I just completed my farm scene

[Motley]

I've been getting a lot of scenery work done on my layout. I just finished the farm scene.

Let me know what you think....

 

[RW&C]

Looks good.

Only thing I can think of is to mess with the tractor a bit. Maybe push it into the ground a little? Most of the tractors I've seen have a lot more squish in the tires.

 

[EMDGP10]

Very nice Michael, where are the cows and crows?

Also, your "peep hole" would be a GREAT place for a pond!

 

[Rico]

Lookin good! I always wanted to do a farm, just haven't had the space.
Sooo many details to add now, laundry hanging, picket fence, old junk. No limit really!

 

[Secondhandmodeler]

Nice looking farm. That jack hammer must be making quite the racket in the barn!

 

[oplholik]

Looks great! The backdrop really adds to it. Good work!

 

[Gary B]

Excellent work Michael. It really gives the feeling of a lot of open space.

 

[ho/ttothemoss]

Very nice great work....

 

[Motley]

Thanks guys! I really appreciate all the great feedback.

Corey, you caught that didn't you. Apparently the workers are repairing the pavement inside the barn.

 

[ChevelleSSguy]

Dont forget to add cattle grazing and some horses. Most farms around here have a large corrigated metal siding outbuildings as well.

 

[ICG/SOU]

Very nice.

Things I would consider adding:

power poles
an old beatup farm pickup
clothes and a clothesline
a well or well house (can look like a shortened out house)
a storm cellar (build up a little mound near the house and put a door on it)
a small flower garden
maybe another tree or two around the house.

 

[JimmyG]

What a pretty farm house! I like that shed, too. Looks like you made it board by board. I think a few chickens scratching around would be a good idea. Nice scene.

 

[kz9]

Looks good. Are those the new walther rural kits?

 

[Motley]

Looks good. Are those the new walther rural kits?

Yep sure is...

I'll be adding some more details based on what you guys suggested.

 

[rustam]

Greetings! Thanks for a photo. There is a result and this main thing in our business of a collecting!!!


I would add pair of pickups, the truck and some columns... And different small things - a bicycle for example ))

 

[weekendrailroader]

I like it. Good job on not only the scenery, but placement of the buildings as well.

While we're giving you a list of things to add, remember not to add too much stuff, otherwise you'll lose that "wide open" farm feeling.

That being said, an old boxcar or rundown wood coach might make a good chicken coop. Maybe add a little "area history" by using an old interurban car from the line that was torn out in the late '30's.

Keep up the good work!