Talerddig Mk ll: finally some fact instead of a lot of fiction

[matto21]

Hi all,

Bit of a diversion from all the recent stock projects. A while back I used some spare Parkside van parts to fashion a grounded body/mess/store hut type of thing based on a photo I found online of such a structure with replacement corrugated sides. Unfortunately I can't find the picture now but I decided to press on regardless.

A lot of photos of grounded vans show them in a real state, I've tried to represent an example that while knackered, is still in use to some extent.





I'm quite pleased with the the rusted effect!

Matt

 

[Pencarrow]

Nice rust.

 

[AdeMoore]

Nice work Matt, what was the method you used to do the rust? Looks very good.
Cheers

 

[matto21]

Thanks both.

Nice work Matt, what was the method you used to do the rust? Looks very good.
Cheers

Undercoated in red brown, masking fluid applied with a bit of sponge with no particular pattern or thought, topcoated and then making fluid removed. I did a load of pieces and chose the ones I liked best because some end up more convincing than others!

Matt

 

[matto21]

Here are some of the pieces that didn't make it:



Matt

 

[matto21]

Now with added, and intentionally wonky, roof...





Matt

 

[matto21]

Hello all!

A view down to the bufferstops at Talerddig station on a quiet Sunday morning. The only sign of life is a lone sand wagon and 20t brakevan that sit abandoned in one of the sidings.



One of these days I'm going to actually lay some track!

Matt

 

[Pencarrow]

Hi Matt, nice work on the van. Having had a look at photos of real grounded vans many have further supports in between the ends. I would suggest where the artistically applied red blobs are:



Hope you don't mind the suggestion.

 

[matto21]

Hi Matt, nice work on the van. Having had a look at photos of real grounded vans many have further supports in between the ends. I would suggest where the artistically applied red blobs are:

Hope you don't mind the suggestion.

Hi Chris,

Thanks for the comment and the suggestion. I'd actually come to the same conclusion having done a bit of online browsing last night. I'll be adding further supports.

My next conundrum is what to do with the doors - I'm thinking peeling grey paint to reveal bauxite underneath?

Matt

 

[Stubby47]

Do the doors have to match each other?

 

[matto21]

Do the doors have to match each other?

Nope they don't , just how to do it convincingly is the problem. I actually wish I'd opened the doors now - I tried to prise the door section off last night so I could separate them but I couldn't without destroying everything!

Matt

 

[matto21]

One rotting door with paint peeling off...



Still needs some more work.

Matt

 

[jonte]

Most convincing, Matt, well done!

Sponge applied PVA method again? Pray tell

Jonte

P.S. Are the windows made from micro strip? Thanks.

 

[matto21]

Hi Jonte,

The doors were done using AK's Worn Effects - a product I've used several times with varying levels of success. Happily, it worked well this time.

The windows are screen printed sheets from Freestone Models - very useful!

Matt

 

[jonte]

Thanks, Matt.

I’ve still to get round to opening mine.

Jonte

 

[matto21]

Officially the first completed building for the layout!

Best photos I can manage in the available light, might try to get some better ones tomorrow.





Matt

 

[MartinWales]

Nice work Matt!

What's next in line?

 

[matto21]

Thanks Martin!

Nice work Matt!

What's next in line?

Well, there's the brakevan, sand wagon and catfish to paint. Two CCT's and the Cowans Sheldon crane to finish off. Oh yeah, and the station building needs completing too...

Matt

 

[jonte]

Luvly.

Jonte

 

[NHY 581]

Morning Matt.

Just waffled through your thread and I have to say it makes for a fine read.

Good stuff indeed !

Rob