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Title: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on May 23, 2018, 10:02:59 AM
Hi All:

Here's my next project. The Franklin Watchworks.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: Jerry on May 23, 2018, 10:49:52 AM
Looking forward to this one Karl.

Jerry
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: PRR Modeler on May 23, 2018, 10:54:14 AM
I'll be following Karl.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: jimmillho on May 23, 2018, 11:08:15 AM
I will be watching also Karl.

Jim
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on May 23, 2018, 11:24:34 AM
Hi Jerry, Curt & Jim:

Thanks a lot guys. Glad to have you along.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: vinceg on May 23, 2018, 12:45:46 PM
Quote from: postalkarl on May 23, 2018, 10:02:59 AM
Hi All:

Here's my next project. The Franklin Watchworks.

Karl

Oh yeah -- That's what I'm talking about! I have this kit, too (unbuilt). Will be on the edge of my seat with popcorn in lap.

Looking forward to it, Karl.

Vince
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: GPdemayo on May 23, 2018, 02:16:11 PM
Count me in too..... :)
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: deemery on May 23, 2018, 02:25:46 PM
This is one of the better F&SM designs, I think.  It's not over-compressed, the various rooflines seem to have a logical purpose.  It'll be fun to watch.


dave
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: ReadingBob on May 23, 2018, 03:33:01 PM
Quote from: vinceg on May 23, 2018, 12:45:46 PM
Quote from: postalkarl on May 23, 2018, 10:02:59 AM
Hi All:

Here's my next project. The Franklin Watchworks.

Karl

Oh yeah -- That's what I'm talking about! I have this kit, too (unbuilt). Will be on the edge of my seat with popcorn in lap.

Looking forward to it, Karl.

Vince

I've got this one in my closet as well so I'm going to pull up a chair next to Vince, swipe some of his popcorn, and enjoy the show too.   :D
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: Janbouli on May 23, 2018, 05:03:55 PM
Following along as always Karl.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: Dave K. on May 23, 2018, 07:02:05 PM
Tuned in...
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: S&S RR on May 23, 2018, 07:09:18 PM
Do you have room for one more?
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: Jerry on May 23, 2018, 07:36:55 PM
Quote from: S&S RR on May 23, 2018, 07:09:18 PM
Do you have room for one more?

Only if you bring some pretzels & beer!!  :)

Jerry
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: Amagic41 on May 23, 2018, 08:58:37 PM
I'm in ... one of my favorite ones along with G. Willikers
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: Rail and Tie on May 23, 2018, 10:09:11 PM
Is it done yet??
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: MAP on May 24, 2018, 06:40:27 AM
I'll be watching as well.  I also have this one stashed away.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on May 24, 2018, 12:12:12 PM
Hi Jerry, Cut, Jim, Vince, Greg, Dave, Bob, Janbouli, Dave K., John S., Ken, Darryl And mark:

Wow This is quite the crowd. Glad to have all of you aboard. I will try to do my best with this guy. We shall see what you guys have to say. Thanks for checking in.

Karl 
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on May 24, 2018, 02:26:13 PM
Hi All:

Main building walls are painted, Weathered and assembled. Our sign was kinda becoming unreadable so we had the sign painter come over and redo it so the customer's could read it. I'll leave it up to you guys. Do think it should be weathered or leave it as is?

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: PRR Modeler on May 24, 2018, 04:03:53 PM
Looks great so far.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: rpdylan on May 24, 2018, 05:06:22 PM
looks great Karl!  I am always partial to weathered signs....
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: vinceg on May 24, 2018, 05:07:12 PM
Great coloring and weathering. Regarding the sign, feels like a little weathering might look good surrounded by those nicely-weathered walls. But then I always love weathered FSM stuff.

One question -- maybe just my eyes or an optical illusion, but are any of those double-hung windows above the doors on the long wall upside-down? Looks a little like the lower sash is out further than the upper sash.

Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on May 24, 2018, 05:21:12 PM
Hi Vince:

OK I will do some dry-brushing on the sign to tone it down a bit. No those are 6 Over 4 windows. The sills are on the bottom.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: ACL1504 on May 24, 2018, 06:24:08 PM
Karl,

Wonderful build, love the colors and weathering. Just more to add to the KS file.  8) 8)

Tom  ;D
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on May 24, 2018, 06:42:33 PM
Hi Tom:

Thanks again as always much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: JimMooney on May 24, 2018, 09:07:38 PM
Watch out!!! photo bombing you!!!
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: Mark Dalrymple on May 25, 2018, 04:00:38 AM
Looking great, Karl.

I'm for weathering the sign too.

Cheers, Mark.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: S&S RR on May 25, 2018, 09:19:07 AM
Looking good! I agree about the sign - a wee bit of weathering is in order.  FSM and fresh paint just doesn't work for me. But it's your build and I only have 2 cents to give. ;) ;D
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on May 25, 2018, 09:44:37 AM
Hey Jim:

thanks for the pics. Talk to ya soon.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on May 25, 2018, 09:46:11 AM
Hi Mark & John:

Thanks guys. Will be weathering the sign a bit.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: vinceg on May 25, 2018, 01:11:10 PM
Quote from: JimMooney on May 24, 2018, 09:07:38 PM
Watch out!!! photo bombing you!!!

Jim - those cardboard boxes in the third pic are excellent. How do you make those?

(or were they part of the kit?)
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: ReadingBob on May 25, 2018, 01:16:29 PM
Jim - I absolutely love the finish you achieved on the roof panels.   :D  Oh, yeah, the rest looks pretty darn great too!   ;D 
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: JimMooney on May 25, 2018, 04:06:19 PM
boxes may have been with kit, send me a message with your email, I made similar ones for our kits I can send you...they are paper painted with Floquil foundation

Roof is the real copper roofs from CC Crow(BIS)..with "patina it" (or something like that from AC moore) applied to make  them green

http://www.builders-in-scale.com/bis/parts-metal.html

Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on May 25, 2018, 04:37:40 PM
Hi All:

Finished one peaked end with shingles. Also weather the sign slightly. I dry-brushed the shingle a little more.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: ACL1504 on May 25, 2018, 04:40:22 PM
Karl,

I liked the first set of wall photos but the ones above are most excellent.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on May 25, 2018, 07:18:51 PM
Hi Tom:

They are the same walls. The only difference is I slightly weathered the sign and added the peaked shingled emds.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: S&S RR on May 25, 2018, 07:29:29 PM
Karl


The weathering looks great.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: Jerry on May 25, 2018, 07:41:32 PM
Karl the sign is perfect.  Old but not ancient!!

Roof is looking good.

Jerry
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: vinceg on May 25, 2018, 08:32:34 PM
Quote from: postalkarl on May 25, 2018, 04:37:40 PM
Hi All:

Finished one peaked end with shingles. Also weather the sign slightly. I dry-brushed the shingle a little more.

Karl

Yep - that weathering did the trick.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: Janbouli on May 26, 2018, 03:14:03 AM
Great Karl , now the sign looks in line with the walls.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on May 26, 2018, 05:18:29 PM
Hi John, Jerry, Vince And Janbouli:

Thanks for looking in and relaying your comments and compliments. Working on the other peaked end today.

Karl.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on May 26, 2018, 05:26:15 PM
OK Guys:

Need an opinion here. Which one you like best. Let me know OK. Don't worry about the black spot. A casting goes there and it made the mark.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: Janbouli on May 26, 2018, 05:33:35 PM
I like the one without the trim.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: PRR Modeler on May 26, 2018, 05:46:01 PM
I like the one with the trim.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: deemery on May 26, 2018, 05:57:21 PM
Quote from: PRR Modeler on May 26, 2018, 05:46:01 PM
I like the one with the trim.
Me, too.


dave
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: dick green on May 26, 2018, 06:28:42 PM
Karl
Looks great and as a twenty five year sider there would definitely be a frieze board installed. So its cool and prototypical.
Dick
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on May 27, 2018, 10:29:44 AM
Hi Jan, Curt, Dave And Dick:

Looks like the one with the Frieze board according to Dave wins. Thanks for the input guys. Much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: Jerry on May 27, 2018, 02:25:21 PM
Good choice by your followers I agree.

Jerry
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on May 28, 2018, 10:21:33 AM
Hey Jerry:

Thanks appreciate it.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on May 28, 2018, 01:11:03 PM
Hi Guys:

Added A casting and rust streaks according to the color photo.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: deemery on May 28, 2018, 03:15:26 PM
The rust stains from the attic louver is a bit unintuitive.  I wouldn't have thought that was a iron/steel item. 


dave
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on May 28, 2018, 03:50:38 PM
Hi Dave:

Was just following the instructions and photos.  Don't know if I could remove the pastel powder or not.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: deemery on May 28, 2018, 03:54:41 PM
I'm sure there were (galvanized?) iron/steel louver panels, so I'd leave it and poke any (other) nitpickers in the eye  ;D


dave
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on May 28, 2018, 06:18:50 PM
Hi Dave:

To late I removed the rust. Unless you think I should put it back. Let me know OK.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: deemery on May 28, 2018, 06:45:30 PM
I suspect it'll look better/more typical without the rust under the louvers.  (Implying, of course, the louvers are wood, which I think is more likely.)


But of course Rule 1 applies!



dave
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on May 29, 2018, 07:32:32 AM
Hi Dave:

You are correct they are scribed siding. I'll take a pic this afternoon.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: rpdylan on May 29, 2018, 07:52:36 AM
maybe if the louvers were rust colored?


Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: cuse on May 29, 2018, 08:25:45 AM
That's a good catch (on a beautiful build)...perhaps instead of rust, rain streaks (whitish, more subtle) showing the flow lines from rain and melting snow over the years.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: tom.boyd.125 on May 29, 2018, 02:07:04 PM
Karl,
Looking good !
Will have to catch up and check in on this build...
Tommy
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on May 30, 2018, 11:59:09 AM
Hi Bob, Cuse & Tommy:

Thanks for checking in and giving you suggestions. Much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: S&S RR on May 31, 2018, 08:23:29 AM
Interesting discussion on the rust stains. I thought I would throw in my 2 cents for what it's worth.  I have spent years taking pictures of run down buildings that haven't seen a coat of new paint in years.  My wife calls them "George Buildings". Since I'm modeling the late 1940's this type of building is very prototypical since the US had just gone through a depression and then a World War. Most of the buildings in the country had gone without paint for 20 - 30 years. So as for the rust stains - the rust would have come from the nails that hold it together and to the building if it was wood. If it was galvanized metal, white rust from the zinc in the Galvanizing would come first "John's rain streaks". It is a sacrificial metal.  Then the rust from the iron underneath would start. It all depends on the timing of the decay that your modeling. Now, as for the nail holes/nail heads. ;)   Sorry, I couldn't resist.


Karl your build looks great.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: Jerry on May 31, 2018, 01:04:24 PM
Karl your doing a fine job with or without the rust stains.

Jerry
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: ACL1504 on May 31, 2018, 05:31:12 PM
Karl,

I'm a bit rusty on my rust stain ideas! The build is looking wonderful. Very well done.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 01, 2018, 04:10:01 PM
Hi Tom:

Thanks buddy appreciate your compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 01, 2018, 04:14:03 PM
Hi All:

Got some more work done on the main building. Walls are assembled, details have been added vents and lamp shade. Also decided to put a frame around the sign to dress it up. corrugated main roof is finished with a few details added. More to go yet.
wall looks better w/o the rust from the louver.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: PRR Modeler on June 01, 2018, 05:17:59 PM
Very nice modeling Karl.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 02, 2018, 10:18:37 AM
Hi Curt:

Thanks appreciate the compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 02, 2018, 02:50:52 PM
Hi All:

Just finished installing the elevator on the roof of the main building.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: S&S RR on June 02, 2018, 04:32:07 PM
It looks great Karl.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: Jerry on June 03, 2018, 09:17:26 AM
Very nice indeed.  Great weathering as always.

Jerry
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 03, 2018, 02:47:34 PM
Hey John, & Jerry:

hey guys thanks for the compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 04, 2018, 01:06:12 PM
Hi All:

made A little progress today. Got the cyclone and it's pipes installed on the rood.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: PRR Modeler on June 04, 2018, 04:48:44 PM
Great job Karl.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 05, 2018, 05:59:57 PM
Hi Guys:

Got A little more done. Small platform and roof and also added the concrete steps. Used cap shingle on roof instead of folded paper.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 06, 2018, 04:26:33 PM
Hi All:

Got A little more done today. Added the stairs to the small platform. Also added castings and figures.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: deemery on June 06, 2018, 05:36:39 PM
Looks great.  The weathering is consistent and subtle!


dave
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 06, 2018, 07:22:45 PM
Hi Dave:

Thanks much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: sdrees on June 06, 2018, 11:39:18 PM
More nice work from Karl.  I really enjoy watching your builds Karl.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 07, 2018, 08:05:12 AM
Hi Steve:

Thanks appreciate your comment as always.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: PRR Modeler on June 07, 2018, 10:29:32 AM
Nice additions.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: vinceg on June 07, 2018, 01:39:06 PM
Karl,

The walls look great. I haven't opened my kit, yet. Are you following George's basic painting/weathering instructions or are you doing something on your own?
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 07, 2018, 01:58:10 PM
Hi Curt:

Thanks appreciate the compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 07, 2018, 01:59:45 PM
Hi Vince:

I'm pretty much following the instructions.  Thanks for the compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 07, 2018, 02:00:43 PM
Hi All:

Exterior stair have been built and added to the structure. Here's A photo.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: S&S RR on June 07, 2018, 03:16:26 PM
Another great build my friend.  It is really coming together.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 07, 2018, 03:43:36 PM
Hi John:

Thanks glad you are enjoying.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: cuse on June 07, 2018, 04:36:07 PM
Another great one for the Karl Hall of Fame! Thumbs up!


John
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: PRR Modeler on June 07, 2018, 05:19:13 PM
Excellent Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 08, 2018, 01:28:34 PM
Hi John & Curt:

Thanks much for the compliments. Much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 09, 2018, 09:54:37 AM
Hi All:

Got a little more done. The main building is finished and added to the base. Just have to weather the canipy roof.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: rpdylan on June 09, 2018, 12:19:12 PM
Really nice modeling Karl- I noticed that you hipped that little roof overhang with individual shingles- its extra work but it comes out so much nicer than running a strip of paper down the edge.  I like the rusty roof coloring, great job there. Thanks for posting!
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 09, 2018, 12:21:13 PM
Hi Bob C.

Thanks for the compliment. Yeah I put cap shingles on all my shingled roofs. Don't like the folded paper.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 12, 2018, 11:58:06 AM
Hi All:

Been working on the walls for building B. Hope to get glass and shadeds in wondows and possibly start assemble the walls.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 12, 2018, 04:51:21 PM
Hi Guys:

Got A little work done today. Building B's walls are assembled.  Widows & doors are installed as is the sign.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: vinceg on June 12, 2018, 05:10:54 PM
Wow, Karl, that's really flying together. Looks great.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 12, 2018, 06:58:27 PM
Hi Vince:

Thanks buddy appreciate your comment as always.

Karl S.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 15, 2018, 01:15:56 PM
Hi Guys:

Got building B Almost done. Cornice has been and and the gravel roof has been added. Got some work to do on the back and add the roof details.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: cuse on June 15, 2018, 08:42:56 PM
Another great one! I know I'm a broken record but fantastic color choices and finishes.


John
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 15, 2018, 08:50:32 PM
Hi John:

nah your not a broken record. Thanks for the compliment.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 17, 2018, 04:05:51 PM
Hi Guys:

Got more done today. The Detailing on Building B is Finished.
Here's a Photo.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: Janbouli on June 17, 2018, 04:39:11 PM
Great modeling as usual Karl, I always love your colors , but aren't you afraid it's a little too much green. Just curious , not meant as criticism.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 17, 2018, 05:01:05 PM
Hi Jan:

Just following the painting instructions that George gave in the kit. Here's another photo.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: Janbouli on June 17, 2018, 05:12:00 PM
Quote from: postalkarl on June 17, 2018, 05:01:05 PM
Hi Jan:

Just following the painting instructions that George gave in the kit. Here's another photo.

Karl
What I meant is that almost all your buildings are greens, is that because of the instructions. Again not meant as criticism, quite the contrary, I love those colors .
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: ACL1504 on June 17, 2018, 05:33:27 PM
Karl,

Amazing work, you never cease to stop amazing me either. Beautiful structures and great thread.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: Amagic41 on June 17, 2018, 09:54:31 PM
Karl,
  Spectacular as always ! !  been wanting to scratch build this for a while now and you may have pushed it to the head of the class ...lol
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: rpdylan on June 18, 2018, 05:40:14 AM
Great work! An old timer told me once that buildings were usually painted in one color to save money, that mono chromatic was typical
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 18, 2018, 01:47:29 PM
Hi Jan:

yeah I usually use George's color schemes. Sometimes I use others like Depot Buff with Zinc Chromate. and others. Thanks for the comment.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 18, 2018, 01:49:08 PM
Hi Tom, Ken & Tom:

thanks for the compliments. Much appreciated.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 18, 2018, 09:06:12 PM
Hi All:

elevated office is finished except for the roof. Will get on that tomorrow. Here's a couple of photos. Went with Karl O's wood siding instead of shingles.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: vinceg on June 19, 2018, 12:58:00 AM
Yes, great choice on the wood siding. Really fits in nicely with the rest of the structure. Love the build - thanks.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: tct855 on June 19, 2018, 07:32:01 AM
Karl,
(special k) what a fantastic job so far.  You are the type of modeler George always wanted to sell his kits too! (one who actually builds his kits) ha. Love this build.  Thanx Thom...
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: S&S RR on June 19, 2018, 02:39:18 PM
Another great build Karl! Karl O has a lot of good ideas. ;)
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 19, 2018, 04:35:38 PM
Hey Vince, Tom & John S.

Thanks for the compliments much appreciated as always. Both building are finished and glued in place. On to the scenery and details. Here's 2 new pics.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: GPdemayo on June 20, 2018, 08:30:39 AM
Great work Karl.....looking forward to seeing what you do with the scenery.  8)
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: PRR Modeler on June 20, 2018, 10:01:40 AM
Beautiful looking building complex. The large clock is a great detail piece.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 20, 2018, 12:38:15 PM
Hi Greg & curt:

Thanks for checking in guys. Much appreciated. Always glad to hear from you guys.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: sdrees on June 20, 2018, 12:42:59 PM
Nice looking buildings Karl.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 20, 2018, 12:47:03 PM
Hi Steve:

Thanks appreciate it. Started the scenery today. Parking lot is in as is the track and some of the scenery around each.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: vinceg on June 20, 2018, 12:48:40 PM
Karl, are those building loose or did you glue them down to the wood base? I'm still trying to figure out my long-term strategy for buildings. Dioramas are great work construction but seems like that will lead to complications when siting them on the layout.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 20, 2018, 06:39:28 PM
Hi Vince:

Yes they are glued down. I'm not sure if you would have complications adding them to the layout or not.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 21, 2018, 04:33:24 PM
Hi All:

The rear of the model is finished. I added the Bar Mills 57 foot brick stack. Not included with the kit. The scenery in the rear is finished.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: Janbouli on June 21, 2018, 04:44:57 PM
The stack is sure the finishing touch, looks great with the structure.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 21, 2018, 05:18:17 PM
Hi Jan:

Thanks buddy glad you liked the stack.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: fbernard65 on June 21, 2018, 08:12:04 PM
Karl,

Great job on the kit and diorama.  Glad you added the stack as we discussed.

Frank
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 21, 2018, 10:35:20 PM
Hi Frank:

yeah thanks I think it's coming out pretty well. I like the stack also.

Karl
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: Dave K. on June 22, 2018, 07:52:16 AM
Lordy, Karl, you do some fine work.
Title: Re: Franklin Watchworks FSM #JS 4
Post by: postalkarl on June 22, 2018, 07:19:56 PM
Hi Dave:

Thanks for the great compliment. Much appreciated.

Karl
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