SRMW Retirement Build Challenge - 2021 updates

[tom.boyd.125]

 Rather than start another kit now, back in the summer of 2014...months before age 65...we started working on a large number of red boxes instead of looking at them on the shelf.
This thread will look at a number of builds and give information about each one. Hope you enjoy this journey.
Lets start with the main plaster building of SRMW # 120 Threadwell Textile. All window openings were opened up in the walls with a large sewing needle held in a pin vise. Krylon gray spray primer was used on those four walls. A thin wash of beige craft paint was applied to the walls as a mortar wash. White craft paint and a color called Apple Barrel Tuscan Teal was used for the trim. Another craft paint Apple Barrel Granite Grey was used on the front and sides of the dormers. Pencil lines were drawn on the roof cards to keep the Campbell shingles straight. Windows were all glazed with Micro Krystal Clear.
Here's the photos:
Tommy

[ReadingBob]

Looks like fun!  I think I've only tackled one SRMW kit so this will be interesting to me.  Thanks for sharing Tommy! 

[ACL1504]

Tommy,

Nicely done. I've built two of the SRMW kits. They aren't quickies to do but are well worth the time involved.

Tom 

[S&S RR]

Tommy


Great thread! I will be following along.  My current build is red box number 5 for me with at least that many still on the shelf.

[GPdemayo]

Looks like you have a ton of work ahead Tommy.....I'll be looking in. 

[PRR Modeler]

Looks great so far and I'll be following.

[madharry]

I've built six with another 10 to go..............Very clean work Tom. Well done!
Mike

[NEMMRRC]

Groovy.


South River kits are great fun. Glad to see your builds on the forum.


Jaime

[postalkarl]

Hey Tom:

very nicely done. Can't wait for some more pictures.

Karl

[tom.boyd.125]

Thanks...Bob, Tom, John, Gregory, Curt, Mike, Jaime and Karl for the positive comments...
Here is a set of photos of how the plaster walls were treated.
1. Plaster walls sprayed with primer and other painted details...also drilled the holes for the NWB castings while try were flat...always use a double folded paper towel for a cushion.
2. Apple Barrel Brown Oxide dry brush to tone down all the stone wall areas , the apple barrel sandstone and other colors, etc.
3. Craft paint Beige wash being applied view 1...first coat...
4. Craft paint Beige wash being applied view 2...we did 3 coats of the thin wash...let dry one hour between...
5. Final wall weathered and ready for raising after the windows are installed...back of walls pained a black craft paint to seal them...

[NEMMRRC]

Groovy.


Do you prefer the plaster or the resin castings?


Jaime

[PRR Modeler]

The walls look great.

[S&S RR]

Tommy


Very nice work!

[Keep It Rusty]

Finger lickin' good! These castings are wonderful and you are doing them justice!

[tom.boyd.125]

Groovy.


Do you prefer the plaster or the resin castings?


Jaime

Like the plaster castings more only because if I leave the resin dust on my hands too long from sanding a rash develops....sometimes have to wear non-latex gloves to work with it.
Tommy