How to create depth on your layout.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ม.ค. 2025
- In this video I show you how to create depth with color. I also show you my newest kitbash called "FOS - SODA". I go in to detail on how I made it and also talk about kit bashing and how simple it can be. Its another episode full of fun and techniques. Happy modeling everyone!!!
Somebody once said to me about one of my layouts that it wasn't a model, but the real thing in miniature. Your modelling and attention to detail are just superb. Photography from any angle takes the viewer into your world. What you have achieved in less than a year is truly outstanding. We'll done.
Thank you so much Kevin!!!
The more i see this layout grow i continue to be at a lost for words . Your style , the fact that you are humble and so helpful , and your artistic vision stands above many . Not as big as the Franklin you admire but influenced by every brush stroke . As Yoda once said . ' You judge me by my size " . lol ..
WOW,Thank you so very much Wayne, I really appreciate the kind words!!!
Jason, there is no end to your talent and you are a true prodigy and a million thank you for allowing us to be part of your family. To produce this extremely highly detailed realistic looking layout in a year, you must have been working 25 hours a day 8 days a week. Watching your video’s has given me a whole new look to how I am using my medium on building construction. Also thank you for the introduction to Carolina kits for will be looking into them for a new town I want to build on my lay out and will try and look like yours. Jason, your lay out is beyond museum quality work and a great work of art. Once again I thank you for this wonderful video and another Christmas morning from the Great Jason Jensen Trains!!!!!
Thank you so very much Johnny, I really really appreciate it!!! I just love this hobby so much and I love sharing it with others. Thanks for watching and happy modeling!!!
Great tips about those fading colors Jason, thanks!
Brilliant Jason. I think to kitbash structures, as you do, you must be a good observer of the world, have a very good imagination and be a talented artist. I think you have an abundance of those talents. Thank you for sharing them with us and inspiring us....Graham
Thank you so very much Graham, I really appreciate it!!! Thanks for watching and happy modeling!!!
WOW WOW TRUE DETAIL VIDEO AS REAL LIKE WORK SHIP AND WAY THAT PUT TOGETHER AS JOY WATCHING SEE BEAUTY DETAIL ON VERY DETAIL LAYOUT AS BEST FURTHER BUILDING
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH ROBERT!!!!
Jason, thank you for sharing your time and talents with us, I can imagine all the work just taking the video, editing and uploading it let alone the work on your layout which we LOVE! I never realized things getting lighter in the distance before! Cool! I listened to the podcast with you and 4 others on signs yesterday and loved it!
Jason you can definitely see the artist 🎨 in your work. We started about the same time. I really don't know when I did but I haven't gotten even a quarter of the work you have but I'm still having fun.
Thank you so much Chris!!! It's all about having fun and getting a break from the real world. Thanks for watching and happy modeling!!!
Wow your structures are painted and weathered to perfection! Very inspirational!
Thank you so very much Joey!!!
Hi Jason, your videos/tutorials are fantastic; you're a great artist and modeler. Thanks for sacrificing your time/sleep to make these videos.
Thank you so much for the kind words Brandon, I really appreciate it!!! Thanks for watching!
Amazing, Amazing, AMAZING! tour of the layout. The use of lighter color for distant structures is a good tip. It's a common device for scenery not usually mentioned for structures. Kit bashing is one of my favorite parts in the hobby. It saves a lot of time scratch building unique structures. Works just as well with plastic kits.
I am very impressed with your artistry.
Thank you so very much!!!
Great tips and techniques! A wonderful tutorial on coloring and details!
David, you are without a doubt a master of the kit bash, you make me laugh at the 'easy to build' part, but you are an inspiration and very influential in how I approach kit building in any form, in all my future builds. Thanks again, keep up the good work. Your weathering is astounding btw.
Thank you so very much Brian, I really appreciate it!!!!
Jason thanks for the encouragement and confidence in the skills of your viewers. You are an insane modeler and that comes from not only your background but also how much you are connected with the right side of your brain(creativity). Your videos, at times, can be very overwhelming. Especially when I watch all of the detail that you achieve on every level. I can only hope to use some of your techniques to get half the results that you do. You certainly take the mystery out of HOW to do things but achieving the great results you do is another story. Thanks for another great video!
Thank you so very much, I really appreciate it!!! I love this hobby and love sharing it with others. Thank you so much for watching and happy modeling!!!
Exciting to see progress. This layout is going to be epic when it is complete.
Thank you so much!!! I love sharing my passion for this hobby with others. Thanks for watching and happy modeling!!!
Man it's coming along . you know Jason people are going to come from all over the country to visit your layout in the future...something to be proud of and yes i'm one of them.....be careful of people that want to be part of it.
Thank you so much Mark!!! I've already had a few people see it in person. It's a thrill for me to share it with others. Thanks for watching!!!
Great work!
awesome layout Jason. you have the exact look I have been striving for on my sierra valley and harbor junction...... keep up the amazing work!!!
Greetings Jason: Thanks so much for the tour, instruction on distance, and kit-bashing. I have just begun to progress from building per the original kit instructions to combining kits and adding decks, porches, etc. and your video is very helpful and inspiring. Please show us more of these techniques and how you solve some of the architectural challenges that arise. I am sure there are many modelers who appreciate seeing how it is done. Regards.
You are welcome and thanks for watching!!! Keep watching for future videos and happy modeling!!!
the different techniques make it look very good great job
Thank you so much Joseph!!!
your welcome
Absolutely wonderful video, Jason. You are giving so much inspiration to modelers of all skill levels. Videos such as this only give more ideas to all of us out here. I'm going to start calling you "The Professor" Thanks, Jason!
Thank you so much Pat, I really appreciate hearing that!!! Thanks for watching and happy modeling from "The Professor"!!!
Very nice video tutorial great job from a great artist 🏆🚂
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!!!
Wonderful stuff, you're a very talented guy Jason.
Once again I'm blown away by your layout and the wonderful structures. Every video inspires me to work on my own layout. Thank you very much for sharing your fantastic work.
Greetings from Switzerland, Urs
Thank you so very much!!! Its really great to know someone in Switzerland is watching. Happy modeling Urs!!!
Outstanding work is really enjoyable video what are the finest layouts I have seen and I have seen quite a few thank you for sharing and a very happy Independence Day to you all all the best from the UK 😀👍👍👍🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇸🤚
WOW,Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!!!! Thanks for watching and happy modeling!!!
Another great video Jason, those are some of the best close ups I have ever seen, I though I was going to get a splinter from just watching, lol. This is a great 1st Birthday Tribute to the railroad. Cheers and thanks for sharing. Rob
Thank you so very much Rob, I really appreciate it!!!
wow jason what a fantastic range of buildings so realistic your tutorial videos are really easy to follow certainly very helpfull allthough wooden kits are hard to come by in the uk in n gauge plenty of plastic cornerstone around and following closely your weathering and detailing plastic keep the tutorials coming stay safe
Thank you so very much Keith, I really appreciate it!!!
Wauw... It’s looking better and better. What a progres you made. I love to see your vid’s. Keep going on👍🏻
Thank you so very much Hans!!!!
Great tips and seeing many of your structures up close was a treat. Dave
Thank you so much Dave!!!!
Another great video, Jason. Thank you for sharing with us your ideas on how to create depth and distance. Ypur modelling skills are fantastic and the way you explain and demonstrate things are really helpful and inspiring. Thanks again
Thank you so much David, I appreciate it!!! Happy modeling!!!
Thank you so much for these videos! 👍
Your welcome! I love being able to share this hobby with others!
Weathering and details make the whole structure look better.
I agree! Thanks for watching!!!
Incredible progress! That layout is looking fantastic!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!!!
I’ve learned so much from watching your videos, even though I model in O scale, the techniques you share have helped me tremendously in achieving a better look to my models. Today, I started on a dairy factory using two kits to kit bash . The tip to use two or more of the same manufacturer was priceless.
Thank you so much Richard!!! It means alot to me to hear that. Thanks for watching and happy modeling Richard!!!
Hi Jason, thanks for sharing the video. That all so amazing
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!!!
Always inspired by your work!
Thank you so very much!!!
Outstanding Video as always Jason! Everything is looking SAWEEEEET!
Thank you so much buddy, I really appreciate it!!!
That’s amazing progress in less then a yr Jason. As always your layout is fantastic looking great job. Jason
Thank you so very much Jim!!!
Nearly a year already !!!
I was watching the first video and I just realized that a year has passed.
This was so fun to watch as always.
Good tips on depth.
Its really fun to see the evolution of this project. Thanks Again !
Thank you so much for watching all of my videos!!! I can't believe it's already been a year. Time flies when your having fun!!!
Thanks Jason!
Another cracking tutorial Jason....enjoyable and informative, keep 'em coming mate!
Thank you so much Kevin!!!
Jason, I love seeing how the layout is coming along, you're going to be back to doing benchwork soon it looks like. I found the discussion on kitbashing very inspirational, and have so many ideas I want to try with kits I have. Your push may be what I needed. Thanks.
I love hearing that I inspired you. That is my #1 goal with this channel. Thanks for watching and happy modeling Greg!!!
Great video of a inspiring layout. But I must admit that I have not accomplished the same in one year as you have. Thanks Jason!!!
Thank you so much Jim, I appreciate it!!!
Yes! Thanks for uploading!!
Thanks for watching!!!
Amazing layout. Learnt so much from your videos, especially painting and weathering structures. Would love to see some of these kits in 'n' gauge.....Eagles Landing perhaps?? And be able to buy them over here in the UK.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate!!! I dont have much experience with N scale but maybe someday. Thanks for watching and happy modeling!!!
this is another great update to your model train. I am always amazed by your great buildings and the extremely many details that come with them. I still miss trees and bushes, but they will still come on the model train right? Greetings Tino
Thank you so very much!!! Yes, I will have videos in the future on making trees and pouring plaster to make rocks and cliffs. I will then show how to paint them. Thanks for watching and happy modeling!!!
@@JasonJensenTrains Thanks for the answer. I'm already looking forward to these videos. Greetings Tino
I really love your 🥰 work. I want to do the same thing. You inspired to create my own city.
Thank you so very much Remus, I really appreciate it!!! Happy modeling!!!
Really enjoyed this video and, as always, learned a lot from it.
Thank you so much John!!!
You’ve done way more to your layout in a year than I have on mine for my entire life. And damn it looks phenomenal.
Thank you so very much, I really appreciate it!!!
Informative once again, great depth usage of color explanation.. like the “ Bob Ross” trees color use along with lighter to darker colorization. “ let’s paint some trees”..
“ Pioneer Jenson” town layout from a year ago, remembering when first started..
You’ll need a larger basement.. happy modeling Jason☕️☕️✌️🎶
Thank you so very much Ed!!! I always appreciate hearing from you! Thanks for watching and happy modeling!!!
Impressive layout, could spend hours checking out all the little details.
Thank you so much Mike!!!
Wow these buildings are awesome where did you get them from
Hello Jason!
As I told You before, I'm doing some initial work in order to model a NYC subway elevated station diorama and maybe a layout later on! For example I have already ordered from a company called Plastruct, some materials like ABS and Styrene I Beams and Channel pieces and things like that. If You have visited NY, You for sure should have rode the subway! As for the el structures, which other materials could be useful for building such structures? Which acrylic colors You suggest me to weather them?
Robert.-
I would try and get as many photos as possible. Its always very helpful to use photo reference.
I am thinking about taking my Eagles Landing and making it a peninsula.
Awesome Jim!!!
Awesome do you put lights in your buildings ever
Looking wonderful. While you can still reach it (by stretching) I think the cloud in the back corner above the brick building that you are going to repaint needs a touch up. There is blue in the corner coming down int the cloud. If it were white, it would make the corner more seamless behind your layout
Thank you so much!!! Lol, that always bothers me and I keep forgetting to fix it. I should force myself to do that.
Really like what you have done and your videos. I am amazed of what you accomplished in a year and have a job. Question: Is the tall structure in the back that has the Flying A sign on top made from the ITLA wall sections? I just received my Eagles Landing kits both 1 and 2
Thank you so much Jim!!! It's made from walls from an old plastic fire station. Let me know if you have any questions on Eagles Landing. Happy modeling!!!
Jason, great content and as always have questions. What colors work best in back ground buildings? With N scale what company should I try to get material to do a kit bash? I aqm going to pour deep water in a creek that I have a dock is there anything I should do to the dock pillings so it will not wick up. Thanks ever so much on how , the why and the what
Thank you so much Will!!! I would dry brush a light grey or off white on background buildings. I dont know much about N scale, sorry. Thanks for watching and happy modeling!!!
Hey Jason, looking awesome great work. Hope you and yours are all good. Jesus Saves Dave
Thank you so much David, I always appreciate it!!!
The detail is mind boggling Jason, really fine work on your kit bashing. Sure, it might seem easy, but your detail work takes years of experience to achieve that kind of level.
The art work is insane.. How do you clean your layout, does it get dusty? Always wondered about maintenance to keep it looking great.
Hello Jason, how will you manage to finish the streets and other parts in the upper part of the layout? You can take away parts to reach easily or your need to kind of fly over all?
Enjoyed the tour. The layout looks very interesting. Question: If you are not using that closet, why didn't you just remove it? Unlikely that it has structural wall (easily verified), and the added space! Just saying. Cheers
Thank you so much!!! I left it for resale value. I’ve done very well at flipping houses.
Jason - Awesome work! Question: I know you are HO scale but could you suggest for a beginner starting his adventure in N scale any companies offering custom structures and details similar to what you use? Any direction would be appreciated and keep the videos coming.
Thank you so much Rob, I really appreciate it!!! Sorry, I don't really know much about N scale. I would try doing a Google search or try Walthers.com . Thanks for watching and happy modeling Rob!!!
What Paints do I use other than acrylics? I've started a build and I am already in trouble. I started just before I found your channel.
I only use acrylic paints. Thanks for watching and good luck with your project!
Of course the coal hopper would be from the JOHNSON Coal Company, since it originates from and returns to Rock Ridge...
sweet
Thank you!!!
Good grief! I'm not making videos and my progress is glacial compared to yours! ;-) Some fantastic buildings and a great tip about the use of colour for depth - my whole layout is only about 3' deep. Cheers
PS - Are you familiar with Troelskirk's channel and layout? It's not active, the latest video is about 4 years old. It's all waterfront, like yours, and is one of my inspirations, as is yours. I certainly don't think you need any pointers, but it's a nice layout to look at. Cheers.
Thank you so much Davie!!! I love Troels work! Thanks for watching and happy modeling!!!
How can you fix a building that is painted and weather I want to fix the color of the building thank you
Maybe try brush on a grey primer over it and starting over.
Jason you truly are an inspiration and a great guide for the rest of us to emulate, the tricks and tips you gift us with to practice on our own layout. Just out of interest, where did you get the idea from for this particular layout, such as the marina area with all the little shacks and multiple levels and walkways, is it something that you've seen or experienced, do you photograph buildings that you think might look good. In the UK layouts tend to be of a particular period of steam or diesel and present, there's a big hangover of the Victorian era, especially with railway station structures which is were I've taken my inspiration from for my layout. As I've never been to the USA, and watching your layout grow, it's just feeding my curiosity, as always thanks for sharing. Oh and I just love the trestle viaduct, very American 🚂😁👍 🚂
Thank you so very much Alex, I really appreciate it!!! To be honest, I dont have much of a plan. I'm just making it up as I go. As you can see it's a very simple track plan which allows me to have LOTS of structures. Thanks for watching Alex! Its always great to hear from you!!!
Yeah, to be honest I've pretty done much the same, it's all taken bits of British railway past within an urban city area, sort of done up run down preservation kind of thing, I've even put in the suggestion of a canal which predated rail. 👍
Is there a possibility for you to add some trees? 😉
I have LOTS of scenery work to do. Thanks for watching!!!
@@JasonJensenTrains Nice!
on the camera moves if you can slow down a bit it would be really helpful.
I'll keep that in mind Chris. Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it!!!
@@JasonJensenTrains if you're shooting with a phone a device like a OSMO Mobile would help get a smooth stable look. I'll message a photo of it via FB
Will you come and build my layout for I can be proud of it like you are proud of yours.
LOL, It just takes patience and time. Thanks for watching and happy modeling!!!
That’s funny
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