Modeling the "Signature Scene" (Part 3) |River Road - Vlog # 104

[@taz2065]

My Mentor, Thank you for all that you do. I could watch you for days non-stop. You're a wonderful light, especially when skies are gray. God Bless you and have a wonderful day, (As you're so fond of saying to us.) Just that one sentence from you has put many a humble smile on my face. Thank You!

[@boomerdiorama]

You are so welcome. God Bless you too! ~ Boomer.

[@williambryant5946]

Your pinch and stab method with the static grass gives the most realistic look to make clumps of grass than any method I've seen done or tried. 👍

[@boomerdiorama]

It goes really fast once you get in the groove as well!

[@dorkydoo683]

When you added the black, the transparent terrain washes. It flowed from the top, collected in all of the cracks, crevasses and creases. It extenuated the texture of the plaster landscape. It brought out all of the tiny details. Those same tiny details would have been filled in, covered with thick full strength house paint. The more texture you can bring out the better. Nature is anything but smooth. I have never understood why people say cleaning an airbrush is hard? My old and I do mean old, Paasche airbrush. I received it as a birthday present when I was 13. It is the old H series single action. I have used every type of paint. It has to have sprayed a 55 gallon drum of paint. When I was painting RC helicopter canopies, I used automotive paint. Even with that, it took less then 5 minutes to clean. When I was a kid, the painter who taught me, he said when you think you have thinned the paint enough, add double the thinner. When you were painting Mother Earth, slopping the washes on, the messier, less thought, more action, makes it look real. Totally random how it flows, finds the cracks, texture to flow into. Mother Nature hates straight lines. She did not break out the painter tape to paint the world. So why do we? Can you list your top 3, 5, 10 colors you use? I have some paints on hand I would like to use up before I get more. See if I have similar colors. I have about 30 bottle's of earth tones, browns, yellows, greens, gray's. Your series of video's should be put on DVD / Blue Ray as a how to. I have to watch several times to catch most of what you are teaching. Thanks Buzz.

[@boomerdiorama]

Extra bottles of paint can be turned to dark earth colors. I use more black & white than any other color. I use them to tint other colors. Three of my favorite Tamiya colors are: XF- 52 Flat Earth, XF-12 J.N. Grey and XF-79 Linoleum Deck Brown. Cheers.

[@robertlussenburg1770]

A piece of earth is born! See you. Cheers

[@boomerdiorama]

It's amazing what a little foam, clay and paint can achieve if you put your time and mind to it. ;-)

[@robertlussenburg1770]

@@boomerdiorama I am learning! When it comes to colors, since 2 years a couple of jackdaws live right next to me and we also know eachother by now, we also trust eachother, When they come to visit, it is beautitul to see that they are not just grey and black. They are really colorfull infact. It is layer upon layer. Cheers

[@bretts7029]

"Yeah - it's coming along!" Stunning...

[@boomerdiorama]

When it's done I will upload a commentary video on it.😁

[@PeterTillman3]

First time i have seen any model maker on KZbin NOT use the "cheap water based house paint" to lay the first coat on their scenery. This is great - thx again Boomer!

[@boomerdiorama]

I'm addicted to "first-rate" quality paint. Especially for the smaller footprint.

[@stevenstorey1945]

Boomer, the only thing I have ever painted is a house. So, after following your videos sense Glover Road using washes and layering the results never cease to be amazing on whatever you're painting. Something else I have come to realize is how stunning terrain can look when not covered by a thick layer of paint. I see this mistake so often. From paint to putting down grass this video is right on the mark! Looks fantastic!!!!!! Thank You for always taking the time to show the products you use, and the information you run across the screen. Especially leaving the information on screen long enough to be read or copied down. CHEERS

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you for sharing your insights Steven. I appreciate them. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@IronHorseRailways]

Glad to see I'm not the only person who paints their grass muddy, yorue spot on with what you say - IPA is an amazing medium for pigment especially with Weathering powders. If mixed properly with powders it makes a paint which leaves absolutely zero brush strokes and dries within moments.. You can then dampen a fan brush or flat brush with more ipa and use that to 'drag' the dried powders and it gives a amazing streaking effect ❤️❤️ Cheers Mr B!

[@boomerdiorama]

Totally agree!

[@MRR_Shadowolf]

Stunning! Can't wait to see the finished vignette. I for one (and I'm sure many others) are grateful that you take the time to show us your processes, provide tips and techniques and great commentary. My #1 channel for modeling!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you so much!

[@caseyvillemodelrailroad3877]

Great vidio, like the creek water effect stuff, hummmm .Thanks for the morning coffee...

[@boomerdiorama]

Good morning!

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Very nice video lots going on like the detail thanks DD.

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Thanks very much for replying to my comment. Like the work you are doing so l subscribe to your channel to improve mine to get some great ideas. Thanks DD.@@boomerdiorama

[@boriskucke7053]

You are an artist. Great work and a amazing scene. I love to watch your videos and see how your layout is crowing to your perfect Little World. Thank`s for showing us. Can`t wait for Part 4. Greetings and Happy Modelling. Boris

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you Boris! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@stevenlitkey9354]

This little transition scene is looking awesome 👌

[@boomerdiorama]

It's turning out fantastic. I'll review it very soon. Cheers.

[@OTRWA]

Always look forward to your updates....cheers

[@boomerdiorama]

Much appreciated!

[@Fred-Wilbury]

Fantastic again Boomer and thanks for the tip about the airbrush and IPA I seem to spend too long cleaning between colours but then on things I’m making using Vallejo but now starting to get a good selection of Tamiya. Regards Fred

[@boomerdiorama]

You won't experience cleaning issues if you only shoot with Tamiya and IPA. IPA as a paint solvent carrier, cleans as it sprays. You only need to back flush and forward flush with a cup or two of IPA and you are good to go for the next color. In fact, you don't even need to worry about laying down your airbrush, with Tamiya paint in it, for a long period of time, because IPA will eat right through it - this is why I use it. I can cover alot of ground fast as well. ;-) Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@Fred-Wilbury]

@@boomerdiorama thanks for the reply and advice Boomer

[@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout]

Very enjoyable, satisfying, soothing. And educational. Thanks, man.

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GiantBoarMonster]

Very pleasing to the eye. Colors are popping through and is a fine impression of the lush vividness one generally finds outside in scale reality, despite it being a bunch of rocks, dirt, and grass. I guess there are drab days due to climate and season but in my experience there's always a layer of vividness, barring mood disorders and other problems. And hues seem easier to judge after a fresh rain or snow melt. Rare nights at dusk everything outside even the vegetation will turn pinkish, like it all glows that way, like such a fine evenly distributed cast of dusky reddish orange pinkish light it makes everything seem to exude that light, could be a little tricky to model. Likely the right job for an airbrush... wonder if by brush it's possible. And that kind of light is comforting too it's like a fuzzy soft comfy layer drifts down to envelop everything and it's almost always quiet those nights.

[@boomerdiorama]

Then there are the seasons and associated light as well. One must choose to model in the moment. ;-) Cheers.

[@OtterCreek]

"unless you were to go like this" (separates the foam from the rock) and reminds us all, how inferior our modeling skills are!! LOL Love it, can't wait to try some of you r techniques.

[@boomerdiorama]

Go for it!

[@GiantBoarMonster]

Yeah it was his magic trick. Impressive

[@DisVietVetUSA]

Nice topography going on in your work

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@markhuston9250]

Damn you’re good…………never ending inspiration and technique! Many thanks as always. Mark

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you Mark. Glad to hear you are inspired - that's the plan. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@Vman7757]

Just stunning! Wow thanks for sharing.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for watching!

[@frankbernard6819]

Outstanding work Boomer.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you Bernard! Cheers.

[@bruceames6332]

Dude, I watch closely at how You do this, and I am so amazed at how beautiful it all looks.!!!!! I can't wait for a shot at trying this Once I complete my life task around the house and the JOB at work 🙌. I work a 12 hour shift and balancing time with family at Summers peak. My Grandkids, family first are on my agenda, then work. And I can't even begin to tell You that my spare time , is of course watching and learning from Your experiences. Thank You Boomer. Bruce in Minnesota

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you Bruce. Glad to hear you are involved with your family. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@jonolevesque843]

FANTASTIC! great technique with layers, setting a true scene before our eyes

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ericp6612]

It’s turning out great. I like the idea of being able to do the work off the layout. I am going to do this on a section of my layout. Also, you are right IPA makes cleaning the airbrush so easy! Also using tamiya thinned with IPA you don’t have to clean the brush between colors.

[@boomerdiorama]

Exactly. You can leave Tamiya pigment in the air - brush for a month and the IPA will dissolve it in five seconds anyway once you pour it in and shoot. And yes, working on a section on the bench is a dream come true. ;-)

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

The earth washes have become my favorite techniques. I’ve painted watercolors my whole life so I’m familiar with light layers of colors, what I wasn’t expecting was the beautiful colors that the groundwork becomes, like a watercolor painting. Sometimes I just find myself just starting at the colors.

[@boomerdiorama]

I know what you mean. ;-)

[@joesanchez979]

Looking good 👍

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@johnschutt9187]

Your videos are so helpful. Thank you.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for sharing that. You are welcome as well!

[@Herriot7]

Cheers for sharing your experience. I don't have an airbrush, so it's useful to see some of the other techniques that you've included.

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Also, I found some little squeeze bottles(maybe 4 oz) at Michaels that came in a six pack for about 3 bucks, good for mixing and thinning and even better for getting the paint in the little airbrush reservoir without spilling it everywhere.

[@boomerdiorama]

Sounds great. I like to spill my paint on my layout . . . lol. I do it all the time (except yellow!). It's thin and usually earth tone anyway. ;-)

[@peterainsworth8466]

Great work.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@1Nanerz]

Stunning. Love the yellow/green on the tops of the rocks. Gonna have to check out the golden line of paints. Never heard of them. That gac 500 stuff is incredible

[@boomerdiorama]

I'm building up layers of GAC 500 in the creek pools and it looks fantastic. It also does not run away on you but holds ground. It's incredible stuff for sure. You can almost sculpt with it, shape it, and level it with a little water. Then throw the brush in a jar of water and it's all good. Did you know that all the Golden product are compatible with each other in every way? You can use the heavy gloss gel with GAC 500 and sculpt beautiful waterfalls with ease as well. ;-)

[@donsunden5906]

great work I learn from every video keep up the good work im looking forward to the next one on the old growth tree!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank You. Cheers!

[@michaelimpey1407]

Boomer, great video. Thanks for sharing, cheers, and stay safe, Michael

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks, you too!

[@craiglowrey9550]

I like how this section turned out. It looks very"BC"...or, even Oregon 😉

[@boomerdiorama]

Definitely West Coast for sure. ;-)

[@kennedygauger4680]

Whenever you have a new video I stop to watch it. You are truly talented. In your layering, after the static grass application do you ever airbrush matte medium-with or without pigment-to add body or strength to the surface? Fantastic video.

[@boomerdiorama]

Sometimes I shoot "Matte Medium" through the airbrush but I try to avoid it. I like to reduce my procedures down to a minimum. I do use the airbrush almost every day though for IPA paint. I use the new Vallejo "Matte" coat in the rattle can now for the final last coat over the scenery. Cheers and thanks for sharing!

[@vincenthuying98]

That’ll be two of those bottles of 500ml. Anyhow, love the layering paints example. Indeed, why ‘brown out’ everything? Although the flat earth overspray is definitely an addition to the palette. The GAC 500 is just looking amazing, even when still wet.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. There is a good reason why I use the products I share. Cheers.

[@railfan1956]

I saw you pour from a paint bottle into the hopper of the airbrush @13:30. Is the paint in the bottle already cut 50/50?

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes. Actually in this case it was probably 80% IPA to 20% Paint.

[@generalsb6332]

Question re.IPA. Finging 99% is challenging. Is there much of a difference between the 99% you use and the 91% which is more readily available? Thank you for your time… and your work is really inspirational.

[@boomerdiorama]

No difference other than the concentrate of alcohol. I use 70% as well, even 50% or whatever is available.

[@jamesrutkowski6408]

Do you thin the Golden pigments with ipa or water?

[@boomerdiorama]

I use water to thin (water-based) "Golden" paints. I only use IPA for Tamiya Acrylics because Tamiya Acrylic is "Ethanol" based.

[@jamesrutkowski6408]

Thanks,

[@Brandon-wf8ew]

Would it be okay to dilute with 91% IPA?

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes indeed ! You can go down to 50%😁

[@andrewpalm2103]

Well, I bought several Tamiya colors as per your recommendations and tried some brush painting of metal Kadee trucks and a car underbody using 91 pct IPA with Tamiya retarder to wet the brush. It got a bit messy but I was very happy with a mix of black and hull red as the base color. (My motivation is that my stock of Polly S is running out.) Also, I did some boxcar weathering with washes of Vallejo Air colors (sea dark gray mixed with earth) and the results were good, though I need to refine my technique as I'm used to washes made from craft acrylics mixed with windshield washer fluid. Now with this video I'm looking at going over some of my layout's gravel ground cover with IPA tinted washes to get more realistic variation in their color. Thanks! Questions: Do you know if Golden GAC 200 hardener improves Golden fluid acrylics' adhesion to hard surfaces? And would mixing those fluid acrylics with a matt medium give them a more matt finish?

[@boomerdiorama]

Tamiya paint is not designed for the "Traditional" paint brush. Therefore, you won't achieve flat (streak - less) finish if that is what you desire, unless you use an airbrush. The IPA will always cut through the preceding layer when you agitate it with a brush using IPA. You can also use water to thin Tamiya acrylics as well. With thinned washes it doesn't matter how you apply it. All the Golden products are compatible with each other. The variance of Matte to Gloss is indicated with a graph on the bottle labels. The desired finish is up the individual artist. Try stuff on a test piece first and see. Cheers.

[@andrewpalm2103]

@@boomerdiorama Thanks much!

[@jpkarenko6952]

Hi, again! I see you use 90%+ IPA. Local stores are down to 71% IPA. I don't know if it is a cost issue or a supply chain thing. Do you have any experience with the more dilute versions of IPA?

[@boomerdiorama]

You won't notice any difference if you use 50%, 70%, 80%, or 99% IPA. The percentage reflects the amount of distilled water (or concentrate) level of the Alcohol. 99% IPA will strip paint faster than 50% - that is all. As a (water-based) paint solvent, any percentage will do. It's just that you get more bang for the buck with 99% if you thin it with water. Cheers.

[@jpkarenko6952]

@@boomerdiorama Thanks for the reply. I knew about the concentration factor, I just wondered if the "heat" of the IPA affected how the paint works. I remember there are different kinds of Lacquer thinner that produce varying results. Thanks again. I continue to absorb your wisdom. Jim

[@randysrockandrollrailroad8207]

😊

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers randy. I know you are out there . . . ;-)

[@tonyromano6220]

What PSI are you using? 1.5 tip?

[@boomerdiorama]

30-40 PSI 2.0 tip.

[@PeterTillman3]

What did you use for the moss?

[@boomerdiorama]

Woodland Scenics "Fine" turf - Green Grass T-45. They have some here: www.ovrtrains.com/Woodland-Scenics-45-Fine-Turf-Green-Grass-Bag-21.6-in3.html

[@PeterTillman3]

@@boomerdiorama thx Boomer

[@boomerdiorama]

@@PeterTillman3 You bet.😁

[@tonyl7418]

I’ve used an airbrush for 50+ years and never have found them hard to clean..think I have 6 now.

[@boomerdiorama]

I never lived washout it since I was a kid. I have one plugged in all the time.😁

[@cabinvibeetsystore9094]

New sub liked 🙏🙂😀

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for the sub! I appreciate it! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@railfan1956]

Boomer, is there a session on making big trees as opposed to the smaller trees? Do you build up around a dowell rod for them?

[@boomerdiorama]

They will probably be next in the que. They are in post-production as we speak. 😁

[@railfan1956]

Boomer, what kind of acrylic paint do you like to use?

[@boomerdiorama]

Tamiya Acrylic with IPA and Vallejo Acrylic with water.

[@patricknoveski6409]

So Boomer, when do you switch to IPA? Is there a rule? Im ready to paint my area of rock cut. Dont wanna blow it.

[@boomerdiorama]

No rule really. You can use water to thin Tamiya down as well. Don't worry about blowing it. I blow it all the time until it looks alright. Cheers. 😉