The Challenges of Scratch Building & Problem Solving | Boomer Diorama ~ # 271 

Brilliant, Boomer! So appreciate your persistent encouragement through expected difficulties inherent in modeling. Trust and don't rush the process - No problems, only solutions! Have a great week, pal! ✨

WOW. That is the most complex build I’ve ever seen. Gorgeous.

The issues you face in creating a scale model are very similar to the issues that arise in building prototypes. Models benefit because you're not dealing with scaled weight (a weighty debate on that topic), so the materials are easier to manipulate and flaws are easier to hide or overcome. When you mentioned the railings my mind started wandering around the challenges of building this project with brass. Or wood. And then I had to back track 5 or 6 minutes because I completely tuned you out. lol Long story short, a very cool project. I appreciate your modeling insights.

Hi, well. My name is André Elias and I am a naval model maker. I have been following your work and in the naval area you are doing well. This FerryBoat is wonderful. Congratulations on the results. They are increasingly beautiful.

Best sentence I heard today!!! "No problems, only solutions" ❤ ... Or: "Where there is a will, there is a way" 🤝👍 ... Ich bleibe auf alle Fälle dran, weil ich weiss dass Deine Prinzessin wieder (wie einfach Alles von Dir) einzigartig fantastisch wird!!! 😉 Kindly regards and THANKS, Olli 👌

I don’t which Iike more, this kind of video’s in which you just explain or the ones in which you are building something. I think they are all awesome!

AMAZING BOOMER. I can't wait to see it on the layout with the rolling stock moving in and out. The ship is probably my favorite part of the layout. I only wish you could build the entire length but I understand the space limitations. Makes me wonder if anyone has constructed a HO scale supertanker or container ship. That would be incredible to see but an immense project for sure.

Thanks Boomer! This is AWESOME :) When I first saw you mention the ship you were gonna create I was like "uh whaaaat!" It is not even finished and my mind is blown lol! I just acquired a whole lot of styrene from a hobbyist clearing out his stuff... I didn't think scratch building was possible until I heard you telling us "just start with something small", so trackside hut is on my to do list haha!

Another great lesson. These were the problems and challenges which Platers faced daily in the Shipyards when erecting shell plating and units onto the build. They used drifts, block and chain to coax the steel into place before tacking then fully welding or bolting when they joined steel to Aluminium as they did with the hull/superstructure of the QE2

I can't even, as the kids used to say. I can't even understand everything that went into this. The way it looks like there are curves on the end you're showing, the side windows on the car level, the time it took for everything, including planning. All the holes on the sides just above the rub rails. So much more...just really well done. The experience shows. I feel like there'd be no way to make a video building the whole thing, even a series of videos. I'll be really impressed if you come out some of those.

Boomer, this ferry build is simply OUTSTANDING !!! The operating sessions will be pure pleasure. Am I correct in assuming that all this Coastal Intermodal rail traffic goes out to Vancouver Island only ???

Superb! You are an incredibly talented craftsman.

Fantastique bateau construit par un as de la maquette ! Bravo

Dear Boomer, great tips for solving such deflection. Definitely adds to the model. Cheerio

Absolutely amazing Boomer! Truly a work of art and you spend the time to explain nuances, how to overcome the inevitable oh crap moments. Thank you for all you do, you are an internet legend!

Great work Boomer! Very inspiring, thank you Cheers Bob

Boomer, great video on the opportunities of scratch building. Keep at it, and any issue can be overcome. This ship/boat/ferry would have to be the most awesome / complex build I have ever seen, and thank you for taking me on that journey with you. Thank you for sharing, cheers, and stay safe, Michael

Nice work! I'm definitely looking forward to the future videos on this build!

Wow Boomer. I haven’t seen anyone go into such detail vis a vis the problems with deflection etc. Thank you!

In the future you can always make the front of the ferry if you want to display the complete ship as a model by itself. I am building a model ship kit that will be cut to be a waterline boat on the layout, but mate with the lower haul for display on the shelf. Great work Boomer!

Wow! Thanks for the tips. This solves some problems I've run into and set aside. Thanks again.

I can confidently say, and I'm sure many will agree, that you Sir are a true artist and a genius. Love your work and your teachings. I truly appreciate your words of encouragement as well, helping us build up the courage to take on these modeling tasks.

I have been doing more of my scratchbuilding with styrene lately, inspired by you. It has changed the way I think about my builds, adding another arrow in the quiver. Thanks!

I like your idea of using the rod and Welding.

Awesome construction! Great tips!

looks so realistic. great job

Thanks, Boomer. I agree on using the solvent cement. As far as I'm concerned It's the only way to go when building structures and details. It's like the acrylic paint scenario when it comes to assembling models quickly, neatly, filling in gaps, and softening to shape for fine details. If you're still using the plastic model glue in the squeeze tubes you'll never discover what modeling is all about when it comes to assembling plastics, I think the styrene plastic is purposely made softer for modeling realism. Part of the advantages is the ability to add textures like wood grain and carving in details like rotted wood or tree bark with most any tool or sandpaper. It's a scratch builder's dream material to model with. With the added illusion of paint it can be made to look like most any type of surface one uses on a layout that your imagination and painting talents can pull off. Along with acrylic paints, styrene plastics is one of the most versatile, durable products one can use to build anything on a layout.

Looking so great, as a scratchbuilder myself I always wonder how others build stuff, like the rounded edge on the front of the superstructure. About filling holes, I use MEK as a solvent and I save all my styrene dust from sanding or filing in a jar to use later to fill holes with solvent, works perfectly. Maybe an idea for other scratchbuilders. Btw, problems sounds negative, or like I call negative: " less positive" there are challenges, no problems and always solutions ;)

Wow. Man that looks great.

Looks great. I love Evergreen styrene. Plastruct also has some really nice styrene in really small sizes and more manageable packs that i love to use as well. 🤘

Looks awesome 🚢🚢🚢🚢👍🇨🇦

Wow Boomer ...... You blow me away!!! ...... Amazing

Boomer it is looking like the real thing. Great job, love it❤❤

when I was a kid I would travel to canada and take the ferry to P.E.I.ever summer back then there was rails I went back with my kids and the rails were removed now the ferry is gone there is a bridge now thanks for the memory the chickinman

So cool!!

If only Boomer lived nearby to help me with my steel mill scratchbuilds 😅

Are you going to test run it in the tubby? ya know to make sure it floats.???..😂🤣🙃 looks fantastic!!

Absolutely brilliant Boomer!

thats awesome i have always loved the carrier princess. now you got me thinking of some way to in corperate it into my layout. your awesome

Crazy good!!!!

Thanks

Is this Masterpiece going to have any lighting?

Another fantastic instructional video on scratchbuilding models with styrene... A modification to your comment. "There's no problems, only challenges...". BTW... Not a criticism. Your pronunciation of "capillary" and "decal" really throw me. Must be a Canadian thing, because I've heard other Canadian modelers pronounce them the same way. Us Yanks, and just about every other modeler from other countries (that narrate in English) say it a bit differently. Again, not a criticism or nitpicking, nor do I expect you to change it. Just an observation. Carry on Boomer!