How small is too small? Wonderful windows - made from card!

[@CGngauge]

Even though I've watch you do this card work many times, I haven't got bored watching... It's really starting to come together and looks great Michael. Craig,

[@Chandwell]

I’m still somehow not 100% happy with this one for some reason but I’m getting there. I think. Thanks Craig!

[@stukidson1207]

I've started looking at buildings differently since I've been following the channel. There is so much detail on buildings you pass on a daily basis but you don't really see these little details. I very often catch myself thinking, how would Michael build that from cardboard? Another great video.

[@Chandwell]

Glad you like them! I am the same; never really "looked up" properly. I think you may appreciate an upcoming mini-series I have planned.

[@julianc5985]

Hello. Firstly, thank you so much for all your instructional videos regarding Inkscape. I've watched many of them and took the plunge and downloaded Inkscape on Friday. It has to be understood that I'm a sixty something Luddite regarding computers, however, today I've finished my first mock up building of a simple 1970's car show room. Keep up all your good work, you're an inspiration. Your Chandwell layout is fantastic and I love the back story that goes with it.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! That is great that you're making Inkscape work for you. Thanks for letting me know.

[@peterhudson4027]

I had a simple N-gauge oval layout when I was a teenager. Some 40 years on, I have found all my rolling stock in a box in the loft and I now have a house with space to do something with it - your channel is absolutely inspirational - I can't wait to get building again!

[@Chandwell]

Go for it!

[@roystudds1944]

I’ve been away too long and I’m now playing catch-up. Great video and look forward to seeing e rest of the updates. Roy Roy

[@Chandwell]

Thanks Roy!

[@jeffmurphree2937]

Very cool video!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you

[@vincenthuying98]

Dear Michael, as always I’m impressed with your ability to make these tiny details in British N scale! Love the way you did the corbels. The entire stone structure of the ‘Italianate’ windows looks amazing. Very much looking forward to seeing the next episode on this very build! One suggestion, just for posterity’s sake; for reenforcing the corbels you may wanna take a look at Tony North Eastern’s method of using superglue. By soaking the card with superglue it will produce a solid piece of card, which cannot delaminate any longer. Cutting might be a bit more difficult, but you will find that the detail parts can even be sanded, filed and polished to your liking without any chance of fluffing up the paper threads. This just as a suggestion, no push. Great vid, love the detailed shots and the comparison you provide with the true scale example. Cheerio

[@Chandwell]

That's good advice. Now you mention it I think I've heard of that technique before. I'll have to give it a try.

[@John-yf8qh]

It’s nice to see you still going strong with Chandwell and its denizens. You’re going a t’riffic job as the Mayor old bean! :) :) I’ve been away a lot recently and sleeping when getting home, waking up and back at the coal face, so to speak (not moaning, for it’s always good to be busy and I love my job). With that I’ve not seen any of your output for ages and I’m just here to say ‘cheers’ and to spur you on. Though, I’m a stickler for happiness so if you’re enjoying making the videos, please keep up the good work!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!

[@greggeorge3638]

You are amazing! You refer to your "shakey hands"; my hands were shaking just watching yours.

[@Chandwell]

😁

[@daviemaclean61]

Always good to watch your techniques. I'm about to embark on three tenements in 1/76th scale for my own layout. If they turn out ok more may follow, but space is limited. Cheers.

[@Chandwell]

Great stuff. Have fun.

[@Est1987ish]

The imperfections during building almost add a realistic aging where stones have shifted or erroded...looks great, amazing work 👍🏻

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much 😀

[@terryglover3215]

I wish I had the patience to do this. I just adapt Metcalfe kits (n gauge).

[@Chandwell]

They're good kits!

[@terryglover3215]

I got a small (OO) stone platform shelter that came with the BRM. I'm going to adapt it (including changing the roof) to be an extension to an N gauge church kit.

[@martingreen999]

A really enjoyable watch. I'm always learning something new. Today's message is "Patience". Thanks for another great video of the master at work.

[@Chandwell]

Thanks again!

[@norbertosousa8577]

Great work.. its fantastic see you mini city

[@Chandwell]

Thanks! 😃

[@churchcrawling]

Great video, by the way, as always. I love your attention to detail in the old buildings themselves.

[@Chandwell]

Thanks!

[@JohnSmithShields]

Your patience and attention to detail really helps take Chandwell to the next level.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! (Nearly caught up on all the comment replies at last!)

[@jo-bahn8737]

Well done Michael1 The makro lens really pays off.

[@Chandwell]

I’m happy with how it worked.

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Hi Michael - always fascinating to watch and the windows are only what I'd expect in Chandwell 😊. Currently working on Scalescenes kits - so getting plenty of practice cutting out tiny kit elements. I can therefore appreciate the skill you display in all your work. Cheers Euan

[@Chandwell]

Wonderful! So glad you're trying the Scalescenes kits. These taught me so much.

[@SmR8008]

I've found soaking card parts in thin superglue, strengthens them and I'm able to file to the required shape / finish.

[@Chandwell]

Great tip! A couple of you have mentioned this and I really must try it!

[@mpetersen6]

These techniques areadaptable to models in just about any scale. And in a variety of materials. But the really nice thing aboutcard is it is cheap compared to some other materials. Cheap enough that if you mess up it is not a major issue to chuck the part.

[@Chandwell]

Indeed - this is the beauty of card for sure!

[@musoseven8218]

Cracking video and modelling as always. Even in 7mm there's a diminishing returns judgement call on what can be included and what should be left out - it's a skill all of its own and at times maddening ✌️💜👍

[@Chandwell]

I agree with you 100%!

[@musoseven8218]

@@Chandwell 💜💜✌️✌️👍👍😊😊

[@stevenbarnett2497]

Nicely done Mike look forward to seeing the next video 👍

[@Chandwell]

Thanks!

[@stevenbarnett2497]

@@Chandwell ur welcome

[@Captainpubwatch]

Been a long two weeks but this was worth waiting for! Looking at how small everything is and making it work is incredible. You’ve done better than I would have with the squeezing of the tiny parts - I would end up with a sticky PVA mess and bits of card everywhere. Like the shop fronts, adding a bit of 3D to it all really works wonders and brings everything to life that much more. Top work Michael!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!

[@duncanrichardson5306]

Weetabix should be sponsoring these videos, with all the promotion they're getting. "If you want to be really thin but really strong, eat Weetabix!" Thanks to your channel, I'll be looking at shops with more much care, next time I visit the UK.

[@Chandwell]

🤣

[@rodericfindlay4147]

Brilliant

[@Chandwell]

Thanks!

[@ianbareham5872]

Michael Great video to continue building the next part of Station Rd. Just noticed in the close up of the prototype windows the moss on the triangle on the 2nd from left window. Something you could add onto in a more Chandwell style, more greenery and water leeks and staining like the Sowerby Bridge ones you showed in one of the 1st video in the Station Rd series. I even seen Chandwell style grime and damage on upper storey windows and guttering with broken cracked & boarded up windows as well as water staining & plant life in more upmarket Harrogate. So if you find it in Harrogate it would definitely be in Chandwell. Ian

[@Chandwell]

Thanks Ian

[@terrythornton1549]

You are a great inspiration. I am working in 0 gauge and find that tricky enough.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! I think whatever scale you work in, you always end up with tiny bits of fiddly trickiness.

[@althejazzman]

I don't know how you ever decide that you're satisfied!

[@Chandwell]

I'm not sure!

[@ChobertonJunction]

Just amazing attention to detail really does work really well. Strange to relate but I modelled a scratch built 1/76 scale church on the one just around the corner from your building All Saints Parish Church. Small world. How you work in N gauge is beyond me and well impressive.

[@Chandwell]

Small world indeed!

[@robertsmith3330]

Marvellous. If I had the patience I would have a go at this, if I had the skill. You seem to get your shirts from the same people who supplied my mother's wallpaper. Perhaps they would sponsor you?

[@Chandwell]

I have a good set of wallpaper-inspired shirts!

[@JamesPetts]

Splendid windows!

[@Chandwell]

Thanks!

[@kalbert2]

Another excellent tutorial Thanks!

[@Chandwell]

Glad you liked it!

[@churchcrawling]

I'm interested to know what the religious buildings are in Chandwell. Is there a CofE church? Perhaps also a Methodist or Baptist chapel which has closed and set to become flats/a house? Will it be based on a particular historic church in West Yorkshire? If so, I'd love to know the inspiration - and if you already have a church for the people of Chandwell then I clearly have missed it and need to watch a previous video!

[@Chandwell]

So far, the good people of Chandwell don't have anywhere to worship. I had intended to model the back of a large Methodist church on Market Street, but plans changed. There is "Revs" which is the car parts supplier in the old Wesleyan Assembly Hall. (Based on the same building in Ilkley). This later became the Methodist church for a while, but is now selling cheap car parts. Since Chandwell is a very narrow slice of a run-down commercial town centre and a bit of the old industrial mills, there is not really any scope to add any more churches, mosques, or the like. If you're interested in a Chandwell place of workshop though, please keep an eye out for a very special and really rather exciting announcement in a coming video in the next couple of weeks. More on REVS here, and the videos before and after it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6qwn3ukiaiHjas

[@fredmarrano5228]

Amazing talent!!! Thank you!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you very much indeed!

[@justinclayton3022]

Amazing detail. For fiddly bits I bought some Oiled manilla card (375gsm ~0.5mm). It cuts very cleanly and has less tendency to fray/split than grey board. I had to force my Yorkshire wallet to open as it was not cheap, but I don't use it often.

[@Chandwell]

Great tip! I’ll look out for some. It actually looks a bit like Weetabix card. I wonder if it’s similar.

[@robmooijaart5313]

Amazing work, thank you!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you too!

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on channel

[@Chandwell]

Thanks!

[@davidstokes8441]

Michael, I know you like the therapy in cutting card, but with such small elements would a laser cutter save your sanity?

[@Chandwell]

No; at the moment, another piece of technology in the house taking space and causing stress when it doesn't work properly would be the opposite of saving my sanity. My day job is working in technology for 50 hours a week and it's the very non-technology aspect of manually cutting card that saves my sanity!

[@mutantthegreat7963]

What sort of microscope do you use when doing those corbels?

[@Chandwell]

I just use my usual reading glasses.

[@johnschutt9187]

Wonderful work!

[@Chandwell]

Many thanks!

[@andyrbush]

I couldn't even get the N gauge train set I bought onto the track, it was so small.

[@Chandwell]

It really is small!

[@little_britain]

beautiful and inspiring once again.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much 😀

[@gregoryrich1071]

Being from across the "pond" I am not familiar with the stone work on your buildings. Is it a printed paper product? I have seen, and work in HO scale with brick paper. Your source?

[@Chandwell]

I use texture papers from Scalescenes - scalescenes.com/scratchbuilders-yard/

[@robinsagar5898]

I'm sorry I´ve not been following yours videos, but they are fasinating. I'm an old yorkshireman myself (73 yrs old) but no longer live in the UK. I have actually ssen some of the buildings you model. I spent some time in Ilkley, wakefield, Dewsbury and other south yorkshire towns. My question is what type of printer do you use? Best regards

[@Chandwell]

I use an old Canon inkjet - details are in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4LZlYF8iLlqjbc

[@peterwooldridge7285]

Smashing M

[@Chandwell]

Thanks!

[@terrythornton1549]

I wish I had watched this before, I used Shreddies packets not Weetabix. Now I know where I went wrong.🤨

[@Chandwell]

Every day's a school day!