Guest Midland Mole Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 How? HOW is that a model? I just....it's just..... Mind....BLOWN! Alex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 Thanks...... Yes I can confirm it's a model and still not finished!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper John Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Yes I can confirm it's a model Well I'm not convinced 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted November 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2017 Anyway after my escapades of this morning I tried to get around the other side only to find my way blocked by a gate. Couldn't move it as in was held in place with a large stone. I then heard someone walking down the lane so I give up, but I will get around the other side.....one day. Brilliant work Kevin. And yet another proof that you don't necessairly need a backscene, other than a light background. I like that hint of a story too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 Thanks, the red tinge was achieved by holding a red tea shirt near a lamp to one side. Part of my challenge will be the photographic side as well as I push my boundaries as to what I can achieve with my TZ100 and accessories. The Cakebox Challenge will be woven around a story, or will be once I can work out the ending! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper John Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 You find a stray dog in the old wagon shell and walk home through the mist and live happily ever after 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted November 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2017 I like that hint of a story too! You started the trend Mikkel. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted November 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2017 You started the trend Mikkel. I think that bloke Dickens came first Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted November 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2017 I think that bloke Dickens came first I don't think he was a railway modeller although he was on the GWR board. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 I don't think he was a railway modeller although he was on the GWR board. Wouldn't that be modelling to a 1 to 1 scale? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 Still trying to find out what's going with this Cakebox Challenge that I stumbled upon the other day whilst walking my non existent dog.... So this time I ventured down the country lane from the other end this time. A lot of hammering and cursing heard saying something about - who's bright idea was it to do a cornfield!?!?! but as I rounded the corner Nothing, ahh well I shall keep trying? Have another go tomorrow from across the field perhaps? 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 And the winner is.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 And the winner is.... Thanks for the compliment but there's still 12months to go plus I'm still waiting for my 2nd railway related item from Modelu to arrive in the post........... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wollastonblue Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Wow, just Wow. That is exquisite modelling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 (edited) Wow, just Wow. That is exquisite modelling. Thank you for that. Lighting is another key factor here which makes especially the first picture look even better, and dare I say it more realistic. All done using yesterdays afternoon sun and moving the diorama around to get the best shadows and then cropping the picture to focus the eye on the tunnel of trees. Though, I must say, looking out the dining window today I wont be getting that type of picture, overcast and threatening rain..... EDIT - in fact it has just started to rain! Edited November 7, 2017 by KNP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 (edited) After yesterdays adventure along the lane I thought I would try across the field, least I got a better view of an old goods van in a field. Well it started out OK then I came across a setting untrimmed cornfield growing in a creamy white mess. I decided to go no further as it looked like it would be a Pretty Vile Adventure, if I tried to move on I might have came to a sticky end!!!, so set off back home. The fence is made out of sagebrush twigs, I have a bag full that came with the armatures (either broken pieces or bits I have trimmed) I keep just for this sort of occasion, with my usual lightweight fishing line. Edited November 7, 2017 by KNP 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 I'm just about to put a match to mine........... Only joking, tho it has given me a bit of an idea......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 I would keep the match as it makes a good fence post...... Glad I could be of assistance in providing an idea! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 With the given size.....less is more...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted November 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 7, 2017 With the given size.....less is more...... Has that line ever worked for you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 (edited) The missing link has arrived. The whole focal point of this little diorama has arrived in this afternoons post so please meet: Mr Bisskitts a guard for the Great Western Railways. Duncan to his friends..... Now the reason for the title will, hopefully, have become clear. Edited November 7, 2017 by KNP 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 GOT IT! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted November 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 7, 2017 Intersting that Duncan is not suitable for EM or P4 layouts... Too thin, perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Intersting that Duncan is not suitable for EM or P4 layouts... Too thin, perhaps? And too fat for narrow gauge? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted November 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 7, 2017 Mr Bisskitts a guard for the Great Western Railways. Duncan to his friends..... Did he previously work at Huntley and Palmers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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