Model Buildings: HO Scale Buildings Comments and Review.

[@paulturenne434]

This ain`t boring at all......very interesting actually.It`s good to know somebody has taken the time to show the various types of kits out there and color choices you can use. Love your videos sir ,thanks for taking the time to make them !! Paul T CANADA

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks for the comments.

[@rogerhuber3133]

Mike, your videos are far from boring and have been a great inspiration to me. You have shown some great color combinations for the buildings. I first saw your New River mine video and was blown away by all the simple things you did to make a nice kit awesome. Thanks for taking the time to video and share your work.

[@ModelerManMike]

Hello Roger, Thanks for the comments and the great compliments. Its always good to hear feedback on the videos I have up on KZbin. Wish I had time to produce more of these. It seems many like them and not many that I have seen that are as soothing as these. The New River Mine was a really fun build. I actually purchased several more kits that I had intended on building but just not in a place to do that.

[@markarrivi3818]

Mike You are not boring You Are A Hero Of Modeling and Detail The Great Look on these structures Thanks Sir 👍

[@circleofthewolfairsoft7419]

I can't wait to see what you come up with in your layout. You put so much into details on buildings I can't image what your going to come up with on your rails and scenery. Thanks for showing us some of your models.

[@ModelerManMike]

unfortuanately I dont have anywhere to put one, still after so many years. I may have to just give up the idea of building a full scale layout, I do enjoy the modeling tho.

[@cowboy87smith3]

I am all about the town and the era the layout is set in getting things most people wouldn't think about. Weather, clothing, signs, windows, doors, siding, vehicles, business, posters, lights, streets, frightening, trash, fences and such. It really does take you back in to whatever era you are doing and for me it's Fall of 1943 during World War II.

[@ModelerManMike]

Would really like to see some of that, you have any pics or vids? Sounds like a neat era. Thanks for the comments.

[@50spirithealer]

I am glad someone is doing video's on buildings. I am an N scale modeler and have done several DPM, Walthers , and laser cut buildings, but find the detailing to be the hardest part of the builds. Thanks for sharing your ideas and methods.

[@ModelerManMike]

Charles, thanks for recognizing the need for this. I have really been trying to get the community on board with this and get others to do the same. The video production is so time consuming along with a build for many, they just dont want to do it! I agree! I consider the building, once its built the beginning! That is really only the canvas and all of the creative parts start at that point.

[@Fourwheeljive]

Thanks for the tour! Your scratch built structures look great. I really like your weathering. You are the only channel I’ve seen doing such an extensive review. Subscribed!

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks Fourwheeljive, Appreciate the feedback! Although, these are pretty detailed models, scratch built really is another beast all in its own, meaning creating and designing structures from nothing, I fortunately get to start with a plastic kit. In my humble opinion, many of these plastic model kits I do work to, turn out better than some scratch built structures. I do have some scratch built stuff but not in video, they take so much more time and effort. Hope you find these video's helpful and happy modeling!

[@brianx8550]

really like the models you've shown. details look great & the weathering really bring to life , but i'm most impressed with the scratch buildings great job thanks for taking the time to share. i'm currently building a layout of Harpers Ferry HO scale and I made up my mind to scratch build everything as close as I can get, thanks again !

[@ModelerManMike]

Scratch building is always fun, a little time consuming sometimes. I have actually had the itch to scratch some stuff to I just dont have the room right now to put anything together, including a work table! I hope this changes soon. Brain, thanks for the comments. If you get a video up of your work, please let me know so I can check out your work!

[@brianx8550]

i'm in the process of getting a few photos together for a progress slideshow . i'm going to make it during the civil era as much as I can but i'll be happy to share it with you, i'd like to here opinions from modelers such as ourselves, thanks

[@johnathanlewis7059]

Mike .Awesome video. You could create a street scene alone from the scratch builds. Love the little bar I used to live in Nevada in a little town called Pahrump. Those scratch builds remind me of buildings I used to see. Keep up the good work!!

[@ModelerManMike]

Its so true, these little buildings like this are all over the south. Not sure why I cant seem to find kits like these. They go together pretty easily though. I need to build a bunch more of them some time to add to that little collection. Thanks so much for the comments!

[@joevidal7616]

lOVE IT MIKE , I've collect structures for years now I'm retired and ready to get to my Ho empire, love your work.

[@ModelerManMike]

Joe, thanks for the comments, I am still collecting and building. Not sure when my empire will be put together.

[@user-iu8lf6tj9w]

I love your model of the Freight House! Keep up the good work!

[@ModelerManMike]

Thank you very much!

[@ed1011]

it is such a great idea to put the dollar bill there to show the scale of your build. Great job.😀

[@ModelerManMike]

Hey! Thanks for the comments!

[@billfusionenterprise]

Nice to see pictures of building, better when you get a video. I find it so strange that cameras have been on phones for over 10 years , yet documentation is still behind. Planning on lighting? I know that is lots of fun. light bleed can be trouble. i did like how one guy used black craft paper to darken inside

[@CarmineRC]

I'm catching older videos tonight... Yours is an excellent one Mike! You're right too. Buildings and industry are really the heart of the Layout, its reason for being! I've used most of your methods for dulling plastic structures. The only thing I do different, is I'll often wet sand with 500-800 grit sandpaper. It gives Dull-Cote, washes and powders a little more "bite"... As an "experienced" modeler (40 yrs), I found your videos VERY informative, and often find things that I've forgotten - or never learned! :P I always recommend your videos to newcomers and young modelers. I hope you guys are doing OK out there! And, thank you for your Service!!

[@ModelerManMike]

Carmine, man, I totally missed this comment some how, sorry about that. I appreciate you writing and sure the readers appreciate your tips. Hope all is well.

[@CarmineRC]

ModelerManMike It's OK. I've missed a few myself over the years! 😉 I've felt like it's our responsibility, to "bring up" the new generations to the Hobby. Why let all of our experience go to waste? I hope you guys are doing well. Still in Southeast Asia?

[@kingfriday3207]

I don't ever comment but man wow. Like you say when you were first starting wish you had something like this and that's where I'm at. Glad I found you hope people catch on to your vids excellent stuff. Thank you for taking the time to share. Already shared your vids with few people everyone stoked when they see your stuff.

[@ModelerManMike]

Todd, 1st, thank you for the comment, and 2nd and most important is you sharing and letting people know about my lil channel here. I really appreciate letting me know how much you (and your friends) enjoy these video's, it makes me want to put more up here for you. :) working on some now hope to have more up here soon! Thanks again!

[@markgotham5372]

Answered my own question......Thank You for Your Service to OUR Country....Stand Proud

[@lclarke1959]

The structure videos that you produce are definitely filling a missing market. Like you stated in this video "most of the videos out there are in regards to operating trains". I do love model railroading but am more in love with the buildings and structure side of it. Thanks for your contribution to the hobby. Hopefully your wife understands and appreciates and the service you are providing to us all.

[@ModelerManMike]

Hello Mr. Clarke, thanks so much for the compliments and the recognition of this missing link in the KZbin Community. I really do work hard to try and find this stuff on the web and KZbin and its almost non existent. It would be so nice to have more people involved in this part of the hobby and showing their stuff. I have been really working hard to get people to record their builds! And, some are doing it now. I hope to get a channel update soon sharing some of these new channels and existing channels that are starting to do this as well. Maybe you could be one! :)

[@ezragonzalez8936]

Hope you doing ok Mike remember you mentioned something about Cancer? You have us all worried I started modeling buildings because of you 6 years ago and like all of us here miss your wonderful work! For me this hobby more of a therapy for stress and you have such a relaxing voice! Hope to hear some updates!!

[@mikep2240]

Hello Leo, thanks for checking in, I appreciate it. Yes, still working through the Cancer curse here, my son has sarcoma and we have been dealing with this for almost 4 years now. We have moved near Houston now though, a much larger place and I may be able to get something together but cant promise anything. Leo, I hope your enjoying the hobby and modeling, it is really a stress reliever and I really enjoy building the models. Look for my Facebook page sometime, Mike Phillips, if you find it, post some of your work up there, would love to see it.

[@ezragonzalez8936]

@@mikep2240 Not what any of us wanted to hear I am so sorry Mike! My girlfriend is battling stage 4 breast cancer and know too well the emotional toll it takes on everyone! Will keep your son in my Prayers! This hobby is what leeps my.mind busy and sane exactly as you said a therapy I have so many buildings built and honestly dont think they are ever going to go on a layout.. not really their purpose to me .. I will definitely show you some of my crappie builds! I have a ton of duplicate Dpm buildings if you gave a p.o box?? I could shipthem to you keep you busy!! Ha thank uou for taking the time to replying Mike your an amazing and talented guy! Keep us updated and stay safe!do you have Patreon page ??

[@donnacreager8428]

I have started making these for my husbands layout. I have learned so much from you. Honestly, you have the best vids out there by far...and wish you had more out there. 😊 it sounds as if you are over seas...or were, so please stay safe..and thank you for your service.

[@ModelerManMike]

Thank you for the comments and well wishes. I am actually back in the states now but live in such a small place I have no space for a build room. There is no telling when this might come back around where I can make more videos. Glad you enjoyed the videos and that you are getting some tips from them. Its great to have someone help with a layout, I know your husband appreciates it.

[@caseymcdaniles8648]

Sure enjoy your work... I hope your still biulding. Everything I've seen so far of yours is amazing good work my friend

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks! Unfortunately I dont have the space right now for building. Maybe sometime in the future. Glad you enjoy it.

[@RoseBee]

Absolutely love your videos, I know it has been a while since you posted this but just wanted you to know they’re still appreciated! All the way from The Netherlands! Both my 6-year-old and I are inspired by your work...

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks Roza, yes, it has been a long time since I posted any video's, I dont see a need to do this anymore due to the number of model railroad video's now being posted on KZbin. I am glad you enjoy them and thank you for the comments! All the way from Texas! Happy modeling!

[@pacbeltrr38]

Hey Mike! I know all about moving all over the place myself.... I was an Air Force Brat from birth till 1983, and then went into the USAF *myself*, from 1987-95!! 😵😵. Also, I'm from *South* Texas - Waco!! 👍👍 You're right about not being enough structure videos. It's my favorite part *too.* Love doing interiors as well. Hey.... ya can't have a Layout without a TRAIN!! We get it. Some people are missing out on the Layout's PERSONALITY! It's buildings and streets. Thanks for doing what you do! Oh, and *IF* I can ever afford it again, I love those Walthers Background building kits. I can't believe I've never had even ONE before!! Carmine 🚂

[@pacbeltrr38]

GREAT collection of structures you got there *TOO!!!* 👍👍

[@funonutube100]

Mike you make the BEST videos!!! Very interesting ,informative and relaxing to watch .Please continue to produce more of these vids for us to enjoy. Thanks for taking the time and effort to do these I know they are allot of work to make.

[@ModelerManMike]

Hello Gord, thanks so much for the comments and the compliments. I do enjoy making these video's and you are correct, they take a lot of work, many times more work to make the video than to make the model. As it is right now though, I am in a position where I don't have the location to build models. We currently live in a very small apartment and I don't spend much time at our main house in Dallas (where all of my models and model building stuff is at). I hope that in the future sometime to get back to it, I know I surely do have the bug to.

[@LordRusty5]

I hear ya about buildings. I believe that so much, in fact, that I am in the process of kitbashing and molding and casting walls for some New Orleans, French Quarter buildings. Those old German made kits lend themselves well to alterations into what I'm looking to create. Also using some Grandt Line railings and such for balconies railings and supports. It's time consuming, but I think the results will be well worth it! ;)

[@ModelerManMike]

Hey! Excellent! I am so glad to hear that its helping, it was fun to put together and I know that I would have paid money to see something like this when I first got into this. I really do appreciate you taking the time to comment, it lets me know its doing something out there :)

[@toddw6716]

Those kits were great! Some of the first American city buildings made.

[@ModelerManMike]

I think they still sell the kit with a bunch in it.

[@njRRtrainer]

Mike hope all is well, really enjoy your thoughts and suggestions - have started to build using some of the techniques.. All the best hope to see more as I like other and yourself, have that closet full of Revell, Minikits, Walthers, Concor and many more firms and details no longer available.. Bought them when you see them.. Thanks Again..

[@johnathanlewis7059]

I think Walther's used to have a line of little buildings but for some reason they were discontinued. Why I don't know. I've traveled thru Texas a few times. Remember seeing the Grain Silo's back off the road. Love them and that Big Barn you created. Guess it's up to modelers like you and DJ from DJ's Trains to teach the rest of us how to scratchbuild. Have a Great Day Mike!!!

[@wernersievers3153]

Hallo Mike . Die Alterungen sind sehr Positiv zu bewerten , Und sie zeigen auch die Persöhnlichkeit eines Modellbauers , und seine Fantasie !

[@ModelerManMike]

+Werner Sievers Vielen Dank für die Kommentare und Komplimente . Ich hoffe, Sie genießen meine Modellbahn Videos .

[@igorandrejic9809]

+Werner Sievers hey ,if anyone else wants to uncover model railroad track layouts try Panlarko Amazing Railroad Planner (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my friend got excellent results with it.

[@DINIE0011]

Thank you Mike, for showing you're buildings. You are right: I started recently with building HO scale buildings, and was looking for some clips, how other people are making HO scale buildings. But it's almost all about trains and terrains! Also usefull, but i'm making diorama's without trains. I'm a woman! (I know there are also woman who have a train diorama :) ), but that's not my "thing"! ;) One other problem is technical: I'm dutch, and most of the clips are to technical for me. I understand englisch, but when it becomes technical? Well it's like chinees! ;) You are speaking slow, so i understand it much better. Thank you for that! I hope you are still having joy with making beautiful buildings. Greetz!!

[@ModelerManMike]

Hello Dinie0011, thanks for writing and the compliments on my video's, glad you enjoy them. There are a few of them, not sure if you have seen them all but most all of them are on buildings and structures. Let me know if your sharing any of your builds in pictures or online somewhere to view them ok! Have fun!

[@DINIE0011]

@@ModelerManMike you're welcome! I don't have pictures yet. But i will show them when i do have this.

[@708ucvq]

Thank you for your service to our country, and for being an inspiration to all of us who strive to build the most realistic ho structures possible. You really have an eye for weathering and detail. I also admire your scatchbuilding skills. The structures are all so well-balanced and with good proportions.

[@K27fan]

Mike, nice video. I think you are doing it right. If you don't have the space yet for a layout, then do structures etc. until you do. It all has to be done, doesn't matter what order it comes in. I model in On3, I am especially interested in the lighting videos you do. Being in a larger scale, you almost need to add more detail, lights etc for it to look right. I have downloaded the MP labs and will try to muddle my way thru the lighting. Thanks again, JD.

[@ModelerManMike]

Oh Great! I would be very interested in following your progress on this, I have a few that report and ask questions but could always use more. I plan to start updating this and try to include as much as I can for all scales and your feedback would be so helpful. I can tell you, I have been on the bench lately working with some of that. I am trying to work out a way to rid the use of so many lines, possibly having a single control line to send the time of day signal. I should have some more vids up soon on this. It will all still work basically the same with the same pics and stuff, just less wires. Keep me up on this, sure would like to hear and possible see your progress!

[@19mansellcj54]

Mike this may well be an older video, but it is still current for us viewers. I also can't get the good old DULL COAT here in Australia for the same reason you gave. Still waiting for the Hobby shop in the Capital City to get some in by ship. Those building look fantastic, which shows your talents very well. I agree with your comment regarding all the videos on Locos and not the scenery. Good luck in you new posting. Look forward to more of your videos.

[@ModelerManMike]

Hello Collin, thanks for the comments. I actually found dull coat from testers in a bottle off of ebay. It works fine through my airbrush, its good stuff. Many of the buildings now, after using the dull coat, I decided to just leave them un coated! They just look better I think after the powders are put on. The rolling stock probably needs a coat of something since they are handled much more but for the structures, I think its fine to leave them as is. Check ebay for that bottled dull cote if your interested, if you have an airbrush, it works great.

[@colinmansell2019]

Thanks for that Mike. I don't have an airbrush just yet, but I have ordered some Dull Coat from my Hobby shop. I will be down there at the end of September as it is 350 miles away. So I am waiting until then. Your comment are well received thanks again Mike.

[@ModelerManMike]

Your welcome Colin, looking forward to your updates!

[@brendanb.8007]

Modeler man Mike!!! Thanks for this video> It was not boring at all... I really agree about how people should show and tell about their buildings and the layout more than what they are... If more people were like you and took some time to show their buildings it would help so much... As a Learning modeler I liked being able to see your stuff and get ideas of what kind of buildings to get and what and where to weather them... being able to see all the different kinds of models was very inspirational and a lot of help for me... please keep sharing and producing videos... even tho they are a lot of work they are absolutely great... i have been building many large industries for my layout and switching on my layout... but I saw a lot of really cool buildings that could be fillers in spaces around the layout... thanks. and those scratch builds are wicked cool too...

[@ModelerManMike]

Brendan Berry Glad you enjoyed it. I am back in the states now, I may be able to get a few more vids in the coming months. Good luck on your building, if you get a youtube channel or share your work on the web, send a link ok! Take care.

[@dangoss7180]

You should take a look at the videos the British model railroaders do, or as the call them “model railways”. They are amazing craftsmen. You get a lot of in depth tutorials on building, weathering and how they fit into the layout.

[@treborpohsib6038]

Hi Mike! Enjoyed your video! Just retired, so am new to modeling & railroading. However I do enjoy having something to do with my hands, and mind. Good luck!

[@ModelerManMike]

Hello Trebor, what a great hobby to get into when you have time to build and come up with a world from your imagination. I tried for years to delve into this hobby fully, its hard when you have life getting in the way of some really fun stuff like this. Being retired will certainly help out in your situation. Have you started on anything yet? or your still in the planning stages? Look for me on facebook, we can chat sometime. facebook.com/modelerman.mike

[@treborpohsib6038]

Hi Mike! Recieved your chat back, THANKS! I know you must be busy-busy, Don't know where I'am going with this, but I know I have to keep busy. I have an area on a mountain, that I want to put a castle. have looked for same, no luck.. guess I'll try a scratch build, any ideas? Thanks! Bob Bishop

[@brendanb.8007]

Very happy to hear your back from Korea! I know u said u were having a hard time getting spray paints out there... I am always looking forward to your new videos... I realize how much work it must be to put one together because I have tried more than a few times to make a video and have had less than quality results... I would like to get a video camera and begin to cover some of my builds and my layout... I have several models I reAly wanted to enter for the big build contest but I sound like a weirdo on the videos and I have not enough memory to make any thing worth showing to the public... But soon as I get one I will send u the link immediately ... For now. I will take some pictures and send u some on the youtube model builders page and Google plus.... Ever since I saw your video about the new river mine I have been trying my best to make good models that I can put on my layout and really be proud of and enjoy... And I wanted to make that mine u had so bad!!!! And as soon as I did I wanted to show u how it came out . Thanks for the help and inspirational push . Send you pics soon

[@ModelerManMike]

Brendan Berry Lookin forward to it Brendan!

[@christopherkingsland4604]

Really pleasant video Mike. Thanks for showing.

[@ModelerManMike]

You bet, thank you for the comments. Good to hear you enjoyed it.

[@kevinhigh8161]

Thanks for your service Mike. My family and I really appreciate it. And I live the videos. Thanks you

[@ModelerManMike]

Kevin, thank you for the comments, I am glad you enjoy them and hope I get time to create some new ones soon.

[@sifatmuntasir7963]

Kevin High Hello I love this video, especially the suggestion concerning building ho scale models. Another resource I also found helpful for metcalfe model railway buildings was Elumpa Railroad Buildings Alchemist - search on google if anyone is interested.

[@nicolaiitchenko7610]

Dull Coat, while available here in Australia, is not affordable for me. However, I have found that most places have art supply stores and artist supplies which often include 'flat spay varnish' or something closely resembling it. It is available at reasonable prices and does a good job if you are careful to keep the layers of spray - not too thick and not too many. Just a thought.

[@ModelerManMike]

Frank Kopke good point and this does work if done as unexplained.

[@user-jq3bz1gd7k]

Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else wants to learn about 4x8 ho train layouts try Corbandy HO Scale Crusher (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some decent things about it and my neighbor got cool success with it.

[@martinhedges4781]

As a British Army veteran myself, you have my total respect for your service. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your videos and find them enjoyable and very informative. One question i do have is, where do you get your weight blocks from that you use to support structures that you are waiting for the adhesive to dry from? I have seen many modelers use them but have been unable to find them.

[@ModelerManMike]

Hello mate, I think you might be talking about the 1x2x3 blocks? Good for squaring and weight. I found these I think Amazon or Ebay, just look for 1x2x3 blocks. They also sell 2x4x6 I think. Very useful for model building, I have 6 and this is generally enough I think. Let me know if you find some. Mr. Hedges, thank you for your great feedback and more than anything, taking the time to write.

[@westrew63]

Awesome! Love the buildings! Great job.

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

[@Perfusionist01]

I appreciated the use of the dollar bill for sizing. It's often hard to guess if a particular building will fit a certain area - the common size scale helps visualize the foot print.

[@ModelerManMike]

This was always a problem for me, to judge size seeing these buildings. It helps I think. Thanks so much for the comments!

[@trondatleolsen245]

Great video with great buildings! The Texas barn looks fantastic! Thanks!! Trond, Norway

[@ModelerManMike]

Hey, thanks for the comments, I do like that texas barn, it was a complete scratch build, was a lot of fun getting it together. I have been looking at this thing though over the past couple of months and I now realize its not to scale really for 1:87, I think I screwed that up. It looks good in pictures and video I think but when next to other buildings, it just doesnt look scale for some reason.

[@haroldkennedy5926]

I really enjoy watching your vedios. Great work

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks! Glad you like them

[@rubber20021]

A fine job...many greatly made models, thanks for weathering details!

[@ModelerManMike]

You bet! Glad you found some use out of these videos!

[@josephcosta5161]

Hey bud good video.i have just about half the buildings you have i had bought which i wanna put lites and fix my way ..your definitely right about painting the inside some people don't know but it makes 100% difference.. keep up the good work and thank you for your service.., joe

[@ModelerManMike]

Hello Joe, thanks for the comments. Most of these buildings came with a set. Woodland Scenics City and Industry. if you purchased the set now you might have some duplicates. So many buildings kept me busy for a pretty long time! Painting the inside also help with window reflection, its something that makes them appear more real to me for some reason, just looks good I think.

[@No1_Inpa_Ticular]

Gorgeous work. Structures have always been my favorite modeling projects.

[@ModelerManMike]

You will like this channel then! Thanks for the compliments!

[@thetobin8or]

Mike you the man !!! AWSOME video and you are SOoooo on point about city's& the buildings . I love DPM builds , i bought all mine separate and currently working on (caroll cafe) Painted it Dark grey w/ Lt Grey trim . But U have some Very nice buildings and when you're ready That layout is going to Look great . I have make some slide shows on my channel.. So ck it

[@ModelerManMike]

You know, these DPM buildings really are nice for a layout when done right. They are so scale and can be made to look phenomenal. Close up pictures with the detail, they just stand out as some really nice work. It takes some work in all, but, these guys in my opinion have some really nice models.

[@vinnygolia1596]

Really beautiful work as always. Your attention to detail is superb

[@ModelerManMike]

Thank you Vinnyy!

[@manolo602]

Very nice buildings. Have built a few Walthers kits, Medusa cement co., Glacier gravel co., ADM grain elevator. Like industrial buildings. Now I´m scratchbuilding my first structure, a flat building, it´s a modern warehouse with loading-unloading docks. I´m gonna use it as backgroung building.

[@ModelerManMike]

excellent, you have any pics or vid? You might also check out some of the build video's on my youtube channel!

[@Frenchyx2]

you say your in the military, thanks for serving...and really enjoy your videos.

[@ModelerManMike]

Hey John Smith Thanks for the comments and the compliments, they are surely appreciated. I am actually a spouse, but this is in my opinion just as difficult sometimes. I appreciate your kind words and will surely pass along your thoughtful comment.

[@ModelerManMike]

Hello 708ucvq, I do really appreciate your kind words, I must say though that the weathering is pretty easy. I have another video I am putting together now that shows the steps I take, several have sent private messages asking how I do this :). As far as military, I am a spouse, the wife is in, but as it is, I move around with her. Since I have the spare time, this is what I do! Works out good for me! Again, Thanks for sharing, its good to know people are watching and do like these vids.

[@Rdrake1413]

Great looking buildings Mike. I grew up in Central TX. and see a lot of buildings there like you describe especially in the older small towns. I model N-scale and have several of the DPM kits.I have a few Walters Conerstone kits.

[@ModelerManMike]

Hey, Finally! :) You know, I sure could use some pictures from some of the old area out there! You have any building pictures? alley pictures of these small towns out there?

[@Rdrake1413]

No sorry Mike don't have any pictures just memories of growing up out in TX. A lot of what you model just brought back old memories.

[@ModelerManMike]

Rdrake1413 Ah, ok. Yea, I am living abroad now and do I miss it, its a really hard thing to be away from home from so long. I want to go back on vacation maybe and get into Denton or Shamrock, or even some of the smaller little towns there and take some pictures to scratch some of them old boogers. I will get back sometime, who knows when though.

[@LTBROYT6A]

Mike, nice work on your buildings !!! Here are some very active Model Railroad KZbinrs that do all kinds of MRR how-to videos including Kit Bashing, Kit Building, and Scratch Building that I think you might be interested in: “Rons Trains N Things” N Scale “BNSF 6951” N Scale (Cuzn Vinny) “Jason Jensen Trains” Ho Scale “Sparky 107107” HO I think, he is building a new layout. “Union Pacific, Evanston Division” N Scale, Roy is currently redoing part if his layout and Kit Bashing a building. Barry Broyles

[@mikep2240]

Hello Barry, of course I frequent a few of these. If your leaving these sites for me, I can assure you I have seen most all of them, however, I think this is great information for others to check out some other sites. There are so many out there now, way more than there were 5 years ago when I was posting videos.

[@rpm750]

Fantastic buildings, love your weathering, thanks again and welcome back. I've been working on some Micro Controller stuff, so thanks for sharing those videos as well. Keep it coming

[@rpm750]

Sorry no vids, I'm using Microchip Controllers. I'm trying to learn Assembler, Hi-Tech C is just a trial version and I can't see spending 249 bucs on the full blown program. So I finally got all the files needed to get a good build and found a simple program to turn on a pin and blink that pin/LED. I'm into aircooled VW's too and would like to incorporate a controller in my Bus. Awe an adjustable wiper speed would be great to have. One day I will start on my layout. Thanks again Mike.

[@cokidjazz]

Mike, thanks for your videos. I have learned some really cool things from you.

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks for the comments and compliments.

[@kiuakakirstine8257]

You have the patience as an angel.

[@ModelerManMike]

Some people appreciate the laid back attitude. Thanks for the comments and compliments.

[@karlosmontoya459]

Great video, hope you are well.

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks for the comments Karlos, sorry so long on the reply, I just found this.

[@mastergeebo]

There needs to be more videos like this on KZbin. Buildings make the layout.

[@ModelerManMike]

I can only agree! If your "modeling" a layout, you gotta have some structures I think. Wish there were more structure vids out there, just hope I am able to share something that people need.

[@mastergeebo]

ModelerManMike From one southerner, Mississippi, to another, this has been a source of inspiration for me.

[@ModelerManMike]

mastergeebo I hope they are doing something for people, they take time to do! lol! I sure do wish I was out there to take some pictures of some structures to scratch. You working on any structures?

[@mastergeebo]

ModelerManMike I worked on a shop recently for a friend that curates a model museum in Vicksburg.

[@ModelerManMike]

mastergeebo Have any pics or vid?

[@mopguy1]

Excellent videos! Keep up the good work. Lots of good ideas.

[@ModelerManMike]

Hey, thanks for the comments and the compliments! Hope to have some more up very soon! Hope you subbed so you dont miss them.

[@jacoblawrence6580]

HI Mike, Love your videos. Can you please do a video on how to scratch build your buildings? I would love to see that. Thanks!

[@ModelerManMike]

Hello Jacob, thanks for leaving a comment, glad you enjoy the video's, they are a bit of work to put together sometimes, glad someone is getting some use out of them. I, unfortunately am not in any position to do any more video's, I have moved several times and everything is in disarray. But, maybe someday. Take a look around though on KZbin, plenty of great stuff out there now on scratch building!

[@mack042]

man you are awesome your videos are great have taught me alot THANKS!!!

[@ModelerManMike]

Glad you enjoy them, thank you for the comments :)

[@jiminmichigan]

HI Mike Thanx for the video. I never knew of the WS City/Industry set, but now have it on my next building purchase list. 15 buildings for just over $12 each is what I'm talking about! Also want to thank you for showing the Water Street Freight Terminal. I had planned on using that, with the rear of the building up next to tracks. Now knowing there are truck freight doors on the rear side, I want to change my plans on where/how to use it, which means a different track layout section ( sigh ). Better knowing now that after I had laid my track. I'm using SCARM to figure out my track layout, so at least I'm not wasting track ( as of yet ).

[@ModelerManMike]

Hello Jim, thanks for the feedback! I really enjoy comments like this, it lets me know I am doing what I have set out to do, share and assist others as much as possible. I am glad to know my video's are able to assist you. I am thinking of buying a second set of WS City and Industry to do a complete overview. I do think this is a good deal, not only for the number of buildings but also some of the additional things you get with the package. Its a nice rig for anyone building a model railroad. The Water Street FT is one of my favorite structures, it really looks nice once its put together and the building just says railroad to me. Jim, I am glad you enjoyed the video, check out some of the build video's I have also, you might also enjoy them as well. If you get this in time, we have a LIVE show that will air today 9pm Central time, this show airs monthly and is geared toward the audience questions. kzbin.info Feel free to contact me anytime! I would surely enjoy seeing your builds and layout once you get to that point, do you have a KZbin Channel?

[@jiminmichigan]

ModelerManMike Yes, I plan on watching the live feed tonight, if I don't forget ( happens to me a lot..lol ). I just finished watching your build of a building, I have a couple comments I'll post there in a few. I do have a channel, but only have a few vids up that's not related to the train hobby.

[@ModelerManMike]

jiminmichigan Hey, no worries, maybe in the future you can start putting out some model railroad stuff if that interests you. I would strongly suggest catching the show, maybe I am biased? dont know, but it makes for some good fun! Hope you can make it.

[@SgtMaj22]

Make, great videos. I would love to see a build of the cement plant I noticed you have.

[@ModelerManMike]

Still looking into stuff to build next, I have that cement plant, I keep looking at it, maybe some day right?

[@md.rabbirabbi9687]

Be sure to read Model Buildings review on my blog before you buy. Go to *stevenreviews. com/model-buildings-review/* Thanks. Ddv Huntlee.

[@davidcurtis5398]

Hey Mike, Another source for square blocks like what you use is your local aluminum distributor or fabrication company. We have one here and I have picked up several blocks of metal (they sell it by the pound) and for 50 bucks I have maybe 10 blocks of several sizes. The blocks you use were just to costly for me. See if there is a fabrication company near you and all of the blocks I have are square.

[@ModelerManMike]

Do you have these in video somewhere? I would like to see them. One of the things I like about these 1x2x3 blocks is the weight of them, they are really pretty heavy, how is it on the aluminum?

[@davidcurtis5398]

No, I don't have them on video. They are pretty heavy but they are aluminum but heavy enough to keep walls straight. I have 3 chunks of steel also if I need weight. My dad worked in the die room at Chrysler and brought home some maybe 50 years ago. I've got several sizes of blocks and one of my best is about 8" long and I use it to hold down switches and short track at times. I use it and if I feel I need more weight I add smaller blocks on to. Hey man, thanks for your service to our country. What branch are you in?

[@ModelerManMike]

Hello RPM, I heard they were going to stop making the ol bus on Fox News just the other day :( This was a party bus when I was a kid. Also, the Hi-Tech C is free, you can use it for doing as much as we do with the free version, I have never paid for it either. I think the only advantage to having a payed for version is the file size of the produced code. It works great though and its pretty easy to use imo.

[@retrainrun]

I was watching your video on my tv through Direct tv. I like it so much I had to get on my computer to leave acomment. I was looking for a video a lighting on building and came across your video and love it. It has a lot of information and a lot o cool bilding. Thanks a million for posting, areally really apreciated and enjoy it alot. :) 5*****

[@vinnygolia1596]

You are very welcome, please keep it up, it's very inspirational on many levels

[@9501599]

I agree with you on KZbin layouts, there is a focus on the trains and not what details are on their layouts. I am always looking at backgrounds and I think "why did you put that there?" You seem to have a complicated lighting set up in your buildings, I must check out how you set it up. Anyway cheers for that, wife agrees with that good ol Texas flag...only hers is a good ol California flag. 👍

[@ModelerManMike]

Hey Guy, thanks for the comments, sorry so long to get back to you. I do the same thing, even going as far as pausing video's sometimes to get a view of some of the structures and backgrounds. I think in truth my interest is not really so much the trains is it is the modeling of the surroundings, the smallness of it and the exactness. I tell my modeling friends that the trains are just part of my model and they dont know what in the world I mean by that, but they are really just part of the model for me. I enjoy the tiny little world I think. Might also let the wife know that the Texas flag is much better looking..... :) Take care and be well.

[@9501599]

Hey Mike yes trains are part of the model not the model itself. I sell modeling as a way to create your own little world, something you have created. It's all about detail, little cameos blends a story so what story is one trying to tell? Oh my wife said a grizzly bear is better than a long horn, everyone loves a teddy bear. Hope all is well deep in the heart of Texas.

[@ModelerManMike]

@@9501599 ​ Total agreement, just wish I could work on some of my stuff. I hope to get unpacked in the next few months. I would have to say that as many longhorns as I see, I would like to see more bears, not up close but some maybe. Rrraaawwwwrrrrr..... ya'll take care.

[@seagraver]

Sir, you do some great work there! I would love to see your layout when you finally have a chance to get one together. You and I are in the same boat, so to speak. I haven't had a chance to build a layout yet and have been building structures in the mean-time. As a fellow Texan, I must say that I'm partial to that Texas barn and tool shed of yours! Thanks for your videos!

[@ModelerManMike]

Seagraver, I am so impaitient, I want to put one together so bad. I might have to do like a 6 foot operational job just to hold me over, I figure something like a 6x2 or 6x3 maybe. The itch is so strong! You know, that barn and shed were really easy to put together! If you like it might just give it a try. Its really a big barn though, its scale but large! :) I have a few Texas style buildings modeled after Texas buildings and I love them! I hope to scratch some more but need pictures. where are you from and are you still out there?

[@seagraver]

Yeah, building structure kits is my way of holding me over until I can get started with the layout. I'm settled down and have a "bonus" room to build it in. The room isn't 100% for trains, but is large enough that half will be a very nice start. The room needs to be painted and carpeted before I start. That may happen in the spring of this year. I'm originally from Port Arthur. I served in the USCG for 12 years and ended up in Connecticut. I'm a firefighter now.

[@ModelerManMike]

seagraver A Firefighter! thats crazy :) modeling is a great escape from it all I think. I have so many buildings now I gotta get that layout going! CG, thats good to! were you stationed in CT and just stayed there? my son did that to, USMC out of CA, now he lives there lol!

[@seagraver]

I was transferred to the USCG Academy in CT about 13 years ago. I served three years at the academy, then a year in Kuwait during OIF, then back to CT where I was stationed on the Eagle, and finally a small boat station in CT for three years before I got out.

[@aandjwynn]

Wow, you have been busy!

[@ModelerManMike]

Not to busy as of late, but there are a few in that video right? :)

[@aandjwynn]

@@ModelerManMike Really nice work!

[@w.rustylane5650]

You said that you're in the military and have moved recently. Thank you for your service. I am a Marine and Vietnam vet. What branch of service are ya in? Your work on these models in impeccable. Thanks for posting. We do a lot of things alike and a few totally different.

[@ModelerManMike]

Hello again Rusty, thanks for the posts. Its actually my wife that is active army. We have moved several times however, I decided to settle down more so and buy a house I can set up shop in and possibly build a layout and tinker with a few of my other hobbies. The wife joined late after we raised our kids, she decided she wanted a career in the Military after 9/11. So here we are, I am retired and just play mostly but have been living on bases for the last 10-12 years and if you remember, they are very small. Hopefully now that I purchased another home I can get started on playing with some of my stuff again. Could be in a few months I might get to some more video's. We'll see how that goes, they take so much time to put together and that will take away from my play time.

[@w.rustylane5650]

@@ModelerManMike Well, then, thank your wife for her service for me and I hope ya have plenty of time to tinker and make videos. I do enjoy them. I am retired also and have lots of time to tinker and watch videos on the computer which I have hooked the video up to my large screen tv mounted on the wall. That way I don't have to look at the small 15" monitor. Take care, my friend.

[@asdasx392]

@@ModelerManMike Mike I hope you return to making videos. You inspired my build videos. I know they are hard to make but yours are some of the best. I would love to know where you got your background music.

[@ModelerManMike]

@@asdasx392 Hello asd asx :)

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks RPM, good to see someone is watching these, I kick around putting them up so much, I dont see much feedback really. Much appreciated. What microcontrollers are you working with and do you have an vid's of this stuff your doing?

[@rpm750]

I think I heard you say you were in the Military, Thank you for serving and stay safe!!!

[@disturbed1954]

You are truly a amazing skilled craftsman and I admire your beautiful talent for building these awesome buildings, you have a very keen eye for details and it shows! Do you build them to sell or is it for your personal collection? Thanks for sharing!

[@ModelerManMike]

Hello again David, thank you so much for your comments, your kind words and hitting that thumbs up! So much appreciated! I am building my own collection for a layout I hope to put together in the next couple of years. I know that many models I have wont make the cut, I have thought of giving some away and this might just happen in the next few months. Many of the models in this video are still unfinished due to the not knowing where they will be placed on the layout, the super detailed stuff would need to be close to the eye of the person looking at it. David, thanks again, I look forward to seeing your next comments :)

[@RichardRomanowski]

Mike, I am glad I found you. Really interesring on how you go about your work. Thank you. I subscribed to your channel.

[@ModelerManMike]

Thank you Richard! I appreciate the subscription and the comments!

[@markgotham5372]

Mike....Great Video...Scratch Built ...Very Nice..Love the custom touches to utilities, (Lines, Wires, Electrical Boxes....).....Very good showing All the Details as you build on Video, which Are Not too long. I totally agree that All too Often....Too much is given to Engines / Stock and often falls short on All Modeling Details. Keep up the Great Work, Looking forward to seeing you start The Layout....Where are you currently located...Mentioned problems Shipping....??

[@ModelerManMike]

Hey Mark, thanks for the comments. I did see your other comment and you are aware I travel around. I am currently in the states now though. I do think the best part of this modeling is surely the details!!

[@Jerryslife67]

You need to go to "Railroad Line Forums", they love talking about structure building. Especially craftsman kits. You would prolly build excellent craftsman kits. More exspensive, but beautiful structures.

[@ModelerManMike]

Hello Gerald, thanks for the suggestions, I will surely check it out. I have seen some info on the craftsman kits but cannot find any locally here. I did find one on ebay one time, like you say, they are a bit more money but I think they appear to have a lot more detail. Thanks again

[@cokidjazz]

I use weathering powders to remove sheen on an existing building. Similar color if I can

[@edean13]

Finding a video addressing the buildings was very useful, thank you. All the tips are very appreciated. I have a question regarding the yellow Cafe. I liked that a lot and couldn't find exactly that kit online. Did you add the awnings yourself? What is the original kit? Thanks for your time.

[@ModelerManMike]

Hello Espen, that model is actually called "HO KIT DPM The Other Corner Cafe". There is another building much like this that has the door on the other side called Carol's Cafe. Yes, the awnings were added seperately. I cannot find any more of these awnings either, I have been looking! If you find any, please let me know ok!

[@SrGuel]

excelente, me gusta todo lo que hace.

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks!

[@ModelerManMike]

Gracias por los comentarios y la apreciación de mis vídeos ti.

[@SrGuel]

+ModelerManMike yo también pondré mi tayer de maquetas, tengo algunos hechos. saludos

[@ModelerManMike]

Lo siento tanto tiempo en la respuesta, acabo de encontrar su respuesta! Gracias por los comentarios. Lo que hace que los modelos Tayer?

[@johnbutler8388]

keep them coming

[@johnathanlewis2049]

I saw a building that looked like the Town and Country Convenience store in Alabama a couple years ago.

[@ModelerManMike]

its really cool to see some of these structures out in the real world, there are really a lot of them. I live in rural texas and drive through a lot of small towns and see all kinds of look alike buildings. I always want to take pictures but never do, I probably should I guess.

[@johnathanlewis2049]

@@ModelerManMike - I used to live in Pahrump Nevada which is a small town on the California Nevada line. I saw a building that looked like your Huberts model. I saw the building that looked like the. Town and Country convenience win Alabama I live in Pennsylvania now and there are many of the Lancaster style homes here. Love your videos!!

[@ModelerManMike]

@@johnathanlewis2049 Yea, its amazing when you start working on models how you start noticing things in the real world. These buildings are everywhere, mostly it seems from the 50's and 70's. Not so many new style buildings really to speak of, or that I have seen. Of course I really like the DPM and Walthers models and I think most of them are modeled after the older buildings. Its really interesting to get into these rural towns and see the buildings that I think they are actually modeled after. Also, real world buildings were all created from plans to, so many were sold of the same building, I have seen so many buildings that look like the DPM models all over rural america. The Hubert model I created was a complete scratch build, Id I remember it was inspired by a house I had seen that was converted to a shop. Oh, and I see the ranch houses every where out here in Texas, I think these are also kinda 70's ish. Hey, Mr. Lewis, thanks for writing and sparking up some thought on these structures, its always fun to dig into some of this a bit deeper.

[@johnathanlewis2049]

@@ModelerManMike you’re very welcome!! By the way in Uniontown Pennsylvania which is near where I live there’s a building that really looks like the DPM taxi cab company building. Crazy huh?

[@RyanUptonInnovator]

Have you thought of making a movie? You have a lot of models now and you could make a really good science fiction film.

[@ModelerManMike]

+Ryan Michael Upton Oooh.. Ooooh... Never really thought about that but you are so right. Godzilla or maybe toddler or something. There are so many buildings that I could have some to spare I think.

[@RyanUptonInnovator]

ModelerManMike Can I write this movie for you. You will be very surprised at how good a writer I am. Please send me an email [e-mail]

[@ModelerManMike]

Ryan Michael Upton I have no actors and what would make that a cool movie would be destruction of my models right? :)

[@ScaleCarModels]

Great vid really enjoyed this! I am with you I love the building and scenery over the trains. You might like my upcoming videos I will be focusing on building many HO buildings and HO layout will be started in next few months. Take care KUTGW!!!

[@ModelerManMike]

Hey, thanks for the reply. I will be watching for them!

[@Drobcio]

I am looking for video how modificate train platform from the building.I have H0 Kibri Bonn train station witch is 985mm long,but others platforms are 2000mm long.I am thinking to cut of building platforn on one side and build my own 2000m long as well.

[@ModelerManMike]

I have never seen this model, but, I would think in most cases what your suggesting would probably work. Happy Modeling!

[@Drobcio]

ModelerManMike Thank You www.modellbahnshop-lippe.com/produkt/Kibri/43-4-0-35328-004013-0-0-0-0-0-0-grp-de-p-0/ein_produkt.html

[@JP0406]

can you please do a review video on the water street terminal!

[@tomspettel3646]

Ok for sure i have some ideas i would like to try

[@ModelerManMike]

Do you have a 1080 camera? I use those little handy cam by sony. They work great and are digital, no tapes. I use two of them for 2 angles and in editing I just pick the best view. The software, I just looked says its 79 for the ultimate. I actually created a video with the KZbin Model Builders that was a getting started with Pinnacle Studio, I might see if I can find that for you. There are several video's on KZbin to teach you how to use it, thats how I learndeded.

[@johnathanlewis7059]

Mike..I really enjoy your modeling videos. Could you do a video about how to kitbash a house to a building like the JC nickels dpm kit? Kitbashing is interesting cause it creates something entirely new other than theodel straight out of a box. Thanks!!

[@ModelerManMike]

Hey Johnathan, thanks for the comments. I could sure take this into consideration! Maybe when I get back to doing some models I can do something like this.

[@johnathanlewis7059]

OK cool

[@johnathanlewis7059]

Thanks for listening. I'm subscribed to your channel. Love the videos. Great material

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks John! I appreciate you watching. Have you checked out the Google+ community site we share? plus.google.com/u/0/communities/104964959974656005095

[@johnathanlewis7059]

Thanks for letting me know about it!! I just sent a group join request!!

[@ModelerManMike]

Thank you :)

[@TJRohyans]

I've now seen a few of your videos and I really appreciate what you're doing. I've been a modeler for 30+ years (spent that last 20+ in R/C Airplanes) and I'm returning to childhood memories and HO Trains. A thank you to your wife for serving in the military (I'm a USAF Vet) and a tip of my hat to you for being the spouse. Be sure to check out the Model-Railroad-Hobbyist.com website for more fun railroading info. Looking forward to more of your work.

[@ModelerManMike]

Hello TJ, Thanks for the compliments. It is a bit of a bear being a spouse, not only being a spouse but being a male spouse is difficult sometimes. Many of the things they have for spouses are as you may know geared more toward females. I have had my bout in RC Planes to, I sold all of them when she joined the military, really miss my 1/4 wildhare, had a DA50cc! What a great flyer. I sold about 10 planes. I plan to get back into it as well once we are back in the states.I will get over to the website and check it out to! Thanks for the tip!

[@TJRohyans]

I feel for ya buddy. I do know how you must feel sometimes being a male in a female world. Bad club politics kind of forced my hand in leaving R/C for a while. I really thought I would miss it more, airplanes have been my life. I still needed a creative outlet though and decided trains would work well for me after reminiscing about home. I grew up in northeastern Indiana but live in Mobile, AL, now. Take care and enjoy the time overseas while you can.

[@ModelerManMike]

TJ Rohyans You know, I never joined any clubs, really due to just what I had seen visiting club fields, seeing some of the politics just kept me from ever joining. I do miss the planes though. Getting a plane in the air took enough concentration that it really relaxed me. TJ, take care, check in from time to time!

[@TJRohyans]

Up until that point it was a great club. I'll definitely keep up with you.

[@tomspettel3646]

Yha i saw your vid on how you make your videos. I would love to learn how to make vids like that

[@ModelerManMike]

Practice! If you pick up Pinnacle Studio, I think V-21 just came out, its just a matter of learning the software and chopping up the video. You should try it if that kinda stuff interests you. Get a channel and get rolling! Just takes time to figure it out and learn what works for you.

[@ModelerManMike]

You ever make any video's?

[@K27fan]

Wow I had no idea that video had that many hits. I haven't even seen it for a few years. Here is one I posted to show my conversion to all battery power on my locos. It shows a bit of my layout. K 27Bat

[@ModelerManMike]

Thats to funny! :) So, then, I guess you have more than one KZbin Channel! I subbed this one to, I will follow you on the kit stuff. Will check out the vids here in a bit.

[@K27fan]

No I just have the one channel. The two vids on that mike666 channel belong to my daughters idiot bf. For some reason he put my two vids on his channel. Btw, you mentioned being in the military. Thanks for serving!

[@johnbutler8388]

I won't to thank you for doing what you do

[@Carterofmars]

Do you put lights in your buildings?

[@woltar9]

wow this Nice collection thumbs up What glue You used ?if I may ask

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks, the glue is a european glue. I am not sure what the name of it is, its packed right now!

[@tomspettel3646]

Would you ever consider doing any structures by Pike stuff. Thanks

[@ModelerManMike]

I never really thought about it. Do you have a suggestion for one to build?

[@tomspettel3646]

There 1or2 bay engine house is a nice building

[@tomspettel3646]

Love your channel. Very layed back here like what you used for the roof (Sand paper) on your buildings

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks Tom, I am pretty laid back, no pressure. I cant say that I created that idea, I watch a lot of video's to and may have seen that somewhere. I do appreciate the compliment and glad you enjoy the videos. they are a lot of work, sometimes more time on the video than the build!

[@tomspettel3646]

Is it a sony you use

[@ModelerManMike]

Yes, the little handycams, they work great!