How To Make Your Own Plaster Tunnel Portals, HO scale

[@jimstraba5772]

Wow, thank you I learned how to make a tool which you showed with wire on a piece of plywood to cut cut Styrofoam you get in shipping boxes to the proper thickness. I never thought of that. I thought it had to be heated, but I saw how you just pulled it through there without the heat! it is not necessary to buy some expensive heating tools to cut through the Styrofoam. I can’t wait to try it on building a mountain thank you.🎉

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Thanks for the comment! I'm not sure if it was clear in the video, but although it looks like the wire isn't heated, it definitely is heated.

[@FrederickRincon]

As kid I worked in a small club but the method I loved was using paperboard with a plaster layer on the visible side. Then let it dry and carve the stones manually. Add paint first to fill the carved grooves. Then paint with a dry brush over them. It works very fast.

[@markhayes6407]

I like the silicone technique. The second method not gluing bricks seems better to me. The portal and wings looks great.

[@pipafumador]

Muchas gracias por enseñar esta técnica para hacer túneles. Saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱, Sudamérica. Rafael.

Hey! Tips for professionally setting the plaster of paris (this is what my father learned me, he was an electrician). Maybe this is only valid just for the "oldfashioned" plaster of paris he used in the 60/70ties and not for the different modern pop-solutions available today (fast/slow, hard/soft, colored, whatever...) but I'm doing it like this and it worked perfect for me - everytime: 1. Use only a flexible mixing bowl. Available for just a few dollars specifically for plaster of paris at your home improvement store. Makes it easier to remove hardened plaster from the bowl). 2. Perhaps it is best to finely sieve the plaster of paris beforehand. 3. NEVER pour water into plaster of paris 4. ALWAYS simply sprinkle / distribute the gypsum powder SLOWLY into the water. Just enough plaster of paris to soak up enough water to get completely wet on its own - DO NOT stir! 5. Stir if necessary, e.g. to smooth out lumps, it is better to break up the lumps rather than stirring. So stir as little as possible - if you have proceeded as in point 4, stirring should actually be obsolete. 6. The more you stir, the more bubbles you will create. 7. More stirring also shortens the setting time of the plaster of paris. Hopefully it'll work for you as well! Greets Stephan Beste Grüße aus dem Salzburger Land Stephan *Der KüsteNbahner* 👉 “ *May the trains be with you!* ” 😎

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

This is awesome and very helpful! Thank you so much Stephan!

[@agustincastror]

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[@TimLievesley-ej9rq]

Hi. I am starting the model railway hobby and currently building my layout. Your videos are fantastic for me as trying to get even the basics sent out here to Thailand costs an absolute fortune and that is when you can get a vendor to ship out here so your DIY tips are top notch. Thanks

[@chuckholsclaw6829]

I have made a couple tunnel portals before watching your video. I went the easier route using a hobby knife and screwdriver to make the bricks.I need to plaster them and then paint them. Great tutorial!

[@audiomixstudio]

Absolutely awesome video, an idea to get the bubbles out, make vibrating table. A small motor with an off balance weight attached to it, connected to a speed controller, mounted on a hoard that is mounted on springs. When concrete is poured on building sites, the concrete is settled using a vibrator.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Thanks! 😊 That's a great idea! 👍

[@skatesneakerlover]

Outstanding!! Very well done on both your methods of making the tunnels as well as your video.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Thank you so much! 😊👍 Glad you liked it! What tutorials would you like to see next?

[@BsrlinMAZ]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, advice and tips for making scenery and accessories for model train layouts. I am learning a lot. You have some great ideas, and I appreciate the time and effort you put into making these videos. 👍

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Great to hear! Glad it was helpful!

[@Blairgowrie_Forest_Railway]

Very nice. I like your tip for handling the silicon glue, usually don't like touching it with my hands.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Thank you! 😊

[@BriansModelTrains]

Amazing work! Thanks for sharing.

[@dominiccruz1201]

I enjoyed watching your video. It helped to see you make each brick with careful placement to create a realistic look. I look forward to seeing more of your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@nancykunz7507]

Wow! Love the portal with the tiny bricks, but to have such a steady hand and patience..... I don't know if I could do it. Great job!

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Thanks! It's not as hard as it looks... With a bit of practice I think you would be able to do it 😉

[@MikeSmithmikessdesk]

You made it look so simple yet so real was the finished tunnel. Thank you

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Glad you liked it

[@plto4ka]

Great idea. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Bulgaria.

[@anthonyvenish1755]

hi this was a great video very informative. I just started building a layout to find everything I want here is not easy as I live in Oudtshoorn, and there is no hobby shops around. so everything is ordered.

[@derekalexander4030]

This was an incredible tutorial, you have a lot of patience and talent. I have subscribed to support your channel and have enjoyed a number of you prior videos as well. I look forward to future tutorials. As to the plaster situation,it has been suggested that you add the plaster to the water not the water to the plaster and a small fish tank pump or an orbital sander pressed against the table you are working on will vibrate the pieces and release the bubbles. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@kimspeller6941]

good video ! a variation on the marklin of sweden one that allows you to make copies. ive made quite a few molds with silicon, can i suggest adding a few drops of acrylic paint to the silicon, and mix before applying, the water in the paint reacts with the silicon and sets it all the way through in a few hours.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Ok, That's really cool! will definitely try it out... Thanks for commenting! 😁👍

[@mannbrand]

Very good work! molds made of silicone tubes are much cheaper to make. Cheers!

[@mountainsprings3303]

Excellent. Thanks for a great tutorial

[@loungelizards1]

Pure GENIUS!!!! Well done. Great video!

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ricksavaiano5640]

Very nice job, I like your technique. In an effort to avoid bubbles, shake the molds a bit and blow on the bubbles using a straw.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Thanks! 👍😊

[@biglouie69]

Very well done and exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for your efforts. You have a new subscriber!

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Awesome, thank you!

[@rasmushansen6379]

great video mate, just what I was looking for

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Glad I could help :)

[@raymondmoderski3216]

Thank you for another very well done, useful video.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

I'm very glad to hear that! Thank you Raymond!

[@glenwood4228]

Great video. In the last part where you paint plaster on the 'polystyrene', does the polystrene break down after a while or does it stay good and firm?

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

I just checked and it's still in great condition! I didn't notice that anything changed, still exactly the same...

[@michaelcipres4228]

Just a suggestion you can use solid packing materials from stuff that you receive through the mail. 😊

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Great idea!!

[@Martinjstevens]

Hi, do you have a video on how to make the foam cutter?

[@TrainDetailsbyGuss]

Thanks for the video, Good Job on the portals.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Glad you like them!

[@kaptajnsejersen6303]

Thanks for the video. In terms of hardness of the styrofoam would you go for soft or hard? Thank you

[@russelldickinson7634]

If you put your moulds with your fresh wet plaster in them on thin ply wood or thick carboard and slightly over hang the ply on the edge of a table, You can the repeatedly tap the ply wood in a constant rhythm for a minute to so. The vibration will release the bubbles, This works for me.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Very smart! I will definitely try it next time. Thanks for the tip!

[@dereksmith7525]

Jy is brilliant dude ! baie geleer op jou vids!!!

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Dankie Derek!

[@terrencemarx4054]

I generally half fill my moulds with rhinolite and drop them from about 10 - 15mm. The shock normally releases the bubbles, then I fill the mould to the top with Rhinolite and let dry.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

That is actually pretty smart, I'll definitely try it. Thanks! 😀

[@angelfigueroa310]

Mad respect . I don’t have patience for that

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Ok that's fine, just use method #2 😜

[@pjpatterson2117]

Outstanding! Thank you...

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Glad you liked it! 😃 Do you have any ideas for a future video?

[@Ebeniste]

Merci beaucoup, vraiment intéressant et inspirant

[@sailorford1]

To get rid of bubbles just give the mould a good tap around the sides after pouring in your plaster

[@SkipRoGlo]

Wow, great video. Can you color the plaster of Paris before you pour?

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Yes, absolutely.

[@davidstull-d6s]

you got mad skills kid

[@christianwood7432]

Great work.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Thanks! Glad you liked the video! 😃 I'm now working on a video about making mountains, and I'll be installing two of these tunnel portals...

[@Meagain921]

Excellent . Subscribed.

[@peasvillerailway1045]

Well done

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Thanks!

[@melkitson]

You are really producing some wonderful stuff. I am so impressed. I have just spent 3 days making some n gauge tunnels using scalescenes printouts on card and paper. I never thought of using your method. I wonder how difficult it would be on N gauge. As a matter of interest I had a Blue train model of the loco similar to your one. Also Lima. Greetings from Portugal. Gaan goed.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Baie dankie! 👍😃 Glad you like my videos! I really appreciate your comments. I have quite a few Lima trains, you'll see more of them in future videos... unfortunately I don't have the blue train set.

[@chandrechadinha720]

Hi there! I noticed that you made your own Styrofoam hot wire cutter. To buy one is really expensive! What is the electrical component you used to heat the wire?

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

Fantastic

[@stevef6523]

Do you get any bubbles in the silicon mould itself? Given it is fairly thick, how well does it go into gaps and pick up details?

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Hi, thanks for checking out the video! No, I didn't get any bubbles in the mould. Using soap to prevent it from sticking to my finger, I can work it into the small details...

[@kentpool7414]

Can you do a video on how to make a 'home made' hot wire cutter?

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Great idea!👍💯 I will add it to my idea list... Thanks!

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

At the moment I'm learning music production so that I can make custom music that fits nicely with my videos. So I'm super busy... But I hope to upload again soon!

[@gertmalan1494]

great job

[@railwayjade]

Which shop in SA did you purchase your expanded foam from please?

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

CDS Ceiling & Drywall Supplies

[@rorythomson8763]

Have you considered selling some plaster moldings for people to assemble and paint themselves? If so I would love to buy some off you for my layout.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

I have thought of it yes! I want to start by selling trees first though. But it's quite complex to figure everything out on shipping and taxes... so I don't know if or when it's gonna happen...

[@rorythomson8763]

@@TheCreativeModellerHO Please let me know when you do start as my rail is still just tracks on the floor but I will be upgrading to tables soon and will need scenery objects and I will gladly buy from you especially tunnel entrances.

[@RecOgMission]

3:30 I see what you did there ;)

[@denisestevens6492]

Hi thankyou for yr video i found u just then and enjoyed what I saw and will continue to watch. Q- CAN U SHOW/EXPLAIN HOW TO MAKE YR FOAM CUTTER AS I TOO DO NOT OWN ONE. OK HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU. CHEERZ DENISE W.A.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Hi, I'm so glad to hear that! I might make a video about that at some point... But in the mean time maybe check out the video from Luke Towan: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXi6q3uYaa2Xbrs

[@dynamicloco2186]

Sit n paar druppels dishwashing liquid by jou plaster of Paris mengsel om bubbles te voorkom

[@RecOgMission]

13:05 Every sport has its injuries...

[@TimberSurf]

I have done exactly the same, www.lumsdonia.co.uk/images/e772dd07bacb.jpg except i use clay for the master, it's much easier to use 2 part silicon in a former and almost as cheap as the cartridges, add PoP to water for no bubbles and stir slowly.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

That's awesome!👍👌 Thanks.

[@dorothealecornu3965]

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[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Ja🙃

[@dorothealecornu3965]

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[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

@@dorothealecornu3965 dankie! 😁😁😏

[@SpaceParanoidX]

@@TheCreativeModellerHO Ik dacht al een Zuid-Afrikaans accent te horen. :) Je video's zijn erg goed en heel professioneel. Ga zo door! -Edit: Nu hoor ik je ook in de video zeggen dat je van SA bent.-

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