Awesome Metal Vehicle Kit for Model Railroads

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In this video I will show you how I built an awesome metal vehicle kit for model railroads. I am building Showcase Miniatures N scale utility bucket truck as a focal point for my North Texas scene. This N scale bucket truck is a superb metal vehicle kit for model railroads.
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Contents:
0:00 Intro
1:22 The Model Kit
1:58 Preparing the Kit Parts
2:39 Painting the Parts
4:14 Assembly
7:15 Painting the Final Color
11:18 Details and Final Assembly
12:10 Finished Model
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Credits:
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  • @RonsTrainsNThings
    @RonsTrainsNThings2 жыл бұрын

    See how I build highways and bridges. Follow this link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z5N-qtivd72nn7w.html

  • @TheLocutus70
    @TheLocutus702 жыл бұрын

    Yes, go watch Boomer. He's awesome.

  • @orangemanonsteroids8569
    @orangemanonsteroids85692 жыл бұрын

    🎶I am the Lineman of the county. 🎵

  • @bobainsworth5057
    @bobainsworth50572 жыл бұрын

    Mixed thin , mixed thin. Thank you Boomer. It's a trip into another world. The truck came out

  • @CM-ARM
    @CM-ARM2 жыл бұрын

    Ron that scene is going to be a great addition to your layout. The truck came out very nice.

  • @garryjohnson5310
    @garryjohnson53102 жыл бұрын

    Glad you mentioned Boomer. His attention to deal is first class. He walks the viewer through the process. As always you provide great content. Keep them coming.

  • @alainaarrhodge5900
    @alainaarrhodge59002 жыл бұрын

    Very cool Ron! You must be a very proud father. Looking forward to seeing the completed scene!

  • @click4mrh
    @click4mrh2 жыл бұрын

    Nice video Ron. I think Boomer is single handedly revolutionizing the hobby. I saw several of his influences in this video. 😉

  • @jhoodfysh
    @jhoodfysh2 жыл бұрын

    Great video Ron, good to see it and you.

  • @billbarnes8192
    @billbarnes81922 жыл бұрын

    A couple of things you might consider are a third figure, a groundman to provide support for the bucket crew, a hand line off the bucket or the pole to help get material from the ground to the work area. Also a pickup truck for additional supplies and a crew Forman.

  • @ericwilliams1023
    @ericwilliams10232 жыл бұрын

    I'm a big fan of MWRR. I'm a rookie and they always take the time to answer my questions. I'm in Blue Sprigns so I just shoot up 40 highway and pick my items the very next day after I order online!

  • @RonsTrainsNThings

    @RonsTrainsNThings

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome. Maybe I'll catch you there sometime.

  • @ericwilliams1023

    @ericwilliams1023

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RonsTrainsNThings that would be cool

  • @SD45-ET44AC
    @SD45-ET44AC2 жыл бұрын

    You’re correct, this was a great build. Thanks!

  • @medwaymodelrailway7129
    @medwaymodelrailway71292 жыл бұрын

    Wow Ron nice one lots going on like and share thanks DD.

  • @medwaymodelrailway7129

    @medwaymodelrailway7129

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much Ron for replying to my comment. lt's nice to be in this great Community sharing ideas.Take care DD.

  • @sparky107107
    @sparky1071072 жыл бұрын

    that is really nice Ron. makes me think of WORK. lol adding such a model to a layout always make a scene come to life just because we all know what they are doing up there.

  • @RonsTrainsNThings

    @RonsTrainsNThings

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey, Sparky. Yeah, I'm so glad they produce this model kit. It is a great model, and there are somfew modern vehicles produced in N scale.

  • @markjohnson9136
    @markjohnson91362 жыл бұрын

    Looks great.

  • @bernardc2553
    @bernardc25532 жыл бұрын

    Steady Hands their Ron..looks Great

  • @dwightatnorthernstar1820
    @dwightatnorthernstar18202 жыл бұрын

    Nice you using tour Badger 105, its my go to brush also, nice job building the model, I'll think about building one myself, I use a toothpick to apply paint to fine detail..., and Modpog for glazing...... thanks....

  • @RonsTrainsNThings

    @RonsTrainsNThings

    2 жыл бұрын

    My 105vis fairly new. My oldest brush is a Badger 120 syphon feed which I loved, but I really wanted the gravity feed. The 105 is a great tool. Love it so far.

  • @marke.saunders4803
    @marke.saunders48032 жыл бұрын

    Very nice work on the truck, it makes me want to get some of those kits in N scale for my layout. Thanks for the great "how to" video of yours. I have watched a lot of your videos and really enjoy learning different techniques from them. Have a great day my friend.

  • @tommeyer6198
    @tommeyer61982 жыл бұрын

    Incredible n scale is always a challenge you did a great job

  • @StormySkyRailProductions
    @StormySkyRailProductions2 жыл бұрын

    They look great!

  • @ChicagoSubNScale
    @ChicagoSubNScale2 жыл бұрын

    Love these Showcase Miniatures vehicles! I’ve got a few of these trucks ready to install in scenes on my layout

  • @michaelmorgan7893
    @michaelmorgan78932 жыл бұрын

    I'm right with you, there. I got a couple of the Walthers trucks and bought decals for PG&E because I have collected insulators for years, along with my railroad stuff.

  • @RonsTrainsNThings

    @RonsTrainsNThings

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think I will print decals for this truck for the contractor my on works for, Kiowa Line Builders.

  • @larrytaylor7753
    @larrytaylor77532 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done

  • @mapit07
    @mapit072 жыл бұрын

    Looks great Ron!

  • @joesestito4342
    @joesestito43422 жыл бұрын

    Looks absolutely awesome Ron, the scene looks so realistic ! Nice job detailing and building the kit. Thanks for sharing all the tips !

  • @JohnTheNscaleModder
    @JohnTheNscaleModder Жыл бұрын

    I was looking at the same kit and the price was so good. Thanks Ron for the video. I may do the same thing on my layout. I am going to make a scene with Two or more trucks.

  • @RonsTrainsNThings

    @RonsTrainsNThings

    Жыл бұрын

    It was a fun kit...challenging, but not unreasonably so.

  • @williamthawley9251
    @williamthawley92512 жыл бұрын

    they make really nice vehicles, have done a few of these.

  • @N-Scale
    @N-Scale2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ron , Nice Job on the truck. Mike

  • @RonsTrainsNThings

    @RonsTrainsNThings

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tha ks Mike. It is a nice model. Been watching your new build progress with interest.

  • @N-Scale

    @N-Scale

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RonsTrainsNThings Thanks Ron . Waiting on electrician. Mike

  • @boomerdiorama
    @boomerdiorama2 жыл бұрын

    The Showcase Miniature Vehicles are beautiful models. I have a few on the back burner as well. You did an equally impressive job on the build and paint Ron. Bravo! Furthermore, you leave me wishing I had the eyes for "N" scale. ;-) Cheers ~ Boomer.

  • @RonsTrainsNThings

    @RonsTrainsNThings

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well, I'm not certain I have the eyes for it anymore, but I am soldiering on nonetheless. Thanks, Boomer.

  • @boomerdiorama

    @boomerdiorama

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RonsTrainsNThings I have always loved the scenic scope of "N" scale. I modeled a section of the Canadian Pacific "Kicking Horse Pass" many years ago in N scale. It was one of my favorite times in the hobby. 😁

  • @Emilystar1095

    @Emilystar1095

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RonsTrainsNThings hey Ron this maybe off topic from the product you're showing but do you know any tips how to make a scratch build model train body shell, because I just bought a used air fix chassis that needs a bodyshell since it didn't have one.

  • @kirkwinchell2551
    @kirkwinchell25512 жыл бұрын

    I have bought alot of showcase miniature vrhicles and every one is awesome

  • @RonsTrainsNThings

    @RonsTrainsNThings

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do you have a favorite? What scale are they?

  • @kirkwinchell2551

    @kirkwinchell2551

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RonsTrainsNThings ,hmm i love each of them but i would have to say the tow trucks and all in n scale

  • @christopherrichards2422
    @christopherrichards24222 жыл бұрын

    Looks good ron love your stuff. Some to add to the truck...maybe some out riggers for stability...just a thought..keep up the great work, very inspiring.

  • @RonsTrainsNThings

    @RonsTrainsNThings

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I should have mentioned it, but the absence of outriggers is the one glaring deficiency of the kit.

  • @IMRROcom
    @IMRROcom2 жыл бұрын

    nice work

  • @RonsTrainsNThings

    @RonsTrainsNThings

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks my friend.

  • @beatlebrad5339
    @beatlebrad53392 жыл бұрын

    It dose look god nice one to have!!!!

  • @grandriverrailfan6088
    @grandriverrailfan60882 жыл бұрын

    CP re trucked 8759 from steerable to HiAd and I’m very prototypical when it comes to my trains. Could you do a tutorial on re trucking models if possible please?

  • @HLTrains5003
    @HLTrains50032 жыл бұрын

    Do they make this kit in HO Scale? I'd like to put this on my layout.

  • @RonsTrainsNThings

    @RonsTrainsNThings

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not this exact kit, but they do have a number of nice work truck kits in HO.

  • @TheSonofruss
    @TheSonofruss2 жыл бұрын

    woodland scenic make a suitable power pole system

  • @RonsTrainsNThings

    @RonsTrainsNThings

    2 жыл бұрын

    This like is from the Woodland Scenics set. I will modify it a bit, but I will make a video.aboutbitbwhen the time comes.

  • @Vman7757
    @Vman77572 жыл бұрын

    This is a good one Ron. I always steered away for these. Maybe I will build one now. Did the kit come with feet stabilizers for the Truck? If I get one I may need to add them. Looking forward to see the whole seen put together. Thanks for sharing.

  • @RonsTrainsNThings

    @RonsTrainsNThings

    2 жыл бұрын

    No, the outriggers we're the one item missing from this kit.

  • @neilhaas6024
    @neilhaas60242 жыл бұрын

    👍💯🤗😀😁

  • @gvet47
    @gvet472 жыл бұрын

    Great detail and do not know how you can work on such fine detail. The cylinder rod would not be white would it? 😉

  • @RonsTrainsNThings

    @RonsTrainsNThings

    2 жыл бұрын

    That was my first thought too, but I observed a number of them and they all seem to be either white or encased in something white, not anoare, silver hydraulic cylinder.

  • @gvet47

    @gvet47

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RonsTrainsNThings I have to trust your observation. I saw one the other day but it was a crew cab and forgot to look at the cylinder. Maybe a flexcover to prevent eletrical contact?

  • @neilhaas6024
    @neilhaas60242 жыл бұрын

    🚛🚛🖌️🎨🚚

  • @nickandrone267
    @nickandrone2672 жыл бұрын

    I think you need outriggers out when working in the bucket.

  • @RonsTrainsNThings

    @RonsTrainsNThings

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I should have mentioned it, but that is the one deficiency of the kit.

  • @trainfan92756
    @trainfan927562 жыл бұрын

    Good morning Ron how are you doing

  • @RonsTrainsNThings

    @RonsTrainsNThings

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good day. I am well. You?

  • @trainfan92756

    @trainfan92756

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm doing pretty great thanks for asking

  • @williamcoulston7788
    @williamcoulston77882 жыл бұрын

    Ron: Other than ghq who else makes construction equipment or due I have to look on esty

  • @allenheimsoth7883
    @allenheimsoth78832 жыл бұрын

    Joke!

  • @RonsTrainsNThings

    @RonsTrainsNThings

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't know what this is supposed to mean.

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