Scratch-Built Mainline Terminus Station Part 3 : Completing a scratch build in card

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

You should be rightly proud of the station Michael - superbly modelled - catches the North East of England feel of a "past its sell by date" structure which has seen better days. Video shorts are perfect as it captures what you have been doing in a punchy kind of style. I certainly enjoy them. Cheers Euan

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Euan!

[@jameschurch3037]

I have found that a cup of tea, a Digestive biscuit, and Chandwell make for the perfect Friday evening. It has been a pleasure to follow the progress of the station building, and you must be very proud of the result. I am looking forward to the next big project as you tackle the hotel. Thanks for taking the time to share Chandwell with us.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you James - sounds like a pleasant way to spend a Friday, but it would have to be a couple of Bourbon biscuits for me! :) I also am looking forward to seeing how the hotel turns out! --Michael.

[@paulbaker916]

Unbelievable attention to detail an finally someone who has used genuine road marking data. It looks brilliant. Well done indeed.

[@Chandwell]

Many thanks!

[@CTRL_SMarcos]

Wonderful. Not only the beautiful work done, but the way you share it, with all that editing effort. Thank you so much 👍

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!

[@wheezypalacemodels7726]

Hi Michael, can’t really say anything more than I have previously...absolutely a masterclass in modelling. Well done and very much looking forward to the next project..Chris

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much!

[@colinnewmarch1106]

Each video shows more and more of your skill and superb patience, brilliant

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Colin!

[@going2thedogs]

The station building & surroundings look superb.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!

[@stukidson1207]

You’re making it increasingly difficult to find the right words to describe just how impressive your modelling is as every video seems to out do it’s predecessor. I’ve loved every minute of the station build. (Love the hat btw)

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Stu. And I thought you weren’t into railways! It’s an honour to have you along for my videos sir. All the best, Michael.

[@thomashiggins4923]

The station looks great Michael. And the hotel will be perfect facing it. Faded Victorian grandeur says it all! Well done. Tom

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! I hope I can pull the hotel off - it's a bit of a monster!

[@ianleyburn4048]

Running out of superlatives here, Michael but this is simply brilliant. Your imagination, skill and patience are second to none. I'm pleased that my eyesight isn't alone in being able to pick out some of the minute detail. The results you are producing are a joy to watch and amongst the best viewing anywhere at present. Many thanks for sharing with us.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Ian, that is really kind of you to say!

[@Elvenhome]

Such high quality work in every aspect of the modelling; planning, design and creation. This really is a beautiful model and very reminiscent of stations at that time. The hotel design looks to be something special also. Stephen

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Stephen! I am really pleased with the resulting station after all that umming and arring... The Hotel next... I only hope I can pull it off!

[@davestrains6816]

Just perfect build. you are definitely a master builder. Thanks for sharing. Dave

[@Chandwell]

Wow - thank you!

[@davidmcclelland2661]

You have excelled yourself again Michael, well done.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you David!

[@Bytebuster0]

You didn't exaggerate when you said the War Memorial was tiny... but you pulled it off, it really looks the part. Good to see even local "artist" Stanley respects the Memorial ;) - The Hotel 'sketches' look great Michael, really looking forward to the upcoming videos.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Yes, the local rascals do tend to show a little respect. They never seem to swear and they tend to respect the parts of the town that deserve it! 👍

[@roncarter5532]

Michael the station is a great piece of scratch building. It really does look the part, and the fine details really finish it off. Ron.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Ron!

[@Exagerative]

I want to know how your household get through so many cereal packets! Your creative detail is a really enjoyable watch. I also really appreciate less use of plastic in modelling! The printed paper looks so much better for it too.

[@GazzaLDN]

Cereal for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, I presume, with the odd Birthday Cake thrown in.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Liam! Yes, it is good to avoid plastic as much as possible. I have to admit that we take donations of cereal packets! :)

[@Chandwell]

Yep - that's about right! :)

[@andrewretallick4614]

Fantastic job (again!) Michael. So much detail, very, very impressive. Can't wait to see what magic you work next! Andrew👍🙂

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Andrew!! Cheers!

[@Leonard_Smith]

Magnificent detailing as ever.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!

[@roystudds1944]

Beautifully done and presented Michael. The detail is just wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Roy.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Roy!

[@pauljames9626]

I had a feeling when you first started throwing ideas around regarding the station that we were going to be in for a treat and you certainly didn't disappoint! I didn't think the scratchbuilds could get any better after the pub, but you proved me wrong - a real joy to watch these coming together, and more in store with the "backscene". Thank you for posting and stay well.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Paul!

[@Chris-BognorRegis]

Hi Michael - The trouble with your building is that it is so detailed it looks like its made in 00 scale and not N Scale. What I really love about it is it looks so gritty and therefore in my opinion so realistic. The way you do your hipped roofs is wonderful to watch. I am so envious of your skill in Inkscape, you make it look so easy. The backscene with the hotel, wow, what can I say. Really looking forward to seeing how you put that together after drooling over your station building. Regards Chris

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Chris! I am looking forward to seeing if I can build this hotel too! :)

[@philkirk4571]

Top drawer modelling as always Michael!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much 😀

[@adrianhayes6146]

Well done Michael, look forward to whatever comes next.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Adrian!

[@gaz740]

It looks absolutely fantastic Michael. Well done mate.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Gaz!

[@pim1234]

That monument is just brilliant !

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!

[@paulhargreaves1497]

Sublime! Bonus points for using a Lamy pen :)

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much, Paul!

[@peterstecks7660]

Impressive as usual Michael. Thanks for sharing. Lots of learning from each of your videos.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Peter!

[@simaesthesia]

Rare, I've really enjoyed this "mini series". I love how you demonstrate that amazing results can be achieved on a budget and without 3D printers and other "tech". Pure modelling skill and talent. The result is fantastic, Michael. Looking forward to your next "task". Simon.

[@Chandwell]

Thanks so much!

[@JamesPetts]

That station is very impressive.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you James!

[@bubulechibe]

Can't wait to see the work on the background

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!

[@GazzaLDN]

Really lovely looking Station and very enjoyable video. Keep up the good work.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

That was brilliant i enjoyed watching you build your station. A building to be proud of. really great effort mate.- Nicholas.

[@Chandwell]

Many thanks Nicholas!

[@Jam-Down-Brown]

Stunning work as always, your talent never ceases to amaze me! Can’t wait for the next build.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you very much!

[@johnmellars6647]

Very impressive Michael. It looks great and the detail is amazing. I have been working on a viaduct myself, which has given me a deep appreciation for what you have accomplished here. I am hoping that experience and practice help me as my first effort is kind of mediocre, but I have decided to just plow ahead so I can learn what works and what order I sshould do things in. As always looking forward to the Hotel build!

[@Chandwell]

Thanks John! I learned so much from my viaduct build - it helped give me the confidence for everything else, that's for sure.

[@piccadillymodelrailways]

Brilliant, the calculating of the slope on the road was a stroke of genius. The whole effect just looks stunning, I look forward to the hotel or whatever you choose, take care catch you soon

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much John. I really enjoyed this build and I am pleased with how it came out in the end.

[@davidmcclelland2661]

Love your monument to the fallen, lest we forget.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you again David!

[@timfairweather7568]

Great conclusion to the series Michael! I particularly liked the way you got the thin border on the monument and did the gently sloping ground.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you very much!

[@exehavenharbour]

Fantastic! Cheers Michael, John, oh and I’m looking forward to that hotel to!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you John! The hotel is progressing now - I've almost finished the cereal packet mock up and I am looking at it now thinking a) That will look amazing, and b) Arrrrgh! How am I going to make that! :) Michael.

[@Wickford_N_Gauge]

Gorgeous result Michael 👏👏👏 Fabulous details every where you look 😍 Most impressed with the flat cap 👍 though you will need to add a whippet tied up outside of Pippas Pantry to complete the look 😲🤣🤣🤣 Always a pleasure to visit Chandwell 😊 best wishes from County Wicklow ☘

[@Chandwell]

Wa tha w'ippit is already 'artside. Ready f't'walk up't moor.

[@brianstewart3594]

the layout is getting every week well mate

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Brian!

[@georgethomas7814]

You need to keep that pound coin on the layout to remind us of the scale your working in. Brilliant stuff

[@Chandwell]

Good call! Thank you George! :) Michael

[@toki_-_wartooth]

awesome video! reminds me of Chester with the Queen Hotel opposite the station

[@Chandwell]

The window arrangement of the station is an almost exact copy of Chester, so well spotted!

[@slwilliams75]

Oh mate, really incredible progress as always! I've thoroughly enjoyed watching this build and am so excited to see what you do with the old hotel. Keep up the great work 👌🏻👏🏻

[@Chandwell]

Thank you so much, Simon :)

[@marktaylor8659]

Fantastic. It's difficult in the video to grasp the small size of the model and it's components until you see something like tweezers, knife, or your fingers to compare with. I really look forward to the back scene hotel work.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Mark - yes, this was a small one! :)

[@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932]

Michael, seems i missed a few episodes, absolutely stunning work, I need to hire you as a builder for Four Oaks street. The buildings create the atmosphere and that is the key. Brilliant.

[@Chandwell]

Welcome back to Chandwell, Chris! I've discussed it with my partners, and Scott, Scott, Sons and Daughter Ltd would be delighted to travel to your place to measure up. Upon receipt of the plane tickets, we'll be right over! :D Seriously though - thank you for your comments. If it wasn't for your encouragement in January, I don't think I'd have chosen to do things in this order, and it may have all turned out very differently. So thank you very much for that. --Michael.

[@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932]

@@Chandwell I will check suitable flights,! I really did like those old style buildings and your representation is spot on.

[@cevennesrailway4866]

Can't wait for the hôtel vidéo ;)

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! There will be quite a few as the build continues, I think.

[@jmaccsarmiesofArda]

Cant believe what you havr achived with mainly card.

[@Chandwell]

I'm always amazed at what can be achieved with just card and paper!

[@simonroberts7891]

Great video Michael!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you Simon!

[@draxe9121]

A magnificent effort!

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Michael

[@qforrest7294]

I like scratch built. nice

[@Chandwell]

Thank you!

[@MrRockmuso]

Absolutely superb job Michael!! Maybe you could cover the smudge on the road surface with a manhole cover and also add some drainage grates along the kerbside?

[@Chandwell]

Great idea! I was considering manhole covers but don't want them to look too much like bits of paper stuck down. But this is the perfect opportunity to try it - thank you. --Michael.

[@brianstewart3594]

getting better i meant to say

[@Chandwell]

Haha. Thank you!

[@MartinFutter70]

Loving the War memorial, some small wreathes come November??? The station looks great too 👍

[@qforrest7294]

pretty Awesome :)

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@elinsimonsen2003]

Awesome art work, fascinated by your way of using Inkscape, how did you print the inscription on the war memorial?

[@Chandwell]

I just use a Canon Inkjet printer and print to 110gsm matt photo paper.

[@WarrenFahyAuthor]

Can't believe this is N scale.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you! It is really small in parts!

[@johnwright1282]

So interesting Michael. What do you use for the road surface. It looks very realistic.

[@Chandwell]

Thank you John! The road surface is from Scalescenes. It's their Tarmac texture with my own road markings drawn in the computer. --Michael

[@johnchin1456]

is Chandwell based on an particular location? love stone buildings, remind me of yorkshire, saw an model of an setup called "tetley railway" sadly the modeller died. it was most amazing mod railway ive seen with hilly gradients and an lovely station. your work is amazing too, attension to detail is so labour intensive thx

[@Chandwell]

Thank you John! Chandwell is heavily inspired by West Yorkshire in general, and Bradford in particular. The stone buildings are very much of that area. The hotel I am making next is based on one in Bradford, and my Weir pub is also based on one in Bradford. The station itself is made up, but heavily inspired by a brick station in Chester. I also absolutely loved the Tetley Mills layout. It really captured that West Yorkshire mill town feel, and I have been really inspired by it - Chandwell also has no flat ground, and all the roads will be on hills. Thank you for your comments. Michael.

[@folkloreofbeing]

Hello. Algorithm comment for the Elders of KZbins. :)

[@Chandwell]

Algorithm comment accepted. 👍

[@folkloreofbeing]

@@Chandwell On my second watch through, I noticed that I actually may know an Inkscape trick you're not familiar with? Your war memorial; the letters are just typed on and not made to look carved or embossed. Is that deliberate because of its size and you know how to do those tricks? Or would you like a link to how to do it? I didn't want to just assume you didn't know (You're very good with Inkscape). :)

[@Chandwell]

I do know a trick to do this but didn’t do it here as the text is already too small for the naked eye to see. I’d love to hear your trick though as mine is quite convoluted involving two intersections of the text left-up and right-down.

[@folkloreofbeing]

​@@Chandwell I learned a lot of Inkscape from the channel 'Logos by Nick'. The video is question is this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWa6hGaLpZdlnqs It's for the carved look, but I found that I can use it to make embossed looks too depending on where the darker lettering is placed and blurred. I don't do the step he does with the rectangle, instead, I duplicate the word, change its colour and drag it around until I get the angle I like, then, I 'difference' it. I do the same thing for highlights too. (you'll need a few copies of the word) Then, if I want it to look embossed, it goes on bottom layer and gets blurring applied, or for carving it's added to the top layer and played with there, etc... There are a few steps in this one too, but with your level of knowledge, you can discard the superfluous steps same as I did. I t's prob just as much a pain in the rear as your method though.