Started following after seeing the BBC coverage pop up on social media. Been loving the channel and brings back lots of fond memories of my own OO gauge layout from my childhood
I love these shots of you holding the buildings. Really gives a sense of scale that the Lego minifig and coins just can't, because my brain refuses to believe the models are that small.
Hi Michael I agree with others that it’s a great effect when you’re holding the building. What I can’t get over is how clean and sharp it all is - better than my PVA smudged attempts with various bits that didn’t go right. One comment says you make it look easy - 100%! In reality creating a crisp product and getting bits to float to perfection takes quite a bit of practice (and I haven’t got there yet). I’ve been doing a nostalgiafest recently on YT watching old Crimewatch UK episodes from the 1980s. There’s lots going on in the comments. I could even imagine comments on a CWUK video with something like “Liam Thistles was finally exonerated in 2008 by new DNA evidence” or similar. Amazing how much of a feature Chandwell has become. Top work Michael!
Great stuff as usual - many thanks. I really like the broken glass. You jogged me to say that wonky rooflines on old buildings are the norm - they bow along ridge lines as the board at the top moves and joists and purlins bend. Pitch roofs on lower extensions are (if my house is anything to go by) often lightly built and bend like hell, tending to sag between the two sidewalls which usually support any cross-ways stiffeners. Particularly bad examples get a thick coat of bitumen over the top of the slates, which keeps the drips out for the last 10 years before collapse or redevelopment!
Great work as always. The broken windows with plywood backing are something I've never seen modelled before. The shop sign with the missing panel is even better. Btw, it was great to bump into you at the Doncaster show and have a chat. I look forward to seeing the pharmacy!
Those broken windows looks really good! What a brilliant idea. You've given me some ideas for future builds on my layout. Liked and Subbed! Cheers, Andy
Looking forward to your comments on that book. There isn't much literature on making buildings and this seems to include shots on the working mat. Looks promising.
@@Chandwell Who else? Sure you should. Books on demand could cut away all traditional obstacles. You sure have enough material already at hand. One copy sold already!
The buildings just look amazing. I know this row of buildings that gave you the inspiration as I often pass them on my way to friends in Saltaire. I have always been one to look up and not down at the world around me which is art school training for you. But, I now look with a keener eye for detail in the surrounding buildings taking a leaf out of your book. Looking forward to the next row.
Michael Well Station Rd Lower Section is looking good. Coping the prototype broken windows from Otley Rd is great. Also the basic shop interiors give that sense of place. After the shop fronts guess it’s the rear of this & Tower Buildings wondering which of the Shipley prototype features or buildings you model. Ian
@@Chandwell Michael I know what you mean the Shipley prototype has a larger footprint behind when you look at a satellite view. Where in Chandwell you have a narrow space to Station Alley, whatever you come up with will work well. Ian
It's funny how context changes your perception. On the layout the row looks big and imposing and when you have it in your hands at the desk, it's still imposing, but looks so much smaller. I've seen Pete Goss' layout ay Modelrail Scotland last year - I returned to it several times throughout the day. Will you be going to York MRE?
Super, build. I wonder, does anyone use Inkscape on a Mac? For me its massively laggy and impossible to work with. And yeah, Copperwort is an amazing layout, I saw it in Glasgow last year
Started following after seeing the BBC coverage pop up on social media. Been loving the channel and brings back lots of fond memories of my own OO gauge layout from my childhood
Thank you! Welcome to Chandwell!
I love these shots of you holding the buildings. Really gives a sense of scale that the Lego minifig and coins just can't, because my brain refuses to believe the models are that small.
Yeah it helps give an impression of its real size doesn’t it!?
Hi Michael I agree with others that it’s a great effect when you’re holding the building. What I can’t get over is how clean and sharp it all is - better than my PVA smudged attempts with various bits that didn’t go right. One comment says you make it look easy - 100%! In reality creating a crisp product and getting bits to float to perfection takes quite a bit of practice (and I haven’t got there yet).
I’ve been doing a nostalgiafest recently on YT watching old Crimewatch UK episodes from the 1980s. There’s lots going on in the comments. I could even imagine comments on a CWUK video with something like “Liam Thistles was finally exonerated in 2008 by new DNA evidence” or similar. Amazing how much of a feature Chandwell has become. Top work Michael!
Hahahah - Brilliant!
Still producing amazing models and illustrating your great talent.
Thank you! Cheers!
All looks so realistic and well done and I just love the details. I also just find your videos very relaxing and peaceful. All my best here from NY
Thank you very much!
Great stuff as usual - many thanks. I really like the broken glass. You jogged me to say that wonky rooflines on old buildings are the norm - they bow along ridge lines as the board at the top moves and joists and purlins bend. Pitch roofs on lower extensions are (if my house is anything to go by) often lightly built and bend like hell, tending to sag between the two sidewalls which usually support any cross-ways stiffeners. Particularly bad examples get a thick coat of bitumen over the top of the slates, which keeps the drips out for the last 10 years before collapse or redevelopment!
Thank you - good points.
Brilliant as usual
Thank you!
You make it look so easy Michael but I think it is not. Well done Station Road is looking great, thanks for sharing regards Barry..👍
Thanks Barry. Lots of practice!
Great work as always. The broken windows with plywood backing are something I've never seen modelled before. The shop sign with the missing panel is even better.
Btw, it was great to bump into you at the Doncaster show and have a chat. I look forward to seeing the pharmacy!
Hi Adrian - thank you! Yes, it was great to see you in Donny. I've still not added those grilles! :)
Another great video Michael. Thanks for sharing. Roy.
Glad you enjoyed it
Those broken windows looks really good! What a brilliant idea. You've given me some ideas for future builds on my layout. Liked and Subbed! Cheers, Andy
I'm pleased how they turned out.
I got Pete Goss' book too, not read much yet but already picked up some great ideas.
Yeah me too!
Great work as always. Thank you.
Thank you too!
Great videos Michael , well done
Thanks 👍
Looking forward to your comments on that book. There isn't much literature on making buildings and this seems to include shots on the working mat. Looks promising.
Yes it looks promising. Maybe I should write my own for card modelling!
@@Chandwell Who else? Sure you should. Books on demand could cut away all traditional obstacles. You sure have enough material already at hand. One copy sold already!
The buildings just look amazing. I know this row of buildings that gave you the inspiration as I often pass them on my way to friends in Saltaire. I have always been one to look up and not down at the world around me which is art school training for you. But, I now look with a keener eye for detail in the surrounding buildings taking a leaf out of your book. Looking forward to the next row.
Thank you very much as usual!
A Awesome WOW, Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
The broken windows and Plywood backing look spiffy. Arthur
Thank you. I’m pleased by how they came out.
Ah, the old single malt again. :)
Yes how we missed it!
Another excellent video
Glad you enjoyed it
Another great run of buildings, well done, it all blends together so well and looks so real. Brilliant!
Thank you very much!
I guess next week you are taking things to the max -- Video Max. Hope the wine didn't evaporate when the bottle was in use as a stop.
Video Max!! 🤪
Short and sweet this time. (Damn! Should have said that on the Chandy's Candies video!)
Hahaha!
Michael Well Station Rd Lower Section is looking good. Coping the prototype broken windows from Otley Rd is great. Also the basic shop interiors give that sense of place. After the shop fronts guess it’s the rear of this & Tower Buildings wondering which of the Shipley prototype features or buildings you model. Ian
There is no space to add anything else behind of much substance. Time will tell.
@@Chandwell Michael I know what you mean the Shipley prototype has a larger footprint behind when you look at a satellite view. Where in Chandwell you have a narrow space to Station Alley, whatever you come up with will work well. Ian
good vid thanks lee
Glad you enjoyed it
It's funny how context changes your perception. On the layout the row looks big and imposing and when you have it in your hands at the desk, it's still imposing, but looks so much smaller.
I've seen Pete Goss' layout ay Modelrail Scotland last year - I returned to it several times throughout the day.
Will you be going to York MRE?
Yes it makes a difference to see it in my hands doesn’t it!? Yes I’ll be at York. Maybe I should get a Chandwell T Shirt to wear.
Super, build. I wonder, does anyone use Inkscape on a Mac? For me its massively laggy and impossible to work with.
And yeah, Copperwort is an amazing layout, I saw it in Glasgow last year
Hmm, I don't know.
those buildings look very good people don't realise how small N gauge is, unless you model in it.
Yes indeed. It’s very small.
I'm beginning to run out of synonyms for "brilliant"!
Hahah thank you
great video will you do some running shots or video it so nice seeing the trains come and go
Yeah maybe... The specials usually involve more running trains. But this is all about the town really. The trains are just incidental detail. :)