The Resin Wrecker Final 1/87 Scale | River Road - Vlog # 113

This is the comprehensive final review, build and paint of Showcase Miniatures HO Scale 9500 Brigadier Wrecker Kit. It was a challenge and a joy to build. It makes for an exceptional feature for any model railroad scene or diorama. In the review I point out a few issues (which are easy to overcome) and the advantages of a multi-media kit of this quality.
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0:00 Introduction
0:01 Final (Part 2)
1:05 Scratching the Sling
3:06 Attaching Sling Straps
6:21 The Chassis & Wheel Issue
7:53 Photo Etch Cabinet Doors
8:55 Super - Detail Hydraulic Sticks
13:03 Pre-Paint Analysis & Photo - Etch Options
20:48 Base Layer Highlights
22:36 Highlighting The Wrecker
26:24 The White Cab
32:05 Unmasking
33:32 Touching up the Wrecker Deck
35:58 Reflective Light Pockets
45:09 Closing Window Glazing
49:27 Front Bumper & Wipers

[@R1door]

This stuff is really great Boomer, no nonsense straight to the point on how you do your stuff… really appreciated!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank You! Much appreciated! Thank you for the sub as well! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@R1door]

The least I could do is get you a coffee! 😆👍

[@foxjet77]

Thank you for sharing a lot of the products you use. Sometimes people like to keep these closely guarded secrets. I know I'll definitely be picking up some matte medium!

[@boomerdiorama]

Matte medium is the model railroaders best friend. If you ever leave a brush out overnight to find it hard in the morning, just soak it in Isopropyl Alcohol to restore it back. ;-)

[@markhuston9250]

Damn Man…………there’s no end to your talent! Thank you

[@boomerdiorama]

Please see the "Community Tab" for additional pics. Thank You! Cheers.

[@markhuston9250]

Same situation with me - no community on KZbin - at least with my IPad.

[@boomerdiorama]

@@markhuston9250 Should be if you are on the Home Page

[@boomerdiorama]

@@markhuston9250 That is weird because the link should be on the channel Home page.

[@markhuston9250]

@@boomerdiorama Maybe I am doing something wrong. Actually most likely! 😀

[@OtterCreek]

Wonderful!!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@wilzdart]

That wrecker is so cool, The step by step, you not only show what you use but why and what can happen. Thanks Boomer for helping me raise the bar on my modeling.

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad to hear it! Cheers!

[@randytaylor1258]

This thing is a little jewel, Boomer. It is absolutely stunning -- you've done a brilliant job. Tons of information and tips on muli-media kits I loved the finishing tips on the backhoe and the Caterpillar but this wrecker is on an entirely different level. I can't emphasize this enough: Thanks for taking the time to share with us. You just keep rasing the bar. Cheers!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you Randy.😁

[@boomerdiorama]

See more pics of the Wrecker Final in the Community Tab.😁

[@randytaylor1258]

Don't do Facebook -- no Community tab on KZbin.

[@loddie9]

@@randytaylor1258 Click on the channel to get to the Homepage. Maybe this helps: kzbin.infocommunity

[@FunWithHOScaleStuff]

Thanks. Great presentation.

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DiecastEmporium]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching both of these videos! Fantastic job on this kit and he taught me a new trick or two

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes. Thank you. It a great kit and a welcome addition on any layout. 😁

[@loddie9]

Inspiring! You are a master modeler. The photos on the Community tab are even more impressive. Please do more of these mixed media superdetailing videos. Would like to see similar for superdetailing locomotives. While a layout may never be finished, at some point you will get close. Perhaps these types of videos will be a means to continue the channel once the layout is "finished", if you still enjoy making them. Cheers!

[@boomerdiorama]

That sounds like a great Idea! I do have locomotives in the que if I can find time to squeeze them in. The detailed builds take up loads of time I have to spread out over a longer period . . . but the loco/rolling stock builds are in the plan for sure. Thanks for sharing.😁

[@bradleysmith2021]

The “antennas” in your mirror kit are actually clearance indicators for the front bumper ends.

[@boomerdiorama]

Right on! Thank You!😁

[@jwkingsr]

Awesome job! I dig all the extra mods and the overall outcome. My only critique would be because of my OCD. It is screaming, "The GMC should be painted clear red and the chevrons on the mirror should be painted clear orange!" 😆 However, it's not mine... so it's all good.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers.

[@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars]

Nice rebuilding. CHEERS FROM New Jersey USA ♐️ 👍

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks 👍

[@jstockton303]

Great added fine details, makes the truck pop… also makes the model more original. Thanks for the hints on painting the rims and lights. When touching up the bed, do you have to thin the paint to make a “wash”? Do you use a paint booth when air brushing?

[@boomerdiorama]

Paint plus excess water makes a wash - yes. No need for a paint booth on such a small scale coupled to IPA which is non-toxic and evaporates rapidly. Cheers. ;-)

[@Cowboy_Steve]

Howdy Boomer! A truly master class on modeling. Really something! Steady hands and patience lol. I didn't read through all the comments to see if anyone else thought this, but what you called antennae at 18:28 kinda look like those front bumper pole marker lights that you see on some trucks. Just a thought. Really really well done and thanks for sharing 🤠

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks 👍

[@nomo69ss25]

Wow! You never cease to amaze me with the mastery of your craft and your ability and willingness to share! I’ve learned so much but still have one question! Is it the illusion of reality or the reality of illusion? Peace!✌️

[@boomerdiorama]

A little bit of both n the tangible sense I guess. ;-)

[@NarbonneGauchoBoingo]

Beautiful work! So many outstanding tips in just one video alone. Thank you!

[@boomerdiorama]

You are so welcome! Thanks for the gift! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@cloverdalerail1093]

I learn so much from your vast knowledge of modeling. GAC500 for windows brilliant!

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers! 😁

[@jamesfisk2758]

very cool. I ordered one of these along with the Brigadier tractor... going to give it a whirl.

[@boomerdiorama]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@johnschutt9187]

Absolutely beautiful work. Thank you.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you too!

[@johnnyvscustomsgaragetassie.]

Stunning, simply Stunning. Cheer's John

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@donhanley1213]

Thanks for sharing your technique. Great tip on using Golden VAC 500 for g!using in the so Windows.

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes indeed! The Golden GAC 500 is very versatile product for modeling water and windshields!

[@DisVietVetUSA]

Amazing and I watched the whole thing from start to finish!!!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you Richard. I hope it was encouraging!

[@FarlandHowe]

When my airbrush starts spattering, I take a cotton bud dipped in alcohol and spin it gently in the end of the brush to clean the tip of the needle. It stops the spattering.

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes. However, in this case the paint was too thick.

[@bruceames6332]

Dude, Your thoughts and the way you blend the tints, washes and colors. Is just AMAZING 👏!!! Thank You for taking the time to lay it out for us all to experience and try something new. Like teaching us to make mistakes to overcome relates to all modeling as an experience of expression , not to mention the learning curve. Appreciate All You Do, Boomer!!!!!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you so much 😀

[@loddie9]

What happened to: "How's everybody doing?"

[@boomerdiorama]

That phrase is usually for shorter episodes. This one was an exception.😁

[@ianmillard1573]

Outstanding Boomer!!👌👏

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you kindly

[@vincenthuying98]

Dear Boomer, such an intricate build and paint job. Beautiful. Also, a very great informative and educational narration. Absolute joy to watch! On the pin washes, thinking back to the method you’ve shown and explained, for example, on the concrete surfaces, the explanation of pin washing the break lights on the wrecker is a nice angle for further understanding what the process of a pin wash can achieve. Like the combination of the Vallejo and Tamiya colors very much. Glueing the metal parts on painted surfaces with full strength matte medium and the GAC 500 for attaching the glass, absolutely goes on the ‘hard drive.’

[@boomerdiorama]

Matte Medium is awesome for gluing photo-etch to painted parts because it stays flexible and does not dry to a hard rigid state.

[@peterkaczmarowski4523]

Thank you so much for these videos! Tons of great ideas and motivation. Also, I appreciate you filming the window installation. I wasn't sure you would and I really wanted to see that part. Thanks again!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. The window was touch-and-go, but glad I included it and glad it was helpful!

[@richardterek3744]

Thank was one outstanding build my friend…kudos

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you!😁

[@KenN.OXN.805]

I’ve noticed with the canopy glue that, although it dries clear, I can see it’s presence at certain light and angles when excess leaks onto the pane. Does the Golden GAC 500 do the same?

[@boomerdiorama]

I know what you are talking about. I don't notice the GAC 500 does the same thing. It's more forgiving that way. I am still very careful during application though. Cheers.

[@RB55able]

Absolutely stellar work at such a small scale! The Tamiya clear colours really make the red and orange lights pop. Thanks for sharing your wisdom, Boomer!

[@boomerdiorama]

Hey Ralph. Thank you. It was a small but fun build for sure.😁

[@timthomas395]

I have this same kit and I'm so lucky that I saw your tutorial! My model will be better than it would have been had I not seen these two videos (though I know it won't rival your excellent job). You really inspire me to be better.

[@boomerdiorama]

Great to hear! Have fun with the build and take your time with it. Anything is possible and let it be yours! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@Castlebank_Sidings]

Wow........

[@boomerdiorama]

;-)

[@BC-fy1wn]

Pretty good,Boomer!But!! what about SMT LEDs in the light bar and head and tail lighhts,and of course controlled by the switches on the dash.And are there keys for the ignition.Just kidding hope it made you chukle just a bit. Doc BC

[@boomerdiorama]

LED light bar would be awesome if one could acquire a circuit board for the sequencer.😁

[@truckerray7533]

Nice Kit. At "18:28" where you were talking about the 2 extra antennas??? They are not antennas. They are front bumper corner guides. You put them on the front corners of your bumper so that you as the driver know we're your corners are at all times, especially when maneuvering in tight quarters. The tips of them light up at night in amber color like the cab's clearance lights do!

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. Sounds good. Thanks!

[@truckerray7533]

@@boomerdiorama You're welcome! Sometimes you'll notice the big rigs in real life use them still. They are quite handy to be honest with ya! I've drove a few trucks with em! It's been quite awhile since I've done any 1/87 scale modeling myself. Thankya for sharing your video. I enjoyed it very much👍🏼

[@Andries1963]

Hi , thank for another wonderful video, my wife and I really enjoy watching them, I’ve been modelling for 53 years now and I’m a firm believer that your never to old to learn something new - I love your airbrushing techniques - may I ask which make of compressor you use, my has finally gone past the point of no return lol I’m not saying it’s old but the company that made it when bust over 15 years ago lol so I need a new one and wondered if you could point me in the right direction, thank you Andy PS please keep the videos coming 👍

[@boomerdiorama]

This is the one I use (Makita MAC 700) and recommend. Scroll down the page to read the review. I think most popular hardware store like Home Depot should have one: aircompressorsusa.com/makita-mac-700-review/

[@Andries1963]

@@boomerdiorama thank you I’ll check it out 👍

[@shorty9055]

That's one stunning model.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks. I turned out good.

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

Hey Boomer. Wanted to share this with you because I know you like GP9s and I used your spray technique(the pressure wash method is brilliant btw). I found and fell in love with an old pic of 669 and it’s pretty damn close and I don’t think traditional paint and weathering would have gotten anywhere near these results.. Still in the later stages of re-assembly, but here’s a sneak peek. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIu8ZY2tj7F0e80

[@boomerdiorama]

O.K. Thanks for sharing.

[@wadejones9613]

Master of his : Craft !

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers - Wade!

[@wadejones9613]

Likewise

[@tubatits]

So Im going to be approaching my next 1/24 car build COMPLETELY differently, lol. This really is an amazing instructional piece. As always, THANK YOU!

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PeterTillman3]

Beautiful work Boomer. You have taken detailing to another level.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you kindly! I have a few more details to go later. ;-)

[@imaginenonn37]

needs more pics/video of finished truck

[@boomerdiorama]

See "Community Tab" for more final pics of the Wrecker. Cheers. 😁

[@randytaylor1258]

The final photo is obscured by a promo box. I wanted to see the finished model from various angles. Pity.

[@boomerdiorama]

@@randytaylor1258 Go to Community Tab for clear pics of Thumbnails. Joy.😁

[@loddie9]

Check out the Community tab here: kzbin.infocommunity

[@FunWithHOScaleStuff]

Thanks!

[@boomerdiorama]

😁Thank You! 😁

[@PeterTillman3]

Did you use an engraving tool on the doors?

[@boomerdiorama]

I use the good ol' common #11 blade.

[@PeterTillman3]

@@boomerdiorama Thx Boomer

[@bobainsworth5057]

What air pressure do you use on models?

[@boomerdiorama]

40 PSI Average

[@bobainsworth5057]

@@boomerdiorama Thanks, I missed that on first viewing.

[@click4mrh]

Excellent presentation of a superb job of modeling. What a stunner. M

[@boomerdiorama]

Many thanks!