For the cutting ruler, search eBay for “metal safety craft cutting ruler picture mount cutter Rule 60 cm”. Regards, Charlie.
@manokent2 ай бұрын
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...
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
@@manokent thanks mate, it was actually bought for me as a gift. Regards, Charlie.
@manokent2 ай бұрын
@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.
@Pizzpott2 ай бұрын
@@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.
@manokentАй бұрын
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. :-(
@kaiwhara2 ай бұрын
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.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks K, I have never come across that modification before. Every day is a school day. Regards, Charlie.
@Setola2 ай бұрын
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
@simondawson42702 ай бұрын
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.
@mikeking25392 ай бұрын
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 🤔.
@blairleipst45082 ай бұрын
Happy Level up day Charlie
@StephenWestrip23 күн бұрын
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.
@ChadwickModelRailway23 күн бұрын
Many thanks, Stephen, for your excellence suggestion. Regards, Charlie.
@chugwaterjack44582 ай бұрын
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.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Jack, that’s most kind. Yes, it is sad to lose Larry from KZbin. Regards, Charlie.
@petes68142 ай бұрын
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.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Pete, I really was scratching my head on the welded track feature. Regards, Charlie.
@erniekapp76752 ай бұрын
Happy birthday 66yr old from an 80 yr old in Australia 🤣🤣🤣🤣 keep up the great work and videos 🤗 Ernie
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Ernie, your congratulations are very much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.
@medwaypeninsulaMR2 ай бұрын
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
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Kev, that’s very much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.
@TrevorElliot2 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday, Charlie. Hope you have many more.....
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Trevor, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards Charlie
@chriscox40232 ай бұрын
Belated Happy birthday Charlie, it only seems a year since your last one!🎂
@richardstout6364Ай бұрын
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.
@ChadwickModelRailwayАй бұрын
Many thanks, Richard for sharing your technique. Regards, Charlie.
@mikeseba78172 ай бұрын
👌👍👍👍 Happy Birthday Charlie! The platforms are looking great!
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Mike, that’s most kind. Much appreciated, regards Charlie
@eastmidlandparkway62672 ай бұрын
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
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Kev, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards Charlie.
@kenr862 ай бұрын
Many happy returns - those of us born in 1958 are true champions. Great results on the platforms, too.
@martynbuzzing33272 ай бұрын
57 was a good year too..😊
@RodBroune2 ай бұрын
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 😊
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Shall we just agree that those 57 and 58 a good years, however 58 is better! Regards Charlie
@alanhutchins42332 ай бұрын
58 is better 😂.
@NothusDeusVagus2 ай бұрын
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!
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks NDV, I had never thought about the laps around the Sun! Regards Charlie
@p.r.tfilms9777Ай бұрын
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.
@ChadwickModelRailwayАй бұрын
Thanks, PRT, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie.
@NickandFoxydog2 ай бұрын
Happy birthday Charlie. The epic platforms look incredible. Love your attention to detail and willingness to try new things!
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks T1999, much appreciated
@ChristopherLovett-l2j2 ай бұрын
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?
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
I couldn’t agree more, a test piece is always a wise move. Regards, Charlie.
@antharrold91542 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Charlie - Another great video from Chadwick, Gets my Vote !
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Ant, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.
@UndergroundEric2 ай бұрын
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 👍
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Eric, that’s really kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.
@ProfPtarmigan2 ай бұрын
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.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Procrastination is a dreadful thing. Regards Charlie
@alweinhofer54532 ай бұрын
I always wanted to procrastinate but I keep putting it off !
@ProfPtarmigan2 ай бұрын
@@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.
@Detsteve2 ай бұрын
The satin finish looks like it has been rained on (appropriate for the weather you are having!) Great video. Happy birthday also!!
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Steve, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@philallen54062 ай бұрын
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 🎂🍷😋
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Phil, that’s very kind of you to say. Regards, Charlie.
@nmah2883Ай бұрын
As others have said, the ‘rumble strip’ on the railheads towards the buffers is to ensure that the track circuit remains intact in a bay platform. All the bays in Leeds and York stations, for example, have these.
@ChadwickModelRailwayАй бұрын
Thanks for the info, I’ve never been to Leeds but I have visited York several times. Clearly, I hadn’t spotted this modification. Regards, Charlie.
@jamesfreeston3602 ай бұрын
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!
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks James, a very interesting comment. Regards, Charlie.
@gregbowen6172 ай бұрын
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!
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Greg, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my journey on this subject. Regards, Charlie.
@leestoddart70142 ай бұрын
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
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Lee, yes, I did fumble about quite well! Regards Charlie
@DavidParry-m3u2 ай бұрын
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
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
That’s great news, David, knowing that I’m not alone. Regards, Charlie.
@bertbristow71722 ай бұрын
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.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Burt, I’m so pleased that you find the channel interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@johnchadwick42222 ай бұрын
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.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks,John, and I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my platforms video. Regards, Charlie.
@josephcollins38972 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Charlie!!
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Joseph, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie.
@johnedwards81942 ай бұрын
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.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks John, yes, these platforms are a real challenge along with the canopies. Regards, Charlie.
@stefaanhessens69702 ай бұрын
Happy birthday young man. and my vote goes to You.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Stefaan, very much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.
@adrielsatyavrata2 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Charlie!! 🎉 Fantastic update as ever! Looking forward to the next build on the layout! 😊
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@andrewharris69512 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday, Charlie. Another wonderful video. You got my vote!
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Andrew, that’s most kind. Regards Charlie
@DJ_K6662 ай бұрын
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.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks DK, and so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@bazza36432 ай бұрын
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🇳🇿
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Barry, yes it was a difficult journey. Regards, Charlie.
@Hanzo.Azmodan2 ай бұрын
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.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Mike, and you do make an excellent point about the platform walls. Regards, Charlie.
@paulgolding10092 ай бұрын
You made the right choice with the track layout now you can have some additional interest with a track gang removing the track if you wish, or you could leave the track and in the future add it in to the layout as an additional line.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Paul, I’m so pleased that you agreed with my choice. Regards, Charlie.
@philiplimerick27942 ай бұрын
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.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Yes, Philip, you’re bang on the money. Regards, Charlie.
@MrAsBBB2 ай бұрын
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.
@MrTrustafox2 ай бұрын
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?
@philiplimerick27942 ай бұрын
@@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.
@mikehumphrey74132 ай бұрын
Yes, you have my vote again. Also Happy Birthday Charlie. Have a great day from Mike HO in Australia.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Mike, very much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.
@WhatAboutTheBee2 ай бұрын
22:28 "Don't be afraid of screwing this up" Said the man on his third revision of the same platform! 🙂
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Very true, but at least there won’t be a fourth! Regards, Charlie
@WhatAboutTheBee2 ай бұрын
@@ChadwickModelRailway They look great Charlie.
@williamj38432 ай бұрын
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!
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks William, for such an interesting comment. Regards, Charlie.
@backyardworker2 ай бұрын
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.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
BYW, that’s most kind. Much appreciated, regards Charlie
@RRobinson222 ай бұрын
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
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks RR, and good luck with your warship. Regards, Charlie.
@TheMissKittyStar2 ай бұрын
Hi Charlie, Just want to say, if you use a pallet of some sort, you can put your paints / washes on to it first, to give you more control over what you have on the brush. Your paints won’t go on too thick either, and you might not need to wipe away the excess wash if you get the right amount on your brush to begin with Just friendly tips from a mini painter.xx
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Kitty star, yes I do need to enhance my brush skills. Regards, Charlie.
@axelBr12 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday from Singapore. The platforms are looking amazing,
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Axel, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie.
@jeffharbin84242 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Charlie ! Want to compliment you on building a really impressive platform. I really like the way you built it. 34:48
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
ThanksJeff, that’s really kind of you to say so. Charlie.
@mykelsalter79412 ай бұрын
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.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks M7941, it’s comments such as yours, that make the whole thing worthwhile. Regards Charlie.
@GBDT2 ай бұрын
Happy birthday young Charlie. A great video, well explained. From old George. 🎉🎉
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks George, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@tonyslight8262 ай бұрын
Hi Charlie as soon as you showed the new prima paint on the two samples i thought right away it looks weathered it really dose, there you go serendipity for ya. I think you are doing a grand job it Charlie, good for you including the happy accidents with the new paint. Thank you again for a great video
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Tony, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.
@bobterwiliger71632 ай бұрын
Happy birthday Mr Charly!
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Bob, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie.
@keithgoodman53232 ай бұрын
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.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Keith, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie.
@paultaylor56082 ай бұрын
Happy birthday Charlie! 🎉 very impressive looking platforms, I will do mine the same. Thank you for all you do.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Paul, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@allanmorton60222 ай бұрын
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.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Allan, that’s very much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.
@TooFarGaming-nk5nh2 ай бұрын
Happy. Birthday Charlie, you you managed to get the trains running 🎉🎉
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks, TFG, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie.
@vicf57262 ай бұрын
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!
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Vic, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Vic, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.
@tomo96132 ай бұрын
Charlie good work, two points though. If you use levelling thinner with the acrylic paints it will stop brush marks and make it easier to cover. Also never use pure white use antique white. It scales better to the viewer. Well done though
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Tomo, some excellent advice. Regards Charlie
@paulkinsella57012 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Charlie. Hope you had a good one!
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Paul., that’s most kind. Much appreciated, regards Charlie
@tonyburge52402 ай бұрын
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..
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Tony, I’m so pleased that you like the final effect. Regards, Charlie.
@redbank5422 ай бұрын
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.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Redbank. Regards, Charlie.
@gwrtromsoe2 ай бұрын
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,
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Thomas, this really has been a labour of love. Regards, Charlie.
@FormallyknownasE1002 ай бұрын
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
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks E1 00, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie.
@lloydrayner14902 ай бұрын
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
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Lloyd, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@patmccarthy16242 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday, Charlie! The platforms look great; all that effort pays off, you know! Thanks for the lesson!
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Pat, that’s most kind. Regards Charlie
@marcdempsey58502 ай бұрын
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
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Marc, it’s s comments such as yours that make the whole thing worthwhile. Regards, Charlie.
@davidparry19682 ай бұрын
A belated happy birthday Charlie. As always, you are a craftsman.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks David, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.
@elliotmccall12 ай бұрын
Happy belated birthday Charlie! We’ve enjoyed sharing it with you, watching along in this latest video. Take care, Elliot 😊
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Elliott, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie.
@onnomulder97752 ай бұрын
Another great video as usual Charle!!! Many thanks for sharing! Cheers Onno.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Onno, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@johnmassey76872 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video ,laser cut pavement is great, like the revamped platform arrangement too, finally Happy Birthday and hope you have many more
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks,John, that’s very much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.
@stocktonjunction2 ай бұрын
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
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Rest assured SJ, I will have the same problems on my large station. Regards, Charlie.
@rizlastrange2 ай бұрын
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.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks RS, so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@trelly44722 ай бұрын
Happy birthday Charlie 🎊 🎂🍻
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Paul , that’s most kind. Much appreciated, regards Charlie
@mikeking25392 ай бұрын
Hi Charile, just voted for your KZbin channel in the Hornby 2024 awards.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Mike, as very much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.
@dan84002 ай бұрын
I’m sorry for the loss of your friend. A lovely touch to dedicate the video to him. The platforms look great and many happy returns for your birthday. Thanks for another great video.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Dan, that’s really kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.
@roystudds19442 ай бұрын
Many happy returns Charlie. Great video and useful information as always. Thanks for sharing. Roy.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Roy, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@gerardburton37412 ай бұрын
Happy birthday Charlie. Your videos have been a great education for me.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Gerard, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.
@graham33freeland592 ай бұрын
Happy birthday Charlie..those platforms look superb. Another great video..
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Graham, much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.
@ClydebridgeStation2 ай бұрын
Happy birthday Charlie! Firstly, the Revel glue you were using, a little tip; each time you use it, before you put it down, tap the tip on a hard surface, as this is supposed to keep it clear. Secondly, that platform where the parcels train is, why not make that an excursion platform, as it has a run round facility, and have the "derelict" platform as a parcels platform, with stock being shunted in from platform 4 (excursion) to platform 3. On clydebridge, parcels trains arrive into platform 5, and the depot 08 takes it out, and shunts it into platform 6, which is also used by the sleeper train. The 47 then comes out platform 5, and goes into platform 6, to be at the head of the train.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the interesting suggestion. However, it does mean digging up some ballast because an extra point will be needed. Regards, Charlie.
@janusxuk76682 ай бұрын
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!
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Jan, much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.
@mickbowyer59072 ай бұрын
Your patience, persistence and perseverance to achieve perfection are a motivation to modellers, as always. Thankyou Charlie. Happy Birthday, and many more.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Mick, that’s very kind. Regards, Charlie.
@ZappaTime2 ай бұрын
You achieved a nice end result Charlie….’lovely’ as you would say 😉 Happy Birthday too 🍻🥳
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
ZT, that’s most kind. Much appreciated, regards Charlie
@davidfromborneo2592 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Charlie from Southern Thailand🍻 Hey the satin varnish reflects UK weather, rain, rain! So the wet look is fine😂😂
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Yes, David, I thought it looked a bit moist as well. Regards, Charlie.
@gavinmccall71792 ай бұрын
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. ;)
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Gavin, I’m so pleased that you find it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@thevagabond59662 ай бұрын
Thanks a great tutorial, Charlie. You are still a mere youngster, I am 85! Regards - Chris
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Chris, that’s very generous of you and much appreciated. Regards Charlie
@kevinscott40382 ай бұрын
Belated Happy Birthday, voting completed as well🙂
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Kevin, that’s very much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.
@KingsviewModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Very similar to our platforms here. It's always good to watch, and greetings from Downunder!
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Kingsview, very much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.
@jeanhopegood55072 ай бұрын
Well done Charlie; you got there in the end! Best wishes from sunny Barnsley. Rob Hopegood
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Rob, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@mattponcini30372 ай бұрын
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.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Matt, that’s most kind. Much appreciated, regards Charlie
@railwayjade2 ай бұрын
Happy belated birthday Charlie, may you enjoy many more! Thanks for the great videos!
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Jade, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie.
@LaurenceHoward-f4h2 ай бұрын
Happy birthday Charlie. Nice to hear you’ve had a bit of a break, I was starting to get worried as your videos are normally regular as clockwork and being third week was starting to get a bit concerned. But with the video taking more rectifying on those pesky platforms I understand why it took so long to get the video done. I especially liked the lucky primer giving that varied effect on the platform. Very nice pre weathering!
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@philipbancroft2 ай бұрын
Happy birthday, Charlie. The "edging stones" are coping stones, shortened to copes. They are there to allow easier gauging to the stepboards on the trains.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks for that Philip, I love detail. Regards, Charlie.
@chrisuddin97602 ай бұрын
Hope you have a lovely birthday Charlie and you got lots of nice Modelling presents, all the best bud.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Chris, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.
@MrPeteUK2 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Charlie and thanks for another informative video. 😊 👍
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Pete, that’s most kind. Much appreciated, regards Charlie
@gregemerton21302 ай бұрын
Happy birthday Charlie great video
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Greg, that’s very much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.
@oneovertwo2 ай бұрын
The marks I think, maybe some sort of arc welding, scoring, into the top of the rail to help with traction for when the train pulls away from the buffer to prevent wheels spinning and causing flat spots on the wheels and rail burns.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your suggestion, however it is actually to do with better wheel to rail contact, for Signalling . It detects when the train is in the siding. Charlie.
@RobBean-wf9ie2 ай бұрын
Happy birthday, Charlie…. Thank you for sharing your painting/weathering techniques. The washes really do make a difference in showing wear and tear.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Rob, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@Dreadedlock2 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday, Charlie! Got My vote!
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
DL, that’s most kind. Much appreciated, regards Charlie
@MrAsBBB2 ай бұрын
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.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Alex, that’s most kind. Much appreciated, regards Charlie
@T4Van-E-daycamp2 ай бұрын
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. 👍
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks T4, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@stephendavies69492 ай бұрын
Many Happy Returns, Mr B. Thanks for all your brilliant content. Good luck in achieving a Hat Trick of KZbinr Of The Year Awards. I've watched loads of your videos, and each time you say "luvley" (a la Windsor Davies), it makes me think you have some Welsh blood in you somewhere. Do you? I'm liking the changes to the platforms very much. Glad you kept the "out of use" siding. It will be interesting how you decide to use it.
@ChadwickModelRailway2 ай бұрын
Thanks Stephen, I’m so pleased you enjoyed the video and agree with the modifications. Regards, Charlie.