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Title: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: SteveCuster on August 21, 2021, 03:30:21 PM
Hello everyone,
I just finished up Fine Scale Miniatures Barnstead Lumber last night. Here are a few pics of the finished project.

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Overall this was a fun build. Took a little longer than I had expected with all the summer stuff going on. Hopefully I'll get this one installed on the layout in the next few days and I can start working the area around it in.

Thanks for checking in.
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: fbernard65 on August 21, 2021, 03:40:23 PM
Steve,

Excellent build of one of my favorite FSM kits.

Frank
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: SteveCuster on August 21, 2021, 03:55:01 PM
Thanks Frank!
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: Zephyrus52246 on August 21, 2021, 04:03:39 PM
Nice diorama.  Question for you, did you stain the "new" lumber or just leave it the stripwood color.  I know it's wood, but it usually looks too light to me.  Yours looks great.

Jeff
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: Janbouli on August 21, 2021, 04:12:11 PM
Wonderful build , excellent job.
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: SteveCuster on August 21, 2021, 04:59:08 PM
Thanks guys!

Jeff, I did a really light wash of A&I on it. I always feel like unfinished basswood looks weird on a diorama. I've had decent success using hunterline driftwood stain to darken up "new" wood but I tried it this time and I wasn't happy with it. I think my light A&I is 40% less ink than my normal wash. My normal is 20ml to a quart of alcohol. I use it for taking the brightness off signs and people as well.
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: ACL1504 on August 21, 2021, 05:05:09 PM
Steve,

Just perfectly nasty, in a good sense for sure. Love the  weathering. Great job on this one.

Tom  ;D
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: PRR Modeler on August 21, 2021, 05:08:55 PM
Everything looks perfect.
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: deemery on August 21, 2021, 06:03:28 PM
Perfect coloring all around!


dave
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: tct855 on August 21, 2021, 06:19:02 PM
Steve,
          Haaay, what can I say that hasn't already been said?  Great job, very cool. 8)
                                                                                                                              Thanx Thom...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUAwDimAgiA
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: S&S RR on August 21, 2021, 07:04:37 PM
Steve


You did a fantastic job! - it will look great on your layout.  What did you use for the shingles?
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: Zephyrus52246 on August 21, 2021, 08:24:21 PM
Thanks for the info, Steve.

Jeff
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: Jim Donovan on August 21, 2021, 08:58:39 PM
Steve;

First class all the way. Really great job. Loved the details.

Jim D
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: Mark Dalrymple on August 21, 2021, 09:11:05 PM
Great stuff, Steve.

Your attention to detail and workmanship is second to none.  Interesting to see the back of this kit.  I never knew it straddled the tracks.

Cheers, Mark.
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: Keep It Rusty on August 21, 2021, 11:59:07 PM
Great work, Steve! Excellent craftsmanship throughout.
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: Opa George on August 22, 2021, 06:38:09 AM
Yes, absolutely top shelf results with a huge amount of really nice detailing.
--Opa George
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: Raymo on August 22, 2021, 08:22:29 AM
I love seeing photos of your completed builds, another excellent job..
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: GPdemayo on August 22, 2021, 09:20:59 AM
Excellent job Steve..... 8)
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: Oldguy on August 22, 2021, 10:11:16 AM
Ya done good.  Really, really good.
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: SteveCuster on August 22, 2021, 10:42:02 PM
Thanks for the positive feedback everyone!
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: craftsmankits on August 24, 2021, 08:00:52 PM
Great build Steve, you're making it expensive for me, I want to acquire and build this kit.  Thanks for sharing.  Mark
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: postalkarl on August 25, 2021, 05:13:59 AM
Hey Steve:

All I can say is wow!!!. Great coloring and weathering.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: ReadingBob on August 25, 2021, 07:06:55 AM
Terrific build Steve!  :)   :)   :)
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: SteveCuster on August 25, 2021, 09:14:52 AM
Thanks guys!
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: Dennis Bourey on August 25, 2021, 10:18:00 AM
Steve, Like everyone else. WOW!!!
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: SteveCuster on August 25, 2021, 06:14:08 PM
Thanks Dennis
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: postalkarl on August 26, 2021, 02:56:08 AM
Hey Steve:

You are quite welcome.

Karl
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: cuse on August 27, 2021, 01:24:19 PM
That's on the same level of all of your other work on here...that is to say, perfect!


John
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: Jerry on August 27, 2021, 10:13:26 PM
Steve you really hit the coloring on this one beautiful!


All the way around excellent craftsmanship!


Jerry
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: SteveCuster on August 29, 2021, 10:34:36 AM
Thanks John and Jerry! I really appreciate the positive feedback!
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: Lynnb on October 01, 2021, 09:18:02 PM
Lots of great detailing, nice finish.
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: SteveCuster on October 03, 2021, 10:09:08 AM
Thanks Lynn!
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: sdrees on October 03, 2021, 05:49:18 PM
You really did a great job Steve!
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: SteveCuster on October 04, 2021, 11:44:17 AM
Thanks Steve!
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: tom.boyd.125 on October 04, 2021, 01:42:17 PM
Steve,
Nice job on one of my favorite FSM kits.
That was my first diorama done some 35 years ago...and it's still on the shelf here.
Your build was done really well ! Great photos show off your modeling skills.
Tommy
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: SteveCuster on October 05, 2021, 09:05:07 AM
Thanks Tom!
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: geoawelch on January 05, 2025, 07:46:26 AM
I know this is an old thread but wanted to acknowledge the beautiful work you did on one of my favorite FSM kits. Built it twice years ago for other folks.

Cheers,

George
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: ACL1504 on January 05, 2025, 11:55:18 AM
Sadly, since this, Steve has decided to move on from HO scale and try his hand at another scale.

I bought many of his casting from this layout. I look forward to his superior modeling in the future.

Tom 
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: Pennman on January 05, 2025, 10:14:37 PM
I too, can only concur with the others before me, this is an outstanding build.
One of my favorite models.

Rich
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: SteveCuster on January 06, 2025, 06:44:44 PM
Thanks guys, like all FSM kits, this was a fun build. I love old lumber yards and George did a great job representing one with this kit.

-Steve
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: Philip on January 06, 2025, 09:46:31 PM
Awesome!
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: Mayatic on January 07, 2025, 05:41:08 AM
Wow! Very nice indeed!
Title: Re: FSM Barnstead Lumber
Post by: SteveCuster on January 08, 2025, 02:58:08 PM
Thanks Mayatic!

This diorama eventually got installed on my layout, which has since been disassembled.

Here is a link to the layout thread for those new to the forum:
https://modelersforum.com/index.php?topic=2968.0

-Steve