FOS M. D. Garage Build

[deemery]

One thing I've noticed on houses where stucco has spalled away, the edges of the stucco around the exposed brick are dark/stained.  Just a thought as you work on this.

dave

[Jerry]

I can't believe the cardboard doesn't warp!

Looks great so far Tom.

Jerry

[Pennman]

I made one final test fit of the concrete slab.



I then painted both sides and edges with white glue to seal the 2 ply cardboard.

Ok, here's my "dumb question", I've never heard of using white glue as a sealer. Wouldn't the Floquil paint adhere to the cardboard concrete slab without it? Curious minds want to know more.

Rich

[Larry C]

Tom luv the red window frames; a nice pop of color to add interest.

[friscomike]

Howdy Tom,

The stucco building looks amazing, although a roof would make it more believable...   Using a stencil for the sign is a clever technique we don't use enough.  Well done.  The scenery finishes this scene nicely.  Another well done!

Have fun,
mike

[GPdemayo]

Where did this build come from Tom?  

I can't believed I've missed most of if, but will catch up later when I have a few spare minutes. What I've seen looks good.....

[ACL1504]

Great update Tom. The white glue that you spread, is it on the top side or bottom of the concrete pad?

Thanks Butty Curt,

Yes, the white glue is on both sides. I'll explain why later in the build thread.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Tom, I knew you had a plan and why you placed it the way you did.
Just throwing out what I might of done. 

I like the red for the windows.

Rick,

I did understand you "what I might have done" comment. I was just explaining my thought process. Its all good here.

Tom

[ACL1504]

One thing I've noticed on houses where stucco has spalled away, the edges of the stucco around the exposed brick are dark/stained.  Just a thought as you work on this.

dave

Dave,

I agree, I just haven't gotten that far in the build. It will be a weathered and run down garage.

Tom

[ACL1504]

I can't believe the cardboard doesn't warp!

Looks great so far Tom.

Jerry

Jerry,

It did warp just a little was it dried. All I needed to do was gently bend it back flat. And, thank you for the compliment.

Tom

[ACL1504]

I made one final test fit of the concrete slab.



I then painted both sides and edges with white glue to seal the 2 ply cardboard.

Ok, here's my "dumb question", I've never heard of using white glue as a sealer. Wouldn't the Floquil paint adhere to the cardboard concrete slab without it? Curious minds want to know more. 

Rich

Rich,

No question here is a dumb one. Yes, the Floquil will/would have adhered to the cardboard without the white glue being present. However, the white glue being a water base and Floquil being a thinner based paint, when the Floquil is applied, the white glue softens and the Floquil becomes one with the glue. Of course, the glue has to be thoroughly dry prior to applying the paint. Otherwise you have a glob of a mess.

I hope I explained it correctly. 

Tom

[ACL1504]

Tom luv the red window frames; a nice pop of color to add interest.

Larry,

Thank you, they will get weathered prior to the window installs.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Howdy Tom,

The stucco building looks amazing, although a roof would make it more believable...   Using a stencil for the sign is a clever technique we don't use enough.  Well done.  The scenery finishes this scene nicely.  Another well done!

Have fun,
mike

Mike, Howdy,

Thank you for the kind comments. Doug includes stencils in other kits and it sure makes life easier.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Where did this build come from Tom?

I can't believed I've missed most of if, but will catch up later when I have a few spare minutes. What I've seen looks good.....

Greg,

Well, to answer your question, it came from the box to my workbench. 

Happy to have you along for the ride.

Tom

[Philip]

Nice work Tom! Mad Dog 20/20? The beverage of choice at our 1967-1976 Thanksgiving dinners.