Gus' Springtime Kitbuild - Page 3

fsm1000 · 07-18-2007, 09:23 PM

LOL ok thanks a lot for a fast answer

ocalicreek · 07-23-2007, 09:45 PM

Awesome job on the weathering. Still...something about it looks...incomplete. Maybe its all the little details that modern craftsman kits include. Like you said, this was more a pile of raw materials with instructions. Kudos for sticking with it! The result is excellent.

steamhead · 07-23-2007, 10:52 PM

I want to thank all of you who have taken the time & trouble to help me along on this "enterprise", as well as those who have offered comments and suggestions, and who have cast a vote on my behalf....I'm flattered that many of you have judged this effort worthy of a 1st. place vote. (Shared, rightly, with an outstanding effort, that I thought would be a shoo-in for first place..).
As to Galen's observation, you're right (as is often the case). This is a situation that reigns over my layout. I don't know where to find all the clutter and assorted junk that I see crowds many of the layouts seen here. I need tons of "lived-in" details. Any ideas as to where I might find these items..??
Again...thanks to you all...

ocalicreek · 07-23-2007, 11:13 PM

Gus - try Builders in Scale, now a division of C.C.Crow. Here is the link for their detail sets. I have purchased a couple and the castings are excellent, and seem to be reasonably priced.

Model Railroad Fine Craft Kits by Builders In Scale - HO - Detailing Sets

But don't be afraid to scratchbuild some...I'm thinking a few shovels and rakes, mebbe even a broom would be handy around that structure, and relatively easy to make. Brass wire for the handle (or styrene rod) and styrene for the head. Some work with a needle file, a mini drill bit, and some paint and there ya go.

I'm also partial to Selley Finishing Touches, now sold by Bowser. A neat selection of ordinary items.

steamhead · 07-24-2007, 10:32 PM

Thanks for the heads-up Galen. I'm going to look this guys up & see what they've got..Thanks.

fsm1000 · 07-25-2007, 11:07 PM

Galen wow thanks for the link. I also found stuff for O scale there as well. For those not webliterate the link for the main page is here.
Model Railroad Fine Craft Kits by Builders In Scale - Home Page

thanks a lot again

07-18-2007, 09:23 PM	#31 (permalink)
fsm1000 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Coquitlam BC Posts: 481	LOL ok thanks a lot for a fast answer __________________ My name is Stephen and I want to give back to this great hobby. So please pop over to my website and enjoy the free tutorials. If you live near me maybe we can share layouts. Have fun and God bless. http://fsm1000.googlepages.com

07-23-2007, 09:45 PM	#32 (permalink)
ocalicreek Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 756	Awesome job on the weathering. Still...something about it looks...incomplete. Maybe its all the little details that modern craftsman kits include. Like you said, this was more a pile of raw materials with instructions. Kudos for sticking with it! The result is excellent. __________________ Galen

07-23-2007, 10:52 PM	#33 (permalink)
steamhead Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brownsville, TX Posts: 1,979	I want to thank all of you who have taken the time & trouble to help me along on this "enterprise", as well as those who have offered comments and suggestions, and who have cast a vote on my behalf....I'm flattered that many of you have judged this effort worthy of a 1st. place vote. (Shared, rightly, with an outstanding effort, that I thought would be a shoo-in for first place..). As to Galen's observation, you're right (as is often the case). This is a situation that reigns over my layout. I don't know where to find all the clutter and assorted junk that I see crowds many of the layouts seen here. I need tons of "lived-in" details. Any ideas as to where I might find these items..?? Again...thanks to you all... __________________ Gus (LC&P).

07-23-2007, 11:13 PM	#34 (permalink)
ocalicreek Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 756	Gus - try Builders in Scale, now a division of C.C.Crow. Here is the link for their detail sets. I have purchased a couple and the castings are excellent, and seem to be reasonably priced. Model Railroad Fine Craft Kits by Builders In Scale - HO - Detailing Sets But don't be afraid to scratchbuild some...I'm thinking a few shovels and rakes, mebbe even a broom would be handy around that structure, and relatively easy to make. Brass wire for the handle (or styrene rod) and styrene for the head. Some work with a needle file, a mini drill bit, and some paint and there ya go. I'm also partial to Selley Finishing Touches, now sold by Bowser. A neat selection of ordinary items. __________________ Galen

07-24-2007, 10:32 PM	#35 (permalink)
steamhead Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brownsville, TX Posts: 1,979	Thanks for the heads-up Galen. I'm going to look this guys up & see what they've got..Thanks. __________________ Gus (LC&P).

07-25-2007, 11:07 PM	#36 (permalink)
fsm1000 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Coquitlam BC Posts: 481	Galen wow thanks for the link. I also found stuff for O scale there as well. For those not webliterate the link for the main page is here. Model Railroad Fine Craft Kits by Builders In Scale - Home Page thanks a lot again __________________ My name is Stephen and I want to give back to this great hobby. So please pop over to my website and enjoy the free tutorials. If you live near me maybe we can share layouts. Have fun and God bless. http://fsm1000.googlepages.com

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