High Street Backs - Low Relief Scratch Build | 011
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- čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
- Hi all! In this video I describe the trials and tribulations I encountered building this pair of high street shop backs. They are designed in Inkscape and scratch-built using cardboard and Scalescenes brick papers. They form the very back row of buildings on the station street scene.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:50 Preparation
02:01 No.1 Market Hill
05:30 No.242 Hanley Road
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Great video! The buildings look very convincing. The 2mm brick paper blends in fine - probably because it's view sideways on. If you hadn't mentioned that it was 2mm, I wouldn't have noticed it. Your commentary is very amusing - it's great that you can see the humorous side of a modelling slip-up and give us a good laugh. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Thanks for the comment, I’m quite good at making mistakes, so check back for more!
Hi Liam, glad you’ve recovered from your bout of Covid. Well after the faff all has turned out well and was worth it. Looking forward to the scene coming together, Happy Christmas, cheers, John
Cheers John, Merry Christmas! Almost recovered - still not much taste!
I quite enjoyed watching this video. I just found you. Your build here is extraordinary. I am impressed with the detail and your methods. Rob
Many thanks for the kind comment, glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers
A superb building Liam. And what a sorry take of scales and re-tries. It did make me laugh, I’m so sorry! I’m pleased it’s not just me who does daft stuff like that. Brown card window frames look great. How is that stiff lighting loom made? I like that idea. The roof detail is spot on too. Looking forward to seeing Market Hill evolve at the same time as Market Street in Chandwell! All the best for Christmas and New Year. -Michael
You've got to laugh, I certainly did (as well as nearly cry!) The stiffness comes from a solid copper wire, like the stuff in household wiring. I acquired a small bundle or bare copper from my late Grandad, no doubt it was sourced from Wolverton Railway Works, along with a few other items passed on! I need to decide which way to progress the build, left along Hanley Road, Right up Market Hill or straight out to the station! Too much choice too little time!
Hi Liam 👋 just found your intro video and came straight over here. You have a superb layout and I like what you've done with the scratch builds. It a thumbs up and a sub from me ! Looking forward to checking out your other vids and furure updates. All the best.......Andy
Hi Andy, thanks for the kind comment much appreciated and welcome to the channel! Hope you enjoyed the videos and the layout! Thanks Liam
Good stuff. Here's a suggestion for buildings where you're re-cladding over a scaling error, and you just don't want to risk the same thing happening again - render. Render the beggar.
That’s a great idea, I’ll certainly keep that in mind for next time I make this mistake!! Thanks!
I’m filing this one in my “get out of jail” box.
@@Chandwell Hello Michael! yes, and you can 'dirty up' a render nicely on GIMP/Photoshop to get a nice weathered look. It's a totally plausible route because it's a cheap construction to build over common brickwork, and quite often used on 'back of house' facing elevations. Although perhaps more so the further North you go.
Looking good. You might consider using ordinary baking foil for the lead flashing - it folds like soft, metal sheets on the model and can be used unpainted, where it looks like brand new, uncorroded lead; or with a grey acrylic wash to simulate weathered flashing.
Thanks Paul, I tried that previously but struggled to get it to stick. I'll give it a go on the next build. Thanks
After cutting out a good few thousand windows I got a Cricut. It's a lifesaver (well a fingertip saver at any rate!) There's some fettling involved getting it to cut fine angles in 2mm card (If using the rotating blde I found at least) but it makes the construction process a lot easier. I also noticed you used copper tape as a busbar by the look of it. Have you used it to run your actual lights? I find it easier than cutting noches in everything to route wires. My power comes in from a re-purposed usb phone charger cable to a single resistor then I run all the led's in series using the copper tape.😉
Hi Bill, thanks for the comments. I have just got the cricut and the knife blade so the next building will be mostly cut using that! I've had a few tries with windows as a test so looking forward to getting stuck in! I don't know why I didn't think of using the copper tape all the way up, I'll definately be using this next time! Cheers
@@deansburytownmodelrailway5056 The tape will make it easier trust me! I run it along under my cover layer. I usually use it on the floor of the floor above where i intend to light if that makes sense. I also use one strip split up the center I've found that more economical and perfectly sufficient. Merry Christmas & all the best for 2022.
@@billforrest4205 thanks, will definitely be giving that a try next time
Hello. Thanks for posting the video. I am wondering how you figured the angle where the dormer roofs meet the intersecting roof. Would you be able to explain. Thanks
I think the honest answer is I referred to Michael's 'No maths roof' video on Chandwell!
Hi Liam, You mentioned having used a cricut machine for several parts. I was looking into buying one but got put off by being told that cutting 1 - 2mm card would require a lot of passes and ruin the blade and it wouldn't be able to cut through 1mm plasticard. What is your experince of the machine?
It’s early days yet but I’m cutting 1mm grey board with about 4- 5 passes and 2mm with 7-8. Not sure about blade length time will tell! It’s great for accuracy and straight cuts. Not entirely sure if it’s quicker but much easier on your hands. Also it’s great for thin cars for windows, tiles etc
@@deansburytownmodelrailway5056 Thanks