Fantastic timing Charlie! Just as your latest U tube delivery arrived, my wife, bless her, decided to watch an episode of “Love Island”. Can’t thank you enough.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like “The Great Escape!”Regards, Charlie

"Scalpels don't take prisoners." I was entirely expecting to see a plaster round your finger in the next shot.🤣

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Or perhaps Andrew, a tourniquet! Regards, Charlie

@TimothyWorel-xj9he

6 ай бұрын

Or a cut to A&E at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

Was chatting earlier today with a modeler up in the north country and we were remarking on how we modelers are living in something of a "golden age" for details, parts and accessories. I remember all too well the "joys" of "microlighting" meaning using 11 or 13mm "grain of wheat" incandescent lamps that could only withstand 1.5VDC, and the tiniest of fractions of voltages above or below that value would see them burnt right out. Typically in direct proportion to how easy they would be to remove to replace.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

You are of course, right Captain Mac. I still have a couple of grain of wheat lamps lurking around. Regards, Charlie

Great demonstration. Thank for the solution for lighting up buildings and awnings. Support your local hobby shops everyone. Lol

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob, regards Charlie

"Stop all leave" comment at 26 ish minutes brought back memories of old! Great video. A job for the dexterous wife's fingers, me thinks.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony, much appreciated. Regards Charlie

Nice one Charlie. When you woz a youngster I was slightly younger and I can still remember the sound of the town gas lights in the local station waiting rooms.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

I wish that I had that privilege. Regards Charlie

Warm white doesn't mean gaslight like they were when you were a youngster 🤣 I'm not having a go, because I remember as a kid the street next to mine still had a cobbled road and gaslighting. But yes, I'm in your camp, unless you're trying to model fluorescent or more modern lights, warm is the go. I even paint some LEDs with Tamiya clear orange to warm them even more. Those strip lights look like a nice piece of kit. Cheers!

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

I do have some of that paint as well, I shall give it a go. Regards, Charlie

Charlie you're a mine of information , great show mate

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks John, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie

Thanks Charlie, lighting adds so much to a layout it is well worth the time and expense. With regard to the activator I use the pump pack version rather than the aerosol. Most of the time I won’t spray it at all but open the bottle and use either a pipette or cocktail stick to apply it to the part as only a very small amount is required. Not only safer but less costly 🙂. Thanks again for your videos they are always up there with the very best on KZread.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nigel, and thanks for the sound advice regarding the pipette. Regards, Charlie

I liked this project. Very effective lighting. Thanks for sharing Charlie. Roy.

@ChadwickModelRailway

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Roy, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie

Fascinating modelling here! Thank you. Eric.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome Eric. Regards Charlie

Thanks Charlie for another informative video 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome, Jeff. Regards, Charlie.

I'm looking at those yellowish white leds for my 1/400 airport's runway lights! Thank you Charlie! 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

That’s an interesting option. Regards, Charlie.

Another cracking video Charlie. Some really useful advice as far as what adhesive to use and how to use it without 'bonding' a tad too much to the layout. I have to agree that the warm glow LEDs look much better for the sort of period layout that I intend to build when I slither out of the planning phase. Many years ago some boiled sweet lollipop stalks were hollow plastic tubes that would have been useful for small cable trunking but those went decades ago so I'll do some digging on what else is available online. Once again many thanks for sharing.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. I have some covers for those cables and I will show them the future video. Regards, Charlie

The project turned out nicely. For those modelers in the USA, I've used Model Train Technology products for lighting/animation and they are quite good. 1 controller handling up to 64 lights with adjustable brightness and effects, e.g. blinking or fading.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks DHG. There are many ways to skin this lighting cat! Regards, Charlie

Don't have a layout anymore but I can listen to Charlie all night 🙂

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

That’s very kind of you to say so, Rob. Regards, Charlie

Hi Charlie, thank you for this amazing tutorial! I know it has been out there for a while but I'm glad it found me. Better light than never. Pun intended! ☺☺☺ The light truly adds something extra special to your diorama. 💡

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks PFC, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie

"I'm just going to put some lights in there..." - famous last words. That said I'm still on the hunt for n-scale working (simulated) fluorescent tubes to light my tunnels... Great video as always!

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you found it. Interesting, and hopefully you can find some in your scale. Regards, Charlie

Great as usual..you are a real live wire Charlie....stay positive lol

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Great comment David, you’ve brightened up my day. Regards, Charlie

On light source quantity, the 1:1 landscape architects have taught me that odd numbers of things are more pleasing to the eye. This somewhat contradicts what I was taught as a lighting designer, though (the real world is wacky that way). The warm white colors are going to be more prototypical for layouts set before the last twenty years or so. As anyone going out at night will notice an entire range of light colors in use. To my knowledge, no one (yet) is offering a model solution for the peculiar amber hue of Low-Pressure Sodium lamps, which so many places use for "Dark Skies" compliance.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Yes, keeping the colour temperature realistic is always a challenge. Regards, Charlie

Charlie, During your presentation, you mentioned brightness, even with the lovely warm white LEDs. You may be interested to know that another modeller, (propably known to you), often mentions using Tamiya Acrylic Orange, washed over, to 'dilute' brightness and give the impression of aged incandescent lighting. Quite subtle and rather striking. Hope this is of interest. P.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, and I agree, EJ, does make some great suggestions. Regards, Charlie

Just watched you first video. Quite remarkable. I see why you have had so much success over the years.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

It’s certainly been a journey Bob. Regards Charlie

You made light work of that! (Sorry, couldn't resist!) Great video!

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Don’t tell me Gavin it lightened your day! Regards, Charlie

Very impressive results, well done

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thank you ew. Regards Charlie

With Fluorescent lighting they usually hang from chains each end. It might be cool to use one wire from each light (1+ and 1 -) and hang with them. Then hook the other too poles together. Then add the resistor under the board. It will potentially cut the LED output by half but the resistor can be changed to set luminosity. A gutter along the rear roof line and down-pipes for the wires. Nice video.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

You make an excellent suggestion Steve. Regards, Charlie.

Lord & Butler is a great little shop. And only about 1/2 hrs drive for me. Always really helpful and friendly as well. Always worth a visit and rummage through the 2nd hand stuff :D

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

And they provide a cup of tea on a Friday! Regards, Charlie

Miniature and sub-miniature LEDs are available in bulk from a number of outlets. Grain of wheat bulbs are also still readily available, however from a cost point of view, they vastly outweigh LEDs, generally a iK resistor is sufficient. If you are conversant with amodicum of electronic knowledge, then this maybe the way forward. Note, too, that LEDs are also available in bar arrays. Charlie's system is of course an option, but in the world of electronics, there are many other ways to achieve lighting.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate for an interesting comment. However, grain of wheat are very last year! Regards, Charlie

That looks the treat I might get some for a project I am working on

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

I must confess, I was well impressed. Regards, Charlie

Still definitely my most favoured model railway KZreadr, Charlie. Thanks again for all your updates and entertainment.

@dickygeemusic

Жыл бұрын

Charlie has a fabulous delivery, doesn't he? He has a way of drawing the viewer in.

@simaesthesia

Жыл бұрын

@@dickygeemusic Most definitely. I really look forward to his videos. Highlight of my week along with mpeterll

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Settle down guys, it’s not real life. Regards, Charlie

Thank you Charlie for another really useful and enjoyable video. I'm looking to replicate the lights you on the large 4 lane depot as I thought it looked very good on your old layout.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Good luck, Simon, there’s lots of decent stuff on the market to choose from. Regards, Charlie

Thanks Charlie Des Australia

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Des, it’s great to have you on board. Regards Charlie

Nice little project Charlie, really does make the fuelling point stand out .

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee, I did work out rather well. Regards, Charlie

Hi Charlie, well done, an excellent tutorial.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Barry, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie

To tone down the brightness of the led you could, like I do, a bit of brown/beige paint, this works great.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, 707, sound advice indeed. Regards, Charlie

@michaelimpey1407

Жыл бұрын

@chlcoldwaterhotspringslitt707, great suggestion, I use the Tamiya X-26 Clear Orange, it works really well.

@j-jvanderlaan8787

Жыл бұрын

You could also increase the resistor value, so less current is flowing trough the LED's

Hello Charlie, a nice bit light entertainment on a Friday evening. Thank-you.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie

Love it Charlie, more like this please 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Stay tuned Alan, there’s more to come. Regards, Charlie

I'm a big fan of Westhill Wagon Works stuff and had some of these before I decided not to light my layout. Having seen how fiddly they are I'm glad, however, they do look good. Re your superglue activator. I don't know what the chemistry is behind it, but a sprinkle of bicarb of soda sets superglue off instantly. Just don't pile it on because it goes rock hard and you'd need to file it back off again. Cheers

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Davie, great tip. Regards, Charlie

Great tip with yhe glue. I always use something pointy normally on small stuff. Don't get glue everywhere then. For super glue though I'd recommend CT1. You can get it at toolstation with their activator it's around 10 quid but it's one of the better on the market and you don't get the white bits from the activator

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Richard, much appreciated. Regards, Charlie

Methinks West Hill Wagon Works needs to run their text through a spell-checker... "reccomended" indeed!!!

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Oh, I missed that one! Regards, Charlie

For super glue, I recommend Loctite SuperBond Original.. Expensive but excellent.. Great glue for small parts with quick set off. 😉 No need for additional materials with warnings about health.. That Loctite can glue and hold, even, car parking sensor in place.. 😂 Tested one time, because, don't have another glue at home.. Still holding.. You just need to hold it for 30 seconds to set.. But I, usually, hold it longer, if heavy part needs to be glued..

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Arthur, superglue choice is not an easy one to make. Regards, Charlie

Great job Charlie, those battons look really good, I've used cotton bud stems in the past with blue tack and a mini dimmer switch

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Now that’s a good idea John. Regards, Charlie

Great video update on lighting up fuel points, Charlie. I think the @westhillwagonworks batten lights are awesome. Have I used them myself and can't fault them. Your tmd is coming together nicely now mate keep up the good work, and I look forward to the next video kind regards Gary.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary, for such a heartwarming comment. Regards, Charlie

what might be a good idea is have another resistor to reduce the brightness even more and have them drop down like suspended lights, if possible that is.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Now that’s a fair suggestion. Regards, Charlie

@LightRayTracer

Жыл бұрын

For example, a potentiometer in series.

Hi Charlie. Awesome stuff. I use superglue activator regularly at work. It absolutely does not dawdle. "Superquick" indeed.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

I’m certainly a convert. Regards Charlie

The subject on the top of my agenda so perfectly timed and extremely useful.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

That’s great news Neil, I’m so pleased that you found it suitable. Regards Charlie

I agree totally I put most of my business with a local train store

@ChadwickModelRailway

Ай бұрын

Good choice Kriso. Regards Charlie’s

Thank you. A bit down the road timewise from where I am, but something to consider while I create buildings etc in parallel with tracklaying etc.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, but don’t forget your cable runs, plan them early. Regards, Charlie

Awesome Video Charlie

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Christopher, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie

great job, thanks for teaching us

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you found it. Interesting RD. Regards, Charlie.

Lighting makes such a difference to any layout helps make the scene. I wonder could you make one flicker like it was failing, because you always used to see that.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can make it flicker, but I think it will drive you mad. Regards, Charlie

very nice again! I might have a tip for you that resembles those old tube lights even more: filament leds! Those are the leds in those new type bulbs where you can see those filaments in them. You could just buy those and sacrifice the bulb but they are sold seperate in different lenghts, light temperatures and voltages. If you shop around at the friendly chinese shop we all know, you can have them very cheap by the bundle.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

That’s very interesting. Could you send me a link? Regards, Charlie

@somethingnonsense5389

Жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway I don't know what happened but it seems my previous message with 2 links seems to be lost in bitheaven, i hope you did see it before it went 'poof'?

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, but KZread intercepts all links, and put them in the in approval area for me. Only once I approve the number then become visible. Regards, Charlie

@somethingnonsense5389

Жыл бұрын

​@@ChadwickModelRailway no need to approve them :) As long as you received them for examples of those leds it is all good. Hope you can do something with them on your layout :)

Another enthralling video Charlie; and your nimble dexterity is to be applauded when working on such delicate components.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards Charlie

Thank you Charlie for yet another informative and entertaining video. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Anders, regards Charlie

Hi Charlie thank you for another interesting video. The lights look very realistic. I obviously didn't look hard enough when looking for pseudo florescent lights. I used a strip of LEDs in the roof my engine shed and coated with a fine layer of Grime for a yellower light. Your videos continue to spark great ideas and is a pleasure to look forward to every couple of weeks. Take care

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

David, that’s very kind of you to say so. Take care, regards, Charlie

Hi Charlie Love it. Each fortnight different and usually unpredictable. I just love how things have progressed from the 60s. DCC , sounds, and leds make it all so authentic. Sometimes I wish I was younger to see what was next but Then I would have missed some of the best train spotting days With the change from steam to diesel. Spiffing !! Stay safe. Howard

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Howard, for such a heartwarming comment. Regards, Charlie

Another great 👍🏻 video l wouldn’t expect anything else as your videos are an inspiration for all us railway modellers l think that adding lights to our layouts brings depth and realism to give us a sense of achievement love the Bachmann diesel refuelling depot can’t wait for the next swift episode take care Kev swift Beighton Parkway Sheffield

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kev, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie

great video Charlie always something interesting

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it mate. Regards Charlie

Hi Charlie, Another great video. It's amazing how much is available now to add realism to our layouts. The lights certainly bring your engine shed and fuelling point to life. Regards, David.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it David. Regards Charlie

Hi Charlie, I think those lights look really good and create just the right atmosphere. Would the whole yard have been lit as well? You made it look so easy to do as well ......... have you unstuck all your fingers yet😅😅 Great video, well done, have a great weekend!!

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Hi David, yes, the whole yard will be lit and then the brightness adjusted accordingly. Regards, Charlie

great stuff. cant wait to see it finished. 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

You and me both! Regards Charlie

Lighting is on my to do list. Will have a good watch of this when back from hols 👌 spent the day at a steam railway today so got my train hit 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Nothing like the real thing. Regards Charlie

Awesome update Charlie!! Many thanks for sharing this video! Cheers Onno.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Onno , regards, Charlie

Hi Charlie 🙂 Nice little project that. Very clever wee design on those lights and I think they do look highly effective. Once it's all boxed in it will even better. Nice idea adding the pillar for the old Knightwing kit as once painted it will blend in perfectly 😎 As for the brightness, one thing I immediately thought of was this paint used Richard off Everard Junction has used to great effect. I think it is by Tamiya and you just paint it directly onto and LED to tone the light down. It seems to work really well 😃 Cheers Charlie, have a great weekend mate 👍🍻🍀

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards Charlie

Ive been experimenting with a Western Welsh Atlantean. 372 (aka LR2669 in new money). Fitted LEDs to the inside upper and lower decks, Scalextric pickup on the base and a length of Scalextric track to which the power is delivered as the road in the bus station scenario. Guessing Warm White would represent the Tilling / BET era bulb lighting whilst Cool White would emulate the NBC era flourescents.

@ChadwickModelRailway

6 ай бұрын

Hi Timothy, that sounds like a sensible choice. Regards, Charlie

Put the wire into a plastistruct tubing. And paint them with silver paint and a bit of rust.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

I have some trunking ready to go Bob. Regards Charlie

Something I picked up from modelers on YT, is that you can puddle CA on paraffin wax tea candles and the CA will not go off. You can use the candle to heat a suitably round thing to melt a depression in the top of the candle, too.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

An interesting suggestion captain Mac. Regards, Charlie

Great as always Charlie. I’ve fiddled around with lights on my layout. Used led’s but not strip ones. To get mine from cool white to warm, I just added a spot of yellow paint. Worked well

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

I’m almost embarrassed to admit that I’ve never done that. Regards, Charlie

Great and interesting video. I’m using the woodland scenics ‘just plug’ lights around my layout (expensive)(and yet to be installed) Really need to up my game when it comes to electrics I’m quite the ‘Noob’!! And could save my self a lot of money and give myself a lot more choice!! Great video as always 👌

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you’re dead right, it can be an expensive hobby but there are bargains to be had. Regards, Charlie

That is really good they are fantastic lights thank you for sharing

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie

Another enjoyable video Charlie. Too late for my layout, but food for thought for all those in the early stages of planning. Certainly some good pieces of kit out there and I have purchased a few bits from West Hill and they are very very good quality. Always look forward to your videos, most entertaining. Cheers Kevin

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting albeit a little late for you. Regards, Charlie

Nifty is the word Charlie, good job 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie

Great job ,Charlie.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Bob, regards, Charlie

if they are too bright, paint them over with transparent yellow, you can do the same thing with LED headlights, if they are too bright.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks VR, I might just give that a go. Regards, Charlie

what about putting some guttering across the back and where the wires comes down put the half pipe as down pipes ,great update as ive just started lighting my layout didnt quit know how to start thanks for your help .

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

You make an excellent suggestion Paul. Good luck with your project, regards, Charlie

2 is even not odd Charlie. 3 is odd Charlie. 😂

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the sound advice. Nick! Regards, Charlie

Charlie, another great video. I know there are 2 camps, to light, or not to light. I firmly believe that lights do "brighten" a layout (sorry, coundn't resist), and give some great effects for night running, if your layout area allows. Getting the lights to be prototypical, and not agricultural is a big challenge. These battens from WestHill look great, pity the postage to Australia far out weights the value of the product, oh well. Maybe an Australian reseller will come along. Cheers, and stay safe, Michael

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Michael. However, yes it is disappointing that the postage is so expensive. Regards, Charlie

Great video, there is another product you can checkout, they are called LED filament lights. They are available in different lengths, and would would look just like florescent lights. You would need a little more technical knowledge (calculating the resistor) to use.

@Steve.M

Жыл бұрын

I thought of those too, and I think they could be a really good solution. However, there could also be some difficulties. As far as I know they can’t be cut to length, so you’re stuck with what you can buy. Also, when /not/ lit up, they are bright yellow and quite chunky, so I’m not sure if they’d pass for a bare fluorescent tube. I’d be really interested to know if anyone has had success with them.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Great info gentleman. Let’s see if anyone else has anything further to add. Regards Charlie.

I would get some scale pipes and make them look like they are in conduit with power boxes at the top and run the conduit down the wall from them to cover the wires.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

A great suggestion mate. Regards, Charlie

I’m with you Charlie in my preference for warm white lighting, it’s really authentic for replicating incandescent light bulbs. But I do think the old fluorescent tube lights had a bluer white tint, and these I think are better modelled using cool white or neutral white LEDs. I’m working on replicating the old low pressure sodium lamps, including their startup characteristics.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

I think that you’re right blue, however, amongst everything else, it would look rather odd. Regards, Charlie

Dear Charlie, some cool strip light appendages made by Westhill Wagon Works. Wonder though if in this case fiber optic lights would have been a better choice. Don’t know for sure, think I saw a vid from Steve Muskoka on this very subject a while ago. Anyhow, the prewired leds are of course handy. However, to mount these lights it may be more appropriate to go the other way round. So, drill a hole for the led instead of the resistor. Nevertheless, a very cool product and great explanation from yourself. Oh, and instead of activator, you could try a tiny pinch of baking soda on the superglue. Cheerio

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Vincent, is the baking soda, in powder or liquid form? Regards Charlie

Indvidual LED's in a properly designed housing are great. The other option is what is called COB (chip on board) strips, which look more like a solid light than individual leds on a strip. COB's are a bit diffused also. LED's are available in so many colours these days, Warm white, cool white, natural white, and all range of colours. They have become a really versatile lighting option. I think it is worth cutting off the moulded fake lights, just to make it look neater. The lights on the back look like something that would not be out of place on a fueling shed of that age. You could even remove the dummy lights without any touch up paint, makes it look like the lighting was upgraded at some point in its life.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

You make an excellent point. Many thanks, regards, Charlie

H i Charlie. Lots of details of mini lights on these buildings you make this project of my interest. As for your BACHMANN loco building this model i havent seen it in USA that much except on another video. You have to order them by request. I am trying to seek one identical to yours. I to love your occasional comedy with the tools. 😁 Meanwhile excellent work Charlie. Harold CNRR etc..

@ChadwickModelRailway

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Harold, it’s great to have you on board. Regards Charlie

Using a pipette for the activator is sometimes much better than the spray

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

That’s an interesting option, regards Charlie

Great informative video Charlie (as always) I’ve bought things from West Hill Wagons before and I’ve always been pleased, I love retro fitting lighting to the likes of scaledale and Scenecraft structures, keep these wonder inspiring videos coming please 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andries, they do make some cracking stuff. Regards, Charlie

I wonder if it makes a difference if you wouldn’t glue the diffuser. The glue obviously isn’t required for the thing to stay put. One interesting tidbit about CA glue; it goes of in reaction to moisture. I.e. You don’t need an expensive accelerator. The moisture in your breath should suffice (especially directly after a sip from a cuppa). An alternative is to moisten the surfaces you’re going to put the glue on.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

It’s interesting that you should mention that. Someone mentioned yesterday about a dab of tapwater. Regards, Charlie

They look great Charlie. I have a Love/Hate relationship with superglue. Sometimes it just never works, unless it's your fingers, then it works every time, lol.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree, more Scott rails, it’s dreadful stuff. Regards, Charlie

For anyone watching and wanting dimmer lights, consider adding a potentiometer (aka variable resistor) in series to the LED lights.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

I will mention it in a future video. Regards, Charlie

In areas where I will be more than a few LEDs, I use a buck board to drop my 12v bus line to 3v and create a local 3v bus to supply the LEDs.

@ChadwickModelRailway

9 ай бұрын

Yes, that’s a sensible alternative. I will probably have both of 3 V and a 12 V bus for lighting. Can you tell me why your ID is so unusual? Regards, Charlie

Street lighting with gas lamps was nice when we were kids eh ???

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Sorry Rob, I’m far too young! Regards, Charlie

good vin nice work on layout thanks lee

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards Charlie

Interestingly for activation of superglue with less risk I have in the past used a spray of IPA. Also you can activate it with Baking soda but that makes an Exothermic reaction that turns very cloudy and hard and gets slightly warm to the touch (I've used it as a basing material for Miniatures in the past.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

An interesting comment, someone actually mentioned using tapwater. Regards, Charlie

thanks for this video useful info once again

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful John. regards, Charlie

looking super good i wish i was that smart do that to

@ChadwickModelRailway

10 ай бұрын

Rest assured mate, it’s only practice. Regards, Charlie

Hi Charlie great video mate unfortunate I àm in Antrln hsoàt the moment mate

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Give it time, Clive, give it time. Regards, Charlie

if leds are too bright you want to control them with PWM, not lowering the voltage for the use of the super glue activator spray, I recommend using this outside wearing a full face respirator mask (3M 6000 or similar), the version that includes eye protection

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

That’s something I need to read up on AJ. Regards Charlie

Very useful little project Charlie, many thanks. Now, where’s that link……..😊

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you found it. Interesting Adrian. Regards, Charlie

I have an angle poise light with a magnifying glass in the middle. It helps with the tiny things.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

A worth while asset Richard. Regards, Charlie

nice one charlie ,derek

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Derek, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie

I always use a bit of an orange / yellow paint (acrylic) and color the LED myself. I've done this and then glued to the back of a Athearn lens. Also same procedure but using the cut off lens end of a burned out bulbous style LED. I usually just paint white LED's red for tail end markers as well. Have not had issues and have used multiple coats plus clear coat. So don't be too dismayed if you find your LED not quite the warmth you want. You can try painting them.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom for a useful tip. Regards Charlie

Good day Charlie, I love this idea of pre-installed resistors. It makes the installation just that much easier. And calculating the correct resistance can be a mathematical pain for me.🤬 A couple things as for glueing up the batten this appears to be the perfect time to use, or buy a new, EXTRA HAND SPIDER device. The perfect time to convince the wife I must buy this tool.😢 Then for the wiring what about a scale "U" channel painted and horizontally along the roof ridge. As a rain gutter. With a scale round tube vertically from the gutter as a down spout. Finally thread the wires through the gutter and downspout to the under roadbed accessories trunk line.🤔. You would have to extend the wire to travel the distance. But that's for another episode.😊 Just a thought. Jim in N.Y., U.S.A.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Jim, that’s an excellent suggestion. Let’s see what transpires. Regards, Charlie