009 micro modeller Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 "its almost a sin to cover the entire thing in snow." I'm inclined to agree, now for the easier said than done comment, have you considered a "frosted" look. I do remember some time ago seeing a layout with this effect. I've know idea how this was achieved, but in your model a hoar frost would retain all the fine detail and keep the winter theme. I would agree about the frost idea. I seem to remember reading about a layout where they'd temporarily added a load of snow scatter to do an exhibition at Christmas. When they tipped it off again it wouldn't all come off so it ended up with a frosty effect. This might be an option, and you could add glue to specific bits where you might want more of the snow to stick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestTom Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 "its almost a sin to cover the entire thing in snow." I'm inclined to agree, now for the easier said than done comment, have you considered a "frosted" look. I do remember some time ago seeing a layout with this effect. I've know idea how this was achieved, but in your model a hoar frost would retain all the fine detail and keep the winter theme. Off the top of my head, cheap white eyeshadow with a glitter effect might do the job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy styles Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 so over the last few days i have been busy, i wanted to get christmas eve finished. i have added snow, santa and a sleigh with rudolf. i then built a train, i used a 3d printed body in the style of a GWR railcar and added passengers and lights and a DCC chip. all in all im really happy with how this turned out and looking forward to taking it to peterborough show. and finally a video https://youtu.be/w7CuhAWPHH4 and so what do you all think? 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Personally, I think it is wonderful, and the railcar is a work of genius. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy styles Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 Personally, I think it is wonderful, and the railcar is a work of genius. Thank you I’m really pleased with it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted October 29, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 29, 2018 (edited) Brilliant, all it needs is a Christmas soundtrack.......Jingle Bells anyone? And where are all the reindeer? Edited October 29, 2018 by boxbrownie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy styles Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 Brilliant, all it needs is a Christmas soundtrack.......Jingle Bells anyone? And where are all the reindeer? I did consider all the reindeer but as it’s only 16inches rudolf will have to do, I did paint his nose red Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
009 micro modeller Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Very nice. I see you’ve applied the snow lightly enough to retain the detail underneath as well which is good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy styles Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 Very nice. I see you’ve applied the snow lightly enough to retain the detail underneath as well which is good. Yes as I don’t like everything being deep white, I think it looks more realistic is you can see the grass under Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium lash Posted October 31, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 31, 2018 Just lovely ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ruggedpeak Posted November 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2018 Fantastic modelling, thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritishGypsum4 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Truly awesome. It is great to see the finished layout and I think it'll give the impetus to a few people to have a go at something small and detailed. Just lovely... Now see if I can convince my wife to let me have a coffee table.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jongudmund Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 I think that's beautifully done. Love the snowman by the station. Was that bought in or did you make him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted November 11, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 11, 2018 It’s great to see a Christmas themed layout. Beautiful scenic work and modelling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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