On18 Locomotive Build | Calico Mountain 14

[@dalerobertson9394]

Bud was a great man. I worked for him as a ride operator at Castle Amusement Park in Riverside California in the early 90's. Him, his wife and their dog would visit on the weekends. I operated the Antique Car Ride and the Trains. He would always check up on those rides. Prior to working there I was also a ride operator at Knott's Berry Farm and worked on the Calico Mine Ride and the Timber Mountain Log Ride. Awesome build as usual. What a great tribute to a great man. He did and still brings a lot of smiles to a lot of people who enjoy his creations.

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

What great memories

[@debbiegipson4512]

I am sure Bud is lookin' down from the big depot in the sky, grinning .Always informative and entertaining...thanks!😉

[@Yamauma-No.10]

I absolutely love these kinds of locos and railroads. These rustic, ‘ Shoddily' kinds of builds. This is why I love logging camps and railways so much.

[@regwirth3004]

Figure was the out rider from the Chuck Wagon Kit.

[@sleepybee6408]

I have a narrow gauge mine train recommendation, a tiny shay train would be cute, I think it’d be a cute idea. Seeing a dinky Shay go up a slightly steep incline would be charming

[@ToyManTelevision]

Sooooooooo NICE!! Im always .... stunned? ah... anyway some word... You build a COOL THING.. Totally amazing. Spend days. Weeks? MONTHS??!! Then put it on your railroad and it vanishes. One more tree in the forest. Sigh...

[@jimhresco1728]

Excellent build! Structures also. Beautifully done! The only thing that bugs me is that back drop. That bright blue detracts from the scenery and looks like something from a Roadrunner cartoon. A western oil painting color palet would really compliment the layout.

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

Thunder Mesa is in Technicolor. Not everyone appreciates that, but that's ok. Thanks for watching.

[@troygust43]

What a beautiful little locomotive. I really appreciate you sharing the build process on this one. One more rolling artwork. And we all know how you love it when a plan comes together! I think we all love it when you have a plan that comes together!

[@timothyboles6457]

Great build and video. I need to get back into my On18 project

[@sammisworkshops3762]

Really cool model Dave, nice tribute to big AL too, just one thing, it needs a length of chain on it somewhere, Thats an AL Judy trademark LOL.

[@fairestofthemalllocomotive4802]

I’m always obsessed with the ON18 stuff you do Dave I wish I had 1/4 of your skills and talent! Looks amazing as always!

[@caesarillion]

I'm thinking of how I can shrink to 3' tall so I can work on my HOn3 like it was On... sigh. Thailand Paul hahahhahah.

[@ocalicreek]

Really great, but the whole time I was wondering why you gave it number 6 instead of 14, like the video description. Then I realized this was probably video number 14 in the Calico Mountain series...some days are like that.

[@richardsweeney197]

Really enjoyed the build!! So what if it's home built? Why wouldn't the people have pride in what they built? Heck yes, good paint and gilded lettering and numbers!

[@duanewhite3275]

Very Cool.

[@davevan8864]

That came out really well. After one of your other On18 videos I picked up a Kato drive chassis. I am not sure my old hands and vision can build to your level but I hope to try. Thanks! PS....very 'Knott's'

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

Thank you

[@loispadgett6306]

That engine looks beautiful well done. Wish I had your skill I would like to build some of those 0n18 steamers and cars. Thanks for sharing this with us. GOD BLESS 🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖

[@Enterprisingengine93]

you sir are terrific

[@stevemellin5806]

Great video .

[@lynnmccurdythehdmmrc2561]

Howdy Dave, good Video.

[@lightman500]

Excellent build, as usual. Your attention to detail is superb. I always learn something new from your videos. I particularly like when you explain the scales and gauges to remind me of the sizes. I should remember them by now, but always nice for the refresh!

[@connorgrewal5885]

Have you every thought about projecting moving water onto your waterfalls? I'm not sure if it's possible, but if it is it could be a great illusion. Also, love all the Calico inclusions. Amazing build as usual!

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

The trick is hiding the projector(s)

[@BotLiquor]

What about hiding the projectors behind the waterfall? It would be difficult, but Disney has proven it to work for some of their animatronics.@@ThunderMesaStudio

[@MineMountModels]

Beautiful work.

[@mynx_uk]

sorry i missed the stream but Drink!

[@DJE2025]

👍👍Very nice build Dave! The #6 is a awesome loco. 🚂🚂

[@61tony19]

Really made me smile, great work as always

[@railwaykangaroo6196]

That's one sweet wee lokie you've made there.

[@bobainsworth5057]

Just beautiful!

[@pacificcoastminiatures]

Love this little loco! Ah, you're giving me ideas! I model in n scale, but a small On18 layout sounds like it could be a cool side project. When I go to Japan next spring I'll pick up one of these Kate drive units as they are a bit hard to get in Canada without paying over $50!

[@lukebughman9934]

Love the videos Dave! You've inspired me to attempt an Nn18 layout using T-gauge track (1:450) - we'll see how it goes! Just wondering, how does the LED for the headlight handle a PWM signal for the motor power? Does it cause the headlight to dim or brighten with the locomotive speed?

[@Ron_Ventura]

What a work of art this is! I know you’re a DC guy, but is there room in there for a (probably non-sound) DCC decoder, or would it have to go in a car?

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

Thanks! You could probably fit a small decoder inside the cab

[@MichaelThornton13]

Hey Dave awesome video!!! If I send you all the parts would you build one for me ?

[@crockett11000]

Can you tell us what size and K.. resistor you used on the kato 11-109 for the headlight LED?? These lil motors can run so slow at even 1.5 volts. So the led don't or barely lites up at that volts or speed..

[@caesarillion]

I noticed your Howe Truss underbone design has no verticle members. Any comment there? I'm a big Howe buff. Thanks, Thailand Paul. Agent D&RG Ry

[@josephbrandtner7713]

How did you remove the stock couplers from the Kato chassis?

[@peacock5859]

Because of those small scales, do those engines run through the mine?

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

In reality,. battery powered locomotives would be used underground, not steam. But this is based on Knott's Calico Mine Ride so we won't let the truth get in the way of a good story.

[@matthewcragg3607]

24:11 Probably my favorite of his and that's saying something because he had so many: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2rcin1sj6aMpNU

[@politicsandtrains]

Are you using DC or DCC?

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

My On18 locomotives are DC.

[@sly123size]

🛤🚂 🚃🚃🚃🚃🛤 And also hopefully you can make a steam railcar somday because i see lots of climaxes Locomotives of every type and hopefully you can make it two mine cars long and be one be powered by 0-4-0 locomotive chassie and motor and the other is standard boge wheels from a passenger car or freight car and i don't mind if it's costume i like how your costume climaxes locos came in because they look like came from 18 century through the 19th century you did very excellent work there