Challenge build #2. FOS Freebie.

[Zephyrus52246]

Here's my second build for the challenge.  It's a FOS Freebie #31.  Santos Tattoo and Cigar.  These kits are a challenge in themselves, as there are no instructions.     Makes it like a puzzle to put together.  Here's the bag.

Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

The requisite shot of the stuff in the bag.  Some clapboard siding.  A carsiding (I think that's what it's called) wall.  Two blank walls that are basically just covered in signs.  Door/window stuff to be built up.  Roofs.  paper for tarpaper roofing.  A metal roof pipe.  Some stripwood.  A sidewalk/base.  And the best part--the signs!


Jeff

[GPdemayo]

Interesting combo Jeff - tattoos & cigars, plus all those posters.....this will be an interesting one to watch. 

[PRR Modeler]

I have this kit so I'll be following along closely.

[Zephyrus52246]

Thanks for following, Greg.  The kit fits in well with the "wrong side of the tracks" town I'm building.  Though I'm not sure that's where it will be used. 


Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

So, Curt, Doug inticed you to spend $50 to get a free kit as well?      


Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

Time for bracing.  There's only two bracing pieces of stripwood, I'm saving those for the corners.  Unfortunately, I'm not sure where the corners will be as there's no instructions.  I think there will be corner posts on all but the corner facing in the picture.  I've used some other bracing I get when I go to the Narrow Gauge convention.  A bundle of sticks (I think they're factory seconds), but perfect for bracing.  Another reason to plan on going to the Narrow Gauge convention this year. 

Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

I stained the siding pieces with Vetero Aged Barn Wood stain.  I just got these a month or so ago and wanted to try them out.  It's very simiilar to the Hunterline Weathering Mixes.  In fact this color is pretty darn close to the Light Gray Hunterline.  I didn't stain the "paper walls" that the decals cover, though I did paint the backs of them (and the siding pieces) with black acrylic paint to further help prevent warping. I did stain the door/window sheet, though the stains don't take well, they at least tone down the tan color and shine.

Jeff

[PRR Modeler]

Jeff, yes he did. MOH said get the REA kit while it's on sale and you get a free kit.

I really like that shade of stain.

[ReadingBob]

Thanks for the info on the Vetero Aged Barn Wood Stain.  I thought about picking some up but my stash of Hunterline is still pretty stout so there was no rush.

This is a fun, and interesting, little freebie.  My build currently resides in Tahope on the Atlantic & Southern. 

[ACL1504]

Jeff,

I'm following along as well. This is a great little kit and well worth the build. As bob said, his is planted on the South end of Tahope.





Tom

[Zephyrus52246]

Thanks for looking in, Bob.  I have Hunterline stains as well.  I was really interested in the Vetero Rust color stains for bridges, and picked up this grey and "Shadow Gray", which is really dark (almost like the usual A&I stain).


Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

Thanks for the pics, Tom!  It will help me on my build.

Jeff

[tom.boyd.125]

Jeff,
Have no choice but to watch your build as my free FOS kit ( cigar store ) just showed up...
Tommy

[Zephyrus52246]

Hi, Tommy.  Seems few of us can resist the freebies. 


Jeff