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I read the same article referanced above by Dave M. I think the article said to use light colors low and darken as they get higher. However, if how Dave explained is how the article was written, then I disagree with the article. As you look towards the horizon on a clear day, the blue can disappear into shades of white. The darkest blue is directly overhead. <br /> <br />I have differant opinions than the writer of the latest article, also. If you look at the horizon, it is always at eye level. Even when you are up in an airplane, the horizon is close to eye level if you have an un obstructed view (rare). Also, I have fairly detailed backgrounds, as I enjoyed painting them that way and I think they add to the scene and do not detract. If you have no, or limited artistic capibilities, in all likelyhood you can make obscure or sudued scenes work for you! <br /> <br />It's my opinion that the only true rule in modelrailroading is, there are no rules! You will have many people attempt to tell you there are! Their rules may work for them! However, they may not work for you or me.
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