Hollis Pest Control by Fos Scale Models build in HO scale

Watch as I build Hollis Pest Control from Fosscale models. This is a laser cut wood craftsman kit in HO scale. See how I do tar paper roof, crusted corrugated metal, clapboard siding and more.

[@kevintaylor3427]

I prefer Fos Scale models because they're usually smaller than some other kits I have, which I like, so I can condense more scenery into my 11X23 layout. Good channel. You do good work on your kits.

[@asdasx392]

Thanks for the kind words. Glad you are enjoying the channel.

[@terrytaylor8866]

G'Day ole Mate, These kits are not available down here in Aus. and postage from the U.S. can near double the cost. So I use your videos as a guide and scratch build using balsa sheet. Simply scribe it to resemble clapboard and one is in business. Keep them coming, love your work. Tezza.

[@eisenschweinchen5354]

Great!

[@josephcosta5161]

Your 100%right

[@jimarmour3581]

Like the build. I do think it is strange that FOS Scale recommends a India ink wash after bracing. Even though the walls are braced I thought this may lead to some warpage. In stead of styrene to mount the paper signs what would it be like to use card stock and even print directly onto a light card stock from your printer

[@WHJeffB]

I've been watching a lot of Jason Jensen's videos of late (similar techniques and content to yours) and your videos started popping in my TH-cam suggestions...
I experimented a little with the techniques and found that I didn't like the effect of sponging full strength acrylics on the plastic window and door castings. It's too much paint and as you suggest, it mostly hits the highest raised areas. I found that if I took my most beat up nylon bristled acrylic paint brush (cheap artist's brush set), I could stipple on slightly thinned acrylics with a much better effect. Give it a shot if you want to experiment.
Like your take on similar techniques, will be watching a bunch more of your videos and have subscribed to your channel.

[@asdasx392]

Thanks for the comments. I think I learned the sponge thing from Jason Jensen actually, and maybe a few others. I don't remember exactly. Try experimenting with different sponges and you have to stop if the sponge gets too saturated with, but if a brush works for you then go for it. I have used brushes in some cases where there is a lot of surface relief.

[@mikemettelka7432]

At 22.06 you mention touching up the edges of the tar paper roofing, how did you go about that?

[@asdasx392]

I think I just painted on some black paint to cover the color of the cardboard. But I think I was talking about the edges of each piece of corrugated metal, which I just painted over with some rust color. Thanks for watching one of my old videos!

[@Keithphotorama]

I don’t understand the scale size? Is it bigger than 1:64 scale size

[@asdasx392]

It is HO scale, which is 1/87, so smaller

[@w.rustylane5650]

How much is the kit?

[@asdasx392]

$80 I think? You would have to check their web site.

[@hardyskjefte1038]

read the instructions...