Bartholow Coal Co. FSM JS9

[postalkarl]

Hey George & Curt:

Thanks for the great compliments. Much appreciated.

Karl

[postalkarl]

Hi All:

The roof is finished. I took a while to build the 4 roof shoot as they contain almost 60 parts. Anyway here's a photo.

Karl

[PRR Modeler]

Really nice job Karl. The birds are a nice touch.

[postalkarl]

Hey Curt:

Thanks much appreciate the compliment. The pigeons come with the kit. Glad you like em.

Karl

[postalkarl]

Hi All:

Finished the stairs today. I did them differently than in the kit. I used A template from another FSM kit as I wanted my guard rails on the outside posts and my banisters on top of the posts. Hope it looks OK.

Karl

[postalkarl]

Hey Guys:

Next is to assemble the coal pit and install it into the base.

Karl

[Janbouli]

Tremendous Karl , your bar is set so high  and yet you achieve it every time.

[rpdylan]

looks awesome Karl! stair railings are challenging to be sure!

[Opa George]

Karl, stairs look great. I had to zoom in on the cool door at the top of the stairs for a better look. Very nice--is that a metal casting or wood?
--George

[rpdylan]

its a metal casting George,,,, (building the same kit,, following closely behind Karl!!!!)

[tom.boyd.125]

Karl,
Gee...that gray color sure makes this one look different !
Another great model by a great builder.
Tommy

[postalkarl]

Hi Jam, Bob C., George & Tommy:

Wow guys thanks for all the great compliments. Very much appreciated. The Stairs are a metal casting.

Karl

[postalkarl]

Hey Guys:

Have the supports built for under the bunker. Also built the coal bin and laid the track.

Karl

[postalkarl]

Hi All:

Coal bin is finsihed, tr4ack is laid and the supports for under the bunker are built and glued in place.

Karl

[deemery]

It's interesting that you glued the frame to the base, rather than to the structure.  I glued the frame to the structure, figuring it was easier to fudge any gaps/misalignments with scenery.


Of course, if you're sufficiently precise, this is not an issue. 



dave