RMweb Premium Gedward Posted December 11, 2023 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 11, 2023 Have made a start on the backscene. Still more to do, but it's getting there I think. 13 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Halvarras Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 2 hours ago, Gedward said: Have made a start on the backscene. Still more to do, but it's getting there I think. More lovely modelling - makes me want to pull my wellies on and do some lineside exploring! 🙂 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium AdeMoore Posted December 11, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 11, 2023 Amazing work George. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gedward Posted December 11, 2023 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 11, 2023 Thanks Ade. Now that we're almost there, I'm looking forward to showing Bodmin Moor at my first ever exhibition, SWAG '24 in April and then Exmoor Rail in Minehead in June. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium AdeMoore Posted December 12, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Gedward said: Thanks Ade. Now that we're almost there, I'm looking forward to showing Bodmin Moor at my first ever exhibition, SWAG '24 in April and then Exmoor Rail in Minehead in June. I’ll look forward to seeing you and Bodmin moor then. Missed SWAG this year, gonna make sure I’m there in 24! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gedward Posted December 12, 2023 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 12, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, AdeMoore said: I’ll look forward to seeing you and Bodmin moor then. Missed SWAG this year, gonna make sure I’m there in 24! Likewise, will be great to meet you too. Last year was the first SWAG I was hoping to attend but, it clashed with house viewings, as I was selling my place in London. I had the ticket and a room at the GWR hotel booked, so I was gutted. So this year was my first and it should have been Bodmin Moor's debut but, there's always a but, apart from being unfinished, it was locked away in storage for nine months! So hopefully no more ifs and buts next year. Edited December 12, 2023 by Gedward 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gedward Posted December 13, 2023 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 13, 2023 Watchet beach Oil on canvas panel 24 x 18 cm Started this painting during my time waiting to complete on the house purchase. And managed to finish it this week. 8 4 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silas Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Very nice, George, I love the texture of the clouds 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted December 13, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 13, 2023 Can we have a proper stage by stage backscene painting tutorial including trees... please Something we can download and save...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gedward Posted December 13, 2023 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 13, 2023 (edited) On 13/12/2023 at 08:05, John Besley said: Can we have a proper stage by stage backscene painting tutorial including trees... please Something we can download and save...? That's an interesting question John, and it is something to consider in the future. But for now... I've been an avid oil painter for over 50 years. Looking back, it's clear that my paintings have gotten more and more detailed. And this has carried over into modelling structures, scenery and painting backscenes. For me there's absolutely no difference to painting and modelling, in terms of objectives. Painting a backscene can be a daunting task if you don't consider yourself an 'artist'. But it's often left till late in the day, and should really be considered at the start. It's also worth considering using hardboard or MDF to curve the corners. Something you don't often see on layouts. It amuses me why some folks will happily spend months building, painting, lining and weathering a loco. But then spend a mere afternoon painting their back scene, which is equally as important, if not more so. • Always work from a reference of the type of sky / landscape you're going for. • KISS. If you're not a confident painter, don't choose an image with trees and complicated topography. Stick to a graduated blue or grey / blue sky. • Avoid just painting imaginary fluffy clouds on a blue background. In fact, clouds are not the easiest subjects to paint and if not done properly, can easily end up looking like a kindergarten wall. • Skies are not blue all of the time. A more realistic sky for the UK, would benefit from being toned down with grey. Working from paint match pots is fine but emulsion paint dries fairly quickly so not the best if you're trying to get graduations in colour tones. • Oil paint is a lot more flexible in terms of drying. So gives plenty of open time to change your mind and make adjustments. And if you work in layers like I always do, the depth of colour can be quite amazing! (Extract from the Bodmin Moor how-to demo.) Edited December 15, 2023 by Gedward 4 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted December 13, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 13, 2023 On 11/12/2023 at 10:35, Gedward said: A lovely dead tree with exquisite moss work. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gedward Posted December 13, 2023 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Re6/6 said: A lovely dead tree with exquisite moss work. These are made from various twigs found in the garden. A bit of cut and shut to help nature out here and there. PVA sealed, painted and 1mm static grass sprinkled strategically. 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gedward Posted December 20, 2023 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 20, 2023 (edited) We're very pleased to announce that the 'Bodmin Moor' UK tour is well and truly happening. Three shows booked for 2024. WOO HOO! SWAG '24 – April 28th Exmoor Rail – June 1st Rail-Ex – October 26th & 27th Hope to get the chance to meet some of you then. Edited December 22, 2023 by Gedward 2 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Gedward Posted December 26, 2023 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted December 26, 2023 Here's an update on the backscene painting. Going for a stormy sky with lots more to add but I'm happy so far. 12 7 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halvarras Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Yep, that's Bodmin Moor alright, looks like it's about to chuck it down (even if everywhere else in Cornwall remains dry!) I'm gonna need a raincoat to go with those wellies then...... Very moody - love it 👍! 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted December 26, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 26, 2023 Is the raincoat to keep the sheep dry? hat, coat and heading for the door!!! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishplate Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Congratulations George on getting Bodmin Moor in the Feb BRM Community pages 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Gedward Posted January 6 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted January 6 Had to take a break from painting the backscene, as the first layer is drying. So I thought I'd get this old shed finished in the meantime. 13 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Gedward Posted January 6 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted January 6 14 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schooner Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 (edited) Oh no, the lids blown off his* logs! Gonna be a grim January or a ton of effort to get that sorted...unless a friendly fireman can be encouraged to boot a bucketful of coal off the passing daily pick-up goods and it rattles past, perhaps... *Taking a totally blind 50/50 chance Edited January 7 by Schooner 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 59 minutes ago, Gedward said: It’s difficult to express in words how good that is. It’s absolutely “Cracking”. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium AdeMoore Posted January 7 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7 (edited) What Deano said x2 Edited January 7 by AdeMoore 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34006 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 That's a Proper Job,that is. Phil 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Just caught up with this superbly modelled scene. Reminded me of the Liskeard and Caradon, which I walked a few years ago. I attach this photo by way of inspiration. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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