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Home   Forums   Events Calendar   Sponsors   Support the RRLine   Guestbook   FAQ     Register Active Topics | Active Polls | Resources | Members | Online Users | Live Chat | Avatar Legend | Search | Statistics Photo Album | File Lister | File Library [ Active Members: 11 | Anonymous Members: 0 | Guests: 45 ]  [ Total: 56 ]  [ Newest Member: sandorsdad ]  All Forums  Model Railroad Forums  Mike Chambers' Craftsman's Corner  FSM Yehudah's Heating Co... Next Page  New Topic |    New Poll |   Reply to Topic |   Printer Friendly Author Topic Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 of 10 Karl Osolinski Fireman 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 Country: | Posts: 1782 ETinBH Fireman Premium Member Posted - 05/18/2012 :  3:57:37 PM     cool - wonder if a laser could cut those out? Country: USA | Posts: 4241 Rick Administrator Premium Member Posted - 05/18/2012 :  4:12:08 PM     Nice to see you starting another project Karl (The Tool Man). Country: USA | Posts: 17728 AVRR-PA Fireman Premium Member Posted - 05/18/2012 :  4:16:22 PM       Hi, Karl -- Thanks for the information about the alternative to plaster. Very interesting. The Unimat must be like an upside-down saber saw. Wish I owned one. I'm looking forward to looking over your shoulder on this build. Don Country: USA | Posts: 4599 jsiekirk Section Hand Posted - 05/18/2012 :  7:02:10 PM     Looking forward to watching your build. Country: USA | Posts: 75 George D Moderator Premium Member Posted - 05/18/2012 :  8:12:41 PM     Thanks for the info on the brick sheets, Karl. This is going to be fun to follow. George Country: USA | Posts: 9906 TRAINS1941 Fireman Premium Member Posted - 05/18/2012 :  9:04:03 PM     Karl Great start. I've seen Jimmy's walls they really are nice. It will be interesting to see how you paint them. I'll be watching this one to. Jerry Jerry How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are. Edited by - TRAINS1941 on 05/18/2012 9:05:13 PM Country: USA | Posts: 4892 postalkarl Fireman Posted - 05/19/2012 :  09:18:26 AM     Hey There: I've been waiting for this. How long has it been sicne we talked about it? I've heard about these brick walls. I might have to get some. Talk to ya soon: Karl S. Country: | Posts: 6440 hon3_rr Fireman Premium Member Posted - 05/19/2012 :  09:25:40 AM     At last, one of our true Masters is at it again... I have my note pad and pen at hand, and I'm ready for school!! I am really looking forward to seeing how you color the brick making the wood have that 'dead' coloring hues of stone/bricks' and resolve the issues of the mating the brick corners. Oh... and did I say Welcome Back Karl?!!! --KP Life is to short to make all of the models I want to. Country: USA | Posts: 4684 Nelson458 Crew Chief Posted - 05/19/2012 :  09:33:43 AM     Great idea Karl. One thing I do when I cast a lot of plaster walls for my own projects, I use an exacto knife, or sharp scribe to cut out my openings (a tad under size), dousing the area first with water, to scribe the opening, then use a chisel blade to carve out the opening just like I would if I was using a wood chisel to cut a opening in a wood project. I scribe a line maybe 1/16th deep, chisel out at about 45 degrees to the bottom of that cut, scribe a bit more, chisel a bit more, it doesn't really take too long, and no mess, the water keeps that at bay anyway. Then I use the square chisel blade to clean up the sides for the door or window to size. Just a thought. Looking forward to see how you progress, I have always admired your modeling. Tony Burgess. Country: USA | Posts: 803 Karl Osolinski Fireman Posted - 05/19/2012 :  11:05:06 AM     quote: Originally posted by AVRR-PA Hi, Karl -- The Unimat must be like an upside-down saber saw. Wish I owned one. Don Hi Don, Yep, that's pretty much exactly what the Unimat jig saw is. After my failures with the Dremel and Microlux jig saws I tried to rig this one upside down but I wasted so much time trying to get it to hold steady I gave up on it too...then I remembered I had the Unimat. Good thing my memory isn't completely gone. Karl O. Berkley, MI Country: | Posts: 1782 AVRR-PA Fireman Premium Member Posted - 05/19/2012 :  11:44:56 AM       Hi, Karl - I sent you a message about a foot-powered shop-build saber saw - didn't want to clutter the thread. Don Country: USA | Posts: 4599 wesleybeks Fireman Posted - 05/19/2012 :  12:57:06 PM     Glad to see you starting another build Karl. I look forward to more exciting updates. Regards Wes. Dont leave for tomorrow what you can do today. Country: South Africa | Posts: 2206 deemery Fireman Premium Member Posted - 05/19/2012 :  3:53:09 PM     I think it's particularly valuable seeing you customizing this kit. I suspect people are intimidated by both the cost and the overall effects of an FSM kit and might not consider applying anything other than George's techniques. That's not to knock George's kits or instructions, but rather to encourage alternatives! dave Country: USA | Posts: 3695 Pennman Crew Chief Premium Member Posted - 05/20/2012 :  08:10:37 AM     Karl, I'll be following along with your build on this one too. It's nice to see that the Master is at it again. Rich Country: USA | Posts: 618 Karl Osolinski Fireman Posted - 05/20/2012 :  2:07:26 PM     quote: Originally posted by hon3_rr At last, one of our true Masters is at it again... I have my note pad and pen at hand, and I'm ready for school!! I am really looking forward to seeing how you color the brick making the wood have that 'dead' coloring hues of stone/bricks' and resolve the issues of the mating the brick corners. Oh... and did I say Welcome Back Karl?!!! Hi Kris, Thanks. Monster also makes brick "corner" pieces that I will use and curved lintels for above the windows. Instead of using the windows in the kit I'm using Tichy windows made specifically for masonry walls. Karl O. 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