FSM JS # 11 Butcher's Way

[ACL1504]

Holy Cow (sorry for the pun) Tom, thank you for the pictures.  Great build.  These pics will make for a great reference.  I like the board-by-board interior of the front building.  Nice detail addition.  Tom, did you do a build thread for this build?

Reading Bob did this build and the thread on the old forum, www.kitforums.com. Like Bob, I couldn't find it either.

If you need any other photos of the build let me know. I'd be happy to add them.

Tom

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Thank you Tom.  You have been very helpful.  The pictures you posted here will be of great assistance.  Loved the cows by the way.

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Had to wait a few minutes to post these progress pictures.  It took a little time to get my eyes uncrossed after cutting all the rafters for the ventilator roof and the slaughter house roof.  That must have been one of those tasks that George called 'tedious' in the instructions.  The two containers are marked "vent roof raft." and " main roof raft." so I don't get them mixed up.  Next challenge will be mounting all those little buggers on their respective roofs.  No coffee for me that day.  The other two pics show the cardboard roofs mounted and the details mounted in the large opening to give the area behind the front shed some interest.

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ARGH!!!!   Just realized I should have weathered the rafter strips before I cut them into such nice little pieces.      Chalk it up to not reading the instructions thoroughly.  "Ya lives and ya learns"

[donatode]

We learn by living ..... I learn by reading and seeing the work from all you wonderful craftsmen(women).

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We learn by living ..... I learn by reading and seeing the work from all you wonderful craftsmen(women).

Thank you for the kind words.  I will make my share of mistakes, but I hope I learn from them and move on.

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Finished the rafters on the slaughter house roof.  And stained/weathered the wood strips to start the loading dock.  I hope that the weathering step will hide some of the shiny metal showing on the roof panels.  I'd appreciate any advice from the pros on this step.  I have several colors of Bragdon weathering chalks but should I apply a base coat of rust?  I have some Model Master rust acrylic to add as a base coat before applying the weathering chalks.  At least that's my plan.  As I said before, any advice would be greatly appreciated.  I'm in virgin territory here.   

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Real red letter day, I finished the painting and weathering of the roof panels and glued the structure to it's diorama board.  Now I just have to make more room on the work bench to continue the build.       The roof was weathered with a combination of Bragdon chalks; dark rust, light rust, grey and black.  I pushed the black chalk against the ends of the panels to try and simulate where water would accumulate and the rust would be more intense.  I'm pretty happy with the results, but wouldn't mind some critique on the weathering job to improve the results.  This is my first weathering job and I definitely want to learn and improve.  The blue on top of the structure is filled with 3 pounds of rice.  I picked up 4 or 5 of these bags at a train show and they come in handy for weighting irregular shapes like a roof. 

[donatode]

The weathering, well actually everything, looks good to me.  It is subtle and not overdone.  I like it that way.

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The weathering, well actually everything, looks good to me.  It is subtle and not overdone.  I like it that way.

Thank you, Donato.  This is my first Fine scale Miniatures kit and I can use all the help (and encouragement) I can get.

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Moving right along with the build.  A few more progress pics.  Added the dirt under the loading dock and finished the dock.  Added the outside shed and temporarily added the cardboard roof.  Still need to add the carcass rod (or wood beam, not sure which yet)  the work table and mess up the floor in front of the work bench before finishing the roof.

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Adding more details to the slaughter house.  Finished the first ramp and adding waste barrels.  These details sure take a lot of time.  Particularly when you have to paint the people also.       I hope to move on to the other buildings soon.  Patience Bob, patience.

[coors2u]

Looking good Bob!

[donatode]

Why am I hungry all of a sudden?

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Looking good Bob!

Thanks Dustin.  And thank you for looking in on the build.