Chain Link Fence - Model Railroad Scenery

[@ramrod126]

This video showed up in my recommended feed. I am not sure why, I haven't had a train set in about 30 years. That being said I have binge watched about 20 videos straight. Subbing for sure.

[@megaroo6110]

Justin Updyke Same thing for me. I make miniatures, but not railroad, this turned up in my recommend and I've been watching for a couple hours now lol.

[@eternal8song]

Justin Updyke same. I make 1/6 scale art dolls, not railroad models. still. it's cool to see how people use the materials.

[@eternal8song]

Justin Updyke same. I make 1/6 scale art dolls, not railroad models. still. it's cool to see how people use the materials.

[@cyrusdavirus3411]

Same here. I think its coz im high as fuck.

[@hamdanjf]

Justin Updyke me thoo

[@mrgarbage2568]

Can you PLEASE make a realistic snowy landscape?! It would be awesome!

[@4cqker]

There's no snow in Australia except for the mountains in Victoria, I think he's a South Aussie so It's not very likely sorry :( I'd love to see this too though

[@xXTHEBOMBSQUADXxGaming]

Ethan Porter forgeting the blue Mountains

[@MrTravsStuff]

@@4cqkerIt snows on Mr Lofty. :D

[@estermarie2731]

This is super easy! You need: cardboard Glue gun aluminum foil Baking paper gypsum Take some cardboard and make a basic form of the landscape you want,glue the parts together (if you want a round shape; you'll need cardboard with a curved inside*, remove one of the paper parts almost completely. Curve it like you want and glue the paper back on) Cover the whole model with aluminum foil (tip: curl the foil and open it again before gluing it to the cardboard-model) you can also mabe aluminum foil-balls and glue them on the model, for example to make a snow man Put baking paper under the model and Cover the model with gypsum (tip: make sure the parts you're covering is laying flat (suport the model or hold it for a few minuttes, this will prevent the gypsum from slide/drip) Take smal parts at the time, the gypsum is harding fast(you can use some of the harder gypsum to make another type of snow) Enjoy

[@billsaylor4053]

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[@ashboy225]

You should make a video with all your scenes laid out, and have a quick talk through of them, that would be cool

[@Rickswars]

I installed chain link fence for over 50 years it's the most popular of choice. You will always have work if you live in or near a metropolitan.your fence is accurate and the half diamond on the top rail looks right. We use 'aluminum color' anti rust paint for touch up, it matches perfect too.

[@zIITOASTYIIz]

Thanks for the recommendation KZbin, I really wanted to learn how to make a miniature fence. Very useful to know just incase the world shrinks

[@jackiejikariti8718]

jamie lad Well then you would be making a full size fence ;;))

[@UnknownSwordsman]

jamie lad lol

[@motherhors7036]

Haha, but people would just rip right through the fabric.

[@zaniityy]

Howard Fortyfive it’s really important to learn the ins and outs of a joke.

[@Samstarion329]

Hi Luke! I'm not a modeler but i've subscribed to your channel a while ago because i love your work! It's fascinating to see how you create those realistic sceneries. Your videos, your thoroughness, everything is very impressive. Keep up the good work!

[@takoyucky]

I don't even do any modeling, yet here I am watching all of these videos. Something about them just gives me a comforting and cozy feeling.

[@SideKickStudios]

top tip from a completely different world of use ;) - to straigten the wire perfectly right away, hold one end with pliars while the other end is fixed into the centre of a drill chuck, pull slightly to add tention and then run the drill for 5-8 seconds. stop and release the pliars but don't let the wire slip and drop. Boom, instant super straight wire!

[@doctommy]

Found the TULLE in different colors at Jo-Ann Fabric. I chose the Grey TULLE which doesn't need painted. Made the framework and painted it Grey then secured the TULLE. Used twisted picture hanging wire for the 'barbed wire'! Excellent video by the way..

[@Outland9000]

Another cracking material for the fence is aluminium mesh for car body repairs. I just normally drybrush it to make it look like weathered steel chainlink. Oh, and wire saws from survival kits make nice barbed wire. I coil it around a pen or wood dowel to make razer wire.

[@morriganravenchild6613]

impressive - looks very authentic Presumably you can lightly dry brush with "rust" to give the impression of old wire.

[@slashusr]

Wow! The wire one looked so very realistic. All you need is a pair of scale Dobermans and you're good to go!

[@guytero8812]

Wow! I admire your perfectionism and tenacity. Not many people have the patience to do this kind of thing. 👍🏻

[@BarneySaysHi]

I wonder if you could 3D print a fence like this nowadays. With or without the tulle texture. I don't know how fine your 3D printer can print.

[@nowhereman804]

I love how you put lots of work into such a realistic model. you make the most obvious model toys look like real life

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

thank you for the great compliment 😀 I tend to spend a lot of time obsessing over small details

[@Rasdock]

I think the cop was right to run you off. You had that, "I'm about to put a penny on the track" look about you. Man, that fence looks real. How'd you get to be so smart/creative?

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

ha ha ha :) I once threw a water balloon at a train when I was a kid and within about 2 minutes the cops were there telling me off! Glad you liked the fence :) Cheers Luke

[@flimsypopcorn638]

@@BoulderCreekRailroad hahaha

[@abdoff9393]

@@BoulderCreekRailroad Brother, when I buy from your store, there is shipping to Algeria

[@beasleykeith8956]

This guy is insane!! His skill level is beyond anything I've ever seen

[@oldbaldfatman2766]

Thanks for the video for several reasons. I'm going for 1/35th scale fences in various heights, never thought of using wire for posts. Then there was laying the wedding veil on top of the fence posts, then gluing the veil to the posts. I was cutting the veil to exact width each time.....talk about a pita. Also, using a SINGLE post to hold everything in place.....all my posts were extra long for this. Using spray adhesive & paper to hold things in place will make building these things a lot easier, along with being a new one for me. But in 1/35th scale, I want to see barbs on my barbed wire, so cutting individual strips (threads?) of wedding veil. Bought The Chopper from Micro Mark earlier this year using your code and it's worked out great.

[@matthewlu150]

The world is in chaos, but you still doing your thing. Love it. So peaceful. So calm. Great attention to detail. I don't have a model train but I see the appeal. Your model fence looks better than all the fences in my hood.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

lol :) It's amazing how chaotic the world is at the moment! So much violence and political issues, if I didn't keep doing what I'm doing I'd probably just get depressed...

[@matthewlu150]

Luke Towan keep on keeping on.

[@selfproclaimednobody4614]

I'm not into making models but I can really appreciate the art and time and patience and skill it takes to accomplish such a task. Pretty cool man..

[@NaderiosTNT]

I dont have a railroad or any other model scenery and i dont know why i'm watching this - but this fence is amazing!

[@VasilyevAlexandr]

You can straighten the wire by holding it in a screwdriver and twisting it. Or screw it on both ends on a stick and on one stand with your feet, pull the other with your hands.

[@christophercarran4164]

This is real neat. I'm a remote control operator for kiwirail and we have lots of these short useless fences about, some without barbed wire, one 30 meters long with a hole cut in the middle! Will be adding this to my future layout, when I get the time 👌

[@gordonrobbins5843]

I have watched a lot of your videos. I am just amazed at how talented you are you are a true artist. I am so happy to watch your videos they are very inspiring . Please keep making your videos and I promise I'll keep watching thank you God bless be safe

[@kennethbradshaw3937]

I just completed a security fence for my power plant and it came out great! I added some rust wash, which helped hide some over-glue... I used a cloth thule, which was was lighter and a little difficult to place. I also had a larger nozzle for my super glue, which led to the over-glue; a needle applicator is now on my purchase list! Thank you for posting this, Luke!.

[@joelmora16]

I am not a modeler or anything like that, but I am amazed by your videos, what a detailed way to do such small thing

[@leeallen7964]

Hi Luke. Instead of yanking your wire with pliers to straighten it try using a drill on slow speed with your same setup. You'll get perfectly straight wire

[@larrysheppard42]

A tip. Fill the void in the cutters with RTV, let dry (3-4 days). Then use a razor to cut open the RTV with the cutting edge of the cutters (so that you have RTV on each jaw). This will keep your wire from shooting across the room. We use this in Aircraft maint.

[@icenesiswayons9962]

Fence looks better than the store bought one. Way to go.

[@davidjohnston6993]

Pretty slick. I will be using this in the future not only for a diorama but for a zombie apocalypse truck model I plan on building.

[@Aartwood]

That was insanely detailed and precise! And very satisfying to watch too, very nice indeed :D

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Incredible Tutorial! I love the use of commonly available materials to make professional looking models, but how you make it look easy and the small tips of making 'baking paper jig' or 'blue tack jig' is just top notch. It's so simple, yet so effective and give so much confidence even to novices that they can make a professional model easily. It's always a pleasure to watch how masterfully you make these rather fine models.

[@KKEM641]

One thing this takes is fine motor skills -- something I am not able to do, but it is fine work.

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Fantastic i liked how you showed both the metal wire and styrene methods

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

thanks Peter 😀 yeah I prefer the metal wire method myself because it's a little more durable 😀

[@kennysmart8273]

I want to do this in 1/35th scale I love it, it’ll be great for modern day scenes. Thanks for sharing

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

It doesn't seem like that much more effort just to stay with the Steel Wire. The Plastic will ALWAYS be brittle, especially after installing, in my experience!! 😳 Thanks for this! Carmine ✈🚂🚙

[@3dland540]

LOVE THE INTRO!!!!!! It made me laugh😂

[@HotrodHud]

Same

[@SuperAWaC]

great videos. i'd like to point out though that lead vapor is not a concern with lead solder, as lead does not vaporize at the temperatures that are used for soldering. that said, the rosin flux vapor is also not the best thing to breathe in ;)

[@MichaelHarris-ws5lj]

I use a fly fishing thread holder to aid in adding the barb wire to the fences, also for power wires on telephones

[@slagondrayer447]

The Bob Ross of 3D minis. Amazing!

[@DanielRobboSon]

This guy is a god at building scenery! He is literately God.

[@bengoldsborough593]

Fantastic. I loved how you twirled the jewelry wire to make the "barbed wire".

[@renemikkers6404]

Hi Luke,To prevent filling up your file with solder while remeving it from your metal fence, you may apply some white chalk on your tools. In case your file is filled up with solder you can also remove this using a copper wire cleaning brush or a strip of brass plate. My compliments for all your video's. Keep on producing these spelded video's

[@TheCircusWorker]

you can make styrene fence stronger a couple of ways. for round posts use long halve round stock, make full length horizontal and "chopped" verticals on one side, then full length verticals and chopped horizontals on the other side. For square posts draw pattern on 0.5mm sheet glue on 0.5mm posts and when dry cut out unwanted 0.5mm sheet.

[@kennynvake4hve584]

A suggestion to make the end of the post flat is use a sharpening stone used to sharpen knives...The electronics solder of today is all lead free...so you could use that to solder with...just a suggestion.

[@ashevilletrainman6989]

Dear Luke,YOUR VIDS ARE AMAZING.... I escpexially like the how to's... they are so easy and use very little tool... I feel like even I could do it ! Thanks!

[@natevizzi2901]

dude ... the scene where you place the first fence down on your layout .... that scene looks soooo good like the static grass and stuff looks unbelievable !! nice video

[@scottfirman]

This was an awesome video. Almost makes me qant to build another train layout. I no longer have the room or the time. I got into flying RC planes now and really enjoy it. I also build models( still). I sold my train layout 27 years ago when we had our second child and needed the room. Now that they are gone,we have downsized,and I still dont have the room. I went with N scale,but now I cannot see well enough for it. Darn.

[@Matthew-pn1qu]

These videos are not only entertaining, but incredibly well produced and edited.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Thanks Robert, spent hours learning the editing program 😀

[@Shigzmi]

Wow i am so happy i found your account, i dont even know how to make models yet i fell in love with these videos.

[@exveefan]

Man I wish I had this video 2 months ago when I was building my N-gauge layout, these look so much better then the one I tried to make. :-)

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

lol, that's what it's all about :) Trail and error :) Cheers Luke

[@joshjohnston7388]

Man... don't feel bad. I've watched several of this guy's videos, and he'd make anybody look like a filthy casual. Amazing skill.

[@oddballsok]

of course ,you don't get to see HIS failures...

[@fintanoneill7814]

Wow you have great techniques and very well made video with voiceover. You get right to the point! Thanks.

[@doctorshawzy6477]

...incidentally i will be making a chain link fence using your method, for my German layout. I should add that your scenery in volume 6 is perhaps the best I have ever seen...masterly..re. The static grass dispenser, there is a KZbin video about making one using an electronic fly swatters....but these are hard to come by in the canadian winter..lol

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

yeah, I considered making an applicator with the fly swatter but they were hard to find and when I did find them they cost around $35! Thanks for watching John and I'm glad you enjoyed the videos 😊

[@JamesMontana]

Love this ! Look harder than making a real fence

[@Cmdrduo02us]

Thank you for these tutorials. I have been looking at these to make military dioramas.

[@EclecticWizard6]

I never thought 1.6 million other people would also want to know how to make a miniature chainlink fence.

[@johnnyplto5592]

i dont want rats getting into my warehouses and eatin my cheese

[@just.jose.youtube]

2.3M and counting! :D

[@srainz1]

Just a thought to straighten your wire you may try clamping down one end of the wire down and then put the other end into a drill and spinning it for a few seconds.

[@johnlamprecht7523]

Thank you so much, it's the best fence I've seen

[@RobMcCauslandArt]

This is so cool!! What a great idea! A bit labor intensive to make but the results are AWESOME!!! That metal fence looks sooooo good!

[@riversvic]

This video gets a thumbs up just for the first scene! Good Job

[@skeeter7932]

The stuff you make is amazing! I can watch the same video over because it's so cool to me!

[@robertd1965]

Great video.. fun to watch.... should have watched the whole thing before commenting.. wow.. the video gets even better!

[@Fur_ball]

This will work great for my 1/12 builds with some adjustments. Thank you!

[@dwaynedavis5257]

So cool Luke!. And easy. Thanks a bunch.

[@danbarr5286]

Another tip for wire straightening, put one end in the vise or have an assistant hold it with pliers. Clamp the other end in an electric drill and gently carefully twist the wire by spinning the drill. It will be stronger and very straight.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Awesome, thanks Dan for the tip... I might try to fashion up a rig so I can do it one handed? Just a thought...

[@danbarr5286]

@@BoulderCreekRailroad Should work - only thing is depending on the thickness of the steel wire it might snap if you do it too quickly.

[@feynthefallen]

you can avoid the burrs if you get a 90° facet cutter like the one you use to cut the thin wire. They come in bigger sizes, they're not cheap but have a lot more uses than you'd think initially.

[@Hambone571]

I made chain link fence for my N scale layout using straight pins for posts, and wedding gown ribbon material for the fence.

[@Geebax2]

Good work Luke, may I suggest a modification to your procedure. I would use a heavy gauge tinned copper wire rather than a steel wire, and then use solder paste to make the joints. Solder paste has the advantage that it can be applied sparingly to the joint and it then leaves less to have to file off afterwards.

[@Hastilygrim]

To straighten the wire: Clamp one end as you did in this video. Take other end and put into the chuck of a drill. Twist wire at high speed for a few seconds. Et voila, perfectly straightened wire.

[@richardmattingly7000]

Straightening wire can be done with placing one end in a bench vice and pulling the other end with a set of pliers and you can feel the wire give slightly as its done at which you stop after it no longer stretches.

[@zepledfan413]

Even the shadow looks real!

[@stephenmcallister2169]

this dude is so talented.

[@ffjsb]

Another good video! I prefer however to use straight sections of brass wire, that way I don't have to straighten wire off of a roll. As a pattern, I have a 1/4" thick piece of Basswood a few inches wide that I carefully traced a pattern with a good quality ball point pen. It leaves a slight indentation that helps keep the wire from rolling out of position. Then I solder it like you do. (I use thin pieces of tape to hold the wire down, but I like your way too). I also have a pattern to make railings for walkways and stairways the same way. You can buy a sample swatch of tulle lace at fabric store really cheap, I've been using the same swatch for years, there's enough in a swatch to do most any layout.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

they are some fantastic tips 😊 I really like the idea using the pen on the bass wood. Thanks mate 😊

[@mikem8145]

It's almost frustrating how this guy makes it look so easy. Each video I see from him I almost leave home to go to the hardware store to buy all the stuff needed, then I realize I actually don't have enough empty place for those miniatures on my slot car track. I have to build a bigger room to my house, then a bigger a slot car track, then I could build this guy's miniatures. Hey Luke how about a tutorial on how to build a 50 ft. by 50 ft. extension to the house? ;-)

[@markhayes6407]

Your a real craftsman. This tutorial is well easily understood.

[@1989worms1]

Those fences look so realistic, I will might use this tutorial for my upcoming NASCAR stop motion tracks!

[@B4WZeR]

KZbin recommended this and somehow im already 4 hours in to watching how to do model scenery :x I doubt ill ever do it but its so awesome to watch!

[@wonderwend1]

Certainly a labour of love, but worth the effort

[@mitchmackenzie3293]

Why have I never found this incredible channel

[@rachelmarieLMT]

Id love to see a tropical landscape!

[@cb01ttr]

Some of the most convincing HO/OO chain link fencing I have seen. Excellent! I just wish my chosen period (1930's LNER) had chain link fencing, so I could try your methods.

[@andrewlambert4934]

You are a model making genius my friend

[@JiveJV]

Hi ! Your channel gave me the desire to resume with my little girl the construction of my full train scenary (just 3 ft x 3.5 feet), the same that my parents built me when I was young, in 1995. Thanks. Keep going! You have my suscription.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Cool,. I'm sure your little girl will love it. Sounds like a great project for a very good cause :) Cheers Luke

[@projectclockcodes]

Well done handsome 💋. Absolutely love and enjoy your ideas and brainstorming sessions. Making a useless wall in which you can walk around is a great suggestion. You could make it funny to. Add a large dog with a squeeky voice for fun. Lol.😂 Up to you my aviator. Don't forget to buy Christmas presents for your family, post office will be super busy this week 😆 (friendly but firm reminder). Love you handsome 💋 👄

[@modelmaker2001]

Great technique, well presented. I also like the opening!

[@CplHill]

SIR!!.....you're very creative!

[@xx1590]

Very impressive ideas and clear directions.

[@Mark-bn6uu]

This is great. I'll try it when I eventually construct a permanent layout. Really great.

[@railemotion]

What an amazing result!!! 😮😍 thank you & cheers, Remo

[@Scubasgamecorner]

Wow ...Just wow , these are Brilliant !!!

[@pralkatv3485]

Im impressed with your ideas and talent

[@gbjanuary]

Excellent just starting model railway hobby.

[@accespencer]

Show de bola, muito bom, aliás bom é pouco, ficou esplêndido, sensacional, espetacular, fantástico. Parabéns dei meu 👍, me senti na obrigação de dar o meu 👍 , e é uma obrigação de todos que assistirem esse vídeo. Show, show, showzaço.

[@HobbyLifeSMF]

Your technology is so real and wonderful. I watch it many times.

[@anujchandkapoor]

Awesome video. Thank you so much for sharing these tips. I am new to railway modelling and your videos inspire me. Thank you.

[@finlea3251]

Wow! what a great tutorial. You saved me a couple of bucks!

[@mitchellryan515]

I don’t even make model scenery and I love watching your stuff man. Top notch

[@gamingboysandgirls8994]

HEY Luke Towan... U SHOULD DO A VIDEO ABOUT HOW U JOIN TOGETHER ALL OF UR CREATIONS (WHICH R AWESOME!!😉) AND SHOW US UR LANDSCAPE/RAILROAD!!

[@nigelferris1403]

You are extremely talented. Want to apply to N scale. Great ideas and reference.

[@retroactivejealousy-worldl1805]

Why would anyone give this video a dislike?