Bartholow Coal Co. FSM JS9

[postalkarl]

Hey Guys:

I had to figure out a way to install the rafter tails on this side of the loft roof as I could not see the tick marks on the roof. So here's what I came up with if anyone else build this kit. It works pretty well. I straightened out the crooked ones.

Karl

[deemery]

Someone (Motrak Models?) makes a jig for rafters.  One side is 18" centers, the other is 24" centers.  Same idea, but with the appropriate notch.


dave

[Opa George]

Karl, walls look beautiful. I really like the shade of gray you used.
--George

[ACL1504]

Karl,

Moving right along, and looking great my friend.

Tom

[postalkarl]

Hey Dave:

Thanks I will have to check that out.

Karl

[postalkarl]

Hey George:

thanks for the compliment. Walls are Floquil Driftwood stain, A&I Wash and dry-brushed with Apple Barrel Country Gray.

Karl

[postalkarl]

Hey Tom:

thanks buddy appreciate the compliment.

Karl

[ReadingBob]

Looking very, very good Karl!  I have a soft spot for coal company's and FSM kits.   

[postalkarl]

Hey Bob:

Thanks glad you like it.

Karl

[deemery]

Motrak jig for nail holes and rafter tails: https://motrakmodelsusa.com/categories.html#!/Nail-Holes-&-Rafter-Guide-85002/p/69132886

Order now, I think he has a sale on:

Motrak Models would like to celebrate St. Patrick's day with a huge sale.
Purchase one item and get one item free. The free item needs to be equal or lesser value than the purchased item.
Go to www.motrakmodelsusa.comto place your order.
Just place your order and then send me an email and let me know what free item you'll like to get.
Sample as that.
Perfect time to pick up the Applewood General Store and receive the new Floquil paint rack for free.
If anybody orders any of the new masonite products, you'll still have to pay for shipping.
This sale ends Sunday night 3/17/19

No financial connection (although Jeff and I have collaborated on some product ideas, he built them and then I bought some :-) )

dave

[postalkarl]

Hey Dave:

Thanks for the post.

Karl

[postalkarl]

Hi All:

Finished the main roof. As I said I went with rolled roofing as I think it looks more industrial. Here's a photo. Hope it looks ok.

Karl

[PRR Modeler]

Nice looking roof Karl.

[Opa George]

Karl, very good choice on the roof--it looks more than ok. It really looks like it belongs. Nice job.
--George

[rpdylan]

Neat roof Karl. I'm a sucker for punishment so I'm going to use the Campbell's on mine ! I see you roofed before the chutes are installed,,,, I'm debating on doing my roof after the chutes so I can butt up against them with the shingles,,,,,looking forward on seeing more of your progress!