ffayolle Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Perfect!!! Thanks for these information Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffayolle Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Hi all of you, Shunting time at YL Point!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffayolle Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Hi all of you, Let's go to Gorsaf Inn near the station Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffayolle Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Hi all of you, So enclosed some others pictures. Comments welcome!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffayolle Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 Hi all of you, I would like to improve the background. So, if you are some ideas or if you want to share your tips, please, don't hesitate to reply this post. Fabrice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwestdivide Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I'd suggest don't do very much - a very anonymous or bland background will focus attention on the foreground. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Hi Fabrice, leave it as it is because it works. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffayolle Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 Thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORD&PLM Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 You can also draw the Tower of London, but it won't be that nice! ;-) Looks perfect, Fabrice! and really willing to see it for real ASAP... when do you plan to exhibit next? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Hi ffayolle,I still love this lovely little layoutSome great shots there too - I especially like the one from behind the level crossing gateRe your post for ideas / comments on the backsceneI'd agree that you don't really need to do too much to itYou don't want the backscene to "take over" or dominate the sceneIt's a lovely layout, because it's nice & under-statedIf you want to experiment, You could try something on a separate piece of paperI use lining wallpaper - that way, you could experiment without having to attach it to the layoutI tend to start with a base colour of white emulsion paint,because it's nice & "flat" - and it's cheap, plus I usually have some left over from decorating the house...Edit: You can apply all this paint with a brush,but I often use my fingers to smudge and blend the colours....I then paint clouds and patches, using a few greys and grey-blue coloursAgain using emulsion decorators paintsIn the UK, these are available as small, inexpensive match-pots, for decorators to experiment with colour schemesNo harm in trying a separate piece of paperBut as I've said - it looks fine as it isLet us know what you decideCheers MarcPS. I'll come with you to the Gorsaf InnI could do with a nice pint of ale,but I'll wait until the train has gone - I want to stay & watch it for a while.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 PS. Here is an example of one of my backscenes,I started off with flat white emulsion,then built up with a few grey, blue, and blue/grey emulsion coloursClouds are subtly brushed, using a swirly motionBlues tend to be brushed on, then smudged Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Cracking work as ever Marc! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffayolle Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Thanks Peter Next exhibition : AMAL 2015, Amiens (Somme) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffayolle Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Thanks Marc for your proposals I think I'm going to add some clouds. PS : I went to Porthmadog during the summer (amazing tourist railways!!!) that explains the name of the inn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Thanks Marc for your proposals I think I'm going to add some clouds. PS : I went to Porthmadog during the summer (amazing tourist railways!!!) that explains the name of the inn No problems ffayolle As I said, your minimalist backscene is fine as it is So a test on a separate piece of paper is a good idea One further important point though, is to make sure you put your test in position on the layout and make sure you look at it under the normal exhibition lighting conditions too Lighting, and differing ambient lighting can have huge effects on colours, and how we perceive colours and tones..... You will probably realise this, but just thought I'd mention it Ah, Porthmadog is lovely isn't it? I was never particularly a fan of narrow gauge railways, but I defy anyone not to be tempted into NG model railways after a visit to North Wales Got to have a pub next to the railway too Cheers again Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffayolle Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Hi all of you, So, YL point has now a water tower. Comments welcome!!! Be seeing you, Fabrice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themagicspanner Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I must say that I think this model is wonderful. A great demonstration of what can be done with very little space. I can't help thinking that the locomotive is winking at me in that last picture... Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffayolle Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 Thanks Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cklammer Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Hallo, Fabrice, just found this little gem and read the whole thread. Learned something, too. Best Regards, Christian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffayolle Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Thanks Christian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Nice water tower Again, it seems in proportion to the layoutand being well weathered, it sits well with everything else Any chance of a side-on view, with it in-situ ffayolle?Cracking shot, that view over the level crossing gates - love itMarc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 What a beautiful layout! Wonderful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffayolle Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 Hi all of you, During the AMAL exhibition show (Amiens, Somme, France), Class 55 of Mister NORD&PLM went to YL Point. The Fiddle yard is too short for her!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Just came across this and thought I'd comment on how much I liked it's simplicity. It's given me an idea for a small test track (though in em). Great work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railwayrod Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 What a great little layout. Scenery really nicely done. Rod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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