Bench Time #83: Doug Foscale of FOS Scale Models - Rust Rock Falls Limited Release Kit

Are you excited? Because this episode we get to talk to Doug Foscale of FOS Scale models about his annual release of his limited run kit. And this year's limited run is pretty spectacular!

Rust Rock Falls is the 2019 limited release HO Scale kit from FOS Scale models and its only available for a short time, because once he sells 200 of them, they'll be "sold out" and your only chance of getting one will be on eBay for like double the price.

Enough of trying to excite you about it, because Doug's description of the kit and the details that he goes into on this week's episode are enough to make you want to build it TODAY.

This is such an interesting and again, very unique set of models and it really captures the importance of industry through mid century in the United State. How many towns would be centered around an industry building and small commerce and entertainment would pop up around and thrive nearby. Many small towns in America would have industry like this that provided most of the jobs in the community.

Here's the description from FOSScaleModels.com:

"The Arkwright & Porter Textile Mill has loomed over the falls for over a century. As the business flourished, the mill grew, stretching the limits of its geography; out and over the craggy, uncertain terrain. Within a narrow flat peninsula it eventually gives into nature as the river drops in multiple water falls. The mill takes advantage of the rushing river’s power, harnessing it to power the machines. An exposed freight elevator bangs its way up and down with product and equipment. Over time, the dyes used found their way over the north falls, staining the rocks below a luminous rust. The Mill’s presence is a testament to the booming industrial revolution, filled with the clanging, churning and ticking of the cotton spinners, the daily boxcars and the voices of the American worker. 

Rust Rock Falls includes the main mill structure, the M.D. Garage gas station, Wally's Lunch and the Linden Dance Hall.  Also included is the wrought iron foot bridge that provides access to the back of the mill and a sluice gate. 

We included the two road bridges FREE. After adding them as the not included scnery component, we thought they really helped the scene so they are included.

Optional at a great value, is the Porter Company Store for $59.95 additional ($89 value).

Arkwright & Porter Textile Mill: The main structure of our scene, starts off on a simple road; it's exterior elevator, all parts exposed, scurries from the street to the top floor with goods and workers. A loading dock straddles the local rail siding, that make sits way to a steel catwalk that springs up a set of stairs to the pattern floor, than as time went on, an additional stair down provided a safe emergency exit from the cliff bound end of the property. Several additions reach out over the almost impossible to build on granite ledge. Towards the rear, the powerful current of the North River is drawn into the sluice gate, into the heart of the mill where it powers the cotton spinners. FOOTPRINT – 4” x 17”

M.D. Garage: This small but detail driven gas station will fit in any town or city. Its concrete block construction exposed in places where the stucco finish has crumbled. FOOTPRINT - 3” x 4”

Wally's Lunch: A charming lunch shack serves the small section of the town, no doubt serving up some greasy belly busters. FOOTPRINT - 1.25” x 1.125”

Linden Dance Hall: The best place in town to unwind after a long week of hard work in the mill, with live music and dancing every Saturday night. FOOTPRINT- 3.25” x 6.5”

Porter Company Store:  Serving the town and the mill for decades, just about anything from groceries to hardware can be found at the Store. FOOTPRINT - 3.25” x 7.5”

Kit Contents and Materials:

Kit includes lasercut clapboard, scribed, board and batten walls, lasercut and etched concrete block gas station walls, lasercut roof cards and details. Metal cast detail parts as well as plastic details, windows and doors. Kit includes assembly template and diagrams and weathering and assembly instructions. Also included, laser cut shingles, rolled roofing, corrugated metal panels, lasercut sidewalk sections, sluice gate, wrought iron bridge, two road bridges, exterior freight elevator, color signs and posters, double roadside billboard and more.
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NOT INCLUDED: Figures, retaining walls, foundation, scenery or vehicles.

Don’t forget the kit ships SEPTEMBER 30th, 2019. You will receive an email when it ships."

Here's how you can get it: 
US Orders
Canadian Orders
International Orders

CONTEST INFORMATION:

Last week's winner - Ron Piskel

This week's contest: Submit a photo of your favorite rooftop detail whether it's on a model or in real life by commenting on this week's pinned post on our Facebook page or by emailing the photo entry to podcast@hoscalecustoms.com by 11:59:59 PM EST on Thursday, July 18th. One winner who will be announced on next week's show will receive a HO Scale Customs koozie and a small craftsman model kit from railroadkits.com.

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