Realistic Details for Model Railroad Scenery - Pallets

Some of the best pallets you’ll find are the ones you build yourself, commercially available pallets are good however they often lack the fine detail and more often than not they are not the correct size for the era and location you’re modeling.
The pallets I make in this video are also part of my ‘Patreon’ rewards, for those patrons who support me at the $10 level I’ll ship 3 of these exact type of pallets to your door. For more information you can check out my patreon page here: / luketowan
The Micro-Mark ‘Chop-It’ that you see me using in the video is available from the Micro-Mark online store, and to save an additional 10% of any of your purchases from Micro-Mark you can use the promo code: boulder
The Chop-It is one of the best tools I have for modeling, the static grass applicator is my #1 tool :) however this tool is absolutely essential for anyone who will be doing any scratch building whether you’re using strip wood or styrene this tool is fantastic,
The template I used to create these awesome pallets is available on my website, here is a link: bouldercreekrailroad.com/

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  • @totallyterribleterrain4510
    @totallyterribleterrain45107 жыл бұрын

    Have said it before and will say it again, you don't post vids that often but when you do they are well worth watching every minute of them. Thanks Luke this will be handy for a forth coming project of mine.

  • @oddities-whatnot

    @oddities-whatnot

    Жыл бұрын

    Im working my way through his older videos, only just found this channel recently

  • @ModelsWorkshop
    @ModelsWorkshop7 жыл бұрын

    Love your work Luke! Been modeling 21 years and still learn a ton from you!

  • @gulfbreeze76
    @gulfbreeze767 жыл бұрын

    Luke just might be the best diorama builder alive. The detail and tutorials are incredible. I love watching these videos.

  • @schleusenmeister
    @schleusenmeister7 жыл бұрын

    These are great. I don't even have a layout yet, but I think it would be a soothing activity to make a bunch of these pallets. The places I've worked in the real (giant) world where we had stacks of pallets, there was variety in the painting and labeling, indicating different customers and so on. I would enjoy mixing things up where you apply the red paint and throw in some different paint schemes, and maybe different levels of weathering and spillage. Thanks for another cool video.

  • @ingmarsteenbergen2619
    @ingmarsteenbergen26197 жыл бұрын

    I'm curious how good it would look like if you use all your amazing technics in 1 giant railroad scenery with a fully working train loop, amazing scenery with tons off details, wouldn't that be a nice idea for a new Luke Towan project? Aside the tutorials a episode of the rail road scenery! :)

  • @diamondcreepah3210

    @diamondcreepah3210

    4 жыл бұрын

    I had to think for a moment about "train loop"...

  • @addyrutter9242
    @addyrutter92427 жыл бұрын

    Amazing models of an everyday object. The high level of detail on something so small is incredible Luke!!

  • @daviemaclean61
    @daviemaclean617 жыл бұрын

    Awesome looking pallets. I don't know where you get the patience. Great idea angling the chop it board

  • @BoulderCreekRailroad

    @BoulderCreekRailroad

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Davie, I find it quite relaxing building models. You should see me driving though... Not a lot of patience doing that activity 😉

  • @tonnycondoble.n

    @tonnycondoble.n

    7 жыл бұрын

    Luke Towan estimado, una vez mas me brindaste 7 maravillosos minutos de relajación completa, les envió un fuerte y gran abrazo a tu esposa y a ti, saludos desde Chile. PD: no imaginas lo feliz que me harías al enviarme un saludo a mi. Atte. Tonny Jorquera

  • @clayton8or

    @clayton8or

    7 жыл бұрын

    Wow, much the opposite with me, patience and form is retained higher than most when driving, and building anything small is downright infuriating.

  • @MrName7

    @MrName7

    6 жыл бұрын

    I\'m not sure but ,if anyone else needs to find out about building a model railroad layout try Panlarko Amazing Railroad Planner (just google it ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my colleague got cool success with it.

  • @userequaltoNull

    @userequaltoNull

    6 жыл бұрын

    Nice land rover, dude. Series II in light blue or light green is my dream car.

  • @FanoFinz
    @FanoFinz7 жыл бұрын

    Awesome job Luke!!! Your videos are always interesting. You have such patience and your models always look so realistic. Keep up the great work and keep the videos coming!!

  • @wynorawishum5860
    @wynorawishum5860 Жыл бұрын

    I have loved your videos for years and now I am going back and rewatching. Thank you for attention to detail and the quality of your videos.

  • @rickkentner1713
    @rickkentner17134 жыл бұрын

    Fascinating! I love this stuff, even though my trains have been in several boxes in the garage for about 20 years. The kids finally moved out so, maybe, just maybe.

  • @argyriosstoumpos959
    @argyriosstoumpos9596 жыл бұрын

    Luke what I admire most is how things are not done in total neatness! To go along with total craftsmanship! Thanks again Eric NY

  • @FormerMazda
    @FormerMazda7 жыл бұрын

    Amazing as usual! Now all i need is time, talent, patience and skill. Then I´ll start with this hobby my own.

  • @mohsenaghdam3136
    @mohsenaghdam31367 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Luke you are master of Details ❤️🤘🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽

  • @rabadgett
    @rabadgett5 жыл бұрын

    Luke these look so real its amazing, you have inspired me to get back to trying to build HO scale models and I'm going to try to recreate my old family farm in HO scale

  • @abstractcreations246
    @abstractcreations2467 жыл бұрын

    Great work you did on those pallets, very realistic.

  • @Khether0001
    @Khether00016 жыл бұрын

    I love your acrylic containers, so pristine! (the real ones you use throughout your videos to hold the pieces and crafting materials)

  • @realmagicjon
    @realmagicjon7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Luke,great stuff as always,cheers Jon.

  • @mgamga9476
    @mgamga94762 жыл бұрын

    You need to start the Luke Towan school of model building. If I was in your area I would join. You may be one of the best in the world.

  • @gokussjfalso4501
    @gokussjfalso45017 жыл бұрын

    Same as I always say ... you're fantastic... your n°1 fan

  • @lorriedmussett4692
    @lorriedmussett46925 жыл бұрын

    So I know I'm not alone on this, but I want to make sure Luke gets a chance to read my comment.....I've just finished watch 3 of your playlist, EVEN though I've seen them all and constantly find I'm just as entertained and satisfied when watching them over and over. Just love all you do.

  • @oddities-whatnot
    @oddities-whatnot Жыл бұрын

    The attention to detail by this guy is amazing. If I stop going down the pub then perhaps I can focus on something productive instead.

  • @davebeat
    @davebeat6 жыл бұрын

    Love the simple fixes like just propping the cutter up.

  • @jamvideo7907
    @jamvideo79077 жыл бұрын

    Wow I'm so glad I found this channel, you are a fantastic modeler. Subscribed!

  • @Pundan
    @Pundan7 жыл бұрын

    Really nice, I'm definitely going to use this technique for my builds.

  • @lenov8062
    @lenov80627 жыл бұрын

    Nice work Luke !!! Respect for always !!!

  • @johnkelley9877
    @johnkelley98777 жыл бұрын

    Your method is really neat and useful. Thanks for sharing this great technique!

  • @djp9488
    @djp94887 жыл бұрын

    This dude is simply amazing in his work.

  • @chrisdavis1802
    @chrisdavis18027 жыл бұрын

    Awesome work as usual Luke! Well Done

  • @thesourceofthenile
    @thesourceofthenile7 жыл бұрын

    You put more time into these pallets than many people put into real ones! Great job on the model!

  • @matp916
    @matp9167 жыл бұрын

    Hi, i love your videos !!! You're so talented !! I'm so happy when i see a new video from you haha !!! But it's always too short, i want see your videos all the time, every days !! haha Congratulations from France ! 😊

  • @themoody1337
    @themoody13377 жыл бұрын

    That last clip though :D great tut!

  • @dannylaguer515
    @dannylaguer5157 жыл бұрын

    Amazing Luke....two thumbs up !!! cheers, danny

  • @luctoulouse
    @luctoulouse7 жыл бұрын

    Wow wow and WOW...again!

  • @edkerridge71
    @edkerridge717 жыл бұрын

    Love it looks amazing

  • @BoulderCreekRailroad

    @BoulderCreekRailroad

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ed, glad you liked them 😃

  • @Vigment13
    @Vigment137 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful pallets. Thanks for sharing your technique.

  • @Glasseater
    @Glasseater7 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos luke! keep up the great work!

  • @fernandoalanis3572
    @fernandoalanis35727 жыл бұрын

    Very nice proyect, thank's Luke awsome video

  • @didray
    @didray5 жыл бұрын

    You're a Geeeeeeeeenius Luke ! Congratulations from France !

  • @curraheewolf
    @curraheewolf7 жыл бұрын

    Genius!!! Happy railroading!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @DrMmmPie
    @DrMmmPie7 жыл бұрын

    Always amazed at what you make.

  • @BoulderCreekRailroad

    @BoulderCreekRailroad

    7 жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate, glad you liked it 😊

  • @mitchlucas
    @mitchlucas7 жыл бұрын

    I dont build stuff like this because i really dont have the time for it but just to watch you doing it is satisfying!!😮😮

  • @goff7515
    @goff75157 жыл бұрын

    I make sure I watch one or more of your videos before I go to sleep even if I seen them would love to see a winter theme HO scale build just an idea love your vids

  • @valborchardt3596
    @valborchardt35967 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Luke, very nicely done

  • @thefrenzel
    @thefrenzel6 жыл бұрын

    LOSCAM pallets, nice. Time to make a tiny forklift to carry tiny boxes. Amazing job Luke!

  • @eddiespinello3646
    @eddiespinello36467 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful work! You're great!

  • @onuRocker
    @onuRocker7 жыл бұрын

    Brother what a patient man you are

  • @giulius7176
    @giulius71767 жыл бұрын

    Those Look Great!!

  • @barryward6951
    @barryward69517 жыл бұрын

    As always great stuff

  • @jdmforlife4670
    @jdmforlife46707 жыл бұрын

    This is so satisfying to watch

  • @samodelrail6976
    @samodelrail69767 жыл бұрын

    Incredible. Great tutorial.

  • @leonardochiruzzi7642
    @leonardochiruzzi76427 жыл бұрын

    un altro impressionante tutorial. "how it's made" del micro mondo !!!!

  • @rescuepilot26
    @rescuepilot267 жыл бұрын

    Another awesome video!

  • @skeeterburke
    @skeeterburke6 жыл бұрын

    they're so cute!

  • @johnschutt9187
    @johnschutt91873 ай бұрын

    Beautiful work.

  • @thegreatravioli123
    @thegreatravioli1237 жыл бұрын

    I am always amazed!

  • @kaue7224
    @kaue72247 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work!

  • @plus1miniatures344
    @plus1miniatures3446 жыл бұрын

    Excellent videos. Just earned you another subscriber!

  • @snyderman001
    @snyderman0017 жыл бұрын

    Great work as usual

  • @thecorbies
    @thecorbies7 жыл бұрын

    Love your absolute attention to detail Luke. When I saw this video it reminded me that some time ago I 'collected' a bunch of stirring sticks from a well known coffee outlet, thinking that I would use them for something. Just measured one of them and they're about 1.33mm thick x 5mm wide and 190mm long. They would probably work for pallet construction with a bit of tinkering, but they would obviously be harder to cut than PS. The real bonus though is that they do not need to be made to look like wood because they already are wood ! Regards Mark in the UK

  • @Custardpie174
    @Custardpie1745 жыл бұрын

    Buddy you are nuts...in a good way...can't stop watching.

  • @BoulderCreekRailroad

    @BoulderCreekRailroad

    5 жыл бұрын

    ha ha awesome... I hope you continue to enjoy the videos 😉

  • @TruckinGoat
    @TruckinGoat7 жыл бұрын

    simply awesome!!

  • @PYYY
    @PYYY7 жыл бұрын

    Really nice work, as always, really relaxing though

  • @Motovader72
    @Motovader725 жыл бұрын

    Incredible!

  • @snowcross38
    @snowcross386 жыл бұрын

    awesome! going to make some of these in 1/25 scale for my race car garage diorama.

  • @alphaone3704
    @alphaone37044 жыл бұрын

    These videos are so relaxing 😎

  • @PeterCPRail8748
    @PeterCPRail87486 жыл бұрын

    More fantastic how toos and techniques

  • @eduardoparera9748
    @eduardoparera97487 жыл бұрын

    Looks very well, the details mark the difference

  • @icon.2158
    @icon.21586 жыл бұрын

    You are simply amazing!!!

  • @postroi_sam_dom
    @postroi_sam_dom7 жыл бұрын

    Just gorgeous!!!

  • @BoulderCreekRailroad

    @BoulderCreekRailroad

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate

  • @tombuck
    @tombuck5 жыл бұрын

    I think you have to be one of the most patient people on earth.

  • @bradatkin6712
    @bradatkin67127 жыл бұрын

    they are so cool I know what I be doing on the weekend

  • @nickgrandy3098
    @nickgrandy30987 жыл бұрын

    what's up Luke?...just wanted to let you know I got the pallets and magnet you sent for being a patreon...i gotta say man, these pallets are absolutely amazing in person...a very big thanks to you and all you do for the hobby...peace my friend...

  • @AmyRigsbyPhoto
    @AmyRigsbyPhoto6 жыл бұрын

    Why have I watched every video???? I don’t even do miniatures.

  • @madnessbydesign1415

    @madnessbydesign1415

    5 жыл бұрын

    There's just something about watching someone who's that good doing what they do. I've made scenery and painted models for years, and I can tell you: he is quite an artist... :)

  • @illusionclassicrock6742

    @illusionclassicrock6742

    3 жыл бұрын

    That may be a sign that you should start. 😉

  • @Abrougall
    @Abrougall7 жыл бұрын

    Lukes upload game is strong right now! just know its gunna be an amazing video before i watch it :D

  • @BoulderCreekRailroad

    @BoulderCreekRailroad

    7 жыл бұрын

    lol, thanks mate. I haven't run out of ideas just yet 😃

  • @AlexK-vy3tt
    @AlexK-vy3tt7 жыл бұрын

    Hi Luke, Many thanks for another great tutorial! I'll try to do palettes by your method from genuine wood. I think it will be much cheaper than laser cut. It remains only to be as patient as you are:). It's interesting. I know all these techniques but not a little gags you use. Thank you very much once again!

  • @sjp52047
    @sjp520477 жыл бұрын

    Great Job Dave. Looks good. I have that chopper, Regards, Solomon

  • @breakingtoast2255
    @breakingtoast22557 жыл бұрын

    brilliant mate scale it then make it i love it

  • @jacoolckers6465
    @jacoolckers64654 жыл бұрын

    That is so cool.

  • @DogRox
    @DogRox7 жыл бұрын

    Hi I've been watching your videos for quite a while now. Although I haven't done any model building since I was a kid, which was a very long time ago, :-) I really admire the way you come up with all these different creative techniques and ideas to build everything! Definitely a thumbs up! :-)

  • @BoulderCreekRailroad

    @BoulderCreekRailroad

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed watching 🙂

  • @w.rustylane5650
    @w.rustylane56507 жыл бұрын

    Another great video tutorial, mate. Cheers from across the ¨big¨ pond!

  • @BoulderCreekRailroad

    @BoulderCreekRailroad

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rusty, glad you enjoyed watching

  • @bingisbahn3374
    @bingisbahn33747 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing

  • @17jewels
    @17jewels7 жыл бұрын

    awesome detailing... ☺

  • @nickgrandy3098
    @nickgrandy30987 жыл бұрын

    awesome stuff as always man...as a long time fan I've decided to reward you monetarily for your efforts...I've just become a $10 a month patreon...can't wait for your next vid...peace...

  • @jarek12061960
    @jarek120619607 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful LUKE congratulations ingenuity :-D

  • @Kevin-ev7hw
    @Kevin-ev7hw7 жыл бұрын

    Luke leave that opps pallet cause when I worked in the Factory at my Job we had a lot of pallets come thru looking like that!

  • @RonsTrainsNThings
    @RonsTrainsNThings7 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thanks for the tip.

  • @mangeshkumar7711
    @mangeshkumar77117 жыл бұрын

    great video 👌. luke

  • @kerrieplasom3056
    @kerrieplasom30567 жыл бұрын

    awesome stuff

  • @Rasdock
    @Rasdock7 жыл бұрын

    Who would have ever thought about putting the cutter at an angle? You've got a lot of big ideas. 💡 We have the same kind of pallets here in Texas. 🤠

  • @BoulderCreekRailroad

    @BoulderCreekRailroad

    7 жыл бұрын

    Cool 😃 Glad you enjoyed the tutorial, not sure where the idea of angling the chop-it came from... just popped into my head after spending 20 minutes chopping small bits of styrene. I remember thinking "There has to be a better way"

  • @regisbrooks8064
    @regisbrooks8064 Жыл бұрын

    Great video nice job

  • @ashevilletrainman6989
    @ashevilletrainman69897 жыл бұрын

    AWESOME love the videos

  • @damon9158
    @damon91587 жыл бұрын

    i love your videos. i wish i had the patience to do some of these things myself. lol

  • @jebise1126
    @jebise11265 жыл бұрын

    mini pallet factory... lol very good how he makes things simple

  • @Calstar_
    @Calstar_7 жыл бұрын

    I'm not into building these models at all, but you make it very entertaining to watch, :)

  • @DaggerAndBrushBlog
    @DaggerAndBrushBlog7 жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial. Fun fact: I don't think I will focus too much on industrial scenery in the near future, but I watch your videos as entertainment. Always inspirational and very well explained. In some point I would like to make a 1920s diorama based on Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot. I envisioned a street scene and the pallets may come in handy to detail a delivery truck or such. I could also see that a laser cutter comes in handy with such a project. Only catch is that you can't cut styrene easily with a laser cutter, so birch or bamboo it is. Using the sanding paper for texture is a good idea, I always use wire brushes, but for such a small scale and the small pieces the sanding paper is easier. Anyhow, thanks again for a great video and keep up the good work.

  • @BoulderCreekRailroad

    @BoulderCreekRailroad

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate, good luck building the diorama, it sounds like it will be a fun model when you find the time to start 🙂 You could possibly build the pallets using thin balsa or bass wood as well using a laser cutter... That's a tool that will be added to my list in the near future!

  • @DaggerAndBrushBlog

    @DaggerAndBrushBlog

    7 жыл бұрын

    Given your aptitude with electronics I expect a home made version ;)

  • @Jeffsmodelgarage
    @Jeffsmodelgarage7 жыл бұрын

    Very cool

  • @shadi.y
    @shadi.y7 жыл бұрын

    you are the best man.

  • @Trucker1970
    @Trucker19706 жыл бұрын

    man... who gives this guy the 👎🏻 seriously?!?! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @gilbertojr7705
    @gilbertojr77057 жыл бұрын

    amazing 😍

  • @lucioluciolucio85
    @lucioluciolucio857 жыл бұрын

    That stalker entrance, jeez! Just kidding ofc, great tutorial as usuall :)

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