The Complete Painting & Weathering Prototype Series (Part 2) Boxcar | Boomer Diorama ~ # 223

[@cameronwheatley7792]

I think this is probably one of the best tutorials on real world photorealism I have ever seen, anywhere. Funny Boomer I caught up on the weekend with some fellas in my old team from 25 years ago, they are all now with ILM, AL, WETA etc. We spoke about this on the weekend, the thing we all learnt all those years ago in 3D was nothing is ever perfect and is very easy to tell when something is especially on the big screen. This is the most valuable lesson for anyone who is learning about photorealism, once you understand what Boomer has just explained you'll be on a whole new level. Once again thank you for everything you do for everyone one of us no matter what level we are at, there is always something for each and everyone of us to learn. You are an absolutely amazing teacher. Cheers

[@boomerdiorama]

That is awesome that you worked for ILM, AL, WETA, etc. We never had those kind of studios here in Canada because we would just build models as they came in from the Art Department as construction projects. Those years were awesome opportunities where and never a dull day . . . lol. I had so much fun back then in the film industry. Unfortunately, at that time in the early nineties, CGI was taking over and the those cool builds became more scarce. After film I was fortunate to get a job at a museum which was even more fun as well. You will probably like the upcoming episode (soon) where I convert one of the HO Scale (1/87) warehouses to a sound stage movie studio. Cheers and thanks for sharing! ~ Boomer.

[@larrybaughman618]

I have. Learned so much from you and everybody else.Thank you very much🤠👍🚂🗯

[@boomerdiorama]

You are welcome!

[@EmilyCarl-t7x]

Thanks for all the weathering techniques 😅

[@boomerdiorama]

You are welcome! It's a process. ;-)

[@richardsmith4147]

Fantastic!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you.👍

[@craiglowrey9550]

Absolutely 💯 % AWESOME!

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!😁

[@bkaden1]

The thunder and rain sounds were appropriate since watching your videos reminds me of rainy Saturday mornings from my childhood when cartoons were over and I’d turn to public television to watch This Old House or The Joy of Painting. It’s so relaxing, but also inspiring. You’re a great teacher!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! I appreciate that. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@Perfusionist01]

Thanks Boomer! I love detailing boxcars and other freight cars so your project was of great interest. By the way, I met a guy who managed an elevator at one point in his life and he desctibed the use of the boards to move the grain in the boxcars. The boards were cabled to a winch and the man stabilized the board while the winch provided the power to move the grain to the car door. He called them "Mormon Boards" (don't know if that was just a Nebraska term or not). My late father in law and other farmers used to supplement their income in the fall by going to the elevator and "coopering" boxcars (adding the lumber grain retention). One last bit of trivia, on Union Pacific 40' boxcars there were painted lines inside the car near the door labeled as the load height limit for corn, wheat, oats, etc since each grain had a different density.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for the additional info!

[@specterman]

Thanks!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@shaunhuckstepp7531]

Hi Boomer , I thought my eyes where playing tricks on me , until I realized the box car is O scale LOL. That is one very nice kit and probably had to come by now. Good to see old mate XF 15 in the mix , used it on as part of the layer process as I was weathering a loco really does make the hole thing pop . I'm still putting your tutorials to good use never fails thanks

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for sharing. I decided O Scale to be the best size to demonstrate this method which can be used for any scale really. Cheers. 😁👍

[@marklewis298]

So much inspiration and ideas...Thank you!

[@boomerdiorama]

You are so welcome!

[@phmoffett]

Great video Boomer. I worked for the KCS in the 70's and 80's. I remember quoting grain rates in boxcars and the "grain doors" were a separate component of the rate.

[@boomerdiorama]

Oh wow! . . . that is interesting. Thanks for sharing. 😁

[@patmccarthy1624]

Boomer - again, I have no words. I've used the term Master Class before to describe your videos, but then you go and raise the bar as you did with this one. I'll be referring to this class for years. Thanks again, Professor!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. I will probably go back to it as well one day soon . . . ;-)

[@johnbalser6215]

Excellent work. I was a Carman at both Transcona and Moncton Main Car shop and Gordon Yard

[@boomerdiorama]

Very cool!

[@davecrosson5018]

Wow Boomer, as well as being an amazing artist, you are an incredible teacher. I can't wait to try some of your techniques. I appreciate you taking the time for our benefit.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@steveedwards9957]

Confidence. I have been lucky meeting inspiring people who have taught me so much in work and play. Those who have ability to inspire through encouraging narrative as much as the deed itself are empowering. I count you as one of the best. Thank you.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@BradFletcher-sg8ft]

Awesome tutorial!

[@boomerdiorama]

I almost forgot about this one. Thank you!😁

[@LawrenceMacDonald-k9c]

This is a great presentation . Looking forward to getting a box car and trying this out .

[@boomerdiorama]

It's a great modeling experience to build in larger scales like this. Have fun. ;-)

[@DonaldPriceIII]

Outstanding tutorial very inspiring. I really like the blend of explanation and example , makes it easy to understand . Thanks

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout]

Really enjoyed it. Makes me wanna bust out the oils again. I used a hole punch for my Cargill Salt hoppers - a green dot signified food-grade salt. Cheers! Bill.

[@boomerdiorama]

I don't use oils much anymore but they do put that extra rich pop on things. Cheers Bill!

[@danrao3707]

Boomer thank you very much for what I consider a master class on detailing and weathering. Nothing short of amazing!

[@boomerdiorama]

Very welcome!

[@wilzdart]

Boomer, Most would say look what I did, you say look what you can do. Your thoughts are so helpful, and makes me want to go to the train room to try something you have showed us. Air brushing is just picking it up and using it. I work with my AB at least 3 times a week. Thanks, as I see by the comments you set the standard on what we want our layouts to look like.

[@boomerdiorama]

I appreciate that!

[@ISAACBATENBURG]

Great job on the box car. I expected your would use a lot of washes but you used almost only your airbrush! It’s looks really convincing.

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes. The airbrush and then some oil paints. I have been wanting to show this method for those who don't know for a long time. Cheers. '-)

[@thomasstonge3758]

Wow! Just wow, in the times of instant everything, you remind us why this is a hobby! It was an enjoyment to watch and learn , thank you boomer!

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rafaelvoncina6036]

Always a pleasure to learn from you. You're to blame for my paint oxidization addiction, too. Thank you! Not only did you recap on some previous videos, but there's new thoughts as well. A wonderful masterclass on technique and a joy to try out and use your knowledge in my own painting.

[@boomerdiorama]

Wonderful!

[@PeterTillman3]

Thanks - won’t be able to donate for a couple of weeks due to travel. Best

[@boomerdiorama]

You are awesome! Thank you for supporting the channel Peter! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@murraymartin9009]

Holy jumpin corn! That's absatively fantabulous!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. It was fun to paint.

[@extra-dry]

Another beautiful result and an excellent teaching moment😊

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rodromano3128]

This has been an amazing tutorial! I've had to spread it out over several days but, awesome. My very first attempt to use artist oils was after reading Tom Johnson's written tutorial, MRH, on corrugated structures on his Cass County layout. after waiting a week for oils to dry and still wet, I gave up and went back to my craft paint - after this tutorial I might give it another try! I'm retired and I still haven't figured out how you have the time to do all you do for the community - maybe a vid on time management might be in order🤔

[@boomerdiorama]

It helps to leach the oil out of the paint first by spreading it onto a piece of paper or cardboard first. Let it sit for half an hour before using. When it is sticky and thick you use a stiff brush to rub in the glaze or rather filter. Furthermore, Oil paint should be the last "finish" coat you put on over acrylic. If you want to flat coat with acrylic over oil you need to let it cure for a month to be safe. If you thin oil with mineral spirits, as a wash, it should dry in a week. In terms of time management, I practice it through my life and work history. There is no easy application or trick to it. What would you say if I told you to drop all the other hobbies (everything) in your life, whatever they are, except your layout as the sole priority? - apart from family of course. Would you agree with me? Do you write down goals and stick to them no matter what? Do you grind through process you dislike to get to the fun (or payoff), etc. It's a discipline and a commitment that requires methodical and deliberate decisions with pain and bliss. It's a life philosophy. otherwise I can't help you. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@travisjodyh.842]

Another masterpiece Boomer, beautiful work. Makes me want to go into O scale.

[@boomerdiorama]

It's a nice scale to model in for sure. ;-)

[@folkertvanwijk5168]

That boxcar is a work of art! Thanks for showing and sharing...

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!

[@JeffRichBLET129]

Excellent presentation Boomer, I enjoyed it thoroughly and have made mental notes on my own projects using your methods. One thing, post 1979 cars here in the states featured a white dot on a black square background. This was to indicate high carbon wheels after an accident here in Waverly,Tennessee where a HC wheel shattered resulting in a derailment and an explosion. Just a little history Thanks again!, headed to my bench.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for sharing!

[@michaelimpey1407]

Boomer, wow, what a painting tutorial. Soooo much to take away. I am trying to get my rust technique better, and so many tips here. I love the "bleeding rust technique", I will try it out. Thank you for sharing, an absolute master class, and I will have to bookmark as a favourite. Cheers, and stay safe, Michael

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. Thank you!

[@thomasdecker7631]

Boomer, you've posted a lot of really good stuff, but this short series is absolutely one of the best. There's a lot of food for thought here and it definitely set my thought process in motion. One of the things I will consider (and be obliged to research fairly extensively) as a multi-era modeler is the effect of changing times on car weathering. Wooden cars would have weathered differently and steam era cars got a lot of black crap dumped on their roofs. It should also be noted that forklift damage would be nearly or entirely absent on prewar cars as there were only about 200 motor forklifts in use before WWII. These are all things to be considered and are challenging as photographic evidence for earlier time periods is not as plentiful and is generally black and white.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you for sharing your passion on the subject matter! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@bobhastings6464]

Hey Boomer Bob here again. Just got a chance to watch the video. Excellent work my friend! I learned a lot . Thanks and Cheers Bob

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks again Bob! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@FarlandHowe]

Stunning results. I must practice. Thank you….Rob

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@RB55able]

The Art of Science...The Science of Art 🤔 A very informative and inspirational video on painting and weathering; your best to date. I worked for a warehouse in Lake City, Burnaby during the early '70s and remember forklift drivers opening and closing boxcar doors with their forks. Some were better at it than others. Lol Thanks for sharing your knowledge Boomer. 😊

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks Ralph! Cheers!😁

[@1Nanerz]

Simply stunning. Thank you for taking the time to document this. I need to go paint and tape shopping now.

[@boomerdiorama]

Have fun Roger! Cheers ~ Boomer. ;-)

[@Lionwidow]

Wow! This is an excellent presentation of multiple weathering techniques. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad it was helpful and you are welcome!

[@555metroman]

Very nice. I learn a lot but mostly I am just inspired. thanks

[@boomerdiorama]

Happy to hear that!

[@endtacw]

Thank you Boomer. Inspiring episode. So much to learn

[@boomerdiorama]

Your welcome!

[@johnschutt9187]

Wow. Just spectacular work. You're the best.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@FHollis-gw4cc]

Thank you Sir, for the time and effort you put into this production. The sign of a real pro, you make it look so easy.

[@boomerdiorama]

You are very welcome!

[@canoeingnav7618]

Your videos are so educational and inspiring. Love watching them. Now on to trying some of your techniques. Thanks Boomer.

[@boomerdiorama]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Vman7757]

Wow! Thanks for sharing. I truly enjoyed this one. I tried this on one of my N scale cars. It was a cheap ugly car. Now it's one of my faves.

[@boomerdiorama]

Lol . . . awesome. Thanks for sharing Vincent. Cheers ~ Boomer.😁👍

[@allenlandis4504]

I surely enjoyed this episode. and I learned a lot.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you Allen! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@irenecraggs6123]

nice work thank you for showing how it is done👍

[@boomerdiorama]

No problem 👍

[@frankrigatoni]

really cool video on youtube from the national film board called the grain elevator. worth checking out, it's beautifully done and they fill a boxcar like this one, I believe from the mid 70s or 80s. Amazing to see how one man used to move one of these by hand...

[@boomerdiorama]

I saw that. Cheers!

[@PeterTillman3]

An absolute master class Boomer.

[@boomerdiorama]

I can relax now that I covered this . . . lol. Back to shorter videos for awhile. ;-)

[@hmathewsk28]

Boomer, another superb tutorial. Thank you for sharing your skills with us, especially the streaking rust. Who manufactures the brushes you used to create the streaks. I have never seen them and will need to go to an art supply store as the brushes look very useful.

[@boomerdiorama]

I get those brushes from "Opus Art Supplies" in Canada. I would "keyword" search "Grainer Brush" and see what you can find.

[@patricknoveski6409]

Always a treat Boomer. Mshalo

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers.

[@jesselomas8626]

Great, etc... Too many superlatives... You know how much a fan of yours, and your work, I am. I did watch it all, albeit in two halves... TY!!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks again!

[@michaelelder9432]

Can you post a link to your pin drill and bits please? Excellent modelling, very inspiring!

[@boomerdiorama]

No link to the pin drill or bits. The bits are from Godhead. I found the Pin vise in bargain box years ago.

[@goforitpainting]

Cool 🖌

[@boomerdiorama]

😁

[@DeIv422]

Min: 32:38 How do you decide for faiding whether you will mix a faint beige/flash color and spray it with the airbrush or apply X-21 with the brush and rub it away? I just gathered everything together. The compressor, Omni, Tamiya colors & IPA and I am eager to airbrush a wagon but I am not sure which way to start. Many thanks!

[@boomerdiorama]

Just start practicing. There is no one way to do it. You learn by actually doing it and making mistakes. Use a cheap car. I still practice all the time.

[@gatblau1]

I’ve done that panel masking in N scale too 😂

[@boomerdiorama]

Awesome! I bet it looks great as well.

[@gatblau1]

@@boomerdiorama it was the only way to create some very fine grime lines at this small scale. Doing it by hand would have been a disaster in my opinion.

[@travisjodyh.842]

Great video Boomer, one of your best in my opinion. Unfortunately, it didn’t show up in your posted videos, I found it in the playlists section. How can I find videos 1 and 3, not seeing them anywhere.

[@boomerdiorama]

I never officially published any of these episodes yet. That is a glitch in the playlist with KZbin.

[@travisjodyh.842]

@@boomerdiorama Got it. Well, I’m looking forward to seeing them someday. I’m watching this one for the second time now, and hope to try some of these technique over the holiday break. Thanks again for making this content available.

[@user-bf1oc6zt1z]

Greetings from Colorful Colorado WJ, OMG Boomer ! What an incredible Video Sir. Your music selection for this video matches your "Weathering Attitude" of Relaxed and Confident". Yes Sir. I am striving to develop my own Style as you have developed over the past 5o plus years. I'm trying to adapt as much of your style because your results are stunningly realistic. I really enjoy learning so much from you both by watching and listening. I am looking forward to seeing the rest of the tutorials. Part 3, The Diorama Base. Are you building this Diorama for your Father to display? Your Faithful Student, John Millard Arvada Colorado

[@boomerdiorama]

Maye. ;-)

[@ainsleyperry5192]

Boomer, It's coming along nicely. Next time you are down at the shops spending your hard earned you need to buy yourself an extra pair of hands to help you out from time to time. Cheers, Chris Perry.

[@boomerdiorama]

Very true!

[@steve5526]

I am in HO, but am fascinated by your O scale project and decided to look at what is available in this scale for locomotives. I must be missing those locomotives that match the level of detail your project model has as most of the engines looked to be little more that O scale versions of the old Athearn Blue Box of 30 years ago. Can one find detailed locomotives that are not brass? Some like the blue box had cast on grabs. To me, the object of O scale would be to add detail to a base model that starts at the level of the best HO locomotives? Whats your take?

[@boomerdiorama]

Atlas makes some nice O Scale Switchers (2-rail) that you could detail up as well. O Scale is kind of niche and hard to find stuff because those who are in it tend to hoard everything as soon as comes out. You can find it but you have to search for it and be willing to pay the price.

[@danielfantino1714]

For nitpickers in large scale, nice detail add on that we don´t see is COT&S date. Yes they appear on freightcar sides BUT also on brake valve. And dates should be the same. Requirements will vary from locomotive, passenger and freight cars. On brake valve in 2 inches white letters, COT&S, date, shop name and who did it. Self propeled cars like Boomer´s RDC are considered locomotives. Is there exception ? Well on private railroad, industrial etc... that doesn´t matter. I´ve seen a 1937 COT&S made in AN (CP Montreal Angus shop) in 1986 !!. It was a former CP flat car sold on private logging railroad. In that situation even if your layout is in 2024, as long as it´s not a common carrier, everything is ok. Expired COT&S, friction bearings, arch bar trucks, link&pin coupler, non air brake, wood body, paper wheels. Not sure about museum since they carry public. Nice touch too when car id appears on trucks. In mid 60´s appeared those colorful electronic color codes on freight equipment. Getting dirty and unreadeable by devices in yard entrance they were not used anymore. Being removed when cars were scrapped, repainted or renumbered. Now we have those small plastic grey markers on cars right sides. Smart also to put lub date on oil bearings like RDC´s SKF..for those who remember mid 70´ that painted black square on right side with a yellow dot in it, means a certain type of wheels that were found by FRA to cause derailment. That sign indicated that the car was inspected and didn´t carry those wheels that had all numbers stamped on wheel rim. Could crack and cause derailments. Later stamping were near wheel axle. Modeling is fun, even more with right datas to foul nitpickers and rivet counter.

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!

[@narrowgaugegreg]

...You should use more tape.... Knocking it out of the park here, Boomer, not that I would expect less. Thanks!

[@boomerdiorama]

Lol . . . The one thing I like about "Tamiya" tape is; It won't lift underlying paint like the 3M stuff will. ;-)

[@ralphrenzetti22]

You’ve been stealing my techniques again …just kidding! Great job Boomers!

[@boomerdiorama]

Boom!

[@larrybaughman618]

🤠👍👋🚂🗯

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers!

[@frankrigatoni]

the names of paint colours are damning evidence of english racism. every paint brand has a flesh tone, it's ALWAYS for white people... i remember thinking that was weird as a child.

[@boomerdiorama]

Flesh is flesh regardless of color. Not an issue for me and it never was. I grew up with First Nations, Blacks, Indians, Chinese, etc. and it made no difference to us. We were all brothers in arms. ;-)

[@frankrigatoni]

oh i hope i didn't come across as calling you racist, that was not my intent. I just always found it strange that all paint is labelled "flesh", but that color is only the flesh tone of a small percentage of humans. it's little things that those that helped continue ideas of prejudice and racism. I'm not saying that the people using the products we turned into racists by any means. If I've learned anything it's that most artistic and creative people are the furthest thing from racist. Most of us seem to have a great understanding for the human family and how we all belong regardless of our differences.@@boomerdiorama