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How many layouts have you built and what did you learn from them?
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i'm currently working on a n-scale layout. i guess it my second layout. my first was a ho lay built by a family freind for me as a x-mas gift when i was younger. even though i didnt build it a i tried to add to it. that was a bad idea. all i did was break it. but i did learn some from it. <br /> <br /> for me working with ho didn't give me the room too do much more than a simple oval. so going to n-scale was great. also i realized that mistakes will be made so i should be prepared to take as many stabs at each phase untill im satisfied. and the most important thing i learned was no matter how elaborate your track plans are .. if you dont keep in mind the scenery and plan for it .. you won't have a convicing layout <br /> <br />i know these sound like no brainers but you have to remimber i completly destroied my last on. <br />i am now 21 and have taken another shot at it and i am very happy so far.i started my layout based on a specific lay for a book with steps by step instructions to get my skills back and to see if i had the skill worth putting time into my own well planned layout. i will convert this layout to extend to an around the room layout. wile im waiting for my next kit to come in i have been planing the rest of the layout so when i get their i should have an idea of what i want to do. <br /> <br /> from this layout i found that taking the time to setup smaller scenes inside a larger scene using fine detailing i realy what makes it come to life. i am very carfull not to jump the gun and move to the next scene untill my pics of the dont look empty. <br /> <br /> i still havent attempted a back drop for the layout but i have setup a website to display my work. www. yodogn.com <br /> <br /> please email me at yodogn@yahoo.com with any sugestions you might have for my layout... im still new at this any feedback realy helps thanks <br /> <br />
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