Thanks! I appreciate you making it through to the end. If you guys don't mind the length of the video, I may do other start-to-finish videos in the future if I can pack them into that 40-minute time frame. Thanks for watching!
Thanks! Gotta love the old Polyglass tires! I have a set of modern reproduction Firestone Wide Ovals on my 1970 Olds Rallye 350. Those were the days! Amazing we didn't all die, 400 horsepower, tires like rocks, no brakes and no seat belts. Haha. Thanks for watching!
Very nice, and it gives me a good tutorial. I think I will practice these techniques on some sheet styrene for roads. That way, when I screw up the first few times, I can just do it again and glue those first few attempts face down and nobody except the Australians would be able to see my mistakes. 😉 Having the entire process in one video works out great; you've paced it so that there are some clear stopping points (such as letting it dry after clear coating, letting the washes dry, and so on) that make this very handy to review while practicing. Thanks!
Good luck to you. The process is not too difficult, just takes a little practice. I think you have a good plan for success. I'm leaning towards styrene for streets and will most likely go that route. I think it has a number of advantages without many drawbacks. I appreciate you watching!
Thanks! Oil paints are so versatile and can be manipulated into doing many things for a modeler. I appreciate the kind comment and thanks for watching!
I throughly love watching your videos and seeing the progression of your build. You’ve shown us all some new and different techniques to achieve an end result. Thank you for taking the time to go through your step by step and the thought process. Great build and a fantastic scene. ❤
Thank you for the kind words! I learned a long time ago that there is more than one way to do things and get good results. I think we all have our own way; I'm glad that I could offer some new techniques. I'm pleased that you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!
I didn't mind the length of the video as you obviously have it planned out well, and for sure the bridge at one entrance to my staging yards will now be THAT bridge that I too have and wasn't planning to use on my SP West Valley layout. You did a REALLY outstanding work on it. Looks like something you'd see going over the SP for highwway 99W!
Thanks Patrick! Not many of those classic bridges left, they sure are beautiful. A few years ago, I went into the Sequoia National Forest from Fresno and when I came out on the east side of the Sierra's I went over one of those bridges. They're so rare that it made an impression on me. One would look great on your SP layout. I have a video coming up on January 4th that is similar to this video. It is 36 minutes long, I hope you check it out. Thanks for watching!
It went quick I have to say. I'll be re-watching it again later on next year. I have some practicing to do before I get started on my layout. I'll be having professionals in to fortify my attic. Purling's need removing and the beams are not suitable for flooring, they are just holding the ceiling below up. Once that's done (summer 2025) I can put the floor in, insulate the attic (it gets cold in England) and then I'll be able to start building the deck. I can't wait. Thanks for sharing your skills, I'll do my best and will be practicing in the mean time. Cheers !
Best of luck, Lee! I think you'll find the hobby to be enjoyable and worth all the work and effort to get your space ready. Practice makes perfect; some practice get you hitting the ground running! Best wishes!
Dogs are just like little kids with personalities like all thinking creatures. My Mini Schnauzer is never far away, he follows me wherever I go. Thanks for watching!
Excellent job on the bridge Steve nice showing us step by step building it using the template to cut it. Scene coming together with the grass and detailing. Great video and share well worth watching 😎🫵
That structure collection looks familiar from somewhere...LOL. I coulda swore I was watching myself building that bridge from a couple days ago...we do it the exact same way with glue application and type. You have much more patience with sanding off the injection burrs than I do though. Fantastic work on that bridge!
Thanks! Yes, I have quite a pile of structure kits to get through. I like the early 1900's styling of the Rix bridge, not many of those remain in the real world. Seeing one is a real treat! I appreciate you watching!
Been watching for awhile but have just subscribed watching your layout take shape a seeing you model your vision you have for your layout is exexcellent and very inspiring,i dont have a layout i paint model figures,but enjoy how your layout is done and your technics,maybe one day wen i retire i may a train layout of my own well keep up the excellent tutorials on how and what your doing,looking forward to seeing your town distrct develop
Thanks Darrin! I appreciate you coming along on the journey, thanks for the sub. Figure painting is a very challenging art. I was into armor modeling for a time (still am) and painted 1/35 figures for my models. Takes a lot of practice! The beautiful thing about model railroading is we can each chase our own vision. I am eager to get work done in the city section, but I know it takes time and can't be rushed. But it all adds up in small steps. Good luck with your future layout and thanks for watching!
Thanks! Nice to know where the original was located. I've seen one similar in California. Do you know if the bridge in Evansville is still there? Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
Nice job on weathering the bridge for dusty desert area. However, in my opinion it is still in too good a shape, unless it is a new bridge. In your description you said this is the early highway bridge. In my area, our concrete bridges have a surface area covered in patches of new concrete and asphalt. Makes for a bumpy ride across the river. Then again you did a nice job blending it into the scenery.
Given the time frame of my layout 1960-1980, these early 1900's bridges (1910-1930) would be old by most standards. Hardly any of these bridges still exist in the real world in 2024. I suppose I could have chipped it up, but I prefer not to have run down buildings, locomotives or rolling stock. I know some guys like to go "full slum" with their structures and layouts, but that's not my style. So generally, my stuff will get some light weathering without any, or very little, damage. Thanks for watching!
@@SPSteve I must agree with you on the full slum mode. Though I model in narrow gauge, I am not a fan of the railroad that looks like it is ready for the scrappers torch. However, you do see a lot of that in On30.
@@dkaustin98 I'm sure it depends on the area someone models, especially if prototype modeling. I'd guess many On30 layouts include logging and some of those logging camps were pretty shabby. Some guys like to build/weather trashy run-down areas. I suppose it does offer a lot of modeling technique opportunities, but that's not for me. I mostly build from the box without many modifications. And I don't do a lot of scratch building. It's just a personal choice for me.
There are several options for good modeling tools. I have several Xuron tools in my modeling tool box. The Rix kit isn't bad for the price. It takes a little extra work to make it nice, but nothing difficult. I love the architecture of those early 1900's bridges, I think they're beautifully designed. I appreciate you watching!
Your step by step is always great. The bridge turned out very nice. I liked the view at the end looking back at the other two bridges. Will you put a clear piece of plastic at the end of the bridge to protect against accidental bumping? Also, have you decided if you will add water or not?
Thanks, I appreciate the kind comment! I think a clear piece of plastic to protect the end is a good idea. I'll probably do that once I have the scene finished. I haven't decided on a water pour yet, but I am leaning in that direction. It mostly comes down to how well my trees come out and the overall composition of the scene. But I'd like to do a water pour. Thanks for watching!
Haha! You're the first to notice! When I took the cars out of the package, I didn't pay any attention to the orientation. When I was editing the video, I noticed they were pointing the wrong direction. I considered changing the cars around and redoing the end of the video but decided to leave it and see if anyone noticed. You're observant :) Thanks for watching!
Steve. You being a SP modeler. I have a nagging question perhaps you can answer. You remember the Magazine Popular Mechanics. I one issue early 1990's (can't find the issue) . Southern Pacific had a Tank Car behind the testing locomotives that collected engine pollution exhaust. Any idea what issue that was ?
I'm sorry, I don't know the answer to that. I'm actually pretty new to model railroading, so the 1990's would have been before my involvement. I became attached to SP because their Geeps worked my town and area until it turned yellow. So I saw the SP almost daily. I've always liked trains but never knew much about them. I'm trying to catch up now.
Did not mind the length of the video at all. It was pretty laid back, relaxing and instructional all at the same time. Thank you for making it.
Thanks! I appreciate you making it through to the end. If you guys don't mind the length of the video, I may do other start-to-finish videos in the future if I can pack them into that 40-minute time frame. Thanks for watching!
Very nicely done! The weathering on the bridge is outstanding! I can almost hear the "thump thump" of the old Polyglas tires on that bridge! LOL.
Thanks! Gotta love the old Polyglass tires! I have a set of modern reproduction Firestone Wide Ovals on my 1970 Olds Rallye 350. Those were the days! Amazing we didn't all die, 400 horsepower, tires like rocks, no brakes and no seat belts. Haha. Thanks for watching!
Really nice work Steve. Always a pleasure watching your videos
Thanks for the kind words and I appreciate you coming along on the journey!
Very nice, and it gives me a good tutorial. I think I will practice these techniques on some sheet styrene for roads. That way, when I screw up the first few times, I can just do it again and glue those first few attempts face down and nobody except the Australians would be able to see my mistakes. 😉
Having the entire process in one video works out great; you've paced it so that there are some clear stopping points (such as letting it dry after clear coating, letting the washes dry, and so on) that make this very handy to review while practicing. Thanks!
Good luck to you. The process is not too difficult, just takes a little practice. I think you have a good plan for success. I'm leaning towards styrene for streets and will most likely go that route. I think it has a number of advantages without many drawbacks. I appreciate you watching!
I didnt really know where you were going with all of those paint colors on the bridge but it looks wonderful. You have some great talent!
Thanks! Oil paints are so versatile and can be manipulated into doing many things for a modeler. I appreciate the kind comment and thanks for watching!
I throughly love watching your videos and seeing the progression of your build. You’ve shown us all some new and different techniques to achieve an end result. Thank you for taking the time to go through your step by step and the thought process. Great build and a fantastic scene. ❤
Thank you for the kind words! I learned a long time ago that there is more than one way to do things and get good results. I think we all have our own way; I'm glad that I could offer some new techniques. I'm pleased that you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!
Outstanding job !! Video timing and detail showing your work was spot on in my opinion 🤩
Thanks Ron! I appreciate the kind words and thanks for watching!
What an awesome result, thanks for sharing your modeling methods, I always learn something new.
Thanks Bob! I'm glad I could provide some ideas for new methods to try. I appreciate you watching!
I didn't mind the length of the video as you obviously have it planned out well, and for sure the bridge at one entrance to my staging yards will now be THAT bridge that I too have and wasn't planning to use on my SP West Valley layout. You did a REALLY outstanding work on it. Looks like something you'd see going over the SP for highwway 99W!
Thanks Patrick! Not many of those classic bridges left, they sure are beautiful. A few years ago, I went into the Sequoia National Forest from Fresno and when I came out on the east side of the Sierra's I went over one of those bridges. They're so rare that it made an impression on me. One would look great on your SP layout.
I have a video coming up on January 4th that is similar to this video. It is 36 minutes long, I hope you check it out. Thanks for watching!
Great video 👍 uk
Thanks Paul, I appreciate you watching!
It went quick I have to say. I'll be re-watching it again later on next year. I have some practicing to do before I get started on my layout. I'll be having professionals in to fortify my attic. Purling's need removing and the beams are not suitable for flooring, they are just holding the ceiling below up. Once that's done (summer 2025) I can put the floor in, insulate the attic (it gets cold in England) and then I'll be able to start building the deck. I can't wait. Thanks for sharing your skills, I'll do my best and will be practicing in the mean time. Cheers !
Best of luck, Lee! I think you'll find the hobby to be enjoyable and worth all the work and effort to get your space ready. Practice makes perfect; some practice get you hitting the ground running! Best wishes!
As always love your videos don't worry my doxies are always in my train room with me too lol
Dogs are just like little kids with personalities like all thinking creatures. My Mini Schnauzer is never far away, he follows me wherever I go. Thanks for watching!
Nice job - great presentation.
Thanks Charlie! I appreciate you watching!
Excellent job on the bridge Steve nice showing us step by step building it using the template to cut it. Scene coming together with the grass and detailing. Great video and share well worth watching 😎🫵
Thanks Mike! One step at a time as you know. Each thing added moves the layout a tiny step forward. I appreciate you watching!
That structure collection looks familiar from somewhere...LOL. I coulda swore I was watching myself building that bridge from a couple days ago...we do it the exact same way with glue application and type. You have much more patience with sanding off the injection burrs than I do though. Fantastic work on that bridge!
Thanks! Yes, I have quite a pile of structure kits to get through. I like the early 1900's styling of the Rix bridge, not many of those remain in the real world. Seeing one is a real treat! I appreciate you watching!
Been watching for awhile but have just subscribed watching your layout take shape a seeing you model your vision you have for your layout is exexcellent and very inspiring,i dont have a layout i paint model figures,but enjoy how your layout is done and your technics,maybe one day wen i retire i may a train layout of my own well keep up the excellent tutorials on how and what your doing,looking forward to seeing your town distrct develop
Thanks Darrin! I appreciate you coming along on the journey, thanks for the sub. Figure painting is a very challenging art. I was into armor modeling for a time (still am) and painted 1/35 figures for my models. Takes a lot of practice! The beautiful thing about model railroading is we can each chase our own vision. I am eager to get work done in the city section, but I know it takes time and can't be rushed. But it all adds up in small steps. Good luck with your future layout and thanks for watching!
Brilliant Video very interesting to watch you work from start to finish Thank You
Thanks for staying with me through the video, I know it was a long one. Thanks for the kind comment, I appreciate you watching!
The bridge looks authenticjust like the real one that Rick based his model on in Evansville Indiana.
Thanks! Nice to know where the original was located. I've seen one similar in California. Do you know if the bridge in Evansville is still there? Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
There are five bridges just like that here
@@Red1Wollip Wow! Almost all of those beautiful old bridges are gone now. Nice some are still up.
Awesome layout! I prefer n scale but anything southern pacific this well done is a pleasure!
Thanks! Gotta love the SP. I appreciate you watching!
Great job.
Thanks DK! I appreciate you watching!
Nice job on weathering the bridge for dusty desert area. However, in my opinion it is still in too good a shape, unless it is a new bridge. In your description you said this is the early highway bridge. In my area, our concrete bridges have a surface area covered in patches of new concrete and asphalt. Makes for a bumpy ride across the river. Then again you did a nice job blending it into the scenery.
Given the time frame of my layout 1960-1980, these early 1900's bridges (1910-1930) would be old by most standards. Hardly any of these bridges still exist in the real world in 2024. I suppose I could have chipped it up, but I prefer not to have run down buildings, locomotives or rolling stock. I know some guys like to go "full slum" with their structures and layouts, but that's not my style. So generally, my stuff will get some light weathering without any, or very little, damage. Thanks for watching!
@@SPSteve I must agree with you on the full slum mode. Though I model in narrow gauge, I am not a fan of the railroad that looks like it is ready for the scrappers torch. However, you do see a lot of that in On30.
@@dkaustin98 I'm sure it depends on the area someone models, especially if prototype modeling. I'd guess many On30 layouts include logging and some of those logging camps were pretty shabby. Some guys like to build/weather trashy run-down areas. I suppose it does offer a lot of modeling technique opportunities, but that's not for me. I mostly build from the box without many modifications. And I don't do a lot of scratch building. It's just a personal choice for me.
awesome ♥♥
Thanks! I'm glad you liked the video, and I appreciate you watching!
2:26 Xuron part # XUR410T is more local and affordable if need be. I have wondered for years who makes that bridge. Love this video Steve. Thank you.
There are several options for good modeling tools. I have several Xuron tools in my modeling tool box. The Rix kit isn't bad for the price. It takes a little extra work to make it nice, but nothing difficult. I love the architecture of those early 1900's bridges, I think they're beautifully designed. I appreciate you watching!
Great job, love the video, thank you for sharing.
Thanks! I appreciate the kind comment and thanks for watching!
Great video…learned a lot…but I believe the autos are on the wrong side of the road…must be visiting from England…😎
Thanks! You are right! When I took the cars out of the packages I didn't pay attention to the direction they were facing. Oops. 🙂 Thanks for watching!
Your step by step is always great. The bridge turned out very nice. I liked the view at the end looking back at the other two bridges. Will you put a clear piece of plastic at the end of the bridge to protect against accidental bumping? Also, have you decided if you will add water or not?
Thanks, I appreciate the kind comment! I think a clear piece of plastic to protect the end is a good idea. I'll probably do that once I have the scene finished. I haven't decided on a water pour yet, but I am leaning in that direction. It mostly comes down to how well my trees come out and the overall composition of the scene. But I'd like to do a water pour. Thanks for watching!
@@SPSteve you're welcome and your plan sounds good.
Cars on the bridge are nice. Are you in England because you are on the left side of he road.
Haha! You're the first to notice! When I took the cars out of the package, I didn't pay any attention to the orientation. When I was editing the video, I noticed they were pointing the wrong direction. I considered changing the cars around and redoing the end of the video but decided to leave it and see if anyone noticed. You're observant :) Thanks for watching!
Steve. You being a SP modeler. I have a nagging question perhaps you can answer. You remember the Magazine Popular Mechanics. I one issue early 1990's (can't find the issue) . Southern Pacific had a Tank Car behind the testing locomotives that collected engine pollution exhaust. Any idea what issue that was ?
I'm sorry, I don't know the answer to that. I'm actually pretty new to model railroading, so the 1990's would have been before my involvement. I became attached to SP because their Geeps worked my town and area until it turned yellow. So I saw the SP almost daily. I've always liked trains but never knew much about them. I'm trying to catch up now.
@@SPSteve Thank you.
What is power grab?
Powergrab is an adhesive made by Loctite. You can find it at almost any hardware or home improvement store.
Really GREAT stuff!
1 page of instructions and 100,000 parts lol
Haha! Here's your bag of parts, figure it out. 😉 Thankfully the bridge wasn't too complicated. Thanks for watching!