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ETinBH
Fireman
USA
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 Posted - 07/24/2012 : 4:20:01 PM
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It always amazes me at how much stuff is crammed into the little yellow boxes that George uses for his kits - they are packed so carefully and even so there is room for this one wad of newsprint - all his boxes have one - I opened the box and removed some of the parts to inspect everything and I cannot get the lid back on - without the wad! - oh, well, guess I might as well just build the beast. I cannot find another complete build of this kit - there is some discussion on the fine scale website and a small starter thread here but nothing else - I always wanted to do this one and when KP (Kris) offered one for sale recently I sprang at the opportunity to own one. I dedicate this build to him - he has seen a good deal of strife lately and maybe in some small way this build will help him recover more quickly. The obligatory first shot!
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Nelson458
Crew Chief
USA
803 Posts |
Posted - 07/24/2012 : 5:59:56 PM
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Elliott,
I too have been wanting to build this one, along with a few others in the series. Due to lack of room at my present location, I had been putting it and many others, off. But, happy days are coming, as we are due to close on a new house mid August. I'll not only have a game room all to myself, but 2 weight rooms and a wood shop in the 3rd car garage.
So, I am going to keep an eye on your build.
Good luck,
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Ensign
Fireman
Canada
3690 Posts |
Posted - 07/24/2012 : 6:12:55 PM
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This will be great fun to watch Elliott!
Just keep an eye out for those "Houligan's" in the alley.
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BillMichaels
Engine Wiper
USA
249 Posts |
Posted - 07/24/2012 : 8:03:42 PM
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Originally posted by ETinBH
I always wanted to do this one and when KP (Kris) offered one for sale recently I sprang at the opportunity to own one. I dedicate this build to him - he has seen a good deal of strife lately and maybe in some small way this build will help him recover more quickly.
What a nice gesture, Elliott! The support on these forums often extends beyond modeling and this is a fantastic example of that. I know this will be a terrific build and one that will certainly give a boost to KP's spirits. |
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jsiekirk
Section Hand
USA
75 Posts |
Posted - 07/24/2012 : 8:08:57 PM
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postalkarl
Fireman
6438 Posts |
Posted - 07/24/2012 : 8:55:16 PM
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Hi Elliott:
Oh no not again. I'll be watching.
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runner
Fireman
USA
1066 Posts |
Posted - 07/24/2012 : 10:11:08 PM
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TRAINS1941
Fireman
USA
4884 Posts |
Posted - 07/24/2012 : 10:29:32 PM
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Good choice Elliott. As usual I'll be riding along with you.
Jerry |
Jerry
How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are. |
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wesleybeks
Fireman
South Africa
2197 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2012 : 06:05:24 AM
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Funny, I was wondering the other day when someone will start a FSM kit again.
I'm in for the ride. |
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Wes.
Dont leave for tomorrow what you can do today. |
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Dutchman
Administrator
USA
23228 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2012 : 06:48:32 AM
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This should be fun to watch, Elliott. As is often the case, this kit is on one of my shelves. |
Bruce
Modeling the railroads of the Jersey Highlands in HO and the logging railroads of Pennsylvania in HOn3 |
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postalkarl
Fireman
6438 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2012 : 07:33:58 AM
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Hi All:
I will be starting one very soon. Stay tuned. Hey Elliott no photos yet. let's get going here. I'm sure you will do a great job as always. Are you coming to the EXPO this year? I hope so.
Karl S. |
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ETinBH
Fireman
USA
4239 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2012 : 5:16:26 PM
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Thanks for the warm welcome to the new build - and Karl, I am not as agile as you or I would be done by now - lolol - I will plod along as best I can - here is the first project - the woodworking company - it is a stucco covered brick edifice with some typical George type nooks and crannies - off to paint the walls and windows and start the curing process - see ya in a couple of days. I believe photocredit should go to Rich Josselyn - I found the photos on the web.
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hon3_rr
Fireman
USA
4667 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2012 : 9:35:25 PM
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This is going to be great to follow along, and I'm very happy that you are the builder of this great kit. I know that you will take the kit to an outstanding level of craftsmanship.
I must express that I am more than humbled that you have dedicated the build to me. You Mr. E, know more then most folks, how much this means to me and yes, my spirits will be lifted every day I look at and each time I think about this thread. I can't wait to see what kind of mini-scenes you come up with for this "beast".
So… let me ‘crack the whip’ and get this build going!!
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ETinBH
Fireman
USA
4239 Posts |
Posted - 07/27/2012 : 6:55:56 PM
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Well, Kris, that was a real loud crack and here are the results - the first finished wall on the stucco building - the original pic was taken in sunlight and that changed the color of the walls somewhat - the color shown on my wall is closer to the correct color although my wall is a more earthier color than George calls for. And the process is a study in faith - the steps produce a real ugly wall to start with and only after massaging the thing do you get anything worth showing - stucco is not easy, period! Fortunately there is enought stuff hung on this one to cover a lot of the mess. I'll paint the knobs and weather the door a little later.
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TRAINS1941
Fireman
USA
4884 Posts |
Posted - 07/27/2012 : 7:06:07 PM
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All right that's what we mean progress. Great start ET!!!
Jerry |
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How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are. |
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GreggW
Fireman
USA
1307 Posts |
Posted - 07/27/2012 : 8:36:44 PM
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Originally posted by ETinBH
"...I cannot find another complete build of this kit - there is some discussion on the fine scale website and a small starter thread here but nothing else."
Elliott,
This kit is a good one and I know you will enjoy this build. Perhaps this link to the build Jim and I did will help.
Gregg
http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=19564
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Houligan's Alley by FSM Build
