Scratch building a city pub from card in N Scale for my N Gauge model railway

[@bobwatson2531]

I'm have run out of superlatives for your work,so just Wow!!!!!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Bob!

[@kirstymackenzie2437]

Just came from seeing this on local news on bbc! Great!

[@Chandwell]

Welcome to Chandwell! Thank you for saying hello. The BBC thing was a lot of fun.

[@kirstymackenzie2437]

@@Chandwell 😊👍

[@davidmcclelland2661]

Thank you for the incentive to pull finger, though I need to see your road into the backscene. Cheers from New Zealand.

[@Chandwell]

Thanks David. If you've not seen it, I made a video on the backscene road... kzbin.info/www/bejne/opaWlHl7Z6p6ftU

[@peterstecks7660]

You certainly get through some cereal Michael. Excellent video. Thanks for the trouble you take. Appreciated.

[@Chandwell]

I have plenty children to keep me in supply of cereal packets for a lifetime, Peter! Although the eagle-eyed may have spotted I had to even use cream-cracker boxes in this build, as supply was running low! 😂 Thanks for the comment. All the best, Michael.

[@hadynmcloughlin4661]

Wow the detail and patience is incredible! Just started with my N scale paper model journey and starting with a first simple building

[@Chandwell]

Go for it! Have fun!

[@johnmellars6647]

That is a great job! It really looks amazing and is very effective. Hi to your Mum!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you John!

[@mellowfellow6816]

"Almost no fights"... Another stellar effort - the gold standard of N gauge modelling. Thanks for sharing your work with us

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Yeah, The Weir sounds delightful doesn’t it? I wouldn’t fancy a pint in that “beer garden” either. -Michael

[@roncarter5532]

Excellent work once again. I can almost imagine calling in for a pie n a pint 👍

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Ron. At a quid each, I’ll buy us both a pint and a pie.

[@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932]

The hotel is absolutely superb, creates that atmosphere your chasing. I want it!!!!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Chris!

[@jolliemark6294]

What a great build , your mum is right, the scale is not evident till you see the coin in the shot. I know you said n scale but it looks so good it's hard to tell. Just great, love it....thanks for sharing Jack 👍👍👍👍I can see you are just a great modeler😃

[@Chandwell]

Thank you for your kind words, Jack! I hope I can maintain the quality as I move onto the next set of buildings! All the best, Michael.

[@tomphillips8565]

Excellent work! Thanks for allowing us to see your work, It is great.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you very much! Michael

[@richardadkins6998]

Stunning, superb modelling.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!

[@stephendufton2719]

Returning to Railway modelling in retirement after a long , long time .....this video has been truly inspirational . Fantastic model ... you've fired my imagination ...thank you !!

[@Chandwell]

Hello Stephen! Welcome to Chandwell. Thank you for your kind comment. I am really pleased you enjoyed my pub build.

[@davidspottiswoode3831]

Stunning! You have the patience of a saint.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you David!

[@johnchin1456]

Gosh!!! thats amazing, I think thats called "god Mode" cant wait to see your future projects, thx for sharing

[@Chandwell]

Awesome! Thank you so much! My very next video will cover the station front, and to my mind, it's the best building I have done, so please watch out for it this weekend! :) Michael.

[@johnchin1456]

@@Chandwell I love the period you have chosen too, Yellow pages ads hahaha! brings me back to pre internet age! Ive subscribed now, so Im very much looking forward to updates on ur splendid layout

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! It took a lot of thinking before I found something that spoke of the 90s so well.

[@yellowbird2279]

Another Amazing Building, and as always very Inspiring !!!!!!!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you very much, Yellow Bird!!

[@robertbage5052]

Lovely work. With the cellar doors open, you'll be needing a brewery delivery wagon. Bob

[@Chandwell]

That is the plan, eventually, Bob! 👍😁

[@linesided]

This is like Zen for model railways. Amazing!

[@Chandwell]

:) Thank you!

[@FloodManagementGroup]

Fantastic job

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!

[@Victor-cj1pc]

I only can say "Wow", what a fine look for details. I can't even imagine its all made of cardboard.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Victor! I am really pleased with how well card works for these models. -Michael

[@DavidSmith-lk3yf]

Superbly modeled and well presented.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Cheers! --Michael

[@tonyhancock8479]

Michael, another great building. You are a real inspiration. Thank you.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Tony. It’s nice of you to say. -Michael

[@vincenthuying98]

Absolutely marvelous build Michael, really enjoyed your video, plus picked up some ideas. Thanks very much for sharing.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much!

[@jeffreydavies9036]

All I can say is wow!!!!. An absolutely riveting and informative video. You have some great modelling talents . The building looks real. Well done. Jeff

[@Chandwell]

Thank you very much, Jeff. I’m pleased with how this building turned out. Michael.

[@MrMagandy]

What an amazing model, you are a true craftsman. Well done

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Andy!

[@peterjackson-cheadleheath1182]

Wow! Absolutley outstanding work! As others have mentioned this standard really is Stellar!

[@Chandwell]

Wow, thank you! Michael

[@nickvdW1958]

Absolutely stunning work! What a superb layout this is! Can't wait for another masterclass!

[@Chandwell]

Many thanks! I have big plans for the Station End of the layout. It will be a long time until it's finished, but I hope I can get some decent videos out of it! Thanks for watching! --Michael.

[@jimoc2045]

You've raised the bar yet again. Cracking job with video to match.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Jim!

[@yrunaked4]

amazing work. I have come to learn that super glue spills usually attract weeds and vines, lol.

[@Chandwell]

The occasional well-placed bush hides a multitude of sins! 👍😂 Thanks for your comment and for watching! -Michael

[@neilarnold6077]

Another masterclass in scratch-building...great work. Thanks for sharing and the inspiration...cheers, Neil.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Neil!

[@Leonard_Smith]

Another excellent video.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Leonard! I hope the sound effect on the chapter transition was less off putting this time. 👍🏻 All the best, Michael.

[@Leonard_Smith]

@@Chandwell Seems that the glitch has been well and truly eliminated and we can now look forward to more excellent output from your channel.

[@stukidson1207]

Wow . . . You’ve certainly pulled your finger out on this building.

[@Chandwell]

It took a while, Stu! :)

[@derekmace9298]

Michael, that is superb! It looks fantastic. Great that your Mam watches your videos.

[@Chandwell]

Thanks Derek! She loves the videos! Probably a strange side effect of not being able to meet face-to-face these days.

[@Miertreg1]

Good nice video, good job 👍. Best regards Gert

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Gert! Best wishes from Chandwell! --Michael.

[@paulwomack5866]

So many modellers make pristine perfection. I love that you're putting all this ability and effort into modelling something that is ... knackered! (and thanks for the 1p at the end).

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kittapscott4168]

It's a work of art!! Beautiful!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you very much! That is a very kind thing to say! Michael

[@albertwatson1418]

It’s so real you are an artist, very intelligent processes.You make it look easy .Model maker genius

[@Chandwell]

Thank you - that is really kind of you to say. Michael

[@KnarbMakes]

Wow your techniques are legendary. I need to try out pre-printing panel textures like this sometime, it's a very striking effect.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! This is still one of my favourite models that I’ve made.

[@chrissharp5073]

Absolutely brilliant. An exceptional piece of modelling in such a small scale. You have definately raised the bar here but then you have also shown how to achieve this level of skill. Thank you for sharing and well done you.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much 😀

[@nathong3229]

This is absolutely awesome! Such skill and an eye for detail - It looks truly amazing!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Michael

[@steveharper5536]

Michael your scratch building skills are amazing, The Weir public house and the actual weir, in fact all the buildings look stunning. 5* Modelling.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Steve! -Michael

[@markknowles6374]

That's an incredible piece of modelling and such realism. Thank you for sharing your skills.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Mark!

[@ianlane7026]

Excellent piece of work, the whole layout conveys to me, a feeling of the late great Allan Downes. And being as he tended to work in 4mm, I can't think of a better compliment to pay you, even though I am probably showing my agè!! Anyway, well done mate and I am looking forward to watching your other videos. 👏🏻👍🏻👏🏻👍🏻👏🏻

[@Chandwell]

Wow - that is high accolade. I can only hope to be inspired by Allan; he was the true master of this craft. You are very kind!

[@John_N_Quay_Harbour]

Absolutely brilliant. Love the detail

[@Chandwell]

Thank you John!

[@davestrains6816]

Outstanding job! Thanks for sharing, Dave

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Dave! Onto the next area now!

[@markcross2696]

Absolutely Superb!!! I just discovered this video and I can't wait to watch all of your others. Your skill, technique, and humor all combine to make this video worthy of the spectacular model that you have created! Cheers!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much! Welcome to Chandwell. The town has grown a lot since I made this video.

[@colinnewmarch1106]

Amazing patience and detailing , superb yet again,

[@Chandwell]

Many thanks!

[@edmundblanchard4744]

Truly Amazing work!!! I usually work with wood, however I really love your techniques in the use of paper for building your dioramas in your model train layout. I will be venturing in to the paper and card style miniature building. Thank you really awesome videos!!!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you very much!

[@marktaylor8659]

Absolutely beautiful creative work.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you very much indeed, Mark! 👍😀

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

All i will say is WOW! that is a true work of art well done it looks great. Cheers and all the best. Nicholas.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Nicholas. -Michael

[@Malyjurek]

Another amazing work thanks for sharing and giving inspiration to us all thank you

[@Chandwell]

Thank you, Paul! All the best, Michael.

[@simonroberts7891]

Each building gets better. Seems hard to top that pub but somehow I think you'll surprise us.

[@Chandwell]

Haha thank you Simon. My buildings wouldn’t be half as good if you weren’t texting me suggestions all the time! The cellar on this pub was an inspiration. Thank you!

[@TrainDetailsbyGuss]

Nice Work. I enjoyed your video. Great use of the space.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!

[@andrewretallick4614]

You've surpassed yourself with this build, it's utterly convincing. Loved the TV advert at the beginning, more please!!🙂 Great update, Andrew 🙂👍

[@Chandwell]

I had real fun making those 10 seconds of VHS quality TV advert. (Well, it was hardly a TV ad. The landlady made it herself on her camcorder and gave it to Chandwell Post Office to play on a loop on a telly in the corner). Thank you to my niece who recorded the voiceover and sent me the recording via a message. I think I should use her in more videos. She’s a natural!

[@andrewretallick4614]

@@Chandwell Agreed about the voice over...perhaps she could become the voice of the Visit Chandwell campaign 🙂👍

[@Chandwell]

Now there’s an idea! 👍👍👍

[@wimbletrain]

Stunning piece of work! Cheers, John

[@Chandwell]

Thank you John!

[@ProspectorsGhost]

A most wonderful job. I thourougly enjoy your ideas and video's. Thank you for sharing.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much!

[@MBHmodelrailways]

absolutely fantastic! very inspiring

[@Chandwell]

Thanks so much! __Michael

[@cncshrops]

Lovely work. So evocative of the area and the period. If this were oil on canvas in 2d you'd be selling at auction😊. Thank you for sharing.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Cheers! --Michael

[@Wickford_N_Gauge]

Absolutely stunning work Michael 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 the finest modelling I have ever seen 😍 So much character, so many details and “almost no fights “ 😮 Fantastically entertaining video, with so many educational tips 😎 Don’t know how you can top this one, but I’m sure you will 😉 Very highest regards from County Wicklow ☘️

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much Paul! I’m glad you spotted the “almost no fights” 😂😂 Chandwell is a lovely place, isn’t it!? Your words mean a lot as ever. I’m not sure I will have as much good stuff to show for a while as the Station End is 1.5 metres long. That’s about 17 Weirs side by side and the task that I have in mind is a daunting one! All the best from Chandwell... Michael.

[@TheNGaugeModeller]

Simply stunning and very inspiring buddy. Love the attention to detail 👌 can't wait for the next video 🙌🙌 Stay safe Matt

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Matt! I think it will be a while until a video with another complete building in. My next few will be all about planning the station end. But once that is done, I hope it will look just as stunning. -Michael.

[@zipdiskdude]

Fabulous model. I know the Beehive in Bradford quite well. Still lit by gas.

[@Chandwell]

I really should get down there for a pint once things start to get back to normal. I believe it still has a proper Yorkshire Drinking Corridor too. Sounds nicer than The Weir... Michael.

[@TrevTurner]

wonderful detail and modelling i really enjoy your updates gold standard modelling was said below think its more diamond i wish i had the skill you have

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Trev! --Michael.

[@jasonpierce-newmodelbarmy3394]

Another triumph mate, superb modelling. The cellar entrance was a nice touch. I used the Peco OO gauge canopy roofs on Rodneybridge which didn't look out of scale for a 4 platform station. With your skills though I suspect Chandwell's terminus station will be a scratch built masterpiece.

[@Chandwell]

Now now Jason, don’t go putting any pressure on me! 😂 I’m starting with the back of the station. It’s almost 1.5 metres and when I put the mocked-up pub there it really hits home how vast a space it is in N Scale. My idea is a massive, long, works building like at Doncaster station if you’ve ever been there. Possibly with a bridge from the Works, over the station, and down onto the alley at the side of the station. I’m considering using a forced perspective method to add depth, but this needs lots of mocking up and thought because if not done right it will look naff and I may not be able to achieve it. Anyway... I’d best make a start! 😂 - Michael

[@Colin399]

Amazing workmanship

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!

[@roystudds1944]

That’s another great work of art. I find your videos absolutely amazing. The end result is always superb. Thanks for sharing. Roy.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you very much Roy! I am really grateful for your kind words.

[@chappelstation]

I have just come across your videos and I am amazed at the level of detail you create, its even more impressive as it is in N gauge. I have just started modelling, so find myself watching lots of model railway videos and in my opinion your modelling is the best I have seen. Your commitment, patience, skill and eye for detail is just breathtaking.and to video it at the same so you can share how you do it is so commendable. I think I am going to be spending lots of enjoyable hours watching all of your videos. Thanks for sharing your skills 👍

[@Chandwell]

Hello and welcome to Chandwell! Thank you so much for your kind words - they mean a lot to me. Enjoy your own modelling journey, and feel free to ask me any questions on my videos! Michael

[@ajmatthews7700]

Nicely done! It looks realistic.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!

[@and3583]

Great! Reminds me of passing the Half Moon coming into Gateshead on the Newcastle to Sunderland train

[@Chandwell]

Nice one!

[@tomconnor1710]

Absolutely incredible stuff, your attention to detail is truly inspirational. Thank you for sharing your progress on this brilliant little layout.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Tom!

[@leeedsonetwo]

Really enjoyed watching this build. I do think that it could have been done in more videos with more detailed explanations, just my view. I cant wait to have a go at this using mu own house as a model.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! It’s always a toss up between slowing down the content into longer sections or multiple videos, or trying to cover the whole thing in an interesting way. I tend to go more for the quick overviews than detailed tutorials as I am never sure how many people would be interested in the detail. But as you mentioned with the glue, maybe people would find that interesting. Maybe I can look at breaking out certain parts into separate videos, e.g. how I use glue, how I wrap textures round card, how I do roofs, etc... do you think that would work...? I really value your comments and ideas, so keep them coming. -Michael.

[@Elvenhome]

That is a beautiful model Michael. The patience in building up the frontage really paid off. The whole area with the two buildings, the bridge and the weir just blend together so well and look lifelike. Stephen

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Stephen. I think the palette of colours and styles is starting to come together and pay off. Based on this, I have decided to throw away the layered backscene I did and keep the back area more simple and in-keeping with the rest of the buildings. Hopefully you will see what I mean once I start on the ‘station end’ but at the moment, I am like you were... don’t yet have the fully-formed picture in my mind of what I want. All the best, and thanks for watching, Michael.

[@CTRL_SMarcos]

Wonderful! I repeat this a lot, but your attention to detail increases the credibility of the models exponentially. As always, thank you very much for sharing the process. And considering that we are in a pub, cheers 🍺 😀

[@Chandwell]

Cheers! 🍻😀👍🏻

[@roberttemple8462]

Truly fantastic Michael. That small area of the layout is so atmospheric and in 'N' guage! I'm amazed. Regards Bobby 'T'.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Bobby ‘T’! It’s coming on well, I think. Onto the station end next!

[@greenelmstation]

Absolutely brilliant! love the way you explain everything and inform about the materials you use. The end result is soooo impressive. Well done.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Michael! -Michael

[@pauljames9626]

What a build! I used to have a great deal of trouble cutting curves smoothly until I started using washers as templates - not just washers, but jam jar lids, tea plates, coke can tops, etc; depending on the size of the curve (you can always find something that works.) I found that after a light pass with the knife around the edge of whatever template I was using, it could be disposed with since the knife would keep to the groove made with the first pass on later cuts. Great idea with the card downpipes, but I found wire (0.5 mm in N scale represents 3 inch pipe) works even better. Using thin strips of masking or packing tape (cut about 0.5 - 1mm thick) and wrapped around the wire makes very convincing pipe joins once you've secured them to the wire with a dab of superglue. Again, a fabulous build and thanks for posting. Stay well.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Paul. Great idea re the cutting templates. Next time I’m in need of a curve, I will remember that. I’ve shied away from wire downspouts for no reason other than it’s new and I’m resistant to change! But that is just silly really so perhaps for the ‘Station End’ I will look into using wire. What kind do you use? I have piano wire but it’s really difficult to cut. Thanks again for watching, and for the thoughtful advice. It’s much appreciated. -Michael.

[@pauljames9626]

@@Chandwell Hi Michael, I use ordinary, galvanised steel wire which you can get in a range of diameters fairly cheaply. Other people have used florist's wire (slightly more expensive) and even the brass / nickel silver wire used in etched brass kit making and scratchbuilding, but this is absurdly expensive to use - as is using that "Evergreen" styrene rod. All of the preceeding can be cut and bent well enough with a simple pair of pliers. You may want to take a look at Paul at Galgorm Hall who does an excellent description of making downpipes for scratchbuilds here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nne9enibmcyCaas or Gormo at Great Chesterford Junction who describes his method here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHO0m4aaa52dq9U Gormo has a different treatment of how to model pipe joins which will be easier in the smaller scale. I'm a big fan or wire downpipes, since they stand a little proud of the building and add a bit of depth in what would otherwise be a flat surface. I hope these links help.

[@SteveS3667]

Beautiful Layout and buildings, very realistic love it!!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!

[@exehavenharbour]

I did have a sneak peek on Facebook the other day Michael and couldn’t wait for you to put the video out. Honestly mate that’s a work of art, especially in N gauge, even in close up it looks good which is really something in the gauge we model. Brilliant work Michael, inspired as ever I’m off back to the cabin, more track laying! Cheers for now John

[@Chandwell]

Thank you John! I am really pleased with how well the pub came out, but it took a heck of a long time to do. If I put that much effort into every building, then I think there is more than 10 years of effort ahead of me! Your layout is looking good. I started watching your latest vid yesterday and will finish it off over the weekend. Cheers for now, Michael.

[@JohnPW22]

Awesome work! Inspiring and helpful!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you John! Michael

[@BSNFabricating]

The building looks amazing, and the interior details really add life to it when it's lit up. That's one of the things I enjoy doing with HO scale buildings, when you can look in the windows and see that there's actually something going on in there. HO scale is one thing; to get that level of detail in N scale is something else altogether. Hats off to you for that. That said, the one "thumbs-down" must be from somebody who's had to either drywall ceilings or do hardwood flooring in odd-shaped rooms, and the shape of your building brings back all the traumatic memories.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you for your kind and well-considered words. What you said about the thumbs-down really made me laugh. Heart-felt apologies to that poor soul! 😂😂😂

[@dannygriffin3608]

Amazing work

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Michael

[@WarrenFahyAuthor]

I love Chandwell.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you very much! There's a full cast of characters and locations here just waiting for an author's touch! :)

[@jasps6549]

Absolutely love this model, it's superb. The sign with the incorrect punctuation was great. At Christmas you could consider adding a "hand written" sign bearing the legend "Xmas Reaves" just as one of our locals had a few years ago. It's a Tesco now, though I'm not sure that sign had anything to do with it. Looking forward to the next video!

[@Chandwell]

Hahah now there’s a plan. I imagine the future for The Weir is a Weatherspoons makeover sometime in the next twenty years and the locals will no longer have access to the “Best Pie’s in Chandwell”!

[@philcorrin1035]

Amazing skills!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!

[@edmorris631]

I was once in The New Bee Hive about 20 years ago. I have little recollection of it, but given it’s precise location, a very likely prototype for Chandwell grimness. Superb modelling as always!

[@Chandwell]

Haha - brilliant. I've never been there, but it looks full of character. Still lit by gas, apparently...?

[@theangelsmodellingandrailways]

Superbly detailed, its that attention to all the smaller pieces that makes the overall look - stunning - with a clever mix of materials and products. It has a charm and a menace about it. Perfect. Just like pubs of that era. Great upload. The one pence really shows how small N scale is to work with. All the best. Brian @ The Angels.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Brian! :)

[@NewModelRailway]

Amazing detail!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!

[@c7114]

Absolutely amazing, your work is impressive and inspiring in equal measure. You've motivated me to have a go at this, although I think I'll stick with OO Scale. Thanks so much for such a brilliant channel.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you very much!

[@charlottescott643]

Amazing as always!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!

[@vmddew]

Thank you.

[@Chandwell]

:)

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Hi Michael - superbly realistic and the attention to detail is phenomenal. Think I'll commission you if I'm looking for bespoke buildings on Blackwood! Cheers Euan

[@Chandwell]

Hahaha! Thank you Euan! I think there is about 10 years of effort left in Chandwell, so if you can wait 10 years, I will happily take your order! 😂 -Michael

[@pgadeb]

wow....amazing!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Michael

[@adambayliss8768]

What a truly inspiring Video. Lovely easy to watch presentation style, filled with just the right amount of detail without unnecessary waffle. Love the atmosphere that you are creating on your layout. Fantastic!!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Adam. I am really pleased that you found the video inspirational and that you appreciate my style of videos. I try to keep waffle to a minimum! MICHAEL.

[@MrVinnyh]

Superb build Michael, Dave at Dean Park eat your heart out, 2mm over taken 4mm on detail!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Vinny! -Michael

[@nicolaasfourie]

Inspirational!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you.

[@Alex-cw3rz]

This is utterly amazing! I could only wish of doing the outside but with the interior as well that is brilliant!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much!

[@gaz740]

Fantastic piece of model making. I'm still playing with Metcalfe and Scalescenes kits. Think it'll be awhile before I have the confidence to scratch build anything that complex. Well done.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Gaz! I started out with Scalescenes kits - they taught me so much. You may have recognised some of the Scalescenes methods in this video. You'll be scratch building in no time - just enjoy the process! --Michael.

[@TheHeritageLine]

This building looks stunning! I love the way that you managed to work around it's awkward shape and made it fit perfectly into the the scene! All the best Tony.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Tony. I had fun with the shape. I like non-standard shapes for buildings. It adds to their character. Many thanks. Michael.

[@robertcoates5045]

I love it. Newly subscribed from Canada and wish to thank you for your inspiration and technique on scratch building for the model railroad. Cheers and happy modeling!!

[@Chandwell]

Awesome! Thank you! Welcome to Chandwell

[@mikesmith2905]

Very very nice! I use peanuts in photos to show scale as some are sent to people in other countries.

[@Chandwell]

That's a great idea! It wasn't until very recently that I began to realise that my videos are watched from people all over the world, and I have been thinking about what I could use to convey size in a meaningful way. A peanut is a good idea! Thank you! --Michael

[@PrideParkway]

Hi Michael, Wow! 🤩 absolutely brilliant build, I love the attention to detail, my favourite part is the cellar, it really adds something to the whole scene. The downpipes are brilliant, I recently had a search for some n gauge gutters and drains (you’ll see in my next video) and I didn’t even think of something so simple - brilliant! Looking forward to seeing what’s next! All the best, Geoff

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Geoff. I’m looking forward to your video. It’s been a while since I have seen Pride Parkway... I was pleased with how well the downspouts worked out. On Ironbridge works, I just folded some dark grey printed paper in half and made the gutters with that. It looks good enough. I’m looking forward to seeing what you manage to achieve. I am a bit daunted by my next project. The ‘station end’ is about 1.5 metres long. That’s 16 Wier Inns side by side and I plan on doing only two buildings, joined by a covered walkway. I’m in the very early stages of thinking about it at the moment but I hope to have something to show in a couple of weeks. Cheers Geoff. Hope all is well. Michael.