Making Oliver the Great Western Engine in OO/HO

[@Calebtrain]

He looks AMAZING! Really enjoyed seeing the process of your build, absolutely can't wait to see him in more videos.

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you Calebtrain!

[@BrendenReis10]

This was a joy getting to see the final product after months of work. He looks so good, I can't wait to see him in person this summer 😍

[@fruitsnaxVA]

Kudos to you for helping create this king of the line, I’m impressed!

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you very much Brenden, looking forward to seeing your next model project 🧐

[@Steamenginesunited3456]

He looks so good 😭

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you so much :)

[@fruitsnaxVA]

"There’s only two ways to do things, the great western way, or the wrong way" Mate, you did Oliver beyond the great western way, I’m shocked at how good he looks!

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you so much, I'm pleased you like him :)

[@thomasthetankman111]

Loved it dude! Great to see it finally all payed off! Looking forward to more!

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you James :)

[@visionarylocomotiveworks9703]

This is definitely one of the best custom Oliver's I've seen. Two thumbs up! Personally, as troublesome as smoke units can be, they really add so much life to models and are a must if possible on all model steam locomotives. BTW, this is just my tip I did with my models, but I recommend using a pin connector for the LED lamp - cut the wires, and solder each of the ends to a male and female pin connector, so you can unplug and replug when you need to. It's a bit tricky, but trust me it saves a lot of headaches later.

[@TheTrainModeller]

I wholeheartedly agree. I love using the smoke units and will go through the pain to get them to work :D That's a great tip about the LEDs, I'm definitely going to try some pin connectors. It's just about making them small enough to go through the hole in the running board that is the problem D:

[@ZeldaTheSwordsman]

Aha, so it _is_ possible to do that with the lamps!

[@SatExam-gl9eq]

He looks AMAZING! Really enjoyed seeing the process of your build‚ absolutely can't wait to see him in more videos.

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you!

[@Legomastr365]

Literally this weekend I'm with my friend sharing the pain of resin printing

[@TheTrainModeller]

Good luck, I hope it all goes well!

[@EngineShedStudios]

Ok, Oliver looks awesome don’t get me wrong, but OH MY GOD THOSE SETS AT THE END ARE PHENOMENAL WTF

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you so much, excited to show some more episodic content!

[@BiggerdogZaBigDoggo]

Your model of Oliver looks freaking FANTASTIC! Considering the official models of him available, it's apparent he did get the short stick from the set. It's lovely to see that the final product turned out looking so great! Seeing your new, uber-detailed sets, accompanied by such a brilliant model was a lovely treat. I'm looking forward to seeing what else you want to show us!

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you so much! For sure -- I guess merchandise just didn't know the best way to cut corners with him and still have him look good lol.

[@dshaynietheawesome]

why was this unlisted

[@TheBlueE2]

Dam, impressive stuff. Much like Caleb's model tutorials despite not understanding much of the process it was still enjoyable to listen and look at how so many individual (& arguably painstaking) tasks occur for a very well refined end result :)

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's been a real learning curve figuring out all these little tricks. KZbin has been a good friend this past year lol.

[@MikesAutoWorld]

One thing to be aware of is to try to spray 1 or 2 light coats to start with and avoid starting the spray on the model you're painting. To further clarify on this is that you should start spraying a few inches from one end of the model and work your way across the surface. Starting to spray immediately on the surface can lead to paint running and leave uneven coats with some areas being more wet than others. Think of it as reading a book, but moving a spray can from right to left

[@TheTrainModeller]

This is incredibly good advice and I'll keep this in mind for future characters I spray. Thank you very much :)

[@TidmouthYard]

Really enjoyed this! Oliver is fantastic - all that work really paid off. Looking forward to the next one :)

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you very much!

[@jacobrumens9601]

Oliver looks so accurate it makes me wanna cry in such joy. Amazing work though!!! 🥲🚂💚

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you!!

[@BanterousEngines]

This was absolutely incredible! I'm blown away for how good this looks! My jaw fell when I saw the smoke machine in action, some incredible stuff here mate I'm stunned, proud and extremely inspired. Beautiful work 💚

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you so much! Those smoke units always add another fun layer :)

[@ABellEngine]

Your Oliver looks so good! The smoke unit is a really neat touch.

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you so much!!

[@LegoMiester14]

Oliver is my favorite character. Good job.

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you very much! I hope I've done him justice!

[@LegoMiester14]

@@TheTrainModeller You have. The only issue I can find are his eyes looking a bit wonky.

[@Catsarefluffy1]

Wow this is impressive I like how the hand rails are a goldish tint like in season 4-5

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you so much! I'm happy with how he turned out!

[@cybertroniccustomz998]

You look astonishing Mr Oliver

[@TheTrainModeller]

I think he's pleased!

[@KilldaneW]

Amazing! Love the color matched with the smoke unit.

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you very much! :)

[@Iliketrains45]

Huh it’s not unlisted anymore… LEEEESSSSSS GOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@usualblokeluke]

Damn, how am I only finding your channel now? This is some fantastic model work! Consider me subscribed

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you so much, glad to have you aboard! I recently found your channel too - been really enjoying the reviews. Thanks again!

[@Thomas__Blue]

Nicholas Smith is a based shop But he looks fantastic! I remember a few years ago when you said you were working on him. He really looks dead on!

[@TheTrainModeller]

I love Nicholas Smith! Only place I go for my models. Thank you so much! Yes -- that was probably the 2020 version tbf!! How time flies.... Hope you're keeping well :)

[@Thomasfan01253]

Oliver is so unique and thats why he's my favorite character :)

[@TheTrainModeller]

He's definitely an interesting one! Thank you for watching :)

[@engineboy53productions15]

Amazing Oliver model

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you!! :)

[@aidanftw1955]

a genuinely impressive oliver model, I could never make any model look as amazin as this, you did a really good job!!

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you so much, and yes you could! It's practice and patience, it really is!

[@mariobabbo3497]

Impressive model which looks accurate to the TV series in both the model series and CGI series

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you so much!

[@mr.c.railway]

Absolutely amazing video I love the way that y’all are showing the process that y’all are using to make these!!!

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you so much! Is there an engine in particular you're looking forward to seeing the process of?

[@mr.c.railway]

Hmmm idk but I can’t wait to see which ever one you choose next!!!

[@zacharyspinks6207]

Wow!, Oliver looks Amazing, good job.👍🏽

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you!!

[@FaysalIsGoated]

Amazing. Oliver was one of the most underutilized characters in T&F history. My personal favorite Oliver episode is Toad Stands By, when he literally ripped Scruffy to shreds😂

[@TheTrainModeller]

That episode is great -- definitely a darker tone... like you say he ripped Scruffy completely apart :o

[@FaysalIsGoated]

@@TheTrainModeller I mean, he had it coming. In the words of Katt Williams: “Ya shouldn’t have been talking sh*t!”

[@oliverthegreatwesternengin8029]

Nice work with the lamp though. Just like they used to do it in the show. The best models are always those, that you've put the most work into.

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you so much, really appreciate your kind words :)

[@NWR81]

Looks epic! Stella work!

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you! :)

[@alexwhite2265]

that was really cool how u did oliver model

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you so much :)

[@drevianedwardsproductions9244]

Oliver looks really accurate!

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you!! :)

[@Scott_3F]

Wow 😲

[@thesudriana016]

Those 3D printed body shells of the engines shown in the model series are really accurate to what was seen. However since Shapeways has closed its doors, this is gonna be complicated for every Thomas modeler who were just getting into custom models. Also for the returnee renders in the Brenner era, I think this is due to the fact that since Nitrogen Studios used to have the TVS models on display while doing the CGI Series so they can use them as references to render them accurately, I believe ever since they gave a majority of them to Japan when the series switched animation studios, Arc's team weren't given access to them and instead used some pictures (some if not all were pretty bad quality pics) to render them. Oliver being especially one of them.

[@TheTrainModeller]

Yep I think you're probably right there. Hopefully more users will be able to provide 3D printing services. I've been considering opening up mine too once I've got my 3D printer up and running again.

[@theradialtank212]

Dude your layout is insane I though it was real for a second before Oliver entered the shot. You gotta do a layout tour

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you so much - these cliffs are up at the moment and I will be making a 'Sodor Scenescapes' episode in the near future about them.

[@theradialtank212]

@@TheTrainModeller Right on

[@Enterprisingengine93]

But are you making Oliver or are you making dreams come true

[@TheTrainModeller]

You are my dreams.

[@ReallyUsefulPinkEngine29]

Looks good!

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you!

[@ReallyUsefulPinkEngine29]

@@TheTrainModeller np

[@slbenfica1805]

Looks awesome

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you!

[@slbenfica1805]

I wanna get your opinion on a few things, I'm in the process of making plans to build a condensed island of sodor layout, I don't have twitter or Instagram, how's the best way to message you dude

[@TheTrainModeller]

@@slbenfica1805 If you don't have those, perhaps email me at [e-mail] ? It's a shame YT got rid of personal messages years ago :(

[@slbenfica1805]

@@TheTrainModeller no worries, will send ya message soon with what I've done so far

[@Infinitybal1233]

He looks great!

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you! :)

[@SodorTrain1225]

I believe the GWR logo on Oliver is known as a Shirt Button logo.

[@TheTrainModeller]

Having a little Google and it seems you might be right..!!

[@KnapfordMaster98]

I've used the transparent waterslide paper, it's meant to be used on white surfaces. Basically the problem is home printers do not have white ink, the rely on the white paper and the absence of ink to show white. Professional waterslide decals are printed on systems with white ink. So if you ever do Harold the helicopter, you can use the waterslide no problem lol.

[@TheTrainModeller]

Oh interesting! It's all very intriguing for sure - hopefully I'll be able to sort it out one day :)

[@S.C.RuffeyGuy]

Very well done man!👍

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you! :)

[@MrNoUsername]

The "weird crest" on Oliver's side tanks are called the Great Western Shirtbutton crest

[@TheTrainModeller]

Ahhh! Thank you!

[@jjmcnamee6404]

Nice

[@JustinFrazier_360]

So cool

[@raztaz826]

Wow really precise work, in the still images its hard to tell that its a OO model!

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you so much, it was tricky doing the finer scale stuff but I'm happy with the results.

[@SudrianFirelighter]

Fantastic Oliver model! He looks amazing, merchandise really did him dirty. By the way what is the music from at 6:37? It sounds very familiar

[@TheTrainModeller]

thank you for your kind words! The music is You So Zany - Audionautix :D

[@CrypticClay]

Omg he’s so good. I’m gonna steal him

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you... oh my! I'll keep him under lock and key. 🔐

[@CrypticClay]

@@TheTrainModeller Awww man, my one weakness, locks.

[@timothybrandt8254]

One question. I have: How were you able to lower Oliver’s rear trailing wheels?

[@TheTrainModeller]

I ended up cutting the metal chassis and using styrene sheets to secure the wheel a little lower. Not perfect, but it works for now!

[@bikinmainan1789]

Amazing

[@TheTrainModeller]

/Thank you!!

[@james5productions198]

Thank you so much for sharing!!! I can't wait to see your other model showcases! I have a question though. 8:52 Could you also make a video on how you install smoke units to Bachmann/3-D printed engines?

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you so much! Yes I will -- when I make the DCC conversion tutorial I'll also include smoke units! :)

[@ericspreviewshow1803]

Wouldn't it be interesting if a Hornby Oliver engine shell was put on a Bachmann Oliver wheel chassis? then it will be a mixer of Oliver models mixed together, The Hornby Oliver engine shell put right on the Bachmann Oliver motor/wheel chassis! I was thinking about trying that sort of idea myself and see how it goes.

[@TheTrainModeller]

Would be very intriguing for sure! It's a shame the Oliver would still have a handrail stabbed through his head lol.

[@ericspreviewshow1803]

@@TheTrainModeller I don't know what intriguing means but yeah I think your right. Whatever it is I don't actually know what your talking about but I'll see.

[@matthewgersch1901]

Look Great

[@allaboardlivetourfan6755]

cool

[@carlito9368]

Hey now. The Tomy is a good one better than some other ones

[@TheTrainModeller]

Hmm.... Maybe..... 🤔

[@carlito9368]

@@TheTrainModeller well I'm just saying cause I grow up playing with Tomy/Trackmaster...

[@Emilystar1095]

While I'm not a fan of resin as while yes it can work with liquid cement so that's good but it's guite brittle, if only we could have a formula for resin to make it stronger like polystyrene kits

[@TheTrainModeller]

I agree. -it shatters and breaks easily. I quickly learnt that when I accidentally dropped Thomas.... :o

[@Damon_Drawings]

Mr oliver I’m a HO train now

[@PerpIsPerp]

Bachmann Oliver if it was good :

[@zakthemrconductor5920]

Outstanding work he looks great! Plus how’s the project going? 👍😃

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you so much! It's still moving, things are happening slowly but surely, we will get there! Looking forward to sharing the final result later this year!! :D

[@zakthemrconductor5920]

@@TheTrainModeller That’s great to hear 😃👍

[@out2559]

man i wish i could do cool models like that

[@TheTrainModeller]

Give it a go! Never know unless you try :)

[@EndYouTubeShorts_]

2:50 TheTrainModeler looked at his mediocre purchase. The decision was final. Then he made it better

[@TheTrainModeller]

Hehehe, it was a fun process and I sure am pleased with the final result :D

[@jongaming5637]

now i want to make one.

[@TheTrainModeller]

You definitely should!

[@jongaming5637]

@@TheTrainModeller But im just 10. ;-;. i also thought of a wooden railway version

[@TheTrainModeller]

@@jongaming5637 A wooden railway version might be a fun one to try! Perhaps even a digital creation? There are lots of free to use software options such as TinkerCAD! The possibilities are endless :)

[@jongaming5637]

@@TheTrainModeller I Have tried tinkercad! its but.. the 3d printing machine is broken. now thinking to go digital in roblox studio. i just dont know..

[@cybermurph04]

I do have extra Henry wheels. If I use them on the chassis with the original Bachmann body instead of the 3D printed body would it still work?

[@TheTrainModeller]

I can't recall properly but I think the wheels will hit the shell if using just the normal bachann shell - though I can't remember for sure.

[@thefoxmusicchannel3981]

Ever since fallout, Oliver has given me trust issues

[@Northerner_Transport_Hub]

So Where was the lamp wiring concealed to?

[@TheTrainModeller]

It is just exposed at the moment on the side while i film with him, as I made his lamp after I reattached him. So it's like how they did it in the classic series at the moment - the other engines will have the wires concealed on the inside.

[@Northerner_Transport_Hub]

@TheTrainModeller very clever my friend, I wish I had skills like you! I've subbed.

[@Jude-72]

Would that smoke unit work on DC power or does it have to be DCC?

[@TheTrainModeller]

It would sort of work on DC power but they need a fair bit of power. They will only work on DC when running at maximum speed really - IMO it's not worth the cost and the effort for that - and far better to be with DCC.

[@Jude-72]

Thanks for the info DCC is out of my budget but once again thanks!

[@TheTrainModeller]

​@@Jude-72 That's understandable, perhaps there are alternate ways to power the smoke unit but I'm afraid I wouldn't know how?

[@tivednagol9127]

Any videos planned for your Oliver model?

[@TheTrainModeller]

Oh yes indeed! watch this space!

[@ZeldaTheSwordsman]

Hornby pierced Oliver's forehead to avoid needing to alter how the railing connected. Hornby's Oliver model was made from an existing GWR 14xx tooling, and on a non-demi-anthropomorphized 14xx, the handrail is attached to the front of the smokebox (just above the door)... exactly where Oliver's forehead would be. Ahh, the Bachmann Oliver. "Has it been stretched to 'fix' the scaling problems?" Yes, yes it has. I'm fairly certain that the modern Bachmann models starting with Rosie have used the show CGI models to make their CAD files. Great if the CGI model is good like Rosie's and most of the narrow gauge engines... not so much if it has substantial flaws like Oliver's does. But of course, unlike CGI models, Bachmann's physical models have to be able to accommodate real motors and eye mechanisms (and that stupid circuit board). And, working from the CGI model, the best they could do was stretch it. That makes Oliver yet another instance of characters getting screwed by Bachmann being forced to work from flawed reference material (and Gullane/Hit/Mattel looking at the result and saying "Good enough"). Something that has been a curse plaguing the Bachmann range from the start: The original OO scale Thomas, Percy, and James suck as bad as they do because the Bachmann team's inexperience with Thomas was compounded by them being forced to reference the characters from the Gullane stock artwork instead of the actual show models. Wouldn't have happened if Britt Allcroft was still in control (just ask Hornby), but alas. Bachmann Oliver kinda feels like he might have been an unnecessary part of this process, given 1. you already had the chassis and mechanism of your original custom Oliver to work with, and 2. the modifications you had to make to render his chassis suitable. How does the probably-Airfix/Dappol chassis compare proportion-wise to your modified Bachmann chassis? How hard did you kick yourself over not just getting existing generic GWR shirtbutton logo decals in the first place? I wonder how feasible it would be to set the lamp irons up as power connection points (or install power connection points in the running board below) to allow modular-yet-functional lamp mounting. That's an idea that's been rattling around in my head for... what, sixteen years now? In any case, you did a great job on Oliver. He looks simply fantastic.

[@ShadowtheTankEngine]

Next time could you make the eyes move, and I mean for all the engine characters?

[@TheTrainModeller]

I'd love to, but the smoke unit prevents me from doing so!

[@ShadowtheTankEngine]

@@TheTrainModeller Nothing a little upgrading would help, and also upgrading on all the other engines. I've never seen HO Engines with moving eyes. Please do it for me

[@SweetLadyDelight]

How do you make the handrails?

[@TheTrainModeller]

I bought the handrail wire and the medium knobs from a shop called 'Wizard Models'. :)

[@SweetLadyDelight]

@@TheTrainModeller thank you so much!!

[@cowcatchersandsideplates787]

What happened to the create a story contest?

[@TheTrainModeller]

The Create a Story contest has finished and the winners have been contacted via email. The final video is still a WIP and will release at some point this year. :)

[@Thomasremakes55]

Do you use the same smoke unit for all of your models ?

[@Thomasremakes55]

Also ware did you get it ?

[@TheTrainModeller]

@@Thomasremakes55 Yes! I use Seuthe 22 for all of my models. I bought most of them on eBay but I'm sure some model shops sell them too

[@Thomasremakes55]

@@TheTrainModeller ok thanks cause i plan in future to use them

[@User-3O3]

i lov the Oliver-oo. D: :3

[@TheTrainModeller]

Thank you!

[@FictionalADDON]

Have you tried airbrushing?

[@TheTrainModeller]

Something I'm starting to get into!

[@trainfan998]

So whats wrong with the bachmann Oliver, i thought it looked pretty good.

[@TheTrainModeller]

You know, when making the video I've sort of realised that Bachmann haven't done the worst job in the world. Truthfully, I believe it's the CG Oliver I have a major problem with and because the Bachmann replicates that fairly closely I subsequently don't like Bachmann Oliver either.

[@trainfan998]

@@TheTrainModeller At least it runs better than a hornby 14xx.

[@MaxwellTheTrainFan]

How dose he have smoke ?

[@TheTrainModeller]

I used a Seuthe 22 smoke unit, combined with converting the loco to DCC :)

[@MaxwellTheTrainFan]

Oh ok thanks

[@MaxwellTheTrainFan]

Now … time for bachmann to make thereoliver in N scale … They have a toad why no Oliver yet Dammn it !

[@Jamestheshinyengine05]

Olive

[@OldIronVideo]

Bachmann is an American country and it's pronounced back-men

[@TheTrainModeller]

Hehe I struggle with the pronunciation for some odd reason lol

[@Mividabajounsotano]

Art!! 😍

[@tgeiii3554]

Tbh the Bachman Oliver isn’t bad because of it being a bad model. It’s a good model based on a bad model.

[@TheTrainModeller]

Perhaps you're right!

[@MacsensRailway]

hay why dose half of them sound like shit?

[@Intriga1220]

Nahh no hate but the random stick figures made me laugh

[@TheTrainModeller]

Hahaha, that's exactly why I've put them in there 🤣

[@LunoTheCheekyBlue1]

5:45 why do i kinda like the red sides?...

[@timspence2328]

Man I wanna know what happened to the TCC

[@TheTrainModeller]

The TCC ended a few years back now and it just came to an end is all. It was definitely a very unique experience that I look back on fondly. Getting to work with so many other Thomas creators was an incredible experience.