Weekly Photo Fun 4-16/4-22
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I'd have to agree. I'd cut about 6' or more off of that bottom to bring the city down to level with a little bit of water in the foreground. Right about to the bottom of where your red level is hanging. You would still have a bit of water and still have the feeling of distance.
Still it's going to be a nice background. I could use a couple of those but with Montana mountains instead.
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GrampysTrains
Member
Nice car, Jeffrey.
Very nice modeling, John.
A trio of yard switchers, two SW7's and an FM H-10-44.
Very nice modeling, John.
A trio of yard switchers, two SW7's and an FM H-10-44.
Selector
Well-Known Member
Jeff, you have a nice newcomer to your roster. Very good looking car.
John, I could be in an apartment overlooking this scene. Really well done!
Grampy, superb composition and focus. But those fellas better get busy before the yardmaster comes.
They could say they're discussing their next move.
Here is my weekly image: a steamer is about to emerge from a timber portal on a hillside illuminated by late afternoon sun.
John, I could be in an apartment overlooking this scene. Really well done!
Grampy, superb composition and focus. But those fellas better get busy before the yardmaster comes.
They could say they're discussing their next move.Here is my weekly image: a steamer is about to emerge from a timber portal on a hillside illuminated by late afternoon sun.
rhoward
S.L.O.&W. Trainman
Ah, the weekend and my favorite thread! Great start already.
I have just been continuing with the engine house I have been scratch building. Haven't had much time to work on it the last couple of weeks.
Here is the last main wall complete with 2 x 6 studing. The walls will from time to time have to carry some major weight when the crew does repairs on the old shay that works this area on the mountain so it is sturdy!
Walls have been assembled and a new base placed under it.
Other side of the building:
Ties have been laid inside for the track to be placed upon:
View looking in the main door (Doors will be added later):
I have just been continuing with the engine house I have been scratch building. Haven't had much time to work on it the last couple of weeks.
Here is the last main wall complete with 2 x 6 studing. The walls will from time to time have to carry some major weight when the crew does repairs on the old shay that works this area on the mountain so it is sturdy!
Walls have been assembled and a new base placed under it.
Other side of the building:
Ties have been laid inside for the track to be placed upon:
View looking in the main door (Doors will be added later):
Lester Perry
Member
Nice pictures every one. RHOWARD that is one impressive scratch build 
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I have heard this called the beast from the east. I call it gettin the job done.
Yes it does appear to be leaning some. Optical illusion?
.I have heard this called the beast from the east. I call it gettin the job done.
Yes it does appear to be leaning some. Optical illusion?
Riding in the cars:
yes I DID get a cab ride... and it was as simple as asking- same as getting to ride in the cars
The chaser and the chasee: (that's my truck with the antennas and light...)
and we aint done yet!!! headin out in a few minutes to do it all over again... but I gotta get my wife on the train, or I'm in HOT water...
(and maybe next week I'll have the 3985 and 844 double heading it on the club layout...)
yes I DID get a cab ride... and it was as simple as asking- same as getting to ride in the cars
The chaser and the chasee: (that's my truck with the antennas and light...)
and we aint done yet!!! headin out in a few minutes to do it all over again... but I gotta get my wife on the train, or I'm in HOT water...
(and maybe next week I'll have the 3985 and 844 double heading it on the club layout...)
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jeffrey-wimberly
Dr Frankendiesel
hamltnblue
Active Member
Newly installed backdrop from other thread
jeffrey-wimberly
Dr Frankendiesel
Hamiltonblue: Very nice backdrop! Makes mine look like mashed potatoes.
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Seriously, it is superb.
GrampysTrains
Member
Ray, that's going to be a great looking building.
HB, beautiful back drop.
DJ.
HB, beautiful back drop.
DJ.
mtrpls
Ignorance is Patriotic
Very nice backdrop, Hamiltonblue, but those waves in the foreground look like tsunamis compared to that poor little Geep in the foreground. Do you plan to cover up the over-sized forerground waves with building flats?
If not, may I suggest at least cutting the bottom half of the river off completely from the backdrop and then lowering it? The foreground waves just seem way too oversized, IMO.
If not, may I suggest at least cutting the bottom half of the river off completely from the backdrop and then lowering it? The foreground waves just seem way too oversized, IMO.
hamltnblue
Active Member
Thanks all
I'm considering cutting some off the bottom but not sure right now. The water is a result of taking the pic from a pier. I tried a couple of sample pics and they turned out good so it might stay as is.
I'm considering cutting some off the bottom but not sure right now. The water is a result of taking the pic from a pier. I tried a couple of sample pics and they turned out good so it might stay as is.
scorpions_N&W
Member
fixed the track for the coal mine, now that it is done.
3/4 of the warehouse I'm working on. The other part goes over the 2 pieces of track on the left. 2 box cars can go inside the building
this area is where the town will go. The bigger building shown is a general store and the smaller one is a hot dog stand
3/4 of the warehouse I'm working on. The other part goes over the 2 pieces of track on the left. 2 box cars can go inside the building
this area is where the town will go. The bigger building shown is a general store and the smaller one is a hot dog stand
zgardner18
Member
I'd have to agree. I'd cut about 6' or more off of that bottom to bring the city down to level with a little bit of water in the foreground. Right about to the bottom of where your red level is hanging. You would still have a bit of water and still have the feeling of distance.
Still it's going to be a nice background. I could use a couple of those but with Montana mountains instead.
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