Paul, I’m 69 years young and your videos have inspired me to scratch build for my grandson’s train set. You are a great teacher and have a soothing voice to follow. Keep these going please.
You did a wonderful job. and I am in awe of your dedication to what you do, but was a bit surprised to see that you didn't put any gutters or down pipes on your building.
For the glazing you should buy clear acetate sheets used for overhead projectors, they are about £7 for 60 A4 sheets and don`t fog up when you use superglue, you could even go one step further and get real glass in the form of glass slides for microscopes, these are about £11 for 100 Pcs and these are great for abandoned buildings with broken windows.
A series to be used for master classes. 👍 All praise is well earned. You have done this to perfection, with such attention to detail and guiding the viewers. For those of us with shaky hands or something else, I would suggest one could cut strips of carbonate (a thicker clear plastic) or clear acetate laminate (used with overhead projectors). Cut it as long as a wall section needing windows. If jambs and sills are flush like this, you can run glue on the inside around the sills and the glue will not leach into view. You can also hold the "window" in places without getting finger smudges on the part which shows through. This only works if you don't have a large look-through design on both front and back. Anyhow, I love learning here. 🤟👍😃
Thanks Anthony, it’s a good shout with the large sheet of plastic and something I’ve done in the past to ensure clean clear windows. I’ll maybe do that again in a future build to highlight the idea. Paul
Great build Paul. Just surprised that Mrs Galgorm has not made you start putting the curtains & nets in up the windows LOL, looking forward to the signal box build.
Great series Paul. The final building looks great. I will likely return to it a bit later when I'm looking to build buildings for my small layout to remind myself of some of the features etc. look forward to the next series, the signal box does look rather different from most I've seen before.
This has been a brilliant series Paul and the final build looks superb. You have demonstrated first class scratch building techniques and it is clear from the comments that it has really inspired others to attempt it. I will give some thought to having a go at this later in the year at N gauge. Stephen
Thank you Stephen, I’m flabbergasted by the support and positive comments I’ve received over the entire series. I’d really like to see a version of it done in N to see how it transfers to the smaller scale. You give that a go and I’ll do a OO Art Deco build. 😉 Paul
Amazing Paul. that was a great scratch building series loved the whole series. Also you have a excellent building at the end, well done Paul and I look forward to watching the scratch build of the signal box. Thanks for sharing this series with us, you have been an inspiration to a lot of people in the modelling world who are now trying there hand at scratch building. Thank you. Regards George......
Hi Paul build looks good, been an interesting series to follow. Like the signal box may build along with you if I get the time later this year. Sorry I failed with my facebook Signal Box entry still not finished but will share pictures with you when I get some free time to finish it off. Andy
Hi Paul, so sad to come to the end of the project, even though the result is stunning 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 These videos have been a bank holiday treat all spring 😉 Unfortunately, now you have no excuse and will have to start the static grass application 😂😂😂😂 Best Wishes from County Wicklow
Thanks Paul. Do you know how many of the past nights I’ve gone up, looked at static grass, held the applicator, poised with glue to only walk away to tackle another night? 😂 My Time is coming I think to bite the bullet. Paul
Paul you have done an amazing job on that build. I have learnt a great deal of painting techniques and take my hat off to you. Great build, thank you for sharing with us..cheers for now, Chris
I've enjoyed every step of this series Paul! But when you got to those final shots - I had to pause the video so I could stare. This is one of the most convincing, true-to-life scratch-built buildings (I can't call it a model) that I've ever seen! You showed not only the craftsman in you but the artist as well! I'm sure this series will inspire modelers to give scratchbuilding a go for the first time, but it will also inspire the more experienced to take their scratchbuilding to a higher level. I'll be counting the days till the next series - can't wait to see what you do with that signal box. Very well done! Best, John
John, thank you so much for those generous words, it really does mean a lot. Roll on the Autumn time when I get started in to the next build, I’m quite looking forward to the project myself. Paul
Fantastic paul, I have loved following all of this build. Your eye for detail is excellent. I love the idea of the signal box for the autumn, I may have to 'borrow' the idea myself. Enjoy the summer whatever you get up to.
Fantastic Paul, it has been a real privilege building this model with you, I will post some pictures on the Facebook page when I have finished the final details. The SB project looks exciting as well, the box is very similar to St Mary's Crossing between Kemble and Stroud which I intend to model on my layout on the scenic section Looking forward to the continued build of Galgorm Hall now, once again a very big thanks for the hours of work you have put in for our benefit mate. Cheers Steve
Thanks Steve, it’s been great having you accompany me on the build and your the work you’ve shared with all of us on Facebook. I’m really glad you enjoyed it. Here’s to the next build. Paul
Looking forward to it Paul. Have a google of St Mary's Crossing if you have not come across it before, it is in a superb setting - little lane, slant level crossing, high wall going up the hill and a little station just after the LC. Steve
Hi, my name is Tony and I have just had to take early retirement and am seriously interested in learning to model. I have seen great layouts such as Dean Park and New Junction, as well as smalll layouts such as Dearsley, and of course your great layout. But can I just ask one question? You built the shell and then added detail which is some cases was a bit difficult. As a novice could you please tell me, would it not have been easier to detail all the walls and then asemble the structure? If there is a reason why this is not the bast way I would learn from your experience, Thanks for any help you can give me.
Hi Tony, great to have you along in this superb hobby. You raise an interesting point. There’s no reason why sections couldn’t be built and the glued together as the final stage. There is a certain amount of preparation and planning required to follow this route in order to get that finished look. In scratch building I’m often working on the fly changing or modifying aspects of the build as I go. This may be to enhance the look or to overcome an obstacle. Also, because all I have is a prototype to work off I don’t always have the answers to how the construction should go together until I actually do it. I guess it’s similar to creating something out of Lego for example. You build it up and only then can you look back and make instructions on how to do things in a more chronological fashion that makes the build easier. I hope that helps a bit anyway. Any more questions please don’t hesitate to ask. Paul
What do use to make the window frame because I am rebuilding Hornby Station Building and need the make new Windows . Hope you can Help me . Good video to
Hello Doctor, the windows were made using strips of square plastruct, if you view episode 1.5 of the build series I go through the process in detail highlighting materials used and the method. Also, check out the description beneath the video for a list of actual materials. Paul
Once again Paul. Well done. Check this product out- when you are doing a lot of cutting it is a very useful tool: proses.com/prestashop/tools-for-modelers/48-track-metal-cutter-wpower-supply.html
Paul, I’m 69 years young and your videos have inspired me to scratch build for my grandson’s train set. You are a great teacher and have a soothing voice to follow. Keep these going please.
Hi John, thank you so much, I’m so glad you enjoy the videos and have fun doing the building for your grandsons layout. Paul
I found the scratch built series of videos great.
A Master build Paul ....... 😎👌.............Fred
Cheers Fred. Paul
This is a 10 star video *************** and this building is incredible
Wow! Thanks Billy. Paul
You are welcome Paul and I look forward to seeing your next video
You did a wonderful job. and I am in awe of your dedication to what you do, but was a bit surprised to see that you didn't put any gutters or down pipes on your building.
Thank you Allan. As to those gutters and down pipes, they are there and were covered in the previous episode of the build. Paul
For the glazing you should buy clear acetate sheets used for overhead projectors, they are about £7 for 60 A4 sheets and don`t fog up when you use superglue, you could even go one step further and get real glass in the form of glass slides for microscopes, these are about £11 for 100 Pcs and these are great for abandoned buildings with broken windows.
Thanks for both those suggestions, something I’ll certainly consider for future builds. Paul
That's beautiful Paul and every step along the way you made it look quite easy. David.
Thank you David, I really did enjoy this build. Now just to bed it in on the layout. Paul
Great Paul!! Well done sir!!!👍
Thank you PJ. Paul
A series to be used for master classes. 👍 All praise is well earned. You have done this to perfection, with such attention to detail and guiding the viewers. For those of us with shaky hands or something else, I would suggest one could cut strips of carbonate (a thicker clear plastic) or clear acetate laminate (used with overhead projectors). Cut it as long as a wall section needing windows. If jambs and sills are flush like this, you can run glue on the inside around the sills and the glue will not leach into view. You can also hold the "window" in places without getting finger smudges on the part which shows through. This only works if you don't have a large look-through design on both front and back. Anyhow, I love learning here. 🤟👍😃
Thanks Anthony, it’s a good shout with the large sheet of plastic and something I’ve done in the past to ensure clean clear windows. I’ll maybe do that again in a future build to highlight the idea. Paul
Great build Paul. Just surprised that Mrs Galgorm has not made you start putting the curtains & nets in up the windows LOL, looking forward to the signal box build.
Thanks Vinnie, no doubt Mrs GH will get her homely touch on it soon. 😝 Paul
Great series Paul. The final building looks great. I will likely return to it a bit later when I'm looking to build buildings for my small layout to remind myself of some of the features etc. look forward to the next series, the signal box does look rather different from most I've seen before.
Thank you D827, appreciate the comments. If you need any guidance of any kind just ask. Paul
Nice bit of scratchbuiding - should look good once placed on the layout. Euan
Thanks Eaun, I’m already working on the scenery to bed it in. 😉 Paul
This has been a brilliant series Paul and the final build looks superb. You have demonstrated first class scratch building techniques and it is clear from the comments that it has really inspired others to attempt it. I will give some thought to having a go at this later in the year at N gauge. Stephen
Thank you Stephen, I’m flabbergasted by the support and positive comments I’ve received over the entire series. I’d really like to see a version of it done in N to see how it transfers to the smaller scale. You give that a go and I’ll do a OO Art Deco build. 😉 Paul
Wonderful and inspiring!
Thank you Dale, very kind of you. Paul
Nice series. Even those of us who scratch build already can always learn something new. A new method or technique we've not tried before. Well done.
Thank you Alan, I know what you mean, I’m always learning and wanting to try something new. Paul
Amazing Paul. that was a great scratch building series loved the whole series. Also you have a excellent building at the end, well done Paul and I look forward to watching the scratch build of the signal box. Thanks for sharing this series with us, you have been an inspiration to a lot of people in the modelling world who are now trying there hand at scratch building. Thank you. Regards George......
Very kind of you to say so George, I’m quite touched by those comments. Paul
A great building clearly and concisely made by yourself. I look forward to further projects. Cheers
Thank you for the comments Davie, much appreciated. Paul
Fantastic build series Paul. Have really enjoyed doing this project with you. Thank you for giving your time and effort it putting it together. Sy
Thank you Sy, so glad you’ve enjoyed it and taken up the challenge of building it too. Paul
Hi Paul build looks good, been an interesting series to follow. Like the signal box may build along with you if I get the time later this year. Sorry I failed with my facebook Signal Box entry still not finished but will share pictures with you when I get some free time to finish it off. Andy
Thanks Andy, look forward seeing your box progress further. Paul
Hi Paul, so sad to come to the end of the project, even though the result is stunning 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 These videos have been a bank holiday treat all spring 😉 Unfortunately, now you have no excuse and will have to start the static grass application 😂😂😂😂 Best Wishes from County Wicklow
Thanks Paul. Do you know how many of the past nights I’ve gone up, looked at static grass, held the applicator, poised with glue to only walk away to tackle another night? 😂 My Time is coming I think to bite the bullet. Paul
As they say up north “Grass is coming” 😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂
What a great building, a most enjoyable series.
Thank you John, I’m so glad you like it. Paul
Paul you have done an amazing job on that build. I have learnt a great deal of painting techniques and take my hat off to you. Great build, thank you for sharing with us..cheers for now, Chris
Thanks Chris, your paint work is none to shabby as I’ve said on your own videos. Keep up the great work. Paul
I've enjoyed every step of this series Paul! But when you got to those final shots - I had to pause the video so I could stare. This is one of the most convincing, true-to-life scratch-built buildings (I can't call it a model) that I've ever seen! You showed not only the craftsman in you but the artist as well! I'm sure this series will inspire modelers to give scratchbuilding a go for the first time, but it will also inspire the more experienced to take their scratchbuilding to a higher level. I'll be counting the days till the next series - can't wait to see what you do with that signal box. Very well done! Best, John
John, thank you so much for those generous words, it really does mean a lot. Roll on the Autumn time when I get started in to the next build, I’m quite looking forward to the project myself. Paul
A wonderful job Paul? (Mr. Galgorm Hall😉). This whole series really has been lovely and very inspiring to watch - Thanks again! Regards, Joachim
Thank you so much for the kind comments Joachim, really appreciated. Paul
Great stuff Paul. Very much looking forward to seeing the signal box series. Thanks for the time you have shared
Thanks Yarslow. Paul
Well Done! Very informative and detailed instructional series. Thanks for posting.
Thank you Coalsmoke. Appreciate the comments. Paul
Fantastic paul, I have loved following all of this build. Your eye for detail is excellent.
I love the idea of the signal box for the autumn, I may have to 'borrow' the idea myself.
Enjoy the summer whatever you get up to.
Thanks Alex, Autumn won’t be long in swinging round but there’s still time to address other work on the layout until then. Paul
Fantastic Paul, it has been a real privilege building this model with you, I will post some pictures on the Facebook page when I have finished the final details. The SB project looks exciting as well, the box is very similar to St Mary's Crossing between Kemble and Stroud which I intend to model on my layout on the scenic section
Looking forward to the continued build of Galgorm Hall now, once again a very big thanks for the hours of work you have put in for our benefit mate.
Cheers Steve
Thanks Steve, it’s been great having you accompany me on the build and your the work you’ve shared with all of us on Facebook. I’m really glad you enjoyed it. Here’s to the next build. Paul
Looking forward to it Paul. Have a google of St Mary's Crossing if you have not come across it before, it is in a superb setting - little lane, slant level crossing, high wall going up the hill and a little station just after the LC. Steve
Just done it Steve, a superb little scene and crying out to be replicated in model form. Paul
Epic Paul. I really love this building, looking forward to the signal box series. Have a great summer! Mal.
Cheers Mal, you have a good one too. Paul
Fantastic Paul, really enjoyed the series. Maby a few running shots including the house. ;-)
Thanks Richard. I’m long overdue a running session and will definitely have this as a backdrop. 👍🏻 Paul
great job :) loved the whole series :) big "thumbs up" :)
Big thumbs up from me for your kind comments. 😉👍🏻 Paul
Hi, my name is Tony and I have just had to take early retirement and am seriously interested in learning to model. I have seen great layouts such as Dean Park and New Junction, as well as smalll layouts such as Dearsley, and of course your great layout. But can I just ask one question? You built the shell and then added detail which is some cases was a bit difficult. As a novice could you please tell me, would it not have been easier to detail all the walls and then asemble the structure? If there is a reason why this is not the bast way I would learn from your experience, Thanks for any help you can give me.
Hi Tony, great to have you along in this superb hobby. You raise an interesting point. There’s no reason why sections couldn’t be built and the glued together as the final stage. There is a certain amount of preparation and planning required to follow this route in order to get that finished look. In scratch building I’m often working on the fly changing or modifying aspects of the build as I go. This may be to enhance the look or to overcome an obstacle. Also, because all I have is a prototype to work off I don’t always have the answers to how the construction should go together until I actually do it. I guess it’s similar to creating something out of Lego for example. You build it up and only then can you look back and make instructions on how to do things in a more chronological fashion that makes the build easier. I hope that helps a bit anyway. Any more questions please don’t hesitate to ask. Paul
@@GalgormHall Brilliant reply Paul. Thank you.
What do use to make the window frame because I am rebuilding Hornby Station Building and need the make new Windows . Hope you can Help me . Good video to
Hello Doctor, the windows were made using strips of square plastruct, if you view episode 1.5 of the build series I go through the process in detail highlighting materials used and the method. Also, check out the description beneath the video for a list of actual materials. Paul
Once again Paul. Well done. Check this product out- when you are doing a lot of cutting it is a very useful tool: proses.com/prestashop/tools-for-modelers/48-track-metal-cutter-wpower-supply.html
Thank you. I’ve looked at those products before and really must invest in one soon, such a versatile tool. Paul
I found the scratch built series of videos great.
Thanks William, I’m glad you enjoyed them. Paul