TORR VALE MILL IS COMPLETE!

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4 ай бұрын

TORR VALE MILL IS COMPLETE!
I was beginning to think I’d never get to this stage, but gratefully here we are. 4 months in the making, many, many hours on cutting card, wrapping with brick paper, 3d printing, varnishing/ painting, weathering and not forgetting much blending in of buildings and features to match the surrounding areas.
I still need to do the river pour, but I’ll save that for a dedicated video in a month or two.
Thank you to you all for sticking with the build, but it’s soon time to think what is next? I am taking a short break from layout building for week or so, chance to do some OO gauge, you never know.
Piccadilly Model Railway (N gauge)
/ @piccadillymodelrailways

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@kevinmacomber1336 4 ай бұрын

The angles created by the various sections makes for a spectacular view, forcing the viewer to search for where things are.

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Yes I agree, when I was deciding whether to build the mill it was that there are so many angles, facets and tiny lil features for the eye. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

@trevorrothwell5565 4 ай бұрын

John, your patience is extraordinary! What a beautiful representation of the old mill, and all in tiny 2mm scale! Fantastic!

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Trevor so glad you enjoyed the build.

@davidrauger 4 ай бұрын

This is absolutely gorgeous, John, and when you populate it with visitors and staff, it will be absolutely amazing. Print a figure of yourself and plant it with a good vantage of the mill; surveying all your creation!

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad you like it. I may put people in at a later date. I will need to revisit the area to apply the resin so maybe then, along with some scenery ‘moulding’ to blend in the unit with the surroundings.

@petertownsend8276 4 ай бұрын

John. That's a great piece of modelling. You should be very proud. Pete

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Pete so glad you enjoyed it.

@Madonsteamrailways 4 ай бұрын

Storage is a very important matter for large mills and factories. Without it, there would be nowhere for the products to wait for collection or delivery.

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Agreed

@greatnorthernrailwaytother4711 4 ай бұрын

Great looking mill model John, well done. Cheers Peter.

@keithshayle7027 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant work with the same attention to detail as with Manchester Piccadilly station! It will be great to see it on the layout.

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, strangely its been complete for nearly ten hours now and still haven't mustered the energy to take the unit upstairs, lol. Schools start back tomorrow. Time to rest.

@stl1321 4 ай бұрын

Wow, amazing, congrats on the great build. Thanks for sharing it with us.

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome, glad you enjoyed it.

@stephenriley9084 4 ай бұрын

John, having grown up around scenes like this, I am very happy with what I'm looking at! Very well done. Regards, Stephen.

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Stephen, its always intended as a representation, but aim to include as much detail / features to make it recognisable.

@paulbottrill8391 4 ай бұрын

Just like to congratulate you John on a superb build series. From start to finish ( is it ever?) it’s been a delight to watch and I’m sure those that look after the real Torr Vale would more than happy to display your representation for the public to see.

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Hi thank you for your kind comments, so kind of you to say.

@lynganddistrict 4 ай бұрын

It's just so amazing how much detail you have managed to put in on such a small area. It definitely sets the standard for modelling any diorama. I have thoroughly enjoyed the whole series and it is so inspirational. Thank you for the videos John. Regards Steve

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Steve, I really appreciate that and so glad you enjoyed it.

@mauracurran6500 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic well done

@fentoncentral-ngauge 4 ай бұрын

Another superb job. Fabulous 👍

@adrian_cooney 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic model. It looks amazing.

@Amberlea-Model-Railway 4 ай бұрын

A truly fantastic piece of modelling John, congratulations and well worth the effort and wait. Chris

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very kind of you to say.

@FredWilbury 4 ай бұрын

Some great building going on John you should be well chuffed with it 😎👌☕️

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Fred, yes Im very happy with how its turned out. Its taken long enough, lol

@timothyp8947 4 ай бұрын

Stunning piece e of modelling!

@bramelsheretan 4 ай бұрын

fantastic, well done

@mikeuk1954 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant work.👏

@colinnewmarch1106 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful

@DYLINGTONMODELRAILWAY 4 ай бұрын

That's certainly been an epic build, I've really enjoyed following your journey with this, superb work...cheers James 🙂👍

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Thanks James so glad you enjoyed it. I certainly have,

@martynbuzzing3327 4 ай бұрын

Phew! All done. Well done, it looks amazing 👏

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Thank you and too right, phew indeed.

@Elvenhome 4 ай бұрын

That is a lovely model to go on the layout John. These things do take time to do well and you must have spent hours working out the designs for the 3D printing, the test pieces before producing the final prints and the card carcasses. The attention to detail, and the desire to be as faithful as you can to the original really does show through. It is going to be a real focus and a match for the Dinting viaduct. Its also a nice juxtaposition between the townscene of Piccadilly and the more rural look around Dinting and the Mill. Stephen

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Stephen, I have really enjoyed it, and yes, there has been much design work, making, adapting etc etc etc. Just so glad its done now. Still havent put it on the layout yet. Lol

@winstonbusby7583 4 ай бұрын

That looks amazing ,well done ,your a genius. Love the channel thank u for sharing

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Bles you Winston, so glad youve enjoyed the series. Ive had a lot of fun building it.

@iannelson6323 4 ай бұрын

fantastic.

@markrutlidge5427 3 ай бұрын

Love to see it in place , it's well above what I can do, not that I've done any modding.

@piccadillymodelrailways 3 ай бұрын

Hi, you caught me still awake, lol. If you check out the next video the News, new purchases plans video I show the mill in position there. Although the whole scene still needs work, and I’ll do that in a month or so, maybe even sch summer hols. We’ll see.

@robertstrainset6556 4 ай бұрын

Hi John, Well I think you deserve a rest after this 2nd largest one to the station you have done, so all we want now is to see it in its place on the layout but very well done how you do all this and work as well is mind boggleing to me. We will have to see what you will do next to keep yourself busy!!!. Cheers Robert.

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Robert so glad you liked it. I took the rest of yesterday to stop so haven’t seen the unit in place myself, very soon. Thank you for your continued support.

@ModelRailwayShed 4 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed watching this build, you have created something wonderful and to do this in N scale is incredible John.

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Bless you thanks, Im finding the N gauge buildings are a nice size in the hand, and jobs are quick to do.

@exehavenharbour 4 ай бұрын

Hi John, well, i have really enjoyed watching the Mill come together, it’s going to look great on the layout and has been a fantastic project from start to finish. I’m looking forward to the next build already even though you’re not at this stage, lol! Cheers John, John

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Thanks John, so glad you like it. I’ll show the unit in place soon. It does require some ‘fitting’ to the surroundings but. very minor.

@medwaypeninsulaMR 4 ай бұрын

Hi John - It was well worth the considerable effort you put in as it looks great. So much detail and an excellent representation of the mill. Cheers Kev

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Kev, so glad you like it.

@Mav_at_Pwll-Y-Ddraig 4 ай бұрын

Wow John. I know those buildings and you have done an amazing job of recreating them! Very impressive, even for you! 😮

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

lol, thanks Mav. You did crack me up ‘even for you’. I do my best Mav, I will try harder. Got to chuckle…

@Mav_at_Pwll-Y-Ddraig 4 ай бұрын

@@piccadillymodelrailways Lol, sorry if it read wrong. Maybe I should have worded it that it is very impressive, even when compared to your own supremely high standards of modelling! Please don't try too much harder. The majority of us mere mortals can't rise to those standards as it is and can only look on your modelling with envy! lol

@iansngauge 4 ай бұрын

Hi John! I thought I was caught up, and there you go posting another video! Lol! What a brilliant build it has been! Your attention to detail has been fantastic! It may not be an exact representation, but it's pretty close, and gives a really nice flavour of the place! It'll look great on your excellent layout, and will give you some brilliant passing shots when you're filming! Sharing the details of the build has been really generous of you, and has given me a bundle of ideas that I'm sure I'll use going forward! Thank you! I'm looking forward to the next build already! :) All the best, Ian.

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Bless you Ian, you clearly been on a bit of a binge watch, lol. You'll need a lie down after all that. I certainly would. Ive really enjoyed the build, I think its good to get youf teeth into something challenging. Being a real place makes it easier to know 'what goes there'. Takes the stress out of railing modelling.

@SC68 4 ай бұрын

Hi John, a wonderful bit of modelling, looks a really great scratch build, especially in N gauge! Cheers Gary

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Gary, yes it was an epic build, 4 months worth lol. I can relax for short time now before the next bit. Thank you for raling the time to comment.

@Madonsteamrailways 4 ай бұрын

Well the mill now looks like a traditional mill, with everything from the tall chimney to the storage. What a gorgeous model!!

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, so very kind of you to say.

@lilchris26 4 ай бұрын

Really nice job in fact a proper job, very impressive modeling of the highest order. I would not know where to start with a project like that, well done.

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Bless you, and thank you for such kind words.

@Shelvington_Railway 4 ай бұрын

Those little details really bring the models to life! Amazing. I wish I had your patience! Liked and Subbed! Cheers, Andy

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Andy, I really believe the more features that can be included all adds the feast for the eye.

@moorlandmodelrailwayandy 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely fabulous John it really looks fantastic. I do like the new houses you've done, they really look the part. To think that's in n gauge is remarkable. I can just imagine Harry Seacombe walking down there in period costume shouting 'boy, boy for sale' . Brilliant Sir go to the top of the class cheers Andy

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, but ‘boys for sale’ we can’t do such a thing SAFEGUARDING Andy SAFEGUARDING lol

@moorlandmodelrailwayandy 4 ай бұрын

@@piccadillymodelrailwaysit just took me back to the 1968 Oliver twist film don't think safeguarding existed in those days John

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Lol

@jimrivett9926 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations, you did a fantastic job! You have ever right to be proud of your effort.

@jacko9759 4 ай бұрын

Well it looks great, your time payed off as you did it justice 😊

@dragon-junction-MK2 4 ай бұрын

Out standing model making John. i would love to use big words but my spelling is not that good..lol.. But when you put your mind into it your so unbelievable how you do it and in 2mm .you just blow me me way just watching this build . Superb JOHN . Ill put your name down for an MBE .. Top Man. Regards Lord Al..🤣🤣🤣

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Bless you Alan so very kind of you. Don't worry my spelling isn't that great either. I get the school kids to look it up, lol. Being a Lord, Allan can you make me a Lord too, lol? If I visit you could tap my shoulders with a umbrella and Id become Lord Warner. Sweet....lol.

@dragon-junction-MK2 4 ай бұрын

No worries John Any time .

@robturner3117 4 ай бұрын

John well done for me your best work

@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge 4 ай бұрын

😅Stupendous build John ! Attention to detail is second to none. Once it's "planted" next to the viaduct you'll have a fantastic visual addition to the layout. Time to have a rest John and recharge the batteries methinks. 😊 cheers Euan

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Euan and yes definitely, although back to school tomorrow, lol Rest what's that? Lol I haven't even put the TV mill unit on the layout out. Can u believe it? Its that time of day now, take care my friend.

@fredstrains789 4 ай бұрын

John the model is great as all your models are. Could you do something to improve the sound volume. I have a hearing problem and sometimes I just can tell you are saying something then when the trains run by I am blasted out of the room. Is the microphone on the camera or separate so that it can be better placed?

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Hi, sorry to read that. I use my phone so Ill see what can be done, not sure I can stretch to a separate mic though.

@janetlewis7145 4 ай бұрын

Great built. Love the detail. You need a break after doing this for 4 months. Now go have a pint. By the way is this a Grade Listed property? Bill & Janet from California

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Hi Bill, thank you glad you liked it. Yes grade 2, meaning the basic structure must remain but fixtures and fittings can be updated.

@nickbeckley1208 4 ай бұрын

Awesome job. What sort of glue do you use to stick the brick paper to your 3D prints?

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Hi, I just use a 'pritt' stick lots of glue on there. I used to use wet PVA but the paper was getting wet and use to tear. No issues like than now. Hoping thats helpful,

@nickbeckley1208 4 ай бұрын

Excellent thank you@@piccadillymodelrailways . I suspected PVA would have a problem so that's a great help. Love watching your videos. Love what you do. Keep up the great work. Can't wait to see what's next.

@piccadillymodelrailways 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, short break from layout building first though.