How I Made James | Brenden's Model Box HO/OO

"Heeere's James!"
Hey everyone! The Model Box returns! This videos focus is on the splendid red engine himself, James! This was another experience that took me for a RIDE, but one I'm excited again to share with you all! Enjoy this behind the scenes look on my OO gauge, season 3 inspired, James!
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[@BrendenReis10]

So this is also apparently my 100th video???👁👄👁 WELL. I couldn't think of a better engine to be the star of it! 😂❤

[@MasterMario63]

I have a suggestion for a model, Edward

[@BrendenReis10]

​@@MasterMario63👀

[@3205Studios]

Next u gotta do henry in his new shape AND his old shape

[@MacsensRailway]

@@3205Studiosdat is ez make the things on the side removable and the smoke box swapable

[@jxxgames]

Any special tool used to take the side rods off of the wheels?

[@Calebtrain]

SO worth the wait! Seriously your craftsmanship (and patience…!) is a real inspiration. 5:00…YES.

[@LEGObeerus8]

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[@kingparker42]

2:47 he even made the same mistake you did

[@James_Official.]

@@kingparker42damn

[@SudrianRailwayModeler]

Really appreciate the shout-out dude, means a lot to me! Great to see the rolling stock customs I sold you too! I love the approach you took on tackling you resin printed custom for James, your model looks really, really nice. One of my top favorites of yours so far. We should definitely run our James' together next time we're together at some point!

[@BrendenReis10]

Hey bud! 👋 I couldn't have a modeling video WITHOUT shouting out the man who keeps inspiring me to do what I do 💙 Dude, I ALWAYS have those pieces of rolling stock on the trains. they're too good to not be used. And it's also like you're there too 😂 Thank you so much!! I'd love to run ours together when I come around again 💙

[@customtrains]

He looks wonderful! It was great getting to see him in person, and run him. I can’t wait to see what’s next, Great job man!!!

[@Thatoneguythatdosestupidstuff]

I will say he look’s very splendid! James is my favorite TAF character!

[@PereMarquete561]

​@@Thatoneguythatdosestupidstuff Same!

[@Matt.The.Boyfriend69]

⁠@@Thatoneguythatdosestupidstuff Same!!

[@TracksideManiac]

That’s James! This is such a stunning model of the splendid boi Brenden. Must’ve been stressful, but definitely worth it in the end. You earn these 5 stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@BrendenReis10]

I love STARS. ❤️ THANK YOU

[@Dominic_Kim-]

FINALLY THE RED ROCKET JAMES IS HERE! Wait.. l. Said that wrong 💀

[@FoolishEvan]

This is a certified "He's a really splendid engine! Make way for James!" Moment (Good work btw!)

[@BrendenReis10]

Thank you very much!

[@FoolishEvan]

@@BrendenReis10 I loved this and every one of your videos. It's something about seeing the TAF (aka TTTE) fandom actually recreating the model era of Thomas that I store in my heart specifically because of how good it is!

[@visionarylocomotiveworks9703]

Excellent work, Brenden! I'm glad you got this done. I know things haven't been easy this year, but your resilience and patience are both definitely somethings I respect and admire. I was blown away seeing this model of James at Christian's house during the Busted Buffers reunion, and seeing him perform superbly was fantastic. I really love how well he can handle longer consists - a little weight goes a long way! BTW, I love how you edit your videos. It's snappy, cuts to the chase, and it's really hilarious. Really makes me want to go that route if I get to making model videos. Best wishes, man!

[@aliminator1310]

It's always great to see your model videos, Brenden!

[@Legomastr365]

So glad to finally see the build process on this man! Hes such a looker. Cant wait to see him more!

[@BrendenReis10]

HEHE dude, I had so much footage that ended up going unused, so I'll DEFINITELY have to make a b roll video 👀

[@S.L.F-G1]

It's amazing how you manage to make such great models like james here in oo/ho scale. Keep up the brilliant work, SLF.

[@BrendenReis10]

Thank you very much! I'll do my best 👌

[@ExpressRhubarb]

what an absolutely splendid result! models not going to plan is never fun but its SO much more satisfying when you're finally finished. Fantastic work Brendan! Here's to the next one :D

[@BrendenReis10]

Thank you so much!! Hey I mean whenever it doesn't go to plan.. CONTENT lol, here here!!

[@ThomasGuy]

Welcome back Brenden. Happy 100th video!

[@caderthatguy]

This video was worth the hype. Great job man. ❤

[@BrendenReis10]

Awh, Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jacobgeist3141]

Dude from the amount of times I’ve seen your James in person and with all the shenanigans we’ve done with him, I just wanna say your model keeps blowing my mind! Glad I could help you with some of it! He looks absolutely beautiful!

[@jacobgeist3141]

Seriously man, this model is TOP NOTCH. Makes me wanna do my own model of James 👁️👄👁️

[@BrendenReis10]

I'm surprised he hasn't fallen or gotten severally damaged LOL. Thank you so much for the help man!

[@Harrisonidk]

Probably one of my favorite models you’ve made, looks spot on

[@BrendenReis10]

Thank you ✨️

[@TrainBoi227]

Lovely model, Brenden! It was absolutely stunning in-person!!

[@BrendenReis10]

Hey many thanks! Glad you got to see the little red dood ❤️

[@trainstorm1225]

Man he is absolutely stunning! Every time I see your work it gets me motivated to jump right back to the modeling desk. Very well-done DCC install as well! Hope you’re doing well, man and take care! ❤️✨

[@BrendenReis10]

Awh dude thank you!! 💙 We gotta keep motivating each other, to keep going in this hobby. It's so important 💙 hey thank you! I tried something that worked, and it seems to do the job! I definitely want to upgrade to sound and smoke though 👀 I'm trying! You take care aswell 💙👀✨️

[@trainstorm1225]

@@BrendenReis10 No problem! And if you ever need help in the sound department, you know where to find me! 😉

[@amitysluzara2022]

Absolutely stellar model!

[@3smallenginesstudios]

Once again, a great model!

[@BrendenReis10]

Thank you so much!

[@RedPillow159]

Amazing job Brendan honestly one of the best James I've ever seen. I have to say, very smart, how you hide those wires! ❤

[@BrendenReis10]

Hehehe I try! The wires was something that I knew I had to do but didn't WANT to 😂

[@animated_toy_trains]

Worth the wait!

[@user-yg4pq4et6w]

James looks very Amazing and Interesting hes great buildid

[@zakthemrconductor5920]

He looks splendid! You did an outstanding work on him 😃👍

[@BrendenReis10]

Thank you so much 🤙

[@MichaelJones-vx7lt]

Yay this man is back!!

[@rodimussupreme2329]

James looks amazing! Gonna need some Model Box episodes on all this rolling stock, too. Especially those Express Coaches. 😍

[@BrendenReis10]

I really should talk about how I modify my wagons and such 🤣

[@alexis_ianf]

Hope you're doing ok glad to see how you customize James the Red Engine!

[@EvelynJiles232]

I think you’ve made a mistake, this isn’t James. James is pink this engine is red. It must be Percy

[@BrendenReis10]

Oh no.. You're right. This is Harvey!

[@thomastrainzfan4444]

nooo, harvey has 7 wheels. This is sam. You did a cgi accurate model silly

[@dylanyahir2207]

This is Edward

[@AdamWalter2012]

No it’s Gordon

[@welcometowherever7475]

@@AdamWalter2012no no no its salty

[@TheTrainboard]

Great video, Brendan! James came out splendid!! ❤

[@BrendenReis10]

Thank you 💙

[@MrDankEngine1999]

Amazing model of James!

[@S.C.RuffeyGuy]

Really like this version of James. Great work man.👍 Ntm, he looks even better running on the layout.

[@BrendenReis10]

Thank you very much! I love running my stuff on beautiful layouts, it lets the model shine for sure!

[@legobuilderdirector5727]

Splendid! Great Job!👍👍👍👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯

[@thomasthetankman111]

It's the man the myth the legend! It's James looking his best! Love it Bren10

[@BrendenReis10]

The guy has RISEN. No. I love You.

[@user-yg4pq4et6w]

James is my favourite charrecter and is dark red and his voice sounds like a real man and his face looks like scary goblin and his wheels is shiny the build of james is great indeed

[@Nerfherder219]

Another banger model from Brenden? Hell yeah!

[@BrendenReis10]

Thank you so much 💙

[@Sodor_island_Ro_Scale1051]

What a stunning model! James looks even splendid then before!

[@BrendenReis10]

Thank you so much! He's definitely my favorite out of the batch so far!

[@Sodor_island_Ro_Scale1051]

@@BrendenReis10 your welcome! My favorites are mainly Thomas and James but all of em look so good! LET BRO COOOOOK🔥🔥🔥

[@JohnnyKobayakawaTV]

He looks splendid. Good work dude!

[@BrendenReis10]

Thanks a ton!

[@MrTrainerProductions]

I give your James model a 10/10. Caleb's model is brilliant, but, I like THIS!

[@ethancausby4895]

You screaming at each time the paint starts coming off got me laughing so hard 😂😂😂

[@BrendenReis10]

Glad I got you to laugh 😂

[@ethancausby4895]

@@BrendenReis10 aw thank you and your welcome

[@noahpeters1851]

That’s why I use tamiya lacquer and there tape it’s a lifesaver! Drys quick too regardless absolutely great work !!!!

[@BrendenReis10]

I totally agree! I'll be moving over to that paint as time goes on and I can afford better equipment 👀

[@Fanta_drinker574]

James looks amazing Great work keep it up

[@BrendenReis10]

Thank you, will do!

[@fancyengine2516]

Splendid 😎👍

[@BrendenReis10]

Teh heh Thanks ✌️

[@trakkKonnektin]

He looks so good.

[@TankEngine97]

Just like the mogel himself, this is a really splendid model.

[@steamtrainguy8909]

Bro came back with the best James model I have ever seen. Well done.

[@BrendenReis10]

Oh wow, thank you so much!

[@steamtrainguy8909]

@@BrendenReis10 np

[@dstu09]

Looks great Brenden! I'm in the process of making a fully scaled down version of Thomas's prop. Body, chassis and all. Been taking a long break due to financial issues but I have a pretty good idea of what he's gonna be like

[@BrendenReis10]

Hey man! That's awesome! I kind of wamt that to be the same for my models! As close as I can get with what's available! Good luck with your projects btw!!

[@gigabytez_]

AMAZING. it looks just like the real thing!!

[@BrendenReis10]

Awh thank you 😊

[@StuartTheSaltVan]

James looks Splendid!

[@BrendenReis10]

Thank you!!

[@Charlie_FX6]

This is my first time watching your chanell and you've already got a new subscriber

[@BrendenReis10]

Welcome aboard! 💙👋

[@gojicrushers]

here’s James!

[@TTTEoliverFan]

Phenomenal model and you are SO FUNNY 😭, just subbed because of it 🙌

[@BrendenReis10]

Awh thank you haha, I try 🤣

[@ABellEngine]

James looks so good!

[@BrendenReis10]

Thank you so much!!

[@SudricAdventures]

Nice James model!

[@Captin_Krispy_Offical]

Damn that looks good quite splendid for one of the most splendid engines on all of sodor.

[@PercyTheSmallEngineStudios]

Glad this video is finally out

[@BrendenReis10]

Took me long enough 😅

[@jxxgames]

Finally, another one on how you made a custom

[@jordywatson1179]

James the brains huh wasn't expecting that

[@alanramos6362]

The “look at that shine” and “laterrrr” jokes will never fail to make me laugh

[@BrendenReis10]

I'm so glad 😂

[@alejo08261]

FINALLY ITS OUT

[@thomaspixarmarvelfan]

I’m working on Thomas and Edward right now. Already drilled the holes in Edwards’s boiler. Just gotta add the sanctions. Already have the piano wire. James is gonna be my next engine. I’m using the same spray paint for James. Just gotta purchase the body shell. Already started his tender by using a spare Edward tender. Thanx for uploading this video- very helpful 😊

[@BrendenReis10]

Hope what I have here helps! Good luck, and God speed Spider-Man!

[@thomaspixarmarvelfan]

@@BrendenReis10 nice reference 👍

[@MitchellTheExpermentialEngine]

He looks so splendid and important 1000000000/100000000 Good work👍👌

[@MVR2024]

Idk if you've made Percy but that would be a cool engine to see next! also im so happy you brought back "Wow! Look at that shine!"

[@BrendenReis10]

I actually have made a Percy! But, It's just a modified bachmann model and not the whole 3D print lol

[@MVR2024]

@@BrendenReis10 Cool I would love to see that and also you are an amazing train modeller like seriously thomas Gordon and James looked splendid

[@SCACALOWEY01]

100th video yaaaasssss!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🥳🥳🥳🤯🤯🤯

[@drevianedwardsproductions9244]

James looked magnificent.

[@WelshGiraffa]

Who’s that coming down the track make way for James hooray for James shiny red paint and a jet black stack

[@hudsonhill-qc4hv]

He said stay gold one of my favorite lines ever

[@Thomasremakes55]

HES MINE! But in all seriousness he looks AMAZING great job on the model can’t wait to see who’s next! My guess is Henry or Edward or possibly Percy or Toby

[@BrendenReis10]

Hmmm.. we'll see 👀

[@Thomasremakes55]

@@BrendenReis10 👀

[@crazybattlegoose8872]

What 11 people are downvoting this? How do search out a thomas model video, watch this one with impressive not only model skills but video production quality, and then downvote it? Absolutely crazy. Great job Brenden, can't wait for the next one!

[@BrendenReis10]

Hey thank you so much!! Tbh I'm not sure why? I mean if someone dislikes it then they do! I know a lot of people kust see a talking train and dislike it LOL

[@ConorDaRobin]

That's James!

[@AlecWheelweld]

Tapped second I saw video. He looks beautiful!

[@BrendenReis10]

Yay! Thank you!

[@AlecWheelweld]

@@BrendenReis10 you're very welcome! Btw, you and Caleb's work has been going on an inspiration playlist here on KZbin

[@JasonTheOne111]

I met you at the greenburg train show with my grandfather I believe, this is crazy.

[@neftalisandino4560]

Aright this what I am talking about I love this model!🎉

[@BrendenReis10]

Glad you like it! 💙

[@neftalisandino4560]

@@BrendenReis10 what if I made a gauge 1 james made of cardboard from scratch would you like it?

[@Frosted_Moontips]

I dunno what's more entertaining bout these: the crafting of the model itself, or you having a panic attack every time something goes sideways XDD

[@BrendenReis10]

You'd think I'd be more used to stuff like this happening, BUT when I go a long time without any problems, I LOSE IT LOL

[@mr.tugboat]

BOUT FREAKING TIME U CAME BACK

[@BrendenReis10]

IM SORRY

[@mr.tugboat]

@@BrendenReis10 I FORGIVE YOU YOUR VIDEOS ARE AWSOME

[@Thomasin_motion]

Wow i the wait was worth it

[@probablyspooky]

Wow ❤

[@BrendenReis10]

Wow yourself 💙

[@matthewgersch1901]

Nice Video

[@abbeyroadfan94-J.P]

awesome james model

[@BrendenReis10]

Thank you ✨️

[@abbeyroadfan94-J.P]

@@BrendenReis10 anytime keep up the amazing work

[@MeReagan_]

This is such an awesome, splendid, and beautiful model!! I love how he turned out, and as always, you did an amazing and incredible job!! I have to ask as well, where did you get your CGI faces for the characters? They look absolutely spot on and beautiful. Keep up the awesome work and I cannot wait to see your next model!!

[@BrendenReis10]

Awh, thank you! He's definitely one im mostly proud of for sure 💙 Did I have any cgi faces in this? I don't remember, haha, BUT I got them from the CGi leaks that happened, I believe, last year?.. just modified them so they could have eye holes 😂

[@MeReagan_]

@@BrendenReis10 of course!! there was one or two i think, but theyre in the thomas build as well. do you have a place or source to get them? and is it easy to cut into them like that and it still look good? 😂 im just starting to truly get in to modeling and thomas modeling, so i just want to figure out where and how i can do all of these things that i see and love. im sorry if this is a bother!

[@AlphaRaptor08]

Watching this video reminds how much I loved Thomas. I still do I just forgot about *cough* (like 7 years ago)

[@tankthehedgehog105]

I Love Watching Model Videos Like These! I Would Love To Create Custom G Scale And Ho Scale Engines!

[@BrendenReis10]

That would be cool!

[@tankthehedgehog105]

@@BrendenReis10 Yea!!!

[@Gregdaegg16]

9:07 OH MY GOD...HENRY!

[@handfulmacaroni]

whenever your voice goes goblin mode i go FERAL /pos

[@BrendenReis10]

👁👄👁

[@stewartdickson7184]

For metals in the future you could try AK interactive TruMetal paints/pastes - they’re a waxy paint that you “buff” to bring out the shine

[@josecastroramos8241]

Happy 75th birthday, James the Red Engine! 🎊🎉🎂

[@thai12101_AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA]

IIIIttttt's James!!! this is kinda a 50/50 worth to wait, Impatient for the video to come since well you haven't post for a long time, buuut we can understand the problems modelling James is... The model looks very beautiful, glossy and splendid~!!! I hope you take tiring breaks this time, not like the Gord vid >:

[@BrendenReis10]

I do have a life outside of KZbin, and this year hasn't been the best for me or my family either. So I'd say that's a good excuse lol The thing is, I officially finished James back in early April, but took my time getting the video done hahah

[@GeneralHeavy]

HEEEEERE'S JAMES!

[@JohnDavenport-ck9nk]

As soon as I saw this video in my recommended, 14 year old me basically reverted to a giddy child about to open a Christmas present No regrets

[@BrendenReis10]

AWH DUDE that's such a great feeling! Hope you enjoyed 💙

[@JohnDavenport-ck9nk]

i defiantly did. for the next Model Box vid, might i suggest Percy or Edward?@@BrendenReis10

[@StationGuyGabe9821]

I absolutely love it! It looks so great. May I ask what brand of gloss coat you used? I use poppy red for my models too and would love for them to look as shiny as your James.

[@BrendenReis10]

Thank you so much‼️ Oh! I used rustoleum glossy clear! Let that baby set for like 24 hours before I did anything new, hope this helps!

[@StationGuyGabe9821]

@@BrendenReis10 it does, thank you!!

[@ItsTrainBoy]

Brenden you FORGOT TO TELL US HOW IT TASTES IS HE CHERRY OR A STRAWBERRY SORT OF LAD 😩 Jokes aside this has to be one of my favorite models you’ve ever done; seeing how professional you’re able to make everything look from the lining down to the DCC is as inspirational as it gets- ❤️‍🔥🥹

[@BrendenReis10]

WELL FINE. I'll do that next time! Can't believe I forgot 🙄 Awh thank you Lance! That means alot, James is definitely my favorite that done so far.. the modeler side if me wants to redo the first two.. uh oh.. 👁👄👁

[@wilhelmklink5848]

Nice customs man.👍

[@BrendenReis10]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much 💙

[@wilhelmklink5848]

@@BrendenReis10 you're welcome Brenden.👍

[@romanceontheorientexpress30602]

Amazing work! I am currently planning on rebuilding my Bachmann James into H0 (1:87 exactly) to fit my other models as it's weirdly taller than Flying Scotsman or a Duchess which isn't too nice to look at. Is there any advice for the possible rebuild you could give me? For instance on where to get his actual measurements to downsize into 1:87 as this is the main issue I stumbled across. Everything else is already planned out if I had the correct measurements to start from.

[@all-starcustoms8554]

Truly splendid red guy you got there. Hey, do you think he likes bees?

[@LBSC70]

Perfection after suffering

[@BrendenReis10]

So.. much.. suffering..

[@theyeabgang250]

Yo so I guess I am right that is James! YOOO

[@MacsensRailway]

You are my Favret guy for thomas customs and train boy Comes by a close 2nd

[@BrendenReis10]

Awh thank you! Lance is a pretty great guy too 💙

[@MacsensRailway]

Can you do percy next there is good customs of him but I just don't get the same feel like your videos

[@Steam_Tram_Studios]

Happi now my favorite choo choo got a video

[@cybertroniccustomz998]

Great work man but you killed me at 8:20 WHAT HAVE YOU DONE 😅

[@BrendenReis10]

LMAO thank you! Tbh that was a last second add to the video 😂

[@mikeavila1054]

At Long Last, His 100th VIdeo!!!

[@BrendenReis10]

I MADE IT.

[@segymun1720]

Mmmh, splendid red engine