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I do like that slice of Welshness Frank.

Keep it coming Frank , I'm really enjoying this as it's giving me some ideas for my SWAG

module , I bought some hanging basket liner today , problem is it's more brown than green

but I reckon an attack with an air brush and acrylics should sort it out .

 

Now to wait another week for the next installment .

That is hugely impressive!

 

What are you going to do for a backscene?

It has a real west coast of Wales feel to it.

Keeps getting better. What is the deadline - an exhibition?

I really like the wide shot, that's a very well-composed scene.

Delightful, Frank - it's veritably the Cambrian Coast in microcosm! Keep it coming, I'm enjoying your posts.

Thank you all for your kind comments.

 

Mike, There will be a printed back scene, If i can't find one ready to use then I will probably end up printing my own or making up a back scene by combining several bits from others.

 

Mikkel, the deadline is just for the MRG forum members day in Bristol on April 22nd this year, not a full exhibition, that is a long way off I think.

 

Cheers all

Frank

I'd steer away from black for the fascia, I used to use it but found the border between scenery and edge too harsh. I now use a mid grey/green colour that complements the foreground, and the effect is far less harsh. An easy way to see its effect without painting is using coloured paper from artshops/staples etc. The rock rubble and wall looks particularly effective.

I'd steer away from black for the fascia, I used to use it but found the border between scenery and edge too harsh. I now use a mid grey/green colour that complements the foreground, and the effect is far less harsh..

 

 

PMP

Thanks for your comment and input. I was thinking of using another colour other than black (Hence the question marks in my OP)

Maybe a green or brown? or even a grey?

Something I have to think about.

 

Cheers!

Frank

Hi Frank

 

Lovely model - the use of real materials brings it to life. What type of track did you use - EM/P4? A real slice of Wales.

 

Mike

Hi FrankLovely model - the use of real materials brings it to life. What type of track did you use - EM/P4? A real slice of Wales.Mike

 

Hi Mike and thanks for the comment.

To answer your query re track and gauge, Would you believe that it is actually 00 gauge NOT EM or P4!

The track is C&L Finescale with hand built copper clad point.

 

Cheers!

Frank

MRG forum members day in Bristol on April 22nd this year

 

As I'm just over the 'water' where in Bristol is this event?

 

Mike

Looking rather good

I think satin black is a good choice for fascias: The contrast with the modelled scene tends to make the layout look more vivid and directs the eye to the bit you've put your effort into. I think having an edge is just something we have to accept when not building railways in real life That said, it can be a pain with photography unless you are prepared to frame your shots differently or extend the foreground in Photoshop.

 

But I like the idea of trying finishes first with coloured paper, that could save a lot of work.