Manchester & Deepwater 2.0 Update 43 - Brick Warehouse Start to Finish

[@donaldkormos5529]

Impressive building ... very nice job John !!!

[@johnarthur6302]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@TheTrainFreak]

Looks great John! You know the best detailed pieces are the ones that takes months to do because you know you didn't rush it. Now you just need that Cotton Belt boxcar delivering from the Shack of Sit Furniture Co....lol. - Jason

[@johnarthur6302]

Thanks Jason - you know I filmed this off and on for months. Rewatching it once I edited it all together I was reminded of just how many hurdles I jumped over. Good perspective for sure! I’ll work on getting that cotton belt car dug out of storage!

[@FlyingCrow]

Excellent job. I like your use of the styrene to replicate the keystones.

[@johnarthur6302]

Thanks Robert. That number 6 I dropped in was from you by the way.

[@FlyingCrow]

@@johnarthur6302 Cool! I actually have one more if you need it. Depending on how far along you are, I can bring it to Timonium in April when I come up if you don't think you'll need it until then.

[@johnarthur6302]

April at Timonium should work - I have plenty in the meantime. No rush at all!

[@bobainsworth5057]

Where the seam is, put in downspouts. Cut in scuppers and glue a piece of styrene or a piece of sprune

[@johnarthur6302]

A technique I used to hide seams on another structure a while back - but I think I’m done with this one for now. I don’t want anything else to break!!

[@bobainsworth5057]

​@@johnarthur6302 The Model came out beautifully.

[@schlthss33]

Great job and way to hang in there with the breakage. This looks fantastic!!!

[@johnarthur6302]

Thanks so much!

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

nice build thanks lee

[@johnarthur6302]

Thanks lee

[@tczephyr3665]

At least the building didn’t crash during a “live stream”. You did a great job showing everyone exemplary modeling techniques and demonstrating the perseverance needed in this hobby.

[@johnarthur6302]

Thank you! There’s a thin line between perseverance and stubbornness and I probably crossed it at some point!

[@deeprunrailroad_Mike]

Those bricks look so much like the ones around Richmond you really did well. I like the cracks and the indented spaces in the field of bricks it looks very real. I can only imagine the heart break when that end broke. Good on you to take a breath and finish it. It shows.

[@johnarthur6302]

Thank you Mike! I’m happy with it. I was pretty frustrated when it broke, but was able to gather myself a few days later and beging piecing it back together. Lots of lessons learned!

[@2873SPGP9E]

I saved this video for anytime I need a reminder about the importance of perseverance. Despite it all, the end result looks good. Now it just needs some scenery around it...😝

[@johnarthur6302]

It sure does need scenery - I appreciate the kind words!

[@2873SPGP9E]

Welcome!

[@realwildman]

I love it. My mother always said "Never admit that a project didn't come out the way you planned, just make a story to fit the way it came out." I think this definitely fits that matto. My only comment is with the outside so "dilapidated" you should unhook one of two lights to represent burned out bulbs, or better yet hook it to a chip (arduino) to make the lights randomly flicker.

[@johnarthur6302]

Thanks Fred - from the aisle it doesn’t look that dilapidated, and I want it to be still in use at the time I am modeling - the late 1950’s. I made it dirty since it’s right by the yard, but want to convey still very much in use!

[@OtterCreek]

What an adventure in perseverance! A true testament of problem solving in the hobby, you sir deserve several adult beverages for this one! 🍻🍻🍺 It turned out fantastic and no one would believe you if you told them all the problems you faced. (It looks too good). My fear of large plaster buildings has been reinforced, I think I will stick with wood and plastic!! 😆

[@johnarthur6302]

They aren’t so bad. First off, if it arrives broken, send it back. They will replace for free. I just didn’t do that. Second, and speaking of reinforcement, reinforce the dang thing! 1/2” plywood should do the trick. After the break, I went and added much more and no more issues. I stand by the statement that nothing else - not plastic, not wood, looks more like brick than hydrocal.

[@OtterCreek]

@@johnarthur6302 Of course I’m being a little tongue in cheek. That being said I’m very pleased with the Monster Model works brick material. I think it lends itself well for Scratch building. I won’t shy away from hydrocal If I find a kit that represents a structure I want on the lay out! Again great work and thanks for sharing your thoughts and tips!!

[@johnarthur6302]

@@OtterCreek I have been eyeballing that, and have two kits from them I will use in a structure at some point. Agree their material looks great as well.

[@OtterCreek]

@@johnarthur6302 Next week’s video will cover two brick structures I just completed. I’m pleased with the results. I used very similar techniques as you.

[@fbrailroad4628]

Looking good, John. I'm glad you pushed throw and got it finished.

[@johnarthur6302]

Thank you! I’m glad to be done with it!

[@MMRails]

Holy cow! That looks great. I can’t imagine the amount of swearing that happened when that wall cracked to a bunch of pieces. You patched it up quite well. I would have quit the hobby. Haha. Well done Big John.

[@johnarthur6302]

Thanks Mark! I would imagine it sounded like I was on a sailing vessel of some sort- and Big John is my dad! It’s an Hommage to him, not me!😊

[@Crookedriverandeasternrr]

Spectacular work John. Your perseverance paid off

[@johnarthur6302]

Thanks Dave! I’m definitely ready to move on to something else for a while!!

[@TheLEMRR]

Impressive, as always. Way to persevere and turn out an extremely convincing warehouse, John!

[@johnarthur6302]

Thank you - Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheMidlandDorchesterRailroad]

YEEEEESSSSSSSSS! John, it looks so damn good. Very nicely done my friend. Your perseverance has definitely paid off. I would’ve given up after the original cracks when the whole thing was still bare plastic. Well deserved outcome for all of the work you put in. Bravo! 👏👏👏

[@johnarthur6302]

Thank you Sean! Sometimes being stubborn works out. Haha. How’s your layout coming? Haven’t seen anything from you in quite a while!

[@TheMidlandDorchesterRailroad]

@@johnarthur6302 Haha. I suppose I’m just stubborn in other ways. The layout has been coming along slowly. I’m hoping to have a video out soon (although I feel like I keep saying that) giving everyone an update. Been a lot of life changes outside of model railroading on my end as well. I just need to buckle down and get a video out already! Hope you are doing well dude.

[@luvindemtrains]

Great work on this John! This definitely makes a statement on the layout. I like your color choices for the building and you have officially passed the construction of a hydrocal building. The damage always looks worse than it is with these buildings and you repaired it just fine. I have the same structure in O scale and have painted it brown for the most part. I'm still working on it but will post a video of it in the future. You gave me some great ideas. I actually just completed a low relief building that I have posted on my channel. Thanks for sharing and for the shout out.

[@johnarthur6302]

I have been following your ITLA build - Looking good so far! I look forward to seeing what you do with the O scale version of this structure - sharing ideas and inspiring each other is what this is all about!

[@johnbanicki7232]

Looks fantastic! Really tempted to try one of those kits. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnarthur6302]

You should! Between the shipping and my own accident, this was much more work than it really needed to be. The last plaster structure I build was much much easier!!

[@FredE528]

Amazing work!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@johnarthur6302]

Thanks Fred!

[@thecnwmondovilinepaulscota7304]

Looks great, John! Nice build! They say an artist is just someone who knows how to cover up his mistakes (or cracked walls 😀 ). When I saw the side wall I said out load "Add a sign." I also love the size of the building. I am just starting a 39" wide warehouse myself, but used ITLA laser-cut wood brick walls. I'm going to use wood loading docks on one section, but I think I'll try the foam docks on another. Thanks! - Paul

[@johnarthur6302]

Thanks Paul - ITLA makes great kits. Looking forward to seeing your build come together!

[@TheGulfwind]

Magnificent You did a fantastic job with that building. An awesome addition to the layout!

[@johnarthur6302]

Thank you very much!

[@SRP_Rwy]

Nice work John. Looks really good on the railroad.

[@johnarthur6302]

Thank you Mike - I am happy with how it turned out, and it can be serviced by up to five 40 foot boxcars. Maybe I should number the doors? hmm.

[@ronaldrondeau7870]

Great fantastic job

[@johnarthur6302]

Thank you Ronald!

[@brianconway4275]

I think that turned out awesome considering what you had to work with when you received them. I.would have returned them for a better packed replacement. No way I would have even attempted to do what you did. Great job!!

[@johnarthur6302]

Thanks Brian. There’s a fine line between determination and insanity we all cross at times. :)

[@georgiasunbelt]

Perseverance 💯…great job with that structure…gonna attempt to use your painting technique on a background structure….it’s styrene so, hope it works…I was thinking when you kept talking of moving that structure back-in-forth of how fragile it was and cracking it, then 🤬…did an awesome job repair and hiding imperfections…

[@johnarthur6302]

I am positive I explored my full four letter word vocabulary for some time after the break happened. And probably invented some new combinations as well. I ended up doing all the details with the structure in place on the layout, once I got the track aligned.

[@georgiasunbelt]

@@johnarthur6302 😂😂should’ve documented them…Webster would’ve appreciated it

[@johnarthur6302]

I could have added a page for sure.

[@bobhastings6464]

Hey John Nice work! You have much more perseverance than I have. Love the videos Cheers from Canada Bob

[@johnarthur6302]

Thank you Bob. I did have to walk away at various points throughout this build, but I’m glad to have finished it!

[@charlierumsfeld6626]

part source for the lights?

[@johnarthur6302]

eBay - seller: artscraftstop Came with resisters for a 12V supply, just needed to solder them in.

[@789train]

great job ! you gonna drybrush some sunlight on there ?

[@johnarthur6302]

That is a good idea. Downtown Deco suggests actually sanding (very lightly!!!) down to the primer coat to accomplish the same thing.

[@lordnikon981]

what was the name of that other channel you were talking about

[@johnarthur6302]

Sorry I am just getting back to you. Luvindemtrains is the other channel. www.youtube.com/@luvindemtrains check him out!

[@bobainsworth5057]

Nice job. How long is the building altogather?

[@johnarthur6302]

Thank you! It is 33 1/2” long.

[@JRossHunter]

Impressive. How did you make the Big John's sign?

[@johnarthur6302]

I used MS excel and printed it off. From there, I followed Jason Jensen’s technique- sanding it very thin on the back, then applying it with 50-50 glue and water. Finished it with some sponge painting of brick colors to make it look worn through. You should check his videos out on this and everything else if you have not already!

[@JRossHunter]

@@johnarthur6302 Thanks. I like Jason Jensen's work...and yours.

[@johnarthur6302]

I’ve learned a lot from him, and I appreciate the kind words too.

[@bobainsworth5057]

😅Thanks, I will need 9ft of buildings so 3sets of what you have will do. Though not one big building😂😂

[@johnarthur6302]

Yeah, just do three of these! 😂 If you use hydrocal, brace it well! If it arrives broken, ship it back. Learn from my mistakes!