[Censored]!!! The Toms are making me doubt my plans for a 20x30 foot multi-deck layout. They are also making me rethink my choice of hobbies, too. Their small layouts might not fit everyone's desires for their dream layout, but I think we can all learn something from them. Narrow shelf depth can lead to wider aisle space. A 1-foot or less shelf can be sceniced faster than a deeper scene, saving time and money - less lumber, too, and we all know how high those prices have risen since the pandemic. I really love these podcasts! ❤
Just now watched this on 12-23-24. Tom Johnson is an amazing man with skills beyond reality. I mean he sees things through eyes that see the missing elements and then he adds those elements. He has helped me so much with my grain elevators. One thing , though, Tom. That orange tractor from Artitec is a Case VA, not a Massey Ferguson. LOL Merry Christmas to all.
I think what I love the most about Tom Johnson's modeling is just what he says, the amount of nostalgia embedded in each scene. Just the shear amount of minute details that you don't initially notice, but without them, you would know that something about it just isn't complete.
For water I would have everybody go to Boomer Diorama and he has a very simple and good video on water and he uses none of the "store bought" regular things. His water looks great. With his method you don'e have to put up damns or worry about things dripping off of the layout. Boomer makes fabulous trees also. I've been to the UP yard in Laramie Wyoming many times and the dirt is covering almost all of the ties and you can see little ballast in the yards. Have a friend with a wonderful layout and he has a scrap yard with a wooden fence around it and he has about 200 hours in this diorama on his road. Did everything board by board.
I like Boomer's method too for water. Its funny how you can dive into a scene or diorama and spend HOURS and HOURS losing yourself adding all those details!
Never ever pour water items directly onto the layout! Build a removable section and do it on the workbench. Then re-attach the water section to the layout.
[Censored]!!! The Toms are making me doubt my plans for a 20x30 foot multi-deck layout. They are also making me rethink my choice of hobbies, too.
Their small layouts might not fit everyone's desires for their dream layout, but I think we can all learn something from them. Narrow shelf depth can lead to wider aisle space. A 1-foot or less shelf can be sceniced faster than a deeper scene, saving time and money - less lumber, too, and we all know how high those prices have risen since the pandemic.
I really love these podcasts! ❤
Just now watched this on 12-23-24. Tom Johnson is an amazing man with skills beyond reality. I mean he sees things through eyes that see the missing elements and then he adds those elements. He has helped me so much with my grain elevators. One thing , though, Tom. That orange tractor from Artitec is a Case VA, not a Massey Ferguson. LOL Merry Christmas to all.
Thanks for showcasing these two wonderful modelers.
Glad you like them!
I think what I love the most about Tom Johnson's modeling is just what he says, the amount of nostalgia embedded in each scene. Just the shear amount of minute details that you don't initially notice, but without them, you would know that something about it just isn't complete.
A great show with two of the best. Had the pleasure to meet Tom Johnson in person. Just a great guy!
I have to say these two (Tom and Tom) are class acts!!!
Love listening to you and the guests, it keeps getting better each show. Big thanks for Andy and Mike!
Thank you very much!!! We love putting on the show!!
Excellent job guys to all four of you so inspirational Tom and Tom just amazing layouts hopefully someday mine will be somewhat close
What can I say except...."WOW".
That was a fun show!
Thanks!
Awesome display of talent! Not sure if this inspired me or if it discouraged me though.
Good job,guys! You have been producing some incredible content for all of us. Thank you, it’s valued and very much appreciated.
You're welcome! Spread the word about us!!!
Super show. Please keep up the great work.
Will do! Thanks for the kind words!
EXCELLENT!! Great job, guys!!
Thanks Brian!
For water I would have everybody go to Boomer Diorama and he has a very simple and good video on water and he uses none of the "store bought" regular things. His water looks great. With his method you don'e have to put up damns or worry about things dripping off of the layout. Boomer makes fabulous trees also. I've been to the UP yard in Laramie Wyoming many times and the dirt is covering almost all of the ties and you can see little ballast in the yards. Have a friend with a wonderful layout and he has a scrap yard with a wooden fence around it and he has about 200 hours in this diorama on his road. Did everything board by board.
I like Boomer's method too for water. Its funny how you can dive into a scene or diorama and spend HOURS and HOURS losing yourself adding all those details!
@@SecondSectionPodcast He's such a good teacher and easy to learn from...
I've binge watched his videos and am going back a second time to take notes.
Love the work. Love the Details. Love the Chat. Good Job guys. sub'd for more.
Nice!
Never ever pour water items directly onto the layout! Build a removable section and do it on the workbench. Then re-attach the water section to the layout.
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