excellent..excellent video..I have always admired scratch building and using prototype photos to do it..this method explains the process very well. Thank you.. Tom And...Happy Father's Day
I am a carpenter, standard doors are 36"*84" for exterior and access ways. Interior home and office doors are 80" by 30" or 36" and closet / bathroom doors are 30" or 24"
Awsome info I will have to try this technique and see were it can take me looks like a great way to do background scenes for starters Thank for sharing
Thanks, Vinny. Always good to hear from you. I hope these videos on preparation for scratchbuilds have not become too tedious for people, but I thought they were important to share. I'm looking forward to this build too. It is going to be about the most intricate and complicated build I have done with all of the brick and stone sections interconnected. It should be interesting.
Scan your scale ruler and paste the image at 100% into your Publisher document and (if possible ) lock it. Then you can import your image next to it and do your size adjustment to match the ruler there on screen, using the standard- size guidelines you talked about while working on the paper copy.
Looking at that photo, it is apparent that the front door is at the base of the tall tower. That tower seems to stick out forward of the front of the building. Using a 2D photo, how to you determine how far that that facade protrudes towards you in the photo? I’m guessing it’s a proportional guess.
Great video Ron!! I have one question though,where did you get the CTT ruler? I have a 1/25 scale for my model cars,but have not been able to find any more.
I purchased mine in a hobby shop in Texas years ago. Sadly this company does not make them anymore and I have not been able to find something very similar recently. I will keep my eyes open and let people know if I find one because you are not the first to ask.
Its a lot to ask but can you take us thru the actual steps of scaling the picture for printing in HO scale with your program, if you have the time? Its kinda confusing to me at the moment..lol
Can you tell your audience where you purchased the 1:160 Transparent Scale Ruler? It obviously states C.T.T INC Dallas, Texas! Yehaaaaa! I Conducted a search I could not locate such item. Please respond. Best regards Spanky 😍 Your Videos!
+Spanky Fuentes I bought mine in a hobby store in Fort Worth about 15 years ago. Vinny (bnsf6951) has one just like it. I haven't seen one for sale in a while. I didn't realize this until after I made this video. Watch ebay. Might be your best bet.
New flat roof over the train room is a 2:12 pitch does not seem that much but over the basic 20 feet gains a little over 3 feet. Then to run it into the existing roof it gains almost another foot. Crazy... Now back to modeling
User tip, It helps gain on UA-cam if your END Card links to another channel or playlist. With similar theme, video or tags - For instant linking to the BBCv2 playlist. The playlist if full of links to other similar channels doing the same thing, or link to some of BNSF6951 builds etc. Link to good playlist, videos and channels. Do this will increase the odds of your videos show up in the right drop down list and end video blocks that fill in post video end.
Now that I'm asking, The phot program I used to use years ago no longer exist for Windows 10. What do you use to Fix parallax, keystone and barrel distortion in your photos?
Thanks for that tip. I will be sure to do this. I was trying to link the 3 videos I have on a similar subject, but this makes sense. I think I will go in and change those.
I don't think there is one magic setting. It depends on how much you have zoomed in on the building in Google Earth before you printed it. I just guestimate, print, measure, repeat until I get it right. As for the ruler, can't remember where I got it and can't find one like it on the internet. Vinny (bnsf6951) has the same ruler.
I have one that I bought from my local hobby shop decades ago. - C.T.T. Inc. Dallas, Texas - Item No. 9160 - I tried Google and the new Walthers catalog search to no avail. C.T.T. Inc. in Dallas, Texas, like many other small hobby businesses may have gone out of business. If you have access to spreadsheet software like Excel, create a list of "scale inches"/"scale feet" = real inches. I use the following formulas: Scale Inches = Real Inches =A7/160 where A7 is the cell holding the number of (Scale-Inches) you want to convert. Scale Feet = Real Inches =E7/160*12 Scale inch = 0.00625 Scale foot = 0.075 Best of luck to you Bob Reynolds.
OK, at the end of this video you say you're going to build this structure up and will show how it's done, step-by-step. I've looked thru' your videos list and can't see anything that looks like it. What are the videos called? Are they up? Why not just name them 'Town Hall pt1', 'pt2', 'pt3', etc?
Well, for a host of reasons the project was abandoned about 1/3 of the way done. Mostly because I made some changes to the layout and no longer had space for it. Now I'm just planning to model the platform.
+chidragon60 Well apparently the suppliers I was aware of have all quit selling them. I'm looking for a new supplier for Clear rulers in both in in HO scale. I will keep you posted when I find something.
I am giving this video a thumbs down because, we are new to all this and there are a lot of needed details left out which has left us in the dark about all of this.
Ron, I love your content and appreciate it. Your intro is about 32 seconds too long. Nothing is gained and time is wasted with yours (and so many similar intros which are the information equivalent of clip art). If you think you must still ask to subscribe, like, and hit the bell (doubtful that you do), then move that to the end of each video.
This video was one of my earliest with a long intro. I have pared down the title sequence dramatically since then (4 seconds). As for the front end call to subscribe (I don't say "like"), that is a UA-cam recommended best practice, It lasts all of 5 seconds, and considering that 70% of my views come from nonsubscribers, I'll keep it.
This build is going to be great to see come alive.....brick stone and so decrative . Cant wait
Matthew lund It is as complicated a build as I have ever attempted, and I'm doing it for the world to see--I must be a little crazy. Lol
Handy info 👍🏻
excellent..excellent video..I have always admired scratch building and using prototype photos to do it..this method explains the process very well. Thank you.. Tom And...Happy Father's Day
+Overland Transportation System Thanks. You should give it a try. Let me know uf you do.
Lots of great educational info you presented, thank you! Great video as are all the rest!
You have binge watched my whole channel today. LOL. Thanks again. I will try to keep them coming.
Hi Ron. Just found your videos and boy am I a happy camper now. I've been looking for something just this to help me out. thanks mate
+chidragon60 Welcome aboard. I'm so glad you find them helpful. 👍
I did CAD drafting for a Architect many years ago. We always use 3' by 7' for doors.
Ron: I believe this is the most useful video you've done! It has the most long term use of them all so far. Thanks, Eldon Lowman, Snowtiger1
Thanks.
When I did CAD drafting for an Architect in the mid 1990's we always used 3' x 7' for doors.
Good overview, Ron
I am a carpenter, standard doors are 36"*84" for exterior and access ways.
Interior home and office doors are 80" by 30" or 36" and closet / bathroom doors are 30" or 24"
Commercial would be/could be 3070 standard residential are 3068
can you describe how to “scale” tge photo to get the 6’-8 door? Thanks
Scratch building and kit bashing now seems doable for me, aslo Now I've seen your video on reserching buildings etc. Keep up the good stuff.
Awsome info I will have to try this technique and see were it can take me looks like a great way to do background scenes for starters Thank for sharing
Thanks for watching. When you try it, let me know how it turns out.
Lots of great info there Ron, can't wait to see the rest
Thanks. I'm really loving doing it. If I can make that tower look right I should have it made.
hi Ron.. lots of great info in this vid.. looking forward to your build of this project.. thanks for sharing.. vinny
Thanks, Vinny. Always good to hear from you. I hope these videos on preparation for scratchbuilds have not become too tedious for people, but I thought they were important to share. I'm looking forward to this build too. It is going to be about the most intricate and complicated build I have done with all of the brick and stone sections interconnected. It should be interesting.
Good info thanks.
Great Info Ron.
Phillip wyman Thanks.
Their are apps that you can use to convert your photo to a line drawing and they work amazingly well for this type of project!
Hi can you share more info about the ruler you were using in this video please
where did you get the ruler? I have a free print out one, but its not the best. Getting better ideal, thanks to your videos.
Unfortunately the clear ruler isi no longer available.
I got a 4" clear flex, ruler from Prop Blur. Send you a pic, l8tr
Scan your scale ruler and paste the image at 100% into your Publisher document and (if possible ) lock it. Then you can import your image next to it and do your size adjustment to match the ruler there on screen, using the standard- size guidelines you talked about while working on the paper copy.
Looking at that photo, it is apparent that the front door is at the base of the tall tower. That tower seems to stick out forward of the front of the building. Using a 2D photo, how to you determine how far that that facade protrudes towards you in the photo? I’m guessing it’s a proportional guess.
Great video Ron!! I have one question though,where did you get the CTT ruler? I have a 1/25 scale for my model cars,but have not been able to find any more.
I purchased mine in a hobby shop in Texas years ago. Sadly this company does not make them anymore and I have not been able to find something very similar recently. I will keep my eyes open and let people know if I find one because you are not the first to ask.
Got to learn today..
Can I put the photo into Procreate and scale it?
Its a lot to ask but can you take us thru the actual steps of scaling the picture for printing in HO scale with your program, if you have the time? Its kinda confusing to me at the moment..lol
+chidragon60 I will see what I can do, it may be after Jan 1. December is crazy busy for me.
Thanks for even considering it Ron. I appreciate it.
Can you tell your audience where you purchased the 1:160 Transparent Scale Ruler?
It obviously states C.T.T INC Dallas, Texas! Yehaaaaa!
I Conducted a search I could not locate such item.
Please respond.
Best regards
Spanky
😍 Your Videos!
+Spanky Fuentes I bought mine in a hobby store in Fort Worth about 15 years ago. Vinny (bnsf6951) has one just like it. I haven't seen one for sale in a while. I didn't realize this until after I made this video. Watch ebay. Might be your best bet.
You can create your own by downloading a printable scale ruler, printing it on a transparency and then laminating it.
New flat roof over the train room is a 2:12 pitch does not seem that much but over the basic 20 feet gains a little over 3 feet. Then to run it into the existing roof it gains almost another foot. Crazy... Now back to modeling
That's pretty flat, may give way under the next big snowfall there in AZ. 😆
I'm more worried about F-14 Tomcats doing Touch and Go's.
User tip, It helps gain on UA-cam if your END Card links to another channel or playlist. With similar theme, video or tags - For instant linking to the BBCv2 playlist. The playlist if full of links to other similar channels doing the same thing, or link to some of BNSF6951 builds etc. Link to good playlist, videos and channels. Do this will increase the odds of your videos show up in the right drop down list and end video blocks that fill in post video end.
Now that I'm asking, The phot program I used to use years ago no longer exist for Windows 10. What do you use to Fix parallax, keystone and barrel distortion in your photos?
Thanks for that tip. I will be sure to do this. I was trying to link the 3 videos I have on a similar subject, but this makes sense. I think I will go in and change those.
If you're going to print a building off Google Earth, do you set the printer to 48% to get N scale? I need to find that N scale ruler you have! 😀
I don't think there is one magic setting. It depends on how much you have zoomed in on the building in Google Earth before you printed it. I just guestimate, print, measure, repeat until I get it right. As for the ruler, can't remember where I got it and can't find one like it on the internet. Vinny (bnsf6951) has the same ruler.
I have one that I bought from my local hobby shop decades ago. - C.T.T. Inc. Dallas, Texas - Item No. 9160 - I tried Google and the new Walthers catalog search to no avail. C.T.T. Inc. in Dallas, Texas, like many other small hobby businesses may have gone out of business.
If you have access to spreadsheet software like Excel, create a list of "scale inches"/"scale feet" = real inches.
I use the following formulas:
Scale Inches = Real Inches =A7/160 where A7 is the cell holding the number of (Scale-Inches) you want to convert.
Scale Feet = Real Inches =E7/160*12
Scale inch = 0.00625
Scale foot = 0.075
Best of luck to you Bob Reynolds.
OK, at the end of this video you say you're going to build this structure up and will show how it's done, step-by-step. I've looked thru' your videos list and can't see anything that looks like it. What are the videos called? Are they up? Why not just name them 'Town Hall pt1', 'pt2', 'pt3', etc?
Well, for a host of reasons the project was abandoned about 1/3 of the way done. Mostly because I made some changes to the layout and no longer had space for it. Now I'm just planning to model the platform.
did you ever show how building was built or finished product
No, my layout plans changed a bit so this structure was abandoned at about 15% completion.
Is impossible how a commercial main door has a high of 6 ft. In a Smurf town.?
I'm not sure what you are getting at. I never said a door was 6'. I did say a standard door height is 6'8", which is exactly correct. Go measure one.
That is why I do meters. So much easier
Can you tell me where to buy a clear ho scale ruler? Thanks!
+chidragon60 Well apparently the suppliers I was aware of have all quit selling them. I'm looking for a new supplier for Clear rulers in both in in HO scale. I will keep you posted when I find something.
Great! Thanks.
kcoyote75
You can create your own by downloading a printable scale ruler, printing it on a transparency and then laminating it.
Interesting tip. Thanks.
I am giving this video a thumbs down because, we are new to all this and there are a lot of needed details left out which has left us in the dark about all of this.
Then perhaps the better response is, if you have questions, ask them.
Your audio and video are out of sync here. I see you saying one thing but hear another.
Ron, I love your content and appreciate it. Your intro is about 32 seconds too long. Nothing is gained and time is wasted with yours (and so many similar intros which are the information equivalent of clip art). If you think you must still ask to subscribe, like, and hit the bell (doubtful that you do), then move that to the end of each video.
This video was one of my earliest with a long intro. I have pared down the title sequence dramatically since then (4 seconds). As for the front end call to subscribe (I don't say "like"), that is a UA-cam recommended best practice, It lasts all of 5 seconds, and considering that 70% of my views come from nonsubscribers, I'll keep it.