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The trick, I think, would be not to be too rigid in a monochromatic world. Think of winter scenes where everything is white snow or black shadows, and the sky is gray. In the image, the only break is a red barn amid some gray barren trees. It's the predominance of white, black and gray that sets the scene, and a small dash of color that adds the impact. <br /> <br />The City of Angels "movie" sets Andy talked about was done with all the clothes and sets done in grays, but the actors would step out into a colorful world. <br /> <br />The old Mission Impossible series (TV, not the movie) usually began with a briefing where the set and the clothes were stark black and white, although it was shot in color. It helped separate that matter of fact set up with the scam the IMF pulled off in the rest of the show. <br /> <br />It may be reasonable to do one scene on a layout in predominatly black, white and gray tones, any colors greatly subdued, with lighting from a single spot to get the film noir shadows. The color scheme for rolling stock that regularly serviced the area could be done in grays. It may be too artsy for some tastes, but it could be fun to try it. You can always repaint the buildings and scenery if it doesn't work. <br /> <br />Tom Chmielewski <br />Associate Editor <br />Model Railroader
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