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kirk
Fireman
Sweden
4542 Posts |
 Posted - 07/27/2012 : 08:53:25 AM
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| Rich, it is a different plant... the one I (and everyone else) use is the same as the brand Supertrees. Annoyingly all the european dealers I know (with the big box size), are waiting for supplies. End of august they say. Grrrrrrr... |
Troels Kirk
Näsum, Sweden
http://coastline.no13.se |
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Ian Hodgkiss
Engine Wiper
Australia
297 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2012 : 07:09:10 AM
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| I always wanted to use sea moss for my trees but apparently it is a banned substance in Australia. I will have to content myself with photos. |
Ian Hodgkiss#8232;
The Steamy Pudding - NG in 1:24 scale (in progress)
Frog Halt - NG in 1:12 scale (coming soon)
East of the Wanganui River, south of Hokitika - NG logging in 1:43 scale (planned)#8232;
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kirk
Fireman
Sweden
4542 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2012 : 3:19:08 PM
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I'm still working with details... painting small stuff and building a pig enclosure of all things  . Have enjoyed shooting a few new photos as well...
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Troels Kirk
Näsum, Sweden
http://coastline.no13.se |
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milocomarty
Fireman
Netherlands
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deemery
Fireman
USA
3735 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2012 : 5:39:01 PM
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Troels, what's the most recent cargo in the stock car? If it's actually livestock, you can have some fun with bits of hay and white (lime) or brown (guess :-) streaks that wash down from the floor.
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Ian Hodgkiss
Engine Wiper
Australia
297 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2012 : 6:42:30 PM
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I remember the comment waaaaaay back about using bog-standard Peco track because life is too short for yacht finish. I have to agree that once the ballast and weeds etc are added, you can't really tell what flavour of track was used. That last photo of the dirt road leading to the wooden bridge and the large tree is superb. All it needs is a little TLC on the track on the spur to create a fully believable scene. I really enjoy the long views you are able to create on this layout. Shows that the viewpoints were thought about long before track was laid (something I struggle with on my layouts).
Remember - more photos! Always more photos! |
Ian Hodgkiss#8232;
The Steamy Pudding - NG in 1:24 scale (in progress)
Frog Halt - NG in 1:12 scale (coming soon)
East of the Wanganui River, south of Hokitika - NG logging in 1:43 scale (planned)#8232;
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MSIGMON
Section Hand
USA
66 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2012 : 8:56:32 PM
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Troels, I had to smile a little when I saw your little camera man on the dock shooting a photo.
Back in the day (1979/1980) when Malcolm Furlow & I worked together here in Jacksonville on my layout most of the photos we sent in to the Gazette & Model Railroader were all shot with a 4 x 5 Omega View Camera just like your LP is using. Put the black cloth over your head look in (everything is upside down) ahoot the shot.
A 4 x 5 view camera was great because what you looked at is what you got. How times have past for all of us.
As always your work & photo's are outstanding.
Mike Sigmon
Jacksonville, Fl USA
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kirk
Fireman
Sweden
4542 Posts |
Posted - 07/30/2012 : 12:43:46 AM
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Dave, the lime and manure streaks are there when seen closer up :-)
Ian, I did plan long looks, but wish the train shed was taller to allow for backdrops even higher up (mine are about a meter) ;-)
Mike, I really miss my cherry wood and brass Nagaoka 4x5'' field camera of the seventies! You could tilt the field of focus and shift perspective no end. Still, my trusty Sony does a better job with its much wider depth of focus at wide angles (and the Nagaoka would have been difficult to place inside the layout!). But focusing under the silk backed velvet cloth was magic indeed!! |
Troels Kirk
Näsum, Sweden
http://coastline.no13.se |
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Ian Hodgkiss
Engine Wiper
Australia
297 Posts |
Posted - 07/30/2012 : 02:00:52 AM
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You two are getting me all nostalgic about my Sinar 4x5 P Expert (that came as a kit in a grey case). Heavy to backpack but the results were always stunning. I always found it really relaxing to see the world upside down and back to front under a black cloth. Did some of my best work undercover!
Just think of the depth of field you could get on this layout with a bit of lens shift and tilt!!! |
Ian Hodgkiss#8232;
The Steamy Pudding - NG in 1:24 scale (in progress)
Frog Halt - NG in 1:12 scale (coming soon)
East of the Wanganui River, south of Hokitika - NG logging in 1:43 scale (planned)#8232;
Brisbane, Australia |
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kathymillatt
Engine Wiper
United Kingdom
243 Posts |
Posted - 07/30/2012 : 02:25:46 AM
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Wow.
Stunningly beautiful. It all looks so real. I'm so looking forward to my visit :)
Kathy
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andykins
Fireman
United Kingdom
3951 Posts |
Posted - 07/30/2012 : 03:30:21 AM
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how many ways can you say "blooming heck troels, thats amazing"
but then why complicated things :D |
"Is it really "rivet counting" if it's regarding NBW castings?"
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kebmo
Engine Wiper
USA
322 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2012 : 09:06:49 AM
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| i love the little dip in the spur leading up to the photographer. i see that 1:1 all the time and rarely see it modeled (intentionally). your knack for realism is uncanny. |
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SRJL1979
Section Hand
United Kingdom
64 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2012 : 3:29:08 PM
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I've only just stumbled across this thread, and have just realised what I've been missing out on! Stunning layout, the water effects are outstanding!
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moore
Engine Wiper
United Kingdom
225 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2012 : 5:29:53 PM
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Excellent photography, lovely scenes, stunning effect!
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dallas_m
Fireman
USA
3142 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2012 : 6:00:00 PM
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A pig enclosure? That stinks!
But those photos are delightful! Especially like the first one ... but they're all wonderful. |
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