Jason, I'm in a bit of a non-productive funk at present, with models waiting for me in my little "stash", and nothing going on. Your videos are like therapy for me, because they simultaneously entertain, and provide ideas and encouragement. Thank you for all you do in bringing these videos to us!
Jason, I tested positive for Covid over the weekend so I am stuck in my apartment in my retirement community. Found this video and it is just so impressive. Thank you for sharing your wonderful modeling and artistic skills with us.
Another great post Jason. Thanks much. You always give outstanding tips on how to. Some people need to go back to your earlier posts to all the how to. These later posts are leaving out steps that we that have been with you for awhile already know or understand what you have done to get to points you're at. Bring that up again in your next post for new viewers to go back to your earlier posts.
Jason..every one of your structures have so much interest in and of themselves it's hard to choose a favorite.. they all just blend so well together. Every time is see your rack of colors I grin at the huge selection before you..and then watching you create.. it's awesome that you have that flexibility right there on the bench to make each structure so personable.
Jason, I wanted to add an new section to my layout. I came across your videos last winter, watched them and took notes. As a result, I had added a marina with several Foscale buildings and scratch built some piers. Using the techniques for weathering, pilings, details, etc., I completed the Marina. Would like to send you some pictures.
It’s so great to hear that Frank!!! Follow my Facebook page at Jason Jensen Trains and upload pics to the community page on it. Thanks for watching and happy modeling!!!
Wow dude ... Awesome 👍.... I'm ripping most of my layout and doing it right this time 13+11ft.. probably more since it goes into my closet and comes out, anyway great work, great building..., Joe
some fantastic tips Jason, the water tower is a fine example of scratch built accessories that you can use to accent your structures. the paper and wood building is a gem and the more dimension you can add to it, gives it even more bang, I love how you shaded it to give it more of a 3d look, very effective. Paper models can look great when done well, this video is excellent proof. Thanks for sharing, Rob
Great build. ITLA makes some great background kits and modular wall panels to make background buildings. There website shows various designs using there modular walls. They also have some great roof details , freight door inserts, and fire escapes. I am not sponsored by any means by ITLA just a very satisfied customer
What's Nice about the "Foggy Window" is that if you add "Lights" inside... You can put "Silhouettes" done on White Paper and install them Behind the window glass and "WAH-LA!" You have silhouetted People in your windows!
Had my 2nd COVID vaccination yesterday and woke up with a sore arm ..couldn't sleep and so said to myself .. "Self . watch some RUclips .." .. even if it IS werird at 2 am. Then saw Jason posted this 17 minutes ago ... just noticed I have the exact same FISKARS® cutting mat that you have
@@JasonJensenTrains Hope so too. Lots of people doing this .. the COVID vaccination 2nd part kicks your immune system into high gear .. fever, chills, aches, pains and all that. Aspirin and early to bed darn it. I was about to makes some bents for my fuel station but .. would rather sleep!
Fantastic video as always. You continue to inspire me to try new things. In this video, you took care to note where you got your windows, but there are a LOT of other details on your buildings - perhaps in a future post you could list some of the suppliers you use? Thanks again.
Just a note .. those start shaped parts you glued to the brick building. They are called Star Bolts ... "Star bolts (and other shapes) are a common engineering retrofit, running through the brick and connecting facades to the joists behind the brick to stabilize things. Sometimes, bulged bricks need to be pushed back into place first, depending on the extent of the issue. Rods are then threaded through and held in tension by washers. The surface plates then spread the tension load across multiple bricks. A star shape can do the job well, reaching out in multiple directions at once while also looking intentional in various orientations (whereas squares can look strange when spun in different directions)." 99percentinvisible.org/article/tying-architecture-together-how-metal-star-bolts-bolster-old-brick-buildings/
Ever since The video on the diner build I have been experimenting with paper, card stock and file folders. Quick questions : when working with mat board what glue is best? On painting mat board will acrylics warp them? Lastly what program do you use to join the window to the brick on the paper. Looking forward to you building another. You just keep adding on my scratch building technics THANKS!
Thank you so much Will!!! Use Elmers glue and it’s best to spray paint mat board but you can use acrylic. I use photoshop. I’ll try to make a video soon on paper structures.
Very well done video as always. Question please. I need to build a lot of shallow background buildings for a (1930s-1940s era) large city area. I have currently been making them out of mat board. Is there an easy (or good way) to cut out windows both in the mat board and also in thin wood clap board walls made for smaller buildings? Is there a special tool or method to cut these openings for painted or scratch-built windows? That always seems to be the stumbling block trying to cut out straight and square corners for window holes. Again, super nice video and great looking buildings. Thanks as always. Phil NYC/Jersey Shore Area
As always watching you work is fantastic , so many ideas and techniques that work for so many scales amazing simply amazing. And a quick question where do you buy your Ammo products my local hobby shop is coming thin on them and was thinking ordering from them direct. Any website you use?
We don't have water towers around here, plenty rain thank you, but would the edges of a water tower look like that? Thats more like a nice beach blue. Just asking, I might be wrong, but that bright blue make me think of anything but a big barrel with water. Now, I dont model realistic at all so thats great.
Your matte board structure brought to mind a question or two. Can the corners still get filled in with putty & sanded? Do the common compounds work ok with paper products vs plastic, hydrocal, ect.? I'm concerned about warping or some type of reaction between the putty & the paper products that might cause issues in the future for my build ups. Regards!
Question…at 10:46, Jason dry brushed a horizontal gray sand band around the middle of the water tank which is below the water level in the tank. What does this band represent?
Hallo from Germany at first asolut fantastic Bildings but please change jour backtropopainting . The clouds are super but thay lat disappear the bildings,the bildings should be attract your view and that is overtaking at the moment from the clouds . May favor will be some hazy gray in diferend levels i think that fitt much better to all that exelet weathert bildings and brings tham back in focus of your look
Jason, I'm in a bit of a non-productive funk at present, with models waiting for me in my little "stash", and nothing going on. Your videos are like therapy for me, because they simultaneously entertain, and provide ideas and encouragement. Thank you for all you do in bringing these videos to us!
Thank you so much for watching!!! Hopefully that funk doesn’t last to long!
Thanks Jason, 🐾🚂 BearCreek RR, COV. KY.
Thanks for watching Rick!!!
Very cool projects and inspiring
Thank you so very much!!!
Jason, I tested positive for Covid over the weekend so I am stuck in my apartment in my retirement community. Found this video and it is just so impressive. Thank you for sharing your wonderful modeling and artistic skills with us.
Your welcome! Hope you get better soon. Thank you so much for watching, I really appreciate it!!!
Love your vids.....picking up some great tips from watching them.
Thank you so much Thomas!!!
Cool stuff looking good
Thank you Richard!!!
End was the best ..just about the Best I've seen as a building builder cool wow amazing. Keep it up bro
Another great post Jason. Thanks much. You always give outstanding tips on how to. Some people need to go back to your earlier posts to all the how to. These later posts are leaving out steps that we that have been with you for awhile already know or understand what you have done to get to points you're at. Bring that up again in your next post for new viewers to go back to your earlier posts.
Thank you so much for mentioning that! I don’t want to keep sharing techniques that I’ve done in past videos. Thanks for the support John!!!
Fantastic work. I love the use of what would otherwise be trash.
Thank you so much!!!
As always amszing work. I can't wait for the paper and cardboard construction video
Thank you so much Daniel!!!
What a realism !!!!! Great job again !!!!
Thank you so much!!!
Loving how this city scene is shaping up!
Thank you so much Ed!!!
So glad I found this channel!
Nice work man ! Very nice 👍 ✌️ from Welland Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
i love these videos...Jason is a true artist
Thank you so very much!!!
Great to see another video from you Jason :)
Thank you so much Ben!!!
Jason..every one of your structures have so much interest in and of themselves it's hard to choose a favorite.. they all just blend so well together. Every time is see your rack of colors I grin at the huge selection before you..and then watching you create.. it's awesome that you have that flexibility right there on the bench to make each structure so personable.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!!!
@@JasonJensenTrains well deserved. Thank you for the reply.
Jason, I wanted to add an new section to my layout. I came across your videos last winter, watched them and took notes. As a result, I had added a marina with several Foscale buildings and scratch built some piers. Using the techniques for weathering, pilings, details, etc., I completed the Marina. Would like to send you some pictures.
It’s so great to hear that Frank!!! Follow my Facebook page at Jason Jensen Trains and upload pics to the community page on it. Thanks for watching and happy modeling!!!
Wow dude ... Awesome 👍.... I'm ripping most of my layout and doing it right this time 13+11ft.. probably more since it goes into my closet and comes out, anyway great work, great building..., Joe
some fantastic tips Jason, the water tower is a fine example of scratch built accessories that you can use to accent your structures. the paper and wood building is a gem and the more dimension you can add to it, gives it even more bang, I love how you shaded it to give it more of a 3d look, very effective. Paper models can look great when done well, this video is excellent proof. Thanks for sharing, Rob
Thank you so very much Rob, I really appreciate it!!!
I say it again: awesome!
Thank you so much!!!
@@JasonJensenTrains Greetings from Germany.
Too cool bro💯💯💪🏿
Thanks buddy!!!
Great build.
ITLA makes some great background kits and modular wall panels to make background buildings. There website shows various designs using there modular walls. They also have some great roof details , freight door inserts, and fire escapes. I am not sponsored by any means by ITLA just a very satisfied customer
I have a ITLA structure right next to Burton tool. It’s the real light tan building. I also have two more I haven’t built yet. Great kits.
I love the music... and it always comes on just at the right time...!!!
Awesome work as always Jason! Love the water tower! it looks real!
Thanks again!
Lisa
Thank you so much Lisa!!!
Great looking buildings, another inspiring video. Thank you for sharing.
Greetings Urs
Thank you so much, I appreciate it!!!
nice work great attention to details!
Thank you so much!!!
Nice vid Jason!
Thank you so much!!!
Your buildings look very realistic. Good work. Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much, I really appreciate hearing that!!!
Great background buildings, Jason. I love watching your imagination at work.
Thank you so much Greg!!!
Excellent job Jason !!
I like this backdrop building’s 🚂🏆
Thank you so much!!!
Wow!!! Thank you for such great advice! Totally love the city scene and tips on building the city.
What's Nice about the "Foggy Window" is that if you add "Lights" inside... You can put "Silhouettes" done on White Paper and install them Behind the window glass and "WAH-LA!" You have silhouetted People in your windows!
You are a true artist from one who is an artist and knows it is harder than it looks great job!!
Thank you so very much Nick, I really appreciate hearing that!!!
Ive missed you!
I’m working on a new video now. Stay tuned…
Great video. Like always. Thank you for share how work with structures in the right way.
Cesar
Thank you so much!!!
Splendid and realistic...most impressive job!
Thank you so much Phil!!!
Great build Jason! I really liked the style of building you made years ago, so hopefully you’ll make another!
Thank you so much John!!!
Inspiring Jason. You are a one off. Thanks
Thank you so much Peter!!!
Hi Jason, good work and its easy to stay motivated with your video thanks again.
Thank you so much for watching Bernard!!!
thank, you for youre great helpful video]👍
The new Malcom furlow of model railroading 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃👍😊
WOW, Thank you so much!!!!
Had my 2nd COVID vaccination yesterday and woke up with a sore arm ..couldn't sleep and so said to myself .. "Self . watch some RUclips .." .. even if it IS werird at 2 am. Then saw Jason posted this 17 minutes ago ...
just noticed I have the exact same FISKARS® cutting mat that you have
Thanks Edward! Hope you feel better soon!
@@JasonJensenTrains Hope so too. Lots of people doing this .. the COVID vaccination 2nd part kicks your immune system into high gear .. fever, chills, aches, pains and all that. Aspirin and early to bed darn it. I was about to makes some bents for my fuel station but .. would rather sleep!
Rest up, model later.
Looking forward to seeing more track...
Keep watching. The back area will have some switching.
@@JasonJensenTrains Great! Love your shows!
Hello Jason. This is amazing!
Thank you so much!!!
Fantastic video as always. You continue to inspire me to try new things. In this video, you took care to note where you got your windows, but there are a LOT of other details on your buildings - perhaps in a future post you could list some of the suppliers you use? Thanks again.
Thank you so much!!! I’ll do that in the future, thanks!!!
Just a note .. those start shaped parts you glued to the brick building. They are called Star Bolts ...
"Star bolts (and other shapes) are a common engineering retrofit, running through the brick and connecting facades to the joists behind the brick to stabilize things. Sometimes, bulged bricks need to be pushed back into place first, depending on the extent of the issue. Rods are then threaded through and held in tension by washers. The surface plates then spread the tension load across multiple bricks. A star shape can do the job well, reaching out in multiple directions at once while also looking intentional in various orientations (whereas squares can look strange when spun in different directions)."
99percentinvisible.org/article/tying-architecture-together-how-metal-star-bolts-bolster-old-brick-buildings/
Thank you Edward! I was hoping someone would tell me that. I really appreciate it!!!
@@JasonJensenTrains Hey. I am a font of useless info :)
👍🤙👌
Thanks!!!
Genius 👍
Thank you!!!
Ever since The video on the diner build I have been experimenting with paper, card stock and file folders. Quick questions : when working with mat board what glue is best? On painting mat board will acrylics warp them? Lastly what program do you use to join the window to the brick on the paper. Looking forward to you building another. You just keep adding on my scratch building technics THANKS!
Thank you so much Will!!! Use Elmers glue and it’s best to spray paint mat board but you can use acrylic. I use photoshop. I’ll try to make a video soon on paper structures.
Very well done video as always.
Question please.
I need to build a lot of shallow background buildings for a (1930s-1940s era) large city area. I have currently been making them out of mat board. Is there an easy (or good way) to cut out windows both in the mat board and also in thin wood clap board walls made for smaller buildings?
Is there a special tool or method to cut these openings for painted or scratch-built windows? That always seems to be the stumbling block trying to cut out straight and square corners for window holes.
Again, super nice video and great looking buildings. Thanks as always.
Phil
NYC/Jersey Shore Area
As always watching you work is fantastic , so many ideas and techniques that work for so many scales amazing simply amazing. And a quick question where do you buy your Ammo products my local hobby shop is coming thin on them and was thinking ordering from them direct. Any website you use?
Thank you so much David, I really appreciate it!!! I buy directly from Ammo. Visit www.migjimenez.com
Great Video Jason. what thickness of Mat Board that you used for that one building?
Thank you so much Kevin!!! Standard mat board.
Look forward to the tutorial on paper & cardboard build structure..
Question: did you wrap a heavy paper around spool before gluing boards on.. thanks
No, I just glued the boards directly to the plastic. It helps to sand the plastic first to give it some texture. Helps the glue to stick.
We don't have water towers around here, plenty rain thank you, but would the edges of a water tower look like that? Thats more like a nice beach blue. Just asking, I might be wrong, but that bright blue make me think of anything but a big barrel with water. Now, I dont model realistic at all so thats great.
I could probably put a wash of a greyish green to give it a dirty murky look. Thanks for watching!!!
Your matte board structure brought to mind a question or two. Can the corners still get filled in with putty & sanded? Do the common compounds work ok with paper products vs plastic, hydrocal, ect.? I'm concerned about warping or some type of reaction between the putty & the paper products that might cause issues in the future for my build ups. Regards!
I fill in corners with Elmers glue. I have also used a little joint compound to fill in areas. Avoid getting it to wet.
@@JasonJensenTrains Great tip. Thanks!
Question…at 10:46, Jason dry brushed a horizontal gray sand band around the middle of the water tank which is below the water level in the tank. What does this band represent?
It’s from years of aging. The water level can sometimes get low.
@@JasonJensenTrains Thanks, Jason! Really appreciate the feedback!
Hallo from Germany at first asolut fantastic Bildings but please change jour backtropopainting . The clouds are super but thay lat disappear the bildings,the bildings should be attract your view and that is overtaking at the moment from the clouds . May favor will be some hazy gray in diferend levels i think that fitt much better to all that exelet weathert bildings and brings tham back in focus of your look
Sorry, I just love seeing the clouds every day when I walk into my layout room! Thanks for watching!!!
Hello Jason. where did you pick up the Shader from? Thank you Kevin
I order directly from Migjimenez.com
What about lighting your house for night scene
The best from Limhamn Sweden
Please make video showing process making these
You may want to watch the video before this one called “Adding signs”
@@JasonJensenTrains i mean showing the process of scratch building with raw materials. I’m trying to find different ways to construct structures
Do you sell any ? You should and put it online... I'd buy those there so real looking.., joe
Where do you buy these kind of kits???
Do you mean background kits, wood kits or brick kits? Some of it is also scratch built.
I absolutely hate the dam COMMERCIALS.
It is a disruption to your great videos.
Bob