Painting & Weathering The Rustic Railroad Fence | Boomer Diorama ~ Vlog # 190

It's amazing how a simple 'Old Fence' can really enhance your model railroad scene. Find one, take some pictures, and then use it to inspire a build. I built this fence on a whim from some photographs near a Class One mainline near the river in my local area.
KZbin Audio Library Music
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[@spankyfuentes3502]

Boooomer? Are you attending the NMRA convention in Grapevine, TEXAS?

[@boomerdiorama]

No. I live in Fort Langley, Southern British Columbia, Canada. To much of a trip for me. Thanks for asking though. Say "hi" to the gang for me though. 😉 Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@spankyfuentes3502]

@@boomerdiorama I sure. I have a Spanky custom Tshirt to send you. Fresh from the printer. I just need to contact you outside of KZbin

[@shorty9055]

The small seemingly forgotten details are what often make a scene look real.

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes. Those intimate details really add to the scene.

[@andysfishingandflytyingcha2310]

I just love the fact that you give the smallest parts of your scenery as much time, effort and attention to detail as you do your bigger builds. It makes such a huge difference from the norm and it's what makes you such a great modeller.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you very much! It means alot when the community takes the time to watch and even more when they comment. Thank you ~ Boomer

[@pgronemeier]

Even the cat looks life-like!! Someday you'll show us how you did that!🤣🙃🤪

[@boomerdiorama]

Dusty almost begs to be part of the content . . . ;-)

[@frankbernard6819]

Every video is a wealth of information. Love watching each new upload.

[@boomerdiorama]

Happy to hear that!

[@jesselomas8626]

Enjoy the content? ALWAYS! It has taught me a lot, trust me, and I continue to learn...

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you Jesse. I appreciate the encouraging words. Some of the pending content is longer and more comprehensive as well. 😁

[@jesselomas8626]

@@boomerdiorama I 'discovered' Glover Rd a few years back. I have been following both layouts now for a little while. Thank you for the inspiration..

[@mkhgn744]

Bravo, Bravo, Bravo!!!! To brand you a model railroader is fine, but you are way beyond that. You are truly a Master Artist!!!! Your attention to weathering, tone, color and detail is second to none!!!! As Inspector Dirty Harry Callahan once stated "A man has got to know his limitations", in our miniature world, you have none. Thank you for making these very instructional videos. I will forever be a fan.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you for your gracious compliments. I hope the content is inspiring to the whole community which I am sure you thoroughly enjoy as well. Thank you again, and I especially appreciate your support by taking the time to write with such impressive eloquence. 👍Cheers ~ Boomer. 😁

[@romancharak3675]

Thank goodness you had taken photos, before the fence got torn down.

[@boomerdiorama]

The Grain Elevator I built a model of just got torn down as well.

[@ScottTaipaleRail]

I love your music choices. Reminds me times at my grandfathers. Listening to classical load and making the daily drive around the local industrial sites to see what trains and ships were around.

[@boomerdiorama]

It is fun creating the intros at times for sure. I try to keep them unpredictable. Thanks for sharing. ;-)

[@stevenlitkey9354]

The addition of the dilapidated fence is a ridiculously cool detail !!!

[@boomerdiorama]

I love old fences. They tell great stories when you think about them.

[@ralphrenzetti22]

… it’s going, it’s going, right out of the ballpark! Beautiful subtle details, NICE!

[@boomerdiorama]

A few more details to help "flesh-out" the scene. ;-)

[@dan8402]

The Devil really is in the details. It is the small little things like an old fence that take you from a good layout to a WOW! I keep re-watching your tree making videos. To me now anything else just seems cheep by comparison. Your use of washes is extraordinary. I hope to be able to get as good as you making simple plastic look that good. I don't have a layout yet, but I will start with a simple diorama, shelf. I will build it up over time, and hopefully have a great collection of items when I finally do gain a space.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. I am just in practice when I build or paint. That is all we can do . . . ;-)

[@donsunden5906]

I love the fine detail of the fence. when we think your done with a section a bam you add something like a old fence. what a great vision you have.

[@boomerdiorama]

I never complete at scene all at once. I always cycle back and revisit them because they take time to mature . . . ;-)

[@Castlebank_Sidings]

The most beautiful music to open with. I saw André Rieu and his Strauss orchestra playing it live a few weeks ago. Oh brilliant video too as ever

[@boomerdiorama]

That must have been awesome to see the Orchestra live. Thank you!

[@Castlebank_Sidings]

​@@boomerdioramaIt was fantastic

[@nomo69ss25]

Envious! ✌️

[@hmathewsk28]

Boomer. Fantastic small project that made a good addition to River Road. Thanks for the info on the barbed wire and showing using different scales in the same scene.

[@boomerdiorama]

You bet!

[@WHJeffB]

Outstanding modeling Boomer... The colors/painting is perfect. Great looking addition to River Road. Dusty is a rock star! The official River Road "train cat".

[@boomerdiorama]

"Dusty is a rock star." - I think Dusty knows that now and has developed a snarky Hollywood ego . . . lol.😆

[@perryamicangelo4008]

Thank you for the wonderful video! The music and Dusty top it off...!

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad you enjoyed it, and my pleasure to share it as well! Cheers!

[@ministerspencer3751]

Excellent job as usual great music as well. It's the small details that put it all together ! Thanks Boomer.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. Nice to hear from you Spencer! Thanks for sharing!😁

[@PeterTillman3]

That scene really pops!

[@boomerdiorama]

😁

[@donwillhoit6866]

I can't do better than the comments already submitted except to say Dusty has a very pretty "suit". Fantastic as always.

[@boomerdiorama]

She is sweet for sure. I think she knows it as well . . . ;-)

[@bertusduiverman4743]

Love the surf.

[@boomerdiorama]

I cover making the surf soon. Thank you.

[@KaisDinoAdventures]

Absolutely amazing set! Awesome job 💕💕💕💕

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you 🤗

[@allenlandis4504]

that really adds to the scene

[@boomerdiorama]

I thought so too. I like picking features that strike me from the real world and build them into model world. ;-)

[@ronaldrondeau7870]

Great again, with all your art work, you remind me a guy that was like you and he was a master photography .The Wizard of Monterey John Allen.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. I'll never forget the master John Allen and what he did for model railroading. He understood what "modeling" a railroad really meant. He defined it and still does. His artistic vision still inspires me to this day. Cheers ~ Boomer.😁

[@LeeK-31]

Thanks as always Boomer, looks great. Finally started listening to your Second Section podcast appearance replay this past week in small 10-15 minute shots!

[@boomerdiorama]

Awesome, thank you!

[@DingoDunksy]

Great idea with the paint lid Mr Boomer and definitely with fence, omg!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@jstockton303]

Thanks!

[@boomerdiorama]

You are awesome! Thank you!

[@mr.e1944]

Ramble on my Friend. The fence looks great! The shoreline waves look great!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@pedrocampinopt]

I'm officially blown away 😵‍💫

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. River Road is proof that anyone can enjoy this hobby with a small manageable shelf layout. Cheers!

[@kennethwoods7555]

The beauty of OCD!

[@boomerdiorama]

Lol . . . yes indeed. "The Beauty of OCD" . . . Cheers.

[@davidcurtis5398]

Another great video. I really like the music from 2001 A Space Odyssey...Love the cat. The detail is absolutely beautiful ..

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you very much!

[@sammym.belfastchild]

Another , master Detail class ... thank you as always for sharing , a pleasure to watch an learn . Cheers , an hi to that furry track devil Dusty .. 😀

[@boomerdiorama]

Many thanks from Boomer & Dusty!

[@Howie2025]

Wow, what a fantastic detailed addition. Love the Dusty cameos as always.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you kindly!

[@205004gs]

The fence is an amazing addition! Looks like the fence at the back of my property. lol, and it meets the approval of Dusty. Great job!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for sharing Gene. Nice to hear from you! Cheers ~ Boomer & Dusty. ;-)

[@stephenhottle6783]

Very cool and of course Dusty 😻

[@boomerdiorama]

Dusty loves to be in the videos. As you can see she knows the camera since she was a baby kitten as well. ;-)

[@robertlussenburg1770]

They do tell a story! The fences.😏 I did some urban exploring long before KZbin existed.🤭 Cheers!

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes indeed. Long before the internet or social media I built dioramas for decades which I never documented. It's nice to be able to share the hobby now in a way I never thought possible. In a way it's an exploration in itself when one builds and evolves a personal layout based on real world experiences. I still love to explore the real world as well. Cheers.

[@SD40Fan_Jason]

On a modern railroad, most of the carload customers have a fence with a gate. And in most cases that gate has been terribly dysfigured by a lazy conductor who did not properly secure the gate open far enough or waited until too late to open the gate in the first place. Sometimes the railroad comes out and replaces the gate. Other times the Trainmaster takes the plant manager to dinner, buys him a 40 oz steak and calls it a day. As a modeler, you can take any direction you choose. Seeing that banged up gate next to the track like that, I instantly assumed that was the direction you were going, but I still appreciate the placement and usage there. You really bring out the detail on that. One of the other things I notice right away about your detail is that you're not afraid of using derails. On THE railroad we have to have derails, everywhere. Even on the brickyard loading ramp which has a 6% grade going up 4 feet of elevation to the mainline. I specifically asked the FRA inspector if he could show me how a boxcar full of bricks would roll UP a 6% grade and out into the foul of the mainline. He then told me I was being smart with him and that I should just install the Derail or take a huge non-compliance fine. But one of the other aspects of derails is the type of derail and it's location. It looks like you use photos of the real thing to get your ideas for placement and that's about as accurate as you're going to get. But for those who are winging it, I'd love to see more open point derails on places where equipment could potentially roll faster than 10 mph. An open point derail is a switch basically, with switch points but no frog and no length of track extending beyond the points. While the flop-over or rail-top derails will work at slower speeds, (10mph and below) if a wheel hits those at a faster speed, they will either kick it off completely or jump right over the derail instead. But to be effective with a heavy cut of cars or a higher speed equipment, the open point ensures that whatever travels through it will leave the rails before entering and fouling the mainline. Any time I suggest something like that to a modeler, I often am told it would make their layout look "cluttered." To me, cluttered details make a layout more appealing! Your abandoned skiff and the derelict flotsam along the shore are details that make the layout look more real. One guy was modeling one of our railroad customers and he mentioned that the service road going back into the plant seemed to have a lot of trash where people dumped their garbage. The service road was there for us to drive the company truck down and open the gate at the conveyor, rather than having to drive all the way around the plant and in. And like any other time, the gate was assaulted by some negligent employee or train crew. But the dirt drive between the road and the gate was open to whoever dared try to 4-wheel it in. The tire ruts were deep enough that a short car would definitely bottom out, especially if it rained. And most of the time anyone going down this road would stop once they felt like they were out of sight of the road, leaving their garbage between the driveway and the tracks, where oak scrub naturally existed. Well, this modeler took it upon himself to model this spur, not nearly as long or as wide a radius. But the attention to detail that he applied absolutely amazed me. Between the oak scrub, the ruts in he road that were filled with standing water in some places, the fence and gate, and of course the 60-80 yards worth of household garbage scattered between the trees. He even went so far as to add a homeless guy with a momma dog and her puppies hanging out at an old dome tent under the short tree canopy right at the fence line. That was some serious attention to detail and I loved it! Anyhow off my tangent here, keep up the good work and I look forward to your future content!

[@boomerdiorama]

I appreciate the insights you share. The beauty of building a layout like this, at your own pace, is revisiting scenes over-and-over again while adding little details like this. I never show things chronologically because model railroads never get built this way. It's nice to know people understand the process the way you describe the real world. I plan to revisit this location often. I mean I haven't even added the Ferry, Barge, Skiff, etc. yet. ;-) Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@BrooksMoses]

Thinking about the "too cluttered" comment: I was reading Lance Mindheim's "Model Railroading as Art" book a couple of days ago (I think that was something Boomer recommended; if so, thank you!) and one of the points he made is that a lot of model railroads have the buildings and industries packed in too tightly, so there's too much going on in one place. That seems related -- if you're trying to tell too many stories in one place, you don't have room to tell any of them in depth. Whereas if you leave enough room for things to spread out a bit, you can tell some very detailed stories, like what Boomer has done here by using several feet of track just for the one sidingless warehouse and the barge slip.

[@ronaldjoyce7374]

That fence looks magnificent! Now let’s put a little CatNip on it to see what Dusty will do, LOL Ron

[@boomerdiorama]

Lol . . . Cheers!

[@markreed3433]

Love the added detail with the fence. And oh, by the way, you have great musical taste! 🙂

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@larryhurd8111]

Hey Boomer, man you’re a hell of a modeler. Every time I watch one of your videos I learn something. You nailed it with the comment regarding forced perspective and scale. Excellent detail in the landscape scenes, right down to the ripples in the waters edge. Great video!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. Perspective is a funny thing in a miniature scene. They always look better live instead of through the lens of social media when it comes to scene compression and sight lines, etc. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@DRCRailroard]

Thanks for another great creative idea. You provide so much more than inspiration. I very much appreciate all of the support and encouragement guys such as yourself offer in keeping this hobby thriving. It's a community of like minded creative artists who just happens to like trains. Plus your project manager Dusty is paws on cat.

[@boomerdiorama]

You are so welcome! It's too bad some people hate on the channel (analytics tells me), but it's people like you who make it all worth while. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@DRCRailroard]

@@boomerdiorama You can't be serious. What's to hate? I suppose even Bob Ross had the same problem. I hope you don't let it discourage you. I guess it's just the sign of the times we're living in. Don't pay any attention to any of it. you're a discerning gifted artist and great therapist. Like all negativity, it too shall pass. Happy rails to you.

[@hondachopper6978]

Yeah, Dusty is definitely the cats meow.

[@Tom-xe9iq]

Voila, she eez dun!

[@boomerdiorama]

;-)

[@RonStanek]

Wôöunder...bar....Cheers!🥂 🧱🧱🧱🧱🧱🧱🧱🧱🧱🧱🧱

[@boomerdiorama]

😁Cheers!

[@joelvale3887]

I wonder if bears learned how to open and close those gates.

[@boomerdiorama]

They definitely know how to open doors with knobs. So I imagine an old gate is easy. ;-)

[@nomo69ss25]

They may have contributed to the dilapidated state! Not delicate by any means! 🤣✌️

[@FHollis-gw4cc]

Just astounding! I am learning so much. Thank you for doing these videos.

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad to hear it!

[@daviemaclean61]

If it looks right, it is right. I mix 1/87 and 1/76 stuff on my OO layout all the time. As long as you check they look right together, no one's any the wiser. Cheers.

[@boomerdiorama]

I use 1/48 scale stuff as well and you can't notice unless I point it out. I believe it was Sheperd Paine who cheated (vertical) floors on buildings like this to enhance the height of a structure that wasn't really technically there.

[@blaketatar1239]

The barbed wire is like grab irons in that a proper Ho scale grab iron should be .010” in diameter. If you use .010” wire it gets lost but .012 looks perfect. You would never see the barbs in Ho scale much like you would never see rivets on an N scale boxcar. I call these “expected” details. Like Ho wood grain , you probably wouldn’t see it but is expected. The 1/35 scale barbed wire looks great and let’s you know what it is. I love the way you model and paint. You inspire.

[@boomerdiorama]

That is a good analysis of my modeling philosophy. I tend to cheat scale for those reasons you describe. Some of the old classic diorama artists did this to cheat perspective, etc. like Sheperd Paine, Ray Anderson, Bob Letterman, Lewis Pruneau, and even the great John Allen was renowned for cheating scale and perspective as well. Since we transition dynamically, in-and-out, from the 1:1 world into the scale world, our mind can handle it without bias for some reason.

[@defel1]

Awesome.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks!

[@BNSFDash9]

Excellent scene!

[@boomerdiorama]

It feels cool for sure. Thank you!

[@royceferguson]

Brilliant work, Boomer! Really enjoyed the chat about using a bit of forced perspective to draw the viewer into a scene with enhanced details up front. Seems you've created a wonderful gateway into this very special world - no, a fence. ;)

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. It's such a lovely hobby when you think about it.

[@steverosko1732]

You never cease to amaze. We’ll done😉

[@boomerdiorama]

The little miniature worlds we create help to bring some joy and comfort. ;-)

[@jamesp7762]

Outstanding!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you kindly!

[@garrypaul1416]

I thought you were modelling the Fraser River, but then . . . the Blue Danube ? Nice.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank goodness for "Classical" music. Where would the arts be without it. ;-)

[@DisVietVetUSA]

Everything you do is very unique

[@boomerdiorama]

You are unique as well! Cheers. ;-)

[@paulc1964]

You can never have too much detail, I have learnt so much from you

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks Paul. I have yet to add the Skiff with the 50 Horse Mercury! . . . lol.

[@paulc1964]

@@boomerdiorama thats gotta be a subject for a future episode 😀

[@garystrutt2078]

You is da man!!!!

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!

[@phmoffett]

Magnificent

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. I am glad I saved a replica of the gate. 😁

[@pserg1788]

Another awesome signature scene, Boomer!!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for sharing that. A scene like this takes a while to evolve and so far I feel pretty good about it. Cheers!

[@gordonkennaway3847]

Fantastic modelling as always Boomer, and so well presented to boot. Move over Chessie cat, Dusty the River cat is boss now! 12:40

[@boomerdiorama]

Many thanks!

[@schadowolf]

Another great video! Fence looks amazing!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@deejayjonez599]

Amazing work!! Fabulous detail!!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers! ;-)

[@keithdenner9441]

Fantastic job on the fence!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@AndyDorsch]

Very cool scene addition Boomer! I appreciate the attention to detail on the little bits that tie the story together. I can not wait to see what you come up with next! - Andy

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you Andy!

[@yrunaked4]

Wow, fences do tell stories and this story is tragic and sad. What a beautiful work of art. Cheers Rob

[@boomerdiorama]

I preserved it in the model. ;-)

[@Perfusionist01]

Lovely piece of work!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mikehotrains]

It's nice to see the visual differences between the phone the scratch built model.

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes. I think we forget that traditional model railroading was done this way by the great "John Allen."

[@FATBONNES1969]

As always excellent job that defines a scène, congratulations

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you very much!

[@thomasstonge3758]

You could do a video on paint drying, and make it interesting! That's exactly why I gave up the big layout, I like doing the little things like that, and once again, great looking stuff, you sir are a master! Thank you for sharing!

[@boomerdiorama]

"paint drying" . . . Lol . . . sounds risky.😉

[@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks Bill. How's the layout going? . . . wait . . . I must take a look. ;-)

[@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout]

@@boomerdiorama working on an Amish buggy laser cut kit. Gonna be cool! Cheers!

[@nomo69ss25]

I agree with the others about the music, stumbled across Andre Reiu and the JS Orchestra. Not what I would normally listen to but things change! They really kick! Carry on Renaissance Man! ✌️

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for sharing. It nice to have fun with the the intros, music, etc. It helps to make the grind feel fun. . . . ;-) Cheers.

[@bruceames6332]

Wow !!! This really looks great, Boomer. The painting technique is very realistic and I betcha it wood work even on siding of an old house. Thank You very much for sharing this. It really adds to the whole scene. Bruce in Minnesota

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes. This simple (thin washes built up) painting technique works great on almost any subject.

[@billkenkel9532]

Thanks for the inspiration. I had built a small fence for a scene, that is now going to be revised. I assume the gate is just thin evergreen tube bent.

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes. The gate is just thin Evergreen rod bent. ;-)

[@TomKlimczak]

Nice one, Stanley.

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers! ;-)

[@evanthomas635]

I have two very similar fences on my layout; one very much in the background, one semi-hidden at the back of a foreground scene. I like using details like this to pull viewers in -- the closer they get, the more there is to see. I love the addition of the chain-link gates -- they're the perfect finishing touch. I also like your point about mixing scales; I work in N scale, and sometimes it's necessary to use something that's oversized for it to show up. Chain link fence is a good example --a viewer has to be able to see the mesh in order for it to look realistic, so, yeah, bridal veil material...

[@boomerdiorama]

Your N Scale layout sounds awesome! Thanks for sharing your insights as well Evan. Cheers. 👍

[@jcjackson726]

Thanks Boomer! I noticed the waves before you mentioned it and thought, "Hey, is that new? He never showed us that!" Then you addressed it LOL. I'll be at the NMRA Convention next week so I better get my donation in now while I still can! :-)

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! I show how the waves are done next Sunday!

[@jcjackson726]

@@boomerdiorama I'll tune in from my Hotel room! 🙂

[@genejablonski9909]

Fantastic work! Loved the music as well.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you very much!

[@dalehanna8083]

Hi Boomer, fantastic work and simple too! I watch all of your videos and I am working on one subject or another of your ideas to develop skills. I did just notice the surf detail right before you mentioned it , shows that details are noticeable. Always watching. Thank you for your time and sharing your talents.

[@boomerdiorama]

You are welcome! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and impressions. Encouragement works both ways. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@PeterTillman3]

Thanks

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you Peter! You are awesome! Cheers ~ Boomer.👍

[@bobainsworth5057]

Beautiful, but if I might, I think the bear sign should be rusted up a bit. It looks too new.😂

[@boomerdiorama]

I think so too!

[@thecnwmondovilinepaulscota7304]

I love when I see a detail that I've overlooked. Now where can a fence go in Mondovi? I'm sure I'll be able to find some place to put one...😁

[@boomerdiorama]

Fences and poles . . . ;-)

[@newlynnrailway]

Scale of Eye somtimes works better than the technical scale to size.

[@boomerdiorama]

👍😁

[@wayneclayton5426]

You should have the You tube metal detectorist Aquatrigger wading in the water looking for bullets and canon balls?

[@boomerdiorama]

Lol . . . ;-)

[@siestatime4638]

I'm sorry, I can't help myself... I hear The Blue Danube and I start imagining space craft.

[@boomerdiorama]

Feel free to imagine.😁

[@nomo69ss25]

Seems I remember Einstein had a quote that related imagination and progress. “If I only had a brain!” Scarecrow/Oz! 🤣✌️

[@briankistenmacher]

Boomer, you receive so many comments from your many thousands of followers, that I have trouble coming up with something original that hasn't already been said. Be that as it may, I've taken to heart and put into practice the techniques and lessons I've learned from you the past few years. I get a newsletter every Sunday devoted to a particular topic, and yesterday's was on art. There were some great quotes in it, and I selected three that I thought would resonate with you. Here they are. "The secret of a successful artist," an old instructor had told her years ago, "is not just to put paint on canvas - it is to transfer emotion, using oils and brush as a kind of nerve conduit.” ~Rod Serling, the opening words of "The Midnight Sun," in New Stories from the Twilight Zone (1962); "The primary benefit of practicing any art, whether well or badly, is that it enables one's soul to grow.” ~ Kurt Vonnegut (1999); “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” ~Thomas Merton. Thanks again for taking us along on this great journey with you. ~Brian

[@boomerdiorama]

Wow! The eloquence expressed in your edification concerning the arts is outstanding and in fact does measure up to all the gracious comments from the community. Thank you for sharing those remarkable quotes which I profoundly resonate with. I am glad to hear you are inspired, as that is the motive for me in this great art form we all freely share. God Bless You! ~ Boomer.😁

[@user-bf1oc6zt1z]

Greetings from Colorful Colorado, Another Great Educational Video. Also, a great Tribute to an old fence that died and went to a different place. I have been studying your superb videos on creating model trees. Like you, I will be using Golden Fiber Paste on my trees. Have you tried "Golden Acrylic Med Crackle Paste" on your trees, roots or trunks? Dose the crackle effect look like bark? Thanks, John

[@boomerdiorama]

Actually, the "Liquitex" Crackle paste is better and does look awesome on tree trunks if that is what you are after.😁

[@prairiefinish]

I'm modeling an HO scale small garage and want to add some exposed 2 by 4 trusses and wall joists. What's your go-to way to paint and weather evergreen 'lumber' ?

[@boomerdiorama]

I scribe it with a razor saw and then paint it grey. Then I throw thin washes on it until it looks right. I build it all before paint though. I'm working on an old barn, in evergreen plastic, right now and that is how I am doing it.

[@bobhastings6464]

Hey Boomer Just got home and checked out the video. I love that run down derelict look. Good job! Just out of interest, how is the tug coming along? Cheers from Ontario Bob

[@boomerdiorama]

The tug is sitting above the bench but waiting until the summer is over. The tug is a good winter build so I hope to resume the tug build in the late fall this year hopefully. I am looking forward to finishing it as well. Cheers.

[@micheldescoteaux7192]

Boomer, nice job on the fence. I have a question for you. What made you decide to paint your fascia black? I Originally Staind and varnished my fascia to keep the natural wood grains of the clear wood. However the more I look it the less I likely I like it. I noticed a lot of private layouts and clubs. Paint their fascia black or olive green. Do you have any suggestions. And why you chose black.

[@boomerdiorama]

Actually, my Fascia is not black. It looks black from certain angles on social media depending on the studio lighting. The fascia is dark olive green. Here is the color: BEHR - (Base 2300 - N410-7) ~ North Woods. I find the darker facia (in this case), enhances the layout color theme and doesn't distract from the viewing experience. Cheers.

[@micheldescoteaux7192]

@@boomerdiorama I totally agree 👍 I think that's why my layout looks lost. So the dark Olive is definitely the way to go 😊

[@jstockton303]

Thank you for the great video covering adding details to a scene, good addition to any layout.

[@joelshank3666]

Simply curious about your choice of airbrush for this application.

[@boomerdiorama]

I really like that airbrush (Vega 2000) for smaller jobs. It is the best "Siphon" feed brush I have ever owned and been using it for over twenty years without trouble. You can get attached to a certain airbrush over time. It works perfectly and never gives me trouble, feels balanced in my hand, and cleans up easily. I use the Paasche Talon for scenery because it has a big sealed cup.

[@justinpenov2609]

Excellent detail! Is there a reason for using Evergreen styrene over basswood? Is it a fragility issue? Personal preference?

[@boomerdiorama]

I have built untold ship models out of wood, in larger scales, and it works excellent. On the other hand, I can simulate wood, metal, stone, or any other substance with plastic in most cases. Plastic is also tougher than wood when it comes to most miniatures in my experience. For adhesive I like to use solvent instead of wood glue or CA. I also like to scribe wood effects into plastic because natural wood grain does not translate well into smaller scales like plastic does when you distress it. Plastic also takes paint and washes well where it does not get absorbed like a piece of wood will do, etc. Cheers.

[@rolandhersom239]

Who owns this diorama, you or the cat or is it the security guard to ensure no mice try to sample your fantastic efforts

[@boomerdiorama]

The mice put the word out long ago. No one ever returned to talk about it when they entered Dusty's diorama room . . . ;-)

[@usssaratogacv3lefevre978]

Been following you since you started the Seaspan Corsair build. Trying to catch up on the past videos. I just noticed don't talk about primer. I take it, you don't use primer?

[@boomerdiorama]

Tamiya (XF) Acrylic "Flat" paint is primer. I plan on jumping back into the Seaspan Corsair late fall. Thanks for reminding me. Cheers. ;-)

[@richardterek3744]

How did you make the hinge’s ?

[@boomerdiorama]

From scrap Evergreen Plastic. Just small piece of rod and a drilled plate. The close up of the pics in the commentary show it well.

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

“Finishes off this scene” didn’t sound very convincing. Anywhoo, that’s a lovely fence.

[@boomerdiorama]

Lol . . . the Skiff is getting close . . . maybe that one will finish the scene . . . ;-)

[@Christiane069]

I am always amazed that you don't have more subscribers. I guess the people watching your channel are more interested in shelf layouts rather then run around layout style, even thou your techniques can be applied to small and medium layouts. Are you going to make a palm tree by any chance, as I live in southern California your majestic trees are not exactly part of the local scenery.

[@boomerdiorama]

I think the KZbin algorithm determines the growth of a channel in the end through (Impressions). Only so much room on peoples browsers and KZbin usually promotes trending content and not so much "niche" channels like this one. Personally, I try to focus on content that contributes to growing the overall skill set which helps the avid modeler to enjoy the hobby more. A model is a model to me at the end of the day, and like you say, it all pertains to the hobby in one way or another. No Palm Trees here in B.C. unfortunately.😁

[@Christiane069]

@@boomerdiorama OK, since you say that a model is a model, therefore a palm tree is a model too. Right. I am trying my best. I really don't know who to make one. Especially the truck. I think I can use the ferns that you made as a basis for the leaves.

[@boomerdiorama]

You can make palm tree leaves with a piece of craft wire enclosed in masking tape. Cut and Trim. Then paint them. Then bend to shape.😁@@Christiane069

[@Christiane069]

@@boomerdiorama Ha! Thanks a lot. I appreciate the feed back.

[@stevenstorey1945]

Boomer, does the Layout Inspector receive a higher wage than the artist? If so, I believe she's overpaid! Really bad cattitude!

[@boomerdiorama]

Dusty loves the layout and is quite sweet most of the time. If you try and push her, she pushes back harder . . . ouch. ;-)

[@stevenstorey1945]

Yes, Boomer Dusty is as much a part of River Road as River Road itself! I'm glad you include her in most of your videos. Some cats just have a sweet face and personality, and that's Dusty. Sebastian, my cat, was just like Dusty. He loved laying on the layout, watching everything, and falling asleep on the tracks. I lost Sebastian a few months back to kidney failure, and it was devastating and will be for a long time to come. So, treasure those moments with Dusty because she truly is your best friend. Cheers

[@boomerdiorama]

Sorry to hear that. I lost a one year old "Timber" to kidney failure as well. I know the feeling. It really sucked. Then I was blessed with Dusty. 😁@@stevenstorey1945

[@FHollis-gw4cc]

Just astounding! I am learning so much. Thank you for doing these videos.

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad you like them!

[@click4mrh]

Thanks!

[@click4mrh]

Ya know it really would be helpful if you could show some creativity once in a while...🤣 Well done my friend.

[@boomerdiorama]

You are awesome! Thank you for your gracious support! Cheers!

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!