Building Authentic Fencing for Your Model Railroad Layout

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Follow along this entire farm scene including the farmhouse, barn, corn, scenery, and more here: tinyurl.com/yd5f5jjz

[@thomasdecker7631]

I saw a ton of these fences as a kid, but never paid too much attention to details like post spacing, etc. Thanks for posting.

[@MRR_Shadowolf]

Ron, another outstanding tutorial! I will have a lot of corn fields as modeling the midwest and trust me, will be re-watching this series for inspiration, tips and tricks! Well done!!!

[@JoeG-firehousewhiskey]

I know I've said it before but it's amazing how well you work with and scale products like that

[@johnleonard2202]

The physics in fences is actually very similar to power lines. I happen to work in the electricity industry as a powerline designer, so I see lots of powerlines and lots of fences. This video is definitely a good starting point for the basic design of fences, as well as how to model them. Ron, if you go on to build any powerlines from scratch like this, I'd be happy to share some of my knowledge.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Thanks. My son is an electrical lineman. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@lonluna721]

Looks outstanding and great detail.

[@achb-railway]

Nicely done! Might use some ideas from this when I get to needing a fence...

[@TwoRailfans]

That looks great Ron. We may do something like that on our layout. Excellent tutorial!

[@JaredJanhsen]

Great detail work on that fence and field!

[@deputydog73]

Ron, everything looks great! I'm sure you know, in Texas, we paint the tops of the gate posts violet or purple to indicate "No Trespassing". Not saying you have to. Just offering an added realism idea. It turned out amazing.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

They do that in Missouri too, though usually in wooded areas where people might be tempted to hunt without permission.

[@coreylong1419]

Ron that looks great! This has given me some great ideas for a layout! Love the whole farm scene

[@johnboren8928]

I'm modeling Kansas, so I've got a lot of fences and farmland to build. This recent series has been super useful. And being a city boy, I need help. Thanks, Ron.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I'm glad you are finding it helpful.

[@williamdickman7917]

Just remember, most farmland in Kansas do not have fencing around their fields except along a highway. There usually is an adequate amount of fallow ground between the fencing and the crop so the farm equipment has a pathway to move and turn on.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

True, because there isn't livestock to keep our

[@Benton-SouthernRR]

Fantastic tutorial! Your timing for this video is impeccable as I am just getting ready to put a similar scene on my layout and your techniques will most definitely come in handy. Cheers on another great video! - Brian

[@richiewingo9027]

nicely done Ron!

[@jhoodfysh]

Well done Ron, it looked great and the steps as you described them were very good.

[@chadportenga7858]

Fantastic work!!! I can't wait to try some of these techniques on my layout (once I get to the landscaping step)

[@KraigSickels]

Great job Ron 👍🤩🎯 !!!

[@TheyMakeItLikeThat]

Friday looks good on you, Ron. 😜

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Lol thanks. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@tommynorwood5184]

Hi Ron , I’ve been watching the farm scene build very enjoyable. I have the exact same barn to build. Pick up some good tips on the build. Looking forward to seeing the next update. I wish you could share how much time is involved if you know L O L. Thanks for sharing. Have a good weekend. 😎😎 👍

[@mikehowey4869]

WOW,that looks great! The scene is really coming together.

[@AndrewJohnson-ur3lw]

Hot/boiling water can often be a safer method than a flame for heating up plastic .

[@randydobson1863]

hello Ron & it's is Randy and i like yours video is cool & Thanks Ron & Friends Randy

[@bernardc2553]

WOW Ron you knocked it OUTTA THE PARK I want to do a ball field!!

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I have a ball field in the works

[@bernardc2553]

@@RonsTrainsNThings Love it Ron can't wait to see it!

[@daleshipman7139]

So are you going to show all of our "SEE THE DREAM" people coming to the museum how to build a neat fence to keep all the cows out of the corn field? I sure hope so!

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Well, I am planning a baseball field.near here. 😁👍🏼

[@daleshipman7139]

@@RonsTrainsNThings I see a "Field of Dreams".

[@bulletsponge1656]

Looks nice!... I've found that upholstery thread works pretty good for wire! And regular thread with fuzzies on it that is air brushed simulates very tiny barbs for barbed wire n scale is so finicky trying to make everything ultra realistic!

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Thanks for that tip.

[@atsf81rj]

Great video, i also model Kansas and will definitely ues this. Thanks

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kenshores9900]

Farmers are known to use old rail road ties for corner posts and braces in the real world.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

In some places, yes. That would be the same.as creosote posts as I mentioned.

[@kenshores9900]

@@RonsTrainsNThings I realize however creator even is no longer used. It is a toxic hazardous material. I wish someone would have told my father after I carried all those ties. Just saying, you know what I mean?

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Care is definitely called for, but it is still used.

[@timhall7450]

I was curious on your opinion on the woodlands premade fencing like the wood fence chain link and all that I think I got everything that they offer I've yet to physically use it on my layout but I got it just you know for future projects so I just wondering what your thoughts were

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I really haven't used it and haven't examined it up close, so I don't really have an opinion. I do need to look into that sometime.