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

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

Hi Frank and thanks for the comment mate! 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. ……….Graham

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’s very kind of you to say mate - thank you very much. 👍🏻👍🏻. 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

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 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

Thanks Euan and much appreciated too. Cheers. ……….Graham

Thank you for that kind comment John, it’s great appreciated and I’m pleased that you like it so far. Cheers. …………Graham

Thank you Keith and much appreciated too. 👍🏻. Cheers. ………..Graham

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

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

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

Hi Francis and thank you for that very kind comment and I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video too. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. ………..Graham

Wow, thank you Dave, that’s very kind of you to say - thanks! 👍🏻. Cheers. …………Graham

Thank you very much Stephen, it’s almost there now, a long haul but thoroughly enjoyable. Cheers. ………..Graham

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

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 very much David and hopefully more to come in the future. Cheers. ………..Graham

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

Thank you John, really appreciate that! 👍🏻. 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

Thanks Des and I’m thrilled with it, it’s come out looking better than I thought it would do. Cheers. …………Graham

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

Thank you and I’m pleased that you thought it was ok. 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

Thanks Wayne, yeah I’m really pleased with the way this has turned out in the end. Cheers. ……….Graham

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

Many thanks Onno and I love those new back scenes, they look perfect for the job. Cheers. ………..Graham

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

Many thanks mate and pleased that you like it! 👍🏻. 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 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

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

Thanks Mels. Cheers. ……..Graham

Thank you Colin for those kind words, much appreciated mate. 👍🏻. Cheers. …………Graham

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 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

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

Thank you very much Graham, I will certainly keep the videos coming and you have a great bank holiday too mate. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. ………..Graham

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

Thanks Davie and I have to agree with you, those backscenes really help it. Cheers. …………Graham

Thank you James and I’m glad you like it so far. Cheers. ………..Graham

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

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

Thank you David and pleased you like it so far. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. ……….Graham

Thanks mate, it has come out really nice I think, I’m happy with it so that’s the main thing. 😉. Cheers. ………..Graham

Thank you very much Sarge and pleased that you like it so far. Cheers. …………Graham

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

Thank you very much sir! Cheers. ………Graham

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

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

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

Indeed and he does visit on occasions! 😉. 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.

@@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 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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

Hi Tony and thank you, I’m sure your layout would look even more incredible with a castle suitably situated. 👍🏻👍🏻. Cheers. ……….Graham

Thank you and it’s much appreciated too. Cheers. …………Graham

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

Thank you Paul and your comment is greatly appreciated. Cheers. ……….Graham

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 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

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

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

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

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! 😂😂

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

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.

Thank you Stephen, I’m on the look out for some right now. Cheers. ………..Graham

I’ve walked in the Lake District with paths and walks much steeper than that so no, not too steep at all. Cheers. ………..Graham

Thanks mate. Cheers. …………Graham