Simple Methods for Modeling Tunnels - Marias Pass HO Scale Layout EP07

[@Kev5565]

I love the detail, you can hardly tell it's a model

[@markwakeley3835]

That a yes on how great the portals look and another big YES on really enjoying the video.

[@railfan220]

@@markwakeley3835 thanks, Mark! I really appreciate the kind words, and more than anything I’m excited that you enjoyed the video. More to come! -Cam

[@GuitarPlayer3-m5k]

Love the attention to detail and the realism you create! It's a hobby that never seems to get old,no matter how "old" we get

[@Phoenixknight79]

This video helped me out, giving me ideas on how I can build a tunnel for a diorama I'm wanting to do.

[@justn2trains]

Now I need a tunnel on my layout 🤓 Another great video as always, I hope all is well 👍

[@CajonSub]

Great video, thanks for sharing your techniques with us. Your scenery is amazing! - Steve

[@thomasboylan3751]

Great video

[@DEvans-n2h]

Very well done ! Thanks for the detailed tutorials !

[@rocawjayz6fd20012]

Oh man ive been watching yoy since yoyr old layout days when yoy were just a kid. Lost tocuh with your channel for a year or 2 due to the algorithm but man or man yoyve made some serious progress in yoyr layout since you built it super awesome keep up the good work

[@SignalLightProductions]

As always, an excellent video Cam! This process looks much simpler than how realistic the results are.

[@Perfusionist01]

Nice effect and very convincing - that matters more than the construction materials. Thanks for sharing!

[@brucebates1302]

Very nice job. Great detail

[@ChrisDahls_Railway]

Great video with nice details. Very helpful for anyone modeling tunnels, thanks for sharing.

[@muir8009]

You are super good with this video, super timing. I'm doing 25 tunnel portals for my layout, gradually getting simpler and simpler as enthusiasm is being tested to the limit. Card is a very good medium, and I feel much overlooked

[@OhioCentralModeler]

If you're getting tired of the tunnel portals, work on another project and go back to the tunnel portals when inspiration strikes again for them. Model railroading is supposed to be fun after all.

[@silverman785]

Your layout is amazing. You are a true artist

[@RFMCabooseNP1713]

Fantastic results. I will use your techniques. Great video as always.

[@Ken-Kaef]

Great Video. I am always interested in cheap easy methods. Although I don't need any more tunnel portals I am sure I will be able to use your plaster over cardboard method for walls etc elsewhere. Thanks for posting.😀

[@firstlast-z4w]

OUTSTANDING PETER!!!

[@jovetj]

Dang, I would have liked to have seen your Crawford layout! My favorite place to railfan!

[@greatnorthernrailwaytother4711]

Great video, thanks Peter.

[@ModelingSteelinHO]

6:46 FYI A company from Spain , Green Stuff World makes Styrene letters about the size you need. For future builds. Great work Fren. Subscribed.

[@CobraChamp]

excellent modeling!!!!

[@JockeB70]

Very very nice!!!

[@nathanrider5369]

Great video!!

[@timothyjohnston4083]

I already tunnel portals from Woodland Scenics, so I will simply use them as a template. I would never have thought of that before. How did you paint the interior of the tunnels ? Are they simply bare rock ? Or are they lined with brick, or cut stone, or concrete ?

[@CajonSub]

Hi Cam, I saw your layout dimensions on your Facebook page. Is the width of the room 12 ft wide at the widest point? As in where the room bumps out for the loops? Thanks - Steve

[@randydobson1863]

Hi Railfan220 & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Railfan220 & Friends Randy & Super Cool Video & Super Cool Tunnels Thanks Railfan220 & Randy

[@CajonSub]

Hi Cam, reached out to you via FB messenger on your layout page. Had some questions about your layout dimensions and room as I might be switching to HO and have similar space. Thanks - Steve

[@ronaldrondeau7870]

thanks very inretesting

[@RealSnowMan78]

Have a link to the hot knife you're using?

[@lamontward9657]

Hello I came across this video in search of making portals for my layout (BTW: Great video). Your video prompt me to look at the material I have laying around and I found I could use tempered hardboard. The question I have is how much plaster did you use to cover the portals and tunnels? Was it a thin layer? I'm looking to see how much did the plaster add to the overall thickness of the portal. I'm not sure if I need to add plaster to the entire portal or just the sides to hide the individual stacks of hardboard glued together. Hope this makes sense.

[@railfan220]

You're correct, it was a very thin layer. I added just enough to give it a bit of texture and to smooth out any imperfections. I'd say at max the plaster was 1/16" thick. Personally, I think the final product would look best if you added plaster to the front of the portal as well simply because it creates a pretty decent concrete-looking texture. Of course with hardboard, if you're adding plaster to the smooth side (I know sometimes there's a rough side and a smooth side), you'll probably want to sand it down a bit to allow the plaster to bite. Otherwise, it just slides around, which is an issue I had a bit of trouble with using cardboard. Hope that helps! -Cam

[@lamontward9657]

@railfan220 Cam, thanks for the info. The hard board is smooth on both sides. I was thinking of just painting it, but the you are correct with adding the plaster gives it a more textured look. I have a few scrap pieces to work with before I apply it to the final product. Thanks again.

[@logank1647]

What did you use for ballast on your layout?