Improving Hornby platforms

Using acrylic paint and tile grout to make those plastic #hornby platforms look more realistic #modelrailway #hornby #railroad #railways

[@rogerwindsor2130]

Very well done. Abet the edging needs sorting, Also for a tarmac effect, Rust oleum old iron rattle can spray is ideal.

[@TheTrainFreak]

New Sub from Barnabas Junction! Great job on the platforms! - Jason

[@KeanesCove]

Thanks Jason i was pleased they turned out so well

[@DiggerEvans]

that looks quite splendid, new sub from me

[@KeanesCove]

Thanks 😊 I’ve subd you too!

[@paulvozman842]

Hi Debbie, you really transformed the look of the platform, it was well worth the time spent to achieve the realistic finish. Cheers, Paul.

[@KeanesCove]

Thanks Paul

[@andrewhead6267]

Excellent work. have subscribed

[@KeanesCove]

Thank you Andrew 👍

[@Skipper.]

WOW I’ve just come across this great informative site and apart from railway’s in the background a genuine Ships Clock a chart plotter a mamod steam engine. ? ? This could be my house lol. Loved the video thank you.

[@KeanesCove]

Eclectic taste Tony! Thanks for watching

[@1fourcore]

Fantastic effect .wish I had seen this before I filled and painted mine .
🙄🙄🙄🙄
Next project then 😉😉

[@KeanesCove]

Glad you enjoyed the video Mark

[@kitchenhamfarm]

Great technique Debbie going all out with my old Hornby platforms going to double up on the widths and add Hornby canopy’s with a slight curve and use your technique to cover the whole platform wish me luck off the b & q to get some grout..........tony

[@KeanesCove]

Good luck. I’m sure they will look great!

[@NewJunction]

Enjoyed that! 😊

[@KeanesCove]

Thanks for watching

[@thedoctor6610]

Hi I like that look very good .Not just the platforms but the buildings look good as well

[@KeanesCove]

Thank you 🙏

[@thedoctor6610]

You'll be getting every man in the country that does model railways pinching their wife's makeup brush into trouble now. I had to come back and have a second look at your platforms unwell impressed

[@KeanesCove]

lol thank you!

[@pault1289]

Great idea, I like the way you reused the old plain Hornby platforms!

[@KeanesCove]

They turned out ok didn’t they!

[@AlanReynoldsBucklandJunction]

Hi Debs. Regards Alan at Buckland Junction X

[@KeanesCove]

Thanks for watching Alan

[@knottyal2428]

Can I suggest a way of disappearing the butt joints? If you carefully cut away every other slab at the mating edge, and then do the reverse on the adjacent one, they can then slot together. When glued down and painted, the sheet edges vanish. "Don't tell 'em Pike"....... This technique also works on brick or stone walling, if it's a long stretch.

[@KeanesCove]

Great tip thank you 😊

[@HumancityJunction]

Good job. Just found your channel, checking in from the USA.

[@KeanesCove]

You are very welcome. I model HO and Keane’s Cove is loosely based on places on the east coast USA

[@dylansheppardmymodelrailway]

Nice vid thanks for sharing 👍👍👍👍

[@KeanesCove]

Thanks Dylan

[@akbundy1]

When I started watching I was dubious but the end results are amazing 😻

[@KeanesCove]

It’s the grout powder that adds the final touch! Thanks for watching

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

They look fantastic, just subscribed to see some more of your videos great watch 🙂👍🏻

[@KeanesCove]

Thank you Mark

[@peterjackson-cheadleheath1182]

Hi Debbie That's a really, really, good idea for recycling older plastic kits etc, I hope you will do some more of these sort of videos, Thanks (just Subscribed)

[@KeanesCove]

Thanks Peter

[@nigelweir3852]

Given me the idea to do something similar , thanks , they look great, ps have lots of hornby platform so wish me luck

[@KeanesCove]

Have a go Nigel

[@michaeltrufitt5477]

Great job what an improvement 😀👍

[@KeanesCove]

Thanks Michael

[@Mr-Cough]

Jesus Christ that looks really realistic

[@KeanesCove]

Much better than Hornby grey!

[@Finnertoncentralmodelrailway]

Been sent over by barnabas Junction what a fabulous idea brilliant

[@KeanesCove]

Glad you liked it!

[@dennismodelrailway7187]

Hi Debbie what a great jope great video keep up the good work just subscribed

[@KeanesCove]

Thank you they’d kind of you

[@1701_FyldeFlyer]

That looks very good.

[@KeanesCove]

Thank you 😊

[@moorlandmodelrailwayandy]

Lovely job Debbie it does make them look a lot better. I improved my hornby platforms by giving them away lol. Great explanation of how to do the painting atb Andy

[@KeanesCove]

Thanks Andy

[@mick9885]

Hi Debbie
Great job, may I ask where you acquired the Sheets,
Thanks

[@KeanesCove]

Thanks Mick. I bought them from here slatersplastikard.com/

[@mick9885]

@@KeanesCove thank you,

[@thescrapline4905]

Great video and nice and easy to follow. That final effect is super! That's one I'll keep in mind for the future.
Keep them coming. 👍

[@KeanesCove]

Thank you 😊

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid looks good keep up the good work on the layout stay safe lee

[@KeanesCove]

Thank you Lee

[@CassidysWorkshop]

That came out looking very nice, Debbie. Well done.

[@KeanesCove]

Thanks Greg

[@eastcoastdcc]

Great video Debbie. Liked and subscribed. Cheers Ross, building a layout at East Coast DCC!

[@KeanesCove]

Thanks Ross I’m gonna check out yours too!

[@bryanlane62]

Thanks Debbie, that’s excellent ! I’ll give that a go 😃

[@KeanesCove]

Thank you Brian I appreciate you leaving a comment. Good luck!

[@StBlazeyModelWorld]

Only just come across your channel. Definitely gonna catch up with the rest of your vids asap. Great work on tehse platforms

[@KeanesCove]

Thanks that’s kind. I hope you enjoy them 😊

[@OlivierGabin]

Impressive, both because the result is astonishing, but the technique to get is is surprisingly simple. I take notes for my own home-made platforms (because Piko track and dual use OO/HO, replace the buildings and change the rolling stock). In short, splendid.

[@KeanesCove]

Thank you Olivier. I was really pleased with the results!

[@SC68]

Hi Debbie, very good video I’m going to use some of your techniques when I come to do my platforms on my layout. 😊 cheers Gary

[@KeanesCove]

Thank you Gary and good luck

[@charlie1872]

Great video Debbie. Well done📐👍🖊

[@KeanesCove]

Thanks

[@stephencameron4032]

Hi Debbie, lovely video, and the finished results are stunning, thank-you for sharing, stay safe, all the best from Scotland, Stephen.

[@KeanesCove]

Thanks Stephen

[@ArcadiaJunctionHobbies]

Wonderful! I do similar with Busch card wooden planks. I love the tones you got. The Hornby platforms are great for upgrading and kitbashing.

[@KeanesCove]

They are and were so cheap to pick up second hand

[@MrLosttheplot]

great video, thank you

[@KeanesCove]

Glad you liked it!

[@MessingaboutwithModels]

What a transformation - I've never seen that done like that. Thanks.

[@KeanesCove]

Thanks 😊

[@andypeters6336]

Great idea Debbie, some good advice and instruction. 👍

[@KeanesCove]

Thanks Andy. Love your tips on your Channel too

[@ianstwaddle]

Great transformation Debbie, I have a lot of platforms that I can have a go at, just finding the time at the moment.

[@KeanesCove]

I know Ian. Other things get in the way don’t they!

[@franklinmint7394]

Nicely done Debbie 👍

[@KeanesCove]

Thanks

[@northernrails4462]

Very impressive Debbie, great transformation! X

[@KeanesCove]

Thanks Craig

[@peteshoulders1]

thats the best finished pavement I have seen well done ,,cant wait tio see more

[@KeanesCove]

Thank you 😊

[@wheezypalacemodels7726]

Hi Debbie, great technique and love you’re selection of colours for this. The finish is really nice…all the best, Chris

[@KeanesCove]

Thank you so much 😊