Stunning layout expertly designed and built.I’ve watched a good few of your clips and admire your skill and attention to detail and that you are always looking to improve already nice areas of the layout,results of this are superb,it’s a joy to follow the progress. I would be happy if my layout/skills were a fraction of yours. I hope some of your suppliers watch these videos and see what your work and money’s spent with them have turned their products into. Already looking forward to next update
Thank you so much for those very kind words of encouragement Tim, they are as always, greatly appreciated sir. Hopefully I can continue with the rest of the layout in the same way, I’m in no hurry, I just enjoy every minute I’m up there, I may not be up there with the big boys of model railways but as long as I can walk away at the end of the day and feel that I’ve enjoyed myself then that’s the main thing for me. Cheers and thank you. ………..Graham
Well thank you David for that very kind comment, I have to admit that the castle came out better than I thought it would, I’m really pleased with that end result - thank you! 👍🏻. Cheers. …………Graham
Hi Mark and thank you. I needed a scenic break for the canal without all the flaff of putting in turntables etc for the canal boat and this seemed the ideal solution plus it links the castle with the canal nicely. 👍🏻. Cheers. ………..Graham
Hi mate and thanks for the comment, I didn’t think I would have the space for a castle but now that I’ve extended the layout then that made it all possible, I’m really pleased with it too, it makes a nice cameo scene for that corner. 👍🏻. Cheers. …………Graham
Graham looks fantastic your detail and skill is amazing always enjoy watching been watching for about 8 years i dont always comment . well done your skills are to be admired regards Greg
Hi Greg and thank you so much for those very kind words sir and I’m so pleased that you commented, please feel free to comment whenever you feel it is appropriate, your comments are always greatly appreciated. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. …………Graham
Thank you very much Kev, I just thought I would try the coach shot just to see what it would come out like and it didn’t come out too badly! Had great fun building that castle. Cheers. ………….Graham
Thank you very much Martin, it’s been a bit of a Labour of love but I’ve got there (almost) eventually and I have to say that I’m really pleased with the final result and it’s made a nice addition to the corner of the layout. Cheers. …………Graham
Bloody GREAT Graham, BLOODY great but we have come for level from you..... I can hardly wait to see the LED spot lights. The road on a TV screen looks wonderful since it looks well used but nicely kept...
Thank you so much Warren and I hope you are keeping well, hopefully the spotlights will be in by the time I do another video - jobs to do around the house first! 😂. Cheers. ………..Graham
Absolutely brilliant. The church really tied it all together in a way one could not predict. That is a majestic (appropriate term) set up... what a piece of eye-candy! Well done again, Graham!
Many thanks for that very kind comment Anthony, as always, it’s greatly appreciated sir and I’m so pleased that you like that scene. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. ………….Graham
Hi Graham you don’t do things by halves do you, that corner is amazing with the castle the pub and the canal lock with tunnel. The best bit yet to come the train pulled by King Charles the third with passenger view from the coach truly magnificent. Regards Tom
@@tomcupples6400 Hehe, that’s really kind of you to say Tom, thank you. I just wanted to try the camera on a coach to see what it looked like as it passed the castle and to my surprise it didn’t come out too badly either - pleased with that! 👍🏻. Cheers. …………Graham
Hi Graham, surpassed yourself again. The Castle a Canal are well crafted and the Cube shot is an excellent end to your video. Congratulations on a job well done. Steve
Hi Steve and thank you very much for the kind comment, I thought I would just give the cube camera a try just to see how it would come out and to my surprise it didn’t come out too badly. Pleased with that. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. ………Graham
Graham, you said you were thrilled to bits....my bits were thrilled too 😃. That my friend is the best bit of scenic modelling I have seen in a very long time. You have captured a really great atmosphere and I hope King Graham appreciates it. Cheers for now, Bob
Well thank you very much Bob and absolutely over the moon that your bits were thrilled! 😂. That was quite a compliment you paid to me there sir so I thank you for that. As I said in the video, standing back and looking at it in its entirety then I’m very happy with it and will be even more happy once either side is finished off, but there’s no hurry, I will just take my time and enjoy the build. Cheers. ………..Graham
Absolutely amazing Graham especially the view from the carriage at the end,I’ve thoroughly enjoyed your videos throughout the winter they’ve been great thank you. I don’t think I’m the only one that’s looking forward to a bit more of the Gentry build can’t wait for the next instalment.
Thanks for the comment mate and we were only talking about the Gentry yesterday and it’s getting to that time of year when I need to start uncovering her and carrying on from where I left off so it shouldn’t be that long now before you see another instalment. Cheers. …………Graham
Thanks Paul and I couldn’t have described that better myself, I’m normally very critical of my own work and although there are small areas still to complete, I have to say that I’m very happy with the way this has turned out. 👍🏻. Cheers. …………Graham
It looks brilliant. I am wondering if I put the location of the castle into Sat Nav so that I can drive here and park agent to the castle. Obviously, it depends on the weather. It would be lovely to go for a pleasant walk in the nearby countryside and visit the castle. Then have a picnic on the grass on the grounds. Or sample the home-cooked food in the pub nearby, and help the local economy. Hopefully, the landlord/ landlady can break even as I am sure the home-cooked food is also sourced from local ingredients and produce.
All what you say is true Alan, you could even stay at the camping coach nearby should you wish, just a short drive through the Manor House grounds, through the town canter and down to the castle - perfect! 😉. Cheers. ………..Graham
That is certainly the vista I mentioned a couple of comments ago Graham. I have to say, it has turned out even better than I expected. The castle looks superb and makes a very stunning corner to the layout a long with the church and canal tunnel. It all looks so realistic, well done and great creative modelling. Clive.
Hi Clive and thank you for the comment, as you may have noticed in previous videos, I was gradually assembling all the components I wanted in that corner so it was really just a case of assembling it all to the picture I had of it in my head 4-5 months ago, and it came out near enough spot on to what I had planned. So I’m very pleased with the (almost) finished result and will create a nice looking focal point for that corner of the layout. Cheers. ……….Graham
As usual your work is great and the effect is perfect. One suggestion for people is a tourist coach or two with a gagle of people all dressed to suit I have seen some of the Japanese manufacturs with a suitable type of people that dont look to bad to use as an international type group just cant remember which company makes them. The only thing I did notice when you zoomed in on the sign in the castle is that the step into the entrance is not sitting flush with the ground as it seemes to be sitting up on the grass edging pointing it out not as a wat of putting your work down but as a cobstructive critisim that should be easy to fix and make it up to your usual standard, still love it as a whole.
Thank you for your comment and I too noticed the step when playing back the video, it’s not until you see something up close like that that you notice it so I will rectify it otherwise my eye will keep going to it now that I know it’s there, but thanks for pointing it out - it won’t be like that the next time you see it! 😉. Cheers. ………..Graham
@@GrahamFoulston I hate how my older brother as one that did all electrical work on aircraft would always point to my cant see the wiring so it domt matter how it looks work and would spend hours ripping the crap out of everything i did till I just sucked it up and did it right the first time to just shut him up (the curse of being the younger brother) but now in my mid 6os I find that when something dont look rifht i always see it and it drives me crazy. The other week my cars tail lights just the parkers stopped working checked the fuse it was blown so swapped it out blew straught away sounds like direct short somewhere so spent the next week pulling the whole rear wiring loom apart at every joimer i could find in the car there are 7 in the car from the fuse block to the rear lights and 3 before the fuse so at each block i would check with a multi meter for the short working from the back foward and each step said falt was further to the front even checked the switch on the circuit and all never got to find it stuck it all back together and mind you each section between joiners changes colour codes for the wires in it but after all that put it back together put inanother new fuse and lights have worked since. It is still driving me crazy though as I know there is some sort of fault there and that it will happen again at some point. LOL
I’ve had quite a few comments regarding that my castle reminds them of such an such a castle Bruce, buts it’s just a generic castle with no one particular castle in mind, I’m just happy that at the end it resembles some form of castle! 😂😂. Thanks for the comment, it’s greatly appreciated. Cheers. ………..Graham
Thank you so much Chris, I really enjoyed this build of the castle, there is so much more detail to go into it yet but not to be over done, just small things that folk will probably not even notice but I know they are there. Cheers. …………Graham
@@GrahamFoulston thanks for taking time to reply. I've a few Metcalf kits and a big space to fill and you have given me some great ideas. Not enough room for the castle unfortunately but may consider the church. Looking forward to the next update of your layout.
Your Castle and Church look superb. It was beautiful to look at and the canal going under the church is a great idea. It is a wonderful layout. A great video, thank you.
Hi Duncan and thank you. The church over the tunnel serves as a great scenic break for the canal and also brings into use the church. Connecting it to the castle also helped. All in all, I think it all works together nicely and I’m really pleased with it now. Cheers. ……….Graham
Hi Allan and that’s very kind of you to say mate, really appreciate that. I love those backscenes and they suit that area perfectly. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. ……….Graham
Hi Graham, love the castle. As you know I am a great admirer of Lakeside, so could I say a couple of things. First I probably would not have put so many exposed rock faces on the slope up to the castle and secondly with the grey steps should you put a handrail on one side to comply with health & safety requirements....Best regards Greg
Hi Greg and thank you. You are of course welcome to your own opinion on the layout and this scene, however, I have to create these scenes to how I want it to look and be happy with rather than anyone else, but if you would have preferred it to look different in the details the that is of course your prerogative - it doesn’t mean that what I have done is wrong though, just a difference of opinion that’s all. And as regards the handrail for the steps then there are two (one for each side) already made and ready to be installed - but not yet, they will be fitted later. Cheers. ………..Graham
Hi mate and thanks for the comment. I guess there will always be something that is perhaps not to someone’s else’s taste but that’s fine, I’m also not in the same class as many of the other railway modellers out there so things like rocks not looking right is no surprise but it’s the best I can do and I’m happy with them so that’s the main thing. Maybe I need someone to teach me how to set rocks on a layout. Cheers. ………..Graham
Hi Mark and thank you. Yes, those backscenes really help with the overall scene, really pleased with them along with the Metcalfe kit of the castle too. 👍🏻. Cheers. ………..Graham
It looks terrific Graham! It's so imaginative and original. Not seen anything like this on any other layout. You might find some useful figures in the Woodland Scenics range. If I was an OO Gauge person - I'm built in a somewhat larger scale than that - I'd come for a day trip for sure!
Hi Peter and thank you, I wanted to do something a little different with this castle and I think I have achieved it to some degree. I’m pleased with it and the way it sits on the layout so that’s the main thing. Cheers. ………..Graham
Hi Tim and thanks, the train scene was just an experiment to see what it would look like and it actually came out not too bad, I’m pleased I did that now! 👍🏻. Cheers. …………Graham
Hi John and that’s good if you think that it looks at home there, the last thing I would want was if it looked as if it had just been plonked there. Thank you. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. ………..Graham
Great work Graham. The castle looks great! The way whole thing works and looks is just great modelling. The whole thing just works. Looking forward to seeing the next instalment where you finish off the road and the canal. I think it will look amazing. Right good timing before you start back on your kit car.
Hi Tim and many thanks for the kind comment, yes the next stage is to complete the road from the high street down to the castle, that will then complete that far end of the layout which will be a big step forward for me. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. ………..Graham
I am surprised to hear you had trouble with Smooth-it. I used it for all my paved surfaces on the n scale layout and once I got the hang of it got good results. I did sand it lightly, but other than that?? The castle came out so very wonderful. It was nice to see you and hear you in your video. I thought your road color was very convincing. In fact until you described the pain I thought you had used my chalkboard paint method. Anyway, brilliant work on the castle and chapel area. Rob
Hi Rob, I think you may have answered your own comment by saying “one you had got used to it”. I had such a small area that I didn’t really get a chance to get used to it. Anyway, it’s done now but I certainly won’t be using that again. I enjoy dry brushing with paint, I can achieve some good results by using different methods, the road was achieved by using kitchen towel and dabbing dryish paint onto the existing grey surface. Cheers. ………..Graham
As others have said, your opening and closing shots of the castle are so dramatic. I love that you have set the castle on a hill for it to look down on the low lands surrounding it. Terrific work!
Thank you my friend, I don’t think the castle would have looked as good if it had been on the flat and level with the baseboards. Castles were built high up to help defend it from being attacked but apart from that, I just thought it would make that scene more interesting. So pleased that you like it though! 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. …………Graham
Hi Graham. Really enjoyed this update and when you mentioned figures, I literally grabbed my phone to do this comment 'Fine Scale Figures'. You've probably already had hundreds of comments telling you the same, but honestly Graham, it'll solve your figure shortage problem. There are some really casual figures and a lot to choose from, and to be honest, it's great fun choosing them. Check them out and see what you think. I still love looking at that King Charles the 3rd, absolutely amazing. Take care Graham and speak soon mate. Lee
Hi Lee and many thanks once again for your comment. I will be looking at the website today of the ‘Fine Scale Figures’ and I have no doubt from what you say then I will be ordering some from them, they sound ideal. I will be giving the King Charles III some maintenance today so that she runs nice and smooth in readiness for her important journey over the weekend. Cheers mate. …………Graham
I'm looking forward to seeing what figures you get and also, if you run King Charles 3rd I'd love to see some fotage, that would be a real treat. Thanks again Graham for your reply and the content you post. Best regards as always, Lee
@@leewhall2504 Hi again Lee, I should be definitely showing some footage of the King Charles III for this weekends Coronation - it would be rude not too! 😂😂
As always,an absolute delight to see your latest update.The standard,and attention to detail,is really quite inspirational.Although i am currently concentrating on another part of my layout,I too will be adding a castle diorama along with a National Trust property sometime later this year.Along with images from English Heritage,the National Trust and your castle area,I hopefully will be able to produce something similar.Looking forward to watching future updates on the road and canal area.
Hi Neil and thank you. I think the Metcalfe castle has or will be one of their best sellers because there are so many being built, now having built mine then I can understand why, it’s a great kit to build and certainly makes a statement and also, it’s very versatile so that probably no other kit looks the same. I wish you luck with your! 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. …………Graham
Hi Adam and thank you, I guess the next part to do next will be the road leading down from the upper high street down to the castle area, I would like to think that I would be starting that during the week but it depends on what other work I have on, but that’s the next part to do. Cheers. ……….Graham
Hi Graham. The castle looks splendid flying the flag of St George and the flag carrying the Lakeside Crest. The climb to the entrance seems rather steep, my friend, but should help keep the enemy out! 😂 The scene of the canal, church and tunnel complete the diorama, with the exception of the future animated lock and gates, which I look forward to seeing complete and in operation. Onwards and upwards. Best, Jason.
Thank you Jason and I’m pleased that overall you like the scene. As regards the steepness to the entrance then as you say, it would have initially been like that to help keep the enemy at bay - which is why it’s on a hill. I have climbed much steeper paths, and for longer when visiting some areas of the Lake District, that clime to the entrance is nothing by comparison. Anyway, not ‘real’ people will be claiming it so it doesn’t really matter, it’s just a toy. Cheers. ………..Graham
Wow Graham love the castle section, the opening and scene from the `train` look fantastic just in time for a visit from his Majesty King Charles 111 via the Royal Train after his Coronation (lol). Take care and stay safe regards Barry..
Thanks Barry and indeed, the Coronation may possibly be my next video with the King Charles III cruising around Lakeside next weekend! 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. …………Graham
Looks impressive! If you can put up with HO figures, then Preiser do quite a few sets of sightseers/photographers etc., although they are not exactly cheap. Actually might work better than OO figures, as the castle's in the distance, and slightly smaller figures might make it look even more majestic.
Hi Colin and thanks, if it wasn’t for Metcalfe then this scene wouldn’t have existed so most of the thanks has to go to them for making such a brilliant kit. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. ………..Graham
That’s exactly what I’ve been looking for, I found a couple but they looked a bit rough, I might have a go at 3D printing one if I can’t find one, I need one which carries at least four people which is a little more difficult. Cheers. …………Graham
That castle area looks really really good now mate 😊 That low angle shot you did at the beginning shows it off brilliantly. Edit - just seen the end of the video and it looks spectacular from the train
Hi mate and thank you for the comment, I’m hoping that now this is almost built then it will give me a few more shots for any running sessions I may do and once the canal is built then even more so. Pleased that you like it so far. Cheers. ………..Graham
Wow Graham. What a wonderful scene you have created. Maybe the King Charles III can swing by the downtown station, fill up the coaches with normal folk, and deposit them at the castle. You need a good crowd to celebrate the upcoming coronation. Absolutely loved the in coach ride at the end. Well done. Thanks. Take care. See ya next time.
Hi Norman and yes, I think I will prepare a small video using King Charles III to help celebrate next weekend’s Coronation, I made the loco especially for it so I may as well utilise it! 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers and thank you. ………..Graham
Helloooo! Mr foulston ye wanna go to gaugemaster for little folk , ye get prieser , noch 1/87 there ain’t that much of a difference in size slightly smaller ideal for what ye want , background cattle lol there’s loads of different people if not hundreds , they also do fairground moving models by Faller so don’t get hooked….I love them backgrounds you’ve done an ace job blending them in with lord mucks dwellings it all looks superb….
Hi Jim and thanks for the comment mate. I’m doing as I’m told and looking around Gaugemaster, hopefully I can find something suitable there and I’m pleased that you like that scene so far mate. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. ………….Graham
Thank you Anthony for the comment, I’m now perplexed as to why you think the cars are not to scale. The Metcalfe Castle is at 1/76 scale and as I only buy Oxford diecast vehicles which are also sold as 1/76 then one of those two manufactures must be producing their products at the wrong scale. As Everard Junction uses Oxford Diecast vehicles on his layout and no one picks him up on his cars being out of scale (well they wouldn’t would they) then I can only assume that it must be Metcalfe producing the castle at the wrong scale. I will contact them on Tuesday and pose the question as to why they have produced their castle at the wrong scale and will let you know what they say on my next video. Cheers. ………..Graham
@@anthoneyking6572 Hi Anthony, out of curiosity I googled the dimensions of that particular Range Rover and it averaged out at 4800mm in length, divide that by 76 (for OO scale) and it works out to 63mm. Guess what? That Range Rover outside the pub measures exactly 63mm - so you are wrong, it’s the perfect size. Let’s leave it there.
In all it's gloriounessness sir. The castle (in it's scene) looks really great. I must see if I still have my childhood Spanish castle building bricks in the loft (I bet I still do!). That's Sunday evening sorted!
Well I hope you didn’t get too bored last night searching through your Spanish castle building bricks! Many thanks for the comment mate. Cheers. …………Graham
@@GrahamFoulston It was a joyous evening, when I found the big old 70s Quality Street tin (slightly rusted in the eaves). Took me back 50 years, but really inspired by your efforts.
Looking very realistic, and the flags are definitely blowing in the wind . Is the colour of the foot bridge over the canal different in real life , it just looks a bit green on the video ? Best wishes as always 😀👍👍😀
Hi and thanks for the comment, it is a bit green but that was the paper it was printed on, I suppose it could be algae on the brickwork, I’m sure not all brick is the same colour in real life. Cheers. …………Graham
Stunning layout expertly designed and built.I’ve watched a good few of your clips and admire your skill and attention to detail and that you are always looking to improve already nice areas of the layout,results of this are superb,it’s a joy to follow the progress. I would be happy if my layout/skills were a fraction of yours. I hope some of your suppliers watch these videos and see what your work and money’s spent with them have turned their products into. Already looking forward to next update
Thank you so much for those very kind words of encouragement Tim, they are as always, greatly appreciated sir. Hopefully I can continue with the rest of the layout in the same way, I’m in no hurry, I just enjoy every minute I’m up there, I may not be up there with the big boys of model railways but as long as I can walk away at the end of the day and feel that I’ve enjoyed myself then that’s the main thing for me. Cheers and thank you. ………..Graham
One of the best......maybe the best....you really have done a fantastic job Mr ....👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Well thank you David for that very kind comment, I have to admit that the castle came out better than I thought it would, I’m really pleased with that end result - thank you! 👍🏻. Cheers. …………Graham
Foulston Castle absolutely brilliant ! Well done Graham. I really like how the canal disappears under the church scene.
Hi Mark and thank you. I needed a scenic break for the canal without all the flaff of putting in turntables etc for the canal boat and this seemed the ideal solution plus it links the castle with the canal nicely. 👍🏻. Cheers. ………..Graham
Well young Graham it’s not everyday you see a castle on a layout 👍
Can’t wait fir the next video 🙂
Hi mate and thanks for the comment, I didn’t think I would have the space for a castle but now that I’ve extended the layout then that made it all possible, I’m really pleased with it too, it makes a nice cameo scene for that corner. 👍🏻. Cheers. …………Graham
Graham looks fantastic your detail and skill is amazing always enjoy watching been watching for about 8 years i dont always comment . well done your skills are to be admired regards Greg
Hi Greg and thank you so much for those very kind words sir and I’m so pleased that you commented, please feel free to comment whenever you feel it is appropriate, your comments are always greatly appreciated. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. …………Graham
That has come out brilliantly Graham so much detail and the coach shot shows it off nicely.
Cheers Kev
Thank you very much Kev, I just thought I would try the coach shot just to see what it would come out like and it didn’t come out too badly! Had great fun building that castle. Cheers. ………….Graham
Excellent details and layout, thanks for showing.
Hi Frank and thanks for the comment mate! 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. ……….Graham
This layout just gets better brilliant Graham
Wow, thank you Dave, that’s very kind of you to say - thanks! 👍🏻. Cheers. …………Graham
Hi Graham, absolutely fantastic. cheers David
That’s very kind of you to say mate - thank you very much. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. …………Graham
Hi Graham, Wow, that Castle scene is just magnificent! Cheers. John
Thank you for that kind comment John, it’s great appreciated and I’m pleased that you like it so far. Cheers. …………Graham
What an excellent layout and good job you are doing. Looking forward to watching the progress in further Vid's.
Very impressive Graham that area is looking really good great work
Thank you very much Martin, it’s been a bit of a Labour of love but I’ve got there (almost) eventually and I have to say that I’m really pleased with the final result and it’s made a nice addition to the corner of the layout. Cheers. …………Graham
Bloody GREAT Graham, BLOODY great but we have come for level from you..... I can hardly wait to see the LED spot lights. The road on a TV screen looks wonderful since it looks well used but nicely kept...
Thank you so much Warren and I hope you are keeping well, hopefully the spotlights will be in by the time I do another video - jobs to do around the house first! 😂. Cheers. ………..Graham
The castle look magnificent Graham ! Great job!
Keep it up Graham it's going great👍
Thank you John, really appreciate that! 👍🏻. Cheers. …………Graham
Absolutely brilliant. The church really tied it all together in a way one could not predict. That is a majestic (appropriate term) set up... what a piece of eye-candy! Well done again, Graham!
Many thanks for that very kind comment Anthony, as always, it’s greatly appreciated sir and I’m so pleased that you like that scene. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. ………….Graham
Hi Graham you don’t do things by halves do you, that corner is amazing with the castle the pub and the canal lock with tunnel. The best bit yet to come the train pulled by King Charles the third with passenger view from the coach truly magnificent. Regards Tom
@@tomcupples6400 Hehe, that’s really kind of you to say Tom, thank you. I just wanted to try the camera on a coach to see what it looked like as it passed the castle and to my surprise it didn’t come out too badly either - pleased with that! 👍🏻. Cheers. …………Graham
Excellent bit of modelling ! Cheers Euan
Thanks Euan and much appreciated too. Cheers. ……….Graham
That looks the Dog’s Dangly Bits! 👍👍👍
Many thanks mate and pleased that you like it! 👍🏻. Cheers. …………Graham
That corner look brilliant Graham.
Thanks Des and I’m thrilled with it, it’s come out looking better than I thought it would do. Cheers. …………Graham
Hi Graham, surpassed yourself again. The Castle a Canal are well crafted and the Cube shot is an excellent end to your video. Congratulations on a job well done.
Steve
Hi Steve and thank you very much for the kind comment, I thought I would just give the cube camera a try just to see how it would come out and to my surprise it didn’t come out too badly. Pleased with that. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. ………Graham
The scenery has come together really well
Thank you and I’m pleased that you thought it was ok. Cheers. ………..Graham
Brilliant castle nice scenery well done hope you and your wife have a good bank holiday too
Graham, you said you were thrilled to bits....my bits were thrilled too 😃.
That my friend is the best bit of scenic modelling I have seen in a very long time. You have captured a really great atmosphere and I hope King Graham appreciates it.
Cheers for now, Bob
Well thank you very much Bob and absolutely over the moon that your bits were thrilled! 😂. That was quite a compliment you paid to me there sir so I thank you for that. As I said in the video, standing back and looking at it in its entirety then I’m very happy with it and will be even more happy once either side is finished off, but there’s no hurry, I will just take my time and enjoy the build. Cheers. ………..Graham
Excellent train layout 🙂
Thanks Mels. Cheers. ……..Graham
Absolutely amazing Graham especially the view from the carriage at the end,I’ve thoroughly enjoyed your videos throughout the winter they’ve been great thank you. I don’t think I’m the only one that’s looking forward to a bit more of the Gentry build can’t wait for the next instalment.
Thanks for the comment mate and we were only talking about the Gentry yesterday and it’s getting to that time of year when I need to start uncovering her and carrying on from where I left off so it shouldn’t be that long now before you see another instalment. Cheers. …………Graham
Fantastic looking castle scene Graham. With the canal in the background and pub in the foreground that whole corner is looking really nice.
Thanks Paul and I couldn’t have described that better myself, I’m normally very critical of my own work and although there are small areas still to complete, I have to say that I’m very happy with the way this has turned out. 👍🏻. Cheers. …………Graham
Brilliant job as per usual Graham.
Thanks Wayne, yeah I’m really pleased with the way this has turned out in the end. Cheers. ……….Graham
Excellent graham, looks cracking mate
Thank you Colin for those kind words, much appreciated mate. 👍🏻. Cheers. …………Graham
Hi Graham, I have no words to say how superb the all thing is. Your imagination as no limits,
very nice video tour too. Cheer's
Hi Francis and thank you for that very kind comment and I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video too. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. ………..Graham
It looks brilliant. I am wondering if I put the location of the castle into Sat Nav so that I can drive here and park agent to the castle. Obviously, it depends on the weather. It would be lovely to go for a pleasant walk in the nearby countryside and visit the castle. Then have a picnic on the grass on the grounds. Or sample the home-cooked food in the pub nearby, and help the local economy. Hopefully, the landlord/ landlady can break even as I am sure the home-cooked food is also sourced from local ingredients and produce.
All what you say is true Alan, you could even stay at the camping coach nearby should you wish, just a short drive through the Manor House grounds, through the town canter and down to the castle - perfect! 😉. Cheers. ………..Graham
Graham, Fantastic job on the castle and surrounding scenery!
Thank you Keith and much appreciated too. 👍🏻. Cheers. ………..Graham
That is certainly the vista I mentioned a couple of comments ago Graham. I have to say, it has turned out even better than I expected. The castle looks superb and makes a very stunning corner to the layout a long with the church and canal tunnel. It all looks so realistic, well done and great creative modelling. Clive.
Hi Clive and thank you for the comment, as you may have noticed in previous videos, I was gradually assembling all the components I wanted in that corner so it was really just a case of assembling it all to the picture I had of it in my head 4-5 months ago, and it came out near enough spot on to what I had planned. So I’m very pleased with the (almost) finished result and will create a nice looking focal point for that corner of the layout. Cheers. ……….Graham
Very Nice, Have a look on Hattons, they had 100s of packs of figures by model power for various scenes.
Hi mate and thanks for the heads up on Hattons, I will go over to their website and see what I can find ! 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. ………..Graham
As usual your work is great and the effect is perfect. One suggestion for people is a tourist coach or two with a gagle of people all dressed to suit I have seen some of the Japanese manufacturs with a suitable type of people that dont look to bad to use as an international type group just cant remember which company makes them. The only thing I did notice when you zoomed in on the sign in the castle is that the step into the entrance is not sitting flush with the ground as it seemes to be sitting up on the grass edging pointing it out not as a wat of putting your work down but as a cobstructive critisim that should be easy to fix and make it up to your usual standard, still love it as a whole.
Thank you for your comment and I too noticed the step when playing back the video, it’s not until you see something up close like that that you notice it so I will rectify it otherwise my eye will keep going to it now that I know it’s there, but thanks for pointing it out - it won’t be like that the next time you see it! 😉. Cheers. ………..Graham
@@GrahamFoulston I hate how my older brother as one that did all electrical work on aircraft would always point to my cant see the wiring so it domt matter how it looks work and would spend hours ripping the crap out of everything i did till I just sucked it up and did it right the first time to just shut him up (the curse of being the younger brother) but now in my mid 6os I find that when something dont look rifht i always see it and it drives me crazy. The other week my cars tail lights just the parkers stopped working checked the fuse it was blown so swapped it out blew straught away sounds like direct short somewhere so spent the next week pulling the whole rear wiring loom apart at every joimer i could find in the car there are 7 in the car from the fuse block to the rear lights and 3 before the fuse so at each block i would check with a multi meter for the short working from the back foward and each step said falt was further to the front even checked the switch on the circuit and all never got to find it stuck it all back together and mind you each section between joiners changes colour codes for the wires in it but after all that put it back together put inanother new fuse and lights have worked since. It is still driving me crazy though as I know there is some sort of fault there and that it will happen again at some point. LOL
Looks great mate, almost reminds me of Warwick Castle. The surrounding scenery is fantastic 👍👍👍
I’ve had quite a few comments regarding that my castle reminds them of such an such a castle Bruce, buts it’s just a generic castle with no one particular castle in mind, I’m just happy that at the end it resembles some form of castle! 😂😂. Thanks for the comment, it’s greatly appreciated. Cheers. ………..Graham
A castle fit for a king... 👍
Indeed and he does visit on occasions! 😉. Cheers. ……….Graham
Good afternoon Graham a great video once again my friend really loving the castle and its surroundings
Thank you very much Stephen, it’s almost there now, a long haul but thoroughly enjoyable. Cheers. ………..Graham
Love Metcalf kits but you have taken it to another level. Amazing layout. Love it.
Thank you so much Chris, I really enjoyed this build of the castle, there is so much more detail to go into it yet but not to be over done, just small things that folk will probably not even notice but I know they are there. Cheers. …………Graham
@@GrahamFoulston thanks for taking time to reply. I've a few Metcalf kits and a big space to fill and you have given me some great ideas. Not enough room for the castle unfortunately but may consider the church. Looking forward to the next update of your layout.
@@chrisseed4643 Hi Chris, how about doing a low relief version of it if space is a limiting factor - just a thought. 👍🏻
@@GrahamFoulston great idea. Thanks for the tip.
@@chrisseed4643 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Your Castle and Church look superb. It was beautiful to look at and the canal going under the church is a great idea. It is a wonderful layout. A great video, thank you.
Hi Duncan and thank you. The church over the tunnel serves as a great scenic break for the canal and also brings into use the church. Connecting it to the castle also helped. All in all, I think it all works together nicely and I’m really pleased with it now. Cheers. ……….Graham
Absolutely stunning Graham . Your eye for detail is superb. And the back scene really works well with the whole scene. and there`s more to come.
Allan, you should send Graham one of your Lord Al’s Lavys. They are very regal. Maybe for over by the smoker’s hut, outside the pub. Lol.
@@normanrowe2831 good thinking Norman
Hi Allan and that’s very kind of you to say mate, really appreciate that. I love those backscenes and they suit that area perfectly. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. ……….Graham
Hi Graham, love the castle. As you know I am a great admirer of Lakeside, so could I say a couple of things. First I probably would not have put so many exposed rock faces on the slope up to the castle and secondly with the grey steps should you put a handrail on one side to comply with health & safety requirements....Best regards Greg
Hi Greg and thank you. You are of course welcome to your own opinion on the layout and this scene, however, I have to create these scenes to how I want it to look and be happy with rather than anyone else, but if you would have preferred it to look different in the details the that is of course your prerogative - it doesn’t mean that what I have done is wrong though, just a difference of opinion that’s all. And as regards the handrail for the steps then there are two (one for each side) already made and ready to be installed - but not yet, they will be fitted later. Cheers. ………..Graham
@@GrahamFoulston Graham I take your point. Regards Greg
That looks amazing 🤩
Thank you very much Sarge and pleased that you like it so far. Cheers. …………Graham
Wasn''t sure about the rocks in the castle mound, but looks good from the angle at start of your video. First impressions can be wrong
Hi mate and thanks for the comment. I guess there will always be something that is perhaps not to someone’s else’s taste but that’s fine, I’m also not in the same class as many of the other railway modellers out there so things like rocks not looking right is no surprise but it’s the best I can do and I’m happy with them so that’s the main thing. Maybe I need someone to teach me how to set rocks on a layout. Cheers. ………..Graham
Looking good Graham the back scene gave a bit of a wow factor the video shot from train is great thankyou for the tips and video
Hi Mark and thank you. Yes, those backscenes really help with the overall scene, really pleased with them along with the Metcalfe kit of the castle too. 👍🏻. Cheers. ………..Graham
Some excellent looking work done there graham, well done, keep up the great work.
Thank you very much David and hopefully more to come in the future. Cheers. ………..Graham
Looks absolutely fantastic mate!
Thank you David and pleased you like it so far. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. ……….Graham
The castle looks amazing with those new back scenes!!! Great job mate!! Love it! Cheers Onno.
Many thanks Onno and I love those new back scenes, they look perfect for the job. Cheers. ………..Graham
That is lovely!
Hmmmm…… maybe Alexton needs a castle?!?
Tony
Hi Tony and thank you, I’m sure your layout would look even more incredible with a castle suitably situated. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. ……….Graham
It looks terrific Graham! It's so imaginative and original. Not seen anything like this on any other layout. You might find some useful figures in the Woodland Scenics range. If I was an OO Gauge person - I'm built in a somewhat larger scale than that - I'd come for a day trip for sure!
Hi Peter and thank you, I wanted to do something a little different with this castle and I think I have achieved it to some degree. I’m pleased with it and the way it sits on the layout so that’s the main thing. Cheers. ………..Graham
Great job Graham, looks really nice now. Loved the view from the train. All the best.
Hi Tim and thanks, the train scene was just an experiment to see what it would look like and it actually came out not too bad, I’m pleased I did that now! 👍🏻. Cheers. …………Graham
Brilliant work, Graham. The Castle looks totally "at home" in its setting.
Hi John and that’s good if you think that it looks at home there, the last thing I would want was if it looked as if it had just been plonked there. Thank you. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. ………..Graham
Great work Graham. The castle looks great! The way whole thing works and looks is just great modelling. The whole thing just works. Looking forward to seeing the next instalment where you finish off the road and the canal. I think it will look amazing. Right good timing before you start back on your kit car.
Hi Tim and many thanks for the kind comment, yes the next stage is to complete the road from the high street down to the castle, that will then complete that far end of the layout which will be a big step forward for me. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. ………..Graham
I am surprised to hear you had trouble with Smooth-it. I used it for all my paved surfaces on the n scale layout and once I got the hang of it got good results. I did sand it lightly, but other than that?? The castle came out so very wonderful. It was nice to see you and hear you in your video. I thought your road color was very convincing. In fact until you described the pain I thought you had used my chalkboard paint method. Anyway, brilliant work on the castle and chapel area. Rob
Hi Rob, I think you may have answered your own comment by saying “one you had got used to it”. I had such a small area that I didn’t really get a chance to get used to it. Anyway, it’s done now but I certainly won’t be using that again. I enjoy dry brushing with paint, I can achieve some good results by using different methods, the road was achieved by using kitchen towel and dabbing dryish paint onto the existing grey surface. Cheers. ………..Graham
As others have said, your opening and closing shots of the castle are so dramatic. I love that you have set the castle on a hill for it to look down on the low lands surrounding it. Terrific work!
Thank you my friend, I don’t think the castle would have looked as good if it had been on the flat and level with the baseboards. Castles were built high up to help defend it from being attacked but apart from that, I just thought it would make that scene more interesting. So pleased that you like it though! 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. …………Graham
That whole corner looks great Graham. The new backscene is very striking and sets it off nicely. Cheers
Thanks Davie and I have to agree with you, those backscenes really help it. Cheers. …………Graham
Very impressive scenic, as others have said opening and closing shots look amazing, well done
Thank you James and I’m glad you like it so far. Cheers. ………..Graham
Hi Graham. Really enjoyed this update and when you mentioned figures, I literally grabbed my phone to do this comment 'Fine Scale Figures'. You've probably already had hundreds of comments telling you the same, but honestly Graham, it'll solve your figure shortage problem. There are some really casual figures and a lot to choose from, and to be honest, it's great fun choosing them. Check them out and see what you think. I still love looking at that King Charles the 3rd, absolutely amazing. Take care Graham and speak soon mate. Lee
Hi Lee and many thanks once again for your comment. I will be looking at the website today of the ‘Fine Scale Figures’ and I have no doubt from what you say then I will be ordering some from them, they sound ideal. I will be giving the King Charles III some maintenance today so that she runs nice and smooth in readiness for her important journey over the weekend. Cheers mate. …………Graham
I'm looking forward to seeing what figures you get and also, if you run King Charles 3rd I'd love to see some fotage, that would be a real treat. Thanks again Graham for your reply and the content you post. Best regards as always, Lee
@@leewhall2504 Hi again Lee, I should be definitely showing some footage of the King Charles III for this weekends Coronation - it would be rude not too! 😂😂
Can't agreed more mate. Whatever you choose to do, you have my backing as always mate. Lee
As always,an absolute delight to see your latest update.The standard,and attention to detail,is really quite inspirational.Although i am currently concentrating on another part of my layout,I too will be adding a castle diorama along with a National Trust property sometime later this year.Along with images from English Heritage,the National Trust and your castle area,I hopefully will be able to produce something similar.Looking forward to watching future updates on the road and canal area.
Hi Neil and thank you. I think the Metcalfe castle has or will be one of their best sellers because there are so many being built, now having built mine then I can understand why, it’s a great kit to build and certainly makes a statement and also, it’s very versatile so that probably no other kit looks the same. I wish you luck with your! 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. …………Graham
That looks fantastic! A great addition to an already incredible layout. Looking forward to seeing what you do next.
Hi Adam and thank you, I guess the next part to do next will be the road leading down from the upper high street down to the castle area, I would like to think that I would be starting that during the week but it depends on what other work I have on, but that’s the next part to do. Cheers. ……….Graham
Hi Graham. The castle looks splendid flying the flag of St George and the flag carrying the Lakeside Crest. The climb to the entrance seems rather steep, my friend, but should help keep the enemy out! 😂 The scene of the canal, church and tunnel complete the diorama, with the exception of the future animated lock and gates, which I look forward to seeing complete and in operation. Onwards and upwards. Best, Jason.
Thank you Jason and I’m pleased that overall you like the scene. As regards the steepness to the entrance then as you say, it would have initially been like that to help keep the enemy at bay - which is why it’s on a hill. I have climbed much steeper paths, and for longer when visiting some areas of the Lake District, that clime to the entrance is nothing by comparison. Anyway, not ‘real’ people will be claiming it so it doesn’t really matter, it’s just a toy. Cheers. ………..Graham
Wow looks really really good now .
Thank you and it’s much appreciated too. Cheers. …………Graham
Wow Graham love the castle section, the opening and scene from the `train` look fantastic just in time for a visit from his Majesty King Charles 111 via the Royal Train after his Coronation (lol). Take care and stay safe regards Barry..
Thanks Barry and indeed, the Coronation may possibly be my next video with the King Charles III cruising around Lakeside next weekend! 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. …………Graham
Hi there Graham your castle build and scenery work is really great so realistic keep the videos coming have a great bank holiday
Thank you very much Graham, I will certainly keep the videos coming and you have a great bank holiday too mate. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. ………..Graham
Looks impressive!
If you can put up with HO figures, then Preiser do quite a few sets of sightseers/photographers etc., although they are not exactly cheap. Actually might work better than OO figures, as the castle's in the distance, and slightly smaller figures might make it look even more majestic.
Totally magnificent Graham, one of Metcalfe's best kits
Hi Colin and thanks, if it wasn’t for Metcalfe then this scene wouldn’t have existed so most of the thanks has to go to them for making such a brilliant kit. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. ………..Graham
LOOKS AMAZING GET YOUR SELF A LITTLE GOLF BOGIE TO TAKE YOUR VISITORS TO THE CASTLE
That’s exactly what I’ve been looking for, I found a couple but they looked a bit rough, I might have a go at 3D printing one if I can’t find one, I need one which carries at least four people which is a little more difficult. Cheers. …………Graham
That castle area looks really really good now mate 😊 That low angle shot you did at the beginning shows it off brilliantly.
Edit - just seen the end of the video and it looks spectacular from the train
Hi mate and thank you for the comment, I’m hoping that now this is almost built then it will give me a few more shots for any running sessions I may do and once the canal is built then even more so. Pleased that you like it so far. Cheers. ………..Graham
Just brilliant. Looks so realistic. Well done, great work
Thanks mate, it has come out really nice I think, I’m happy with it so that’s the main thing. 😉. Cheers. ………..Graham
Wow Graham. What a wonderful scene you have created. Maybe the King Charles III can swing by the downtown station, fill up the coaches with normal folk, and deposit them at the castle. You need a good crowd to celebrate the upcoming coronation. Absolutely loved the in coach ride at the end. Well done. Thanks. Take care. See ya next time.
Hi Norman and yes, I think I will prepare a small video using King Charles III to help celebrate next weekend’s Coronation, I made the loco especially for it so I may as well utilise it! 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers and thank you. ………..Graham
Helloooo! Mr foulston ye wanna go to gaugemaster for little folk , ye get prieser , noch 1/87 there ain’t that much of a difference in size slightly smaller ideal for what ye want , background cattle lol there’s loads of different people if not hundreds , they also do fairground moving models by Faller so don’t get hooked….I love them backgrounds you’ve done an ace job blending them in with lord mucks dwellings it all looks superb….
Hi Jim and thanks for the comment mate. I’m doing as I’m told and looking around Gaugemaster, hopefully I can find something suitable there and I’m pleased that you like that scene so far mate. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. ………….Graham
Looks Really Nice mate that only thing I'm not sure why but your cars are not to Scale the Castle and area Looks as good as I knew it would do thanks
Thank you Anthony for the comment, I’m now perplexed as to why you think the cars are not to scale. The Metcalfe Castle is at 1/76 scale and as I only buy Oxford diecast vehicles which are also sold as 1/76 then one of those two manufactures must be producing their products at the wrong scale. As Everard Junction uses Oxford Diecast vehicles on his layout and no one picks him up on his cars being out of scale (well they wouldn’t would they) then I can only assume that it must be Metcalfe producing the castle at the wrong scale. I will contact them on Tuesday and pose the question as to why they have produced their castle at the wrong scale and will let you know what they say on my next video. Cheers. ………..Graham
@@GrahamFoulston the Range rover at the Pub looks massive ??
@@anthoneyking6572 Hi Anthony, out of curiosity I googled the dimensions of that particular Range Rover and it averaged out at 4800mm in length, divide that by 76 (for OO scale) and it works out to 63mm. Guess what? That Range Rover outside the pub measures exactly 63mm - so you are wrong, it’s the perfect size. Let’s leave it there.
castle looks awsome
Keep up the great work
Thank you very much sir! Cheers. ………Graham
In all it's gloriounessness sir. The castle (in it's scene) looks really great. I must see if I still have my childhood Spanish castle building bricks in the loft (I bet I still do!). That's Sunday evening sorted!
Well I hope you didn’t get too bored last night searching through your Spanish castle building bricks! Many thanks for the comment mate. Cheers. …………Graham
@@GrahamFoulston It was a joyous evening, when I found the big old 70s Quality Street tin (slightly rusted in the eaves). Took me back 50 years, but really inspired by your efforts.
@@LordTechnopants Excellent, those old tins of Quality Street certainly come in handy! 😂😂
Looking very realistic, and the flags are definitely blowing in the wind . Is the colour of the foot bridge over the canal different in real life , it just looks a bit green on the video ? Best wishes as always 😀👍👍😀
Hi and thanks for the comment, it is a bit green but that was the paper it was printed on, I suppose it could be algae on the brickwork, I’m sure not all brick is the same colour in real life. Cheers. …………Graham
The Castle looks amazing.
Thank you Paul and your comment is greatly appreciated. Cheers. ……….Graham
Just a quick one my friend as Ive already l got my people for extras from Amazon and Ebay.
Thank you Stephen, I’m on the look out for some right now. Cheers. ………..Graham
path up to castle is a bit steep
I’ve walked in the Lake District with paths and walks much steeper than that so no, not too steep at all. Cheers. ………..Graham
Looks ace 👍🏻
Thanks mate. Cheers. …………Graham