Awesome HO Scale 3D Print Peterbilt | F&M Models Review

Awesome HO Scale 3D Print Peterbilt | F&M Models Review | Boomer Diorama

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3 ай бұрын

There is no denying 3D print models are here to stay. The exciting part is they keep getting better. F&M models HO Scale Peterbilt is a fine example of what is coming in 2024.
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@deanmeyer7887 3 ай бұрын

I’m driving a 2021 W9 . It amazes me how many truckers collect trains. Boomer you bring all of us together. You are an inspiration to everyone.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Awesome! Nice sounding truck I bet as well. ;-)

@paullindell 3 ай бұрын

50 years ago I built the AMT 1/25 scale version of that truck. I want one of those for my colection.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Call Intercity Trains & Hobbies and order one. ;-)

@Perfusionist01 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like a great item! A problem with modeling some eras (like my 1969 scenario) is getting "ordinary" cars and other vehicles. All the mass-market guys make 1960s cars, but they are all Corvettes and Camaros, etc. Good "everyday" vehicles can be hard to get. 3D printing can be great, but some are just a waste of money. This truck looks like a superb model.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Yeah. I hope they make more obscure vehicles.

@RobertgittstrlHitufee 3 ай бұрын

I drove an 87 359 all across the country for years. My uncle and i took it apart down to the frame and repainted it. The main body was pearl white and the fenders and caps were a metallic sherwood green. Can't beat the old none computerized trucks. It had a Cummins big cam 400 and a 13 spd. Cool model gonna have to find one.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Your truck sounds awesome!

@railroad1970 3 ай бұрын

Kind of like someone else said (but I model the 70s/80s), finding everyday vehicles is difficult… luckily the “Fresh Cherries” line helped me a lot there. Semis, I still struggle with. Brekina makes some nice models, they tend to be fancier than the “working class-day cab” trucks that I saw running around. So, I’ll be looking for these F&M logging trucks too. I managed to get some Athearn KW kits a swap meet a few years ago, and recently I purchased some upgrade kits at the train show in Monroe, WA. These are made to turn those Athearn kits into a logging truck. That’s cool, but you need the Athearn kit to start with and that’s been out of production a long time. I just went digging for the kit I got, but the guy did not put a business name on the bag.😮

@stevenlitkey9354 3 ай бұрын

I started 3d printing several years ago with filament printers. There capabilities are impressive but limited in fidelity and detail. For structural type projects they’re outstanding. Then I dove into 3d resin printing about 6 months ago. OMG 😱. The possibilities in the modeling hobby world are endless. Unbelievable detail and resolution. Once your comfortable designing and drawing in CAD the sky’s the limit.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

I hear they are incredible.

@stevenlitkey9354 3 ай бұрын

@@boomerdiorama I thoroughly enjoy scratch building but never too old to learn new tricks. I’m about your age and always eager to jump in on anything 😃😃

@rencleavus5213 3 ай бұрын

Old truckers never die, they just get a new Peterbilt.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

I love that era as well.

@CrazyCat935 3 ай бұрын

What a gorgeous kit! I hope you film when you put it together for us to see. :)

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

I hope so too!

@michaelimpey1407 3 ай бұрын

Boomer, amazing details in that model, pity the whole Pacific Ocena is between us. We have a shop in Australia that is starting into 3D Printed Trucks, he has a number of PTC (The NSW Government Railways go through regular name and colour changes), and we had a blue period for the Public Transport Commission, and there are track crew repair trucks which have amazing details, and are easy to put together with all the details, he is about to release a Rural Fire Brigage tanker truck, and the early photos have amazing details, and all supplied with appropriate decals. 3D Printing is coming along very fast, and when modelers start doing the design, wow. Thank you for sharing, and cheers, and stay safe, Michael

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

O.K. Thanks for sharing. Cheers ~ Boomer.👍

@gandydancersenginehouse 3 ай бұрын

Hey, I was an owner operator for 25 years. Flatbed, stepdeck, double drop, and detach. High, wide, long and heavy. Had to give it up when my disability got the better of me and I couldn't pass the physica.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

I just passed my physical to keep my class one with air brakes. I have not used it much lately though. Too expensive to give up these days. I think it costs twenty thousand now to get a class one - ouch!

@gandydancersenginehouse 3 ай бұрын

I couldn't see keeping it since I was never going to drive again. I'm 100% disabled veteran of O.I.F.

@thomream1888 3 ай бұрын

@@gandydancersenginehouse Thank you for serving! It's appreciated.

@tinkthanks 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your video. I am reminded of thoughts to modeling what isn’t seen. I agree that there is a satisfaction to the detail behind the scenes as you say “integrity” of a model. Great review

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Well said!

@FunWithHOScaleStuff 3 ай бұрын

The main problem for me is that F&M Models doesn't seem to advertise their products online. IC Hobbies only shows two HO scale items they offer. It would help F&M sales if there was a means to order items that are 3D printed from a list of available items. Yes, the truck model looks great.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Just phone them and ask. it will compel them to fix it.

@daviemaclean61 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant kit. When I find a quality 3D supplier they've got a customer for life. I know my limitations - I couldn't produce them, but I'm happy to pay someone who can. Cheers

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

It should make for a nice addition on RIver Road.

@ainsleyperry5192 3 ай бұрын

Boomer. Super crisp 3D printing. It looks like the 3D super detailed parts you can get for Tamiya kits now. Very nice. That will keep you busy for a little while. Cheers, Chris Perry.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway 3 ай бұрын

Very nice indeed! I am seeing more and more excellent 3D printing work. If you are impressed with this kit, I know it has to be awesome! Bill B.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@dougsundseth6904 3 ай бұрын

One of the nicest things about 3D prints is that you can scale them arbitrarily once you have the model file built. (There are some issues with detail abstraction as you scale; you don't necessarily want the same level of fiddly detail in HO as in O.) Which means that if you want that model in, say, S scale (that nearly nobody supports), there's no particular reason that you couldn't have it. Just print at 87.1/64 or 136% of the HO scale print and you're done. Same thing with using wargame models for model railroading or vice versa. A deuce-and-a-half is useful for nearly any WWII or later military scene or any contemporaneous railroad scene, for instance. Just print to match the scale of your other stuff.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

It's a burgeoning part of the hobby for sure.

@mattschaum4872 3 ай бұрын

Can't wait to see this build. So many great applications for 3D printing. This does look well done. Cheers!

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@FHollis-gw4cc 3 ай бұрын

Wow! Just Wow! I gotta have one. Or, maybe two! You have to talk to him about a Western Star. They used to be made there in Kelowna. I've up there delivering frame rails and engines and cabs and stuff many, many times. There is, or was, one heck of a nice little diner real close to their plant. Miss going there.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

That would be cool! He did mention other truck subjects as well. ;-)

@steveedwards9957 3 ай бұрын

Exquisite. It's going to be great watching you get this one layout ready

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Hopefully I can squeeze it into the schedule.

@154Colin 3 ай бұрын

Model Railroad Hobbyist magazine had an thread on their Forums site about the CPR Snowplow model - it was March 16, 2022. Looks awesome too!

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Yes. He did the CPR Snow Plow as well.

@derz-crackmodellbahnvideosinsp 3 ай бұрын

"Entdecke die Möglichkeiten!" ...Nice stuff for a new blockbuster😁 CHEERS and happy modeling BOOM🫡

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Nice model for sure!

@derz-crackmodellbahnvideosinsp 3 ай бұрын

By the time just have FUN with it!!! I'm sure you will bring it to the next level😘 like all you do🤗

@sammym.belfastchild 3 ай бұрын

Wow , Trucks , Trucks and more trucks , you can never have to many beautiful trucks on your layout the attention to detail seems outstanding " also coming from a truck driving background these are beautifully done... cheers Boomer and Dusty thank you for sharing.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@josephcox4319 Ай бұрын

I'm currently getting a website built as I build HO custom trucks have been for 40 years. I started doing it as there just wasn't anything out on the market detailed enough or a variety of makes and models available. I'm building a lot of 3-D trucks that are extremely super detailed. I figure another month and I will post on my channel the announcement. By the way your attention to details and modelling skills are absolutely tops in my book. I've gotten some great ideas watching your videos.

@boomerdiorama Ай бұрын

O.K. Joseph. Sounds awesome and thanks for sharing your passion! Cheers ~ Boomer.

@thebritishengineer8027 3 ай бұрын

Not a bad attempt lads... I modelled an Albion Duo (1952) a lorry Made in Scotland in 4mm about 18 months ago and I have to say “you still have a little catching up to do.” Credit where credit is due, F&M have done a fantastic job of delivering a really nice kit with incredibly clean panels (no swirls on this one). That is not an easy thing to deliver. From one manufacturer to another, really nice work.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

I think it's great work. Cheers.

@seanobrien7169 3 ай бұрын

You should send him one of your manufactured kits. I would love to see how it stacks up against this. 🙂

@thebritishengineer8027 3 ай бұрын

@@seanobrien7169 I will make the offer of a couple of goodies after our move to the new office. Sadly the only US stuff we have are some 1930 line crew and a 19 ton Shay Oil Burner Conversion for the Bachmann ON30 Chassis. Were aiming to setup production facilities in Europe then the US to produce local product once were established in Britain.

@craiglowrey9550 3 ай бұрын

Beauty, eh? I drove a Freightliner, she was older but a great driver. I can't wait for the build video, i know you'll do it justice.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

I drove some old Internationals that were awesome as well. Even ones with the split differentials, etc.

@frankcerne7613 3 ай бұрын

This fella's a perfectionist, cheers. Have a awesome time building that.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@canoeingnav7618 3 ай бұрын

Great looking model. I used to build truck models back in the day. I guess I don't have to ask you 'how's your Peter Built'. I look forward to seeing the paint scheme you give it.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Cool, thanks!

@shaunhuckstepp7531 3 ай бұрын

Hi Boomer, that is one very serious model of a Peterbilt , the best one I've seen in a long time very nice . Your timing is spot on as usual, I just finished today my 1/25 scale Peterbilt yours has the same size sleeper as mine . I got a little carried away with mine and made a new Texas bar with larger diameter exhausts and also made them taller even taught myself how to make up exhaust brackets also made a new sun visor. amazing what you can do with a bit of evergreen plastic and brass wire If been watching to many KZfaq truck videos laterly , congratulations on the purchase can't wait to see it completed.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

I love those old AMT truck kits. Like you say they make awesome projects for scratching in details. I will probably revisit my Kenworth this summer as well. I poke away at it as a long term interim build.

@adriengadson3544 3 ай бұрын

I could see by the thumb nail that frame was really nice. Then the separate cab parts with that detailing...i can't wait to see it together then painted and weathered. He needs to offer in N scale. We need better trucks in that scale.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

He does have the same truck in N Scale. In fact they have one in stock at Intercity Trains & Hobbies.

@serenaschadlich7267 3 ай бұрын

Impeccable workmanship.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

It's a very nice model. Not sure when I can build it though. Super busy with the layout.

@hectorgill328 3 ай бұрын

Mr Boomer, always the Cool stuff I love it! I had to dig in my junk, remember Dennis Aust this Guy sold 1/87th scale nice stuff back in the day, he was in the mold making like 3d making that he sold I have tires and rims I purchased back in 2011 in the pkg new. Also have from another vendor an R Model Mack Dump kit 1/87th scale that also looks like mold /3 d made back in 2011, don't think this company is in business either. But wow, like your kit these are beauties. I should have purchased more back in the day! I have yet to use the tires and rims nor have I built the R Model Mack. Your the best!

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

I need to find time to build it. Really swamped with the layout. Hopefully I can squeeze it in sometime soon.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Yes indeed!

@danrao3707 3 ай бұрын

Man I do love me some trucks! I just started singing Convoy! It would be great to see him make a mid to late 80’s Kenworth K100 cab over. I hope you make a video of the build. I always struggled simulating chrome. I could use the education.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

I think he is doing a Kenworth cab-over. Collector trucks like shiny (out of scale) chrome. Sort of like a shiny lure to catch a fisherman - not a fish. ;-) I don't see chrome as being a factor when you stand 87 feet away from a truck (which is HO scale). Too shiny for HO scale for me. The same goes for black & white paint. You never see black or white in the real world so why in the model world? Real world chrome looks out of place in larger scales as well, in my opinion. Vallejo makes a great silver/aluminum for small models. ;-)

@forbeshutton5487 3 ай бұрын

@@boomerdiorama I was going to say I expect you to build/carve a rubber duck hood ornament...

@Cowboy_Steve 3 ай бұрын

Howdy Boomer - Can't wait to see what you do with it! Looks pretty awesome. Thanks for sharing 🤠

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@mariomader8850 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for bringing him to our attention

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Sure thing!

@goforitpainting 3 ай бұрын

Have a great build.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

When the number comes up!

@1Nanerz 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful kit. Gonna need you to climb under and check the stroke on the brake pistons when you get it built though. Hope they make it for O scale. I have a log truck conversion kit that I need a truck for

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Probably lot's coming eventually.

@OTRWA 3 ай бұрын

Nice model...this is not a model supplier I have seen before. Thanks for the look in.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Sure thing.

@railroad1970 3 ай бұрын

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Some of those old Athearn kits are great. I just recently found a few old "Sedan" and "Station Wagon" kits that I really like as well. Cheers ~ Boomer.

@jeffvandergraff2574 3 ай бұрын

Impressive.....nice detail on the dayton spokes.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! Cheers ~ Boomer 👍

@markwakeley3835 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the info. It's really hard to find good HO vehicle kits.

@boomerdiorama Ай бұрын

Yes it is. Showcase Miniatures makes some nice HO Scale multi-media kits if you were unaware. ;-)

@charliealpha11f3b2 3 ай бұрын

"....even the Cummins mill is there, though you'll never see it." I disagree....having the hood popped open with a driver doing the pre-trip inspection would be an AWESOME way to display this tractor!

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

👍😁

@ArgaMiniature 3 ай бұрын

Awesome…looks like a qood quality 3d primts

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

It is!

@jcjackson726 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful kit! Thank you for sharing.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jcjackson726 3 ай бұрын

@@boomerdiorama I called Intercity Trains and Hobby and as soon as I said F&M he said, “Peterbilt?” I said, well no, but Boomer did tell me about the Switch stands a couple of weeks ago. I ordered 10 of the Switch stands! I suspect this video may have depleted their supply of Peterbilt tractors! 😂 I also asked about the class you’re giving to see if they were going to stream live on KZfaq. He said, “No.” but maybe you can twist their arm? 😉

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Who will film it? If it isn't done professionally it will look like a cheesy live stream.@@jcjackson726

@jcjackson726 3 ай бұрын

@@boomerdiorama good point! Have fun, wish I could join you.

@trainmanroysmodelrailroadh7686 3 ай бұрын

Hi Boomer, can't find F&M models on the web... am I missing something. Cheers

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Like I said in the Video . . . call Intercity Trains & Hobbies.

@dan8402 3 ай бұрын

What an amazing print!

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

I think so!

@dan8402 3 ай бұрын

@@boomerdiorama If he creates a 1950's logging truck I will probably get 3.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

I'll let you know.@@dan8402

@edcvgp9 3 ай бұрын

You forgot the Jake break in your sound effects😊

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

KZfaq left it out. ;-)

@duanegregg6222 3 ай бұрын

Wow, that’s amazing. Thx.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Glad you like it!

@edcvgp9 3 ай бұрын

WOW😳

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

She's a beauty.

@garylaker4335 3 ай бұрын

How about building it with the hood flipped (being serviced or repaired) so you can see that beautiful engine ?

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

That means I have to carve down the hood edges as well, etc. ;-(

@AemJaY 3 ай бұрын

iam looking for trucks like this. peterbilt with long nose. this one looks great!

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

They restocked at Intercity Trains & Hobbies. You can order one if they are sold out. They are local so the order fills fast.

@AemJaY 3 ай бұрын

@@boomerdiorama got the last one! its not cheap to ship it to switzerland, but ey its for the hobby and supporting great creators!

@frankshimkets5000 3 ай бұрын

WOW‼️

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Cool truck eh . . . ;-)

@julieswanson3212 3 ай бұрын

Ice looking truck my husband drove truck for 39 years we know Bruno cerri owner of trucks and stuff and Tonkin trucks we have known his family since 1986 my husband drove for Bruno for years custom 389 with curtains vans for his feed store say hi to DUSTY for us . My husband took your advice to finish one this then moved to next he finished his SP Rotary snow plows 10 years on and off finished them Sunday thanks

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Dusty was down for the count (sick) last week, but thank God she fully recovered. ;-)

@jesselomas8626 3 ай бұрын

When do we see it, the build, the paint, on River Rd 🤣🤣🤣???

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Like everything else when it's time. ;-)

@jesselomas8626 3 ай бұрын

@@boomerdiorama 😂😂

@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout 3 ай бұрын

Something tells me this guy is gonna need to buy some more printers. Will solvent work on this plastic?

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

He has a few printers. He does it for fun, but clearly he is very talented. You use CA for resin. It's the one necessary evil with resin. I'm still very impressed with the kit though.

@briantag5948 3 ай бұрын

I think I'll print one.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Awesome! Maybe do a log bunk as well. ;-)

@warrenholmar1129 3 ай бұрын

Is there any chance there will be a build video on this?

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

I'm sure there will be but when is the question. I am booked solid for months of content. Everything must take a number with the odd exception. Eventually there should be. ;-)

@timmueller9586 3 ай бұрын

Looking forward to seeing that.

@Vman7757 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Will they ship to the United States?

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Intercity Trains & Hobbies does ship there. You have to call them. They also have this truck in N Scale!

@thomream1888 3 ай бұрын

On their website you can choose your currency, and they offer it in US Dollars. I have to admit I haven't ordered anything yet, but betting yeah, they ship to the US. Thanks Boomer!

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Yes. They ship to U.S.A.@@thomream1888

@gp9wildbill 3 ай бұрын

hey Boomer thats a great model about how much was this ....Bill

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Sorry. No idea. He just sent it to me and I was so excited when I got it. You can call Intercity Trains & Hobbies to find out though.

@deanpurcell7771 3 ай бұрын

What will you do for glass?

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Easy. Evergreen Plastic has clear (0.5") styrene sheet. Peterbilt and Kenworth Truck are flat panes of glass. Install with canopy glue and all is well.

@tomspettel3646 3 ай бұрын

Does he have a web site? I tried to find F&M models but nothing came up?

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

No. But he has a sales "Kiosk" at Intercity Trains & Hobbies.

@Cee_Eff 3 ай бұрын

I'm out east, so if would be hard to get his products. The intercity web site features a car snowplow kit.

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Like I said, pick up the phone and call them. Ask for one.@@Cee_Eff

@Bliz0516 3 ай бұрын

Do they have a website?

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

No. But he has a sales "Kiosk" at Intercity Trains & Hobbies.

@edcvgp9 3 ай бұрын

Oh, well I can’t spell brake😢

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Break . . . lol.

@JackOnTracks 3 ай бұрын

Would you have a Email address for F&M models I can't seem to find anyplace to buy them?

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Call InterCity Trains & Hobbies. They have a webpage as well. I heard he just printed up some more.

@billtimmons7071 3 ай бұрын

Can I get away with using solvent cement (Plastruct) on these kits? I'm so used to the ease of Evergreen and solvent glue maybe it would work with these?

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

No. You need to use (CA) - Super Glue for resin kits. Resin is a mechanical bond - not a chemical bond.

@billtimmons7071 3 ай бұрын

@@boomerdiorama thank you sir

@JRossHunter 3 ай бұрын

Does F&M have a website?

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

I don't think so. He sells through Intercity Trains & Hobbies. I would phone them.

@JRossHunter 3 ай бұрын

Thank you.@@boomerdiorama

@bernhardkurka6095 3 ай бұрын

Hi Boomer , can you please send me contact adress for ordering this nice peterbilt kit. Thanks in advance. Bernhard

@boomerdiorama 3 ай бұрын

Like I said in the video, you have to call Intercity Trains & Hobbies. Cheers ~ Boomer.

@bernhardkurka6095 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the info, Boomer. Just wanted to say that I regularly watch your videos and enjoy them very much. They are very inspiring and informative. Keep up the good work.