Scratch Building (Part 2) The Train Station | Boomer Diorama ~ # 252

[@jesselomas8626]

I can NEVER say thank you enough, and will continue to do so... 1. TY for the lessons 😁 2. TY for revisiting the airbrush - paint, IPA use and 'moisture/water' etc.

[@boomerdiorama]

You are so welcome!

[@folkertvanwijk5168]

Lovely build!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@davidsheriff8989]

You are a true craftsman with all this work...admire your skill.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@canoeingnav7618]

So many tips and techniques. Thank you.

[@boomerdiorama]

You are so welcome!

[@allenshirley1077]

Love the bloopers! Your calmness and skills to fix them teach as much as anything else! And, don't stress with making the perfect video as I'd hate to see you get burned out and stop making them! 😮 Really enjoy your videos and I've learned a lot - cheers!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. This particular part of the build and video was full of bloopers.😁

[@mr.e1944]

It good to see that even the master can have a frustrating day. Another great build video. Thanks Boomer!

[@boomerdiorama]

It's reality for all of us. 😁

[@mr.e1944]

@@boomerdiorama Agreed!

[@danielfantino1714]

Thanks for so much patience to school and educate us. There´s no success without failures. We need them ! I don´t know where you are in your construction, but go see the vidéo from my other comment. Same type of station except for an extension after the baggage section. Drone view should be really helpful for the roof gabbles, chimney details etc ... You teach us. My turn to give you some help. Cheers for the week 😊

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. Thank you. ;-)

[@53maultier]

Boomer, the inclusion of footage of your frustrations from the build are every bit as educational as the your documentation of the build. That made me feel much better about my modeling skills, or lack there of.

[@boomerdiorama]

It happens to everyone. I have build runs that can go for weeks to utter perfection - and then, the following week it all goes south . . . lol.

[@stevek4153]

Amen, brother!

[@PeterTillman3]

Thanks Boomer - so much packed into this one!

[@boomerdiorama]

Wow! Thank you Peter, you are awesome! God Bless you! ~ Boomer.😁

[@PeterTillman3]

@@boomerdiorama and you too Boomer :)

[@thomasdecker7631]

This build is superb. The styrene scratchbuilding and painting techniques are extremely useful. (those windows really pop) Absolutely great and much of it could even apply to plastic kit building/kitbashing. Can't wait for the next video. Where rooflines and such things are concerned, I find that the descriptive geometry I learned starting back in high school (old school?) drafting is an immense help, eliminating a lot of trial and error.

[@boomerdiorama]

All the skills help for sure.

[@Cowboy_Steve]

Howdy Boomer! Seeing what the finished model looks like you think Holy Toledo... I could never do that! But when you break it down into smaller chunks it suddenly doesn't look quite so intimidating. I will have to find some simple buildings to make starting out... and build off those experiences. Can't just jump in with something quite this complex lol! So cool to see how your core techniques can be used/adapted over multiple types of projects. Really well done and thanks for sharing 🤠

[@boomerdiorama]

I recommend a trackside shanty for starters and then build out from there. ;-)

[@donhanley1213]

You are human....I was beginning to wonder.😅 Thanks for sharing your methodology for making the roof.

[@boomerdiorama]

My pleasure. ;-)

[@ISAACBATENBURG]

I didn’t realise that you build parts twice to rehearse! Thank you for spending so much time in showing us how you build stuff. I looks amazing so far. Thanks to you I was able to lift my skills to a higher level.

[@boomerdiorama]

Build out of paper first if and when the shape is difficult. ;-)

[@jeffwhite3679]

Another great tutorial. You showed me a way to build the roof on a scratch build project, the IC freight house in Centralia IL. Thank you

[@boomerdiorama]

Awesome!

[@steverosko1732]

outstanding as usual, well done

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ironwolfusa]

AMAZING work!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@DRCRailroard]

Hey Boomer. I can always count on learning something new and a good laugh. Your statement about if the hobby was always fun, no one would quit, should be something printed on a T shirt😂. As an electrician who worked late nights to finish the jobs, I can attest to the problems making mistakes when over tired. Sometimes, you just have to know when to call it quits no matter the deadline, or you'll just spend the next morning fixing all the mistakes from the night before. I think that's where the trem nightmare came from. Sometimes, things can work out when we're on autopilot because we're experienced, but I don't recommend it for personal use. I really appreciate your simple hands-on techniques you share since I don't have any automated equipment. I'm surprised by the way you approach the roof slopes, It's like what I would do. I was expecting something a little more technical, like a mini speed square or complex mathematical formula. I just wouldn't want to be the one to shingle it. It looks like it's going to be a job for Spider-Man. It's definitely not something shingled during the Canadian winter months.

[@boomerdiorama]

The shingling was a big part for sure. ;-)

[@michaelimpey1407]

Boomer, hope you are well. Thank you for another great video. I have loved this, and looking forward to "The Final". It is so true, when you get frustrated, it is best to walk away, take a break, and come back to it, and then it seems to work. If not, do another small project, and then come back. My wife asked why I had so much WIP (Work in progress), and it is what it is to get through. Great masking on the windows, they do look awesome, great job. Thank you again for sharing, cheers, and stay safe, Michael

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@harperlarry49]

Well done. Love the wet on wet and layers painting. Something I need to practice a lot more. The off white windows and dark green frames look really sharp. Great update. Cheers!!

[@boomerdiorama]

Yup . . . I practice all the time. No practice no experience. No experience, no skill development.

[@patmccarthy1624]

I know it wasn't easy showing the down side of your project; however, it gives modelers like me an understanding that even the greatest modelers have bumps in the road. Thanks for the look inside!

[@boomerdiorama]

No one is immune to problems that occur. The more we model the more issues we face. This is why it is good to change subjects in order to experience other issues you would otherwise avoid - why? You gain more experience through new experience, which leads to greater skill and confidence.

[@justn2trains]

Another great video, thanks for putting this together. I can’t wait to get my scenery done, so I can start to do buildings, I will for sure be using your videos for great reference. Also, on the video productions side, I think people forget how tough it is to get everything to land right and also do voice over live. You got some skills! I used to do voice overs and video production for work and it’s an art. I hope you’re enjoying your weekend, Cheers! -Justin

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for the encouraging words. Live (in camera) voice - over is risky . . . lol. But it saves me the time I don't have in post production editing. 😉

[@marysenatore8856]

Great tip on the airbrush ( pretending you are holding an egg ) we were forever over spraying or getting tiny globs. And wasting paint too. Thanks

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!

[@davidsteuber7174]

I learn so much from your work. Thank You.

[@boomerdiorama]

You are very welcome!

[@attilakovacs6096]

Very nice building👌

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you 🤗

[@usssaratogacv3lefevre978]

Looks so good Boomer. So many great tips, thanks

[@boomerdiorama]

My pleasure!

[@Vman7757]

Wow! Thank you for sharing. I learned a lot on this one. Thanks again.

[@boomerdiorama]

👍😁

[@stevenlitkey9354]

Awesome as always Boomer 👍🏽

[@boomerdiorama]

You rock!

[@346UNCLEBOB]

Your videos are always informative but so much more.... Inspiring and Challenging! Thanks so much for posting.

[@boomerdiorama]

You are so welcome!

[@luvindemtrains]

Man, you laid down some bars with, "If the hobby was always fun nobody would quit". I might add, to persevere when it's not fun, you have to step away, just like you did.

[@boomerdiorama]

Believe you me I have persevered through many projects on River Road that were not fun . . . but like you say, when things go sideways despite the effort, it's time to take a break for sure. Cheers. 😁

[@bluefj-wc3vz]

Just walk away and leave the gas behind. Just walk away. -Lord Humungus 😂🤘 I get that way often.

[@boomerdiorama]

Lol . . . I like that. I walk away all the time and come back in five minutes . . . lol. ;-)

[@MRR_Shadowolf]

Another great tutorial!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks again!

[@johnschutt9187]

Excellent work, as always. Did you make all the detail parts? The benches? The wagons? The wheels on the wagons? Etc?

[@boomerdiorama]

I made the benches but the wagons were from Tichy Train Group and Grant Line.

[@johnschutt9187]

@@boomerdiorama THANK YOU!!!

[@scotchbudmeister9018]

Hello. Thanks for a great structure build video! Do you ever use any kind of magnification beyond your prescription glasses for close work on the layout?

[@boomerdiorama]

No. Maybe one day I will but I just use cheap readers.

[@keithludowitz9637]

Boomer, thanks always for your fine videos. You are a great teacher, both inspiring and calming. What is your preferred masking tape brand? (I ask because over the last couple of years, I've been building a spreadsheet, by video, of the materials and methods you use.) Best wishes!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@bobhastings6464]

Hey Boomer Bob again! That build is really coming along sweet! Very impressive! Could you tell me the XF number of that green paint ? Was it 11 or maybe 70by any chance? Cheers Bob

[@boomerdiorama]

Tamiya (Acrylic) XF-70 Dark Green 2

[@larryhurd8111]

Hi Boomer, that looks awesome, love it when a plan build comes together. Thanks for sharing the build technique and material listing with the baggage doors. I’ll have to give that a try. Like that fish scale type siding, is that paper or plastic and who makes that? Great video, you’re doing a nice job on this, I’m learning some good techniques for my build.

[@boomerdiorama]

It's plastic by Wills - Peco

[@larryhurd8111]

@@boomerdiorama ok great thank you for your response

[@allenlandis4504]

👍

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers! Thank you.👍

[@trainmanroysmodelrailroadh7686]

afternoon, now i have looked through a LOT of Glover Rd videos and cannot for the life of me find the bit where its hung on a wall, any help appreciated. Thank you as always for inspiring content

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for sharing!

[@danielfantino1714]

Happy sunday Boomer. Too busy now to watch your happy station. I´ll do it later. But to you and avid followers let me propose that video. At begining a splendid Canadian Northern station like yours fully restored. Later on an interesting modeling idea of a roundhouse with only the brick walls that survived. At the end, a wood grain elevator being cautiously dismantled with materials saved for future use. Impressive the volume of wood piled all around. Interesting scratchbuilding project without roof and drone showing from the top. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2HLk2Cse5ibbdUsi=v9JTDn1LnaYIzHNi Just hope it can be useful to all of you. Sometimes we invest a lot of time and efforts to do inside buildings that we can barely see through window. The roofless structure explains a story. How it was and its demise. Think it´s a good subject to ponder. Hope you´ll like it.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jaimegarcia9944]

After each of your videos I have to take antidepressants

[@boomerdiorama]

Lol . . . Be inspired. ;-)

[@fjLh50go2wxP]

Boomer, have you used 100% mat media as adhesive for assembly of painted parts? I know you do for trees, shrubbery, Ext. so I guess I’m wondering about styrene to styrene. Thanks for sharing your methods and madness 🤭

[@boomerdiorama]

Sure - if it's a small part that is not subject to abuse.

[@folkertvanwijk5168]

Oh yes, and could you please explain the poor mens rivits again? You puns a dent on one side en then turn it around? Or puns all the way through and do something with the "glue"?

[@boomerdiorama]

Just poke a hole and move on to next rivet. No perfection here - just impression. ;-)

[@FHollis-gw4cc]

Is there any way you could provide copies of your drawings? I'd love to duplicate that ststaion for my layout but don't have access to the photos as you do. Would really, really appreciate it. Bart

[@boomerdiorama]

I list the book to build the station in Part 1. The drawings are in the book and there are also simpler versions of it as well. I don't give my drawings out.😁

[@FHollis-gw4cc]

@@boomerdiorama Fair enough. I'll see if I can find a copy of that book.

[@roulernbleu4532]

You didn't ask "So how's everybody doing?" 😮 This channel is just not what it used to be!! 😉😉😉

[@boomerdiorama]

It was cut because much of the video was sort of fail . . . lol.

[@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout]

Very impressive build. Makes me wonder how the original builders figured out those roof angles. Did they have many bloopers? 🪚📏📐

[@boomerdiorama]

They had full size plans. ;-)

[@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout]

@@boomerdiorama and the skill to draw those plans. Wow. I suppose ship builders were even more skilled.