Building The Ultimate Model Platform At Chadwick Model Railway | Episode 233

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

For the cutting ruler, search eBay for “metal safety craft cutting ruler picture mount cutter Rule 60 cm”. Regards, Charlie.

[@manokent]

Please think twice before purchasing that ruler. In the eBay listing, it claims to have a steel cutting edge (for longevity). That is incorrect; the cutting edge is aluminium and will not last very long at all...

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

@@manokent thanks mate, it was actually bought for me as a gift. Regards, Charlie.

[@manokent]

​@ChadwickModelRailway - the crying shame is, if it did actually have a steel cutting edge, it would be the perfect cutting rule and extremely well priced. I bought one and was quite miffed as I know the aluminium edge will only last a few dozen cuts before getting too hacked up.

[@Pizzpott]

@@manokent I bought one for myself at the same time - I put a flat neodymium magnet on the edges of both as soon as I had them delivered - they stuck, weakly, but enough to hold there whilst moving the ruler around in all directions. It didn't stick of course on any other surface, and so the edges are made of steel. So the ones of the seller from whom I bought mine were as advertised.

[@manokent]

Hi @Pizzpott - yes, the magnets are attracted to the cutting edge - but that weak magnetic attraction is to the steel tape measure glued to the upper surface. Neo magnets are that good...attracted to steel THROUGH a couple of mm of another material (the ruler body) and that is why the attraction is weak. Try the same trick right at the start of the ruler where the grey rubber is (the cutting edge is exposed there too). Without the steel tape which starts at the 0cm mark, the magnetic attraction is near enough zero. Then try finding a join between the cutting edge and the (aluminium) body of the ruler. There is none because it is all one aluminium extrusion. Finally (don't do if you don't want to damage the ruler prematurely), take a file to the cutting edge and give it a good filing. Your magnet will not be attracted to the filings as they are 100% aluminium. :-(

[@kaiwhara]

Hello, yes I do know what those Zig Zags are. They are designed to improve electrical conductivity for Train detection with track circuits on lightly used lines. You'll find some at Manchester Piccadilly as well, and in New Zealand where I am, we have them on the Morningside Car Sidings.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks K, I have never come across that modification before. Every day is a school day. Regards, Charlie.

[@Setola]

Hello, I saw those zig-zag welds on SNCF (France railways) for better electrical connection on tracks rarely used. In Italy they are used for in-cabin signal repetition systems which uses codified currents. cheers

[@simondawson4270]

Hi Charlie. I would of coloured a few tiles a different colour to depict work on the platforms over the years , especially on the platforms where the mail/parcels go as brutes were notorious for damaging the tiles . 🙂. Great video as usual.

[@mikeking2539]

I've seen the zig zag thing on some tracks at my local station. But never given much thought as to what they were for. Re the cobbling?? This seems like a gap in the railway modelling market 🤔.

[@blairleipst4508]

Happy Level up day Charlie

[@StephenWestrip]

I do scale modelling of aircraft and military vehicles and one of the ‘tricks, after everything is painted, is to spray with a gloss varnish. This makes putting on decals easier (they slide around) and then do the weathering. Weathering benefits from having a uniform finish rather than the different finishes you get from the different paints you may have used. After all that is done you spray it with the lacquer/varnish of your choice, matt; satin; or gloss. Job done and your precious paint, weathering and decals are protected.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Many thanks, Stephen, for your excellence suggestion. Regards, Charlie.

[@chugwaterjack4458]

Happy Birthday, youngster! AS an 80 year-old just getting back into modelling, I have three favorite KZbinrs. One, a DCC guy, is retiring (sadly), one does honest locomotive and equipment reviews, and then there is my favorite (and the one that got me re-interested and better trained) - you! Thanks to you and the 233 episodes so far. Does an 80-year old man in the Colonies have much to learn? YES, and every one of your episodes has given me more insights and skills. Thanks again.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Jack, that’s most kind. Yes, it is sad to lose Larry from KZbin. Regards, Charlie.

[@erniekapp7675]

Happy birthday 66yr old from an 80 yr old in Australia 🤣🤣🤣🤣 keep up the great work and videos 🤗 Ernie

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ernie, your congratulations are very much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.

[@NothusDeusVagus]

Congratulations on yet another lap around the sun and not falling off the planet.. May there be as many more laps as you like to come... Cheers!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks NDV, I had never thought about the laps around the Sun! Regards Charlie

[@TrevorElliot]

Happy Birthday, Charlie. Hope you have many more.....

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Trevor, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards Charlie

[@chriscox4023]

Belated Happy birthday Charlie, it only seems a year since your last one!🎂

[@philallen5406]

Happy birthday Charlie from New Zealand, always like watching your videos on how you go about calmly and surly explaining how you go about creating your model rail stuff, I am retired now at 72 and my wife and I started out building a model rail layout about 2years ago and its still nowhere near finished, we seem to take one step forward and three backwards, forever changing things, but one of these days?? you have a nice birthday 🎂🍷😋

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks, Phil, that’s very kind of you to say. Regards, Charlie.

[@NickandFoxydog]

Happy birthday Charlie. The epic platforms look incredible. Love your attention to detail and willingness to try new things!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks T1999, much appreciated

[@eastmidlandparkway6267]

Saw your video on Saturday happy birthday mate for last week mines in feb state pension here we come for late 50’s kids great progress on the platform outcome looks great l have watched chadwick from day 1 what a transformation from the old TMD thanks again Kev Beighton Parkway Sheffield

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Kev, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards Charlie.

[@antharrold9154]

Happy Birthday Charlie - Another great video from Chadwick, Gets my Vote !

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ant, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.

[@kenr86]

Many happy returns - those of us born in 1958 are true champions. Great results on the platforms, too.

[@martynbuzzing3327]

57 was a good year too..😊

[@RodBroune]

Although I missed the first 20 days, I can confirm that 1958 was a stellar year for being born - wouldn’t have missed it for quids 😂 Happy Birthday young Charlie 😊

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Shall we just agree that those 57 and 58 a good years, however 58 is better! Regards Charlie

[@alanhutchins4233]

58 is better 😂.

[@jamesfreeston360]

Happy birthday Charlie - it’s encouraging for a 59 year-old who has recently returned to his childhood hobby to see how youthful it’s been keeping you! Another excellent video, especially because you show your mistakes as well as the great outcomes in the end. In fact, your satin varnish “error” made me wonder whether my layout should be “staged” on a rainy day - that slight sheen the surface took on reminded me of wet platforms when the rain has just stopped. Even mistakes can be really useful and thought-provoking!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks James, a very interesting comment. Regards, Charlie.

[@anthonystevens8683]

Happy Birthday Charlie! Another cracking video, your attention to detail and perseverance has to be commended and we can all learn from it. The etched MDF looks great with the different primer paint giving that slight patina wear look to the platform slabs. A top discovery. As always many thanks for sharing the lessons learned with us.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks,Anthony, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie.

[@ProfPtarmigan]

Glad you got there in the end Charlie. I have just finished spending two weeks deciding how best to put a path up a hill! Now I've actually got to do it.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Procrastination is a dreadful thing. Regards Charlie

[@alweinhofer5453]

I always wanted to procrastinate but I keep putting it off !

[@ProfPtarmigan]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Well having decided what to do I did it and I am very pleased with the results. It was worth the angst and the wait.

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

One of those rulers to be ordered and thanks for the heads up. I have used the Scale Model Scenery pavement slabs for my platforms which are similar to the ones you used and their tactile platform edges as mine are modern. I have placed my vote in your favour again and good luck. Cheers Kev

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Kev, that’s very much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.

[@gregbowen617]

Many happy returns for your birthday Charlie! Hope it was a great day for you - I really like how you have shown the development process of this station area (warts and all!). Sometimes we get lucky with what could have been a disaster, that turns out to be better than what was originally planned... Well done!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Greg, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my journey on this subject. Regards, Charlie.

[@leestoddart7014]

Many Happy Returns Charlie. Great video with warts and all. I do like that you are prepared to share the lessons you have learnt. But in this one the key moment undoubtedly is at 25:20 ho ho ho

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks, Lee, yes, I did fumble about quite well! Regards Charlie

[@RobBean-wf9ie]

Happy birthday, Charlie…. Thank you for sharing your painting/weathering techniques. The washes really do make a difference in showing wear and tear.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Rob, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.

[@mikeseba7817]

👌👍👍👍 Happy Birthday Charlie! The platforms are looking great!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Mike, that’s most kind. Much appreciated, regards Charlie

[@p.r.tfilms9777]

You have given me some new ideas on my layout! I’m so happy I’m not the only model layout!!! Who keeps changing it.. PS you can count on my vote.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks, PRT, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie.

[@stefaanhessens6970]

Happy birthday young man. and my vote goes to You.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Stefaan, very much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.

[@ChristopherLovett-l2j]

Good to see you took the safe option and sprayed a test piece first, its a must. I used the same paint on a finished Metcalfe retaining wall and it reacted with the surface and turned all milky so ruining all my work! Never did find out why, all the usual reasons such as damp atmosphere etc were under control so all I can think of is it reacted with the printing ink?

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I couldn’t agree more, a test piece is always a wise move. Regards, Charlie.

[@josephcollins3897]

Happy Birthday Charlie!!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Joseph, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie.

[@richardstout6364]

My trick for brick mortar lines is if I’ve used Acrylic to paint the brick Red/Brown normally airbrushed Tamiya paint I then wet the surface with white spirit and use a thin grey oil pin wash to pick out the mortar lines. AK then do some great washes to get that grimy/grubby brick look. Love your method of platform construction. I work in N gauge and my station is a gentle curve but would love to have had something similar to that top you used.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Many thanks, Richard for sharing your technique. Regards, Charlie.

[@andrewharris6951]

Happy Birthday, Charlie. Another wonderful video. You got my vote!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks, Andrew, that’s most kind. Regards Charlie

[@petes6814]

Like the platform tops and will be ordering. The zig-zag welding on the track you spotted is a corrosion resistant chrome welded strip usually hand welded by a track welder for track circuit actuation where a light loco might be hiding obscured from sight of the signaller after coming off it's train. It is the more recent version of depression bars which were a mechanical track circuit actuator depressed by the wheel flanges. A sort of reminder appliance for the signaller but still relevant in low traffic platform ends.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Pete, I really was scratching my head on the welded track feature. Regards, Charlie.

[@bertbristow7172]

I must confess (as Charlie would say), I have little interest in OO scale, nor making platforms but I enjoy the straight-faced and often sardonic commentary of the mature age modeller about the twisted journey most of us end up taking with modelling. Happy Birthday too Charlie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Burt, I’m so pleased that you find the channel interesting. Regards, Charlie.

[@mickbowyer5907]

Your patience, persistence and perseverance to achieve perfection are a motivation to modellers, as always. Thankyou Charlie. Happy Birthday, and many more.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Mick, that’s very kind. Regards, Charlie.

[@paultaylor5608]

Happy birthday Charlie! 🎉 very impressive looking platforms, I will do mine the same. Thank you for all you do.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Paul, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.

[@Hanzo.Azmodan]

Happy birthday Charlie! 🎂🍻 Just a thought, why didn't you get Steve to laser out some brickwork ready sized for the platform sides? I just bought a Creality Falcon 2 22w laser and honestly haven't looked back. I won't be building in plastic anymore that's for sure! Cheers! Mike.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks, Mike, and you do make an excellent point about the platform walls. Regards, Charlie.

[@bazza3643]

Hi Charlie, it must a sigh of relief and a great satisfaction to you, that finally the platforms on your branch line, that not only are they looking very good,,but have worked out well for you. Best Regards Barry🇳🇿

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks, Barry, yes it was a difficult journey. Regards, Charlie.

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

22:28 "Don't be afraid of screwing this up" Said the man on his third revision of the same platform! 🙂

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Very true, but at least there won’t be a fourth! Regards, Charlie

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

​@@ChadwickModelRailway They look great Charlie.

[@adrielsatyavrata]

Happy Birthday Charlie!! 🎉 Fantastic update as ever! Looking forward to the next build on the layout! 😊

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards, Charlie.

[@philiplimerick2794]

Those zig zag welds are for ensuring the wheels make contact with the steel on the rails and not a coating of rust. That ensures signalling circuits make contact with the wheels of the trains.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes, Philip, you’re bang on the money. Regards, Charlie.

[@MrAsBBB]

It’s a tad basic isn’t it. I suppose it’s a quick and dirty solution. My idea would be to make a fitting you bolt to the rails to achieve the same , may be I am a perfectionist.

[@MrTrustafox]

is it a different grade of steel to rust less than the rail steel or is for different contact patch (smaller) to clean up more easily than the flat rail head?

[@philiplimerick2794]

@@MrTrustafox It is just the contact area that is smaller and rougher. Some infrequently used points would have these to ensure electrical contact for signalling. A really noisy and rough ride over the welds. As a retired train driver, I have in the past been rostered to do Rusty Rail moves. These were done across less well used sections of track, As the name suggests to clean off the rust.

[@mykelsalter7941]

Many happy returns Charlie. Hope you have had an amazing day. I have been watching your videos with a lot of interest and you have inspired me to rebuild my layout as something that can be more manageable as well as something I can use to do exhibitions with. I am 51 but have been building all types of the models over the years. Between watching you, Richard (Everard Junction) and Luke Towns (A guy here in a Australia) I have found you all very imformative and I enjoy the hints and tips you all offer. I just wanted to say happy birthday and Thank you for being a great inspiration and mentor to me.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks M7941, it’s comments such as yours, that make the whole thing worthwhile. Regards Charlie.

[@williamj3843]

One of the many things I admire about your modelling is that you don't get so hung up on one solution that you are unwilling to consider something better when it comes along. Of course reaching out to friends for criticism, advice and ideas is admirable too. Your channel is an excellent way of presenting ideas and techniques even when they don't work out as planned (like the platform tiles). I'm sorry you invested all that time on a dead end but you must have helped a lot of people who had the same idea. Happy Birthday!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks William, for such an interesting comment. Regards, Charlie.

[@Detsteve]

The satin finish looks like it has been rained on (appropriate for the weather you are having!) Great video. Happy birthday also!!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Steve, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards, Charlie.

[@patmccarthy1624]

Happy Birthday, Charlie! The platforms look great; all that effort pays off, you know! Thanks for the lesson!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Pat, that’s most kind. Regards Charlie

[@rizlastrange]

Happy Birthday Charlie, another informative documentary on platform building. It's great that you show your not so great attempts along with the final (hopefully) build.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks RS, so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.

[@axelBr1]

Happy Birthday from Singapore. The platforms are looking amazing,

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Axel, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie.

[@gwrtromsoe]

Happy birthday Charlie, and cheers for yet another awesome how-to video! I would never have thought that platforms themself could be so fascinating to see being built🎉 Thomas,

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Thomas, this really has been a labour of love. Regards, Charlie.

[@keithgoodman5323]

Happy Birthday Charlie. Always enjoy your videos as show the errors as well as the good. This way we can know a way of solving issues when they arise.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks, Keith, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie.

[@DavidParry-m3u]

Happy 66th Birthday Charlie. Thanks for another really informative video with lots of useful tips. I have the same issue with my redundant buildings. They begin life pristine and then I slowly age them - only way I know how. Best wishes David

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s great news, David, knowing that I’m not alone. Regards, Charlie.

[@backyardworker]

Happy birthday, Charlie 🎉 And don't worry, no matter how long it takes to finish the platforms. Or anything else, for that matter. Your videos are informative and entertaining. Those 45 min rush by in no time and it's not a single minute of wasted time.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

BYW, that’s most kind. Much appreciated, regards Charlie

[@johnchadwick4222]

Happy Birthday Charlie, hope you had a good one. Platforms look great. If you coat the platforms in satin varnish, then it’s a wet day and not raining, gloss for raining. I noticed in my commuting days that the white line was very quickly worn where the doors are on the trains. Drivers are pretty good at hitting the car stop signs.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks,John, and I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my platforms video. Regards, Charlie.

[@andrewcleaver8523]

Happy birthday Charlie,great video, also voted for you on Hornby site.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks, Andrew, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie.

[@SantaFeBob]

Platforms look awesome! Thank you for the detailed demonstration. Keep up the great work. Happy Birthday!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Bob, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Take care mate, regards Charlie.

[@johnedwards8194]

Happy Birthday Charlie, As always a Great video, It's good to know that we can get the platform as a kit for straight runs but I feel their would be a need for the bags of pieces, I look forward to your canapy maybe in your next video.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks John, yes, these platforms are a real challenge along with the canopies. Regards, Charlie.

[@GBDT]

Happy birthday young Charlie. A great video, well explained. From old George. 🎉🎉

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks George, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.

[@tonyburge5240]

Happy Birthday Charlie, hope you had a great day. Love the platforms, I think they look first class. Really good idea with the laser cut mdf. Looking forward to seeing the finished station..

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks, Tony, I’m so pleased that you like the final effect. Regards, Charlie.

[@vicf5726]

Many happy returns, you mentioned "not learning much" wrong me old mucker, I learnt bundles, check the width of your canopies, consider the layout of the platforms, passenger/ goods, access for motor vehicles, (when the news paper train arrives they went straight into vans, not always but) not sure I will go for solid wood, maybe a skin of 2/3mm ply on top of fine battens, that way I could hide wiring within the platforms, and have only two wires going thru the base board. Charlie, thanks for this, what ever you do always helps, sometimes in great ways other times just to raise a smile Ta!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Vic, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Vic, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.

[@UndergroundEric]

Yes the zig zags help for track circuiting, we have them at Euston too right at the end of the platforms. Parcels platform is a cool idea, look up stafford station, although a through station, that has one, disused now so used as a freight loop. Happy birthday and great progress. See you at GETS for your award 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Eric, that’s really kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.

[@roystudds1944]

Many happy returns Charlie. Great video and useful information as always. Thanks for sharing. Roy.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Roy, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.

[@gerritsen998]

Another cracking video, the platforms are looking fantastic. Happy Birthday Charlie 🎉

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks G998, your thoughts are much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.

[@elliotmccall1]

Happy belated birthday Charlie! We’ve enjoyed sharing it with you, watching along in this latest video. Take care, Elliot 😊

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks, Elliott, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie.

[@lloydrayner1490]

great video i like how your platform slabs turned out .love the self weathering finishing. ill be trying that spray paint when i get round to doing mine. hope it will look good in n gauge

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Lloyd, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.

[@onnomulder9775]

Another great video as usual Charle!!! Many thanks for sharing! Cheers Onno.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Onno, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.

[@DJ_K666]

Happy birthday Charlie! That surface looks amazing! I do like the slightly blotchy look, almost as though the slabs have been replaced at different intervals and so weathered differently. I'll be looking at platforms very soon for my club layout, which might even do a show or two.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks DK, and so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards, Charlie.

[@graham33freeland59]

Happy birthday Charlie..those platforms look superb. Another great video..

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks, Graham, much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.

[@davidparry1968]

A belated happy birthday Charlie. As always, you are a craftsman.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks David, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.

[@jpkarenko6952]

Happy Birthday, Charlie! Long videos are just fine, as there is a lot of good information you are passing along to us. All in one place, for easy reference. Thank you.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks JP, but it was a four day shoot! Regards Charlie

[@redbank542]

Excellent Charlie. I use a matt artist water based varnish on my layout and other models I build. Not as toxic as some model varnishes.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Redbank. Regards, Charlie.

[@jeffharbin8424]

Happy Birthday Charlie ! Want to compliment you on building a really impressive platform. I really like the way you built it. 34:48

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

ThanksJeff, that’s really kind of you to say so. Charlie.

[@TooFarGaming-nk5nh]

Happy. Birthday Charlie, you you managed to get the trains running 🎉🎉

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks, TFG, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie.

[@davidfromborneo259]

Happy Birthday Charlie from Southern Thailand🍻 Hey the satin varnish reflects UK weather, rain, rain! So the wet look is fine😂😂

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes, David, I thought it looked a bit moist as well. Regards, Charlie.

[@RRobinson22]

Happy Birthday Charlie! 😀I was looking forward to this 3rd video on the platform development and they look fabulous and well worth the effort and learning. After my recent test end to end layout, I will be starting my first full layout build in earnest soon and you have inspired me to build the platforms in this style, much better than the major manufactured alternatives. Lovely! thanks Richard PS. I just bought my class 43 'warship' (Bachmann 'Rapid') after seeing a number of them running round your layout and inspiring me to buy one! Thank you

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks RR, and good luck with your warship. Regards, Charlie.

[@ThePhosphater]

Happy Birthday Charlie. The station is looking good, well worth all the hard work you put into it.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.

[@FormallyknownasE100]

Lovely to see your visit to Chester. Whilst in Newcastle for 14 years for my first 19 years I born and raised there. It's only recently I've started to appreciate the idiosyncrasies with the station such as the architecture, just platform 3 being split into parts with the crossover, one platform being 3rd rail etc. PS great video and I think the revised layout is much better

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks E1 00, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie.

[@MartenHall]

Thanks Charlie for showing us the mortar trick over this video and the last, I had a go of it during the week using your technique and it come up great.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s great news, MH, I’m so pleased that you found the technique useful. Regards, Charlie.

[@MartenHall]

I tried it out on some old red brick Peco buildings first then did the same on a red brick wall that surrounds a small football stadium that I'm building for my layout.

[@jeanhopegood5507]

Well done Charlie; you got there in the end! Best wishes from sunny Barnsley. Rob Hopegood

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Rob, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.

[@paulkinsella5701]

Happy Birthday Charlie. Hope you had a good one!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Paul., that’s most kind. Much appreciated, regards Charlie

[@davidhinks8384]

Belated birthday greetings Charlie and really inspirational. That satin finish made the surface look wet. I'll never attain it but to produce a model railway in typical wet English weather would be something else! Always a pleasure to drink a brew and learn from you. I'll certainly consider buying those sheets. I was interested in that foam pad you used to dab away the brush marks and wondered where you got it from. Cheers, Dave.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Dave, the phone pad was part of a Woodland scenic kit, but any old piece of sponge will do. Regards, Charlie.

[@gerardburton3741]

Happy birthday Charlie. Your videos have been a great education for me.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Gerard, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.

[@allanmorton6022]

Happy Birthday Charlie, to celebrate I voted for you again! Great video as always showing how many choices there are when building anything on railways.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks, Allan, that’s very much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.

[@mattponcini3037]

First of all, happy birthday Charlie! How you had a good birthday! Secondly, the platforms look great! I will be taking a lot of what you’ve done into consideration when building mine in the hopefully not to distant future.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Matt, that’s most kind. Much appreciated, regards Charlie

[@LJRLowevilleJunctionRailroad]

Happy Birthday! You certainly put a lot of work into the platforms and they came out amazing! 🙂

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks LJR, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.

[@MrPeteUK]

Happy Birthday Charlie and thanks for another informative video. 😊 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Pete, that’s most kind. Much appreciated, regards Charlie

[@johnmassey7687]

Thanks for the video ,laser cut pavement is great, like the revamped platform arrangement too, finally Happy Birthday and hope you have many more

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks,John, that’s very much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.

[@ntsteam59]

Happy Birthday Charlie, you had me in fits of laughter regarding your glue purchase as I bought two small pots that was about 2 years ago, still not used the spare. Hope your 3 pots have a long use before date on them. 🎂🎂🎂

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

As it happens, I sold one to a friend earlier today! Regards Charlie

[@MrAsBBB]

Happy Birthday. Look forward to every video you produce as they are so well produced and honest and fun. I was thinking of you the other day in I hoped you get away from time to time. It’s so important. You have a full time job and anyone who has one of those needs a good break from time to time. All the best. Alex.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Alex, that’s most kind. Much appreciated, regards Charlie

[@mikehumphrey7413]

Yes, you have my vote again. Also Happy Birthday Charlie. Have a great day from Mike HO in Australia.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks, Mike, very much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.

[@railwayjade]

Happy belated birthday Charlie, may you enjoy many more! Thanks for the great videos!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Jade, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie.

[@ZappaTime]

You achieved a nice end result Charlie….’lovely’ as you would say 😉 Happy Birthday too 🍻🥳

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

ZT, that’s most kind. Much appreciated, regards Charlie

[@stocktonjunction]

Belated happy birthday 🎂 I think those new platforms are fantastic.. and u have done a great job on the painting and weathering on them. I really wish I could use them for my layout but my platforms will have curves at the left end going under the town scene so I'm working on a design with the concrete platform edges and I will have to either go down the printed plasticard or grout style methods but I will have to do edging strips and will be following your painting guide for those as they look perfect for the style I'm looking for

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Rest assured SJ, I will have the same problems on my large station. Regards, Charlie.

[@malcolmmyatt9092]

Brilliant. Love your style and presentation skills.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Malcolm, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards, Charlie.

[@emielkramer7871]

Many happy returns, Charlie. About the matt varnish.. Here on the continent, especially the german speaking bit, they seem to like the matt varnish from Bergswerk. They have what they call a 'Tiefmatter Klairlack' (83211) for airbrushing. If you ever want to try something else. I like it very much. And no, I'm not getting paid for this comment. Greetings from the Amsterdam area Emiel

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Emiel , it’s nice to know that there are alternatives available. Regards, Charlie.

[@gregemerton2130]

Happy birthday Charlie great video

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks, Greg, that’s very much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.

[@chrisuddin9760]

Hope you have a lovely birthday Charlie and you got lots of nice Modelling presents, all the best bud.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Chris, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.

[@Blue68Camaro]

Happy Birthday and many many more!!!!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks B68C, much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.

[@leewall8230]

Happy birthday Charlie ! , another great video ! It’s great to see you develop an idea and learn on the fly ! What makes you a great modeller.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Lee, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.

[@michaelimpey1407]

Charlie, Happy birthday, you are catching up to me... LOL I must say that statisticians say, they who have the most birthdays, live the longest. Those platforms have been a real performance, I have lost count on what revision you are up to, but these latest ones are amazing, great work. I have spent my penny at Hornby Magazine, and voted for you, good luck with that. Those station paving sheets are amazing, and the effort you have put in has certainly made them look great. Cheers, stay safe, and thank you for sharing, Michael

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Michael, it’s comments such as yours that make the whole thing worthwhile. Regards, Charlie.

[@T4Van-E-daycamp]

Happy Birthday m8… thanks for platform design. I like it. I’m doing tt120 layout and have found 9mm ply with 5mm firmly glued together gives me exactly 14mm height. And that tiled surface looks great. 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks T4, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.

[@gavinmccall7179]

Happy Birthday Charlie!! vote submitted. Your attention to detail is outstanding. I also know what paint not to paint a car with. This section of the layout is really coming along. ;)

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Gavin, I’m so pleased that you find it interesting. Regards, Charlie.

[@marcdempsey5850]

First of all and most importantly Happy birthday Charlie, still so young. The video was fantastic, can see that this one took a lot of time both infront and behind the camera waiting for all those layers of paint and varnish to dry. What a final effect; this is the way forward; it is so worth the time. The laser cut platforms are a major leap forward in this area. The fact that you have worked together to combine feature on the platforms makes it so versatile. Something I’m now considering to revisit. Once the canopies and building are in place and trains at platform it’s a model within the model railway. Always look forward to your videos. All the very best Marc from Leighton Buzzard

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks, Marc, it’s s comments such as yours that make the whole thing worthwhile. Regards, Charlie.

[@stevegoodfellow3423]

Happy Birthday, Charlie 🎂 I'm not a modeller but your channel is one of my favourites 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Steve, that’s most kind. Much appreciated, regards Charlie

[@bigbear333uk1]

Many happy returns Charlie hope it was a good one. Great vid today by the way. Those platforms look brilliant so a good choice

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks big bear, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie.

[@markfleming1605]

It's another fantastic update, Charlie. You have done an amazing job. Look forward to your next video.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Mark, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.

[@janusxuk7668]

I thought the zigzags were to wake the driver up before they hit the buffers, but the track circuit bit makes sense. Happy birthday and I hope you have many more!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks, Jan, much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.

[@darrylmeredith7895]

Hey Charlie - hope you had a fantastic birthday. Thanks for the vids, the information, the tips and tricks, the humour and the inspiration. Regards Darryl

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

ThanksDarryl, that’s really kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.