Made some mistakes but got there in the end - Scratch building Market Street Part 4

[@jeffreydavies9036]

A great video Michael. The toilet windows and the solitary man looking out are a brilliant addition. Looking forward to seeing more of this build Thanks for posting Jeff

[@Chandwell]

Thanks Jeff! Michael

[@ottorosborough7589]

Another great video Michael. You never make a boring video. It was tough watching you crumble up the graffiti wall. But mistakes do happen. Thank you for the great lessons you teach in building with cards and corn flake boxes. You make it look easy but I know from experience that it’s not. Keep up the great work and keep those videos coming. Thanks Otto

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Otto! Michael

[@daviemaclean61]

Looking good Michael. We had an unwritted rule at work that any written or printed on paper be put in the bin whole, until you were absolutely definitely certain it was finished with!

[@Chandwell]

Wise rule! Michael

[@stevenflebbe]

The man in the window reminds me of model railroading legend John Allen. He literally put himself onto his HO scale model trains by cutting out photographs of himself in a size to match scale. I've seen pictures showing "him" as a locomotive engineer, a conductor, and a ticket agent. Well done Michael. 👍👍👍👍

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Steven! I admit I did consider taking a photo of myself to stand in the window, but I decided against it in the end! It's a super idea though, isn't it!? Thanks for watching, and for your membership! Michael

[@kevinmacomber1336]

You don't know what publication that is shown in do you? I've not heard this before, but it is something he might have done.

[@stevenflebbe]

@@kevinmacomber1336 Unfortunately, I do not, Kevin. My memory is from when I was a boy in the mid-1960s. I can only say that it was probably an issue of Model Railroader magazine, and that my father did it after seeing the article.

[@Colin399]

Another good way to do frosted glass is to use tracing paper, another brilliant video👍

[@Chandwell]

Good idea Colin. I did wonder about that, and I originally looked for some greaseproof paper in the kitchen, but sadly we didn't have any. Michael

[@davestrains6816]

Just amazing. Hate that I missed the figure in the window. The transition looks prefect. Thanks for sharing. Dave

[@Chandwell]

Thanks Dave! Michael

[@ollieahokas9179]

Great job there, at least on the video, I would not noticed the forced perspective trick at all. As always your work is first class.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Ollie! Michael

[@ocalicreek]

I really like the flyover shot straight away! Thanks for that. Another great video, and this one took a dark turn...I like it!

[@Chandwell]

Hahah - thank you! Michael

[@thomasm1964]

I came to this video with exceedingly high expectations and - yet again - you have exceeded my exceedidations. (If that is not a word, it bloody well ought to be!).

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! :) Michael

[@barryturner2916]

Hi Michael another fantastic video, the angles and build skills are of a master at work love it, well done.

[@Chandwell]

Thanks Barry - too kind! Michael

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Great video. This project is coming together nicely. Nice one. - Nicholas.

[@Chandwell]

Thanks Nicholas. I think it's definitely starting to take shape. Michael

[@wollibar5263]

Great show again, pitty you had to redo the wall section but I agree with your assumption. Anothe friday highlight looking forward to those promised further 520 friday video shows.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Wolli Michael

[@Curlypawz]

I loved the Warners story to tie up the figure in the window. It was sad to hear that Bufton died at such a young age - but nice to hear his handiwork (?) lives on in the station canopy guttering. Nothing to worry about there, I'm sure!

[@davidstokes8441]

Ah, asbestos. A wonderful product along with petrol lead and CFCs.. (Sarcasm and puns, the foundation of stand up)

[@Chandwell]

Yes, poor Bufton. But his gutters were very popular and there are still many dotted around Chandwell. The company's new plastic "Plasgut" product is selling quite well too, and in a variety of interesting colours to boot. Michael

[@brianstewart3594]

Top job well done keep them coming Micheal, that has come together really well!

[@Chandwell]

Thanks Brian! Michael

[@ianleyburn4048]

Hi Michael, wonderful creativity, as always and the outcome looks amazing. Love the figure in the window and the haunted building suggestion. Maybe an opportunity for a Chandwell ghost walk! Many thanks for the very enjoyable video, best wishes, Ian

[@Chandwell]

There is actually a Ghost Walk sign on the pavement outside the Visit Chandwell Tourist Board office in the station! Michael

[@roystudds1944]

Another great video Michael. Good to see the mistakes as well as the successes. It really is coming along nicely. Thanks for sharing, it really is motivating. Roy.

[@Chandwell]

Thanks Roy! 👍 Michael

[@lynganddistrict]

Once again some great tips and advice - many a time I've discarded bits and delved back into the bins! I'm forever grabbing recycled throw away stuff in the hope I will use them on the layout!

[@Chandwell]

Wonderful! Chandwell is covered in "rubbish" :) Michael

[@piccadillymodelrailways]

Always great work Michael, and especially the lil man in the window. (In case you though Id not noticed, lol)

[@Chandwell]

Hahah! Thanks John! 😂😂

[@davidstokes8441]

Another fascinating foray into 2mm structure modelling, and as always, fun to listen too

[@Chandwell]

Thank you David. Michael

[@dave3301]

Its looking absolutely fantastic, Thank you for sharing

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Dave! Michael

[@ericsainte290]

Looks excellent. The small back wall and door addition is great and makes the scene even more realistic. The printed person also looks amazing. For frosted glass, here are two methods I use. First, I use transparentor translucent pvc cover for hot glue binding. The translucent one has one mat grained side and looks a lot like hammered glass. The other method uses transparent styrene and plastic glue like the revell contacta or mek. I first brush glue on the plastic then stipple the fresh glue with the brush for hammered glass or brush several times for 'ghostly' translucent glass. Hope it'll help.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Eric. These are excellent suggestions. I will have to try them out next time. I'm always learning from you - thank you! Michael

[@stevenhoward3358]

It would be good to see some broken and boarded up windows at the back of Market Street and bunch of wheelie bins. Looks great by the way, attention to detail is exemplary and makes a huge difference.

[@Chandwell]

Great idea - boarded up windows are already on my list, but I'd not considered actual broken windows. I will think on that. Not sure they had wheelie bins in 1993...? I have some traditional dustbins to dot around. Michael

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Cracking build Michael 👏. Looks so very authentic and blends beautifully into the hotel. Cheers Euan

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Cheers! Michael

[@andrewretallick4614]

Top work (as usual)👍 Andrew🙂

[@Chandwell]

Thanks 👍 Michael

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

top work micheal looking good keep up the good work thank lee

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Michael

[@davidmurphy9078]

Coming along nicely, Michael. By the way...if you don't find the missing piece in the bin, check to see what the cat has been playing with!

[@Chandwell]

Hhaha - sounds like you are speaking from experience, David!? Michael

[@philkirk4571]

Enjoyable Friday night viewing as always! Tell you what Michael, I hate graffiti with a passion and it’ll never appear on my layout but yours really does look the business! It just seems to fit right in. Still hate graffiti though. Brilliant work!😁

[@peterstecks7660]

I agree about the graffiti... if only we could find out who this damned Scotty artist is... but I guess we will never know, what do you say Michael...

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Phil! Michael

[@Chandwell]

I don't think we will ever know, Peter! Michael

[@colin1487]

Chandwell is my happy go-to place.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Michael

[@wheezypalacemodels7726]

Never cease to amaze Michael and glad you also admit to the odd failing.. I have had a few lately so always nice to know I am in the same boat.. Amazing build in N scale, well done and have a lovely Christmas…regards, Chris

[@Chandwell]

Thanks again! I'm always making mistakes. If I didn't show them in the videos, I wouldn't know what to do! :) Michael

[@deansburytownmodelrailway5056]

Top work Micheal, that has come together really well! The alley way works perfectly and you are right the back yard wall really helps to draw the eye.

[@Chandwell]

Thanks Liam! Michael

[@istmirwunst]

A huge like from me. This looks absolutly amazing

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Cheers! Michael

[@normanrowe2831]

Hello Michael. As always, fascinating and entertaining. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thanks for a year’s worth of wonderful episodes. See ya.

[@Chandwell]

Same to you Norman! Thank you for all your support this year. Michael

[@djrobi61]

Well, well, well! Frosted glass. Hmmmmm... Next thing you know you will be sending that material through your printer making stained glass windows. Such a classy place Chandwell is. Image the Victorian designs in it's hay day. I can already imagine what you may accomplish using that media. Of course, from me, just a thought. Happy Holidays! Don

[@Chandwell]

There is a church further down the street... :) Michael

[@djrobi61]

@@Chandwell That will be interesting. Looking forward to it. Never a dull moment!

[@musosiimo3199]

I see there are a couple of suggestions already for frosted glass - here are mine: 1. The translucent plastic from plastic milk bottles (this works particularly well for train toilet windows) 2. Double sided tape, stuck to the clear plastic and the reverse side dabbed with some smooth plastic or a fingertip to gently rough the surface. I also found that scribing the reverse side of clear plastic 'window' gives a good effect of leaded glass or glass panel details too small to create using sticky label.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you - great suggetsions. Michael

[@peterkrause5187]

Extremely useful and very educational teachings on how to do items in n scale! Yes, my project is also a time frame of > 7 years! A question... the lego brick😂

[@peterstecks7660]

Good question... nothing happens by chance in Chandwell -

[@peterkrause5187]

@@peterstecks7660 😎🤫

[@timfairweather7568]

It's deliberate for an idea of scale. Lego is extremely widespread globally and all the same size, practically everyone knows what size a standard Lego brick is.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Peter! Like Tim says, the Lego brick makes an appearance from time to time as a means of easily conveying the real size of the model. Michael

[@davidrauger]

I remember writing an article in the years before computers and through the wrong version away - torn up and covered in various muck and had to type it all up again! A bin is always a good place to look. The street is coming on well. Think you over reacted a tad over the walls. Don't you remember the Chandwell earthquake and the poorly built walls which were damaged. The railway company replaced the arches by the station but left the rest of the substandard wall in place. After all, they owned the hotel but could not give a toss about market street!

[@Chandwell]

Hahaha Dave - what a story that would have been! Thank you... And yes, the old work covered in muck trick. Sorry to hear about that one! :) Michael

[@brianbs7348]

Looking very good its nice to see the Ghost has a name. Is the colour difference between the paths because you haven't varnished it yet? Perhaps a bit of reinstatement work where the join is would be good to remove the line (put a tarmac patch there As if the Electricity or gas or water had to do some repair work. perhaps further down the path you could have a hole open with a barrier around with work in progress. keep up the good work looking forward to the next instalment.

[@Chandwell]

Thanks Brian! I *hope* that the colour difference is varnish-related. I think it is as the new part has only one coat on at the moment. I must admit I never realised that the older elements have a bit of a green tint. That's something to watch out for, for sure. That's a good idea re the joins. I will see how it looks once it's bedded in and weathered. Thanks for watching! Michael

[@PiddleInTheMarshbyMarkIreland]

Looks great to me Michael 👍 Its good to know that even an Inkscape wizard can make a mistake. I bet the air was blue for five minutes. How about a Noch sitting figure at a desk in a window ? Typing pool maybe

[@Chandwell]

Great idea - thank you. Um... I couldn't possibly comment on what was said once I eventually realised the mistake! Michael

[@madmania5080]

I have been working in HO scale using the "paper wrap" technique....working well

[@Chandwell]

Good stuff! Michael

[@kevinmacomber1336]

Michael, for the windows you can use translucent bags from cereal boxes. Also, I would love to see you demonstrate the software you are using and if it is freeware.

[@Chandwell]

That is a great idea Kevin - thank you. There is a playlist on my channel which covers the software (Inkscape) which is indeed free. This Friday's video (17 Dec) is also an end-to-end demonstration of how I designed the arched retaining wall in Inkscape. Here is a list of the videos I have made about the software: kzbin.info/aero/PL_zJxqOqiTyefmgOeZnLtQ8kaNMMyGiQR Michael

[@56NeilWatson]

Michael, I just couldn't do what you did and bin that section of walling the way you did.

[@Chandwell]

Hahah - sometimes needs must! :) Michael

[@olivier2553]

There os noticeable different of colour between the hotel part and that new building, I mean on te street and retaining wall. Is that just the normal ink aging?

[@Chandwell]

Oh I know :( I am certain I used the same printer settings, so I originally put it down to not having varnished the new parts yet. But now I have, the colour difference is still noticeable. It may be part of the aging process, but its not something I have noticed before. If it doesn't sort itself out, then I may need to do something with weathering powder or something to blend it together. I was going to do the rest of the wall as-and-when I did the next buildings, but I think I will now get it finished just in case the colours change even more! Michael

[@olivier2553]

@@Chandwell I know that direct sunlight may fade regular inkjet ink very fast... I hope it will solve by itself soon.

[@Chandwell]

Indeed. But Chandwell is in a windowless room. Hmm. It’s not faded, it’s just gone a slightly greener tint. I will keep watch and see what happens. I hope it’s not caused by my varnish. Some testing needed I think. Michael

[@nicholasking1266]

10 years! Wow! How many years in are you now?

[@Chandwell]

I'm two years in... 8 to go! :) Michael

[@nicholasking1266]

@@Chandwell how much of the layout is fixed in your mind? You seem to be very fluid in your design ethos.

[@Chandwell]

@@nicholasking1266 I have a "general plan" for the whole layout, and I am always thinking a few steps ahead for how I want it to look overall. But the actual detail I make up as I go, and do what fits best at the time; so I am not afraid to tear up my plans if something better presents itself. Michael

[@nicholasking1266]

@@Chandwell this is what I figured. No point tying yourself to an idea for years and years when this is after all a hobby and doen for fun!

[@jo-bahn8737]

Good mixture of topics ... well done! You now have one day less to get the editing done ...

[@Chandwell]

Hahaha - yes, my schedule has twisted around a bit since I started these memberships, but it's still good fun! Michael

[@robertbate5790]

Sadly for me this edition has pixelated, but I managed to follow the programe. Got to be honest I'd have been spitting bricks. Now I have retired I might just set myself up with some of those printing programes. I've read a lot about them but not had the opportunity to try them, perhaps now is it!!

[@Chandwell]

Go for it Robert! :) Michael

[@robertbate5790]

@@Chandwell Thanks, if I get stuck I know where to come, lol.

[@peterdavy6110]

I will be honest, I'd have left the buttresses and, if anyone noticed the difference, said they were built by two separate contractors.

[@Chandwell]

That did cross my mind Peter, but in the end, I couldn't live with it once I had noticed it! Michael

[@rdc2724]

I never make mistokes ..... mistykes ..... mistikes .................................. I never do anything wrong ......

[@Chandwell]

Indeed! In fact, this is now the THIRD mistake I've made in my life... This year... This month... Today... Um, in the last two minutes. Michael

[@rdc2724]

@@Chandwell Ah, you're still young, I'm 57, I can't count my mistakes anymore ;-)

[@Scrimjer]

Layout is a 11 year

[@Chandwell]

I think so. Michael

[@kellypaws]

Peerless work as ever. But I wonder if the figure should be in proper 80s attire. Double breasted suit jacket, loud coloured shirt, a boufon hair style and a fake gold Rolex.

[@Chandwell]

Oh yes! I will get to work on a 2mm-scale fake Rolex. Every Chandwell Business Owner should have one of those! :) :) :) Michael