New Layout Build - Detailing & lighting the big block of flats

A job I've looking forward to was adding some much needed lights and details to the block of flats I built a few years ago. While there is still more to add I think the building is looking quite a bit more interesting now.
Here's the video on the initial construction of the flats
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Here's a link to the pre wired LEDs I use for my buildings
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[@CycolacFan]

Most realistic touch is the platform announcement being made just as a goods train thunders through the station. They always managed to time that perfectly…

[@EtonieE25]

YES what a memory 🤣 l remember well saying …..what did he just say!🤣

[@hellooohowareudoing]

there's nothing like a new Everard Junction video make the day that little bit better 😃

[@petes6814]

Brilliant as ever, the flats need a couple of “flickering TV screen” LEDS (if they exist 😊) You have excellent observational skills which is key to all the best railway models plus the ability to recreate what you have seen.

[@philhibbard333]

I was thinking exactly the same…

[@bananabrooks3836]

Yes, some people watch with no other lights on, but perhaps we're getting too 'involved' Now where did l put my binoculars?....

[@EverardJunction]

Something I'll be looking into in future. Its needs to be very dim with fading rather flickering. Flickering in model form will look like someone is welding in their front room! Cheers

[@MrAsBBB]

I was meant to be at a London Musical tonight but got food poisoning, this video made up for not going and helped take my mind off feeling awful. As always stunning.

[@richardserridge2767]

I'd suggest leaving the office block lighting either warm white or slightly more yellow... The only reason being that they were typically fluorescent tube lit rather than tungsten bulbs like houses and flats... The block of flats looks fantastic (or should that be hideous) in it's finished state! Brilliant work once again with the attention to detail. Shame that satellite TV wasn't really a thing back then as dishes always look interesting. Look forward to the next video!

[@EverardJunction]

I've done just that for the signal box and offices. A slight warming rather than full on orange. Cheers

[@trainmanbob]

Oh Richard! You've done it again. Lovely examples of how to do things right, but even more impressive is that somehow you manage to make 29 minutes absolutely fly by. Everard Junction IMHO is a masterpiece in showing people how patience and attention to detail can make a mere model into a stunningly realistic item. Thanks for posting. Cheers, Bob

[@phaasch]

This is stunning. You have a filmmakers eye for lighting and atmosphere. I almost feel like I'm back there 35- 40 years ago as a 25 year old, waiting for a late train to... wherever. I'm glad you say you'll be adding a couple of access/ lift motor housings to the roof, because that was the only thing missing

[@bananabrooks3836]

Ventilation/Flue exits also would be up there.

[@olivier2553]

Having a different colour on your inside walls would also make the lights look different colour. No need to spend a long time on decorating the interior, but a but of wall paper can do a lot. Also something worth to consider is lighting one room through a door from another room: just a piece of card with a door cut between the 2 rooms.

[@carloallen5295]

Those night time shots in the beginning and end were just top class, fantastic work.

[@jvanamb]

Richard, An insightful update episode. That's what I enjoy most of your channel. Your use of a rod as an electronic conduit was something my Grandfather (old enough to be your 2d Great-Grandpa) had taught me back in the 1950's. But in my misdirected modeling mastery I had forgotten this simple technique. And that is a criminal loss. IT MUST BE RETURNED TO MY BAG OF GIFTS. Thank you. A couple additions to your future. About those printed Black & White Curtains. Before you start cutting & pasting them out, scan them master into your PDF files. Then you have multiples should you need them. Next before glueing them to your structure, take a colored Highlighter Marker to add various hues to the curtains. You can add an opaque paint to the backside to block light bleed. However, a slight translucence increases a natural depth to the facade. Also, you could cover the entire interior window with Tulle. The fabric comes in numerous colors & density. So multiple layers of tulle will defuse the interior lighting even more. Just be cautious not to overdue the layers! Also, I had a thought that may not fit in the Apartment Scene. Though it would be where it belongs. A ground level Football (soccer) Pitch. As I was watching the structure on the workshop bench it felt to me, if this were a family based residency the street area would be a makeshift neighborhood footballer's play/practice area for their future notoriety. But then the distruction of my dreams hit. When you returned the complex to it's nest I saw the lower floors were behind the railways stone wall. DASHED!?! Maybe there may be another home for your MODEL CHILDREN to develop into their future Model Manchester United or Chelsea? That would give you the opportunity to animate a high flying high kick. And so on. In any event thank you for reminding me of solid post electronics. But most of all reminding me of my GrandDad. And Thank You for that too. Jim in N.Y., U.S.A.

[@colinrimmer789]

Richard take a bow, opening titles are brilliant. The flats are spot on, I was born in 1960 and remember this type of architecture. The flats remind me of the type depicted in the 1960’s children’s programme Mary Mungo and Midge. Well done Richard.

[@BoggWeasel]

Capturing the era convincingly well, please know your skills, effort and narration are much appreciated. Not just enjoyable but a tutorial with some excellent how to do its' and ideas.

[@paulcharters5933]

I can't even comprehend how many hours you have out into this. Absolutely amazing mate

[@EverardJunction]

Cheers! I didn't bother counting the hours. I don't want to know 🤣

[@TheDaf95xf]

What a fantastic job on those flats you’ve done Richard 👍🏻 If you use your imagination it’s as real as it gets for a model railway. Excellent 👍🏻

[@milehighclassics]

I keep watchin* and it reminds me of near Balham Wandsworth clapham area, oh big steel bins at the tower blocks you could keep things in the flats like parts you need for the layout

[@cuebj]

We just watched it. Ealing Broadway was wife's local station a few years earlier. Then we were in Southall from '85 to '87 when daughter born. Date at start, two weeks after son born. Certainly takes us back!

[@Benjy5997]

That opening just captures a period of time so perfectly. I think the only was I can describe it is, Like watching early Touch of Frost, all it needs is David Jason in his hat investigating a crime scene on the station. I know your layout is a few years earlier but so much of that late 80's aesthetic just carried on into the early 90's

[@EverardJunction]

All I need now is his blue Sierra! Cheers, glad you enjoyed it.

[@Zaphods-Third-Arm]

I remember you building this block of flats, what a difference a couple of years make. It looks amazing.

[@ClydebridgeStation]

Great video Richard. One thing about the era your layout, and my layout, is set in, regards satellite dishes. Back in the late 80s or early 1990s, the now defunct Kirkcaldy District Council, before districts were abolished in 1996 and Fife Council took over everything, made it clear, that anyone living in a block of flats, and who wanted to put up a satellite dish, had to apply for planning permission to do so! That could be another reason for the lack of dishes, in the photos you showed us! The rule was later relaxed, and planning permission was not required. One suggestion for the balconies, where there's two next to each other, possibly two neighbours chatting to each other?

[@Tom-Lahaye]

This building really catches the time period now. In those commercial buildings I would let the light colour of the LEDs as they are, this kind of buildings were mostly lit with fluorescent light tubes and the whiter shade of light captures this well in my opinion.

[@EverardJunction]

I've slightly warmed the LEDs in those building with a single coat of paint. It contrasts nicely with the full orange in the flats. Cheers

[@Ozbert]

Superb creation of detail and an explanation of not just what you've done, but why and how. Absolutely expert filming too and could easily be dropped into a documentary or film of that period.

[@andrewthomas7129]

A great tutorial on the lighting effects, but another great video all round with superbly matched and not ‘over-done’ music and much loved end running sequence - always greatly anticipated and appreciated. Wonderfull stuff yet again. Thank you Richard !

[@JohnStodden1]

thanks for sharing. An immense amount of work has gone into this!

[@TheWanderer1000000]

0:50 The lighting, the engine sound and the camera angle. It felt so real. Your night scenes are always the best!

[@m2thef2thec]

Richard, congratulations on one of the best intro videos I have ever seen on a model railway channel! Brilliant!

[@alanspooner3612]

Oh man. 1989. You took me straight back. Love your channel . Thank you.

[@brianrobson1481]

Thank you for the many hours of pleasure you have given to so many.

[@jonathanbrake5817]

About the best opening running sequence I have seen. Incredibly realistic

[@whitemoor66]

That opening sequence was absolutely superb!

[@WHP1980s]

Nice one Richard 👍, I haven't watched your update yet but I know it's going to be great stuff with a track record like yours. Will pick a good moment to enjoy it with a nice glass of wine. I really appreciate the work/time you put into what you do. Atvb and a big thanks for sharing your journey in modelling, cheers Graham 🍷😊

[@51ubetcha]

I like the idea of using the brass rod as a buss bar.👍👍 I would have never thought of that. Your work on the layout is very realistic.I like it.

[@afm1948]

The flats now look lived in. Tremendous effort for a fantastic outcome. Top modelling skills mate. Arthur

[@little_britain]

This layout is the stuff of legends. I never miss a video.

[@BibtheBoulder]

Love the night-time scenes....just how I would run a layout...

[@AaronOxfordExmouth1989]

That is utterly sublime! That is truly amazing. Your attention to detail is unsurpassed. Oh my goodness. I'm stunned.

[@alyciamarrison2916]

I used to live in Southark, London & Plaistow/East London from 85-89 & your peception of the era I think is perfect also with regards to satelite dishes; I never remeber seeing one on any of the blocks of flats. My lighting tip is using old qaulity street wrapers over the lighting so the rooms get a tint of the various colour & also differnet lighting strength's. BTW your Introduction clip was fab very 80's I've occassionaly been so swallowed up by all the details I sometimes wonder why people are'nt moving or getting on or off trains!! :D - Thats how good I get imersed in the era so your doing a fantastic job. All those tiny observed details make it amazing! Love the odd Pigeon here & there makes me feel back at home in London in the 80's.! Thanks for sharing your journey with everad Junction!

[@smeeuwis]

Just the intro movie alone is worth watching again and again. I love your layout, I love the theme and I take a lot of inspiration from your attention to detail and professionalism in creating all this. Keep it up! Greetings fron The Netherlands.

[@EverardJunction]

Cheers, glad you enjoyed it!

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Excellent work Richard. The use of the different colour blinds is a nice touch to the building and the level of light as well as the colour in the building is spot on too. That intro was on point too. - Nicholas.

[@lwilton]

Nice job, as usual! I think you could scan some of those B&W curtains, import the scan into a paint program, and tint them various shades of beige, blue, and gold, then print them with a color printer. That would make drapes that looked a bit more three dimensional than the blue and red card. For that matter, you can probably find usable pictures or drawings of curtains already in various colors online.

[@ep1981]

I assume the reason the Scale Model Scenery curtains are monotone is because most curtains are monotone from the side that is seen from the outside. Most curtains are lined with white lining (or off-white), and the colour / design is only visible inside the room. But it's one of those modelling oddities that some things look 'better' even when they're not strictly prototypical, and this is a great example.

[@tonyboloni64]

I had a landlord who, in the lease, specified all window treatments must show white or off-white from the street.

[@bananabrooks3836]

Lined curtains? Not everyone could afford them so backlit the pattern was visible.

[@jeffjones6107]

Your eye for detail is amazing 👌

[@buzzhack4778]

absolutely love your layout Richard, the scrapyard is a masterpiece, really enjoy your observations of details that give the authentic looks of that era, it really is a pleasure to watch and see you work and skills produce such a fantastic layout. The lighting the camera work draws me in to another world. 👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻Thanks for sharing with us all on youtube. looking forwards to next episode Buzz

[@daviemaclean61]

The lighting is very effective. I have just finished a much smaller block of flats for my layout and I know how much effort went into that just to make the window dressings all different! I have quite a few flat roofed buildings too and I will give the fine ballast a go at some point. One method I have used recently was from a Canadian modeller Boomer using nothing more than unembossed toilet paper and paint. Very effective. Cheers

[@EverardJunction]

Paper can work really well, super effective. Cheers

[@simonbradshaw3708]

Thank you for sharing another video update, the block of flats look really convincing, I think you have the lighting just right from my memories of living through the decade. I look forward to your next video.

[@Killzillastudios]

MAte, the atmospherics of those night shots- I think you've captured the feel of 80s Urbanism spot on.

[@lindaoffenbach]

Fabulous update again. Imagine real people moving about and you'd be thinking really watching actual life... Such details... just wow!

[@thetbird69]

That block of flats is so simple yet so ingenuitive I love it

[@1fourcore]

I was 22 on that date 😮😮 Captured the evening lighting bang on before led lights . The dull orange and the yellow glow of street lights always made the streets feel cosy at night. .

[@new_fone_who_dis]

I don't have any interest in model railway, so I'm not really sure why KZbin recommended this. But I love your channel and have watched lots of your content. It is strangely therapeutic, almost asmr I guess 😁

[@gbmpoetry]

I honestly enjoy this series so much Richard. Here's hoping one day I'll have the space and time to create a model railway an ounce as brilliant as yours is!

[@mutantthegreat7963]

Intro was so cool. Really nailed the atmospherics..!

[@jfzproductions7907]

Nice update Richard. People like you amaze me, always seem to be able to get it just right the first time. Beautiful work 👍

[@skalatuc27]

You are so detail oriented, you are great at your thoroughness and craftsmanship...

[@timstoys1]

Your workmanship and attention to detail is just outstanding... I always look forward to your updates

[@philkirk4571]

Stunning. The low level lighting is spot on.

[@barryturner2916]

Love the opening shot on this video Richard, its as if you are standing on the platform waiting for your train to take you home, well done. The lighting level on the flats (once coloured) looks spot on. I have used the same curtains from Scale Model Scenery but used my grand children's crayons to colour them and I found it still left the `lines` in the curtain to add to the effect. Its a different world when you see it in the dark, please keep them coming regards Barry..

[@EverardJunction]

Good to know. I'll give that a try on my remaining curtains. Cheers

[@jonathandnicholson]

The introduction was a treat for the senses! Thanks for sharing.

[@coloursmoke]

Love the intro, the lighting is brilliant! The block of flats remind me of some as you go into Portsmouth on the motorway. Brilliant little touches add so much realism.

[@olisipocity]

Congratulations. Your model rivals in detail, accuracy and build quality with some of the best sponsored model shows around the world. It has museum quality. That comes to show that love commitment and dedication can sometimes better big funding. For that alone you should always be commended.

[@docwithnodegree3416]

Ive watched this several times now, you really are doing amazing things for our hobby. We in Memphis cant wait to see whats next

[@GlasshouseandGarden]

Once again I’m left flabbergasted at this guy’s talent and attention to detail.

[@garryhansford3743]

Thanks for posting this video Richard … I can use most of these ideas for my own buildings so your detailed “how to” shots help me heaps.

[@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932]

Fantastic, you have the appearance and mood/ atmosphere of that period down to a tee.

[@dfishpool7052]

Hi Richard, thank you for the video - much appreciated since I'm feeling pretty dreadful due to onset of Covid-19! The atmospheric opening to the presentation was absolutely brilliant - I felt that I was actually standing on the platform. Great to see your ingenuity at work on the detailing of the block of flats and the care you have taken to keep it in period - congratulations on achieving such a realistic addition to the landscape.

[@keithdraycott]

Awesome as always. Love the backing track 😉. Certainly adds atmosphere.

[@philipdorey4651]

I just love watching the development of this layout. Your patience and efforts to develop such realism is amazing.

[@ajk37416]

Excellent work as ever, loving the running shots. It’s one thing doing this for yourself but really appreciate the time you take to film it to take us along for the ride with you. Thanks.

[@graemehansell7642]

Fantastic block of flats. Maybe some of the extras you mentioned could include 1 or more lift shaft rooms on the roof as well as a number of vent pipes. Fantastic work as always.

[@peterhynds7231]

I like the lighting of the flats and station streets etc alot as it really reflects lighting of the era, everything back in those days was not overly bright during night time , lighting all tehded to ha e a yellowy hue to it ,none of your blinding white leds back then!! .maybe one of the flats could have a homage to Del and Rodney and the infamous stolen airport dish!!

[@southviewtmd]

Superb. Really like the lighting. Big fan of night time running. Railway comes alive in the dark. Another thoroughly enjoyable video.

[@traindriverluke]

Fantastic opener! The block of flats are coming along nicely, well done.

[@adeleclapham2785]

I do enjoy watching your video’s. I love the attention detail. I used to work for British Steel many years ago. We definitely had a rail line into the factory that bought in the lengths of steel. Our company turned the steel into crankshafts. It was out of use by the 80’s & in a state of much disrepair. Just a thought ….

[@clairependrous4512]

Another super video; great progress. Re the lighting. just an observation, most offices and some domestic buildings (especially in kitchens) in the 1980s and 1990s were using fluorescent lighting. This was in the main white - 3500K colour temp. so was quite white, possibly aside of the nicotine staining on fluorescent tubes in offices. I know well, as I was working in these places from the 1970s onwards. Lounge areas in houses did use some forms of subdued lighting due to light shades over tungsten lamps, but circular fluorescent tube lighting was still popular such domestic settings, such as living rooms. I really do enjoy your layout updates, which takes me back to those now, long lost times.

[@KEVINlaw-i7m]

How clever are you Richard ! I nearly got off the train to go to the scrapyard !🤭

[@janeeccleston9196]

The flats take me back to being on the 13th floor in a block of flats on Salford precinct in the 70s 😩

[@peterfarley3217]

The opening segment looked amazing - you must be really pleased with that

[@scottmcneil1150]

lovely modelling as always Richard, very enjoyable watching the thoughtful detail that you bring to your work, thanks.

[@curiousmatt]

I love your opening montages. They're growing longer and better every video. In my minds eye I can see a pre-title sequence for an episode of Dempsey and Makepeace or The Paradise Club or some other 80s/90s crime drama show

[@matthewotooleis]

I live this channel especially seeing as I grew up during the 1980’s in Ealing- I recognised the station straight away.

[@Synthematix]

Ahh man imagine connecting the lighting in that building to a function decoder set to off and on at random times that would look mint

[@amp9930]

Modelling genius, simply jaw dropping attention to detail. Thank you

[@kittonsmitton]

Great work Richard, every thing you add enhances the overall look and feel, the realistic vibe is hard to model but you have got it down by a mile. Love the channel, always looking forward to your next treat.

[@madhatter61]

Roof needs a black wash, and three or four tufts of weeds, but not too many. Some high rises had a washing line area on the roof if you wanted to add something but I think it's fine as it is. Roofs are generally quite clear of weeds surprisingly. You just get the odd ones. It would have a communal TV ariel up there though for each block.

[@Eroadmodel]

"This time next year, we'll be on a fully completed model railway rodders!" These 60's flats always remind me of Only Fools and Horses

[@craigh5714]

Need to put a few satellite dishes, and aerials

[@EtonieE25]

@@craigh5714And perhaps the Trotter mobile and a couple of characters round the back of the flats 🤣🤔

[@AlRoderick]

Gorgeous work, and your macro photography is on point as well.

[@RGJTrains]

That is seriously impressive, especially scratch built

[@mattholloway8847]

A video on you creating and making a building on the Cricut software would be interesting. How you go into designing the structure and architecture so it’s well built and all fits together.

[@ive595]

Brilliant work, you have captured the 80’s so well, I had forgotten a lot of it. Well done sir, love your car restoration as well.

[@CM-ARM]

I truly appreciate your attention to detail it's remarkable.

[@davidstrains4910]

Some great work on this block of flats here Richard, keep up the great work.

[@stephenleary1239]

Always pure brilliance...love watching this ...this is art

[@quarryfield]

The opening and closing shots are truly amazing!

[@EsotericArctos]

Always enjoy watching your videos and the way you design your layouts. I was thinking with the lighting. Quite a few of those type of buildings may have had flourescent tubes in kitchen and lounge areas in late 70's and early 80's. Bedrooms probably would have had incandescent globes. In future buildings it might break them up a bit adding a few cooler white lights inside those sort of rooms to represent flourescent lighting :). Love the videos. Thanks for taking us along on your journet

[@davidballoid2118]

You could use some window mounted A\C Units, that was common. I would have opted to have some rooms that had lights that turned on and off on automated timers. You could still do that if you wanted to.

[@tracya4087]

oh mate . you. re out of this world , very best wishes from wigan , lancashire

[@jlaws8740]

I did a bit of research. The date mentioned at the beginning of this video is the day before the Hillsborough disaster. Stellar attention to detail with the sirens in the background!

[@Bruno.Trains]

Very accurate and unique you did a fantastic job making the layout

[@lukewolsey]

You should put a 'statellite' dish on one of the balconies!

[@hearingthesmells2500]

It’s the weathering that amazes me

[@andrewbrewer7007]

Looks great, maybe I would have added a flickering led with different colours...give that t.v. in a dark room feel. Good to see that the card is holding up over time. Really enjoying the videos Richard, nice to follow your progress on the layout over time.