The Chronicles of Norm #19 - Northbrook Machine Works

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  • čas přidán 7. 07. 2024
  • I build a long sought after kit from the early 2000s and install it on the layout. I employ the use of my 3D printers to make some unique details, set up and install my homemade LED lights, and experiment with inkjet printer decals. I also demo some of my brick painting and weathering techniques.
    0:00 Stone Mill Models Monarch Machine kit intro and plans
    1:46 Layout spot choice
    2:45 Other Stone Mill kits on my layout
    4:52 Resin printed shop machines and details
    7:46 Wall assembly plans
    8:33 Windows and doors
    11:07 Shell assembly
    12:18 3D printed roof beams and columns
    13:39 Resin printed wall coping
    15:12 Painting prep and primer
    17:58 Brick painting
    19:28 Brick mortar technique
    21:34 Painted signage decaling
    24:21 More resin printed machines and exterior details
    23:59 Window and door 3D prints
    26:59 Detail painting and prep
    34:33 Homebrewed LED lighting
    40:49 Initial weathering
    42:35 Floor assembly
    44:00 Brick weathering
    46:34 Layout color check
    47:38 Interior detailing progress
    49:13 3D printed removable roof
    50:59 Roof treatment
    51:24 LED lighting test
    53:37 Interior lookover
    54:27 Layout installation site prep
    58:15 Positioning experiments
    1:01:07 Concrete environs
    1:03:43 Concrete weathering
    1:04:53 Completed scene
    1:07:31 Night scene
    1:07:55 Conclusion
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Komentáře • 114

  • @juzsmilin628
    @juzsmilin628 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hi Norm, My husband enjoys watching your channel and I was watching this episode with him and I must say you are so creative, a talented artist and less we forget attention to detail you don't miss a beat!! Thanks for sharing your talent with us all!

  • @luvindemtrains
    @luvindemtrains Před 11 měsíci +16

    Norm, I've been watching you since the very beginning. You went from vids that had us thinking "How'd he do that" to now showing us the process. Either way, no one can do it quite like you. The building and scene turned out great. Thanks for the step by step video. Enjoyed every minute of it.

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thanks a lot Dave!

    • @josephtaf5507
      @josephtaf5507 Před 4 měsíci

      Can you explain or show how you printed and applied those painted on signs?@@normstrains

  • @deafeningmurmurs
    @deafeningmurmurs Před 11 měsíci +11

    INCREDIBLE attention and thoroughness. Thank you, immensely.

  • @tony8074
    @tony8074 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Thanks Norm that was an awesome build. It was nice to bring us along.

  • @tonyromano6220
    @tonyromano6220 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Wow, 3 rail! Unreal detail.

  • @mitchcornacchia968
    @mitchcornacchia968 Před 9 měsíci +1

    GENIUS BRAVO NORM BRAVO!

  • @TheTrainboard
    @TheTrainboard Před 10 měsíci +4

    Absolutely incredible work, Norm! You continue to outdo yourself! We really enjoyed this video 👍

  • @michaelleonard8060
    @michaelleonard8060 Před 5 měsíci +1

    You're workmanship is so awesome love your channel

  • @Willysmb44
    @Willysmb44 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Another great video, Norm. Your structure work is nothing short of amazing, and I love when you video the process

  • @davidpost428
    @davidpost428 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thanks for taking us through this process. It was fascinating! Northbrook is a fascinating little town with a great feel to it thanks to your creativity.

  • @user-op1su2by5v
    @user-op1su2by5v Před 4 měsíci +1

    You make great project building's, i really like them alot.

  • @carltwelve2170
    @carltwelve2170 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I appreciate how you share your “mistakes” with us. As terrific as your layout looks, it is a work in progress.

  • @JC-xf5jc
    @JC-xf5jc Před 11 měsíci +2

    Beautiful Norm…Great ideas… thank you

  • @johnpandolfino8663
    @johnpandolfino8663 Před 11 měsíci +2

    👏🤞🤙🔥👍👌🤓🇺🇸🦫💪..... Bravo as always...... God is in the details....

  • @leisureshoot
    @leisureshoot Před 10 měsíci +1

    I really like seeing your 3d details come to life. Really makes the structure top notch. You should consider adding metal racks for steel bar and tube and L-stock, etc.... Make a rack, with a roof to keep the water off it. Put it on the concrete pad, opposite the side door, along the tracks.

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  Před 10 měsíci +1

      That’s a good idea. It’s one of the details I’ve been wanting to do for all my shops. I have some bar racks in white metal made by a little company called Kramer products on my pegboard.

    • @leisureshoot
      @leisureshoot Před 10 měsíci

      @@normstrains I just assumed you would 3d model and print them

    • @leisureshoot
      @leisureshoot Před 10 měsíci +1

      @normstrains your railroad is amazing. I model in HO, but if I ever considered switching to O, it would be due to your videos. Your weathering is just about perfect. It makes the trains look more realistic than brass that may be 2x more detailed and prototypically scaled.

  • @paulmancinelli5911
    @paulmancinelli5911 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Thank you for sharing how you did this build. It turned out great,and I learned a lot! Keep em coming.

  • @user-op1su2by5v
    @user-op1su2by5v Před 4 měsíci +1

    The dream shake looks like the honey i shrunk the kids house a bit to me.

  • @bsalightning69
    @bsalightning69 Před 7 měsíci +1

    That machine shop really puts me in mind of my dad's machine shop. That means that I'll have to make one for my layout!

  • @candacemackey7545
    @candacemackey7545 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Your attention to details blows me away! I stumbled onto your channel tonight and thought at first I was looking at a place I used to live! When you put your hand into the video I actually jumped a bit. Absolutely fantastic work! Thank you for sharing.

  • @mtress66
    @mtress66 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Just beautiful you do a awesome job

  • @elfbait3774
    @elfbait3774 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great build. Your machine shop parts are beleivable enough to give me flashbacks to my time in a tool and die shop.

  • @georgemorrison8026
    @georgemorrison8026 Před 7 měsíci +1

    You do great work! Love you videos.

  • @larryhurd8111
    @larryhurd8111 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Very nice job Norm. I love the era you chose and the layout of the town is spectacular in correlation to the RR. We appreciate your attention to the details with fine descriptions of products. Keep up the great work!

  • @ajknaup3530
    @ajknaup3530 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Very Nice stuff -- I like ur style!
    I like the concrete, very prototypical with the cracks it always seems to have after a few years.

  • @solarbrother8886
    @solarbrother8886 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Absolute Awesomesauce! Wonderful detail. I just discovered your channel .and will be checking out your older videos as well.👍👍

  • @ryanexpresstrains8074
    @ryanexpresstrains8074 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Always enjoy watching your videos Norm! Phenomenal work. If you ever want to sell that stone mill, let me know!

  • @northpennvalleysteamrailroad
    @northpennvalleysteamrailroad Před 11 měsíci +5

    Incredible Video Norm! Your work has impressed me a lot over the years!

  • @ChobertonJunction
    @ChobertonJunction Před 11 měsíci +3

    Hey Norm, really nice kits full of detail and character. This is something I always look for when scratch building for my newly resurrected layout. Your layout looks absolutely amazing

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Good luck on the new layout efforts!

  • @the_failed_states
    @the_failed_states Před 7 měsíci +2

    if there's no toilet in the machine shop, maybe that shack could be an outhouse?

  • @danielpalmer9079
    @danielpalmer9079 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Always excited to see a new video from you Norm! The level of detail you get into is awesome, keep up the great work!

  • @johneaton25
    @johneaton25 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Norman with your wizardry you’re like the Harry Potter of model railways mate 👍🙂🇬🇧

  • @conrailfan6277
    @conrailfan6277 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Very nice build Norm, the 3D printed down spouts came out
    great with those scupper boxes at the top!! Maybe you could fit the building in that you had there for a small office
    and rest room.

  • @thecnwmondovilinepaulscota7304
    @thecnwmondovilinepaulscota7304 Před 11 měsíci +3

    You're layout is truly amazing. Very nice build and the final scene looks great...

  • @RobbieSongwriter
    @RobbieSongwriter Před 7 měsíci +1

    Extraordinary attention to detail. I've enjoyed a few of your other vids, and I like your philosophy of what goes where. Look forward to more.

  • @Kutter28
    @Kutter28 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Looks great Norm. Love the scene and how well it all fits together. Great job.

  • @tomkwok5801
    @tomkwok5801 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Norm great video on how you paint and weather buildings. I liked the technique you shared using wall spackle to mortar bricks, very useful advice!

  • @OGRDETROIT
    @OGRDETROIT Před 11 měsíci +1

    Out of this World Good!!!

    • @OGRDETROIT
      @OGRDETROIT Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thanks for sharing, it's a Master Class.

  • @henryszubielski8601
    @henryszubielski8601 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Thank you for another enjoyable video!
    It came our wonderful. Keep having fun.

  • @talltimberjunction7140
    @talltimberjunction7140 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great videos. Has anyone told you? You sound exactly like Rob Schneider in Duce Bigalow. Very easy to listen too. And you have great skills

  • @saabjunkieSPG
    @saabjunkieSPG Před 10 měsíci +1

    Freakin genius, a joy to watch the process.

  • @ThePeejRR
    @ThePeejRR Před 11 měsíci +1

    Awesome addition! Great video and a great looking shop.

  • @pkilznah5353
    @pkilznah5353 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Amazing work 🚂🔥🔥✊

  • @captainbill12
    @captainbill12 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I enjoy watching your videos very much. I love the work you do. You mentioned about toning down the logo on the building. If you dry brush the original brick color onto the sign it will tone it down and give it a more weathered look.

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  Před 11 měsíci

      I’ve done this on some of of my older paper signs. I decided to leave this one alone. Maybe on the next one I’ll try making a ghost sign. Will definitely stick with the decals though, I liked the way they turned out.

  • @davevan8864
    @davevan8864 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Your work always amazes me!!! thanks

  • @gatblau1
    @gatblau1 Před 11 měsíci +1

    They may have used an outhouse out back anyway for a bathroom.
    Great work!

  • @georgethomas7814
    @georgethomas7814 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Brilliant. Amazing how much more detail you can get in O Scale.

  • @npc3po301
    @npc3po301 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hey that's me sat on ma porch in the grey house back yonder! kinda sore I can't see the trains too well no more since they took out that lil' ol' oil house and brung in that big new fancy printing place, ah guess it brings a bit mo' industry to town tho so that ain't no bad thing, seem kinda low on staff tho, hell ah might take a walk over thar maself n see about maybes getting me a job... maybes...

  • @roybouvier5021
    @roybouvier5021 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hi Norm…relatively new subscriber…really impressed with the detail you’re putting into your buildings…have you ever considered making the 3D printer details you’ve designed available for download or purchase?

  • @huntercoleman460
    @huntercoleman460 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great work Norm. Ever seen Laurence Geiringer’s miniatures?

  • @christopherthornburgh1000
    @christopherthornburgh1000 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Please do more structures and scenery!!!!!!

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  Před 11 měsíci

      I hope to do more in the near future. They don’t seem to get the hits a big steam vid gets though 😢

    • @christopherthornburgh1000
      @christopherthornburgh1000 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@normstrains I love them!! Thanks

  • @paulwalkowiak1182
    @paulwalkowiak1182 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Norm you need a potbelly stove in there.

  • @Gilstrains
    @Gilstrains Před 11 měsíci +1

    👍👌✌

  • @K27fan
    @K27fan Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great modeling, structures are my favorite part of the hobby. What do you use for your concrete color, the color of the floor? Thanks.

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  Před 7 měsíci

      Rustoleum Camo Khaki is my go-to but I think I used Sand on this one. Look here: www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/specialty/camouflage-spray-paint

  • @richardchioccola5179
    @richardchioccola5179 Před 7 měsíci

    Monarch (pronounced just like the butterfly) was/is an actual machine tool builder (lathes & milling machines).

  • @markgoodrich941
    @markgoodrich941 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I enjoy and learn something new with all of your videos. Have you considered doing a CZcams series or DVD concerning 3D printing? I would like to learn about them and how to use them. I have not even seen one. Thanks.

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  Před 11 měsíci

      There are much better channels already out there for that sort of thing. I do show glimpses of the process in several vids but I have yet to do a standalone one dedicated to my use of them.

    • @markgoodrich941
      @markgoodrich941 Před 11 měsíci

      @@normstrains Thank you.

    • @markgoodrich941
      @markgoodrich941 Před 11 měsíci

      I will have to look for them. It seems like it would be fun and fascinating.

  • @markharrison3445
    @markharrison3445 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Great video. I am inspired. I could not quite make out the name of the Ebay seller you mentioned that made these kits.

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Treefactory was the guy. I haven’t watched his listings in a while. I was hoping he’d reissue the factory flat i talked about.

    • @guitarandstuff3513
      @guitarandstuff3513 Před 9 měsíci +1

      ​@normstrains I'll see if still have the mold for the atlas warehouse flat. I'll let you know by the weekend.

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  Před 9 měsíci

      @@guitarandstuff3513 🤩 that would be awesome

  • @michaelleonard8060
    @michaelleonard8060 Před 5 měsíci

    Looks so realistic so awesome ! Are you going to bring power to the shop?

  • @rune4422
    @rune4422 Před 11 měsíci +1

    amazing details the 3D printers offer and your ability to bring it all together. Is this a time slip (-:

  • @krisblackmarr7438
    @krisblackmarr7438 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Norm, excellent video. The scupper and downspouts you printed are exactly the style that I need for a scratch build I'm doing. I've been looking for the detail parts but have been unable to identify. Do you sell any of your prints or the printer file? Thanks in advance.

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  Před 10 měsíci

      I can share the Tinkercad no prob. You can export the .stl as is or you can modify the design if you want. Let me know…

  • @KeithHeilner
    @KeithHeilner Před 11 měsíci +1

    Norm - I was curious if you purchased o-scale laser engraved brick sheets for the walls of your larger/taller buildings or do you kit bash brick walls to build them to a desireable height? Thanks for sharing everything you do. Your layout inspired me to jump from HO to O.

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  Před 11 měsíci

      I used quite a bit of Plastruct O scale brick sheets in the past. Rough Brick 91606 is their p/n.

  • @jimmytrains
    @jimmytrains Před 11 měsíci +2

    You are so good at modeling. An inspiration for sure. How do you use your resin printer safely do you print in the garage? I have heard that resin produces a lot of fumes. Btw if you are looking for a new FPM printer the bambu labs printers are awesome! I have two now :)

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thanks man! I use water washable resin so it’s not too stinky. I also have pretty good ventilation in my basement shop where I do most of my projects.

  • @SteamFan42
    @SteamFan42 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Love your work. Have you ever tried the Proses magnetic clamps? They're great for building kits.

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  Před 11 měsíci

      Might have to check those out. Those guys make some neat stuff.

  • @scottbechstein5708
    @scottbechstein5708 Před 11 měsíci +1

    You can use drywall sanding paper for your roof. It even comes in black. No painting required. As always great job.

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  Před 11 měsíci

      I'll have to check that out. The bandage tape is kinda expensive. I like to paint my rolled roofing a dark gray then give it a black wash.

  • @valchavez9163
    @valchavez9163 Před 11 měsíci +2

    WOW.......

  • @josephcosta5161
    @josephcosta5161 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Beautiful buildings... I would definitely put them in your layout... By the corner store what kind of old car is that? Been looking for a couple for my layout... Thanks joe .. I subscribed and liked cause your building's are great. Need to. Check out more videos right now., joe

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  Před 10 měsíci

      The Ford near the cigar store? That’s an Athearn O scale model.

  • @plazro
    @plazro Před 7 měsíci +1

    Hi. This looks fantastic. What scale are the models, please?

  • @MiguelLopez-md7dq
    @MiguelLopez-md7dq Před 4 měsíci +1

    Fantastic , do you also publish your 3D designs ?

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I've shared a few of the Tinkercads here and there.

  • @ronmiller1100
    @ronmiller1100 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Hi Norm, Great video and build! Do you share or sell the .stl files for your 3D prints?

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  Před 7 měsíci

      I’ve shared quite a few via Tinkercad.

  • @FostoriaOhiomodelrailroadclub
    @FostoriaOhiomodelrailroadclub Před 11 měsíci +2

    3D printed stuff where'd you get those files at

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  Před 11 měsíci +1

      The Bridgeport and some of the lathe parts were found on Grabcad. The press and other things were my own designs on Tinkercad.

  • @arthurs5704
    @arthurs5704 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Norm, where did you get the decal paper? What type of printer
    Always impressed with your work

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  Před 11 měsíci

      I got it from eBay. Koala 🐨 is the brand. I just have a fairly mundane HP inkjet in my office.

  • @jamestaylor6988
    @jamestaylor6988 Před 7 měsíci

    What kind of 3d printer do you recommend and what's a good price just your thoughts please thinking of getting one and don't know where to start thank you

  • @mikep95133
    @mikep95133 Před 7 měsíci

    Hi Norm. Any thoughts on using a laser printer instead of an ink jet ?

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Can it print white letters?

    • @mikep95133
      @mikep95133 Před 7 měsíci

      @@normstrains I'm not sure actually. Never tried. What medium did you print your signage onto ?

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@mikep95133 clear decal paper made for inkjets.

    • @mikep95133
      @mikep95133 Před 7 měsíci

      @@normstrains I'll look into it. Thanks.

  • @HarpalSingh-fr6hv
    @HarpalSingh-fr6hv Před 3 měsíci

    Sir good morning aap ki house building model bahut hi achhe lagte ha aap hindi language me bataya kare harpal india

  • @plutoyaldnil4750
    @plutoyaldnil4750 Před 11 měsíci

    St for future reference your 1mm I.d. conduits work out to about a 2in conduit when scaled up yeah a little big but there no way you could find smaller that will allow wire so oh well😂😂😂😂

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  Před 11 měsíci

      1mm = 1.89" in O scale. If I could find thinner tube I'd use it. I have successfully soldered 40AWG magnet wire in the past.

  • @yellowbird2279
    @yellowbird2279 Před 11 měsíci

    You do beautiful work, but I have to say the quick & constant camera movements made me dizzy & hard to watch, so I wound up skipping forward & didn't watch the whole video. But again, your work is beautiful.

  • @markluniewski1819
    @markluniewski1819 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Hey I love your layout! I have so many questions! Is it possible to contact you via email or something if you
    Wouldn’t mind? I just got a house with a basement so my Railroad is starting soon!!

  • @thomasfrench2012
    @thomasfrench2012 Před 6 měsíci +1

    See I can see a well worn path on that hill behind it with a privy on top of it…. 🫢