FOS Red Bird Taxi -2022 Build Challenge

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I'm starting my 2022 build challenge early as I won't be available the first few months of next year. I hope Dan doesn't mind.

I'm building FOS Scale Models Red Bird Taxi & Auto Repair. This is kit # 20 and the second kit released by Doug. The kit came out some time in  late 2002 or early 2003.



Doug's first kit was Big Lou's Grill. I think i gave mine to Reading Bob.



More in a few.

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Here are the obligatory photos of the kit contents.

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There is a 15 page instruction manual for Red Bird. Page 1 gives a short history about the prototype taxi company. Page 2 is a table of contents and pages 3&4 are all about tools, paints, scale wood and preparing the base.

I'll be using my own base design. The last page is about the decals from Rail graphics.

[Mark Dalrymple]

Sounds like there might be time for another structure build?

Maybe you'll get granted special permission to start the new years challenge early?

Cheers, Mark.

Just in case you missed this post on you other thread yesterday, Tom!  Whether you took my idea and ran with it, or its a case of great minds think alike - I'm pleased to see it either way!

I'll be watching and shouting words of encouragement from the sidelines.

[deemery]

Are you building this 'stock', or do you have some thoughts on bashing/customizing it?


dave

[PRR Modeler]

I'll definitely be following Tom.

[Opa George]

I'm on board, too.   
--Opa George

[ReadingBob]

You know I'm following along as well!   

This will be another fine addition to town.

Big Lou's was the first of many FOS kits I've built over the years.  I got mine from Doug though.  Maybe yours is still under the layout?  If so, I highly recommend it.  It's a great kit. 

[GPdemayo]

Neat kit and perfect for that area of Tahope.....you know I'll be looking in. 

[tom.boyd.125]

Tom,
Neat blast from the past building and we can all use a free taxi ride...will follow along.
Tommy

[Raymo]

I'm starting my 2022 build challenge early as I won't be available the first few months of next year. I hope Dan doesn't mind.

I'm building FOS Scale Models Red Bird Taxi & Auto Repair. This is kit # 20 and the second kit released by Doug. The kit came out some time in  late 2002 or early 2003.



Doug's first kit was Big Lou's Grill. I think i gave mine to Reading Bob.



More in a few.

Go right ahead Tom and start! I need to get my fingers out of my butt and get the ball rolling for the New Years Challenge.

[S&S RR]

Tom

Great to see you getting things started.  I will be following along.

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Sounds like there might be time for another structure build?

Maybe you'll get granted special permission to start the new years challenge early?

Cheers, Mark.

Just in case you missed this post on you other thread yesterday, Tom!  Whether you took my idea and ran with it, or its a case of great minds think alike - I'm pleased to see it either way!

I'll be watching and shouting words of encouragement from the sidelines.

Mark, Cheers,

Thank you for the kind note and yes, I did see it. Thank you again. To many to respond to but I grouped all together in my response. This will be a fun build.

Tom 

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Are you building this 'stock', or do you have some thoughts on bashing/customizing it?


dave

Dave,

I've given this much thought and will probably build it stock. I have some ideas, but for me ideas equate to much more build time. I want to get this one finished prior to surgery. Don't want anything on the bench waiting for my return.

However, I've taken some measurements and will replace the main structure with my idea for the kit bash. I'll use that one as my recovery return build. 

Tom