The Wallows Pit Number 29

Building in the process of being constructed from a variety of bits and bobs. First coat of basic colour applied to the screens and corrugated sheets on roof although I must put the bolt head details on this and the engine shed.

 

The Newcomen Engine House has moved on, but still very much work in progress. The rather strange mark on the building just below the roof is were I unfortunately had left a piece of masking tape. The front roof panel will not be fixed until the building has been painted and the glazing added.

 

Sadly no, the slowest motor I have is 3rpm and that's still too fast, but there again never say never.

 

Slowly working on the buildings.

 

Playing around with the beerhouse yard, with Henry Harper landlord who is planning the next cock fight with Benjamin Lawley and Jeremiah Hickman. Of course the figures aren't finished and the dustbin needs toning down, but at least the tap and bucket have been completed.

 

A bit more work on the shed which is based on the Stewart & LLoyds mineral railway shed at Pen Green Corby. Lots of work still required but it's getting there albeit slowly The engine is a kit built Peckett and it seems that the fitters have left their tools on the footplate.

 

Moving along with the buildings, screens need glazing and final weathering, beer house yard scene finished. Next I need to finish the terraces and get on with the ground cover and scenic work.

 

The uprights are wrought iron and support the steel frame work, the bricks are infill between the frame work.

 

Bodging continues with a start on the six terrace houses. Basic colour on the roofs, chimneys need flashing, gutters and downpipes yet to be fitted and final detailing etc. Now to finish the screens.Oh Nooooo!Well slap me with a wet kipper, I've just had a Doh moment in as much that I hadn't fitted the glazing before I fitted the base so I can't get to the rear of the window. Out has come the white glue and I have used it as glue and glaze, lets hope it dries clear.

 

Just about finished the terrace, maybe a little more weathering might be required, I'll see

 

Now you see it, now you don't, Now you see it, now you don't etc.etc. Cage rise and fall working although it needs a compliment of miners to add weight.