How To Make Model Railroad Mountains - Detailed Tutorial

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Thanks so much for all the support guys I really appreciate it! ❤ For the people interested in DIY Sculptamold: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5_CYmd3rsh8iq8

[@mikepech1648]

I just retired and N guage trains is going to be my hobby. I've watched alot of videos a about the scenery part. There are alot of great tutorials. Your video and creativity and ideas rank up there with the best of them. Never thought I'd be getting tips from someone my grandsons age.Thumbs up my friend and keep it up. I'm going to use alot of your ideas.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Thanks Mike, that's so awesome to hear!

[@DaviodMaxwell]

I am a 84 year old retiree and am trying to build an HO scale model Railroad. your Tutorials have been quite helpful and informative. I have watched many model train videos, most of which are way out of my league. I appreciate your approach. I am watching from Rialto, California, USA. Keep up the good work. dmaxIII

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Hi David. Thank you for your support! 🤗 I'm glad you are getting value from my videos!

[@wombat-v865]

Have been a model railroader for some time and while researching, I accidently came across your tutorial which I found very informative, detailed and well explained! Gave me some great and easy ideas using materials that are very affordable and readily accessible which I have not seen before. Excited to give them a go and use your ideas! Looking forward to seeing your other videos. Thank you

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Glad I could help!🤗

[@BriansModelTrains]

The crumpled paper for tunnel liner is a super idea. Wonderful series. Thank you!

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jonblake1740]

You are a talented young man my friend... Keep it up!

[@leeverink32]

WOW finally something i can start with! The white paper is dirt cheap now adays and so this will help me finnaly get started with what i was not looking forward tot to do. it may seem easy for some people but to do this with in a budget is not easy! Cardboard can be found all around just as paper. Plaster can be found at the dollar/euro store just like paint. This did help me a lot!

[@publius1252]

Hi from Australia. Thanks a lot for this video. It has given me the confidence to proceed with building a tunnel for my new HO layout. My grandson is very excited!

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Best of luck!😀

[@TheGamingEevee8]

Nice to find another youtuber from South Africa, your videos are nice.

[@TrainmasterSP-qk2lo]

You made building mountains and tunnels so easy! I like the use of crumpled paper inside the tunnel!

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Thanks! Glad to hear that!

[@brendonmilligan4520]

I don't do model railroads, but I am a wargames miniatures player and I've always felt realistic looking terrain just enhances game immersion, so I like watching tutorials like these to get an idea of how to do similar stuff for wargamming

[@angels77100]

Well both go hand in hand don't they? I am a model railway maker, but I often find myself checking out terrain from wargame makers.

[@pabitramohangayan1482]

I just subscribed your channel just after I watched you work so deftly. Jay Shree Ram ❤

[@GeorgeSkrivanek-px3qg]

Thanks!

[@wesleysworkshop4081]

Also from SA, just want to say you are super underrated. Thanks for this, very helpful, as I'm making my first layout at the moment.

[@tbrunettebeauty]

Completely amazing way to make a tunnel...

[@peterlutz7191]

I just started re-creating an HO layout my late Dad and I built many years ago, but this time in N Scale. Your method of making a mountain out of normal easy to obtain materials is awesome! Thank you for your idea and posting.

[@davidmitchell1239]

I/m doing the same. My Dad and I built an HO layout and I’ve always wanted to recreate it. He would have loved it. Some of my fondest memories are of the both of us working on it after dinner. The journey is half the fun, creating it, getting it just right…in fact, I doubt I would ever be finished.

[@Misophist]

When working with plaster to model landscapes or walls (like the portal). it might help to add color immediately. This way, the plaster wouldn't shine through as white, if it gets scratched later on. If you like to have some shades, you might also try to add additional paint while the plaster is still damp - medieval artists called this technique 'fresco'.

[@jefwisse1957]

Nice reaction. I'm gonna try this. However I don't use plaster but paper to create hills and mountains but mixing paint with the wet paper might work.

[@rcnut5112]

I disagree with adding color. Until finished because I have a few. In fact trying to sell my secenry once layout is finished

[@davidcross2407]

Great video. So impressive to see you using free and easily available materials to make a sturdy and realistic model.

[@johnspisak9729]

Awesome video . I learned more from you in minutes than I learned from other sources over the course of years. I'm a fan of you being you.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Hey John! I'm so glad to hear that! I'm working hard on making more videos like this... 😉

[@patrickmurray4771]

thank you now I can make mountains I learned alot.

[@trustenbaker8766]

I like watching things being made!

[@NicolasPaniagua-ux5es]

you saved me a ton of money, I was goin to buy one of the woodland kits. Excited to start my first layout.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Glad I could help!

[@bozotheclown935]

I like your video kid. I made a lot of scenery. I was lucky that my brother worked in a gypsum factory and I got casting plaster by the 20 Kg bag. I never used the Styrofoam because I am in fear of sparks and fire. I did my initial casting using steel fly screen and profiling that as a first layer. It was strong as hell and could withstand someone leaning on it accidentally. I used to cast my tunnel entrances using casting plaster and an aluminium mould. The mould was essentially scribed in a thick aluminium foil. I like what you did though, and I always found making the scenery more fun than playing with the trains.

[@shihanjulio]

Please make the modeling compound video. Really enjoyed this one.

[@roroczairsoft239]

merci beaucoup pour cette magnifique vidéo , et merci pour se partage de se super décor !!!! 😉😉😉😉👍👍👍👍

[@lynnshaw5770]

Thanks! I used your tutorial to make my train tunnel. It turned out great, and I have gotten tons of compliments on it. Thank you for your excellent tutorial!

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Thank you Lynn! Great to hear!

[@Eduardomd54]

Very inspiring method ! I will try it . Thank you very much ! I will add some real stones

[@hadishd-fr3wh]

holy golly! Finally a tutorial with stuff I already have.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

That's what I want to hear! Glad you liked it.

[@bmayo153]

I tried your tunnel liner procedure and it worked out great. Your way is much more natural looking than using shaper sheets. I have multiple tunnel entrances and will be using it for all of them. Thanks for your tutorial.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Great to hear! Glad I could help!

[@MidtownSun]

Yes please show us your homemade Sculptamold tips!

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Hi, thanks for checking out the video! Here is the link to that video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5_CYmd3rsh8iq8

[@codrake784]

The video was well presented - Thank you very much.

[@plto4ka]

Thanks for the great ideas! It's amazing that you share them with us. Thanks!

[@roguico]

¡Gracias!

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Thank you for the support! 😃

[@CyclingDinosaur]

I really like the process you used with crumpled paper for interior walls of tunnel.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Ye, not many people think about adding details to the inside of the tunnels.

[@CyclingDinosaur]

@@TheCreativeModellerHO if someone wanted to record a cab view video of their layout, the tunnel's interior detail would increase the appeal of the video.

[@davidmitchell1239]

I thoroughly enjoyed your video and you have some wonderful ideas. I have made quite a few train sets with mountains, and I think yours is much better.

[@therookie3445]

Do you think it's possible to make Sculpta-mold out of Homasote scraps? That stuff is essentially pressed paper. I doubt if it would be able to be chopped up dry like the egg cartons, but I'm thinking about giving it a try.

[@RoadsAndRailsHobbies]

That was a great video showing how you bring all of your creations together. I am building my own railroad in N scale and have been 3D designing and printing most everything for it. I have even began creating 3D design tutorials. As a matter of fact I'm currently working on a tutorial showing how to 3D design a tunnel portal, and after watching this video you have given me a great idea to see if I can design a detailed interior tunnel portion. Thanks for all of your hard work and wonderfully edited videos.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Thanks for all the kind words, I appreciate it! I also do 3D modelling, I make game assets for video games... I use Blender and Unity. Later when I have some more free time I also want to design some buildings that can be 3D printed. but of now I'm focusing on growing my channel😀

[@irenecraggs6123]

looks great good way to make mountains

[@artescommariarodrigues874]

I love that. Just wonderful

[@CalTex2222]

Thanks!

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Thanks for the support!

[@sameold77]

Found this video looking for ideas on making an RC rock crawling course for 1/24 scale trucks. Your rocks look awesome, how durable would they be if mini rc trucks were driving over them? I bet you could make an awesome 1/24 rock crawling course with your skills. All the best. Thanks.

[@dawni.ferris4147]

This fantastic tutorial has inspired me greatly! Thank you! I have subscribed, too. I like your teaching style; you showed the steps in the right amount of detail for my needs. 👍🏼

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Hi. Thank you for the kind words! Your comment made my day. :)

[@roydom5]

Great tutorial. I would be interested to know about making a plaster compound. Many thanks 🙏

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Glad it was helpful! here is the tutorial link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5_CYmd3rsh8iq8

[@jamesoke7414]

thanks for this video, i'm doing a N scale with a tunnel and glad i came across this.

[@sgtcote1]

Amazing work. Yes please share your secrets with us please. I'm in the process of 3D printing my tunnel portals but Ide love to lean how you make you paint your mountain. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Thanks! Here is the link for that video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4SolJ6bp9KEfsk

[@badad0166]

Consider taking two lighter passes with the x-acto. The first scores smooth and the second is the killer. Looked like it was fighting you. Thanks for the vid!

[@JamieRichard_]

Also, Really excited to find a channel from SA, instant sub!

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Thanks man! you also from SA?

[@johnwelch8232]

Great video. You make it look so easy. I am interested in seeing how to make the modeling compound.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Thanks! I already made that video, it's on my channel...

[@williamgonzalez5257]

Hello and thank you for the info looks great already...

[@marcialbermudez2060]

Excellent work ! Great ! Regards from Costa Rica

[@melkitson]

Another nice one. I can hardly wait to see what is next. I will be interested to see how you make your modelling compound. I guess it would be similar to the one made by Marklin of Sweden. I am probably at about the same stage with my model as you are but I have about 25 metres of track in N gauge. I have been making some dioramas to fit in to the scenery. That has enabled me to work at a bench rather than on the model itself. Good luck.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Glad you liked the video! I'm working on that video at the moment! I'm thinking about some thing to do in the video to make it more interesting, a idea is to also compare some different ways to make it, and discussing the pros and cons of each method... let me know if you have some suggestions...?

[@VaderEdward]

Cool video! You glue the cardboard tunnel portals stretched out on the track (1:35) , but later (2:16) you pick up the entire tunnel to edit: how?

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

I used very little glue, and hot glue isn't super strong...

[@KeanesCove]

What a great tutorial. I’m going to give it a try!

[@Bruno.Trains]

Ce réseau est absolument magnifique. De part son décor comme sa réalisation technique..Bravo!!

[@ericauclair2587]

Would it be possible for you to tell us your recipe for your modelling paste please ? It looks very nice !

[@Aereaux]

Great video. Instructive without a lot of fluff. I am looking towards a southwestern layout and have lots of real stone chips that have the red rock color. Anyone using real (no to large) rock?

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@richardbedard1245]

I can appreciate the time it took to do the inside of the tunnel, especially if the portal is at eye level. I wonder what effect it would have to mount tunnel lights in the exposed area, to show details.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Thanks! I think it would look really cool. Maybe I should try it... And maybe I'll make a short video about it.

[@NYandAtlantic]

Definitely would like to see modeling compound great video

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Awesome! The video is on my channel... Hope you find it helpful! :)

[@davidmitchell1239]

I would love to see a video on how to create raised tracks, such as going over the mountains.

[@patrickmurphy6775]

Nice work. Professionally done video without a lot of boring sections. You time lapse was excellent!

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stefannauer4096]

whats the difference between PVA and white glue? if i buy some white glue, can i just buy any or does it have to be a specific white glue?

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

I think most white glues are PVA based. But I think almost any wood or paper glue would work fine...

[@ShukakuTheCrazy1]

Neat. I think ill get some foam and just carve out that. Especially because my mountain has a third set of track planned to enter from a different angle to form a mine

[@Topper_Harley68]

I just bought a Marklin HO 29185 and are going to make a Norwegian scenery. I dont know if i want to build it in HO or N scale so i will also buy a N scale starter set to see if it is not to small to work with and also how easy it is to get accessories for the this scale. HO has tons of accessories but it also takes up a lot of space. Do you make any accessories with 3D software and 3D print it yourself?

[@vslavle3029]

Спасибо Вам. Интересно.

[@Ebeniste]

Thanks you very good tutoriel

[@AllanMiniatureWorld]

Very nice and detailed, Excellent!!

[@USAFWeatherman]

I understand everything you constructed with the exception of the rocks. Where did they come from, how did you make them? Thank you!

[@dr.frankenstein5421]

I kind of wish maybe you added tunnel lights inside your tunnel when making it. Make it different from the others. Maybe use the tracks rails to power it?

[@allans.1860]

Very nice! The techniques you use appear to be very easy and not too time consuming. I never thought about completing the inside of a tunnel. Now than I've seen this, I will do so soon. Thanks for the great video. I will also subscribe to your channel with a like! Just got back into model railroading and about to build my layout. Went with all Kato this time. Thx

[@Rat-Builder]

Another reason to detail the inside of a tunnel is that you can put a camera on a flat car and record it traveling through the tunnel.

[@chandrechadinha720]

Thank you for your tutorials! You make it look super easy. I am a big newbie to the model train scene. My project for 2022 is making a Christmas theme layout as I bought the hornby Christmas train set. But of course I'm wanting to go bigger and better so have flexi rails and a bunch of other exciting components! You mention using 'plaster'...is this plaster of Paris?

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Glad you liked it! It's Plaster of Paris. But most similar plasters would work fine... Good luck with the layout!

[@SevenWelt]

Great work! 👍

[@railwayjade]

I love this

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Glad you like my videos! Thanks!

[@SWAG_ier]

Super tutorial 😊

[@johngibson4641]

Wow some really good tips there m8 .. keep the good videos comjng. There gr8. Cheers from John in Australia

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Thanks, will do!

[@gusneaker]

This has been very useful. Thanks!

[@earlfreeman93]

Please make a video about how you made the modeling compound.

[@PunkVader]

Awesome and informative as always! When you mix the plaster and diluted PVA glue, what ratio is that? 50% plaster 50% diluted glue? (Assuming the glue is 50/50 glue/water?) Thanks!

[@michaelgiannace1051]

what was the name of materials you used., PVA glue or Pba glue and was that plaster great job love how you did this stuff

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

It was PVA. Glad you like the tutorial!

[@paulmontgomery303]

Very informativ. Thank you nice job.

[@JamieRichard_]

Wow, another modeller from SA, I’m curious to where you would get some decent materials from?

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Hi, yes I am in SA! I get most of the stuff from places like jix hobbies, rewo hobbies, DreamTrains etc. Also some train club swap meetings...

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

BTW new video coming out later today! :)

[@vidiottheowl2825]

can I use just regular rocks found outside and cleaned for this instead of making my own?

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

I think I'll maybe make a short video about that today...

[@denisestevens6492]

Hi yes please I would love to see how to create the modelling compound. Would help out heapz. Thankyou. Fantastic learning vids. Cheerz Denise W.A.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Hello. Here is the video link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5_CYmd3rsh8iq8 hope you find it helpful... :)

[@inconsciencesomnolence6793]

Bravo ! Excellent tutoriel.

[@Amazeeeee]

Wow incredible well done very helpful 👍🏻

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Thank you!

[@mydailyartwaksh]

We want modeling compound tutorial ✊

[@wost1972]

Do you have a video on making o gauge train tunnels?

[@jeffcrumpley1120]

Thank you for the video and i just got back i to model trains and i thought the video was very informative

[@AlexScheidmann]

Hello I like your Chanel. I like your work. Amazing. I have subscribe your Chanel.. I like landscape modelling. Sorry my Englisch I am from Switzerland.. Alex 🤗🤗👍👍🇨🇭

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Hi Alex! Glad you enjoy my videos! Don't worry English is also a second language for me... Cheers, Gerben :)

[@AlexScheidmann]

You are welcome. Thank you. Nice to meet you.. Greetings from Switzerland Alex 🤗🤗👍

[@davidcurtis2639]

Great technique, thanks for this, I'm currently agonising over how to cover my tunnel area and this will definitely help 😀

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Great to hear! Best of luck!

[@TreinGT]

Thanks friend, for sharing the video

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Thanks for visiting

[@gerlandkent6377]

[thank, you for you're helpful video I own a 2 story house and I have 4 bed rooms upstairs that I'm not using so I done filled up one bed room with model rail road layout now I've got now 3 empty bed rooms to add on now so I'm going to be cuting a hole in the wall to get the trains to the other rooms so you're video will be helpful for this next build thank, you much for you're helpful video you have done a great job as well]👍

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Fantastic! Good luck with everything!

[@cagorrie]

Great video, thank you

[@SillyGoose2024]

Only question I have is would I be able to pick it up and transport it to another location?

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

I do it all the time...

[@AUTubeN22]

I think I might buy a tunnel for now hoping the trains all fit and then start investing in the rock materials & glue gun I also notice you have a recent supporter peter stark which reminds me of a Paul stark and you look very much like him is there any connection? hes from Lincolnshire England!🤔 Enjoy your coffee

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Hi, thanks for the support mate! No, I have no idea who that is... I'm from South Africa.

[@customwoodworketc1046]

I would like to see you mix the sculptimold mix

[@loungelizards1]

GREAT VIDEO... very informative...

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@donaldmoore8920]

How do you make the compound? I hope you decide to make a video on your compound. As I'm always looking for easier ways to save money by making scenery stuff

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Hi Donald, I already made the video, here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5_CYmd3rsh8iq8 I hope you like it!

[@melkitson]

Would you share with us what camera you are using for your videos and also, most importantly, what video editing software you use.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

That's a great idea for a video! maybe a behind-the-scenes video showing how I make videos from start to finish...? I just wonder how many people will be interested in that?

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

I use a Canon 5D ii and I use DaVinci resolve for the editing...

[@melkitson]

Thanks for the information. I suspect that it might be a cool idea for a video although it might be slightly complicated to put together. Either way, have fun.

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

@@melkitson 👍👍Thanks for your wonderful comments! 😉

[@AudioRevive]

THIS IS PERFECT!! You see im building a 1:800 model of Hogwarts castle and I was looking for a dirt cheap way to make scenery, ill just use the paper on the outside instead of the inside!

[@TheCreativeModellerHO]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@jeffreydimsdale6508]

Like to see that video about making your version of sculptamold. Thank you.