Making Thomas | Caleb's Trains HO/OO

Been in a modeling craze the past few months, and I'm really excited to show you what I've been working on! Here's Thomas!
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction & Safety
0:29 Backstory
1:26 Beginning
1:54 Prime Time
2:21 The Blue Blitz
3:29 Returning Home
3:50 Masking
5:07 Chassis
6:20 Masking (again)
7:25 Details
7:55 Running
Materials:
Humbrol Filler
Tamiya Primer
Tamiya TS-10 French Blue
Tamiya TS-49 Bright Red
Super Glue
Tools:
Dremel 100
Body Shell/Running Board: ‪@The_LBSC_thomas‬
Extra Bits: @jamostrainos
Faces: Rexecutions & Sudrian Junction
Printing: ‪@TheTrainModeller‬
Logo: ‪@BrendenReis10‬
Music:
🔵 Thomas' Theme -- www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAkBe...
🎵 Cover by Luke Pickman -- / instrumentmaniac
#thomasthetankengine #thomasandfriends #calebstrains
Thomas & Friends is property of Mattel. I am not endorsed nor affiliated with the company or the brand.
トーマスカスタムモデル Tōmasukasutamumoderu 機関車きかんしゃトーマス
Kikanshaki kan sha tōmasu thomas mesin tangki 托马斯坦克引擎
Tuōmǎsī tǎnkè yǐnqíng

[@FlyingPringleJJ]

I can’t overstate how phenomenal Thomas looks!! You legitimately deserve the medal of honor for having the guts to mask the lining like that 🫡

[@Calebtrain]

If they're passing out medals you'd certainly be getting one for PTM!! Masking like that was definitely scary, but I'm happy I did it :)

[@fjvy]

🫡🎖🏅🎗🥇🥈🏆🥉

[@ThomasGuy]

Exactly

[@GWRAsh5764]

You could say its three cheers for thomas

[@theanimationboyofficail]

@@Calebtrain make a tutorial how to make this

[@leokimvideo]

A great video in all the tricky modeling details and failures. It's curious how you have slanted this as not made for Kids because of the processes you use. Maybe let me tell you my experience with any argument with the destructive AI that Google use. No matter what argument I put to the bot I lose every appeal. Explaining there is model making processes has never worked for me. Even explaining it involves adult themes or retail studies fails. I have even proven to myself adding a curse word also will not stop the KZbin systems from striking a video as Made for Kids. It seems there is a tipping point of 'kids related' images in a video that is where it's all set. Of course your never told why the AI see's your content as made for Kids. And anyway just on masking tape, yeah that's important. You do basically get what you pay for and non leak tape is needed. That line work is impressive.

[@Calebtrain]

It's been a real frustration to try and work around. Like you said, they don't tell you what the outstanding issue is, and once your appeals get rejected, you're out of luck. I've definitely lost a number of appeals. I'm sorry to hear your experience has been just as harrowing. I certainly hope that things become a bit more reasonable in the future at YT HQ, but we'll see. Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment anyway, even with the ever-looming threat of the comment section being wiped. And yes, a masking tape lesson was certainly learned!

[@leokimvideo]

@@Calebtrain Google completely ignore a video that is made for a 'general audience' and seem to be very black & white in relation to whats a 'kids' video is. From what I can see anything which has a Kids character in it can be whacked down as KZbin Kids. The fact that Google never points out why it's a Kids video is very telling. Maybe with that warning you use where you say a video can't be a Kids video will backfire if it is flagged as Made for Kids. If a parent hear or see a warning like that on the 'safe' Kids side of KZbin they may act against it. All I know is if any of my videos get set as Made for Kids they become totally dead and basically worthless. The videos were never made for under 4 year olds.

[@nateminecraftpc]

@@Calebtrainwhich 3D printer does your friend have?

[@icemanproductions9322]

As weird as I find it that there are adult Thomas fans, I can’t help but envy how dedicated they are at recreating the classic engines, and making fan episodes. You guys are at another level and I love it

[@Enterprisingengine93]

After seeing your prowess with Thomas, there's a ceiling at the Sistine Chapel we'd like you to take a look at

[@Calebtrain]

you never told me you were a Roman ambassador, but given your charisma I'm not surprised

[@TerencetheTractor525]

Incredible! The amount of patience that must have went into all that masking for the lining is remarkable. Looking forward to the next one!

[@Calebtrain]

VERY big patience builder haha--thanks man!

[@TheTrainModeller]

This was such a fun video Caleb, I love this style and I can't wait to see more build videos. It was definitely fun taking a trip down memory lane (to last year lol). Thomas looks phenomenal and those clips at the end of the video have me very excited for the future content to come.

[@Calebtrain]

Thanks a ton, man. Yeah it's been a wild year, made much better with hanging out with you! Your work and help through all of this has been invaluable and I'm so grateful. Looking forward to your new stuff as well 😉

[@Legomastr365]

Never would have guessed that thomas' lining was spray painted!! Phenomenal job!!

[@Calebtrain]

Thank you!! It was a learning curve, but I'm glad I did it!

[@fabionoronhazampieri7639]

​@@Calebtrain2:48 what was the name for the paint spray of the dark blue?

[@trainstorm1225]

This is an absolutely beautiful model! Gotta say you’re pretty brave for using spray painted lining, haha! Well done, man and I can’t wait to see the rest of the crew! 💙✨

[@Calebtrain]

It was definitely scary! 😅 The other guys will get their time to shine :)

[@MarvinsSignalBox]

You are a living testament to "taking your time and try try again" all in one, I can't express how profoundly inspiring your tenacious work pulled off !

[@Calebtrain]

It was certainly a patience builder, that's for sure! Thanks so much man :)

[@JoseGarcia-lq1pe]

Wow. I'm blown away by how accurate it looks to the show. Brought a tear to my eye becuse i started to remeber my childhood

[@2099Diego]

The magic of the Model era was revived thanks to you and those who made The Good Old Days ;)

[@Calebtrain]

That is such a good project!

[@2099Diego]

@@Calebtrain By the way, are you going to release the sound of Thomas' Whistle that appears in this video? Sounds very similar to TATMR

[@InstrumentManiac]

Wow wow wow the amount of DETAIL in your work is insane!!! The shot at 6:31 of all of your tape gave me MAJOR ANXIETY thinking about how hard that would be to do 😂 Congrats on such an epic job 👏👏👏 edit: v good taste in music 👀

[@Calebtrain]

Thanks so much, man!! Believe me, I was experiencing a *ton* of anxiety while painting and then removing that tape 😅 It was just too excellent to resist! ⚡️🎵

[@mistageeb]

I really adore your HO/OO Interpretation of the Brass Model Thomas from TATMR-Season 11

[@Calebtrain]

I really liked the look of the TATMR engines!

[@mistageeb]

@@Calebtrain So do I honestly don’t know why people hate the matte finish tbh I admit the Glossy finish is nicer but still it doesn’t look bad it looks pretty good

[@thomasthetankman111]

Now that's a Thomas!

[@Calebtrain]

You would know, ThomasTheTankMan111 😉

[@thomaspixarmarvelfan]

I bought my 3D printed Thomas body shell. It was the exact same one as yours but mine was printed from plastic on Shapeways. That resin mixing putty really is gonna come in handy. I have to start sanding and re-priming once the resin mix dries. I’m also using Tamiya French Blue for my Thomas. The Lining I’m gonna handpaint on the side tanks and back bunker. The stripes on the boiler and numbers will be transparent stickers printed at Office Max. Can’t wait to do this! Motor has already been modified to fit the body shell.

[@vandenbricks]

Looks fantastic, a tip when masking, for a bit of extra peace of mind I spray clear coat over model after I’ve masked the area, and then spray the paint on top of it once the clear coats dried, it just creates an invisible seal under the tape and completely eliminates any bleed, once again fantastic model and hope to see you do more!

[@Calebtrain]

That is an incredible tip!! I’ve almost finished all of the main engines now, wish I’d known this sooner-but definitely will keep it in mind in future!

[@TheModified_E2]

THAT IS THE CUTEST THOMAS MODEL I HAD EVER SEEN, not only does it look good I really like the faces.

[@Calebtrain]

The 3D sculptors did a great job recreating those classic faces!

[@TheModified_E2]

Definitely

[@Nubfist]

I'm loving the amount of creators that are going over how they made their models for their videos!

[@Calebtrain]

I think more people should do it! :D

[@EngineShedStudios]

Well done Caleb! The little blue guy looks great! Can’t wait to see the others!

[@Calebtrain]

Thanks a bunch! They'll get their moments for sure :)

[@Blue_All_Engines_Go_James]

Docter: "Warped Gordon Isn't Real, He Can't Hurt You" Warped Gordon: 4:31

[@Calebtrain]

run

[@That1Redhead28]

You’re a mad man for using spray instead of lining water transfers. Congrats

[@RomansTWREmpire]

I’ve honestly never considered how much work it would take to make a model from a 3D print. This video proved me wrong, I have a lot more appreciation for this new type of modeling now. I totally respect all the ghetto methods you used, such as using clay to paint the wheel rims. I’ve been there too many times. This model looks fantastic, and I applaud your effort!

[@Calebtrain]

I knew it would be work, but I didn't think it'd be this much haha! I've always maintained that if it's stupid and it works, it's not stupid. If ghetto gets it done, it gets it done! Thank you :)

[@drevianedwardsproductions9244]

I'm really impressed of how accurate this Thomas is.

[@Calebtrain]

Thank you :)

[@benscott8782]

That whistle you gave in at the end was CANDY! Sounded just like a real steam whistle!

[@Calebtrain]

It was actually made using the sound of a real one! :D

[@LanceGamerz]

Absolutely beautiful

[@Calebtrain]

Thank you :)

[@Jadand247]

Caleb, Caleb… I love him so much! ❤

[@Calebtrain]

Thanks Jadan! :D

[@Jadand247]

@@Calebtrain You’re welcome! :)

[@CalebTheBusyEngine59]

This Is An Amazing Model! His Faces Reminds Me Of His HiT Era, But Still Amazing Work Caleb!

[@Calebtrain]

I liked the darker faces during that time! 😊 thanks!

[@Steamenginesunited3456]

He's so beautiful

[@Calebtrain]

I never realized how much of a difference the prints make :0

[@TheBlueE2]

Jesus....even with it in the thumbnail I had second hand anxiety watching this thinking "don't give up, go on, go on, sulk for a day and try again with a fresh head!" End result certainly worth it for sure, he looks incredible. Certainly will be tough to look at a regular HO Thomas now Loved the sfx at the end: felt like a retro nod to your old directional sfx style but still maintaining a lighthearted whimiscal yet still grounded feel of the TVS sound mixing

[@Calebtrain]

Sometimes you really do need to just step away for a bit and come back with a better mindset! Thanks so much man, been getting more into sound lately!

[@RF_Productions]

I LOVE IT!!! WELL DONE!!!

[@Calebtrain]

Much appreciated! :D

[@EvelynJiles232]

The weathering STRESSED ME OUT because I was nervous we’d be at square one again lol, in all seriousness you created this beautifully I absolutely love it

[@Thomasremakes55]

Amazing can’t wait to see you make more Models 😄

[@Calebtrain]

They're coming!

[@MITSI1991]

I would love to have one of these models just to own. I have an o gauge railways so none of them would work of course. But seeing them it would make great display pieces. I grew up with thomas so seeing how awesome these turn out makes me want one.

[@miguel_the_highspeed]

What an amazing model. You did an outstanding job Caleb ^^

[@Calebtrain]

Thank you so much! :)

[@miguel_the_highspeed]

@@Calebtrain you're welcome 💙

[@Nkp757railfan]

The amount of busted buffers references is awesome

[@Calebtrain]

Gotta do it!

[@Enterprising11]

YES just like you said you would. Thank you

[@Calebtrain]

I try not to make promises I can't keep :)

[@rians_railway2362]

He looks amazing!! That whistle at the end sounded so good too!! Incredible work!!

[@Calebtrain]

It's made using real whistle sounds! Thank you!

[@michaelkoci9250]

@@Calebtrain Just curious, what steam whistle sounds did you use?

[@ExpressRhubarb]

absolutely spectacular mate!!! defo bring him to the Awdry event this year!!! ...totally not gonna try and steal him~

[@Calebtrain]

If I can bring him safely I may! In any case, looking forward to seeing you again! (unless you steal him, then I may have to snag one of your incredible narrow gauge engines...)

[@Harrisonidk]

Absolutely beautiful work and dedication bro!, you’ve inspired me to work on my season 3 thomas again

[@Calebtrain]

That's awesome! Good luck!

[@SMB5BMI]

Celeb , Great job on The Blue Blitz You And Brenden are the ones that inspired me to make my own Thomas Thank You Celeb

[@samuelpark505]

Hey Calebtrain awesome job on custom model of Thomas he looks awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Calebtrain]

Much appreciated!!

[@nwrfilms2008]

I hope that one day I become as talented as you, your models are absolutely amazing and you’re a huge inspiration to me

[@Calebtrain]

I'm humbled to hear you're inspired--keep creating!

[@TheMagicRailroadStudios2000]

He kinda reminds me of how he looks in Magic Railroad. Truly one of the best Thomas models!

[@tomaszmarcinowicz7594]

SOOOOOOO COOOL . I am in love in that model😍😍😍

[@Thomas__Blue]

This was fantastic to watch, very very enjoyable. The painted lining was so satisfying to watch, I tried it a few years back myself and it bled and that’s officially when the project when on hold for eons.

[@Calebtrain]

I made a first attempt with masking using a paint pen, and that bled instantly, didn't document it though sadly as I had to act quickly in the moment. I hope your masking endeavors in the future fare better!

[@12GageRage]

Absolute Stellar Work My Friend! Can't Wait To See More In The Future!

[@Calebtrain]

Many thanks man! You will :)

[@OliverWalker_official]

Looks beautiful Caleb! :) Can’t wait to see more!

[@Calebtrain]

Thanks so much :)

[@leviboi8634]

I'm at a loss for words...This is amazing! The amount of effort and detaik you put into this is fantastic, and the weathering made it even better! I tip my hat to you

[@Calebtrain]

Thanks so much, I appreciate it!

[@thomastugs]

You thomas model is so good! If you are prone to masking failures, we recommend applying Mr Hobby Masking sol on top of the masking tape

[@bryantan863]

Well done man, you made your model of Thomas very nice looking and you made the impossible possible. Even if you faced very difficult challenges.

[@Calebtrain]

It was challenging for sure, but got there in the end! :)

[@Ajn_animation]

Amazing work! Keep up the good work!

[@Calebtrain]

Thank you :D

[@Ajn_animation]

@@Calebtrain no problem :D

[@Whisvgjv]

THIS VIDEO CHANGES EVERYTHINGGG

[@Calebtrain]

:0

[@Whisvgjv]

@@Calebtrain remember me when you get famous

[@JurgenYongJY96]

I love your model of Thomas is so fantastic and wonderful, I love it!

[@ironhorse3826]

He’s absolutely perfect! If I didn’t know better I’d think he was gauge 1!

[@Calebtrain]

That means a lot! I wish I had the budget for G1!

[@kompst_tu]

You do a great job and continue to get better every year with your work!

[@Calebtrain]

Means a lot, thanks :)

[@TTTEProduction]

great work bro!!! The model looks awesome!

[@Calebtrain]

Thank you :D

[@zakthemrconductor5920]

Outstanding work he looks great 😃👍

[@Calebtrain]

Thank you! :D

[@Nate_the_Great-4472]

I’ve gotta say, this is AMAZING! It makes me want to make my own Thomas and get a super detailed set to run it on! But that set is just as amazing as the model itself! I’d love a video on that part alone!

[@Calebtrain]

The set was pretty small, just made for this video! I'm moving filming spaces very soon, so I may do some set videos once I settle in there :)

[@amitysluzara2022]

What a truly stunning model! It feels as though it was pulled straight from the TV screen!

[@Calebtrain]

Thanks so much! :)

[@amitysluzara2022]

@@Calebtrain no problemo :D

[@GingerPercy]

He's the perfect little boy ❤ Great job Caleb 😁

[@Calebtrain]

He's been a running angel since the eye mech was removed :0

[@ItsTrainBoy]

Now THAT’S how you make a Thomas model 👀

[@Calebtrain]

You would know! :D

[@ItsTrainBoy]

@@Calebtrain Nowhere near as perfect as this my man!! Thank god you’re around to motivate and give us tips though, it’s a blessing 🙏

[@tpickup11]

Dude, you definetly have balls! I could never have that much patience with masking everything for the lining! Outstanding!

[@Calebtrain]

It definitely tested my patience to the limits 😅

[@tpickup11]

@@Calebtrain I bet! I'm most likely gonna 3D print an HO Toby to see how he looks, and if I like the way he looks, I may do Percy to see, then maybe Thomas and go from there.

[@BigLadStudios]

This is so inspiring, I've had my fair share of troubles with masking tape before so I'll have to give tamiya's a go.

[@Calebtrain]

It absolutely was a game changer--I still used regular tape for large areas, but Tamiya on the edges for sure

[@TE389Productions]

Your method for masking off the wheels is almost identical to an idea I thought up for masking off mine. Only instead of clay, it's sticky tack. Talk about a fascinating coincidence. (BTW, that whistle at the end, I very dig. Very lovely sound.)

[@Calebtrain]

If it works it works! And thank you :)

[@GTuberFan]

Incredible. Just like the real models from the model classic series.

[@Calebtrain]

Thank you kindly :)

[@GTuberFan]

Your most welcome

[@SodorsEngines_official]

This is my new favorite video

[@thefunnymartian9841]

Caleb you done it again. This was a great video and your Thomas looks amazing

[@Calebtrain]

Thanks for watching :)

[@SodorTrain1225]

Spray painted lining?! WOW! That's insane!

[@Calebtrain]

It was a gamble for sure :0

[@ABellEngine]

Your Thomas model is so phenomenally good! He came out so clean.

[@Calebtrain]

Many thanks :)

[@jadondinobile4403]

Danm dude that look's good! i cant wait to see your tv series thomas model at the thomas and his fan's meet up in New jersey i hope you had a great time making that model it look's so good

[@Calebtrain]

Thank you! He may be there if I attend, but I'm not sure at this point in time :0

[@GeorgeLowther2000]

I can tell how much hell you went through to make Thomas but the important thing is you got there in the end and that's all that matters

[@Calebtrain]

That's what I tell myself haha, I'm glad to have went through it though :)

[@trentplayz8276]

He is bringing back the show

[@Cheesewithsand]

I was so exited when you posted you were gonna make a video on Thomas

[@Calebtrain]

I'm happy to hear that! :)

[@HTWAH]

Great job Caleb!!!!!

[@Calebtrain]

Thank you! :)

[@AdamSelvig]

dude i'll pay you good money for those because they look so accurate to the trains from the model layout series

[@GabeVeasey]

Well done!

[@Calebtrain]

Thank you! ^^

[@XeviousAndBCGFan2007Yt]

Cool model! It looks amazing.

[@Calebtrain]

Thank you!

[@TankEngine97]

Beautiful looking model. 👍

[@Calebtrain]

Thank you!

[@jiffyb333]

Oh wow!

[@davidmcaninch4714]

He looks really good!!!

[@FictionalADDON]

And in the end of all pain it’s all worth it.

[@Calebtrain]

It's just a long road to get to the end, but yes, agreed! :)

[@Numpey]

This is the stuff that inspires me. Unfortunately I’m having problems just printing them 😢

[@Calebtrain]

That could be a video by itself! I was lucky that @thetrainmodeller was the one who battled the printer, I was spared from that struggle 😅

[@Numpey]

@@Calebtrain lucky you, lol

[@tre-engines]

Nice model! I like the color choice!

[@Calebtrain]

Got there in the end!

[@Godmodorahproductions4882]

I wish I had a train model it looks so good

[@exm9174]

Your thomas the tank engine model is the most amazing

[@Calebtrain]

I’m glad you like it! I’m excited to be using him in new videos!

[@CTTE06]

Nice job person that has the same name as me 😂 Fr tho, this model looks awesome, You did and awesome job with the model! Gj gj!!!

[@Calebtrain]

Haha thanks Caleb! xD

[@CTTE06]

😂 np!

[@ejisbored7438]

Nice

[@alexis_ianf]

In the end the effort was worth it your model is splendid btw! Your experience will be very helpful to those who want to make custom model of thomas I have plans of my own. But feel really nervous considering how expensive Bachmann thomas is here in my country and buying 3D printer will probably need to comission one which has its own challenges. However it probably saves me both time and money to give it a first try!

[@Calebtrain]

Thank you and I'm glad this is helpful! It's definitely nerve-wracking since these things can be expensive. Taking things slowly helps, I did this over the course of weeks! Good luck!!

[@engineboy53productions15]

Awesome model.

[@Calebtrain]

Thanks! :)

[@darkstone_official_2427]

4:31 Note to self, never skip to a random part in Calebs videos ever again.

[@Calebtrain]

hahaha that would be pretty random out of context 😂

[@abbeyroadfan94-J.P]

Amazing video caleb

[@Calebtrain]

Thanks! :D

[@rainereastman3930]

Amazing job Caleb, who is the next engine in the video works. Do more!

[@Calebtrain]

Not quite sure yet who’s next, but there are definitely more coming!

[@rainereastman3930]

@@Calebtrain Not to be bias but in the intro I saw James. Maybe James next?

[@Calebtrain]

@@rainereastman3930 he’ll be coming in due time!

[@blueheartink5289]

Yooo I used to watch your vids in 2015 and man you look and sound different. Hope everything goes well for you Caleb

[@Calebtrain]

Much appreciated, and glad that you're still around! Hope all is well for you, too!

[@XleeHS]

fantastic as always! y’all makin these HO models look like gauge 1 👀

[@Calebtrain]

Always a fun challenge trying to make them appear larger than they are!

[@rottenroads1982]

I genuinely laughed at the part where their was the Thomas face that looked like the Laughing Crying Emoji. Also, One Day, in the future, I will do modeling. And I will make All my OC’s.

[@cojay_baum5640]

Beautiful model, but I don't see much appreciation for the whistle sfx you used at 8:18 Actually beautiful

[@Calebtrain]

I'm glad you noticed it! It's made using real steam whistle sounds :)

[@juanmanueldesantaannasirit208]

I LOVE THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE HE'S MY FAVORITE CHARACTER AND MY FAVORITE LITTLE ENGINE AND MY FAVORITE NUMBER ONE BLUE ENGINE

[@juanmanueldesantaannasirit8983]

I LOVE THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE

[@Underrated_venom]

hey, love your content and your model is amazing! I hope to do something like this one day but I don't know where to start, best of luck tho! 😁

[@Calebtrain]

Hey thanks so much! It’s definitely something that takes some practice, the only way to learn is to do!

[@Underrated_venom]

@@Calebtrain if and when I do start I hope it wouldn’t be a problem if I asked u for some help? If u don’t mind cuz none of my friends are into model trains so I’m kinda on my own, obviously I’m not gonna copy ur model but I wanna do something similar but not the same, so different blue and etc 😁😅

[@TheNewStoryteller]

It looks realistic. I hope you do stories with it.

[@Calebtrain]

I plan to! :)

[@TheNewStoryteller]

@@Calebtrain And do you want me to narrate?