First Craftsman Kit Build - J. Keen Supplies

[WigWag Workshop]

Hey Der Folks!


I airbrushed the walls with Antique White today.  Next step, I will be adding the sign, doing some highlights, and add some weathering.  Then, I will be moving on to the trim, windows and doors.


-Steven

[PRR Modeler]

Looks good Steven.

[Zephyrus52246]

Walls look good.


Jeff

[ReadingBob]

Great start Steven.   

[Opa George]

Looking very good so far, Steven.
--Opa George

[ACL1504]

Steven,

I agree with the others, great start and the walls look good.

Tom

[postalkarl]

Hey Steven:

The walls look just great.

Karl

[SteveCuster]

Looks like a great start Steven.

[postalkarl]

Hey Steven:

I've never seen that brand of paint. What is it and where did you get it?

Thanks Karl

[WigWag Workshop]

Hey Steven:

I've never seen that brand of paint. What is it and where did you get it?

Thanks Karl

Hi Karl,


It's BADGER Modelflex Railroad Airbrush Paint - Scenery and Structures Colors, I believe I purchased from Amazon.  Not sure if I really like them yet, I purchased a few years ago when I was working on my first "test" layout and have not used them much.


-Steven

[WigWag Workshop]

Hey Der Folks,


Update on the build coming soon, I had a mishap painting the plastic windows and doors.  I tried brush painting, instead of airbrushing them, and I didn't like the result.  I tried to "clean" the parts, but the thin window dividers broke, and I couldn't get all the paint removed.  This should have been the easy part of the build, has I build many plastic scale model kits.  I ordered replacement parts from Tichy, and they just arrived. 


On a side note: I emailed Railroad Kits to ask them for part numbers, and Jimmy replied back in less than a 1/2 hour with the part numbers.  Now that is excellent Customer Service!


-Steven

[Opa George]

On a side note: I emailed Railroad Kits to ask them for part numbers, and Jimmy replied back in less than a 1/2 hour with the part numbers.  Now that is excellent Customer Service!

-Steven

That is my experience, too. Jimmy is a true gentleman craftsman supplier.

[postalkarl]

Hey Steven:

Thanks for the info on the paint.

Karl

[ACL1504]

Hey Der Folks,


Update on the build coming soon, I had a mishap painting the plastic windows and doors.  I tried brush painting, instead of airbrushing them, and I didn't like the result.  I tried to "clean" the parts, but the thin window dividers broke, and I couldn't get all the paint removed.  This should have been the easy part of the build, has I build many plastic scale model kits.  I ordered replacement parts from Tichy, and they just arrived. 


On a side note: I emailed Railroad Kits to ask them for part numbers, and Jimmy replied back in less than a 1/2 hour with the part numbers.  Now that is excellent Customer Service!


-Steven

Steven,

I believe we've all broken a window mullion or two in the past. When I do, I just remove the other ones and make that window a single pane glass window. No rule that says you have to have the same ones that come with the kit. Just FYI  for future "mishaps".

Tom

[WigWag Workshop]

Steven,

I believe we've all broken a window mullion or two in the past. When I do, I just remove the other ones and make that window a single pane glass window. No rule that says you have to have the same ones that come with the kit. Just FYI  for future "mishaps".

Tom



That's a great idea! First thing I thought was to just pitch them into the circular file. But then, I thought I would save them to add to a "junk" pile on diorama.


-Steven