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Title: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: fsmcollector67 on April 18, 2018, 11:25:21 PM
Hey All,
Here is a scratch build I threw together for a member here. I had some spare time, and some spare pieces around. He was Surprised to say the least.....
Thanks for taking a look...
Loren...
Title: Re: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: Janbouli on April 19, 2018, 04:11:48 AM
Wow , what a great bash, looks awesome and is a big inspiration.
Title: Re: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: fsmcollector67 on April 19, 2018, 04:12:56 AM
Quote from: Janbouli on April 19, 2018, 04:11:48 AM
Wow , what a great bash, looks awesome and is a big inspiration.
Thanks Janbouli......
Title: Re: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: MAP on April 19, 2018, 06:54:23 AM
I was the lucky recipient of this fantastic build.  And yes, I was more than surprised when Loren presented it to me.  It will find a nice home on my layout!
Title: Re: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: postalkarl on April 19, 2018, 07:34:22 AM
Hi Loren:

Very well done.  Colors are great and I like the roof shingles.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: tct855 on April 19, 2018, 07:52:16 AM
9 Fingers Loren,

Advice on the scratch building the FSM signal tower that appears to copy (again) one that George did a million times with that crap poor weathering and glazed over windows because you're too lazy to build an interior with wrong colored bricks, crooked cut wood pieces that only could amount to be used in a campfire and don't get me started on that ridiculous roof.

Would be monumental advice not to listen to in any way for the reason your modeling skills are second to none.  Scratch building talent is something we all strive for, but you've obviously have mastered and made look easy.  George would be proud to know his influence still inspires to graduate with honors, modeling students who actually get it.

9 FL,  what a treat to see, can't wait to see this installed in a completed scene whether on a diorama or a layout.  Thanks for sharing Mandinga!  Thanx Thom...
Title: Re: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: PRR Modeler on April 19, 2018, 10:06:37 AM
Beautiful modeling Loren.
Title: Re: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: ReadingBob on April 19, 2018, 10:50:35 AM
Two thumbs up!  I'd give it more but I only have two thumbs.   ;D
Title: Re: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: Oldguy on April 19, 2018, 12:19:14 PM
Absolutely  gorgeous!
Title: Re: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: fsmcollector67 on April 19, 2018, 12:22:50 PM
Quote from: postalkarl on April 19, 2018, 07:34:22 AM
Hi Loren:

Very well done.  Colors are great and I like the roof shingles.

Karl
Karl,
Thanks so much. The shingles are WildWest models that I had left over from a previous project.

Loren...
Title: Re: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: fsmcollector67 on April 19, 2018, 12:25:23 PM
Quote from: tct855 on April 19, 2018, 07:52:16 AM
9 Fingers Loren,

Advice on the scratch building the FSM signal tower that appears to copy (again) one that George did a million times with that crap poor weathering and glazed over windows because you're too lazy to build an interior with wrong colored bricks, crooked cut wood pieces that only could amount to be used in a campfire and don't get me started on that ridiculous roof.

Would be monumental advice not to listen to in any way for the reason your modeling skills are second to none.  Scratch building talent is something we all strive for, but you've obviously have mastered and made look easy.  George would be proud to know his influence still inspires to graduate with honors, modeling students who actually get it.

9 FL,  what a treat to see, can't wait to see this installed in a completed scene whether on a diorama or a layout.  Thanks for sharing Mandinga!  Thanx Thom...
Thom, you almost got me again.....until I read down to the second paragraph.......I should have known that only you would "Bust my Stones"...Thanks for the compliment...
Title: Re: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: fsmcollector67 on April 19, 2018, 12:26:12 PM
Quote from: PRR Modeler on April 19, 2018, 10:06:37 AM
Beautiful modeling Loren.
Curt,
Thanks for the compliment...
Title: Re: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: fsmcollector67 on April 19, 2018, 12:27:06 PM
Quote from: ReadingBob on April 19, 2018, 10:50:35 AM
Two thumbs up!  I'd give it more but I only have two thumbs.   ;D
Bob,
Big Toes are also welcome....Thanks for the Thumbs up....
Title: Re: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: fsmcollector67 on April 19, 2018, 12:27:35 PM
Quote from: Oldguy on April 19, 2018, 12:19:14 PM
Absolutely  gorgeous!
Bob D,
Thanks for the compliment.....
Title: Re: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: GPdemayo on April 19, 2018, 03:41:57 PM
Neat looking tower Loren.....well done.  8)
Title: Re: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: tct855 on April 19, 2018, 04:57:36 PM
9 Fingers Loren,

Glad you got a chuckle, my friend.  That was my goal, but remember I'm a legend in my mind and no one else can get in...(except the little woman), she always seems to know what I'm thinkin'.  Go figure?
                Thanx Thom...
Title: Re: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: fsmcollector67 on April 19, 2018, 09:28:50 PM
Quote from: GPdemayo on April 19, 2018, 03:41:57 PM
Neat looking tower Loren.....well done.  8)
Gregory,
Thanks for the compliment...
Title: Re: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: Jerry on April 19, 2018, 11:03:23 PM
Loren very well done.  Great coloring on the wood and bricks.

Jerry
Title: Re: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: fsmcollector67 on April 20, 2018, 12:03:48 AM
Quote from: Jerry on April 19, 2018, 11:03:23 PM
Loren very well done.  Great coloring on the wood and bricks.

Jerry
Jerry,
Thanks for the compliment.....
Title: Re: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: cuse on April 20, 2018, 07:38:26 AM
Loren,
Fantastic work as always...can't wait to see what's next!


John
Title: Re: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: fsmcollector67 on April 20, 2018, 12:13:56 PM
Quote from: Cuse on April 20, 2018, 07:38:26 AM
Loren,
Fantastic work as always...can't wait to see what's next!


John
John,
Thanks so much....I am trying to put together something possibly for the EXPO...
Title: Re: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: SteveCuster on April 20, 2018, 02:50:09 PM
That's great Loren. What did you use for the brick base?

-Steve
Title: Re: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: S&S RR on April 20, 2018, 09:42:20 PM
Loren


Great modeling. It's going to look beautiful on Mark's layout.
Title: Re: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: fsmcollector67 on April 21, 2018, 09:55:00 AM
Quote from: SteveCuster on April 20, 2018, 02:50:09 PM
That's great Loren. What did you use for the brick base?

-Steve
Steve,
Thanks....I used Monster Modelworks aged brick, with Bragdons Used brick chalk as a base paint. I than used heritage brick, brick red, Georgian clay, charcoal gray, with a sponge leopard spot method, for variations in color. I Than sealed it with a matte sealer, than used Bragdons lime mixed in alc for the mortar lines.
Title: Re: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: fsmcollector67 on April 21, 2018, 09:55:53 AM
Quote from: S&S RR on April 20, 2018, 09:42:20 PM
Loren


Great modeling. It's going to look beautiful on Mark's layout.
Thanks John....
Title: Re: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: Dave K. on April 21, 2018, 09:09:13 PM
That's some very fine work. 👍🏻
Title: Re: FSM Signal Tower scratch
Post by: fsmcollector67 on April 22, 2018, 09:58:27 AM
Quote from: Dave K. on April 21, 2018, 09:09:13 PM
That's some very fine work. 👍🏻
Dave,
Much appreciated.....

Loren...