FOS Carter Supply

[fsmcollector67]

Hey All,
So I broke down at the Amhearst show, and purchased a kit from FOS. This will actually be the first kit I have ever built.
The first photo is of course of what Doug's looks like. The second photo is all of the walls put together, and stained. The next step, was a shot in the dark. I wanted to play with the hairspray technique some more, but I also saw modelers using crackle medium for a cracked paint effect. So, being adventurous I combined the two. I sealed the stained wood with Dullcote, and than used a really great product. Tim Holtz Picket Fence Crackle paint. (This has been discontinued, but Jo-Anns still has some left in a three bottle set) I sprayed on the hairspray, and let dry. Than I painted on the crackle paint, and let dry until cracking started. Than came the warm water scrubbing. The results varied, so cracking appears in certain areas only, but it looks pretty good. Started working on the Green lower color. This will be done with just the hairspray alone. Those pics will be up tomorrow. Thanks for taking a look.
Loren...

[GPdemayo]

Neat kit Loren, I'll be watching.....great looking cracked paint.....

[Mike Engler]

I like your style- two peeling paint methods on your first kit!
I think this will be a lot of fun and you will be hooked!

[Janbouli]

Following along .

[fsmcollector67]

Greg, Mike, Janbouli,
Thanks for the comments.....This one hopefully will not take six months like the Hat Factory...
Loren...

[S&S RR]

Loren


It looks like you are off to a good start - I will be following along.

[fsmcollector67]

Hey All,
I got the walls all finished up with the peeling, and the chipping. They came out okay......The crackle paint is kind of tough to use, as it is very thick. From my tests, it cannot be thinned. The Green trim was done with Americana Hauser Light Green. This was also tricky, if not let to try long enough it came off in huge strips. Lessons learned all around. Hopefully tomorrow will bring pics of the assembled building. Stay Tuned....
Loren....

[fsmcollector67]

John,
Glad to have you aboard.......
Loren..

[donatode]

[donatode]

Actually, your work is OUTSTANDING!

[fsmcollector67]

Donato,
Now that's an "OUTSTANDING" reply........
Loren....

[MAP]

Looks great Loren!  You've really done a beautiful job with the peeling paint effect.

[fsmcollector67]

Mark,
Thanks so much...it was a trial.. next time it will be better...
Loren..

[fsmcollector67]

Howdy All,
I know I said assembled building today, but I almost forgot about the windows. The first pic shows the window, with primer, and a coat of Charcoal Grey paint. Than I applied the coat of hairspray, and the Hauser Light green coat. I let these dry longer this time, and even put the piece in the freezer to try to harden the paint more. Than with some water, and a tooth pick I went to work on the sills, and casing. I let the Green dry again, gave it a dry brushing of natural color, than a light ink wash. Finally some Glue-N-Glaze, and there you have it. The one extreme close-up is to just show the paint is actually peeling. Thanks for taking a look...
Loren..

[ReadingBob]

Wonderful peeling paint effects Loren.  Thanks so much for sharing you experiments/experiences with us.     It's going to look terrific when it's finished.