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Some very interesting points made here. In my opinion, it all comes down to personal preferance and the style of that particular modeler. I like to compare modeling to other forms of art work. Every painter has their own preferance of what makes a work of art. Some like realism, some like semi abstract, some like abstract. It's their preferance. I, personally, am more attracted to realism. I like to know what I'm looking at and like to see details. As far as railroad modeling, I love to see deatails. It's the little things that complete the scene. It's like looking at a bunch of diaramas all in one package. Every one of them tells a different story. Just like different parts of a city. If you can acheive this outstanding detail AND include the properly modeled railroad ( by that, I mean, true to prototype), then, in my eyes, you're a master modeler. I look up to you and hope to acheive even a fraction of your abilities.Dave, I don't think you stired a hornet's nest. You just voiced your opinion. That's what forums are all about. The picture you posted of a portion of your layout is done very well. It shows alot of details as far as weathering on the sides of the buildings and road. I love it. I agree with you, however...you DO need more cars...lol. I hope you don't mind, but I'd like to make a suggestion. There are two simple things, I think, would give your layout more realism. #1: A bit of graffiti on the side of the building in the foreground.#2: Those black lines the city likes to put on the roads when they crack. Judging by the shade of that road, I'd say it's seen use for quite some time. I hope you didn't mind my input. [:)] BTW, how did you manage to get the August 2007 issue already? I've got a subscription to Model Railroader and the latest one I have is July...and I just got it a little over a week ago.[%-)]
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