Adding fascia and concrete retaining walls to our model railroad layout!

We continue working on the new section of the layout. Another fun episode full of tips and techniques! hope you enjoy and happy modeling everyone!!!
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[@bobainsworth5057]

You have just saved me a ton of work.i just never thought of concrete, thank you ,thank you, thank you.👏

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Your welcome Bob! Thanks for watching and happy modeling!!! 👍

[@wynorawishum5860]

This section is coming together beautifully. You obviously plan ahead and it shows.

[@occamsrayzor]

The whole thing with the fascia made me smile, because that's exactly the kind of thing I find myself doing. Things have to be finished, or I'll fixate about it 😆 Love your artistry, man.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!! I truly appreciate it! 👍

[@RoyEltham]

Facia looks great! Really makes things look nice.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Roy!!! 👍

[@calopez2350]

Thank you Jason , great idea for the fascia and the retaining concrete walls , is amazing what you can do with any material is around. Cesar

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so very much Cesar!!! I really appreciate it! 👍

[@MRR_Shadowolf]

Great update Jason! Fascia looks great!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!! And thanks for watching! 👍

[@Ethenheim]

Hello Jason, I think I'm repeating myself, but I really like your system. You are doing a very good job. Best regards Thomas👍🚂👍🚂

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Thomas!!! I always enjoy hearing from you! 👍

[@bens3641]

Your videos are always filled with useful technique information, so well demonstrated! Thanks for making and posting you work, it is an inspiration!

[@rjl110919581]

thank you for the great detailed video as great watching every time from Australia

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Your welcome Robert! Thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@TrainQuest-Model-Railroad]

Bravo Jason excellent job ..!!🚂

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!! 👍 and thanks for watching!

[@daviemaclean61]

The fascia really brings the whole thing together - and hides all those joist ends! I was looking forward to a bit of bridge work - maybe next time ;-)

[@chrislambert5249]

I wonder if the bridge will be on hinges. If so will the fascia board be strong enough? 🤔

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Davie!!! Tune in next week for bridge work! 👍

[@normanrowe2831]

Hi ya Jason. I know the feeling. Having something bugging you so badly, there’s only one thing to do. Get it done, son. So funny. Nicely done. I’m enjoying this a lot. Have a good rest of your weekend. Take care. See ya next time.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so very much Norman!!! I’m so excited about the new section! Have a great weekend! 👍

[@ToyManTelevision]

Nice! It’s the carving that makes it great. The basic construction is straight forward, but the cracked concrete and weathered look. Wow. Looking forward to seeing it with the rock work and paint.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!! I truly appreciate it! 👍

[@michaelimpey1407]

Jason, great technique on the contrete walls, the carved craks and pits, really make it look realistic. Can't wait to see it all progress. Cheers, and stay safe, Michael

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so very much Michael!!! I really appreciate it!

[@scottsmith7051]

Fascia looks great!

[@be4593]

I’m so glad you posted another video!! I am so excited to see this layout grow!!!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so very much!!! 👍

[@zonegamma8197]

the layout seems more unified with this fasciaa, good job !

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!! I always appreciate hearing from you! 👍

[@seanpacificrailroad3700]

This is great that facia turned out awesome it’s something that I still need to do 👍thank you for sharing your amazing skills 👍😀👍

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so very much Sean!!! Happy modeling! 👍

[@joegilroy4918]

Can't wait to see it finished! looking really good 👍

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thanks Joe!!! 👍

[@blackmarketoutpost]

Fantastic work sir!!!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate it! 👍

[@andrewpalm2103]

As usual, a very informative tutorial. Much appreciated.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Andrew!!! 👍

[@chrislambert5249]

Nice work. I assume that the smooth side is on the exterior facing side of the fascia board. I really does give it a museum quality appearance. Cracks in the cement retaining wall really look real. Great way to start a Saturday morning ☕

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so very much Chris!!! I truly appreciate it! ☕️👍

[@chazzyb8660]

Jason, the layout was looking pretty good before you added the fascia, but somehow adding it (and especially painting it) really does set it all off, pulling the whole thing together. Really nice work there.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Chazzy!!! I really appreciate it! It really did change the look of the layout. I keep walking in and sneaking a peek at it today, lol. I’m really happy with it!

[@ThePudge1976]

Another fascinating video. I've learnt SO many new skills watching your channel and new ways of doing things. I'm in the UK but have been buying a hoard of FOS kits as you guys over the pond seem to have far more interesting kits. So much scope for playing with colour, weathering, kit bashing, etc

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!! I absolutely love FOS kits! Happy modeling! 👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Nice vid Jason!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!! I always appreciate it! 👍

[@patrickdaneau2772]

As always, so inspiring! Thanks Jason!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Patrick!!! I really appreciate it! 👍

[@bretts7029]

Looks fantastic, Jason!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!! 👍

[@peterglen734]

very nice modeling on the building etc

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Peter!!!

[@davidegiancristofaro5412]

Amazing job as always Jason. It reflects passion and love you devote to this piece of art. Greetings from Italy!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so very much Davide!!! I really appreciate it! 👍

[@steveedwards9957]

Re the fascia playing with your mind, I know the feeling lol

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Lol, thanks for watching Steve!!!

[@wilzdart]

You never disappoint cranking up the motivational juices. I am surprised you painted your facia but understand you putting it up. It really looks great. Have you ever tried the tissue paper technic for adding water? Been going back over past videos to refresh on how you did things and painting. My Saw mill build is about 85% done, thanks for the inspiration to use wood.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so very much Will!!! I have not tried it but have seen videos on it. Good luck on finishing up your saw mill! Thanks for watching buddy!!! 👍

[@rwissbaum9849]

Jason, looking great as always! I'm amazed with the effects you get using pink foam. I notice that in all of the camera shots, you have a Pratt (or is it Howe?) truss bridge oriented upside down. Please, please tell me you don't intend to install it that way! I see so many modelers who think that bridges can just be flipped upside down as though that didn't impact the bridge design. If you want to install a truss bridge below the tracks, that's great - you just need to provide abutments at either end of the (rightside up) bridge, and provide some track support at either end of the bridge. See, for example, Campbell #761.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!! Be sure to watch the next video. I think you will be happy with how the bridge turns out. Thanks for watching!!!

[@CM-ARM]

Looking forward to seeing more of your retaining wall painting. I'm wondering why black and not green or something different on your fascia. Trying to decide what to do with mine 🤔.

[@davidaarons2488]

Enter the George Sellios of today. Great job Jason Jesus Does Save

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so very much David!!! 👍

[@Cartonus_prime]

I will still be there in 5 years when he gonna do the road 👍

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!! 👍

[@bobwallace2244]

Jason, thank you for your great, great videos. Please keep them coming. Question; have you ever used MOD-PODGE . In your builds?. I used it on a demo sign using what I learned in one on your older videos..

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Bob!!! I tend not to use mod podge because it has a little bit of a shine to it when it dries. But it works great!

[@bobwallace2244]

@@JasonJensenTrains Thank you . You really do the best job of explaining all of your builds. 👍😊

[@thoregilhjulstad7111]

Takk for en fin serie med lærerike filmer, men hva er musikken som du spiller? 🥰

[@georgemoore7989]

Jason who makes the foam cutter and were could it be purchased. thanks George

[@JasonJensenTrains]

The hot wire cutter is made by Proxxon. I believe you can buy it on Amazon. Thanks for watching!!!

[@wjstix]

I like the fascia, but I don't think you said what it was made of in the video?

[@CassidysWorkshop]

The fascia really does give a finished look to it, bravo! Do you plan to pour your water, or just use an acrylic product like Mod Podge? If you pour, will you have some sort of permanent dam on the edge, or just a temporary piece to contain it?

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Greg!!! I’ll use some type of acrylic product. It may be the last thing that’s ever done on the layout. As always, thanks for watching!!! 👍

[@mimsie3875]

Lol a little bit of OCD there with the fascia. But I'm the same, just have to do jobs in a particular order so that I feel comfortable moving on with the next bit. Loving how it's looking. ;-}

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Lol, Thank you so much!!! It was driving me nuts 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@bernardc2553]

As always nice work oh Jason why nails over screws just the heads or?

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Bernard!!! I had the nails and I didn’t want to spend more money, lol. Thanks for watching!

[@bobainsworth5057]

If I could only work as fast as you.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Lol, fuel up on coffee ☕️ 😂

[@chicagodenvernorthern999]

Do you have any dust control equipment in your layout room?

[@JasonJensenTrains]

No, I do fan it and try to keep movement around it every day. Important to keep air flowing around a layout. Thanks for watching!!!

[@JJ-nm8sh]

Hi Jason - What would recommend as a minimum set of colours for weathering techniques (buildings and wagons only). Thanks

[@JasonJensenTrains]

The most inexpensive ( but still good) way to go is craft paint from Michael’s or Hobby Lobby. Happy painting!!! 👍

[@stephenlennox8283]

Jason what is height of layout bench?

[@JasonJensenTrains]

37.5 inches

[@nicolaiitchenko7610]

Judging by the sanding section of your video it appears likely that you work somewhat faster than I.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

LOL!!! Thanks for watching! 👍