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Rob McCrain
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Creating realistic scenes for trains to run through. Two layouts: one is OO scale (1:76) based on the UK, and the other is the N scale (1:160) based on the USA. He also shares tips and suggestions for new modelers.
Videos: The videos cover various topics related to model train building, such as scenery, wiring, track laying, weathering, lighting, and more. Some videos are tutorials, some are updates on the progress of the layouts, and some are just fun and entertaining.
Playlists: The channel has 18 playlists
From the creator:
There are many videos of my old layout, how I built it, and two new series. If you are new to modeling there are many tips and suggestions hidden in the building videos. I also try to be inventive and deliver some entertainment along with everything else.
Creating realistic scenes for trains to run through. Two layouts: one is OO scale (1:76) based on the UK, and the other is the N scale (1:160) based on the USA. He also shares tips and suggestions for new modelers.
Videos: The videos cover various topics related to model train building, such as scenery, wiring, track laying, weathering, lighting, and more. Some videos are tutorials, some are updates on the progress of the layouts, and some are just fun and entertaining.
Playlists: The channel has 18 playlists
From the creator:
There are many videos of my old layout, how I built it, and two new series. If you are new to modeling there are many tips and suggestions hidden in the building videos. I also try to be inventive and deliver some entertainment along with everything else.
Essential Model Train Video Skills
Considerations for shooting model train video.
Improving your video technique.
How to create a superior video when shooting your own layout.
Special Sound Techniques.
Eye Level Guidance
Camera Positioning
Object Lighting
Shadows
Improving your video technique.
How to create a superior video when shooting your own layout.
Special Sound Techniques.
Eye Level Guidance
Camera Positioning
Object Lighting
Shadows
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Видео
Behind the Scenes - Building Farland
Просмотров 53921 день назад
1. Cross Bracing for the truss bridge 2. Adding a 3rd aspect to two of the new cantilevered signals 3. Beach Tunnel Girders 4. New Pub 5. Lighting for the Far Moor shops Step by step building a model train layout.
Layout Considerations in Model Railroads and Railways
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.Месяц назад
A continuation of the Model Train Layout Consideration. This is Part 2 LCSX Description and definition ink: (https: www.csx.com index.cfm about-us company-overview railroad-dictionary ?i=A) Image 202 Brian Stansberry, CC BY 4.0 https: creativecommons.org licenses by 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Image 203 Missoula_(MT,_USA),_Fort_Missoula,_Historical_Museum,_Railroad_Track_ _2022_ _2353 Image 204 ...
Model Train Layout Considerations
Просмотров 30 тыс.Месяц назад
If you are considering building a model train layout, watch this video. Il discuss curves, grades and many other bits of vital layout knowledge and experience. Step by step building a model train layout. In North America, equipment for unlimited interchange between railway companies is built to accommodate for a 288-foot (87.8 m) radius, but normally a 410-foot (125.0 m) radius is used as a min...
3 Things
Просмотров 4592 месяца назад
A new n-scale El Capitan high-level train has arrived I am adding Bridge Girders for Far Cliff Station Small, easy conifer trees Step by step building a model train layout.
212 Cantilevered Signal Gantries from scratch
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.2 месяца назад
This video includes a discussion of the recently completed cantilevered signal gantries and the supported signals. How they were built, what I used with some secrets revealed. Accurascale Class 66 EWS 66171 Short Running Session In the final scene, a freighter is seen from under the bridge. This is a shot I have been thinking about since I started working on the bridge project. Step by step bui...
Who Needs THIS
Просмотров 4843 месяца назад
I must discard my old portable paint booth; it is worn out. I got a new one, and I am impressed with it. The price didn't change, but the value sure did. It is about the same price and a better product. I do not see the exact price now as in the video, but the description is below. I suggest shopping around for it. Autolock Airbrush Lighted Hobby Spray Booth Kit, Paint Booth with 3 LED Lights a...
Canyon Landscaping Part 8 Conclusion
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.4 месяца назад
Land scaling is undertaken to complete the area around and under the bridge Previous Related Videos: Part 1 ruclips.net/video/-w4jmLK6xwE/видео.html Part 2 ruclips.net/video/dVUHbVjXwDA/видео.html Part 3 ruclips.net/video/UTtq7l2l2QE/видео.html Part 4 ruclips.net/video/AFFzwcxUxyk/видео.html Part 5 ruclips.net/video/BZAfjQ4iyd8/видео.html Part 6 ruclips.net/video/fZgpLUNmh6c/видео.html Part 7 r...
Bridge Complete Part 7
Просмотров 6254 месяца назад
The bridge is complete and is installed into the layout. Previous Related Videos: Part 1 ruclips.net/video/-w4jmLK6xwE/видео.html Part 2 ruclips.net/video/dVUHbVjXwDA/видео.html Part 3 ruclips.net/video/UTtq7l2l2QE/видео.html Part 4 ruclips.net/video/AFFzwcxUxyk/видео.html Part 5 ruclips.net/video/BZAfjQ4iyd8/видео.html Part 6 ruclips.net/video/fZgpLUNmh6c/видео.html
Bridge Install Part 6 Install Continues
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.4 месяца назад
Step by step building a model train layout. Previous Related Videos: Part 1 ruclips.net/video/-w4jmLK6xwE/видео.html Part 2 ruclips.net/video/dVUHbVjXwDA/видео.html Part 3 ruclips.net/video/UTtq7l2l2QE/видео.html Part 4 ruclips.net/video/AFFzwcxUxyk/видео.html Part 5 ruclips.net/video/BZAfjQ4iyd8/видео.html
The Bridge Part 5 Install Begins
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.4 месяца назад
Step by step building a model train layout. Previous Related Videos: Part 1 ruclips.net/video/-w4jmLK6xwE/видео.html Part 2 ruclips.net/video/dVUHbVjXwDA/видео.html Part 3 ruclips.net/video/UTtq7l2l2QE/видео.html Part 4 ruclips.net/video/AFFzwcxUxyk/видео.html
Puffing Billy
Просмотров 3345 месяцев назад
Belgrave, Australia Puffing Billy narrow gauge. 2’-6” gauge
The Bridge Part 1 Scratch Building
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.6 месяцев назад
The Bridge Part 1 Scratch Building
Terrace Park Flats - Building Farland
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Terrace Park Flats - Building Farland
Dimmers for LEDs on Model Railways
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Dimmers for LEDs on Model Railways
Brush Holder - make one for yourself
Просмотров 3938 месяцев назад
Brush Holder - make one for yourself
Cab Ride & Completing the LU Cable Hangers plus adding some 3D printed items
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Cab Ride & Completing the LU Cable Hangers plus adding some 3D printed items
Part 12 The Sarah Farman Story - Happy Ending
Просмотров 32410 месяцев назад
Part 12 The Sarah Farman Story - Happy Ending
Modeling the London Underground Cabling
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Modeling the London Underground Cabling
Rob McCrain's Woodworking - Plant Stand
Просмотров 10311 месяцев назад
Rob McCrain's Woodworking - Plant Stand
Airbrush Advantage - Building Farland
Просмотров 37011 месяцев назад
Airbrush Advantage - Building Farland
Brilliant Rob really love how you put a no nonsense approach to your subject matter for folk like me to understand and want to have ago. I still,love the perspective low shots on the layout but the drone effect view at night on the town looks like the real deal . I’m going to try out the light kelvin spectrum on my layout and try and get the natural light effect like yours on mine just feels like the UK day light watching your layout on the move. Thanks for sharing your quality content Rob 👍
Hi Phil, it always pays to experiment. You never know what you might discover. Certainly the drone shot has its place. I’m glad you feel as though there might be something in this for you. cheers, Rob
Great tutorial Rob. There are certainly things here that can help me. I do think the aerial shots have their place though, you even used some to good effect in this video. David.
Hi David, Thank you. Yes, there are times the aerial shot can be helpful. For train spotting the eye level shots are best. Seeing the fine details is what I like to see. cheers, Rob
Thanks for sharing, nice layout, good information, well presented. 👍
Thank you. Glad you watched and commented. Rob
Great video I learned a lot and will try it out when I’m ready to start filming my layout ❤
It is about experimenting. Sometimes, when you least expect it, something great comes along. Best of luck, Rob
Thanks Rob that video was really useful as there are some very good tips which I shall be using . In fact a tripod adaptor for my phone arrived today . Cheers Kev 👍
Hi Kev, Thank you. I've used several different phone tripod mounts over the years. The plastic ones are too weak, and the 3D-printed ones always break. This last one I got is metal; I have had it for a while now with no problems. Good luck, Rob
Thumbs up from Michigan - Good stuff - 📷 👍
Hi Gary, I much appreciate your vote, Rob
That’s cool
Thanks
Thanks. You talked about some interesting stuff there.
Thank you, I hope my efforts will help someone. Rob
Good morning Rob. some great tips from your interesting video. thank you for sharing as it was very helpful. cheers for now Tony.
Hi Tony, Thank you. I don't have anything to share you don't already know, my friend. Thanks for checking in, cheers, Rob
Thank you for this!
I hope it can help someone. cheers, Rob
@@FarlandHowe It's already helped me...I've made a mental note to make a better effort to film from scale eye level for a more realistic angle. Thanks again!
Hi Rob, love your videos and just wanted to ask you that, what is the distance between two n scale tracks? Yours very nice and closer. Thanks
Thank you. It could be different depending on the rolling stock that would run on it. I think I decided on 1.25 inches.
@@FarlandHowe Thanks 😊
Great update Rob, and glad you found a great spot for the pub! Cheers, Dan 😃
Thank you, Dan. I do like the pub. cheers, Rob
Sorry I missed it Rob! Congrats on the 5000! 🎉
Thank you, Dan. It has seemed a very long time since I had the first 1,000.
Fantastic Rob!
Thank you. Glad you like it.
Agree with you: large curves.
Rolling stock sure tracks well through larger curves even though manufactures specify they will run in tighter ones. 👍🏻
Nice new pub! I like what you did with the shop lighting.
Thank you. Adding lighting to the flats above the shops was a fun project. I need more lighting projects. Rob
@@FarlandHowe we are into lighting too. Currently we have 3 ESU SignalPilot decoders we are using to run our lighting.
@@TwoRailfans , It is a great idea to use decoders for lighting. Are you using a separate power supply for the lights, or are you running them off your DCC supply?
@@FarlandHowe we are using 3 old DC controllers. The decoders allow you to use an external power supply or the DCC power from the track, but we wanted to power them with separate supplies. The cool thing about those decoders is that you can program random on/off, create the effect of a fluorescent light bulb burning out, strobe, etc. Lots of effects and controls that are all controllable from the same DCC controller.
@@TwoRailfans I may have to get one and see if I like it. Thanks for the tip and info.
Congratulation to the 5000
Thank you, Susanne. Rob
A great idea and well done.
Thank you, Cheers
A nice workbench and seems more room now that you have draws to put things... how long will it stay clear for is the question.. haha....
Probably never. I am just not a very tidy person. It is only neat for those brief moments between projects. So overnight once in a while. 😂😂
Congratulations on getting to 5,000 Rob. Really, well done!
Thank you, it is a grand milestone. A nice round number. Rob
Greetings from Melbourne Australia.. your layout looks fantastic.. well done. If mine could only look 1/2 as good I'd be happy.
Thank you...Melbourne...I was just there in April. Fabulous city. In fact, I was really impressed with Australia in general. What a great country. My layout was built a little at a time over the last 6 years. Rob
Very nice. I initially tried planning myself with a couple of different s/w packages. I came to realize that I really just didn't have a clue on 'what made sense' or not, even after reading several books/articles. Finally bit the bullet and paid a professional to design it for me. He did what I asked but left me with some 'hmm this still doesn't seem right'. Had a couple of friends review/make comments/suggestions and now have what is being constructed. I have fully come to the realization that some minor changes are in the making including some terrain, some changes to facilities, etc, but have the frame work laid out. Again very good job and for most, I am sure planning down to the XxY coordinate on the layout is where this intersection is, this building starts, etc. I just couldn't wrap my simple brain around it LOL
I learned planning through my engineering education and experience. You’re right, planning is not a talent or skill that comes easily to everyone. If it isn’t for you, I think getting someone else involved is a perfect solution. In fact, I would say it was a brilliant move in your part. Nothing wrong with having a qualified person do some planning for you. 👍🏻👍🏻 Rob
Result Rob. 5k
I had to downgrade my camera’s output in order to stream. I guess the camera just didn’t have the computational power to send 4K and manage the stream instead of recording the video. Good picture? Thank you, Rob
Good evening Rob and congratulations still loving your layout Stephen
Thank you, Stephen.
Good luck Rob ❤
5K has arrived. Thank you
@@FarlandHowe Well done Rob 👏👏👏👏now let’s go for the 10k 🤩👍 love to you and your beautiful family have a great day .🥳
@@whatsitaboutwithphilcraig6661 👍Thank you, Phil.
Ah, you’re back Rob.
As in suddenly going off the air. Then reappearing? 😊
Yes 😂😂😂
Beautiful!❤😊
Hi Susanne, thank you very much. All the best, Rob
Fix the sound check your video back and you will hear that sounds like you are underwater
I was testing a new microphone. Sorry, lesson learned. Next time I will not use this one again. Thanks, Rob
Add 1.25 inches to each radius to be safe
Thank you, It actually works perfectly as drawn. Here is a clip of it with a train running. ruclips.net/video/89NsV9-4WXc/видео.htmlsi=pH-9LkSpQD2cOEdV
Good to see that you are keeping busy with Farland upgrades. Always a pleasure to watch. David.
Hi David, I think I may have an obsessive streak.. 😂😂😂. Thank you for watching and your comment, cheers, Rob
Thanks for sharing all that! I feel much better about being on v15-2 now!
You’re welcome. I don’t know what you mean by v15-2 ?? Version 15-2?? Haha. Just keep going, you’ll solve it. Thank you, Rob
@@FarlandHowe Ah, yes sorry. V is version 15-2. Sorry about that.
Very nice review, I love ❤️ the lovely class 40 alot I have the blue hornby railroad class40 and the mainline class 40 and I will getting the jouef class 40 next week from smiths railways model shop next week ..
I recommend the Heljan 45. I had tons of trouble with the TTS sound. Eventually I sold this unit and bought a Bachmann 40. It was worse and a really awful runner. It wouldn’t stay on the track. I unloaded it too. Now I have the Heljan Peak with ESU sound and it is a winner. Thank you, Rob
本物に近づけるなら、最小半径ではなく緩和曲線が大切だと思う。直線と半径一定のカーブだけだと競技場のトラックになってしまって、現実離れしてしまう。直線から段々半径がきつくなるカーブを入れるとよくなる。緩和曲線が取れないのなら、HOなら直線の次に半径2400㎜程度のカーブを入れると実感的なる。日本には2400Rの曲線が販売されている。
I completely agree with you on this. Adding a lead in to curves is definitely needed for a realistic look. Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment and for watching the video . Rob
Regarding planning, I’ve seen a lot of people spending decades dreaming but not getting started building anything. I’d recommend to get trains running asap. Experiment. Build temporary layouts. On the floor or a table. Find out what you like. And of course, plan on parallel.
Yes, not everyone can plan well. It is a skill and discipline that is hard for some to master. I am still learning myself. Recognize jumping in unprepared will lead some people to disappointment and disillusion while admittedly others will thrive. Thank you, Rob
As much as running operations is a lot of fun for so many model enthusiasts, it's nice to run across people that are like you and me, who are happy with simply watching several trains running through beautiful scenery.
I will say I personally think there's a place for both, personally the layout ive planned works both of those aspects together.
@@Sigil_Firebrand Agreed!
@@Sigil_FirebrandThat would make it the best of both worlds. My Farland 2 does have a number of opportunities for switching and operating. Thanks