Walthers Central Beverage Distributors Build in HO Scale

[@martytaylor2004]

Thank you for the skate board tape technique. I have used “ Gaffer tape” for my tar paper and sometimes Industrial roofing. This stuff is very much like tar and gravel roofing. Bravo! New idea!

[@MMRails]

Thank you. A friend of mine showed me the skateboard tape trick. It’s sticky stuff and hard to find but well worth it. Thanks for watching!

[@malcolmmckinsey3927]

I like to get at least one tip from every video, and your grip tape from skateboards is it! Great idea!

[@MMRails]

Thanks Malcolm! A friend of mine gave me that grip tape tip so I’m happy to pass it on.

[@SchuylkillRiverValley]

See, now I always thought "3M" stood for Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing, thanks for clearing that up Mark. Great job on the building, I like the weathering - just enough that it doesn't look run-down, but used. Nice recovery on the paint bleed - would never know. Maybe next time you should use 3M tape. The roof looks great but a little new. Maybe a light spray of a light gray to sun-bleach it. Looking forward to the rest of the 3M Industrial Area! Great interview with Big Bill last night - I enjoyed it. Best, John

[@MMRails]

Thanks John! I totally missed an opportunity there because I DID use 3M tape. Haha. I also used 3M wall strips to hang my backdrop. Thanks for the roof tip, I’ll look into that.

[@yrunaked4]

nice looking build. Nice ending. Cheers Rob

[@MMRails]

Thanks Rob! I appreciate you binge watching my videos. :)

[@richardnelson-ux1zz]

Great video tones of useful information and very inspiring

[@MMRails]

Thanks Richard!

[@liamteeswater3720]

Nice work, new to the hobby and KZbin. Thanks for sharing

[@MMRails]

Thanks Liam! Welcome. It's a great hobby and a fun community.

[@RailserveJohn]

Awesome work Mark. What a great tip using Skateboard tape. All the best, John

[@MMRails]

Thanks John. And thanks for the kind words on Big Bill’s show. Means a lot.

[@ScottDowneywoundedbear]

Looking good.

[@MMRails]

Thanks Scott.

[@georgiasunbelt]

Nice build Mark.....you did a great weathering job. The roofing idea is awesome...thanks for sharing it...now to find that stuff in the boonies of southern Maryland. The added roof details really make the build stand out. Anthony

[@MMRails]

Thanks Anthony! No one skateboards in Maryland? Apparently they make black sand paper, same effect. Or you can always spray paint brown sand paper. Or you can always buy one shingle. :)

[@georgiasunbelt]

M&M Rails live in a rural part of Maryland...think I’ve seen a couple kids on boards around here

[@Kutter28]

Looks great! Nice job.

[@MMRails]

Thanks a lot.

[@thebibletrain8297]

Very creative, looking good.

[@MMRails]

Thanks Rick!

[@thebibletrain8297]

M&M Rails model kits are cool. But making personalized modifications certainly sets this apart. Nice 👍

[@DruSteel69]

Another great build, Mark. Cool lights too. I like the 3M story. You have all the the operations for your 3M industry. Your dad will be proud. 😎👍🏼

[@MMRails]

Haha thanks Drew. I can’t wait to see what the building looks like lit up.

[@itstraintime2761]

Good built Mark

[@MMRails]

Thanks!

[@davidztog9011]

So much for Cyanamid being in the family for a long time. Very realistic weathered build, Mark. Find yourself a tree, park your car under it with the building sitting on top, the birds will take care of the rest... Instant weathering. 🤣 Roof looks so real - - gonna file that away for future use. Thanks for sharing. 👍 👍 👍 P. S. You did great on Model Railroading Live!

[@MMRails]

Thanks a lot David Zed to Gee scale. ;) I like your bird weathering idea. Unfortunately as you are aware, no birds in the train room. And thanks for the kind words in the chat last night. You leave the best comments on all our videos. You’re a great supporter of the community.

[@csxmad]

Mark and i thought i was the kit build master but you take the cake lol. Also like the roof material you used as well cheers Robert

[@MMRails]

Thanks Robert. The roof idea I got from Kris. I love it. As for the kit build master, you still hold the crown. No worries there.

[@SouthBrooklynRR]

mark great video and even a better idea with that roof, I will be borrowing that for sure. A+A+A+A+

[@MMRails]

Thanks Bill! Wow, four A+’s? The last time I got that score was on my New York accent test. Teacher: Now Mark, can you say ‘Gimme a slice I’m inna hurry’?

[@modelrailer]

Looks awesome Mark!

[@MMRails]

Thanks John! And thanks for your support in the chat last night. My wife said you had my back like crazy. Win my wife over and you’re set for life.

[@modelrailer]

Hahahah yea so she can hang me on the wall too? Love ya brother! @@MMRails

[@BoxcarJerry]

hey Mark this building came out real nice . The skater tape worked out great and I like those gooseneck lights . Thanks for sharing your ideas and tips .

[@MMRails]

Thanks Jerry! I think your truck is parked outside that warehouse.

[@FredE528]

Nice build. Like the explanation of 3M. Good show tonight on Big Bill.👍👍

[@MMRails]

Thanks a lot Fred! I really appreciate you stopping by the chat last night.

[@ronherriott4396]

If you use thin solder wire it looks like conduit power to the roof a c or into the building power Great weathering.

[@MMRails]

Thanks Ron! That’s a great idea. I just might try that.

[@ronherriott4396]

@@MMRails I wish u the best

[@GoViaorgohome]

Great build. Those lights are a nice touch.

[@MMRails]

Thanks Kris! And thanks for the roof idea. People love it.

[@kenamosjr.bo_51]

Looks nice and great save on the paint bleed. Always a way to fix things, and some mistakes lead to great outcomes like yours. Thanks for sharing.

[@MMRails]

Thanks Ken! And thanks for joining the chat last night. My wife tells me you were saying some nice things about me so thank you very much.

[@kenamosjr.bo_51]

@@MMRails wouldn't take to bad mouthing anyone In our community. Great bunch of people and everybody does things different which is why we can learn so much from one another. Hope to be posting more videos soon now that I'm getting life back from Drs. You do really nice work and it well deserves to be commented on. Thank you for sharing the videos,enjoyed while laid up at home. Awesome work.

[@Building_America]

That thing is sick Mark!!!! Amazing build thank you for sharing.

[@MMRails]

It’s not sick yet, I’ve kept it in quarantine. Thanks Darren. Really appreciate it.

[@KerleyExpress]

You did a back drop lol Nice building you did a great job on this. I can't wait to see how the lights well look like. I hope you will like the color of the lights. It was really nice seeing you on big bill too. Thank you for sharing your build

[@MMRails]

Thanks Dwight! I hope to plug the lights in sooner rather than later. And thanks for watching and supporting me on Big Bill’s show.

[@reganmdonovan]

Looks great Mark, well done young man.

[@MMRails]

Thanks Regan!

[@LJRLowevilleJunctionRailroad]

The buildings look awesome, I like that roof it really pops! Thanks for sharing ~ linda

[@MMRails]

Thanks Linda!

[@OttawaModelRailFan]

Another great kit build! Really like you’re idea of the faded logo and new one on top! Great video like always!

[@MMRails]

Thanks! See you at the next club meeting. Which might be May. :)

[@nateshon3eastbroadtoprailr448]

Looks great Mark! I love the sandpaper roof!

[@MMRails]

Thanks Nate!

[@jimtedesco]

Great project, you covered everything. it will look good on your layout.

[@MMRails]

Thanks James. I’m happy with how it turned out.

[@TouchoftheBrushModelWeathering]

Awesome work bud! Love the building!- Joey

[@MMRails]

Thanks Joey! Much appreciated.

[@janpetrovcic5652]

nice

[@MMRails]

Thanks!

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Nicely done on the 3M building. In future to save yourself some cash as board deck tape can be expansive. Use black sand paper sheets for the same effect and just stick or white glue it to the roof panel. I feel bad for that kid he got hosed out of family business. 🤪🤣

[@MMRails]

Black sandpaper? They make that stuff? Thanks Peter! Although, it was nice to go into Zumeiz and get back to my roots. Lol.

[@Rafe0921]

cool

[@MMRails]

Thanks

[@SouthEastRailfan]

Awesome build Mark!! The building looks awesome. I’ve seen where you can “gunk” up black paint to simulate patches in the roof. Where there may have been some repairs. You could dilute some white paint and spray the roof with that to tone done the bright new black roof. Hope these ideas can be of good use and keep up the good work!! - Will

[@MMRails]

Thanks Will! I like your ideas. I just might try that. It’s not a priority right now but maybe down the line. I have a lot of grip tape leftover so I could always test your methods first. Thanks again! Always appreciate your comments.

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Great build video Mark! I really like the final look of it. You should’ve approached 3M to sponsor the video considering the clever placements. 😬 The N scale goose neck lamps are a very nice touch.

[@MMRails]

Ha! Thanks Kaustav. I did use their wall strips in my last video and their blue tape in this one. They do owe me... I’ll think about it. And if I’m being honest, I bought the N scale lights because they were sold out of the HO ones. ;) They look good though!

[@TrainsandDioramas]

M&M Rails yes, most N scale stuff are actually true to scale for HO. I’m giving N scale couplers a serious consideration for my HO models. Kadee HO couplers are for O Scale in my eyes! Cheers!

[@JoeG-firehousewhiskey]

How did you know what I said on the last video??? Anyway, you did a great job on that building, thats a lot of lights to wire.

[@MMRails]

I have my ways. Thanks Joe. All the lights are wired now and yes, it was a lot. I appreciate you binge watching all my videos.

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Throw some dirt on the roof. Good weathering technique. Or some snow. lol

[@MMRails]

I tried snow, it just kept melting and adding more rust marks. I’ll have to wait for May before I can dig up some dirt. Orrrr, you could send me some of that beautiful Florida white sand.

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

@@MMRails The rust makes it more realistic. I'll send you some sand from down here. Now there's an abundance of rich black soil where they're digging up the trees to build more houses. No were for the bears and panthers to hide now!

[@trainroomgary]

👍 Cool but a Canadian Tire Warehouse • would be cool 🚂

[@MMRails]

My friend already models a Canadian Tire warehouse. Good idea though. I thought about it.

[@ejejeff1722]

Looks great Mark! Maybe just a little light grey weathering powder on the roof. Did you have to fill out alot of forms to be able to use N scale lights on your layout?

[@MMRails]

Ha! Thanks Jeff. Even the guy at the cash register was like “Are you sure you want these??”

[@mainlinerailfan899]

You embarrassed about N Scalers? Well, we might have some differences then. Anyway, fantastic video and how to vid!

[@MMRails]

Haha, just an ongoing joke. Thanks for watching. Appreciate the comment.

[@mainlinerailfan899]

M&M Rails lol, all good.

[@richardnelson-ux1zz]

Scratch build iscbest but i have used kit before and i preferred Scratch built building's

[@MMRails]

Still not there yet. I’d like to try it sometime.

[@joshuatoro8977]

Why not a cool soda factory?

[@MMRails]

Not a bad idea. Was looking for a chemical company. Next layout. ;)

[@johnnyappleseed8995]

Come on. Make a cynamid plant what’s the worst it can do

[@MMRails]

Fourth reason: it’s harder to pronounce than 3M. :)

[@johnwalsh6844]

That's not 3M sandpaper !

[@MMRails]

Shhh!

[@johnwalsh6844]

@@MMRails I'm a carpenter in the Chicago area. 30 years ago I built an office building for Firestone, We put a Goodyear roof on it. Go figure.

[@trainboyyy4312]

3M can’t make a license plate and they clearly can’t fix a building, I see a lot of rust.

[@MMRails]

They make great tape though.