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QUOTE: Originally posted by pcarrell I didn't mean to imply that you were over the line on the advertising thing. I don't think you are. I think what you're doing is refining a product based on personal feedback. I'm not sure what stand the host's of this forum would take on that. I'm just saying, as you pointed out, it's a fine line. My thoughts on this are more along the lines of "I wish more companies did this kind of product research to determine what we modelers REALLY want". It seems that so many products out there are very hit and miss in the way they impact the market. The company thinks this product or that product might fly, so they throw a few out there and see what happens. The apporoach that you're doing is more like "Hey, what is it you guy's would really like to see?" kind of marketing. This line of thinking can only be good for us modelers. Now as to the product itself; I agree that more sky would be good. I model in N scale and there is 18 inches seperation showing between the two modeled deck on my layout. Actually, theres no seperation because I had to tear it down to move, but there WAS 18 inches, and there will be on the new layout. Also, more distance in the backdrop would be good. I can model the forground. If my shelf is to thin to model the foreground then flats will work. Out in the "countryside" I need to imply vast distances. The horizon is further out there then most of the backdrops I see on your site. I should be able to see the hill a half mile away and then peeking out around the corner of that one I should see a hill a mile and a half away. In the plains areas of the country I should see houses and trees that are miles away. In the city things tighten up a bit. Buildings are closer and the horizon is harder to see. Closer is OK in the city. I think the way you've done it looks pretty good to me for the city scenes. Don't get me wrong, I think you're on the right track, and many of these backdrops would work in many situations. You're doing fine quality work by the looks of it, but some of these things might broaden the appeal of your product. Just some thoughts........
QUOTE: Originally posted by lesmavor We accent trackside scale-sized images, intended to represent elements adjacent to the track. As I interpret your input, you want a panoramic vista.
QUOTE: f any mention of any product constitutes advertisng, then this forum is loaded with advertising
QUOTE: Originally posted by pcarrell Hi Les, I like your product, and I may be looking further into it (I bookmarked it) in about a year when my new house is finished being built, but I would be careful about this thread. I don't think you are allowed to advertise on the forum. You do have a fine product, and I support homespun companies such as yourselves, but I wouldn't want you to end up with a problem on this forum because of a rule infraction that you may not have even been aware of, thats all.