Hiro is one of the strongest characters visually in my opinion. Love the contrast with the black, red, and gold. He's massive, and has a very unique design, in terms of engines on Sodor.
I got myself one of those shocked capsule faces that I’m praying works but homie- I never even thought about the Tomica you are so right. Thank you so much for that suggestion :)💪
I have one of the C models from Kato, it is somewhat similar to this but lots of different detailing. These are some of the most detailed and wonderfully running steam locomotives I've ever seen at this scale!
The funnel looks extremely cool, Hiro now has that in my headcannon because why not?😅 Also Hiro and Stepney together looks great. Always love seeing engines from different countries together.
It's been around 3 years or so since you last did a video on a Japanese N scale model and this is a welcome return! I'm interested to see what kind of layout will come from the influence of a D51 with Bachmann N scale Thomas models.
I got a Kato D51 a couple days before you posted this video! Her name is bosei and the only difference between her and your D51 is that she's the 2016-B model and I put numberplates on her
Woah, I definitely thought the Oigawa N scale Thomas would be the the first Japanese n scale train you’d get, not Hiro 😅 This is a REALLY nice change of pace, enjoyed the custom too!
Making Hiro in HO/OO is definitely more expensive. N-Scale goes for anywhere around 100 to 130 while HO/OO is around 250. Like holy frick, why the price jump? Also, the Giesl Ejector actually looks sick on the D51, so frick yes.
@4:36 The scale isn't actually too far off. British N Scale is built at 1:148, and Japanese N Scale is 1:150, so the visually silly size difference, is fairly prototypical!
Even without it being Hiro it looks spectacular. He looks so right pulling a big goods trains on your layout. Out of curiousity I ask, are you going to do the wheels up in red or will they remain black?
Mega dope dude, you mentioned you still need to the face but out of curiosity do you plan to line him, (I think a tutorial on that in n-gauge would be interesting)
Personally not really, I kinda like the all black and it feels more natural to what he’d actually be. :) That being said I’m still between red wheels and other details, at the very least I hope to number and actually Thomas-ize him with some sentience haha
Hi train boy! Absolutely love the model, I have a question, who do you commission to make faces for models? I’ve been wanting to make a custom G-Scale Lady model, however I’ve been struggling to find someone who makes faces so I was wondering if you know anyone?
@canadaw.e6461 Honestly you’d be surprised, I find a lot that’s usually already in Canada or the U.S. on eBay haha. That’s usually where I get all my rolling stock personally if it’s not printed or from a friend. Rails Of Sheffield is always good too!! :)
@@lilythrrose Hiro has them in the show so I figured I’d reflect that on mine. That and if he ever were pulling actual Japanese stock or American he’d need it haha :)
Something that really bugs me about hiro is that lots of the gear on his boiler are missing, he has fictional gold boiler bands and, most importantly, he’s not the correct gauge. it just ticks me off very badly. Anyway, there happens to be a real D51 that was numbered 51 just like hiro. I know hiros number is based on his class number and so this is just a coincidence, but perhaps if Kato has a D51 that matches the specs of the real #51… 👀
“Day 2 of asking for help” Yo trainboy do you have any idea where I can find a good series accurate G scale face for sale I don’t have a 3D printer so got any ideas (edit 3: I forgot to mention that It was the Bachman large scale, Thomas Brand)
Hiro is one of the strongest characters visually in my opinion. Love the contrast with the black, red, and gold. He's massive, and has a very unique design, in terms of engines on Sodor.
actually one of the best characters to be portrayed for real life engines
not *toy* colors and he is voiced more like an adault
This D51 looks really cool! I'll have to pick one up soon, as well as a face for him
I like how this version of Hiro comes equipped with a Giesl and a all weather vestibule cab
honestly i see the tomica face working well on this, he looks lovely already.
I got myself one of those shocked capsule faces that I’m praying works but homie- I never even thought about the Tomica you are so right. Thank you so much for that suggestion :)💪
Truly the master of the railway
Even if not complete, still looks good! Also best CGI character, amiright?
Absolutely. He and Victor are easily the best examples of how to for international characters into the show.
Yea love Hiro
Stephen and/or Glynn are better imo because they are very funny and an interesting idea for characters but if lie Hiro too.
I have one of the C models from Kato, it is somewhat similar to this but lots of different detailing. These are some of the most detailed and wonderfully running steam locomotives I've ever seen at this scale!
Hiro is my personal favourite character & locomotive of the D51 class. Excellent work of this model 👍👍
Love the Kato D51 (my first N scale steamer and this is coming from a guy who owns a heap of HO scale Australian diesels and 1 Steam locomotive)
I remember at the Vancouver Train Expo last year I saw an American HO diesel with the couplings changed to connect to UK model trains
Glad to know that Gordon can run on compact track
Lets go hiro!
NGL Bachmann should make both HO and N scale Hiro or D51. I do believe might fit.
I don’t think Bachmann’s much in the Japanese steam engine market so sadly likely not a D52 haha, a Hiro would be so cool though!! :)
The funnel looks extremely cool, Hiro now has that in my headcannon because why not?😅 Also Hiro and Stepney together looks great. Always love seeing engines from different countries together.
It's been around 3 years or so since you last did a video on a Japanese N scale model and this is a welcome return! I'm interested to see what kind of layout will come from the influence of a D51 with Bachmann N scale Thomas models.
It looks so good, running down the tracks!
Dude you are a legend, I love Hiro!! Fingers crossed that he’s announced for 2025!
Yooo first 5 comments! ❤ Love the custom can't wait to see hero come along
I got a Kato D51 a couple days before you posted this video!
Her name is bosei and the only difference between her and your D51 is that she's the 2016-B model and I put numberplates on her
Always great to watch a brand new TrainBoy video after school
Awesome video trainboy
Woah, I definitely thought the Oigawa N scale Thomas would be the the first Japanese n scale train you’d get, not Hiro 😅 This is a REALLY nice change of pace, enjoyed the custom too!
He looks really good so far! I can’t wait to see what you’re able to do about the face!
Making Hiro in HO/OO is definitely more expensive. N-Scale goes for anywhere around 100 to 130 while HO/OO is around 250. Like holy frick, why the price jump?
Also, the Giesl Ejector actually looks sick on the D51, so frick yes.
I love Japanese trains. My friend lives near a railway with its own steam engine
Hiro? Cool. So is this going to be Hiro in working condition or is this going to be the patchwork Hiro?
@4:36
The scale isn't actually too far off. British N Scale is built at 1:148, and Japanese N Scale is 1:150, so the visually silly size difference, is fairly prototypical!
D51s are so magestic looking!
Agreed my friend!!
..kinda fw the funnel-
Well, well, well, didn’t expect you to be here
@@Orcalover1040who da hell is this person-
@@Orcalover1040 I am anywhere and everywhere
@@Orcalover1040where you find hiro you find spicy
@@bigbuffersproductions exactly
Nice!
Hopefully I can get two of Kato’s upcoming HO D51,
One to stay as is, and one to become Hiro
I am indeed interested in this video
I literally plan to pick up a kato d51 set tomorrow or Friday 😂 this is perfect
Amazing model Trainboy ❤❤❤❤❤❤ 3:46
Can’t wait to see you make Hiro
I would HIGHLY recommend katos C62 model
but hiro is a c51… why do you think he is number 51
@ThatPennsyFan I khow hiro I's a D51 class but remember what he mentioned in the video about Japanese locomotives
Even without it being Hiro it looks spectacular. He looks so right pulling a big goods trains on your layout. Out of curiousity I ask, are you going to do the wheels up in red or will they remain black?
I’m holding out for a Hiro ‘til the end of the night.
Mega dope dude, you mentioned you still need to the face but out of curiosity do you plan to line him, (I think a tutorial on that in n-gauge would be interesting)
Personally not really, I kinda like the all black and it feels more natural to what he’d actually be. :)
That being said I’m still between red wheels and other details, at the very least I hope to number and actually Thomas-ize him with some sentience haha
Beautiful looking model.
Nice model
Beautoful so far! Where can I get the rolling stocks like that?
Hi train boy! Absolutely love the model, I have a question, who do you commission to make faces for models? I’ve been wanting to make a custom G-Scale Lady model, however I’ve been struggling to find someone who makes faces so I was wondering if you know anyone?
Excellent video.... super ! ! !
RWS accurate Hiro 😂, i love it.
Hiro 🇯🇵 of the Rails. 😊
レールのヒロ。
Now you’re legally obligated to make Astrotrain
Only if he can have a tender 👁️
@@ItsTrainBoy he does have one sometimes
"Ooh! Who sat on your funnel?"
Day 1 of asking trainboy to do another reacting to train collections
hai! as someone living in Canada, what way would you say is the easiest to get british style rolling stock across the pond?
@canadaw.e6461 Honestly you’d be surprised, I find a lot that’s usually already in Canada or the U.S. on eBay haha. That’s usually where I get all my rolling stock personally if it’s not printed or from a friend. Rails Of Sheffield is always good too!! :)
Interesting engine to see
Yeah!!!!!!!!
Nice
You ever gonna pick up a c62?
Peter sam funnel lookin ahh🙏🏼
I MIGHT be getting a Broadway Limited prr t1 in n scale one day :O
I just realized isn't the D51 cape gauge or whatever JNR used? How tf did he run in Britain.
If I may ask, why did you keep the knuckle couplers on the front?
@@lilythrrose Hiro has them in the show so I figured I’d reflect that on mine. That and if he ever were pulling actual Japanese stock or American he’d need it haha :)
@@ItsTrainBoy Oh, I never noticed that in the show. Neat!
Looks good, but i have a ban on plastic wheels , plastic frogs and traction tires on my layout. My track stays cleaner twice as long.
Kikansha YAEMON D51 ❤😂😊😂😅😢😮😊 and hiro
Konnichiwa Kato
Something that really bugs me about hiro is that lots of the gear on his boiler are missing, he has fictional gold boiler bands and, most importantly, he’s not the correct gauge. it just ticks me off very badly. Anyway, there happens to be a real D51 that was numbered 51 just like hiro. I know hiros number is based on his class number and so this is just a coincidence, but perhaps if Kato has a D51 that matches the specs of the real #51… 👀
It's a kids show its not for enthusiasts
@I get what you mean, but it’s not like he needs to have super important details missing.
His gauge isn't inaccurate, because a couple D51s were re-gauged to Standard gauge.
@@happyburger23 ohh yeah I forgot. Don’t think the real #51 was re-gauged, but ig that doesn’t matter since the number is just a coincidence.
@@happyburger23 the ones that went to Korea??
Huh he no2 have a japanese loco i like it
my hiro academia or whatever
if you have a d51 why not get a JNR Class C62, like from galaxy Express 999
I hate to be a nitpicker but is it me or are the smoke deflectors different?
Just a bit small
“Day 2 of asking for help” Yo trainboy do you have any idea where I can find a good series accurate G scale face for sale I don’t have a 3D printer so got any ideas (edit 3: I forgot to mention that It was the Bachman large scale, Thomas Brand)
Sadly not my friend. Good luck with that though!!
Ok Thanks for telling me!