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Title: FSM Brownsville Depot
Post by: SteveCuster on June 14, 2020, 11:09:17 PM
Hello everyone.

I recently completed my version of FSM Brownsville Depot. I knew my time would be limited building this kit so I didn't do a step-by-step. I chose a different color scheme than George.

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Thanks for checking in.
Title: Re: FSM Brownsville Depot
Post by: Janbouli on June 15, 2020, 05:42:54 AM
Fantastic job Steve , wow , that looks so nice , perfect colors and weathering.
Title: Re: FSM Brownsville Depot
Post by: Zephyrus52246 on June 15, 2020, 07:15:51 AM
Great looking station, Steve.


Jeff
Title: Re: FSM Brownsville Depot
Post by: vinceg on June 15, 2020, 07:49:08 AM
Yessirree, that is gorgeous, Steve. I also like the colors. Subtle and nicely weathered but still a well-maintained, functional station. The whole assembly is so clean and accurate. And, the tar around the chimneys looks great -- a particular sore spot of mine since I can't seem to get that right. Fantastic.

I have that kit, too, but didn't open it, yet. Are those the shingles that came with it? They're not the run-of-the-mill Campbell cedar shakes that came with the older kits in the days of yore.
Title: Re: FSM Brownsville Depot
Post by: WigWag Workshop on June 15, 2020, 07:53:10 AM
Amazing!  Staring at these pictures are giving me a ton of ideas and inspiration.  Love all the little details, and really like the color choice.




-Steven
Title: Re: FSM Brownsville Depot
Post by: ACL1504 on June 15, 2020, 08:00:39 AM
Well done.

Tom  ;D
Title: Re: FSM Brownsville Depot
Post by: GPdemayo on June 15, 2020, 08:20:22 AM
Great job Steve...... 8)
Title: Re: FSM Brownsville Depot
Post by: S&S RR on June 15, 2020, 08:34:52 AM
Great work Steve.  I have this one on my build short list and your pictures are going to be a great resource.
Title: Re: FSM Brownsville Depot
Post by: cuse on June 15, 2020, 08:46:31 AM
Pretty much perfect. As always, you've got a great eye for coloring and weathering.


John
Title: Re: FSM Brownsville Depot
Post by: PRR Modeler on June 15, 2020, 09:26:44 AM
Great looking depot.
Title: Re: FSM Brownsville Depot
Post by: sdrees on June 15, 2020, 12:23:45 PM
Great job Steve, the details are great, but where is the bird poop?
Title: Re: FSM Brownsville Depot
Post by: Opa George on June 15, 2020, 12:35:44 PM
Steve,

Very nice in all respects. I like your color scheme, and excellent job on the fine detail painting. It looks great in close-ups.

--Opa George
Title: Re: FSM Brownsville Depot
Post by: Mark Dalrymple on June 15, 2020, 03:01:00 PM
Looks great, Steve.

Cheers, Mark.
Title: Re: FSM Brownsville Depot
Post by: postalkarl on June 15, 2020, 04:30:20 PM
Hey Steve:

Frank B and I built this kit before it was released. Your looks just beautiful so far.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM Brownsville Depot
Post by: hairball on June 15, 2020, 10:00:20 PM
excellent modeling and subtle weathering = a great model

I can see studying this build that its a new version of Georges #110 , a great kit in its own right.  This goes to another level of detail not available to us back in 70's.  I scratch built this once in O scale for a lawyer who had a street car layout as the street car company headquarters.

mike lynch..........HAIRBALL
Title: Re: FSM Brownsville Depot
Post by: craftsmankits on June 15, 2020, 10:39:03 PM
Love the finishes, and overall appearance.  Is the roofing from the kit, or another source?  Thanks for sharing, Mark
Title: Re: FSM Brownsville Depot
Post by: SteveCuster on June 16, 2020, 04:41:16 PM
Thanks everyone!

The shingles came with the kit. They are laser cut from Northeastern I believe. George has them colored with red oxide primer in his kit. I used dark gray auto primer followed by some drybrushing and chalks.

Steve, I'll add the bird poop tonight when I get into the workshop.

Title: Re: FSM Brownsville Depot
Post by: Jerry on June 18, 2020, 08:54:43 AM
Steve even without the bird poop!!


A beautiful looking model.  Well done.


Jerry
Title: Re: FSM Brownsville Depot
Post by: ReadingBob on June 18, 2020, 09:57:06 AM
Wonderful build of a terrific kit Steve!   ;D
Title: Re: FSM Brownsville Depot
Post by: tom.boyd.125 on July 07, 2020, 01:02:11 PM
Steve,
Excellent build...great coloring...5 stars !!!
Tommy
Title: Re: FSM Brownsville Depot
Post by: SteveCuster on July 09, 2020, 10:28:54 PM
Thanks Jerry, Bob and Tom.
Title: Re: FSM Brownsville Depot
Post by: engine909 on July 10, 2020, 05:13:24 PM
Steve, You did a wonderful job on a classic kit.
ed
Title: Re: FSM Brownsville Depot
Post by: SteveCuster on July 13, 2020, 11:28:35 AM
Thanks Ed