Boomer, thanks for all you've done for the modeling community. Personally, I've learned a crap load (including a healthy dose of humility) but most importantly, the idea to try things and not worry about the outcomes. If they work, great, if they don't, you've learned something too. Thanks for your previous time!
Fantastic. The time you take to build up the layers is already starting to show the quality of the final product. Easy for me to visualize. I've always gone for, the most modeling hours per dollar spent, and you sir have mastered it. Very well done tutorial. I appreciate the time you take in production.
Thank you Ted! I really appreciate the encouragement and the compliments. It makes all the work worthwhile if it inspires the model Railroad community to greater heights and deeper immersion on the smaller footprint. That is the goal! Cheers. - Boomer.
Thanks for the link to the Golden product line. Well laid out website. Looks like they are sold locally here through a few chain stores. I'm really digging how that paste looks, can see it being used on multiple applications. Keep rockin' the videos!
You should check out their "glass- bead" medium as well if you are into doing water effects. Makes for unreal rapids and moving water effects for streams, rivers, etc. You just paint the wood surface and then layer on the glass bead medium with other clear acrylics, etc. Cheers. - Boomer.
This is fantastic. I have never even heard of fiber paste before, and with your help, not only do I know of it’s existence, but I know of some use cases on the layout. These trees are going to look incredible. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for sharing your passion Arthur. I appreciate it. We all have an ebb-and-flow in the hobby. Some are up, and some are down. The passionate community (like yourself), helps kindle the passion for others as we all grow in our skills and knowledge. Cheers. - Boomer.
Very nicely done. Loving every minute. Sometimes the top get broken off and you might have to points growing out of the top. Looking forward to number four. Thanks for sharing.
Just amazing!!! Thanks for sharing. This series you put together really included many more details that I haven’t seen in other tree videos…. I will be attempting your technique in the near future!!!!
Fantastic texture! Now I have the desire to spend a whole afternoon at my local art store haha. I went to an art institute for "college", and browsing the art store getting ideas for things was fun, even therapeutic. The creative mind will sweep you off your feet for hours.
Hi Boomer, I've been looking everywhere for the "rake" you use to texture the tree bark without success. I've come close, but that tool looks ideal. Thanks, as always, for your channel and the time and effort you put into it. Mark
Hi Boomer This is modelling on a different level, absolutely great, I was able to find the Fibre past on Amazon so I should have in in a few days. Take care Julian
Glad to hear you found the fiber paste Julian. It's a great modeling medium. Some of their other pastes and mediums are really cool as well. Cheers. - Boomer.
That is really a neat effect. I am going to get me some of that paste. Curious though why you chose to use static grass for the deciduous tree? Maybe it will look less pine needle like with flocking over it? Just wondering on that.👍
Did I miss the video where you created the skeleton of the cherry tree? It seems to have been built differently than the others, not around the stem wire or a wood trunk.
Hey Boomer, great series on the construction of the trees, really enjoying it. Definitely a process for the feature scene. Being from the lower mainland myself, I am curious which local hobby shops you frequent. They are a dying animal, Central Hobbies is the closest for me being on the North Shore.
Central Hobbies is the only real Railroad Shop left in the Fraser Valley. I used to do big business with them and a few others back in the day. I have not been there for a decade at least. I get my general hobby supplies from RC Pitstop in Langley. I also order my model train stock online from back east now. The selection is hard to beat. Prices are very competitive as well. It`s so easy from my office. Otter Valley Railroad Hobbies (Canadian). They have a great selection, shipping is great, and I don`t have to drive into town.
Roll over image to zoom in pengxiaomei 2pcs Clay Needle Tools, Feather Wire Texture Tool for Clay Pottery Sculpting Texturing Modeling Tools .....found on Amazon
Boomer ,could you please tell us how you fix the tree trunks and the root system on the base for that three sisters tree .....would really appreciate that .....cheers😊
It's in the videos that I covered. To be honest, with over five hundred videos I don't even know where they are. Try the search bar on the "Home " page. Type "Trees" and you should find them. If you go to the Home Page on Boomer Diorama you will see five Tabs there lists as; Home, Videos, Shorts, Playlists, and Community (or Posts). Right beside this is a small "Magnifying Glass" icon. If you click on that it will open a search bar. Type in any word or subject that you think is relevant to the channel and it will que them all up in order. You can also scroll backwards under videos, or watch playlists as well.
I really love the box diorama ....it's one of my favourite and I'm planning to execute one in the near future as I'm starting to get the gist of it.... although I'm still a beginner and learning through your videos.... thank you very much for sharing your expertise with us ..... Much love from India .....cheers 🙂😀
I am not quite sure. I may have picked it up at Opus Art Supplies. If you can`t find one, pick up a cheap "Oil Paint" (coarse brush) and randomly cut some of the bristles out. I almost prefer the latter because it actually works better because the bristles flex. I just couldn't find the "stiff" brush for the video. Cheers. - Boomer.
Really interesting stuff on here. Have you tried some of the other acrylic modelling/ texture pastes? Wondered what is special about this particular one. The art shop seems to have loads of options.
I have used most of it, in one way or another, over the years. You have to use the products in order master the medium. I mentioned what was special about the medium in the series. In other words, you need to apply the practical. No practical, no experience, no mastery. Yes, there are loads of options available for the user for sure. Cheers. ~ Boomer.
@@marka87 O.K. - Sorry. I don't know of any other brand like it unfortunately. There is Celluclay as well but it is a bit harder to apply at this scale. Cheers.
Golden want to sell that for Broadway but it didn't pass the New York Fire department Flam test. We been using a roofing product called jaxsan for 15+ years. If it dries on something your not getting it off and yet you clean up with soap and water.
Boomer, thanks for all you've done for the modeling community. Personally, I've learned a crap load (including a healthy dose of humility) but most importantly, the idea to try things and not worry about the outcomes. If they work, great, if they don't, you've learned something too. Thanks for your previous time!
Good attitude to have. I still attempt things with uncertainty. It's the nature of the hobby and how we discover things. ;-)
Thanks
Thank you Peter!!!
Don't you just love it when a plan comes together..
Yes Paul I sure do! It is even better when the next stage comes together as well . . . like the flocking. Hang tough it is pending. - Boomer.
🍒Thank you.
Thank you too! - Boomer.
Surprisingly, very relaxing to watch, and you saying "..but that's ok.." has the Bob Ross vibe.
Thank You! . . . but that`s O.K. . . . lol. Cheers.
Fantastic. The time you take to build up the layers is already starting to show the quality of the final product. Easy for me to visualize. I've always gone for, the most modeling hours per dollar spent, and you sir have mastered it. Very well done tutorial. I appreciate the time you take in production.
Thank you Ted! I really appreciate the encouragement and the compliments. It makes all the work worthwhile if it inspires the model Railroad community to greater heights and deeper immersion on the smaller footprint. That is the goal! Cheers. - Boomer.
Breaking the process down sets you apart from all the rest Boomer and we really appreciate it!
Thanks for the encouraging words!
The zen of "growing" trees, I could get into this even though I never build a tree before. Thank you for your very inspiring videos.
Thank You for that! . . . Go for it! Cheers. - Boomer.
Those trees are starting to look great.
They are indeed. Thank You Joel. Cheer. - Boomer.
Thanks for the link to the Golden product line. Well laid out website. Looks like they are sold locally here through a few chain stores. I'm really digging how that paste looks, can see it being used on multiple applications. Keep rockin' the videos!
You should check out their "glass- bead" medium as well if you are into doing water effects. Makes for unreal rapids and moving water effects for streams, rivers, etc. You just paint the wood surface and then layer on the glass bead medium with other clear acrylics, etc. Cheers. - Boomer.
@@boomerdiorama I'll do it. I read up on that product when I was snooping the website. Wondered what it could be used for? Thanks for the tip.
This is fantastic. I have never even heard of fiber paste before, and with your help, not only do I know of it’s existence, but I know of some use cases on the layout. These trees are going to look incredible. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for sharing your passion Arthur. I appreciate it. We all have an ebb-and-flow in the hobby. Some are up, and some are down. The passionate community (like yourself), helps kindle the passion for others as we all grow in our skills and knowledge. Cheers. - Boomer.
Very nicely done. Loving every minute. Sometimes the top get broken off and you might have to points growing out of the top. Looking forward to number four. Thanks for sharing.
Great point!
Great video. I really like how you did the trunks as well as using prototype photos to get it right. Very cool.
Thank you so much 😀 - Boomer.
Just amazing!!! Thanks for sharing. This series you put together really included many more details that I haven’t seen in other tree videos…. I will be attempting your technique in the near future!!!!
This technique is a little more work than some, but it produces a nice looking tree for a feature scene you wish to model. Cheers.😁
Incredible work 👍
Thank you! Cheers! "Fruit Tree Final" is pending. Cheers.
Fantastic texture! Now I have the desire to spend a whole afternoon at my local art store haha. I went to an art institute for "college", and browsing the art store getting ideas for things was fun, even therapeutic. The creative mind will sweep you off your feet for hours.
Yes. The artist's "creative zone" is a cool and peaceful place to be. - Boomer.
Hi Boomer,
I've been looking everywhere for the "rake" you use to texture the tree bark without success. I've come close, but that tool looks ideal. Thanks, as always, for your channel and the time and effort you put into it.
Mark
Try Opus Art Supply (Sculpting Tools).
@@boomerdiorama Thanks, found it! The correct search words are helpful.
Hi Boomer
This is modelling on a different level, absolutely great, I was able to find the Fibre past on Amazon so I should have in in a few days.
Take care Julian
Glad to hear you found the fiber paste Julian. It's a great modeling medium. Some of their other pastes and mediums are really cool as well. Cheers. - Boomer.
Awesome
😁
when you fix the static grass to the glued armatures, is it out of a static grass applicator or just sprinkled on by hand.
It`s all on by hand. Lay it on like you would straddle hay over a pitch fork - but sparingly. Cheers. - Boomer.
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Cheers!
That is really a neat effect. I am going to get me some of that paste. Curious though why you chose to use static grass for the deciduous tree? Maybe it will look less pine needle like with flocking over it? Just wondering on that.👍
Good question! You will see shortly! Cheers. - Boomer.
Dang, like an idiot I got the Golden Molding Paste and not the Fiber Paste! 😡
@@cbrailroader642 The Golden Molding Paste is nice to have as well. No worries. - Boomer.
Did I miss the video where you created the skeleton of the cherry tree? It seems to have been built differently than the others, not around the stem wire or a wood trunk.
e.g. what length and gauge or wire did you use. Are the branches wrapped on or are they truly branches of the wire?
Not sure if I covered the Cherry Tree. It's the same twisted 26 guage wire composing all the branches with static grass added as well. Cheers.
Cute rake, is that from Model Expo?
Opus Art Supply.
If a tree falls on the layout,does anybody hear?..haha sorry couldn't help it. Amazing techniques for fine scenery. 👍🚂🚃🇨🇦
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers. - Boomer.
What company did you find the small rake from?
Opus Art Supply. Ask them about "sculpting" rake.
Where did you find that little rake tool if I may ask?
Opus Art Supply in a cheap sculpting package of other tools a well.
@@boomerdiorama Great thanks 😊
Hey Boomer, great series on the construction of the trees, really enjoying it. Definitely a process for the feature scene. Being from the lower mainland myself, I am curious which local hobby shops you frequent. They are a dying animal, Central Hobbies is the closest for me being on the North Shore.
Central Hobbies is the only real Railroad Shop left in the Fraser Valley. I used to do big business with them and a few others back in the day. I have not been there for a decade at least. I get my general hobby supplies from RC Pitstop in Langley. I also order my model train stock online from back east now. The selection is hard to beat. Prices are very competitive as well. It`s so easy from my office. Otter Valley Railroad Hobbies (Canadian). They have a great selection, shipping is great, and I don`t have to drive into town.
Did you make that rake tool?
I picked up the "sculpting" rake tool at Opus Arts Supplies store many years ago. Not sure if they even make them anymore. Cheers.
Roll over image to zoom in
pengxiaomei 2pcs Clay Needle Tools, Feather Wire Texture Tool for Clay Pottery Sculpting Texturing Modeling Tools .....found on Amazon
Boomer ,could you please tell us how you fix the tree trunks and the root system on the base for that three sisters tree .....would really appreciate that .....cheers😊
It's in the videos that I covered. To be honest, with over five hundred videos I don't even know where they are. Try the search bar on the "Home " page. Type "Trees" and you should find them. If you go to the Home Page on Boomer Diorama you will see five Tabs there lists as; Home, Videos, Shorts, Playlists, and Community (or Posts). Right beside this is a small "Magnifying Glass" icon. If you click on that it will open a search bar. Type in any word or subject that you think is relevant to the channel and it will que them all up in order. You can also scroll backwards under videos, or watch playlists as well.
@boomerdiorama thank you .... already got it .could you do pine trees as well .. that'd be great ..cheers...
I really love the box diorama ....it's one of my favourite and I'm planning to execute one in the near future as I'm starting to get the gist of it.... although I'm still a beginner and learning through your videos.... thank you very much for sharing your expertise with us ..... Much love from India .....cheers 🙂😀
Do you remember where you found the little rake tool? I'd really like to have one. Great video. 👍
I am not quite sure. I may have picked it up at Opus Art Supplies. If you can`t find one, pick up a cheap "Oil Paint" (coarse brush) and randomly cut some of the bristles out. I almost prefer the latter because it actually works better because the bristles flex. I just couldn't find the "stiff" brush for the video. Cheers. - Boomer.
@@boomerdiorama Thanks. 👍
@@williambryant5946 Cheers.
Really interesting stuff on here. Have you tried some of the other acrylic modelling/ texture pastes? Wondered what is special about this particular one. The art shop seems to have loads of options.
I have used most of it, in one way or another, over the years. You have to use the products in order master the medium. I mentioned what was special about the medium in the series. In other words, you need to apply the practical. No practical, no experience, no mastery. Yes, there are loads of options available for the user for sure. Cheers. ~ Boomer.
Only asking because it’s hard to get that particular brand in the UK
@@marka87 O.K. - Sorry. I don't know of any other brand like it unfortunately. There is Celluclay as well but it is a bit harder to apply at this scale. Cheers.
Golden want to sell that for Broadway but it didn't pass the New York Fire department Flam test. We been using a roofing product called jaxsan for 15+ years. If it dries on something your not getting it off and yet you clean up with soap and water.
As modelers, in the twenty-first century, we have never had it so good when it comes to building materials.
When you get a chance, check out Clearwater Sub. He is my neighbor about 20 klicks South of Camrose. Retired CN Dispatcher.
Sounds good. I'll check him out. Cheers. - Boomer.
That white on white pretty rough to see it's not. You know
Cheers!
Boomer, what is the white stuff you use to coat the trunk? Diluted glue?
Golden Fiber Paste diluted with a little water.
Incred
Cheers. - Boomer.