Pile Driver FSM #105

[postalkarl]

Hi Guys:

Here's the next project. FSM'S Pile Driver #105. It's an older kit but it's kinda neat.  I scratch built one many years ago. Hope all will enjoy and follow along.

Karl

[gleiphart]

I'm in on this. I remember when it was released. As a teenager I didn't have that much money to get it at the time but I sure scoured over the ads in Model Railroader and MRC. I'm excited to hear your thoughts as you move through it!

[PRR Modeler]

It looks very interesting.

[rpdylan]

You're going to love this build!! It comes out so nice , lots of detail

[GPdemayo]

This is an golden oldie Karl.....I've been pulling mine out and going over the instructions since I got it in the 70's.....looking forward to your build. 

[S&S RR]

Karl


Great kit - I will be following along.

[postalkarl]

Hi Everyone:

Thanks for checking in. As I said I scratch built one of these years ago and you are right it is a gorgeous kit when finished.

Karl

[jimmillho]

Quite a task Karl.  Just one question......Are you finished yet ?

Jim

[postalkarl]

Hi Jim:

started this afternoon. Stained the barge parts.

Karl

[postalkarl]

Hi Guys:

I can't believe it. I actually found a photo of the one I scratch built some probably 20 years ago.  Here it is. Brian was my bosses son. His Dad owned the hobby shop I worked in.

Karl

[Jerry]

Great Build for twenty years ago you did a lot of detail.

Jerry

[Janbouli]

The scratchbuilt one is awesome , wonder what you can do with the kit.

[PRR Modeler]

Great job Karl.

[tom.boyd.125]

Karl,
Will follow along memory lane as this one was the first FSM kit that was assembled on the then Chicago workbench 43 years ago...only change was to add individual boards on the decking...
Tommy

[postalkarl]

Hi Jerry, Jan, Curt and Tommy:

Thanks for following along. Hope you enjoy the build.

Karl