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Watch the evolution of a model railway layout set on a grimy inner-city viaduct in the 1990s.
I am Michael Scott and I'm scratch-building as much of the N Gauge layout as I can out of card. I am sharing my progress, mistakes, and triumphs as I go. Hopefully this will educate, entertain, and inspire!
The layout will evoke the grimy built environment through which railways run. I am trying to recreate a slice of a run-down inner city by scratch building it out of nothing more than card.
I started building the Chandwell N Gauge model railway layout in 2019, and progress is steady - I try to upload at least one progress video a month.
If you're interested in UK N Gauge model railway layouts, card model railway scratch building, or just model railways in general, then this channel is for you.
Please subscribe now and join me as we watch Chandwell evolve from bare counter-top to a dirty, run-down 1980s industrial city.
I am Michael Scott and I'm scratch-building as much of the N Gauge layout as I can out of card. I am sharing my progress, mistakes, and triumphs as I go. Hopefully this will educate, entertain, and inspire!
The layout will evoke the grimy built environment through which railways run. I am trying to recreate a slice of a run-down inner city by scratch building it out of nothing more than card.
I started building the Chandwell N Gauge model railway layout in 2019, and progress is steady - I try to upload at least one progress video a month.
If you're interested in UK N Gauge model railway layouts, card model railway scratch building, or just model railways in general, then this channel is for you.
Please subscribe now and join me as we watch Chandwell evolve from bare counter-top to a dirty, run-down 1980s industrial city.
Is this tiny church window really just a stack of paper? N scale windows for Bradford Cathedral
I have made a single window for the south side of the nave on my model of Bradford Cathedral. It's just a test as I need to know whether my idea about how I will make the windows will work or not. These tiny windows have taken a long time to work out how to make but I am really happy with the results.
I am making an N-Scale model of @BfdCathedral to help celebrate 2025 Bradford City Of Culture @Bradford_2025.
#bradford2025
Heritage Open Day information: www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/the-monumental-connections-of-bradford-cathedral-and-its-miniature-model.html
Heritage Open Day tickets (free): monumental-connections.eventbrite.co.uk
City of Culture: bradford2025.co.uk/
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I am making an N-Scale model of @BfdCathedral to help celebrate 2025 Bradford City Of Culture @Bradford_2025.
#bradford2025
Heritage Open Day information: www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/the-monumental-connections-of-bradford-cathedral-and-its-miniature-model.html
Heritage Open Day tickets (free): monumental-connections.eventbrite.co.uk
City of Culture: bradford2025.co.uk/
Scalescenes Scratchbuilder's Yard:
scalescenes.com/scratchbuilders-yard/
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HOW big is this going to be? Embarking on a modelling journey - Bradford Cathedral
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I have completed the first mock-up of @BfdCathedral, made from cereal packets. This is a way of quickly and cheaply working out how the real model will be constructed, and how it all fits together. I am making an N-Scale model of the building to help celebrate 2025 Bradford City Of Culture @Bradford_2025. #bradford2025 Heritage Open Day information: www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/...
Where have I been? Chandwell update August 2024
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I've not posted a video for a couple of weeks, so I thought I'd give an update for August 2024. This is my usual weekly Members' Video, but I've decided to share it with everyone as it may be of interest. If you'd like to join my channel as a member, you can use details in the link below. Enjoying Chandwell? Please consider supporting my channel: Join my channel to get access to perks: ua-cam.c...
Where would YOU start? Planning to make Bradford Cathedral as an N Scale card model
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When I said yes to Bradford Cathedral @BfdCathedral asking me if I would like to make an N-Scale model of the building to help celebrate 2025 Bradford City Of Culture @Bradford_2025 , I didn't think it would be all that hard... After all, the cathedral is quite small compared to some, and not covered in gothic fancy. But the more I looked... Really Looked... the more I learned and the more intr...
Is this only paper? Atmosphere and charm on N Scale shop fronts
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I have added the full set of shop fronts to the top part of Station Road on my N Scale model of a run down street of shops in Chandwell. Using paper and acetate, I have added Upper Crust, J.N. Trophies and Engraving, and Her's'n'Sir's hairdressers. Enjoying Chandwell? Please consider supporting my channel: Join my channel to get access to perks: ua-cam.com/users/chandwelljoin Send me a "Super T...
Have I bitten off too much!? The amazing challenge to build Bradford Cathedral from card and paper!
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When Bradford Cathedral @BfdCathedral asked me if I would like to make an N-Scale model of the building to help celebrate 2025 Bradford City Of Culture @Bradford_2025, my first thought was "I can't do that"... But have I changed my mind? Join me in this episode and find out what has inspired me to give it a go, and to hear a little bit about the wonderful building that is "Bradford's Hidden Gem...
Roofing with elegance - using paper and card to make a beautiful model roof
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I have added a roof to Station Road and it captures the beautiful elegance of the real thing, even though it's nothing but card and paper. See how I added the dentils, gutters, chimneys, and tiles in this short update - Scratch Building Station Road... Part 25. Enjoying Chandwell? Please consider supporting my channel: Join my channel to get access to perks: ua-cam.com/users/chandwelljoin Send ...
Is this really this small? Absolutely tiny kebab shop for Station Road!
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This absolutely tiny kebab shop is made from paper, card, and the acetate from a chocolate box lid. See how I went about making it for the top of Station Road in Chandwell. Enjoying Chandwell? Please consider supporting my channel: Join my channel to get access to perks: ua-cam.com/users/chandwelljoin Send me a "Super Thank You" by using the "Thank you" button under the video
How small is too small? Wonderful windows - made from card!
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These beautiful Italianate windows are tiny, and they're made of painted card. In Episode 23 of this Building Station Road series, we take a look at the tiny stonework detail elements that I have added to this beautiful, elegant building for Station Road. Enjoying Chandwell? Please consider supporting my channel: Join my channel to get access to perks: ua-cam.com/users/chandwelljoin Send me a "...
Chandwell in the news! This is Chandwell May 2024
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I was enormously proud to see Chandwell featured on the BBC News website with a very positive look at my model, and the way I've presented this run-down West Yorkshire town. Whether you are a regular viewer, or are completely new to Chandwell - this is Chandwell, May 2024! The BBC article and video is available here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c51n26462edo Enjoying Chandwell? Please consider s...
SPLAT! - Why did I SQUASH this N Scale card building?
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When is enough enough? Once you've made one too many mistakes or compromises on a building and you're no longer enjoying the making experience, don't be afraid to throw it out and start again. That's what I did this week with a card scratch-build that simply wasn't going together properly. Enjoying Chandwell? Please consider supporting my channel: Join my channel to get access to perks: ua-cam....
How foolish! A personal look at an April Fool's prank that was a lot of fun from start to finish
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Did you spot the clues in last week's April Fool video? In this video we go behind the scenes to look at how the "Dye Drying Works" video was put together and take a moment to have a really good laugh at all of the creative and supportive comments I received on the video next wee. Enjoying Chandwell? Please consider supporting my channel: Join my channel to get access to perks: ua-cam.com/users...
What on Earth is this? Am I the only person to ever have modelled one of these?
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You will never guess what this building is! I have modelled one of the least known and most unusual buildings of the Victorian era. Once common in mill towns across England, these buildings are now little more than a forgotten curiosity. Made from paper, card, and a SECRET INGREDIENT! I am sure that you will never have seen a model like this before, especially in N scale. Join me and take a loo...
Fancy a kebab? Tiny kebab shop made from paper and card in N scale - Chandwell Best Kebab!
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I have made the interior of this tiny N scale kebab shop for my model of a run down West Yorkshire town set in 1993. It is al scratch built and made from card and paper. In this episode I show how I went about making this little kebab shop interior. Enjoying Chandwell? Please consider supporting my channel: Join my channel to get access to perks: ua-cam.com/users/chandwelljoin Send me a "Super ...
Another one begun? Starting an elegant Italianate terrace for my model town - N Scale West Yorkshire
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Inspired by Brook Street in Ilkley, I have started a new N Scale scratch build in card of a beautiful terrace of four shops for Station Road in Chandwell - my model of a run down town set in 1993. Inspiration can come from anywhere and in this video I show how I used a real-world building as my inspiration for the next par of my model.
Finally part of the landscape! Bedding a model street into its environment - N Scale card model
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Finally part of the landscape! Bedding a model street into its environment - N Scale card model
What are these tiny shop front models made from? N Scale model shop fronts for Station Road
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What are these tiny shop front models made from? N Scale model shop fronts for Station Road
What's over here? Completing a roofline to peer over - West Yorkshire model town
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What's over here? Completing a roofline to peer over - West Yorkshire model town
Did you notice all the little details that finish off this model building?
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Did you notice all the little details that finish off this model building?
Is this REALLY just paper and card? Beautiful Indian Restaurant model made from card
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Is this REALLY just paper and card? Beautiful Indian Restaurant model made from card
The best way to add a feeling of history to your buildings? How I added a ghost sign to my building
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The best way to add a feeling of history to your buildings? How I added a ghost sign to my building
First face - adding a "lived in" look to the back of a building
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First face - adding a "lived in" look to the back of a building
Why did I start making this building from the inside out?
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Why did I start making this building from the inside out?
2023 in review and a look at what's coming in 2024 in Chandwell
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2023 in review and a look at what's coming in 2024 in Chandwell
Layout Highlights - Chandwell Top 20 - 2023 Edition - N Gauge model railway
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Layout Highlights - Chandwell Top 20 - 2023 Edition - N Gauge model railway
Quality Decisions - Getting the most from printed textures in card model making
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Quality Decisions - Getting the most from printed textures in card model making
Finishing Touches! Tiny details make all the difference - Building Station Road Part 10
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Finishing Touches! Tiny details make all the difference - Building Station Road Part 10
Angles of Interest! Working with funny angles in scratch builds - Building Station Road Part 9
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Angles of Interest! Working with funny angles in scratch builds - Building Station Road Part 9
Adding a complex façade - curved bays and open doorways - Building Station Road Part 8
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Adding a complex façade - curved bays and open doorways - Building Station Road Part 8
A building is emerging! Building the base façade - Building Station Road part 7
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A building is emerging! Building the base façade - Building Station Road part 7
Excellent effort!! I paint 00 scale but, when you said that line was 0.1mm - I laughed out loud and said "I'm out" haha. :D
Back for another look as going to try this soon. Thank you Michael for demo.
WOW that's is an amazing layout you have given me inspiration on how to do my layout by making my on buildings from scratch thank you 😊😊
Wow the detail and patience is incredible! Just started with my N scale paper model journey and starting with a first simple building
Go for it! Have fun!
I am genuinely amazed at your patience with this project. I also totally understand your reasoning for not going down the route suggested by the 3d printing fans. Well done for your dedication to this project. Looking forward to seeing your next update. Roy.
Thank you so much!
Brilliant work Michael. Astonishing history behind the origins of the building adds to the excitement. Thanks for sharing. Roy.
Glad you enjoyed it
I can recommend Scalescenes Scratchbuilder yard!
Yes definitely 👍🏻
Gosh 😮wow 😮
Hope it works out!!
Impressive layout 👍
Many thanks!
Absolutely top banana again Michael. Sad to say I can't make your lecture on 14th September. Would it be a remote possibility to ask someone to film your talk and could it be published here on YT? Your call Michael but I think it would be a showstopper...? Just sayin'... 👌No pressure there then... 👍
I hope it can be recorded. If it can, and if I don’t mess it up completely, I’ll make it into a video.
@@Chandwell you won't mess it up Michael. Anyway, you can edit it 'tll it's perfeck... That's what you're good at... 🤣🥸🤣. Hope it goes well for you mate. 👍
As a 1:76 scale modeller, I use a laser cutter to make my windows, so I’m doubly in awe of your skills. Fantastic modelling Michael!
Thank you very much!
There's an element of utopian nostalgia you've mined with your layout that makes me wish the technology in Honey I Shrunk The Kids was easily available.
That would be brilliant wouldn’t it!?
This is going to be an amazing build. May your luck and patience be neverending.
Thank you!
Your comments are heartwarming, certain types of repetitive activity in a hobby can be deeply therapeutic, being in the moment. It's surprising how such activities can bring about a state of Zen, when at first they appear daunting and/or boring.
Yes! Exactly this.
@@Chandwell ✌️👍🙏💜💜😊😊
Thank you :) Another great lesson.
Glad you liked it!
Michael Great looking at the small details which once you get right can really enhance the overall project. For any one new to Michael projects I think the Cathedral Build. Will have elements from Royal Scot Hotel, Poor Law Building & Wesleyan Assembly Hall builds. So you could see how Michael completed them and see how they have developed since then. Ian
Thanks Ian!
Thank you!
"I really enjoy spending time after work cutting out tiny bits of card" - Lord love you, Michael, that statement is simply marvellous. Talk about down-to-earth Yorkshire aphorisms... You are creating a work of art. And the window looks amazing. Well done! Thanks for taking the time to share all of this with us. Tom (from France, as almost always).
Love that! Thank you.
Michael, I'm pretty sure that you'd know about this technique which I picked up from Tony North Eastern. To strengthen edges coat the edges with super glue. Once dry it will even stand up to a bit of light filing. I'm thinking about how thin those bits of tracery are. Arthur
Yes I’ve heard but not tried yet. I’ll give it a go if I start getting into trouble with the tiny bits.
Wow Michael, your skills are well shown in everything you attempt. I wish I could use Inkscape, it feels and looks way to hard for me to use, so I will carry on watching your great builds. Keep up the great work, I can’t wait for the next instalment. Cheees for sharing 👌🏻
Thank you very much! There is a learning curve for sure and I’m lucky as I have a lifetime in IT to fall back on. Thank you for watching.
I'd love to see this model town used in a stop motion animation.
That would be a great thing.
Great shirt!
Thank you!
Great 👍👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Michael. Your videos are inspirational. I wish that I could attend your talk, but unfortunately, I'm too far away to make it practical . I hope it all goes well. Please don't ignore Chandwell while building the cathedral, the town needs you. Pete
Thank you. Hopefully some new Chandwell content in next few weeks.
Marvellous work.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you!