Jason Jensen Trains Episode 001 How to model paper signs on a brick wall.

[@derekalexander4030]

I had to go back and check out your first video. Obviously it’s not like most people’s first video. You must be an artist already and not learning just now. Thank you for sharing your techniques, they will help us all improve. The cigarette ad is perfect for pushing the time period of the building or layout back in time. Nowadays you’re not even allowed to advertise cigarettes anymore.

[@raykiefer5137]

This video came up so I had to watch your first attempt. Loved it. I have been a fan for a while now. I learn something every time I watch you work. Thank you so much for sharing. By the way, I just learned that Roy Smith in Panama has passed away. His videos were always fun also.

[@scottmccloud9029]

The first video! WOW! I feel like Mr. Peabody with the Way Back Machine. Outstanding, Jason. Congratulations on all your accomplishments.

[@johnschutt9187]

You're an artist!

[@michaelg.1786]

Just found your channel and subbed! Gonna go back and watch your videos all in order.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

@@michaelg.1786 Welcome, so glad to have you along for the journey! Hope you enjoy my videos!

[@alx7673]

Thank you from France ! I never see before replace transfert by printed paper. 👍

[@aaamodeltrainsandplanes3774]

I know this a old video but dam now I can save money on decals this is awesome !!! Thank you for showing us !!! Way cooolll

[@pault1289]

I think that's a great first video! Thanks for sharing the technique.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!!

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

It came out looking pretty good. Thanks for sharing your technique.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thanks for the advise on starting a KZbin channel Ron. It gave me the extra push I needed to get started. Thanks again!!!

[@adm458nelson]

Looks good. I have done smaller signs with water and a sharp blade. I turn the sign upside down, add some water, and peel off the back side of the paper by scraping from one edge towards the center. The paper rolls off like a small blanket being rolled up. Works great. Look forward to seeing more videos.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you!!!

[@JamesMilsonAuthor]

Wonderful start and very happy to see the new videos and channel.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you!!!

[@bellyblister7867]

I love the Lucky Strike add

[@rodgersteward4941]

Great presentation its very helpful for me being that im new at detailing model buildings , im also new at putting diarommas together as well which im currently working on wish me luck , looking forward to more of your work

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Rodger and Happy modeling!!!

[@kevinb9327]

Whoa! That was a trip in Mr. Peabody's Way Back machine! Your first video! Very good production.

[@kevinb9327]

👍

[@JasonJensenTrains]

LOL, thank you so much Kevin!!!

[@sphillips71]

Amazing inspiration. Jason you ROCK!!! One of my favorite modelers indeed.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so very much!!!

[@johnrocheleau1015]

Wow looks really good. Not quite there yet, this will be very helpful. Thanx for a great video.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you!!!

[@grger67]

Thanks for putting this up for us to watch. Great video, and teaching tool.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Your welcome buddy!!!

[@davidsorel2896]

Brilliant! .... very much appreciate your skill, your talents, your teaching, and your generous sharing. Thanks so very much for your time and energy. A great learning resource 👍

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Your welcome! Thank you so much for watching I really appreciate it! Happy modeling David!!!

[@LaytonJunction]

hi, Jason. another brilliant video, you could make yourself a small fortune doing weathering, and kits for people, your videos are so impressive to watch thanks for sharing take care and stay safe Al.😊😊👍👍👍

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Al, I really appreciate it!!! Thanks for watching!

[@josephtaf5507]

awesome video.. qq.. do you ever add a dull cote over the entire structure after weathering? @@JasonJensenTrains

[@donaldgilbert6739]

That's awesome, i'm just beginning, and got alot to learn, great job!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much Donald!!! Thanks for watching and happy modeling!!!

[@siraujus101]

I just found your channel a few weeks ago and I really think this was a helpful video. I started watching the one with the rope bridge because that's what I am currently adding to my track.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Glad you found my channel! I hope it helps and please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for watching and happy modeling!!!

[@BradLobregt]

Awesome topic for a first video. Looking forward to future videos.....

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you!!!

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Great tutorial! Looking forward to more.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!!

[@steventrout4055]

Very informative and useful video Jason thanks for posting

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Your welcome! Thanks for watching!!!

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

Keep it going. Having a You Tube channel like this is fun and allot of work. You are going to do great.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you!!!

[@rgetty]

Great video. Keep 'em coming. You're an excellent teacher!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you!!!

[@brandonb1681]

A fellow kaiju fan/friend of mine recommended I sub to your channel. I love the detail Eiji Tsuburaya put into the buildings/cities only to be destroyed by the Big G. My friend said you make some of the best stuff. Looking forward to binging your content. TY.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much for watching!!! I truly appreciate it!! 👍

[@qwincyq6412]

So cool that your first video shows up now on my feed. So helpful! One thing I wonder about is how well the chalk weathering stays put on the buildings over time

[@edwardbischof3161]

Very nice video Jason. For being your first one I think you did a great job. I have subscribed to your website.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!!!

[@TrueNorthModels]

Great first video Jason and thanks for sharing your techniques. Cheers

[@mikeberryhill7361]

Great Video

[@AnythingButOnes]

Really useful for miniature war gaming too!!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much for watching!!! 👍

[@44eyecandi]

Fab. Just a thought, would it be better to print out onto 80 or even 60gsm thin paper first, save all the hassle of sanding it thin?

[@bobwallace2244]

Do you have to use white Elmer’s glue or can you use MOD PODGE?. Bob in Maryland

[@FBMRR]

I have used mod podge.. just diluted it.

[@stevenallen9613]

Thanks Jason, do you add clear or a dull finish to seal the final product?

[@DCC-DUDE]

Great how to Jason! I came across a technique of printing on tissue paper (not toilet paper) using an ink jet printer. Tape the tissue to a regular sheet of paper and print your picture. Cut out and white glue to structure. Give it a try, it's really cool!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thanks for the tip!

[@44eyecandi]

Just had another thought (wow, I'm on a roll!) when you have just stuck the image onto the brick, how about then painting a generous layer of water over the top to saturate the image so it will then sink into the contours of the brickwork underneath? But, just thought, if it's printed on bubblejet printer, which is waterbased ink, may smudge the print? Worth a try though....

[@parmadj]

Awesome work, as usual

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!!

[@gregwilliams7354]

Awesome first go, look forward to many more, been watching you on Facebook. Very inspirational. Thank you.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!!

[@djstrains]

do you seal it with a clear spray or dullcote?

[@JasonJensenTrains]

I do not clear it , because once it's done and placed on the layout, I wont be handling it.

[@djstrains]

I recently sprayed dullcote on a finished building and got a lot of white residue on some areas. Maybe I went to heavy on it? On chalk weathered areas, the dullcote seemed to lighten my weathering too much to where I almost had to redo it.

[@TrainsandDioramas]

@@djstrains It happened to me in the past, and what I realized after a few mistakes is that it happens for two reasons - when the spray doesn't hit the surface at right velocity, or when the liquid in the spray is not mixed properly. I shake my spray well before applying now. Also, I always make sure that the nozzle is clean. I then test fire at a piece of cardboard to see that it's not leaving any spots or residue before using it on the actual piece. I spray from a distance of about 10-14 inches depending on the spray I use.

[@hoppercar]

Wow.,this is great!!! Is there anyway, when you put that paper decal on..you can get it to lay down into the brick texture....so, the shape of the bricks underneath is visible ??

[@JasonJensenTrains]

The thinner you can sand the paper the better. Thanks for watching!!!

[@toddgroettum7995]

Nice job once again Jason

[@2H80vids]

Good video as always Jason and interesting to go right back to the beginning of the channel. Your weathering back then seems a wee bit harsher, compared to how you work now. I hadn't realised that Tichy windows came with pre-cut glass; must have a look and see if they're available anywhere in Scotland. Even for something so small and thin, I'm sure U.S. postage will make importing them pretty pricey.😁

[@bobwallace2244]

Can you use mod-pod he to adhere paper signs to the model buildings?. Bob in maryland

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Yes you can but mod podge dries a little glossy. I prefer using Elmers glue.

[@sportscarddad-en6yt]

Great work glad to see some how to from you

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!!

[@bobwallace2244]

Sorry Jason I mis typed, it is MOD PODGE Bob in Md.

[@jamesfowler2663]

I have followed your posts on facebook. Good luck with the KZbin Channel.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you!

[@kargandarr]

It seems like it would be best to use vector graphics for these signs. Vector graphics retain all of the detail no matter how large or small they have been sized to.

[@JCsRiptrack]

Nicely done! Good to see you on KZbin.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you!!!

[@DiggerEvans]

quite impressive my friend

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!!

[@philbyrne7852]

Great first video I learnt a lot thanks

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you!!! I have a lot more videos to watch.

[@robertweldon7909]

I've seen a method where a piece of tissue paper is taped to a printer sheet and then the image is printed on the tissue. Because the tissue is so thin, when it is applied to the structure, etc, it tends to sink into the structures texture, but still retain a good image. This is a great method though. Adobe Illustrator is also a great program for resizing because is is a vector based program unlike Photo Shop, it being a pixel based program and the image can become rather grainy if enlarged to far Also you can create some real cool signs etc. too. ;-)

[@JasonJensenTrains]

I absolutely love all Adobe products. I have always used Mac's. Thanks for watching Robert and happy modeling!!!

[@srigelhof]

I like the effect you use with the paper printed signs Jason. I wonder if using a plastic burnisher would help with adhering the sign to the brick. It might also give the impression of the sign as if it was painted directly on the brick. Looking forward to learning your other techniques.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Great tip Steve! Thank you! I will try that in the future.

[@rjl110919581]

thank you great beauty detail video

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you!!!

[@jackcutler1059]

What kind of printer do you use - laser or ink jet? Is the ink you use in your printer waterproof?

[@JasonJensenTrains]

I use a laser printer. I dont think it works with a inkjet. It may work but I havent tried it.

[@RachaelMortician]

I think you did a great job with your first video! If you want any tips or tricks or whatever for filming and editing, let me know 😊.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!!!

[@MRR_Shadowolf]

Great tutorial and tips! Did you use a certain weight of paper to do these? Do you seal after chalks? If so what do you use. That facade looked amazing!

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you so much!!! I used regular copy paper. I never seal any of my models. Thanks for watching and happy modeling!!!

[@jaybeckham]

Jason, really enjoyed the video. Keep them coming. One suggestion if you don't have a "camera" man or woman, can you hook the camera to your computer or a laptop so you can see what the camera sees. I have done that some years ago with an old video camera.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you!!! And thanks for tip!

[@jamesrosado2929]

Hey Jason, Where do you find the signs?

[@FBMRR]

I think he said the internet. You can just do a Google search fir images.

[@PKWModelwerx]

Thanks Jason. Very helpful and other than a few focusing/framing issues the quality was good. Keep up the good work! Are you going to hit this with any clear coat to seal it? Or will that destroy the pastels?

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you!!! No clear coat, as you mentioned, it makes the pastel chalk disappear.

[@jsrogers6464]

But your Godzilla is Z scale.... great video. Thanks for making them.

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thanks for watching Jeff!!!

[@perth45]

wowzer….

[@JasonJensenTrains]

Thank you!!!

[@joesask857]

nice 52.25 % water