DETAILING, WEATHERING & FITTING WINDOWS.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ธ.ค. 2023
- DETAILING, WEATHERING & FITTING WINDOWS.
Yes there is a text error on the video, I know, sorry about that. I just missed that one! Im not going to change it thanks!
When I started this build, I was in no doubt how long it would take. It has proved just as I thought, but… no-one ever said scratch building was easy. However, if you want something not commercially sold, you either scratch build or forget the idea. We take the rough with the smooth, to get exactly what we want. I know from experience the end results will pay dividends. So in this video, I apply some details, weather the brickwork and take on the mammoth job of fitting windows and window frames, HOW MANY. Lol Enjoy!
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What an exercise in patience and tenacity - but the effect is rather stunning.
Thank you, its quite easy to do, just time consuming with the number of windows.
BEFORE ANYONE TELLS ME: Yes I am aware there is a text error, Im not going to re-load the video. It's ok...
John, you've definitely caught the spirit of this building! Regards, Stephen.
Thank you Stephen, much appreciated.
Yet another amazing video John. I never cease to be amazed by your dedication to detail and your patience. I have to constantly remind myself you are working to N gauge measurements. 155 windows in any scale would be beyond my mental tolerance. I just don’t know how you do it. But then I remember Piccadilly Station and understand it better. Have a great Christmas break from school and I look forward to seeing your videos in 2024. Roy.
Thanks Roy, I just love putting in all those tiny lil bits. It’s a real challenge, which I thoroughly enjoy.
Despite this haven’t touched it as yet during the hol, but hoping to start again next week. Needed to stop.
Hi John, your so dedicated with detail way beyond most modellers 👏 cheers Al
Bless you thx
The new mill certainly looking great!! I love that sort of architecture!!
Bless you thx
Dear John, some pain staking fiddly work you did there on those 155 windows. Love the addition of the green window frames, definitely adds to the surface texture of the building. Beautiful how the mill is coming together, very interesting how the more finished mill seems to fit its location better and better. Humbly think the leveling you’re planning is gonna make the mill blend in with its surroundings like on the photos you’ve shared. Curious for your next episodes, although I must add I’ll be patient, realizing this level of detail work is indeed beyond tedious, or at least it can be. Nevertheless, truly appreciate the vid and the level of shared experience, insight, joy and fun you’re having with this build. Cheerio
Hi, thank you for your kind comments, TBH it’s not so much tedious rather time consuming.
I agree lowering the building into the ‘setting’ will make a huge difference. This will allow me to level the ground surface to the correct height for each side of the building. I’m hoping to complete in the Christmas hols, but I maybe hoping too much. Time will tell.
Now that's commitment! Flippin eck John that must have taken you ages and I can only admire your tenacity at getting the look right. All credit to you.
Regards
Steve
Thanks Steve, I guess I just want to create as realistic look that I can whilst compromising on size.
As Miss Black might have said, that's a lora lora windows. The building is really imposing and coming along very nicely John. It is very true to the prototype and it was interesting to see how you made the brick work paler - something to remember for me to use in the future. Stephen
Thank you Stephen, glad you liked it. I am hoping it will look better when the building is dropped into the unit I made a few weeks ago. I want to get the roofs made first.
The mill building is looking really good. It's coming along really nicely and is going to look spot on once in place. Hopefully, my grandson will be putting a Christmas themed video on his Dylington Model Railway channel soon..... have a great Christmas and best wishes for the New Year, Cheers James 🙂👍
Hello John, wow the Mill is looking brilliant the time and effort thats gone into that is amazing.
Thank you, I knew when I started it would take ages, especially with 155 windows and each requiring varying parts all fitted indivually. I am hoping to complete in the sch hols, well hopefully, lol
155 windows, wow that takes some patience. It’s looking great though, well done and thanks for showing us how you did it. Cheers Mark
Hi, glad you like it, I did cut out some windows but needed to keep the majority to keep the essence of the area. Hoping to finish it in the hols, time will tell. Lol
155 windows AND surrounds! Ye gods man you must have had nightmares about this build. Beautiful model at the end though. Have a safe great Christmas. Arthur
lol, thx Arthur. Still absolutely tons to do. Hoping to finish over the Christmas hols, but it might be a hope too far.
The overall mill diorama with the viaduct is looking good.
Thank you, fair ole way to go though. I am hoping to complete it within the christmas hols, but that maybe a a big step.
Hi John, excellent work mate, some very good techniques shared, thanks for that, all the time and effort has been worth it. I found it really gave the area some depth when the mill was placed on the layout. Looking forward to more, cheers John, John
Thank you, I’ve found one secret is by adding many layers to a building. Merry Christmas
Happy Christmas to you to John, cheers 🍻
Hi John
The mill has really progressed and is an excellent representation of the real one .
Hope you have a great Christmas.
Cheers Kev
Thank you Kev, glad you like it.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Superb modelling skills. 👍 I really enjoy watching your layout coming together.
Merry Christmas.
Bless you and thanks, so glad you enjoy the channel so much more coming soon. Merry Christmas
John, another great built in progress. 155 windows, wow! I will like to stay there for a visit and check out the countryside. Bill from California
Hi, thank you. It is proving to be a mammoth build.
The mill is an events location ie: weddings, conferences, retreats. There is also office space I believe, yes it is a lovely area, but it is embedded in a town location.
@@piccadillymodelrailways I have no problem with that. Bill from California
A master piece John
Thx Chris, still masses to do.
Hiya John , hope your well ? just been caching up on your videos , been really busy on a few projects of my own so didnt have time to watch much on youtube . Wow you have been busy 😯. The mill certainly is taking shape . and looks the part . Never thought about putting varnish on a card model . Must give that a try .
Hi, thank you glad you like it. Yes it is a bit of a mammoth build but one step at a time.
Yes varnish is very important as it protects the card, the ink from fading and allows you to apply all sorts of weathering techniques. Hoping that’s helpful.
Great video John!!! Merry Chrismas and a happy new year! Cheers Onno.
Merry Christmas
Hi John - blimy ! 157 windows - can appreciate the work that has gone into this build so far. I does look the business when had it placed on the layout - so well worth all the effort. Hope you have a good Christmas and a good New Year. Cheers Euan
155, yes I can bearly believe it Euan, I cut the building down as well, cant think how many more there would be of the real thing. Thankyou for your lovely comments, Merry Christmas!
Now you’re showing me how to do it, it’s getting more and more interesting. Yes, I’m interested in the building you’re making. Would I be right in saying that the location of the mill is just outside Manchester?
Hi, New Mills is about 16 miles from Manchester in a South East direction. Id say its between Stockport and Buxton. The exact area is just outside New Mills central station, and is known as the Torr Vale next to the river Goyt. Hoping thats helpful.
Btw, if there is something you need to know and cannot find out, just say and Ill di my best to help or put you in touch with another TH-camr.
If the location I mentioned is correct, it would have been a cotton mill. Manchester was also known as Cottonopolis, you know!!
Yes it was a cotton mill, but now is an events venue, with I believe a hotel as part. I did a video 2 / 3 weeks ago showing the real place. If you go to their website it explains all.
Brilliant dedication to detail snd s great result. Csn I ask why you don't oversize your windows and apply them to the inside?
Hi, thank you for you kind words, I think itll work well as time goes on. Ive always printed the windows at 0.5 mm thick so acetate can be applied quite close to the frame and look fairly flush glazed. TBH, I may only glaze the really large windows and leave the rest unglazed on this occasion.