Pile Driver FSM #105

[postalkarl]

Hi Guy:

Got A little more work done. Windows and doors have been installed. Structure is lightly dry-brushed with light gray. Bollards have been installed on the barge. On to the structure interior.

Karl

[Lynnb]

Looks good Karl, I like the faded paint appearance.

[postalkarl]

Hi Lynn:

Thanks buddy appreciate the compliment.

Karl

[postalkarl]

Hi  All:

I'm working on the interior detail for the building at this point. Have the castings painted and will probably work on assembly today.

Karl

[Lynnb]

I haven't started the interior pieces on mine yet but I had to chuckle when I thought about the toilet and sink on the wall, George Sellios has a funny imagination. Looking forward to what you comeup with Karl.

[deemery]

I really enjoy it when we have "dueling" builds of a craftsman kit.  I learn a lot by comparing the approaches, problems, and solutions.


dave

[Jerry]

Really some nice work.  Great job on the studs.

Jerry

[Mike Engler]

Hi Karl-  You are really lollygagging along on this one- you started March 5 and have been at it two weeks and aren't finished! This is one of my favorite FSM kits that I have never owned or built.

Your build is looking terrific and of course every step is explained and the finishing details are documented for us. No wonder I picked you as a mentor when I first got involved doing this. Nice work!

Mike

[postalkarl]

Hi Lynn, Dave, Jerry And Mike:

Thanks for the compliments and input. Much appreciate.

Building is glued down, Signs are added, Toilet & Sink are installed and the boiler and gears are also installed. The boiler is painted per the instructions with Floquil Rust and A small amount of grimy black mixed in. Then Dry-Brushed with gray. The large door is also installed. Still have some casting to apply to the building walls.

Karl

[Lynnb]

This looks great, I'm torn between having the building removable or the roof removable. Question , umm how are you going to get the cables attached to the gearbox drums? Or is the Boiler and gearbox not glued down yet?

[postalkarl]

Hey Lynn:

Thanks buddy. I'm thinking removable roof also. I guess attaching the cable will be in the instructions connected with the A frame. Boiler & gear box are glued down.

Karl.

[jerryrbeach]

Karl,

This looks great, as usual I am in awe of your color choices.  Looking forward to the next instalment of this build.

[postalkarl]

Hi Jerry:

thanks for the compliment. Been painting castings to day. Maybe installation over the weekend.

karl

[postalkarl]

Hi Guys:

Working on adding the tire bumpers to the barge.

Karl

[deemery]

Testors (those tiny little glass bottles we had as kids) makes a nice "Rubber" color, if you can find it.


dave