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Title: Bartholow Coal Co. FSM JS9
Post by: postalkarl on February 26, 2019, 02:47:08 PM

Hi All:

Here is my next project. FSM Jewel Series JS9 Bartholow Coal Co.

Karl

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Post by: PRR Modeler on February 26, 2019, 02:49:45 PM

Looks like an interesting build. I'll be following.

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Post by: jimmillho on February 26, 2019, 02:58:58 PM

I will be watching also.

Jim

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Post by: GPdemayo on February 26, 2019, 03:25:26 PM

Looking forward to the "Karl Touch" on this one..... :)

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Post by: postalkarl on February 27, 2019, 03:26:52 PM

Hi Curt, Jim And Greg:

Thanks for checking in and following along. Much appreciated.

Karl

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Post by: ACL1504 on February 27, 2019, 04:15:10 PM

Karl,

Happy Birthday! I'll be following along as well, as usual. ;D

Tom ;D

Title: Re: Bartholow Coal Co. FSM JS9
Post by: rpdylan on February 27, 2019, 05:27:58 PM

Karl,
was thinking of starting this one myself..... I look forward to your progress posts and any tips/ issues that you want to share!
thanks!

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Post by: NKP768 on February 27, 2019, 05:57:28 PM

Happy birthday Karl

Doug

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Post by: postalkarl on March 02, 2019, 05:04:59 PM

Hi Tom & Doug:

Thanks for the birthday wishes.Much appreciated.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on March 02, 2019, 05:06:23 PM

Hey Bob C:

Glad to have you along. Hope I can help.

Karl

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Post by: S&S RR on March 02, 2019, 05:09:17 PM

Karl

Another great kit - I will be following along.

Title: Re: Bartholow Coal Co. FSM JS9
Post by: postalkarl on March 02, 2019, 05:10:44 PM

Hey Guys:

Won't be working on this for a few days as I'm having some work done on the house.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on March 02, 2019, 05:11:33 PM

Hey John:

Glad to have you aboard.

Karl

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Post by: Dave K. on March 03, 2019, 07:04:50 AM

Looking forward to this one!

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Post by: rpdylan on March 03, 2019, 07:59:16 AM

looking forward to your posts Karl! I started staining my walls and strip wood. this kit is a bit deceiving from the photos,,,, there is a lot going on in building this!

Title: Re: Bartholow Coal Co. FSM JS9
Post by: postalkarl on March 06, 2019, 10:56:20 AM

Hey Dave:

Thanks for following along. Appreciate it.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on March 06, 2019, 10:58:30 AM

Hi Bob C:

Glad you are building this along with me. I will be following your build. Just getting back to it today as had plumbers here doing some work. I'm just starting to re3ad the instructions. I'll be checking out what you mean.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on March 06, 2019, 11:11:45 AM

Hey Guys:

I'mn reading the instructions. George say a lot of coal companies were painted gray. I talked to him and asked what he thought of me doing it in gray and he said by all means. So that is what I'm going to do.

Karl

Title: Re: Bartholow Coal Co. FSM JS9
Post by: Jerry on March 06, 2019, 12:44:37 PM

Hey Karl belated "Happy Birthday"! Guess we should have gotten you a cake or something along those lines!! 8)

I'll be following along!

Jerry

Title: Re: Bartholow Coal Co. FSM JS9
Post by: postalkarl on March 06, 2019, 07:32:52 PM

Hey Jerry:

Thanks for the birthday wish. Glad to have you following along.

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Post by: postalkarl on March 07, 2019, 12:36:17 PM

Hey Tom:

Thanks for the birthday wish. Sorry I missed it earlier. Oops saw it above

Karl

Title: Re: Bartholow Coal Co. FSM JS9
Post by: postalkarl on March 07, 2019, 05:29:33 PM

Hi Guys:

The directions suggest using Red,Redish Brown or Gray. I called George yesterday and we talked about the wall colors. He suggested that I use gray for something different. So I am using Floquil Driftwood stain. Then an A&I wash dry-brushed with Apple Barrel #20526 Country Gray. I have all the painting done, signs are applied. I am now adding the wall bracing. When finished I will take photos.

Karl

Title: Re: Bartholow Coal Co. FSM JS9
Post by: Opa George on March 08, 2019, 09:51:15 AM

I'm following and very interested to see this one come together. I need a coal yard on my layout and am considering different kits available. This will be very helpful.
--George

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Post by: postalkarl on March 09, 2019, 09:39:33 AM

Hey George:

Glad to have you along for the ride. I'm finishing up the bunker walls. When done I will take a photo.

Karl

Title: Re: Bartholow Coal Co. FSM JS9
Post by: postalkarl on March 11, 2019, 04:07:07 PM

Hi All:

Finished up assembling the walls today. Painted with Floquil Driftwood stain, A&I wash and dry-brushed with Apple Barrel Country Gray. Hope they look OK.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on March 11, 2019, 04:55:25 PM

Hey guys:

Walls are assembled.

Karl

Title: Re: Bartholow Coal Co. FSM JS9
Post by: Jerry on March 11, 2019, 09:34:51 PM

Karl color looks fine to me. Great job.

Jerry

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Post by: PRR Modeler on March 11, 2019, 09:59:59 PM

Karl great color and interesting building contours.

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Post by: Janbouli on March 12, 2019, 04:23:55 AM

As always , great modeling Karl and at the speed of light , you must be feeding those elves in the shop good food ;)

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Post by: postalkarl on March 12, 2019, 10:07:49 AM

Hi Jerry, Curt and Janbouli:

Thanks for all the great compliments. Much appreciated guys.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on March 14, 2019, 02:49:35 PM

Hey Guys:

I had to figure out a way to install the rafter tails on this side of the loft roof as I could not see the tick marks on the roof. So here's what I came up with if anyone else build this kit. It works pretty well. I straightened out the crooked ones.

Karl

Title: Re: Bartholow Coal Co. FSM JS9
Post by: deemery on March 14, 2019, 04:30:21 PM

Someone (Motrak Models?) makes a jig for rafters. One side is 18" centers, the other is 24" centers. Same idea, but with the appropriate notch.

dave

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Post by: Opa George on March 14, 2019, 04:47:51 PM

Karl, walls look beautiful. I really like the shade of gray you used.
--George

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Post by: ACL1504 on March 14, 2019, 06:47:35 PM

Karl,

Moving right along, and looking great my friend.

Tom ;D

Title: Re: Bartholow Coal Co. FSM JS9
Post by: postalkarl on March 15, 2019, 12:12:13 PM

Hey Dave:

Thanks I will have to check that out.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on March 15, 2019, 12:13:58 PM

Hey George:

thanks for the compliment. Walls are Floquil Driftwood stain, A&I Wash and dry-brushed with Apple Barrel Country Gray.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on March 15, 2019, 12:15:09 PM

Hey Tom:

thanks buddy appreciate the compliment.

Karl

Title: Re: Bartholow Coal Co. FSM JS9
Post by: ReadingBob on March 15, 2019, 01:26:16 PM

Looking very, very good Karl! I have a soft spot for coal company's and FSM kits. ;)

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Post by: postalkarl on March 15, 2019, 03:51:55 PM

Hey Bob:

Thanks glad you like it.

Karl

Title: Re: Bartholow Coal Co. FSM JS9
Post by: deemery on March 15, 2019, 04:51:12 PM

Motrak jig for nail holes and rafter tails: https://motrakmodelsusa.com/categories.html#!/Nail-Holes-&-Rafter-Guide-85002/p/69132886 (https://motrakmodelsusa.com/categories.html#!/Nail-Holes-&-Rafter-Guide-85002/p/69132886)

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dave

Title: Re: Bartholow Coal Co. FSM JS9
Post by: postalkarl on March 19, 2019, 04:37:45 PM

Hey Dave:

Thanks for the post.

Karl

Title: Re: Bartholow Coal Co. FSM JS9
Post by: postalkarl on March 19, 2019, 04:38:55 PM

Hi All:

Finished the main roof. As I said I went with rolled roofing as I think it looks more industrial. Here's a photo. Hope it looks ok.

Karl

Title: Re: Bartholow Coal Co. FSM JS9
Post by: PRR Modeler on March 19, 2019, 05:14:47 PM

Nice looking roof Karl.

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Post by: Opa George on March 20, 2019, 05:31:20 AM

Karl, very good choice on the roof--it looks more than ok. It really looks like it belongs. Nice job.
--George

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Post by: rpdylan on March 20, 2019, 05:43:38 AM

Neat roof Karl. I'm a sucker for punishment so I'm going to use the Campbell's on mine ! I see you roofed before the chutes are installed,,,, I'm debating on doing my roof after the chutes so I can butt up against them with the shingles,,,,,looking forward on seeing more of your progress!

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Post by: postalkarl on March 20, 2019, 11:54:31 AM

Hey Curt:

Thanks appreciate the compliment.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on March 20, 2019, 11:55:19 AM

Hey George:

Thanks much appreciate the comment.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on March 20, 2019, 11:58:08 AM

Hey Bob C:

you might want to think about installing the chutes first as it may be difficult to get those Campbell shingles on straight working between those chutes. I think the detailing the roof instruction will work out well. Let me know what you think. Did you start the kit yet?

Karl

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Post by: cuse on March 20, 2019, 05:37:51 PM

Beautiful work Karl! The red weathered roof offsets the driftwood walls very nicely.

John

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Post by: rpdylan on March 20, 2019, 05:46:29 PM

yeah Karl, I did start mine,,,, I think I will build the chutes and see how I feel as I shingle the roof and get close to the chutes..... thanks for the input!

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Post by: postalkarl on March 20, 2019, 07:28:19 PM

Hi Bob:

Yeah I hear what you are saying. I decided to build one roof chute complete and install it and see how it came out. Here's A photo let me know what you think OK.

Karl

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Post by: rpdylan on March 20, 2019, 09:47:26 PM

Looks great Karl! I'm going to tackle mine this week, maybe draw lines and shingles to the lines,,,, modeling is an adventure!

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Post by: postalkarl on March 21, 2019, 08:36:10 AM

Hey Bob:

Thanks for the compliment. Much appreciated.

Karl

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Post by: Jerry on March 21, 2019, 08:49:34 AM

Karl real nice job.

Jerry

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Post by: PRR Modeler on March 21, 2019, 10:03:28 AM

The building looks great.

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Post by: GPdemayo on March 22, 2019, 08:43:35 AM

Great progress Karl.....impressive structure. :)

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Post by: postalkarl on March 22, 2019, 04:27:52 PM

Hey Jerry, Curt & Gregory:

Thanks for the great compliments. Much appreciated. This is A tough kit. The steps take quite A while to complete.

Karl

Karl

Title: Re: Bartholow Coal Co. FSM JS9
Post by: postalkarl on March 23, 2019, 01:00:52 PM

Hi All:

The smaller roof is finished. On to the other side.

Karl

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Post by: Opa George on March 24, 2019, 07:04:49 AM

Tremendous work, Karl. The detailed wood framing is wonderfully done and gives the impression of a very substantial industrial building. I also like the roof colors.
--George

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Post by: PRR Modeler on March 24, 2019, 10:04:28 AM

I agree with George, very nice.

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Post by: postalkarl on March 24, 2019, 04:42:19 PM

Hey George & Curt:

Thanks for the great compliments. Much appreciated.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on March 26, 2019, 03:39:41 PM

Hi All:

The roof is finished. I took a while to build the 4 roof shoot as they contain almost 60 parts. Anyway here's a photo.

Karl

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Post by: PRR Modeler on March 26, 2019, 03:55:48 PM

Really nice job Karl. The birds are a nice touch.

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Post by: postalkarl on March 26, 2019, 05:08:57 PM

Hey Curt:

Thanks much appreciate the compliment. The pigeons come with the kit. Glad you like em.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on March 27, 2019, 03:14:29 PM

Hi All:

Finished the stairs today. I did them differently than in the kit. I used A template from another FSM kit as I wanted my guard rails on the outside posts and my banisters on top of the posts. Hope it looks OK.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on March 27, 2019, 04:25:18 PM

Hey Guys:

Next is to assemble the coal pit and install it into the base.

Karl

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Post by: Janbouli on March 27, 2019, 08:36:25 PM

Tremendous Karl , your bar is set so high and yet you achieve it every time.

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Post by: rpdylan on March 27, 2019, 09:38:55 PM

looks awesome Karl! stair railings are challenging to be sure!

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Post by: Opa George on March 28, 2019, 07:21:45 AM

Karl, stairs look great. I had to zoom in on the cool door at the top of the stairs for a better look. Very nice--is that a metal casting or wood?
--George

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Post by: rpdylan on March 28, 2019, 11:14:58 AM

its a metal casting George,,,, (building the same kit,, following closely behind Karl!!!!)

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Post by: tom.boyd.125 on March 28, 2019, 12:26:24 PM

Karl,
Gee...that gray color sure makes this one look different !
Another great model by a great builder.
Tommy

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Post by: postalkarl on March 28, 2019, 02:12:13 PM

Hi Jam, Bob C., George & Tommy:

Wow guys thanks for all the great compliments. Very much appreciated. The Stairs are a metal casting.

Karl

Title: Re: Bartholow Coal Co. FSM JS9
Post by: postalkarl on March 30, 2019, 09:28:17 AM

Hey Guys:

Have the supports built for under the bunker. Also built the coal bin and laid the track.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on March 30, 2019, 02:39:55 PM

Hi All:

Coal bin is finsihed, tr4ack is laid and the supports for under the bunker are built and glued in place.

Karl

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Post by: deemery on March 30, 2019, 04:18:25 PM

It's interesting that you glued the frame to the base, rather than to the structure. I glued the frame to the structure, figuring it was easier to fudge any gaps/misalignments with scenery.

Of course, if you're sufficiently precise, this is not an issue. ;D

dave

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Post by: postalkarl on March 30, 2019, 04:39:41 PM

Hey Dave:

I did it this way according to the instructions so it would be easy to add the scenery under the structures. According to the instructions this is the easiest way to take care of the gaps and etc. I checked the fit and it seem fine.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on April 01, 2019, 12:13:17 PM

Hey Guys:

Scenery has been added under the bunker and it has been glued in place. On to finishing the converyor.

Karl

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Post by: PRR Modeler on April 01, 2019, 12:17:11 PM

Very nice so far Karl.

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Post by: Jerry on April 01, 2019, 12:54:39 PM

This is not an April Fools Joke!! :)

A beautiful job on this one Carl.

Jerry

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Post by: postalkarl on April 01, 2019, 01:04:48 PM

Hey Curt and Jerry:

Thanks for the great compliments. Much appreciated.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on April 02, 2019, 01:44:20 PM

Hi All:

I got the coal conveyor done this morning. Lots of parts to cut. All outside boards are individual pieces. Started the Hoist house this afternoon.

Karl

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Post by: sdrees on April 02, 2019, 01:45:45 PM

Looking good Karl!

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Post by: deemery on April 02, 2019, 02:20:26 PM

I like the overall look. The grey wood looks better on-site than I thought it looked on the workbench.

dave

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Post by: postalkarl on April 02, 2019, 02:32:23 PM

Hi Dave:

Thanks. Yeah I just talked with George. He said he really likes the gray color also. I also like the gray better than the red.

Karl

Title: Re: Bartholow Coal Co. FSM JS9
Post by: postalkarl on April 03, 2019, 09:47:16 AM

Hi All:

George called me this morning to tell me he liked the gray color better than the red and he likes how the kit is coming out. I'm currently working on the hoist house.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on April 03, 2019, 04:28:22 PM

Hey guys:

Been working on the hoist house. It is not glued down as I still some work to do. Detailing and the like. Here's a photo.

karl

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Post by: postalkarl on April 03, 2019, 04:34:38 PM

Hey Guys:

Here's another photo.

Karl

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Post by: GPdemayo on April 03, 2019, 04:43:49 PM

Looking real fine Karl..... 8)

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Post by: postalkarl on April 03, 2019, 04:55:18 PM

Hey Greg:

thanks buddy much appreciated.

Karl

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Post by: sdrees on April 03, 2019, 06:46:24 PM

Hi Karl,

The project is coming along gret. I agree with George Selious and maybe you could tone it down somewhat.

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Post by: bparrish on April 03, 2019, 06:49:51 PM

That sir........... is cool

thanx
Bob

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Post by: postalkarl on April 03, 2019, 07:16:49 PM

Hey Steve:

Thanks for the compliment. Not sure I know what you mean by tone it down.

Karl.

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Post by: postalkarl on April 03, 2019, 07:17:21 PM

Hey Bob:

Thanks appreciate the compliment.

Karl

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Post by: sdrees on April 03, 2019, 10:04:48 PM

Karl,

Tone down the red on the roof so bright

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Post by: Oldguy on April 03, 2019, 10:27:43 PM

That is really, really nice.

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Post by: postalkarl on April 04, 2019, 02:48:32 AM

Hi Steve:

I see what you are saying. The funny thing is that it looks much brighter in the photos than in person. So I probably won't do anything to it. Thanks for your input. However just out of curiosity what would you do to it>

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on April 04, 2019, 02:49:18 AM

Hi Bob:

Thanks appreciate the compliment. Glad you like it.

Karl

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Post by: rpdylan on April 04, 2019, 03:23:09 AM

Your build is coming along nicely Karl. I found the most problematic are the chutes and ended up trimming them out around the edges. In the instructions it looks like George "tarred" the space at the roof. I'm doing the red color, your gray looks fantastic. Next up for me is the pit. Did you have any issues building it?
Bob C

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Post by: postalkarl on April 04, 2019, 09:51:36 AM

Hey Bob:

Thanks for the compliment. No I didn't have any problems with the pit. It went together fine. Are you posting photos on here. If so where as I haven't seen your build yet.

Karl

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Post by: sdrees on April 04, 2019, 12:46:41 PM

H Karl, I would first try using some pastels as a powder only. I have done that before and it works pretty well.

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Post by: ACL1504 on April 04, 2019, 04:34:29 PM

Karl,

Another great build sir. I love these builds of yours and I'm behind in getting all the photos into my "Karl S." file.

Fantastic build, just wonderful.

Tom ;D

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Post by: postalkarl on April 04, 2019, 04:50:06 PM

Hey Tom:

Thanks buddy you know how much I appreciate you compliments. Thanks you sir.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on April 04, 2019, 07:49:51 PM

Hey Steve:

What color powdered pastels do you suggest?

Karl

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Post by: sdrees on April 05, 2019, 12:44:27 PM

Karl,

I would try a light shade of burnt umber or grey. I would experiment first on a small section before you do the whole roof.

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Post by: postalkarl on April 05, 2019, 12:56:16 PM

Hey Steve:

Ok thanks for the info. I try it on a scap made up roof and see if I like it.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on April 05, 2019, 01:01:28 PM

Hi All:

Hoist house is built, detailed and installed as is the scenery around it and the back of the bunker.

Karl

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Post by: PRR Modeler on April 05, 2019, 03:06:42 PM

Really nice build Karl.

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Post by: postalkarl on April 05, 2019, 04:33:05 PM

Hey Curt:

Thanks buddy much appreciated.

Karl

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Post by: Opa George on April 07, 2019, 06:29:01 AM

HI Karl--very impressive all around. Enjoying seeing this come together.
--Opa George

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Post by: postalkarl on April 07, 2019, 10:01:07 AM

Hey Opa George:

Hey thanks fro the compliment. Very much appreciated.

Karl

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Post by: cuse on April 07, 2019, 10:05:17 AM

Outstanding work, Karl...really top-notch!

John

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Post by: Jerry on April 07, 2019, 12:31:28 PM

Karl

The more you do the better it gets. The weathering is really the show case on this one.

Jerry

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Post by: postalkarl on April 07, 2019, 07:22:54 PM

Hi John & Jerry:

Thanks for the great compliments. Much appreciated.

Karl

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Post by: Dennis Bourey on April 08, 2019, 10:38:49 AM

Beautiful job.

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Post by: Rail and Tie on April 08, 2019, 01:33:06 PM

Outstanding as usual. The colors and rusty roof colors are fab!

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Post by: rpdylan on April 08, 2019, 09:40:27 PM

Hey Karl, did you leave the back of the coal chute the bare wood? Like the instructions say,,,, can you notice the back? I'm thinking of putting the strip wood on the back like on the front,,,,

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Post by: postalkarl on April 09, 2019, 03:15:43 AM

Hey Dennis, Darryl

Hey Dennis and darryl Thanks for the great compliment. Much appreciated.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on April 09, 2019, 03:18:30 AM

Hey Bob C.

No It is not bare wood. painted it to match the rest of the coal shute. It is very difficult to see. Just paint it and you will be fine.

Karl

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Post by: rpdylan on April 09, 2019, 03:46:32 AM

Thanks Karl, !!that's what I was meaning,,,, if you had just painted it or put strip wood. So far the biggest pain was those coal chutes! Love how yours is coming out,,, I went for the red stain,,, it's definitely an unusual kit to build

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Post by: postalkarl on April 09, 2019, 12:29:54 PM

Hey Bob C:

You mean the ones on the roof. Yeah I actually counted the parts. If I remember there were over 70 parts between the four of them. Where are you posting your photos?

Karl

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Post by: rpdylan on April 09, 2019, 12:54:42 PM

in the daily section,,,, thinking about consolidating them into one thread!

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Post by: postalkarl on April 09, 2019, 03:14:36 PM

Hey Bob:

Where is the daily section? I never heard of that.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on April 09, 2019, 05:15:25 PM

Hey Bob:

When you build your office the 1/8" spacing on the long walls should be 3/32nd".

Karl

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Post by: rpdylan on April 09, 2019, 06:05:57 PM

thanks Karl! The instructions called for 6 strips on the conveyor housing but 5 fit on mine,,,, looked at your photos and saw only 5 strips on the side of your conveyor,,,,, guess it was a misprint!

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Post by: postalkarl on April 09, 2019, 06:07:10 PM

Hi All:

I'm working on the office. I using the same colors with the exception that I have added a color. This is also a George S paint scheme. I thought I'd dress it up A bit.

karl

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Post by: postalkarl on April 09, 2019, 06:09:21 PM

He Bob:

Could be. Hope you saw my post above about the office spacing of 1/8" that should be 3/32nd. If you want feel free to post photos of your build on here with mine OK

Karl

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Post by: PRR Modeler on April 09, 2019, 07:29:18 PM

Looks really nice Karl.

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Post by: rpdylan on April 09, 2019, 10:02:22 PM

Karl, what spacing are you referring to regarding the office?

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Post by: postalkarl on April 10, 2019, 12:59:54 PM

Hey Bob C:

Look at figure 15. The 2 long walls have an 1/8th in space at both ends of them. This space need to be reduced to 3/32nds of an inch.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on April 11, 2019, 09:15:47 AM

Hey Guys:

Been working on the office. Walls are assembled and the front platform is added. Decided to go with a tar and gravel roof.

Karl

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Post by: ACL1504 on April 11, 2019, 11:05:49 AM

Karl,

As always, you are doing a fantastic job. Love it!

Tom ;D

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Post by: postalkarl on April 11, 2019, 05:31:28 PM

Hey Tom:

thanks buddy glad you like it.

Karl

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Post by: deemery on April 11, 2019, 07:11:40 PM

Have you thought about adding a scale platform for the coal trucks to drive over?

dave

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Post by: PRR Modeler on April 11, 2019, 07:13:01 PM

Really nice Karl.

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Post by: postalkarl on April 12, 2019, 07:47:08 PM

Hey Dave:

Yes it goes into the concrete in front of the office. Will probably build it tomorrow.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on April 12, 2019, 07:48:34 PM

Hey Curt:

Thanks appreciate the compliment.

Karl

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Post by: Jerry on April 13, 2019, 09:12:13 AM

Looking good. !!

Jerry

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Post by: Opa George on April 15, 2019, 05:32:42 AM

Karl, really nice scene composition.
--George

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Post by: postalkarl on April 15, 2019, 07:54:47 PM

Hey Jerry & Opa George:

Thanks for the compliments. Much appreciated.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on April 15, 2019, 08:04:46 PM

Hey Guys:

finished up the office and got the parking lot painted and truck scale built. Also added some scenery.

Karl

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Post by: S&S RR on April 15, 2019, 08:09:43 PM

Looking good Karl.

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Post by: Janbouli on April 16, 2019, 03:05:18 AM

Great work as usual Karl, is this for someone's layout , you don't have a layout do you?

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Post by: postalkarl on April 16, 2019, 08:26:02 AM

Hi John:

Thanks buddy much appreciated.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on April 16, 2019, 08:28:41 AM

Hi Janbouli:

Thanks for the compliment. Much appreciated. Yes this is for a friend 35 X 45 foot layout. He probably has about 100 kits that I have built over the years. The layout is finally started. You are correct I do not have a layout.

Karl

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Post by: rpdylan on April 16, 2019, 08:39:03 AM

Karl, what is your method for the concrete driveway?

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Post by: postalkarl on April 16, 2019, 01:53:30 PM

Hi Bob:

It is 1/16th inch thick task board cut to fit. Then scribed with concrete seams an cracks.
Karl

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Post by: rpdylan on April 16, 2019, 02:10:31 PM

Karl, are you painting with craft paint or do you have old Polly Scale or such? Mine dried out a long time ago!

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Post by: postalkarl on April 16, 2019, 04:36:00 PM

Hey Bob:

I used Scalecoat II #F2134 Flat Aged Concrete spray paint. They make other useful colors also ins spry or bottle. Some of the old Floquil colors. I use their rail brown spay on my track.

Karl

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Post by: Oldguy on April 16, 2019, 09:26:54 PM

Looks great, as do all your builds.

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Post by: postalkarl on April 17, 2019, 02:25:24 PM

Hey Bob Dye:

Thanks for the compliment. Much appreciated.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on April 17, 2019, 04:44:15 PM

Hi All:

Diorama is done except for the rear right hand corner. It consists of 1 more small building and A junk bin. Should be done in a day or two.

Karl

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Post by: PRR Modeler on April 17, 2019, 05:44:11 PM

Really nice Karl.

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Post by: sdrees on April 17, 2019, 05:57:31 PM

Nice job Karl! You are up to your usual standards of work. Very good

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Post by: deemery on April 17, 2019, 07:00:31 PM

That looks spectacular, with the backdrop.

dave

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Post by: Jerry on April 18, 2019, 09:37:55 AM

Looks like a home run on this one Karl!!

Jerry

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Post by: postalkarl on April 18, 2019, 11:38:08 AM

Hey Curt, Steve, Dave, & Jerry:

Thanks for the great compliments. Much appreciated.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on April 19, 2019, 02:35:28 PM

Hi All:

It is finished. Talked with George about turning the raised up building, Right Rear, at a 45 degree angle and he liked the idea. Here's the final photos.

Karl

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Post by: postalkarl on April 19, 2019, 02:36:41 PM

Hi All:

More Pics.

Karl

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Post by: PRR Modeler on April 19, 2019, 02:59:22 PM

A really spectacular job Karl.

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Post by: postalkarl on April 19, 2019, 04:14:47 PM

Hey Curt:

Thanks for the great compliment.

Karl

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Post by: jimmillho on April 19, 2019, 07:38:58 PM

Superb looking build Karl.

Jim

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Post by: Janbouli on April 19, 2019, 08:17:04 PM

Another fantastic build finished , your work is such an inspiration, thank you Karl.

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Post by: Zephyrus52246 on April 20, 2019, 07:29:33 AM

Another masterpiece, Karl. Well done.

Jeff

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Post by: ACL1504 on April 20, 2019, 08:05:05 AM

Karl,

All thumbs up my friend, fantastic build.

Tom ;D

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Post by: Opa George on April 20, 2019, 08:53:18 AM

Excellent build, Karl! I'm enjoying studying your final pics for all the fascinating, and thoroughly well executed, detail work.
Thanks for sharing!
--George

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Post by: GPdemayo on April 20, 2019, 09:41:14 AM

Beautiful scene Karl.....another great job. 8)

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Post by: restocarp on April 20, 2019, 05:37:51 PM

Wonderful job, Karl.

Matt

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Post by: postalkarl on April 21, 2019, 11:08:45 AM

Hey Jim, Janbouli, Jeff, Tom, George, Greg and Matt:

WOW1111 Guys thanks for all the great compliments. Much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed the build. Thanks so much for following along.

Karl

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