well 2002 is done like dinner and here is a listing i just counted up on each fsm kit listed and sold on ebay from Jan 1, 2002 too dec 31 2002 FSM #25 water...
simple answer , NO, and i do not have the time to do it, past prices are irrelevant with each new transaction. suggestion to all , start keeping your own...
In building old west false-front buildings, where there is a balcony. Did the frame for the upper floor cap the posts, or did the post continue up to become a...
For anybody looking for a massive enginehouse there is an auction under south river for a package of 2 brick enginehouse kits of 5 stalls each kit , plus a...
Hello! My name is Jeff and I am new to the list. For my first post, I was wondering what techniques members of the list employ to paint castings especially the...
I built the interior for the gas station in Roadside Delights. There was a shed that had a workbench as well. I know there are more complex techniques (and...
For most castings, I soak them in Simple Green for about 15 min to break any mold release or oils etc. on them. Then I dip them in "Blacken-it"' from A-West....
Jeff asks - My name is Jeff and I am new to the list. For my first post, I was wondering what techniques members of the list employ to paint castings...
... James, There's a Noch fruit stand on ebay right now at: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3103193180&category=4 84 Although the auction is...
Bert, The type of framing we see today is generally "light wood framing", whereas the typical construction in the Wild West days where construction materials...
The is a soft cover book call Structures of the Old West which gives some construction details. It's only about 50 pages. Don't know if its still in print and...
The author is Joe Crea and another gentleman whom I cannot remember nor can I lay my hands on either of my two copies right now. If memory serves me correctly,...
I did find my copy of the book. In addition to Tim's description I have the following. It is called "Structures of the Early West", by Joseph Crea and Elwood...
Thanks for the information Jan. That is one of my New Years resolutions is to get my hobby "stuff" organized so when I get a few minutes to work on it, I do...
Jeff, I spray Floquil Earth as a primer on all castings. Metal, resin or plastic. (credit goes to Dave Frary) After waiting about 10 days, at least a week, you...
Wow! Thanks to all who responded to my question. The info. points me in the right direction. Jeff Robertson ... From: Doug Coffey <dougcoffey1950@...> ...
Howdy Friends After a few calls and emails, I figured a quick note was needed to clear up a couple of things about our contest kits. Our FSMGroup Contest Kit...
Jeff I also use a base spray, usually gray in color then use acrylics to paint over the castings, I get good results too..not sure how long I wait. bob ... ...
I just listed # 75, the Coal Bunker, and # 165, the Rock Bunker. I am getting out of the bunker business! ;-) All parts are there, all bags originally sealed....
... I am ... bags ... find a good ... flying65vette already has one of the #75 and 3 of the #165, so maybe he will let somebody else buy something ???...
Let's try this again! Sorry. I am not sure if this site has been mentioned, but it has an enormous collection of old sign pictures. You can save the pictures...
