Gusano Loco build

[Zephyrus52246]

I needed something to build while watching playoff football, so started this kit.  It's Gusano Loco from FOS.  Stripwood, siding, signs, instructions windows, roofing and some water putty to make stucco.

Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

I sanded the siding edges so they are even and removed the burn marks.  Then it was bracing time.  There's usually not enough bracing included (there actually is in this kit), so I used some of my stash of bracing as it's large and will hopefully prevent warping (it didn't, but it's a nice thought).  After my last kit warped horizontally, I did bracing horizontally and vertically. 

Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

I stained the walls with the Hunterline stain.  While they were drying I cut out the windows and doors, filing their edges smooth.  They then were washed with soap and water and rinsed and allowed to dry for later painting.  

Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

I also stained the strip wood, using this tray which is an "Olive tray" for serving olives at your fancy parties. 

Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

I then painted the siding using thinned Polly S acrylic dark green.  The tops of the walls, which are exposed by the roof and have no bracing warped, though I stained both sides as well as the small wall with the door and window. The single door wall warped the least.  That's where were at today.

Jeff

[ACL1504]

Jeff,

Great start to this great little kit. I have it on the A&S RR. It was a fun build.

I'm along for the ride.

Tom

[Jerry]

Jeff great start!

Does the wife know about the Olive Dish yet??? 

Jerry

[GPdemayo]

Interesting looking structure Jeff.....I'll be looking in. 

[Zephyrus52246]

Thanks for following, Tom. 

Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

Thanks, Jerry.  I bought the olive tray for this purpose.  My wife doesn't like olives anyway.  

[Zephyrus52246]

Hi, Greg.  Thanks for following along.

Jeff

[Jim Donovan]

Jeff, great start. I use the same Olive tray but mine is not as clean by half.

Jim

[PRR Modeler]

Great start and I'll be following.

[Mark Dalrymple]

Nice start, Jeff.

I get my wife to bring home the plastic ruler containers from school - they are the perfect size for staining stripwood.

Cheers, Mark

[jerryrbeach]

Jeff,

I'm late to the party, but I'll be following along, too.  Looks good thus far, and I see you are really putting that sander to good use.

Jerry