autocoach Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 2 hours ago, KNP said: Just ‘tweaked’ that back scene again as I didn’t like the straight roof ridge line on the furthest building so added a couple of raised tree outlines to give an undulating feel. Now the tree line looks better Adding that tree line just does a lot to "downsize" the town/village of Little Muddle and make it a more appropriate destination for the size of the branch line. 1 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted May 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 31, 2021 Toy shop. Bicycle shop. Saddlery. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManofKent Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Almost every small town had at least one bicycle shop. Hardware/ironmongers were commonplace too. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted May 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 31, 2021 I'd also go for a toy shop, with a Triang box in the window. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 I want to squeeze this in on my layout, but I must be strong.... Or this! Too much inspiration, not a big enough train set... 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted May 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 31, 2021 (edited) ‘Sergeants’ was a popular bicycle shop/ repairer in Cheam Village in the ‘50s which also sold Meccano sets and parts and model aircraft kits. Definitely a one stop shop. Seen here with the Raleigh signs. Must be postwar with the beastly sodium lights Edited May 31, 2021 by Limpley Stoker Found photo! 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManofKent Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Certain shops lend themselves to pavement displays - Greengrocers being an obvious one, but bicycle shops could have a few bicycles outside or a hardware shop tin baths, buckets etc. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 On 29/05/2021 at 09:41, KNP said: I'm no expert on photography as most of what I've picked up has been self taught, advise or just plain trial and error. So here goes. Using my Panasonic TZ100 as guide these are the gridlines on the backscreen which are accessed by pressing the DISP button a few times to cycle through the view options. The first picture is a standard one with the Thornycroft lorry in the centre of the picture. Then using the lines as a guide the intersection points are centred on the side screen. Starting top left and going clockwise Hopefully you can see the difference in balance/layout all all you then need to do is decide which one you like. As I said, this is very basic stuff as there is a huge amount written about photography and composition but I'll just stick to this for now. Took me long enough to master focus stacking!!!! I've just got a Lumix and found those grid lines really helpful. What settings do you use to take your pics? At the moment I'm just getting used to the Auto settings and haven't taken anything of my layout yet. Do you use any special lighting? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 7 minutes ago, sb67 said: I've just got a Lumix and found those grid lines really helpful. What settings do you use to take your pics? At the moment I'm just getting used to the Auto settings and haven't taken anything of my layout yet. Do you use any special lighting? I'll get back to you on this one as it is not a simple answer. Need to collate some info first. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted June 1, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2021 (edited) Train arriving Yep, it's getting closer Edited June 9, 2023 by KNP 26 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 10 minutes ago, KNP said: I'll get back to you on this one as it is not a simple answer. Need to collate some info first. Ok, thank you Kevin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishplate Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 23 hours ago, KNP said: The Squadron Leader was tasked with making a few flypasts and taking some shots. Hi Kevin @KNP Those and the following street and track level pictures are just so inspiring. I need to get this 12":1ft house finished so I can free up the time to get my layout installed in its new location and get back some 4mm:1ft modelling. John 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishplate Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 On 29/05/2021 at 20:51, MrWolf said: bits of EFE Dennis Optaire / Leyland National II scattered around Wouldn't you just then inadvertently have created the prototype Pacer unit? This could mean having a bus on the bridge and one under it . . . . . . . . . . exits stage right and descends steps into Anderson Shelter. . . . . John 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted June 1, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2021 In answer to a question from SB67 regarding lighting and camera settings These are my most used camera settings. Program (P) Standard (Photo style) Picture setting - 3:2 4K 8M Metering mode - Centre weighted Auto White Balance No flash Auto ISO (max setting at 1600 - this suits my room but yours might be different) AF Macro 2 sec self timer Stabilizer - full Post Focus - I use a separate media player MPC-HC to down load individual focused frames then run through Affinity to focus merge) If I am using close ups say with 300mm then I will run the camera on Aperture (A) F8 setting with helps in removing ghosting when there is a sharp colour difference is apparent but you will need additional lighting for this Lighting To start with I use a lot of lighting in this room Ceiling light - Twin 1500mm cat 2 strip light (Cat 2 is the one with no diffuser but reflective panels to help reduce glare. Layout pelmet - 2 x LED coiled lighting strips at 240 led's / m, one white and the other warm white Additional portable photography stand with diffuser umbrella and a 150w curly wurly daylight bulb For close up pictures I will sometimes use an ordinary 300mm square tin foil cake base to reflect light back into the shadow areas like boiler fronts or running gear. Pelmet lighting Typical picture set up with the camera controlled remotely from my iPhone I think that cover about everything, if I realise I've missed anything then I will post later. 9 1 12 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted June 1, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 1, 2021 Kevin, I need to improve the lighting in my railway spare room, as it only has a single ceiling mounted spot-type light at the moment. Never mind photography, the light is too poor to even work in there in the evenings. Due to the shape of the ceiling (it's an attic room) I'm looking at a pelmet mounted LED light strip, and remember seeing what you had done earlier in this thread. Would you mind reminding me of the details please? As in the spec of the LED strip, supplier, and so on. Thank you! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 8 minutes ago, Graham T said: Kevin, I need to improve the lighting in my railway spare room, as it only has a single ceiling mounted spot-type light at the moment. Never mind photography, the light is too poor to even work in there in the evenings. Due to the shape of the ceiling (it's an attic room) I'm looking at a pelmet mounted LED light strip, and remember seeing what you had done earlier in this thread. Would you mind reminding me of the details please? As in the spec of the LED strip, supplier, and so on. Thank you! Purchased off e-bay Superbright 5630 5730 LED Strip Lights Waterproof IP65 240leds/m 220V+EU/UK Plug Still available as I have just checked but no doubt you can get these anywhere. I also purchased additional fixing cleats which I fixed every 300mm (or thereabouts) to stop drooping as the ones supplied would only have done every 1m. Sounds like the first thing to do is upgraded that ceiling light so you can what you are doing! 5 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted June 1, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 1, 2021 That's great Kevin, thank you. It certainly is becoming a priority job - will be nice to see what I'm bodging 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted June 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 1, 2021 1 hour ago, KNP said: In answer to a question from SB67 regarding lighting and camera settings These are my most used camera settings. Program (P) Standard (Photo style) Picture setting - 3:2 4K 8M Metering mode - Centre weighted Auto White Balance No flash Auto ISO (max setting at 1600 - this suits my room but yours might be different) AF Macro 2 sec self timer Stabilizer - full Post Focus - I use a separate media player MPC-HC to down load individual focused frames then run through Affinity to focus merge) If I am using close ups say with 300mm then I will run the camera on Aperture (A) F8 setting with helps in removing ghosting when there is a sharp colour difference is apparent but you will need additional lighting for this Lighting To start with I use a lot of lighting in this room Ceiling light - Twin 1500mm cat 2 strip light (Cat 2 is the one with no diffuser but reflective panels to help reduce glare. Layout pelmet - 2 x LED coiled lighting strips at 240 led's / m, one white and the other warm white Additional portable photography stand with diffuser umbrella and a 150w curly wurly daylight bulb For close up pictures I will sometimes use an ordinary 300mm square tin foil cake base to reflect light back into the shadow areas like boiler fronts or running gear. Pelmet lighting Typical picture set up with the camera controlled remotely from my iPhone I think that cover about everything, if I realise I've missed anything then I will post later. Very comprehensive run down @KNP thanks for sharing. I still can’t get my lighting right for Henley. The rolls of LED lights, after nearly 2 years have started to blow in 1m sections, so are now being replaced. Thanks again for the information. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted June 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 1, 2021 20 hours ago, KNP said: Thanks. I wouldn’t call it a train set as that implies something runs on it!!!!! Still early days with The Station module, might even leave it.......who knows which direction the wind blows. It could become a.... Tattoo Parlour or a Betting Shop or a Charity Shop or an Off License or a Pub who knows as these things seem to creep up on me when I least expect it....? Regarding the barbers sign, the font is of the correct era and it was originally done as a joke but it would change in any proposed building works. Or a Costa 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post chuffinghell Posted June 1, 2021 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2021 6 hours ago, KNP said: Train arriving Yep, it's getting closer Too close 1 3 28 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 27 minutes ago, chuffinghell said: Too close Any idea how much a front lens costs for a TZ100? Well, till I can get it fixed no more pictures I’m afraid........you’ll just have to twiddle your thumbs!!!! What I can do is post a written description of the picture I would have taken!!! 1 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 (edited) Let’s have a go Surging across the viaduct the Earl steams pulling the local passenger service towards LM station. Passengers looking expectantly out the windows at the passing views. Steam billowing from the funnel but wait is that signal down, yes, we going to have to stop....and wait.... This is easier, you can use your imagination to fill in the gaps! Edited June 1, 2021 by KNP 3 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted June 1, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 1, 2021 30 minutes ago, KNP said: Let’s have a go Surging across the viaduct the Earl steams pulling the local passenger service towards LM station. Passengers looking expectantly out the windows at the passing views. Steam billowing from the funnel but wait is that signal down, yes, we going to have to stop....and wait.... This is easier, you can use your imagination to fill in the gaps! Now read it again and imagine its Ringo Star telling the story 1 1 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gedward Posted June 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 1, 2021 Snorting noisily as she passes Silent miles of wind-bent grasses. Birds turn their heads as she approaches, Stare from bushes at her blank-faced coaches. Sheep-dogs cannot turn her course; They slumber on with paws across. In the farm she passes no one wakes, But a jug in a bedroom gently shakes. WH Auden 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 11 hours ago, KNP said: In answer to a question from SB67 regarding lighting and camera settings These are my most used camera settings. Program (P) Standard (Photo style) Picture setting - 3:2 4K 8M Metering mode - Centre weighted Auto White Balance No flash Auto ISO (max setting at 1600 - this suits my room but yours might be different) AF Macro 2 sec self timer Stabilizer - full Post Focus - I use a separate media player MPC-HC to down load individual focused frames then run through Affinity to focus merge) If I am using close ups say with 300mm then I will run the camera on Aperture (A) F8 setting with helps in removing ghosting when there is a sharp colour difference is apparent but you will need additional lighting for this Lighting To start with I use a lot of lighting in this room Ceiling light - Twin 1500mm cat 2 strip light (Cat 2 is the one with no diffuser but reflective panels to help reduce glare. Layout pelmet - 2 x LED coiled lighting strips at 240 led's / m, one white and the other warm white Additional portable photography stand with diffuser umbrella and a 150w curly wurly daylight bulb For close up pictures I will sometimes use an ordinary 300mm square tin foil cake base to reflect light back into the shadow areas like boiler fronts or running gear. Pelmet lighting Typical picture set up with the camera controlled remotely from my iPhone I think that cover about everything, if I realise I've missed anything then I will post later. kevin that breakdown is fantastic, thank you so much for that. I definitley need more lighting to get pics of my mode!s, I have a led striplight on the shelf above my layout but it does cast a few shadows. I'll look at those umberella diffusers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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