Thunder Mesa Studio Tour | Workbench Wednesday

[@davidcameron648]

What amazes me is how Dave's modeling conveys the feeling that it is a much larger model railroad than it actually is -- without looking cramped and over-detailed when taken in from afar. He's a master of efficiently using the available space to tell a story in miniature form.

[@martytaylor2004]

Thanks for the tour Dave. I absolutely love that building. A treasure!

[@jimmanley4300]

I love how you're never satisfied and always work to make the layout, the room flow, and your work areas better. Thanks for sharing, Dave!

[@brianrooney2970]

What an inspiring spot to be surrounded by, inside and out. Creaky floors are the best. Thank you for the tour.

[@bennihulls6851]

Thank you so so much Dave. That means a lot for someone who lives at the bottom off Australia, and will probably never get to come see first hand your amazing work. Cheers Benni

[@chiparooo]

Really like your new workbench area! Everything is looking good. Thanks for sharing!

[@davidbales8053]

Much better workspace for you! And better scenic vista opportunities now with the canyon aisles, couldn’t really pick up the value of that in the first viewing of the plan.

[@johnbanicki7232]

Very nice! Love the space. Thanks for sharing.

[@JadaFinistair]

Dave, thank you for giving us a peek at your studio. I really liked the look at Gruesome Gulch in light. I also loved seeing a phaser type 2 on your wall :) thanks again!

[@debbiegipson4512]

" Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up.--A.A. Milne😏

[@mikediehl1468]

My wife would call my train room and organized mess!😜 Yours looks pretty good!😆

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

Only because I just finished cleaning!

[@mikediehl1468]

@@ThunderMesaStudio 😆

[@cerisekappes580]

Love the behind the scenes look 😊 I can’t believe you have only 400 square feet! It looks huge how you film! 😊

[@richardsweeney197]

I like the Star Trek the original series phaser with pistols of the old west.😂

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

That's the only one on the wall that actually functions.

[@bdlii]

That was cool. I moved from MD to Tucson to attend UA in 1991 and the summer before I started I did a tour of the west passing through the awesome town of Jerome on my way to ride the mules to the bottom of north rim of Grand Canyon. You are fortunate to live and run your business from this spectacular part of the country. Really enjoy watching your work. Inspiring.

[@user-sv4pj5jl8n]

Dave, I'm looking forward to the Calico Rwy extension and seeing the 2-6-0 pulling the mining train.

[@montemullen2801]

Thanks for the tour.

[@TracksAtWork]

Thanks Dave for the tour. I really enjoyed it 👍

[@allenlandis4504]

out of chaos comes rhyme and reason.

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

Sometimes

[@colinoldham7947]

Great video Dave! Teasing us with those 2 loco's though!!! 😑🤔

[@thebear5454]

Organized chaos Dave. Looking forward to seeing progress on Thunder Mesa 2.0

[@toddainsworth795]

Very cool and nicely organized. Noticed the Shay and the 2-6-0., 2 of Bachmann's best locomotives.Lots of bashing possibilities looking forward to seeing your imagination RUN!.

[@russellpoland6637]

Thank You for taking the time to walk Us all around the room Dave! It was a very special look into Your World! Looking forward to more of the BEST You have to share! Take Care, Be Safe, God Bless, Later

[@lightman500]

Terrific overview of your studio. Very impressive! Best of luck on your new upgrades....can't wait!

[@trishameigs1554]

Very nice! You make me feel guilty lol. I really need to clean out some of our garage so I can get more done!

[@sharpetools]

Thanks for the Tour! We got to the front door last fall but never got to peek inside. Your workspace will be much improved with the natural light. We'll visit Jerome again for the 2.0 open house... can't wait!

[@FougarouBe]

Nice !!! 🙂 But there is a skeleton in some drawer ! 😱🤣

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

Just one?

[@timothyboles6457]

Looks awesome, wish I had that much work space and layout space

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

It is a luxury for sure

[@FunAtDisney]

Thanks for the tour! Where to you keep your laser board cutter and all of that if not in the studio?

[@loispadgett6306]

The shop is looking great and great view out the window. Excited to see it all come together. Can you do show on making your cork track cleaner? Would like to see how you do it. GOD BLESS 🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

Good idea

[@WarrenFahyAuthor]

It’s looking GOOD!

[@fjs_forfjun1107]

Looking good!

[@lynnmccurdythehdmmrc2561]

Would love to have 400 sq feet of room, had a Cabin a few years ago that was 700 feet. So, 400 isn't too bad.

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

I can fill it up fast!

[@rayhalling4451]

Hi this is Raybo from Chico ca I see a jar of peanutbuter how do you used it on your layout? Ha ha..

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

I get hungry sometimes

[@markdeschane4467]

I've always heard the old adage: One project at a time. However, it's inspiring that you Dave, spit in the eye of that adage! Was the old Calico part of Thunder Masa destined for the garbage dumpster? I'm here watching, Dave!!!

[@russrockino-rr0864]

Do you have a bathroom in your studio? Awesome Studio, Dave. Thanks for Sharing

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

Why, do you need to go? 😆 But seriously, yes. And a utility sink.

[@rayhalling4451]

Hj How do you make your lightning show on your backdrop?

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

That's an LED effect. I'll be talking a lot more about it in a future update.

[@MrTimb56]

Thank you for the behind-the-scenes look, I am trying to place where the behind the backdrop staging and turntable was. Did you move the layout backwards?

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

No, my workbench is now about where the staging yard used to be.

[@stupidstopmotion4265]

Hi. I’m completely new to this hobby and looking to buy my first train. Do you think building a layout like yours will end up costing me more than $250? Thanks very much for your thoughts.

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

I'm afraid that a single locomotive like mine can cost over $250. Building a layout like mine takes years of time and investment. I recommend you watch my video on "10 Things You Should Know Before Starting an On30 Railroad" kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYKtfZ2pbceskJI

[@stupidstopmotion4265]

@@ThunderMesaStudio I just wanted to give you a quick laugh. Your layout is world class and you’re obviously an extremely talented artist. Have a wonderful day. 👍

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

You did, lol. I do get serious questions like that sometimes so it's not too much of a reach! @@stupidstopmotion4265

[@markdeschane4467]

Also, Dave, are your little Porter, 2-4-0 and O-4-0s DCC equipped with Sound?