Building a rail yard diorama | January 2023 WHATS NEAT Model Railroad Hobbyist

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  • mrhmag.com - Model Railroad Hobbyist roving reporter Ken Patterson's January What's Neat this month includes:
    Building a rail yard diorama
    New ROKA Models releases
    Larry Harrington interview
    ... Plus lots of shots of greatr runbys
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  • @RolandForest
    @RolandForest 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A joy watching this after a hard day of work

  • @EL-nc1cs
    @EL-nc1cs ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ken FYI.......Before you spray the track, run a thin bead of chap-stick
    along the rail tops and spray away. Easy then to wipe the rail paint tops off.
    Cheers....Alex K.

  • @davidcurtis5398
    @davidcurtis5398 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Best weights I have found are cans of soup of vegetables. Set them on their sides and let the track hold them in place. The track will keep the cans from rolling off.

  • @skerbs7755
    @skerbs7755 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Never thought about using my nails to clear ballast stuck to the rail--I tried it yesterday and it worked well! Thanks for sharing these tips! This is why I love watching these programs.

  • @schadowolf
    @schadowolf ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the best 'What's Neat' episodes I have viewed. Well done!

  • @mels1811
    @mels1811 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for another brilliant What's Neat Model Railroad Hobbyist

  • @Perfusionist01
    @Perfusionist01 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ken, although I have seen you do some of this before, I always appreciate watching HOW you do the magic that you do!

  • @lyndonfoster1090
    @lyndonfoster1090 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you Ken. It is so great that we have people like you to do such quality videos on techniques and I learn something every time even at 62! (i.e. the nscale joiners! on code 70 HO track!) I enjoy each one and while I usually never comment I had to this time because you need to know how much these sort of informative and real videos mean to hobbyists like me. Thank you..can't wait for more.

    • @Kensart55
      @Kensart55 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @jackoesterlejr.3454
    @jackoesterlejr.3454 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The yard diorama is just outstanding!
    So real! It looks like we had @ my employment. Chrysler Fenton, Missouri. The Roka Models are very nice! I model Missouri Pacific Railroad from 50's, 60's, & 70's. I always look forward to the new items from Bachmann. Thank You! I always love the runby's! Thanks Ken! This is "The Best Hobby In The World" "As Always..Be Safe & Keep It On The Rails" MoPac Jack Rock N' Roll Forever..

  • @michaelricks1618
    @michaelricks1618 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video-I gathered some great tips for making a photo diorama base. That's something I want to do soon. Thanks a lot for sharing, Ken.

  • @TJRohyans
    @TJRohyans ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the concrete section! I'm working on a small switching layout that needs this kind of surface. Seeing the final shoot module though, I can see the concrete surface isn't as smooth as I would've hoped for; too much visible texture for my liking. Is there an added step to get a smoother finish? Thanks.

  • @houseofrandomness
    @houseofrandomness ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great episode!! It goes to show that with even just the basics, a great scene can be made.

  • @thomasdecker7631
    @thomasdecker7631 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice! You showed some great techniques I willlikely apply to my layout. In fact, leaving the cracked concrete and gouging some potholes would make for some very authentic Michigan street running. Thanks for showing the technique.

  • @markhayes6407
    @markhayes6407 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome Ken. The diorama came out fantastic. The Bachmann segment was nice to see what they have available.

  • @robertlewis7237
    @robertlewis7237 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THANK YOU FOR GREAT DETAILED SUPER VIDEO AS ALL GREAT WATCHING EVERY TIME

  • @tynedock
    @tynedock ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Ken, the yard diorama is excellent...! I going to try and do something the same here over in the UK Cheers Steve

  • @sparky107107
    @sparky107107 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    very cool as you show just do it . and scenery can never be wrong,, just do it

  • @seanpacificrailroad3700
    @seanpacificrailroad3700 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing, great episode 👍

  • @dougkinney3207
    @dougkinney3207 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, Ken. I got a lot of new ideas. Thanks for showing 😊

  • @bobmartin3018
    @bobmartin3018 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you vibrate all that ballast will lay right down nice and even

  • @daleshipman7139
    @daleshipman7139 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job Ken!

  • @avlisk
    @avlisk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bet it's a tough choice as a manufacturer of large scale to decide between 1:32 and 1:29. I'm so glad they chose 1:29, as the Charles Ro/USA Trains was my choice a decade ago. I'm surprised they made that choice, but very happy they did. (Please, Bachmann, remember to put the scale in your ads for large scale items, as it's very helpful for us old timers, and vital for a new guy. Thanks.)

  • @elwood.downey
    @elwood.downey ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Many thanks, I find the tutorials very useful. One question: if this was for running, how would one clean the rails in cement?

  • @bessemerlakeerieinhoscale6061
    @bessemerlakeerieinhoscale6061 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Ken!

  • @mels4796
    @mels4796 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant video

  • @scottkunkel129
    @scottkunkel129 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, have you ever tried Arizona Rock and Mineral brand ballast?

  • @andrewlaverghetta715
    @andrewlaverghetta715 ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn’t come here looking for the ASMR, but here it is.

  • @ajkleipass
    @ajkleipass ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @ken - Lowe's in Festus shows it has the gallon size tub of Dap's concrete patching ready-mix.

  • @politicsandtrains
    @politicsandtrains ปีที่แล้ว

    I like to use DAP 230 in Brown when laying down any cork and track, then there is no chance of any of the clear or white showing through from other DAP products.

  • @TheSonofruss
    @TheSonofruss ปีที่แล้ว

    I am surprised that you didn’t make a stamp to create expansion joints to scale

  • @bobmartin3018
    @bobmartin3018 ปีที่แล้ว

    I also use Dap 230 for gluing lichen

    • @avlisk
      @avlisk ปีที่แล้ว

      I love the Dap230 clear latex caulk, too. I've used it for years, and built and rebuilt a few layouts, recycling the track. You don't need much, it holds the track securely, and the track comes right up by sliding a knife under it when you need to make changes. People say CopyDex is another good adhesive, but I've never used it.

  • @ChamplainDivision
    @ChamplainDivision ปีที่แล้ว

    Air pump weed sprayer for applying Woodland Scenics Scenic Cement to prevent hand cramps

  • @ewoodrailway
    @ewoodrailway ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great

  • @317russ
    @317russ ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the things that I noticed in your video is all the storage that you have overhead. What are all those tools hanging from?

  • @kurtstrains
    @kurtstrains ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Should you power the track anyway, in case you want to shoot lighted cars or locomotives?

  • @geraldoreynoso2480
    @geraldoreynoso2480 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg, about time I wish u could put out 2 videos a month instead of one video per month 😫

  • @kylewilmeth2667
    @kylewilmeth2667 ปีที่แล้ว

    Real quick question has any company made the new UP boxcars yet the all yellow ones with the numbers on the top?

  • @Phoenixknight79
    @Phoenixknight79 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Ken, how would you by showing like one or two lines have been used more kind of like a main line to darken then up a bit?

  • @randydobson1863
    @randydobson1863 ปีที่แล้ว

    hello ken its is randy and i like u video is cool ken and i like u building a rail yard diorama cool ken thanks ken friends randy

  • @mswoodydad
    @mswoodydad ปีที่แล้ว

    nice but I prefer snap or flex track to the E-Z track more realistic

  • @Christiane069
    @Christiane069 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the techniques used. However the finish that might be good for a shoot layout is not to my liking as far as the quality of the finish, but he! what d I know.

  • @ketchy9
    @ketchy9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What ever happened with the n scale layout? Was it ever finished? Or did I miss the part 2 video?

    • @Kensart55
      @Kensart55 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      come hit me with a stick to finish it... it's like building a 16 x 8 layout in Ho Scale with all the detail... Normal building for enjoyment could take 2 years and only 1 hour on video. add to that a weekly podcast edit and a monthly edit for WN.. I have discovered my limit in time available as i date and form a new relationship for life.. I'll make it work. at 57 years old i can compete,,, still.... KP

    • @jackoesterlejr.3454
      @jackoesterlejr.3454 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Kensart55 Let's Do This! 😄 MoPac Jack

    • @jackoesterlejr.3454
      @jackoesterlejr.3454 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Kensart55 It's All Good Ken!

  • @johnmatthews7703
    @johnmatthews7703 ปีที่แล้ว

    Still disappointed that Bachmann has not moved forward on the Siemens S-70 LRV that was announced a few years ago.

  • @ed1011
    @ed1011 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😀

  • @michaelhband
    @michaelhband ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍👍👍❤❤❤🚂🚂🚂

  • @zioraffa
    @zioraffa ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!!! Ho fatto anche io un video di modellismo, se ti va dimmi cosa ne pensi

  • @michaellee9975
    @michaellee9975 ปีที่แล้ว

    Still no progress on the N scale pike.

    • @Kensart55
      @Kensart55 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I know Right.. It scares me as well as i have not built a scene or a mode and run a train on my layout in the past year since my divorce. it's a mental work in progress as i am still in court with the X.. Gets in the way of modeling as usual... The day will come and The n scale layout will get done.

    • @michaellee9975
      @michaellee9975 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Kensart55 All good Ken .Good luck going forward from here.I was looking to you for inspiration as my own progress is also of a limited nature.

    • @jackoesterlejr.3454
      @jackoesterlejr.3454 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Kensart55 In My Prayers Ken! 🙏

  • @bobmartin3018
    @bobmartin3018 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why don’t you use real rock ballast

    • @allenkotlan3606
      @allenkotlan3606 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Bob Martin Purchased rock is great, but if of concern, it's heavy too. If you crush your own real rock, be sure the minerals are NOT conductive!

  • @tomstarcevich1147
    @tomstarcevich1147 ปีที่แล้ว

    🚂🚃🚃🚃👍

  • @SFCRambo60
    @SFCRambo60 ปีที่แล้ว

    Too long will not watch after 20 minutes gets boring and I have a life. Why not 3 20 minute videos on 3 days that way will be enjoyable and able to retain the information.

    • @tomstarcevich1147
      @tomstarcevich1147 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ok buddy calm down you can fast forward 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃👍