ParkeNd Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I love the way that the background meets the 3D part of the overall picture. Brilliant perspective, I have to ask does it works as well from other angles? I really need to do something about this on my layout which currently has a bright orange wall behind it. There seems to me to be two approaches, the photo realistic one like this or the 'arty' painted one which one can admire but are constantly clear that it is an artificial boundary ( much like the front edge of a baseboard is). I can not decide which approach to go for, but as I have no talent for either, I can only admire picture like this where it just works. The honest answer to your question is "No". The shot you are looking at is a tiny part of my N gauge layout of Parkend in the Forest of Dean. Most of the track runs through forest and the view you have seen is just the approach to the station past the signal box and the newsagents shop (demolished in 1930 but living on in our 4th bedroom). Because most of what you can't see in this photo has bits of magnolia wall showing through the foliage I use a full length green background to make life easier when taking photos. My main hobby is photography so I made the layout to play trains and take photos. I have resisted any form of permanent back scene - it makes no difference to me when playing trains and cannot ever match the required perspective from every viewpoint and every height above the baseboard. So I have built up a library of backgrounds I have photographed - and I pick the one to suit the photos. Then Photoshop it in - which has taken quite a time to reach even my skill level. This is the original shot before the background was chosen - but the background does mimic the true background before houses were built in 1990. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Reichert Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 One way to fill a corner: That would make a lovely hidden elevator to get different locos on and off the layout. "Doors closing. . . " 3rd floor - loco shed 2nd floor - underground storage ground floor - workbench 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 One way to fill a corner: Loco Shed 2B.jpg Wonderful modelling - was this layout in the GOG Gazette some time back? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGH Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Wonderful modelling - was this layout in the GOG Gazette some time back? Yes it was, quite some time back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Alister_G Posted August 6, 2015 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted August 6, 2015 A couple of shots of a 4F on an empty mineral train entering the yard at Bakewell: Al. 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 P1060534 - Copy (FILEminimizer).JPG Shadow Box Lighting Scheme. 12v Halogen bulbs are used - I wanted to create a Cathedral like atmosphere with beams of sunlighting coming down through broken skylights. The mirror at the rear of the layout doubles the length of the scene. P1060160 (FILEminimizer).JPG Although designed for freight work, the 9F did pull passenger trains. Unfortunately the driven has forgotten to install the signal lamps!! P1060234 - Copy (FILEminimizer).JPG The rear wall is from the Smart Models Texture range and adds an authentic touch I think. Sweet lord Mike this is unreal!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Reichert Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Sweet lord Mike this is unreal!! I wasn't aware of the mirror. It's incredibly well hidden in those shots. I'm not even sure now if I can see where it is. Andy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold Popular Post Alister_G Posted August 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2015 Just fitted a new backscene, which now allows photos like this: No photoshop was used in the making of this image. Al. 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CME and Bottlewasher Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Dunster circa 1951. Dunster Station, 1951..JPG Sunday at Chevening Halt. Wonderful, just wonderful! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUNFOS Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 On shed 1976. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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class"66" Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Top n tail "dutch livery" 31s on Valley flask workings... 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CME and Bottlewasher Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 An owd postcard at Newton-On-Dee... WEB Newton-On-Dee.jpg Make one want to be on that bridge so as to see what can be 'copped'! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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