The benches nearly finished for the tool repair shed - upright bench driller made from bits from the scrap box and the lathe bed a white metal bit I think from a C Brommer kit the rest from the junk box
Barney
This is starting really good, Barney.
The machinery is very nice done.
Yes, Heller and other makes nice and not too expensive 1/24 vehicles and if one day i get really bored of modelling in half-braille i will go for 1/24.
In what period are you going to set the diorama?
Daniel
Nice paint. -- Russ
Daniel- I would say 1920s to 1930 - Steam was still about and Hercule Poirot was on holiday in the South Of France
Russ - rebuilt the benches and tool shed bits more times than I can remember and the painting got to me big time so I thought its time to move on and build the saw mill part - The tool repair shed and the stores building is nearly finished and with no major differences but a rest is needed from interior detail so its onward and upward and perhaps a dabble with a Citroen Pick up truck
Barney
Just sorting a shot of the Shed
On my workbench it sometimes looks like this as well.
Bernhard
More Clutter to be added at a later date - a few shots of the building that will be in front of the saw mill
And a roofing re-think to something more appropriate to the French Sun -
Barney
Must Pay attention to small parts and there finish
its the heat Us English are just not built for it and it gives us something more to moan about
Barney
Quote from: Barney on August 13, 2022, 01:26:02 PMDaniel- I would say 1920s to 1930 - Steam was still about and Hercule Poirot was on holiday in the South Of France
Russ - rebuilt the benches and tool shed bits more times than I can remember and the painting got to me big time so I thought its time to move on and build the saw mill part - The tool repair shed and the stores building is nearly finished and with no major differences but a rest is needed from interior detail so its onward and upward and perhaps a dabble with a Citroen Pick up truck
Barney
Just sorting a shot of the Shed
Great, Barney. Then, this image may make you smile:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52282280677_2ccb33c0a2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nE1myn)IMG_0034 (355) (https://flic.kr/p/2nE1myn) by Daniel Osvaldo Caso (https://www.flickr.com/photos/158027525@N08/), on Flickr
B.t.w.: please, let me know if you don't want others adding images to your thread and i won't do it again. Of course, feel free to remove the above one if you want.
Daniel
Great stuff!
Brick by brick and board by board. Satisfactory. -- Russ
Very interesting project Barney !
Barney,
I've just found this poster from the period you are modelling. It is not Citroen but Renault is also French so may fit the scene...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51927504505_e11cf8b2fc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2n7E2XP)Renault le camion de France (https://flic.kr/p/2n7E2XP) by Ωméga * (https://www.flickr.com/photos/23416307@N04/), on Flickr
Daniel
Daniel
thanks for the photos very useful - the stove looks a bit close for comfort !
Barney
And of course everyone noticed Hercule Poirot is from Belgium
Some more posters /enamel signs
Nice to know you like the photo.
After posting my previous message i've found the person signing as 'Omega' at Flickr has a dedicated album with old French posters:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/23416307@N04/albums/72157683311736456
Daniel
Bit more work on the inside of the stores - a collection of bits for the shelves F0DDA9F4-1F92-4B00-A86B-0B9C5D45CC27_1_201_a copy.jpeg
Shelving nearly completed but can know be fitted into the stores 7514170B-D8C4-4BC7-BBAE-F7966C7F9CFA_1_201_a copy.jpeg
Salvaged a base board from the past and the building can now be fitted to the main board ready for the saw mill decking
Barney
Beautiful detail everywhere, Barney but the horizontal mounted rolls of rope in different sizes are an amazing eye catcher.
Weldone.
Daniel
My reaction is the same as Daniel's. -- Russ
Onward and slightly in no direction !! Salvaged the base board from the past and done things a bit more logical that's a first for me! - stores /tool repair shop now ready for fixing down to the base interior bits a pieces will have to be finished when the roof of the mill part is sorted along with the lighting
The floor beams for the mill are now marked out (the hole is for the saw dust pit and machinery drive wheels)
Barney
Some interior bits B47F4838-855A-4C5E-8F64-792CD76E7877_1_201_a copy.jpeg
the other side4FE192B2-B2A3-4067-AD54-6D77EE284E70_1_201_a copy.jpeg
Compact, Cluttered, Captivating.
Beautiful!
Daniel
I was wondering when you would resurrect that structure. -- Russ
Well equipped workshop, but should be cleaned up.
Bernhard
That is some very natural looking clutter! Well done!
I know it would be dated for your time setting but a weathered version of the Taxi de la Marne may fit very nicelly your diorama...
https://www.most-models.com/nl/modelbouw/1-24-heller-30705-renault-taxi-type-ag-plastic-kit/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrKqDvauI-gIVyRoGAB3XqQ5YEAQYASABEgIPfPD_BwE
Daniel
... and now i found also ICM makes an 1/24 version of it
https://www.1001hobbies.nl/modellen-van-auto-s-motoren-en-vrachtwagens-1-24-1-25/395472-icm-icm24030-renault-type-ag-1910-paris-taxi-de-la-marne-100-nieuwe-mallen-4823044406050.html
Daniel
Daniel Thanks for the information on 1/24th Vehicles -its nice to see the companies re-introducing there kits again
Heller appear to have made some improvements on there new kits - I have a photo somewhere of the Bus used as a railcar so Im still looking !!
Thanks Again
Barney
Barney
Yes, they say all molds are new and i have read here and there good comments.
Anyway i rarelly build a kit as is supposed to be built. Have two 'Taxi de la Marne' in 1/35 (from ICM) and at least one will become a covered van and it's passenger compartment will become a horse drawn carriage.
Daniel
All floor beams fitted and saw dust pit completed -position for steam engine sorted concrete base and top part (Lego Bricks) will be bricked
Barney E9900DE3-BF5F-4A9F-A140-1896B858A610_1_201_a copy.jpeg52045833-8EA9-453E-B284-6ABCB6732A14_1_201_a copy.jpeg
Example of brick work for steam engine
It's starting to shape up. I really look forward to your next series of posts. -- Russ
That prototype steam engine looks like it has been very well cared for.
Ray The full storey of the steam Engine and saw mill can be found on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezcxi6zRIuk
Its the sort of small saw mill I have based my diorama on
Barney
Hi Baney how are you.
You have two great projects going are you going to combine them or keep them separate?
Lovely work
all the best Kim.
Hi Kim - Same idea a Saw Mill but now a different location - Mr first attempt was a North American very big Mill but after 3 versions and a lot of frustration decided to go smaller more on the lines of an estates Saw mill found a lot of information on a Scottish estate and some lovely photos of a small mill here in England thanks to Nick - and started with the Tool Shed / stores - but Im a bit of a sun lover and decided to go to the sun shine areas in the South of France + there are lots of French vehicle kits available in 1/24th - So that's the storey so far Im back to "ONE project"
Im much happier and enjoying it all - the model builds and the research - after all that's what its all about our hobby and it keeps the rivet counters at bay !!
Barney
Hope that lot is not to confusing !
Basic ground cover down + a modified position for the steam engine C07B879E-25B0-4AC6-9803-37B494B60080_1_201_a copy.jpeg3E48D6BE-73A4-4AC1-8ECE-ECDB60AE2C53_1_201_a copy.jpeg
Weathering for base of boiler and steam engine not yet completed and lego blocks to be faced with bricks AFB1FC08-99A8-49DB-B5D0-5E85FE7101BF_1_201_a copy.jpeg
Next will be the planking of the saw mill deck after sorting the planks/floor boards reclaimed from the Scottish mill
Barney
It's really starting to shape up. Acceptable. -- Russ
Progress made on the mill floor planking and the steam engine brickwork and base for the boiler
Sorry for the duplicate will try again
Steam engine and log carriage now started
Next step will be the construction of all the Mill equipment this version will only have The one lower circular saw
Barney
Brick construction of steam engine base card strips used for mortar spacing
Barney
Don't tear up this version of the diorama. Nothing wrong with it; it is acceptable. -- Russ
Are the bricks made of colored plaster?
Yes Ray they are coloured plaster bricks - I used Diorama Debris https://www.dioramadebris.co.uk
silicon moulds 1/24th scale coloured with brick red dye
Diorama debris do international shipping
because this is an inside model I have used standard Plaster of Paris I find you can actually give the bricks a more weathered look because they "crumble" easer - the normal moulding plaster dries much harder more like porcelain and is good for the outside
Barney
Hi Barney.
Definitely the best bricks around lovely detail.
cheers
Looks good. Keep it up!
Bernhard
Is that the same brick making technique Nick uses? It looks familiar and very good. -- Russ
Yes Russ they are the same - "But he does it better than me"
Barney
First bit a few movements of the steam engine foundation and boiler foundation -due to a few alignment problems of the drive belt to the saw Husk
Next part took some time / patience /and plenty of headaches - a lesson to be learnt "if it gives you a headache and you feel like kicking something " Walk Away and take up fishing or even leave it alone - all these belts /pulleys clutches and alignments drove me up the wall but finely went back to it after a rest - and finished it in 2 hours !! another thought close up photos show all the minor faults (and BIG ones) and the photos are a great help for you to finish of the nasty bits - I still have a few faults to correct before the paint job starts but it may give you some Idea of my direction if you get my Drift
Next photos show the nearly finished Saw Husk
and the other sides
Next photos show the locations of the saw Husk - The log carriage / the steam engine both in a just started state
Barney
A lot of logging equipment that was left after the 1st WW in France was mostly of Canadian and American origin The first photo shows a special train - motive power a smart Baldwin loco 4-6-0T that was laid on for officers an journalist towards the end of the war in 1918 displaying a Canadian Maple leaf motive - the emblem of Canadian.
( Its A wonder they did not paint the trees white)
The second photo is the special train paused - to allow a loaded train of D and H class wagons to pass
both photos Curtesy of the Imperial War Museum London
Barney
THE UPDATE FOR THE SAW MILL STARTS ON PAGE 4 MY ERROR its an upside down world we live in !!!!!!!
Hope its not been to much of a bore with a update of My "Saw Mill in the South of France 1920 to 1930 period " The next step will be to Put some paint on the saw mill machinery When I can find some new pipe work for my compressor some where in the garage It a bit like being a squirrel hiding your nuts but can never find them !!! So I will leave you with the thoughts of belts and pulleys Hope you are all keeping well with no headaches
Barney
Good grief, does all that look complicated! But it also looks terrific and your "vacation" from the project should teach all of us a useful lesson. Most satisfactory. -- Russ
Compressor parts sorted today - and Saw Husk ready for under coat / primer
Barney
The subassemblies in the photo suggest evidence of advanced manual dexterity. -- Russ
Excellent work!
Saw "Husk" nearly completed bit more dust and rust ( and a few rough bits ) but firmly fixed into place
Barney
Most satisfactory. -- Russ
Some end views and one with the daylight !! A bit odd I thought the lights were on but the widow blind was open
Barney
Like most of you say the colours are best using daylight
the belt guards are yet to be finished a bit of rust and toning down a bit - will Help -
Barney
Small fine little machine. I like it very much.
Bernhard
Beautiful!
Next Up the Steam power for the mill - bits to complete and clean but Im getting there - some views of the "Power House under construction "
The Engine in place on the mill
TH log carriage at the rear completed
I am enjoying your progress on this project. So far everything is acceptable. -- Russ
It looks amazing, even without paint.