Skills You Should Learn To Be A Better Model Railroader

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There are a lot of skills that are used in model railroading. Today I am talking about 3 of the big ones that you can learn to help make you a better model railroader
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[@Maurice00PA]

The number one model railroading skill, that you failed to mention, is patience. You need to let paint dry, glue to cure and some jobs just shouldn't be rushed. I find this especially true in the smaller scales like N-scale. Drinking Krispy Kreme classic with a touch of Coffeemate creamer.

[@glennwood1119]

I'm more of a tea drinker being born in England and raised by an english mom. However I do drink a lot of

[@TheTrainFreak]

Very good skills you mentioned Jimmy, but I think you left out 1 very important skill that I am still working on myself. Organization....lol. This way you can easily find the tool/item that you need readily easy so you don't get frustrated looking for whatever your looking for, then end up tearing the trainroom apart to find it or going and buying another one. I've done that a few times, okay many times...lol. - Jason

[@NJP76]

I can't even count the number of times that has happened to me! More than a few times, I have gone ahead and purchased items, only to find that I already had them "hidden in plain sight" somewhere in the shop/layout area. I am terrible at organization, so you definitely got me with this one.

[@Jason-fp7vi]

Lol we got Jimmy to drink Timmie's. But there's a reason double doubles are so popular here, Timmie's is terrible black. Lol

[@4everdc302]

Glad to see your"reach back a hand" videos. I believe they might keep someone inspired that's in model RR purgatory.👍🚂🇨🇦🇺🇲

[@GandGRR]

Physics, , Photography and Forethought Physics - Understand structural integrity and in particular diagonal bracing, (learned it at my father's kneecap) Photography - Will pickup what your eye missed, (don't ask me how I know). Ya ever go back ove a photo of your pride and joy only to discover, Ooooops! How did *that* get there? Forethought - Planning / sequence, step by step. Wait, how come that doesn't fit there. Cleanup - Never leave a work space dirty. (don't ask me how I know). There is more but I'll spare you.

[@lynnmccurdythehdmmrc2561]

Wife found this Coffee, Spring Adventure "Happy Camper" S'MORES. She found it at T-J-Maxx.

[@davidf9630]

There aLOT of great flavors hiding on the TJ MAX shelves

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Nice upload found it very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@lynnmccurdythehdmmrc2561]

One more skill, "Patience". Learning how Not to get in a Hurry and take your time.

[@abbofun9022]

Oh yes, absolutely right on that one 😀

[@ironhorsehistorian9871]

Especially with spray paint. If you’re custom painting anything in model railroading with spray paint : slow down, have a plan, read the instructions on the can, and especially this… light coats!

[@elleryparsons5766]

When Model Railroading It’s not a Race on how Fast you can get your layout done Flavor it! Take pride in it Be Proud in what And how you do it!

[@acrranscaleandlifejourney4330]

I’m good on most of these, except soldering and using air brushing. I’m working on getting the tools to do those. Thanks again.

[@RobertsWorkbench2023]

As others have said, Patience and Organization are 2 big ones as well. My patience is pretty good, but my organization isn't the best, though it works ok for me. For coffee my 2 go-to brews are Deaths Door Dark Roast from Door County Coffee and Columbian Supremo from Infusio, and what I add to them all depends on the day.

[@davidf9630]

Hey Jimmy, great subject. How about knowing when to say when? Sometimes when I’m working after dark my eyes start to get a little bit blurry and I feel frustration sneaking up behind me… that’s when I step back and admire what I’ve accomplished and just walk away. As usual,cafeteria coffee same great flavor BUT no grounds this time. :-)

[@elleryparsons5766]

Love Watching These Videos you can’t make Any seminars or Train shows Watch unlimited Videos Nothing Wrong with that.

[@Ferrocarril_Chicago]

Today I'm drinking not coffee, but the other best thing! Mexican hot chocolate!

[@chazco]

Another skill not mentioned is Budgeting. MRRs are expensive. Plan what you want to purchase. Coffee: Folgers breakfast blend, black.

[@davidshook7159]

When you spray paint your track, how do you clean the rails? Love your videos!!

[@DIYDigitalRailroad]

Great question. I immediately wipe the tops clean with a paper towel.

[@sparky107107]

lol, when you were painting the windows on the building, I was holding my breath. just like I do when I am painting the fine detail parts.

[@DIYDigitalRailroad]

lol!!!! I forgot to add that in. "Always hold your breath when you're detail painting." I totally do that too!

[@chrisjones4423]

Great video, soldering was my downfall, but after all the fails and watching so many videos on it, I've got it down! makes my railroad run so much smoother! siting at my desk with a big mug of Black Rifle!

[@thehastyterrainmaker9485]

Painting is my major weakness. Once it gets to weathering, no issues, the initial painting, UGH, and I DO know my brushes, just BAD "skills" lol

[@bruceames8172]

Informative especially the paint applications and brushes. Thank You, Sir. I'm drinking Caribou KCup breakfast blend straight up. Again thank you for the info. Bruce from Minnesota.

[@dadoutside]

Hi Jimmy!! Nice you got some Timmes!! You are now officially a honorary Canadian ah!! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦. And just to change it up a bit I’m having McD today with one sweetener in double cream. 👍👍👍👍

[@andycrawford9870]

Yay, Timmies, boo to McD's but personal taste. And yes to double double. 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@theonlyfaeronarr]

Killer Coffee is the go mate

[@lhale1831]

I've been watching and learning a lot from your videos. I just found you recently while searching model railroad building. Today, I was model railroading, as I worked on a track diamond for my 7 1/2" gauge backyard railroad. But I want to build something for the N scale that I have stashed away when winter comes and I can't always work outside. I may start with a coffee table layout. And speaking of coffee...I am in the U.S. and drinking Tim Horton's. Black. Sometimes with a little cream. I got hooked on their coffee visiting family in Canada. Fortunately, in Michigan, it can be found locally, either in some super markets or at the scattered Tim Horton's retail location here. Thanks!

[@loispadgett6306]

I like the building part and painting but will have to learn soldering and how to wire things. I have learned the carpenter part by building reptile enclosures and stands. Have 6 foot by 3 foot tortoise table and learned a lot building that. Thank you for great video and advice. Thanks to all those who add to the advice also. Diffently will work on patients and not to be so messy when I paint 😂😂😂 GOD BLESS 🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid

[@TheyMakeItLikeThat]

How did you like Tim Hortons?! You didn’t even say! Lol These are all great tips!

[@4everdc302]

Need some over-night shipping for some timbits!lol

[@lloydb6637]

I'm glad to see you're ditching the sugar and going black. But there's a reason Double Double is so popular here in Canada. Tim's coffee sucks, it needs sugar.

[@DIYDigitalRailroad]

I like it!

[@TheyMakeItLikeThat]

@@DIYDigitalRailroad hallelujah!!!

[@jeffboswell6620]

As someone else said patience. Guessing you are in NC based on App shirt I saw in another video.

[@DIYDigitalRailroad]

Class of 2010! Go! Fight! Win App!

[@jamesvaughan9471]

Hello. Any recommendations on what to look for in buying a soldering kit? I've never soldered before-all new to me as I start my model railroad project. Thanks

[@glennwood1119]

patience!!!!!!

[@tonychudzinski3107]

Dunkin, heavy cream with sweetn low.

[@nascarmadman]

Do you have a vid on wiring? Nothing fancy just for lighted buildings and switches.

[@DIYDigitalRailroad]

I think that is a good idea for a video!

[@andycrawford9870]

Understanding wiring! Yes you need to have basic knowledge of wiring diagrams. Really wish I understood a volunteer and its use! Might save me some headaches.🤔😣

[@andycrawford9870]

Ahh autocorrect! Not a "volunteer" (although those are great too) but I meant a voltmeter.

[@rogersmith6872]

I like Norfolk and Western historical society dining car coffee, I drink it black.

[@bobsinclair9886]

jimmy how do i can order your soilding machine thank you

[@stanleym2679]

Great video ,just curious did you expand on the 2 by 4 layout you built a while back

[@DIYDigitalRailroad]

I haven't yet but I do have a plan for that!

[@stanleym2679]

@@DIYDigitalRailroad that would be great ,like a lot of us space is limited and that size and a littl extra is great maybe another 4 ft section maybe a L shape like your larger layout , this small layout is fun and easy to move thanks

[@stanleym2679]

@@DIYDigitalRailroad that would great ,I have a 4 ft long with the same outside track for add on ,but can’t come up with a L shape plan for another 4 ft section hope you have something like that similar to your larger layout, keep up the great work

[@tedkowalik2934]

Great video. As we're always looking to improve our skills and expand our knowledge base, you might want to check out Boomer Dioramas. He takes painting your models and scenery to a whole other level.

[@cruisinjoe]

Drinking Tims also. I think no one n a modern environment basic computer skills for researching are needed just like any other hobby or task