Model Railroad Building Walthers New River Mining Company, Weathering and more

[@viking309]

Truly the Bob Ross of the scale model community.

[@neilfleisher211]

Best presentation best voice best music I collect trains but never build kits watching video just to relax.

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks for the comments and compliments. Glad you enjoy it! :) Maybe someday you might just get to building some.

[@shawnleih2916]

Thank you share this love watch this show new things do on the business Walthers see more buildings you doing.

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks for the comments!

[@LTBROYT6A]

Wow Mike that is without a doubt the best build / Kitbash of a New River Mining kit, keep up the good work !!! Barry

[@mikep2240]

Thanks Barry, glad you enjoyed it.

[@wernersievers3153]

Hallo Mike . Ja auch ein schönes Modell . Die Treppen ,Geländer,Laufgänge .Und Rohrleitungen ( aus den resten ) gut gemacht!

[@ModelerManMike]

+Werner Sievers Ich danke Ihnen, das Feedback und Kommentare, die ich zu schätzen wissen. Wirklich froh, dass Sie es genossen.

[@SFCRambo60]

Any N Scale modelers out there that want to add fire escapes? Here is some information. Gold Medal Models 160-3 Standard Fire Escape. Cost around 10 dollars. I was also looking at doing or taking a HO Scale and cut it down to make it work. This guy on this channel has lots of great ideas.

[@wtb24]

True Pro who turned a rather dull kit into a fantastic one with very imaginative detail!

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks for the comments!

[@dalerobertson9394]

Your models are awesome. I'm hoping to see more from you. I hope to be as great. Thank you.

[@mikep2240]

Hey, thanks for the comments and the compliments. Maybe some day, if I get in a better place I will be able to make some more, appreciate you taking the time to write.

[@josephcosta5161]

Wow great job 👍... I wanted one of these for years and I bought one on eBay for $25. Plus shipping 699 think.. getting it tomorrow in mail . That looks so good what you did, I'm saving this for when I'm ready to build mine ,,, great job again thanks, joe

[@ModelerManMike]

I was just looking on eBay for another one, I had some idea's for a new build. That is a great price, most of what I found was in the $60-$80 mark. I have so many models to build now that I really shouldnt do another one of these. Thanks for the compliments and also for leaving the comment.

[@josephcosta5161]

I know he was selling it cheaper like $39. I got him down to $26. I got it yesterday and sprayed the building silver til I ran out lol I knew I didn't have enough but was excited.. and I feel you I have so many to put together and don't even know if I have the space I have alot of building's I'm cutting alot in half to mack back.drops ... It's addicting lol I seen one on eBay for $53. You might getting it cheaper . I just message them if there's no offer button.. good luck bud, again great work. I'm going by your video when I put it together lol , joe

[@ModelerManMike]

@@josephcosta5161 Good deal, sounds like you gotta start on the build! Take pictures or video, would love to see it come together.

[@jodacious46]

Incredible, crafting, imagination!

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks for the comments! Glad you liked it.

[@governmentcheese411]

this guy is like the Bob Ross of modeling, lmao! great work and wonderful vid brother.

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks!

[@brendanb.8007]

Thank you so much for all the great ideas and techniques. your great and I have learned so much just watching your videos...

[@ModelerManMike]

+Brendan Berry Sorry dso long to reply, just found this. Thanks for the comments and compliments.

[@revealingfacts4all]

"it's just so easy." My friend, you make it look easy but the reality is you have some seriously mad skills! And when you're very good at something, you tend to make things look easy. I've seen this in other walks of life. I watched a couple guys put in new windows of my house and they have been at it so long that they make it look so easy. Keep the videos coming!

[@ModelerManMike]

Truly, its easy, if I can do it anyone can :) This is really just practice, what you see here is the culmination of many mistakes over time, just learn what works and what doesnt. Like the window guys, do it enough and you get where your fast at it! :) You need to add some video's Eric, you know you want to, I check your channel regularly and watch your only video.... :)

[@ethanmilgram2327]

I am late to the party on this one. Fantastic build and narrative. You have a great way of telling a story. Best! Gary

[@gewing88]

"3M" you are an amazing modeler! These video's of yours are very insightful, inspirational, and educational...I am very impressed with your modeling techniques. Please keep the model building videos coming. Remember, it doesn't matter how long a video is, as long as the viewer appreciates, and understands your intentions...basic modeling techniques, yet thorough enough for other models 'us' to understand.....again, please keep the videos coming...very enjoyable..

[@ModelerManMike]

Excellent feedback, thank you! I do so much appreciate the compliments and the appreciation for the video's I put up here. They do take a bit but I enjoy putting them together. Hope to have some more up soon. Have you subscribed?

[@gewing88]

yes I sure did subscribe, no worries there. Look forward to your videos, again thank you, and keep modeling...

[@ModelerManMike]

gewing88 Thanks gewing! hope to have something up here soon.

[@richarddrum9970]

Well after much wrangling and watching your video several dozen times, I've completed my New River Mining model using your tips and suggestions in this video. I'd say that without your video the chances of me actually getting the model built correctly would have been less than 50%. The rust painting tips and extra walkways and steps really jumped this model up to something special. Thanks Mike.

[@ModelerManMike]

Hey, first, thank you so much for reporting back and letting me know this video was helpful. It really does let me know that the time spent actually does help someone with their own building and tips, so for that, thank you! Would be really cool to see pictures of your model, if you have a facebook or somewhere to see them online would be neat if you would like to share that. I am sure after watching it so many times, your sick of hearing this ol guys voice :) Good to hear, thank you again for commenting.

[@richarddrum9970]

ModelerManMike........well to be honest I turned off the music and voice several times and just watched the video of your assembling the model. Cornerstone doesn’t give very good instructions on some of their models, so your video was a blessing. I really appreciated the painting and weathering tips, have gotten many comments from family and friends on the final model. Adding the walkways and realigning the steps using the Tichy Train items really upped the quality of the model. It was fun. I’m not on Facebook or Twitter but if you have an email address, I can send some pics there. Thanks again.

[@jagc1969]

I can't explain how relaxing and delightful was for me to watch this video. I really enjoyed it until the point that I had to subscribe to your channel. Very well done, sir. Thanks for sharing.

[@ModelerManMike]

You bet Juan, glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for commenting, much appreciated. You might also enjoy the few other build video's I have on my channel, this one the river mine is my favorite I think Appreciate the feedback, glad someone is watching them :)

[@jagc1969]

@@ModelerManMike Thanks, Mike. I am watching the rest of the videos in your channel. Right now I must say one thing: PLEASE, DO NOT STOP ON MAKING THESE VIDEOS ! They are really wonderful and very useful also.

[@ModelerManMike]

@@jagc1969 Its been a while since I have made anymore, not sure if I will ever return to making more video's. They are a lot of work! :) Glad you are enjoying them.

[@jagc1969]

@@ModelerManMike It is sad to read that. I have learnt some things watching your videos, and it is a pleasure to see the results of your weatherings.

[@jankrizan1982]

Already after the first video, it was clear that you are indeed the Lord of the Modeler. All reworked into the smallest detail acts as a reality. You have my appreciation.

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks for the compliments Ján. I enjoy it and I think it shows.

[@SFCRambo60]

Boy, you have some amazing ideas. I like that you talk through it. There was a kid who was a KZbin Modeler but he worked in the dark and didn't speak and worked almost off camera so you could see anything. I had to tell him that he needed to change things up because he wasn't helping anyone. I work in N Scale and most of the models instructions are nothing, you have to guess what is happening. So if see something wrong I will speak up but I will not be an ass, but who knows my Marine background might kick in. Thank you for a very good show and ideas.

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks for the comments and compliments of course. Glad your able to pick up some tips and stuff to help your modeling. I started this channel for that very reason, I couldn't find anyone really working to explain really well. Also, thanks for your service. I also come from a heavy military family, I have never served however, my dad, wife, son and daughter are all serving or have served. My son was also a Marine.

[@SD_Marc]

One of the best build videos on KZbin. Great commentary, pleasant music, thorough and detailed how-to, and an absolutely fantastic result. I've probably watched this 5 times. Thank you.

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks for the comments, glad you enjoyed it..

[@Treehouse1730]

Excellent weathering and thoughts on call boxes, disconnects and awnings!!

[@ModelerManMike]

yea, they all added so much to the model. I still dont have it lit, but, some day I imagine it will get there.

[@dumbdumber7203]

I never knew that watching someone work this hard would be so relaxing!

[@ModelerManMike]

I fell asleep three times when I was making it... :) Thanks for the comments.

[@locolane69]

Wow, Wow, Wow. You are by far the best structure builder I have ever seen. I wish I had your skill. My hat is off to you. You the man.

[@ModelerManMike]

Hello Loco, thanks for the compliments. I wish I could say I was that good, its all made to look easy in the editing though. Thanks for the comments and compliments though, much appreciated.

[@carmium]

Re: your reply. Please don't take me wrong. We all make the odd glue dot or slightly crooked whatsit. The point I wanted to make is that these things aren't noticeable at all when you do a great weathering and detailing job like you have here. Yes, you could go nuts and have everything perfect if you took the time, but you'd never get anything finished! I like your take on how to do build model kits.

[@ModelerManMike]

carmium I gotcha, thanks for the replies. :)

[@Zephnote]

I love his laid back talk and he doesnt make you feel like the project is intimidating at all.

[@ModelerManMike]

Have you watched it again? So many more video's out there now.

[@Zephnote]

@@ModelerManMike Yes sir! Happily Subscribed!!!

[@Zephnote]

But I am curious to see what you have been up to?! How is the layout?! What has changed?! How are you and your family since the world has gone to mad?! Still a huge fan and supporter! Thanks

[@craft-o-matic2377]

This was awesome, and it looks great! I wanted to share that my Dad who passed away just 2 days after Christmas 2016 from a stroke, was the manager of the parts department for McNally Pittsburg for many years. He worked his way from the ground up and was there for 35 years until they closed the McNally Pittsburg facilities here in Pittsburg, KS. Thanks so much for this! Lisa

[@ModelerManMike]

Glad you enjoyed it and it sounds as though it brought back some fond memories. I have a few more video's as well if you can locate them on this channel. Thanks so much for the comments, its always good to know the work here touches people and that its not a waste of time. Sorry to hear of your dad passing.

[@craft-o-matic2377]

Thank you dear! I just wish you did more videos!

[@ModelerManMike]

No Name yes, I wish I had the area, we live in a tiny duplex now. no room for a layout even. maybe when we move again.

[@craft-o-matic2377]

I understand completely. Thank you! Lisa

[@carmium]

That's a great how-to, Mike. What I really like is that this is not a contest model, nor does it have to be. If a couple of pieces aren't quite straight or a glue dot is bigger then you'd want it, given a choice, it doesn't matter; not if it's given a good paint and weathering job, and has some extra details to make it stand out. In the end you have a stand-out model that will have visitors goggling and saying "THAT's the Walthers kit?!" I might add that I've done two of these kits for other people's layouts, and they really lend themselves to kitbashing and rearranging to suit one's needs. A big thumbs up!

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks for the comments Camium, appreciate the feedback and the time spent of course. You seem to be making the rounds around the channel video's here, I appreciate that, good to know someone is watching them! The compliments are appreciated of course, and yes, I do have some larger than need be glue dots :) Video and modeling together make for a big job, and really and truly, I am without a doubt lazy and many times dont pay to much attention to the "mishaps" that I encounter, I could spend the extra time, but in all, once its placed the average person really doesnt see that stuff. Over all, I do have an opinion to share, I really enjoy building kits and scratch building of course, it seems though, and I have run into this more so on this KZbin Channel more than anywhere is that there are concerns of many people "recognizing" models on someones layout. Many feel the need to change kits so they are not recognized as they kit they are by bashing or otherwise changing them up so the model railroaders have a hard time discerning what kit it is. This in my opinion and over all modeling for the hobby for me is not at all a concern. Many of my models (kits) are built the way they were designed, I feel that they have done a great job in the replication process of these models and for my railroad, I really dont mind have kits that people recognize. Its really amazing the thought process behind so many people building and sharing on the web, so many on youtube and the comments that I have had. So many variations in thought behind building, its really a delight to read and talk to other builders and see how they do things, it is so vast the opinions of specific tasks and modeling technique, I have learned so much. Sorry so wordy, just thought I would throw a bit of that out there, thanks again for taking the time to comment and watch the video's. Mike

[@NgaiOlaudah]

Mike, allow me to say that you, sir, are not just a superb modeler but an overwhelmingly fine American artist with a nonpareil ability to recreate on a small scale fine life like detailing. Your buildings are worthy of being shown in a museum or gallery. We neither acknowledge nor congratulate enough the men (& those precious few women here) who calmly exhibit really great work such as this...Thanks.

[@ModelerManMike]

Thank you for the comments here on my video and thank you very much for the compliments! I appreciate your kind words. I really enjoy the modeling aspect of the hobby, that might show. I am glad you enjoy these video's and hopefully, sometime in the near future, I may be able to get into some more video's. Not sure if you are aware, but if you like modeling, you might also enjoy our KZbin Model Railroaders Community, here is the link.plus.google.com/b/107934973242857840131/communities/104964959974656005095

[@NgaiOlaudah]

ModelerManMike Thank you, sir, however, given my age, given some physical impairment (i.e. with surgery on my lower back in the offing - foolheartily doing my own stunts - now you know what I do for a living in large measure, lol!) & with only so much time left to devote to my craft and the life/work as a writer I must leave behind to both progeny and the American people, I won't be able to really model a dream layout much or if at all anymore. I'll only be able to buy models place 'em on my desk & stare & dream! When I was a child my dad brought home HO B & O F-5s or 6s A's & B's for my kid brother & me. LOL, my little brother and I used to sleep with our locomotives! Dad bought cork bed & Atlas track & we laid down ovoids on plywood...with a few switches in the center to approximate a yard. Dad worked as a gandy dancer on the railroads (Pennsy, I think & NY Central: B&O was terribly segregated) to support us and his operatic singing wife while he attended colleges. A few years after I was born in Baltimore, on Sundays in the mornings, one would see three guys: one big, tall muscular proudly distinguished looking black man (a briar pipe in his mouth) & his too little boys by his side standing at trackside by the passenger yard with engineers & brake men we came to know waving at us! All the while Dad explaining what he knew of the calculus of inertia, steam pressure, pistons, the counterweights on drivers, electrical fields, etc. while T-1s & GG-1s came through. Dad got his doctoral @ Johns Hopkins - an almost super-human feat then - when he noticed that I was becoming a rivet counter [LOL] & could only have models that were finely detailed.. a perfectionist I guess! So that's why I can appreciate yours (& a few others) TREMENDOUS artistry & attention to detail! Please forgive me: I didn't mean to wax biographically 'bout the good old days... sign of aging, I guess...but I am awed by fine work that captures/conveys the beauty, the rust and wear, joys and tristesse of the bygone times through which I lived... the smell of creosote in the ties, sparking as the pantographs snap the catenary lines, the steam lines along the ground, machine oil, rust coats on iron & steel, coal dust & the moth balls stowed in the trunks of passengers @ the Railway Express Agency...Credit where it's due: you're a great artist who captured those times & re-animated those sights, sounds & memories for me & I am moved which IS the imperative of great fine art... & beauty in the mind of beholder... I apologize for this glut of words. Thank you. Goodbye... God be with you... A...(NO)

[@ModelerManMike]

With the issues you deal with on a daily basis, I am reading that you are not very mobile that you could very possible build structures right? I personally have not had a layout in years and just build models and this I can do from a chair, its really relaxing for me. I have considered making dioramas with many of my models as well. I think you have several options for being in this hobby and building without a layout. If you enjoy it, you should give that a try. You know, I couldnt help but notice your writing skills, you might consider writing something for our eMag. you can find out more through our website youtubemodelbuilders.com

[@NgaiOlaudah]

Thanks Mike: I will go there, when I have some time to devote to it... & coming up very very soon, sir... right now I'm forced to clear the decks... anything I do write for y'all will be a labor of love, cuz I do love HO and garden scale rail, too... LOL... indeed I'm honored that you have asked me...I will get over there soon... thank you so much... soon, Arthur...

[@NgaiOlaudah]

PS/ I am mobile, however, I have to force myself to walk or stand when I sit too long... IT'S THE PAIN...Mike, it's damned excruciating... I am looking at March for this long surgery probably around the middle to late in that month... they have to put me in a special contraption with trusses to flip me and even if they must, to go into my Aorta...to do that they have to bring back to LA. (I live by the Pacific, North of the city!) Modeler man, I am all messed up! LOL LOL LOL... laughing helps... believe me... thank you for your kind words, sir... A

[@intermodalman123]

You are the Bob Ross of Model Railroads, your voice is so relaxing.

[@ModelerManMike]

You know, I have heard that before! I like ol' Bob, miss him to. I take that as a compliment thanks!

[@ModelerManMike]

***** Right! I get this alot pacbeltRR

[@apples2095]

Excellent video Mike. A great way to show what you can add to the kit, to make it more realistic. I do appreciate all the time you put into the building. Camera work, close ups, and a lot of patience.

[@ModelerManMike]

Hello Apples, Thank you for taking the time to comment, thank you for the compliments as well. The Kit in my eyes is just the canvas, what you do with it after its built is what makes a model I think. crazy thought I know but thats the way it is really. The extra's just take an average kit into a new realm.

[@ModelerManMike]

BTW: I have really been enjoying your snow filled train run by's. I have the wife watching them to. So nice, so relaxing. Appreciate you taking the time to post them.

[@apples2095]

ModelerManMike Thank you Mike.

[@artydale]

Wow. Excellent video. Will be building N scale Walthers models and this video is a great help and inspiration.

[@ModelerManMike]

Hello Arthur, thank you for the comments here, much appreciated and glad it helps give you some idea's. Be sure to clean off paint where your gluing or otherwise adhering parts together. I ran into a bit of a problem with some of my joints not clearing the paint off good. Hope all this finds you well! Thanks again.

[@ninivs--785]

You sound relaxed and calm. Very good videos.

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks for the compliments!

[@DGModelworks]

You have a God given talent sir! WOW!!! I'm speechless. Thanks for showing some of your tips and techniques. IMPRESSIVE!! Deryk

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks for the compliments Deryk, I am glad to get some of the idea's and techniques up here for you guys!

[@clashofminiatures]

***** what a great video, best 35 min. I've spent in awhile, thanks so much for SHOWING how you get such great results

[@ModelerManMike]

Chuck, Thanks for the compliments, it seems from the comments, people dont really mind the longer video, I try to keep them short, most people just want to get a feel of what it is I am doing and not sit for to long. But, this makes me think I can get a way with some of the larger builds I have waiting and get up there to an hour video maybe.

[@clashofminiatures]

ModelerManMike, you do such great videos, it's like watching the Discovery Channel ,"If you tape them, they will watch" a para praise LOL

[@ModelerManMike]

***** Thanks for the compliments chuck, very much appreciated! :) I enjoy your video's to, just as informative!

[@josephcosta5161]

You gave me great ideas for this model, I can't wait to get it tomorrow... I like the added power lines call boxes might have to copy that lol

[@ModelerManMike]

Please copy whatever you like, it is a good looking model. Thanks for the comments!

[@Noxx55]

You are like the Bob Ross of model making. Your voice is very soothing.

[@ModelerManMike]

+Noxx55 That is a compliment, I really do like Bob, at nap time! :)

[@akitainu89]

...Masterpiece...greets from Germany

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks for the comments....

[@wbmcl]

Very impressive detailing. If I had your talent and patience, I'd make some of the window panes green and brown in addition to the clear. Along with all of your specific detailing, that emphasizes the old industry of the building(s).

[@ModelerManMike]

That would look nice. As so much of this is done in video for these builds, I actually slack a little bit on some of the detail. Some of it I do outside of the video to, however, I did not do what your suggesting here.

[@whatsonmytable]

This is so cool! Am so glad i have an all new addiction! Your channel! This is so beautiful!

[@ModelerManMike]

Hey, thanks Arvind, I appreciate the comments and the feedback. Glad you enjoyed it, you can find more on my channel, although many seem to really like this one the best I think.

[@paulalderson6920]

I love your laid back folksy style and the techniques are brilliant. Keep 'em coming.

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks for the comments!

[@michaelricks1618]

A great build with simple, easy to do super-detailing enhancements e.g. scribing panel lines on the corrugated sheet steel and adding electrical wires and boxes. Watch it to see more! Thanks a lot for sharing.

[@ModelerManMike]

Hey Michael. Thanks for the compliments and for sure leaving a comment. This was without a doubt one of my funnest builds.

[@Stormbergrail]

Amazing talent, brilliant build

[@ModelerManMike]

Than k you for the comments, glad you enjoyed it!

[@PennCentral99]

Finally had a chance to sit and watch. You did a great job and it looks awesome. Thanks for the tips and techniques!

[@ModelerManMike]

I appreciate you taking the time PennCentral99! Thanks for the comments and Compliments!

[@yukonguy1]

I just found your channel yesterday and I really enjoy learning more about model railroads. You're presentation is great! Thank you.

[@ModelerManMike]

You are very welcome, thank you for the comments and hope you enjoy all I have to share!

[@chrisbailey4254]

Thats bloody magnificent mate.

[@ModelerManMike]

Hey Chris! Thanks for the comments and compliments! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@nickgrandy3098]

just watched this vid for like the fourth time...love it more each go around...building my own currently...using this vid for inspiration...thanks again Mike...

[@ModelerManMike]

+nick grandy Hello Nick, thanks for commenting and letting me know that someone is watching this video. Are you sharing your build anywhere on a blog or KZbin? Would be interested in seeing you put this together. Let me know if you have any questions for me, I will surely try to answer. cheers!

[@speedfreak1983]

It`s 0:38 where I live now, but if the store was open I would run off and buy this kit right away. I`ll not do any mining on my layout but you made this kit look so awesome that it has blown my "gotta have meter" to bits!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ModelerManMike]

speedfreak1983 I really enjoy comments like this, it lets me know that the video's I am producing are not only being watched but are also inspiring others. I do appreciate the comments and if in the future, you build one, I surely would like to see the outcome.

[@reconmodelsvaughn469]

Awesome video it remind me back in the nineties I built three of those I kit bash them all three together to make one giant coal mine for the layout at the Chattanooga Choo Choo in Chattanooga Tennessee it was awesome you did a awesome job

[@ModelerManMike]

+Bradley Vaughn Hey Bradley, do you have pictures of that mine? If so, post them on my facebook page! would like to see that.

[@reconmodelsvaughn469]

Well as of last summer a new hotel company bought the Chattanooga Choo Choo and so the railroad needed to be updated it was built in 69 so actually what they did they tear everything down and they're starting all over but I still think I might have an old picture of it I actually won first place on the coal mine in 1993 I think that when I built it I think the kits just came out I still have the first place plaque for building it

[@sithlordofoz]

Found this halfway through my N scale build - which is unfortunate otherwise I'd have done the panels like you did! Still all isn't lost and I'll be doing the weathering tape for the rust and so forth based on this. Thanks for posting.

[@ModelerManMike]

They all look good I think. Thanks for the comments.

[@wyatt2852]

Just wanted to say I really like you channel. I learned a lot of new ideas just from watching you build and talk about your model. I watch mostly on my apple TV but no way to give you a thumbs up from there so I just wanted to let you know how your channel has helped me.

[@ModelerManMike]

Wyatt, thanks for taking the time to write, comment on here. I am glad to hear your getting something out of these video's thats what they are meant for. If you like sharing your builds also, let me know if you have KZbin channel, I like seeing others build as well.

[@billvassar7473]

fantistic job love the weathering

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks Bill, much appreciated.

[@nickc2144]

Brilliant. Thanks for sharing your skills.

[@ModelerManMike]

You bet! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@radar7575]

I could watch your videos all day. Extremely informative and it's just fun to see you use your imagination to bring these structures to life. Thanks!

[@ModelerManMike]

Hello Radar, thanks for the compliment, I do enjoy making these video's and sharing with the community. Glad you enjoy them! planning a few more for the new year, let me know what you think when they are released ok! Thanks for the comments!

[@gh778jk]

Outstanding! Paddy

[@ModelerManMike]

Thank you!

[@wasatchrangerailway6921]

now light'er up with all kinds of little lights for the walkways and such and you'll have 'er FANTASTIC!

[@ModelerManMike]

Hope to get there, slow going though!

[@klbird]

I like your low key explanation. Your easy to understand and your modeling skills are awesome.

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks so much for the compliments and comments. I work to make them easy, the way I want to see a video I guess. :)

[@andrewaway]

I love this. Watched while I cooked dinner. This is what makes the world go around for me. Everyone doing what they do. Thanks for sharing.

[@ModelerManMike]

Hey, thanks for the comments. You know, you watched me put together this model and didn't even mention what you were cooking!

[@andrewaway]

I was making One Pot Cheesy Mexican Lentils with Black Beans and Rice. It turned out well.

[@ModelerManMike]

andrewaway very good!

[@buddyboy1953]

Hi Mike ,Thanks for the quick response. I did look them up on eBay. Most if not all on eBay come from Australia, and I also found some from Germany. The pens where not expensive however the shipping charges were out of this world,some as high as 35 bucks,with the pen being only 8 bucks. The shipping cost is prohibited from buying. Thanks again,Ken

[@ModelerManMike]

You could get some plastruct plastic weld and find an applicator for it.

[@cprtrain]

Amazing! Thanks for posting.

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks for the comments

[@paulpuljic6855]

Well made video MMM. Relaxing, inspiring technique without obnoxious bombast music and text. I'm actually buying up and rehabbing poorly made models, along with a 3D printer for specialty parts to make.

[@aandjwynn]

Hey! Waiting on a new one! Youre the best!

[@ModelerManMike]

Someday I hope to! Thanks for the comments, sorry so long to reply, just found it.

[@4stringrr78]

amazing work and creativity in detailing

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

[@joevidal7616]

SUPER SWEEEEEEET JOB MIKE!!

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks Joe!

[@KensAdventure007]

Thanks for sharing, there are too many great tips and techniques in there to count - will be watching a few times !

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks, hope you enjoy it the second and third time to!

[@CanadianRailRoader]

Mike, your video's are really great and inspiring me to build and super detail more kits. Personally I think your video's are the quality of something that we would pay for and its great you are doing this for free on your own time.

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks for the comments and of course the compliments! I am really trying to get decent quality vids up, I do cut some corners and could spend a bit more time on them but I think they come out ok, I know that in all, these build video's are video's I would like to see!

[@TJRohyans]

Mike I think that's your best project to date. Just fantastic craftsmanship and engineering of additional details. Thanks so much for using your precious time to put this video together.

[@ModelerManMike]

Hey TJ, Thanks for noticing :) It was some work that is a fact. I hope to do another one like this in the next couple of months.I have some smaller projects to release first though.

[@struck2soon]

Wow! You have turned a fairly average kit into something special. All those little extra details and the weathering really make it stand out. Well done!

[@ModelerManMike]

+struck2soon Thanks Struck for the compliments, I think it came out well. And, its a bit different from others and didnt even have to bash it!

[@struck2soon]

Any clips showing this in it's final setting? Be nice to see a few hoppers being spotted below the loader!

[@ModelerManMike]

You know, this may not make my layout due to its size and functions. I may put it together in a diorama or something. To answer your question though, no, it just sits on a shelf right now. It was actually damaged pretty badly from our last move, I have a lot of work to get it back to presentable.

[@struck2soon]

Well Mike, from experience I know it is hard to go back over ground that has already been covered. Particularly when so much effort was put in first time around. I am guessing it will be on that shelf for a while!

[@ModelerManMike]

I keep looking at it, I may get some time to have it move onto the bench.

[@TonyTitleGuy]

The occasional "new" siding, or roof panel is a nice touch. I built both the Walther prep plants (mines), but switched some of the conveyors. I also like the little electric boxes. I also used extra conveyor sections. It enabled me to have the tiple on the RR siding, while extending to the mountain in the distance. Some prototype conveyor lines are over a mile long in PA. and WV.

[@ModelerManMike]

Hey, good insight. There are some neat things to add to these, many of them (that I have seen from pictures) have all types of variations. Would be cool to see them in person, like a tour of several of them around PA and WV. It seems to me they really become different animals after living alone for so long. On thing I did, I have never seen and probably would never exist in the real world are air conditioners as seen in the video. It funny to say to, I actually had a comment on it in here somewhere "Get the AC units off that, these mines dont have AC" lol! But hey, first, its not real but should look good. Tony, thanks for the comments and the feedback, always nice to read something with some meat to it.

[@needlesbeckett]

Truly awesome. You’ve taken an excellent kit and made it so much better. Thanks for the tutorial - very inspirational 👍

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks for the comments and the compliments. Good to know someone appreciates the video's. Hope it helps in your modeling to!

[@Catawbaindustrialspur]

Hey, thank you so much for this video, you made it so easy and so simple to follow along a use easy techniques to make this mine look amazing. This was my first model for my layout and it turned out greater than I thought. Thanks again

[@ModelerManMike]

You have pictures? Share them so we can check it out.

[@ModelerManMike]

Thank you for the comments :)

[@greysonvalleyrrbarnesville152]

FYI all outside walls and roof were made from Asbestos panels. Kept the little heat in, in the winter. They were a rough texture, almost beige in color when you seen a broken one. The conveyors ran up the mountain to dump the overburden from the coal separating process. Little do people know coal floats in water and magnetite. They skim off the coal and the rest is overburden. Then the mines closed the just walked away from it. When we were kids in the 50's we had a great time on the conveyors with old roller skates and boards nailed to them. We used to get old mattress's at the bottom of the conveyor's so we would not get killed at the end. I shutter to think now of how dumb we were at the time having fun.

[@greysonvalleyrrbarnesville152]

And they were signs posted everywhere SAFETY FIRST.

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks for the comments. Sounds like you lived around some of this, have any pictures?

[@ModelerManMike]

@@greysonvalleyrrbarnesville152 thanks

[@vettebecker1]

Very nicely done!!

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks! appreciate the comment and compliment.

[@jack0cat]

Recently subscribed. Very informative and nicely presented learning a lot of new things. Love your voice 👍 I’ll be watching all your videos.

[@ModelerManMike]

Hey Jack, thanks for checkin' in, appreciate the feedback and good to hear your enjoying them. Maybe by the last, you will be weary of listening to my mundane ramblings :) Probably a while before I make new ones, just no room right now. Sometime in the future hopefully. Enjoy yourself and happy modeling!

[@ThePaternosterRow]

Hi Mike, great work and really good commentary.

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks for the compliments, glad you enjoyed it.

[@SouthBrooklynRR]

As always a great video Mike. Some really great ideas here. Like the man said,"WOW!"

[@ModelerManMike]

Hello William, thanks so much for watching my video's and commenting! I appreciate the compliments. :)

[@mikeb1648]

Very nice! I enjoyed watching this. I'm getting ready to order my New River Mine.

[@ModelerManMike]

+Michael Boore Very good, maybe you can share your build in pictures or video.

[@dnhman]

Michael Boore agree don't get folks adding music when not needed

[@dnhman]

Michael Boore agree don't get folks adding music when not needed

[@grahammarkhorn]

Wow what a great vid, this is what I love about youtube people taking the time to show other people how to do things nicely....Ive been sitting on that kit in n-scale for months scared to get stuck in. Thanks for the pointers and inspiration Mike its apreciated.

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks for the compliments! I to sat on it for a while but only due to the thought that I wanted to workit, get some fun stuff on it. Are you subscribed, I have a couple more coming out soon. Let me know how your build goes, maybe some pictures or something. Getting it open and getting started is the hardest part of the entire build I think! Good luck!

[@19scamps92]

this is absolutely teriffic! the coolest how to video with all the infos and paint names needed. the coolest coal mine i`ve seen as a model and i totally gonna try to copy that. thank you for your work and sharing!

[@ModelerManMike]

+19scamps92 You are so welcome, hope you picked up some inspiration and hope you share your build as well! Thanks so much for the comments.

[@csxmad]

Mike you did a great job on his build cheers Robert

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks so much for the compliment Robert. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@PhillipMcCallum]

Thank you did a n gauge one thought it was all right until I saw yours thought me to think outside the box,but have to say it was my first plastic model in say40 years Thankyou

[@ModelerManMike]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@donaldcasselman]

Great presentation..watch and learn some new techniques.

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks Donald.

[@kevinching1975]

Fantastic model looks great to well done.

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks for the comments. Appreciate the feedback.

[@cbcdesign001]

Great video. I love seeing the weathering processes taking shape during the build. Hopefully I can learn from you and use some of these techniques to make my own models look as realistic as yours do.

[@ModelerManMike]

Its all pretty easy, if you do try this method of building, you will find it easy. Its really just time I think. Give it a try!

[@FernandoTorres-en1zf]

dear friend i enjoyed your video! really great video!!! my son and me are viewing some times this video because is very very interesante i have a many structures building myself and was walthers santafe passanger station and freigth station too and silos too tanks your videos are a very interesant regards from Monterrey NL Mexico

[@ModelerManMike]

Hello Fernando, glad to hear that you and your son enjoy these video's. You have some pictures or video of your layout? maybe you could add a video to your channel so we can see your work? :) Its great that you can get your son involved in your model railroad to. Thanks for the compliments and the comments!

[@FernandoTorres-en1zf]

just today i have a new video is a F7 locomotive i hope you can enjoy this

[@ZodZulu]

Thanks for sharing your techniques. Really great work.

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks for the comments and compliments! Fun build this sure was! :)

[@funonutube100]

A masterful job. I really enjoyed this, very informative and relaxing to watch. Thank you!!

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks for the comments again Gord! :)

[@markuswanske8371]

You are a master in h0 bilding. Great job. Great men.

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks for the comments!

[@markuswanske8371]

ModelerManMike why you don't make a new video? I , and manny ather habe fun at your video .

[@ModelerManMike]

At this time, there are no plans to make more. Time and space are a problem now.

[@ChessieFan2]

Outstanding build! Thanks for taking the time to share the whole process. Results were very nice!

[@johnnybond1599]

Amazing video. This is the 1st comment i 've ever written on youtube... See how good it means your work is, thanks.

[@ModelerManMike]

Hey Jean! Thanks for the comment! I appreciate your kind words and taking the time to let me know your thoughts. If you found this commenting easy, I would suggest leaving comments on any model railroading KZbin video you see, it encourages more to be placed up there! :) Have a great one and check back often ok!

[@arthurhouston3]

Another outstanding model and video.

[@ModelerManMike]

Art, thanks for your compliments, Also, I would like to thank you for the support on some of the forums. I have been waiting for a nice shameless plug in one of your video's, I haven't seen it yet, I will keep waiting :)

[@brian102256]

Mike, Incredile job on the mine!!! I have one of these and after seeing yours, I'm ashamed to show mine on KZbin! However, I now know what potential exists for my model. Again, great job!!

[@ModelerManMike]

Brian, thanks for the compliments. nice thing about models, you can, if you want work on them more and more. :) I have seen yours, its fine. mine is about 30-40 years old though, yours may not be as old.

[@brian102256]

Thanks, Mike. I guess I'll have plenty of time to work on it once I get further along on my layout....

[@ModelerManMike]

That's kind of the problem isn't it, so many people don't spend the time on the models due to so much to do on their railroad! :) I have seen your buildings though, you do alright for as much time as you have. One of the reasons I purchased the building set was your recommendation ! that's been over a year ago now I think.

[@brian102256]

Yes, I found the City and Industry buildings on ebay for about $75 I think. They are a great deal. I haven't even looked at all the details yet (metal castings). There is so much potential there. I spent some time this evening cleaning up the layout room. I have all the buildings packed away and I think I'm going to get them out and start placing them so I can finalize my track plan.

[@ModelerManMike]

I would enjoy seeing them, kinda missed them since you took the old layout down.

[@TheRazzzzzzzz]

Instructive and inspirational. Thanks for taking the time to produce these videos.

[@mikep2240]

Very welcome, glad you enjoyed them!

[@WheelDweller]

I'm really impressed; when finished, this looks VERY real!

[@ModelerManMike]

+Brian Fahrlander In the pictures I think so to. Thanks for the comments!

[@almirxavier653]

Morei nos Estados Unidos por 10 anos, hoje moro no Brazil, estou começando e tentando aprender um pouco mais sobre railroad, Mike gosto muito dos detalhes e paciencia que voce ensina. Parabens.

[@notallthatbad]

I stumbled upon this video by accident with no intention of watching it, but I did. Marvelous work, sir - amazing details. I realize it must have taken a very long time to film and edit it as well. Nicely done.

[@ModelerManMike]

+tubez4321 Thank you for the compliments, yes, it was just as much work putting the video together as putting the model together it seems. Glad you enjoyed it, there are a few more build video's on my channel, I think the public though all seem to like the mine video though. Take care, thanks for writing.

[@reggiea.stroud8707]

Some of the best modeling and weathering techniques I have seen. Great job! Would like to see some weathering of rolling stock.

[@ModelerManMike]

Going to be a while until I can produce video's again, but thats a good idea! Thank you for the reply and the comments!

[@usacitizen1000]

great weathering

[@ModelerManMike]

Thanks! Appreciate the feedback

[@Canadianknight]

Just getting back into the hobby after a long snooze... this kit is one of the ones I'm planning for our new layout. Hugely helpful vid, and the weathering is inspired! Can't wait to take it on myself and use a few of your tips! :) Thanks for sharing!

[@ModelerManMike]

+Canadianknight Thanks for the comments!

[@invis648]

You, sir, are quite the artist! The finished product is amazing.

[@ModelerManMike]

+invis648 Thank you for the compliments. I do appreciate your comments on my video. I have a few others you might also enjoy as well.

[@shawnfarris5361]

Fantastic job!! I truly enjoyed watching!!

[@ModelerManMike]

Thank you for commenting and happy you enjoyed the video. Really do appreciate the feedback.

[@shawnfarris5361]

ModelerManMike Also,you have a calm,and likeable demeanor​,I meant to say that before!:)) Your honest and real. Lol rare in this world today! Keep up the great work,and vids

[@ModelerManMike]

Thank you Shawn, appreciate it. I have several video's out there you might also enjoy. Take a look if you get time.