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Military column passing through the village centre on its way to the base. The loco shed (left) seems to be partly built into a former village house. Note the forced perspective used by Henk. Right: a train of toastrack carriages waits to carry military personnel. Photos JvM. |
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The centre unit of the layout is taken up by a seaplane (or more correctly amphibious plane) hangar and ramp down to the water's edge. Inside the hangar a seaplane's engine is being run up. Photos JvM. |
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Details of the vehicle column on its way to the base. Photos JvM. |
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Left: an armoured Simplex inside the base gate (JvM). Right: a close-up of the engine shed (MT). |
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Left: Henk in a typical pose, rather like directing an orchestra and talking to the public at the same time. Right: the seaplane with its running engine is a creation of Jaap Stuurman which attracted much attention. Photos MT. |
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Left: another overview of the layout. At the right-hand end is a scene where a MGB (motor gunboat), having delivered what looks like wreckage from a seaplane, draws away from the pier. The crane is being used to lift a plane float out of the water on to a train. Photos MT. |
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More views of the centrepiece. Note the small dams stretching down to the water's edge. Photos MT. |
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Left: anti-aircraft gun empacement, protected by sandbags and barbed wire, near the level crossing. Right: more details in the village. Some buildings were made using the Linka system, but Henk used a variety of techniques and materials to arrive at the right texture. Photos MT. |
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Navy motorboat waiting to carry crew to an anchored seaplane. Right: another train on its way to the far end of the layout. Photos MT. |
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