Most ordinary HO modelers in 1972 would have been scratch building. Kits were too expensive in those days and most guys liked to build their own stuff. I bought a 3 truck brass Shay, back then, a WHOPPING $180.00. (Still have it) This was an extravagant expenditure for me, even though we had no children back then. Everything my dad and his fellow modelers built was scratch. Me too. Just to show the difference 50-60 years can make. Enjoyed your build and "banter".
Thank you for the build. Now I can move ahead on my Jacobs fuel which has been on the shelf for quite a bit. Thanks again...I learn much from your techniques.
Thanks for the comments. I thought for sure no one watching would ever build the kit. I guess I was wrong. Remember that you cannot paint between the buildings once they are attached to the cardboard!
Thanks for the tip. I am going to change it around a bit so the area where the coal trucks back up to the bay is on the other side so the elevator won’t interfere with them. Anyway that’s the thought ... we will see when it’s underway. BTW I really like the pace and tone of your builds. Calm and informative not frantic. I believe that’s what is needed to get high quality results.
Very interesting build video. I built a FSM Brrr-ett's Ice house kit last year. It is also an oldie like the one in this video. Thanks for sharing. -Rick
I am starting to get a fondness for coal silos and wood bins. I guess it is a little plain for an FSM kit but still very nice. Seems like the track could be oriented better for use on a layout so you dont have to stub end cars to it. If someone wanted to improve it some they could replace the 6 chutes with Tichy Train parts that look similar but much nicer. You have me wondering if I can model this and make it old, beat up and falling apart for a 1980's scene. I always love seeing your work. Cheers Rob
If you haven't already bought this, check out their Coal Bunker kit. It is quite similar but with a better track orientation. If you already have this, you could build it with the conveyer running up to the side.
Thanks for the comments. It was like the normal cardboard you get with kits, like cereal box cardboard, but it was noticeably thicker than I have ever seen before.
I built this kit back in 1974. First wooden kit I ever attempted, and it came out great. I still have it. The instructions that come with this kit are great, both from the point of view of building the kit, but also for weathering it to make it look used and old. The materials we have now to show weathering would make a new build ever better. With patience, you can build a great model. I worked on it about an hour a night, five days a week for three months to get it done to the level I wanted. This was a era of not-so-great glues. So much of the time was spent waiting for the glued parts to cure, usually overnight.
Most ordinary HO modelers in 1972 would have been scratch building. Kits were too expensive in those days and most guys liked to build their own stuff. I bought a 3 truck brass Shay, back then, a WHOPPING $180.00. (Still have it) This was an extravagant expenditure for me, even though we had no children back then. Everything my dad and his fellow modelers built was scratch. Me too.
Just to show the difference 50-60 years can make.
Enjoyed your build and "banter".
Another great build. I am amazed at all the details these kits have. Thanks for sharing. Dave
Thank you for the build. Now I can move ahead on my Jacobs fuel which has been on the shelf for quite a bit. Thanks again...I learn much from your techniques.
Thanks for the comments. I thought for sure no one watching would ever build the kit. I guess I was wrong. Remember that you cannot paint between the buildings once they are attached to the cardboard!
Thanks for the tip. I am going to change it around a bit so the area where the coal trucks back up to the bay is on the other side so the elevator won’t interfere with them. Anyway that’s the thought ...
we will see when it’s underway. BTW I really like the pace and tone of your builds. Calm and informative not frantic. I believe that’s what is needed to get high quality results.
...using my FAVORITE sanding sticks!
Very interesting build video. I built a FSM Brrr-ett's Ice house kit last year. It is also an oldie like the one in this video. Thanks for sharing. -Rick
You really do some nice structure builds.
Really nice piece, I've subbed
The early wood and cardstock kits of this era were Die Cut.
I am starting to get a fondness for coal silos and wood bins. I guess it is a little plain for an FSM kit but still very nice. Seems like the track could be oriented better for use on a layout so you dont have to stub end cars to it. If someone wanted to improve it some they could replace the 6 chutes with Tichy Train parts that look similar but much nicer. You have me wondering if I can model this and make it old, beat up and falling apart for a 1980's scene. I always love seeing your work. Cheers Rob
If you haven't already bought this, check out their Coal Bunker kit. It is quite similar but with a better track orientation. If you already have this, you could build it with the conveyer running up to the side.
Great job! Really like your videos. Any idea what the cardboard is? Thanks
Thanks for the comments. It was like the normal cardboard you get with kits, like cereal box cardboard, but it was noticeably thicker than I have ever seen before.
Building Wood Kits Is Not Easy By Any Means.
I built this kit back in 1974. First wooden kit I ever attempted, and it came out great. I still have it. The instructions that come with this kit are great, both from the point of view of building the kit, but also for weathering it to make it look used and old. The materials we have now to show weathering would make a new build ever better. With patience, you can build a great model. I worked on it about an hour a night, five days a week for three months to get it done to the level I wanted. This was a era of not-so-great glues. So much of the time was spent waiting for the glued parts to cure, usually overnight.