Thanks, Mike. I really appreciate it. I have debated about starting a TH-cam channel for a year or so. I'm really glad I finally did because sharing my work is a lot of fun.
Chazco Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. I have abother major scratch build coming up in a couple weeks--a large modern passenger statio . You will want to qatch for it.
I have had a ball building this structure. Watch next week for my next modeling video, How to Make Great Pine Trees. Also starting next week I will be sharing model railroading resources each Friday on Feature Friday. Be sure to check it out and let me know what you think.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge Ron. I've realized weathering is sooo important now I've almost finished my first building (a roadside diner) I'm looking forward to your next video.👍
Thanks for watching and subscribing. I am working on another scratch build right not, although it is very complex and progress is a lot slower so it may be a few weeks before the video comes out. Keep watching, it will come. Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy my scenery building and other videos as well.
A little late for a comment perhaps ,but I too wear a rubber glove when weathering my structures and whatnot.I also make sure the parts are clean and not handled afterwards.Nothing like adding some weathering powders(I use AIME/Monroe) and seeing finger prints in the finish. Great job Ron .Now to watch more of your videos. Oh yah ,love the background jazz tunes......very nice.
Hi Ron. This is a very nice building that you have made. It is definitely an idea to build this. It should be possible to build something with some pieces of evergreen metal siding that can be found in a junk box. Thanks for sharing. Ronald.
Ronald Hofmeester Thank you. I am so glad you watched and liked it. I had not left you a comment yet, but I really like your Starbucks build series also. It turned out really nice.
Wallys Weathering Thanks, Wally. I just watched some TH-cam videos on making good videos, and I have a daughtet majoring in theater who has taken a couple film classes who gave me some tips. I fortunately have a decent DSLR camera and a USB mic, but everything else I use was around the house and my editing software is available free online.
Thanks so much Ron for the series on the feed store. I'm switching from On30 where I scratchbuild almost everything to N scale. The scale change is intimidating for scratch building but your video has given me the bug to get started. Great video!!
+Ralph Viola I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching. I did a whole video on this gluing jig and where to get it. Here is the link. th-cam.com/video/2W9kpHw1UDQ/w-d-xo.html
Well Done Ron!!! Good luck in the contest. If you have time check out my build in the first BBC with YTMB and IMRRO. I took 3rd place and am proud of it, like I'm sure you are of this amazing feed building.
I used Evergreen board and batten styrene. Check out this video at 6:20: th-cam.com/video/L6fyxZwkBlw/w-d-xo.html Also, here is the video where I built the structure: th-cam.com/video/TwGB5EC1HII/w-d-xo.html
I love the work you did! Really inspiring. But I have a question about the buildings you say temporarily make up Mason Street. I'm looking for N-scale buildings in that style but am having the hardest time finding them. Did you make them or buy them? If so where and what's their brand? Thank you so much!
Those are all structures from DPM (Design Preservation Models) now owned by Woodland Scenics. Here are a few links: amzn.to/2DAaXom amzn.to/2FdMjvc amzn.to/2JYx4VI amzn.to/2qIjopd amzn.to/2FkbGM6 amzn.to/2JWfS32 amzn.to/2RRZ68c
It had an unusual name because it was part of the contest. Here is the link. th-cam.com/video/L6fyxZwkBlw/w-d-xo.html ...and here is part two, the actual build. th-cam.com/video/TwGB5EC1HII/w-d-xo.html
You do nice in N scale, But I am working with HO Scale, I am looking where to find the complete papebook for Scratch Build Structure for my project. good luck A ALWABIL, SAUDI ARABIA
hi there ron great video's. been modeling for a while, but decided to stop a few years ago. i was looking at a model shop website in the uk where i am from. and noticed a train made by kato named sdp40 maersk sealand, and a santa fe sdp40. i thought they were superb looking models. i have never seen them before. so i purchased both of them. so i have started building a north amercan layout which i do prefer over uk layouts. the 2 engines i have should run in the same era, but i want to run a passenger train, but i am not sure what ran in this time period. any help or advise would be appreciated. regards andy-----
SDP40s were made in the late 60s through 1970. By this time passenger service was waning among freight carriers. In 1971 Amtrak was founded and took over virtually all passenger service across the country. Amtrak ran hand-me-down clunkers from the freight roads for the first few year, including a lot of old F units that Class I railroads were clearing out of their rosters. In 1975 Amtrak started purchasing EMD F40PHs, which became THE iconic Amtrak loco for the next 20+ years. So, you could run early 70s with old beat up F units or mid 70s with new F40PHs. Amtrak also ran some SDP40Fs similar to the locos you have, but I honestly don't know much about them. Hope this helps.
Making models is pretty straightforward, but making them look _real_ and breathing some life into them is an art, and you're a true artist.
+Brandon Alan Thank you. To me that is what model building is all about.
Great work Ron , Mike
Thanks, Mike. I really appreciate it. I have debated about starting a TH-cam channel for a year or so. I'm really glad I finally did because sharing my work is a lot of fun.
It would be a shame to hide that great work as well.
Mike
You should be rightfully proud of this project
+Jerry Smith Thanks. I am very pleased with the finished result
This turned out really nice. Makes a nice small business addition to any railroad
Chazco Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. I have abother major scratch build coming up in a couple weeks--a large modern passenger statio . You will want to qatch for it.
I have had a ball building this structure. Watch next week for my next modeling video, How to Make Great Pine Trees. Also starting next week I will be sharing model railroading resources each Friday on Feature Friday. Be sure to check it out and let me know what you think.
Thank you. I was very pleased with how it came out.
I have just watched all three of your videos, as we are in Covid 19 lockdown. Excellent result Ron. You have the patience of a saint.
Really like your weathering method and the palate you created for the work. Your build came out awesome! Very impressed. . . . Diana
Wonderful build and detail!!! I love the details!!!
look's SWEETA!!! Ron ,,, that came out very nice ... thx for sharing Ron .... Tom.
Ethynville Bro420 Thank you. 👍 Doing a show on making pine trees to be out Tue.
Wow Ron! Fantastic job on this Feed store
Thanks, Russ. That was a fun project.
Who could possibly give this a thumbs down? Ha ha Wonderful job Ron.
That is my question. Lol
Very talented Sir!!! A first place in my book
+South Brooklyn RR Thanks, Bill. You're the best! 👍
The building looks great. The added figures really do bring the models to life. Good luck in the contest
Thanks. I am very happy with how it turned out. The mock up to the right of it on the layout is going to be my next scratch build.
Very nicely done Ron....I like your modeling!
+sillywesties Thank you, and thanks for watching.
very nice build..looks established and alive.. good job. Tom
Overland Transportation System Thanks. I was very pleased with it. Thanks for watching.
Ron .. great video and building. You did a great job!
craig snyder Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I look forward to doing more scratch build videos down the road.
Your model looks great Ron, good luck in the contest.
Toms Trains and Things Thanks, and thank you for watching.
Great build, I love watching these videos! Thankyou
Thank you for your comment and thanks for watching.
I like it Ron, good luck in the contest...
Thanks. Good luck to you as well.
Very good. I enjoyed this very much and learned a lot.
+SFCRambo60 That's great. Thanks for watching and your comment.
Looks great. Really enjoyed these three videos. Glad I found your channel.
Thanks and welcome aboard.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge Ron. I've realized weathering is sooo important now I've almost finished my first building (a roadside diner) I'm looking forward to your next video.👍
very nice build I Enjoyed that very much Ron i to am a previous farm boy and loved the feed store as a boy
Cool. Thanks for watching.
Nice Ron, the build looks amazing! keep up the great content and your channel is going to explode!
JL&SH Railfanners4life Thanks so much. I have a vid on making pine trees coming Tue.
Stunning, thanks for sharing :)
+James Marris Thank you and thanks for watching.
I went to Google Maps to check out the prototype @33.5572318,-97.8501106. Excellent reproduction!
That's awesome. Thanks.
Very nice build, subbed to your channel. Look forward to more videos!
Thanks for watching and subscribing. I am working on another scratch build right not, although it is very complex and progress is a lot slower so it may be a few weeks before the video comes out. Keep watching, it will come. Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy my scenery building and other videos as well.
A little late for a comment perhaps ,but I too wear a rubber glove when weathering my structures and whatnot.I also make sure the parts are clean and not handled afterwards.Nothing like adding some weathering powders(I use AIME/Monroe) and seeing finger prints in the finish.
Great job Ron .Now to watch more of your videos.
Oh yah ,love the background jazz tunes......very nice.
Never too late for a comment. Thanks for watching.
Fantastic. I went to sub and realized i had already done so on your tall pines video.
Hi Ron.
This is a very nice building that you have made.
It is definitely an idea to build this.
It should be possible to build something with some pieces of evergreen metal siding that can be found in a junk box.
Thanks for sharing. Ronald.
Ronald Hofmeester Thank you. I am so glad you watched and liked it. I had not left you a comment yet, but I really like your Starbucks build series also. It turned out really nice.
Great series! your structures look fantastic
Great build Ron, I wish I could have hired you to video my build...LOL! Look forward to seeing new videos.
Wallys Weathering Thanks, Wally. I just watched some TH-cam videos on making good videos, and I have a daughtet majoring in theater who has taken a couple film classes who gave me some tips. I fortunately have a decent DSLR camera and a USB mic, but everything else I use was around the house and my editing software is available free online.
Nice detailing. I've noticed it's almost impossible to make a property too dirty. It just looks older.
Thx ron.... appriciate you takin the time to video this build and build it also. Still wanna know where u got that glue table and magnets !!!!
Matthew lund Gluing jig at Micromark.com, item #60304.
love it
+paul h Thank you, and thanks for watching.
Thanks so much Ron for the series on the feed store. I'm switching from On30 where I scratchbuild almost everything to N scale. The scale change is intimidating for scratch building but your video has given me the bug to get started. Great video!!
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
Ron I been watching your scorch building what a joy where do you get all your tools from .
Enjoyed this project. Where did you get the gluing station, it seemed like a very good tool to have to make sure everything is square. Thank you
+Ralph Viola I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching. I did a whole video on this gluing jig and where to get it. Here is the link.
th-cam.com/video/2W9kpHw1UDQ/w-d-xo.html
Well Done Ron!!! Good luck in the contest. If you have time check out my build in the first BBC with YTMB and IMRRO. I took 3rd place and am proud of it, like I'm sure you are of this amazing feed building.
I just watched your videos from BBC. That cam out really nice. I love that fire escape.
thanks
Great build. What do you use for the siding on this? Thanks
I used Evergreen board and batten styrene. Check out this video at 6:20: th-cam.com/video/L6fyxZwkBlw/w-d-xo.html
Also, here is the video where I built the structure: th-cam.com/video/TwGB5EC1HII/w-d-xo.html
Hey, everyone, voting is open for the IMRROcom Big Build Contest v2. Please go vote. Here is the link. facebook.com/groups/IMRROcomBBCv2
I love the work you did! Really inspiring. But I have a question about the buildings you say temporarily make up Mason Street. I'm looking for N-scale buildings in that style but am having the hardest time finding them. Did you make them or buy them? If so where and what's their brand? Thank you so much!
Those are all structures from DPM (Design Preservation Models) now owned by Woodland Scenics. Here are a few links:
amzn.to/2DAaXom
amzn.to/2FdMjvc
amzn.to/2JYx4VI
amzn.to/2qIjopd
amzn.to/2FkbGM6
amzn.to/2JWfS32
amzn.to/2RRZ68c
@@RonsTrainsNThings t
Thank you so much! Very helpful!
Can't seem to find part one. What is that video called?
It had an unusual name because it was part of the contest. Here is the link. th-cam.com/video/L6fyxZwkBlw/w-d-xo.html
...and here is part two, the actual build. th-cam.com/video/TwGB5EC1HII/w-d-xo.html
You do nice in N scale, But I am working with HO Scale, I am looking where to find the complete papebook for Scratch Build Structure for my project. good luck
A ALWABIL, SAUDI ARABIA
hi there ron great video's. been modeling for a while, but decided to stop a few years ago. i was looking at a model shop website in the uk where i am from. and noticed a train made by kato named sdp40 maersk sealand, and a santa fe sdp40. i thought they were superb looking models. i have never seen them before. so i purchased both of them. so i have started building a north amercan layout which i do prefer over uk layouts. the 2 engines i have should run in the same era, but i want to run a passenger train, but i am not sure what ran in this time period. any help or advise would be appreciated. regards andy-----
SDP40s were made in the late 60s through 1970. By this time passenger service was waning among freight carriers. In 1971 Amtrak was founded and took over virtually all passenger service across the country. Amtrak ran hand-me-down clunkers from the freight roads for the first few year, including a lot of old F units that Class I railroads were clearing out of their rosters. In 1975 Amtrak started purchasing EMD F40PHs, which became THE iconic Amtrak loco for the next 20+ years. So, you could run early 70s with old beat up F units or mid 70s with new F40PHs. Amtrak also ran some SDP40Fs similar to the locos you have, but I honestly don't know much about them. Hope this helps.
What size is the walls
Found it
Great video Iv been to Bowie i drove a Cement Truck to Nelson Brothers Cement before I just Sub. and hit the Bell Later
Bowie is a great town to model. Wish I had space to do even more with it. Welcome and thanks for watching.