FOS barber shop build

[Zephyrus52246]

While waiting for the layout room temp to improve (usually 66 F or 18 C this time of year), and my backdrops to come I thought I'd build a couple of quick kits.  This is a FOS "freebie" barber shop.  These are very basic.  This one at least has a page of bracing instructions, most have none.  The back wall is "paper board" to be covered with a large sign.  Some window/door pieces and some bracing wood/trim wood. A small barber pole and a roof stack included as well as the signs.  A floor/sidewalk is there as well. 

Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

I start by squaring the walls as the laser tends to cut at an angle.  Put on the sander and sand just enough to get the "burn marks" off.

Jef

[Zephyrus52246]

I added more bracing than called for.  And of course had a couple of pieces that needed removal/shortening.  It's a habit I'd like to break.  I found Northeastern Flamingo glue at the Davenport train show a few weeks ago.  It's been off their website awhile (they don't ship in the winter as it freezes and ruins the glue).  This has great tack and dries fairly quickly and it's easy to pick off any "glue globs" that may leak out of a joint.   

Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

I first stained the sides and window/door sheet with Hunterline Light Gray stain.  Then using a modified sponge painting technique, a mix of tapping/sliding the sponge, colored the sides.  

Jeff

[Zephyrus52246]

After the painting I add nail holes and a few board ends and lift a few with a chisel blade.  I managed to break the top of one of the side walls and needed to glue it back on.  Broke a wall on the other kit as well.     I gave this a light spray of dullcoat so it won't react with the oil/mineral spirits black wash.  I did a light wash of this and this is where it stands tonight.  I like to give this a day to dry and then will put the building together.  Need to add the sign to the back wall yet.

Jeff

[craftsmankits]

Nice start, turning a freebee into a work of art.  I'll be watching.  Mark

[ReadingBob]

I love little structures like this. I'll definitely keep an eye on this build. Thanks for sharing!

[PRR Modeler]

Great start Jeff. I'll be following along for sure.

[Jerry]

Your off to a good start on this one.

Jerry

[Yannis]

Nice start there! Following with interest.