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clinchvalley Posted: 15 Jan 2004, 09:09:34 Quote Posts: 82 Joined: 18 Jun 2001 Location: US Weather EVERYTHING. Amazing how many people devote tons of time to wethering engines and freight cars, but do nothing on buildings, autos, people, etc. then wonder why it looks toy like. Profile Email Web Back to top CBQ_Guy Posted: Today, 13:54:20 Quote Posts: 203 Joined: 25 Sep 2003 I put a thin "dust" wash of my basic earth color on pretty much everything, even figures and low scenery. I got the idea for this from Dave Frary's book/video? Really seemed to tie things together and make it all just look "right", IMO. -------------------- These two post are so very true along with dull flat coloring. Remember, we live in dirty, dusty world. That's the norm for nature in our world, The sun destroys everything colorful after a time, and so does rain, snow, wind, dirt, dust and probably a half a dozen other elements in our atmosphere, including polution. Sooooooooo how do we represent this, dirty flats colors, peeling paint, dirt, dust, weather beaten old appearances, broken streets and sidewalks, rubbish in the big city streets, discarded sinks and other bathroom fixtures, old rusted out cars, even a burned up car still sitting next to the sidewalk or out in the middle of a vacant lot, cracked masonery etc. even down to the old side of town, bums, drunks etc, and yes, even the red light district. On this one please, if you didn't see the thread on "THE HOUSE OF ILL REPUTE", please go there and check it out. It was started by me, and centers on a new kit called "WICKED WANDA'S" by BARMILLS. You may also want to check out these two web sites for ideas. They're great. http://www.horailroad.com/fsm/fsmlayout.html http://barmillsmodels.com/ Enjoy [:D][:D][:D][:D]When you model this last element remember, in the early part of the 20th century, this made up a major portion of town but later toward the 50's onward, cities did start to clean this element up some and over time it became more concentrated in the old run down areas of town, "THE WRONG SIDE OF THE TRACKS", "THE BAD PART OF TOWN", "SKID ROW" ETC. I'm sure you've heard them all, take your pick.[:)][:)]It can be modeled full blown or just a hint of what reside there, or anything in between. Have fun and enjoy.
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