Kit Modification Series: Walther's Valley Cement Complex

[@w.rustylane5650]

Nice kit bash and it really looks good. I nearly cut my thumb off using my new mini table saw. I wasn't prepared for a mini kick back and sliced my thumb open. Cheers from eastern TN

[@jagc1969]

Great video . I am going to purchase this kit for our modular layout (it is suffering a heavy overhauling) and I will need to modify the position of the conveyor and silos to be in line with the rest of the buildings due to space restrictions. This video is going to be really useful for me. Thanks a lot for sharing it!

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

This project is really nice. I love a good kitbash. The cage ladder and platform came out particularly nice. 👍

[@chadmartin2170]

Thank you for this very cool kitbash video. I like your creativity with your resources you have. Hope for more videos from you Sir, they are informative.

[@robbennett1965]

Many thanks Chad. I have some addition videos underway- going crazy on getting the buildings done for the yard area!

[@ollieahokas9179]

Looks good! The additional detail does a lot. I finished a Walthers grain elevator, the one with corrugated metal sidings or walls, and I used a pencil up right at the joints to show some miscoloring and it came out pretty nice, and Ifinished that by toning it down with a wash of the same color as painted the wall.

[@robbennett1965]

Ollie- nice work. Sounds like it is a good looking kit.

[@tomcarr1050]

great video as always Rob...love what you did with this model can't wait to see it on the layout...the silos really look like they are concrete and the weathering is perfect...Thank You for sharing it with us... can't wait for the next update...Tom

[@THEBENNETTRAILROAD]

Thanks Tom! Overall I like it, and now really want to get it over on the layout!

[@Charles_S.]

Rob, awesome job on the build and weathering, that's alot of work I bet you're glad that one is put to bed. Always enjoy your vids and your quality of workmanship. Look forward to your next one.

[@THEBENNETTRAILROAD]

Rob here- thank you! It was a lot of work, but in the end worth it.

[@nickbarman4145]

Great video like always

[@timothyjerry2455]

The railings look better then the contour type. Super great job wow!

[@twrandle]

As always excellent video and excellent work!

[@robbennett1965]

Thank you- was a fun little build!

[@jimseltzer2002]

Looks great. What an eye for detail. Inspiring,. Well impressed.

[@giulius7176]

Great job!! Your attention to detail really makes a difference!...

[@robbennett1965]

As they say, the devil in in the details.

[@WaffleDragon]

Your attention to detail is always amazing, great work!

[@robbennett1965]

Thanks- one area I enjoy- trying to figure out all the little details to add!

[@5766546]

Nice work....FYI the process flows down the sloped "tube" kiln in the opposite direction you were describing. The silos contain the finished product for shipment. Building 3 supplies the raw material for processing in the kiln.

[@odineli6207]

a tip : watch series at Flixzone. Been using it for watching loads of movies these days.

[@joellarry71]

@Odin Eli Definitely, I have been watching on Flixzone} for months myself :D

[@pilarvalleyrailway3121]

Rob, excellent build as always! I've enjoyed ever one of your videos. You always have very useful tips and ideas which are a big inspiration in getting the modeling juices flowing again. Thank you!

[@THEBENNETTRAILROAD]

Thank you! I always hope these video help someone- or at least provide some ideas for others to consider.

[@ethynvillebro4208]

SWEETA!!!! SWEETA!!! THAT IS REALLY SWEETA!!! THX for sharing ,,,, Tom B... looks SWEETA!!!!!!!

[@robbennett1965]

LOL- you are welcome! I am glad you enjoyed it. And thanks for watching!

[@ronzufelt1428]

Just plain awesome. Love your eye for detail.

[@robbennett1965]

Thanks Ron!

[@GalgormHall]

Superb interpretation of that kit, you've certainly made it your own. The walkway and ladder to the silo top is particularly neat. Looking forward to seeing it on the layout. Paul

[@THEBENNETTRAILROAD]

Thanks Paul- me too! I can't wait to get it installed and all the scenery and details added- that is the real fun part!

[@ottobettcher7025]

holy batstuff Batman ,the model looks great I'd leave the tank under the roller and run piping up to the roller bearings ,it's an oil supply for the bearings. look forward to seeing it in place.

[@robbennett1965]

Thanks- and good idea!

[@dannyholt105]

That is one nice build Rob! Really enjoyed watching it all come together. Thanks for the upload. Cheers, Dan

[@THEBENNETTRAILROAD]

Rob here- for some reason I can't reply to comments so I logged into Steve's channel. Thanks Dan, and thanks for watching.

[@csxbaltimoresubdivision7746]

Great video, the building looks amazing thanks for sharing...

[@robbennett1965]

You are welcome, and thank you for watching.

[@vwgolfer1873]

you nailed that kit IMO great job - Matt

[@robbennett1965]

Thank you Matt- it was fun!

[@junk52]

Absolutely stunning work 👌

[@joevidal7616]

Sweet, very, very nice the creative juices were running on this one.

[@THEBENNETTRAILROAD]

Thanks Joe- it was fun. Rob.

[@drumrail3719]

Nicely done Thanks for sharing your videos are awesome

[@robbennett1965]

Thank you!

[@jimthomefan50025]

That is just awesome work there. Inspiring

[@EagleValleyModelRailroad]

Awesome job as always, always enjoy watching.-Ed

[@robbennett1965]

Eagle Valley Model Railroad Thank you!

[@QRoutback]

Great job on it. look's fantastic !!!

[@robbennett1965]

Thank you- now to get the track work done and install it on the layout!

[@randysrockandrollrailroad8207]

Looks awesome! Thanks for sharing

[@robbennett1965]

Your are welcome- and thank you for watching!

[@yrunaked4]

I personally am not a fan of some of the Walthers kit, The thick windows and glazing and the corrugated siding mostly. I have sevral of the kits and will probably just get rid of most of them and scratch build, but what you did with this kit has me re thinking that. What you did with some add ons and weathering has turned this into a fine looking model. I had no plans to have a cement plant on the layout but I feel like now I need one, Thanks so much for sharing your work, Cheers Rob

[@WarrenFahyAuthor]

Always so aw shucks, but always so really great. Can't wait to see it in situ...

[@WarrenFahyAuthor]

(You rock, Stephen!)

[@THEBENNETTRAILROAD]

Thanks Warren!

[@ThePontiacmann]

WOOW nice Work, looks great.

[@robbennett1965]

Thank you!

[@johnranson347]

Another great job rob enjoyed the video thanks

[@robbennett1965]

You are welcome John, and thank you for watching.

[@terrylefevre5604]

Vary nicely detailed..great job

[@robbennett1965]

Thanks Terry. And thanks for watching.

[@jayodonnell9838]

Nicely done Rob.

[@robbennett1965]

Thanks Jay!

[@davidmuse7004]

Awesome, great build

[@robbennett1965]

Thanks Dave!

[@bschopf1]

Rob: Superb modeling and detailing. It's so good that it looks like you're modeling O Scale. You aren't fudging on us, are you, and really doing O Scale to get this level of detailing?! Weathering and texturing is great. Love the texture on the silos. The Rustoleum texture paint really pops the surface. Love to see you do a video on how you use the acrylic washes to achieve your effects.

[@THEBENNETTRAILROAD]

Hi Bill- Rob here. Thank you, and no I haven't switched to O scale! I have always hesitated to do a video on weathering, as often I don't know what I am going to do and just wing it. If I get an actual process down I may make a video of it!

[@JBryan352]

Love it man! Your attenyion to detail amazing! You crack me up though with your talks... "I don't feel like doing this"... next slide chi went ahead and did it anyways!" 😂😂😂😂 I'm the same way

[@robbennett1965]

Yeah, I get into these projects and ask myself WHY am I so worried about the details...but I really want to do it, it just takes effort and often more than I anticipated. Bu tin the end I (usually!) like the results.

[@JBryan352]

Rob Bennett I'm the same way man! Exactly the same!

[@daviemaclean61]

Great bit of kit bashing. I like a lot of the Walthers kits, but given how much there already is in them, I don't think it would kill them to put a bit more in, like ladders, walkways, railings etc. Maybe they don't expect people to model them straight out the box but kit bash them. Cheers

[@robbennett1965]

Thanks Dave. The Walthers kits are pretty good- and they make good material for kit bashing. Walthers does have some nice etched brass parts, but maybe the kit cost would get to high if they were included? Maybe they should create a building detail kit, with safety ladders, railings, stairs, platforms, etc. Etched brass, all in one kit. I'd buy it!

[@keithdenner9441]

Looks great!

[@robbennett1965]

Thanks Keith!

[@cdavid8139]

wow. amazing

[@CONTAINERMAN68]

In a cement plant, asphalt plant a Kiln cooks the material as it rolls and mixes the material, heating it up, 300-1500 degrees. You need a red blinking light at the top of your silos! Roy

[@robbennett1965]

Ah HA! Great idea, why didn't I think of that! Now where are my red LEDs....

[@railroad1970]

For industrial lights on the outside of buildings I took a piece of .100x.080 styrene, used a drill bit and hand drilled the “back” of it. I painted the top of the part to simulate the metal casing of the fixture then put a nano LED in the back. I have a pictures I can send you.

[@Nscalestuff]

Buttttt..... Unless that's one perfectly operational headhouse.... You're gonna have to cut a door for maintenance to get in, unless their gonna go over the railing lol. Fine work! Been working a medusa cement structure, and modified the silos in a straight line instead of a bank of 4x4, I believe I'm gonna use the painting technique you used for them. Thanks for the idea

[@THEBENNETTRAILROAD]

I know, and you are correct. I considered it, but then gave up. I hope the paint method works for you- I like the way it turned out and have used it on a few other items as well.

[@Nscalestuff]

Stephen Bennett I hope its not too coarse for n scale, but we'll see, whenever I get around to it

[@Bryanb28]

thats aweosome

[@robbennett1965]

Thanks- hope it was interesting!

[@ChessiePAdiv]

Rob, the complex looks awesome, great work adding details and lights etc. You said you are not using it as a cement mill, naturally if you were the process flow would run the opposite direction, ie down the kiln and up the conveyor and finished product in the silos.

[@robbennett1965]

Thanks- and I really have no idea how the cement process works! Like I said, I just thought the kit looked narly and industrial. BTW, I am enjoying your Butler turn videos- good stuff!

[@ChessiePAdiv]

I really like the rust color of the rotary kiln, you have a great eye for color and weathering. Glad you are enjoying the operating videos, although I could use your photography skills as I am still fighting out my camera.

[@dennisarmes3473]

great looking complex !!! please don't be so hard on yourself... might want to add some weathering powders as these plants have dust/powder/etc everywhere. great job !!! fyi... process flows left to right opposite of what was described, therefore you will need a loading system/piping/etc at far right (end of process) building i.e. you need to load from above unless loading system is assumed to be in building with rr track inside. just helping... beautiful work.... really nice !!!

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I'm curious how you weathered the metal duct work (for lack of a better term) on top of the silo complex??? Looks really nice.

[@THEBENNETTRAILROAD]

Ron- Rob here. All I did was paint it my "grimy black" color (I use Vallejo "Black Grey") then dust on some Vallejo and Ammo of Mig weathering powders. I finished it with some light dry brushing using Chalk White acrylic paint, also Vallejo. I like the way this brings out the edges.

[@spankyfuentes3502]

Are you going to paint the handrails in front of the compressor Safety Yellow. Or a slight dry brush of safety yellow? Great work on this build! Thanks fir sharing!

[@robbennett1965]

I was considering where the railings should be yellow. You are correct- it seems most are yellow. Good catch!

[@robertcourson8926]

Very nicely done. However there could be some EPA violations at the plant.

[@robbennett1965]

Nah, with the current administration and EPA it is a free for all. Regulations, we don't need no stinkin' regulations!

[@arthurkrass2675]

Nice video - and love what you did with the kit. Quick question - where did you get the shelving for all of your paints on the wall?

[@jagc1969]

Any suggestion on how to do the weathering for this kit?

[@MITracks]

If you dont want to use it as a cement plant something that could be interesting would be to say its a glass recycling plant. Basically glass items are ground up and then loaded into both covered and open hoppers. The product is called cullet. If you google railcar full of glass, a gentleman shows to to make an open load using a coal insert and glitter.

[@jasoncoleman1993]

Great build, was curious what do you use for ac/hvac duct work on top of your silos. Thanks

[@THEBENNETTRAILROAD]

Jason- all the "stuff" on the top came in the kit, all I added was the railings and signs. Well, and the barrel and broom.

[@jasoncoleman1993]

Stephen Bennett ok thank you.

[@MrWallnerfe]

Rob, Your layout is incredible, and the work and detail on your model kits is amazing. It's always great watching your videos and seeing the progress on your layout. I'm about to start painting and assembling the Walthers Valley Cement Plant. Could you please tell me where you picked up the safety cage ladders and the roof railings on the silos. It really adds to that section of the model. Thank you....Fred

[@robbennett1965]

Fred- the safety ladders are from Gold Medal Models, item # HO 87-12. The railings are from Sea Port Model Works, item PEB9 Etched Brass Railing. I obtained both from MB Klein, aka Modeltrainstuff.com

[@mack042]

great video what motor did you use and how did you put it in thanks

[@Chinquapinmayor]

It could be an eye wash station. Lol

[@robbennett1965]

LOL, true! Thanks for watching.

[@walt1064]

Use some scrap plexiglas with a LED in the back.drill hole in back and fine sand the light globe

[@robbennett1965]

Good idea Walter. I do have some of those really tiny LEDs. Just not sure my hands are steady enough to solder the magnet wire on! I may give it a try at some point.

[@mack042]

where did you get the walkway kit thanks

[@bigdon1a1]

nice job not sure why your beating yourself up

[@THEBENNETTRAILROAD]

Don- Rob here. I know, and things usually work out fine.

[@terryvincent4888]

Where do you get all the warning signs from?

[@THEBENNETTRAILROAD]

They are from Blair Line (Item 152, Safety & Misc Signs) and JL Innovative Design (Item #196, Danger & Warning Signs). You can print your own, but I get lazy and like to be able to just "cut and glue"!

[@terryvincent4888]

Stephen Bennett we all get lazy at one pint or another haha. Enjoying your videos and love the detail you do, the little things make a big difference.