All credit to you. Life is about trial and error. I think everyone of subscribers are enjoying the journey. I don’t even have a layout but I live vicariously through what you do , it’s still fun. My retirement plan is to build a layout so I am compiling a list of what I would like to do. I love the fact that you have trod the path , `i know I will still have issues but its fun watching what you. All the best Alex
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks, Alex, I’m so pleased that you’re enjoying the journey. Regards, Charlie.
@GettingBackonTrackwithSteve
24 күн бұрын
I really like the fact Charlie includes his mistake on his builds. Makes more gung ho on the build I am doing, and less concerned with making a mistake! I started a large layout in my basement after I retired. It is an awesome thing to keep me engaged and busy in retirement. Love this channel!
@simaesthesia
25 күн бұрын
I do love your honesty, Charlie. Seriously, though, we all appreciate you showing your mistakes and saving us the pain and horror. I thank you, Sir! Much better result on the second attempt. Simon
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks Simon, rest assured there is a third version coming! Regards Charlie
@simaesthesia
25 күн бұрын
@@ChadwickModelRailway look forward to it 👍👍
@StevenTT120Layout
25 күн бұрын
Hi can you please mention TT 120 to them a looking for 3. The club room is opening on the 7 and 8 of September if you can make it.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
@@StevenTT120Layout Steve, can send me the details? Regards Charlie
@SteveSmithRailways
25 күн бұрын
@@StevenTT120Layout we are just making our first TT:120 kit, a 3 road diesel depot. You never know, a TT:120 platform kit could be something that may show at some point.
@Pleasant_Green
25 күн бұрын
Absolutely thrilled to hear some of the results of my own experiments helped you, Charlie. Thanks for the mention! I think these have turned out great so far. Looking forward to seeing it all progress.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
And thanks to you, PG. Regards, Charlie.
@user-zk2tu5np5n
24 күн бұрын
Charlie When painting brickwork cement, Add a little water to the mix. the paint flows into the cement coarses better.
@ChadwickModelRailway
24 күн бұрын
Yes, I am aware of that, but I also wanted to leave a dusty finish on the brickwork. Regards, Charlie.
@laszlokaestner5766
25 күн бұрын
The slabs did look really good put on individually like that but clearly it is hugely time consuming. Pre-made lengths would clearly be more practical for long platforms such as this but you probably do need some loose slabs as well for those areas where long straight sheets aren't so suitable. The slope actually looked fine the way you did it because in real life the people laying the paving suffer from the same problem and come up with the same solution of cutting slabs down to fit. What I would say is that although the drain channel grating looks great it probably needs to be broken up here and there with a slightly larger square representing the main drain point for the channel to run in to. Another tip (which you may well have done but didn't mention) is to remove your masking tape as soon as possible before the paint dries. If you wait until it is dry you run the risk of pulling up paint from your surface when you remove the tape as the paint has formed a layer across the join.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks, L5766, for some excellent suggestions. Regards, Charlie.
@graemewilson4126
26 күн бұрын
For a Photographer, you have done the Tiling job very well
@ChadwickModelRailway
26 күн бұрын
You need to see my kitchen tiling Graeme! Regards Charlie
@chrissouthgate4554
25 күн бұрын
@@ChadwickModelRailway Well you did need something to practice on for the important stuff!
@kyce2046
10 күн бұрын
MDF is like painting cardboard, the paint is sucked right into it and can look very patchy, so it needs to be primed and it doesn't like moisture and PVA is best for it. I was also thinking, why not etch it as one sheet, complete with edging, and leave the drain as a separate piece as it leaves options for the drain style and platform width. Revell Contacta also works on ABS plastics and I use the wire from a twist tie with the plastic removed to push down the steel tube to remove any blockage. Tamiya make an “extra thin” cement with a small brush in the lid that is excellent for “tacking” small parts in place, it has good capillary action and doesn’t leave a large glob of glue behind. Really enjoy your videos Charlie, well done.
@ChadwickModelRailway
9 күн бұрын
Thanks Kyce. We are currently constructing MDF sheets as a two piece item. Regards, Charlie.
@michaelimpey1407
26 күн бұрын
Charlie, great "Take 2" on your platforms. Great techniques used there, putting a "skin" of Polystrene on the platform edge, and then using Polystrene glue is a great idea, and would work kell. I think Superglue has its place, but is a glue of last resort, as it need a Mechanical bond to hold, whereas the Polustrne cement is a chemical bond, so it will last forever. The platform tiles look great, and is a great idea, making a "one sheet" may be difficult for different widths of platform, but hey, all issues can be overcome, no problems, just solutions and opportunities. Your station area is progressing well,a nd I am loving the progress. Cheers, and thank you for sharing, and stay safe, Michael
@ChadwickModelRailway
26 күн бұрын
Thanks Michael, for such an excellent, and in-depth comment. Your support is much appreciated, regards Charlie.
@radiofry
25 күн бұрын
Charlie, your brick looks great. I really like the look of those pavers and drain too.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks RF, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@charlesrussell8137
26 күн бұрын
I am enjoying your efforts to make platforms and it’s great that you’ve left in all the mistakes you’ve made so we don’t have to. I can’t be the only person whose layout does not allow long straight platforms, so it would be great if any new product made provision in some way for curved platforms. Keep up the great work. Charles
@ChadwickModelRailway
26 күн бұрын
Thanks Charlie, rest assured I still have my curved platforms to build. Regards Charlie
@davidlidbury1244
11 күн бұрын
Another brilliantly honest video Charlie, thank you. I've used Metcalfe pavement slabs on my layout as they remind of the pavements around where I grew up and seem to do the job. Look forward to your next episode of platform building. All the best👍
@ChadwickModelRailway
11 күн бұрын
Thanks David, that’s very kind of you. Stay safe. Regards Charlie
@recycledmodelrailways8655
25 күн бұрын
Hi Charlie, found your channel after coming back to the hobby a few months ago. I have now watched every video (its took a while), and felt the need to say thanks for all the content. I enjoy the way you present and you have some great knowledge. Normally watch on a tv so dont comment, but as im now caught up, sat on the laptop so i could say, great work, i look forward to seeing more of your hints and tips, and watching the layout develop. Paul.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks, Paul, that’s most kind. It’s great to have you onboard, regards Charlie.
@chugwaterjack4458
24 күн бұрын
For my four platforms 2m long, I have used SMS "steam era platform edging" in strips 140mm long, 7 to the pack #LX319-OO, which, once installed, can be easily sanded to create a bullnose. Behind these, for platform paving, I employed their 3 ft x 2 ft paving slabs in 277mm x 144 mm sheets. They match perfectly, and make a great platform. To deal with the joints between sheets, I added strips 1mm wide for "expansion" joints. A bit of grey paint, some weathering, and done and dusted.
Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@bobhordern5139
23 күн бұрын
Think we’ve all had these sorts of false starts Charlie - and learned from them. For tarmac I use fine emery paper or scribed plasticard for paving slabs. My edge slabs are cut individually but that’s easier to do in 7mm. Thanks for ideas as always, Bob
@ChadwickModelRailway
23 күн бұрын
Thanks, Bob, and I’m pretty sure that you’re dead right regarding Emery cloth. Regards, Charlie
@gordonchell8787
25 күн бұрын
Great work as usual, Charlie and great tips. If the company looking in to the tile sheets manages to crack the problem, perhaps they might then be able to then offer bespoke sheets to suit different platform shapes (obviously at a cost), eg where lines converge/diverge and there's a station with a triangular central island platform - Kidsgrove (fairly local to me) is a typical example of what I mean?
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks, Gordon, it is a very interesting concept. Regards, Charlie.
@alanobiwala6822
24 күн бұрын
Brilliant once again, although I did notice a layer of bricks underneath the platform edging stones had been put on upside down! Never mind, I don't think the 4mm scale platform inspector will be bothered 👍
@ChadwickModelRailway
24 күн бұрын
That’s shocking, Alan, it won’t happen again, mate. Regards, Charlie.
@davidballoid2118
23 күн бұрын
That's why I suggested laminating polystyrene over top of the wood in place of anything else, it takes paint better and is more predictable to work with. Cheers!
@ChadwickModelRailway
22 күн бұрын
Thanks, David, much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.
@JoeEngineersThings
25 күн бұрын
Looks great, Charlie! It was sad to see the results of the last one, but hopefully you agree that the lessons learned helped this one come along well! I think you will be proud of it for a long time.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks Joe, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@dakdak7609
22 күн бұрын
Looking great. I use Buff Titanium by Daler & Rowney for Mortar, sometimes mixed into a little smooth polyfilla. A trick with the Revell glue, if the nozzle dries / blocks up then squeeze the bottle gently whilst holding a flame under the metal tip. When you get a little flamethrower, job done!
@ChadwickModelRailway
22 күн бұрын
Thanks, Dak Dak, much appreciated. No more glue stoppages! Regards Charlie.
@robbyxp1
24 күн бұрын
Nice video. What you need is a compound mitre, which will do it much more accurately and easier than manually sawing it. Of course at a price. But once you have one of those you'll find you use it all the time.
@ChadwickModelRailway
24 күн бұрын
A good suggestion rob, and much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.
@chrisbarr1359
25 күн бұрын
Charlie that looks great! Probably one of the nicest platforms I've seen. Really like the drainage grates. Have you had the opportunity to see a channel named Chandwell? This gentleman scratch builds the most realist buildings in N-scale using a computer program called Inkscape. They are stunning and worth a look.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks Chris, I shall certainly take a look. Regards, Charlie.
@daviemaclean61
24 күн бұрын
A much nicer job than the ceramic tiles. Of all three laser cut elements I liked the channel drains most. As everyone's platforms are different, rather than a sheet with all three elements together, there might be a market for runs of edging and sheets of paving to be cut to size by the user. Then it could be used for street paving as well. Just a thought. Less being more, if you want your Roket glue to go a bit further I can recommend decanting some into a quilling bottle. I use them for card glue and PVA and it's amazing how accurate you can be and how little glue is actually required. Cheers
@ChadwickModelRailway
24 күн бұрын
Thanks Davie, I do realise we all have separate platform requirements. Good luck with your project, regards Charlie.
Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Regards, Charlie
@iandacre7246
9 күн бұрын
Hi Charlie. Love your channel and i'm learning so much. Just want to say if you ever have problems with the revel contacta glue nozzle, just wave a lighter over the end very quickly and it will melt the hardened glue. Little puff of smoke and your good to go. Kind regards Ian
@ChadwickModelRailway
9 күн бұрын
Thanks Ian for a great tip. Regards Charlie.
@reconphil
24 күн бұрын
I really like the instruction on how to create these models, I learn a lot from your videos. I am not particularly good at finishing but, when you painted the white & ochre I think I would have thinned it a bit to let the brick stand out a bit more.
@ChadwickModelRailway
24 күн бұрын
Thanks Phil, good luck with your project. Regards Charlie
@tomlawton7087
22 күн бұрын
Excellent saw work, there, Charlie. I end up having to plane a diagonal cut like that!
@ChadwickModelRailway
22 күн бұрын
Nothing that a good sander won’t sort out Tom. Regards, Charlie.
@DaventryParkway
24 күн бұрын
Thanks for all this Charlie, platform’s are so important and I’m rebuilding my own just the same. We really could have a mix of paving and tarmac if we we’re bold enough! Next problem for me is “high speed trains” yellow lines. I need to lay off the beer to do this! 😆
@ChadwickModelRailway
24 күн бұрын
And don’t forget your tactile paving as well! Regards Charlie
@marcdempsey5850
25 күн бұрын
A great step forward in platform construction, this is how this hobby moves forward. Having a great opportunity to work with a production team for something that can be utilised by many. Having a single piece of top surface with all the feature built in, only have to cut and glue then paint away.. platform design as per Charlie from Chadwick. A Great Leap Forward from the last experiment. Wishing all the best for the next platform and the station. All best Marc from Leighton Buzzard. Take care when cutting this new platform when comes to the join at the platform slope….
@SteveSmithRailways
25 күн бұрын
Charlie has taken a sample all-in-one piece away today to test. We await to hear how he gets on.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks, Marc, you your advice is appreciated. Regards, Charlie.
@terrigoddard3448
25 күн бұрын
Small tip Charlie. Use a bachmann 08 for gauging up to the platform. Because the coupling rods can hit the platform edges and you end up with a twisted crank. I dont think I need to tell you how i know
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
An excellent tip, Terri. Many thanks, regards Charlie.
@afm1948
25 күн бұрын
Another great how to vid mate. When you mention all the tiling, all I could think of was, not another 3 days! But, you overcame that chore rather quickly. Arthur
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
You did right, Arthur, I thought I was going to be there for a few hours! Regards Charlie
@user-vg2uu3ip8m
25 күн бұрын
Hi Charlie, it's good to see that I'm not the only one to not use the full stroke of the saw! Enjoying the videos, even if I model a different era, a lot of your techniques are lessons learnt. Lawrence
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Don’t worry, Lawrence, no job is too small to botch. Regards, Charlie.
@ModelRailwayShed
24 күн бұрын
I do admire your truth and honesty in every video Charlie. Looking forward to seeing what pre made platforms are developed definitely a market for them.
@ChadwickModelRailway
24 күн бұрын
Thanks MRS, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@StBlazeyModelWorld
26 күн бұрын
Some great ideas there Charlie. When I am doing a project "that matters" I use 18 mm ply (For 00) and use metcalffe platform for dressing. As all things tend to be over-sized I use N gauge for the main platform walking surface and the you can dress the facing and edges according to the period being replicated. The card brings the platform up to about 19mm. I also use my router to create a quarter inch wide channel on the under side of the platform for incorporating wiring for lights (Platform or platform buildings). That may seem odd but it then simply requires a drilling of a whole through to the channel and job done (A bit like a bus wire) To get a varied effect on any structure weathering I vary the distance between the paint source (Air brush or rattle can) and the object. Another great and honest video! Stay safe mate , Regards, Roger
@PaulinesPastimes
25 күн бұрын
That was quite a bit of work and you can't always tell how they are going to turn out. Your work showed the way to an improved method. The new one piece surface idea sounds very good. 😊👍
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks Pauline, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@axelBr1
24 күн бұрын
Oh my god, your attention to detail and patience! Looking amazing.
@ChadwickModelRailway
24 күн бұрын
Yes, it is coming along well Axel. Regards, Charlie.
@wmcwings4343
24 күн бұрын
Charlie, Thank you for the video. As always they are very informative and educational. I am building my first layout and have found lots of useful information in your videos. I only recently learned of your military career. Although I live in the US, Thank You for your service to your country. My father served 30 years in the USAF. I wasn't military but served 30 years in Law Enforcement. Again, thank you. Charlie in Nebraska
@ChadwickModelRailway
24 күн бұрын
Many thanks Charlie, I’m so pleased you enjoy my videos. Likewise, we have both served our countries well. Regards, Charlie.
@davidsheriff8989
24 күн бұрын
Pains taking work pays off but I think very time consuming..your attention to real detail certainly looks superb though Charlie....
@ChadwickModelRailway
24 күн бұрын
Thanks David, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@GarthDavies-cd5oh
25 күн бұрын
Great video again .If you dont succeed the first time try try again . An alternative method of the brick mortar is to use very thinned down paint .Enamels work best . Just point a small brush head laden with the paint and the capillary action will do the rest filling in between the bricks.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks, Garth, and many thanks for your suggestion. Regards, Charlie.
@davidhinks8384
22 күн бұрын
Thanks Charlie, good to know even a master-modeller continues to learn and refine their craft. The platforms looking good. Dave
@ChadwickModelRailway
20 күн бұрын
Thanks Dave, it’s very kind of you to say so. However, the story is over just yet. Regards Charlie.
@anthonystevens8683
25 күн бұрын
Another cracking construction video Charlie. The lengths that you go to for that genuine look have to be applauded and even more showing us the good bits as well as the not so good parts. I raise my hat to you sir. My older brain may not be so absorbent to knowledge as it used to be for new knowledge but you explain things in a way that even I can take in, this is very much appreciated. Thanks again.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks Anthony, I too struggle to retain info. Regards Charlie
@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267
21 күн бұрын
Looking fantastic Charlie ,
@ChadwickModelRailway
20 күн бұрын
That’s very kind of you to say so DJ. Regards, Charlie.
@UndergroundEric
25 күн бұрын
Doing a nice job charlie. Steve is a top chap eh. For Tarmac, Rustoleum ‘Aged Iron’ textured paint, then sand it back a bit works great. All the best, Eric
@SteveSmithRailways
25 күн бұрын
Cheers buddy.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks Eric, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@aleopardstail
24 күн бұрын
premade platforms, there is a potential issue over "how wide do you make them?" I would suggest doing Set track spacing and streamline spacing as a minimum, and maybe a "wide" platform (I'd say really cut to order so as not to have stuff sat around) there is a "but my platforms won't be those widths", to be honest if that was a custom product I'd be seriously tempted to make damned sure my platforms were those widths also suggest laser cut platform edges, indeed an entire kit as well as just the deck oh yes, and that painting looks spot on, seriously nice job
@ChadwickModelRailway
24 күн бұрын
Thanks leopard tail, however the width of the platform canopies I own, will have an influence on the platform width themselves. Regards, Charlie.
@mattponcini3037
25 күн бұрын
I’d absolutely love to build a platform the same way, I’ve found that for what I’m building the pre-made ones tend to end a bit long or short and don’t have as much realism to them, they tend to just have flat sides. I’d definitely invest in a platform kit just like what you’ve done there with the paving stones.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks Matt, I’m so pleased that you like the product. Regards, Charlie.
@georgethomas7814
24 күн бұрын
Looks good. Like the idea that this might come in sheets to speed the process. Not sure how that might work. There would be issues with continuity, scale and regional variations with tiled platforms. Like the drain down the middle. Having a sheet that included platform edges, tiles and drain would certainly speed the process. Thanks for another brilliant insight into scratch building platforms.
@ChadwickModelRailway
24 күн бұрын
Thanks George, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@bobainsworth5057
25 күн бұрын
1 1/2 hrs. Not bad. I think the tiles look beautiful. If I were to make my own platform , I'd be doing your way. I can't tell you how impressed I am.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks Bob, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.
@carltontweedle5724
25 күн бұрын
Doing the brick water the paint down a bit it runs into the gaps easier to wipe off also. Plus instead of single bits for the platform mark two, can the MDF be scored so it looks like single bits. They do it with brick. Great as normal Charlie, two weeks is a week to long.
@SteveSmithRailways
25 күн бұрын
We've given Charlie a sample 'all-in-one' piece to test, so keep watching Charlie's videos for the latest news.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Rest assured Carlton, we’re on the case. Regards Charlie.
@williamj3843
25 күн бұрын
I think you have hit the mark balancing introducing a technique, demonstrating how to apply it and talking about the results. Great work! In the US I have seen "concrete stamp patterns" to make poured concrete look like pavers. I wonder if something like that could be 3D-printed instead of hand-laying hundreds of scale yards of individual paving stones. Your platform looks both amazing and highly representative of the location's photographs.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks William, I’m so pleased that you agree that it was a interesting outcome. Regards, Charlie.
@Chris-BognorRegis
23 күн бұрын
That was absolutely amazing Charlie. Something so simple as platform construction and yet I was spellbound by the whole operation. Certainly will bear it all in mind when I construct my N Gauge platforms.
@ChadwickModelRailway
23 күн бұрын
Thanks Chris, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video so much. Regards, Charlie.
@philiprodney2164
22 күн бұрын
As for the station surface I use wet and dry rubbing down sheets stuck to the surface and when dry then scribe the surface lightly to replicate the slates and edge.
@ChadwickModelRailway
22 күн бұрын
Thanks Phil, wet and dry is something that I am going to use a little later. Regards, Charlie.
@kevinswift8533
17 күн бұрын
Great video charlie turning 18 mm ply into an amazing looking platform l have watched the previous platform video and this one twice now and thought my middle platform 2 and 3 could do with a better makeover it didn’t have white edges mine is skaledale platform with steps at either end now it has a tarmac finish yellow safety lines down either side and then white edges as l have said before thanks again Charlie for your inspirational videos showing what we can achieve oh by the way your video the week when you had your self scanned by modelU and I thought that was amazing I got an email from my local model shop Rails of Sheffield about model U coming yesterday 24/August so l went down and what an amazing day l was dressed as a A4 driver for my Mallard on Beighton Parkway Sheffield you mentioned about laser cut platforms Mike Wilde of Key Model World has just put out a video about this very thing they sell laser cut platforms bay platforms and platform ramps if you want saw this on you tube on their Key model world channel l hope this is a help to you and your other subscribers Best Wishes Kev Beighton Parkway Sheffield
@ChadwickModelRailway
17 күн бұрын
Thanks Kev, I’m so pleased that you enjoy the channel. I shall check out key model worlds new video. Take care, regards Charlie.
@kevinswift8533
10 күн бұрын
Hi saw your video about branch line station platforms another informative way of making platforms can’t wait to see the next instalment at Chadwick Hope you are doing ok take care Best wishes Kev Beighton Parkway Sheffield model railway
@ChadwickModelRailway
9 күн бұрын
Thanks Kev, hopefully on Monday, I should be picking up the new platform. Regards, Charlie.
@Plymouthstation1985
25 күн бұрын
Good work as always Charlie I think peco or someone does plastic paving. I’ve used similar when modelling pavement on my bridge of Sutherland road at Plymouth, incase wood swells up. I expect the key is a few light coats of paint at a time. It does look good. I think the advantage of wooden slabs is if you want to paint them different colours individually. It does take a lot of patience. I’ve done a few and modelled something else and come back to break up the monotony. A universal kit that could be used to make different shaped platforms would probably be music to several modellers ears.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Many thanks, Plymouth Station, it really is an interesting topic. Regards, Charlie.
@garylong7599
25 күн бұрын
Charlie nice looking platform especially like the central drainage channel something not often modelled, perhaps the new sheet could include the drainage channel and paving only with a wider width so it could be cut to size to allow the edge coppers to fit so it could be used to accommodate various width platforms. When sticking plastic sheet to timber I now use UHU POR adhesive which is designed for Polystyrene. I use the Revell Contacta a lot it is good glue but the tube does tend to block to clear the tube it can be pulled and heated in a flame which will burn out the hardened glue and the tube replaced when cool only takes a moment to do. Halfords primer is an excellent product
@SteveSmithRailways
25 күн бұрын
Halfords have now changed their primers and the new grey primer is so much lighter and thinner...ideal for the motor industry, what it's designed for, but have used it and now cannot recommend it for modelling....such a shame but we'll find a replacement product I'm sure.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
I’m so pleased that you found it interesting in Gary. Choosing the correct clue, as always been a nightmare for me. Regards Charlie.
@garylong7599
21 күн бұрын
@@ChadwickModelRailway Charlie last resort should always be superglue
@davidcurtis5398
25 күн бұрын
It is a lot of work but personally I like the look of the individual placed stones over a sheet of them.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks David, it’s a certainly interesting product. Regards, Charlie.
@kriso1891
18 күн бұрын
Like other a have mentioned I love your honesty. It is heartwarming to know that I am not alone in making mistakes. Mind you I make so many mistakes I have lost count. Thanks again Charlie. Always enjoy watching your videos
@ChadwickModelRailway
17 күн бұрын
Thanks, Kriso, remember mate we are only human. Regards, Charlie.
@kriso1891
17 күн бұрын
@@ChadwickModelRailway yes prone to making mistakes :)
@ianstransporthistorystuff8175
25 күн бұрын
Brilliant video, and having a single sheet of tiles be far better and easier than single ones , and talking of platforms ! 😂Did enough walking up and down those in my BR days as a railman ,closing the doors on the ' slam door' stock , always some one who would leave the door open or on the catch, right at the top of a 12 Cig/Vep emu or the loco hauled inter - regionals 😂, remember those ? Seems like yesterday and another lost piece of history.and one day I was finishing My shift and just seeing the Brighton to Manchester out ,when the driver of the class 47 learned out the cab and asked if I wanted to join him ,so as I was finished for the day I hopped on board and rode with him to reading, and what a cab ride that was ,nearly a ton between Acton and Reading, them were the days when you could get cab rides😊
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Many thanks for sharing your memories Ian. Regards Charlie
@lukewolsey
25 күн бұрын
I do CAD and laser cutting at work. Having a single engraved sheet is a vastly better idea not just because it's easier to install by the modeller but for the company it'll be quicker to engrave the detail on one section of medite and then cut around the outside edge, as opposed to cutting each of those tiles. Less wear and tear on the laser!
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks Luke, for an excellent observation. Regards, Charlie.
@purri5262
25 күн бұрын
The new platform looks fantastic, great job! For installing of the brickwork there would be a little trick to make things easier: Clamp another piece of wood on the topside of the platform. This way you can just push the bricks against the wood an get a perfect edge.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
It’s a learning curve for us all mate. Regards Charlie
@Consequator
25 күн бұрын
Nice video as always. I was watching this and had the idea that there is probably a way to use the real life 'cheat' in H0 scale where they poor concrete and then stamp in a texture to make it look like bricks or stones. it might even be possible to do it with some sort of resin / rubber / silicone that remains flexible and that can be glued onto surfaces after having been painted etc.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks, Consequator, this is such a fascinating hobby. Regards, Charlie.
@stephendavies6949
21 күн бұрын
Awsome, Mr B. Just awesome. I'm nearing the start of my retirement project to upgrade my layout, and so much of what I will do will be down to watching and implementing what I'm learning from your videos.
@ChadwickModelRailway
20 күн бұрын
Thanks Stephen, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.
@alancope9962
25 күн бұрын
Great video Charlie, loved the slabs, it would be good to add a random broken slab here and there 👍
@SteveSmithRailways
25 күн бұрын
We'll be adding the odd 'cracked' slab within the new design, subject to Charlie's approval of course.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks, Alan, for a great suggestion. Regards, Charlie.
@adambell5681
20 күн бұрын
Great idea, Charlie would be great too use. will love to see the end product 😊
@ChadwickModelRailway
19 күн бұрын
Hopefully Adam, it will be in next weeks video. Regards, Charlie.
@PaulSmith-pl7fo
25 күн бұрын
Hi Charlie. Nice progress on the platform. Mind-numbing process: My late Dad always used to say "little and often". The smaller fill-in bits of slab: I might have placed them more centrally than near the edge of the ramp. Might you consider making a video "condensing" your acquired knowledge of the use of adhesives? I know this has been done before, but perhaps it's time for an update to include the latest products. Also, the use of particular adhesives for applications that were not originally intended - e.g. Roket card glue as you mentioned in this video.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
That’s a fair point regarding adhesives Paul, however I do struggle myself trying to decide which one would be best. Charlie.
@westcastlemodelrailway8190
25 күн бұрын
Im on layout rebuild NO4, and I use white self adhesive cable trunking for my platforms… it’s the perfect height, and two together makes the perfect width! Easy to cut to size, and scenic over and cover with self adhesive paper with a printed effects. Can also run all the layout cabling through so it hidden from view and don’t need to go under baseboards etc!
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
What an excellent idea West Castle. Regards, Charlie.
@LJRLowevilleJunctionRailroad
25 күн бұрын
Very informative and easy to understand video! Great job on the platform ~ Linda
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks Linda, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@graemewilson4126
26 күн бұрын
WELL we have learnt plenty, I was looking for the Square and out come THE SAW to mark a square line, good to see you using what is on hand. :)
@ChadwickModelRailway
26 күн бұрын
Thanks Graeme, it took me years to figure out the saw handle was constructed with a 45° and 90° template. Regards, Charlie.
@johnland7318
25 күн бұрын
@@ChadwickModelRailwayOccasionally that handy saw handle square - isn't!!! A newish Stanley saw, made in France, after cursing it in broken french, I marked up it's yellow handle.
@ChadwickModelRailway
24 күн бұрын
@@johnland7318 Shocking
@thelibrarian46
25 күн бұрын
Thank you for your walts and all, easy-to-follow and step-by-step process of platform construction. Watching the process from the beginning is fascinating, seeing the final product, and reflection in action, from the learning curve during the process. Your hanging baskets also look very nice.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks, librarian, I shall let Margaret know. Regards, Charlie.
@HeavensGremlin
25 күн бұрын
When aplying your mortar effect to the bricks - use VERY well thinned paint. The surplus is MUCH easier to remove, and less messy and wasteful. You can always apply more if it's not enough. If using water-based paint, you can dampen the cloth. For spirit-based paints, use some thinners. This way you have miles more control.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks HG, much appreciated Regards Charlie
@davidmathie9512
25 күн бұрын
Charlie . Looking so much better .Life's to short to sit and apply hundreds of individual laser cut stone slabs . The idea of designing and producing a full platform is so much better . Its our local show this weekend in Inverness so will mention your channel to get the numbers up .
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
That’s most kind, David, and hopefully I’ll see you at Scott rail next year. Regards, Charlie.
@DJ_K666
25 күн бұрын
That must have been mind numbing. But they do look fantastic. Would there be a strip of tarmac in the centre or part way down the platform where it's been partially resurfaced over the years? Some slabs might have been replaced by a tamped bag of tarmac (it really does come in a bag. They fill potholes with it) or concrete as a cheap 'quick fix' which would definitely fit with the era of your layout. Also there might be a slight brown-ish colour to the slabs as they age, brake dust etc gets on them. Another thing might be to mix talcum powder into the paint as then it gives a grainy texture, especially if you're painting something that might be rusty, so that kind of rough horrible 60s concrete might be quite similar too as it often had those little bits of black gravel in it
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks DJ, for some sound advice. Regards Charlie
@BeardClipper
21 күн бұрын
If that applicator gets blocked then top tip - pull the metal tube out and hold it (with pliers) over an open flame. It'll burn off the glue and unblock in half a second :)
@ChadwickModelRailway
20 күн бұрын
Thanks BC, you’ve obviously had the same problem. Regards, Charlie.
@BeardClipper
20 күн бұрын
@@ChadwickModelRailway Oh yes! all the time :) cheers :)
@stocktonjunction
24 күн бұрын
I've used that revel cement for years. If it blocks up just heat the end of the metal pipe with a lighter and as soon as u get a tiny flame it's cleared.
@ChadwickModelRailway
24 күн бұрын
Thanks, SJ, every day’s a school day. Regards, Charlie.
@ElaineJones-w5e
24 күн бұрын
Loving your videos my friend 👍👍👍👍
@ChadwickModelRailway
24 күн бұрын
Thanks, EJ, much appreciated. Regards, Charlie.
@davidberlanny3308
23 күн бұрын
Hi Charlie, that was such a task, I admire your perseverance especially with all those tiles and the drainage channel. The final result was excellent in particular the corbelling. If as a result of this a preprepared sheet can be made then this would be an excellent result for you and the Chadwick community. All the best!!
@ChadwickModelRailway
23 күн бұрын
Thanks David, rest assured we are making progress on the pre-prepared sheet. Regards, Charlie.
@DavidJulin-i4x
18 күн бұрын
Taymia weathering is great, have been useing it fore years with 1:35 scale model. Rubb on rubb of, than you have to seal it.
@ChadwickModelRailway
18 күн бұрын
Yes David, they are great products. Regards Charlie
@CobbettWilliam
25 күн бұрын
A friends of mine uses the grey wet and dry paper to make his macadam surfaces because it is already the right colour.
@johnland7318
25 күн бұрын
Yes, the 800 grit or 1000 grit Silicon Carbide paper, gives the right look. A normal colour pencil is perfect for white road markings, parking slots and the yellow line painted along the platform.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks CW, it’s something I’m looking into as well. Regards, Charlie.
@markies5411
24 күн бұрын
Hi Charlie, thanks for the idea of clamping down ruler etc to cut straight line, its one of those things that is always said "why didn't I think of that earlier". Regards Mark
@ChadwickModelRailway
24 күн бұрын
Thanks Mark, for everyone, every day is a school day. Regards Charlie.
@T4Van-E-daycamp
25 күн бұрын
I could absolutely use that idea but i’m working in tt120 so i need to scale the whole thing down. Smashing job tho’ Charlie👍.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks T4, I’m so pleased that you found it useful. Regards, Charlie.
@clivestevenson8589
21 күн бұрын
Yet another stonker of a video Charlie. Really interesting to see the process of trial, error, success, improvement etc...The idea of an off the shelf laser cut platform surface sounds brilliant. My only thought was that a lot of platform canopy kits use a central support pillar - which may/may not work with the drains?
@ChadwickModelRailway
20 күн бұрын
I think we sorted that one Clive, I didn’t think you would have the drains under the canopy. Regards, Charlie.
@bryan_lane
26 күн бұрын
I’m watching this platform development with interest Charlie. I shall be making some platforms for two long stations of four platforms each as well as a couple of little branch line island platforms in phase 3 of my build. That’s a little way off yet so lots of time to see if something can be developed here. I hope Steve & James are able to create something that works well and is reasonably easy to work with so that when I’m ready to build my stations there’s a product on the market. My island platforms will be curved as well, so interested to see if the final product offers that flexibility too.
@ChadwickModelRailway
26 күн бұрын
Thanks Bryan , I’m so pleased that you found these videos interesting. I’m pretty sure that they will come up with a workable solution, but curved platforms are nightmare. Regards, Charlie.
@RobMellow
20 күн бұрын
Great job on the second round of platform construction! Must have been satisfying during the second build to to see it go so well, especially after the first attempt where you just weren't feeling much love for the project!
@ChadwickModelRailway
20 күн бұрын
Thanks, Rob , but rest assured we have some even better now. Regards, Charlie.
@davidwilliss5555
25 күн бұрын
You could still use the failed platform. Finish it up a bit and put it next to that disused section of track. Decorate it to look abandoned and overgrown.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
I don’t really have the space in which to put it, I’m afraid. Regards, Charlie.
@kenr86
25 күн бұрын
If they are making a single sheet for the platform surface, there would need to be a way to cater for different platform widths - so you would have a piece (say) 2 inches wide, with the edging stones, another for the centre gutter, then a second 2 inch wide strip, with the edging stones for the other edge. For single-side platforms, then they could make something (maybe 3 inches) wide, with one lot of edge stones. I hope that makes sense...
@SteveSmithRailways
25 күн бұрын
Charlie has taken away a sample 'all-in-one' piece to test. We'll certainly look at options for different widths.
@modeloco
25 күн бұрын
Yes, I’d definitely say this is a good idea 👍
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks, Ken, this new design formula is still embryonic. Regards, Charlie.
@haltonroadmodelrailway
25 күн бұрын
Looks great Charlie. I use a thin enamel wash using a sand colour as the base for my pointing. May be worth a try for a future project. Kind regards Martin
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks, Martin, I’m always open to suggestions. Regards, Charlie.
@markfleming1605
24 күн бұрын
Another informative video Charlie. I look forward to your next video. Enjoy your weekend ahead.
@ChadwickModelRailway
24 күн бұрын
Thanks, Mark, that’s most kind. Good luck with your project, regards Charlie.
@jonathanstanley8156
24 күн бұрын
Hi Charlie, Very interesting and informative as usual. I assume you still plan to add the white line along the platform edge. Regarding a tarmac finish I have used 400 grade sandpaper to good effect and while waiting for inspiration on weathering it I discovered that it happens naturally with a build up of dust and the odd knock and bump from installing the platform furniture and canopies etc. Artists charcoal works very well for covering up joins and blemishes and adding that sooty and dirty look of the late steam and early diesel era. You can use a thin piece of brass wire to unblock the glue needle. Keep them coming. Thanks Jon
@ChadwickModelRailway
24 күн бұрын
ThanksJon, I had wondered how you blend the sandpaper into paving stones. Regards, Charlie.
@jonathanstanley8156
21 күн бұрын
@@ChadwickModelRailway Hi Charlie, I used (Metcalf I think) platform edging which is printed on self adhesive paper - this unfortunately lacks the depth/thickness and relief of your paving. I glued/mounted both on good quality 1mm card glued to the platform top to give the overhanging edge. You could however glue the sandpaper to card to match the thickness of the platform edging using charcoal and weathering powders to conceal the joint. Cheers Jon
@nickvellis9823
25 күн бұрын
Fantastic work! Great ideas here Charlie. Your modeling is an inspiration. Thank you so very much.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks Nick, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@hughoconnor9172
24 күн бұрын
I also came to the conclusion that it's fairly clear the individual stones make identical sections that are replicated along the platform. In other words, there is no need for them to be individual. A point about the gutter: I doubt if it would be one continuous length and there would be drains every so often - remember any buildings would need drainage from gutters etc and the end of the gutter needs somewhere to go! It's unusual for you to be unsure on how best to do something, a reminder we are all still learning? Look forward to seeing progress on this great endeavour!
@ChadwickModelRailway
24 күн бұрын
Many thanks for your comment, Hugh. You are of course right, drains would not be continuous. Regards, Charlie.
@roystudds1944
25 күн бұрын
Great video as always Charlie. Lots of learning in this one. Thanks for sharing. Roy.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks Roy, and I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie
@malminstral
23 күн бұрын
I have enjoyed see your progress with these platforms. With the tiles on the ramp, the tiles (as when you tile a bathroom, kitchen) should be cut so you don't have little thin strips. Great video, thank you.
@ChadwickModelRailway
23 күн бұрын
Thanks Mel, rest assured it is a learning process. Regards, Charlie.
@user-bk6qo5mu2o
24 күн бұрын
always a joy to watch Charlie
@ChadwickModelRailway
24 күн бұрын
Thanks mate, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie.
@GettingBackonTrackwithSteve
24 күн бұрын
Thats a pretty impressive cut with a hand saw! Good on ya Charlie!
@ChadwickModelRailway
23 күн бұрын
Thanks, Steve, not bad for a true amateur. Regards, Charlie.
@Myteaplease
25 күн бұрын
Hi I use filler watered down to fill in the brick work , it gives a better look than paint . but its up to who ever's doing it . Arthur
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks Arthur, for an interesting alternative. Regards, Charlie.
@johnhmccauley
25 күн бұрын
Great video. Building platforms for my TT layout. Laser Cutter very useful tool. Do not need a very powerful one, since cutting thin sheets. I.e. cheap. Planning on a single section, with tiles engraved on it. Doing the same with the side sections.
@ChadwickModelRailway
24 күн бұрын
Thanks, John, and good luck with your project. Regards, Charlie.
@bencharlton5131
25 күн бұрын
Hi Charlie I can't help but smirk at your pronunciation of Tamiya... certainly doesn't sound how I say it in my northern twang 😂 Great video and quite topical for me as I'm on this myself on my layout. I've used printing onto card the brickwork pattern rather than plasticard but have used a similar layering to get the corbling. I have been struggling to decide how to do the platform surface though so this is some great food for thought thanks 👍
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Thanks Ben, I’m so pleased that you found this particular video interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@TannithVQ
25 күн бұрын
On my current layout I've used Metcalf self adhesive paving (although I used rocket card glue too) I found the process quite relaxing when I got properly into it. I've also used the ones without the self adhesive with good results. A charcoal stick can then be used sparingly to weather them
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Sounds like you found a useful process, TVQ. Regards, Charlie.
@johnland7318
25 күн бұрын
Has Steve meaured his laser cut slabs with a scale OO rule? They look on a smartphone to be longer than a 3ft x 2ft concrete slab, or the average York Stone quarried sandstone. Yorkstone slabs old style! Are cut in set widths and the length is limited to how thick the layer of rock is and what could be manhandled. One measure is set and the other can be trimmed to fit the width of pavement. I have suggested to Steve that a few corners on the laser drawing are radiused to just 'damage' the odd slab, add it bit of life to the paving. A touch of variety, so perhaps a row of narrower slabs could be included?
@SteveSmithRailways
25 күн бұрын
We had many moments of sharing images of platforms, it's a minefield of different sizes (albeit today there are set sizes) and a number have slabs longer than the 3x2 mentioned, some having 4x2. As to whether they are York stone slabs is way past me..
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Many thanks for your comments, gentlemen, but as Steve said this subject really is a minefield. Regards, Charlie.
@johnland7318
23 күн бұрын
Most of the Northern based systems, LMS/LNER Had access to the quarries in the North!! That produced York Stone sandstone paving. Steve your addition of a few cracked slabs to trip over, will break up the rigid computer look of the paving units. I do miss having available a laser printer!!
@johnrycroft3906
25 күн бұрын
Could you please make the paving slabs in 7mm as well as 4mm? I am not looking forward to cutting 7 metres of plasticard into paving slabs. Thanks Charlie, great video, as always. I got lots of good ideas.
@ChadwickModelRailway
25 күн бұрын
Rest assured John, Steve will be reading all these comments. Regards to Charlie
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