Custom OO Deans Goods James - Custom Model Showcase: 2308 Cont.

After making 2308; it was inevitable that at some point I'd make a custom Dean Goods to actually resemble James. Today we take a look at that said model! :)
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[@wadeyhyena1657]

Rest In Peace, Seth. You two shared a sweet bond, and It's sad to see such a lovely duo separated. But he'd be proud knowing that you're still making videos, and continuing to uphold his legacy even after death. You have my condolences.

[@Legomastr365]

So incredibly honored to have helped out in this! I'm so happy you're pleased with the results! Can't wait to work with you again in the future!

[@singletona082]

Dude you did great. Not your fault Post left it to angry gorillas to handle things.

[@MonikaTrains]

Very beautiful and tributsive model there mate, hope your brother rests in peace. May his memory live on for years to come.

[@ItsTrainBoy]

Thank you so much brother man, that truly means the world to hear. God bless you for taking the time to even say them ✨

[@ChaoticCaroline24]

Honestly, before hand I was sort of against the larger face, but I’m starting to vibe with it now! Great job as always Lance!

[@ItsTrainBoy]

Thank you so much! :) I can’t lie, it’s very much the same with me haha! It started as them being the only James faces I had and me “making do,” and evolved into a look I honestly enjoyed. If only EVERY project would work out so simply 😅

[@trainprime1676]

Hey I got a good idea for the head canon for James Before James the red engine arrived on the island of Sodor he was a 0-6-0. But after some weight issues cause James to derail in a field he was given a front Pony truck and extended running board to help remedy these issues.

[@littlewesternstudios7787]

As a certified Dean Goods enjoyer, I can confirm that James officially has drip.

[@astromotive6047]

In regards to the whole debate regarding James' basis in relation to the illustrations, my head cannon explanation is that James could've arrived on the railway as a standard 0-6-0 goods engine (Whichever 0-6-0 though is up to your own interpretation). However, after his big crash The Fat Director took the opportunity to have James rebuilt with a new pony truck thus making him the signature 2-6-0 that we all know him as. The reason being that the lack of a pony axle at high speeds could cause him to oscillate violently and as proven could lead to disaster when navigating corners at such speeds. The rebuild would also reclassify him as a mixed traffic locomotive thus broadening his job skillset and allowing him to substitute for other engines on passenger trains. Perhaps this 0-6-0 James could be representative of his pre-crash condition.

[@bow-tiedengineer4453]

I'd love to see the pony truck version. As beautiful as this is, seeing James without the extended running plate is very uncanny valley.

[@a.r.productions]

Initially I found the large face a bit jarring, but with the proportions of the Dean goods it looks fabulous!

[@noahdavidson8733]

I don't know how you do it, man. Your dedication is unmatched, and always leaves me impressed. Great job. Rest in peace, Seth.

[@thesovereignsudrian]

I think the bond you and your brother have with this project will live on through this model! 💙

[@wills_corner]

Seth is definitely smiling & laughing at your amazing work from above!

[@calcaiger7632]

Ever since I saw the 2308 video, the concept of James being a dean goods never left my head and now I wanna get a dean goods just to make james

[@Glitchonyx]

Honestly, I think that it looks about what he would look like irl, Smashing Job!

[@TheMeister_]

Wow! it looks amazing. Nice job.

[@thestandardfour0699]

Wow, what a model - really inspired me to finish off my rws 16! Thanks

[@ItsTrainBoy]

Haha it’s what I’m here for! Thank you man! :)

[@ssarnold19]

Am incredibly sorry for your loss ! However you did an absolute amazing job on the engine and the video as a whole! What an amazing tribute 🧡 keep up the good work bud.

[@Im_here170]

Beautiful!! Love it!! ❤️❤️😫😫

[@eliasjackson2007]

YES!!! Thank you I been waiting for something like this

[@JintyGreen]

Never thought I'd see the day James becomes a Dean Goods. But I guess it only makes sense, as it looks quite similar to the Class 28, only it stands out a good deal more. I think your brother is proud of the way you've detailed this model, he looks fantastic.

[@neat5374]

As always, great models! (Sorry for your loss.)

[@sandyeggo208]

This is probably one of your best models to date. I'm sure your brother would be proud!

[@andrewchapman2024]

I send my condolences to Seth. I think 2308 Deans Goods makes a great James. I especially like how big his face looks although I don't know why. I love your custom model. Great video.

[@AlecWheelweld]

I have always loved your au for James. Both look amazing either way

[@christian-asdf4402]

Beautiful models my dude genuinely wish I had the handy work you got

[@loganwirth4146]

Well done sir well done and a loving tribute as well

[@Killdane]

Amazing! He would be proud!

[@magicguystudios7940]

Awesome model dude, I love it!

[@MrJarckle7378]

Really great model,I was kind of not sure about the weathering but you did a great job.

[@_casey_idk_]

Big red looks splendid

[@SBDC_YT]

I'm glad to be named Dean! (Edit: 1: Thanks for the heart TrainBoy, 2: HOLY SMOKES, This is awesome! wish I had as much skills as you)

[@Leonardo-cw1dd]

this is my favorite james so far!!

[@ItsTrainBoy]

Thank you so much! :)

[@Leonardo-cw1dd]

@@ItsTrainBoy it looks so good just like the original model but also still has the rws vibe from the books, i cant wait for similar projects like this

[@sodorsteamstudios]

Really great model It suits the character so well And the music at the end suited it so well

[@MultiRooker]

"Rather Be", by Clean Bandit & Jess Glynne.😊

[@sodorsteamstudios]

@@MultiRooker thanks👌

[@tjmfarming9584]

This simply looks Awesome! Maybe when I get my model railway up and running again once I re-obtain the track and a table for it, I might pick myself up a Dean goods, the duo look well, SPLENDID! great job!

[@bigbuffersproductions]

May your custom James honour your brother for always and always he will always love you

[@jodiewilliams2060]

Beautiful!!

[@TheGreyTurtleEntertainment]

2308 looked fantastic, and this one looks even better.! It has always felt like James type engine, and now seeing the Dean's Good in red just cements that fact.

[@dianessunders2290]

To be honest I really like this idea. If it had an extended front running board with the two small wheels and a more accurate tender it would actually work quite well. Also I love how massive the dome is. XD

[@ilikecheeseilikecheese727]

Sorry for your loss

[@harrisonallen651]

Sorry to hear about your brother. May he R.I.P

[@DucksBranchline]

So sorry for the loss of your brother! Hope everything is well :)

[@lastationproductions]

I love the dean goods and I agree James suits the dean goods quite well

[@SaulsSodor]

James does not approve of the title he deserves to pull coaches lol

[@singletona082]

James can blow it out of his stack. He's hauling goods and if he has problems with it he can take it up with the fat controller.

[@SaulsSodor]

@@singletona082 I mean If he takes the fat controller it is considered goods XD

[@thesudrianstudios]

Awesome job as usual. It kind of reminds me of the James at the Mid Hants railway. Sorry to hear about your brother passing. I'm sure he would be proud of you and this model though :-)

[@coreyjohnson7997]

I'm so sorry for your loss

[@mistermadmachine6311]

😊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏amazing and a loving tribute as well

[@pjs_trains_n_things]

i miss these videos of thomas costoms so damn much

[@SodorTrain1225]

Fat Controller: James, until I can trust you again, I will be taking away your pony truck and put you on goods. James: Bother! All jokes aside, this is a great alternate version of James. Your brother is in my prayers.

[@TracksideManiac]

Amazing model man. Can't wait to see other freelance models come out in the future

[@famous12studios50]

I really agree because how the proportions really look like James and would this model if I made a custom James

[@Steamerthesteamtrain]

Cool! My favorite James mod was UT's model, how he made James from a larger loco felt more appropriate.

[@DinoPon3]

Man, such an amazing brother. i wish i had siblings that shared my same interest

[@amitysluzara2022]

James looks amazing as a Dean goods So sorry for your loss may Seth rest in peace

[@fr8ener96]

Very nice video! and, I'm sorry about your Brother. you have my condolences.

[@ThatblueE2]

The music you use at the end is ironically my favorite Thomas and friends theme on SoundCloud. It was the whole reason I got it!

[@MaxwellTheTrainFan]

This is sick

[@ItsTrainBoy]

Thank you brother man 🙏✨

[@MaxwellTheTrainFan]

No prob

[@Rose_Thorn69]

ive awalys loved 2308 ever sence i saw it and to see him done ish is really nice 8)

[@Lucat_Here]

Guys be quite, I think I can hear Seth and Awdry clapping from the heavens

[@valesbridge_yt]

Damn. Big Red lookin fine. You really oughta get nameplates saying Big Red and put them on the middle wheel arch

[@timthetenderengine2495]

There are many things to do with the James. Pat the James, hold the James, hug the James, and forfeit all mortal possession to James

[@james5productions198]

This video inspired me so much that I made a Trackmaster custom version to take to the TS at Edison

[@thewiseoldowlproductions6127]

Your brother whould be proud of you, very proud

[@altermike3197]

I love this James, he looks so DONE with everything, especially now that he's all dirty

[@dglive2271]

OMFG FINALLY

[@ollieh98]

Weathered trains have always looked better, love it!

[@West_Coast_Gang]

Very nice

[@ajaxengineco]

That's a lovely model. I always liked the Dean Goods (the Great Western in general really), and as much as I hate to admit it - the red looks great! I have a 2301 model myself (No.2405) but mine is in lined green with a round-top firebox, so she's safe from being converted into a James by me. One little thing - the original molded numberplates on your model can still be seen - perhaps a little 'NWR' transfer to make the moulded plate look intentional?

[@NotSoReborn]

I’m sorry for your loss

[@fairywolf7515]

It's probaly just the oversized face haunting my dreams but I've not been able to stop thinking about the potential head cannons for this I'm not sure what you've fully decided on so if I may here's mine Rod 2308, now named james, was assignd sometime during ww2 to the nwr while wearing it wartime black. After the war it was sold to them and Sir toppam ran him in the black paint until a brake failure led to a major derailment, and to make james feel better toppam allowed him to choose a new paint color and thus was painted red. Shortly after returning to service some mild running issues developed on Jame and after another stay at the works a pony truck was added to improve stability finally giving us the james we know today

[@chefteescaribbean]

Love

[@switchgeer6519]

After looking at this james awhile I'd say the funniest thing about him isn't his big ol' face, but instead the magnum dome he's sporting. Especially on his red livery. I must say though, james being a dean goods is for sure a hot take that interests me...

[@tnytmytx]

R.I.P. Seth May his soul rest in piece

[@idontknowmy123s6]

im sorry for your loss😢

[@eliasjackson2007]

Now all we need is a 8F henry and my life will be complete

[@ronmassa6661]

The dean goods in black looked spectacular. Maybe buy the 3rd and make it into “rws” /the adventure begins James and have a trio

[@singletona082]

I like 2308. It gives James depth that is both realistic but not overdone. Love the italian red. Any plans for other 'in his honor' style engines?

[@ItsTrainBoy]

Thank you so much! :) I’m happy it didn’t end up tooo out there haha!

[@warrior3456_]

I think usps likes to put the boxes through a paint mixer or shaker

[@samster4044]

o7 I salute you brother

[@FivenightsatRays]

:Ahem: This is Lit 👌👌👌

[@owendinostudios1200]

The new one is basically Day out with Thomas James

[@thomasaly7624]

I'd like to think that this alternate universe James is an incredibly hard worker. He loves pulling trucks and goods trains, but absolutely despises coaches and passenger trains. However, he does sometimes think a bit too highly of himself. He'll often think that the other engines are lazy and not working as hard as him. He'll often say "the reason I'm dirty is that I actually work hard, unlike the others who throw a fit about needing to shunt or complain about their precious paint getting wet in the rain”.

[@joshpack7330]

You have an awesome wife TrainBoy! This James model is very unique!

[@willywa1684]

It look good

[@nathandelay]

Awesome video I like what he did to the locomotive because it turned out awesome and I wonder if you can do a story about Gordon in his wartime livery?

[@HedleyOnTheHill]

i like to think that james had the pony wheel and extended footplate after his accident on his first day

[@nickvannan1005]

This James is giving me some very Peter and Gunvor Edwards' Railway Series vibes (my favorite Railway Series artists). He looks great, :).

[@aidenfritz429]

I wonder if that was James's original illustration for the railway series.

[@alexcanine4948]

cool

[@MATT2productions]

3:00 Black wartime livery is pretty accurate for James because James did arrive black, now he is repainted red so. This is pretty accurate canon wise to me if u catch my drift. 😉

[@theredline2283]

What color paints do you use for your faces?? Looking to get into model detailing myself but want to make sure I have the most accurate colors

[@thelmsjestr3]

May your brother RIP

[@ej2u545]

I genuinely really really like the new James model that you made. I especially love the face but it looks so weird without the front ponie truck. I'm going to probably do something similar but I'm going to add a front ponie truck to it. Just want to be clear I don't know if I spelled the name for the little wheels that are in the front of a train. I know the back part of an engine that has wheels there is called trailing trucks but I have no clue what the front ones are called. 😅

[@the_autism_express]

Nice take on James! Sorry about your brother...

[@Melody_Ninjago_Lover]

Bout to start school but it can wait

[@Spicy_Calamari]

Are you planning to remake the story with the 2308’s new face? Because it’s just big step you took to replace his face it’s also making wonder about your filming technique! I’d like to learn how you film your models someday! But other than that, your model making or model designing is just astounding and never stop to amaze me keep up the good work! As Harold said “ Well done cheers! And keep up the good work! “

[@exarkun42]

Sorry for your loss man! Great work with this one. You stated that Dean Goods James got bounced around, but how did it come up in the first place? I recently finished my own James using a Hornby 4F. I could send a photo if you are interested.

[@BrentSudric]

If your planning to buy a third dean goods why not use the old dapol/Airfix tender-driven one?

[@Creepypastamouse]

If you do decide to make another Dean Goods James, you should give him his original black livery but in your style. just a suggestion

[@mr.shadestrains6033]

Kool 🚂😎👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@cesarcarranza216]

10/10 james