S4: E2: The layout's tallest peak! Plus a look at the Deer Creek Mine from Sierra West!
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- In this episode I take on some more hard shell scenery, including the layout's as yet unnamed tallest peak!. Plus, a look at the first structure to be placed on the layout, the Sierra West Deer Creek Mine!
Stuff used in this video:
Loctite Power Grab adhesive:
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Plaster cloth:
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Underlayment nails:
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Gorilla glue (original)
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Titebond wood glue:
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Window screen:
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Sierra West Deer Creek Mine:
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Please note that although not shown here, Gorilla Glue requires water to activate. You typically moisten the item that you are joining to the item to which you've applied the glue. I do this with a misting sprayer. It is also advised to spread the glue to form a thin layer because the glue expands as it cures. In this video I am moving quickly through these steps in a low stress area, so I'm letting weights do the "spreading" for me.
Ron - I would like for your followers to take notice that if they go to these large furniture stores and talk with a manager, they may get a lot of block styrofoam for the hauling. I work in the back of such a store and have thrown away 6"x6"x12" or longer blocks of foam in the dumpster. I have also trashed 1"x12"x24" sheets of foam. Granite, you have to be there to get it and it may not be every week, but it's a way of saving the landfill of such trash. Just a note to all and you.
I always love seeing you pop in my notification feed. It's always a joy to see your genuine enjoyment of what you're doing! I wish you posted more often, but don't push yourself!
It's a shame this is not one of those series that is like 5-7 years old and you can just watch the whole backlog.
I'm jealous of the future viewers
Thanks for watching! I would like to post more as time permits.
This is the MOST ambitious solo project I have ever seen! You make my early teen former self jealous that I didn't dream that big. I hope I live to see it finished. Well done!
Mr Grabbag, your creativity and modeling skills are incredible! I have enjoyed your videos and watched your work all the way back to the beginning. Thank you for the time and patience it must take to video this awesome work! WOW!!!
Thanks!
I've come to love the days when your videos drop. Your layout has been spectacular from day one but there's a big difference between the basic frame and what you have now. This is going to be one of the greatest model railroads ever built and we're all spoiled, getting to watch you working on it.
Thank you for the very kind words!
Model railroading is awesome. It is not dangerous, you can work on it year-round, and your wife always knows where you are.
I’ve watched your build from the very start when you altered your garage and then the covid came. You truly do such a wonderful job of everything you do without cutting corners. I have commented before and I say it again I hope I live long enough to see the end, I’m 66.
Thank you so much! Yes, this will be a very long-term project.
This was my most favorite video yet, I think - watching the mountains 'come to life' was fascinating and rewarding! Can't wait to see the progress!!
Hey man, thanks for checking in! My favorite part of this is covering up the benchwork and ending up with a pretty good idea of the finished product (in my head, at least).
Always such a rare treat when you upload!
Thanks!
Thank you. I really appreciate each of your videos. I wish that there were more, but I'm grateful for what you do post.
This project is becoming a true masterpiece ❤❤
This video was therapy ... From start to finish!
Awesome, thank you!
The layout has really become a landscape now. You’ve done a great job on it and your friend Carl sure is a master modeler. Thank you for the Ferrari museum tour. Those cars and motors were my kind of works of art and exactly what belongs in a museum. I saw some incredible Ferraris at the Barrett Jackson auction this year and they have greatly appreciated in price.
Glad you enjoyed it. I was cool to see a few of my personal unicorns; the 288 GTO and F40.
I love to live vicariously through your incredible layout and massive train room.
Thank you very much!
Props to your friend on the mine model. Awesome!
I think your video series could serve as a Master Class in model railroad building. You never cease to amaze.
Thank you very much for the kind words!
So incredibly good. I’m watching with my little set being built in foreground. A bit of a contrast 😂
But main reason I’m commenting it to say
Wow thanks for taking the time to film as you go and then more time to edit and run commentary
So kind of you 😊
I really appreciate your dedication to perfection I also appreciate that you show the building process. The way something is built is more important to me than the end product. Biggest visual update to date. Looks awesome.
Glad you enjoyed!
It’s always super gratifying when substantial progress is made. Love the updates❣️
Another great update, thank you. It's inspiring to see the work that you are doing and it helps me to want to do better work on my layout. It's refreshing to see someone still using cardboard formers and screen wire for scenery, it brings back memories of my days reading MR magazine in the 60s.
Yes, I very much like this method, but I'm not opposed to other methods like foam carving, or the like. I just prefer the screen/plaster, especially for the steeper land forms.
More runners and risers than my house !. Ferrari visit awsome . Love and care apparent. Gorilla tip and Pink Panther seem to work. Fabulous !!. Thanks master. Dave
Boy , what great vidoes you make. They are unique and quality. Thanks so much.
Thank you very much!
If you spread out that PU glue with a putty knife you only need a quarter of what you're using now. It sets in minutes and expands very little. Mad respect for the size and the quality of what you're making. Absolutely stunning!
Thanks for watching! I don't always show every step simply because it might be boring, inconvenient, or time consuming, or all of the above. I sprayed the joining piece with water and let the weight do the spreading for me. It's not a high-stress area, so I chose speed over efficiency.
You’re our hero! Great Job on the layout! I’m excited for you! Carl is an excellent master builder!
Thank you for the kind words. I am luck to. have a talented contributor like Karl!
Love following this project and I'm always thrilled when one of your videos pops up on my homepage. Really enjoyed this episode.
Thank you so much!
Wow, this is turning into a really nice looking layout. I love seeing it transform.
Thank you very much!
I am always happy to see a new video by you. Thank you again. Yes the plaster is making the landscape come alive. very rewarding step also as a viewer.
Thanks for checking in!
Your skills are fabulous! What an awesome job you're doing!
Always enjoy watching this build.
Amazing as always. The amount of planning ahead you do is so important for the final result. Love the updates.
Always a rare treat when you upload a video! Can't wait to see the end result in the years to come.
More to come!
Great layout 🤩I like the profile of the mountains with many tunnels. The model of the mine is fantastic. Very nice work 👍
Thanks so much for the update.
What an awesome project you have. Looking forward to see the next episode 😀👍👍
Thanks for watching!
Enjoy how scenery magic you have done so far. Plaster cloth around bridges, scene great artistic talent.
I hope I can get some scenic aesthetics. Thanks for watching!
Always a treat, such a wonderful layout, Id be overwhelmed by the task, I admire your tenacity ✌️👍💜😊
Thanks!
So stoked when I saw this video appear in my notifications. Great start to my weekend! Please keep the content coming through, it's incredible
Thank you very much!
Been keeping up on this project for a while now. Just awesome to watch!
Awesome! Thank you!
keep them coming. Thanks
You bet!
Loving this content, just what I needed to decompress after an intense work week! Thank you so much for sharing your work on this incredible project!
Thank you very much!
I really look forward to seeing the finished product eventually.
I wonder how many more years you will be working on this.
Best not think about it!
@@rcgrabbag 😅
My son has autism and he has been watching your videos for several years. I wired his train the same way you wired yours. I copy and pasted it. But his is in G scale
The layout is looking better every video. And holy mamma your building builder, Karl, is incredible
Thanks! Yes, Karl is a master.
Very impressive. Loved watching the built.
Thank you very much!
Carl is a master model builder!! That mine is gorgeous. So much detail! His buildings will make a fabulous addition to your already incredible layout. I can't wait to see how it all turns out. You could charge admission when the layout is done! 😂
Thank you very much!
Love the update. Great to see the progress of your layout. Craig.
Thanks! 👍
I also used plaster gauze but wetted it using a paint roller tray it before laying it on cardboard strips put in with hot glue. I did noticed I had to wet the plaster gauze after it had dried before applying plaster because it sapped the moisture out of the plaster. I"m planning on pre-coloring the paster, that way if any chips, there won't be white showing through.
Making good progress. Thanks for sharing. Love the cars. Even if I could never own one. LOL
Your layout is is coming along nicely, the museum video was great. Thanks for sharing. Ron
Glad you enjoyed both!
Welcome back. Great progress on the layout. It is coming together.
Thanks!
New subscriber! Dude I love the progress and the way you show off your progress. Great work and I can't wait to see more!
Awesome! Thank you!
Extremely impressive and a top job 🤗
Amazing. Simply amazing. You made my day once again.
Thank you very much!
Wow, klasse fortschritt, bin begeistert solch eine Anlage mal vom grundauf zuverfolgen😊. Die alte mine ist sehr Detailreich gebaut worden👍. Bin gespannt wie es weitergeht.
I cant wait to see it
Wow! Can't wait for the next video.
Layout really starting to take shape .very informative video ,would love to have that much space to design and build a layout .many thanks
Thanks for watchin!
Your great layout and us await you
Layout is coming along nice, the racing car are cool. I could use one of those engines for my jazzy
Thanks!
Whenever I feel like killing someone I watch one of your videos.. It saved a lot of people lives.. including my own 😅. Great work..
Super ambitious layout.
I love it.
Thanks so much!
Very Nice Layout Work...
Many thanks!
Thanks for the videos. You do some fantastic work .
Thank you very much!
This is one of my most favourite UA-cam channel's. Fo you intend to open the layout to the public? Not that I would be in any position to get there from Oz! . But it's such an amazing project. I've been watching the build from early on. Very soothing and I've learnt alot, the tools used have come in handy in my own job 😊.
Glad you enjoyed!
Your layout is coming along very nicely, I love the little mine building! I also enjoyed the shots from the Ferrari museum, especially the 288 GTO.
Thanks so much! The 288 GTO is my personal unicorn. Not one line on that car, inside or out, would I change.
Great episode, especially the grab bag portion.
Glad you enjoyed it, both parts!
Can’t wait for the next one
18:43 THIS!!! And a very cool tour of the Ferrari museum. Wonderful video all around. Looking forward to the next one. (Subscribed)
Thanks for the sub! Glad you enjoyed.
Amazing series! Love wat you're doing and it's good training for my impatient brain with a tik-tok-level attention span
Your back! Grabbing a cup of coffee and will be watching.
Fantastic and thank you!
Great video and enjoyed the cars at the end , let’s hope governments don’t succeed in removing these vehicles from the roads in their quest for the impossible .
Thanks for watching! Yes, the battery tech needs to get better before mandating anything, from mining to disposal!
fantastic Layout Progress, the Ferrari tour was a spectacular Bonus
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed!
Nice building details!
Thank you! Cheers!
Amazing work sir!! Keep the videos coming!
Thanks!
A great job as always!
Thank you!
Great video , thanks !!!!
Glad you liked it!
I cant wait to see the drawings
Carl is a good friend!
One thing is for sure, this is not your first Rodeo!
Great video!
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks! 👍
Wow, what an amazing layout. You are clearly wealthy.
Amazing. Greetings from Hamburg/ Germany.
Love Germany! Beautify country. Thanks for checking in!
those were nice snowy mountains.
7 Months already? Hope you are well and plugging away on the layout… Hopefully you can find some time for a quick update… I know many of us are looking forward to it… Thanx
Great progress. Having built my own layout, had two questions. 1) That's a small tunnel but Murphy told me that will be your first derailment. Just push the cars through with a stick? 2) Looking forward to see how you "plant" trees in the hardshell. In my layout, the shell was not quite thick enough for the drilled holes. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching! I'd expect few derailments there, but if so, I can easily get my hand in there from either side. I have much larger tunnels where derailments will, unfortunately, require going under the layout, but, I've put a lot of effort into minimizing with quality track work and so far so good. Only derailments I've had have been on turnouts, and I have no turnouts in tunnels (staging being the exception). Nice thing about making your own turnouts is that if you do get derailments, it usually has a predictable fix and provides a learning opportunity to apply to future turnouts. As far as planting the trees, hardshell will have quite a bit of rock castings and other contours which should provide some extra material for tree bases.
Elams white glue works well too and cost less
Rcgrabbag is the Bob Villa of model railroading. I would love to see a track plan of your railroad.
Ooooooohhhhhhhhh! Grab Bag Friday!!!
Haha thanks!
Glad you got to go to the Ferrari Museum. Those trophies are works of art unto themselves. Get to go on the test track?
I stuck to the museum, nothing going on at the test track at the time. However, there many Ferrari's out and about nearby, I'm guessing test drives.
That car will distract me from trains every time.
gorrila glue uses water as the activator just spray a little and itll cure in minutes.
I noted that in the pinned comment.
Fantastic layout which you seem to be building entirely single handedly. Wow. How did you plan it? Is it all drawn out in CAD. It is quite complicated so can't believe you just have the plan in your head.
Most of it in my head, but ended up drawing the mainlines up with some railroad planning software, mainly to work out elevations.
You can never have too many clamps.
I’ve really been enjoying (enviously) the progress on your layout. Are you able to buy the plaster sheets in bulk, and if so, where? Thanks!
Glad you are enjoying the series! I. have a link to plaster cloth in bulk in the video description.
I would love to see a drawing of your layout it look great
Thanks, drawing needs updating as things have changed.
Hope you are blessed to have an adult child…maybe a grandchild, that enjoys these hobbies with you .
No, but I have a wife and two cats, so...Oh, I have a nephew!
Have you ever thought about a G gauge garden railroad?
No, I think I have my hands full with this project!
Great episode!! You make it look so easy! Does Ferrari make electric vehicles?? Doesn't seem to be a logical move, but....
Thanks for watching! Ferrari currently has a few electrified hybrid models; the 296, SF90, and LaFerrari (no longer produced).
That looks great! Is this modelling technique easier to shape and/or more lightweight than a block of styrofoam?
I would say it's heavier than a block of foam, but when you start adding rock castings, it probably ends up a wash. If you're one of those that can carve foam to look like rocks, then definitely foam is lighter. As far as easier, I think a lot of that comes down to preference. Either methods/materials work.
Love seeing the progress on your layout, what do you use to glue down your track to the bed? I’ve been using caulk for mine and it has held steady but curious what you use.
Thanks for watching! I talk about track laying in detail in episode S1: E5, but it's basically a construction adhesive applied like a caulk.
@@rcgrabbag thank ya!
Been following your updates since you documented the start of the project. I am curious if you could comment on how "detailed" your plan was from the start (did you plan this entire time for this mine and the little spur line through the short tunnel, for example)? If your initial plan did include that level of detail, how far have things deviated from the plan as time has gone on?
I planned the mainlines pretty thoroughly, but the rest is much more vague, with general plans for particular areas.
Please list name/brand of the cordless stapler and where you got it. Thanks
What is the cost difference from hard board to the plywood underlayment that you used?