Fos Execution Rocks

[madharry]

Continuing....

This little building is very flimsy...so I have added some extra bracing.

I have affixed rolled roofing to the main roof using double sided tape. The roof itself has to support a small dormer, a large sign  and a chimney so I have deviated from the instructions and used some wood to brace the underside.

The roof signs were cut out with a new blade and glued to some scrap card.

Mike Carter

[madharry]

Continuing....

Here are the two buildings that have to be joined together. They both have one thing in common. No wall between them. Whilst I am making this eventually into a diorama that will glued down I am not happy with just two narrow cardboard tabs being the common surface between the two buildings.

Whenever I make a kit I save scrap pieces of wall from the cutouts from the kits. I found two pieces of siding that will fit into the missing void on the McGloin's building. So.................

Mike Carter

[Zephyrus52246]

Nice job on the metal panels, Mike.  I prefer the paper product as I hate painting the metal, it always seems to chip off.  I think using the etchant is the only way I'd go back to trying it.  I better get some before Radio Shack goes out of business.   


Jeff

[madharry]

Thanks very much Jeff.

Continuing....

Here is the scrap wall fitted to McGloin's and I feel a lot happier....... I do not need to paint it as it will not be seen but it will be a useful surface to attach the other building to and give the whole row added strength.

Mike Carter

[madharry]

Continuing.........

Here is the little building almost completed. I have glued it to the rest of the business row and now need to add details etc....

Mike

[postalkarl]

Hi Mike:

Looks very nicely done. Like the colors.

Karl

[chooch41]

Hey MadHarry..... Any updates on this kit? I am starting it and find inspiration in reading your thread... Thanks in advance...


Brad

[madharry]

Sorry Brad,

I am hoping to add the Fos Oyster Hill and Bar Mills Cundy Harbour kits to Execution Rocks to make up a nice scene one day.

However my Red Hook Bay show layout has been such a success on the British railway show circuit (36 shows and counting)
that modelling time has been in very short supply lately. Also I have strayed into modelling some British layouts and I have a Norwegian one in the offing as well.

If you need any help with your build just send me a message any time.

Mike

[cuse]

I second Brad's emotion. Glad to your module is so appreciated!


John

[madharry]

Thank you John. My wife Jenny gets a little tired of the success though and is trying to limit  the shows to just 12 in a year. However I could never count accurately......................

Mike

[Janbouli]

Just as long as she approves the one in Utrecht Mike.

[GPdemayo]

I just caught up with your thread Mike. Terrific progress.....you must have the patience of Job to work with all those windows and dormers. Very well done! 

[madharry]

Thanks for your kind comments Greg.

Jan - Utrecht is definitely ON - see you there!

Mike

[Janbouli]

I just found out that Ontraxs is 11, 12, 13 March, so lucky I can make it on the 11th, leaving for Portugal on the 12th to play some golf.

[postalkarl]

Hi Mike:

What you ain't done yet. Just kidding. Looks great so far.

Karl