Modeling the (SRY) 'Duncan Way' Model Railroad Crossing | Boomer Diorama ~ # 247

There are many ways to create a model railroad crossing. In this episode I show how I do it using acrylic medium products. Acrylic medium paste is impervious to water and scratches when cured. It is lightweight and tough as nails, yet it still remains flexible in the long run. Furthermore, it takes any paint beautifully.
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[@folkertvanwijk5168]

Here's a philosophical question for you. I wondered sinds you said "I cross this overpass almost daily". Then why bother building it in scale ones you can see it easily n real live? I mean my layout is an other place and an other time. And I know, I over romantisice a little to create my own little "perfect" world. But what is your excuse? 🤔😉

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. - good question. I don't need an excuse to model anything really since I am driven by my emotional response to an experience. The emotional response can come from present day reality or history if the account is well presented - like a novel, a story, a painting, a photograph, a sculpture, or a movie. Furthermore, nothing is in scale anyway as I pointed out. Having said this, I still feel that specific details can be important since we resonate with them subconsciously. I can build the part no one else can see but what I imagine it to be. Subsequently, the unseen world outside our layout still seems plausible when my imagination is the arbitrator of the fictional world that supports my vision. From an artist's point of view, we cheat everything to maximize composition and to capture the spirit of a particular scene as we would like it to be. In this case, I model what I can see, but use artistic license to make it fit my space in the same way I would on a canvas. I break all the rules as I see fit in order to capture the feel of the scene according to my emotions - but then this is what artists do. Cheers ~ Boomer. 😉😁

[@folkertvanwijk5168]

@@boomerdiorama Great, thanks for the elaboration. Yes we al make choices, be it conscious or non conscious. It starts to get interesting ones you start realizing the non conscious part and use that knowledge to improve up on your choices. Lately I have come to realize that the way I do and make things is heavenly shaped by my history as an graphic artist and illustrator and that the choices I make are much influenced by the images and art I like and up to know non consciously used for inspiration and reverens.

[@justn2trains]

I really enjoy your weekend videos, same excitement as a kid with cereal and a good weekend morning. :) Thanks for taking the time to make these, I know we all appreciate it. 👍

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. Thank you for sharing!

[@patmccarthy1624]

The one thing I get from all of your tutorials is patience. You plan everything out, then you work that plan at a calm pace to accomplish your goals. I know so many modelers who blast through their projects, and I really don't believe they take enjoyment from the process. Thanks for giving permission for us to slow down and enjoy the journey. Cheers.

[@boomerdiorama]

That is a great observation which I take for granted. Yes indeed . . . I enjoy every single aspect of model railroading. Some more than others of course . . . ;-)

[@vincenthuying98]

Dear Boomer, it’s a great pleasure to watch the Duncan Way develop and form, from a simple idea to a piece of art in a single episode. Absolutely amazing how the different texture pastes work together. Love the crackle paste, even how it performs on smaller batches. Several layers is indeed the way to go, provided we’re not looking for the instant result. Whether we’re talking model railroading or any other hobby or art form, ‘instant’ doesn’t allow for the happy accident and/or the inevitable lessons of failure and its sometimes surprising and unexpected consequences and results. Cheerio

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@joejoebus8814]

A great model railroader scenery builder once said "emphasize the ordinary". You have done that. Great job. ThX for the video.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you very much!

[@What_If_We_Tried]

I'm very grateful that you made this video, and made the comment about compacting everything in your scenes / dioramas, because I've tried twice to start building a layout, but never had space to recreate things in scale. For example, years ago, I worked in a warehouse that received stuff by rail, and truck, and I wanted to model that warehouse but it would occupy at least 8 feet on my layout if I modeled it's dimensions in 1:87. So, now I can rethink my problem, now that I live in a smaller space, and use artistic license to recreate what I once experienced.

[@boomerdiorama]

Just compress the building or scene. You don't need everything. Just model what impresses you. Impression requires compression. ;-)

[@Christiane069]

I am glad to see that Dusty is still in charge.

[@boomerdiorama]

;-)

[@bimb0cat]

I am impressed that you are confident in the sturdiness of your models, that you let the cat roam freely. (We love Dusty)

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! 😊

[@GlenMoffat]

Thank you for sharing the use of these alternative materials and the extremely realistic effects they produce !

[@boomerdiorama]

My pleasure!

[@NarbonneGauchoBoingo]

Thanks for all you do for the hobby Boomer! love the flangeway tips!

[@boomerdiorama]

My pleasure! Thank you for supporting the channel the way you do! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@albertjones1386]

Great video and a beautiful layout. I am always amused to see your cat on the layout. If I brought my cat to your layout, anything that was not nailed down would be fair game to be a toy. You are very lucky to have a companion that is very respectful of your work.

[@boomerdiorama]

Dusty was raised as a kitten on Glover Road. She learned early on how to behave. Not many loose things lying around either. ;-)

[@555metroman]

Thanks for the Sunday evening tutorial. I learn so much and am always inspired.

[@boomerdiorama]

You are so welcome!

[@thomasdecker7631]

Enjoyed this video immensely. Your remarks about not being afraid to experiment as an artist hit home as much as the techniques you showed and the great results you achieved. Due to having spent years in manufacturing, I have developed a mentality of relying on favorite ways of doing things- "We do it this way because it works." As you pointed out, that is not conducive to exploring new ideas. No growth without risk.

[@boomerdiorama]

Well said!

[@chompette_]

Every video feels like a masterclass, with the explanations of why things are being done and the tips on what won't work from past experience.

[@boomerdiorama]

Well that is a nice word of encouragement. 😁Thank you! Cheers ~ Boomer. 😉

[@bobainsworth5057]

I love what you did with tow truck.

[@boomerdiorama]

That truck model kit is from Showcase Miniatures. It's a fantastic kit.

[@ronduz1281]

You sir are an artist , the camber , your the first I have ever seen on building roads using the technique

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. The main reason why I did this was because I did the overpass (Vlog # 118) this way and I thought it would contradict the method I already used. It's subtle but looks great from almost any angle. You can see it fairly well, especially when you put a vehicle on it.

[@gregbowen617]

I am truly watching an artist at work here -being a trained artist (Drawing and Painting), I appreciate the way you use "non-standard" products to achieve the look and texture you are after. Fine art materials, though not cheap, really can open up a whole new perspective on how we, as modelers approach our hobby. Bravo, from Melbourne, Australia.

[@boomerdiorama]

Awesome, thank you! Hobby paints are not cheap either. I find the artist paint to go much further because the pigment is superior with Golden and Liquitex. ;-)

[@davidcurtis5398]

When Dusty walks along the track, it looks like a preview of "Attack of The Giant Cats" !!!!!!!

[@boomerdiorama]

Lol . . . I wonder what she thinks at times about it.

[@davidcurtis5398]

@@boomerdiorama We have 2 cats and the oldest just (and I mean in the last 5 minutes) killed a mouse in the living room. Yuchhhhhhh !!!!! Wish I knew what they were thinkng also...

[@boomerdiorama]

@@davidcurtis5398 No mice in this house. Dusty won't allow a bug to survive . . . lol. 🤣

[@davidcurtis5398]

@@boomerdiorama First mouse in many years. Don't know where it came from though.

[@bin6514]

I've really been looking forward to this video. It did not disappoint!! Thanks Boomer!!

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. Awesome!

[@XBOXShawn12thman]

Absolutely Gorgeous .... That is PERFECT!!!! 😍

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@michaelimpey1407]

Boomer, great video on road crossing, I really enjoyed, and got lots out of it. Diud Dusty approve the job, I see she was inspecting it? You are always giving new techniques on how to do things. I really appreciate it. Thank you for sharing, cheers, and take care, Michael

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@scotchbudmeister9018]

Thank you for the demo and the reasoning behind it! A little 1 foot stub of a curved and cracked road with camber along with curb, gutter, sidewalk and striping. A thing of beauty!

[@boomerdiorama]

Imagine doing eight feet or so . . . lol.

[@PeterTillman3]

This is why I support your channel Boomer. An absolute master class. You inspire me to take on tasks which I would otherwise feel are beyond my ability.

[@boomerdiorama]

You are awesome Peter! Thank you! Cheeers ~ Boomer.

[@tonybasile58]

Your videos are always so inspirational for me building my shelf layout. Thank you for your time and energy in making some great learning videos !!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you for sharing that Tony. You are welcome.😁

[@brianr5461]

The Zen of model railroading.

[@boomerdiorama]

It feels cool for sure . . . ;-)

[@ainsleyperry5192]

Boomer, Now that this xing area is almost finished we need to get yourself and your side kick ( Dusty) down here to fix a rail crossing. The tar seal has sunk between the rails to be below the rail tops in places. Traffic light goes green the car bounce's through it. It's a wonder one's back teeth are still in place. Trucks love it at speed, in the rain making tidal waves as they cross. The rail and crossing are not long for this world but it hangs on like a creaking gate for another year or two. But I love how in the last two weeks all the road markings have been repainted, just like new. Sunday's are just the best, thank you. Cheers, Chris Perry.

[@boomerdiorama]

Sounds like a few crossings out here until they rebuilt them recently.

[@achb-railway]

Amazing work. Gonna have to watch this a couple more times...

[@boomerdiorama]

Oh . . . thank you. Much appreciated.

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

It’s funny because you’re absolutely correct. I’ve been using golden and liquitex products my whole life, but had never considered them for modeling. You’ve shown me how to use these products plus the skills I’ve learned over the years and apply them to model railroading.

[@boomerdiorama]

What is the difference between canvas or board once you "gesso" it? Flexibility vs Rigidity accepts all mediums if they are acrylic and have the texture to adhere to . . . ;-)

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

@@boomerdiorama you got me with the Frasier River. You kept saying you were going to paint it and I kept thinking what the heck are you talking about painting it? Then when I asked you the response immediately brought back a flash of images of all the classic Dutch paintings of Amsterdam I remember from art school. Then everything made a lot of sense. I’m definitely trying that on my next project.

[@generalsb6332]

Hi Boomer. Entertaining and informative production as always. One of the things I enjoy is how your discussions always cause me to become more aware of the world around me. Tonight as I was coming home from work, I suddenly noticed a short stretch of road approaching an intersection. I became aware of the cracks and other segments of crumbling concrete and in some places, the asphalt fill the public works crew stuck in some of the cracks and got me to thinking about how to reproduce that. Thanks for making me think. lol. Have a great night.

[@boomerdiorama]

That sounds awesome. There is something about modeling those little details we often take for granted. It makes us feel better about the simple world we create. Furthermore, it adds context and builds confidence with greater purpose and meaning. Thanks for sharing! Cheers ~ Boomer.😁

[@bobainsworth5057]

Your teaching me patience. Something I've neededfor a long time. I know my modeling will get better.

[@boomerdiorama]

Great to hear!

[@ralphrenzetti22]

Great tutorial Boomer! I found working in a hobby shop the the model railroaders tended to stick to the tried and true! They never went beyond the railroad section for the old reliable products. Its almost like there was an imaginary line drawn on the floor separating the military products from the railroad products and the railroaders would not cross that line! I tried to introduce as many as possible to the many products available to them if they would only think outside the box. I’m finally noticing that they are using some of the military stains and products for weathering. What they don’t realize is the all there trusted products have their roots in the art world! Thanks for showing that there is more out there if they would only look!

[@WHJeffB]

I have a modeling friend that's just like that... His scenery modeling techniques are forever frozen in 1988. I joke with him all the time that "...there's always zip texturing if you can't find any died sawdust...". The only mostly "modern" technique he uses is gloss medium for modeling water. I guess some of us are more creatures of habit than others...

[@boomerdiorama]

That is the truth about thinking outside the mainstream box Ralph. I never grew up pre-conditioned by the model railroad. I grew up with small railroads and military modeling, etc. Any product is game for me when it comes to being creative in order to push the envelope. Thanks for sharing!

[@boomerdiorama]

It's the safe methodology thing. Do what is safe and don't make mistakes. That is a stifling rut to get into and you learn nothing really unless you push outside the box and make mistakes. Mistakes are 2% of all the 98% of success you glean from taking risks and being creative.

[@theMudFather]

@@boomerdiorama Like you my modelling is all over the map! I guess thats why I feel so comfortable do what I do!

[@donhanley1213]

Having spent 30+ years around underground utility and heavy highway construction, it's great to see you modeled the cross slope of the roadwar. FYI the normal cross slope is 2%. The absence of the cross slope is one of those glaring (to me) mistakes that I see on so many layouts. The asphalt used for pavement is a petroleum product. While it makes a great pavement, traffic will quickly remove the asphalt from the top of the aggregate on the roadway surface. I've seen aggregate from very light gray to yellow brown to redish brown. This can give a variety of different secondary colors in the pavement. Another great tutorial

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for sharing!

[@SD40Fan_Jason]

I love it up in the Western Mountains where they use the byproducts from Red Granite in their asphalt. The roads themselves are pinkish, especially after the tar fades.

[@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853]

Catzilla bringing scale to scenery😄

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes indeed! ;-)

[@harperlarry49]

Another great Sunday morning video. And another set of paint colors to add to the inventory. Cheers!!

[@boomerdiorama]

Blue Grey is a great color for sure!

[@paulfox3532]

That's got to be one of the best model railway roads I've ever seen. They are usually so bad that they'll take me right out of the scene, like the road was an afterthought at best. Well done sir!

[@boomerdiorama]

Yeah. Some road crossings are in brutal shape to say the least.

[@jeffklein602]

Another great learning experience for me. Thanks!!

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad to hear it!

[@SD40Fan_Jason]

You are truly the Bob Ross of 3-D art.

[@boomerdiorama]

Bob Ross was certainly fun to watch in the day. ;-)

[@SD40Fan_Jason]

@@boomerdiorama well you are a pleasure to watch and listen to as well. The way you explain the way you apply material to the medium and transform it into art is an art format in and of itself

[@ianmclaughlin8987]

Wow, that crackle paste really is the thing that brings out realism. I never heard of that product but it gives nice results and endless possibilities. Your railway is looking so very awesome.

[@boomerdiorama]

The trick to crackle paste is to make sure the surface is sealed underneath it. Otherwise it won't work. I seal the base layer with varathane or other acrylic skim coats as well.

[@ianmclaughlin8987]

@@boomerdiorama Thanks for posting that tip, this stuff would have been gold or mana from heaven when was building trains along time ago, but it might come back and I will definitely try that as it look great.

[@1Klooch]

Been meaning to say this for awhile, you reminded me when you referred to the Overpass build. Thank you for your "aside" mentions of specific Vlog topics and their #'s. I am a subscriber to a number of "How To" type channels over years, (like yours) and it is difficult, sometimes to remember when and where you saw that particular thing you want to revisit. I still go back to Glover Road sometimes to put a fine point on some technique I want to try. Thanks again, cheers!

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. Thanks for sharing your experience with the channel. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@julieswanson3212]

Dusty to funny godzilla cat we just ordered all the items to make trees. Thanks for videos learning alot .

[@boomerdiorama]

Good to hear and thanks for sharing!

[@kimknowles3681]

Another great video.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks again!

[@wickedwitch99]

Wonderful layout. Thanks for sharing.

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. Cheers!

[@FHollis-gw4cc]

Perfect timing! I have two crossing I need to do. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I know you're not the biggest fan of electronics, but if you want your crossing lights completely prototype, let me know. I've designed and built a controller that would make you proud!

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. Thanks for sharing that. I have a few crossing gates from N.J. International but no controllers yet. ;-)

[@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout]

Great lessons. I too had an allergic reaction to CA a while back. I was installing grab irons, and had my face real close to the model so I could see. Didn't have my fan on cause I didn't want the CA to dry out. Suffered for two days with sinus issues. Lesson learned. FAN = ON.

[@boomerdiorama]

Yep. Fan in the shop for sure. ;-)

[@mikerubynfs]

I get that with CA, I avoid using it on the layout. At the bench my solder fume extractor fan seems to make it much better.

[@schadowolf]

Another outstanding video with a lot of tips/tricks/techniques. Thanks for sharing!

[@boomerdiorama]

My pleasure!

[@clive594]

Duncan Way crossing over the moon 100%

[@boomerdiorama]

It should look awesome when more is done!

[@AemJaY]

well i guess i have to search for this cracle paste, this looks awesome. thank you boomer for showing

[@boomerdiorama]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@dougkathydavies3024]

You are the first person I have ever heard of that is also allergic to CA. I wound up in hospital after one marathon day of modelling using that stuff. On the brighter side, whenever I get asked by a medical professional if I have any allergies, it's fun to watch their face when I say "Sure, to Crazy Glue" !!! Great video on road construction. I can use that right away.

[@boomerdiorama]

Yeah . . . especially fresh CA. Once I Get a whiff of that stuff I'm done.

[@FarlandHowe]

The crackle paste is an interesting effect. I’ll have to remember that for the future. I’m still installing my bridge. Rob

[@boomerdiorama]

Sounds good!

[@allenlandis4504]

this was really great video. learned a lot.

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. Thank you!

[@ericp-ow1eq]

Duncan Way turned out nice! That liquitex crackle paste stuff looks great.

[@boomerdiorama]

It is!

[@dkservice424]

Another top notch tutorial. I have learned so much from you. Thank you for taking the time ( a lot of it I’m sure) to make these videos for all of us.

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!😁

[@jesselomas8626]

I am reminded of (at least) 3 locations. 1. Cardiff Docks and the industrial/dockside trackage. 2. Barry Docks and the trackage around the flour mill and our 'sweeper berth (now gone). 3. Video footage of SP/UP/ASTF/ trackage in Wilmington CA taken from the air after a LPG powered truck explosion...

[@boomerdiorama]

They all feel similar don't they?😁

[@johnmalley4355]

That was great. I I’ve been putting off doing some road work because I wasn’t sure about how to go about it. I’ve used styrene last time with good results. Needed another way of doing it this time. Thanks for the inspiration and showing how to do things. Thanks Boomer…👍🏻

[@boomerdiorama]

I used styrene on Glover Road because I had it lying around in big sheets and wanted to use it up. I prefer sealed balsa wood and multiple layers of acrylic paste for effects. I only use acrylic to fill between the rails and close in track. The larger paved surfaces I love to use 1/8" Balsa Wood sealed with varathane - then effects with skimmed acrylic paste, etc. With balsa wood you can easily cut it and shape it while adding to it as well. Plus it's light weight and stable beyond what plaster can only dream of.

[@roberthubal6278]

Man that was good. I remember an article way back from MR or RMC like this where fine sand was mixed in to get that realistic look.

[@boomerdiorama]

Everything is out there if we look for it. Most hobbyists seem to avoid the art supply stores. ;-)

[@timmueller9586]

Very nice work.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@francoisborie2964]

An other great piece of work, so realistic! 👍

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!

[@steves.922]

Two great takeaways....layers and slow down! Thank you!

[@boomerdiorama]

You are so welcome!

[@bernicemeade3232]

Great job cheers

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bobhastings6464]

Hi Boomer .. Bob again Hey I just came across an old Twilight Zone episode that I recall you mentioning years ago in a video. Stopover in a Quiet Town. You were right perfect for model railroaders! lol Cheers Bob

[@boomerdiorama]

That Twilight Zone episode prompted many new model railroaders to engage the hobby . . . lol.

[@HartfordWhaler]

Looks outstanding. Thanks for the ideas.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. Cheers.

[@ronaldjoyce7374]

If I really ever got the chance to see your layout (ya, right), the first thing I’d do is to look under it for sewer pipes 😂 it would be just like you to do that 👍🏻😂 Ron

[@boomerdiorama]

We see this with mining railroads . . . lol. ;-)

[@andrewlaverghetta715]

I’ve definitely used plaster as concrete. It does like to suck in moisture, which I think is something you were getting at partly. I don’t have track going over my sections so I felt free to use the varathane like what you’ve used before. It was night and day. I’m excited, once we get into a new house I’m going to work in a shelf layout about the size of Glover Road and hopefully I’ll get to spend time on it similarly.

[@boomerdiorama]

Varathane works wonders over plaster for sure. You just reminded me, I need to order some. ;-)

[@bobhastings6464]

Hey Boomer I’m a little late at commenting this week, real life carries on in the background eh? lol Good stuff… love the end result . I especially love where the asphalt meets the ballast at the grade crossing , great look! Anyway keep up the good work. Looking forward to the new section. Cheers from Ontario Bob

[@boomerdiorama]

All good! Thank you Bob!

[@monkeymike8797]

Good class bud. I find that guys I know us plaster because of cost. The expense of artist supplies shies them away. I know my wife thinks I’m nuts for using our art supplies on my shelf layout. 🤪

[@boomerdiorama]

Yeah . . . but those same guys have dozens of boxcars and rolling stock they wish they never purchased. What's a twenty dollar tub of acrylic at the end of the day? ;-)

[@conrailfan6277]

Very nice crossing Boomer!! Here in Anderson Indiana NS just rebuilt several crossings on the old Big 4 line north and this time instead of using the the rubber inserts they just lined the inside and outside edges of the Rail heads with ties and paved the crossing with standard asphalt with metal ends for low hanging equipment on the train!!! I'm looking forward to the plastic plant build!!! Cheers!!!!

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes. You can use the rail head as well.

[@conrailfan6277]

@boomerdioramas I liked your comment on the Forklifts crossing the tracks, before I became a Trucker I worked at a Firestone Rubber plant, we had a Conrail siding to the plant, I had gotten my work for my shift done a little early one night and was out rummaging thru the old discarded machines, when I started back into the plant I crossed back over the siding track and one of the back tires of my Forklift got stuck in the crossing, my boss came out with a chain on another lift and got me unstuck then proceeded to tell me to stay on the road, he told the day supervisor that morning and he proceeded to tell me a story about my supervisor, back when he worked on the dock he was loading a Boxcar and lunch time came and he parked his lift in the Boxcar and went to lunch, in the meantime Conrail showed up and took that Boxcar and left and when he came back from lunch he freaked out and told his boss and Firestone had to contact Conrail and have them bring the Boxcar back!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@boomerdiorama]

@@conrailfan6277 Lol . . . that is hilarious.

[@conrailfan6277]

@boomerdioramas I have another good one to that, we were a Union Plant, to get a forklift job you had to get there on Seniority, this new forklift driver started on my shift and She had to move bags of Carbon Black from the Receiving dock up to the Banberry where the raw rubber is mixed with the Carbon Black, now these bags are about 7000 Lbs and they are sitting on heavy duty skids, when She went under the skid She had Her forks slightly tilted up and they punctured the bag and She didn't notice and drove to the other end of the plant with the bag leaking all of the Black powder all the way down the Isle, this plant was about 3 blocks long from one end to the other, we spent about 3 hours as a group sweeping that stuff up so we could save as much as we could, what a night!!! Cheers!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Razrill]

Amazing! really a work of art!! Good job!! still following you from Italy! Cheers

[@boomerdiorama]

Hey . . . from Italy! Thank you. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@Jan-hx9rw]

Another great video. I'm going to be doing at least a few road crossings, and this is chockablock full of things to try on at least a couple of them. On my second watch-through now and I know I'll be reviewing it again when I get ready for that first crossing later this month. Thanks!

[@boomerdiorama]

I don't know why, but railway crossings are one of my favorite features. Maybe because I drive over them everyday at work.

[@charlesswanson1885]

What a timely video.I have been thinking about redoing some roads on shelf layout. Using the acrylic median is great, as I use liquetex in my paintings. Thanks for the info.

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad it was helpful!

[@laspiedrasrailroad]

I have a newfound love for higher-end art supplies and the effects you can achieve using them. Thanks, Boomer, see my Jr. Boomer parking lot with Crackle Paste.

[@boomerdiorama]

Sounds awesome. I'll check it out. Cheers!

[@bobyoung1698]

That cat.😀

[@boomerdiorama]

Dusty is awesome!

[@JackOnTracks]

Another amazing video. I think we'd all like to know more about how you did that flangeway. I didn't know I needed it till I watched this video. 😂😂

[@boomerdiorama]

The actual video of the right angle didn't turn out. It was out of focus. But then this happens, unfortunately, when you shoot thousands of videos. Some fail. Hopefully I can revisit the technique again when I do the Glover Road part on section three.

[@JackOnTracks]

@boomerdioramas I feel you I shot a video on detailing the interior of a structure about 30mins when I went to edit it it was gone.

[@boomerdiorama]

@@JackOnTracks I lose video all the time due to out-of-focus or poor audio which I won't publish. It's tough when everything you do has to be organized to make it all work in limited time.

[@JackOnTracks]

@boomerdioramas I'm trying to up my production quality it is like a whole new hobby in itself.

[@Bill_D.]

Back in the 1970's I used putty. The problem was the loss of voltage at the crossing, the engines always hesitated. Great idea to use ceramic stucco.

[@boomerdiorama]

That is interesting. I find that too much static grass between the track rails can cause some interference as well.

[@danielpaulson786]

I actually did start modeling some functioning storm sewers on my layout.well technically under my layout I guess.cant see most of it but I know it's there.

[@boomerdiorama]

Now that is cool and I know how you feel. I model lot's of details that you cannot see easily but they are there. ;-)

[@jesselomas8626]

Excellent VLOG btw, excellent tutorial as usual. Nice to see Dusty heading toward her corner 😂

[@boomerdiorama]

The corner soon to be occupied. ;-)

[@davidmason4153]

Seen Dusty doing his track inspection looking for signs of trouble 😅

[@boomerdiorama]

Lol . . . she loves being a part of things! ;-)

[@johnschutt9187]

Thank you. I hope that you show a show or series of redoing that hopper car that you're showing.

[@boomerdiorama]

I will at some point. The future content list keeps growing. ;-)

[@jeffvandergraff2574]

I used textured paste on my piggyback ramp...painted first...then washes....had 0 experience with the product and it came out great. Next time will be better now that i have a feel for it.

[@boomerdiorama]

Awesome. The more you use this stuff the better you get at it. I mean the next time. The learning curve is quite rewarding in a short period of time. You can also pre-tint the acrylic paste with acrylic paint as well for additional effects. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@canoeingnav7618]

Good morning Boomer. You have said your shelf is 57 inches high. I have a non-railroad question. How does Rusty get up there? My two won't come near mine and its only 42 inches high. I enjoy your painting lessons and have been practicing the wash techniques you employ. Not quite Boomer quality, but certainly better than if I had not watched your tutorials. Please keep doing what you do.

[@boomerdiorama]

If I leave the door open Dusty can just jump up there. Although, she won't if I am not working on it. She only seems interested when I am interested which is kind of cool. Cheers.

[@BTW...]

@@boomerdiorama We have two cats, sisters 12years old. They can easily jump 2 metres onto a shelf. Your cat appears when you are working as a supervisor. The warning is.. if the cat doesn't approve it may piss, and that is a diabolically caustic fluid that will corrode metals AND destroy any MDF board/moulding, far worse than plain water will.

[@goetzhasselberg4198]

I'm also allergic to CA. It took some time to figure out, but whenever I used CA for more than a few minutes, next day I felt like a bad cold, just like a sore throat. I tried to use other glues but for some materials CA is the only stuff that works. I finally came across the green labeled odorless CA from Uhu. That stuff I can use for hours without ANY symptoms. I don't know if they sell it in Canada, but if they do I strongly recommend trying it.

[@boomerdiorama]

I don't use CA much. I try not to use it all the time unless I need to clamp something. I don't use it as an adhesive for final builds etc.

[@goetzhasselberg4198]

@@boomerdiorama I work a lot with small 3D printed resin parts. I don't know any other glue that works for that job.

[@spymaine89]

wow i would have beleived a photo. excellent .........

[@boomerdiorama]

It does feel like that sometimes. ;-)

[@GrandTrunkWestern85]

I got a few paw prints in my ballast a few years back while it was setting up. Most got covered up but there's one you can see if you look for it. I was bent out of shape at first, but now it's kinda cool. Looks like a dino print.

[@boomerdiorama]

👍😁

[@mr.e1944]

Awesome tutorial!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@WHJeffB]

Another great video Boomer! Love the colors and weathering of your track work. I have some tie/track painting to do in the near future and I hope I can execute your techniques even half as good as you have.

[@boomerdiorama]

Have fun and don't be afraid to make mistakes. I still do all the time. ;-)

[@breydence_8912]

Nice train layout I like it

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@bobkohl6779]

Lorne Peterson, Steve Gawley, Jon Erland and David Beasley. Two of which I still talk to. All giants. 5 foot Falcon was not built as you describe. It was to big to be practical for the second movie

[@boomerdiorama]

Yeah for sure. They were all awesome "Model Makers" - not necessarily model builders technically. Thanks for sharing! I appreciate hearing from people like you. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@charlierumsfeld6626]

HI Boomer and Dusty!

[@boomerdiorama]

Hello there!

[@OtterCreek]

It looks amazing as always Boomer. Out of curiosity, what materials would you use to approach a dirt road? A well packed road but maybe with some shallow ruts.

[@boomerdiorama]

Most likely (water-based) Cell-Clay or Sculptamold. It has a nice texture, dry's hard and light weight. It also takes paint well. I love the stuff for terrain work as you describe.

[@Vman7757]

Thanks for sharing.

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!

[@nicholasking1266]

That cst model is very realistic, but out of scale, though 😅

[@boomerdiorama]

Good thing I don't own a dog . . . 😉

[@Blue_Dingo]

@@boomerdiorama My partners are 2 cattledogs, so far angels....

[@alweinhofer5453]

Amazing work as always. You truly inspire us to do our best. Could the yellow masking tape itself be used for road lines or is to too transparent?

[@boomerdiorama]

I suppose you can but why not just paint it yellow with a tradition brush. You don't need an airbrush for painting over Tamiya masking tape.

[@simonbangart]

❤🧡💛💜

[@boomerdiorama]

;-)

[@motherearth184]

Love the look and plan to do similar myself. One concern i have, is how do you clean the track, for years to come, without damaging all the hardwork?

[@boomerdiorama]

The acrylic cures hard as nails eventually and is just below the rail head. I never mentioned this, but you can pre-tint the acrylic medium to any color you want as well. When it cures you can sand it all day long without affecting the color other than scuffing it a little. Same goes for once you paint the ceramic layer. It looks like normal wear & tear.

[@davidcurtis5398]

When applying the 4 X 4 to the inside of the track, what kind of glue do you use to make the plastic stick to the rail. Please!! I understand that the second time ( or other times ) that it is a press fit, but what about the first time??I love the fine tooled edge instead of the jagged scraped edge that comes with a saw blade. I've noticed that in some very used places here in Indiana the rail road has put metal in the space between the rails and this has to be replaces not near so much as the concrete or pavement. Also, when laying the 1/4 mile ribbon rail the road drops the rail along side the current rail. When they come to a crossing (at least here in my town) they dig a trench outside the track and place the new rail in the trench and then put pavement over the rail. This is a way to store the rail in one piece until they come to replace the current rail. I noticed that one of out steel plants has laid track just inside the main track and paved inside of that. The second track makes a very impressive flange area and looks great.

[@boomerdiorama]

I sand the top of the ties (with 60 grit) to introduce "tooth" and then I use medium CA to clamp down the angle piece while tucking in the square stock. I put a bead of CA on the outside of the angle (middle of the track) so as not to glue in the square stock. Then I fill with acrylic paste (between the angle stock) and skim it. The acrylic will anchor the angle in place over the CA once it cures, and the square stock will pull out easily. I love this method because it works beautifully if you see track as a model. ;-)

[@davidcurtis5398]

@@boomerdiorama Thank you so much...

[@joedelusso1415]

Walther's used to have plastic hoppers but discontinued them nearly a decade ago which I don't understand why because they offer their plastic silo industry in their cornerstone series but discontinued the rail cars that go with the industry which doesn't make sense to me and it's very disappointing to me because I love using Walther's products on my layouts...

[@boomerdiorama]

I do have a Walthers "Silo" kit I may use with IPEX Plastics for background structure.

[@dkservice424]

Thanks!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank You! I appreciate it!😁

[@TomStarcevich-fb3qo]

Looks awesome 👌 👏 🚂🚃🚃🚃🇨🇦

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks 👍

[@CNLVN]

I noticed that these mediums in this video dried white and not clear ...am I right

[@boomerdiorama]

The opaque mediums dry grey to white and the transparent mediums dry clear to satin. They also have flat and glossy versions as well. Golden and Liquitex cover all the bases and you can color tint them to your heart's content as well. ;-)

[@bimb0cat]

A further question, please: when you lay track, how do you glue it down?

[@boomerdiorama]

I tack mine down with a spot of medium CA (on cork). Every few inches with a few pins to hold it on place. I like this method because I can make minor adjustments and then wick in a little CA (super Glue) into the ties. Then the ballast and matte medium which follows soon after holds everything in place. ;-)

[@bimb0cat]

@@boomerdiorama thank you!

[@danielfantino1714]

Nice jewel tutorial. Probably your lightning but you look a bit redish and lovely Dusty needs you.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for the tip!