Project Update: Ideal Hosiery by FOS Scale Models

With an exception of Jeffrey Spike Models which took my money and never delivered product all kit manufacturers tend to keep their word. Yet some of them take an extra step and give me free stuff just because they feel like doing so. So far I have received 4 kits. To be exact 3 kits and laser cutting service plus materials for my own design what pretty much counts as a kit. I thought I would return the favor by building them. Well, at least three since fourth is of the larger ones and I don't have appetite for such big meal at the moment.
The first one up is Ideal Hosiery from FOS Scale Models. It is a little structure with very interesting lines. I have few ideas for it. I will modify roof top and FSMize diorama a little. I am not ready to reveal what and how yet. Hopefully, it won't take long as you can see in the pictures the structure is very near completion.

Project Update: K.W.Murphy Engineering Works aka Flour Mill by Laser Art

I was about to write how unproductive this year was and how I was glad to finish yet another project. Yes, I am glad to finish yet another project. However, after counting projects I have completed this year it doesn't seem very unproductive. I am just one project short of last year's total. If I finish McDuff's and Texaco Gas Station I will surpass it. I've mentioned before that I like process of building a model more than final product but once in awhile I need to finish something. That is good motivationally and provides some monetary reward since I put up for sale everything I build.
Just few days ago I also finished another project which was called cleaning my modeling room. I bought garage style shelving unit so I could use it to store my kits and materials instead of having them laying around on the floor all over the place. It has taken me about 4 days but now I can walk in without being afraid of stepping on  something. Since I have more room now I may try doing video series on kit building. However, I don't want it to take too much time away from modeling so I am still thinking about it. This and have I ever mentioned my accent?

Project Update: Gritty McDuff's by Bar Mills

Following pictures are pre-Thanksgiving. Since last update I have taken time to prepare and paint all castings and because of it progress isn't that evident. I don't have much to say about the project though. I haven't encountered big issues nor I have tried new techniques.
On another note I feel like me and Bar Mills are growing apart. I am still big fan of their older kits but new ones that are coming out just don't capture my attention. I hope their decisions are dictated by the market and they are doing well. It is all possible that I have become more selective. The number of kits available from all manufacturers combined is so large and time to build  them is so limited that I have to think 10 times before I reach for my wallet. The kit of the size of the latest Bar Mill offering has to be exceptional. Packing with material and providing value for money is great but can I go through all the parts provided and build a model without abandoning it in the middle of process because it is taking too long and I become bored? I am hoping I am lone in such thoughts and Bar Mills has great sales.