The Chronicles of Norm #29 - An Insulbrick House I Saw in Jim Thorpe

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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024

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  • @coalcracker1655
    @coalcracker1655 3 дня назад +1

    Awesome modelling Norm !!! I know Jim Thorpe & Race St. You nailed it !!! You will see these Insul-Bick covered structures sprinkled thru the
    Anthracite Coal Region towns of Northeastern Pa both with and without turrets. Some turrets were steepled and some were left flat.
    I'm an N-Scaler but enjoy your modelling immensely.......

  • @TexasTedS
    @TexasTedS 5 дней назад +1

    Inspiring work as usual Norm! Thank you for sharing!!

  • @douglaspuz901
    @douglaspuz901 10 дней назад +6

    Masterful modeling my man! Always love those "Interiors by Norm". Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  10 дней назад +1

      Nice to hear from you! 😀

  • @raifordpalmer
    @raifordpalmer 4 дня назад +1

    Great project, always love your how-to videos, I am inspired by the work and building my own structures.

  • @daviddryden8088
    @daviddryden8088 9 дней назад +3

    What!! No running water!?!!? An awesome presentation. It's a pleasure watching you create your amazing buildings.

  • @NZMOPAR
    @NZMOPAR 7 дней назад +1

    Awesome work 👍 . Would love a walk around your layout and maybe point out some of the builds you are thinking of doing full interiors on soon. Love these videos

  • @alfonsolanzagorta5138
    @alfonsolanzagorta5138 7 дней назад +2

    Holly cow! I remember that building since I was on the area of Hazleton to do a TV interview for Fox Sports Latin America with Joe Maddon when he just won the World Series with the Cubs, and we made a quick visit to Jim Thorpe (Gorgeous area, worthy to go on vacation and with plenty of time to visit a ton of wonderful places). You are an artist, not just a simple modeler and you layout and trains atest that. Best regards from Mexico.

  • @larryhurd8111
    @larryhurd8111 8 дней назад +1

    Hey Norm, long time no see. That is a killer looking building. I can see why you wanted to model it. Im not a big fan of 3-D printed models personally, I like building the structures myself. That’s part of the fun of the hobby for me, to each his own though. I love your interior work though, with all the printed details on that model it looks spectacular. I’ll have to try my hand at some insulbrick structure building, they do look cool! Thanks for sharing a great idea and build, nice work man!

  • @thomast8539
    @thomast8539 8 дней назад +2

    Norm, I have several questions for you. Please drop an answer or two when you can.
    Do you ever install broken windows (glass is cracked or missing or doesn't close fully or the window doesn't sit correctly in the frame anymore)?
    Do you ever install broken doors (where the door is ajar or crooked or is no longer hanging properly in its frame)?
    How about a dutch door on any of your homes?
    Any outdoor Christmas lights strung or a decorated tree in a parlor?
    And, just for laughs, how about a major award leg lamp in the front window of the Parker's home?
    When I have time, I will go back thru some of your videos to see if I can answer some of these questions on my own. Thanks.

  • @timsolomon688
    @timsolomon688 6 дней назад +1

    Such an awesome build looks great w the layout

  • @davevan8864
    @davevan8864 9 дней назад +2

    I rode behind 2102 too!!!! Only it was in 1971 on the C&O Greenbrier branch!!! These tracks were removed except from Cass to Durbin....and are back in service.
    The building is GREAT. Wish I had half the talent. You have made me try 3D drawing again....we'll see.
    Thanks

  • @erik548
    @erik548 10 дней назад +16

    its SO good to see a train guy actually be a modeler, unfortunately "model" railroading had devolved into spending money and bragging about it

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  10 дней назад +7

      Yeah I hear ya. I actually don’t mind those type of channels but it’s not really my thing. Plus, most of the new stuff is kinda lame these days with the dated controls and wacko fantasy paint jobs.

    • @SouthernTennessean
      @SouthernTennessean 10 дней назад +4

      @@normstrainsI am inspired every time I see the printer come out. 3D printing has made such a difference in the hobby. Love the building! I’d love to see more videos like this later on

    • @michaelramsey82
      @michaelramsey82 9 дней назад +2

      @@SouthernTennessean Agreed, 3D printing is absolutely amazing for this hobby. It makes scratchbuilding far more accessible, and makes a lot of projects possible that simply wouldn't be otherwise. This one is a perfect example.

    • @bobdutka1176
      @bobdutka1176 8 дней назад +1

      Thanks Norm.😁👍 A Merry Christmas to you and yours as well.😃🎅🎄🚂

    • @erik548
      @erik548 3 дня назад

      @@normstrains wait i just realized who you are, weren't you Lynns buddy? I'm his (now just Margie's) neighbor

  • @paulmancinelli5911
    @paulmancinelli5911 9 дней назад +3

    Thank you for the Christmas present! Best wishes to you and your family this holiday season. Looking forward to the next post!

  • @waynemattson2187
    @waynemattson2187 8 дней назад +1

    Fantastic job. The rug is called a braided rug. We grew up with those all around the house.

  • @TheTrainboard
    @TheTrainboard 8 дней назад +1

    You out did yourself Norm! I especially like the open mailbox with letters poking out! The phone line and gas meters take it to another level. Really enjoyed this video! Outstanding work!!

  • @bryanch3549
    @bryanch3549 10 дней назад +2

    A couple of those shots I thought were real buildings. Shows the level of your skill. Great job. I think the building looks right at home in the layout!

  • @stevepartridge1844
    @stevepartridge1844 8 дней назад +1

    Wow, that’s an amazing 3D printed house and interior. I absolutely love all the details you put in it. My first time watching your RUclips page. I subscribed and hit the bell so I can watch all of your videos. You’re a true artist and craftsman. Look forward to watching your videos and looking forward to your updates. I hope to be able to make some of my buildings look like yours someday. Right now I like to take Ho scale vehicles Diecast in metal so I can take them apart and strip & repaint them and paint & detail the interiors and change the rims and tires and put people in them. Thanks for making your videos and inspiring others with them and keep up the museum quality buildings and your layout.

  • @xfiles-thetruthisoutthere8038
    @xfiles-thetruthisoutthere8038 9 дней назад +2

    Nice ! It really looks good there. Thought for sure you would have a window open with the curtains hanging out a bit ?

  • @markgoodrich941
    @markgoodrich941 9 дней назад +1

    Well done. I really like your work. I don't know how the people in your model neighborhood are going to react to the lose of their liquor store and tattoo parlor!
    Seriously, I wish you could do some instructional videos or DVD's on using Tinkercad and how create trash cans, furniture, doors or even buildings. I have a 3D like your Ender. The main difference is that mine is covered in dust from lack of use. Thanks for showing us your project. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

  • @thomast8539
    @thomast8539 8 дней назад +2

    Great work on a very cool project. Also, the Stobe's Salvage shop is a nice nod to the remembrance of our beloved YT hobo.

  • @tony8074
    @tony8074 10 дней назад +2

    Good to have back Norm. Glad you had some fun this Summer. Awesome build.

  • @williamneufer1098
    @williamneufer1098 10 дней назад +3

    Great detail and workmanship. This is one of the best train layouts I ever ever seen. Great job.

  • @doherty2jz845
    @doherty2jz845 9 дней назад +2

    I love watching your vids. The detail and craftsmanship are astonishing.

  • @scottygdaman
    @scottygdaman 8 дней назад +1

    good job, always fun.
    hey, maybe try a " utility" panel mounted, maybe on the outside bld. walls. as a common elec. point.

  • @paulwest3905
    @paulwest3905 9 дней назад +2

    Very nice Norm. It does add a certain northeast styling to the block and the new Creality was awesome. Thanks for taking us through the process, I feel like the length and detail was about right. Happy holidays to you and the family. I want to see a vid on those new Baldwin cabs you slipped in there, I think with the Tuscan they are BP-20 units, noice! 😎

  • @RobbieSongwriter
    @RobbieSongwriter 9 дней назад +1

    Terrific project - interesting architecture well detailed and painted. Like the weathering too. More interesting in that spot than the building you replaced (though that looked cool too). Perfect placement of the utilities and utility pole. You've got a great eye. Thank for sharing this build. Really enjoyed the narrative.

  • @leisureshoot
    @leisureshoot 7 дней назад +1

    Those utility details made an incredible change in the appearance of the building! Your modeling really inspires me.

  • @JoshuaProudfoot-l5b
    @JoshuaProudfoot-l5b 8 дней назад +1

    You have done a great job with this building, when I do buildings I get creative sometimes making bricks out of the building material

  • @dektold76
    @dektold76 7 дней назад +1

    Great job Norm! Truly a master model.

  • @Keystone-Bill
    @Keystone-Bill 8 дней назад +1

    Norm all I can say is wow! Fantastic as always buddy!

  • @OgdenTunkRR
    @OgdenTunkRR 9 дней назад +1

    Another enjoyable build Norm I remember you talking about this future build when I met you at York this year outstanding job 👍

  • @Winter46r
    @Winter46r 8 дней назад +1

    Well done Norm. Really enjoy your videos. Merry Christmas.

  • @slagcat
    @slagcat 9 дней назад +1

    Norm, you're an amazing model building builder. Those rugs are an area rug or a throw rug. 3D printing looks great 👍. You do have an awesome layout.

  • @jwhrivnak
    @jwhrivnak 10 дней назад +3

    Absolutely amazing!

  • @user-ki2ip6rf5h
    @user-ki2ip6rf5h 10 дней назад +2

    COOL!!! I really enjoy Norm's videos. His skills, imagination, enthusiasm and enjoyment of model railroading are fun to watch.

  • @rj.trains
    @rj.trains 9 дней назад +2

    Absolutely amazing Norm

  • @johnagresta4062
    @johnagresta4062 10 дней назад +2

    Norm:
    I thought you’d been kidnapped! I was ready to pay the ransom, I’m glad to see a new video from you. As usual your work is phenomenal. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

  • @michaelabalos595
    @michaelabalos595 7 дней назад +1

    Truly astonishing work. You are a master craftsman. Merry Christmas to all.

  • @michaelramsey82
    @michaelramsey82 9 дней назад +1

    Really cool project! The interior looks incredibly real. I've been considering attempting an entirely 3D printed building, but I really don't have any idea what I'm doing with structure modeling.

  • @SaturnMist09
    @SaturnMist09 6 дней назад +1

    Beyond amazing and incredible work, as always! Thank you for being a great inspiration. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

  • @AlexBaldwin440
    @AlexBaldwin440 9 дней назад +1

    That building turned out amazing. Merry Christmas Norm!!

  • @thegijones9062
    @thegijones9062 9 дней назад +1

    Great work! The attention to detail is amazing

  • @wtfallready
    @wtfallready 9 дней назад +1

    I can't wait to watch your modeling buildings!! Absolutely amazing! I could watch these for hours!
    I noticed you mentioned Michigan. Are you a Michigander?

  • @parts323
    @parts323 10 дней назад +1

    Nice job. The home look great. Very period correct. That ride behind 2102 never disappoints.

  • @Jim-b6n
    @Jim-b6n 8 дней назад +1

    Do my eyes deceive me, or is that a model of my 1952 azure blue VW split window beetle parked on the street? Fantastic!!!!!

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  8 дней назад

      @@Jim-b6n it could be! I had a blown out Gulf Blue ‘63 as my first car. Later in life a had a mostly original Bahama Blue ‘64. Wish I had the time and space for another old Beetle.

  • @anthonyferguson6544
    @anthonyferguson6544 9 дней назад +1

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! As always your layout is the best there is, that attention to detail is impressive.

  • @CamScarJr200
    @CamScarJr200 9 дней назад +2

    It looks amazing Norm good job. And I wish you and your family a merry Christmas and a happy new year.

  • @xXxCobraCommanderxXx
    @xXxCobraCommanderxXx 9 дней назад +1

    Absolutely beautiful. I was just watching something about Jim Thorpe last night.

  • @OasisPalms
    @OasisPalms 10 дней назад +1

    Norm... wow! As usual, your creativity and craftsmanship are amazing. My favorite comment was "not very fancy". I'm going back to work on my balsa and coffee stir stick builds and in 9999 more hours of practice, maybe I could build something like your great builds. Thank you for sharing.

  • @billwashburn8568
    @billwashburn8568 9 дней назад +1

    Amazing work, art and imagination! Well done. Merry Christmas 🎁 Norm

  • @PhilBender612
    @PhilBender612 8 дней назад +1

    Amazing Norm. Very nice finished product.

  • @conrailfan6277
    @conrailfan6277 10 дней назад +1

    Great build Norm!! Some pigeons and an old alley cat
    would look cool around the
    building!! Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you and yours Norm!!!!

  • @franksmodels29
    @franksmodels29 10 дней назад +2

    Very cool build great job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @patspeth1752
    @patspeth1752 9 дней назад +2

    Norm that is way too cool man nice freeking job!!!!!!!!

  • @robwillett7832
    @robwillett7832 9 дней назад +1

    Awesome build. Lighting is very realistic. Have a wonderful holiday season. Merry Christmas

  • @ronnetti7607
    @ronnetti7607 2 дня назад +1

    Top notch excellent.

  • @johnstup4479
    @johnstup4479 9 дней назад +1

    That looks amazing Norm! Thanks for sharing and have a merry Christmas!

  • @MineMountModels
    @MineMountModels 7 дней назад +1

    Beautiful modeling

  • @peterdoel6447
    @peterdoel6447 10 дней назад +1

    Always worth waiting for, I find your videos so calming.

  • @betsy662
    @betsy662 10 дней назад +1

    Love your layout, all of it, you do nice work!

  • @allbadendsall
    @allbadendsall 9 дней назад +1

    looks awesome man. I love these modeling videos.

  • @johnpandolfino8663
    @johnpandolfino8663 10 дней назад +2

    Turret roof would look good....nice work as always.....

  • @sbrunner69
    @sbrunner69 7 дней назад +1

    So freaking interesting and fun to watch.

  • @kevinb9327
    @kevinb9327 8 дней назад +1

    Absolutely awesome.

  • @JoshuaProudfoot-l5b
    @JoshuaProudfoot-l5b 8 дней назад +1

    If you put the right angle on the corners it will make the brick stand out very nicely, and break up the coloration of the bricks, or paint the angle black color or a medium green color.

  • @GaryGoldbaugh
    @GaryGoldbaugh 9 дней назад +1

    You sir, are a TRUE artist....

  • @bradcraig6676
    @bradcraig6676 9 дней назад +1

    Beautiful result

  • @bartman422
    @bartman422 9 дней назад +2

    Is Stobes Railroad Salvage a tribute to HoboStobe? If so a very fitting one. Love that man may he forever ride the rails. As a n scaler your videos keep inspiring and thank you for posting.

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  9 дней назад

      Yes, it is! That dude was cool. I miss Shoestring too 😢

  • @officialpennsyjoe
    @officialpennsyjoe 10 дней назад +1

    I saw a sneak peak for a future video on those Weaver Baldwin BP-20's!

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  10 дней назад

      @@officialpennsyjoe I just got them!

    • @officialpennsyjoe
      @officialpennsyjoe 10 дней назад +1

      @normstrains They must have been hard to find!

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  9 дней назад

      @@officialpennsyjoea pal of mine spotted them for sale for a very good price. Not sure when I’ll get to them. They ‘kinda’ run but are in great condition otherwise. It would be a pretty big project I think.💭

  • @michaelhurst5910
    @michaelhurst5910 10 дней назад +1

    Love what you do with the 3D Printing

  • @luvindemtrains
    @luvindemtrains 9 дней назад +1

    Awesomeness man!

  • @mopardude824
    @mopardude824 9 дней назад +1

    Hey man, love your work. Question for ya, this train season aka winter, I have decided to get into the transition era again after about a decade of modeling modern trains. I really like PRR fast mail trains but I can't really find any good solid information on them. I can only find pictures, really. Do you recommend any books or websites to find info (specific consists, power etc etc) on them? Thanks in advance. Keep up the great work.
    P.S. I'm sure no one would mind a couple CMSTP&P run throughs on that PRR layout of yours, not sayin, just sayin. lol

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  9 дней назад +1

      Snag this to start: www.ebay.com/itm/356084000115?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=8ppI6nilRPC&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=DGRoq4lBS9O&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

    • @mopardude824
      @mopardude824 9 дней назад

      @@normstrains Thanks man! I really appreciate it!

  • @wayneschneyer8699
    @wayneschneyer8699 10 дней назад +1

    Awsome job! Such extraordinary detail. Amazing what a printer can do in the hands of an expert.
    What does a printer like your new one go for?
    I love building models (RR )and a printer would be fun to have.

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  10 дней назад

      @@wayneschneyer8699 the K1c is about $550 give or take.

    • @wayneschneyer8699
      @wayneschneyer8699 10 дней назад

      @
      Thanks, not bad for all it can do.
      Your videos are great and your layout is museum quality!
      Inspirational.
      Thanks buddy.

  • @Hacienda_27
    @Hacienda_27 9 дней назад +2

    The chronicles of Normia

  • @danielc1434
    @danielc1434 10 дней назад +1

    Amazing!

  • @PopPopsTrainRoom
    @PopPopsTrainRoom 6 дней назад +1

    great job, what scale ho, or o scale

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  6 дней назад

      @@PopPopsTrainRoom thanks it is O scale.

  • @Guytrains
    @Guytrains 8 дней назад +1

    Dynamite 👍👍👍👍🚂🚂🚂

  • @RustyDreamsGarage
    @RustyDreamsGarage 9 дней назад +1

    Norm, get a Saturn 4 ultra resin printer. Those doors and windows will come out flawless. I’ll upload some of my projects if you care to see

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  9 дней назад

      I just might at some point. I’m really considering a laser cutter/engraver for these flat parts. 🤔

  • @g1ennat
    @g1ennat 4 дня назад +1

    Hey Norm, long time watcher here! Your modeling is awe inspiring. I was wondering which filament you use for your 3D prints. Do you use PLA, PETG, or something? I have an Ever 3 V3 SE. I am looking at the K1C like you just bought. I bought mine to start modeling my pieces and saving money as well. Thanks for you videos and dedication to create content!

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  4 дня назад

      @@g1ennat I am using Creality Super PLA, seems to be working well.

  • @JoshuaProudfoot-l5b
    @JoshuaProudfoot-l5b 8 дней назад +1

    It is called a corded throw rug

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  8 дней назад

      Yes, that’s what I remember!

  • @jtbassgambler2594
    @jtbassgambler2594 10 дней назад +1

    You're about an hour away from gryzbowski train shop lol

  • @davidminarik1210
    @davidminarik1210 10 дней назад +1

    Badass!

  • @doctordeath.5716
    @doctordeath.5716 10 дней назад +1

    The rug you are thinking of is called a throw rug

  • @alexprocyk8805
    @alexprocyk8805 9 дней назад

    Cleaner wiring? Two words: bus bars. Two bare rods running up opposite side of the structure and send all light wires per floor over to them, can solder or even just use brass wipers to contact them as you plug in each floor.

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  8 дней назад

      I’ve done this on a few projects but in a multi floor type of building I’m think of using springs and contacts.

  • @raymondleggs5508
    @raymondleggs5508 6 дней назад +1

    Museum quality model

  • @bansheeo3831
    @bansheeo3831 8 дней назад

    This is amazing can you make me a bridge I’ll pay you ?

    • @bansheeo3831
      @bansheeo3831 8 дней назад

      2515 Ellsworth St
      Philadelphia

    • @bansheeo3831
      @bansheeo3831 8 дней назад

      Google earth that address

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  8 дней назад

      @@bansheeo3831 wish I had the time!

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  8 дней назад

      @@bansheeo3831 Philly is cool man! 🤩

  • @WayneWilson-gh9jk
    @WayneWilson-gh9jk 3 дня назад

    Area rug.

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  3 дня назад

      Specifically ‘corded’ rug.