FSM Houligan's Alley - Build Challenge 2016

[EricQuebec]

Quite simply beautiful work, Eric!

Cheers, Mark.

Thank you for your comment Mark, I much appreciate it

Eric Quebec

[Mkrailway]

Eric, I'm not too sure I could build the kit the way you are building it. It is truly unique! Keep up the good work.

[EricQuebec]

Eric, I'm not too sure I could build the kit the way you are building it. It is truly unique! Keep up the good work.

Thank You Marty for your comment, I much appreciate it

Eric Quebec

[Slappy Mac]

Hey, I was thinking about starting on Houligan's when I finish my Bailey's Produce so I found this thread, seemed like the build got off to a good start but then the thread fizzled out.

Did the build as well? Or did it get finished?

Just curious...thanks!

[EricQuebec]

Hey, I was thinking about starting on Houligan's when I finish my Bailey's Produce so I found this thread, seemed like the build got off to a good start but then the thread fizzled out.

Did the build as well? Or did it get finished?

Just curious...thanks!

Thank for your interest about this thread. Yes the dio is finish, but I've don't found the time to make upgrade. So I will take an effort, and stop to procrastinate and make right now an update.

Eric Quebec city

[EricQuebec]

For begin This update,  Here's a picture of the sway bracing that I've forget to post in a previous update. The pictures is take once the building is in place on the dio.

The Next building is the Phineas Perkins CO.
There's virtually no story to tell about this building,  No particular difficulty or skill needed to make it. But this building have a major place on the dio and have a really great character.
First I've brace the wall and then distress the wood with a wire brush, and altered some plank with a sharp blade, then I've make the nailhole and stain the wall with AI solution, and finally paint them wit acrylic golden brown color from Delta. I 've found that this color is pretty close to the color used by George.

Then I've glue the wall together and glue the roof in place

And cover the roof with gravel.
i like this technic exposed by Georges that consist to paint the roof with a coat of oil black paint  and before the paint is dry, cover it with dust.

[EricQuebec]

Then I've build the small shack that will take place on top of the roof

Once the paint and gravel have cure overnight,  I'Ve remove the excess of dust, and stain the roof with AI solution. Then I've glue the shack in place and add some details.

Finally I've build stair and some details on the structure

ANd build the last shack that will take place on the left side of the structure

[EricQuebec]

Picture from the finish building will come later, with picture of the finish dio.
The fourth and last building of this kit is Watson tool sharpening.
I Really like this building and have a lot of fun to build it. I've make some modification such as real shingle wall, and main plank wall.
The back wall is a simple cardboard piece that is paint in black. SO I've decide to cover it with tar paper and battern, just for my pleasure, this details will be never seen once the building is on the dio.
here's two pictures of the wall during construction.

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Finally I've glue the wall together and add the roof that is cover with rolled roofing paper.


That'S all for today. as usual feel free to comment
To be continued...

Eric Quebec city

[PRR Modeler]

Very nice modeling.

[S&S RR]

Eric


Very nice work!

[Slappy Mac]

Thanks for the reply...and the inspiration!!!

Can't wait to start on it...

[EricQuebec]

Very nice modeling.

Thank your for your comment Curt.
Eric

[EricQuebec]

Eric


Very nice work!

Thank you you John for your comment I really appreciate it.
Eric

[EricQuebec]

Thanks for the reply...and the inspiration!!!

Can't wait to start on it...

Your Welcome, don't forget to share with us your effort on this kit
Eric

[Jerry]

Well done Eric. Nice weathering effects on the roof.

Jerry