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Karl Osolinski Posted - 05/18/2012 : 3:19:49 PM

Hello folks,

I thought it was time to dive into an FSM kit now that my last project is finished.

I decided that I wanted a more weathered brick with clapboard walls above so I won't be using the walls in the kit. I've got several kinds of plaster brick walls but then I saw an ad for Monster Model Works (Jimmie Simmons)and saw he's making brick walls from 1/8" basswood so I ordered a sheet. The brickwork is absolutely fantastic! I've scratch-built models using the plaster walls but cutting out the walls and all the window and door openings left me and my work area covered in plaster dust...a real mess.

I wasn't too thrilled about cutting all the holes out in 1/8" basswood using an X-Acto knife so I decided on drilling holes in the openings and use a jigsaw. The problem was that with the Dremel or Microlux saw I would have to take the blade off to insert it in the hole and then reinsert the blade in the chucks for every window and door.

So, I then recalled the Unimat jigsaw was only chucked below the table and I could just put the blade into the workpiece hole and start sawing. It worked great and I had all the holes cut out in about 30 minutes. I cleaned up the openings with files and sanding sticks.

I have no affiliation with Monster Model Works but I'm so pleased with the quality of the wood brickwork and how easy it is to work with I thought I'd give it a shout-out.

Now, it's off to coloring and glueing...

Karl O.
Berkley, MI







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MedCityBob Posted - 03/29/2013 : 10:41:08 PM
I agree have Norm build some shelves; so we can continue to admire Your efforts !! Best Wishes, Bob
belg Posted - 12/13/2012 : 7:06:29 PM
Your latest build is just another great piece of art buddy. Have Norm build you some better shelving units to store all those beauties.
Ensign Posted - 12/08/2012 : 1:07:18 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Karl Osolinski






Wow! Karl,you now have Norm Abrams in the house!
Perhaps he can build you a bigger old Yankee workshop!
Or else, you are slowly turning the remaining space you have, into a newer version of the Sgt.Peppers Album cover.

Greg Shinnie
Karl Osolinski Posted - 12/08/2012 : 12:30:11 PM
quote:
Originally posted by MSIGMON

Karl,
Just had time to check up on this build of Yehudahs
The work is outstanding
My question is are the shingles you used on the main buildin g the ones that come wsith the kit? if not what brand did you use? Are they HO Scale?
Thjanks,
Mike Sigmon
Jacksonville, Fl


Hi Mike,

Thanks.

The shingles on the main building are from Rusty Stump, Part #D5002 HO Random Shake Shingles/Medium Brown without adhesive backing.

Karl O.
Berkley, MI
MSIGMON Posted - 12/07/2012 : 9:20:57 PM
Karl,
Just had time to check up on this build of Yehudahs
The work is outstanding
My question is are the shingles you used on the main buildin g the ones that come wsith the kit? if not what brand did you use? Are they HO Scale?
Thjanks,
Mike Sigmon
Jacksonville, Fl
Karl Osolinski Posted - 12/01/2012 : 2:12:31 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Mike Hamer

Hi Karl, Wow is all I can say. I'd love to visit that workshop someday! Almost looks like a completed layout in there!


Hi Mike,

Actually, my workshop is on the other side of the right wall. Unfortunately, it's more crowded than where the models are. Come on over visitors are always welcome!!

Karl O.
Berkley, MI
Karl Osolinski Posted - 12/01/2012 : 2:00:45 PM
quote:
Originally posted by wesleybeks

Wow. So much to see. Thanks Karl.

I like Mikes idea too.


Hi Wes,

I found a "whole room" panorama I took a couple years ago...

Karl O.
Berkley, MI
Karl Osolinski Posted - 12/01/2012 : 1:55:55 PM
quote:
Originally posted by runner

That's a lot of dioramas! And we know the quality. I think I counted over thirty. I also think you should truck them all down to Dave Revelia's Suncoast Center and then start over and entertain us another thirty years.


Hi Mike,

I got curious so I counted them - 61 total.

Karl O.
Berkley, MI
wesleybeks Posted - 11/30/2012 : 03:37:07 AM
Wow. So much to see. Thanks Karl.

I like Mikes idea too.
AVRR-PA Posted - 11/29/2012 : 8:17:57 PM
quote:
Originally posted by runner

That's a lot of dioramas! And we know the quality. I think I counted over thirty. I also think you should truck them all down to Dave Revelia's Suncoast Center and then start over and entertain us another thirty years.


Runner, that is an excellent idea!

Don
runner Posted - 11/29/2012 : 6:33:38 PM
That's a lot of dioramas! And we know the quality. I think I counted over thirty. I also think you should truck them all down to Dave Revelia's Suncoast Center and then start over and entertain us another thirty years.
Mike Hamer Posted - 11/29/2012 : 5:10:35 PM
Hi Karl, Wow is all I can say. I'd love to visit that workshop someday! Almost looks like a completed layout in there!
dgjj Posted - 11/29/2012 : 4:47:41 PM
Hi Karl
you could open an art gallery with all those masterpieces.
cheers
Dave
Karl Osolinski Posted - 11/29/2012 : 2:28:58 PM
quote:
Originally posted by wesleybeks

Awesome stuff Karl. All those dioramas would look amazing put together on a layout.

Any chance of a shot of the room full of your builds?


Hi Wes,

Thanks...

Trying to get a photograph of the whole room is pretty much impossible. You couldn't swing a small cat in this room. I've even tried using a panorama head on the camera and tripod but there just isn't enough space to make it work.

I shot these this morning using an 18mm wide angle lens. Without major moving involved, I'm afraid these are as good as I can get...sorry. There is just way too much stuff and most of it is in the wrong place.

Karl O.
Berkley, MI







wesleybeks Posted - 11/29/2012 : 03:33:26 AM
Awesome stuff Karl. All those dioramas would look amazing put together on a layout.

Any chance of a shot of the room full of your builds?

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