The Hotel Is Finished! Embedding a scratch built hotel into its landscape

[@davestrains6816]

Wow really amazing. A work of art in my opinion. Very enjoyable series. Thanks for sharing. Dave

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Dave! Michael

[@jasonpierce-newmodelbarmy3394]

Every time I think this build can't possibly get even better you prove me wrong Michael!! I've really enjoyed the Hotel build just like every other aspect of Chandwell. Looking forward to the next part of the build.........and yes every day's a school day!! lol

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Jason! Michael

[@brianstewart3594]

you out did yourself well done mate fair play to you give yourself credit for brilliant model

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Brian! Michael

[@nicholasking1266]

Congratulations. It is brilliant. I can't wait to hear what comes next.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you very much! Michael

[@PiddleInTheMarshbyMarkIreland]

What more can I say that hasn't already been said? Nothing. Just amazing to watch and I wish I had the computer skills to do the same. Looks amazing.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much Mark. Your comments always mean a lot to me! We all use the tools we have to hand, and I love the range we have. I could never achieve anything that I needed to paint, or 3D print, so I'm pleased with the niche I've found! I hope you will enjoy Friday's video... Michael

[@Steve-tq6yc]

Wonderful to see this project progress

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Michael

[@marktaylor8659]

Absolutely beautiful. It seems like such a huge structure complex until you place the lego blocks next to it and it puts it all in great perspective. Thank you for sharing.

[@peterstecks7660]

Surely you realise that Michael makes his own Lego blocks, just to make the hotel look smaller... He starts off in Inkscape, prints off a Mega Lego Block on special paper, using an A3 printer, which he sticks to a box that the Weetabix packets come in, and then he applies two coats of matt varnish... Only kidding. It's a real Lego block. ...or is it ... 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@marktaylor8659]

@@peterstecks7660 Ha! Perhaps you're right.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much! Michael

[@davidmurphy9078]

A true Herculean Labour, Michael! The finished hotel complex looks fantastic - and all done for £20-odd!!! (A wee bit more if you were to charge yourself at minimum wage!)

[@Chandwell]

Thank you David. Ah yes... we'd be well beyond £1,000 if I included my minimum-wage time! Michael

[@roncarter5532]

Well done on finishing an epic build. It does look stunning. Thanks for some excellent tips along the way Michael and really looking forward to your next project. Ron.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Ron! :) Michael

[@bobwatson2531]

Sensational build Michael.I wish I could get my luddite mind around Inkscape.Maybe one day!!!!

[@Chandwell]

Go for it Bob!! :) Michael

[@pauldering195]

Congratulations Michael on the completion of your epic Hotel build. As always it looks stunning.... I'm just hoping that it isn't dwarfing the reduced height clock tower of your equally impressive railway station. Who needs a 3D printer, I too am a committed card and scalpel builder.

[@Chandwell]

Thanks so much Paul! I did worry about that on and off too. The hotel's tower is 9 scale metres taller than the station tower, but it also stands on top of the retaining wall, so it's even taller than that. However, I think the hotel compliments the view superbly. I intentionally made the hotel a darker stone than the station and it therefore helps to lift the station and keep the clock tower the focal point somehow. More by luck than judgement, but it's all worked out well! Thank you for joining me on the journey! Michael

[@wollibar5263]

Brilliant. What will be next? Thank you for entertaining me for the last couple of month. This was a gigantic show for anybody watching.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Wolli... I am not sure what will be next yet... I hope inspiration strikes soon! Michael

[@peterbarker2216]

Thank you Michael and well done what a patient person you are . It really be the focal point on the layout iust shows what can be achieved you really are inspiratioal

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much, Peter! Michael

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Hi Michael - perfect finish to a marathon build. You will have to go some to top this build ! Cheers Euan

[@Chandwell]

Thanks Euan! I've still not decided what's coming next! Michael

[@simonroberts7891]

Congratulations on finishing the build!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Simon! I hope you enjoy Friday's video... You may recognise some bits of it! :) Michael

[@markhayes789]

That turned out amazing. Nice job, bud. The weekly updates really made the progress feel like we were there with you. Fantastic job. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@Chandwell]

Awesome, thank you Mark! And very nice to see your Members' Badge next to your name! :)

[@jasps6549]

This has been a tremendous series, and we've anticipated the upload every week (well, we already did in fact.) It all looks incredible.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Michael

[@Chris-BognorRegis]

Hi Michael - What a piece of art mate, truly an awesome building. Cannot wait to see what you are going to continue along there with. My jig arrived yesterday, thanks for heads up. Regards Chris

[@Chandwell]

Many thanks Chris! Brilliant that you've got your jig. How's it all going? Michael

[@Chris-BognorRegis]

All going well here Michael, started building the gradient that goes up to the Terminus. Completed gradient trials with my new locos. Got to make a permanent test track that I can easily take apart and take down stairs so the grandkids can play with it. Along with tiling the kitchen and all the other jobs we have to do around our homes. Plus purchased lots of odds and sods for the layout for future projects. Regards Chris

[@gaz740]

Absolutely stunning Michael

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Gaz! Michael

[@valentinsn-ostalgiemodellbahn]

Great, how you have coped with the base of the tower. Every model builder knows the feeling, when smth. looks slightly odd and you can not stop thinking about it until you have figured out what it is. Your solution is great. My personal highlight is the sign "signals" - I always appreciate such lovely names for bars, shops etc on a layout. Can't wait for the special episode! - Valentin-

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much Valentin! Thank you for watching, and for sharing your own experience too! Michael

[@jameschurch3037]

Thanks for sharing this with us Michael. The finished hotel is spectacular, and it has been enjoyable and educational following along. I can’t wait to see what comes next!

[@Chandwell]

Glad you enjoyed it James! One more hotel-related video to come, and then... then... who knows!!? Michael

[@MalcolmCrabbe]

Fantastic... Just Fantastic ! - well done Michael.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much, Malcolm! Michael

[@peterstecks7660]

Hmmm. I think I would have taken a medium sized sledge hammer to the internet socket, rather than take a Stanley knife to the Hotel, but then again, electrics was never my strong point. You have taken us on an excellent journey Michael. I am sure we all look forward to the next phase of Chandwell, wherever you take us. One point though, if I may. You have been producing these videos, not just the hotel, but the whole of Chandwell, virtually non stop for a long time now Michael. Isn't it time you took a short break to recharge your batteries? Friday evenings are my favourite part of the week but I'm sure we can allow you some 'Michael time'.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you for watching along and making me laugh every week, Peter. Comments like yours each week really make these videos worthwhile, and make me enjoy my hobby so much more. I have a demanding job and believe it or not, cutting bits of card and then making videos about it is exactly my kind of "Michael time"... But I do need some time off from that bloomin hotel! I've got a couple of "low effort" videos in mind while I recharge and then who knows! Thanks again, and if you're ever in Chandwell, please do pop in for a cup of tea and some Rhubarb Turpin.

[@johnmellars6647]

Very Nice Michael. This hotel turned out really nice and it adds a lot to the station and the layout. Super job!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you very much! Michael

[@davidrauger]

Michael you have made a truly amaziiiinnng build. I appreciate that you have shared your creative skills with such humility and humour that others might feel able to follow your footsteps. It' just brilliant what you have done and how you have shared it. Thank you, Michael!

[@Chandwell]

Wow, thank you Dave! What kind words. Thank you so much for watching along with me! :) Michael

[@wheezypalacemodels7726]

Amazing Michael, very well done. Probably the model of the year considering what you have used and how you did it… Very well done and can’t wait for the opening party!! Chris

[@Chandwell]

Many thanks Chris! Opening party? It's party time every day in Buffers. Get yourself down there. I'll join you for a beer or two. Michael

[@colinnewmarch1106]

Brilliant Brilliant

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Michael

[@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932]

An absolute master piece, just the type of buildings I love.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Michael

[@Elvenhome]

This has been brilliant piece of work from beginning to end Michael. The finished result is really first class. Chandwell is graced with this building which accurately captures so buildings in many towns in the 80s. Hints of past glory and wealth that long since gone. Stephen

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Stephen. That's the exact look I was aiming to achieve and I am really pleased you saw it. I hope that this comes through on Friday's "special" video... please look out for it! :) Michael

[@normanrowe2831]

Hello Michael. A truly wonderful series culminating in a stunning masterpiece. Thanks for sharing.

[@Chandwell]

Many thanks Norman! Michael

[@harperlarry49]

The hotel has turned out to be a work of art. But, I expected nothing less from you. Great work. Can't wait to see what is next. Cheers - Larry.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Larry! :) Michael

[@Warpy75]

Stunning. Well done Michael. A masterpiece for n gauge.

[@Chandwell]

Many thanks! Michael

[@kyleburkholder6003]

It turned out amazing

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Kyle! Michael

[@barryturner2916]

Wow your hotel is a master piece Michael, the finish item looks brilliant well done. The attention to detail is second to none looking forward to your next video. Thanks for sharing this build..

[@Chandwell]

Thank you very much! Michael

[@Leonard_Smith]

Can't wait!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Michael

[@mistered1397]

I've watched each video of this project and am amazed at the detailed work you have created using card material. Thank you for sharing your skill and giving all of us new ideas on how to create from card. Amazing work! Keep up your artistry.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you very much indeed!

[@davidcox5289]

The whole station building & hotel look fantastic. A terrific series of videos & I look forward to a lot more.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you David! Michael

[@edransom1861]

Your builds have inspired me so much and its very inspirational and gives a new method of constructing buildings. Your hotel looks incredible I can't wait to see what you have planned keep up the great work :)

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Ed... I also can't wait to see what I have planned next... So far... Nothing!! :) Michael

[@jvanamb]

FANTASTIC! I was wondering how you were planning to deal with the electric switch. You are ingenious. I'm going to try it for a similar situation on my layout. Have a great week. Jim

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Jim! More luck than judgement! :) Michael

[@michaeltrufitt5477]

Great building skills the hotel looks great 😀👍

[@Chandwell]

Thank you 🤗 Michael

[@roberttemple8462]

Well done Michael, delivered on time although I suspect you may have gone over budget by 23p, that may be down to the rise in the cost of base materials due to COVID, lol. Seriously though, what a fantastic model and let's not forget guys, this is in 'N' guage. Thank you for sharing your techniques and processes. I bet you're beaming with pride when you look at it. Looking forward to seeing what's next! In the mean time keep well, regards Bobby'T'.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Bobby! Michael

[@vincenthuying98]

Congratulations Michael, a project finished in beauty and both educational value. Love your twisted tower footing, really ads to the perspective. Amazing build!!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you very much Vincent! Michael

[@lilchris26]

Fantastic modeling, I do not have your patience to build models like this. Know your limits, mine is far off this it looks amazing. Thanks for making the mistake with the socket, thought it was only me who made mistakes like that. Chris

[@Chandwell]

Thank you very much! If I made videos of all my mistakes, you'd be watching nothing but Chandwell videos for about 4 years! Hahah! :) Michael

[@robertbage5052]

You can go and have a cup of tea now. You've earned it. Bob

[@duncanbarnet1816]

I think Michael has earned a dram, or two, of one of those single malts that keep sneaking into the videos as glue holding weights!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Robert, and Duncan. You know, I may already have done both of those things... But for now, I am off down to Signals for a cuppa and some rhubarb turpin. Cheers! Michael

[@robertbage5052]

@@Chandwell Rhubarb turpin? That's not a Spenny dish. Lovely job. These videos are great reference material. I'll be coming back for years to remind myself how things are done. Thanks, Bob

[@Chandwell]

Haha thanks Robert. Watch tonight’s video for some more info on rhubarb turpin!

[@robertbage5052]

@@Chandwell Can't wait. Love rhubarb. All this modelling and haute cuisine, what more could we ask for? By the way, only my mum called me Robert, and that was when I had done something wrong. Thanks, Bob

[@richardbrown6369]

Michael - this is an incredible piece of modelling supported by a superb set of informative videos.

[@Chandwell]

Many thanks! Michael

[@afm1948]

Very well done on completion Michael. A magnificient addition to Chandwell. Arthurin New Zealand.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Arthur! Always nice to hear from an international viewer! A loooong way from Chandwell! :) Michael

[@andrewretallick4614]

You've created a mini masterpiece there Michael. What a brilliant build and a great series it's been, I have loved following your progress over the last 16 episodes 👍 Looking forward to your Special next week and to see what's next in store for Chandwell. Andrew🙂

[@Chandwell]

Thank you very much Andrew. It has been a pleasure having you along for the ride. I hope you enjoy this evening's episode! Michael

[@ottorosborough7589]

It is truly a sad time to see the hotel coming to a close. I have watched you build from your first video to your last video of the hotel. What you have done with card stock is truly an amazing feat of both talent and knowledge. I have learned so much by watching you build and share your knowledge. You are incredibly talented. Being an n scaler myself I can appreciate the difficulty working in such a small scale, but you have taken small scale to a whole other level for sure. I’m really glad you don’t work in Z scale. I am looking forward to your next video and see what surprises you have in store for us. Would you consider posting the websites of the different manufacture you have used? I try to write them down as I am watching you but I always manage to lose them cause I’m never am in the same place while I am watching. Anyway sorry for the long winded text and stay well. Thank you for the education and enjoyment. Sincerely, Otto

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much, Otto... I plan a video in the next few weeks which will go through all the materials and tools I use because a lot of people ask me similar questions. Please keep your eyes open for it. Michael

[@stevenflebbe]

This has been an absolutely wonderful project. I look forward to seeing what you have in store for us next. 👍👍👍👍

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Steven! Michael

[@philrichardson9855]

I've found your videos truly inspirational, and you've opened my eyes to not only the money saving advantages of scratch building, but the fun that can be had making truly unique scenery that brings your layout to life. Thanks for taking the time to show us your progress. Amazing work!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Phil. I am so pleased that I have inspired you ! Michael

[@philrichardson9855]

@@Chandwell You're welcome Michael! Looking forward to future videos. 🙂

[@micro-layouts]

Very impressive 👍

[@Chandwell]

Thanks 👍 Michael

[@roystudds1944]

Excellent job Michael. You really have excelled yourself. Always a pleasure to watch and I look forward to your next update. Roy.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Roy! Michael

[@Wickford_N_Gauge]

Greetings Yorkshire and hello Michael 🌞 Daisy and Poppy are my new heroes 👑 hopefully they follow your advice 🤔 and don’t end up living in a cave like Stanley 😱 Can’t wait to see Britney’s review of The Royal Scott next week ❤️ hopefully she isn’t as mean as the “Hotel Inspector” 😲😂😂😂 Very best wishes from County Wicklow ☘️

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much Paul! I've shown Poppy and Daisy your comment and I think it made them smile. I think you may enjoy Friday's video... please watch out for it! :) Michael

[@D4V1DC14RK]

Spectacular, I couldn't hope to do anything like this, it's a true work of art :)

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much 😀 Michael

[@exehavenharbour]

Hi Michael, well, at last, and what a magnificent model you have created. I have thoroughly enjoyed the build, well done/ I can’t wait to see what you have planned next, cheers Michael, John

[@Chandwell]

Thanks John! I also can't wait to see what I have planned next, because at the moment... I have no idea! Michael

[@exehavenharbour]

lol! I’m sure you’ll come up with something and I’m sure Mrs Chandwell is pleased to have you back in the evenings and weekends!!!

[@chimpalienbaby7312]

I love your vids so much!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! :) Michael

[@Miertreg1]

Cool hotel 👍👍👍👌, good job. Greetings Gert

[@Chandwell]

Thank you very much! Michael

[@HumancityJunction]

Wow, very good work. The cost was definitely in the time, not the materials on this one.

[@Chandwell]

Absolutely! At one point I thought it was never going to end! :) Michael

[@philkirk4571]

No one could ever doubt you’d achieve what you intended because of your patience and skill. Truly fabulous. Hey one question though? What’s next? Well done Michael.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Phil... Hmmm... That's the question that is really stumping me at the moment. I've been so focussed on the Royal Scot that I am not sure what's going to come next! Michael

[@folkloreofbeing]

It looks amazing. :)

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Michael

[@600GRANT]

Your work is absolutely amazing. I always look forward to the next video.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you very much! Michael

[@slwilliams75]

Amazing achievement mate 👌🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much 😀 Michael

[@Staggie97]

Great work as ever. Really inspirational. Can’t wait for a finial overall look at the hotel! On a side note, I have another Inkscape question for you. How do you easily create arches? Do you use the bit-trace function in Inkscape or free hand? Please could you show us if you do another Inkscape tutorial. Thanks 😊

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! I will add a tutorial on arches to my list as I use lots of different tricks. I tend to use Scalescenes sheets as they already include a lot of different arches, but I do take other approaches from time to time too. Thanks for watching! Michael

[@musosiimo3199]

Huge congratulations on completion, as someone who has taken 10 months to finish a model about 1/20th of the size of this. I've felt a lot more confident taking a scalpel to things that aren't right after watching this series, and am determined to glue perfect 90 degree angles in future. One thing I'm curious about is how you avoid warping of the paper/card when it's glued together. I imagine the internet connection must be a big selling point for the Royal Scot!

[@Chandwell]

Hahah yes, the Internet has not yet been invented but the Royal Scot has an AWESOME connection!! :) I have never suffered from warping card. I don't know how or why, so I can't really offer any advice. Where do you find it warps? Michael

[@musosiimo3199]

@@Chandwell It just sort of...bends. I've tried putting some very heavy books on top whilst it dries which helps a little. Maybe I'm using the wrong type of card which is too absorbant.

[@michaelscott4017]

@@musosiimo3199 maybe you add too much glue? I add it very thinly using a wiggly line from my fine tip applicator. The bead of glue is probably only half a millimetre wide and I leave a gal of maybe 10mm between wiggles. Once the surface texture is on, I then smooth it all over with my fingers or a wallpaper seam roller. This spreads the glue out under the paper… how are you applying the glue?

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid keep up the good vids

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Michael

[@56NeilWatson]

Michael, would you be so kind, now that the Royal is finished to do a session on how to do ghost signs. I can do a basic one but yours has uneven shading across it

[@Chandwell]

One of my next three videos will be on this very subject Neil - good suggestion! :) Michael

[@Chandwell]

Hi Neil - 15 minute episode on using Inkscape to make ghost signs coming tomorrow! I hope you enjoy!

[@fermoyroadjunction3814]

Very good work. Well done

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Cheers! Michael

[@stukidson1207]

Loved every minute of this series. You’ve outdone yourself . . . . How are you going to top this ?

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Stu! I have no idea! :) Michael

[@steverileyretired]

Fantasic job, well done

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!! Michael

[@samuelives20]

Absolutely amazing, you are very talented, thank you for sharing this learning journey with us

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Cheers! Michael

[@SC68]

Hi Michael, fantastic end result and so interesting to see how you got there! What will the next project be? Cheers Gary

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Cheers! I'm not sure yet on what will come next. Possibly some kind of warehouse between the hotel and the disused freight line. Or a row of shops. Decisions, decisions! Michael

[@Figulus]

What you have accomplished is truly extraordinary, however, to me, the tower end of the hotel looks off-balance visually. I think this could be easily remedied by simply adding a small section of building out and over the network port (or a bit shy of extending that far), because otherwise, the profile of the building goes from the height of the tower all the way down to ground-level. It is a bit difficult to explain what I mean so I've drawn this mockup for you to consider (linked below). I'm sure you could think of something better along these lines. Once again, I would like to thank you for another thoroughly enjoyable video, and wish you and your family all the best. Cheers.

[@Figulus]

For whatever reason, KZbin isn't allowing me to post comments with links, so I hope you get what I mean from what I've written.

[@peterstecks7660]

I wonder if Michael has more planned for the left side of the hotel. Not sure he will leave the garage wall exposed for long. The Chavs would 'perform their magic artwork' if he didn't... 😉 Anyway. Something Michael doesnt know is that there is a CPO served on the hotel complex, and it's due to be demolished in the New Year. I hear that it's not only cardstock and PVA holding up the fabric of the building, but asbestos has been found, I kid you not...🙄

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! I'm not 100% sure what you have in mind, but I think now I've declared that the hotel is finished... it's finished! Hahah - so what comes next though... that is the question! Thank you so much for watching along and best wishes to you and yours too. :) Michael

[@hctreintje]

Fantastic build thanks for al the video's !! 🚂😀👍🚉😎. HC Treintje Herman from Belgium. 🚂😀👍🚉😎.

[@Chandwell]

Many thanks! I am always amazed when I am reminded that I have an international audience! Thank you for watching! Michael

[@carstenplay9694]

Great Video again..Thmubs up but i have a question. The Frontface of your Buildings are only printes on a inkjet printer? How resistant is tihs against light and aging?

[@Chandwell]

Hi! I don't know for certain as Chandwell is in a windowless room. But the oldest parts of the layout are 3 years old and have not faded. I use photographic paper and genuine Canon ink, and I always brush-apply four coats of varnish, so maybe that helps. Michael.

[@brianbs7348]

where do you find your photo inspiration for your hotel and other things

[@Chandwell]

I've walked past the Midland Hotel in Bradford many times and always found it inspiring. But in general, I have a lot of books of "old Bradford" and places and I often find things that I like the look of from those. Michael

[@brianbs7348]

@@Chandwell thank you, I have a great interest in Architecture I just wondered if you had any sites on the net you had looked at for inspiration as well?

[@richardbradley2335]

Compo ''Eeeee its finished...ill ave me breakfast there...what canna get for 42p eh'' Howard ''ill come with..Pearl's wants me to do some jobs '' Compo '' Youll buy breakfast then Oward'' Howard ''What can we get for 43p then ''

[@musosiimo3199]

Somewhere in Chandwell, three pensioners are going downhill in a bathtub...

[@richardbradley2335]

@@musosiimo3199 Always something on wheels

[@Chandwell]

Always making me laugh!! Michael

[@richardbradley2335]

@@Chandwell Lovely layout with lovely narration

[@IronHorseRailways]

It's been emotional mate! We've laughed We've cried! We've cut ourselves with knifes more times than we care to mention! But it's finally done! It's a shame it's backwards though eh? 😋

[@Chandwell]

Oh heck! It is backwards. Why didn't someone mention it sooner!? I'm going to have to put my boots on and squash it. :) Michael

[@IronHorseRailways]

@@Chandwell that's a whole seperate video / fetish mate!🤣

[@Chandwell]

Hahahahahaha! Oh dear.