It is a generational perspective issue. Good point. Thank you for making me aware of the saturation topic with washing the paint down, really appreciated 👍🏼
The advantage of desaturation with thin paint is the shadow line washes (dark) and highlights (light) show better in contrast when you do decide to apply them at the end. ;-)
Boomer you nailed it for me - when I look at model railroads online, I see so many attempts at attaining "perfection" - Ballast and roads are but two I could name and your approach takes an understanding and acceptance that "perfection" is pretty much non-existant in reality...that's why I see you as an Artist as much as a model railroader...great stuff!
Boomer, great video on getting the paint to match the real world. Go and look at any building, roadway, footpath, shed or even bus shelter, and they are dirty, weathered, and worn. I like to make my models look likje what I see in real life, not what I would like them to be like. Thank you again for some great tips, and techniques for modelling. Cheers, and stay safe, Michael
Dear Boomer, this is such a great example of how revisiting a detail in a scene can make a whole lot of difference. Love the ‘chronological’ going back and forth from subject to subject. That’s yet another ‘reality’ of the real world. Humbly think that slight difference between the outer and inner yellow lines is giving the scene even more of its purpose. On saturation, ever since my eyes got caught by the magic of your airbrush, I’ve been toning down to ever lower pigment content. That makes such a difference detail wise and to be honest it makes the painting so much easier. The apparent trend of over saturation, I don’t really comprehend. It makes the models look kind of ‘back to plastic’ to my eyes. Can understand it from the perspective of a gaming purpose, in which the models are constantly handled. But for dioramas this kind of over saturation seems to go beyond what the modelers want to achieve. Like I said, (to me) it looks like ‘back to plastic.’ Dusty once more said: “brush me Boomer.” Cheerio
I actually enjoy masking and like you say is almost an art in itself. Furthermore, it always feels great to un-mask as well, revealing the paint work. ;-)
Oh yes, masking is really fun!🤯😅 Many years ago I built a small, very simple diorama on a shoebox that is only used for photography purposes. It mainly consists of several layers of cardboard and paper and lots of paint. Since I didn't have an airbrush back then, I had to apply the paint relatively pastose with a normal brush (because of the problems with moisture and the masking tape, just as you said). After that I didn't work much with washes, but sanded a lot down with some fine sandpaper - of course nicely uneven and matching the lanes/car tracks. You can see a bit of it in my Sheriff on Duty shorts and the NYPD/NYC Police models video... But on the next diorama I'll also use the airbrush, makes things a lot easier.😎 By the way: There are of course such restriction zones in many places on our streets. However, these hatchings have to point in a certain direction - some German model manufacturers offer rubbing symbols for this, but with the hatchings in the wrong direction - good for Brits and Co., but bad for us.😂 Cheers!🍀
@@boomerdiorama Well, I think they may have been “a little different” than mine.😁 I built everything on the lid of the box (with no surrounding walls/backdrops) to have space inside the box for electronic circuits, cables, batteries, etc. if needed...😉 For my sheriff video I placed the box on a rotating cake stand for a "helicopter flight" around the whole scene.😅
Hi Boomer I love the way you approach your subjects. Is there a time to stop over thinking the thing and move on or do you seem to revisit that thing over and over? You rock.
Great question! When I model an area that I feel unsure about, I sleep on it for awhile. I do a little more research and then return back to it at a later date. Often times I study my own photos and see many flaws and try to fix what I don't like. The thing about model railroads is you can't build them over-night so we are forced to settle with them at a later date. If the layout size is manageable, we will look forward to plugging in over-and-over again, as new ideas come forth that seem to fit the story you want to create. Cheers. ;-)
Hey Boomer, I came across a video that made me instantly think of you and wanted to bring it to your attention. The gates are kind of cool and the markings on the crossing are interesting. Oh and a couple of SRY units roll by. Double hinged gates | Railroad Crossing | 64 Avenue, Langley, BC by The BC Railfan Hashtag not sponsored😉
You are so correct about saturated colours. It must be a modern trend to want the artificial effect. Look at real estate photos or lots of wildlife shots and the published result is very stylised and over processed. Not sure if this is worse than the other current 'trend' of shooting with very wide angle lenses - blame the smartphones with 24mm fields of view. It makes for a very distorted view of the world.
Well said. The wide angle does indeed distort things. I try to mix it up all the time because of the difficulty associated with filming miniatures. The saturation trend actually conveys a type of artificiality to miniatures which I don't like. Eventually the trend will change when culture tires of it and desaturation will rule the day again. . . lol. ;-)
In real world, just after painting, when it´s still wet, they powder sand. Less slippery and better night reflexion. On sad note, Flocon, one of my cats was still jumping on the bed wednesday morning to eat. In its food i added pain killer and hyperthyroid pills. In the afternoon he was baking on solarium ceramic tiles. It was 30 outside and sunny. He had no strenght with its rear paws. Bring him in. He never really walk after. Eat well in the night. I knew he was leaving us. It seems comfortable enough with pain killer. Avoiding him an other long stressing ride to the vet. He quietly passed away in the morning in a relax cat position. The thyroid cancer just won. He was a beautiful white and light brown shades (like Oshi on YT) and blue eyes. The last contact was holding a front paw and him playing with its nails in my finger. He left us with its brothers and sisters in the comfort of home. Bon voyage Flocon. Thanks to have been with us. He was born at home and left the same way. Enjoy lovely Dusty ❤
I see a lot of painted lines on streets and they all look almost opaque. This looks so much better. Why do people have to paint with full strength paint?? Is that the tape coming loose on the side of the first (bottom) and the 6th square??
Thanks again for a short tutorial. Why are the tracks at each side not painted? (also in the prototype). Also how are you getting on with the boat? I can see it tin the backgound of your photo, but seems a long time since you showed any progess in your videos Cheers from Denmark
Painting those frets over those railroad strings.....marvelous. Just can't figure out what TV detective show, that song, Don't Fret, was from??? Fill music, for Beretta...Kojak... Mannix.. or one of the others like those??? Any who....good job.....Boomer!
@@boomerdiorama hey mate thanks for the reply, yeah the brush looks like it was meant for you! Mate I’ve got to say that the information you provide in you videos are second to none, well done and thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Every video is worth its kilobytes in gold! Cheers from OZ 🇦🇺
It is a generational perspective issue. Good point. Thank you for making me aware of the saturation topic with washing the paint down, really appreciated 👍🏼
The advantage of desaturation with thin paint is the shadow line washes (dark) and highlights (light) show better in contrast when you do decide to apply them at the end. ;-)
Boomer you nailed it for me - when I look at model railroads online, I see so many attempts at attaining "perfection" - Ballast and roads are but two I could name and your approach takes an understanding and acceptance that "perfection" is pretty much non-existant in reality...that's why I see you as an Artist as much as a model railroader...great stuff!
When I was a kid I sprayed thin earth over everything . . . ;-)
Boomer, great video on getting the paint to match the real world. Go and look at any building, roadway, footpath, shed or even bus shelter, and they are dirty, weathered, and worn. I like to make my models look likje what I see in real life, not what I would like them to be like.
Thank you again for some great tips, and techniques for modelling.
Cheers, and stay safe, Michael
Everything in life is in decay and subsequently exhibits a weathered filter of sorts. ;-)
Looks great! Good discussion on desaturating color.
Thank you! Cheers!
Dear Boomer, this is such a great example of how revisiting a detail in a scene can make a whole lot of difference. Love the ‘chronological’ going back and forth from subject to subject. That’s yet another ‘reality’ of the real world. Humbly think that slight difference between the outer and inner yellow lines is giving the scene even more of its purpose.
On saturation, ever since my eyes got caught by the magic of your airbrush, I’ve been toning down to ever lower pigment content. That makes such a difference detail wise and to be honest it makes the painting so much easier.
The apparent trend of over saturation, I don’t really comprehend. It makes the models look kind of ‘back to plastic’ to my eyes. Can understand it from the perspective of a gaming purpose, in which the models are constantly handled. But for dioramas this kind of over saturation seems to go beyond what the modelers want to achieve. Like I said, (to me) it looks like ‘back to plastic.’
Dusty once more said: “brush me Boomer.” Cheerio
Yeah, going back-and-forth is how a model railroad gets done - if it ever does. ;-)
Incredible work.
Thank you!😁
Right on with 95% masking and 5% paint. Your masking almost has to be a skill in itself and the painting is a piece of cake.
I actually enjoy masking and like you say is almost an art in itself. Furthermore, it always feels great to un-mask as well, revealing the paint work. ;-)
Thank you for sharing. Another good one. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it Vincent. Thank you!
Good videos
Thanks!
Thanks Boomer for all U do for the hobby
You are welcome!
Oh yes, masking is really fun!🤯😅 Many years ago I built a small, very simple diorama on a shoebox that is only used for photography purposes. It mainly consists of several layers of cardboard and paper and lots of paint. Since I didn't have an airbrush back then, I had to apply the paint relatively pastose with a normal brush (because of the problems with moisture and the masking tape, just as you said). After that I didn't work much with washes, but sanded a lot down with some fine sandpaper - of course nicely uneven and matching the lanes/car tracks. You can see a bit of it in my Sheriff on Duty shorts and the NYPD/NYC Police models video... But on the next diorama I'll also use the airbrush, makes things a lot easier.😎
By the way: There are of course such restriction zones in many places on our streets. However, these hatchings have to point in a certain direction - some German model manufacturers offer rubbing symbols for this, but with the hatchings in the wrong direction - good for Brits and Co., but bad for us.😂
Cheers!🍀
I remember building "shoebox" dioramas when I was a kid. They were cool.
@@boomerdiorama Well, I think they may have been “a little different” than mine.😁 I built everything on the lid of the box (with no surrounding walls/backdrops) to have space inside the box for electronic circuits, cables, batteries, etc. if needed...😉 For my sheriff video I placed the box on a rotating cake stand for a "helicopter flight" around the whole scene.😅
Just a marvelous railroad.
Thank you!
I have been saying for years that the most useful tool in a modelers arsenal is observation.
. . . and creativity coupled to artistic license. ;-)
Boomer I love these little 10min videos! I think we get and retain more of your techniques. Thanks for doing and sharing, “Cheers”!
Cheers!
That thing needs to be a serial hybrid and you look amazing!
This scene still feels unfinished to me. I sort of left it for awhile and now I want to finish it more. ;-)
Many useful tips on this channel although I meant that comment for a women reviewing a Tesla.
Hi Boomer & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Boomer & Friends Randy
Thank you!
🙀 Thanks four videos that make me think out of the box. Which keep me learning.
Glad to hear it!
Hi Boomer I love the way you approach your subjects. Is there a time to stop over thinking the thing and move on or do you seem to revisit that thing over and over? You rock.
Great question!
When I model an area that I feel unsure about, I sleep on it for awhile. I do a little more research and then return back to it at a later date. Often times I study my own photos and see many flaws and try to fix what I don't like.
The thing about model railroads is you can't build them over-night so we are forced to settle with them at a later date. If the layout size is manageable, we will look forward to plugging in over-and-over again, as new ideas come forth that seem to fit the story you want to create.
Cheers. ;-)
That looks much better!
Yup!
Hey Boomer, I came across a video that made me instantly think of you and wanted to bring it to your attention. The gates are kind of cool and the markings on the crossing are interesting. Oh and a couple of SRY units roll by.
Double hinged gates | Railroad Crossing | 64 Avenue, Langley, BC by The BC Railfan
Hashtag not sponsored😉
Thanks for the info
Great job Boomer looking wow
This area is somewhat unfinished. Between breaks on the Ferry build I am trying to flesh things out a little more. ;-)
You are so correct about saturated colours. It must be a modern trend to want the artificial effect. Look at real estate photos or lots of wildlife shots and the published result is very stylised and over processed. Not sure if this is worse than the other current 'trend' of shooting with very wide angle lenses - blame the smartphones with 24mm fields of view. It makes for a very distorted view of the world.
Well said. The wide angle does indeed distort things. I try to mix it up all the time because of the difficulty associated with filming miniatures.
The saturation trend actually conveys a type of artificiality to miniatures which I don't like. Eventually the trend will change when culture tires of it and desaturation will rule the day again. . . lol. ;-)
Great video as always, Boomer. Nothing establishes an industrial theme quite like hazard and safety striping!
It looks cool for sure.
In real world, just after painting, when it´s still wet, they powder sand. Less slippery and better night reflexion.
On sad note, Flocon, one of my cats was still jumping on the bed wednesday morning to eat. In its food i added pain killer and hyperthyroid pills. In the afternoon he was baking on solarium ceramic tiles. It was 30 outside and sunny. He had no strenght with its rear paws. Bring him in. He never really walk after. Eat well in the night. I knew he was leaving us. It seems comfortable enough with pain killer. Avoiding him an other long stressing ride to the vet. He quietly passed away in the morning in a relax cat position. The thyroid cancer just won. He was a beautiful white and light brown shades (like Oshi on YT) and blue eyes. The last contact was holding a front paw and him playing with its nails in my finger.
He left us with its brothers and sisters in the comfort of home.
Bon voyage Flocon. Thanks to have been with us. He was born at home and left the same way.
Enjoy lovely Dusty ❤
Thank you.
Looks great Boomer
It took me awhile to repaint this because I had to sand it down a little. 🤣😉👍
I see a lot of painted lines on streets and they all look almost opaque. This looks so much better. Why do people have to paint with full strength paint?? Is that the tape coming loose on the side of the first (bottom) and the 6th square??
Probably. It's a good idea to paint as soon as the tape is down. The humidity started lifting it with in a few hours.
Thanks again for a short tutorial. Why are the tracks at each side not painted? (also in the prototype).
Also how are you getting on with the boat? I can see it tin the backgound of your photo, but seems a long time since you showed any progess in your videos
Cheers from Denmark
Thanks for sharing!
Yes, paint everything. BUT it can't be Dusty before your paint it! 😲
;-)
Painting those frets over those railroad strings.....marvelous.
Just can't figure out what TV detective show, that song, Don't Fret, was from???
Fill music, for Beretta...Kojak... Mannix.. or one of the others like those???
Any who....good job.....Boomer!
Thank you!
You've earned your stripes...😂 Dad joke😜 Well done, Boomer🚂🇨🇦
Cheers!
👍👍 eh?
Cheers!
About the only thing you want perfect is the track work.
Yes indeed!
Boomer,
Dusty says she only gives you twenty minutes to stop that with the brush thing!
Cheers
;-) Cheers!
This is rhetorical…….What the dooodies, Is that a bottom feed with a side feed cup?
It's a dual action siphon feed. Works awesome.
@@boomerdiorama hey mate thanks for the reply, yeah the brush looks like it was meant for you! Mate I’ve got to say that the information you provide in you videos are second to none, well done and thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Every video is worth its kilobytes in gold! Cheers from OZ 🇦🇺