MODEL RAILROAD TIPS: Make a SWEET ROOF (WITHOUT AN AIRBRUSH!)

[@jimpinckney9432]

White roofs. I think it is to reflect the sun and heat. Better to reflect than to use an A/C unit to cool your working space.

[@alainaarrhodge5900]

Great job DJ! You nailed that roof detailing and paint with weathering. For those reading this, I am not a contractor, but I do know that dirt (those dark spots) likes to collect in low lying areas and around drain holes. Also, even flat roofs have a pitch so think about where the rain water will carry to and then leave the dirt. Again DJ, you nailed it!!!

[@djstrains]

Thanks 👍

[@conrailfan6277]

Back in the day I worked for a roofing contractor who specialized in commercial work we would put down rubber membrane then rock it, you could take your roof panel and paint it with brown primer and sprinkle sand on it for that look in Nscale DJ!!!

[@shawnpowell5876]

Great video and tutorial of finishing your scratch built building of your own style roof! I have those same paints on a Dollar Tree/Walmart shopping spree for craft items to use on the layout etc. Btw, I'm abt to start building Railroad Dioramas during my healing process and until we get moved into our new home to start creating my railroad room. Thanks again for sharing your videos with us along with your time and effort!

[@davidorf3921]

For a more random paint effect just tear the sponge a bit around the edges with your fingernails to get rid of the straight edges

[@luke_atthat]

First look at the first frames of the video and I am sold! What a great look this building has! Congratulations!

[@djstrains]

Yay! Thank you!

[@TheLocutus70]

I'm just going to send all my buildings to you for weathering DJ.

[@djstrains]

HAHAHA...NOOOOOOOOOOO..You can do it

[@johnsthinking844]

I use a pop top ( like the one on back of a phone 📱) I painted brown and use it as a industry building Exhaust

[@andrewpalm2103]

I've used those makeup wedges for weathering freight car roofs for that great splotchy look. I'll have to try it on a structure roof now. Thanks DJ!

[@bob_._.]

Six comments, two of which are German pr0n spam... I think you've finally hit the big time, DJ🤣

[@djstrains]

These scammers are horrible. I spend lots of time reporting them.

[@michaelmoses8745]

German porn spammers. A sure sign of playing with the professional youtubers.

[@sernajrlouis]

Great video. When I did commercial HVAC I paid close attention to roof details for my previous layout. It's so easy now looking at roofs with drones. Lol. I took lots of photos back then. Lol

[@djstrains]

That is awesome!

[@stevemckeown4120]

One of the coolest techniques I've learned from you

[@djstrains]

I still cant airbrush, lol

[@Edward92546]

Great video, as usual. Your voice comes across clear and understandable. Good quality video. Explanations of techniques easy to follow. Definitely my go-to videos when I need help or ideas. Thanks, DJ. Keep 'em coming.

[@djstrains]

Awesome, thank you!

[@paulmaillet6128]

DJ.......hey another great video, I personal like when you use your to get the"bird's eye view" of the locations that you do it for, especially the smaller yards, I have done several track plans from those you have posted. I do like your approach for scratch building, scenery and weathering......all very basic, but realistic by the time you finish. Thanks agin for posting a video of your great work, and safe out there on the rails my friend!!!

[@djstrains]

Very appreciated!

[@205004gs]

That's amazing DJ and not to mention, saving a little cash as well! Awesome work.👍👍

[@djstrains]

Absolutely!

[@pipefitter1728]

A couple of comments on your roof, 1. I would have located the vents towards the back of building which seems to be a storage/manufacturing section and therefore needing to exhaust fumes, dust etc. Also with a flat roof you’ll need to consider roof drain’s,otherwise you’ll have a swimming pool when it rains. Your rooftop units which are both A/C and heating are nearly always supplied with natural gas or propane, so they need piping connected to them.. Another small detail is plumbing vents, generally 4” to 6” pipe 12” to 24” above the roof where bathrooms would be located. Finally flat roof’s aren’t perfectly flat, they have low spots where rain water collects and leaves roundish stains on a roof. They’re whiteish on black roofs and grayish on white roofs. This is getting rather picky but details make a big difference.

[@djstrains]

This is the kind of info that I need and I am appreciative for this valuable insight!

[@Enjoyer.762]

Many heat pumps are electric only - no natural gas or propane.

[@kennethwallace34]

It looks like you should check inside that side roll up loading door, you might have a leak. Love your work.

[@djstrains]

HAHA

[@mikehowey4869]

Amazing techniques,best of all they're inexpensive!

[@djstrains]

Yes they are! So easy even I can do it. :)

[@RonMontagueSWRR]

Another great video DJ. Those white roofs are a very light gray. I usually add extra attention to the rooftops because yes we are looking down at them.

[@djstrains]

Thanks for the info

[@RonMontagueSWRR]

@@djstrains light aircraft gray or camouflage gray is a close match, if you can find it. Lol

[@conecuhvalleyttrak]

Very useful techniques, DJ. Thanks for sharing!

[@djstrains]

Glad you liked it!

[@JoeG-firehousewhiskey]

That roof came out looking great!

[@djstrains]

Thanks!

[@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout]

BTW, the white roofs are TPO. Thermoplastic Polyolefin. Kind of a single-ply plastic sheet you roll out onto the roof. And yes, the white color reduces energy costs.

[@ronduz1281]

Great job DJ great techniques you sir are an artist

[@djstrains]

Thank you kindly

[@greyfoxtrains3244]

I hate airbrushing. I am always looking for painting techniques I can use without the airbrush. Thanks. DJ.

[@johnd9031]

Roof looks good.

[@MMRails]

Your thumbnail should read “make a sweet roof without an airbrush” Don’t have one so your method is my speed. Looks great!

[@djstrains]

Thanks for the tip!

[@SantaFeBob]

Looks amazing DJ. Thank you for sharing.

[@djstrains]

My pleasure!

[@georgiasunbelt]

Yeah, no airbrush…thanks DJ

[@joeraderblackrockcentralrr]

now that looks real. very nice DJ

[@djstrains]

Much appreciated

[@HenrikSweden1]

yes those sponges sure are great and inexpensive. Have you tried to take pictures of some of the roofs, with your fine drone. Is it possible to do that and then print them for use on your model houses ? that way you sure would end up with real rooftops without having to do any paint job. The same could be done with photos of streets and patched ones. Anyway looks great ! thanks !

[@djstrains]

Great idea

[@TrainDetailsbyGuss]

Great ideas, as always. Thanks.

[@dexterdog62]

Booyah! Looks good!

[@bluesman285a]

what apple barrel color did you use for rust? Great job as always

[@djstrains]

They change names often, I use terra cotta often

[@patrainlover4095]

Very nice!👍👍

[@djstrains]

Thank you 👍

[@rc9597]

1:22 "Is it that DJ Guy again?" "Quick! Go to his KZbin channel there could be something new!"

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

Looks great!

[@jeffbaker2897]

Very realistic DJ , you got a good eye for colors & the details & help from a drone 😂😆 , always enjoy your updates , take care DJ. 👋😎🛤️🚂

[@djstrains]

Thank you so much 😀

[@CSXOhioRailFanPlus752]

Nice Video

[@djstrains]

Thanks for the visit

[@kevinshortell7604]

Outstanding! 😊👍

[@djstrains]

Thanks! 😊

[@MRR_Shadowolf]

Nicely done!

[@djstrains]

Thanks!

[@johnathanlewis2049]

Hi DJ great video!

[@djstrains]

Hey, thanks!

[@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout]

Nice job man.

[@djstrains]

Thank you! Your modeling is kick ass.

[@kinnywolf2862]

Great video

[@djstrains]

Thanks!

[@fatlarry1184]

Got ya! 1:20 next time wave✋

[@MIKES0029]

Nice job

[@djstrains]

Thanks!

[@ptitrainrouge]

love it

[@user-nx8tk1pp5o]

I see your cement is bound by a spill resistant piece of foam. I know first hand why you need that! Did you know that stuff makes great paint remover?

[@djstrains]

I know all too well what it can down it spills, lol.

[@cp368productions2]

Tell people I meet about your channel? Nah man I tell them about my own lol. If I mention you it's to say that you have less videos than me. Just picking on you man 😂

[@Harris3Dprints-b4x]

U mean happy accidents😉

[@keithmoore5306]

you're still driving trains? the way you've talked on some in the past i was thinking you'd retired! i'll tell ya what most people leave out on a layout and i haven't seen talked about is details that would show life! what's missing in a commercial setting like this is dumpsters trash barrels piles of trash (boxes!) and stacks of pallets utility stations (like electrical substations either by the building or across the parking lot!) lunch areas (picnic table by the building or across the parking lot by a tree!) crosswalk poles and fire hydrants on the corners and with neighborhoods or a country scene gardens sheds in a yard clothes on a line dog houses in the house yards and kids toys and bikes in yards!!

[@djstrains]

I am still an engineer, year 24. This building is actually a gift for a supporter of my channel for his layout. Details do make the scene!

[@keithmoore5306]

@@djstrains i wasn't talking that building in particular on the details that was more the layout in general! you have to admit most layouts have a sterility in their feel without the clutter of live on them!

[@djstrains]

Absolutely

[@s0nnyburnett]

I swear to god those rustoleum can clog every single time after the first use. I've had some clog while I'm using them new.

[@djstrains]

I agree 100%. I have wasted more money over the years on them. Nobody has a way to unclog the caps. I have soaked them for weeks in a variety of solvents too.

[@Enjoyer.762]

👍

[@Harris3Dprints-b4x]

I love using womens makeup for weathering

[@djstrains]

HAHAHAHA

[@scottpecorino6320]

His wife is pretty and does not need make up

[@djstrains]

@@scottpecorino6320 She was not my wife, she was beautiful, but we aren't together anymore.

[@davidcurtis5398]

Check out Boomer Dioramas if you want to have a great lesson in air brush and weathering. He is the best I've ever seen...

[@djstrains]

No desire to get an airbrush again. My ex has the air compressor, lol.

[@davidcurtis5398]

@@djstrains His site is still a great resource and he does a lot of brush weathering. A lot and it is fantastic. You need to at least look at the site...