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The Modeling Hermit
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2012
Crafting cars, buildings, and landscapes into scenes with a story that gives them life. It is my hope to spark creative ideas by sharing my process, tools, and materials with you to make scale modeling accessible to everyone. I also cover my photography process to show how perspective, background, and lighting can change how you showcase your creations at their best. I hope you enjoy the content and find it useful!
About me:
I started building models in December of 1959 and have been an avid builder since. My interest lies in cars from the 30s to the mid 70s and putting them into realistic diorama scenes with many having ties to my history in the American Midwest.
About me:
I started building models in December of 1959 and have been an avid builder since. My interest lies in cars from the 30s to the mid 70s and putting them into realistic diorama scenes with many having ties to my history in the American Midwest.
This is an update Victoria's Dollhouse
I'm showing the early sages to my approach to building the Victoria's Farmhouse kit from Real Good Toys.
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#Psychedelic 60's Group Build 2025
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This is my entry into the #Psychedelic 60's Group Build 2025, hosted by Dan over at 6TEESRULE. I originally got this kit for parts, but decided that I might just see where my warped imagination takes me.
Victoria's Dollhouse introduction
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I am a man of many miniature interests. This time I introduce you to the dollhouse side of my character. I will be starting on Real Good Toys 1/12 scale Victoria's Farmhouse. In it I will be making several changes, while still keeping the homey feeling. In my other building models, I've relied on the medium of plastic. Here I will be using wood. When you're done watching this video, be sure to ...
64 Dodge tribute 1
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This is a tribute build of a 1964 Dodge 330 drag car that a friend drove many years ago.
Junkyard Diorama update 2
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This is my second update on the junkyard diorama that I've been working on for a few months. In this edition, I show the working waterfalls with running water, that my daughter created. I also show more area filled with junk cars and horticultural elements. You will also note that I am beginning to add figures to give the scenes life. I make mention of my thoughts about visiting old car junkyar...
70s Era Camaro Dirt Track Racer 1
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This is the beginning video for which we turn AMT's 1970 1/2 Chevrolet Camaro from a Boulevard Cruiser into a Dirt Track Stock Car. I will be displaying some of the ways that I accomplish this task. I encourage you to share any stories that you have for racing memories, whether dirt, asphalt, or drag. I grew up around dirt track racing, specifically 1/2 mile tracks, and have a strong fondness f...
1960 Chevrolet ElCamino
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This is a 1960 Chevrolet ElCamino rebuilder that I got from a friend. For many years, I've attempted to obtain this model, but it always eluded me. This one is in really good condition, as will be eluded to in the video. You will see the steps that I've taken in the restoration, as well as those that I chose to not undertake. Thank you for joining me on this project, and I hope you enjoy it as ...
This is just a quick view of the Christmas lights on my hometown square.
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My hometown is Oskaloosa Iowa, and this is a view from the town square of the Christmas lights. It was windy and rather chilly, but I still wanted to stop and share this positive moment with all of you.
Junkyard Diorama Update 1
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I had to delete the first posting of this as I found some blatant mistakes. I thank my daughter for joining me on the first part with her expertise at 'making' water. I've chosen to not edit that part as I felt the procedures that she used should be seen in their entirety. I also include what I've accomplished so far with the junkyard vehicles and scenery.
Racers Wedge Race Car Hauler with alterations
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I have finished my version of the AMT 72 Chevrolet Racers Wedge. I've added a tire rack and a viewing platform for crew members, as well as the aforementioned change from tandem to single axle configuration. It has been brought to my attention that I neglected to include views of the finished chassis. I've not been able to add a photo on the videos, so I've included a photo on the following Fac...
My Current Model Railroad Layout
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I have finally been able to find a place to build my model railroad layout that won't be taken by other needs. This is an HO scale out & back switching layout that has basis in an N scale layout that I had in Alaska over a decade ago.
This is how I am addressing the tandem to single axle issue on the Racer's Wedge model
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This is a brief video showing how the process that I am using to change the tandem axle to a single axle on the Racers Wedge model.
What I am working on this early fall
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These are some of the projects that I have lined up to do this fall.
Space Caddy Completion
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I have now completed the Cadillac Space Shuttle, and will give some insights as well as an overview of what I did to the original kit to make it the Space Caddy.
1,000 Subs Appreciation
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This is totally unrehearsed and unscripted.to show you my true appreciation for all that you, my subscribers and friends, have done for me, in obtaining the magical 1,000 mark.
Junkyard Update for 22 September 2024
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Junkyard Update for 22 September 2024
under 1000 group build finish #under1000gb24 #modelspeedshop
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under 1000 group build finish #under1000gb24 #modelspeedshop
under 1000 group build part 6 #under1000gb24 #modelspeedshop
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under 1000 group build part 6 #under1000gb24 #modelspeedshop
under 1000 group build part 5 #under1000gb24 #modelspeedshop
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under 1000 group build part 5 #under1000gb24 #modelspeedshop
Under1000 group Build 4 #under1000gb24
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Under1000 group Build 4 #under1000gb24
under 1000 group build part 3 #under1000gb24
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under 1000 group build part 3 #under1000gb24
under 1000 group build part 2 #under1000gb24
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under 1000 group build part 2 #under1000gb24
#under1000gb24 hosted by Mike @ #modelspeedshop Under 1,000 group build entry
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#under1000gb24 hosted by Mike @ #modelspeedshop Under 1,000 group build entry
Very cool 😎. 👍👍👍👍
Thank you
Great choice, this kit has so many options. It'll be neat to see what you come up with!
Thank you. I'll put my imagination into overtime.
Great choice, I'm really interested to see what you do with it 😁🤙
Me too. Builds like this are some of my most enjoyable. I have no plans as yet, but once the box is open, the creative juices get flowing, and one never knows what I will end up with.
I have build one of those kits and they have alot of good parts..I look forward to see how you do.
The ramps are especially useful. Thank you
@TheModelingHermit Yes they are..
Nice kit . Will be watching. Mike . 😊
Thank you
What scale is it? Looks like 1:25?
1/12
Great project of your friends car. Nice start on her. I'll be watching
Thank you
Awesome project, brother ✌️😁
Thank you. Its an honor to build it for him.
The background music is kind of scary...
It is rather eerie. I'll pass that on to my editor. Thank you
AMAZING .
Thank you
AWESOME 👏
That's so cool 😎. Very nice work.
Thank you
Absolutely awesome junk yard, coolest waterfall ever, nice work alround, Happy New Year 🎉 🥳 🍻 KC 🇦🇺🦘🪃🏔🤝🇺🇸🤗🍻🍻
Thank you for the kind comments.
@TheModelingHermit you're welcome 😊 🙏 🤗
Cool water fall. I Really Like the junkyard. I agree with you about the respect for the old cars and how they were once loved. Happy New Year to you and yours.
Thank you and happy New Year to you too.
That dioramas getting packed and full.😊
It is at that. LOL
Awesome. Great looking, realistic diorama.
Thank you
Awesome salvage yard and water fall. This diorama looks to be very large. Realistic looking landscape. Love the vintage cars. Hsppy New Year!!!
Thank you, and a Happy New Year to you as well.
SOOO KOOOOOLLLLLL . 👍👍👍👍👍👍 Mike
Awesome and Amazing. Great build . Mike 👍👍👍👍
Thank you
Awesome junk yard . Very cool 😎. Done right 👍👍👍👍. New subscriber to you today. Mike Espo . 👍👍👍
Thank you and thank you for the sub. I appreciate it
Awesome work! You have been busy! The waterfall is incredible! 😎👍
Thank you
Outstanding job, very atmospheric!👍👍
Thank you
BEAUTIFUL!! ✌️😁
Thank you
What did you use in the river with the real water to keep it from soking through? Is it epoxi ?
Yes it is epoxy, lots and lots of epoxy.
great diorama
Thank you
Cool idea! It looks like you have it figured out! I'll be watching! Merry Christmas 🎄🧑🎄😎👍
Thank you, and happy holidays to you.
so far so good!
Thank you
The Camaro is looking good. Merry Christmas
Thank you, and a very Merry Christmas to you.
Looking great so far, my friend, Merry Christmas ✌️🎅
Thanks and Merry Christmas to you too.
Looks good! Merry Christmas!!!
Thank you and Merry Christmas to you
Well done 👍🏻 Merry Christmas🎄
Thank you and a Merry Christmas to you.
Looking Good👍👍
Thank you
Looking good, thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas!!
Thank you, and Merry Christmas to you.
Your '60 El Camino came out beautiful. The paint looks great. Love the dog dish hubcaps. I have an original built '60 and one original rebuilder to tackle. I love vintage 1/25th scale kits. Especially SMP, AMT and JoHans. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you
" NIZE " BROTH"R !!! ... .. . 😮🤩🐎. 🤠
Thank you
Turned out great, bud!
Thank you
The colors turn out great! I just acquired some rebuilders, so this is very helpful. Your 60' El Camino turned out awesome! 🧑🎄🎄😎👍
Thank you and good luck with your rebuilders
Fantastic work on restoring a very cool model!!! You have the right mind and skill set to do this and have it come out to look so good!
Thank you
That came out fantastic
Thank you
I like the color. If someone were doing a repaint on a real truck, say 15 or 20 years old, they could easily do a custom color. Tonight I was going through a big box of my HO vehicles and found an HO scale version of the 1960 El Camino.
Cool
Good choice on the wheels
Thank you
Nice rebuild! The ‘60 Elky is one of my favorite El Camino models. Have a great week!
Thank you
Did you ever get the rear window?
Actually, I didn't. It is now with another modeler, as I had to sell a lot of my collection when I moved from California to Iowa.
Very nice colorful festive lights in town.
Thank you
Very nice.
Thank you
Thanks for sharing, Mark! Very cool!
You're welcome, and thanks for the compliment.
Really cool ✌️😁
Thank you.
Great work! Looks like an episode of Roadkill Junkyard Gold.
Thank you
Looking fantastic, I sent a message, 🤔 anyway still looking cool 😎 👌 🍻🦘🇦🇺🙏
Thank you. I owe much to my daughter.
@TheModelingHermit you're welcome and awesome the kids are involved 🙏😊🍻🇦🇺🦘
Incredible amount of work! Looks just awesome!!!
Thank you. The work is just beginning.