Model Railway | Layout Update - November 2020 | Dean Park 265

[@mick9885]

Morning Dave, Great Update 👍 Thanks for sharing your how it's done,

[@DeanPark]

It’s my pleasure. Thanks for getting in touch to let me know your enjoyed it too :-) Dave

[@roystudds1944]

Always a joy to watch your videos. Learning loads as I go along. Thanks for sharing. Roy.

[@richardandrews6754]

Looks Great your attention to detail is something which really adds a sense of realism to the overall look of the layout. Keep Safe

[@geoffunsworth7424]

Another sparkling update Dave .....Never has a description....."Driven by detail " been more apt or appropriate. A modeller at the top of his game and so generous in support of others and open to show how its done.

[@DeanPark]

Geoff you’re too kind. Really glad you enjoy my modelling. Thank you. Dave

[@NQY-flyer]

Fantastic update Dave Truly inspiring Keep up the great work I cannot understand why anyone would give your great work a thumbs down!

[@robmasterman]

Your attention to detail is outstanding Dave, as is clearly shown in the care you give to strewn rubbish...Another excellent update,,,Thanks...Bob

[@DeanPark]

Cheers Bob. If a jobs worth doing... :-) Dave

[@wheezypalacemodels7726]

Fantastic work as always Dave, certainly a go to channel for getting bits done. Cheers, Chris

[@barryturner2916]

Hi Dave, thanks for yet another great update. Enjoyed the scenic build up section, look forward to your next update, take care and stay safe...

[@DeanPark]

Cheers. Glad you enjoyed That. Stay safe. Dave

[@pauljohnson4525]

I always love to watch your updates Dave, the way you put things over is just fantastic and you have such a great eye for detail, I love the way you do your weathering with such subtlety ....The look of the layout throughout has such a focus on quality and great skill ....Thank you sir and keep up the good work ...wow !

[@DeanPark]

Cheers Paul. As I’ve said to others I do like detail and precision:-) that’s why my layout develops slowly and not rushed like some others. I want it done right. All the best. Dave

[@eddyweller4503]

Looking great Dave, your attention to detail is astonishing you are part of a group of modellers who like to have a area as good as can be done. What had always fascinate me about railways in these islands of ours is the architecture that has gone into stations Retaining walls tunnel portals etc. Not only are they functional but they are beautiful as well. Your recreating that and it looks great. As always thanks for sharing not only your wonderful railway and your knowhow with us I for one have learned so much. See you on the next one, you and yours stay safe in these times, Eddy xx

[@DeanPark]

Cheers Eddie! We have some amazing architecture in this country don’t we. Everything was built with an eye for detail and beauty. Great to hear you get something from watching. That’s a big part of why I do videos. Cheers. Dave

[@karlsage3064]

Another great update. I particularly liked the litter and your plans for the public gardens!

[@DeanPark]

Cheers :-) litter is a nice touch

[@charlescrompton2009]

Hi Dave superb as always so realistic. Great inspiration . Many thanks Richard Crompton Canterbury Kent England.

[@DeanPark]

Thanks. :-)

[@fattishboy6620]

Fantastic attention to detail I wouldn't be surprised if we see the Floral Clock in Princes Street Gardens.

[@going2thedogs]

Another great update Dave. Those tunnel portals & retaining walls look superb. Keep up the good work.

[@DeanPark]

Cheers. Yeah I’m pretty chuffed with them :-)

[@gregoryhale2202]

Hi Dave, Great video, it was a joy to watch. Cheers Greg

[@georgethomas7814]

Very nice effect ..... not seen it before. The extra effort to set scene behind the feature is very professional finish.

[@DeanPark]

Cheers George. Very nice of you to rate it so highly. That’s great. :-) Dave

[@millsy_2523]

Really great video, only got to watch the first 5 mins yesterday but loving how it looks! Really wish I had the space to create something even half as amazing as Dean Park

[@ewoodrailway]

Great video, great work ..good progress thanks for sharing dave

[@DeanPark]

Cheers. It’s coming along slowly :-)

[@paulhearn9632]

Another great video with great content, explanations and some great tips for us lesser mortals. Looking forward to the next one as always 👍👍

[@DeanPark]

Thanks Paul

[@vaughananthony]

Brilliant Dave thanks very much

[@warrenpark5516]

Another fantastic video Dave, the detail is awesome

[@DeanPark]

Cheers :-)

[@brucewelsh1969]

Great update as usual Dave. Cheers.

[@DeanPark]

Thanks Bruce. :-)

[@onnomulder9775]

Great update Dave! A very nice how to too. Cheers Onno.

[@cattonparkjunction]

Another outstanding update. Your scenery is absolutely stunning. Fantastic!

[@DeanPark]

Cheers. That’s great feedback :-) Dave

[@aptechnicalservices]

Always enjoy your videos, nice mix of subjects. Andrew

[@mercedes_and_more]

First Look at your site - really interesting. What I like is that at first glance it appears to be a really simple layout, but as you go though there video the detail is amazing. Love the mobile homes in the corner - I never planned to put a touring site on mine when I get to the landscape stage (I am currently in the last stage of track laying and signal electrics. Will now be a regular watcher 👍👍

[@DeanPark]

Hi thanks for watching and for enjoying what I have done. I really love adding details to a scene. Good luck with your layout. Cheers. Dave

[@AmeryJunction]

Great stuff Dave , layout is looking superb ! Nice work mate 👍👍

[@DeanPark]

Cheers. Thought I’d update my subscribers, even the bought ones 😆

[@AmeryJunction]

@@DeanPark 😆😆😆😂

[@AndyHudson-ModelRailwayBuilds]

Another excellent update, like the look of the new micro WWS static grass applicator very useful for getting into tight spaces and small areas, thanks for the review, might have to look at buying one. Andy

[@davidcook380]

Dave thanks for another Fantastic video , Your weathering is looking miles better , your modelling is first class , Regards Dave

[@DeanPark]

Cheers. Great thing about weathering is you can always go back And add more or freshen it up. :-) Dave

[@paulbottrill8391]

Great update. Learning lots from yourself and Everard Junction.

[@DeanPark]

Thanks. That’s a big reason I do my videos, so that’s great to hear. :-) Dave

[@Niles442]

Very WELL DONE, Dave!

[@DeanPark]

Cheers :-)

[@simonwilliamson9699]

Dave, you're the living example of your tag line 'Driven By Detail'. I've been following your channel for a while & I am always entertained by the content and amazed by the detail you include. I am a former railway modeller but don't have a layout any more. Nevertheless, watching your videos is the next best thing. I only wish my modelling skills were half as good as yours! Keep up the great work, stay safe & take care.

[@DeanPark]

Hi. Thanks for that amazing comment. I am a sticker for detail and precision. It’s why my builds take so long, but it’s the old saying.. “if. Job is worth doing, it’s worth doing right!”. Cheers, stay safe. Dave

[@johnson_street_IEMD]

Another typically brilliant layout there Dave. So much inspiration there for anyone tackling lineside scenic works. Your "how to" clips are really good as with all you do on this.

[@DeanPark]

Cheers. Glad you find it helpful :-)

[@johnson_street_IEMD]

@@DeanPark I think it will be particularly so when my layout is back from the builder, but maybe more so for all those people out there at different stages of their layout journey, your 'how it's done' and products you use are really useful and one can see the end result as the whole thing gets further and further completed.

[@holybrookejunction4758]

Fantastic dave loved that All the best

[@DeanPark]

Cheers :-)

[@stevejohnston2138]

I think your detailing around buffers in the station are perfect añd almost real, particilary with the train leaving in the background. Litter in and around the tracks provides a perfect finish . I have been following your progress for sometime now and eagerly wait for more. Steve J..

[@DeanPark]

Cheers Steve! So glad you like my progress. Dave

[@ianferguson256]

Just awesome👍👍

[@cedarcam]

The area between the tunnels looks great. A little of that textured paint and a sprinkle of fine turf on the top of the walls ledges is about all I can think of. I think the platforms look a lot better now with the darker track, a lot of oil dripped out of the DMUs where they stood. I like the litter as well a small detail but big improvement to the scene.

[@davidhylands4555]

Another brilliant update. Thank You

[@DeanPark]

Thanks David

[@alansmall9071]

Another top informative video keep up the fantastic modelling and stay safe 👍🏻😉😊 Could you imagine if you and Richard got together and built a layout it’ll be world class Congratulations on the euros by the way 👍🏻😂😊

[@doogs126]

Ahh.... If only I had half your skill..... Fantastic! Are you going to have a go at recreating Princes St gardens flower clock?

[@DeanPark]

Cheers. The clock is unlikely to make it onto the scheme. At scale size it would be very difficult to model the flowers etc.

[@benclansey4863]

The tunnels potals look great out curious would addition of ladder down the wall be idea so workmen could get to point to Marian them. Your level of detail and attention is outstanding

[@DeanPark]

Hi thanks. I’ve got a ladder in the other cut section so lineside workers can get to track level. I might add one here too :-)

[@clivecobbold6815]

Hi Dave another great video mate you have dun a brilliant job on the tunnels and retraining walls and in the station as usual mate stay safe and well Dave goodbye for now clive

[@DeanPark]

Cheers Clive. It’s been a busy month. Lots more to come in November and December. :-)

[@paularmstrong4546]

Two great updates in one night. Everard Junction now dean park.

[@timbuck8274]

Like buses, 2 come along at once 🙂

[@paularmstrong4546]

@@timbuck8274 2 of the the best layouts out there in my eyes.

[@timbuck8274]

Indeed, some serious modelling skill! I look up to them both for inspiration even though my layout is set some 50/60 years previous.

[@DeanPark]

Who’s Everard junction?! ;-) Dave

[@timbuck8274]

Oh some bloke somewhere south to you 😉

[@simontrainsmodelrailway]

Lovely update indeed, loving the update on the layout.

[@robinhadley]

Excellent stuff. Always enjoy the how to's. Spoilt for choice this weekend with Luke Towan yesterday and Richard and David tonight. My 3 favourite channels. 👍🏻

[@DeanPark]

I am the poor relative in that threesome lol

[@robinhadley]

@@DeanPark LOL the Scottish relative no one talks about 😂

[@heritagejunction2184]

Well done looks great Regards David

[@DeanPark]

Thanks.

[@SB_170]

Great skills there Dave. The sleeper weathering in the station is looking very realistic. I like the new sunken scene too. 👍🏼

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Hi Dave you have made good progress on your layout just watched Everard Junction and now i am watching you you both are insperations for my layout keep them videos coming.cheers and all the best. Nicholas.

[@DeanPark]

Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers Dave

[@chelmswoodjunction]

Hi dave Great update and love that you have tge gardens on the way to being done. I must admit I do like the end bit on the track weathering and I will be getting my air brush out with my sleeper grime and black rail match paints out. One question I have if you mix up rail match sleeper grime and don't use all of it can you keep it in a glass jar for a future project ??? Peter from Birmingham

[@DeanPark]

Hi Peter, cheers. Keeping paints once they’ve been thinned is possible yes. If I am doing a job where I’ve mixed a shade of paint I always mix too much incase I need to add more later in the project. However use a decent jar or even an old humbrol paint tin to store the mix as it will dry up. I tend to find using glass jars will only keep it for a week or two.

[@chelmswoodjunction]

Hi dave Thanks for your info I will chuck the paint i have mixed up as its been over a month since I mixed it and its all separated. I look forward to the how to on the park ive seen your pics on your group and it looks brill so far. Peter

[@murrayhall908]

Dean Park & Everard Junction in one night!!!! Too much guys, too much!!!!! lol Stay safe and well Dave.

[@DeanPark]

Haha... stay calm. Stay calm. Dave

[@Pennington_TMD]

Great video Dave

[@DeanPark]

Really glad you enjoyed it. Thank you. Dave

[@thescrapline4905]

Omg, stop press! You've started the Waverly Gardens scene, I've been waiting for what seems decades to see what your ideas for that will look like! Lol. The wws applicator is going to be a god send on fiddly bits, mines been in the box for about 3 months, hoping to test it very soon. Good to see some of that oily muck appearing around the station. Couple of tips to enhance further in the future if you need to.. Diluted satin varnish (solvent) pippete down the centre of the track will give a subtle sheen on the sleepers. (Oily areas) A very dry brush of a light grey on the sleepers closest to the rail will give you some amazing contrast and will highlight the grain and some of the ties. The lighter colours on sleepers is often missed by many and really changes the track no end. Try it on a test piece you'll be surprised.

[@millsy_2523]

Ooooo the camera work is good, love how it’s like a drone took those running shots

[@DeanPark]

Cheers.

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

A vodka and a Dave class 47 update - bliss !!!! Cheers Euan

[@DeanPark]

Haha! Sounds relaxing. Perfect for a winters night.

[@davidstrains4910]

Great update Dave the layout is looking great

[@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp]

Amazing Scenes!

[@andymacmac9151]

Thanks again Dave....

[@DeanPark]

Hi Andy. Cheers. Dave

[@davewilliams5790]

Great video. Can I ask where you got your figures from? In particular the old lady on the platform? Would be ideal for my micro layout. Sorry if you’ve covered that before!

[@stig5516]

Great update......thanks

[@soulstorm_music]

Hey Dave, another brilliant update. The tunnel opening part of the scene has worked out super effective - the 20+ hours of work are there to see, and it's impressive. Looking forward to how the garden part next to the station turns out. I was watching the littering part and was astounded at the tiny wee tickets.. then when I saw the newspapers, and I was thinking it'd be a laugh to joke in my comment about how you'd probably want the newspaper headlines to be time specific, then you only go and confirm that they are! Unbelievable!! One other thing that I wanted to mention is a lighting idea that keeps popping into my head. As you may remember I'm not into the modelling scene, just a fan, so I'm unsure how viable my suggestion will be but here goes in any case. You would probably have to have this custom made, but to have an LED strip lighting system in a configuration above the layout, avoiding shadow projections via the loft beams. In my (overambitious?!) mind it'd have varying daylight simulating, programmable hues which could possibly even be programmed to simulate various daytime and night/moon settings. It'd probably only cost a few thousand to have designed and installed (lol) but by god, it could really end up with some wonderful lighting and shadow results on the layout. I just think it's a shame that you guys go to so much effort on the tiniest of details, only for it to be somewhat diminished via harsh striplights. If I could draw a diagram, I would. Anyway, probably an unrealistic idea, but thought I'd share in any case. All the best.

[@DeanPark]

Hi, cheers. Yes even the newspapers are era specific... image if I’d used the Obama ‘four more years’ headline ... someone would have spotted it and ripped into me 😆 As for the hours spent on that retaining section... yeah I’m glad you appreciate the time that’s gone into. It’s a smart job if I do say do myself. One thing I can’t be bothered with is rushing a job and putting up with less than I know I can achieve, so I like to do it right first time to my best abilities. Hopefully saves me doing parts again in 4-5 years! That lighting idea sounds good. I would love to have a lighting set up that allows auto dimming etc so I can film dawn and dusk shots etc. But as you say, that Is probably going to cost a lot of money. Maybe not cost effective. Cheers. Dave

[@trainmanbob]

Beautiful work Dave, in factstunning. Enjoyed learning the techniques. Just ione query..whereever I have seen retaining walls with the ornamental ridge below the top, there tends to be small buddlea shrubs growing in the cement courses. Had you contemplated this at all? Stay safe and well. Cheers Bob (on my 9th month of lockdown 😒)

[@Kev5565]

Nice work, it's interesting how these days we've traded litter for weeds and Budlia.

[@allanalexander3160]

As always amazing detail, may i test your memory please, in video number 30 yes 30 you installed signals can you suggest which other of your past videos refer to signals and what make did you use please.

[@DeanPark]

Oh I could recall other videos off the top of my head. They are CR signals. I find them excellent.

[@allanalexander3160]

@@DeanPark Perfect thanks I will look into them, if you wish to pass on other signal videos please feel free. Allan

[@BrianMaiden-o9c]

Great vid as always!!

[@nickbishop6784]

Great update Dave., What are the dimensions of your layout and do you have a central operating area?, Thanks Nick

[@DeanPark]

Yeah I do. It’s 24ft by 11ft approx. Check out the layout tour video I did last autumn... will give you a fuller view.

[@stewitwooit9744]

Another excellent video, which prompts the question how will you fill your time when it is all finished?

[@DeanPark]

Haha! 2-3 years of work left here! Then probably start revamping, rebuilding parts? Who knows. Maybe turn my hand to rolling stock detailing and weathering!

[@wessexroad3981]

Very inspirational

[@philiplettley]

Great update Dave. Though no toilet paper in the litter lol. Keep up the good work

[@DeanPark]

I’m working on it! Trying several methods. :-) Dave

[@ModelRailway]

Lovely update again Dave ... more great progress. I especially love the precision of everything you do ... eg the tunnel portals sit nice and flat, smooth edges and snug fit ... lovely work! 👍 Great to see the Cavalex BBA wagons and loads in action; lovely wagons. Any items on the wishlist for Santa this year? Regards, Mark

[@DeanPark]

Hi Mark. Thanks. Yeah I have to admit I’m a bit of a perfectionist. My stuff has to be pretty precise or it just bugs me lol. They are nice wagons aren’t they. I’ve sooooo many things on my wish list. Heljan class 25,45 and some more HST and 47’s... but just waiting for hornby and Bachmann to release them, as they are all on pre order. What about you? Cheers. Dave

[@ModelRailway]

@@DeanPark I wish I had the skills to be a perfectionist ... haha! But there’s nothing wrong with aiming high ... and while my artistic skills aren’t the greatest, my engineering-type skills are ok I think and I really crave reliable running .... and pretty happy so far; and your layout looks so smooth and reliable ... and hopefully derailment free! You have good taste in traction! I also have the Heljan 25 and 45 pre-ordered, along with a few 86/4’s ... also a rake of Cavalex TEA’s. 👍

[@mickbottomley6815]

are you going to put a walk through at the Waverley gardens possibly a tea hut ?

[@DeanPark]

Hi, I decided not to, as I’d have to have cut any footpaths etc into the hill side. As it slopes down from back to front and from left to right it was becoming a nightmare to design.

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

Fantastic Dave, I need to grow a set myself and take the plunge by weather the tracks around my depot and station. Do you have any tips as to weathering track Without an air brush?

[@DeanPark]

Cheers. Yes my tip is get an airbrush 😆 makes it soooo much faster and easier to feather in colours, tones, levels of grime and gives a nice thin coverage to be built up in layers. You can of course do it by brush, but it’s very laborious. You could use an aerosol... but that can go everywhere.

[@MarchWestJunctionTMD]

@@DeanPark Thanks Dave. Looks like the wife will be getting a air brush for Christmas then and I will tell her it’s for her makeup 😂😂😂😂😂

Great video. 😃👍

[@mtty1988]

Why do you use enamel paints what’s the diff and what’s the options. Can I have a video on how to store keep your equipment neat tidy clean and find able. As I need that help also what tools u have, what equipment.

[@DeanPark]

As I mentioned, enamels are oil based so are more durable than acrylics which are water based.

[@mtty1988]

@@DeanPark yes so you mean less likely to come off or u mean bettwr to stick.

[@rileyli3379]

Good to hear you

[@dankamikubo7002]

I’m not familiar with the way trains are operated in the U.K., but do freight trains usually run through passenger sheds?

[@DeanPark]

Yes. :-) it does happen.

[@Xantec]

is it possible for a train to do a lap of the layout using BOTH levels or are the levels not connected to eachother?

[@DeanPark]

Hi I designed it so any train at any part of the layout can get to any other part of the layout, inc the storage yard.

[@thelibrarian46]

I think it looks effective, baring in mind this area is a mini eco system as it does not get disturbed apart from when the maintenance team periodically clear the area,. I think there was still smoking on trains in the Nineteen Eighties, so sparks from a cigarette thrown from a train window, could risk causing a fire if the grass was to dry in late summer.

[@ClydebridgeStation]

I'll need to get some newspapers, and other rubbish, for the buffer ends on my station!

[@DeanPark]

Click on the link in the description and it will take you to the exact product I used

[@user-pe5jx5tl8u]

What do you use for your platforms, texture papers?

[@DeanPark]

Hi, platform sides are scalescenes on card then onto a wooden core. Tops are metcalfe tarmac with scalescenes platform edges.

[@user-pe5jx5tl8u]

@@DeanPark thanks Dave! I have some laser cut platforms but still debating the best way to cover them. Thanks again.

[@rileyli3379]

Wow

[@davidccostin]

Far too many add breaks. Kinda spoilt this video.

[@DeanPark]

Bloody KZbin... it keeps putting ads in the middle, I’ll get onto my pc and change the settings. Can’t even do it from a phone. Aargh. Sorry. Very annoying. Dave

[@george_kennedy]

If you use Chrome browser have you tried the uBlock Origin extension? It's brilliant because it blocks every single advert on KZbin! It also strips out the Google ads on search pages.

[@grahamknight8994]

@@DeanPark It's like playing whack a mole trying to click past them, pity you can't whack a mole the paid sponsorship and patreon plugs on other channels ;)

[@DeanPark]

@@grahamknight8994 when I get access to my pc I’ll be turning the bleeding things off! It’s happening on all channels these days. No Patreon tho 😆

[@grahamknight8994]

@@DeanPark no problem Dave, my only real complaint is that Everard had much better ads like the RHS, all I was getting on yours was a nursing at home service ... bloody cheek. 😆