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Title: Third Kit - Sigmon Used Cars by FOS
Post by: WigWag Workshop on September 08, 2020, 07:17:42 AM
Hey Der Folks!

For my third build, I will be doing Sigmon Used Cars by FOS. This is my first build with multiple structures, that you have to to put together to make one structure. This kit also has all laser cut windows and doors, and not the usual plastic Tichey Parts, which is also a first for me. I will also try to do some videos of the build (but can't guarantee it). It will not be a How-To, but more of a build log.


Overview video of the kit - https://youtu.be/ZJ9DzcbHgwY (https://youtu.be/ZJ9DzcbHgwY)


-Steven
Title: Re: Third Kit - Sigmon Used Cars by FOS
Post by: ReadingBob on September 08, 2020, 07:34:15 AM
Looking forward to following along on this one Steven.   ;)  One thing about the laser cut doors like this kit has (both the entrance way and garage door) is that it makes it much easier to have a 'two tone' paint scheme.  The inner panel can be painted one color and the exterior panel another prior to gluing them together.  Of course you don't have to do that but it can add a nice bit of detail here and there.
Title: Re: Third Kit - Sigmon Used Cars by FOS
Post by: PRR Modeler on September 08, 2020, 09:10:12 AM
Neat little kit.
Title: Re: Third Kit - Sigmon Used Cars by FOS
Post by: postalkarl on September 08, 2020, 01:52:36 PM
Hey Steven:

I will be following along. Can't wait to see what you do with it.

Karl
Title: Re: Third Kit - Sigmon Used Cars by FOS
Post by: nycjeff on September 12, 2020, 12:04:39 AM
Hello Steven, just wanted to say how much I'm enjoying your build threads. I, like you, am relatively new to the forum and agree with your comments about how much help is available from the guys on the forum. Keep on keeping on.   Jeff
Title: Re: Third Kit - Sigmon Used Cars by FOS
Post by: GPdemayo on September 12, 2020, 10:36:24 AM
Looks like another fun kit Steven.....I'll be looking in also.  :)
Title: Re: Third Kit - Sigmon Used Cars by FOS
Post by: WigWag Workshop on September 24, 2020, 07:16:27 AM
Hey Der Folks!


The build is coming along slowly.  SweetieBear picked out the colors for this build.  Office walls painted and weathered, what a difference weathering makes (I left one unweathered for comparison).  Next up, work on the garage, then windows and doors.


-Steven
Title: Re: Third Kit - Sigmon Used Cars by FOS
Post by: WigWag Workshop on September 24, 2020, 07:17:42 AM
Quote from: nycjeff on September 12, 2020, 12:04:39 AM
Hello Steven, just wanted to say how much I'm enjoying your build threads. I, like you, am relatively new to the forum and agree with your comments about how much help is available from the guys on the forum. Keep on keeping on.   Jeff


Thank You Jeff, I appreciate it.
Title: Re: Third Kit - Sigmon Used Cars by FOS
Post by: PRR Modeler on September 24, 2020, 09:00:16 AM
I'll be following along.
Title: Re: Third Kit - Sigmon Used Cars by FOS
Post by: Dennis Bourey on September 24, 2020, 09:27:40 AM
I'll be following along also...Dennis
Title: Re: Third Kit - Sigmon Used Cars by FOS
Post by: WigWag Workshop on September 25, 2020, 07:26:29 AM
Hey Der Folks!


Work continues on the Sigmon Used Cars build. Painting of the office and garage walls  is finished, and the first layer of weathering has been applied. Next up is to add the laser cut doors and windows and decide on some signage. This is my first go at doing laser cit windows, I only did a laser cut door, that was on my first build.


-Steven





Title: Re: Third Kit - Sigmon Used Cars by FOS
Post by: postalkarl on September 25, 2020, 10:06:14 AM
Hey Steven:

Looks just great. Nice weathered paint.

Karl
Title: Re: Third Kit - Sigmon Used Cars by FOS
Post by: S&S RR on September 25, 2020, 08:49:06 PM
Steven


Very nice work - I'm enjoying following your progress. And yes, weathering makes a big difference.
Title: Re: Third Kit - Sigmon Used Cars by FOS
Post by: WigWag Workshop on October 07, 2020, 06:58:44 AM
Hey Der Folks!

Sorry for the lack of updates, been feeling under the weather lately.


Assembled the walls, and did some test fitting.  In the second picture, I am experimenting with adding a concrete floor to the garage (there wasn't one included in the kit).  Next up. add the roof to the garage, final fitting, and glue it all together. Then final weathering, details, and maybe some more signage.


-Steven

Title: Re: Third Kit - Sigmon Used Cars by FOS
Post by: PRR Modeler on October 07, 2020, 08:27:53 AM
Looks great Steven.
Title: Re: Third Kit - Sigmon Used Cars by FOS
Post by: Oldguy on October 07, 2020, 09:56:07 AM
That is a nice looking building
Title: Re: Third Kit - Sigmon Used Cars by FOS
Post by: postalkarl on October 07, 2020, 02:25:45 PM
Hey Steven:

I agree with Curt and Bob. Keep the pics flowing.

Karl
Title: Re: Third Kit - Sigmon Used Cars by FOS
Post by: nycjeff on October 09, 2020, 01:15:38 AM
Hello Steven, the buildings look great. Like the weathering.   Jeff
Title: Re: Third Kit - Sigmon Used Cars by FOS
Post by: WigWag Workshop on October 13, 2020, 06:48:10 AM
Hey Der Folks!


It's ALMOST done! Next up, some final weathering, add a couple of signs, and some general touch-ups.


-Steven





Title: Re: Third Kit - Sigmon Used Cars by FOS
Post by: ReadingBob on October 13, 2020, 07:27:12 AM
Nicely done Steven!   :)
Title: Re: Third Kit - Sigmon Used Cars by FOS
Post by: ACL1504 on October 13, 2020, 11:52:54 AM
Steven,

Well done. Can't wait to build mine.

Tom  ;D
Title: Re: Third Kit - Sigmon Used Cars by FOS
Post by: Janbouli on October 14, 2020, 05:11:14 AM
Very nice , well done.