RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted August 13, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 13, 2016 I said I disagree. That's not criticising, it's expressing an opinion. The inability of many folks to understand the difference is the cause of much argument on RMweb. Rob said his preference is to represent the appearance of the prototype, with the signal in front of the bridge. My preference is to represent the function of the prototype, with signals placed according to the track layout, because signals look daft otherwise. Both views are equally valid. It's a matter of opinion, but Rob's approach is really quite recent in the the history of the hobby. The aim and intention of railway modelling has shifted over the years. The traditional writings on the subject clearly tend towards representing prototype practice rather than strict prototype appearance. regards, Martin. Like most things in life it would benefit from planning.In my case here there wasn't any. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andrew F Posted August 13, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2016 D221 Ivernia ...Hibernia? 36 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 60027Merlin Posted August 14, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 14, 2016 Definitely the Hibees Andrew but preferably in green and white livery! Great photo. Eric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted August 14, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 14, 2016 Very good, JM. My humble offering from Sheep Lane. 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 B&W from a different angle........................... Jinty 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mullie Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 4mts at Pott Row, hopefully worthy of this thread. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 image.png My only criticism, which seems to be one common to a few photos in this thread, would you really be taking a photo there? Regards, Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCClark Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Might be a telephoto lens from a platform end??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 My only criticism, which seems to be one common to a few photos in this thread, would you really be taking a photo there? Regards, Matt That is on the 'How realistic are your photos of How realistic are your models? Photo challenge', thread. Present records indicate that nobody has ever been killed whilst photographing a 00 model trackside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 That is on the 'How realistic are your photos of How realistic are your models? Photo challenge', thread. Present records indicate that nobody has ever been killed whilst photographing a 00 model trackside. Or 7mm !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derekstuart Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Steve, change it to a model of Flying Scotsman and then it will look perfectly normal to be standing on the track. My only criticism, which seems to be one common to a few photos in this thread, would you really be taking a photo there?Regards, Matt Disclaimer: No, I don't think it is right to stand on the track either, but people- oh never mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 In about 18 months once Heljans new model is out I will do just that! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Most definitely line side this time 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derekstuart Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Steve If the ultimate test of realism is someone thinking:"Oh isn't that nice, Steve has put a photo of the real location on by way of a comparison", then I think you pass that one. It was only the absence of steam that gave the game away. If you could photoshop in some steam (or stick some cotton wool on top) then I think that would be very hard to tell apart from the real thing. Damned impressive. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 The lack of smoke and steam but short of photoshop you cant do anything about it. Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Thanks, I've never used photoshop but if any one wants to have a go on the picture please feel free 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium wagonbasher Posted August 17, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 17, 2016 Thanks, I've never used photoshop but if any one wants to have a go on the picture please feel free Coasting down hill produces no smoke as long as the boiler pressure is low enough for the safety valves to stay down.. I don't mind well produced smoke and steam but I find that more often than not they are unconvincing. Nothing wrong with that shot IMHO now that you have moved the camera man out of harms way. ANy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 (edited) This would be going up hill 1/100 gradient coming out of Severn tunnel Edited August 17, 2016 by steve fay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted August 17, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 17, 2016 If it's before 'health and safety' (boooooooo) kicked in you, could stand and take photos where ever you wanted as long as you jumped out of the way before the train hit you or your camera, I've jumped out the way of many a dmu in Wales when I was a kid taking photos, got a bit of abuse of the drivers though but hey ho. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derekstuart Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Cotton wool stuck in the chimney? The lack of smoke and steam but short of photoshop you cant do anything about it. Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium wagonbasher Posted August 18, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 18, 2016 This would be going up hill 1/100 gradient coming out of Severn tunnel. Now look, I just chucked you a life line and you've thrown it back... We now need dark smoke and steam rocketing out the chimney - no fluffy cotton wool is going to work. We need more smoke belching out of the tunnel mouth Or we could just forgive this element and remember that steam engines working hard can have columns of smoke 2 or 3 times higher than the loco and we can't replicate that. andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Lightning at Severn Tunnel 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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