How To Americanize an N Scale Kato Roundhouse

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @Tommy_Yanks
    @Tommy_Yanks 2 роки тому +1

    Looks amazing! I love the stucko texture.

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 2 роки тому

      Thanks Man !!!

  • @carstenhundt4515
    @carstenhundt4515 2 роки тому

    Very well done ! I want to try to germanize a kato roundhouse for my kato turntable ! Thank you for showing your suggestions how to make.

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching.
      Mike

  • @gracieaguilar5669
    @gracieaguilar5669 2 роки тому

    Thank you you are awesome how you do simple things into huge nice looking projects

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 2 роки тому

      Thank You Gracie !!

  • @hastingsbnsfnscalemodeler8594
    @hastingsbnsfnscalemodeler8594 6 років тому

    Nice job, very detailed. Loved the creativity of the workbenches and stucco, very realistic.

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 6 років тому

      Thank you very much.
      Mike

  • @rogereldridge8233
    @rogereldridge8233 6 років тому

    We were just discussing what we need to do to our Kato roundhouse at the Club layout... thanks for sharing your ideas as some of these may work for us.

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 6 років тому

      Now you have at least one idea.
      Thanks , Mike

  • @jolliemark6294
    @jolliemark6294 6 років тому

    LOOKS GREAT MIKE! With the detail inside its looking really good, thanks for sharing 😀

  • @raoulcuban
    @raoulcuban 4 місяці тому +1

    Great work Mike. Did you buy the doors or make them?

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 4 місяці тому

      I made them and the instructions are in this very video !!

  • @michaelgrant9293
    @michaelgrant9293 6 років тому

    Very nicely done Mike, you've really improved the look. I really like the stucco effect on the outside. I think I will have a go at doing that on my layout. Thank you for sharing, best wishes.

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 6 років тому

      Thank you Michael. You will have no problems with the stucco, just prime the model first.
      Mike

  • @theenigmaticgamer
    @theenigmaticgamer 6 років тому

    Thanks for sharing your very interesting video. It's looking really good. Look forward to seeing it finished on the layout and your job on the turntable.
    Best wishes Keith (UK)

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 6 років тому

      Thanks Keith. The table will be next on the list.
      Mike

  • @dacuzzz
    @dacuzzz 6 років тому

    hi Mike... good job on re-doing the roundhouse... thanks for sharing.. vinny

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 6 років тому

      Thanks Vinny , Mike

  • @ItsMyRailroad
    @ItsMyRailroad 6 років тому

    I need to try that stucco technique somewhere. Looks good Mike.

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 6 років тому

      Thanks Steve. I use it quite often.
      Mike

  • @davidallen6333
    @davidallen6333 6 років тому

    Great video Mike we got great some ideas for our Kato n scale roundhouse for our N scale club layout !

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 6 років тому

      Glad it helped David. Mike

    • @davidallen6333
      @davidallen6333 6 років тому

      I have sent the Nscalers of my club your link so I'm waiting to see what they think for our 12 stall round house on our new n scale club layout ?

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 6 років тому

      Cool.
      Mike

  • @RonsTrainsNThings
    @RonsTrainsNThings 6 років тому +1

    Nice kit bash, Mike. 👍👍

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 6 років тому

      Thanks Ron , Mike

  • @flyboy2610
    @flyboy2610 6 років тому

    Nice job! When I built my Walthers packing plant, I improved the look of the roof by painting it flat black, and then while the paint was still wet I thoroughly covered it in cinders. Once the paint had dried I shook the excess cinders off into a paper towel (and then back into the package). Then I used some diluted matte medium to secure the cinders completely. Looks like an asphalt/gravel roof now! Much better than plain plastic, even if it is painted! I like the stucco look on the outside, too. Very nicely done!

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 6 років тому

      Thanks so much, I too have used that method before.
      Thanks , Mike

  • @whitefordpipeshandmadebymi7238
    @whitefordpipeshandmadebymi7238 6 років тому

    Hello dear Sir😊 looks really nice! Can’t wait to see it all done and on your layout! Take care! 😊✌️🇨🇦

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 6 років тому

      Thanks so much Michael , once again, glad to have you.
      Mike

  • @rva1945
    @rva1945 5 років тому

    Looks good. Now why do you consider that work an "Americanization " of the roundhouse? What makes it American compared to the original out-of-the-box? I am interested in it as I will sratch-build my roundhouse, thanks!

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 5 років тому

      I stuccoed the outside and it had no doors , so I scratch built the doors.
      Thanks , Mike

  • @gregshook937
    @gregshook937 3 роки тому

    Hey Mike. Enjoyed this video. I'm thinking I might try a brick face of some sort on my roundhouse, although the stucco in a darker shade might work. Could you clarify what you mean by a "black wash"?

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 3 роки тому +1

      Greatly thinned Black acrylic wash

  • @genejordan9983
    @genejordan9983 Рік тому

    Looks much better. Great ideas

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale Рік тому

      Thank You Gene !!!

  • @wilzdart
    @wilzdart 6 років тому

    looks great, I hope you do a video on the installation of the turn table.

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 6 років тому

      Thanks , there is nothing to installing the table besides sitting it in place (after detailing of coarse).
      Thanks , Mike

    • @wilzdart
      @wilzdart 6 років тому

      Mike Fifer thought you have to cut the foam under it

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 6 років тому

      Not if you are using Unitrack.
      Thanks , Mike

  • @TheShadeTreeFixitMan
    @TheShadeTreeFixitMan 6 років тому

    Very nicely done. I wish my roundhouse was that simple to assemble...

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 6 років тому

      Thanks George.
      Mike

  • @MrDonr
    @MrDonr 3 роки тому

    can you give out some info on the styrene material you used and also the stucco material. I'm new at this and any help is appreciated. I just ordered the turntable and roundhouse. Here's hoping !!

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 3 роки тому

      I do not remember on the styrene as I had it lying around. The Stucco is simply Acrylic paint with ANY color of Arizona Rock and Mineral powder mixed in to a near paste.
      Mike

  • @raymari7658
    @raymari7658 4 роки тому

    I'm new to lighting with led. I would like to see how you power yours. I have strip led that I'll be using.

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 4 роки тому

      It has been in some of the other videos, but I am using the Woodland Scenics Just Plug System

  • @ATSFVentaSpurNscaler
    @ATSFVentaSpurNscaler 6 років тому

    Hi Mike! You did an amazing job on this project! I wish that you would have showed exactly how you applied your stucco mixture to various parts of the structure. To do this, did you use an airbrush or a regular brush?
    -from Tom Pilling

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 6 років тому +1

      I used a soft 1/2" brush and brushed on the first coat and then stippled on the second coat.
      Thanks , Mike

  • @dannyholt105
    @dannyholt105 6 років тому

    Great idea on the stucco work Mike! I didn't see any glass over the doors. Did you decide against having glass there or just going to do that later? Thanks. Cheers, Dan

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 6 років тому

      Do it later after I do the details inside.
      Mike

  • @GoViaorgohome
    @GoViaorgohome 6 років тому

    What a neat idea. Gets rid of the plastic look for sure

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 6 років тому

      Thanks, That is what I always try to do.
      Mike

  • @Mike-rt3mw
    @Mike-rt3mw 6 місяців тому

    I was hoping to see you doing the wash of the Black.

  • @raymari7658
    @raymari7658 4 роки тому

    Oh I forgot. The building looks great. The stuco is a good touch

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 4 роки тому

      Thanks Ray, Mike

  • @gerdeguelle1967
    @gerdeguelle1967 6 років тому

    looking great Mike

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 6 років тому

      Thank You Ger, Mike

  • @ronzufelt1428
    @ronzufelt1428 6 років тому

    Turned out great.

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 6 років тому

      Thanks Ron, Mike

  • @JWitchard
    @JWitchard 6 років тому

    Hi Mike. I see you jumped channels and did a guest appearance on Toy Man Television. 😉

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 6 років тому

      I didn't know I was but it certainly happened.
      LOl
      Mike

    • @JWitchard
      @JWitchard 6 років тому

      Mike Fifer look forward to your next video. 👍

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 6 років тому

      Thanks John, Me too.
      Mike

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 6 років тому

      Thanks John, Me too.
      Mike

  • @colnagocowboy
    @colnagocowboy 6 років тому

    Hmmm stuco that would work i need an older roundhouse in theory. But stuco would hide age nicely.

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 6 років тому

      Thanks William , That is what I thought.
      Mike

    • @colnagocowboy
      @colnagocowboy 6 років тому

      Wonder if a copper or shheet metal roog might be more appropriate should not be hard modification

  • @philfodera6294
    @philfodera6294 6 років тому

    Looks Great

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 6 років тому

      Thank You very much Phil, Mike

  • @papabeepbeep2727
    @papabeepbeep2727 6 років тому

    You done good son!

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 6 років тому

      Thanks so much Pa.
      Mike

  • @dr_bnc
    @dr_bnc 6 років тому

    Awesome transformation! Stealing your stucco mix...!

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 6 років тому

      That is OK , I have used it often on southwestern buildings.
      Thanks , Mike

  • @larrybaughman618
    @larrybaughman618 2 місяці тому

    🤠👋🚂🗯