Great layout! More inspiration to draw from!
Thanks!
Paul
I saw Clark Dunham's "Station at Citigroup" back in the 90's. The word "impressive" didn't do it justice!
The first thing that popped into my head was Clarke Dunham: https://dunhamstudios.com/public-layouts/the-station-at-citigroup-center/
And also the layout he did for Doug DuBay's train store.
Same me, different spelling!
Yes, in my mind's eye, I really do visualize clouds as the " Scenery" for this train! Probably will be just that.
Wow Paul, with the clouds in the background you reall do have an American Flyer.
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Actually.....
that's one of several ideas I've been kicking around in my mind.Although, I never really know what I'm going to do until I actually do it....
I "borrow" a lot of scenery concepts from the entertainment industry, stage and movie sets. Which can be quite disappointing when seen up close...but from the correct angle and viewing distance, and lighting ,can be most convincing. And so it is with my " scenery".....
Remind me to tell you my" Batmobile Story" someday....
Clouds?
Watching the wheels go 'round at eye level can be somewhat hipnotic.....
Test phase has gone well. Now, to have some fun adding scenery. I have a few ideas.....https://wheelsgoround.shutterfly.com/#%3aemid%3dsite_sitecreated%26cid%3dSHARE3SXXXX
Thank you! For the longest time, I kept looking at that extra Flyer track pieces,not knowing where to fit them. This maximizes the little space available in the train room. I now have trains running on 6 different levels!
Projects in the works: a complete redo and makeover of the " City" area, with some surprises.....
Wow, looking down from the heights made me dizzy!
Seriously, that's a great angle for a view of the layout in all it's majesty.
Hey Kids !!
I'm putting in a new American Flyer loop.... 68 inches above the floor!!https://kissthesky.shutterfly.com/#%3aemid%3dsite_sitecreated%26cid%3dSHARE3SXXXX
I think you're gonna love starting with a clean slate! Anything is possible! Above all else, build it YOUR Way! That's what makes it fun!
Borrow elements from the masters: Allen, Ellison, Armstrong, and so many others, but put your stamp on it!
I'll be keeping the lessons I've learned from watching you work as I figure out how to do it in my new apartment!
Thank you! It comes from necessity.....
I subscribe to the " shoehorn " method of track planning. Too many trains, how do I fit them all? It's a dilemma!
I really like the way your layout doesn't let you see the same thing twice. It stays exciting that way because the view constantly changes!
https://scenicupgrade.shutterfly.com/#%3aemid%3dsite_sitecreated%26cid%3dSHARE3SXXXX
Here's after paint and drybrushing.
Now I'm down to a mere 999 more details to clean up....
Thanks guys! I still have enough track for another Flyer loop, but can't for the life of me figure out where to put it.....
Nice!
Liking what you've done, and I certainly like that Marx semaphore. Would you be willing to add SPF to your title...?
https://multiscaleland.shutterfly.com/#%3aemid%3dsite_sitecreated%26cid%3dSHARE3SXXXX
I like to take photos of scenery I'm working on. It makes it easier to see what I need to work on next, much easier than the naked eye. Here's what I'm working on with my canyon scene. Not painted yet, but adding more rock formations.
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