Building a Model Railway - Station Platforms - Scratch Building

[@dinmorejunctionmodelrailway]

Morning Sam. You make it so easy to weather your platform. 🚂🚃🚃🚃

[@peaks4719]

It is easy with perseverance

[@richardhodgson9524]

Sam this has been a fantastic tutorial, very helpful. I’ve missed your videos & presume your new venture is going well and so keeping you away from your model railway.

[@peaks4719]

Thanks Richard Yes my business is thriving but takes all of my time to keep progressing and moving forward , I’m not sure what to do with the layout long term to be honest

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Hi Sam, like what you have done early in the video. showing the mock up of whats to come. which gives us a perspective on what you are trying to achieve. the weathering technique on the stones is a great idea. its going to be a great little scene.....once done............all the best Tony

[@peaks4719]

Cheers Tony yep I usually try and give a heads up on what’s to come and then stick to it ps I’m Sam 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Sorry sam.....best wishes Tony

[@peaks4719]

No worries honestly , thanks for getting intouch

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

cheer's Sam

[@foxhillrailway2252]

wow Sam that was a cool video... the hump back bridge is great... looking forward to the next one... ATB Neil

[@peaks4719]

Cheers Neil the bridge is becoming a mission !!

[@film49uk]

Sam you have nailed it yet again .........odd bits of wood with some add-ons and a station platform is made and i really like the look of it at present ....keep at it and we will again await the next clip.....

[@peaks4719]

Cheers Paul I’m having a nightmare with my bridge but I will have something soon

[@privatebribert]

Outstanding,I’m already looking forward to the next one

[@peaks4719]

Cheers Blobby it’s getting some what challenging but il get it done

[@w.rustylane5650]

I have a strange habit of making all of my own materials, i.e., ground scatter, weathering powders, rust, etc. I went to the dollar store and got women's eye makeup to use as weathering powder (medium) as it sticks better than any chalks I've ever used. It comes in just about any color you could imagine. I use food coloring in ground chalk to give my ground up chalk some color and it works quite well. I never throw anything away including bits of scrap wood that I cut up into very small bits and make scrap wood piles to place around the layout. I also save any sanding dust and saw dust that I color with food coloring or acrylic paints and use it for ground material or even a saw dust pile near my sawmill. I make my own hay bales (round ones) with cut up jute string. I also make my own rust powder by putting 0000 steel wool in a quart jar and fill with vinegar and place in the kitchen window for a few weeks. After it all turns a nice rust color i pour it out into a flat 11x14 stainless photo tray (a flat baking dish will also work) and wait a couple of weeks for it to dry. Then I use a single edge razor blade to pulverize it into a powder and store it in little snuff cans. You can use it as a weathering powder or mix with PVA glue and stick it to the sides of buildings or railroad stock. I save all sponge rubber to go in my electric coffee grinder, a little acrylic paint and make my own ground scatter or leaves to go on trees. I have a Nandena bush growing out back that when the little red berries fall off they make good tree armatures. I paint them brown with my airbrush for regular trees and grey for aspens or ash trees. I make grass tufts out of an old wig my wife got me at the dollar store. Just add acrylic paint and glue. I scratch build all my platforms, coal staithes and loading docks. I have a ton of lichen growing out back on the hill behind my house used for bushes, etc. I could go on and on but I better stop here. Cheers from eastern TN

[@peaks4719]

Great use of materials there mate 👌

[@normanrowe2831]

Hi ya Sam. The platforms came out wonderfully. The watered down weathering powders seem easy to use. I would never have thought of scraping off the excess with a plastic card. Nor use a sandpaper block. Just a couple of new tips and techniques from Peaks 47. I have to be honest, I am a little concerned with the steep plunge of the humpback bridge onto the road. That’s going to play havoc with the vehicle’s front and rear bumpers! Lol. But being the professional that you are, I know you will find a way to deal with that. Great stuff, Sam. Thanks. See ya next time.

[@peaks4719]

Cheers Norman yep the road won’t be flat going to the bridge I need to make a transition so think il use the hardboard to flex it then perhaps have to refill it you know me it will evolve somehow 🙈

[@v4victory665]

Always enjoy and look forward to your videos, I can't wait to see more of the platform area being constructed 👍👍 Maryland USA

[@peaks4719]

That’s great to hear , I’ve got my work cut out with this bridge 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@v4victory665]

@@peaks4719 Yes you do ! that is why I'm looking forward to seeing more, you do excellent work and your creativity is unique.... so it will be great to see what you come up with....go get em Simon 💪 👍👍

[@peaks4719]

👍🏻👍🏻Sam!!! 😂😂

[@v4victory665]

@@peaks4719 lol !..sorry... I know its Sam... that's my middle name. I was watching Simon's Shed just before I replied. 😁

[@peaks4719]

No worries ! I remember watching him a while ago good channel

[@trw1089]

Great work Sam, it really did pop when you put the lacquer on the sides.

[@peaks4719]

Cheers yep the lacquer really brings it together and is a nice sealer too

[@peaks4719]

Ps its Sam 😂😂👍🏻

[@trw1089]

Peaks 47 sorry Sam, that’s what I originally thought but someone had called you Simon earlier and I got confused!

[@peaks4719]

No worries your not the first it’s really dosnt matter it’s quite funny 👍🏻👍🏻😂

[@tedmogsm7037]

Fantastic job, love watching you video, amazing detail, plenty to ponder on building my layout

[@peaks4719]

Cheers Ted glad you enjoy them

[@colinwykes1833]

Hey Simon, that's quite a transformation, looking forward to seeing how you build the hump back bridge. Thanks for sharing it. Take care and stay safe :) :) :)

[@peaks4719]

Cheers Colin somewhat challenging but got the desired look 👍🏻

[@steveharper5536]

Morning Sam a great start to the new phase of Peaks 47 mate, looking forward to seeing the the updates on your progress with the techniques you use.

[@peaks4719]

Cheers Steve hope to get Whittington printed off at work soon need to keep asking !! 👍🏻

[@steveharper5536]

Looking forward to it Sam I will have a even bigger smile then. All the best Sam

[@wheezypalacemodels7726]

Great techniques and something I am a bit dubious to do. May now give the powders a go, great effect, thanks for sharing..Chris

[@peaks4719]

Cheers Chris yep they work so differently with water or IPA or even dry too

[@exehavenharbour]

That platform looks great Sam, great detail as usual, storing lot’s of your ideas in my memory bank, i hope I can produce the same kind of detail on my layout, cheers Sam, John

[@peaks4719]

Cheers John sure you will

[@McMetro]

Great video 😀 I'm loving the station progress! 👍 Good work!

[@peaks4719]

Cheers Joseph

[@GAVINHURST]

Coming along nicely 👌

[@peaks4719]

Cheers Gav

[@johnkalaitzis8313]

Great video. Thanks for sharing your techniques.

[@peaks4719]

Hope they help

[@johnkalaitzis8313]

@@peaks4719 certainly do. Great to see professional ways of achieving a desired result

[@peaks4719]

It’s far from professional although I do try 👍🏻👍🏻

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Looking good keep up the good work sam

[@peaks4719]

Cheers Anfield

[@moorlandmodelrailwayandy]

Nice job Sam. I have asked my ex colleagues for info about Miller's Dale station.i think the lad that knows the most is on holiday as he's not answered me yet. Cheers Andy

[@peaks4719]

No worries Andy they seem ok as they are if looks right it is right 🤷‍♂️

[@gartsherriejunction4643]

May I make a suggestion for the bridge road, which might make life easier and inexpensive to do. Try grit grade level 120 of black wet/dry sandpaper glued and shaped into place as you prefer. This is only a suggestion. It is your own layout so you carry on as you see fit. Best regards Mike

[@peaks4719]

Thanks for the suggestion Mike I’m already into it though

[@gartsherriejunction4643]

@@peaks4719 No problem. Maybe next time when you are trying to add texture to a road or something similar. Check out Jason Jensen Trains on KZbin. You'll be amazed at what he can do to enhance models etc. His skill set is on a par with Luke Towan. Some might even say it is higher. Out of interest what is the dimensions of your layout. Reason for asking, is that I am about to embark on my own layout and trying to judge what would be best. Anyway all the best and look forward to seeing how your own layout develops. Mike

[@peaks4719]

Cheers Mike great Info thanks the layout is currently 13ft by 13ft

[@spence812]

Great tutorial Sam. looks good and I think the platform paving is excellent. My only negative is it looks like the bridge angle is way too steep. It seems that poor old lorry has to negotiate a 45 degree angled rise to go over the top. The grasswork in between the pavers is a nice addition and will look great onc it all comes together.

[@peaks4719]

Cheers I’m working hard to reduce the angle and i intend on the lane not being flat so I can help transition it , I hope fill it the plan to loose the angle , appreciate your point. Very new to this sort of modelling 😬

[@gwrbuckleyjunction1733]

Looks grate sam really coming on nicely now 👍

[@peaks4719]

Cheers GWR I’ve got my work cut out with this bridge !

[@mysticrailroad]

nice method looks great!

[@peaks4719]

Cheers 👍🏻

[@michaelhibbert4393]

Love the idea for the platforms….what make and where did you get your soot and concrete weathering powders from please

[@peaks4719]

Cheers , these are from wws Michael

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Hi just found your channel nice platforms i have subscribed.

[@peaks4719]

Cheers they have taken some perseverance big I’m happy with the end result

[@garylivesey8908]

Hi Sam great video thinking of using the same techniques. What laquer do you use, is it a Matt type spray varnish?

[@peaks4719]

Cheers Gary yep a Matt lacquer still leaves a sheen , to be honest gloss would be ok in this circumstance because your weathering and sanding afterwards anyway

[@newbottlestation4916]

Another fantastic video loved how the weathering powder really popped when you put the spray on. Making me think about ditching my station idea and doing a scratch build as well. What higher is the platform if you don’t mind me asking?

[@peaks4719]

Cheers mate I’ve gone with 20mm same as the metcalfe kits , it might not be bang on , but for me if it looks right it is right

[@newbottlestation4916]

Peaks 47 that’s all you need buddy as long as it looks right for you. I’ve got a lot of wood spare at 20 mm so might have a go at scratch building the station.

[@peaks4719]

Good man il keep an eye out for your coal staithes 👍🏻

[@kodibellchambers1290]

Great Vid! I must ask, What is the song title from 16:17 Onwards? I'm loving it!

[@peaks4719]

Cheers Keith Kenniff Falls 👍🏻