Mike Gascoigne

That's the trouble with life... it always gets in the way of any good project. Look forward to seeing your work in the future. Thanks Mike

Hi Mike Unfortunately due to leaves on the line my current project is way behind schedule and due to my lack of computer knowledge I haven't worked out how to post photos on this site! But once I got to grips with it all there will be no stopping me. Hoping to get some modelling time in over the next few weeks I will keep you posted. Regards John

Yes John. Less is more in scenery painting. My sporting equivalent is the referee... if you don't notice him he's had a good game! Do you have any examples of your scenic work on here? I like to take good ideas and incorporate them into my own work.

I agree with all of the above comments, yes how many superb models are let down by the back scene and it is indeed a sod of a job to get right. The one thing I find most annoying is poorly fitting and tatty bits of card that seem to have been stuck on as an after thought.

 

For my current project I will be using the less is more principal for the back scene and should it turn out looking like it's been edited out then so be it, at least it won't be a perspective nightmare!

 

John

Hello Jim.

Any examples of your work on here? I agree with your middle paragraph, in that perspective has to be engineered to look effective from all angles. That is a tough call, especially if the 3D object you are attempting to portray is in the foreground. Often I have compromised painting the item from an almost face on viewpoint.

Lighter tones in distant areas will always help to create depth. 

You are right in that urban scenes are harder, luckily for me mine is open countryside, as I have a large number of trees it has been easier to create perspective by making those at the year flatter so that I create layers diminishing in size toward the back, this also helps in reducing shadows on the backscene itself.

 

I always view and photograph any work from the left, right and centre before fixing anything in place, view blockers are then used to ensure the perspective looks right from all angles.

 

I usually do show the photographs to non modellers and some have thought they are real places, if I can do that then I know I've cracked it but it has taken me a long while to achieve the look I want and there are still areas to work on.

 

Jim

DJ. Thanks for pointing me in your direction. I like your work, especially the fact that the building hues are muted, and it seemed to add to rather than detract from the layout. One suggestion I would make... and forgive me if you have already considered this... if there is room, how about placing something three dimensional between the platform and the buildings? A dozen lamp posts, some advertising hoardings or even some small saplings. My feeling is this might help break up the very solid feel of the housing. 

Ha ha!!! Such is life. Thanks for your comments DJ. I shall take a look at your suggestions. Is it possible to see your work on here? I find I learn so much from viewing other folks work, whatever the level of expertise.

That's stunning Rob. Artistry meets modelling and imagination, with fabulous results. I can't wait to see it in the flesh. I reckon I'll need to put my wellies in the car!

Sounding, looking and feeling terrific Rob. Can't wait to see it in the flesh!

Looking forward to seeing how things are developing Rob. My friend's blog is Churminster and Stowe Magna, Southern Railway. I think you will agree it is an impressive undertaking!

Hi Rob. I have finally found time to sign up to the RM web, and can now follow your progress at the touch of a button. Tony, my friend who kindly commissioned me to paint his back-drops has recently started a blog on here. Since it has been six years in the making he has taken a retrospective stance with the blog. If you are interested his username is slowcomo . Speak to you soon; the buildings look fabulous.