Boomer~ Perhaps like you, I've been building models of some description since I was 6 or 7 years old (I'm 68 now), but model railroads are where I landed many years ago. I consider myself a pretty good builder, and I got that way from all the mistakes I made, and learned from.. But I've enhanced that learning so much from watching your videos, and I appreciate all your contributions to this wonderful hobby. Thank you..
Thank You Brian. One thing I stress through my videos is making mistakes and moving forward from them to make more. It's the nature of the exercise as we become better modelers. In other words, we have to do it, in order to get better at it. I still feel like an infant when I model at times, even though I am very confident in my skill set. But the latter came from many years of dedicated practice like you describe. Thank You for sharing. Happy modelling to you! Cheers. ~ Boomer.
Another great and informative video! Like most everything in life and construction, you must have a good foundation. It's fun watching you achieve your vision. Fantastic!
My artist wife turned me on to using gesso for many of my small wood projects. Guess I need to get Golden Fiber Paste. Great tips. I love seeing the mix of wood with the styrene covering. Very cool modeling. Thanks for showing this. Cheers - Larry.
Another zinger Boomer. The build quality is astounding for us mere mortals to learn and enjoy. The fibre paste will be a purchase soon, love the industry stories too. You should do a sit down and talk through some of your experiences in more depth, I'm sure others would agree, it'd be a fascinating listen. All the best. Brian @ The Angels
Boomer seeing your previous video gave me an idea to develop, re how to include a barge without having anymore visible structure. It was you using various tube sizes to make the pilings. My idea is to attach two tubes under the ramp that will allow slightly smaller pipes to slide in that would be part of the underside of the barge. I would have two barges that could be stored under the layout and moved into place when necessary but the rest of the time the ramp would be clear simulating barges coming and going. Keep up the good work you give me inspiration in every video thank you Neil
I really enjoy how you decipher the photo into the model and explain the thought process of what product to use to make it happen.. great stuff. It really helps take the question out how can I do this for people who are either new to scratch building or those who enjoy a new method to add to the inventory of knowledge.
Damn Boomer, River Road is a bit intimidating seeing all that is going into it! You are a damn fine wood worker, nothing but respect for your carpentry skills. My dad and grandpa never did anything like this so I am inching forward on nothing but a few books, a few videos (especially yours), and whatever courage I can muster up venturing into the unknown lol.
It's the fact that it is intimidating to me as well, which compels and challenges me to do it. I can't see the end game even though I try to visualize it. I just go for it anyway despite the outcome. Cheers.
Getting there. Love your ideas. Never thought of using gesso. I'm off to the art supply store for some gesso and the textured paste. Such a simple idea. Keep up the good work, loving it
No. But I worked on other sci-fi movies here and there. Namely Outer Limits, MOW's and Features here and there in the Nineties. Most of my real fun was in the Museum and Private collection work. Cheers.
just an idea. About gluing scale woods next to each other. Cutting strips across. Gluing the strips next to each other to represent the ties. By the way, the burn marks on the wood, indicate "Time for a new blade." Or at least cleaning the blade. Vinegar or even lemon juice (fresh.) works, Just talking. I like the construction.
Yeah. Burn marks don't show on the finished model so I don't care. The burn marks on the ends of the maple blocks are deliberate from my disc sander. Run-out on a bearing will have the same effect as well. Cheers.
Ah yes. It all makes sense. Using the maple for the strength then dressing it with the plastic sheet where needed. " I almost want to eat it" 22:45....shades of the paper bag upon the head appeared for a split second there lol Catch you again Boomer :-)
When you build the Fast Tracks turnouts marry the Details West frogs with them and they really look good. Plus it saves time not having to build the frog.
Funny thing is, this continues to be a question as far as the aspects of the track. I can remember when I decided to get serious after my third 4' x 8' sheet of plywood layout of my younger years with the constant track issues and mediocre realism. l decided to get serious when I came across an article from model railroad, can't recall the exact article but one note, was "tracks are a model to" and should be treated the same as a structure or scenery. 👍
Absolutely, track integrity is the most underestimated factor in model railroading. It's a good idea to take it seriously because it translates into flawless running down the road. ~ Boomer.
Master builder!!! Can't get any better than this!!
God gifted talent!
The Wayne Gretzky of modeling!!
It's the only thing I seem to be any good at these days . . . lol. Cheers.
Boomer~ Perhaps like you, I've been building models of some description since I was 6 or 7 years old (I'm 68 now), but model railroads are where I landed many years ago. I consider myself a pretty good builder, and I got that way from all the mistakes I made, and learned from.. But I've enhanced that learning so much from watching your videos, and I appreciate all your contributions to this wonderful hobby. Thank you..
Thank You Brian. One thing I stress through my videos is making mistakes and moving forward from them to make more. It's the nature of the exercise as we become better modelers. In other words, we have to do it, in order to get better at it. I still feel like an infant when I model at times, even though I am very confident in my skill set. But the latter came from many years of dedicated practice like you describe. Thank You for sharing. Happy modelling to you! Cheers. ~ Boomer.
The attention to detail is crazy good Boomer!!! Loving it !!!
Much appreciated!
I love the fact that you are explaining the true discipline of engineering as foundation for patience as it relates to creating art.
Modelling like this allows us to be amateur engineers. It's part of the fun. Cheers.
Another great and informative video! Like most everything in life and construction, you must have a good foundation. It's fun watching you achieve your vision. Fantastic!
Thanks for watching Ted! Cheers ~ Boomer
@@boomerdiorama yes your life needs a good foundation (psalm 104:5)
@@donsunden5906 Amen!
Fine looking bridge. Your level of detail is awesome !!!!
Thank you very much! I'm having fun with it. Cheers ~ Boomer
My artist wife turned me on to using gesso for many of my small wood projects. Guess I need to get Golden Fiber Paste. Great tips. I love seeing the mix of wood with the styrene covering. Very cool modeling. Thanks for showing this. Cheers - Larry.
Thank You. Hard wood makes for great model making. Cheers.
Another zinger Boomer. The build quality is astounding for us mere mortals to learn and enjoy. The fibre paste will be a purchase soon, love the industry stories too. You should do a sit down and talk through some of your experiences in more depth, I'm sure others would agree, it'd be a fascinating listen. All the best. Brian @ The Angels
Thank You. Cheers.
Boomer seeing your previous video gave me an idea to develop, re how to include a barge without having anymore visible structure. It was you using various tube sizes to make the pilings. My idea is to attach two tubes under the ramp that will allow slightly smaller pipes to slide in that would be part of the underside of the barge. I would have two barges that could be stored under the layout and moved into place when necessary but the rest of the time the ramp would be clear simulating barges coming and going. Keep up the good work you give me inspiration in every video thank you Neil
Wow! That sounds like a cool idea. Good for you! Cheers.
Museum quality all the way, beautiful!!
I figure if I ever have to move it, I can save the barge slip. Cheers.
I really enjoy how you decipher the photo into the model and explain the thought process of what product to use to make it happen.. great stuff. It really helps take the question out how can I do this for people who are either new to scratch building or those who enjoy a new method to add to the inventory of knowledge.
Glad it was helpful! Tutorials are very labor intensive so I am glad to hear some are benefiting from them. Cheers ~ Boomer.
Damn Boomer, River Road is a bit intimidating seeing all that is going into it! You are a damn fine wood worker, nothing but respect for your carpentry skills. My dad and grandpa never did anything like this so I am inching forward on nothing but a few books, a few videos (especially yours), and whatever courage I can muster up venturing into the unknown lol.
It's the fact that it is intimidating to me as well, which compels and challenges me to do it. I can't see the end game even though I try to visualize it. I just go for it anyway despite the outcome. Cheers.
Another learning experience 😊
I learn as I go as well. Cheers.
Getting there. Love your ideas. Never thought of using gesso. I'm off to the art supply store for some gesso and the textured paste. Such a simple idea. Keep up the good work, loving it
Good choice. A must have for every modelers kit for sure. Cheers.
Looking good sir, following along! 👊😀👍
Thanks 👍 Cheers.
Phenomenal!
Thank You!
Loving it. Did you work on Star Wars?
No. But I worked on other sci-fi movies here and there. Namely Outer Limits, MOW's and Features here and there in the Nineties. Most of my real fun was in the Museum and Private collection work. Cheers.
just an idea. About gluing scale woods next to each other. Cutting strips across. Gluing the strips next to each other to represent the ties. By the way, the burn marks on the wood, indicate "Time for a new blade." Or at least cleaning the blade. Vinegar or even lemon juice (fresh.) works, Just talking. I like the construction.
Yeah. Burn marks don't show on the finished model so I don't care. The burn marks on the ends of the maple blocks are deliberate from my disc sander. Run-out on a bearing will have the same effect as well. Cheers.
Ah yes. It all makes sense. Using the maple for the strength then dressing it with the plastic sheet where needed. " I almost want to eat it" 22:45....shades of the paper bag upon the head appeared for a split second there lol Catch you again Boomer :-)
At the end of the day, building from wood is much cheaper as well. Cheers.
When you build the Fast Tracks turnouts marry the Details West frogs with them and they really look good. Plus it saves time not having to build the frog.
Sounds cool, do you have a link to the frogs for other's who read the comments?
Funny thing is, this continues to be a question as far as the aspects of the track. I can remember when I decided to get serious after my third 4' x 8' sheet of plywood layout of my younger years with the constant track issues and mediocre realism. l decided to get serious when I came across an article from model railroad, can't recall the exact article but one note, was "tracks are a model to" and should be treated the same as a structure or scenery. 👍
Absolutely, track integrity is the most underestimated factor in model railroading. It's a good idea to take it seriously because it translates into flawless running down the road. ~ Boomer.
So, I guess you worked with Adam Savage.
No. I only worked in the Canadian film industry.
A model railroad is like a human body. If it has good bone structure it will be less apt to fail.
Good analogy. Often times are models outlast the model railroad in most cases. Why not build them robust if we put all that energy into them? Cheers.
You should clearly mention 🍁 in the title of this and the video before 😏
" I am Canadian . . . lol."
@@boomerdiorama Well I thought because of excessively saying "maple", but it possible explain each other.
@@lassunsschaun6859 Lol . . . O.K. sounds good.
Okay, I can't take it anymore. The burn marks in your rip cuts are because your table saw blade is out of parallel with the table.
It probably is. It's just a cheap contractor saw that's been banged around some. I should probably look into it some time . . . lol. Cheers.