An Introduction To Wills Craftsman Kits

[@ArcadiaJunctionHobbies]

They are excellent value for money considering the contents in the box, but are intimidating for newbies. You did a great job with this video de-mystifying them.

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you, I had aimed to tackle those issues regarding the kits and am glad it’s come across well. Paul

[@bugler75]

Looks like a well detailed kit. I’m sure the end result will be outstanding as ever. All the best, Ian

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks Ian, I hope I don’t disappoint. 😆 Paul

[@bugler75]

@@GalgormHall 😂 never!

[@tonywise198]

This "wordy" video has, potentially, been the most informative YT Video on model construction I have ever seen. Thank you so much.

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks Tony, I’m glad it was of help to you and hopefully not too wordy! Paul

[@johnodonoghue7381]

Back to normal Paul another great video well instructed too Cheers

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks John, I am a bit predictable with my video content. 😆 Paul

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Nice update lots going on. Thanks for sharing David.

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks for watching David. Paul

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

@@GalgormHallPaul thanks very much for replying to my comment. It's nice to see other people's work to get idea to improve my Channel. Take Care & Stay Safe.

[@2H80vids]

Probably fair to say Paul, that I fall perfectly into the intended audience for this video, only difference being that I'll be working in N scale. Over the last few decades, I've accumulated a decent pile of kits, in preparation for starting my long-awaited layout. These kits 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 intimidated me a wee bit, mainly because of the lack of pre-cut parts but I have the tools, the kits, the time and the desire; all I need now is the space and the skills.😁 I'll be watching this series with interest. Cheers for now, Dougie.

[@GalgormHall]

Hi Dougie I’m so glad the video will be of interest to you. Good luck with your eventual layout build. Paul

[@patrickdavey7492]

Very interesting Paul! Looking forward to the next video 👍

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks Patrick, glad you enjoyed it. Paul

[@trainsontuesday]

This is going to be a fun build.

[@GalgormHall]

I’m enjoying it already David. 😬 Paul

[@roystudds1944]

This looks really interesting. Probably way above my skill level but I’m hooked on seeing the build develop. Great explanation of your process. Thanks for sharing Paul. Roy.

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks for your comments Roy. You should give one a go, you might surprise yourself. Paul

[@Sandlingjunction]

Just what I needed, cheers chum, Paul at Sandling Junction

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it. Paul

[@ronaldwalters5736]

Good start! I will be interested in subsequent videos.

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks for watching Ronald. Paul

[@skel3110]

Going to be a great series mate, love kitbashing Wills stuff. Cheers Steve

[@GalgormHall]

They really are fun to modify Steve. Looking forward to catching up with you later this week. Paul

[@skel3110]

And me Paul, see you Saturday

[@marklittlejohn1457]

Thankyou for the tips on the wills kit had a kit for a while may attempt to put it together thankyou for the video Paul

[@GalgormHall]

Give it a go John, what’s the worst that can happen. Paul

[@rosseades4213]

Well explained Paul great video

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you Ross. Paul

[@jonnymccall9782]

Great video. Found your channel very recently, you do a great job breaking down all of your modelling techniques, your videos will be a great help when I begin my layout soon.

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks so much Jonny, really pleased they are of help to you. Paul

[@daviemaclean61]

I've seen these kits but I wasn't aware of just how much stuff you get in one. At some point or other I have probably bought all those components individually for a lot more than £18.99! Looking forward to this build.

[@GalgormHall]

There is a lot of kit for your buck and depending on your construction there is always parts left over to go towards another build. Paul

[@wheezypalacemodels7726]

Hiya Paul, hope ya well. Been waiting for this series for a long while and while waiting I have had a number of the kits bought for me. They are stowed away in a draw in the model room waiting in the queue. Hopefully not too far away now but I agree, they are really good value and great kits to build with a little skill and patience. I did manage to do a cottage as a trial build and they are great.. Stay well, cheers for now, Chris

[@GalgormHall]

Sorry Chris, other modelling very much got in the way of doing this project. Hopefully you will get something out of it. I’m keep well too and I trust you are also. Paul

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on your channel paul

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you. Paul

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Very interesting kits...a slight hybrid of modeling, kit-bashing, and scratch building they seem. The price is good compared to full models, although for even less I get full model buildings from a German company called Auhagen, but those are full models and altering them takes a little work, though they do sell parts to do what this kit is doing, too. I look forward to what you do... another Master Class about to begin, so I have enrolled and will be in class.

[@GalgormHall]

I hope you’re sitting at the front of the class Dodge and no sniggering. 😆 I’m aware of the Auhagen models and very fine they are too. Paul

[@HeartfiliaRailway]

Might have to give one of these a try in the future. I've never really encountered them before, but I'm up for the challenge :) Thanks for the intro! :)

[@GalgormHall]

They really are worth a look at and quite a range of builds out there too. Paul

[@jvanamb]

Hello Paul, Loved the build. It has been a decade or two since I had a Wills kit. Back when I lived in Limerick. So this model has a degree of sentiments. If I may some tips & tricks I have used to preserve my templates, including Wills. First, when I open a kit I scan to my model RxR desktop all of the patterns as a PDF file. Occasionally the instructions if there are any. This way I have a library of original plans as well as mix & match plans to mash together into customized structures. Taking my lead from Michael over at Chandwell Model Railway, I NOW print the desired templates to peel & stick backed paper. From this I can stick the plan directly to my plastic card for cutting out. OR, I can attach the printout to card stock, cut it out, and use it to cut out the finished surfaces. A third thing possible is to apply the pattern to card stock and then build a mockup or layout place filler. The third way provides for an inexpensive practice of the finished model while giving me the opportunity to review where the finished model will be placed on the layout. I'm anxiously awaiting the results of your build. Slainte' Jim, NY,NY,USA

[@GalgormHall]

Hi Jim all excellent tips there. Big one for me is that portfolio of plans that can be called upon again and again. Thanks for watching. Paul

[@newlynnrailway]

I love the kits, not so much the price but there a great way to gain confidence and skill to scratch build your own or customise the kit, and if you make a mistake you can just buy another pack of sheets.

[@GalgormHall]

I couldn’t agree more, this was my gateway in to true scratch building. Paul

[@EITURKEY1]

I like following your design logic. I have built a few of these over the years, and usually produced an acceptable result, do be aware that while Peco reissues have better quality plastic there are a large number of Wills older kits around which have more brittle brickwork, they are still perfectly buildable, you just need more care in cutting out, I tend to sigh a bit when I hear people make rude comments about these kits, they are way superior to others. I am currently building a continental origin laser cut kit, twice the price, flimsy and have marvellously misleading instructions [or maybe I am just as thick as a brick], but I will be building more Wills Craftsman kits in the future..

[@GalgormHall]

It’s perhaps the one downside of picking up older kits, the plastic can become quite brittle and difficult to work with. You are right though these kits can often get a bad wrap as some feel they are too complex or difficult to achieve acceptable results. Hopefully this video will dispel some of those myths and reveal the versatility of them instead. Paul

[@Chris-BognorRegis]

Hi Paul - Love your videos and especially these kits, just a shame they dont do them in N Gauge. Regards Chris

[@GalgormHall]

Hi Chris and thank you. It hadn’t occurred to me that they aren’t available in n gauge, shame really. Paul

[@onnomulder9775]

How are you doing Paul? Long time no see! Cheers Onno.

[@anthonybradford1041]

Hi nothing wrong with the wills kits I have made lots of them with no problems at all are you well as you haven't been on lately Anthony

[@kevinsage993]

I’m interested in you progress from Lexington, Kentucky USA.

[@GalgormHall]

Plenty more to come Kevin, thank you for watching. Paul