Model Railroader basic training video: How to make model railroad scenery

[@joelbrower8635]

Thank you for a simple straightforward video. I am a car modeler that has started to become interested in building dioramas to showcase my builds. Most of the websites and videos I have watched till now have been confusing or have used speciality products or techniques. Your demonstration was easy to follow and to the point. Nice job!

[@loft4me]

Scenic Cement, with it's formulated wetting agent and excellent watery consistency dries almost without any noticeable effect on the applied landscape. However, just to recapture the pre-cemented look of the foam, I suggest after applying the cement with the pipette and while still wet, to reapply in a very scattered and random way, using a very light hand - some of the previous foam layers so they sit just on top of the initial wet layer. This would subtly reduce any perceived "plasticky" look to the landscape. The use of "wet water" is an important stage. It aids in preventing the Scenic Cement from sitting on top of the foam, and by virtue of its presence as an additional diluting liquid, reduces the dried plastic look. Thanks again for the video; I really like the base layer. When the base layer looks this good, it encourages the modeler to proceed with confidence to the next step.

[@gacj2010]

You are really an artist ...Its unbelievable

[@KingCarl77]

Great beginner video! I personally apply WS Scenic Cement using a WS spray bottle designed for such a purpose. Thanks for making these videos, MR Magazine!

[@gacj2010]

you present very well and communicate clearly...The whole thing is really an art

[@eaxnitro]

Thank you for taking the time to make this. I found it helpful.

[@motokid7770]

This looks really good so I’m taking your word thanks

[@Pika_Gabe]

Always wondered how this was done. Might try it out one day.

[@loft4me]

Wow. That's a lot of vegetation on the completed model! I would guess that it models the Tennessee River Valley, where this quantity of vegetation would be typified. And simple, practical techniques, like thinning the brown paint with water, and applying glue over wet paint, for the wet-adhesion process of turf. A pleasant video.

[@GarlandKent-y6k]

[thank, you for youre great helpful video]

[@HeroesBosses]

Fantastic stuff sir! I have a friend who just got in to railroads and sent me this link. I'm more of a Warhammer guy - but these vids are just as useful for that as well!

[@johnbrown7858]

Nice hands on demo. Thanks Cody!

[@garyz1453]

great tips...thanks Cody... I will definitety give them a try once I get to that stage of my layout

[@hoscalecsxgrandrapidssubdi3437]

I love you guys. The videos make you feel so confident when you are building your own layout. Thanks for sharing your skills. #keepheronthetracks

[@banksroadmodernimage7358]

Nice modelling work!!

[@bigskypeach406]

Ugh where does time go?! Cody looks so young in this vid!

[@iandouglas451]

very helpful

[@ffjsb]

I also add in a little alcohol to along with the soap, it will also help it dry just a bit faster.

[@stuarthalnon9724]

I generally add a little alcohol during the whole process. I mean, why else would I be out in the garage?

[@ffjsb]

@@stuarthalnon9724 Why does just have to be in the garage??? lol.

[@peaks4719]

What a fantastic channel just found you and subbed 👍🏻

[@KingCarl77]

"Plywood Pacific"... that's funny!

[@303urch]

I resemble that remark!

[@dennisobrien7839]

I love the fact this guy not only notices Cody's pun, but that its one of the last sentences of the video. I made it to the end of the video too. This was great! i learned a lot, thanks!

[@trainknut]

These products will work well with dioramas and model scenes also all you need is some tanks, and small military/civilian themed models and you got a diorama

[@disturbed1954]

Awesome tips!

[@69adrummer]

Using the wife's measuring cup for the glue again man! She's gonna be pissed!! haha

[@awsem1o1]

This Helped allot, Thanks!

[@butchb6408]

Well Done

[@Coffee4am]

Hi there! I was wondering the Earth Blend and Burnt Grass, do you use Scenic Fine Turf? Then for the textures do you add in the Course Turf green? I'm trying to do some ground cover, and this video helped me alot!!! Thanks!

[@lanlu6122]

Is it ok to put outdoor in my backyard for those kind of material? or just for indoor?

[@jacobshepherd2897]

Have any of you used grass mat instead of ground foam Cody?

[@Clocksangel]

Hmm, grass mats are nice, but normally I only use it for outside of the layout, like around my switch area, and my control panel is covered with a grass mat. I have recently purchased one to cover a hill I am about to make on the layout.

[@THEMAGIN]

que material es el que se aplica con la brocha por primera vez '? el de color cafe .!

[@robvaus]

how is that grass sticking in?

[@URAWESOMNESS]

Can u tell me where to get the paint and glue cause I live in england cause I tried brown paint andnpva and it didn't work so can u tell me where to get it?

[@sixguns]

Do yous ever build spillways and storm drains as well?

[@AmethystRocketrunner]

welcome to plywood pacific northwest! we have plywood trees, buildings and the world famous plywood burger!

[@kents.2866]

Hahaha

[@STRIKER8814]

but how do u make the mountain??

[@michaelgiannace1827]

what was the Paint?

[@MarwanbashaAbohamed]

because I love the model's and stop motion character's and if you can please make video in this video teach me how I make all of this tree's and the roads okay ?

[@trainman264]

THANX MAN

[@bohemianh]

Like it

[@bobabooey8367]

Thanks Haley Joe Osman

[@andrewboreham7377]

He's right you don't need to soak it you just need to get it wet

[@sophiashcherbakova2867]

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[@snky6995]

Hahaha

[@TT-zm8np]

ANDREW BOREHAM Thats What she said lol

[@rottenrowdie]

To save money use pump bottle extra hold hair spray instead of scenic cement.

[@MarwanbashaAbohamed]

put sorry i want to teach me how you do all this tree's and the roads please teach me please i say please and thank's I have 13 years old and I am Egyptian

[@howdoiputthecheeseintheove8437]

Just get plaster and paint it black for the roads and light grey for the sidewalks, then just mix light grey (or white) with the black and paint not too much or too little and then paint in a straight line of yellow (just medium lines) and for the sidewalks, do the same as the road but just use little bits of dark grey and your done

[@DNRailworks]

Dude said plywood pacific lololol im weak

[@spacetomato1020]

Using this to build an outworks for ants

[@ethan5354]

Is it weird that Cody looks just like my uncle?

[@howdoiputthecheeseintheove8437]

Maybe cory is your UNCLE

[@howdoiputthecheeseintheove8437]

Maybe Cody is your UNCLE

[@sondre1986]

No

[@Jettcustoms]

“Wet Water” wtf 😂😂

[@ffjsb]

Low surface tension. Ever seen water bead up on fabric??? That's HIGH surface tension. Soap makes it soak right in...

[@stellamurray9779]

interesting points ,if anyone else trying to find out how to build a model railway layout try Pycanta Model Railroaders Protocol (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my mate got excellent success with it.