Painting the HO Scale Weathered 'Carrier Princess' Rail Deck (Part 2) | Boomer Diorama ~ # 278

This episode (Part 2) covers how I painted the the primary layers on the textured rail car carrier deck on the HO (1/87) Scale 'Carrier Princess.'
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[@ADPeguero]

Boomer isn't showing you how to build a miniature ferry from scratch, he's teaching you how to build a miniature world with nothing but raw materials, your imagination and patience.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. It is about the "attached" world to the Ferry as well. The Ferry also represents the "other"fictitious world in the theater of our mind. It gives the miniature world greater scope and purpose. Cheers!

[@vincenthuying98]

Dear Boomer, simply awesome! Love the way you showed the wet on wet in motion, the effect of the wash indeed clearly visible on the screen. Also, saw and see it happen in real life, was already completely convinced. Nevertheless very helpful shots for those who still forget to wet the surface first. Cheerio

[@boomerdiorama]

Acrylics have a steep learning curve with remarkable results. The steepness in the curve to overcome is "add more water" . . . ;-)

[@randydobson1863]

Hi Boomer Diorama & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Boomer Diorama & Friends Randy

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you Randy! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@A.J-TrainS]

WWEERRRYYYYYYY FRIKINGGGG LOVE THIS PROJECT !!!!!!!!!!😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻

[@boomerdiorama]

It was a crazy build . . . ;-)

[@stevenstorey1945]

Boomer! I thought River Road, by itself, is an absolute work of art! But this ferry project has taken everything to an even higher level of excellence! What an inspiration this journey has become!!!

[@boomerdiorama]

The Ferry was always in the plan from the very beginning. I was supposed to build it after the slip but was distracted with other scenery elements on section one. Now, the Ferry will be finished before the end of this year. 😁

[@stevenlitkey9354]

I’ve learned over time to use your method of s*l*o*w approach to gradually work towards the look. It can be daunting to recreate nature and what your eye is actually seeing. I still struggle going to dark to fast 😩. And, as you’ve said many times, there’s no black in nature. This barge is going to be absolutely epic on the layout, pulled up to the slip. Can’t wait for the return of the tug too 👍🏼👍🏼

[@boomerdiorama]

As you mentioned, it is very easy to go too dark. I still pull back just to be safe. 😊

[@SkipJack1950]

I've "slow" approaches 20yrs of my life away lol... I'm charging right in 😅... with my ammunition of Boomer video's playing, a fresh set of paints, and plenty of ambition... I need to wear a suit with all the glue, paint, and scenery materials flying around... I feel I've accomplished something when "I" match the scenery 😁

[@SkipJack1950]

Oh... Boomer, remind us viewers to check that we're still subscribed to your channel. I've caught KZbin of "unsubscibing" me from many channels (including yours). I think they do that to reduce the number of subscribers creators have to mitigate that amout of $$$ they've committed to pay.

[@heyjoe556]

Yes my brother Boomer, the front looks incredible like real rusted steel! Can't wait to see the stairs & bollards & superstructure & the rest! Awesome craftsmanship & talents. I am a fellow boomer from USA that is a CG artist currently rendering residential for a living, so I can relate to the attention to detail and how the primary efforts come into the randomness of nature and applying age to wear down the "perfect" from a scene! Awesome work always! I love watching your videos Sunday night for inspiration. TY!

[@boomerdiorama]

That must be cool to model in CG like that. It was CGI that made the movie modeler obsolete . . . lol.😁

[@heyjoe556]

@@boomerdiorama Back in the day they used practical models to support and fill a movie. Now they are all CG and the movie wraps around it. The former was better, more human. We are not digital animals... yet!

[@CraigBelcher-wg1fn]

The princess is awesome love your painting tutorials! Built a battery box with evergreen and stain painted it last night . I was reminded of how you said start simple and learn to scratch build and you will be set free ! Thanks Boomer .

[@boomerdiorama]

That is awesome! It all begins to snowball from the "battery" box forward . . . have fun!

[@danielfantino1714]

Good news Boomer. Dusty will be happy again to watch train action on your layout. The Canadian railways lock out is over. Less than a day. Your HO crews will start their EMD and do shunting move from the ferry to interchange.... Well...don´t know with wich railroad they interchange but.... With only VIA Rail whistling at my crossing, the quietness didn´t last long. Cheers my friend.😊

[@boomerdiorama]

Oh wow! That was fast.👍

[@Jan-hx9rw]

Wow. I'm becoming more and more of a believer in the wash-on-wash technique as I see what you've done on both the pavement where the track was buried in the road crossing and on the deck here as well. Looking at the "previews" of upcoming segments revealed in the shots showing the superstructure in place and the other details really whets my appetite for future episodes as well as inspires me on parts of my Algonquin icebreaker project. I'm going to have to go back through your older videos and catalog the various techniques you've demonstrated so I can review them before starting my painting of the Algonquin. I think you covered altering HO figures in the slumlord series; some of my Preiser figures may be in for surgery shortly when I need a quick project to keep things moving along. Thanks. Your work has provided literally hundreds of hour of enjoyment.

[@boomerdiorama]

I love those old Preiser figures. I might modify a few for the Ferry. ;-)

[@DRCRailroard]

Hey Boomer, one of the things that makes your vidoes such a pleasure to watch is your attention to the little details of information you discovered through experienc, just like you do with your models. I've experienced the magical drying affect of acrylics and learned to trust that the end results will turnout much better than what the wet paint looks like. My experience using acrylics is that it's rare to use the color straight from the tube as the end results, without blending with another color. For example, liquiedtex Hooker green looks green in the tube until it's applied straight from the tube and will dry black. To make it various shades of green it had to be dry and wet blended with different quantities of medium yellow to produce green terrain for my backdrop. The acrylic craft paints work in a similar way and I tend to use sevreal different colors at once for blending to achieve natural aging effects, wheater dry or wet blending. The more you paint with this method the better you'll hone your painting skills. It isn't a style you would think to use normally. I call it painting like a little kid only with a controlled purpose to achieve a specific outcome.

[@boomerdiorama]

You basically described the beauty and magic of acrylics applied like watercolors. ;-)

[@tonylawlor3503]

You say earn it. Well you deserve the highest respect from everyone amazing beyond words 😊

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers! 👍

[@jonpowell-ov3yh]

I've been model building for over half a century and your work is some of the finest I've ever seen. Love this project (and the shadow box diorama). I'm currently going back through the Nighthawks Diner series. I really enjoy your bits of philosophy & common sense wisdom. You should be proud of your channel, as your production values are first-rate. But perhaps your finest gift is your ability to share and teach your craft. You destroy the old cliche about doers do and can't-doers teach. Thank you for teaching this old dog a few new tricks. 👍

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you for the gracious accolades and encouragement. I feel privileged to have the health to share the build with the community. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@ISAACBATENBURG]

You point out well that thinking through the proces is half the build, and half the fun!

[@boomerdiorama]

Research is indeed part of the fun. Plus all you learn while building it. ;-)

[@bobhastings6464]

Hey Boomer You are absolutely right.. there is nothing better than the reveal when you pull that tape off. I used to love that on my camouflage paint schemes on aircraft etc. This is great work and I’m really enjoying the series Cheers Bob

[@boomerdiorama]

Ah yes . . . the tape peeling is indeed deeply satisfying. Cheers!

[@huliediggs20]

Boomer Norman Rockwell and Bob Ross would be proud of your tutorial on this project.

[@boomerdiorama]

Lol . . . thank you!

[@jeremyharms8584]

Looking great! Guess Dusty likes it too

[@boomerdiorama]

Oh yes!

[@patmccarthy1624]

Boomer, you never fail to go to the next level. Great lesson on patience and build management. You're my hero! Seriously, thanks for the lessons!

[@boomerdiorama]

Wow, thanks!

[@mikefronczek7862]

So glad ii found your channel, the videos just get better and better.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for sharing and glad to hear you are inspired! Cheers ~ Boomer. 😁👍

[@MRR_Shadowolf]

Stunning! The only person I know that can also take taping to an art form! The weathering and lines are spot on, details pop on that glimpse we saw at the end. Looking forward to next Sunday.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jamescerone]

This ferry might be the most impressive display of painting and weathering I’ve seen. Incredible work!

[@boomerdiorama]

Wow, thank you!

[@Vman7757]

Wow. The whole series was awesome. Thank you for sharing. What's next?

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@musoseven8218]

Awesome, beautiful! 👍✌️💜😊

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@FarlandHowe]

I thought the use of tape to place the eventual striping and then masking up to it’s edge was very interesting. I’ve never seen it done that way before. It did come out sweet. Rob

[@boomerdiorama]

It's called reverse masking.

[@keithdenner9441]

Just amazing work Boomer! The ferry is a piece of art!

[@boomerdiorama]

It's getting close. ;-)

[@What_If_We_Tried]

Fantastic tutorial, love the results, and Dusty's slow blink of approval.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@johnschutt9187]

Holy cow! Amazing work! Thanks us for taking us along.

[@boomerdiorama]

Sure thing. I am glad I covered most of it. Still quite a bit to share on this build.

[@maxcorey8144]

I have been a professional model builder for fifty years. This is magnificent.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Thank you also for taking the time to share that! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@bnrailfannz8262]

Well! Long time no comment from me, Boomer. Oh I've been there , looking in total amazement...Gobsmacked😮 I haven't even watched this latest video of yours, but I can see its going to be a beaut! Outstanding! Cheers, Murray

[@boomerdiorama]

All good! Thank you!

[@thecnwmondovilinepaulscota7304]

Fantastic work as usual!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@silvertrain7945]

Very nice work! I ordered some cement and tape like what you use. I’m excited to try what I have learned from watching your videos. Practice will make perfect. I’m not expecting wonderful results, but much better that what I have done in the past. Cheers!

[@boomerdiorama]

Sounds awesome. Have fun!

[@randysrockandrollrailroad8207]

Just amazing 🤠

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you Randy!

[@cloverdalerail1093]

I use insulation from #14 wire to protect the railhead when painting or ballasting

[@boomerdiorama]

Sounds awesome, but that method won't work for "buried" track when you want to achieve prototypical tolerances. The pavement butts up tight against the outside rail. 😁

[@benmoreau8404]

Boomer that's impressive! Procedure is worth its weight in gold, I'd be interested in how many hours or days this took to build after your done. Very nice 👍

[@boomerdiorama]

It's close to 750 hours. But that includes research, drafting, and planning.

[@allenlandis4504]

Looks really good !

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@Vman7757]

Thank you for sharing. So well done.

[@boomerdiorama]

Sure thing! Cheers!

[@Bunyip_Studios]

That is beautiful Boomer!!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@loug2414]

Amazing!

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!

[@bluefj-wc3vz]

Tamiya tape is a great tool I agree 🤘🏻

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes it is. ;-)

[@greatnorthernrailwaytother4711]

Thanks for another great tutorial. One of my (many) problems is trying to lay on to much colour at once. ☹️ cheers Peter from downunder.

[@boomerdiorama]

Too much color at once (without letting the layers dry) results in "mud." Mud is when the colors blend into one muddy color without distinctive color filters or layers.

[@jesselomas8626]

Solid!

[@boomerdiorama]

The hull most certainly is solid. I can attest to already banging my head against it on the upper bench a few times. . . lol. CHeers. 😉

[@jesselomas8626]

@@boomerdiorama 👍😂

[@ronheiser3248]

Ok, I'm going to ask, who wants to take a trip to B.C., Canada and attend a Boomer Modeling Seminar? Now, do not get me wrong, these videos are great but imagine how much more you would learn in person!

[@boomerdiorama]

There is one in the plan to held at Intercity Trains & Hobbies in the near future. 😁

[@Dan.IdahoNorthernRy]

I’m working on getting my passport just for this 😂

[@michaelimpey1407]

Boomer, that deck looks awesome, I love the little gems of wisdom that pop up during the video, they are so true, and so inspirational. Thank you for sharing. Quick question, what was the third colour in your light to dark in the blue greys, I got the 71.046, 71.103, and then the fourth - 71.053, what was number 3. I wrote dome 71.064, but that chrome. Sorry if it s dymb question, or you have given it before. Cheers, and stay safe, Michael

[@boomerdiorama]

71.299 Intermediate Blue. It's a shade of grey blue actually.

[@michaelimpey1407]

@@boomerdiorama Thank you very much for that. I use your "formula" for concrete, and now get consistent results, and can change the age by the amount of each filter. It is now so easy. Michael

[@JeffRichBLET129]

I'm curious and maybe you've covered this but what surface prep for styrene sheet works for the Golden acrylic applications? Asking for a future project.

[@boomerdiorama]

Use a rattle can and spray it flat white.

[@JeffRichBLET129]

@@boomerdiorama thanks Brother! , I enjoyed the deck painting episode immensely. I'm very comfortable with these new materials/art supplies ( to me) you've introduced your audience to over the last 3 going on 4 years. It's been a game changer!

[@AndyCrawford_NorfolkWestern]

Hey Boomer, awesome work, of course! I’d like to find that Japanese tape you recommend, but I find A LOT of different tapes and a lot of “Washi” tape instead of that “Neotape”. Can you give us the right search term to find it or possibly where one can find that? Of course I love the Tamiya tape, but I too use it pretty sparingly.

[@BrooksMoses]

It looks like it's marketed as "Tamiya tape for curves".

[@boomerdiorama]

It's the "white" Tamiya tape for curves. It has a Tamiya label as well.

[@joedelusso1415]

Boomer, give that "green frog" painters tape a try,I feel it works better than the blue painter's tape..

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. Thank you!

[@crmp26]

Right?

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!

[@SkipJack1950]

Oh... Boomer, remind us viewers to check that we're still subscribed to your channel. I've caught KZbin of "unsubscibing" me from many channels (including yours). I think they do that to reduce the number of subscribers creators have to mitigate that amout of $$$ they've committed to pay.

[@boomerdiorama]

Welcome back!

[@SkipJack1950]

Boomer, could you show us the lighting configuration you use? I mimic many of your techniques and get frustrated after what seems like hundreds of "fail attempts" (fail forward)... I've concluded that LIGHTING is a huge part of your presentation 🙄. My lighting outperforms many surgery rooms to ELIMINATE shadows... your lighting promotes shadows and really creates the depth I'm looking to achieve... your skills are not confined to glue, plastic and a spritz of paint!!!

[@boomerdiorama]

I have several LED spot lights as well. They are called "Godox" studio lights.