Hi Boomer, and Cheers from beautiful sunny, but crazy California! Your dedication to the Barge Slip Build, as well as Glover Road, is more than just delicate and beautiful craftsmanship. You are an inspiration to myself, and your followers on this site! You have the ability to not just create, but to motivate. Also most impressive, is the ability to film and narrate the experience. For me, watching "Operation Encore, The Final Run on the Glover Road Diorama" is like watching a short movie. And this brings me to a request. When you have the time would you mind sending along the name of the instrumental played on The Barge Slip Build, Part 8? Thanks for what you do! Cheers
Thank You for the compliment and the encouraging words Steven. I appreciate it. I was hoping to get down to California some years ago. I only made it through the Redwood Forest and Crescent City . . . lol. Then I had to go home after staying the night in a cheap hotel. Anyway, the name and title of the "instrumental" is under "Show More" below the description. Click on it and it opens up. Also, feel free to check the community tab for frequent updates on the layout. Cheers ~ Boomer.
Thank You much Boomer for the name! Hopefully next time you visit California your stay will be more pleasant! I know exactly what you're saying about some of those motels alone the coast. Thanks Again...
@@boomerdiorama Boomer, on your next visit be sure to see the "Avenue of the Giants," 31 miles of the largest remaining stand of virgin redwoods in the world. It's 130 miles Southeast of Crescent City, and truly some of God's best handy work! I make the trip North at least once a year from Stockton, CA just to ride the 31 mile route.
Thanks Ralph. It has always been about the challenge which compels me to build. When I was a kid some told me I couldn't do it. I used that as a motivator in everything I do. Cheers
Brilliant as a railroader for 42 years you truely capture the track work L cant wait to see how it looks painted etc in particular the timber decking and steel plating
Thank You Paul. I appreciate your comments. Yes . . . all the model building "hard" work (but enjoyable), leads to the reward of the painting experience. Cheers ~ Boomer.
Holy Molly Connolly. I have the fast tracks N scale jigs. You are so right. Much cheaper at $20 a switch these days. But in N I sometimes have breakage at the points. I love you idea using the copper pins for the through bar. Thank you so much. Now I want to run off and try it. Thanks again. This project is turning out beautiful.
As usual you make it seem so simple.. never cease to amaze. Really great update. Have to so some binge watching to get caught up. Again as mentioned before..thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge.
Pardon my French, but, HOLY $*%#!!!! That’s absolutely stunning! That is some absolutely amazing craftsmanship, and I am truly excited to see this scene come to life! Very very very well done good sir! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
The three way you built is exceptional, as well as the other turnout, A skill I would love to learn and develop. The barge build has some excellent features, showing us how to make it in the modelling way, many skills and techniques. Very much a watch and learn. All the best Boomer. Brian @ The Angels
Fantastic tips in here. Especially like routing the brass wire through the stub point rail and soldering beneath the PCB tie to make a pivot. Excellent idea.
Hi Boomer, I’ve finally caught up with your fantastic series of modelling the barge slip. The timing of finding your channel has been amazing as I have just started my first scratch build on my own N gauge/scale layout. Now it’s not built using all plastic Evergreen products but there are some and N gauge brick embossed plastic sheet. Your videos have giving me inspiration, tips and changed some ways of doing things. Thank you so much for this and the enjoyment with my morning cup of tea watching your videos, cheers for now Boomer, John
Complicated but Impressive. The French curve stuff caught my attention. That is all. You're modeling goes above and beyond. I hope you get that 3 way working to something in the future.
Thank You. It looks more complicated than it is to build. The three-way works well. Just a matter of building a barge or ferry that actually uses it. They only use the center line for the most part since most ferry's and barges have a ladder built onto the deck. Cheers and thanks for commenting.
Thank You. The three way was an important feature I could not omit. I'm glad I built it in as it represents the prototype in a more authentic way. Cheers.
Thank you very much! I still have a little ways to go at this point. Lots of little details like railings, kiosks, lamps, etc. Getting close though. Cheers.
First time Coming across your videos really nice explain clear views of work very nicely explained. I gotta done myself that I’ve been putting off so guess I’ll start 👍👍👍
Great instructions on building switches, I might now try to start building my own., what gauge are the feeder wires? In the future would you be able to do a session on wiring the layout for dcc.
Thank You John. You might want to hang tough for a bit. I'm in the process of doing a more comprehensive tutorial on 'Scratch Built Turnouts' for next week. The wire I use for "feeder" concerning turnouts is 24 guage. Cheers.
@@PeterTillman3 The rail is black. It's the weathered rail from "Micro Engineering." I had a bundle of it from many years ago. I usually prefer the non-weathered so I don't have to clean it for solder. Now I see what you mean.
Great video! Love what you are doing and bring us along with how and why you do things. Question: Why did you solder the wire to the rail rather than the PC tie?
Thank You and Good question! You can do this, but If the PC tie ends up being a "cold solder" (this happens), and it is buried in planking, I end up with a gremlin and a difficult "trouble-shoot." Less links in the electrical chain (connection) the better in my experience. Cheers ~ Boomer.
The trick is to use as little CA as possible to hold the PC tie in place. Nevertheless, the turnout lifts any way with a little cleanup of the paper which I often glue down anyway. No biggie, but nice turnouts without the standard jig. Cheers.
After all that super fine master building, I had to remind myself that I'm lucky if I can just get a plain oval wired correctly. 😄 The techniques, by contrast, I can use much sooner. I can imagine a speaker underneath the approach which, when a moving train is detected, is fed wheel squeal from a little amplifier. Too techy?
@@boomerdiorama Turnout by Micro Engineering code 70 is very interesting, but sending by mail to Ukraine is very expensive. For rais code 70 which costs 30$ you need to pay in post office 100$.
@@volodymyrrhapon5666 The turnout is not by Micro Engineering. The bulk rail is. All the turnouts are scratch built as demonstrated in the video. Cheers.
WOW... it's already artisans work to scratch build a standard turnout... but then to scratch build a 3 way slip!!!!!... that's like M.I.T engineering degree territory... (well for ME anyway LOL)
Thank You for commenting. Strangely the three-way seemed to be as simple as the two-way standard turnout. Maybe it's just the challenge and euphoria after pulling it off. I think I was a little lucky as well since initially I planned on it being non-functional until I tried it, and it worked! Cheers.
Hi Boomer, and Cheers from beautiful sunny, but crazy California!
Your dedication to the Barge Slip Build, as well as Glover Road, is more than just delicate and beautiful craftsmanship. You are an inspiration to myself, and your followers on this site! You have the ability to not just create, but to motivate.
Also most impressive, is the ability to film and narrate the experience. For me, watching "Operation Encore, The Final Run on the Glover Road Diorama" is like watching a short movie.
And this brings me to a request. When you have the time would you mind sending along the name of the instrumental played on The Barge Slip Build, Part 8?
Thanks for what you do!
Cheers
Thank You for the compliment and the encouraging words Steven. I appreciate it. I was hoping to get down to California some years ago. I only made it through the Redwood Forest and Crescent City . . . lol. Then I had to go home after staying the night in a cheap hotel. Anyway, the name and title of the "instrumental" is under "Show More" below the description. Click on it and it opens up. Also, feel free to check the community tab for frequent updates on the layout. Cheers ~ Boomer.
Thank You much Boomer for the name!
Hopefully next time you visit California your stay will be more pleasant!
I know exactly what you're saying about some of those motels alone the coast.
Thanks Again...
@@stevenstorey1945 The Redwood Forest was worth the visit for sure! Cheers.
@@boomerdiorama Boomer, on your next visit be sure to see the "Avenue of the Giants," 31 miles of the largest remaining stand of virgin redwoods in the world. It's 130 miles Southeast of Crescent City, and truly some of God's best handy work!
I make the trip North at least once a year from Stockton, CA just to ride the 31 mile route.
@@stevenstorey1945 Sounds awesome! Thank You. Cheers.
Wow! Not only are you in the zone; you are "the zone". The whole project thus far is stunning.
Thanks Ralph. It has always been about the challenge which compels me to build. When I was a kid some told me I couldn't do it. I used that as a motivator in everything I do. Cheers
Brilliant as a railroader for 42 years you truely capture the track work L cant wait to see how it looks painted etc in particular the timber decking and steel plating
Thank You Paul. I appreciate your comments. Yes . . . all the model building "hard" work (but enjoyable), leads to the reward of the painting experience. Cheers ~ Boomer.
Holy Molly Connolly. I have the fast tracks N scale jigs. You are so right. Much cheaper at $20 a switch these days. But in N I sometimes have breakage at the points. I love you idea using the copper pins for the through bar. Thank you so much. Now I want to run off and try it. Thanks again. This project is turning out beautiful.
Thank You! Cheers.
Vincent, that would be Moly Cannoli
Ingenious way of keeping the points of the 3 way engaged.
It works. Probably won't get used much.
As usual you make it seem so simple.. never cease to amaze. Really great update. Have to so some binge watching to get caught up. Again as mentioned before..thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge.
Awesome, thank you!
Pardon my French, but, HOLY $*%#!!!! That’s absolutely stunning! That is some absolutely amazing craftsmanship, and I am truly excited to see this scene come to life! Very very very well done good sir! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank You! and Glad you like it! I'm in the zone on this one for sure.
I like the wire and hole pivot. I have a small Stanley plane (used it when shingling)it fit in my nail bag pocket. Thanks for the reminder.
I love my little Stanley planes. Cheers Bill.
Truly epic, belongs in a museum.
My house is a museum of sorts. Ask my wife . . . lol.😁
Another great job really enjoying watching it come together you have great skills cannot wait for next episode 😀👍
Thank You Michael. Cheers to you! ~ Boomer.
The three way you built is exceptional, as well as the other turnout, A skill I would love to learn and develop. The barge build has some excellent features, showing us how to make it in the modelling way, many skills and techniques. Very much a watch and learn. All the best Boomer. Brian @ The Angels
Thank you very much! Cheers ~ Boomer.
Fantastic tips in here. Especially like routing the brass wire through the stub point rail and soldering beneath the PCB tie to make a pivot. Excellent idea.
Thank You. This is why I love this hobby so much. So many areas to touch. Cheers.
Hi Boomer, I’ve finally caught up with your fantastic series of modelling the barge slip. The timing of finding your channel has been amazing as I have just started my first scratch build on my own N gauge/scale layout. Now it’s not built using all plastic Evergreen products but there are some and N gauge brick embossed plastic sheet. Your videos have giving me inspiration, tips and changed some ways of doing things. Thank you so much for this and the enjoyment with my morning cup of tea watching your videos, cheers for now Boomer, John
Thank You John. Thank You for the sub as well. I am glad to hear you are inspired and enjoy the content. Welcome aboard. Cheers ~ Boomer.
pretty ingenious way to make those points float. Nice work!
The challenge will be not to seize them when I paint. Cheers.
Complicated but Impressive. The French curve stuff caught my attention. That is all. You're modeling goes above and beyond. I hope you get that 3 way working to something in the future.
Thank You. It looks more complicated than it is to build. The three-way works well. Just a matter of building a barge or ferry that actually uses it. They only use the center line for the most part since most ferry's and barges have a ladder built onto the deck. Cheers and thanks for commenting.
Wow i had to watch it really carefully. Great step by step explanation and show and tell. Awesome that 3 waylooks so good brother!! Perfect 10!!
Thank You. The three way was an important feature I could not omit. I'm glad I built it in as it represents the prototype in a more authentic way. Cheers.
Thanks Boomer for the un depth explanation and explaining the tips and tricks. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
No problem 👍Cheers.
Another great tutorial with great tips/techniques!
Cheers 😁
Quality work as always. Am loving the progression of this model. Thanks!
Many thanks! Cheers ~ Boomer.
Really looking nice at this point. Amazing detailed work !!!!!!
Thank you very much! I still have a little ways to go at this point. Lots of little details like railings, kiosks, lamps, etc. Getting close though. Cheers.
First time
Coming across your videos really nice explain clear views of work very nicely explained. I gotta done myself that I’ve been putting off so guess I’ll start 👍👍👍
Awesome! Have fun!
Very cool, nice work
Thank you! Cheers!
That looks great! 👍
Thank You! ~ Boomer.
Great instructions on building switches, I might now try to start building my own., what gauge are the feeder wires? In the future would you be able to do a session on wiring the layout for dcc.
Thank You John. You might want to hang tough for a bit. I'm in the process of doing a more comprehensive tutorial on 'Scratch Built Turnouts' for next week. The wire I use for "feeder" concerning turnouts is 24 guage. Cheers.
man... as always, above and beyond 🤘🏻
Thanks a ton! I'm having alot of fun. Cheers.
Tricks of the trade explained! thank you!
Glad it was helpful Paul. Cheers ~ Boomer.
Awsome work! 👍☕🍻
Thank you! Cheers!
Build the barge!! Awsome!! Looks great!
@@tas7997 ;-)
Just exceptional. One of a million questions I have: is the rail which follows the French curve made of plastic?
Thank You. The only plastic I used was for the center frog (if that is what you mean). All the rail is metal. Cheers.
@@boomerdiorama yeah I thought so but the rail looked black?
@@PeterTillman3 The rail is black. It's the weathered rail from "Micro Engineering." I had a bundle of it from many years ago. I usually prefer the non-weathered so I don't have to clean it for solder. Now I see what you mean.
@@boomerdiorama got thx Boomer
I love watching these but at the end my brain hurts.
Too much content to break up into redundant uploads. Once this build is over. I'm back to vlogging shorter video. Thank You for your patience. Cheers.
Great video! Love what you are doing and bring us along with how and why you do things. Question: Why did you solder the wire to the rail rather than the PC tie?
Thank You and Good question! You can do this, but If the PC tie ends up being a "cold solder" (this happens), and it is buried in planking, I end up with a gremlin and a difficult "trouble-shoot." Less links in the electrical chain (connection) the better in my experience. Cheers ~ Boomer.
Clover House makes long strip PC board also
Thank You!
Ahhh....so this is what you do in your spare time.... :-D Welcome back Boomer!
Yes! Thank you!
Just finished viewing. Again, gobsmacked :-) with your fabulous modelling.
@@bnrailfannz8262 Thank You. It's alot of fun and a great challenge with many rewards. Cheers.
@@boomerdiorama Tis about time I said....Hi..I'm Murray. Great to ' meet' you
Where did he go?
“How do I lift the turnout?”… (Silence, pours out the isopropyl)… I should have known, lol.
The trick is to use as little CA as possible to hold the PC tie in place. Nevertheless, the turnout lifts any way with a little cleanup of the paper which I often glue down anyway. No biggie, but nice turnouts without the standard jig. Cheers.
After all that super fine master building, I had to remind myself that I'm lucky if I can just get a plain oval wired correctly. 😄 The techniques, by contrast, I can use much sooner.
I can imagine a speaker underneath the approach which, when a moving train is detected, is fed wheel squeal from a little amplifier. Too techy?
Sure . . . and throw in the seagulls and cormorants as well . . . with a fog horn in the distance . . . lol. Anything is possible. Cheers.
@@boomerdiorama I like the way you think . Can't wait to see all of them in place! ;)
@@frankhellman6879 Modeling coupled to the imagination is quite a thing. Cheers.
IT'S OFFICIAL...my mind is blown Boomer. Incredible skill and exemplary work!
Thank You Sean. I'm still pumping hard on it to finish. I want to get the rest of the track bed rolling soon.
Amazing. 👍🚂🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you very much! Cheers.
Boomer!!! Simply beautiful!!!
Thank you Hulie! Cheers!
You have to do the barge!!! Ah! The suspense.
oN TRACK, CHEERS!
Cheers!
I like it.
Thank You! It's a challenging build. Fun to see it coming together though. Cheers ~ Boomer.
@@boomerdiorama
Turnout by Micro Engineering code 70 is very interesting, but sending by mail to Ukraine is very expensive.
For rais code 70 which costs 30$ you need to pay in post office 100$.
@@volodymyrrhapon5666 The
turnout is not by Micro Engineering. The bulk rail is. All the turnouts are scratch built as demonstrated in the video. Cheers.
WOW... it's already artisans work to scratch build a standard turnout... but then to scratch build a 3 way slip!!!!!... that's like M.I.T engineering degree territory... (well for ME anyway LOL)
Thank You for commenting. Strangely the three-way seemed to be as simple as the two-way standard turnout. Maybe it's just the challenge and euphoria after pulling it off. I think I was a little lucky as well since initially I planned on it being non-functional until I tried it, and it worked! Cheers.
I hope your video makes it past the censors for the "3 way stub rub" comment. 🤣
Anything is subject to misinterpretation these days. Cheers.