The policeman is brilliant. If I can build anything even slightly close to what you have created I will be happy. Please keep up the fabulous work

Graham my friend you have done brilliant with your cut as we call the canal I can't wait to see the water flooding in. Keep up the good work

Hi Graham, loving the scene you are creating. Enjoy your imagination and creativity, and so looking to see what YOUR layout turns out like. Cheers, Dave.

Graham, Elo, elo, elo! I like the view up the canal from the new footbridge, it shows off the rise of the locks nicely. Regards, Stephen.

The canal scene has really blended in well especially the basin area. It’s going to be a great focal point of the layout . Great Stuff. Cheers Kev

Canal is looking really good. Keep up the good work

Looking really good Graham, coming on great looking forward to the next instalment!!

Brilliant video fella. It's coming along nicely. Can't wait to see the rest of the project canal. 😌 😊

Absolutely beautiful layout!

This is coming along really fine. Fun to watch.

Excellent update Graham, that PC plood will be busy then 😂😂, love it ,great work on the canal and footbridge together with the new back scenes it will look superb. All the best Martin 👍

Brilliant Canal scene Graham like the rest of your layout, nothing worse than the rivet counters finding fault !

It's all coming together Graham. It'll look amazing when its complete. Have to admit the Model Canal Police comment, had me in stitches laughing. You'll need a Road Vehicle Clearance officer, to ensure the Lorries on Lakeside High St have the correct clearance too, please dont forget those. Sign of the times Graham, Health and Safety has gone nuts on Lakeside too.😂

Oh Graham, the thought police, glad you have a sense of humour about it, I absolutely love how it is coming along and love the bridge and family on it and the chappie spending his lunchtime by the river watching the boats go by with his sandwich, to me it is perfect, thank you for entertaing us with your talent and imagination, are we going to be crusing up the river in time or are they going to be only in that area, just love it either way.

Just a great video Graham, and a layout that is more impressive each time.

Hi ya Graham. Looks amazing Graham. Can't wait to see it finished, mind you nothing is ever finished with our hobby ay. Hope your eye isn't giving you to much trouble Looks bloody painful. The new back scene your putting up Looks far better and bigger. If I do any more water scenics, think I'll just be using a lot of gloss varnish. Not to impressed with woodland scenics. Great vlog buddy as always. Stay safe. Pete.

Looks like a business opportunity for an icecream van in the car park at the bottom of the castle steps.

just saw your video superb shall be following your progress with interest

Fantastic work Graham

Some excellent progress on this canal here graham, keep up the great work, footbridge that you made from spare parts looks really good, in this hobby being able to make something just form a few spares that you have is always really good, keep up the great work Graham.

Best hobby in the world Graham and boy is your model railroad a credit to the hobby. Your channel inspired me to get to work on my O scale layout, just over 12 months ago and I’m loving every minute. Thank you. Ironic isn’t it, the lake on which your model is named after, will probably be one of the final major construction projects before completing your lovely layout, (although in reality I guess you never actually ever finish tweaking them).

Hi. Your canal and scenics look fantastic. As you said ,it's a model and you're happy with it. The same as mine, probably not prototypical but I'm happy with it. Keep going ,your layout has given me so much inspiration. Many thanks.

It's looking brilliant

The canal looks great, and I'm looking forward to seeing it with water in it. However, in case you haven't had a comment from "that guy" yet, I'll try to come up with a list of complaints and possible code violations (as soon as I do some research into the proper operations of canals). On my layout I have a couple of streams, a farm pond and a mill pond. While the streams look okay, the pond on the farm turned out to be such a disaster that I might have to dig or chip it out and start over. The fact that it's mostly obscured from view by trees is a good thing, and is buying me time until I figure out what I'm doing. And for that reason the mill pond has yet to have a drop of "water".

Graham, Rule Number One. It is your Railway and you make it as you want to. I hope very soon to KZfaq my Layout. I have taken various videos of different thing, but I may ask the computer department to edit it and make it into a video, Best wishes. Martin. Thailand)

For what it is worth, I think the canal looks very realistic and would happily sit outside the pub (with a beer!) enjoying the scene. A lot of work but progressing really well. Thank you for the update.

Hi ya Graham. That section is coming along nicely. I will be very interested in the product you use for the water effect. I love the new policeman. So funny. Take care. See ya next time.

Well Mate as you say that static Grass applicator has done a great Job Hope you don't mind me saying about the fence I think it looks Perfect right now as it looks like a old Fence in need of Paint as it would in the Real World on canal's Blends in Perfect i think But as i always say its your layout you must be happy with it Looking really Good mate Thanks for the Update

Excellent Graham, the water will be the icing on the cake. As a matter of interest a few years ago my daughter started doing resin art so i used resin which was coloured and was very happy with the result. A butane torch or similar instantly takes out any bubbles. I"m sure there are lots products that will give a great result. All the best.

Good progress Graham. Often you will find a pedestrian way attached to the lock gates themselves. Nice to have a copper around!! The old back scene looks a bit wishy washy compared with the new.

Another great video and commentary 😊 I love your whit and your take on life, keep up the great work Graham 😊👍🏻

I love it Graham, you have turned the "moaners" into great humour, by adding the YT model canal PD, that made me chuckle. Seriously, your skills and imagination are top rate.

HI Graham - great update and the scene is really coming along - I do like the ration bridge - very neat and a great asset to the layout. The larger back scene will really help to blend in the scene. Your work is inspirational - thank you. Regards Steve

Hi Graham One of my local pubs is on a canal, the tow path is the opposite side of the canal from the pub and the road, so to cross the canal to get to the pub you have to use the lock gates, makes it interesting if you have had a few sherbets 🙂 Best regards Mark

The canal is looking good I think that foot bridge makes it can't wait for when the waters done looks great Graham

Fantastic work, and some of us do know how hard even a "simple" scene is. Amazing work and the "what might be" video is really exciting to imagine! Please continue to impress and do your thing! Some people are mental sadists- they aren't happy unless they make someone else unhappy.

Wow, every time you do an update it just gets better and better. Brilliant work Graham! As to running Bigboy, yes please, I love that loco.

Great stuff as always Graham. And the nay-sayers and doubters can all go and jump in the canal! 😆

lovely work Graham your layout is beautiful your eye for detail is sharp always an enjoyable watch and look forward to more updates you should be proud of what you created and have achieved 😊

Hi Graham, absolutely fantastic work, cant wait to see the scene with the water and backscenes. Keep up the great work. All the best David

Hi Graham, the whole scene looks great and looks to me just like a canal! I’m sure everyone walking into your model railway room would recognise it as one to. I’m looking forward to seeing what you do with the water and that picture at the end really did show how it could look. Cheers for now Graham, John

I love it mate 😊 It looks like a pucka canal scene to me. At the end of the day, it’s your little World that you are creating here so you do it how you want to. I can’t remember what you are going to do at the far right hand side of the canal so that will be a nice surprise when you get to that stage.

Hi Graham. The canal is coming along great even without the water when the new backscene arrives it will take it up another level. I'm looking forward to seeing it progress. Someone commented on it being narrow well that's why they use narrow boats isn't it keep up the good work ......Paul

It's all coming together nicely Graham. Impressed with the kit bashed footbridge - looks very professional. Cheers

Dead lush mate. Coming along lovely-like.

Hi Graham , been watching your videos now for a few years .. I’m building a layout in my loft .. it’s my 2 nd one due to moving house .. I look forward to you Charlie and Hemel down videos coming out .. all of you are superb .. you seem to get some negative feedback off some people !! The detail you put in .. I can only dream about .. ignore them no way could they do better than you .. please keep putting your videos up .. brilliant work 👍

Astonishing layers of detail. Loving the backup from law enforcement but more so your mindset towards the naysayers 👍

Hi Graham, everything is coming tonight nicely. I love the policeman making sure things are good and proper, what's his name, PC Betterberight 😂. Get yourself a Dylington Custard Company ghost sign from Scale Model Scenery, that might upset a few more. My grandson gives your canal a thumbs up anyway. Cheers James 🙂👍

Yeah looks brill 👍🏻

Looking really good can't wait to see the water when it goes Inn scenery looks amazing 👍gave me so many ideas for mine thank you

Love what you are doing Graham, keep up the great work

Hi m8. What about a swing bridge to get to the pub. It can be left open til a narrowboat comes along. I think it will sit better than an overhead bridge and add a bit of authenticity to the scene.

Graham, as usual just a bang up job !!!! Personally I would leave the " brown " canal fence just the colour it is and don't do another coat of stain...

Hi Graham. The canal scene is fantastic, especially the pub and castle end. If I may make a suggestion, on the Forth and Clyde Canal near me the water is bridged via a walkway that is on the back of the lock gates, perhaps that would be better than a bridge blocking the view of the lovely stone tunnel at the castle? Cheers, John.

Graham, Stellar job. I hope when you consider building the rustic foot bridge you use it to cross the canel at the far end tunnel area. It would mimic "somewhat" the old bridge on my Grandparents' former farm. Their farm had a canel, or creek, cutting directly across the two pastures. The Eastern pasture was for sheep. While the Western was for horses and cows. On the west end the was a gate system a family member built similar to a crossing gate he saw in England during WW2. Also I hope you consider some young people rowing canoes. That was how we as tweens and teens used to slip away with our girlfriends. AHHHH! Excuse me. I must run. The Bobby is racing in my direction.😮😅 I totally enjoy your artistry. Jim in N.Y.,U.S.A.

Thank you. I am in awe with what you can and have done.

It's looking good! The people who complain would still complain if you constructed a 1:1 scale canal section in your back garden, in near perfect detail, so just ignore them 🤣

Coming along nicely......

Hi Graham, great video of a unique part of the layout, the placement of the policeman was a good touch, won’t be a crime committed round there. Preiser do some great figures of burglars and wrong car thieves, I’m sure you don’t want any bad elements on your layout, thanks for sharing.

Looking amazing buddy, so realistic

Short but sweet video Graham, great upcycle of foot bridge and love the shot from the bridge back towards the pub and castle. Police, hello hello hello what's going on here (lol) You are a fantastic inspiration to all modellers so many thanks for that and hears looking forward to the next update build, keep them coming take care please stay safe regards Barry..👍

Phew, I was getting a little concerned re pub access, working those locks is thirsty work (so I’m told!).

Great progess Graham!! I like the new police force! Cheers Onno.

Really enjoy your vids and love your layout. The canal will be fantastic when you finish it.

Great video Graham I watch a guy called Robbie Cummings naughty lass brillant watch your layouts coming along quite right mate another old duffer with nothing better to do than rattle the keys as you say your layout I am greatfull for you putting your videos up keep them coming 👍👍👍👍🚂🚂🚂🚂

You need a couple of fishermen sitting on the bank by the basin..

This is coming together well! I've to admit, in the beginning, I was a bit skeptical, as this is quite a number of significant structures in a rather limited space, but it works out into what is just a brilliant scene. Well done! And , I think, your work with various shrubbery really helps blending this into a believable scene.

I think this looks very realistic. The family on the bridge, perhaps on holiday in the summer, visiting Granma, who lives in the village, and has downsized. They have gone for a nice walk in the nearby countryside, and will no doubt stop off for ice cream, or refreshments.

Love the canal one thing missing Graham 😂 some one fishing ,love my model and fishing thanks for the video. went will you be back on the kit car 😂👍🎣 George in Stoke

The trouble is I've seen it in Plactic model groups. People get behind a computer and just let rip.I do this Hobby for me, no one else. My attitude is my hobby my rules.

Graham there several layouts on you tube ,that I am in awe of ,yours ,Chandwell ,Elvenhome and Charlie Bishops, as regards the footbridge by the pub,why not use the same stone as the castle and incorporate it into the canal tunnel entrance ,well done

Nice one Graham. Looks good so far. Tim

I'll tell you what Graham it looks like a canal to me and a fine one at that, so keep up the good work. Now to all the so called canal experts out there. GET A LIFE, ITS A MODEL ITS NOT REAL. Sorry about that Graham had to get it off my chest.Looking forward to seeing it finished.

HI Graham. did I mess the video detailing how you made your silver birch tree?

Rule 1 over writes all others mate, ignore the nah Sayers and rivet counters, your vision, your satisfaction, if you think it looks good, then it is. (but those of us with a brain, also think it looks great too!)

canals are not built to any standard drawing ,,there are always those quirky things that got built ,be it bridges ,locks etc,, take the grand union ,double ( 2 barges at a time )locked up towards Birmingham ,then single locked ,or locks that are short ,deep locks ,shallow locks ,loading wharfs, wide canals narrow ones etc etc

I think you'll find the canal police don't wear short sleeve shirts this time of year. 😉

how about someone fishing

I work for Canal Rivers Trust as an engineer. I couldn’t care any less if you’ve built a ‘model’ wrong. It’s a thing of fun not factual correctness people

The foot bridge looks really good the canal really adds to the layout brilliant Graham

Hi Graham. As usual I loved watching this video along with your sense of humour and attitude towrds the Canal Police! 😆 How about, when you do the pour for the canal, you stick one of the policemen in the water as though he's just been pushed in by someone (mentioning no names) who he'd pushed to far 😋 That would definitely be a giggle especially if you can find one with his hands in the air (or maybe gently heat up a models arms just enough to bend his arms up?) Also, thinking about the other side of the aquaduct reminds me of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct which was 5 mins walk from where i used to live and which carrie the Llangollen canal. At the Chirk side of the aquaduct there are some interesting 'drawbridges' that I believe are well within yor skills to reproduce and would look lovely on your layout. Google 'froncysyllte drawbridge' and click the images tab and you will see what I mean. Anyway, thanks again and happy modelling 😊