FSM Kit # 240 Branchline Water Tank - 2022 Challenge (2)

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This thread will be the home to my second 2022 Challenge build the FSM Kit #240 Branchline Water Tank.  Box opening photographs to follow.

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I officially got started on this build, today.  I got the cover off the box and started by priming and assembling the four major castings that make up the base of the Water Tower.  The metal detail castings were also all prepped and primed.

[jerryrbeach]

John,


I'll be following this closely as I have a similar kit, the water tank and tool shed combo in my stash.  Looking good so far.

[GPdemayo]

I've got this on also John, looking forward to seeing what you do with this build. 

[PRR Modeler]

I'll be following. I really like that stone texture the base has.

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John,


I'll be following this closely as I have a similar kit, the water tank and tool shed combo in my stash.  Looking good so far.

Jerry


Thank you for following along - I built the water tank and tool shed combo kit about 30 years ago - great kit. It's on my layout providing a water stop for my steam locomotives in the mountains.

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I've got this on also John, looking forward to seeing what you do with this build. 

Greg


Thank you for following along.  This first deviation from the traditional kit will be the color of the stones - I will be going with the browns and grays of the stones on my layout.

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I'll be following. I really like that stone texture the base has.

Curt


Thank you for following along - there are many textures in the base including stones, bricks, wood, and concrete blocks. It looks like it was built from the debris found around the railroad yard.

[tom.boyd.125]

John,
Will follow along...don't have this one here on the shelf, but tips for doing the water tower in the John Allen Special kit will be very close...
Tommy

[NEMMRRC]

Cool!


I am interested to see how it turns out.


Jaime

[GPdemayo]

I've got this on also John, looking forward to seeing what you do with this build. 

Greg

Thank you for following along.  This first deviation from the traditional kit will be the color of the stones - I will be going with the browns and grays of the stones on my layout.

Sounds like a plan.....I'll be watching. 

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John,
Will follow along...don't have this one here on the shelf, but tips for doing the water tower in the John Allen Special kit will be very close...
Tommy

Tommy


I don't have the John Allen Special kit so I'm not sure how close the Water Tanks are.  Thank you for following along.

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Cool!


I am interested to see how it turns out.


Jaime

Jaime




Thank you for following along - we will see how this one goes.

[S&S RR]

I've got this on also John, looking forward to seeing what you do with this build. 

Greg

Thank you for following along.  This first deviation from the traditional kit will be the color of the stones - I will be going with the browns and grays of the stones on my layout.

Sounds like a plan.....I'll be watching. 

Yup - you got to have a plan.  Thank you for following along Greg

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This evening on painted the brick and cement block portions of the foundation walls.  I wanted the paint to cure overnight before I start adding the chalk and alcohol to color the stones.