Layout Update March 2021

[@sanclewphotographic]

I do not often make a comment but i do watch all the videos with interest as your modelling is really superb, i think we all would like to see the builds in there entirety because your calm manner and delivery are a pleasure to watch, regards.Colin.

[@GalgormHall]

That is very kind of you to say Colin, thank you so much. Paul

[@barra8771]

Your videos are very educational, it's a lot easier to see how something is done rather than read about it on an instruction sheet.

[@GalgormHall]

Kind of you to say so Barra. Paul

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

Good Morning Paul. the embankments are fabulous and so much depth and the trees really do set the scene...the lady with the muscles i would not like to argue with her. but still still great details.........excellent..........all the best Tony

[@GalgormHall]

You were the early bird this morning Tony, thanks so much for all the kind words. Of course, if they hadn’t have been I’d have set Miss Universe on you. 😂 Paul

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

In that case Paul. i must never ever got on the wrong side of her.............lol.....paul

[@terrygee1628]

Thank you for your reply Paul, yes space is a problem for most of us. I made the bays quite small for the same reason but it took away the flat front look. I scratch built a pub based on my local from there material packs, if you keep the dimensions of the building within the size of there preformed sheet sizes it is not a problem. you can buy windows and doors from Wills or other manufactures.

[@Chris-BognorRegis]

Love your scenics Paul, cannot get enough of it especially those grass banks, absolutely brilliant. Regards Chris

[@GalgormHall]

Very kind of you Chris. Thank you. Paul

[@bugler75]

Any video you post is welcome! All the best, Ian

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you Ian for the kind words and feedback. Paul

[@altube57]

Great work Paul! The level crossing and cottages are excellent; the rock work and overall scenery is quite stunning! That bridge is certainly going to look impressive spanning a canal scene. I'm originally from Lymm, Cheshire, which is bisected by the Bridgewater Canal, and when you showed your diorama with it's murky green water and weed-ridden tow path, it brought back fond memories! (I had the Manchester Ship Canal just a few hundred yards to the north, but that's another story.) I really enjoy your presentations and modelling techniques. Best wishes, Alan in British Columbia.

[@harperlarry49]

I really do like your updates. The new crossing does look great. The weathering on the wood looks fantastic. Great job!! Thanks for sharing and stay safe. Cheers- Larry.

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you Larry, kind of you to comment. Paul

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Brilliant work, Paul. Stunning scenes and creations, as always. Congrats on 5K subs- well-deserved. As far as what to put in your videos, the answer is in you. OF course I and many others love seeing your process. You work so well and explain it so well and thoroughly in such a great way it is a joy to watch. Yet, it also adds time to work. We all work slower to camera than live, so you have to decide how much pleases you and pleasing your viewers. I love the process, but am also happy seeing the end results and hearing a summary instead. You're one of the best out there- but keep yourself in your groove, not ours.

[@GalgormHall]

I couldn’t expect anything but a thorough answer from you Anthony and it’s highly valued too. Thank you mate, you words make a lot of sense. Paul

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good update paul keep posting the vids you do are good

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you as always Anfield. Paul

[@tonyslight826]

I love the level crossing Paul i 've been using the plastic wood stuff and have never been happy with it that's gonna change now thanks Paul. nice layout.

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks Tony. Just follow the same process of painting I used on the fence but with browns and a little black. Good luck with the project. Paul

[@fraserhardmetal7143]

Just superb - you've really captured the essence of the period.

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you Fraser. Paul

[@2H80vids]

That simple level crossing scene looks fantastic. For some reason, evn if Ernie was standing on a beach in the Carribean, he'd look like a signalman, just on holiday. He's perfect !! 😁👍👌

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you. Dart Castings produced a great figure in Ernie. 😆 Paul

[@2H80vids]

@@GalgormHall They really did.😁 Funny how a couple of £s spent on an Ernie can sometimes have just as much effect on a scene as a £250 loco.😁

[@tonyslight826]

Forgot the thumbs up done it now Paul. great video thank you..

[@ArcadiaJunctionHobbies]

Love the temple sketch on the Antrim coast. I used to go up there paint with some local artists about 20 years ago. Beautiful part of the world.

[@GalgormHall]

All thanks to the talents of Charlie McGowan. Paul

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

Great update Paul the scenery is looking fantastic 👍 if you decide to do a video on building the shops then I for one would really enjoy watching that my friend 👍

[@GalgormHall]

I’ll add you to the confirmed list then. 😆 Thank you. Paul

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Hi Paul - layout looking really good. Liked the level crossing upgrade with the coffee stirrers - well executed. Very enjoyable update. Cheers Euan

[@GalgormHall]

Good to hear from you Euan and thank you. Paul

[@georgethomas7814]

Yes please kit building cool.

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks for the feedback George. Paul

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Nice update Paul the trees look fantastic on your layout hope the cold weather doesnt stop you from working on the scenery on your layout.- Nicholas

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks Nicholas, with the insulation now in place I haven’t had one evening where I’ve been chilled off. 😆 Paul

[@SchuylkillRiverValley]

Hi Paul! The layout is looking great! Love the new Level Crossing - the wood planking is spot on. I agree, Ernie is perfect for that scene! Sorry that it's been a while since I caught up on Galgorm Hall - just been crazy busy. Looking forward to the development of that village scene. Hope all is well on your side of the pond. Best, John

[@GalgormHall]

Hey John, nice to hear from you, it has been a while but your kind comments are always welcome. Hope you’re keeping well too. Paul

[@FredWilbury]

A nice Friday morning viewing Paul. Great update 👌😎 regards fred ps the layout looks magical

[@GalgormHall]

You are too kind Fred. What it might be lacking in time up Carigwills direction is a Fred Shed in one of the back gardens. 😉 Paul

[@trainsontuesday]

P A S S P O R T Fred. lol.

[@wheezypalacemodels7726]

Hi Paul, great little update and look forward to some of the plans. Would love a Wills kit video as I have just purchased one and would love to see the master build to get some inspiration for it. Stay well and all the best, Chris

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks so much Chris, so far the response seems favourable to a lot build video so I will look in to it. All the best mate. Paul

[@MichaelHenfrey]

Some nice work there! Very impressed. The rock face and crossing look super realistic.

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you Michael. Hope all is going well on your own layout. Paul

[@cheekytek]

Hi Paul - A very enjoyable video update - the layout is looking Fabulous 😉- love the new look on the railway crossing 👍 very inspirational. Keep safe and all the best Gazza

[@GalgormHall]

Hey Garry, thanks very much mate. Paul

[@onnomulder9775]

Great update Paul. Beautiful trees too. Thanks for sharing this Video. Cheers Onno.

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks as always Onno. Paul

[@brianstewart3594]

looking good keep up the good work

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you Brian. Paul

[@andrewd8853]

Brilliant! I love the way you’ve done the railway cutting. In fact, I love the high standard you have achieved everywhere! Enjoyed the video, thank you.

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you so much Andrew, your comments are really appreciated. Paul

[@Wickford_N_Gauge]

Greetings Antrim ☘ stunning work on the level crossing Paul 😍 you are becoming the king of the coffee stirrer 😉 The branch line cutting is exceptional 🤩 as always I look forward to seeing your weathering techniques on those rock faces. Great video, jam packed full of delicious details 😎 Can't wait for the next one 😉 Very best wishes from County Wicklow ☘

[@GalgormHall]

Cheers Paul. I’ve now done two recordings on those rock moulds and screwed them both up. Third time lucky perhaps? 😆 Paul

[@alexhill9169]

Nice update Paul. Love the cutting with all the trees, looks very realistic. That bridge from Paul is superb isnt it. I would not say no to getting a video series of the shop build. All the best Alex

[@GalgormHall]

Cheers buddy. Looks like I’m doing a kit build then. Paul

[@alexhill9169]

@@GalgormHall I think you might be 😆

[@sparky107107]

the smaller details sure do help a scene pop

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks so much Sparky. Paul.

[@marklittlejohn1457]

Layout is looking amazing like your black stone cottage even with the broken fencing lol great video thankyou

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks Mark, big clumsy hands was at it again. 😂 Paul

[@JPoulAndersson]

I love your work Paul. Your layout is becoming so nice with all those little scenes developing gradually and looking every bit as lovely as one would expect! Joachim

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks so much Joachim, I always appreciate your kind comments. Paul

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

Hi Paul- as always entertaining and informative. The rock face is really lifelike and funnily I have been making trees using the seafoam method and I am quite pleased with the outcome. I also had a go using wire for bigger trees and not too bad results . Keep Safe......Cheers Kev

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks Kev, the seafoam is a great product and once you get a production line going your really can knock out a lot of trees in a few hours. Paul

[@russellbenton2987]

Just come across your site . Brilliant scenery . You’ve clearly got an eye for it .

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you so much Russell, I’m glad you like it. Paul

[@exehavenharbour]

Really good update Paul, scenics look really good and the level crossing really is excellent. I’d really like to see you do the kit build, although I model in N gauge it’s really good to see the way you go about things. That bridge looks superb, I really like a bridge, I recently scratch built a bridge that I’m really proud of! I look forward to that going in on your layout Paul. Anyway, cheers for now, John

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks so much John. Paul

[@tonymontenigro9107]

Liked the video you have a lot going On! Thank you for the how to on the yrees! Awesome job! It is something to use on my rail way. I cannot wait to see the next video. Stay safe and be well. Thank you from New Mexico USA. Tony M

[@GalgormHall]

Hello Tony, I’m sure the weather is much more pleasant in New Mexico than Northern Ireland! Thanks for the kind comments. Paul

[@skel3110]

Great update mate, really enjoyed that! The level crossing looks better with the wooden planks and your cutting scenery is really looking good. Love the name of Carraig Wills and look forward to the village growing. As you know I have been concentrating on Kingsbridge village this winter and I also built the Wills semi cottage kit, a really good kit to build but the Craftsman range is not easy for a beginner so a tutorial video would be well received I think. Cheers Steve

[@GalgormHall]

Hey Steve, thanks for the feedback on the Wills kit and your always generous words on the layout in general. Keep in touch. Paul

[@michaeltrotman6960]

You have a great way in explaining things and very interesting so please show the building of your building's thanks

[@GalgormHall]

Very kind of you to say Michael, I’ll assess the response and see what I can do. Paul

[@charlie1872]

You must be very happy with the insulation, great move and just think of the countless hours you can spend there away from sheceho must be obeyed🤣 I must send you a couple of my trees . The bridge looks fantastic, I just received a Cricut Maker for my birthday along with tools and materials. I have all kind of ideas that I can cut out,, it’s endless. The stone building looks great and makes for a nice diorama with the road winding away. I also like your snapshots where the train passes between the trees bringing a sense of realism to your layout Regards

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks Charlie, the room is much more comfortable now in the winter months so it’s certainly a nice getaway location. I’ll look forward to some of your creations from the cutter, you’re ever the inventor and creator. Paul

[@trainsontuesday]

Excellent as always Paul, especially like how you fitted the Black Stone house into the hill and the branchline cutting is fabulous. Regards, David. P.S. I've sent a little private joke to Fred through the comments, you'll get a copy.

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks David. I saw that post to Fred, so private I didn’t understand it. 😂 Paul

[@LaytonJunction]

hello paul sorry for the late comment just caught up with your video thanks for sharing your fabulous work really enjoyed your video great detail my friend as always keep safe all the best al 👍😁👌👏👏👏😊

[@GalgormHall]

Hey Al, no apologies necessary, thank you for taking the time to watch. Paul

[@clivecobbold6815]

Hi paul another great video mate I really enjoyed it was every interesting your layout is looking great mate stay safe and well mate goodbye for now clive

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks you so much Clive, always appreciated. Paul

[@clive594]

Yet another good show , thoae steps are still around were i live in the welsh valleys , cool crossing cool trees clive

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you Clive for the kind words and for easing my worries that the steps were a bit much. Paul

[@AndyHudson-ModelRailwayBuilds]

Great stuff Paul, you could add a door or window to show a basement in the cottages, then the steps wouldn't look out of place Andy

[@GalgormHall]

Cheers Andy, I had considered a basement door but not until after I’d assembled the build! 😆 Paul

[@aodhanmc3413]

Love watching your building video's Paul, so i'm up for any construction on the layout being recorded ;). That bridge you got looks really good, can't wait too see how you do the canal. Plenty of great videos ahead by the sounds of it. Congrats on getting over 5k subs Paul ;), hope it starts too climb a lot faster.

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks so much Aodhan, delighted to have reached that milestone of 5k, quite unreal in fact but it’s all down to guys like you showing me your support, it really is valued. Paul

[@malcolmhodgson7540]

The layout is looking really good.

[@GalgormHall]

Cheers Mal, hope you’re keeping well and busy mate. Paul

[@johnodonoghue7381]

Another well presented and informative tutorial well done Paul .

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks so much John. Paul

[@martinhinsley6198]

Lovely stuff again Paul. Brill blackstone cottage....I agree, the washing line lady would easily win a arm wrestling match with the Terminator !

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks Martin, I’m not telling the washer lady you said that, I don’t think I’d survive the encounter 😆 Paul

[@AmeryJunction]

Layouts really coming on , nice work as always mate. Very cool

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you so much. Paul

[@Haymarket47]

Great looking layout.

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you. Paul

[@UndergroundEric]

Looking great buddy! Keep up the good work

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks mate. Paul

[@SC68]

Hi just discovered your channel, really enjoyed the video and what a great layout. Always good to compare ideas as on with a layout of my own. Cheers Gary

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you very much Gary. Paul

[@andyg1645]

You could place a small mirror on the wall behind your stone cottage which would allow you to see the rear gardens and some trees and bushes at either end of the mirror would disguise the edges. Great update and the bridge idea sounds good. If possible, could you give some details about the die cutter. Thanks

[@GalgormHall]

That’s not a bad idea Andy regarding the mirror, I must give that a test to see how it would look. As to the cutter, I believe it’s similar or the same as the one bought by Everard Junction. Paul

[@matthew_thefallen]

Wow, excellent job! :D

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you Matthew. Paul

[@anthonybradford1041]

the wills kits make very nice models when finish just take your time with them they can be adopted to make a model that fits into your model railway I have made lots of then in the past

[@GalgormHall]

I couldn’t agree more Anthony, very adaptable for the area being modelled. Paul

[@anthonybradford1041]

@@GalgormHall thanks Anthony keep the good woke up and enjoy making the wills kits

[@melfordhorrocks3327]

I would be interested in watching you completing one of the wills kits, I have two of them and when I opened them up and saw just pieces of plastic sheets it put me off doing them, so it will be interesting to see how you complete them and then maybe I will have a go myself. Thanks, Mel

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks Mel, there seems to be an interest so I’ll get working on it shortly. Paul

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

nice layout like it very much.

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you Dave. Paul

[@Sandlingjunction]

Really enjoyed this chum, a good update and footage. I personally would love a concise video on the Wills kit. would be helpful. cheers Paul at Sandling Junction

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks Paul, looks like I’m doing a video or two on the build process. Paul

[@keithbunce9015]

Try growing sea foam. Seeds are readily available.

[@alanhudson2986]

Aye. Go on. Been a while since you did a structure build and I think it will be interesting to follow along with you.

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks Alan, it has been too long since a build series was done. Paul

[@yuvrajahluwalia1132]

it would be super helpfull for a video on building the wills kit, i have made the cottages and currently making the water mill and struggling with the plastic sheets as i have mostly only succeeded in cutting my hands

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks for the feedback Yuvraj. I’ll start working on a video or two soon. Paul

[@paulbache3940]

I smiled when you said the woman hanging out the washing was a bit "buffed" I know a few women in a village in Donegal who are just like that lol ( still catching up with your video list, so a bit behind most of your subscribers)

[@GalgormHall]

I wasn’t wrong though Paul. 😆 Thanks for wasting away your hours watching my material though. Paul

[@paulbache3940]

@@GalgormHall not wasted time at all, lots of useful tips and ideas that can be translated into both my 15mm scale garden railway and new 4mm layout :-)

[@dh9033]

A great video and therapeutic guidance with good modelling skills, thank you for sharing. Is there a general shot of your loft layout to be seen anywhere please?

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you DH. If you’re on Facebook you can see progress photos on my dedicated page. It’s by no means finished though so expect a lot of bare wood and track in places. 😆 Paul

[@mollyd8062]

Would be very intetested in a video on putting those kits together. I'm enjoying your video very much.

[@GalgormHall]

Thank you Molly for the feedback. I’ll be starting a series shortly. 🤞🏻 Paul

[@Bassetvids]

Paul...great stuff mate... Love Galgorm Hall... Carrick Wells...great idea... Will the River be The Carrick?... Julian

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks Julian. I should have put the name up on screen. It’s Carigwills, that’ll be my accent pronouncing it wrong in the video. 😆 As to the river, I hadn’t given it any thought but it’s not a bad idea. Paul

[@Bassetvids]

@@GalgormHall i thought of Carrick Furgus mate, your accent is kin' grand like ☘️🍺

[@terrygee1628]

Hi Paul I made those shops for my layout but I changed the flat front shop windows for bay windows made from Evergreen plastic parts they look much better, just saying !

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks Terry, it’s the beauty of these kits making small changes like what you’ve done. Space wise I don’t think I have it at the front to add a bay but I was considering converting it to a pub instead of the shop. Paul

[@grahamblow9978]

Would love to see a video of your technique building a Wills kit.

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks Graham, it’s looking like a few others would like it too so I’ll see what I can do. Paul

[@tonyhancock8479]

Great video Paul, good to see the progress. Yes please I would love to see how you do the wills kits. But I have a complaint. Many years ago at the start of my working life I was a freight guard at a depot called Guide Bridge on the Woodhead line between Manchester and Sheffield. Now contrary to opinion we didn't just sit in the van drinking tea, but had a serious job assisting with the braking of the train on gradients. So please stop the dreadful and dangerous practice of running loose coupled freight trains like the one in the video without a brake van. Thank you. Obviously only joking. But I was a freight guard. Looking forward to the next video, whatever it maybe.

[@GalgormHall]

Hi Tony, thanks for the comments. You’re right on the train lacking a brake van and it really should have one but believe it or not I just don’t possess one at the minute. It will get rectified in time though. 😉 Paul

[@thescrapline4905]

That's going to be a mega scene once complete, can't believe your still removing little pockets of wws grass still 😆

[@GalgormHall]

There’s some real stubborn buggers that have had to stay but are being well I seen by the new product. 😆 Paul

[@DaveDenyer]

I would like to see you build the Wills shop kit.

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks for the feedback Dave. Paul

[@nigelweir3852]

Would love to see a kit build of the semi shops from wills

[@GalgormHall]

Okey dokey Nigel, I’ll see what I can do. Paul

[@Leonard_Smith]

I would like to see a shop build please.

[@GalgormHall]

Thanks for the feedback Leonard. Paul

[@rhiwderinraytube]

Wills Shops! Aw, g’wan, g’wan, g’wan!!!

[@GalgormHall]

😆 Ray. I’ll add it to the feedback. Paul

[@ArcadiaJunctionHobbies]

What is the channel of the chap who made the bridge with a die-cutter?

[@GalgormHall]

The channel is Gable End. I’ve added a link for you as it’s pretty hard to find with a normal search. Currently lacking content but I do believe he is working on stuff for it. kzbin.info Paul

[@eamonnoconnor6664]

Hi, I have just spent a wintry afternoon watching some of your scratch building and I have a couple of questions if you wouldn't mind answering please. I am living in Canada so mostly HO scale material here, but I saw you using some Slaters brick and stone sheets, I was wondering are these easy to cut, shape, bend, paint etc. I see there available in 00 scale so I may order some. Also when you are using card stock for some of your builds, is this just cardboard or is it foamboard? I'm attempting to build the Goods Shed that is in Mullingar, my home town and I love following along with your tips. Is there a video where you used the Slaters slate sheets and painted them? Cheers Eamonn

[@GalgormHall]

Hi Eamonn, thank you for choosing to watch those videos instead of doing some modelling!! 😆. The Slaters sheets are approximately 0.5mm thick so cut very easily with a couple of passes of a craft blade. I use enamel paints for most of my brickwork and have never had any issues with it adhering to the plastic. If using acrylic however it may be necessary to prime the plastic prior to painting. The card stock is primarily Daler board, a 1.5mm heavy cars that is used by picture framers for mounting artwork, etc and can usually be bought in art supply shops although if you can get foam board more readily it will do the job just as well. Episodes 8 and 9 of the shop build will also give you further information on producing the tiled roof from layering up the slaters sheet to the final painting stages. Hope that’s of help and if you need anything more just ask. Paul

[@eamonnoconnor6664]

@@GalgormHall Oh that's great info and yes Foamboard easy to get. Thanks and keep up the great videos.

[@johnodonoghue7381]

Paul any idea of when your next video will be out , suffering withdrawal symptoms here with nothing to watch

[@GalgormHall]

😆 I’m sorry John. I’ve been working on two separate projects for other people which have now concluded. I’m hoping to start work on a couple of tutorial videos soon building a Wills kit if I could ever get ahead with real life work to free up some time. Paul

[@johnodonoghue7381]

Thank you Paul , I don't wish to hurry , just get your finger out Ha ha

[@GalgormHall]

@@johnodonoghue7381 😂

[@eamonnoconnor6664]

Paul, Are the loco's and rolling stock you have in this video NIR stock?

[@GalgormHall]

Not in this one Eamonn. A Class 22 and 40 were the runners. Paul

[@NealBlelock]

It will be some craic if you decide to move home 😂

[@GalgormHall]

It’s why unlike you I’m not budging from here. 😂 Paul

[@tonymontenigro9107]

It was sapose to be trees oopsie!