Scratch Building with Styrene - Tools & Techniques

[@hickslightfoot]

Holly crap... I happened to come across your channel... I kinda knew stuff like this existed but Holly Crap, the detail work is mind blowing... I love it... well edited, not too long... watching these videos are like taking a small ZEN vacation from my day... I'm soooo impressed...

[@wardman21]

Your patience, attention to detail and tool implementation is what i strive for in my daily life. Seriously your work area is mesmerizing!

[@jwalty]

I have no interest in making models but I can't help but watch every video you put out, fantastic quality and detail week after week, keep it up mate

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

wow thanks mate, really glad you enjoy watching 😀

[@BsrlinMAZ]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, tips and advice for making miniature models. I am beginning my journey down the rabbit hole which is n-scale. I was impressed by all the tiny details (downspouts, etc.) you added to your model...and was shocked at how tiny the same details are in n-scale 😲...I may need a microscope, ha-ha. You are very good at what you do, and set a very high bar that I can only dream of coming close to. Thank you again.

[@subascosauce8288]

I watch all your videos over and over, and each time I watch, I’m still amazed with your work. I doubt a real surgeon has as steady a hand as yours, or the attention to detail. I could watch you work all day long. Brilliant stuff.

[@ghunter0939]

dont take it wrong but i like to see this to sleep. not because is boring it because its relaxing

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

lol I totally understand 😀 I do the same thing with some other great channels

[@danielgrzybek4540]

G hunter 093 same

[@rescuepilot26]

I do the same thing! Helps me in vision my layout more!

[@jadenstookey7676]

G hunter 093 that's me with Bob ross

[@SmeekPeek]

I'd take that as a huge compliment. It means its relaxing and "friendly"

[@MIgardener]

I find this so amazing. Wonderful Job Luke. I have a great appreciation for people who love their craft.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

thanks mate, glad you enjoyed watching 😀

[@pacbeltrr38]

That is seriously nice, and just simple enough, where someone who's never scratchbuilt anything, may look at that and think... "Hey! I could give this a go!!!" And that's something of real value in our Hobby! I'm better at doing, than teaching! 😝 I show YOUR videos to younger friends as my surrogate teacher!! Thanks, Carmine 🚂

[@TheOriginalBadger]

"Some" patience....and a bloody steady hand! lol

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

lol, I usually brace my hands on the table for the really delicate parts... Sometimes when I start to get tired my hands shake all over the place and I need to stop for a while!

[@lurkingcorsa10]

hmm.. I give 'thumb up' for ur detail! surely, it needs 'some' patience wkkwkw... buttt.. it's normal!

[@errynugraha]

Hello, fellow wkwkwk army.

[@ibenb.4767]

*_LOL_*

[@jaisako]

yep Patience things that I don't have.

[@djp9488]

Patience, talent, steady hand and cracking eyesight. You have it all. Simply amazing work.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

thanks mate 😀

[@techsupport2765]

I'm a fellow Hobbyist/modeler and upon watching your videos, I suddenly realized that I still have a lot to learn.... Great content man! I can't believe those dislikers really......

[@TemberGundam]

I have been building and using styrene sheets for about 5 years, and you just showed me a ton of new ways to use the sheets on small applications! Stellar work. Thank you for the video.

[@FanoFinz]

You're videos are always amazing. so much detail and you have great patience. keep the videos coming!!!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

thanks Brad, I'll certainly be filming many more videos 😀

[@ramkisuryan]

Brad Smith love it man. You evoked my inherent talents and helped me think about new ideas 👍🙏

[@JohnCarverUK]

Came across this channel by accident ... Now completely addicted ! ...Fantastic.

[@richardclowes6123]

Hi Luke, my wife says that I have the patience of a saint when it comes to building my OO scale model railway. You take the whole modelling aspect to another level, way beyond my current belief in myself. However, having seen a number of your tutorials now, I am so inspired to take on the more detailed challenges. I showed my wife this tutorial and now according to her, I am not so awesome, butyou are!!! Cheers, Rick the Bulldog

[@MrJeanMaker]

The level of detail on this is incredible, but what amazes me the most is how steady your hands are!

[@dexterdog62]

I find it absolutely incomprehensible that somehow this video managed to garner 76 dislikes. You’ve put together a gorgeous model while showing us exactly how you did it and at the same time showcasing your skill and techniques with the viewers. Your videos are always tremendously inspirational and I have yet to see one where I haven’t learned something new. Keep up the good work, I always look forward to what you come up with next!

[@ModelNerd]

Great video, thank you. Nice idea to make the paper mockups too. I can imagine that saving a lot of time and materials by avoiding mistakes.

[@granander]

Old post that I had missed... love seeing your methodical way to go about your projects. Might not be the fastest way but every step is deliberate and intentional. The results speak for themselves.

[@bhargavakandada9914]

What I love about this is he is not showing off actually admitting that he has failed and explains how he successfully achieved after that . That is awesome. Gives you hope that if you work hard may be you can be something.

[@wism881]

Yes! New video. Just the right thing to unwind after a long day with a beer and a great build! Cheers, mate.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

thanks for the fantastic compliment, I'm glad you enjoy watching... beer sounds good 😉

[@coffeegirlct]

Holy wow! Your attention to detail is astounding. I’m not into model railroad but I do love to watch skilled crafters and realistic diorama builds, so I LOVE your channel.

[@flis9618]

I know this is an old video but this is one of my favourites! Your attention to detail, all the beautiful things you make and the fact that your videos are both educational, interesting and also calming at the same time is why you’re on of my favourites on KZbin. It jus wonderful to see you create your tiny world 😍👏🏼

[@kamikazebadger2686]

I wish the guys who built my house paid as much attention to detail and precision as Luke does

[@joeydr1497]

Ha ha 😂😁

[@joeydr1497]

Same with mine but mine is a nearly 150 year old Victorian mill workers house

[@mhumienny]

I always love the way you shoot the videos. Light is great, colors are looking great. Pure pleasure for the eye.

[@petergray453]

I find your videos so relaxing. I don't know if that's because I like models or the style of your vids. I watch them in evenings after rough day.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Thanks Peter, I'm glad you find the videos relaxing to watch 😀

[@lukerogers151]

Your patience and skill is absolutely inspirational, Luke. Another great video :)

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

thanks Luke, glad you're enjoying the videos 😀

[@bar10dr]

No idea why I watch these videos as I have never worked with anything like this, just calming and impressive. Love the videos

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

thanks mate, glad you enjoy watching 😀

[@erickm119]

Luke, I really enjoy watching your videos very much. It gives me great pleasure watching you build these miniatures making it look so easy. Great work Luke.

[@l.rod2827]

Holy smokes!!! you have some amazing skills creating such realistic looking models and dioramas. I've watched so many of your videos and I'm always completely amazed. Your like a surgeon with such steady hands. My builds look like they went through a southern California earthquake...shaky hands, LOL... You are a true artist, keep up the great work.

[@improbablewhale]

Awesome stuff! I've been designing/building bass wood houses in 1/48 scale for about six months now, and I've learned so much from you.

[@MisterCreamyDude]

Top work Luke. Looks great. I have tried building this way years ago and made a balls of it! You've inspired me to try again! Definitley going to get one of those straight edge cutter clamps. Thanks and best wishes from the UK.

[@subascosauce8288]

Your attention to detail is mind boggling and exquisite!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Thank you! 😊

[@jessicai9976]

I love your videos so much. Somehow they always show up whe I wanna go to bed, but I cant just leave them behind without watching :)

[@theblackdahlia88]

Your patience and skill amaze me every time. And you're very inspiring, this is like therapy to me, very calming!

[@Twenty9point97]

I've been watching a lot of your videos and I have to say, you have the patience of a saint. Hope to be a great model builder like you someday!

[@guilhermetufenkjian8537]

Luke, your videos are the best! Congratulations for your dedication and patience!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

thanks mate, glad you like them

[@jordansmith9858]

Luke, I love your videos and all you do. My girlfriend and I love everything about you. Please never stop making videos man!

[@jedlahaye4765]

you have said patience was the key and you are not wrong, a very good tutorial, thankyou

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

lol thanks Jed 😀

[@rafaelmdiaz11]

Very nice. You must be a very patient man. I love it when it all comes together. Makes me want to go into it.

[@kalbs89]

Nice tutorial Luke, always a pleasure to watch. I love your added details which are so often missing

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Thanks mate, I have a bunch more detail that I'll be adding but I'll be using a photo etching machine so I thought that would be best as a separate video.

[@alund7904]

i don't even make these but i love watching these videos to calm myself. They're so relaxing to watch

[@darrenlongshanks5102]

Great video - really like the graphics you're using to show when you have the angles correct. Can't wait for the next one.

[@BoomerKeith1]

I get so excited when I see Luke has posted a new video! This one was great and I can't wait for the follow up regarding the detail, lighting, etc.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

cool thanks mate, I'm about to do some experimenting for the next video 😀

[@herik4006]

I use your videos to have a chillout and relax

[@chrisdavis4805]

Awesome Luke! you are an artist without a doubt Sir. Well Done!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

thanks for the great compliment Chris 😀

[@daviemaclean61]

Great tutorial. I have scratch built a little before, but this is definitely very instructional, ie I can see where I went wrong in some respects. Always look forward to your videos.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Thanks Davie, glad you managed to pick up a tip or two 😀

[@joelbodecot9209]

Encore une belle construction, bravo Luke. France.

[@johnathanlewis7059]

Thank you for this tutorial. This will definitely help me when I get my layout up and running. I have friends in the hobby who are big into scratch building, this will definitely be a big help. Thank you!!

[@joeydr1497]

2020 gang 🥳 wooo

[@simulatorgamer5958]

Steady hands and patience. Awesome build!

[@samcooperman1876]

We need a studio tour ! I’d love to see your hobby room and all the supplies and how they’re used !

[@kikivoorburg]

Who else watches these despite never actually building any model railroads? I just love watching it all come together and look amazing

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

ha ha ha there are quite a lot of people who watch just for fun, thanks for watching 😀

[@kparky49]

Nice little cottage. I make corrugated aluminium roofing for my buildings and then form ridge capping as well. Gives a more authentic 'lived in' look. ;-)

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

nice 😀 I too make a lot of my own corrugated iron, there's no denying that it makes buildings look super realistic!

[@billd.iniowa2263]

Thanx Luke. My fave part of the hobby, building buildings.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Thanks Bill, I haven't build that many scratch built buildings but it's so rewarding once you finish!

[@billd.iniowa2263]

I peeled the veneer off a chunk of good quality plywood. Its been sitting outside for 10 years or so. Looks like the real Mcoy... well, it IS the real Mcoy. lol --- Mother nature knows how to do weathering. Gonna try to make a N gauge barn with it. If that goes well, I got enough to make a whole town. Question is... Will it scale down right? I'll use some of your tutorial to build the basic frame and then glue thin strips of this veneer to that. Thanx for the video. I just might have to build me one of them doo-hickys. :-)

[@MANCHESTERMAN01]

Seriously amazing stuff got to be the best diorama builder on KZbin..

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

thanks mate, there are some pretty amazing modelers out there. I really appreciate the kind words 😀

[@deenugent473]

Always amazing. I know I’ll never do these but I just love watching them!

[@michaelg.1786]

Thank you for the excellent videos and introducing me to Micro Mark tools. My hobby life just got easier!

[@jeffwallen645]

Very cool and helpful to see what tools you used!

[@PvLModelspoor]

It's amazing, you can tell it so calm and easy, but doing it...... thats the hardest part :) Well done, it looks fantastic.

[@StevesTrains]

Those magnetic clamps are brilliant!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

so true, they make life so much easier!

[@HerbertErpaderp]

Those magnetic angle clamps look amazing. Got to get some of those!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

They are very handy, there are many types but I seem to like these adjustable ones because they are very versatile 😀

[@cobrawingman]

Thanks Luke, best video I've seen on scratch building buildings ...

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Thanks for an amazing compliment Mark 😀

[@ericlevallois1821]

Hello, once again a very good tutorial for the building methods. I like so much your work and comments extremely precise (even if it's not my language), all the working area is so clean, and the videos are so relaxing to see... Thank you for all the time spend for explaining your methods. It's very enlightening. Eric from France in approximative English language. I wait until now for the next video....

[@rickwade906]

Another great video, Luke! And, I just purchased a Duplicate-it from MicroMark. Thank you for sharing.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Awesome Rick, you'll enjoy using the Duplicate-It, it makes cutting accurate lines very easy! When I was just using a metal ruler I'd always end up slipping at one point or another!

[@greasemonkey6395]

You know, I'm not sure what led me to this channel, watching various scenery models being built, at 2am, but here I am. And I may end up crying about it later but for now I am intrigued, sir.

[@brsseb]

Best video ive seen so far on youtube in 2017.....a real craftsman

[@johnkelley9877]

Excellent tutorial! I got a lot of good ideas watching this. Thanks for sharing this.

[@Jeff-Vader_head_of_catering]

Wow, that is some crazy detail, Luke! Well done!

[@LordRusty5]

Brilliant, as always, Luke! Well done!!!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Thanks John, glad you enjoyed this one 😀

[@leetzannaroyalla9068]

I love the way you explain why as well as how. Wonderful!

[@KA-nt2nx]

We were missing your videos. Very nice work.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Thanks mate, I try to post more regularly but sometimes the videos take a little longer to finish 😀

[@danielbritton8588]

Fun isn't it? I have done a WW2 airfield control tower with interior & it was one of the greatest hobby times of my life. A lot of cuts if you don't use products from Plastruct or Evergreen. Window frames, stairs, railings etc. It is fun when you see your goals.

[@garyhaber7353]

Simply awesome craftmanship. Great realistic work

[@burntorangeandblue]

Thanks again for sharing your artistry. Such a great help.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

thanks mate 😀

[@stikibunn]

Wow! You make modelling look so easy!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

thanks, it's actually not too hard. Just takes a bit of time and patience

[@chloeholmanxoxo]

So small! Inspector gadget over here w all these tools for everything you're a boss keep it up xx

[@liiisajarviiis]

Yeah Luke! Very satisfying build with all of those perfect lines snapping together. Can't wait for the interior video 😊😊

[@mraybeck]

Another great build Luke! Looks absolutely fantastic! You've got steady hands, you'd make a good surgeon if you weren't flying airplanes! Hope you will create a video when you do the weathering on this. Cheers!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

I sure will mate 😉 I'll be filming the weathering and detailing video soon. I'm doing some experiments on creating my own photo etched parts that I'll include in the super detailing video.

[@dumchican]

I thought the one at the very end was a picture of the original house, and I was waiting for it to switch to the model. That's some amazing work!

[@MrSteamDragon]

Brilliantly presented tutorial. How, why and with what. More youtube 'how to videos' should treat your video as the goal post to aim for. 👍. BTW love the bachmann clamps - thanks for the tip.

[@frankcastle3520]

May I say WOW!!! Your attention to detail is amazing and your dioramas are simply stunning. You've inspired me to start building gaming terrain using your methods. I'm going to hit up that Patreon you got so you can keep making these fantastic vids. 👍

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

wow thanks for the great compliment Frank 😀 You'll have some amazing looking gaming terrain for sure! Thanks for checking me out over on Patreon, really appreciate it

[@ralphviola6594]

Excellent tutorial. Your work is always wonderful to watch

[@shericompton8298]

Greetings from USA! Beautiful work again!

[@rmogford94]

You're the ultimate perfectionist, and it makes for amazing models. I love your channel!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

lol thanks Rhys 😀

[@NandiCollector]

Man, thank you for existing.

[@mercedes_and_more]

Luke, You have once again smashed it out of the park! Your modesty about your skill level is amazing. Fantastic!👍😉

[@David-Field.Stuff01]

What a fantastic instructional video. More please.

Great video! I am speechless. So much attention to the details, so thoroughly worked....wow. Thanks for sharing your craft sir, it is really inspiring.

[@jorgenlannock]

everytime i see one pf your thumbnails i think it's a real house, scene or car. your work is amazing. although i have no intention if doing modelwork, i love to watch yout movies. top work,friend 😋

[@karkaj]

Love your videos. They are clean and peaceful. And spectacular results, of course. Thanks for sharing your work and knowledge

[@manolosanchez8901]

I really admire your patience to do things, I'm not able to do it

[@Bjoerns-Eisenbahnwelt]

Hello Luke Towan, The station building looks great. Hab sowas with us in Germany has not yet seen the one so super builds. Top find it great what you do there. Greetings from Moba Björn from Germany

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

thanks mate glad you enjoyed watching 😀

[@vontwist4515]

mister,, i love your nano landscapes and meticulous detail perfection...great job luke,,cheers friend.keep it up

[@TheSimpleMan478]

Fantastic job on the station Luke. Existing to see a model done on this station as it is not to far from me.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Nice, I've never been there myself but I'm building a layout based in Victoria and needed some good references of typical country railway stations. This one was just perfect.

[@JGunlimited]

This is so relaxing and pleasing to watch!

[@brantleyhester6641]

Building my first (second attempt) ho scale layout. Man, you inspire me

[@mattylovin1]

Great video, I always learn something new

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Thanks Matty, glad you liked it

[@Espectro101]

I so wish I could do this but know that i never could! Totally amazing work!

[@steveallan6665]

absolutely stunning model

[@timwalker8349]

My favourite channel by far, keep up the great vids Luke 👍🏻

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

thanks for such an amazing compliment Tim 😀