Fantastic video Jules. I like that you go through each step in such detail. It is too easy to make a ‘how to’ video and assume every step is obvious. You make everything clear and thoroughly explain it all 😎 Actually, I suppose it isn’t so much a ‘hot to’ video as a ‘how to work out how to’ video 😉 Best thing for me is the modular nature of the build, which gives the design such flexibility. Not to get too far ahead, but you could perhaps provide different profiles for different kits (e.g. shallower arches à la Maidenhead Viaduct) which I would guess you could manage by adjusting the setting or something. Of course, I have zero idea how simple that is 😅 Cheers matey, great to start the new year off with a bang 🍀👍🍻 💥 😉
Great consept Julian much better than a card kit and as you say with some very small mods will be strong and capable of supporting the track(s) and any infrastructure.
Hello Julian, a well designed and constructed addition to your layout. In fact, I'm in agreement with you to make your ideas/designs available for purchase. I'm new to your channel and having to "catch up" with your videos. I particularly like and would be interested in purchasing your curved warehouse structure and possibly more once I've decided where my layout should go and what it should depict. I'm going to model the last few years of the "Big 4" and your structures fit nicely within that time frame. Fantastic workmanship, almost strong enough to take the real thing! It's impressive.
That's good to know. My future plans are to make a lot of my scratch-built designs available on the website (under construction), this would of course include the curved warehouse.
Sadly im not a modeller or competent in woodwork either, so if you ignore my observations, no ptoblem at all😂. I agree tabs for the top of the viaduct, maybe even make them .25 or .50 of a mm longer too, sure folk wont mind filling them flat, for an even more snug fit. I also agree, as said above, the brickwork for outer parts of the viaduct, visible to the eye, would be, so much better, if it was etched in, if thats indeed possible. Easier for any of us to say, as we're not designing it. Im definitely not in a position to say your wrong, nor would i say you are🤐, but in my humble opinion, it just seems a shame to do all that excellent work and then essentially wall paper it over. Thats not a criticism at all, just an opinion. I love watching all you Railway modeller modellers at work. So please keep up the excellent video's. Thank you for sharing.
If it could be scaled to HO Julian it would be a very good start for anyone wishing to do Lithgow zig-zag, or any suitable NSWGR sandstone structures. Nice work old mate.
Nice effort, I think a lot of people will be interest. I think you’re right about the roadbed needing a couple of locating notches. The only possible issue would be shipping costs. More power to your elbow!
Very nice structure Julian! I wouldn’t use brick papers though but have laser cut the brickwork grooves into the mdf itself and then painted and weathered as desired. This usually yields more realistic results. Rgds, Joachim
I'm on the fence with regards to laser engraved brickwork, I don't think it yields enough visual advantage for the amount of work involved. Aside from the painting, mortar infill and weathering, the laser engraving is a very time consuming process. Cutting a single double arch outer side section on my diode laser takes just under a minute, to do the equivalent with laser engraved brickwork would take about 2 hours. Factor in 6 of these components plus another two halves and then the pylons, you'd be looking at 24 hours of non-stop engraving. This is where a CO2 laser comes into play.
Good work Julian. Looks like a nice solid kit. It'll be interesting to see how it looks when complete. I'm sure it will be awesome 👍 I have a spare Metcalfe viaduct that I got partially made with a bundle a year ago, that I had to rebuild/finish to the instructions, if ever I need one. Good luck with sales. Happy Modelling Mon
Excellent work and looking very good. I suspect that shipping costs to the UK, for example, would be prohibitive (size x weight x distance) and also liable to breakage, no matter how many "DO NOT BEND" labels you put on it. Instead, why not just sell your CAD designs so that anyone with access to a laser cutter can make their own? A lot less time and effort for you.
I'm on the fence with regards to laser engraved brickwork, I don't think it yields enough visual advantage for the amount of work involved. Aside from the painting, mortar infill and weathering, the laser engraving is a very time consuming process. Cutting a single double arch outer side section on my diode laser takes just under a minute, to do the equivalent with laser engraved brickwork would take about 2 hours. Factor in 6 of these components plus another two halves and then the pylons, you'd be looking at 24 hours of non-stop engraving. This is where a CO2 laser comes into play.
Looks fantastic Julian 👍 Would you consider laser engraving the outer components with brick work or stone work ? Personally I don’t like using paper brickwork and the silver fish seem to love it!
I'm on the fence with regards to laser engraved brickwork, I don't think it yields enough visual advantage for the amount of work involved. Aside from the painting, mortar infill and weathering, the laser engraving is a very time consuming process. Cutting a single double arch outer side section on my diode laser takes just under a minute, to do the equivalent with laser engraved brickwork would take about 2 hours. Factor in 6 of these components plus another two halves and then the pylons, you'd be looking at 24 hours of non-stop engraving. This is where a CO2 laser comes into play.
Looks very well thought through and constructed as I would expect from you. Moving house sometime soon and will be building a new layout. Suddenly thinking of building in viaducts - thanks Julian!
I have already made 5 Metcalff Stone viaducts. What I should of taken into count is that they 5 inches from the base to the road bed. All the other Metcalff kits are only 4 Inches tall. So do I cut one inch of of all the pillers for Cut the foam top which is what I am using on top of the base boards they as they are going to be along the back wall and maybe halfway along the side walls before declining to base level. Martin. (Thailand)
I'm guessing it would be easier to chop an inch off the viaduct legs but then you loose the height that would otherwise be more dramatic in the landscape.
It is great news you are making the viaduct an item to purchase Julian. Have you considered offering a curved variant as this appears not to be readily available?
Hi Julian. It's looking good! As you're offering some bespoke aspects of the kit, will you be offering them in other gauges? No, just joking as you'll quickly become a cottage industry making kits (unless you want to!).
Fantastic video Jules. I like that you go through each step in such detail. It is too easy to make a ‘how to’ video and assume every step is obvious. You make everything clear and thoroughly explain it all 😎
Actually, I suppose it isn’t so much a ‘hot to’ video as a ‘how to work out how to’ video 😉
Best thing for me is the modular nature of the build, which gives the design such flexibility. Not to get too far ahead, but you could perhaps provide different profiles for different kits (e.g. shallower arches à la Maidenhead Viaduct) which I would guess you could manage by adjusting the setting or something. Of course, I have zero idea how simple that is 😅
Cheers matey, great to start the new year off with a bang 🍀👍🍻 💥 😉
Wow Julian that looks great well done mate loved the longer video 👍🏻
Great consept Julian much better than a card kit and as you say with some very small mods will be strong and capable of supporting the track(s) and any infrastructure.
Hello Julian, a well designed and constructed addition to your layout. In fact, I'm in agreement with you to make your ideas/designs available for purchase. I'm new to your channel and having to "catch up" with your videos. I particularly like and would be interested in purchasing your curved warehouse structure and possibly more once I've decided where my layout should go and what it should depict. I'm going to model the last few years of the "Big 4" and your structures fit nicely within that time frame. Fantastic workmanship, almost strong enough to take the real thing! It's impressive.
That's good to know. My future plans are to make a lot of my scratch-built designs available on the website (under construction), this would of course include the curved warehouse.
Sadly im not a modeller or competent in woodwork either, so if you ignore my observations, no ptoblem at all😂. I agree tabs for the top of the viaduct, maybe even make them .25 or .50 of a mm longer too, sure folk wont mind filling them flat, for an even more snug fit. I also agree, as said above, the brickwork for outer parts of the viaduct, visible to the eye, would be, so much better, if it was etched in, if thats indeed possible. Easier for any of us to say, as we're not designing it. Im definitely not in a position to say your wrong, nor would i say you are🤐, but in my humble opinion, it just seems a shame to do all that excellent work and then essentially wall paper it over. Thats not a criticism at all, just an opinion. I love watching all you Railway modeller modellers at work. So please keep up the excellent video's. Thank you for sharing.
If it could be scaled to HO Julian it would be a very good start for anyone wishing to do Lithgow zig-zag, or any suitable NSWGR sandstone structures. Nice work old mate.
Loving it I think it's looking good can't wait for the next part to be done keep up the good work it's very interesting and I love it
Nice effort, I think a lot of people will be interest. I think you’re right about the roadbed needing a couple of locating notches. The only possible issue would be shipping costs. More power to your elbow!
Well engineered and manufactured Julian with easy to follow building stages ,well done regards Barry..
Very nice structure Julian! I wouldn’t use brick papers though but have laser cut the brickwork grooves into the mdf itself and then painted and weathered as desired. This usually yields more realistic results. Rgds, Joachim
I'm on the fence with regards to laser engraved brickwork, I don't think it yields enough visual advantage for the amount of work involved. Aside from the painting, mortar infill and weathering, the laser engraving is a very time consuming process. Cutting a single double arch outer side section on my diode laser takes just under a minute, to do the equivalent with laser engraved brickwork would take about 2 hours. Factor in 6 of these components plus another two halves and then the pylons, you'd be looking at 24 hours of non-stop engraving. This is where a CO2 laser comes into play.
Your engineering skills are an inspiration my friend.
Great 'how to' Julian!!! Many thanks for sharing this video! Cheers Onno.
Interesting! You've given me some ideas to use so thank you... I actually wish that I had room for a viaduct!
Absolutely brilliant job Julian I enjoy all your videos and looking forward to more on the viaduct
Just a heads up. Metcalfe are producing a new factory/ brewery in stone effect. Out soon. Cheers
Brilliant, loving your diligence and attention to detail 👍🏻
Nice work.
Superb prototype and modelling Julian … amazing skill … thank you 🙏 (snow here in Kent this morning, I thought you might like to know).
Top outdoor temp so far here is 34ºc.
Good work Julian.
Looks like a nice solid kit.
It'll be interesting to see how it looks when complete.
I'm sure it will be awesome 👍
I have a spare Metcalfe viaduct that I got partially made with a bundle a year ago, that I had to rebuild/finish to the instructions, if ever I need one.
Good luck with sales.
Happy Modelling
Mon
Excellent work and looking very good. I suspect that shipping costs to the UK, for example, would be prohibitive (size x weight x distance) and also liable to breakage, no matter how many "DO NOT BEND" labels you put on it. Instead, why not just sell your CAD designs so that anyone with access to a laser cutter can make their own? A lot less time and effort for you.
Have thought of etching the texture on the mdf? You could supply a digital kit, for those with a laser cutter?
I'm on the fence with regards to laser engraved brickwork, I don't think it yields enough visual advantage for the amount of work involved. Aside from the painting, mortar infill and weathering, the laser engraving is a very time consuming process. Cutting a single double arch outer side section on my diode laser takes just under a minute, to do the equivalent with laser engraved brickwork would take about 2 hours. Factor in 6 of these components plus another two halves and then the pylons, you'd be looking at 24 hours of non-stop engraving. This is where a CO2 laser comes into play.
Looks great
Looks fantastic Julian 👍
Would you consider laser engraving the outer components with brick work or stone work ? Personally I don’t like using paper brickwork and the silver fish seem to love it!
I'm on the fence with regards to laser engraved brickwork, I don't think it yields enough visual advantage for the amount of work involved. Aside from the painting, mortar infill and weathering, the laser engraving is a very time consuming process. Cutting a single double arch outer side section on my diode laser takes just under a minute, to do the equivalent with laser engraved brickwork would take about 2 hours. Factor in 6 of these components plus another two halves and then the pylons, you'd be looking at 24 hours of non-stop engraving. This is where a CO2 laser comes into play.
Looks very well thought through and constructed as I would expect from you. Moving house sometime soon and will be building a new layout. Suddenly thinking of building in viaducts - thanks Julian!
I have already made 5 Metcalff Stone viaducts. What I should of taken into count is that they 5 inches from the base to the road bed. All the other Metcalff kits are only 4 Inches tall. So do I cut one inch of of all the pillers for Cut the foam top which is what I am using on top of the base boards they as they are going to be along the back wall and maybe halfway along the side walls before declining to base level. Martin. (Thailand)
I'm guessing it would be easier to chop an inch off the viaduct legs but then you loose the height that would otherwise be more dramatic in the landscape.
It is great news you are making the viaduct an item to purchase Julian. Have you considered offering a curved variant as this appears not to be readily available?
Anything is possible🙂
Hi Julian. It's looking good! As you're offering some bespoke aspects of the kit, will you be offering them in other gauges? No, just joking as you'll quickly become a cottage industry making kits (unless you want to!).
Please remember that not all of us live in places where A4 is commonplace, it's quite a challenge to find anybody selling A4 in the US.
I think US Legal might do the trick.
good vid thankls lee
With the pylons would it be possible to mitre the corners? As this would allow them to be wrap jointed with tape.
This would need to done by hand with a craft knife, file or small plane. Laser cutters can only perform a vertical cut in the material.