How I Make My N Scale Roads

In this video, I show you how I make some pretty realistic roads for my N scale layout.
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[@SheepWaveMeByeBye]

Nice. Mixing gray or black paint in the plaster might save a painting step.

[@PeaceAndJoy007]

By far the best and most detailed model road I've seen constructed. Thank you!

[@mattPG78]

Great breakdown on how to do roads. I'm definitely going to try this on my own layout.

[@andrewlaverghetta715]

I would have liked to see a lot more about how you keep the track workable with the smooth it and don’t derail. Do you dig down the inside of the rails for the flanges?

[@NoFear2473651]

Yes with a hobby knife if called for

[@charlesmitchell487]

Pretty much everything. Damn nice of you to share your technique. Really glad I saw this before I got started.

[@notsam_flagdirt]

Right?? I feel lucky

[@nowvalleydiorama885]

Great looking roads mate. I would have thought roads were black but, your grey colour looks perfect with the weathering details. Wayne.

[@Leesion73]

Love it, great work! Any idea which microscale decal packs you used? Cant find crossings!

[@vincenthuying98]

Dear KRPmodels, saw your vid several times now, may even have commented before. Anyhow, on the way you’ve shown the process of using the Smooth-It I humbly think your video is one of the best, or indeed the very best in sharing the appropriate method of the application of this product. Your emphasis on pouring the right amount of material is very much on point. Also, the way you first give a rough ‘scrape’ and later return with a finer ‘scrape’ is indeed the best way to go. Aware of general characteristics of stucco products, I’m wondering if a slight wetting or fine sponge may further help improve the final ‘scrape.’ Love the way you did the road color, the gutters, striping, decals and weathering. Definitely looks the part, great model of a North American ‘stroad.’ Cheerio

[@NoFear2473651]

Thank you!

[@collinallison283]

Hey! Would this method work well with making a airport runway/ taxiways? Or would it be too bumpy? It’s 1/400 scale that I’m making. Thx!

[@NoFear2473651]

yeah, just do a good job with sanding smooth

[@adriengadson3544]

Nice roads, you could also use the back of your razor blade and score the cracks the use black wash or powders and your pens to give it depth in the cracks. Anyway good video.

[@wayneeschbank2895]

Thank you Kory you have helped me a lot with my road building but would like to know how you did the engine shed and yard area as it looks great and would like to know how to do it and still have room for the flange of the wheels

[@chiparooo]

One of the nicest model road projects I’ve seen. So realistic! Thanks for sharing!

[@donsurvilas9567]

Finally a video that really show how to make roads, much better than the Woodland Scenics videos, especially for me being a deaf person. Thanks for the CC

[@NoFear2473651]

Glad I was able to help. Thanks

[@russgriggs773]

Great looking roads! Excellent job with the video...direct and to the point; clear instructions! Thanks for sharing.

[@ThinkerOnTheBus]

Just discovered your channel. This is the first video I have viewed, and I immediately subscribed at its conclusion for you have some mad skills. The road looks incredible. I appreciate your sharing the knowledge you have acquired with me, and other complete strangers. I did learn a few things, and I will be applying that newly acquired knowledge to the layout I am ever so slowly working on currently. Once, I have completed this layout, I feel that I will attempt to tackle a more serious layout in regards to realism, and for that, I may very well follow your method to a tee. Thanks again, and I look forward to viewing more of your videos!

[@NoFear2473651]

Thanks for the follow!

[@JCsRiptrack]

Nice road technique. :) Taking notes for when I eventually do mine.

[@l.rod2827]

Great job with the markings, seems like you know a little about the MUTCD (manual uniform traffic control devices). you ever worked for traffic control department at a municipal agency or TC contractor. Good eye on the traffic signal inductance loops, you plan on installing a 6 phase traffic signal at the intersection? really nice elongated cracks too, looks really good, perhaps some alligation cracking too would add some interest. I'm definitely gonna borrow your tips to my road installs. keep up the fantastic work.

[@macrolog]

this is why most peoples layout never get finish to much time wasted trying to get realistic looks I would of just painted the road bed and look just as good or better

[@bfurailroad1104]

Love the way you think sir!

[@sandysmithvideos228]

Some great tips and techniques shown here, well done video.

[@georgiasunbelt]

That was a nice video on road construction. Each step clearly defined. Definitely a keeper 👍😎

[@jamesyoung1127]

you do a great job man!!!!!!! they look great! you taught me alot.

[@boobook3884]

forgot to say beer is not optional here its a must have, lol

[@redbirdtony2010]

Great work! By far I think the best how to showing how this product work from start to finish

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

You've always had some awesome looking roads, Kory. Thanks for showing us how you do!

[@NoFear2473651]

Thanks for watching!

[@williamarseneau1575]

Excellent tutorial, thanks!

[@nevillemadden5210]

Great Video. ps .. You can also use Wet & Dry Sand Paper for Road Surfaces. Use different Grades (that are slightly different in colour) to represent Various Finishes of Road Surfaces.

[@DanielFernandez-tk7zj]

Por este video me dieron ganas de hacer una maqueta completa de Loreto, Baja California Sur aunque me tome años...

[@lgzildjian]

Awesome video/tutorial! Keep these coming!! Looking forward to applying some of these techniques to my soon to be built layout!

[@choochoodoug]

Great how to video! I'm planning on putting some streets down on my N scale layout and you've given me some great ideas. A question that I have, how did you construct your driveway aprons leading into the businesses, such as the convenience stores that have gas pumps? Thanks!

[@NoFear2473651]

Thanks! I just cut a slit on each side and scored along to top of apron and bent the styrene down to match the road surface height. You will need to trim the driveway also. I use styrene sheet for all my buildings with parking lots ect.

[@choochoodoug]

@@NoFear2473651 Thanks. I will give it a try as I've never seen a how to video on making driveway aprons---just sidewalks

[@NoFear2473651]

@@choochoodoug I will cover that in a future video, I have plenty of more buildings to scratch build ..stay tuned my friend..

[@jolliemark6294]

Like the look you have an eye for detail....thanks for sharing....Jack

[@mgamga9476]

I have been watching a lot of videos on roads so I can learn.. So far yours looks the best. Great job. One question. Did some of those cracks in the road happen with the smooth it. Or did you make them?

[@NoFear2473651]

Thanks, mostly all hand drawn

[@Josedav3]

Was really enjoying your instructive video until the amateur garage band began to play the distracting noise- then I simply muted the video and watched to save my ears... Thanks anyway!

[@davidoneill9244]

Don't think your 'optional' should be so. It works better when 'necessary' LOL!!!

[@TheyMakeItLikeThat]

These are impressive. Very well done. I love smooth it.

[@stevearnold2304]

Steve Brown put a link to this video on his Saturday’s Track Smack on how to do roads.

[@jonathanravenhilllloyd2070]

Beaut roads. Do you think there's time in there, before the plaster sets, to roll something over it to get a 3d effect for old, cobbled roads?

[@NoFear2473651]

Yeah i dont see why not!

[@bfurailroad1104]

Mix in fine sawdust with the drywall for a textured effect.

[@N-Scale]

Great Video and wonderful looking roads. Mike

[@NoFear2473651]

Thanks!

[@dacuzzz]

hi Kory... great job on your roads ... they look fantastic.. thanks for sharing.. vinny

[@douglaskirk2543]

Great Idea. Solved some questions, and gave me the answer, for the Interstate Hightway sections, in my Planning. Thanks for the video. Looks Realistic.

[@FatboyinPa]

Loved your video, thanks for sharing! Great tunes!

[@BradySullivanvt]

Great video, unfortunately the background music is too loud and makes difficult to hear what you are saying.

[@randallbyrd1973]

Awesome thank u for sharing

[@peggbegg]

whats the width of the sections with your buildings on? im just trying to work out my layout at the moment so i know how much track i can fit on, i got the 3" width of the road, but i could do with the paved area width. thanks

[@NoFear2473651]

it is 2', at the turn around loop it is 2.5'

[@claytonking6188]

Great work, thanks for the tips going to add a few of your tricks to my layout, I would love to know how you scratch build your traffic lights on how to video. Take care neighbor from one town over.

[@iwishiwereaghost]

This is a great video but stating the actual measurements would be more helpful for people new to this like myself

[@TireSpare]

wow its amazing. may i ask you what name of the yellow and white ink pen did you use ?

[@Ostnizdasht206]

Wish I had enough space and money to do something like this..

[@emmet47]

Amazing video, well done and thanks for your time.

[@richardbedard1245]

Your road looks really good because of the care you took with the details. Nice job!

[@patrickstevenson8305]

The more I see your videos the more I think I picked the wrong hobby!

[@ThePwcj]

Your roads look great as does all i have seen you do. Thank you and take care... Paul.

[@stevearnold2304]

I told Steve about your awesome video Kory

[@boobook3884]

anther great job Cory, I used highways and byways but yours looks great...Gary

[@unkownuser8645]

Very good job and great information for nice looking roads and effects 👍🏻

[@trondatleolsen245]

One of the best roads I have ever seen!! Well done!

[@giulius7176]

Wow...really turned out great....thanks for sharing

[@jerrysmith1929]

Keep you videos coming! One question, in the locomotive service area it appeared you "paved over" the tracks. What did you do to provide space for the loco's wheels? Maybe that's a question you answer in the video on the service facility.

[@NoFear2473651]

I carved out the flange ways using a hobby knife running it down the rail. Thanks for watching!

[@richardbrooks6887]

so when you position the cars, do you glue them down or just set them in place?

[@bobthomas4514]

I was trying to figure that out Now all I have to do is use your method thanks

[@markhayes6407]

It's amazing how it looks so real. Very good video and job.

[@gerdeguelle1967]

looking great nice work

[@stevearnold2304]

Very informative and helpful tutorial. Thanks for sharing this.

[@NoFear2473651]

Thanks!

[@allenheimsoth7883]

Nice job on the road. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@willparsons32]

Just wondering if adding a dark grey/black pigment to the plaster would save time in painting the road ways? Possibly some kids school REEVES water soluble paint? Just a thought!

[@NoFear2473651]

You could if that's what you want to do, but the crappy acrylic paint might interfere with the plaster drying. Better to paint it

[@randydobson1863]

HELLO CORY ITS IS RANDY AND I LIKE U VIDEO IS COOL THANKS CORY FRIENDS RANDY

[@AslanAtreyu]

The buildings..... Did you make them or buy them? If you made them, please make a video.

[@NoFear2473651]

There all scratch built except for shell station

[@gottawatch]

Great work - appreciate the tutorial.

[@NoFear2473651]

Thanks for watching!

[@IMRROcom]

Nice work

[@NoFear2473651]

Thanks!

[@ewoodrailway]

Very good looking roads, great video

[@NoFear2473651]

Thanks!

[@jeffallen5698]

Looks Great!!

[@panamafred1]

Nice. Thank you!

[@Saltrainrailfanning]

Great video, thanks for the tips.

[@wilzdart]

very nice... thanks for sharing.

[@patrickhawes5007]

Nice work. Thanks for the tips.

[@PAULPINBALL]

Excellent work, thank you!

[@2448toyman]

Nice how video looks great

[@gamervince3720]

Watch some Luke Towan videos for simpler techniques.

[@NoFear2473651]

Cool, thanks?!?.. much simpler..

[@Hofsan]

Informative video. Nice. One question. Can you tint the smooth it with the grey or a grey? It seems it would make sanding and touch ups easier? Looks great though!

[@NoFear2473651]

I don't recommend it, it might affect the plaster drying

[@thomream1888]

@@NoFear2473651 I really like your video, will was very well done. And I've been adding tempera paint (dry or liquid) to my plaster (please note, NOT Smooth-It) for years, with no ill-effect. This technique also works very well for casting rocks. The best part is if there's ever an accident (chipping the plaster by dropping an Xacto knife, or cracking) there is no embarrasing white gap! And you can make awesome rock castings with heavy-duty aluminum foil. You can get 32 oz bottle at Amazon for less than $10 -- Crayola Washable Tempera Paint, Black Paint, Craft Supplies, 32 Ounce $9.99 (found at www.amazon.com/Crayola-Black-Washable-Tempera-32-Ounce/dp/B000OKOTSA/ref=sr_7)

[@TheLazyh_Guy]

I make diorama with hotwheels

[@annoythedonkey]

This is really cool

[@zaidfaridii6717]

Great idea man loved it but I want more

[@112Ishaan]

Is It the same with H0?

[@petermodin8719]

Perfect! Just the inspiration I needed, thnx!

[@alconk7129]

Wow always wanted to know how that was done. What was the black circles for on the road where the arrows were at? What n scale autos do you buy. Great job and thanks again!

[@ralphwicks8450]

Very nice and helpful

[@804titan]

awesome content ty.. well done

[@ginostrains3757]

holy bat balls batman that was the most epic techniques I've ever witnessed 5 stars and thanks you

[@NoFear2473651]

Haha thanks alot!

[@dadoutside]

Very nice!!! A+

[@davidallen6333]

Excellent job Kory looks great nice video and tips how to do for roads !

[@CONTAINERMAN68]

Great looking roads!

[@NoFear2473651]

Thanks!

[@zainevenable6896]

Perfect video on what I'm looking to accomplish, I'm doing this for o scale do you know how wide I should make the road?

[@CreativeRails]

Wow!! Looks amazing! Thanks for the great video! -Ben

[@madbrad6282]

This is a FANTASTIC tutorial to make roads. And they look great!

[@bfurailroad1104]

excellent job but I would use just ol regular drywall compound for the base road so when it dries you get the cracks already made naturally.

[@NoFear2473651]

That's an idea! I will give that a try.. thanks

[@honestgbfan5324]

I have done that on small diorama's. works great for that! but have not used it for larger, more maintained roads, on my layouts. But to be honest, I have seriously thought about it for the next one :)

[@bfurailroad1104]

@@honestgbfan5324 After the cracks appear and cured you can fill in the cracks with a very thin bead of silicone rubber to simulate how the road crews use tar to fill in.

[@honestgbfan5324]

@@bfurailroad1104 thats a good idea. : )

[@nscaled1]

Absolutely Fantastic!

[@notsam_flagdirt]

Incredible work

[@daveolliemetalhead]

It’s alive ! Nice job

[@thomasm519]

Very Interesting and realistic Thanks for sharing your techniques.

[@nscaleendeavor1267]

Good stuff!

[@alanritchie9781]

Looks nice.