Fos Scale Bandit's Roost Build

[Jim Donovan]

Mark;

I just finish reading your kit build. Very nice and a great looking combination. Great detailing and thanks for the tips, it is what helps everyone. Look forward to seeing more. As for FOS I too had the same missing part issue. Never got an answer on one and took a while on the other. With all the kit makers that have popped up in this pandemic I find myself looking at other vendors because like a lot of us, the kit list I have on hand will keep me busy for years. I don't like these kind of surprises when I open a kit. Again, great modeling, enjoyed the comments.

Jim D

[craftsmankits]

Wow, really nice results on that part of the kit, Mark. Those angles are a bit of a challenge and you pulled it off nicely.  I like your weathering and detailing. 

--Opa George

Thank you George.  I enjoy your builds as well.  Mark

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Very nice!


Jerry

Thanks Jerry, just having fun.  Mark

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Wonderful , beautiful weathering and the roof looks super.

Thanks, the roofs are always what people see first.  I always hope to get them right. 

[craftsmankits]

Hey There:

You are doing A beautiful job on this so far. Can't wait to see more.

Karl

Thanks Karl,  I'm getting there.  Mark

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Wonderful structure build Mark.....

Thanks, I enjoy Doug's kits.  Mark

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This is coming on really nicely, Mark.

Cheers, Mark.

Thanks Mark, I enjoy checking your builds as well.  Mark

[craftsmankits]

Mark;

I just finish reading your kit build. Very nice and a great looking combination. Great detailing and thanks for the tips, it is what helps everyone. Look forward to seeing more. As for FOS I too had the same missing part issue. Never got an answer on one and took a while on the other. With all the kit makers that have popped up in this pandemic I find myself looking at other vendors because like a lot of us, the kit list I have on hand will keep me busy for years. I don't like these kind of surprises when I open a kit. Again, great modeling, enjoyed the comments.

Jim D

Thanks Jim, I've been keeping up with your Cundy Hotel build.  Mark

[craftsmankits]

Okay, I started the Vallon Paint building after receiving the missing walls from Fosscale Models a few weeks ago.  Here's a shot of the walls distressed, and waiting for staining.  The missing walls are in the middle of the photo, and are lighter in color.  I prefer to add nail holes and distress the wood prior to adding bracing.  I believe it works better since there is a chance of damaging a wall by sending a knife through it, or having it tilt if you're not over a braced area.

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Here's a shot of the stained walls.  While the walls are different in color, after the paint was applied, you couldn't tell the difference.

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Here are the walls after paint was applied, using a drybrush technique, and stippling.  I used a stenciling brush to apply the 'Paint' sign.

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Here are the walls with signs, and windows added.  The unfinished area will be where the burger joint will be placed.

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Next up is the burger joint.  The foundation for the kit had a laser cut outline along it's edge that I removed, which allowed me to apply the walls of the burger joint directly to the foundation.  I did this since I intend to use cedar shingles for the burger joint, in place of the corrugated metal siding called for in the kit. 

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Here is a shot of the walls attached directly to the foundation.  I will be creating my own foundation later.

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Next, I applied bracing to the entire structure, since I required a sturdy surface to apply the shingles.