Well, The Chicago PD Netflix shows are back on TV Friday nights for my wife😞 Thank goodness for your videos, much more entertaining. Looking forward to seeing the next episode!
Exciting! This is a really exciting post with a new, full and wondeful way to arrange the ground levels of my "Wrong Side of the Tracks" section Your continuing development of Chandwell has made me feel downright 'anxcy' to get started but am still awaiting approval for my house purchase so everything remains in boxes and living out of a suitcase for now. Keep inspiring all who find your channel and my friends (all of whom are made aware of Chandwell) are ever eager to see your next video. Incidentally, my friend Matthew (who works in filming sporting events) says you videos are excellent!
Having grown up in a flat above a shopping precinct the shot of the precinct through the legs of the tower brought back so many memories. The only thing missing was the benches made from concrete with 3 x 2 rough wood seats and backs and the geometric plant beds (shrubs and flowers were long gone though). You’ve got that mix of Victorian gothic and modernist brutalist architecture just right in this section. Great job.
Michael Liking the latest episode in the series of Chandwell Indoor Market. I’ve gone back and watch all the episode which featured Modernist Buildings in Chandwell, from Pockets & Ridings House, the Tower Block and now Indoor Market and Plaza. Each have their own style and features, but also as sense of belonging into the overall layout. You have developed a real skill in able to build from the ornate Victorian to run down and in need of renovation to this Modernist slightly down at heel chic. Really looking forward to you complete the Indoor Market Building, The Freeslanding Clock Tower and surrounding Plaza, and whatever is that Inspirational next stage. This latest building complex really complement the choices of Pockets & Ridings House. Ian
Thank you Ian! I think it all works just because I am copying buildings that are already in close proximity to each other. So although it's all my own, I think we feel familiarity and that is what makes it "click"...?
To "plant" buildings on such a uneven floor is such a challenge, very difficult. The result of yours looks perfect. The precint will serve the consume hunger of the Chandwellian people quite well. All the best Valentin
Superb, Michael. So many layers, and each one doing a job. It's beginning to look real, that last shot, through the tower legs, shows the promise of things to come.
What I remember of the 60’s Modernist style precinct were, 2ft square grey concrete slabs intermingled with randomly placed coloured concrete slabs. If there was a seating area, this had to be covered by small granite or marble sets. The seats were often constructed from brick, with wooden slats for the seat and back. A total hodgepodge of styles.
The manager of FOLLYS is very particular. It's well known as the cleanest part of Chandwell. Even Stanley's graffiti has been cleaned off the concrete wall just in front, and once the detailing is finished, you will see no weeds out front of FOLLYS! :)
Fascinating as always Michael. I assume you will be adding extras to the slabs like cracks, drainage and perhaps some workmen in a cordoned off area doing some repairs? The problem watching your videos Michael is I tend to get thinking about what I would do if I were the builder. Just proves how stimulating your videos are. Cheers, Bob
Thanks Bob! This is the second suggestion of the same, so I'm shamelessly copying-and-pasting my reply to the other one! :) These are just draft test prints to wok on the paving layout. The real one has a few patches of tarmac where the original slabs have been removed, a couple of brighter slabs which have been newly-replaced, a bit of a water stain here and there and some manhole covers. This is a less-is-more situation though. It is a really small space and with the tower, planters, and brick-built seating in situ, to try to add anything else would be overkill. Since the plaza will rarely be actually seen (I have to stand on tiptoes and bend over the viaduct to see it), I have not been bothered to add individual cracks to individual slabs, which are only 3.5mm square.
Watching your channel has become a Friday evening entertainment for me. It is fun to see Chanwell grow and come alive. Your modelling skills are incredible, and it is hard to think that your models are based on regular paper and cerial packages. The layout looks like world class! Looking forward to see the next episode next week Cheers from Sweden!l
Love it! The view from the shops up to the “old” Chandwell already looks amazing. I’m looking forward to seeing the Concrete art - a well observed detail. There’s some beautiful examples of Concrete Art in the shopping centre in Grangemouth (just next to Falkirk). I’m from Edinburgh myself and was delighted to see that you were inspired by Victoria Street. An interesting footnote to that street is that it was built in an attempt to clean up the overcrowded Old Town - and in the process removed one of the city’s most notorious haunted houses… (I seem to recall Chandwell’s tourist office mentioning a lively supernatural heritage too?).
Thanks once again for taking the time to video, edit and post these videos. Your layering technique is developing really well and it’s something I can use in my own modelling efforts. Looking forward to seeing more.
A little concrete retaining wall between bridge lane and the courtyard with a flared base or seating might be a good way to clean up that corner and make the market courtyard feel a bit more protected from car traffic. Maybe something like the Robin Hood Garden's sound barriers. Plus it would be a good opportunity to showcase the artwork of Chandwell's graffiti artists.
Now come on! Have you skipped forward a few episodes and watched the series finale!!? You are thinking exactly on my own lines. It would probably be hexagonal in shape, with weeds in. And yes! I hadn't actually thought to graffiti it too - that is a great shout. I will call Scotty or go and try to find Stanley in his cave and see if they can help out.
Again, what an absolutely phenomenal build, as a man from Castleford, I'd recognise the Fulton Foods (I'm assuming) shop anywhere - could I perhaps suggest adding a poster for the local Rugby League team somewhere in Chandwell? Or even somewhere showing their matches?
I am SOOO happy you recognised the prototype! :) Yes, you got it spot on. And by coincidence I was just discussing the Chandwell rugby team with my friend, so maybe you will get your wish very soon! :)
The team could be picked from the ex-railway staff club that met where "Buffers" is now. The "Chandwell Chuffers"!! I'll get me coit, as they probably say in Chandwell .
Hi Michael. Would it be possible to have a hole dug out in the middle of the precinct paving, with a protection fence round it? It might add a run-down element to the area, which would be pretty appropriate to the general Chandwell atmosphere. Or a few loose slabs of paving perhaps? Otherwise, it all looks fabulous. What a creation Chandwell is... Tom
That's a good idea. Perhaps the road surfaces and pavings are a bit un-molested - there would be tar banding and dodgy repairs all over the place. And that's before we get to the N-scale broken glass :-)
Thanks Thomas! These are just draft test prints to wok on the paving layout. The real one has a few patches of tarmac where the original slabs have been removed, a couple of brighter slabs which have been newly-replaced, a bit of a water stain here and there and some manhole covers. This is a less-is-more situation though. It is a really small space and with the tower, planters, and brick-built seating in situ, to try to add anything else would be overkill. Since the plaza will rarely be actually seen (I have to stand on tiptoes and bend over the viaduct to see it), I have not been bothered to add individual cracks to individual slabs, which are only 3.5mm square.
@@Chandwell Okay, point taken Michael. It's not only N-scale, so tiny, but also hidden unless you contort yourself into uncomfortable positions. All the more reason to be obsessive, I'd say. You could scatter some N-scale litter around - empty beer cans, or cigarette packets and hey, why not some N-scale cigarette butts...
This is great. It's reminding me an awful lot of the old, now demolished Wakefield Market. Does Follys sell those meaty greasy frozen Scotch pies by any chance? I might still have had the stomach to eat one back in the Nineties. 😄
Michael I know you have done lots of Inkscape videos, have to done one about scaling? was it just trial and error, when matching the ruler or is there a funky function? Thanks
There is a really good trick. Draw a rectangle around the ruler, say 5cm. Then, with the rectangle on top, select the rectangle and the picture. Right click > Set Mask. You will have the ruler inside the rectangle. Then select the rectangle-with-rule-in-it, and use the scaling boxes at the top to scale it to the right size, 5cm in this example. Right-click, release mask, and there you go!
Love it! Did you have any issues with warping when you mated the poster acetate to the frontage acetate? Did the thickness of the posters create a challenge with this method? The method is pretty genius.
No, I had no warping. I actually used superglue for this bit. Just a couple of dabs. The thickness of the sticky label didn't seem to factor into anything.
Well, The Chicago PD Netflix shows are back on TV Friday nights for my wife😞 Thank goodness for your videos, much more entertaining. Looking forward to seeing the next episode!
Thank you Phil!
Exciting!
This is a really exciting post with a new, full and wondeful way to arrange the ground levels of my "Wrong Side of the Tracks" section
Your continuing development of Chandwell has made me feel downright 'anxcy' to get started but am still awaiting approval for my house purchase so everything remains in boxes and living out of a suitcase for now.
Keep inspiring all who find your channel and my friends (all of whom are made aware of Chandwell) are ever eager to see your next video.
Incidentally, my friend Matthew (who works in filming sporting events) says you videos are excellent!
Thank you!
A Model Masterpiece
Thank you so much!
As we say on the west side of the pond - another home run! Well done sir.
Thanks 👍
Micheal again just superb
Thanks Steve!
Brilliant. 👍
Short and sweet this week, Peter! :) Thank you!
More genius work. Just superb Michael. Cant wait to see more.
More to come!
Having grown up in a flat above a shopping precinct the shot of the precinct through the legs of the tower brought back so many memories. The only thing missing was the benches made from concrete with 3 x 2 rough wood seats and backs and the geometric plant beds (shrubs and flowers were long gone though). You’ve got that mix of Victorian gothic and modernist brutalist architecture just right in this section. Great job.
I have some of those seats and planters in mind Stu! :)
It's great.
Thank you!
Michael Liking the latest episode in the series of Chandwell Indoor Market. I’ve gone back and watch all the episode which featured Modernist Buildings in Chandwell, from Pockets & Ridings House, the Tower Block and now Indoor Market and Plaza. Each have their own style and features, but also as sense of belonging into the overall layout. You have developed a real skill in able to build from the ornate Victorian to run down and in need of renovation to this Modernist slightly down at heel chic. Really looking forward to you complete the Indoor Market Building, The Freeslanding Clock Tower and surrounding Plaza, and whatever is that Inspirational next stage. This latest building complex really complement the choices of Pockets & Ridings House. Ian
Thank you Ian! I think it all works just because I am copying buildings that are already in close proximity to each other. So although it's all my own, I think we feel familiarity and that is what makes it "click"...?
Looks Amazing!
Thank you! I’m pleased with it.
To "plant" buildings on such a uneven floor is such a challenge, very difficult. The result of yours looks perfect. The precint will serve the consume hunger of the Chandwellian people quite well.
All the best
Valentin
Thank you so much!
Stupendous Michael! Can't think of any better way to describe the scratch building you do.
Thank you Euan!
Brilliant work again. It really does inspire me to get better, Thanks Michael!
Regards
Steve
Many thanks!
Looking forward to this weekend’s members update
:) Thanks Max.
Inkscape can turn a photorealistic pavement texture into a vector graphic that can then be printed at any size needed.
Indeed!
Superb, Michael.
So many layers, and each one doing a job. It's beginning to look real, that last shot, through the tower legs, shows the promise of things to come.
It's amazing how simple layers of card or paper make such a big difference.
This building looks very on point for those awful run-down shopping precincts of old!
Thanks James!
It's all coming together nicely, well as nice as brutalist architecture can!
Whatcha on about Davie? Brutalism is beautiful.
Thank you Davie!
What I remember of the 60’s Modernist style precinct were, 2ft square grey concrete slabs intermingled with randomly placed coloured concrete slabs. If there was a seating area, this had to be covered by small granite or marble sets. The seats were often constructed from brick, with wooden slats for the seat and back. A total hodgepodge of styles.
Oh yes! There will be brick!
It coming along quite nicely. I do think the facade of FOLLYS is a tad to clean though. 🙂
The manager of FOLLYS is very particular. It's well known as the cleanest part of Chandwell. Even Stanley's graffiti has been cleaned off the concrete wall just in front, and once the detailing is finished, you will see no weeds out front of FOLLYS! :)
@@Chandwell 👍😁
Fascinating as always Michael. I assume you will be adding extras to the slabs like cracks, drainage and perhaps some workmen in a cordoned off area doing some repairs? The problem watching your videos Michael is I tend to get thinking about what I would do if I were the builder. Just proves how stimulating your videos are. Cheers, Bob
Thanks Bob! This is the second suggestion of the same, so I'm shamelessly copying-and-pasting my reply to the other one! :) These are just draft test prints to wok on the paving layout. The real one has a few patches of tarmac where the original slabs have been removed, a couple of brighter slabs which have been newly-replaced, a bit of a water stain here and there and some manhole covers. This is a less-is-more situation though. It is a really small space and with the tower, planters, and brick-built seating in situ, to try to add anything else would be overkill. Since the plaza will rarely be actually seen (I have to stand on tiptoes and bend over the viaduct to see it), I have not been bothered to add individual cracks to individual slabs, which are only 3.5mm square.
@@Chandwell Thanks Michael. Cheers, Bob
Watching your channel has become a Friday evening entertainment for me. It is fun to see Chanwell grow and come alive. Your modelling skills are incredible, and it is hard to think that your models are based on regular paper and cerial packages. The layout looks like world class! Looking forward to see the next episode next week Cheers from Sweden!l
Wow, thank you!
Love it! The view from the shops up to the “old” Chandwell already looks amazing. I’m looking forward to seeing the Concrete art - a well observed detail. There’s some beautiful examples of Concrete Art in the shopping centre in Grangemouth (just next to Falkirk). I’m from Edinburgh myself and was delighted to see that you were inspired by Victoria Street. An interesting footnote to that street is that it was built in an attempt to clean up the overcrowded Old Town - and in the process removed one of the city’s most notorious haunted houses… (I seem to recall Chandwell’s tourist office mentioning a lively supernatural heritage too?).
Thank you! Yes, the local tourist board makes a good turn out of their Chandwell Ghost Tours!
Thanks once again for taking the time to video, edit and post these videos. Your layering technique is developing really well and it’s something I can use in my own modelling efforts. Looking forward to seeing more.
Awesome, thank you!
A little concrete retaining wall between bridge lane and the courtyard with a flared base or seating might be a good way to clean up that corner and make the market courtyard feel a bit more protected from car traffic. Maybe something like the Robin Hood Garden's sound barriers. Plus it would be a good opportunity to showcase the artwork of Chandwell's graffiti artists.
Now come on! Have you skipped forward a few episodes and watched the series finale!!? You are thinking exactly on my own lines. It would probably be hexagonal in shape, with weeds in. And yes! I hadn't actually thought to graffiti it too - that is a great shout. I will call Scotty or go and try to find Stanley in his cave and see if they can help out.
Again, what an absolutely phenomenal build, as a man from Castleford, I'd recognise the Fulton Foods (I'm assuming) shop anywhere - could I perhaps suggest adding a poster for the local Rugby League team somewhere in Chandwell? Or even somewhere showing their matches?
I am SOOO happy you recognised the prototype! :) Yes, you got it spot on. And by coincidence I was just discussing the Chandwell rugby team with my friend, so maybe you will get your wish very soon! :)
The team could be picked from the ex-railway staff club that met where "Buffers" is now.
The "Chandwell Chuffers"!!
I'll get me coit, as they probably say in Chandwell .
@@Chandwell Absolutely, I would recognise that anywhere, fantastic work! I look forward to hearing about their successes (or failures) very soon!
Hi Michael. Would it be possible to have a hole dug out in the middle of the precinct paving, with a protection fence round it? It might add a run-down element to the area, which would be pretty appropriate to the general Chandwell atmosphere. Or a few loose slabs of paving perhaps? Otherwise, it all looks fabulous. What a creation Chandwell is... Tom
That's a good idea. Perhaps the road surfaces and pavings are a bit un-molested - there would be tar banding and dodgy repairs all over the place. And that's before we get to the N-scale broken glass :-)
Thanks Thomas! These are just draft test prints to wok on the paving layout. The real one has a few patches of tarmac where the original slabs have been removed, a couple of brighter slabs which have been newly-replaced, a bit of a water stain here and there and some manhole covers. This is a less-is-more situation though. It is a really small space and with the tower, planters, and brick-built seating in situ, to try to add anything else would be overkill. Since the plaza will rarely be actually seen (I have to stand on tiptoes and bend over the viaduct to see it), I have not been bothered to add individual cracks to individual slabs, which are only 3.5mm square.
@@Chandwell Okay, point taken Michael. It's not only N-scale, so tiny, but also hidden unless you contort yourself into uncomfortable positions. All the more reason to be obsessive, I'd say. You could scatter some N-scale litter around - empty beer cans, or cigarette packets and hey, why not some N-scale cigarette butts...
This is great. It's reminding me an awful lot of the old, now demolished Wakefield Market. Does Follys sell those meaty greasy frozen Scotch pies by any chance? I might still have had the stomach to eat one back in the Nineties. 😄
Hahah oh yeah, they sell by the bucketload! :)
Michael I know you have done lots of Inkscape videos, have to done one about scaling? was it just trial and error, when matching the ruler or is there a funky function?
Thanks
There is a really good trick. Draw a rectangle around the ruler, say 5cm. Then, with the rectangle on top, select the rectangle and the picture. Right click > Set Mask. You will have the ruler inside the rectangle. Then select the rectangle-with-rule-in-it, and use the scaling boxes at the top to scale it to the right size, 5cm in this example. Right-click, release mask, and there you go!
Chandwell where the shopping precinct is more of a Grand Bazaar. Proper Grand too; how unlike anything produced by them posh buggers from Leeds.
That'll learn em.
Love it! Did you have any issues with warping when you mated the poster acetate to the frontage acetate? Did the thickness of the posters create a challenge with this method? The method is pretty genius.
No, I had no warping. I actually used superglue for this bit. Just a couple of dabs. The thickness of the sticky label didn't seem to factor into anything.
@@Chandwell Good to know, thank you! Think I need some super glue, old PVA is not cutting it for sticking acetate.