Making Thomas the Tank Engine in OO/HO

[@Enterprisingengine93]

Leave it to James to not know exactly which blue though

[@thomasthetankman111]

I can be a hero when needs be!

[@Enterprisingengine93]

@@thomasthetankman111the hero Gotham and Sodor deserves

[@TobyAndThomas]

@@Enterprisingengine93 hi :)

[@TheTrainModeller]

but not the one they need right now.

[@TobyAndThomas]

@@TheTrainModeller hi :)

[@Calebtrain]

Was going to say what a cracking model--but I had forgotten about that running board hiccup... Really excellent Thomas with such a lovely shade of blue! The footage at the end was beautiful, I especially love that passing shot of Thomas at 4:49! Wonderful!

[@TheTrainModeller]

CRACKING?! ._. Thank you so much Caleb!

[@TankEngine97]

A really nice looking Thomas model. That dark blue does kind of remind me of his blue he had in season 5.

[@at5297]

The darker blue makes him look more realistic imo. Reminds me of Mallard's Garter Blue livery.

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you very much, definitely going for the s5 style.

[@TrainJamesTrainz]

Its so impressive to me how BIG you make these HO models feel all the B roll footage at the end thomas felt so massive due to low angles and really intricate detailing. Absolutely amazing!!

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you so much!!

[@Nowheres_Channel]

Holy actual hell, how have I not stumbled onto this channel? These actually FEEL like the real props!

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel!!

[@thomasthetankman111]

Loved those Countryside sets my dude! Great video!

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you James!

[@Steamenginesunited3456]

That blue is perfect 🔥

[@TheTrainModeller]

Huzzah! Thank you! :D

[@trainstorm1225]

This is such a gorgeous model, the smoke adds so much! (I made larger funnels on my models, just gotta get around to adding units lol) Looking forward to what you have next!

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you so much, get those smoke units installed!

[@PaulfromChicago]

Your Thomas looks like he belongs in a museum.

[@drevianedwardsproductions9244]

Thomas looks incredible, and the shade of blue is really nice it kind of gives me the vibes of season 5.

[@kevin-2.1]

Agree 💙💙💙

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you so much! Definitely going for the S5 vibe!

[@MidiMail]

That blue reminds me of what he looked like in S5, great model like always!

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you, that's definitely the vibe I was going for here!

[@RedPillow159]

What a beautiful Thomas model. I love the darker blue you gave him! In terms of putting your 3D body shell into the Proper Shape , I recommend using a hairdryer. Heat up your print No more than 30 seconds. Put it into place, put the hair dry in it cold Mode, and cool down the print or use cold water that should fix it I have had cases where I have to do this multiple times to the same print, but eventually , I get it back into shape I hope this helps!

[@animated_toy_trains]

Red Pillow!

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you, I'll have to try that method where it actually cools down quickly too. i really appreciate the advice!

[@animated_toy_trains]

One word WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Awesome Model!! You all are the TTTE Musketeers

[@TheTrainModeller]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[@lbscstudiosjamesmcknight]

A nice and easy small video, but definitely gonna get lots of love from fans all over. Keep up the amazing work and I can't wait to see more videos like this in the future! :D

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you very much! Making Percy will be out this week!

[@DungeonCrawlDave]

awesome thomas lucas

[@zakthemrconductor5920]

There’s nothing like travelling through the countryside with Thomas

[@DYLINGTONMODELRAILWAY]

It's great to see how you created Thomas. We love the scenery...cheers James and Dylan 🙂👍

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you so much! All the best to you both.

[@herrice3227]

Adorable! Amazing work ❤

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you!

[@DeriansArchive]

awesome

[@TheGreatOAnimationStudios]

This looks amazing keep up the great work. Big fan

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you so much :D

[@HELLcat708]

Look at him go!!!!

[@Benji_transport_vids]

That looks amazing! Real beauty you have there.

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you!

[@harrisonallen651]

Thanks Caleb

[@TheTrainModeller]

Caleb is a good pal!

[@donaldscottishengine]

beautiful model

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you!

[@AJedits65]

I like how those so many prop replica models in the fandom

[@TheTrainModeller]

There are some crazy talented people in this fandom! It's really fun to see!

[@JustinFrazier_360]

Amazing video dude

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you!!

[@BigLightning4360]

Good effort!

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you!

[@Thebluesteamteam]

Amazing!

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you!

[@1471SirFrederickBanbury]

Great looking Thomas model! I will say though, you should try to get a funnel turned in brass or something, so that you can make it look right while still having the smoke unit. You tempt me too much to use my aerosol can of ts-10 over a dark blue or something instead of ts-23 glazed over white!

[@TheTrainModeller]

That's a great idea actually, perhaps that's something I'll explore in the future! Get painting!!!

[@1471SirFrederickBanbury]

@@TheTrainModeller Thanks to be of service! I know of a few Scalefour modellers who use watchmakers lathes to machine their own funnels and domes.

[@TobyOliverHenryFan]

1:13 What bed did the 3D printer have? Rubber beds usually lead to warping, while glass beds usually don't.

[@greatwestern57]

Its a resin printer

[@TheTrainModeller]

I use a resin printer, the Elegoo Saturn to be precise.

[@TobyOliverHenryFan]

@@TheTrainModeller Alright, then I have no idea why it's warping. Just add more structural supports. That should help.

[@abbeyroadfan94-J.P]

Great work

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you!

[@andersonlemos-lb7se]

A love it ❤😊

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you!

[@famous12studios50]

3:57 Did Thomas Crash through a brick wall again?

[@TheTrainModeller]

Not this time... but maybe he will again :D

[@ScottishTwin]

Nice model

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you!

[@elsbridgeproductions]

Lovely work! So how did you end up doing the lining and number in the end?

[@lordalexander8005]

Alright- I'm genuinely impressed by the trucks at the end as well though. The colours just look... *right* iykwim Any chance you have a video for the rolling stock already?

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you so much! The green are just the stock bachmann ones, and the brown I believe I just repainted the grey ones and weathered them. Where they've pulled so many different loads over the years I think they've just got naturally weathered too (plus the crashes!)

[@lordalexander8005]

@@TheTrainModeller Cheers for letting me know! I just have got to keep a look out for the US imports for the green trucks then! Ta very much. :)

[@ThomasAndTheTankRailway.I.N.C]

Noice!

[@Steamtheamaricanengine]

Why do i like darker shades of blue on these engines

[@TheTrainModeller]

I'm really loving them at the moment.

[@Steamtheamaricanengine]

@@TheTrainModeller same they just look so right compared to light blue

[@jarrodprieto5841]

This is only a thought, and I'm only either joking or speaking casually when I say this (whoever takes it seriously and is interested or not)... But I wonder if someone could be able to make Ashima in HO/OO scale using a 3D printer.

[@efecomcom835]

DO EDWARD

[@ThomasAndKCAndSegaFan]

Thats Bachman Thomas 0:26

[@TheNewStoryteller]

Nice model. I've got a replica model that's Pilot Thomas The Tank Engine made from a second Billy E2 Tank Engine. You can have a look when I put up the film.

[@TheTrainModeller]

That'll be great to see!

[@TheNewStoryteller]

@@TheTrainModeller Unfortunately you'll have to wait for it due to Busy Buses The Model Version based on the 2002 TV Series if you have seen it yourself, but in the mean time I wanted to share my interests with you on the Pilot Thomas The Tank Engine model I've given you a request if you can try making one.

[@kellyashfordtrains2642]

Where are Annie and Clarabel, Thomas' two beloved coaches?

[@TheTrainModeller]

I'll have to get making them next!

[@yotemotivo]

I can't realy coment anything else like the cliff video as its also realy good but its a model engine and not a set so ill try to not me repetitive. The model is realy well done the detailes are also good but i want to ask. How are you guys so good at modeling since i could only wish that i could make that. Thanks for the amzing, cool, perfect, interesting, etc.. video. -Sincirely your viewers.

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you so much for this very kind comment. Practice is the real method to doing this. Keep doing lots of it!

[@TheNewStoryteller]

If you look at NWR1991's film of Pilot Thomas The Tank Engine you can see the pilot model was made of plastic and it warped. The body shape like yours from 3D looked worse when the smoke generator looked like a bomb on wheels which is sad if only you used brass metal instead.

[@themightyhood-4117]

Please help! I'm working on my own Thomas and I'm stuck on the lining and number 1! How do you source your vinyl? Do you have a cricket or other machine to do it or do you outsource it from somewhere? If so, where can I get some for my own Thomas!

[@TheTrainModeller]

I use a cricut to cut the vinyl, I'm sure there must be online vendors that do it if you send them the files. Let me know if you have any luck finding someone!

[@tich4472]

What colour do you use for your faces? It's perfect!

[@TheTrainModeller]

I use Tamiya Light Grey Primer! :)

[@christopherjimenez5521]

Do you know if any Thomas train modeler do 3D print commissions?? Im not sure how to 3D print the shell since shapeway shut down, need help

[@Kashi-K]

i know how to fix the warping be in a colder room

[@TheTrainModeller]

I think this might be the key

[@Yeetusvoncheesusproductions]

How did you add the bars to prevent warping?

[@Meekio]

Where'd you get the vinyl lining from?

[@TheTrainModeller]

The vinyl is the branded cricut red sheets, that are then cut by a cricut machine.

[@grecogreco2525]

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