FOS Scale Models "Oyster Hill" HO kit #200

[Oldguy]

It's worth buying a bag of 1/16 square and of 3/32 square stripwood just for those "missing piece" situations.  Also a bag or bulk buy of 1/8" square stripwood for extra bracing.  The problem these days is finding a good source for bagged stripwood, it's really rare to see that stuff at a train show or hobby shop these days.


dave

I buy my 1/16" and 1/8" stuff in bulk from Mt Albert - https://www.handlaidtrack.com/bulk-stripwood.  You get a choice of 16" or 24" lengths. 

[madharry]

I hear you Bob, Dave and Bob. The problem of obtaining stripwood this side of the pond is even greater as most British modellers do not use it. Thus supplies are few and far between. Mosttimes I have to obtain it from the US.
Continuing.............the freight dock was made over the template using the elusive 3/32 sq wood. Then 2x10's were added to the deck.
Mike

[S&S RR]

Mike looking great.


I make a strip wood buy once a year for my scratch build projects and those missing pieces.  I usually get it from one of the mail order shops when they have their sale.  This year I got 40 percent off so I really stocked up.

[Keep It Rusty]

I'm considering getting this kit and this thread is helping. In a good way

[madharry]

Thanks John and Rusty.
Continuing................I finished the little structure. Sadly I will not be posting for while now as I have to pack up my kits for the big move next Thursday week. We will be in a temporary state in the second home for a while until the legal work completes on the main house. I will be back...............

Mike

[Mark Dalrymple]

Nice workmanship, Mike.

Cheers, Mark.

[S&S RR]

Mike


Good luck with the move. We look forward to your return.

[ACL1504]

Mike,

Wonderful job on this kit, looks great.

I also get aggravated when missing or short supply of strip wood is missing. I've learned to just keep two packs of every size in my stash. When I get down to one pack I replace it so I always have enough. I've found this is a great idea for starting any scratch builds as well.

Again, great job on "Oyster Hill"

Tom

[postalkarl]

Hey Mike:

Good luck with the move. I built that little blue station some time ago and I still have it. It's great little kit.

Karl

[Oldguy]

Stay safe.

[GPdemayo]

Great Job Mike.....have a safe move and a Merry Christmas.....

[PRR Modeler]

Great modeling and have a Merry Christmas.

[madharry]

Thanks Mark, John, Tom, Karl, Bob, Greg and Curt.
The best laid plans - my buyer decided to delay until the New Year. So I am still here!
I decided to paint the basement walls and then construct the basement. An internal wall goes between the stone walls. So while glueing the stone walls to the floor I decided to get the fit right by placing the internal wall between them.
Mike

[madharry]

Continuing................the kit comes with a kit for small oyster skiff barge.......it really was a case of painting the parts and then glueing them together.
Mike

[PRR Modeler]

Neat skiff Mike. Reminds me of similar small boats in the Navy.