Fos Execution Rocks

[madharry]

Continuing...

Here is the wall repaired. Note there are 99 other copies of the kit out there so the shortest gap between the window and the end of the wall should be on the right.

Mike

[madharry]

Continuing...

Next are the stairs. The instructions call for you to use patience for these steps (excuse the pun).

I cleaned up the burrs on the steps and proceeded slowly. First I glued the first stringer to the wall and then I added some steps using CA and some tweezers.

Mike

[S&S RR]

Continuing...

Next are the stairs. The instructions call for you to use patience for these steps (excuse the pun).

I cleaned up the burrs on the steps and proceeded slowly. First I glued the first stringer to the wall and then I added some steps using CA and some tweezers.

Mike

Looking great Mike.  Oh and as to the beer a few posts back.  I consider it  or something stronger one of the required tools in this hobby. I made a note with your comments and stapled it to the instructions sheet for my up coming build. Thanks for sharing your build.

[cuse]

Fantastic Mike,


I'll say it again...this is my favorite kit of all time! You're doing a great job. I would never wish missteps on you, but...you're really good at fixing them , thanks for the lessons. When I finally decide I'm ready to get started, I'll follow this thread to the letter!


John

[ReadingBob]

Super job so far Mike!  I plan on referring to your thread if/when I start my build.  Loads of really great information and inspiration here.  Thank you so much for sharing this with us!   

[madharry]

Thanks to the two Johns and Bob I really appreciate your comments.

Continuing...

Here are the stairs almost complete........... the process is slow going and fiddly glueing each step with CA with the help of tweezers.



Mike

[madharry]

Try as I might I had a problem with the lower stairs and I have decided to make up a little jig on my workbench to try and solve the problem.

I have cut another stringer from the lazerboard and I have put some double sided tape on my cutting mat. I kept both stringers vertical with some spare wood and then glued the steps to the stringers. I will let this set up overnight and then glue the complete unit to the building - fingers crossed.

Mike

[madharry]

Here is the lower staircase that I built on my workbench fitted to the structure.

Continuing.... in the next step I added the railings. In doing so I dislodged at least four steps/treads and had to re-attach them not without some great difficulty.

The whole staircase is very fragile indeed. While there was no need to repaint it. I did so in order to get some paint into any minute gaps that might exist between the treads and stringers. I hope the liberal paint coverage might give it extra strength.

Mike

[madharry]

Continuing...

This model is going to feature on a "mini-show layout". In transporting modules they become prone to a few bumps along the way. If the staircase does succumb to some damage I might replace it with this Tichy fire escape instead.

Mike

[madharry]

Continuing..........

Next is the Peckham's sign. For me Peckham will always be associated with the TV programme "Only Fools and Horses" which was set in Peckham, London.

I painted the sign white while it was still in it's carrier sheet and then carefully cut it free. Next I dunked all the wood for the frame in my makeshift bath of A&I.

Mike

[madharry]

Continuing..

I glued the wood frame pieces to the template plan. I use a glue stick to attach the pieces to the plan. I use UHU as it is very easy to detach without any mess once the frame is made up. I use a wood glue to attach the wood to wood. One leg is made extra long to glue through the roof and stabilse the sign.

Once the frame is made up I carefully detach it from the paper template and then use UHU again on the back of the "Peckham's" sign under weights.

Mike

[chooch41]

Awesome job on this kit. I have this kit sitting on the shelf and might take a stab at it this winter......... I'm also looking at the new one from SRMW....... carry on...............


Brad

[postalkarl]

Hi Mike:

Looks like you're moving right along.

Karl

[ACL1504]

Mike,

Great build and thread. Thanks for taking the time to do the thread and uploading all the photos.

Tom

[madharry]

Thanks for your kind remarks Brad, Karl and Tom. Much appreciated!

Mike