RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted December 31, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 31, 2020 Not found a use for this monster but for some reason I just couldn’t bring myself to cut it down More suited for O gauge 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 I have always found it a bit awkward looking at true scale trees, I suspect that it's because from ground level don't notice how big they really are. Everyone is well aware that in 00, 160mm it a mere 40 feet, which is a fairly average height for a British tree. Not much more than half the length of a mainline coach. (70ft = 280mm.) But stand that 160mm on end to create an average Ash tree tends to dominate a scene at first glance. Go up to 280mm for a Beech tree and the scale really does seem to go out of the window. Perhaps someone more well versed in model tree making could offer their thoughts? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 88C Posted December 31, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 31, 2020 The trees at the back look great but the big one just looks wrong even if it is more to scale. Perhaps it also emphasises that the other trees are smaller than they ‘should’ be. You were right to question the size and as far as scenery goes I work on the principal that if it looks right it is right. Brian. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Exactly, in the small space of a layout, compression is necessary, especially for natural, vertical objects like trees. Manmade objects such as telephone poles are different, the mind knowing that they are tall and cancelling them out mentally. Trees vary and making them a height that doesn't draw attention so that they can be crammed in has nicely disappeared the backscene. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted December 31, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) 49 minutes ago, 88C said: The trees at the back look great but the big one just looks wrong even if it is more to scale. Perhaps it also emphasises that the other trees are smaller than they ‘should’ be. You were right to question the size and as far as scenery goes I work on the principal that if it looks right it is right. Brian. Thanks Brian, I’ve just done it by eye, I certainly haven’t bothered to measure them I won’t be using the large tree, it looks too big to my eyes plus I don’t think it’s a good idea to have a whopping great tree in the goods yard Edited December 31, 2020 by chuffinghell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted December 31, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 31, 2020 The tree looks the right size to me. Consider it to be a focal point, even if that is not what you had first expected. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted December 31, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 31, 2020 4 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37Oban Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 A happy, and brambley, New Year to you! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post chuffinghell Posted December 31, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) Warren wood finished before the new year Edited January 1, 2021 by chuffinghell Photos cropped 20 3 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted December 31, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 31, 2020 Hi Chris, that looks great. Best wishes for 2021 and looking forwards to seeing what you do next year. Cheers, Ade. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted December 31, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 31, 2020 3 hours ago, chuffinghell said: Not found a use for this monster but for some reason I just couldn’t bring myself to cut it down You could use it at the front of the layout as a view blocker. Just sayin'. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBSC123 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Lovely trees @chuffinghell, what was your technique for decorating them? Happy New Year! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post chuffinghell Posted January 1, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 20 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Whatup Chuffaz, happy new year. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted January 1, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 1, 2021 A splendid picture. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted January 2, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2, 2021 I’ve been messing about and thought my red lorry looked quite good in place of the scammell I thought maybe the scammell would look better in the goods yard yes or no? 8 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfaZagato Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 I almost feel that red needs to be culled somewhat. Lacquer reds are...distinct. At least needs a heavy wash, or a satin coat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted January 2, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, AlfaZagato said: Lacquer reds are...distinct. At least needs a heavy wash, or a satin coat. As with the scammell the rivets have been drilled out and the lorry dismantled so I can add a driver and apply a satin varnish with the windows removed The rivets were obscured by the axles and as I was unable to remove the wheels from the axles I simply cut them in half with wire cutters (it’s a stationary model so I’ll just glue the wheels in place) I quite like how the red stands out against the green backdrop I might have the lorry facing down bank though so you can see the driver Edited January 2, 2021 by chuffinghell Poor smelling and grandma 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted January 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2, 2021 Happy New Year Chris. All looking very splendid indeed. One can never have too many red lorries. Nice little project. Rob. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 No fear of dismantling things to put them right. I like it! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post chuffinghell Posted January 2, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted January 2, 2021 (edited) Satin varnished (matt on the roof) and very lightly weathered I didn’t want it heavily weathered because I would imagine most companies of the day would insist their vehicles are cleaned regularly as they are an advertisement for the company (that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it) you can just about make out the driver Edited January 2, 2021 by chuffinghell More photos added 24 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted January 2, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2, 2021 3 hours ago, NHY 581 said: Happy New Year Chris. All looking very splendid indeed. One can never have too many red lorries. Nice little project. Rob. Happy New Year Rob Thank you, I didn’t want to fall into the trap of having all the road vehicles in GWR livery and I like how the red stands out On the plus side red is Sarah’s favourite colour 38 minutes ago, MrWolf said: No fear of dismantling things to put them right. I like it! I don’t know about putting the them right but I didn’t want to get varnish on the windows....and it was an excuse to add a driver Dismantling it also gave me the opportunity to spray the chassis and roof in matt and the rest in satin 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted January 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2, 2021 Great improvement on the shiny look. I'll have to do the same with my new cars. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted January 2, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Rowsley17D said: Great improvement on the shiny look. I'll have to do the same with my new cars. Thanks Jonathan I was going to ask you if you think I should also have a ‘right hand bend’ sign just after the bridge as well as your suggestion of a ‘left hand bend’ sign after the goods yard entrance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted January 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, chuffinghell said: Thanks Jonathan I was going to ask you if you think I should also have a ‘right hand bend’ sign just after the bridge as well as your suggestion of a ‘left hand bend’ sign after the goods yard entrance I've been trying to look for one of your photos of the whole length of the road. They would have put up a sign on each side of the bend. You might consider double bend signs instead if you think the bend to the bridge is tight enough to be warned about. I must get off here, I've an engine to build! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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