light browns to the roof weathering. I opted not to as this roof and platform sit next to the track. Lots of steam locos pass by here.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-240918162743.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-240918162743.jpeg)
More in a few.
I added the menu board to the order window of Gordo's. In an attempt to sell a lot of chicken, I added a well endowed employee to the take out window.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-240918162759.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-240918162759.jpeg)
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Diet Pepsi time, back in a few.
The chicken crates were assembled and dipped in Hunterline Driftwood A&I stain.
Preiser chicken figures, #14168, were placed in the crates.
Looks like one of the crates was dropped and the condemmed chickens are making a break.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-240918162839.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-240918162839.jpeg)
When the structure takes it's final position on the layout, the green pad on the bottom of the escaping chickens will be removed.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-240918162839.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-240918162839.jpeg)
More in a few.
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This build is now finished. After four long years I can get this one off the back burner and out of my guilt trip file. ;D ;D
I did change a few things on the build. I added more exterior rafters and angled supports on the platform posts. The front wall of Gordo's Fried Chicken is clapboard to match the sides. I didn't go with the yellow corner posts on Gordo's but I did paint the top of the hydrant yellow.
I didn't use the large exhaust vent for Gordo's as it was just to big and out of scale for the structure.
I made the feathers by dipping the tip of a small brush into Floquil Flat Finish and then into some Bragdon White powder.
Thank you all for following along on this adventure. I'll be posting a new adventurous journey tomorrow afternoon.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-240918162923.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-240918162923.jpeg)
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Beautiful modeling Tom.
Do I smell fried chicken? ;D Nice job on the structure and details, Tom.
Jeff
Great job and thanks for the detailed thread. Learned a lot. Nice touch with the jailbird chickens.
Jim D
Tom - Your threads are among my favorites...wonderful tutorial!👍🏻
Outstanding build of a very interesting structure! ;D Great thread too! Lot's of interesting tips.
I can just see the clouds of feathers flying when a certain engineer who shall remain nameless zips by doing his best Casey Jones imitation. ;D ;D ;D
You don't mean Greg do you Bob?
Quote from: PRR Modeler on September 24, 2018, 06:07:17 PM
Beautiful modeling Tom.
Curt,
Thank you very much. It was a fun build but I'm happy to be moving on to another build.
Tom ;D
Quote from: Zephyrus52246 on September 24, 2018, 06:17:17 PM
Do I smell fried chicken? ;D Nice job on the structure and details, Tom.
Jeff
Jeff,
Yes, and so do I. Much appreciate the compliment on the build.
Tom ;D
Quote from: Jim Donovan on September 24, 2018, 09:55:11 PM
Great job and thanks for the detailed thread. Learned a lot. Nice touch with the jailbird chickens.
Jim D
Jim,
Thank you, much appreciated. This one wasn't as detailed as my usual builds but I wanted to get it finished. I'm glad you picked up a few pointers.
The chickens are on the loose - still.
Tom ;D
Quote from: Dave K. on September 25, 2018, 06:10:16 AM
Tom - Your threads are among my favorites...wonderful tutorial!👍🏻
Dave,
Thank you for the kind compliment. I'm glad you followed along.
Tom ;D
Quote from: ReadingBob on September 25, 2018, 07:24:39 AM
Outstanding build of a very interesting structure! ;D Great thread too! Lot's of interesting tips.
I can just see the clouds of feathers flying when a certain engineer who shall remain nameless zips by doing his best Casey Jones imitation. ;D ;D ;D
Bob,
Thank you for the generous comment on the build. Yes, it is a very interesting structure and that is one reason it appealed to me. Doug always comes up with very unusual structures.
Greg has had his turn at the throttle in Tahope. He was behaving until I had to clear my throat when he got a little antsy at the throttle. ;D ;D
Tom ;D
Quote from: PRR Modeler on September 25, 2018, 10:18:59 AM
You don't mean Greg do you Bob?
Yepper, he does in deed. We all know Greg's need for speed. 8)
Tom ;D
Tom,
That is one neat kit. Well done !
Fried chicken is on the food list now for this week too.
Tommy
Quote from: tom.boyd.125 on September 25, 2018, 10:54:03 AM
Tom,
That is one neat kit. Well done !
Fried chicken is on the food list now for this week too.
Tommy
Tommy,
Thank you and yes, this is a very neat kit from FOS. I'm now in the mood for some good ole southern fried chicken.
Tom ;D
Tom,
As usual, beautiful modeling! The scene with the escaping chickens is spot on, and draws attention to the wonderful work on the screened doors as well as the faded signage on the structure. Your build of the shed with its correct bracing, rafters, etc. really makes that building stand out. IMO, implausible construction detracts from some otherwise outstanding models, and it is IMO all too common. One of the things that really makes your builds stand out is your attention to these details.
Quote from: ACL1504 on September 25, 2018, 10:45:24 AM
Quote from: PRR Modeler on September 25, 2018, 10:18:59 AM
You don't mean Greg do you Bob?
Yepper, he does in deed. We all know Greg's need for speed. 8)
Tom ;D
You've got that right.....I'm staying out of Tahope......going that slow gives me the shakes something awful..... ;D ;D ;D
Great addition to Tahope Tom.....great work. 8)
I assumed all the white stuff near the double doors was feathers and thought the detail looks great. I got to thinking after we talked.....is the white stuff really feathers or is it the other white stuff that chickens leave behind? ;D
Also could I get an order of fried breasts with a side of cold slaw? ;)
Quote from: jerryrbeach on September 25, 2018, 11:41:48 AM
Tom,
As usual, beautiful modeling! The scene with the escaping chickens is spot on, and draws attention to the wonderful work on the screened doors as well as the faded signage on the structure. Your build of the shed with its correct bracing, rafters, etc. really makes that building stand out. IMO, implausible construction detracts from some otherwise outstanding models, and it is IMO all too common. One of the things that really makes your builds stand out is your attention to these details.
Jerry,
Thank you for the very kind and generous compliment on the build. This is a great kit and unusual looking structure. According to Doug, the prototype looked pretty much as the model.
I try to add the correct construction to the models as is in the 1:1 world if at all possible. I agree that these details do make the models look better. I'm not sure why others don't do the same. Each to his/her own I guess.
Tom ;D
Quote from: GPdemayo on September 25, 2018, 11:54:05 AM
Great addition to Tahope Tom.....great work. 8)
I assumed all the white stuff near the double doors was feathers and thought the detail looks great. I got to thinking after we talked.....is the white stuff really feathers or is it the other white stuff that chickens leave behind? ;D
Also could I get an order of fried breasts with a side of cold slaw? ;)
Greg,
Thank you Speedy, much appreciated. Your order is on the way. :P :P
Tom ;D
Looks great, Tom.
A lovely addition to your layout. And a great little mini scene. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Mark.
Tom, nice job--I have enjoyed following along and have picked up invaluable tips. Thanks for all your work documenting each step so well.
--George
I can't believe it took 4 years to finish this..........with "Speedy" so close by. :o :o :o :o
Jim
Hey Tom:
Welldon. Beautiful job as always. Love your builds.
Karl
Quote from: mark dalrymple on September 25, 2018, 04:26:17 PM
Looks great, Tom.
A lovely addition to your layout. And a great little mini scene. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Mark.
Mark,
Thank you for following along, much appreciated. It was a fun build and fun to share as well.
Tom ;D
Quote from: Opa George on September 25, 2018, 04:47:21 PM
Tom, nice job--I have enjoyed following along and have picked up invaluable tips. Thanks for all your work documenting each step so well.
--George
George,
Thank you and I'm happy you were able to get something from the build. One never knows what information is new to others. You are very welcome as I do also enjoy sharing the builds.
Tom ;D
Quote from: jimmillho on September 25, 2018, 07:13:36 PM
I can't believe it took 4 years to finish this..........with "Speedy" so close by. :o :o :o :o
Jim
Jim,
Yepper, only four years on this one. Speedy is close but that only applies to his use of the throttle.
Tom ;D
Quote from: postalkarl on September 26, 2018, 07:53:31 AM
Hey Tom:
Welldon. Beautiful job as always. Love your builds.
Karl
Karl,
Thank you as always. I love your builds as well. Wonderful stuff Karl.
Tom ;D
Speedy...................? ??? Ya gotta come up with something better than that. ::)
Quote from: GPdemayo on September 26, 2018, 08:23:09 AM
Speedy...................? ??? Ya gotta come up with something better than that. ::)
What? Why is it my responsibility? I'm not the one who is "petal to the metal".
Tom ;D