Guest jim s-w Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 ...this! http://www.finescalerr.com/smf/index.php?topic=446.0 Outstanding B) Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dseagull Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 That is incredible modelling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 He puts it on his Hornby Dublo tabletop layout That is impressive, look at how he makes lightbulbs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted May 26, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 26, 2010 ...this! http://www.finescale...php?topic=446.0 Outstanding B) Cheers Jim This can't be a model; I just do not believe the realism. 36E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.A.C Martin Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Astounding! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Rail Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 That's staggeringly good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 I looked at this earlier when Jim first posted, and it actually had the effect of profoundly depressing me, so I've been out doing everything that's not baby trains (apart from calling in to Hobbyrail for some plastic strip ). I shan't look at it again, because it leaves me thinking why bother; when my time, patience and resources are finite, it's like living in the perpetual shadow of unattainable near-perfection. I guess the rest of us can just be happy in striving to realise what actually gives us satisfaction in the broad church that is this wonderful hobby. After all, I couldn't imagine populating a roundy with every inch filled with stuff modelled to that standard, it's all a matter of compromise in the end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted May 26, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 26, 2010 I shan't look at it again, because it leaves me thinking why bother; when my time, patience and resources are finite, it's like living in the perpetual shadow of unattainable near-perfection. But the same could be said of Gravy Train's buildings or anything by Chris Nevard - they should serve to inspire you, not depress you. (Also bear in mind the scale of that door is 1/2" to the foot - somewhat larger than 4mm !) Stu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Thanks for posting that, Jim. Absolutely stunning. I can't decide whether I'm more inspired or depressed. Not that I'm indecisive or anything. Well, at least I don't think I am. But then again... It really is scary the standards of realism some people achieve. Cheers, Dave Waverley West Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Sorry 'chard I didn't mean to depress anyone - I just thought it worth sharing. Sometimes things raise the bar but very occasionally something comes along that changes the game altogether. Its rare for me to find a model truly inspirational. I can appreciate when somethings good but inspiration has always come from the real world. This guys work I like a hell of a lot! Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucky Duck Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Hmm… not too shabby at all! Not sure what 'gwosh' is though… I'm assuming it's gouache. As someone in that thread suggests, he should really do a book Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve K Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 ...bear in mind the scale of that door is 1/2" to the foot I've cheered myself up by deciding that that's a misprint - the "/" in 1/2" shouldn't be there... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelmaker87 Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 ...this! http://www.finescalerr.com/smf/index.php?topic=446.0 Outstanding B) Cheers Jim It is outstanding, but can this modeller do the same in the smaller scale of 1:76 as he has done in 1:24. That is really the question. Michelangelo was a great modeller too, don't forget, in the larger scales. Cheers, Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Indeed Tone You can apply that arguement to any scale though. The thing is there was a discussion on here a while ago about the merits of O gauge where people were arguing that its just as good as 4mm scale. For me larger scales SHOULD be like chucks work but alas its often* 'dumber' than 4mm scale. Cheers Jim *often but by no means always! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted May 27, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 27, 2010 Truly oustanding work, whatever the scale. This sort of thing, for me, can only inspire. Sorry to hi-jack your thread Jim, but I thought that the work of Emannuel Nouailler deserves some airing. He models in 3.5mm. I have a few more, if anybody would be interested. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Sorry to hi-jack your thread Jim, but I thought that the work of Emannuel Nouailler deserves some airing. He models in 3.5mm. I have a few more, if anybody would be interested. Not at all and definately more please Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucky Duck Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Truly oustanding work, whatever the scale. This sort of thing, for me, can only inspire. Sorry to hi-jack your thread Jim, but I thought that the work of Emannuel Nouailler deserves some airing. He models in 3.5mm. I have a few more, if anybody would be interested. Magnifique! Yes, more please! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60B Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 But the same could be said of Gravy Train's buildings or anything by Chris Nevard - they should serve to inspire you, not depress you. (Also bear in mind the scale of that door is 1/2" to the foot - somewhat larger than 4mm !) Stu Don't forget about Blackgill. The greatest detail is the peeling paint around where a number was. Jim, there appears to be someone else building New Street on that forum as well B) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Jim, there appears to be someone else building New Street on that forum as well B) Yeah but he's rubbish! Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60B Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Yeah but he's rubbish! Cheers Jim Compared to my work, its the work of gods. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.A.C Martin Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 If anything, the depressing question isn't "could I have a go and make something as good?" it's more "where would you start?" I have no idea how you'd even begin to make the Peugeot sign on that beautiful building in the above post, let alone the brickwork or the (absolutely 100% real looking) rust on the enamel signs. Simply stunning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelmaker87 Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Truly oustanding work, whatever the scale. This sort of thing, for me, can only inspire. Sorry to hi-jack your thread Jim, but I thought that the work of Emannuel Nouailler deserves some airing. He models in 3.5mm. I have a few more, if anybody would be interested. I'm certainly interested... Cheers, Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelmaker87 Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Indeed Tone You can apply that arguement to any scale though. The thing is there was a discussion on here a while ago about the merits of O gauge where people were arguing that its just as good as 4mm scale. For me larger scales SHOULD be like chucks work but alas its often* 'dumber' than 4mm scale. Cheers Jim *often but by no means always! 10-4 on that, Jim. Cheers, Tone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemeg Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 If anything, the depressing question isn't "could I have a go and make something as good?" it's more "where would you start?" I have no idea how you'd even begin to make the Peugeot sign on that beautiful building in the above post, let alone the brickwork or the (absolutely 100% real looking) rust on the enamel signs. Simply stunning. Perhaps not a depressing question but merely one of inquisitiveness. There are some wonderful models and modellers on here but none of them was born with this ability and I doubt any of them were producing this standard when first they started. They learned their craft; I guess they begged and borrowed techniques and refined those techniques where necessary. For me one of the great things about sites like this is that, to quote your question above, you can actually ask the maker how they did it. And even more wonderful is that generally those 'craftsmen' will actually tell you how they did it. I'm loathe to quote the Confucious saying 'Every journey begins with .........' but it is true and that fiirst step is simply to ask. Cheers and regards Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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