Building a Carolina Craftsman Kit.

In this episode we are building an HO scale kit from Carolina Craftsman Kits called Nickerson Landing. I show you how to build the three structures. I also cover how to paint and weather them. I show you how to take a paper sign and make it look like rusted metal and many more tips . I also discuss my favorite podcast and talk a little about how I build so fast.
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Thank you so much for watching
and Happy Modeling everyone!!!

[@CassidysWorkshop]

Jason, again I'm in awe in how you are able to make items look so old and weathered. All skills that I'm working on. And I'm happy to see one of Jeff's kits in your hands. I've built a few with a couple more to come. You certainly do it proud.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Mountain.Pirate.303]

Those are some awesome structures! 🏁🏴‍☠️

[@schadowolf]

Another great build and tutorial with tips/techniques!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!! 👍

[@edhorst7212]

Great tutorial once again Jason. One can learn much from explanation of how instructions can be followed or side step to scratch build within original diagram. Likewise a great shout out to father/son team, Todd & Brett Wiley .

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Ed, I always appreciate it!!!

[@martincsanadi747]

Another great Clip from you, Jason!! Awesome Buildings that you build

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Martin!!! Always great to hear from you! Thanks for watching!!!

[@markboyce5261]

Thank you, Jason. I have an O scale Thomas, West Virginia station kit from Carolina Craftsman Kits I hope to build this fall-winter. You gave so many great tips and techniques here!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Mark!!! And good luck with the kit! Let me know how it turns out!

[@normg2242]

I LOVE the torn tar paper effect...!!!

[@martincsanadi747]

Amazing, Jason!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Martin!!!

[@tracksidecustommodeling7394]

Excellent video! Jason I use a small alligator clip on a paintbrush handle to hold my sponge. It works great for small areas or large. Keeps the fingers clean! Thanks for sharing your talent!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thanks for watching!!! And thanks for sharing the great tip!!!

[@frankbernard6819]

Another great video.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Frank!!!

[@nemmrrc]

Super nice kit.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Be sure to visit Carolinacraftsmankits.com they have a lot of great kits.

[@calvinsaxton9925]

great job ! thanks for the introduction to carolina craftsman kits. I'd heard of them but hadn't seen any.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Please be sure to visit there website at www.carolinacraftsmankits.com

[@jmkmini]

Another great tutorial... and so many tips! I actually really like the ripped paper on the add on structure. I laughed when you said of the waist Ted time looking things over with each step, I can add to that running to my husband or daughter to show them each step! Paul said why don’t I wait and show him the whole thing when I’m done! I drive him crazy, and I waste sooo much time.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

LOL, I'm glad it was helpful Judy and thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate it!!!

[@austinyingst5902]

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[@toddwiley3043]

awesome video Jason! great tips and the kit turned out fantastic! Thanks for the shout ot as well! You Da Man!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Todd!!! I really appreciate it! And Thanks for everything that you and Brett at HO Scale Customs do for the hobby !!!

[@jimsmoter4510]

Fantastic....

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@jimsmoter4510]

I just found your channel a week or so ago and your work is fantastic..

[@tombarnes7196]

Taking your time, patience, build up paint in layers: All good advice!!!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Tom!!! Happy modeling!!!

[@perth45]

great...

[@JasonJensenTrains]

THANKS!!!

[@art48]

Hey Jason, nice video. You mention that you are looking for a place on your layout to put Nickerson Landing. How about putting out a video of your layout - both present and future. I'm sure more people would like to see where you are going to put all the structures you have created.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

I will have many videos in the future on placing structures on the layout and making full detailed scenes.

[@joelvaldez476]

Always a great build from you. I just have a question, do pastel chalks go dull overtime, like when you handle it? Is there any way to make them stick permanently onto the model?

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!! The pastels do not go dull. They stay on the models permanently and you do not need to put a clear coat on them. Thanks for watching!!!

[@DanielFerreira-ub2hl]

Another great video. Many thanks for the comprehensive explanation of the process. I have a quick question. I noticed you have art paints from many manufacturers, but as a rule you tend to use more often the americana brand. Is that for quality of the paint, or just because of higher availability at your local stores? Thanks.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!! I just really like Americana and recently I’ve been using lots of paint from Ammo by MiG. Thanks for watching!!!

[@joellekarma]

Very good work. I hand built an engine house for my On30 layout the building is just old wood shaded can I use pastels to add a little color to it

[@JasonJensenTrains]

You definitely can!

[@illusionclassicrock6742]

Hi Jason, on the first structure you built, can I trouble you for a link to the north eastern scale lumber that you used on either side of the pop out tarpaper structure? I’m trying to match that exact material, but cannot figure out on their site which product it is. I’m sure it’s probably a pain in the butt, but I would really appreciate it!

[@alsujiwe]

Great video Jason, Your building looks outstanding. I'm new to craftsman kits. I have purchased several kits and am eager to get started. I'm worried about the wood warping when painting/staining. Does adding the bracing and painting both sides minimize warping? What else should I be aware of as, far as wood warping goes. Thank you

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thanks for watching!!! I have a video called Starting your first wood structure kit. It may really help you.

[@alsujiwe]

@@JasonJensenTrains Excellent, Thank you

[@zonegamma8197]

are you using craft store paint ? I imagine any decent acrylic paint will do ? are the bracing Balsa wood ? Super word thanks a lot it is really inspiring

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you!!! Yes, any acrylic paint will work. The bracing is bass wood. Thanks for watching!!!

[@vdmbyvalordemercado924]

Jason, hello from Portugal, which paint brand do you prefer ? Americana or FolkArt ? They are similar ? thank you

[@Hadassah-KaquoliMReno]

That’s a mini miter box.

[@bobbywright2100]

What’s the Facebook link I would like to follow, and great no! Better yet awesome work. I wish I had just the talent in your pinkie finger lol. I have no painting or weathering talent at all.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you!!! You can find me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at Jason Jensen Trains.

[@larrydayhoff999]

Nice job and a great kit. To bad I am n scale.guy.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thanks for watching!!! Hopefully you can apply some of the techniques to N scale.

[@WHJeffB]

Another great build Jason! Do you ever use an airbrush or rattle can for priming/painting your window and door castings? Seems like that would offer a better finish. Continue to enjoy your channel!

[@nateshon3eastbroadtoprailr448]

Funny, I was just looking at CCK kits a few days ago! Are you psychic?

[@JasonJensenTrains]

It was my first CCK and I'm hooked!!! I will be building more for sure. Thanks for watching!!!

[@gvet47]

You always show that there are nice colored pictures and instructions. My question is do you even read or follow them? 🤔

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Yes, I usually read through the instructions a couple times before starting. Each kit is different so I never assume that they go together the same way.

[@gvet47]

@@JasonJensenTrains With all your neat modifications and experience I was just curious. 😉

[@ryan1gr]

Very nice job. Just check your url to Carolina Craftsman website. I think there is a problem with it

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!! I will change the link. I put a comma instead of a period. Thanks for letting me know.

[@ryan1gr]

@@JasonJensenTrains You're welcome. Thanks to you !

[@captainjohn787]

Interesting video with a lot of nice techniques; unfortunately, some of your work was outside the camera's field of view --- probably hard to keep everything in view when you're dealing with small structures (anything smaller than 1:1).

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much for watching, I really appreciate it!!! I'll work on keeping it in view!