Scratch-Built Mainline Terminus Station Part 1 : Starting a scratch build in card

[@kaibroeking9968]

I'm lost for words! What a marvellous job. Which is more than can be said of the Chandwell tourist board: "Chandwell - A lovely place to leave." "Chandwell - Gateway to the moors" "Chandwell - It's not as grim as you think it is."

[@Chandwell]

Hahahaha yes! The Visit Chandwell Tourist Board sometimes struggle to paint Chandwell in a glowing light. But they work with what they have, and they try to do a good job! :) Michael

[@NewModelRailway]

I still can't believe all this is in N gauge! Absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes

[@Chandwell]

Hhhaha. It looks much bigger on screen doesn’t it?

[@ianleyburn4048]

Truly marvellous Michael, it really is. The slope on which the build sits, although slights adds so much realism. The fire exits are brilliant as well - I can almost smell the beautiful aroma inside! And the clocktower with the illumination - wow. A great video, many thanks for posting, Ian

[@Chandwell]

Hahah. You really can smell those fire escapes can’t you!? I am over the moon with how well the slope worked out. It is very subtle but when you get your head right down beside it, it looks so real. Sadly the camera doesn’t pick up on it very well. Episode 3 in this series will show how I made it.

[@jamesneale4640]

Good taste in whisky too

[@Chandwell]

Haha yes!

[@russellclay2087]

Completely blown away Michael

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Russel (assuming that you mean blown away in a good way!?)

[@russellclay2087]

@@Chandwell lol yes I did. It’s amazing. When I get the space and time for my layout I will you use your techniques the best I can. I have been in the graphic design field for 20 years and will use my own software to design my buildings in like you do in Inkscape

[@roberttemple8462]

Five months of work but what a fantastic result. Great work Michael. Looking forward to next episode, regards Bobby'T'.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Bobby T. Next episode is half made already!

[@jaspergrumfuttock]

I had model railways when "I was a lad" as they say. Since then my hobbies have included sailing (mainly in the Irish Sea), large scale radio controlled aircraft, playing in several R&B groups and renovating a 19thC French farmhouse. Now happily retired I was looking for a new hobby - and was I inspired when I chanced across this video. Absolutely stunning, with attention to detail which brought back memories of building aircraft for scale competitions. So a rejuvenated hobby combined with a wonderful childhood memory. Many thanks for this and I will start watching from episode 1 for ideas and methods to build my first N Gauge train set. Brilliant. Stay safe, kind regards

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Welcome to Chandwell. I hope you enjoy the videos! There are close to 100 to watch!

[@DaveDenyer]

That's just superb Michael. I've watched all your videos but watching this one, I clean forgot that you're modelling in N gauge. It's magnificent!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Dave, that is really kind of you to say. I’ll include some coins in my next video so you can see the true size!

[@harperlarry49]

Beautiful work. Well done Michael. Thanks for sharing and stay safe. Cheers - Larry.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Larry.

[@Chris-BognorRegis]

One of the best railway station builds in my opinion and it is in N gauge, totally awesome. Regards Chris

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Chris - that is a very kind thing to say. Not seen much from Bognor Regis recently. I hope all is well. Michael.

[@roystudds1944]

So excited to see your clock tower! It is truly magnificent Michael. The research you went through to get the design right for your station really paid off. Can’t wait to see the next video. Thanks for sharing. Roy.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Roy! I am so pleased with how well it has turned out. All that research and all those card mock-ups have really paid off I think. --Michael.

[@icmdead1]

A really nice scratch built railway station. I especially love the drop off point within the station arch way area.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Keith. I am pleased with how well that covered van yard worked out.

[@normanrowe2831]

A nice retrospective of an amazing scratch build. I look forward to your next episode. See ya then.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Norman!

[@pauljames9626]

What a stunning build! It just looks so right and I don't think I've seen a scratchbuit station to match it -definitely exhibition quality. With the station completed, you must be nearing the end of the layout construction. Looking forward to next week and thank you for posting. Stay well.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Paul. I am really pleased with how it has turned out. I agree that it works for the feel of Chandwell. The layout is far, far, from complete. There is still a lot to do. I have a whole street of shops, a high street, the industrial buildings along the canal, the back scene behind the station, the far corner, and the houses above the tunnels yet to do. I think there is at least 6 more years of work ahead of me! Michael.

[@vincenthuying98]

Magnificent station build Michael, thanks for sharing

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Vincent!

[@kellypaws]

We've watched quite a few channels as we get back into modeling. Each person puts their soul into it as their skill and patience allows, and it's unfair to criticise the less able. But this - this is like Canaletto has become a modeller. It is impressive, exquisite and surprising. Your work is quite shockingly good.

[@Chandwell]

Wow! Thank you so very much for your really kind comments; they mean very much indeed to me. Thank you... All the best... Michael.

[@davidcann4329]

What an amazing construction in cardboard with amazing detail and colours, it's a masterpiece of modelling. Hope I wasn't the only person to pick up the very decent whisky at 5:07 too! Hope you had a nice wee dram!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you David. And well spotted on the whisky! Michael.

[@wimbletrain]

That's just a fantastic piece of scratch building! John

[@Chandwell]

Thank you John

[@Barbarossamodels]

That’s some incredible work....😯 A lot of dedicated work has really paid off, very clever with the design & execution. All those details like the posters & graffiti that make it personal to you make it even more unique. Well done 👏👏🙂

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much 😀 Cheers! :)

[@robd2184]

Painstaking work - you need the patience of a saint. But it’s fully worth it - great realism !

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Rob!

[@GreenhillJunction]

Wow. What a scratch build. The detail is absolutely amazing. Well done!

[@Chandwell]

Thanks a lot!

[@trainsinpoland]

A very impressive build Michael. Well thought out and executed. I never stop learning.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you very much!

[@davestrains6816]

You are definitely a master modeler. beautiful building. Thanks for sharing. Dave

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Dave. That is really kind. Michael.

[@ianjeffery4773]

I saw a bottle of Lagavulin! A man with taste.

[@Chandwell]

Good spot!

[@MalcolmCrabbe]

Amazing build... looking forward to part 2

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Malcolm!

[@gaz740]

Absolutely brilliant Michael

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!

[@CGngauge]

Whenever I need some inspiration, I simply watch one, two, three..... of your video's!! It just makes me want to get back into the model room and get on with my own layout.. I really love the attention to detail on your layout.. It's the little things that make the layout.. somehow those little things, pull everything together to create the result. Love it. :) Craig,

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Craig!

[@hctreintje]

Fantastic build and thanks for placed on KZbin !! HC Treintje Herman from Belgium 😁😎🚂🚆.

[@Chandwell]

Many thanks! Greetings from Yorkshire! :)

[@nickvdW1958]

Awesome work Michael, attention to detail knows no end. Nice choice of heavy bottles once more 😉

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Nick!

[@WarrenFahyAuthor]

I absolutely love N scale, but it never really holds up to close inspection. Chandwell does! It has absolute verisimilitude down to the tiniest granular detail. It photographs like a fullscale actual place. So impressed. Well done! Looking forward to more.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Warren!

[@durhamranger988]

Great modelling Michael. The use of copper strip instead of wire was very clever. Keep up the good work.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you David.

[@mattiasfagerlund]

"Visit Chandwell. It's not as grim as you think it is" - I want a poster like that for my wall!

[@Chandwell]

Hahah I should make them!! :) --Michael

[@paulcookson5005]

Just stumbled across your channel and I am absolutely stunned by the incredible fine detail and quality of the builds. Absolute quality, and a very enjoyable video

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Paul! Welcome to Chandwell... I hope you enjoy your stay! All the best, Michael.

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Wow ! I'm lost for words Michael. Stupendous bit of scratch building. You have captured the feel of a station which is perhaps past its glory days superbly. The buildings just ooze with character. Perfect length of video too boot !!! Cheers Euan

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Euan! Yes, I think the atmosphere in the building looks great. And I agree that I think the shorter video running times are working quite well. Michael.

[@wolfpack4694]

Love it! Looks really great. Thanks again for doing these videos.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you... and you’re welcome!

[@johna.dawson709]

fantastic work on the terminus station.. look forward to part 2 and part 3 videos

[@Chandwell]

Thank you John. I really enjoyed making the station.

[@timfairweather7568]

Another great video Michael, content and video length were spot on for me. As for the build itself, it’s a triumph. Thanks as always. Tim

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Tim! Got there in the end with the comment, eh?

[@timfairweather7568]

Cracking

[@stukidson1207]

That has turned out way better than I expected. What a stunning model . . . Well done 👏

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much Stu! I'm pleased I've exceeded expectations! :)

[@willsngaugetrains]

If only I had the patience to build stunning structures like this! Amazing work!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much. That is kind. I love building things like this!

[@jameschurch3037]

Wow! You have really outdone yourself with this Michael. I love all of the small details and the finished station looks fantastic. I’m looking forward to the next installment 🙂

[@Chandwell]

Thank you James! I’m going to have to try really hard to make the next building half as good!

[@jerribee1]

This is the first of your videos I've seen, and I was so impressed that I subscribed straight away.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Gerald! I am pleased to have you along with me. I hope that you enjoy my future videos as I build Chandwell. If you'd like to get a feel for what the layout is, then I suggest this video, made by the Visit Chandwell Tourist Board in 1993: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6Gne6iNgbxjpNE :) All the best, Michael.

[@chrishodge8159]

Hi Michael, Yet another brilliant piece of modelling. Can’t wait for part 2 Regards Chris

[@Chandwell]

Thank you. Chris!

[@Elvenhome]

I think the reactions in the comments to this video show just how high quality this modelling is Michael. The finished effect is simply stunning. The clear description of the steps by step approach works really well. The clock tower really sits well and the means of lighting it works well also. I am looking forward to the next two parts of the build to see how they were done. Stephen

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Stephen. I’m blown away by the comments on this video and I am really pleased with how well the clock tower has turned out. All that planning has really paid off I think.

[@stevenhoward3358]

Great job, very impressive and well worth the wait.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Steven!

[@keithshayle123]

Excellent! Your efforts and that of other KZbin layout Manchester Piccadilly are amongst the best N gauge (or otherwise) models currently being shown. The attention to detail, and precision are staggering and show what can be achieved in such a small scale!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Keith. That is very kind to say. And to be compared to John’s Piccadilly is a true honour!

[@WayneAtkinson89]

Fantastic modelling as always 👍 looking forward to next weeks instalment.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Wayne

[@IamRobotMonkey]

Fantastic. Bravo, sir! You deserve a lot more subscribers!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! That is kind of you to say.

[@slwilliams75]

Cracking progress, as always 👍🏻👏🏻

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Simon.

[@markhayes789]

Love it. It looks amazing, bud.

[@markhayes789]

It inspires me to go back to the bench and keep putting the tiny strips of roofing on my depot.

[@Chandwell]

I find tiling strangely relaxing. I think there’s something wrong with me! 😂😂😂

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Mark!

[@benfoster1018]

Seriously cool! Would love to see the station in an evening setting with all the lights

[@Chandwell]

Thank you. I will see what I can do in lower light for a future video.

[@SC68]

Great video! Lots of great detail, some great modelling! Cheers Gary

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@davidjefferson8023]

5 months!!! I'm not surprised, well done Michael.

[@speleokeir]

Well it takes a while to eat that much cereal! - Worth it though it looks fantastic.

[@Chandwell]

Hahahahahha

[@Chandwell]

Thank you David.

[@exehavenharbour]

Michael, this is on the same level as Tony North Eastern’s station build, it’s amazing and what an inspiration, I can’t wait to really get into scratch building. You have captured that look and feeling of a run down BR building.Really looking forward to the next episode cheers mate, John

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much John! That is high praise indeed. I am absolutely loving the scratch building.

[@samuelives20]

WHAT. A. MASTERPIECE. It looks incredible, and you've pulled it off perfectly (and with some Darlington features, you can really see it!)

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Samuel. That is really kind. I am pleased you can see hints of Darlington in the covered van yard entrance.

[@clivebriggs4984]

Great stuff my friend, you get better each episode. Carry on with the great work in N.Thank you Clive.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Clive.

[@chrisderby986]

Absolutely outstanding!! You’re a fantastic modeller Michael, and that building is a masterpiece!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Chris. That is really very kind.

[@andrewretallick4614]

Fantastic attention to detail as usual Michael. That really looks amazing! I almost want to visit Chandwell😳...almost!!!😜 Looking forward to the upcoming videos, Andrew👍🙂

[@Chandwell]

You should visit! Chandwell - it’s a lovely place to leave.

[@andrewretallick4614]

@@Chandwell 🤣

[@perthsouth5576]

Great job. I’m really impressed with your work which will help me on my layout. Well done! Hugh

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Hugh!

[@mewsdo]

Love the intentional misuse of apostrophes! ('egg's n chip's')

[@Chandwell]

Thank’s! 😂😂😂🤣

[@johnmellars6647]

This is looking really nice Michael! Inspiring!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you John!

[@jasonpierce-newmodelbarmy3394]

A beautifully crafted building Michael. Fantastic attention to detail as has become your trademark. To build it on an incline as well took it to another level. Top work my friend.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Jason. I am pleased with how well the subtle hill worked. Will be showing its construction in Part Three.

[@PJ1R]

Superb, as someone new to the hobby I feel very encouraged and inspired. Thank you :)

[@Chandwell]

Welcome to Chandwell, Phil! I hope you like it here! Feel free to ask questions on any of my videos and I will do my best to answer them. --Michael.

[@PJ1R]

@@Chandwell Thanks Michael, I'm sure there will be many questions

[@johngomersall6718]

Another brilliant video Michael. I love how that station is coming together - and its the attention to the details on front, backs, sides that set this out as a stunner. My biggest regret is this layout is not going to be on the exhibition circuit - as it can stand with the best of them! Looking forward to the next part.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you very much indeed John! Sadly with the layout fixed to the house, this is not one that will make it to exhibitions.

[@philkirk4571]

Wow! Absolutely bloody marvellous! I can’t get over how much patience you must have to painstakingly add all of the detail especially on the back wall that can hardly be seen. Your skills are legendary and should you ever decide to sell Chandwell (lol)............well done Michael

[@Chandwell]

Hi Phil. Thank you so much for your kind words. If I were to sell Chandwell it would be very, very expensive. It is firmly attached to a four-bedroom semi-detached house so I’d have to chuck that in with the sale. 😀

[@adrianhayes6146]

Well done, enjoyed every minute.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Adrian

[@Thorpedo619]

Beautiful work Michael, amazing attention to detail :)

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Matt!

[@wheezypalacemodels7726]

Hi Michael, another masterpiece production. You have got to be claiming a well deserved first place for us N gauge modellers. Lots of you’re work is above and beyond the expected level of detail. Amazing work again, love it, very well done from me... All the best, Chris

[@Chandwell]

Many thanks Chris! That is incredibly kind of you to say such things! :) All the best, Michael.

[@class158productions]

Looking good, love the attention to detail!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Enjoyed the video Very much.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you.

[@SimonWitt]

Awesome stuff, given me some ideas for how to create my station building

[@Chandwell]

Glad to hear that! Let me know how you get on! Michael

[@colbroon1975]

Bloody excellent work mic.👍👍👍🤪✌️

[@Chandwell]

Thank you very much Colin!

[@davidhurst100]

I'm just planning my first station build and this is inspirational, thank you for sharing

[@Chandwell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

WOW all i can say is AMAZING really great effort mate the station is really coming together nicely. - Nicholas.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Nicholas!

[@OxleyCentral]

this is really inspiring.... very interesting to watch. I think it looks fantastic.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!

[@billpoxon]

Yet anther fantastic build, Great work its looking good

[@Chandwell]

Thank you William.

[@Wickford_N_Gauge]

Magnificent work Michael 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Chandwell now has a centre piece befitting its former glory😱 as always I love the the graffiti 😍 but you have really managed to capture that tired B.R. look with aplomb 😎

[@Chandwell]

Thank you very much indeed, Paul. I’m really pleased with the character that the building has.

[@timfairweather7568]

Super video Michael!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Tim!

[@lowerquadrant4647]

Very well done, congratulations!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you very much!

[@robnyas]

very good as usual enjoyed viewing that - well done

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!

[@ollieahokas9179]

Very impressive build! Cheers!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Ollie.

[@MrRockmuso]

Wonderful work!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!

[@brianstewart3594]

looking good

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Brian.

[@AllensTrains]

Thanks for a well put together video showing us how to model a station building in card. I think you might consider making the artwork available online along the lines of Scalescenes.

[@Chandwell]

Since the texture is Scalescenes, I would not be able to sell that. But otherwise yes, maybe one day I could make my drawings available. There would be a heck of a lot of work to make them commercially viable though.

[@flippop101]

An impressive and inspiring channel. The wonderful details make it feel as if I have visited Chandwell at some point.

[@Chandwell]

Many thanks! That's one of the highest forms of compliments I have received!

[@flippop101]

@@Chandwell deservedly so. I‘m not just a model railway enthusiast (albeit gauge 1 live steam) but am also an architect, which is why I can appreciate not just the amount of work you put into your hobby and can understand how you view the world you want to create. The end result is truly stunning. Take care, Philip.

[@Chandwell]

@@flippop101 It means a lot if an architect is watching and not hiding his face behind his hands! I know nothing of true architectural practices, and just follow a kind of "model what you see" process. Building Chandwell has really opened my eyes to the architecture around me that I'd never really appreciated before. In fact, making Chandwell has made every walk through any town or city far more interesting. I find myself spotting things I'd like to make, or wondering how and why things are the way they are. It is fascinating.

[@flippop101]

@@Chandwell that’s exactly the enthusiasm I see in your railway!

[@scootergh_1188]

It’s quite impressive that this vid has a 100% like to dislike ratio l. Clearly shows how amazing people think this is, including myself

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Yes, it's not very often I don't get one or two thumbs-downs! :)

[@johnpandolfino8663]

Massively brilliant......

[@Chandwell]

Massive thanks! 😂😂👍👍🍻

[@thebagfather4633]

amazing chap well done

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!

[@thebagfather4633]

@@Chandwell anytime stay safe

[@janandersson9411]

As I'm getting close to retirement I have started to prepare for all those extra hours each day. Your videos have been a real inspiration for me and I have started to hoard materials and tools. I like your low cost approach to materials but I understand that good tools are essential. It caused ne some concern when I noticed some of the weights you are using. Maybe you could advice me on how I can get Lagavulin at a good discount somewhere?

[@Chandwell]

Alas, you have to “spend out” on decent weights. Can’t have too many of them! 😂

[@NorthernJerseyRailroad]

Wow wow WOW! I can’t wait for the next two installments. But, really, I think the question everyone wants answered is, just how much Weetabix do you eat?

[@Chandwell]

I still find it hard to believe that they give away food with the boxes. 😂

[@peterstecks7660]

Really, really good Michael. But I have to say, Chandwell is a lot grimmer than the Tourist Information Office Posters suggest. Your modelling skills and detail bring out grimness that are award winning, should you wish to enter. 😂🤣😂🤣😂 And all this in N scale. Your attention to detail is commendable. ✔✔✔

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Peter! Yes, the VCTB does its best to polish the Chandwell turd... 😀

[@sidney001]

Very inspirational

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!

[@paulstuhlfelder9819]

Excellent, but I must admit I find myself checking your cook books when shown

[@Chandwell]

Ah yes... there’s a fair few of them!

[@Miertreg1]

Great nice video 👍🙋🏻‍♂️

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Gert!

[@56NeilWatson]

The bees Knees there Michael

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Neil

[@doctorwoofwoof]

Insanely awesome

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!

[@doctorwoofwoof]

@@Chandwell you're build gave me inspiration for my new station. Also I can't believe how someone can build a station so good out of cereal boxes!

[@folkloreofbeing]

Nice vid. Good job :)

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!

[@dwells77]

Another enjoyable episode! I really appreciate your methodical approach at scratch-building structures. It has totally changed the way I look at building them. Also, your series on using Inkscape to design your building has given me tremendous insight on the use and value of this excellent software! Thanks. PS - Have you considered adding a 5-10W diode laser engraver/cutter to your tool/equipment inventory to do all of the cutting that you currently do by hand? Just curious...

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! I do sometimes ponder a cutter of some type. But I have such a limited budget I can always think of a million other things I would rather have, at least while my eyesight is good, my hands are steady, and I don’t have arthritis. I do get an amazing sense of satisfaction when I remember the hours of cutting by hand when I look at the layout. I think a cutter or a 3D printer would perhaps dilute that sense of satisfaction, so for now.... I’m sticking scalpel. 😀😀👍🏻

[@mtty1988]

I see the red star poster is ther an office at the station as it’s a heavy light industry town lots a things would a been rushed from station road to the office for the last trains

[@Chandwell]

There isn’t an office on-scene but there may have been one towards the front of the station which is off-scene.

[@mtty1988]

@@Chandwell then put a sign saying it as I feel that station would have one

[@turnersrailways8247]

Blimey!! That amazing mate! love the small details, specially the cafe's signs grammar error. Beautiful architecture. Will definitely be watching more of your videos. Where is the location of your station?

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! The station is based on a mix of Chester, Sheffield Midland, Sheffield Victoria, and Darlington. It's my own design. Chandwell itself is imagined to be somewhere near Leeds and Bradford. Michael

[@turnersrailways8247]

@@Chandwell Ahh I see that! Must have taken you so much time to design, that practically being an architect, very impressive.

[@CTRL_SMarcos]

Absolutely amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing it 👍 \M/

[@Chandwell]

Thank you as ever!