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Title: Fine Scale Miniatures kit #260 "The Chippy Hollow Hardware Co."
Post by: Ensign on December 06, 2025, 04:49:51 PM
Hi everyone, I thought I would share with you my latest completed model of this classic "Fine Scale Miniatures" kit The Chippy Hollow Hardware Co.
I did not do a build on this kit simply because it was already done here in the past by forum member Steve Custer.
He did such a good job with it, I saw no reason to do another build thread on this kit.
Here is the link to Steve's build of this kit.
https://modelersforum.com/index.php?topic=4795.15

So I decided to build my kit not as the Chippy Hollow Hardware Co. but instead the John Allen Monuments & Statuary Co. to honor one of the great model railroad builders of all time John Allen.
One thing that I also did a little different from Steve's build of this kit was to add LED lighting to it.
So here is how it came out looking, I hope you enjoy the pics.
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Here's how it looks with the LED's at night.
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Thanks for having a look!

Greg

Title: Re: Fine Scale Miniatures kit #260 "The Chippy Hollow Hardware Co."
Post by: Dave Buchholz on December 06, 2025, 07:10:58 PM
Looking good....as always with any of your builds.
Title: Re: Fine Scale Miniatures kit #260 "The Chippy Hollow Hardware Co."
Post by: Pennman on December 06, 2025, 11:00:35 PM
Very nice work Greg.
Like Dave mentioned, you are the great model Master!

Rich
Title: Re: Fine Scale Miniatures kit #260 "The Chippy Hollow Hardware Co."
Post by: Jerry on December 06, 2025, 11:06:32 PM
Greg another outstanding build by you!
The lighting is perfect.

Jerry
Title: Re: Fine Scale Miniatures kit #260 "The Chippy Hollow Hardware Co."
Post by: craftsmankits on December 06, 2025, 11:25:42 PM
Beautiful build Greg.  Like it from all angles.  Added lighting is a great touch.  Mark
Title: Re: Fine Scale Miniatures kit #260 "The Chippy Hollow Hardware Co."
Post by: Rick on December 07, 2025, 06:53:40 AM
Greg, you hit another home run with this build.
And of course you added lights.  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: Fine Scale Miniatures kit #260 "The Chippy Hollow Hardware Co."
Post by: friscomike on December 07, 2025, 08:22:34 AM
Howdy Greg, Wow, what a terrific build of the classic kit.  The lighting looks fantastic. Congratulations.  Have fun, mike
Title: Re: Fine Scale Miniatures kit #260 "The Chippy Hollow Hardware Co."
Post by: KentuckySouthern on December 07, 2025, 08:40:43 AM
Great job incorporating the lights into the model.  Well done, love the busyness of it. 
Title: Re: Fine Scale Miniatures kit #260 "The Chippy Hollow Hardware Co."
Post by: ACL1504 on December 07, 2025, 11:30:01 AM
Greg,

Yes, I did enjoy the pictures. The build is stunning. Very appropriate name as well.

Tom
Title: Re: Fine Scale Miniatures kit #260 "The Chippy Hollow Hardware Co."
Post by: Ensign on December 07, 2025, 08:35:13 PM
Guys, thank you all so much for your very kind words regarding my work on this model.
I really appreciate reading them!

Here is another night photo, this time showing the backside of this structure & scene.
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Greg

Title: Re: Fine Scale Miniatures kit #260 "The Chippy Hollow Hardware Co."
Post by: SteveCuster on December 07, 2025, 10:24:01 PM
Great job Greg! This was one of my favorite kits to build. I love the LEDs. I've only added interior LEDs to a few of my models, and it can be pretty challenging, especially those gooseneck lights.

-Steve