FOS The Terminal

[Mark Dalrymple]

Great looking build, George.

The front is particularly catching.  I especially like the change of material to vertical siding on the gable.  A clever technique to remember when scratch-building, too, as I often find myself splicing clapboard anyway.

Cheers, Mark.

[rpdylan]

awesome work George! the roofing, wall weathering, ect, ect! 

[Opa George]

Thanks for all the nice comments, Tom, Mark, Vince, Mark and Bob. Mark D, I agree on the variety in siding--it presents a pleasing contrast. It is a well-planned kit.

I got a lot of detail work done this evening, and it is far enough along to call it done, even though I will continue to tinker with the weathering and other small details. I still need to add black/dark gray chalk to the chimney, and some very light brown/rust streaking along the nail lines, below windows, etc.  Also will add a light Hunterline "driftwood" wash along the foundation.

Below are pics.










Some notes:  I added an accumulation of windblown leaves to the roof nooks, where it tends to build up along with debris (boards, old ladder, junk).  The American flag supplied in the kit for the front was a 50-star version and I wanted a 48-star flag, so had to find an image to print. Finally got that done and installed.

Next up in the kit is the Trolley Stop Restaurant, and the small automotive repair that is sandwiched between the restaurant and the shoe factory. I hope to get a start on those two parts of the kit by the weekend. 
--George

[cuse]

What a fantastic build!! I don't think I've ever seen that leaf accumulation - except on EVERY 1:1 building. Nice work. Doug would be pleased (very high compliment).


John

[Opa George]

Thank you very much for that high compliment, John.

I actually got the idea from two places. First was years ago from some Dave Frary how-to photos. But the second was from some of the close-ups of this kit on the Fos Scale Facebook page. I could not tell what it was in the corners, but it looked like leaf debris to me.  It also could have been an excess of corrosion and rust from the corrugated roofing panels, but I liked the idea of leaves.

The material I used was from a bag of dried floral moss from the craft store. I like the moss for weeds, but at the bottom of the bag was several tablespoons of "moss dust" for lack of a better description.  I brushed on thin white glue and applied liberally. 

--George

[restocarp]

I agree. The leaf debris is a brilliant touch.

And I'm stealing it. 

Matt

[PRR Modeler]

Great finish George. Awesome job on the leaves. I also really like the tall smoke stack.

[GPdemayo]

Wonderful build George.....neat details. 

[Opa George]

Great finish George. Awesome job on the leaves. I also really like the tall smoke stack.

Curt, isn't that a great smokestack?  It came with the kit. I looked it up. It appears to be a Tichy kit: #8293 STRAIGHT VENT KIT. 
Except that instead of building two twelve-foot stacks as Tichy intended, the pilot model shows them combined into one tall, twenty-four foot stack with supporting guide wires.
--George

[Opa George]

I agree. The leaf debris is a brilliant touch.

And I'm stealing it. 

Matt

Thanks, Matt!  It kind of turned out better than I thought.  Steal away!
--George

[vinceg]

Again, George, Fantastic. I love junk on a roof - Brett Gallant would also be happy.

I am also going to steal the leaf idea. Luke Towan of Youtube fame uses them a lot in his landscaping. He puts dried leaves into a food processor to chop them up. I bet that might look pretty good.

[Opa George]

Wonderful build George.....neat details. 

Gregory, thanks! The detail that Doug included with the kit that, I think, goes the extra mile is the fire alarm/call box/ fire main connections on the front of the building. They catch the eye, being infrequently modeled, and the red color adds a subtle but effective touch of interest.
--George

[Oldguy]

That came out really sweet.  Leaves?  Hmmm . . . . .  great idea for those dead air areas on multi-tiered roof structures.

I look at the building and think it would make a great feed mill. 

[Dave K.]

I'm told slicing open a tea bag provides good leafage, as well. If, like me, you'll use any old excuse to spend hobby dollars, Scenic Express sells leaf material, as well. Great modeling, George. Can't wait for the next structure.👍🏻

[ReadingBob]

Wonderful build Opa George!  I'm really looking forward to seeing what you do with the remaining structures in this kit.