Fitting Loco Crew at Chadwick Model Railway | 130.

[@bimb0cat]

Do you save the cut-off legs? If so, what do you save them for?

[@alisonlake7534]

He sells them on eBay, so others can do the leg work!

[@knottyal2428]

Maybe you could position them sticking out from a car etc in a workshop, or on a driveway? As if the mechanic is underneath?

[@andrewhead6267]

BBQs

[@speleokeir]

There are loads of possibilities: Hospital scenes, rail accidents, Mr Todd's butchers shop...

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a brilliant set of comments ladies and gentlemen, regards Charlie

[@davidsheriff8989]

You are indeed a very patient and clever guy Charlie...

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

David, you don’t hear the bad language in the out-takes!

[@davidsheriff8989]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Uahahhaha

[@terrycharleslewis7565]

Super job Charlie, fiddly and patience sapping, well done mate, regards Terry.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Terry. Regards Charlie

[@bdhd206]

The use of business cards is brilliant. Great tip!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Glad it was helpful Brian.

[@roystudds1944]

One of the first comments my 6 year old granddaughter said when she first saw my railway was”Who’s driving the train?” I’ve been looking for suitable crewmen ever since. Now I know I can paint up some of the passengers I got on EBay to go in. Thanks Charlie. Inspirational as always. Roy.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great comment Roy.

[@dutchpeter1846]

Just to let you know thanks to your videos on your helix i have been in contact with DCCautomation and they are making one for me and sending it to the Netherlands in a couple of weeks. Extremely helpful people. thanks for the tip. peter

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found the video inspiration Peter, regards Charlie.

[@tail_lamp7538]

Well worth spending the time adding the figures and bufferbeam details - makes a world of difference to the realism. Thaks again Charlie for an enjoyable video to watch with my morning ☕

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Chris.

[@simonbradshaw3708]

An amusing video this week with men on the end of crocodile clips. I fitted a cube speaker in the tank space underneath having drilled a hole through the metal body for the speakers. Found it a challenge getting the motor back in place. As always an enjoyable video look forward to next week.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Simon. Yes getting the speakers in can be somewhat of a challenge, regards Charlie

[@vincebagusauskas278]

Just fantastic! And the speaker tip was excellent!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Glad you liked it Vince.

[@vincenthuying98]

Brilliant idea Charlie to seal the speaker. Sounds awesome.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks VH, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

[@rhiwderinraytube]

Yet another Chadwick magic trick - sawing a person in half!

[@myyoutubeacct4880]

Tis illegal in most countries. Isn't it?

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It’s okay if no one sees you!

[@myyoutubeacct4880]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Ah, that's my problem. Very glad you have helped me resolve my issue. :)

[@rickbear7249]

Thank you, Charlie. Another excellent video. I love the idea of that soft blanket to catch the screws and protect delicate parts. Definitely an idea I'll be taking onboard. Watching you fiddling to get the cab correctly reinserted made me smile. I'll bet the girls in the Chinese factory fit them in the blink of an eye. Thanks again, Rick

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You make a good point Rick, yes those Chinese fitters must do dozens every day

[@myyoutubeacct4880]

Great comment, sir. And you are absolutely correct.

[@myyoutubeacct4880]

@@ChadwickModelRailway If not hundreds. My wife is Chinese, so I get actual Chinese news in real time. Thousands is more likely the number. Just saying. Cheers, mate.

[@eddyweller4503]

Yes Charlie I do agree with you about fitting crew, I think it gives the locomotive character, after all if you had handrails missing you would complain so why have crew missing. Great job Charlie always a pleasure follow even a job like painting crew you can make interesting. It never fails to amaze me how you come up with the ideas of filling the housing with copydex to improve the sound. Its the constant strive for perfection. Charlie those hymex look brilliant I love the fact that the crew are just that bit different so adds to the character of the loco. Thanks for sharing have a lovely Easter take care, Eddy xx

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Eddy, it’s great to have you onboard.

[@richardclowes6123]

I just don't know why I think that you are such a 'smarty pants' but then using the card to remove the shell is really smart. I say no more !! Cheers, again, as always, Rick the Bulldog

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m just copying someone else’s smarty-pants trick, regards Charlie

[@leestoddart7014]

Loving your work Mr B. The attention to detail is fantastic. I would never have your patience dealing with such small details.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Don’t worry Lee, I edited out all the swearing! Regards Charlie

[@leestoddart7014]

@@ChadwickModelRailway I'm hoping that I see board number 5 standing behind you in some of the shots. Can't wait to see how that turns out.

[@myyoutubeacct4880]

@@ChadwickModelRailway I was wondering how you remained so calm. I could not begin to do all of that without going off the rails a few times. Brilliant as always, thanks again for a wonderful video.

[@philstrainlayout]

Again as always very informative and wow the people make a huge difference improving the look of those engines.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it Phil. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@CrashNBang4x4]

First time with sound chips for me so seeing a tip for minimising the baked bean tin can issue was great 😁👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found it useful mate. Regards Charlie

[@DarkLord8888]

Hi Charlie, thanks again for a fun and informative "how to" video.... It is always great to see how people go about things! Cheers, Derek.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Derek, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

[@100SteveB]

Those figures look fantastic in the cabs, makes a world of difference to the over all look of the train. And i love your use for the old Woodbine crib board - not seen one of those in many years!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It was 50p at a car boot sale!

[@philipbancroft]

@@ChadwickModelRailway 50 pence for a cribbage board is criminally low.

[@patmccarthy1624]

Nothing like adding figures - that makes a layout believable. Great lesson on how to just do it! As always, Charlie, enjoyed the video!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Pat, they do look so much better. Regards Charlie.

[@Ian-gd5sp]

15-2 Charlie.....love the use of the cribbage board 👌

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

15-4, and 2 is 6!

[@therailfan8947]

Great video Mr. Charlie! You are a big inspiration for me in this hobby! I’m actually about to start my layout in the summer. Thanks a lot!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re too kind, and good luck with your project in the summer, regards Charlie

[@donsharpe5786]

They did look better with cab staff Charlie. I got a little bit worried when I saw you with the dremell cutting the bottom half off. It was interesting that it was difficult to tell the cheaper e bay characters from the more expensive painted ones from a distance. However, it has made me think I need to get more operating staff in my steam locos of which I only have some in place. They definitely look better.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Don, and as you say, it’s time to man up. Regards Charlie

[@hythekent]

Thanks for all you work supporting the model railway hobby Charlie. We love the channel, but oh dear... that poor grocers’ apostrophe in the intro

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

But some would argue that it highlights the omitted “motive” !

[@philbartlett7898]

Really useful video as always Charlie. DCC sound is really subjective but I really do like those noisy hymeks. Adding crew was also a very positive tutorial for those who might be apprehensive about taking an implement to the insides of a £100+ model. Thanks again Phil

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@jvanamb]

Charlie, Great tips. But I would like to add a couple. First whenever I purchase high price (Metal) scenic details, like figures, I ALWAYS take a bit of modeling time to cast a mold. In this CoVid-19 quarantine lockdown I have been experimenting with Silicon in water moldings. No I am not yet proficient. But Epoxy molds I have raised myself to a level competence. SO... When I buy small scenic parts, before painting, weathering, amputating, or gluing, i make molds of them. Then when I need a batch of such items I just make my own model castings. First it adds to my modeling artisanship. It gives me something to keep my hands active while watching the TV. And it reduces my modeling cost drastically. Lastly, Charlie to keep the damn Rivet Counters at bay. Before attaching the hacked off figures into your train cabs or coaches paint the severed ends the color of the seating or flat Black. With certain glues the paint may limit adhesion. Beware! Great episode, Charlie ~Jim in the U.S.A.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great comment Jim, I’m very impressed.

[@kellyparkstone3520]

Buffer beam detail, adding crew. Verging on becoming prototypical, Charlie!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Sorry, I’ll try and make amends!

[@bjoe385]

That’s the nice thing about Bachmann, they give you crew from the factory.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Although they can appear rather small in some locos.

[@bjoe385]

@@ChadwickModelRailway the driver of my Bachmann 47 is in a funny pose, standing up with his/her face right up against the windscreen.

[@peterjhillier7659]

Thank you Charlie, the Crews really bring the Engines to Life don’t they. Why is it that Sound Chips for Diesel Engines sound so much better than their Steam Engine Equivalents?

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I totally agree, they seem to lack character.

[@charlie1872]

Another great video Charlie and the first thing I noticed whenever I make it to a show are all these driverless locos. Why don’t the manufacturers make figures with no legs? It would make life so much simpler Well done

[@myyoutubeacct4880]

That is a great question. The niche market is obviously there. Why not fill it?

[@charlie1872]

I have never seen as much feedback Charlie. Great success👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks guys, I’m so pleased that we sing from the same song sheet. Regards Charlie

[@TATICMOOR]

One will have to be very careful when going to meet Charlie for a drink. As one could end up going home all painted up and legless, LOL. When you mentioned the use of glues and as I haven't seen all your videos yet. Have you done a Vlog about caparisoning the glues we have at our disposal over another similar brand. Plus what would you say are the pros and cons that you have found using them on materials to which they are supposed to bond i.e. plastic, wood, metal and card etc. With your comments about health issues and wearing protective gear. You had me on edge with the sight of seeing raw meat and bone whizzing threw the air and red fluid plastered over the camera lens. All the while hearing you say, "Well, that will be my fingers then", LOL.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Sorry about the scary bit. I’ll have a think about glues, they really are varied and subjective in our choice.

[@TATICMOOR]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Yes, when one thinks about it, it is a rather STICKY topic to talk about, LOL.

[@Simonize41]

Considering the time those drivers had been sitting there, the cramp in their legs would have been a blessing. I bet they didn’t feel a thing.😉Smashing video Charlie.👍🏻

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Simon I’m so pleased that you approved of my surgery techniques!

[@Simonize41]

@@ChadwickModelRailway If I ever need a hip replacing Charlie, I know who to call. ;-) Thanks for the providing the best model railway channel on KZbin.

[@alan-sk7ky]

Busting for a slash too no doubt...

[@kevingreen6924]

I just love the miniature worlds you create. what larks. Your man in Toulouse.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Come on Kevin we can all do this if we try hard enough! Stay safe mate, regards Charlie

[@kevingreen6924]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Of course Charlie. I'm happy watching your creativity.

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

I find that adding crew to your locos really does bring them to life nice video Charlie. - Nicholas.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Nicholas I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it too. Regards Charlie

[@1tonyboat]

I agree with you Charlie a loco with out a crew should be in a siding . I have fitted crew to all my diesels . There's nothing worse that a steam engine / diesel running around with a empty cab. I like the copydex as a sealer well done.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks AD, regards Charlie

[@terryrobinson7371]

Charlie - As ever inspiring One of the jobs I have set myself is to fit crew to all my steam and diesels that I still haven’t got around to plus all the other hardware that needs fitting Only about 30 locomotives to go for both my exhibition layouts Oil Drum Lane (DRS Depot) & Camel Quay (The Withered Arm) Stay safe - looking forward to the CV29 video next week. Terry

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Terry, regards Charlie.

[@2010ditta]

The Hymeks and Falcon do look good now they have there crews aboard. Enjoyed the video as always...30 minutes never passed so quickly. All the best.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Tim. Regards Charlie

[@mick9885]

Morning Charlie, Very good, just adds a bit more of a realistic touch 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Mick, I’m so pleased that you approve. Regards Charlie.

[@rogerofrhodri]

Excellent stuff Charlie, great job on the weathering of those locos.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Roger, it’s great to have you on-board, regards Charlie

[@bill1047]

The Dremel section was like watching a horror movie. I was just waiting for you to lose a finger!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Come on Bill, have some trust!

[@speleokeir]

I was thinking the same. Reminded me of my old P.E. teacher who tried to adjust the motor fan of his car with a finger and then unbelievably tried it a second time! Result: He lost the ends of two fingers. He wasn't the sharpest tool in the box as you've probably surmised.

[@myyoutubeacct4880]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Really? Please take more care as we all care for you very much. Or at least I do.

[@myyoutubeacct4880]

@@ChadwickModelRailway By the way, I destroyed my left hand thumb while doing a blind dado cut on a table saw while doing some woodworking to relieve myself of a twit who required me to fix a mirror in the soon to be sold house. You can look up what a bling dado cut is. I no longer do those kinds of cuts, instead preferring to use a router to complete any such work. We all care about you Mr. Bishop, or at the very least I do. Accidents occur in a rush. I thought I had had a lucky encounter with real harm, only to discover that there was some liquid splattering upon the floor. It was my blood from a dangerously 'sawed' off thumb. That thumb still does not work properly despite emergency micro-surgery by the best surgeon in the area. We all care about you very much. please do take extra care, especially as we both age. I only say this because I care. My thumb, of my left hand, after decades, has some slight movement in it. Safety first my friend. Safety first.

[@NQY-flyer]

I had the same when watching Justin of SMS the other week I saw it coming Ouch!! 🥺

[@1952TonyC]

Thanks Charlie. Another great one. I like the Monty’s Models crew. I’ve always used Modelu for the superior detail but will give Monty’s a try. Can hardly wait for the CV video. I’m particularly keen to learn about smooth starts and getting the chuffs on steam locos to line up with the motion. No idea what CV 29 does but will do some research in preparation. Keep smiling. Tony

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you’ve enjoyed this one Tony. I’m sure that the CV video will be an interesting challenge! Regards Charlie

[@Castlebridge-00]

Hi Charlie. loved the crew and I agree. I am steam but have started fitting crew and loco lights to my engines. Looking forward to CV29. I am hoping it will get some of my shunters to crawl and touch couplings without moving the wagon etc. Barry.Devon

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

No pressure then Barry! Regards Charlie

[@felixpiercy4560]

ModelU are also worth a look for figures/drivers. Super high quality. CVs - prototypical driving with acceleration/deceleration would be great

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It’s a deal Felix, regards Charlie

[@johnstephens649]

Love the credit card trick. Will make opening up locos a lot less scary! My mother was literally a very old school teacher and the fishy Copydex smell brings back some childhood memories...

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It was eye-opening for me, when I first use it. Regards Charlie

[@philnewstead5388]

Chadwick Model Railway I find wooden coffee stirrers are pretty good.

[@petras8385]

Lol at the random dwarf flesh! It's a very important color to have when replicating the rail line between Gondor and Mordor!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

No job is too small to botch Petra.

[@rlaybour]

One does not simply take to 10:17 into Mordor

[@speleokeir]

@@rlaybour I'd worry about meeting shelob in the tunnel section.

[@327365hp]

Good one Charlie! When you were painting your crew I was wanting my magnifiers!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes it is a little tricky.

[@alan051254]

I have added figures to my models too. I have found that OO scale figures are larger than the seats. However, I now buy HO figures which look perfect (when I've painted the awful colors), Thanks for the video. Good stuff. Waiting for more info on CV's.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Alan, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

[@rhiwderinraytube]

A small tip. Work from the centre of the figure outwards (small to large), eg, tie, then shirt then uniform.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

An interesting option Ray, many thanks

[@gardenman3]

great job. I know I would never be good at painting. I would have to buy the ones already painted

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m sure that you underestimate your abilities, we just need to try and give it a go. Regards Charlie

[@edweatherup3887]

Thanks for the video, those locos do look great.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ed, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

[@stephenpike3147]

Crews in front look great when examined close up, ditto on your very simple sound improvement - well worthwhile, however not keen on the mini flying saucer in the opposite cab window! Like you I have found you have to experiment with speakers - installation, location, baffling and type, there can be surprising results! I wonder will we ever see drivers being raised and lowered into position as the engine reverses at either cab end (got to use those redundant DCC digital outputs for something), or perhaps a holographic display!!! Certainly a stimulating video, thanks. Stephen.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Interesting points Stephen and I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

[@johnwalker9750]

I know exactly what you mean about fitting buffer bean detail - I had a happy time trying to secure the various pipes into my Heljan Class 26s.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I share your pain John..

[@acftus]

As entertaining as usual Charlie. I like the use of card to get the Hymek body off. A very useful hint.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Kevin.

[@jonathanhall9668]

Loving the the cab men! I would have to agree the Monty’s models are so much better than the job lot off eBay! Also the sound difference between a sealed and non sealed speaker is amazing , thank you for all your videos throughout lock down very much appreciated! 🙏

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment JH, many thanks.

[@fatwalletboy2]

Absolutely worth doing. Not so important on heljan models as few locos come with cab interior lights but for those models that do its worth picking out the bulkhead details with a bit of paint. Very satifying and easy if youve removed the cab anyway. Those quartz light bars that heljan fit are horrible and easy to break. Thankfully they are moving over to LEDs as models get retooled.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

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

[@chazco]

I agree a running loco without a crew looks :strange", but them you have a grew sitting in a loco 24x7. Next we need to figure out a way to hide the crew when the loco is parked for the evening. Good luck trying to com up with a way to accomplish this. Chazco

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It’s always the same one step forward, two steps back! Regards Charlie

[@magnificus8581]

Another great video by my model railroad professor!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re far too kind Craig. Take care mate, regards Charlie

[@martinpattison4018]

The railway professor. Stiff upper lip and all that old chap.

[@marklittlejohn1457]

They look brilliant thankyou for the tips

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Mark, regards Charlie

[@simonprosser5238]

What a show on putting lights in coach and trains simon

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

A great suggestion, Simon. Regards, Charlie.

[@MrVinnyh]

Great vlog Charlie, didn't know Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee were so involved in railway modeling 😅🤣 as for the sound great improvement, as for black tack, just wished for Farish to use a wee bit less 45 minutes it took to remove a 66 body shell (too fit a decoder 😣) against four minutes on the next one, if the loco hadn't been so expensive The GBRf 'Evening Star' could have found its way into the bin! had to move from O gauge to N after moving onto a 40' long narrow boat, from a three bed house.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

N Gauge is certainly more challenging.

[@TheDaf95xf]

Evening Charlie. Hope you’re ok 👍🏻 Happy Easter too you and all of your family and friends. Loved the Hymeks especially as they were built in Gorton Manchester. I lived and worked in Groton in the 90s and the company I worked for had X employees from the factory and heard lots of fantastic stories. I’ve mentioned before that I saw 7017 in the paint shop at OOC in 74 and they’d removed the aluminium numbers 😩 Anyway enough rambling on about me lol 😆 Fantastic video about putting drivers in locomotives especially when the cutting wheel came out eeeeeeek for the little people. Take care cheers Stevie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Stevie.

[@philippebaudon]

You forget the mustache for the driver ! LOL super work. HI from france

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Next time I wont! Regards Charlie

[@flyboy5736]

Another informative video, delivered in a down-to-earth way, warts and all! One suggestion regarding the CA glue - don’t use it....... As for the spray can of accelerator talk about overkill. If you use it get a small pump bottle of accelerator, it is the better option and apply using a small plastic pipette to put a couple of drops on the joint. Using accelerator makes the CA very brittle, was there a reason you couldn’t just leave it to set for a minute or two? To fix the crew just use one of the tacky craft glues, more than strong enough and easy to remove later. Anyway thanks for your videos Charlie, always interesting and entertaining.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

The wo part mix glue proved to be the best but a fair point regarding CA glues mate.

[@markwhickman351]

Recommendation from a model painter: Use the grey primer from halfords, much easier to see detail. Thin citadel with water instead of thinners and apply in two thin coats. A diluted flesh wash on the "fleshy bits" and a black wash (Citadel Nuln oil) on the uniform will really help.

[@myyoutubeacct4880]

Wow, that is great advice. Thanks very much. R. Mycroft

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What an excellent comment Mark, many thanks.

[@martinpattison4018]

Happy Easter Charlie. I have fitted some passengers in various coaches using those wonderful eBay figures, but I have not fitted any in a Diesel yet. So thank you for this video. I do prefer using side-cutters to trim the figures as it is quicker and less painful than having the lower parts sawn off. Martin. (Thailand)

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Martin, I’ll be keeping the legs in future for other projects, hanging out of windows etc.

[@KevTheBusDriver]

Another excellent video - totally agree with your comments on bufferbeam detail - you should try it in N gauge! Absolute waste of fiddling about! I use the cheapo eBay figures in N; you can only see the crew head-on anyway. Keep up the good work!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Kev.

[@dakdak7609]

Great work, what a broad skill set this hobby requires / develops. They do look better. “Offline” locomotives with drivers still in can look odd, not a problem when they are down the helix and hidden in the levels of Hades down below. Probably not a CV query but I have not installed lighting on a couple of Loco’s for fear of the adding them to the DCC system more than the actual practical installation piece.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Hi Dave,, do you mean that they will draw too much power through the decoder? Regards Charlie

[@dakdak7609]

You see that is something else I hadn’t thought of. No, the hesitancy is all about how to tie the lights into the DCC chip practically / wiring wise and then setting up the chip.

[@alanenfield984]

Great video as usual. Would be so easy to think it’s not worth bothering with something like this but yet again you provide so many useful tips. Looking forward to CV29 next week. Would also really like some clarification on assigning functions to keys and getting the Kadee shuffle to work!!!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I shall certainly cover those points Alan. Regards Charlie

[@THEFORBIDDENMAN-lk7of]

ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO CHARLIE I LIKE CREWMEN IN BOTH CABS DOUBLE ENDING / SHUNTING STOCK MOVEMENTS IN OR JUST TEST RUNS FROM REPAIRS

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes, far better than running ghost trains. Regards, Charlie

[@alisonlake7534]

Those figures on poles and dismembered bodies remind me of a Hieronymus Bosch painting.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’ve had reports of rekindling nightmares!

[@peterjones7673]

Another good video Charlie the crew in each loco just add the final piece of realism to some cracking models. Also the sealing in of the speakers really enrich the sound, another handy tip thanks.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Peter, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting, regards Charlie

[@wimdelange6019]

Hi Charlie, 👍👍 another marvellous video! I enjoyed it! no crew is like cars without license plates on the layout; Happy Easter, stay healthy, season greetings from a small village in the middle of the Netherlands. 🚂

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a great comment mate. Have a happy Easter. Regards Charlie

[@gordonmcdonald4887]

Hi Charlie... .glues!! I was reluctant to use glue on the worm's couplings (to the Heljan class 35's cardan shafts) because this area is always going to have lubricant around and I didn't want to repeat this procedure again if the lubricant broke down the glue..... So what I did with the worm shaft was to use the wire cutters to carefully score the end of the shaft with a number of cuts into the metal. This roughened surface which I found was sufficient to allow the plastic universal joint coupling to push back on while effectively stopping the shaft turning in the coupling. ..... I had 4 to do so it seems to have worked very effectively. I practiced on an old motor shaft first to check how much pressure was needed with the wire cutters to just faintly make several cuts into the metal without damaging or distorting what I was trying to fix...... .

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great info Gordon, I shall do mine too.

[@tmcg972]

Another great video, thanks Charlie! What a beautiful line-up of half a dozen Hymeks. Good to see the Loksound 3.5 chips (requiring a 100 Ohm speaker) are still in use and you get files for them... I wonder if for the other soundchips an iFon speaker would save some space. The Citadel colours always have epic names, like warlord purple, chaos black, skull white and of course rotting flesh...

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great comment TM. Regards Charlie.

[@westwoodsidestudios7551]

Excellent stuff, Charlie - entertaining as always. As chance would have it, I’d just decided to source some crew for my Falcon (the only diesel I have) so plenty of food for thought here. On trying to remove the body I discovered that the previous owner had glued it to the chassis - Talk about an hour of your life you won’t get back!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I did smile I’m afraid. You just can’t double guess idiots!

[@davidrauger]

You could always keep the legs for any outside toilets - if you remember those!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I hadn’t thought of that one, I was going to use them for sticking out from under a van.

[@davidrauger]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Chadwick could be a layout that offers relief!

[@NQY-flyer]

Brilliant as ever Charlie You have great communication skills and you come over real friendly I’m conducting a house move soon I reckon I could get a 20x12 layout in the loft 🤔

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

So it’s now time for you to get your track plan sorted! Good luck, regards Charlie

[@NQY-flyer]

Already on it thanks to your good self and Anyrail I’m basing it on a midterm image loose representation of Botley in Hampshire with some modellers licence of course no 3rd rail and the former branch towards Droxford and the like will revert to a fully operational branch with the current bay being used as a terminal platform in the off peak whereas the adjacent line will be reversible also to gain access to and from the branch Like the real Botley the down platform ends will work into an up/dn single With modellers licence again I’ll be putting tunnels in at each end ( I just don’t like too sharpe curves) so only 25% will actually be scenic! It looks good on paper I may of course tweak as Anyrail allows us to do that magic easily. Thank to your good self and other inspiring modellers I’m gaining confidence in planning.👍

[@paulnorval9646]

I agreed that it’s certainly is noticeable when there is not crew and some passengers when you look at layouts, especially when modellers complete such amazing buildings and weathering on their layouts.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes I think it is a compulsory addition to any model railway.

[@richardwalker_]

Amused by the crib-board figures awaiting their overspray. These little details make a big difference. Looking forward to the CV episode.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Richard, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

[@chriscox4023]

Well done Charlie! Sadly, I built my track work and wiring in my workshop not in layout shed, had to get a reversing loop module and change the sensor track in the station boards. Seems to work now though.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

At least it all runs and that’s all that really matters.

[@donaldtriumph1682]

Well done Chaz good job well done 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Donald.

[@altube57]

Another very entertaining video Charlie, those crews really look the part. (Now, if you'd had a Naval career a couple of hundred years ago, you'd have made a good ship's surgeon!!!). Keep up the great work!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Perhaps it would’ve been my true vocation, are you watching the serial Terror?

[@jeffjones6107]

Love watching your videos keep them coming

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Jeff, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it

[@zodzod9378]

Interesting stuff well done Charlie !! John from Chichester.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks John I’m so pleased that you found it useful. Regards Charlie

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Love Hymeks especially the early blue livery.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

A great choice WC.

[@mattiedillon3697]

no appendages were harmed in the making of this video :) great video as always

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Mattie.

[@nigelcarter9503]

Great, Cnarlie

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Nigel.

[@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932]

Most enjoyable Charlie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks FOSS.

[@ewanperridge3387]

Great video can't wait for the CV s video it's increasing the speed they go get me

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Hopefully you’ll find the next one interesting Euan. Regards Charlie

[@gregoryhale2202]

Another cracking video Charlie, extremely interesting. I guess you will put figures in the Steam locos in your collection at same time. Cheers Greg

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Certainly Gregory, it’s time to man up! Regards Charlie

[@stephenrushmer833]

Thanks for the video, I’m going to try to put a crew in my Warship now.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s great news, I’m sure that they will look brilliant Stephen

[@kjelleman1957]

Thanks Charlie. Glue the loudspeaker in to it`s casing was new to me. Great improvement in sound quality. Clearly I have to test it myself. As always, another learning video from you. Thanks again. And Happy Easter Charlie! (In Sweden it is Easter time right now, I don´t know if its the same in GB)

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes it’s Good Friday today KL. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video, regards Charlie

[@ausfoodgarden]

Well after seeing the difference between those Monty's models figures and the Bachmann I'm going to have to buy a few of them. The El Cheapo ones I've only used for passengers not crew as they are pretty poor. The sealed speaker comparison was an excellent idea, you do have them sometimes :) Seriously though, a very good practical demonstration of crew fitting 👍 edit: Ooh meant to say I do a black wash after painting figures to give a bit of depth to the clothing.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Gerry.

[@garylong7599]

Charlie another nice video I now stick people into things with UHU glue

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

An interesting option Gary.

[@garylong7599]

@@ChadwickModelRailway has a degree of flexibility where as you said superglue is brittle

[@cliveking9775]

An interesting vid Charlie. My Dremel has been used for all sorts and is quite indispensable. Moving in 10 days so that bit nearer getting started.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

The great challenge draws nearer Clive.

[@williamgordon207]

Another entertaining video, thanks Charlie. With your skills of cutting people in half, you could get a job with the circus if KZbin doesn’t work out!. Also at 29min 57 sec, was waiting for the “that’ll be the mobile phone then” comment 😊

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks William, it’s great to have you onboard mate. Regards Charlie.

[@myyoutubeacct4880]

@@ChadwickModelRailway A lovely comment William. I enjoyed it very much. R. Mycroft

[@jonathanlawton710]

Brilliant and interesting as all your content is. Really looking forward to CV29. Thank you.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Jonathan, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

[@disposable_income_andy]

I think an important part of fitting crews is which end is actually the front, especially if you're only going to have it face one way? Personally I always consider the "front" whichever the big round roof fan/vent is closest to, so for this specific example, I'd consider the front of this Hymek to be the "1 B 2 8" end instead of the "3 A 6 1" end.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You’re not alone on that idea. Some folks always use the number 1 end. Regards Charlie

[@speleokeir]

"Hold still fella" he says as he saws the poor chap in half. lol

[@myyoutubeacct4880]

He sounds like a Victorian surgeon, does he not. Part of the reason for why I love this man so much, even though I have yet to meet him in person. God bless him.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Your too kind mate.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Home surgery at its best!

[@alantraish3368]

Interesting video Charlie . I did/do all mine using Dapol Kitmasters C002 trackworkers. You get 39 figures unpainted and I just cut them down for diesels with a Stanley and the others for Steam look like drivers/firemen. Yes video on CVs would be great like adjusting start voltage /disable back EMF turn off DC etc. Thank you

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Hi shall certainly look into those options Alan. Regards Charlie

[@alantraish3368]

@@ChadwickModelRailway forgot to mention these cost just £6ish a bag unpainted