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The Modeling Hermit
United States
Приєднався 22 сер 2012
Crafting cars, buildings, and landscapes into scenes with a story that gives them life. It is my hope to spark creative ideas by sharing my process, tools, and materials with you to make scale modeling accessible to everyone. I also cover my photography process to show how perspective, background, and lighting can change how you showcase your creations at their best. I hope you enjoy the content and find it useful!
About me:
I started building models in December of 1959 and have been an avid builder since. My interest lies in cars from the 30s to the mid 70s and putting them into realistic diorama scenes with many having ties to my history in the American Midwest.
About me:
I started building models in December of 1959 and have been an avid builder since. My interest lies in cars from the 30s to the mid 70s and putting them into realistic diorama scenes with many having ties to my history in the American Midwest.
Junkyard Diorama update 2
This is my second update on the junkyard diorama that I've been working on for a few months. In this edition, I show the working waterfalls with running water, that my daughter created. I also show more area filled with junk cars and horticultural elements. You will also note that I am beginning to add figures to give the scenes life. I make mention of my thoughts about visiting old car junkyards. You will note that there is a span of time between some of the filming of this video. I chose to go ahead and simply run them together for ease of editing.
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Відео
70s Era Camaro Dirt Track Racer 1
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This is the beginning video for which we turn AMT's 1970 1/2 Chevrolet Camaro from a Boulevard Cruiser into a Dirt Track Stock Car. I will be displaying some of the ways that I accomplish this task. I encourage you to share any stories that you have for racing memories, whether dirt, asphalt, or drag. I grew up around dirt track racing, specifically 1/2 mile tracks, and have a strong fondness f...
1960 Chevrolet ElCamino
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This is a 1960 Chevrolet ElCamino rebuilder that I got from a friend. For many years, I've attempted to obtain this model, but it always eluded me. This one is in really good condition, as will be eluded to in the video. You will see the steps that I've taken in the restoration, as well as those that I chose to not undertake. Thank you for joining me on this project, and I hope you enjoy it as ...
This is just a quick view of the Christmas lights on my hometown square.
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My hometown is Oskaloosa Iowa, and this is a view from the town square of the Christmas lights. It was windy and rather chilly, but I still wanted to stop and share this positive moment with all of you.
Junkyard Diorama Update 1
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I had to delete the first posting of this as I found some blatant mistakes. I thank my daughter for joining me on the first part with her expertise at 'making' water. I've chosen to not edit that part as I felt the procedures that she used should be seen in their entirety. I also include what I've accomplished so far with the junkyard vehicles and scenery.
Racers Wedge Race Car Hauler with alterations
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I have finished my version of the AMT 72 Chevrolet Racers Wedge. I've added a tire rack and a viewing platform for crew members, as well as the aforementioned change from tandem to single axle configuration. It has been brought to my attention that I neglected to include views of the finished chassis. I've not been able to add a photo on the videos, so I've included a photo on the following Fac...
My Current Model Railroad Layout
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I have finally been able to find a place to build my model railroad layout that won't be taken by other needs. This is an HO scale out & back switching layout that has basis in an N scale layout that I had in Alaska over a decade ago.
This is how I am addressing the tandem to single axle issue on the Racer's Wedge model
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This is a brief video showing how the process that I am using to change the tandem axle to a single axle on the Racers Wedge model.
What I am working on this early fall
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These are some of the projects that I have lined up to do this fall.
Space Caddy Completion
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I have now completed the Cadillac Space Shuttle, and will give some insights as well as an overview of what I did to the original kit to make it the Space Caddy.
1,000 Subs Appreciation
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This is totally unrehearsed and unscripted.to show you my true appreciation for all that you, my subscribers and friends, have done for me, in obtaining the magical 1,000 mark.
Space Caddy 3
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The body is painted, and the interior is completed. I ended up a little more subdued than what I had planned, but this car just wasn't right for a wild paint job.
Space Caddy 2; It Just Gets Wilder
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What started out as a simple Shuttle Craft now will become much more, shall we say, interesting, taking on a #destiny2 type of theme. At this point the interior is designed as well as the body modifications being in place.
Space Caddy
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In this instance we combine AMT's Cadillac ambulance and parts from AMT's Star Trek Enterprise to build a project that is out of this world. I call it the Space Caddy.
Junkyard Update for 22 September 2024
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I have some ground cover established as well as the road for the left side. It is starting to look like a junkyard.
under 1000 group build finish #under1000gb24 #modelspeedshop
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under 1000 group build finish #under1000gb24 #modelspeedshop
under 1000 group build part 6 #under1000gb24 #modelspeedshop
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under 1000 group build part 6 #under1000gb24 #modelspeedshop
under 1000 group build part 5 #under1000gb24 #modelspeedshop
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under 1000 group build part 5 #under1000gb24 #modelspeedshop
Under1000 group Build 4 #under1000gb24
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Under1000 group Build 4 #under1000gb24
under 1000 group build part 3 #under1000gb24
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under 1000 group build part 3 #under1000gb24
under 1000 group build part 2 #under1000gb24
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under 1000 group build part 2 #under1000gb24
#under1000gb24 hosted by Mike @ #modelspeedshop Under 1,000 group build entry
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#under1000gb24 hosted by Mike @ #modelspeedshop Under 1,000 group build entry
27 July 2024 Rollin' Oldies Oskaloosa Iowa car show
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27 July 2024 Rollin' Oldies Oskaloosa Iowa car show
BEAUTIFUL!! ✌️😁
What did you use in the river with the real water to keep it from soking through? Is it epoxi ?
great diorama
Thank you
Cool idea! It looks like you have it figured out! I'll be watching! Merry Christmas 🎄🧑🎄😎👍
Thank you, and happy holidays to you.
so far so good!
Thank you
The Camaro is looking good. Merry Christmas
Thank you, and a very Merry Christmas to you.
Just subbed to ya, I love building dioramas and this one is absolutely amazing in the size and detail. I'll be watching
Thank you. I appreciate that.
Looking great so far, my friend, Merry Christmas ✌️🎅
Thanks and Merry Christmas to you too.
Looks good! Merry Christmas!!!
Thank you and Merry Christmas to you
Well done 👍🏻 Merry Christmas🎄
Thank you and a Merry Christmas to you.
Looking Good👍👍
Thank you
Looking good, thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas!!
Thank you, and Merry Christmas to you.
Your '60 El Camino came out beautiful. The paint looks great. Love the dog dish hubcaps. I have an original built '60 and one original rebuilder to tackle. I love vintage 1/25th scale kits. Especially SMP, AMT and JoHans. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you
" NIZE " BROTH"R !!! ... .. . 😮🤩🐎. 🤠
Thank you
Turned out great, bud!
Thank you
The colors turn out great! I just acquired some rebuilders, so this is very helpful. Your 60' El Camino turned out awesome! 🧑🎄🎄😎👍
Thank you and good luck with your rebuilders
Fantastic work on restoring a very cool model!!! You have the right mind and skill set to do this and have it come out to look so good!
Thank you
That came out fantastic
Thank you
I like the color. If someone were doing a repaint on a real truck, say 15 or 20 years old, they could easily do a custom color. Tonight I was going through a big box of my HO vehicles and found an HO scale version of the 1960 El Camino.
Cool
Good choice on the wheels
Thank you
Nice rebuild! The ‘60 Elky is one of my favorite El Camino models. Have a great week!
Thank you
Did you ever get the rear window?
Actually, I didn't. It is now with another modeler, as I had to sell a lot of my collection when I moved from California to Iowa.
Very nice colorful festive lights in town.
Thank you
Very nice.
Thank you
Thanks for sharing, Mark! Very cool!
You're welcome, and thanks for the compliment.
Really cool ✌️😁
Thank you.
Great work! Looks like an episode of Roadkill Junkyard Gold.
Thank you
Looking fantastic, I sent a message, 🤔 anyway still looking cool 😎 👌 🍻🦘🇦🇺🙏
Thank you. I owe much to my daughter.
@TheModelingHermit you're welcome and awesome the kids are involved 🙏😊🍻🇦🇺🦘
Incredible amount of work! Looks just awesome!!!
Thank you. The work is just beginning.
Nice job on the water. I will have quite a bit of water on my layout. I like how you did the trees growing through some of the cars. That happens in yards with a lot of slow moving product.😊😊😊
Thank you. It's only the beginning, but my daughter has been an amazing help.
That folding tire rack is ingenious!! You're right about this kit, that it's so easy to customize and make special. I picked up a couple just for that. One was gonna have a tire rack, but now that just seems plain lol
Thank you. I'm glad that I was able to inspire you.
would have loved to see the finished bottom of the hauler
That was addressed in the previous video of how I just made a plate to cover where I removed the axle assembly. After that, I just painted it black. I'm actually wishing that I'd done more to it, to make it more realistic, but the chassis was so basic that I just took shortcuts.
@@TheModelingHermit I did watch the previous video . . . . "would have loved to see the finished bottom of the hauler" . . . finished as in finished, assembled and painted flat black
@@billyk5338 That is a problem, as in I thought that I had included that, but in going back and reviewing the video, I find myself in error. I attempted to find a way to add a photo in the comments, but that option seems to not be available. I will post a photo on a couple of Facebook groups, such as Car Model Builders, Model Car Zone, and Grandpa Mark's Hobbies. If you're not on one of them, then give me a couple of suggestion of some you are on.
@@billyk5338 Thanks for calling my attention to this error. I attempted to find a way to add a photo to the comments and description, but was unsuccessful, so I placed photos on 5 Facebook groups. That way you might be able to find the picture. The groups are named in the description on the last video.
@ - I saw it, thx for posting, very nice job .
Love the car and paint! Hate the marze rover music! Don't ever do it again! Rather have no music!
Thank you.
🏁 Looks much better that way! 🏁
Thank you.
Nice update Doug
Thank you
@@TheModelingHermit 🤜🤛
Nice job! Give's me some ideas on changes to the kit!
Thank you. It always makes me feel good when my work inspires others.
Very nice build !!! I have a question: I just found and old model that I but up a long time ago and just found it. It is the Revell Gone Fishing Set I think it is 1979 Dodge Ramcharger with the bass boat. I have Testors Color Shift Purple Sunrise and thinking of painting the body of the truck that color and the top that is separate going to paint it black what do you all think???? Need Help Thank you all in advance.
Experiment first on scrap plastic. I use the color change paints all over the place. If you look at my video of the 62 Thunderbird, that is color change over a blue.
How hard would it be to make the rear dually tandem axles
It wouldn't be much of a job. One would have to open the wheel openings more to allow for the extra width. Optionally, one would also add the fender flares to complete the look.
@@TheModelingHermit that is what I was thinking May have to try it
You are way too modest. You did some fantastic mods. Awesome job.
Thank you.
Awesome Build I like the single wheel conversion nice job very cool sir
Thank you
Very nice build Doug. Well done for finishing the GB!
Thank you
Nice. Great modifications.
Thank you
Nice work. I really like the camper. And the white bumpers on the truck. I will sub you for more videos. Craig 🏭🐀
Thank you for the kind words and for the sub. Both are appreciated.
That’s very cool. Nicely done.
Thank you
That looks like a nice relatively easy change
It actually is quite easy.
That is COOL, love the little flip rack thing very very COOL 😎
Thank you
Very cool Doug. Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you
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Nice job! Love that viewing platform. Kit looks alot better with only one rear axle. Well done!!
Thank you
Great looking build Doug!!! I like the single axle. Thanks for sharing
Thank you. I appreciate the compliment