The R & J Colliery Ltd. 130x45cm cabinet.

[RJdeVries]

Well summer has officialy passed and after a 2 week vacation in Cornwall and Somerset time has 

come to pick up where I left off, sadly I didn't post everything I did over the summer, a quick recap

will have to do.

 

First off, the layut got a couple of new inhabitants, a blue Andrew Barclay  and an Austerity 0-6-0 that

will be in pictures to come.

 

3 Andrew Barclay 0-4-0st locomotives ready for duty at the R & J Colliery Ltd. by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

Also seen on the picture above, the elevator shaft has gotten a wooden headstock, i did make one

out of "steel" (plasticcard) but it was already looking to bulky and it didn't fit the look.

It still needs a lot of detailing work, that will obviously come at a later stage in the build.

 

 

The cabinet it self also needs a bit of attention, before continuing with putting al sorts of structures

etc. in place the thing needed a paintjob, a nice dark grey was chosen to blend in with the theme.

I would normally use dark green, since that is what all my layouts are painted with, but the grey

really suits the purpose.

 

But first, the inner corners will have to be rounded off in order to have the illusion of a continuous background

Glueing a few thin sheets of balsa in the corners with some PVA does the trick, when firmly set the edges are

slightly sanded back and the rest is filled in with some filler.

 

Rounded inner corners of the layout cabinet. by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

And then its time to paint, a nice even coat, with a paint roller. 

It's still wet at the time the photo was taken, hence the shimmer.

 

Painting the layout cabinet. by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

 

 

And here is where we pick up the build to present day, that is last weekend after i returned from

the UK with a load of goodies.

 

Colliery Update by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

As the mine is a self containing site a crane to lift at least the wagons is a must, in my mind at least.

I bought a simple ratio kit and it really fits the industrial look.

 

Behind it is the Austerity 0-6-0, a Hornby model with a wonky cab, that has already been fixed by

putting a couple of styrene strips on the floor of the footplate, as well as a couple of relief cuts with

a sharp knife to the problem areas. (not all the way trough, just giving the material some flexibility.)

 

Colliery Update by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

 

And then the task i was not looking forward to, glueing in the background, what a pain that was but it's in.

 

Colliery Update by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

I started with a spray adhesive that looked promising and had a 30 minute "adjustment" time, well that was

an understatement, I actually could peel the whole background of the next day without any damage.

So, another plan was hatched, maybe not the best but it works, somewhat.

A thin coat of PVA applied with a soft roller, hence the wonky looking sky at the very top, it didn't want to

cooperate, well it will do once I've painted the 10cm of grey above the backscene with some clouds to

blend it all in.

 

Colliery Update by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

And then there is the seam, not in the best location I'll admit, but I've got a plan for that, something tall and 

smokey.

 

Octagonal Chimney by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

And it's gone, courtesy of a half reliëf octagonal chimney, scratch build from 1mm plasticcard.

It will be covered with a brick plasticcard skin but this was sadly sold out when I visited my local

shop yesterday so that will have to wait.

 

Octagonal Chimney by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

Octagonal Chimney by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

Some detail of the inside and the top of the chimney, I'm very pleased with this result as it also blends

in with the lower structures in the foreground.

 

 

Water Tank by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

And last but not least, a water tank made with an oil tank out of a ratio kit.

A plasticcard base out of evergreen profiles gives it the necessary height.

The valve on the front will have a chain on it to be pulled to open, closing will

be done by a counterweight.

 

 

Well, thats all for now, hope you enjoy!

 

Regards,

Robbert Jan.

Edited September 16, 2019 by RJdeVries

[B1uejay]

Nice job with the balsa corners Robert, and great work throughout. Can't wait to see the finished article!

 

Cheers,

 

Rich.

[RJdeVries]

Hi Rich,

 

The Balsa corners where an idea provided by a good friend.

These really work, the backscene neatly curves around and

has no visible edges that draw unwanted attention.

 

As I'm posting anyway, the little blue Barclay has recieved

her decoder and speaker, as well as a couple of lanterns

and a red led in de firebox, looks the part and I will post

some pictures asap.

 

My first priority is getting my other layout in shape for the

coming weekend, she is to be on display at the local

railway museum housed in the restored station building

at Zuidbroek (Groningen, the Netherlands)

Following a show on the 5th and 6th of oktober in

Groningen at the Hanze Plaza event centre.

 

Lots to do!

 

Regards,

 

Robbert Jan.

 

[RJdeVries]

Small update, I've taken the time to finish locomotive N.0. 3.

She has a nice blue livery and I'm really likeing the look of her.

 

Andrew Barclay 0-4-0st by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

I did have to deal with a small hickup in the fitment of the motor.

The worm and wormgear where meshing violently and this 

resulted in juddering during testing, the problem was eventually

fixed with a piece of plasticcard wedged underneith the motor.

 

Well, thats all for now, I'll just leave a video here with an overview of

the layout and some of the workings.

 

 

Regards,

Robbert Jan.

 

 

 

[Earl Bathurst]

Superb Modelling. I will be watching this develop. Already it oozes atmosphere.

 

 

[RJdeVries]

A Small updat from this side, having had to wait a couple of weeks on new sheets of plasticcard brickwork 

I can now finally continue with detailing an building some structures.

 

The chimney was the first object to recieve brickwork and I do have to say that it's looking smart.

 

Octagonal Chimney by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

I've also made sure to fit steel support bands around the chimney like the real thing and this

makes it al look complete and ready for a decent coat of wheathering. 

 

Engine 4 "Lord Phil" by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

The other buildings on the site will now also be getting a set of walls to make them a bit more

wind and watertight, some doors will obviously be added in a later stage, the large opening on

the front left will house a sliding door.

 

On the foreground we find a new addition to the layout that I've recently fitted with a sounddecoder

and all the usual bells and whistles.

 

The Hornby model is not to bad for the price but she needed a compensating axle, so the the axle

underneith the smokebox is now sprung and takes out all the bumps and takes care of maintaining

a good contact with the track.

 

Engine 4 "Lord Phil" by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

I've also removed the old couplers and fitted a pair of Smiths 3 links directly onto the bufferbeam.

The buffers arn't that original aswell, there of a Hattons/DJM Barclay, not that I'm using the Barclay

for spares but the large buffer discs where an absolute must regarding the tight bends.

 

And ofcourse a small clip;

 

 

 

 

Hope you Enjoy!

 

Regards,

 

Robbert Jan.

[RJdeVries]

And a little update,

 

 

I've been replacing the feet on the coal loading area, the whole building and foundation where

one piece and this was limiting the ability to work underneith, so i took out the knife and 

separated the two from one and other.

 

New foundations where made using the existing base and glueing 10 square tubes in place where

the feet of the building would sit. The material surrounding the tubes is roofmate.

 

Nieuwe pootjes by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

The feet on the building where remodelled with a piece of 2x2mm styrene bar, this fits neatly

into the square tubes giving the whole a solid base again.

 

Nieuwe pootjes by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

 

Another project is the elevator shaft and headstock assembly, I've had plans to make the system

operate, as in a continous loop of wire or cable, being pulled around over the headstock.

 

One of the main hurdles was the motor and drive mechanism, that had to be be robust and the

motor had to run as slowly as possible, so I've build myself a motor bracket housing a geared motor;

 

Drive motor by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

Drive motor by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

Since the force of the cable is trying to lift the motor assembly upwards (it being installed right on

the bottom of the elevator shaft) a spring was needed to counteract any bumps in the cable.

A test run with a piece of wire was succesfull and it runs smoothly unlike the transformer

 

 

 

 

I've since been putting more detail onto the whole construction, a full length ladder and some platforms.

 

Headstock detail by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

Headstock detail by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

The ladder is build out of 2 long sections of 3mm I-beam with individual steps glued on top, these will be

giving a treadplate or some kind of non skid surface, as well as a ton of handrails.

 

 

Well, thats all for now, hope you enjoy!

 

Regards,

 

Robbert Jan.

[RJdeVries]

Since I was having issues finding the right material for my elevator shaft cable I turned my 

attention to the locomotive shed, It's a focal piece and right in the foreground so detail

is kind of a thing.

 

I've started with adding 2 doors in the front, these will as is seen in the picture, be operational.

Manually that is, but non the less they add a new perspective.

 

Engine Shed by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

The doors are hinged on 3 hinges each, made from a 1mm styrene rod that was drilled trough with

a 0,5mm drill to allow a piece of brass wire to pass trough.

 

Engine Shed by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

This was tuesday, the brass wire is treaded trough all 3 hinges just to keep them alligned whilst

the glue is setting and the whole styrene part is kind of solid.

The brass wire has since been cut down to size and the door now hinges on 3 separate points.

 

Roof detail by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

 

Yesterday was the time to add a roof, that is the rafters etc. to the shed, I'm planning a skylight

and some chimney's in the raised center section, at the moment it is defenitly to high up.

 

Roof detail by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

Roof detail by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

At least the roof is detachable so I can easily work on it on the bench as well as giving me acces to the 

interior since that is miles from being done.

 

Roof detail by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

In order to make it detachable I've used an L profile that wraps around the outer edges of the shed and

this allows for a seamless fit.

 

 

Hope you enjoy!

 

Regards,

 

Robbert Jan.

[RJdeVries]

Allright, I've been up to a lot the last couple of weeks so here we go;

 

 

The roof on the shed has been finalized and has recieved shutters in

the raised section, the openings beside the shutters will become a 

translucent material other than glass, some fiberglass like material.

 

DSC_3081 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

DSC_3084 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

The roof itself will be made with corrugated steel sheet, the tools for that 

are on route out of Australia and will be here this month.

 

So I needed other projects to keep me occupied and that was found on

the largest model railway trade show in the Netherlands, held at Houten expo.

 

Reliant Scimitar GTE by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

A Reliant Scimitar GTE, shape wise a nice car to look at and it fits the layout.

Having said that, I was planning to have it run on my Magnorail track so a 

fitting steering axle was also accuired in order to make the transformation.

 

Reliant Scimitar GTE by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

And there it is in all it's many bits, the whole front of the plastic chassis was

cut away since this gets in the way of the steering axle.

The original wheels will be used, the holes for the original axle have been 

filled in with a piece of styrene rod to allow me to drill the correct size hole.

 

Reliant Scimitar GTE by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

After a lot of milling with a dremel to take away the inner structure of the bonnet

I could mount the bracket for the steering axle, on an angle since the bonnet is to.

 

Reliant Scimitar GTE by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

And finally attaching a slider with a magnet to complete the build, she now runs

happily alongside the Land Rover.

 

 

And that leads me to the main event, playing with Das clay as I create the basic

foundation/surface around the trackwork in front of the loading facility and shed.

 

DSC_3122 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

I shure wasn't making cups and roses, but that couldn't spoil the fun, havn't done 

any claying since I was 8 or something in that region.

 

DSC_3124 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

The first layer was just a base, not to thick since I didn't want it to crack whilst 

it was drying, I have also applied PVA prior to reduce the risk of shrinkage.

 

DSC_3133 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

The next day had me filling in the track and surrounding area underneith the

loading facility, I made sure that the track wasn't covered in any way.

glueing in a styrene rod (1mm) to the inside of the rail avoiding clay sticking

there and giving me a headace removing it later on.

 

DSC_3136 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

The point at the other end got the same treatment, a bit more difficult since the

moving parts need to me able to move when all set and done.

 

DSC_3151 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

DSC_3161 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

And then there is that time that you just get on with it, so I did, and after all things

considdered it worked out fine.

 

DSC_3171 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

DSC_3173 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

I'm really pleased with the result so far, having also applied various tyremarks in the wet clay

is really helping to set the scene when it is all painted up.

The point is as we speak still free to move and the clay is slowly getting to a solid state.

This takes a few days to cure at room temperature so I'll just leave it be.

 

Well that leaves me with one more thing, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.

 

Hoofdstation Groningen december 2019 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

(Groningen Main station, station Hall)

 

Regards,

 

Robbert Jan.

[Gordon A]

Lovely modelling.

A point re your engine shed doors, in the UK on the inside there would be three horizontal lengths of wood, top, middle and bottom that line up with the hinges, with a diagonal piece between the top non hinge side horizontal to the middle hinge side horizontal and repeated between the middle and bottom horizontals giving you two diagonals per door.

 

Gordon A

[RJdeVries]

Allright, where did I put my topic, it's been a few months since I posted anything 

so I'll post an update today towards the progress made so far.

 

The R & J Colliery Ltd. by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

After the last posting the ground was painted in a suitable shade of dark grey

so it gave me an idea of the final look, obviously not done by a long shot.

 

Roofing with Corrugated Iron by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

Made some arrangements for a couple of bespoke mugs, so after all set en and done

I can attend an exhibit in style, after all of the Covid lockdown mayhem has cleared.

(this wasn't an issue by the time the photo was taken)

 

In the mean while a load of Welsh slate arrived, the shed and engine house where

covered in no time, it's made out of plasticcard strip as seen below, prior to painting.

 

Locomotive Shed by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

Every single slate tile is placed individually.

 

IMG_20200324_174043 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

Looking smart I think, meanwhile the track has also been painted with rust tones.

Using Ammo/Mig dark rust (041) en old rust (042) followed by a coat of thinned

down Revell 9.

 

Wheathering etc. At the R & J Colliery Ltd. by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

Some wheathering, spilled coal and it's starting to come to life, but no where near

finished.

 

Wheathering etc. At the R & J Colliery Ltd. by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

Loading Station by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

 

And then came a real challenge, a working Cornish Engine, something that would

not have made it anywhere else because modern electric pumps would have taken

over, this is a relic of the past, preserved in working order for the future.

 

Cornish Engine by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

A very early and rough outline, the beam is made tracing a brush handle that had the

right shape, pivot points where al done in brass pipe.

 

Cornish Engine by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

The first moving prototype, driving the plunger instead of the steam engine, because 

of clearance issues, a clip is below;

 

 

 

A lot goes in to making it work properly, but she does and without any large amount of noise.

 

Cornish Engine by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

On the inside of the engine house a steam cilinder is places as well as a feedpump.

These obviously need to be connected to the beam in the most appropriate way;

 

Cornish Engine by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

Cornish Engine by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

All set and done she now has a nice place in the back of the layout, looking pretty

but a long way from done.

 

 

 

 

And this is where we are now, waiting for some parts and new plasticcard sheets to

shred into new additions to the layout.

 

The R & J Colliery Ltd. by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

 

 

Regards and thanks for watching,

 

Robbert Jan.

[RJdeVries]

This will be a bit of a time warp, a good 2 years has passed and although

progress has been slow I've made some substantial effort;

 

I'm just going to post the pictures from last week as the difference with

the one's in my last posting is enormous!

 

IMG_20221014_192335 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

Weathering etc. by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

IMG_20221015_194536 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

 

I mean, a serious difference since last time and now working towards the 

first show for it's debut.

 

Regards,

 

Robbert Jan.

[SouthernRegionSteam]

Wow! What a transformation!
I've been quietly following this topic as I saw great promise early on, and it looks like I was right. I love the Cornish beam engine, the general weathering (especially the corrugated panels) and the weed-infested tracks in particular. A lovely bit of industrial modelling, and I can imagine there are some interesting sight lines through and around the various buildings and structures.

Good luck for your first show - I'm sure it'll be really well received.
All the best,
Jamie

[RJdeVries]

Thank you very much Jamie, 

 

It has been quite the journey these few years and with lack of interest

mainly due to there not being any exhibitions in the Netherlands. 

 

But with the whole circus alive again the first show is isn't very far away

now so a lot of catching up is in order. 

 

I do hope it is well received 👍🏻

 

Regards, 

 

Robbert Jan. 

 

Edited October 18, 2022 by RJdeVries

[Mikkel]

I've just found the topic and had an enjoyable walk through it. Very nice scratchbuilding. I like how the structures at the front have been used to disguise the curves.

 

Good luck with the exhibition, I'm sure it will be a popular layout.

[RJdeVries]

Thanks Mikkel,

 

 

I have indeed used the engine shed as a view blocker towards the curve out of the layout,

on the other end the loading facility has a similair job but it also disguises the 180 degree

turntable for the magnorail system.

 

All of the other buildings are fully scatchbuild semi relief and they make for an interresting

arrangement with the mayority of the small railyard in front.

Both grounded van body's also take away a direct view, but can be viewed through as the 

doors are open on both sides.

 

I'm keeping my fingers crossed on how the layout will be recieved, and how the technical

side of things holds up to a days running.

 

 

Meanwhile I've been working on more little and larger things, mainly adding further

weathering to the buildings and the cars on the layout.

(photos are not in order of time taken)

 

IMG_20221017_193742 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

IMG_20221017_192845 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

I've washed the cars with a thinned revell 9 (dark grey) to enhance the details and 

make them a bit more grubby, some of them atleast.

I still don't get why the transit had to be white....

 

I've also added lights underneith the loading facility, just so one can see the action

as it is quite dark under there, even when the layout is fully illuminated.

 

IMG_20221014_170632 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

IMG_20221014_170813 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

IMG_20221014_170823 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

The led's are wired up in groups and soldered to a small pcb with 1,2k Ohm resistors.

 

A little side project I've completed is a cleaning wagon on an old tanker chassis.

It's loosely based on the system underneith a Roco clean wagon but ive left a 

gap in the middle of the pad (trackrubber sections) to any details in the 

center of the track won't be destroyed.

 

IMG_20221015_192816 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

IMG_20221015_192836 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

IMG_20221015_200026 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

It's not designed to be pulled by an engine but rather as a manual cleaning device.

It however keeps me from destroying details in and around the trackwork as it 

works as a guide, it has already been proven usefull.

 

 

Regards,

 

Robbert Jan.

[RJdeVries]

The last few days have been spent wiring the first of many lights.

I'm using a led panel to generate the different ambient colors,

the blue is merely for demonstration purposes.

 

IMG_20221020_194927 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

IMG_20221019_162039 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

Underneith the layout I've mounted the digikeijs dr4018 switching decoders

that control the lights and give them their unique startup sequence, like 

fluorecents and sodium lights.

 

Up top I've been working on a few small projects such as a pair of explosives

wagons, a small forklift and I managed to finally obtain a driver for my 

narrow gauge locomotive.

 

IMG_20221023_165255 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

On the other end the screening and loading facility has been fitted permanently 

so the landscaping around it can be finished at last

 

A busy afternoon at the Colliery. by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

The headstock finally has a pair of realistic sheaves courtesy of MIB Models (Alan)

 

IMG_20221027_122851 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

IMG_20221027_122837 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

I've fitted a brass bushing and some plasticcard detailing to it,

its not done and it will be painted etc, but for now I'm pretty chuffed.

 

 

Regards,

 

Robbert Jan.

[RJdeVries]

A little update,

 

Lots has been done to the layout, but most noticably is the addition of 

autumn colored shrubs and bushes to create that autumn vibe.

 

Autumn has arrived by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

IMG_20221108_171000 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

Autumn has arrived by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

A very large undertaking was replacing the card roadsurface covering the

magnorail track, it has been troublesome at times and finally I made the

call to replace it with a suitable thickness of plasticcard, 0,25mm

 

IMG_20221031_124811 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

The road taken up and the magnorail exposed, the chain is removed.

The biggest hurdle was the bridge as this is a single sheet of plasticcard, 

meaning that I needed to do some surgery to be able to slide it in.

 

IMG_20221031_124817 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

But eventually a clean white road surface was layed and the sections

where glued together to create smoother seams.

 

IMG_20221031_193414 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

On the rear of the layout sits the motor unit that drives the chain, it is also

covered with plasticcard but that would have left me with no way to insert the chain.

 

IMG_20221031_193512 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

So a little hatch was made up using a pair of hinges from a sigarbox.

 

Another upgrade was installed at the headgear and it's drive and tail pulley.

These where plastic and kind of nasty so I made a new pair out of scrap

brass from my dads stash, a bit of turning on the lathe and the finishing

work was done on the milling machine.

 

IMG_20221029_190906 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

These don't wobble all over the place anymore.

 

 

I'm currently preparing for the first "trail" show next saturday to see how the

layout is recieved, and to give it a good shake down test, hoping to find no issues.

 

 

Regards,

 

Robbert Jan.

[tomparryharry]

Nice work Robbert, that's first class work!

 

Cheers,

Ian.

[steveNCB7754]

Fantastic layout -  good luck with your first show!

 

Regards

Steve N

[Vecchio]

Just found this thread - and I have to say I am really impressed! I love your working beam engine and the loading facility for the coal trucks! And not only a layout with many mechanical detailed features - it is also very good and realistic looking! I am sure you will win a few " best in show" titles with this one! 

 

 

[RJdeVries]

Thanks Tom, Steve and Vecchio for commenting 👍

 

 

The first show is a fact, and it has been a blast, the reactions where

positive and people where really interrested in the techniques used.

 

The R&J Colliery by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

The layout is now also sitting pretty on her own feet with a nice dark

curtain hiding most of her underbits.

 

IMG_20221112_153014 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

All of the stock behaved very well, cleaning the track en locomotives has

not disapointed as only one loco didn't make the grade being that the

pickups where not up to snuff.

 

I was particularly pleased with the 0-4-0 sentinel "Hendrik" (after my late grandfather)

which runs so silky smooth across pointwork with just 2 small tantalum capacitors

installed (and a lot of extra lead weights)

 

IMG_20221112_153111 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

And after the show ends it's time to sum up what needs attention, first off the 

flap on the side where I can insert the coal shutes, it's to small and the lip that

prevents stock from coming of the layout prevents me from cleaning any loose

coal, so it had to be changed.

 

IMG_20221113_213631 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

A nice new "catflap" on the side, which conveniently also doubles as a passage for

additional wagons on to a new extended siding 😃

 

IMG_20221114_142439 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

IMG_20221114_142559 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

It's just clamped in place, no fysical connection, no power as it's for wagons only.

 

Now I can at least run a train of 4 wagons instead of just 2, happy days.

 

 

Regards,

 

Robbert Jan. 

[Fishplate]

Recently found this topic. Another inspirational layout added to my follow list. I love all the details and working features you have got in your small layout.

 

I am glad you had a good time at your first exhibition. Look forward to seeing more.

[RJdeVries]

It again has been while, not that I've not been up to anything :)

 

My latest purchase has been signed off and has joined the fleet.

She will be running as number 7, as it's the 7th loco purchased.

A custom set of nameplates is being produced as we speak.

 

Kerr Stuard Victory weathered by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

Kerr Stuard Victory weathered by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

Got the Kerr Stuard "Victory" through Rails and it arrived just 2 weeks

later, not to bad considering it sometimes takes a month to get 

a parcel across the channel.

 

Next on the agenda was weathering a set of 3 Accurascale Mdo's which

also where sent from Rails in the same parcel.

 

IMG_20230108_193242 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

The first steps are the same for any rolling stock I tackle, a wash with either 

black or very dark grey enamels (revell 6, 8 or 9)

Followed by Mig/Ammo Acrylic rust tones from set 7106 consisting of 6 very

usefull paints for this kind of weathering.

 

IMG_20230108_193229 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

After the initial weathering I recieved a few comments saying that I should enhance 

the flaps on the inside, these are not visible nor modelled so I did an outline in

paint and made the best of it.

 

IMG_20230115_151333 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

IMG_20230116_202055 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

I've also been working on finishing the headstock, which is finally secured in place

and weathered up, ready for some fine detailing.

The engine shed was a good weeks work, making sure all the small details where

done and ready to be glued in place, even the roof is done.

 

IMG_20230120_135446 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

IMG_20230120_195557 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

The inside of the shed is now a very gloomy place, someone commented that he never

felt the urge to mop a floor so badly, but luckily those cleaning items are hidden.

 

IMG_20230120_195606 by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

Most of the little bits, workbench, cabinet etc are by Modelu, the barrels are

a ready made Artitec product, the drill press is something out of the parts box.

 

Another little ready made gem by Artitec is this Bischoff Polytrack, basically

a JCB-esq machine from Germany, it took my fancy and with it being discounted 

it now lives on the Colliery.

 

Artitec Bischoff Polytrac by Robbert Jan., on Flickr

 

 

What is next, more weathering, the Cornish Engine needs to fixed in place and so much more.

 

Hope you enjoy!

 

Regards,

 

Robbert Jan.

 

Edited January 23, 2023 by RJdeVries

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1 hour ago, RJdeVries said:

Another little ready made gem by Artitec is this Bischoff Polytrack, basically

a JCB-esq machine

 

This is all looking very nice. Am enjoying this thread very much.

 

The "JCB-esq" is unusual and a really good looking model. I'll have a look at that site. I'm on the lookout  for something travelling-crane-wise that may suit my dock side.