Meanwhile, at the cottage...a scratchbuild!

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Personally, I think the F&SM is OVER-detailed, IMHO, but then again, so has George in recent years - still, I figure if I get about half as many figures, crates, etc. as he's got per square inch, then I'll be okay. I think the trick is to set a scene that's interesting regardless of how much is there.

Pictures soon!

Galen

I thoroughly agree. I don't care for the F&SM because it is just way over the top with the clutter and weathering. Most buildings should be moderately well maintained, even during the 1930s. It helps to make the weathered ones and the clutter really stand out. I feel like most of the "in the spirit of John Allen" modelers tend to have around 10x as many swayback cars and dilapidated buildings as the Gorre & Daphited ever had. Of course, I can still respect modelers such as George for their skill.

The tower looks good. I like the weathering on the roof.