This is a great channel, I love the way you discuss and explain your chain of thoughts in great detail. The new section is starting to come together really well now. Thanks for sharing as usual.
Really nice work Julian! Clever use of everyday materials to great effect! 😎 One slight amendment I was going to recommend if I may 🙄 Behind the engine shed, the ground slopes directly onto the back of the building. I would suggest that a more realistic build would be an upright or slightly leaning retaining wall up to the street level (ie creating a wall following the side of the road) which would then have a perpendicular strengthening wall that would come out at an angle and slope down to meet the access road. That is about as best as I can describe what I mean and I hope it makes sense. That way you create an area behind the shed for things like rubbish storage, spare or failed parts, barrels, or whatever used to be left laying around 🤷🏻♂️ I am not too hot on software but if you like I can try to cobble a pic and send it, lol! 😄 Cheers fella, always great to get an update 👍🍀🍻
Thanks Tim. I like your suggestion and had already amended the area behind the engine shed slightly (after filming) so the landscape didn't run straight into the engine shed. I definitely want to include lots of clutter around the engine shed area, and behind the shed is the perfect spot for forgotten parts and overgrowth. Cheers, Julian
Nice video Julian. It was interesting to hear your thought process behind the scenery and good to actually see you making the hill. Best wishes. Mark in the UK.
Thanks Mark. I thought it might be helpful to share my thoughts on landscape planning. I think it's just as important to think about the landforms that might have existed alongside the actual landforms needing to be created. This tends to provide a more convincing and natural landscape. Cheers, Julian
It's interesting the church will be returning to its commanding location looking out across the village. I'm not sure if the close proximity of the pub is a good or bad thing.
For lift out panels that polystyrene is invaluable, I just still have a few pieces left over from my days of constructing thermal concrete panels, at the time I thought it would come in handy and sure has, great vision Julian, many thanks
It's interesting to hear your thought process with regard to the scenery, I like the way you have made all the different elements and areas flow together, it looks natural.
Great video Julian. We are well set up here in Perth, WA and the layout is starting to take shape. Coincidentally I was just looking at the Bunnings website here in Perth for the extruded foam you are using. Hopefully they wont be fazing it out as I need a fair bit, and it looks very easy to use and cut, without making a huge mess everywhere! Model shops here aren't too bad, an excellent second hand one in Maylands, a suburb of Perth, who are happy to purchase all of my excess second hand rolling stock - they offer an excellent repair shop too, which is handy!
Thanks Stephen. One of the main benefits of the high density foam is it doesn't create anywhere near the mess standard polystyrene makes. All the best with your modelling endeavours, cheers, Julian
Hi Julian, you certainly have been very busy and I'm guessing there is still a lot more to do...love what you have done so far and I will look forward to the next episode Cheers Greg
Thanks Greg, I felt it was time to escalate progress on the layout are start delving into some scenics... there's only so much wiring and track-work I can cope with at a time. Cheers, Julian
Thanks Kevin. Interestingly, I didn't actually factor in where the road was going to lead to, so the second overhead bridge idea was born while producing this episode.😀
If at anytime you get stuck for inspiration then can I suggest you watch “Don Coffey” on UA-cam and his video “Wakefield to Knowsley Binliner” during the course of the video you will see every single type of bridge that has ever been constructed over a railway it is a stunning film which shows of the very best of the Pennine Railway has to offer As for your latest video update just “brilliant” really well produced & edited thank you for taking the time to post
Hi John, and a huge thank you for the suggested video. I had a look and within the first 10 mins found the the perfect brick overbridge example to base my bridge on. It certainly looks to be a stunning film and will continue watching it when I have some spare time.
@@StationRoadModelRailway his latest video is also brilliant for modelling detail filmed again from the cab of a 66 it’s a beautiful run through the countryside “Hindlow to Crewe” At 1:41:07 there’s a bridge and the details are incredible And “Thank You” for replying your about the only one who does and it’s much appreciated 👍
Funny you should say that. I studied Fine Arts over 25 years ago, majoring in sculpture and installation art, but never pursued it any further. I guess railway modelling does use similar skill sets.
Hi Julian, greetings from a Brit living in Austria. I am modelling a very similar church scene on my n gauge layout (church on a hill and tracks / roads surrounding) and wonder how you dealt with the problem of the location of the graveyard.
First time on the channel, I will definitely be subscribing. Love the way you detail the thought process of how you will mold the hill into the layout. Where do you find your buildings at?
Thanks Richard and welcome to Station Road. There's a mix of buildings, but the majority being card kits by Metcalfe, and a number of which have been kit-bashed. There is a Scalescenes downloadable kit (North Light Engine Shed), and also some scratch-built items. The Metcalfe kits I buy at my local model shops or sometimes online.
A very nice piece of terraforming Julian 👍 Well planned and executed. Looking forward to the next instalment.
This is a great channel, I love the way you discuss and explain your chain of thoughts in great detail. The new section is starting to come together really well now. Thanks for sharing as usual.
Thank you Jon for your kind words, they are so greatly appreciated. Cheers, Julian
Loved watching you carve the foam - almost like carving butter. Very well done
Thanks Ken, the foam is quite easy to cut through with a fresh craft knife blade, while keeping an eye out I wasn't going to cut through myself.
Really nice work Julian! Clever use of everyday materials to great effect! 😎
One slight amendment I was going to recommend if I may 🙄 Behind the engine shed, the ground slopes directly onto the back of the building. I would suggest that a more realistic build would be an upright or slightly leaning retaining wall up to the street level (ie creating a wall following the side of the road) which would then have a perpendicular strengthening wall that would come out at an angle and slope down to meet the access road. That is about as best as I can describe what I mean and I hope it makes sense. That way you create an area behind the shed for things like rubbish storage, spare or failed parts, barrels, or whatever used to be left laying around 🤷🏻♂️
I am not too hot on software but if you like I can try to cobble a pic and send it, lol! 😄
Cheers fella, always great to get an update 👍🍀🍻
Thanks Tim. I like your suggestion and had already amended the area behind the engine shed slightly (after filming) so the landscape didn't run straight into the engine shed. I definitely want to include lots of clutter around the engine shed area, and behind the shed is the perfect spot for forgotten parts and overgrowth. Cheers, Julian
Nice video Julian. It was interesting to hear your thought process behind the scenery and good to actually see you making the hill. Best wishes. Mark in the UK.
Thanks Mark. I thought it might be helpful to share my thoughts on landscape planning. I think it's just as important to think about the landforms that might have existed alongside the actual landforms needing to be created. This tends to provide a more convincing and natural landscape. Cheers, Julian
Your welcome Julian. Glad that you shared your thoughts with us. I certainly found it useful.
Nice video Julian the church is going to look great once the scenery is added.- Nicholas.
It's interesting the church will be returning to its commanding location looking out across the village. I'm not sure if the close proximity of the pub is a good or bad thing.
For lift out panels that polystyrene is invaluable, I just still have a few pieces left over from my days of constructing thermal concrete panels, at the time I thought it would come in handy and sure has, great vision Julian, many thanks
It's interesting to hear your thought process with regard to the scenery, I like the way you have made all the different elements and areas flow together, it looks natural.
I liken the processes I use with the different areas/elements as a jigsaw puzzle, that once complete, the overall scene is revealed and looks as one.
Great video Julian. We are well set up here in Perth, WA and the layout is starting to take shape. Coincidentally I was just looking at the Bunnings website here in Perth for the extruded foam you are using. Hopefully they wont be fazing it out as I need a fair bit, and it looks very easy to use and cut, without making a huge mess everywhere! Model shops here aren't too bad, an excellent second hand one in Maylands, a suburb of Perth, who are happy to purchase all of my excess second hand rolling stock - they offer an excellent repair shop too, which is handy!
Thanks Stephen. One of the main benefits of the high density foam is it doesn't create anywhere near the mess standard polystyrene makes. All the best with your modelling endeavours, cheers, Julian
Hi Julian, you certainly have been very busy and I'm guessing there is still a lot more to do...love what you have done so far and I will look forward to the next episode Cheers Greg
Thanks Greg, I felt it was time to escalate progress on the layout are start delving into some scenics... there's only so much wiring and track-work I can cope with at a time. Cheers, Julian
Great progress and vision. Coming along nicely. Thanks for sharing. Roy.
Looking really good mate the gives it some height and different levels great video thankyou
Very interesting way of creating a hill in foam , great job
Looking cool Julian and the service road and extending the bridge into the back drop will look great too. Take care - Kevin
Thanks Kevin. Interestingly, I didn't actually factor in where the road was going to lead to, so the second overhead bridge idea was born while producing this episode.😀
Going to look great when you’ve finished that area Julian.
Great Julian, obviously a man of vision. Cheers.
Nice work
Looking great
Nick Australia
I’m enjoying watching this come together
Very nice work. Thanks for sharing and stay safe. Cheers - Larry.
Thanks Larry for your kind words. Cheers, Julian
Great idea - it's looking good
If at anytime you get stuck for inspiration then can I suggest you watch “Don Coffey” on UA-cam and his video “Wakefield to Knowsley Binliner” during the course of the video you will see every single type of bridge that has ever been constructed over a railway it is a stunning film which shows of the very best of the Pennine Railway has to offer
As for your latest video update just “brilliant” really well produced & edited thank you for taking the time to post
Hi John, and a huge thank you for the suggested video. I had a look and within the first 10 mins found the the perfect brick overbridge example to base my bridge on. It certainly looks to be a stunning film and will continue watching it when I have some spare time.
@@StationRoadModelRailway his latest video is also brilliant for modelling detail filmed again from the cab of a 66 it’s a beautiful run through the countryside
“Hindlow to Crewe”
At 1:41:07 there’s a bridge and the details are incredible
And “Thank You” for replying your about the only one who does and it’s much appreciated 👍
Hi from Garth Close from South Africa cool
Great video.
Hi Julian. If you ever need a new career, you could always be a scultor! Nice work on the hill.
Funny you should say that. I studied Fine Arts over 25 years ago, majoring in sculpture and installation art, but never pursued it any further. I guess railway modelling does use similar skill sets.
@@StationRoadModelRailway Spooky!
Hi Julian, greetings from a Brit living in Austria. I am modelling a very similar church scene on my n gauge layout (church on a hill and tracks / roads surrounding) and wonder how you dealt with the problem of the location of the graveyard.
good vid keep up the vids
First time on the channel, I will definitely be subscribing. Love the way you detail the thought process of how you will mold the hill into the layout. Where do you find your buildings at?
Thanks Richard and welcome to Station Road. There's a mix of buildings, but the majority being card kits by Metcalfe, and a number of which have been kit-bashed. There is a Scalescenes downloadable kit (North Light Engine Shed), and also some scratch-built items. The Metcalfe kits I buy at my local model shops or sometimes online.