Modifying & Weathering (painting) an Athearn HO (1/87) Scale Sedan | Boomer Diorama ~ Vlog # 205

Scale "Tarps" are easy to make and have more uses than one realizes for models, etc. This is a comprehensive video covering the modification and painting of an HO 1/87 scale Athearn Sedan kit for a signature scene on the 'RIver Road' Model Railroad Shelf Layout.
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[@Yeoman7]

I think you’re like the Bob Ross of model railroading.

[@boomerdiorama]

Lol . . . that is a nice compliment. CHeers ~ Boomer.

[@bin6514]

💯 I agree

[@NarbonneGauchoBoingo]

agree!, Bob Ross of trains, and the subject art in 3 dimensions. So cool.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!@@NarbonneGauchoBoingo

[@Cowboy_Steve]

"Happy little railroad ties"... lol!

[@thomasdecker7631]

Absolutely love it! The tarp, the front spindle and the brake drum, along with the flat tire are all perfect tou8ches. BTW, the car is actually around 1958 Cadillac-ish. Superb.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for the corrections! Cheers ~ Boomer

[@stevenlitkey9354]

Another awesome little diddy Boomer. It’s all about the story of the scene !!

[@boomerdiorama]

I have since added some 55 Gallon Oil Drums as well. Maybe some refuse, garbage etc. as well. ;-)

[@johnschutt9187]

Incredible work. Just spectacular! Thank you for the privilege of letting us come along with you as your students.

[@boomerdiorama]

My pleasure!

[@herricmountain]

Well Andrew Wyeth and Edward Hopper might be your favorite painter (I will looked them up) but to me Boomer is my favorite: painter, tree maker, landscaping artist, evergreen brasher etc….An other masterclass from the master

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you for the encouraging words!

[@guitarstevie2]

Hey Boomer. Thanks to your regular encouragement I have adopted use of the airbrush, but not without a trip to the Emergency Room of my local hospital last night. I think the story is worth sharing, as according to my attending physician it is not that uncommon. It was about midnight and I was cleaning my airbrush after using it and got to the point where I backflush the device. For those unfamiliar with this procedure, after rinsing out the bowl and removing the bulk residue, you place several drops of water in the bowl, pull back on the lever to retract the needle, put your finger over the nozzle to block the air from discharging, and then press down on the lever to release the pressurized air. It’s easier than I've made it sound. I’ve done it many times without incident. However last night somehow my finger slipped and I felt the very slight pin prick and immediately let go of the lever, but it was too late. The column of 35 PSI air flow found the entry point into my body. This all happened very quick - instantaneously. It was a very strange sensation. I had this weird feeling, I mean I could feel the air shoot up my index finger and through my hand, following the path of my tendons according to my Doctor, all the way to my wrist. There was very little pain, maybe a 2 on that 1-10 scale, but definitely discomfort. As I rotated my hand and drew it closer to take a look I couldn’t believe the noise. I’m not kidding, it was a trip. If I just bent my finger in the least I could feel and hear what sounded like hundreds of miniscule air bubbles rubbing against one another. If you were sitting 5’ away from me you would have heard this weird noise, and I was feeling it inside me. I called the hospital and with great difficulty tried to explain what had happened to a triage nurse. She put me on hold while she spoke with a Doctor, who said I needed to come in. Nobody wants to lose any function in their hands, and as a guitarist I was particularly concerned about that. After struggling to explain what had happened to the nurse I decided to take the airbrush with me. I was seen promptly by the Doc. He examined me and could feel small air pockets in the palm of my hand, and hear the noise I talked about. I was surprised when he told me this was not an uncommon event. He explained there was nothing to be done, and that my body would naturally deal with the air. He told me this is sometimes serious, when the airbrush discharges an oil based solvent. I was back home about 1:30 AM, and when I awoke this morning my hand seemed to be back to normal. I won’t be backflushing my airbrush in this fashion any more.

[@boomerdiorama]

Sorry to hear that. Sounds like a freak accident. These things can happen like when I cut-off the end of my finger during the Diner build here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGm6eJmlhbKgiNE Glad to hear everything is O.K. This is one of the reasons why I use Isopropyl Alcohol, due to it's medicinal applications and properties when in contact with open wounds.

[@richardsmith4147]

Fun! I appreciate how you keep driving home about trying things. Art is subjective and everyone develops a style. I love your work but I also love my work and how I am inspired by yours. Cheers!

[@boomerdiorama]

Every style developed is personal. ;-)

[@benoitevellin8796]

I fav this video, as it has so many tricks I can reuse or share with friends. Thank you! Can't wait to discover your next locomotive project! A SD38-2, perhaps? ;)

[@boomerdiorama]

The next Locomotive will probably be the SD-35 # 385 SRY acquired from MRL ten years ago.

[@benoitevellin8796]

​@@boomerdiorama Can't wait! I plan to work on locomotives as well, but it is quite daunting. You've been a great motivator for many of my recent builds, so your next project might help as well!

[@DRCRailroard]

Once again all great content. I especially like when you inject your brand of humor when it's least expected as it adds to the enjoyment of the lessons. Only in American will you find a car thats so in your face and excessive that a bumper on a 59 caddy is as large as most European cars. The quintessential land yachts. Only fitting for another boat on the River Road. I spent my youth building model cars and honed my skills painting them to look like show models. It never occurred to me that one day I would be trying to make things look old and weathered. I think it might actually be more of an art form and a challenge to make things look like they have aged gracefully. I've really been enjoying myself, learning new techniques, thanks to guys such as yourself. Keep up the good work. They really are invaluable lessons. Happy rails

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Happy modeling to you. Cheers.😁

[@deanrowland2210]

Thanks Boomer! Awesome as always. I always enjoy and learn so much from you.

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for sharing as well. Cheers.

[@bin6514]

“…every model, in a sense, is a practice model for the next one” ❤

[@boomerdiorama]

It feels that way for me most times. ;-)

[@bin6514]

@@boomerdiorama lately I’ve shared your channel with people completely outside of the hobby, they are completely floored by it. Once again, Boomer, I say thank you.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you for taking the time to promote the channel the way you do! Cheers ~ Boomer. 👍😁@@bin6514

[@thomplacier677]

I had total knee replacement of my left knee 5 days ago and have been falling behind on your videos intentionally in order to give me something to do while I’m laid up. Fantastic as always, thanks for the inspiration! Stay safe!

[@boomerdiorama]

I hope your knee heals up well! Cheers!

[@Cowboy_Steve]

Howdy Boomer! This is just... amazing! Soooo glad I found your channel. Lots and lots of knowledge for a newbie like me just starting down the model railroading rabbit hole. Your videos and I will become very well acquainted in the future lol. Really well done and thanks for sharing 🤠

[@boomerdiorama]

Welcome aboard!

[@jamesbraxton6132]

Dusty would like her old spot back😆

[@boomerdiorama]

I'm making her a new one soon. Nice to hear from you James. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@thomasstonge3758]

Laying in bed, watching your video, wife comes in and ask how i can watch this for 40 minutes, 😂😂😂 girls just don't understand! I could watch you do this for hours! Well, going down stairs to " piddle" with the layout, that's what she calls it, been married for 26 years! She doesn't bother me!!😂

[@boomerdiorama]

Love that!

[@RB55able]

It's all in the details. Thanks for sharing your techniques, Boomer. That blue tarp really pops draped over the faded yellow Caddy. And the abandoned Caddy looks great in your layout. Beautifully done.👏

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@workingfolk]

Great detail. Has the vibe of a 1957 Cadillac

[@boomerdiorama]

Yeah. I love the vibe of those automobiles.😉

[@aircooledhead]

Ok, had to subscribe, just for the channel name, being a diorama building boomer myself. I went from model railroading to dioramas with a railroad element when I discovered that this (content) is what I enjoyed most. Thanks for the tips and encouragement.😊

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you for the sub! You will find a little bit of everything here depending on the mood but my primary task is building River Road to "Diorama" standards. ;-) Lot's of cool stuff coming in the new year as well In the meantime I'm busy with the layout and having fun. CHeers!

[@michaelimpey1407]

Boomer, what a great little story for infront of the Slum Building, some poor lad, down on his luck, has had his pride and joy wrecked, but they can't bring themselves to get rid of it, and there it sits in its poor codition for all to see. Great techniques and tips. I want to try the wet on wet painting, but I have to wait for an eye condition to improve, and the docs say it is, but I can't see it yet. So, I have a new technique to look forward to. Cheers, and thank you for the inspirational video. Stay safe, Michael

[@boomerdiorama]

That story you just told is more common than we think . . . ;-)

[@user-bf1oc6zt1z]

Greetings From Colorful Colorado WJ, Another awesome Vlog from a Master Model Maker. Listening to and watching you continues to give me new prospective s on modeling. I wish I knew how to thank you more. Send you a bottle of Burnt Umbur? The car you did is a 1959 Cadillac. It was stolen in 1967 and later abandoned at the Slum Lord's parking lot after taking the engine. Everyone that lived there thought it was one of the tenant's car and the Slum Load didn't care. That cool old 59 Caddy belongs in that Hood. Enjoy, John

[@boomerdiorama]

Sounds like a great story!

[@bobdutka1176]

Well Boomer... I would have to say this is one of your best vids, definitely in your top...🤔... ooohh...100+..👌😁. Great vid Boomer learned a lot. Thank you.🫡

[@boomerdiorama]

Wow, thanks!

[@augustcoleman5637]

I could watch you work on stuff like this all day. Love your videos.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. I could paint like this all day - very relaxing. 😉

[@mohloch9377]

I am not a modelrailroader or have anything to do with the hobby, but after a long day of work I just sit down and enjoy your work. You a wizard, keep the good work up!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you for sharing that. I appreciate the encouraging words, especially from someone who does not participate in the hobby. Cheers ~ Boomer.😁👍👍

[@vincenthuying98]

Dear Boomer, once again, whether airbrush, washes or pin wash, such an awesome instructional video. Very interesting to see all the different steps have their function towards the finished model. Love the wheel knuckle you added. On the paper round I used to do whilst in high school, there was this guy who owned this kind of model as a former taxi cab. It was his ongoing project. Truly comes close to that remembrance, maybe only the tarp was green. But the amount of rust and paint fade is absolutely on point compared to my remembrance. Cheerio

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. I can remember the influences around old cars from my high school years. ;-)

[@gustavofernandez484]

Amazing work, as usual!....thank you for sharing...keep doing more videos!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Will do!

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!

[@derz-crackmodellbahnvideosinsp]

My newest favorite used paroles for kind of modeling like this: "Just BOOM It " :-)) ...Greetings and a big 👍❤, CHEERS from Olli

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@NarbonneGauchoBoingo]

so FUN to watch you work Boomer. Great job! I built Monogram models and Blue Box Athearns as a kid. You have helped me get excited about model railroading again, 40yrs later.

[@boomerdiorama]

That is awesome!

[@patrickbrun5830]

I am in the Hobby since more than 50 years... Today I just watched an "unboxing video" from an 1:32 Dambuster Lancaster Plastic Kit (Price is ca. 800.- Swiss Francs). Now I am watching your video here. Well, I definitely enjoy your model building more! For me, it's the little things that make our wonderful hobby so great. Thank you for your motivation, greetings from Switzerland.

[@boomerdiorama]

Awesome! Some of my favorite hobby tools are from Switzerland. ;-)

[@donhanley1213]

Another great tutorial. You made the comment that most modelers apply to much paint. I confess that describes me. I need to focus on thinner and more layers of paint.

[@boomerdiorama]

I still use too much paint (in one layer I mean) on occasion.

[@Bellerophonmodeler]

You don't remind me of Bob Ross, but The Friendly Giant. Remember that kids' show on CBC, also on PBS in the states, back in the '60s? Friendly would do a voice over while you saw his hands placing the chairs for folks to sit in (dollhouse furniture of course). And he always played Early One Morning on the recorder. I've been watching a couple years, and I tell customers who come in to the hobby shop, who want to do realistic scenery, that they should watch your videos! Pretty sure the Vallejo has no alcohol. It would have a flame symbol on the label, plus it curdles Vallejo paints. Except that metallic paint they discontinued two or three years ago - that was alcohol based.

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes. I remember that show you speak of. I liked it. Loved the castle window he would reach through and the Giraffe puppet . . ;-) Thank you for promoting the channel. I appreciate that. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@stewartframpton716]

A masterclass in modelling and weathering, superb. Regards Stewart U.K.

[@boomerdiorama]

Having fun again! . . . Cheers.

[@danielpaulson786]

I'm not feeling the windshield,but hey to each their own,still awsome.been sweet if it was a little charred up.nice work

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[@timhamilton5699]

Nice work! The engine revving sounds cracked me up. I got into building model cars in my early teens and used to imagine the engine and exhaust sounds while building those components.

[@boomerdiorama]

Very cool!

[@spottedzebra58]

Awesome work Boomer! Spectacle and Lens wipes (the wet ones) are good for tarps, when you've finished cleaning your glasses! ... Cheers Les.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for the tips!

[@Howie2025]

Fantastic video yet again. Love the way the yellow colour turned out. A real New West special 😂

[@boomerdiorama]

Memories of crawling around the wrecker yards looking for Ford 9" rearends. ;-)

[@eeclass20]

Absolutely superb, the car has hints of '58 Plymouth or Dodge.

[@boomerdiorama]

Whatever it is I love it. I also found a similar Station Wagon as well.

[@karlscribner7436]

Agree to use of Vallejo’s own thinner. Tamiya thins well with Ethyl alchohol.

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes. Tamiya is "Ethanol" based. It's amazing paint!

[@daviemaclean61]

Ha ha ;-) I have a very similar tarped Vauxhall Cresta on my layout, the difference being I messed up the paint job! So the tarp is there for a different reason. After watching this I may revisit it

[@boomerdiorama]

I cover up things all the time . . . ;-)

[@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout]

Great video! What would happen if you pushed your hot knife into a quarter panel? A cool way to weather an old car is put IPA on top of Vallejo Model Air - looks like the car has been out in the sun too long and the paint is failing. For normal airbrushing with VMA, I use their Airbrush Flow Improver 71.562. Works great. Cheers! Bill.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks Bill! Cheers.

[@bin6514]

Good reminder here that I need to go check what’s happening on my finger lakes railway!

[@robertbeaty4909]

Cool. I live for the details.

[@boomerdiorama]

Right on!

[@mr.e1944]

Amazing! I love this kind of detail. The tarp idea is brilliant. More, more, more!

[@boomerdiorama]

Fun, fun, fun . . .!

[@mr.e1944]

@@boomerdiorama yes, more fun!

[@keithdenner9441]

Another awesome job!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks again!

[@thecnwmondovilinepaulscota7304]

Turned out great! No coincidence that I'm currently building a speed shop / service station, and the parking lot will need some wrecks. Love the tarp!

[@boomerdiorama]

The parking lot sounds great!

[@mikeseba7817]

👌 👍👍👍 Artwork!

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes! . . . and what a great medium to practice on!

[@ericp-ow1eq]

The car turned out great! The tarp looks very realistic and it does look like there is some weight to it!

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheapest and easiest feature to make. ;-)

[@jesselomas8626]

Stunning.... I have my own thoughts/ideas but you covered them too 😂. If it has been me then one of the would have been off ( but that would mean scratchbuilding an 'inner' fender.. Front axle looks fine to me, especially with shading and 'rust' on it. No criticisms from me.. Yet another GREAT tutorial...

[@boomerdiorama]

I don't mind criticism ;-) . . . I was also thinking of dual exhaust pipes out the back. I also have a Station Wagon as well. ;-)

[@ronaldjoyce7374]

Thanks! It reminds me of my first Plymouth LOL But yours looks like you just picked it up from the dealer, compared to mine 😂

[@boomerdiorama]

Lol . . . I think its a Cadillac but the shape is deceiving in some areas like a four door with no post made no sense.

[@Palanthon]

Great stuff Boomer!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you kindly!

[@Vman7757]

Thank you for sharing.

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. Vincent. You are welcome!

[@PolLight3000]

Fantastic job again, the old car looks really run down - absolutely awesome (of course just as the whole layout)!🤩👌🏻 I subscribed to this channel sometime during the dinner series, but so far I have only been a silent viewer and a big admirer. However, I would like to give a very small tip😇: I also use heated blades or screwdriver tips for several jobs. However, I press the plastic part onto the sooty side of the blade (or the other way round), as it usually doesn't stick as firmly, the soot serves as a release agent, so to speak.😉 Cheers from Southwest Germany🍀🙌🏻

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for the tips and supporting the channel! Cheers.

[@garystrutt2078]

Looks like a Caddy to me.

[@boomerdiorama]

I think maybe . . .

[@genejablonski9909]

Looks great. I think you have a 58 Caddy there.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks 👍

[@PeterTillman3]

Thanks

[@boomerdiorama]

Awesome! Thank you Peter . . . you rock! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@PeterTillman3]

Superb Boomer!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks. It was a ton of fun to paint!

[@Lionwidow]

Brilliant!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@davidwilliams1060]

Thanks!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@randysrockandrollrailroad8207]

Now that is just too cool 👍🤠👍

[@boomerdiorama]

I love these old car wrecks. ;-)

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Good video nice work thanks lee

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks 👍

[@ollieahokas9179]

A weird car, front looks like a 57 chevy with twin headlights from a 58 model, while the rear of the car is from a mid 50.s Caddy... Great modelling as usual!!!

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes. It is a weird model in that sense. Maybe due to early copyright issues. Who knows.

[@mikerubynfs]

I know what you mean by setting a few hours for this sort work I really enjoy spending an hour or two on weathering a freight car. I like the tarp idea and must try your wet painting methods.

[@boomerdiorama]

Right on.

[@mikerubynfs]

Just tried on a street where I've tried washes and other weathering, but still looks like a grey painted surface. Putting water on first and adding drops of paint and pulling them out with a brush looks so much better. I tried adding matt medium the same way as the paint and I think that helped the water spread on this smooth shiny surface where parts wouldn't wet well and may have helped dull it down.

[@boomerdiorama]

It takes a little practice to get the water-paint ratio where you want it.@@mikerubynfs

[@frostbackgarage9289]

Each of these companies must be accompanied by a technical data sheet and shows each chemical. You'd be surprised how similar and readily available here locally rather than japan tamiya or spain vallejo I use windex for final clean just my .02 love from the lower mainland.

[@boomerdiorama]

Don't leave the "blue" windex in your airbrush for a long time. It will gum things up.

[@wilzdart]

boomer I have used Fantastic Kitchen cleaner to thin regular Vallejo paint and it works great. I have not tried it with Model Air with it yet. I have even used Fantastic to clean my air brush when I shoot acrylics. The project on the wrecked car was very cool. Why did I try Fantastic? I was out of Vallejo thinner. Like you said try stuff. Thanks

[@boomerdiorama]

Sounds awesome! Cheers.

[@paullindell]

I love how you think. I have a bunch of those Athern cars. I like the late 50s mopar wagon they made. Do you ever go on the 1/87 web site?

[@boomerdiorama]

I have the Mopar wagon as well. I have not been to the 1/87 site in awhile.

[@stl1321]

Thanks again, Boomer

[@boomerdiorama]

You are welcome!

[@hirsutusi5536]

Beautiful job on the car, I'll be on the lookout for a blue box like that. But what happened with the loco? Why no driver?

[@boomerdiorama]

No crews in my locos. I can never see them on the prototype anyway. 😁

[@ericklassen742]

Hi Boomer, I'm really enjoying your videos! Can you give me a link to the site where I could get HO sedans, RTR shacks, etc

[@boomerdiorama]

Google Intercity Trains & Hobbies.

[@ColtonsHobbies]

I am brand new into model railroad but I love the scenery and the detail of good modeling. I want to get an airbrush and set up an indoor spray booth to help with fumes. It’s cold in NE Ohio. Are the tamiya fumes bad and how do you deal with them when spraying indoors or using ipa indoors. Thanks again. Love your content

[@boomerdiorama]

I don't find the Tamiya odor to be offensive at all. The Tamiya acrylics don't emit fumes. I don't mind the IPA Isopropyl Alcohol fumes because they are somewhat antiseptic and kill bacteria on contact with skin. IPA is an excellent cleaning product as well. I still wear a mask though and open up a window with a good fan as I blow into it. A spray booth is a good idea.

[@ericklassen742]

Would it have been better to paint the tarp before you crumpled it up? The diorama looks great.

[@boomerdiorama]

Why would it it be better? Do what feels better for you! Cheers

[@richardlawson714]

Excellent as usual. My question is where did you find the model in the first place? Have you been holding on to it since childhood?

[@boomerdiorama]

Lol . . . I found it at a hobby shop. ictrainsandhobbies.com/

[@tohso31]

Watching this video, I'm struck by how nicely your acrylic washes seem to flow. I think you answered in the past (and apologize if this is a repeat) but do you typically add something to your water in order to make it flow better? If so, what exactly is it? I've tried dishwashing soap but that doesn't seem to work as well. As always, many thanks for your expertise and willingness to share with the modeling community!

[@boomerdiorama]

I use Golden "Wetting Aid" # 3591-4. Because some people will say, "I just use dish soap and it works fine" I don't bother telling anyone anymore lest I sound like a broken record. In fact, dish soap is not fine - it sucks. I use the former because it is the best there is and believe me I have tried everything and Golden 'Wetting Aid" is superior for not only Golden acrylics, but the other paint I use as well. Just use the best and be done with the woe's - I say. ;-) Cheers.😁

[@RonStanek]

That sedan needs an ho scale Dusty sitting on its roof.

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes indeed!

[@jesselomas8626]

... One of the fenders...

[@boomerdiorama]

Love those missing Fender skirts. ;-)

[@roydrink]

1958 Cadillac Series 62.

[@boomerdiorama]

Sounds good. I also found a similar Station Wagon as well.

[@jeromemarchand1025]

👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!

[@Greatdome99]

You should all know that's a model of a 1958 Cadillac deVille. I think Irv Athearn must have owned one.

[@boomerdiorama]

I was wondering about that. Thank you!

[@klarklasst6107]

The Vallejo thinner appears to be some type mild form of ammonia / flow release / water solution. This makes sense too as ammonia can thin acrylics…even loosen them up, if hardened dry. Funny thing is Full Strength ammonia is extremely hard on your lungs . This is very far from full strength. So, diluted to this point - you almost don’t smell it. But always where a mask to protect your lungs. Other funny thing is that Full Strength Ammonia will weaken / eat at brass. Funny because airbrushes tend to have brass fittings and parts all over them. And yeah, start cleaning your airbrush over and over with full strength ammonia and you will likely damage parts. Very likely. I say this as I decided to really clean down an airbrush from some dried acrylic and destroyed my first airbrush….and because of that, I learned my lesson. 40years later….I would also say that even after cleaning down your airbrush with whatever acrylic thinner…before you set it down or end a session….do a good hard spray of clean water through it. Get all of the soaps or solvents out of it. You shouldn’t have issues arising next paint time. Cheers

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for sharing that info! I have been shooting IPA Tamiya for over twenty five years and never had to rebuild an Airbrush yet due to cleaning with Isopropyl Alcohol. The only issue is tip wear from higher P.S.I. People use Windex as well but I don't recommend it. I think it also has Ammonia, but the "Blue" solution will gum up the airbrush if you don't flush out the Windex completely. Cheers.

[@mikerubynfs]

I use diluted wind screen washer fluid. It appears it can contain alcohol, antifreeze, detergent and ammonia, I add 50% more water it seems to work ok. I've used it with Vallejo and Tamiya for years, including with my airbrushes. I also use 99% alcohol for cleaning and thinning as said it is cheap I got 6 litres off Amazon cheaper than a fraction of of that in thinners.

[@rafaelvoncina6036]

You're right, it's dilluted ammonia as the main ingredient. In window cleaners colorants are added and they tend to gum up, the airbrush when not flushed out thoroughly.

[@klarklasst6107]

@@boomerdiorama totally agree. We used it initially in the classroom at the airbrush stations. In those kinds of conditions you really notice the gumming occurring.

[@werta5000]

I have gotten to not liking Vallejo paint for air brushing, I find it too much of a bother to airbrush with. It does not like much more than 10-15 psi and because it does not like IPA it takes longer to clean out the brush. The selection of colours is so wide though.

[@boomerdiorama]

I agree. I never shoot Vallejo through my airbrush. I only spray Tamiya.

[@J.L.Edwards]

What’s the story as to why the wreck is there?

[@boomerdiorama]

It's up to the viewer who builds the layout. For me, I knew a guy that all he talked about was restoring vehicles and he never got around to it and they just sat there and rotted away. He owned the property so no one could seem to do anything about it. Then he buried it (Cadillac) in his front yard with the front end sticking out like a sinking ship. It is still there apparently - a block away from where I grew up. I'm not kidding. Cheeers.

[@mariomader8850]

cigarette - roll your own papers as well

[@boomerdiorama]

Cigarette papers and foil are great for miniatures!

[@bin6514]

Also! I gotta tell you that Walgreens stole your music! I’ve seen a new Walgreens advertisement online and I hear the music that I’ve come to know from your videos, but there’s no beautiful scale models, they are just trying to sell drugs lol.

[@boomerdiorama]

Lol . . . that is funny. Models are a better alternative to drugs. ;-)

[@ministerspencer3751]

😂This hobby mandates OCD !

[@boomerdiorama]

;-) . . .