FOS Riverbend Chapel

[Oldguy]

As I previously mentioned, the foundation is made up of carrier sheets.  I decided to used the paper brick pattern as it was just too thin to use plastic brick overlays.  And with that done, I used the foundation to aid in gluing the building together with a foot print that would match with the provided foundation.

[MAP]

You're doing a great job on this kit Bob.  Keep those progress pics coming!

[postalkarl]

Hey Bob:

It's coming along quite nicely.

Karl

[PRR Modeler]

Looking good Bob.

[Opa George]

Very nice on this, Bob. Thanks for sharing the bracing corrections.  I like the weathering, too. The pastor needs to urge the congregation to put together a painting picnic.

This one will look fantastic with some interior lighting if you're into that.
--Opa George

[Oldguy]

Thanks guys.  And yes, Opa, it would be a good model to light up.  I'm not going there.  The dearth of paint will be minimized after I give it a brushing of white weathering powder.

I spent most of this afternoon working on the tower.  The instructions state to run the corner trim long.  This is a must.  What I also did was to flatten the siding edges to allow a triangular trim piece to sit flat.  A quick series of turns on my Ultimation Sander made quick work of it.


There are two decks, each a sandwich of two parts.  The larger of the two has registration marks for alignment.  To center the little cupola, I did some quick math and drew my own registration marks.  This lower deck gets a rolled roofing cover.  The witches hat, the triangular trim pieces, and edges of the upper and lower decking all get a verdigris or weathered copper finish.  Some some judicious prepainting is in order.  I had some Vallejo brass paint, so I used it as a base.  Then went over it with a Holley Green craft paint.

But before I can paint the hat, I needed to add it to the upper deck piece and when set, add some wire in the corners.  Kinda nice detail.  Pay close attention to keep the wires short, as there is a 1/8" square piece that goes on top.  And on top of that, a cross.

Then it was back to the main building and adding some trim along the upper side wall edges.  Yes, one has to be cut to fit around the turret.

[Oldguy]

As I just can't leave well enough alone, I decided that the main roof is going to be a dark green, the side addition roof a lighter green and the little shed addition will stay with rolled roofing.
My RSLaserkit dark green 3-tab shingle shows up almost blue.  Trust me it's a dark green.  But then, I also have a light green set.  Not sure yet, which way to go.

[ReadingBob]

Bob,

I agree with Reading Bob on this one. I did in fact pull the trigger and actually have a spot on the second level for the church. Mine will be abandoned though. Maybe I can satisfy Bob's itch by having him build this one. Not sure when Doug will send it but it's paid for.

I'll be following along on this one.

Tom

I still haven't pulled the trigger on this one but it's nice to know I'll still have to option to build it.     If/when I do I'll certainly be referring back to Bob's build thread for tips and pointers.  She's looking really good so far Bob!  As always, thanks for taking the time to share the journey with us. 

[Oldguy]

No problem Bob.  It's my first FOS kit so there is a bit of learning curve as to instructions.

Well, here I am on to the roofing.  They make a comment on using transfer tape and doing it on the flat.  Which is my preferred method anyway.  But, when one has a roof intersecting another roof, there must be a valley or two.  And this valley has to be flashed first, then add the roofing.  Sooooo, I need to add the addition before the roof cards can be added.  And before I do that, I need to add the main building to the foundation.  I need to buy a more small Irwin clamps.

While that was setting up, I figured I need to add some end wall bracing on the addition's long walls where it would attach to the main building.  More for gluing surface.

Then it was a matter of adding the addition.  While that was setting up, I realized I could use a ridge beam for the main building.  It was an easy matter of measuring the needed length at the eave ad then glue in place.

I managed to put tar paper on the lower tower flat and painted the witches hat, first with brass paint and then with Holley Green.  I then glued all the bits together.  The green looks too green and not enough blue tinge.  I might see what I can do with some powders.

[Oldguy]

I managed to darken the verdigris a bit by hitting with blue weathering powder.  The tower trim pieces went on a lot easier than I has expected.  Next is a shot of the witches hat, sitting on the tower.  It won't be affixed until after the main roofs have been shingled.

While looking at the fit of the addition roof, it became apparent that the end wall needed a brace.

So here is my recommended changes in bracing.  Add some here and remove others there.  Use it with caution.

I did get the roof glued down and started playing with coloring for the gravestones and rock pillars.  No photos of either.

[WigWag Workshop]

Coming together nicely Bob!  Appreciate you sharing the additional bracing that is needed.




-Steven

[postalkarl]

hey Bob:

Walls look just great. I really like your weathering.

Karl

[BandOGuy]

Great work so far.
Reminds me of some of the small country churches I attended while a student in western Kentucky in the early 1960's. Any plans to pitch a revival tent in the yard?

[Oldguy]

Great work so far.
Reminds me of some of the small country churches I attended while a student in western Kentucky in the early 1960's. Any plans to pitch a revival tent in the yard?

Thanks.  And no, this isn't an evangelical denomination. 

[deemery]

Great work so far.
Reminds me of some of the small country churches I attended while a student in western Kentucky in the early 1960's. Any plans to pitch a revival tent in the yard?

Thanks.  And no, this isn't an evangelical denomination.

The tent could be for a church social event 


dave