A very well produced video Michael and Sita - a great team effort with a professional feel to it.

Glad that both of your “voice talents” agreed to participate. With that ad, I’d definitely eat at the Indian restaurant, even having to stand.

Exquisite. And "Poor Richard" is my favourite font of all time.

Lovely to meet Sita as well as hearing from Britney again. Fab video!

Wow, the voice over was a shocker, and I thought AI had taken over for Michael! Nice touch, hah, and its not even April Fool's yet!! Thanks as always for sharing the brilliant techniques of how to create realism on a budget. As part of my own artistic sense, I soon create everything myself rather than buy much of anything manufactured. Great stuff, Michael! Your travelogs are so enjoyable that I booked a couple nights at the Grand Hotel. Don't worry, any "urban decay" is just part of the experience. Chandwell is safe the best I know.

I see your BRM cover has pride of place Michael - it was a great story.

You really set the standard with your buildings. I'm in awe. I simply couldn't resist subscribing. Thank you for the in-depth descriptions of how you work. I don't have a layout but deeply respect the creativity of modelers who take this seriously... most of whom seem to be working in Great Britain. Of course, railways have a much different place in the life of your country than they do in the U.S. It is little wonder so many folks are drawn to the hobby. It is a delight that younger people are doing so as well.

Great.. 2 years modeling UK and now we gett the first curry. Great work, Great chanel

There I was thinking that Britney had competition as Chandwell's premier voice-over artiste, and along she came to stamp her pre-eminence onto the Jasmine. I hear Sita has instructed her solicitors over that suggestion that the Jasmine Tandoori is rundown, cheap and nasty.

An excellent piece of modelling.

A very entertaining video Michael. Absolutely loved the opening and the creativity of the build. Thanks for sharing again. Roy.

This is absolutely fantastic Michael. All your buildings are top notch, but this is your best yet. I love the interior detail, and the commentary by Sita and Britney really helped to set the scene and bring it to life. I can just imagine jumping off the train on a wet and windy evening, and heading round to Jasmines in the High Street for a Chicken Tikka Masala and garlic naan on the way home. Keep up the great work!

Great work as always!

Fantastic modeling! Chandwell has become one of my top favorite layouts. And, I love the characters and the backstories. Excellent work, all the way around!

I like that you seem to really have fun with this project!

Magic🤗

Michael Brilliant next stage to Old Brewery Tower build. Welcome to two new Chandwell Characters Sita & Old Ron. Two more business to Chandwell, Jasmine Tandoori & Tikka to Ride, even though only one is modelled. Ian

Good on you Sita, Britney, and of course Micheal. A lovely fun video and great modeling. I still have to remind myself this is N scale and not OO. Cheers! ps. I tried to make a booking at Jasmine Tandoori but the phone number must have changed.😉

Delicious

Amazing storytelling, and brilliantly delivered by Sita and Britney. The modelling isn't half bad either!

As always, a superbly detailed build!

Delightful. Also makes me want a dansak.

Cracking lob yet again Michael.

❤❤❤❤❤ Luv it!

Just a great video, well edited, nice pace and learned lots once again. Great guests!

Truly inspirational on every level, Michael.

Nice job Michael. You are always adddining interesting details of many forms!

Genius level ❤

Love the new Characters and the update from Britney. The building as always has turned out great Michael. Great work. Craig.

Wonderful---and I do like the way you're rounding out the world of Chandwell.

That was a Great Intro!!!!

I really enjoyed the detailed workmanship. I was impressed. I look forward to the next video.

great modelling..

First class - a real credit to you - and at N gauge a real achievement .

So nice video and lovely concert of voices ... nice work ... thanks for showing

I approve of interiors.

Really enjoyed the blend of modelling tutorial with light hearted voice overs and back story. Good to from Britney again and welcome to Sita.

Your builds are even more impressive each week. Those video production values are skyrocketing up too.

Excellent as ever ! I want one of those Chandwell Biriyanis. Cheers !

Brilliant. I just wish we had the Jasmine in my town. Pete.

As always love the backstory that accompanies the detailing of the modelling process. I know I have said it before but incredible work knowing this is N gauge. Well done everyone and nearly 1K likes and well deserved.

Great modelling, and top late 80s local cinema advert vibes for the intro

Great ad. Going to have to pick up a menu now next time I'm passing the jas.

Hi Michael, lovely detailed scratch build and great video, looking forward to seeing the next step. Allan

Top stuff as usual. Bonus hearing the dulcet tones of Ms Scroggins and Sita Singh extolling the Jasmine's culinary delights. Arthur

It is good you kept station street for last, your techniques have improved so much, this restaurant is stunning.

The model looks superb. The tongue-in-cheek backstory of Chandwell and its characters, on occasion, brought to life just adds an extra dimension 😊

I don't know if you have addressed this explicitly, Michael, but it is clear that you understand the importance of Story when creating and sharing a miniature world like Chandwell. Your backgrounds on the various characters and businesses there show that you are a real artist who knows how to draw the viewer into that world. Cheers from Wisconsin!

Absolut perfect intro, I would love two order some Indian delice! No British town would be complete without such a restaurant. Chandwell is lucky to have such a beautiful restaurant. All the best Valentin

Wonderful work, Michael, and I still have a massive crush on that celebrity 😅

Well, that was enjoyable! Just watched Samy Modellbau's video from today too. Amazing what can be made from card and paper!!

Return of the Britney 👍

Sweet mango Turpin sounds like a nice bit of fusion cuisine.

For a moment I thought Chandwell had been hijacked 😅. Yet another superb build Michael - nowt else to say😊

Dear Michael, what can I say?! Absolutely awesome how the outside ‘window dressing’ worked out. Love the added stone details you added around the restaurant windows. Truly adds to the architectural feel of the plinth of the building. Very interesting how the visual effect of the dressed stone columns extend the illusion. Simply beautiful how the sign adds character to the restaurant’s and building’s atmosphere. The buildup of several layers further enhance the depth perception, where they emphasize the thicker base of the structure of the ground floor, whilst blending the entire face of the former brewery tower together. Also like the slight color variation of the columns in comparison to the overall appearance of the stone. It tells the possible stories of a purposely intended purpose from the start of its completion, or a redressed appearance after the repurposing as a restaurant establishment. Love the footing you added. Don’t how common a basement entrance in the sidewalk is around the real life examples you use for your models, humbly think a basement hatch with ingredients being delivered on the spot would further add to the scenic story telling aspect of the scene. Very interesting how you added Sita’s and Britney’s voices in such versions of early nineties local promotional messages. Definitely hits the ‘spot,’ pun intended as a radio reference. Although I’m not really sure the spot word is commonly used in British radio jargon. Looking forward as always to your next videos and builds for Chandwell’s Station Road. Cheerio

You’ve pulled it out of the bag again Michael……..I will be watching this a few times over again as there’s so many good tips there, as you know I’ve experimented with a corner building and this is another level - very handy stuff to know. The Inkscape effects on the stone recess and the lettering are something else…..they really look 3D and I’m amazed you’ve figured out how to get Inkscape to carry out this effect. Fantastic stuff. I’m glad to see Sita has decided to take the plunge and join you and Britney, I wonder if Jimmy ‘The Jewel’ Thompson, Ben from the bed place or Johnny O’Shae have had a sample of the Jasmine’s signature dish? Another heartwarming edition, as well as very educational - really excellent 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Your work is always inspiring mate, you have a laugh with it but there’s definitely a lot of skill and observation that goes along with it. I’d LOVE you to build a watermill (nobody ever does them right) as I may have mentioned a few times but anything really, it’s all good stuff. If you ever did go down that route though, I’d suggest having a look at Malin Bridge corn mill as that was a shabby Comet electricals shop in ‘93 and would fit Chandwell a treat. Please don’t think that I think I’m allowed to make such requests like I have some species or variety of control over your time… It’s just one thing that’s always bothered me about modelling. I’d have a whack myself but I’ve got fingers like Mars Bars and would make something that looked akin to a dog egg with lollipop sticks in it :) :) Whatever path you take old bean, we will enjoy it. Also, apologies for the essay, it’s just there so much tedium on The Tube these days and those that stand out should be at least thanked for efforts.

trinity base... Sita & Britney...? 😂🤓😂 another cracking video Michael. And don't think you got away with that band aid mate... come on. Spill the beans...

Been trying to book a Saturday night at the Jasmine, no tables available since your film came out. Getting a bit fed up with walking to the phone box at the bottom of our road !!!

Britney has long been my favourite and as always, she adds a touch of magic. Really cant help wondering what sweet Mango TURPIN is though🤣🤣. Great looking building as always.

Please take me off the mailing list for flats in the old brewery tower. The views may be great, but I’m fat enough as it is, without being continually tempted by the smells coming from Jasmine’s Tandoori Restaurant. 🥵

You gonna need a video store!

Brilliant. I love your "how I did it" videos. I always learn something new. (P.S. Do you know if they deliver to Upminster?)

Just brilliant…and a credit to your modelling skills! What do you use for windows, and what glue do you use to attach? Thanks in advance 👍🏻🚂

Vindaloo please, Sita.

Hello Sita! 🙂

Looks good, but the portions are tiny! 😆

please make one complete video how to design , scale ,print , planning miniatures

Hi another brilliant n gauge build, I’m trying to follow your guide in making buildings for my n gauge layout based in 1950 /60. Can I ask what size do you use for the lettering on your signage? This is one thing I can’t seem to get right. And I am impressed with your design and work

Now I'm craving baingan bharta.

Outstanding craftsmanship. I'm more inspired than ever to do some work on my models. Just one question; do you still have access to the interior? If so, do you plan to add any people to the interior of the restaurant? Even if they were flat cutouts with just printed details like the rest of the model would give the impression of busy activity. Thanks for sharing.

The Jasmine Tandoori preamble reminds me of the Pearl and Dean ads that you used to get at local cinemas in the 1970s (and maybe still do...)! Can still hear the music 40+ years on... Great stuff as always Michael! (oh my word, here's the P&D music "Asteroid"... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iJaemMxozMqXhZc.htmlsi=BioybJBymh7W21t2)

I think Britney could get a job on the Hayes Travel ads - same sort of delivery

Nothing to add to everyone else's comments except, "I agree!".

I'm booking a table as we speak Mikey😂

Was that "Tikka To Ride" pun one of yours or is there really an Indian takeaway somewhere with such a god-awfully brilliant name?

One hyderabadi tandoori chicken biryani to go please

Compo '' Eee up Nora fancy eh curry ?'' Nora ''Give over, ive seen ya drink arf a pint when youve put too much pepper on ya chips ya darf bugger !''

What more is there to say about the model and backstory that isn't in the comments already.

Table for two please

Not enough noise on the film. It needs drop outs, frame jmps and so on. It reminds me of old cinema commercials.

Ha, I love the way you make all the little Chandwell backstories become real. Good job Michael. Bravo!