Very exciting!

cool

Michael, you are a brave man. I am really looking forward to watching your progress. Good luck. Pete

That’s fantastic Michael, what a challenge but also what an opportunity to showcase your skills and leave a real historical artefact to be studied by future generations!

Great thing to do for the Cathedral ❤

Well they they picked the right person for the job and I have complete faith in you to do a sterling job. Well done Michael and the very best wishes with the project. Alan

What a great project, honor and privilege Michael, well done ' ...the model will look amazing with your attention to detail and quirky nuances '

Hi Michael, now there’s a challenge and what a nice thing to be asked to do. I shall look forward to the build, I’m sure you will do a fantastic job as you’ve done with Chandwell, good luck mate, cheers for now, John

What a fabulous project!

Exciting

Go for it! I am sure it will be amazing.

Looking forward to it

Michael Thanks for a great introduction to your latest challenge. It a real honour for you to bring us all along with this project. Liking the Love Bradford & Bradford Cathedral logo alongside Chandwell. I think this project will be a great crossover from your usual inspired by approach to exactly what you see. Wonder if you could do some collaboration with other You Tubers who are also championing Bradford, so one like Darren from Adventure Me, who is already covering Bradford, even a now and then around Bradford Foster Sq Station. As you developed different techniques these will be able to be used on Chandwell. I know many of the Grand Looking Victorian Industrial Buildings used the Gothic Victorian Architecture. As a West Yorkshire lad looking forward to this extension of both Bradford & Chandwell. Good look in the upcoming year, including the talk at Bradford Cathedral. Ian

There is no doubt in my mind that you will pull this off and I Iook forward to seeing your videos as you build Bradford Cathedral.

I love the architecture of churches and cathedrals, I often take pictures of buildings with the hope I can follow your guidance and build them for my layout in the future. I look forward to following your build of Bradford Cathedral with interest. Good luck, all the best.

What a challenge! My first thought was, "He's bloomin' bonkers!!" But my second thought was, "But if any one can do it, he can!". I'm confident you'll do the job to perfection, and I can't wait to see the progress.

What an amazing challenge - I’m sure you will rise to it admirably!

Now you have two amazing projects on the go. Good luck.

Cannot wait for this series. 🙌

Based on your work so far, I am sure the outcome will be terrific

That’s one heck of a challenge. I shall look forward to all of your updates 👍👍

Fantastic - really looking forward to this series! I do love the architecture of cathedrals, etc.

Good on you!

Congratulations on being asked to create this exciting model. Will be following your progress with great interest. I’m glad that you will be able to continue developing Chandwell alongside this new project. I had wondered that myself. Good luck with this project. Roy.

This will be amazing - they could have not asked anyone better!

This will be an amazing build. They picked the right model builder! The patience required for that technique you used for the windows on the Revs building should have landed you international awards. Perhaps a knighthood. I wonder if you'll use that on this build. I'm excited to see this come to life!

That is absolutely brilliant Michael and I shall really enjoy watching you as you tackle that amazing building. By the way. Really enjoyed your Michael Portillo moment at the beginning with the train coming in….. not much chance to practice it! Very professional!

Wow. I can’t wait to watch. I’m going to be attempting my own first build soon thanks to you. I’m excited. Thank you for your videos.

As a born and bred Bradfordian I am looking forward to this serie. My interest is in wargaming WW2 and my card models for my terrain are not in anyway as detailed as yours but in my defence they do not have to be. They need to be playable,,, model soldiers need to be placed in them, they need to be somewhat generic and also built to be easily stored and transported to the next battlefield . But I am always interested in how other craftsmen work and how they approach and execute a project. Good luck.

Exciting project and good luck!

What a challenge, and an honour.. go for it.

Well done on all fronts ✌️💜😊👍

Had to add a comment. Always enjoying you here in the United States. Been watching you now for several years since you started. Every pot of Chadwell is a pleasure to watch, but this is a major project and it’ll be amazing to watch you build this over the next year. We all look forward to this.

Wow…..yes I’ll agree it’s quite a challenge. I remember the making of the windows for Revs so thinking this will take place many times over is quite a feat. Same goes for the stonework too, there’s been recent videos on this but the cathedral is another level. I’m sure though that you’ll grab the bull by the horns and pull the project out of the bag. I know it!

Michael, if anyone can do it,you can!!I look forward to seeing the cathedral develop over the next 12 months.

Remarkable! What a project!

Really looking forward to this project I often try to build buildings (for dioramas) as close as I can in 1:76

What an absolute testament to your modelling skills to begiven such a honour. Without doubt at all, you will accomplish the formidible task with aplomb. All your Chandwell fans are right behind you giving you much support and best wishes. Already eager to see the build progress episode by episode. Was also great to get another look at the buildings that were the insiprations to their dopplegangers on Chandwell. Arthur

Wow! The Cathedral is a beautiful hidden gem. Congratulations on being given the honour of replicating it, and I look forward to seeing you bring the model to life.

You will create a superb building Michael that I have no doubt! 😊

Looking forward to it. I'm sure you will crush it. (ye know, without actually crushing it) :)

Looking forward to seeing this project progress - how lovely to be asked, I guess it shows the fondness that a growing number of people already have for your modelling and, indeed, Chandwell. It’ll be interesting to see how you tackle this new challenge of a building of this size. Good luck!

What a wonderful opportunity to show scratch building at its best.

All I can say is 'Wow!' I have every faith that you will pull it off successfully.

I thought where the heck will you put that????😮. What a challenge and what an honour. No doubts you will succeed 😅

Oh heck! Now what have you done? If anyone can pull this off, it's you Michael. There's plenty of us out here who have faith in you. Go for it, and we'll all be cheering you on, and enjoying the films of your progress.

I wish you the best of luck, but know that you will get it right.

Best wishes. Wish this project gives you high elevation

Outstanding! Of course you can make it happen and I look forward to seeing your progress. I assume this will put Chanwell on the backburner a bit, but it's still model building and no telling what inspiration you'll get once you get back on layout.

That's quite a challenge, hope it all goes well.

Wow what a challenge! but sure you are more than up to the task, good luck with this new project 👍

Hi Michael… This project is going to be amazing for sure. Good luck with the build. Regards… Steve 👍

I've been to the cathedral a few timed for various events, and love looking at the outside, trying to work out how it's actually structured and put together. The Heritage Day is already in the calendar, looking forward to following your progress.

Wow! What an honour to be asked, Michael. The way you go about your modelling, certainly makes you a top candidate to take on such a challenge in 2mm scale. There's a lot of work to be done, so you'll need to plan carefully to make sure you're not burning midnight oil a few weeks before showtime. The very best of luck. I'm sure you'll do yourself and the cathedral proud. I look forward to following your progress. 😃

Excellent glad to hear you are taking this on. Looking forward to the Inkscape videos and your approach to the build.

Wow! That's one heck of a project, especially in N scale. I always thought you were a bit crazy. 😉 A great boost to the ego to have been asked to make a model for an official event. It sounds like you've already got it half built in your head and with your skills, I'm sure the result will be a triumph. Cheers!

I once thought I might do Exeter Cathedral but once I got an N sized set of drawings and could see that it would be about 30" long (762mm) I'll just say that the project has gone to the bottom of my "I'll get around to it" list. Good luck with Bradford! I hope that the cathedral or someone will find a spot for it in a permanent public display when it's complete.

You've turned a hobby into being a Commissioned Artist! Living the Dream!!

What an exciting project - I am sure you'll do it justice, and then some. Great for you to be involved in something like this too, not only making this awesome model but being part of an important year for Bradford.

Good luck :)

I am always amazed by the details of your models, the cathedral is a fascinating challenge. Be awesome if you could fit it into Chandwell though.

nice e build on channel keep up the vid you do

How exciting! They picked the right person for this project. I'm sure it will turn out fantastic, and I can't wait to watch this build!

wow Michael! What a great challenge you have been given. You are certainly capable of doing it, perhaps with trial and error, but ultimately I see you achieving it. Hopefully you will work on it for less time than the Sagrada Familia, but I think the challenge is at least as great! ;-). I am following your progress with unprecedented enthusiasm from Belgium-Ghent.

Now that will be something to watch!

Can’t wait to see this build. 😊

Well done u can do it look for to seeing how u get on with the build

As a 12th century Bishop of Chandwell once preached "Nil Leedes Buggeri Poshus" are to be involved in the construction.

I have absolute faith in you Michael! Looking forward to seeing this series :)

Itll probably be the best thing about the 2025 celebrations at this rate 😂...cant wait to see the finished results

Good for you, Michael. Best of luck with your mighty project.

How do you eat an elephant ? One bite at a time. How do you build Bradford Cathedral ? One bit at a time. ;) Such an honour and a challenge. But, judging from your work on Chandwell, you are more than up to it. I am looking forward to seeing your progress over the coming year.

Wow! That's very ambitious, and I think it will stretch you- but if anyone can pull it off, it is you, Michael! And probably all done for the princely sum of £3.22...

What an inspirational project. It also means that we, the channel watchers, will at last get the opportunity to see one of your models in the flesh, since presumably the finished model will be displayed in the cathedral. I am really looking forward to that. I do think it rather sad that Chandwell is not portable and shown at exhibitions, where people could marvell to your incredible artistry.

Hi Michael I'm sure if Bradford Council asked you to do it, they must think you are the one that can do it, best of british luck with it and some positive thinking I'm sure you will complete it to your usual excellently high standard. Thanks

I think seeing this project take shape will be a real treat!

Over the time I have been watching your channel your modelling and presentation skills have improved by leaps and bounds. So are you ready for this challenge? Go for it! I for one shall enjoy watching.

Looks like this could be a fantastic project. I’m looking forward to watching the development over the next 12 months or so. Those details look they’ll be fiddly and you’ll have your work cut out (see what I did there? 😂) . . . . Good luck

Good luck, I'm sure you will do a cracking job. What an amazing honour to be asked ❤

Very super cool! Bravo! Good Job! Stéph.

This is a very exciting challenge. Cannot wait to see how you get on.

If nothing else, the effort of making this with paper, card and scalpel should generate a suitable respect for the people who made the original with stone, mallet and chisel 😊

Good luck with this project, you will make a fantastic job of it

herzlichen Glückwunsch ... dann wird die Arbeit nicht ausgehen, sollte Chandwell einmal komplett fertig sein ... ein schönes Kompliment für Deine Arbeit ... gutes Gelingen ... ich bin sehr gespannt ... Gruß von Roland

Very impressive! Best of luck on this massive venture. I'm sure you're the right person for the job.

I’m so excited about this build. I’m sure you’ll do a wonderful job!

I can't wait to follow along! Did they also give you access to any architectural and/or technical drawings? I imagine that would also make life easier....

Well Michael, if there's anyone who could do it, and see it through, it's you mate!

I can't wait, this will be an excellent series of videos! I've always wanted to recreate some of my local churches and cathedrals so I'll be watching with great interest and learning from you.

Well Michael, based on Chandwell you certainly have the skills to do this. But only you know if you have the time to meet the 2025 date - when in 2025 would they like it? I've often wondered if you have employment as the work on Chandwell is so intricate. You make things in card whereas I wouldn't have the patience and would use 3D printing. It's great to see your skills recognised by such a notable organisation. I am giving a talk on Architectural Modelling later this year and I shall be including your Chandwell as an example par excellence.

What an exciting project!

Dear Michael, now that’s a great honor, to be asked to build a 1:148 rendition of the Bradford Cathedral, is indeed a true recognition of your modeling work. I’m sure it’s going to be an absolute pleasure to follow your progress in the series you’ve announced. One question though, are you modeling just the cathedral’s outside? Or, will you also include the inside of the cathedral? In any way shape or form, you may find that the structural design of the ‘church’ may be a clue to construct the building in paper. Which in turn may open up the possibility of, at the very least, a rendition of the interior. Especially where the nave support piers form a solid base towards the aisle buttress walls and build up the structure in separate triangular support sections. Anyhow, I must digress, can imagine this project will also be a challenge. Nevertheless, with your skills and creativity, I’m sure you’ll pull it off. Humbly think it will become a beautiful model, a learning experience, and an excellent opportunity to share historical information with a paper and cardboard twist. Cheerio

Good luck, I'm sure you will do a brilliant job well done my friend

As an ex Bradfordian residing near the South Coast and knowing this building I am going to enjoy the next 12 months. Can you do it? Yes you can!

Will look forward to following your progress. I know you will be successful

Its a sad fact Michael... I lived in Bradford twixt 85 and 93, but I never went in the Cathedral. I probably couldn't find it now! Can't wait to see the build.

Michael, sending my best wishes for your Bradford Cathedral challenge, what will next? How about my local Wells Cathedral? Jeff

What a superstar!!!

Very cool, Michael! Can't wait to watch you noodle out all those details!

This is brilliant ❤