Scale Models Part 1

[@Sunlandexpress]

I not only enjoy your methods but your finish products are worth bragging about. Glad I found you on youtube i will stay tuned in.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to have you aboard as a viewer Allen. Looking forward to your future comments on the show. Thanks again for tuning in .

[@JoseMendez-ly3ff]

Nice work. I built a lot of these Toy-n-Joys models over the years(more than 25 years) I use camouflage fabric to make the army Jeep top. It looks more real.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I'd love to see some photos of your work Jose. You can email photos to [e-mail]. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to leave your comment. It's appreciated.

[@watcherdude1330]

YOU SIR HAVE INCREDIBLE TALENT AND PATIENCE. .

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thank you for the kind words Mr B. I truly appreciate it. Thank you for tuning in to the show.

[@williambuckley1185]

Good one Kenny, very interesting

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it. I truly appreciate you tuning in to this series.

[@bobwebberkc]

I have never been bored with your content

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear it Bob. I try to produce quality content and sometimes I worry that I miss the mark. I'm glad you are enjoying it. Thanks for tuning in.

[@mikevyvyan7060]

As I have said before Kenny you are a man of great skill and outstanding patience. The resulting models are fantastic and your enthusiasm is catching. Long may you enjoy your labours of love!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You don't need patience to do what you love doing Mike. I do thank you for your kind words though. I appreciate you tuning in to the show and taking the time to leave your comment. All the best to you. Stay safe sir.

[@richardf7885]

So cool to hear the background behind your builds. What's also very cool is your record keeping for the builds. But given the level of detail you achieve I'm not surprised . Awesome!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

The record keeping started off out of curiosity Richard. From there, it became an obsession. LOL. Maybe....just maybe.....I'm a little OCD. But you didn't hear it from me. Thanks for tuning in sir.

[@makenchips]

I have to say this is an excellent video for anybody who is thinking about building models and what! Your explanation and overview is excellent and including the time and materials used as a joy to listen to! As most IG people make it look like you do it in a weekend! Most excellent review video I've seen in a long time hope to review more you work soon! Thanks for posting Columbus Michigan USA

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words Steven. I find that too many people on IG and KZbin are posting videos that only showcase what they made instead of showcasing how to make it. I'm glad that you like my style of video because they are pretty much all like that. I get a lot of flack about the slower pace of my videos but I also get a lot of people who appreciate it. Thanks for tuning in to the show and taking the time to leave your comment. It's very much appreciated.

[@kellyklaask7su990]

I watched both of the videos in this series and found myself nodding my head and agreeing to all your thoughts! I have made several of the T&J models myself and thoroughly enjoy them. They can be frustrating at times and yet rewarding when finished. I too have made modifications and they are the most fun. I have built the same train engine/tender car that you built and I think I'm going to build some more cars for it. Thanks for your time in making these videos. I know they take a lot of time which takes away from your woodworking time. Looking forward to more.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you enjoyed the show Kelly. It's always great to get feedback on the program and your comment was a nice way to start my day. Feel free to share some photos of your work. You can send them to the channel's Facebook page or you can email them directly to the channel. I'd love to see them. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to leave the kind words. I truly appreciate it.

[@waynemahler2015]

Just amazing work and patience Kenny. Looking forward to parts as well. Been talking with a friend of mine and thinking about doing a tall ship as I built most of them when I was much younger. Thinking about now doing them from wood. Keep up the great shows and best of luck when the little one learns to be mobile. Oh the exciting times ahead for you .

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words on the show and the projects Wayne. They are very time consuming and sometimes drive me absolutely insane, but I love making them. Thanks for tuning in this week.

[@andyfarmer759]

Wonderful, awesome, brilliant, I could go all day adding what I think of your workmanship. As an ex Lorry driver, the lorries were of special interest to me and what a great job you did of them. Thanks for showing this video.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you enjoyed the show Andy. I hope you will also enjoy part 2 of the series, this coming Tuesday. Thanks for tuning in to the show and taking the time to leave the kind words. Stay safe sir.

[@raymondbradford1642]

As always Kenny a great show thank you for sharing with us.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Raymond. Glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@stevewight1409]

I added up all the hours u have taken to build....you should be 147 yrs old by now......lol...kidding...just discovered this site and I love it...esp when he says he makes n doesn't buy anything....I'm 53…..just got into freestyle wood model building.....thnx for channell..just subscribed

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to have you as a subscriber Steve. I've been working with wood for almost 43 years now. (started when I was 10) and it's the best hobby in the world. Models aren't all that I make and there are over 500 episodes of the show to choose from on this channel. Some good, some not so good but they were all fun. A huge variety of subject to choose from so feel free to browse through the playlists and see what strikes your fancy. Friday episodes of the program are the woodworking portion of the channel and Tuesdays can be anything from tool reviews, to welding, to pyrography or basically whatever I feel like chatting about that day. Looking forward to your future comments on the show. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words.

[@barrynorman3906]

Wow, my hat (if I had one) would be raised to you for these beautiful models. I can only dream of work like this. Not boring at all to watch from start to finish. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank's.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear you enjoyed the show Barry. There's still part 2 which will air next Friday. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to leave a comment.

[@jimfromri]

Great show Kenny.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Jim. Part 2 of this series came out today. I hope you enjoy that one as well. Thanks for tuning in sir.

[@dalemoskalyk1227]

Man it ain't no wonder you loved Neil. Insane detail. Peace and keep safe.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks man. I appreciate you tuning in to the show.

[@paulsmessyworkshop]

Kenny, you know full well how much I enjoy watching your model builds. It has been great seeing this part of your collection and I and I am really looking forward to seeing Part 2. I have said this many times my friend but you are a true craftsman and I enjoy your show so much. If I might suggest I think you need to build a very tall and alarmed case to protect those models from your new granddaughter...lol

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

LOL. I fear for my many model's safety when she is old enough to crawl around and get into things. I get the feeling I will have to be keeping a bottle of wood glue close by to repair the damaged parts. LOL. Thanks for tuning in Paul. You have no idea how much I look forward to your comments each week. It's very much appreciated.

[@rrabbit1960]

Kenny you show extraordinary talent in these models! Great video!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked the show. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to leave a comment. It's appreciated.

[@francoispellerin7102]

Bonjour Kenny J'aime beaucoup les vidiéo que vous faite En particulier celui la parce que j'ai les même passion que vous Fabriquer des modeles reduit en bois J'aime aussi les détails et les changement que vous apporter au plan Quelque fois ce n'est pas simple Encore une fois bravo pour le travail que vous faite !!!!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thank you for the kind words Francois. I am glad that you enjoyed the show. Thank you for tuning in to the program. I appreciate it very much.

[@davidrudy455]

They look awesome

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words and for tuning in to the show David.

[@josephpotterf9459]

Thanks Kenny great work

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words Joseph. I appreciate you tuning in to the show.

[@jayrutan3495]

You do absolutely super work. This is way above my grade level. I don't have the patience to do something like this. I was thinking of buying some plans for a truck, which would not be as well done as yours, but it's worth a shot. After all, it's not the end results that counts, it's the fun you have getting there. The quality will be in the eye of the beholder. Keep up the great work. I sincerely enjoy for weekly posts.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Don't sell yourself short Jay. You can do this. Anyone can do this. I'm just a guy that posts it up on the internet and beyond that, I'm nothing special. Give it a try and I am sure that you will be surprised with what you can do. When you get your model finished, be sure to send me a picture or two over on the channel's Facebook page. I'd love to see your work. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to leave the kind words.

[@michaelflynn6178]

Amazing work Thanks for sharing

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Michael. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate it.

[@davidgardiner5308]

well done on your models .. an interesting video ... i have done 108 (the prime mover) found setting up the grill a bit of a pain and the mudguards (fenders?) caused me all sorts of trouble .. after the third failed go at them i ended up cutting them out of a bigger bit of wood as one piece, instead of three as per the plan ... i did 67 the wheeled loader and like you found the bucket a pain to do .. with it i ended up using toothpicks as dowels to line the pieces up in order to be able to glue them cleanly ... with 115 the boom crane, i also found the rigging the most difficult part ... the boom went reasonably easily for me ... i photocopied the side pieces and glued my pieces one by one into place on the pattern .. i used a pull saw to cut the angles i needed and a block plane to refine them at times .. the tracks went ok, if time consuming, although a later build of another tracked model i ended up with exactly the same trouble with it twisting

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Building models like this are great skill builders David. One thing that they definitely test and hone is you patience. Good for you for attempting something 3 times and then, instead of throwing in the towel, devising a way to do it using your own methods. That's the way it's done. Thanks for tuning in, for the kind words on the show and for chiming in with your story. It's very much appreciated.

[@joaocarlosnegrello4214]

Parabéns pelo trabalho. Ficou Top.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I am glad that you liked the project João. Thank you for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to leave your comment. I appreciate it.

[@521farmer]

Howdie awesome workmanship as usual Kenny ya make it enjoyable to watch and try to build been watching you over last few years and you have made it cause you teach show and ya dont need to hav degree in this trade what we need is understanding about what is needed and what can be done to enjoy it ya hav done it long story short if l wood have had a Dad like you might still be into wood projects but took harder road into my metal projects that cost little bit more but long run with guys like you Kenny l,m on my way bk keep them coming mighty fine man ya got this always have so from Canada 🇨🇦 SK later 😊going to build this towtruck with lights and opening doors and tool boxes and liftable hitch to haul big riggs like it was meant to be thank you Kenny ya got this Old guy motivated again here goes !!! PS were ya find this book on these models ? 😊

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

The plans for the models are all available from toysandjoys.com. You can order any of them on their website. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave your comment. It's appreciated.

[@johnglenn4938]

I recently watched you build the JoysandToys fire truck. I have ordered and received the plans but i want to watch your video again but cannot find it. Will you please tell me how/where to find your video? Thank you.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I received your email this morning John and have sent a reply but I will reply here as well so that others may benefit from the answer as well. You are having a problem finding the video because there never was a video. The firetruck was made back in 2016 and I never produced a video on it. I did post a picture album on the channel’s Facebook page that shows all the pieces as they are made but that was all I produced for that project. Here’s a link to that album if you are interested. facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2543215042564212&type=3 Of course, during your build, you can always feel free to contact me if you are having any issues and I would be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@onewood1973]

Amazing!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words and for tuning in to the show. It is very much appreciated.

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi I did something very close to that but I used a 1/4 inch mortising bit in my morticer (much quicker than cutting all those holes) grate build thought.You make grate wheels, I could never seem to get them right

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I actually enjoyed the process of cutting all those holes John. It was actually quite relaxing. Just settle in at the saw with some music and a cold drink and away you go. LOL. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@marcelo403polo2]

Wow!!! Beautiful builds Kenny. So far I did only pattern #65 from toys and joys. The excavator. It took me about 70 hours. Lots of fun. I run into similar scenerio with my tracks being slightly twisted. I enlarged very slightly holes on one side of the track pieces and that allowed me to get them straight. Gonna try to build that jeep JKU one. It looks really cool. Great job buddy

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked the show Marcelo. I thought about enlarging the holes but I knew I would never be satisfied with it so I burned it an remade the entire track. LOL. That's just me though. Thanks for tuning in to the show and taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate it.

[@marcelo403polo2]

@@acutabove_woodworkings Well. Finally I started Jeep JK and came back here to check your build. I love your front bumper. Way better look then T&J. I want to actually ask you to email me couple pictures of that if it's still possible. Thanks in advance and Happy New Year my friend.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@marcelo403polo2 The bumper on my model is a replica of the bumpers on my actual Jeep. I can easily send you some pictures. Just drop me an email and I will send them off.

[@marcelo403polo2]

@@acutabove_woodworkings will do Thanks a lot

[@Sunlandexpress]

Do you have a normal job? I’ve made some of these as well from Toys and Joys. I can appreciate the amount of time it takes. Your work is awesome!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words Allen. I do have a normal job that I work at 40+ hours a week. The show is my little weekend project to keep my busy. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave the kind words. It's truly appreciated.

[@bryandavies6074]

Forwarding to a friend who hand carves model vehicles from scrap pallet wood. Am sure he will enjoy it.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I hope he does and I hope you enjoyed it as well Bryan. Thanks for tuning in and for sharing the show.

[@richardgrant7134]

How can I get the plan for the bulldozer

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You can just send me an email Richard. Or, you can visit my website at acutabovewoodworkings.com and click on the free patterns section. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@dougprentice1363]

I'm curious Kenny, is KZbin your full time job? Or just a hobby.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I would love for the channel to grow large enough for it to be my full time job Doug but unfortunately the channel isn't growing as quickly as I would like it to. This is just my hobby. I have a full time job that I work well over 40 hours a week at from Monday to Friday. I have been working every day during the pandemic as I am considered and essential service. One day, I hope that this will become my full time gig but that is a long way off. I will most likely be retired by then. LOL. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@marcelo403polo2]

@@acutabove_woodworkings Same here

[@alabamamotionpictureproduc6626]

Can you walk us through a model build? I understand you're looking at double digit hours, but maybe a quick overview on how they're done? My interest is piqued. lol

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I have an 8 part (I think) series on making one of these models. I am also currently in the middle of filming another build series. Here is a link to part one of the 8 part series. I hope you enjoy it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ql6acmyPr912idU Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@alabamamotionpictureproduc6626]

@@acutabove_woodworkings sweet. Thanks bud