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nfmisso
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December 2001
From: San Jose, California
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Posted by
nfmisso
on Friday, July 11, 2003 8:44 AM
An EARLY sunday morning field trip, camera in hand, would be worthwhile.
Nigel N&W in HO scale, 1950 - 1955 (..and some a bit newer too) Now in San Jose, California
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Anonymous
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April 2003
305,205 posts
Posted by
Anonymous
on Friday, July 11, 2003 8:41 AM
what I do, is search around magazines, books, the internet,and any other place I can find photos of what Im looking for in the right size for the scene Im doing.
I cut them out-eleminating parts I dont want, as long as it doesnt ruin the picture, paste them on thin cardboard, and cut the cardboard to match the the shape of the pics. I attach that to my sky backdrop, and add whatever details I need to blend it all in. You would be surprised how could this can look.[:D]
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Anonymous
Member since
April 2003
305,205 posts
Posted by
Anonymous
on Friday, July 11, 2003 8:41 AM
what I do, is search around magazines, books, the internet,and any other place I can find photos of what Im looking for in the right size for the scene Im doing.
I cut them out-eleminating parts I dont want, as long as it doesnt ruin the picture, paste them on thin cardboard, and cut the cardboard to match the the shape of the pics. I attach that to my sky backdrop, and add whatever details I need to blend it all in. You would be surprised how could this can look.[:D]
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Anonymous
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April 2003
305,205 posts
Posted by
Anonymous
on Thursday, July 10, 2003 5:13 PM
Have you considered the "Realistic" line of backdrops. I don't have a link for it, but I believe they are in the current Walther's catalogue.
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Anonymous
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April 2003
305,205 posts
Posted by
Anonymous
on Thursday, July 10, 2003 5:13 PM
Have you considered the "Realistic" line of backdrops. I don't have a link for it, but I believe they are in the current Walther's catalogue.
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ndbprr
Member since
September 2002
7,486 posts
Backdrops
Posted by
ndbprr
on Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:59 PM
I am trying to expand a city scene on a switching railroad by installing digital picture print outs of industrial building on my sky backdrop behind and between the limited relief buildings against the backdrop. I am having great difficulty in locating any decent pictures. Basically I am looking for 6 story or lower buildings shot from ground level and free of cars, telephone poles, etc. and preferably free standing with nothing around them so they can be combined when needed. Does anyone know of a picture source for this type of request? Thank you
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ndbprr
Member since
September 2002
7,486 posts
Backdrops
Posted by
ndbprr
on Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:59 PM
I am trying to expand a city scene on a switching railroad by installing digital picture print outs of industrial building on my sky backdrop behind and between the limited relief buildings against the backdrop. I am having great difficulty in locating any decent pictures. Basically I am looking for 6 story or lower buildings shot from ground level and free of cars, telephone poles, etc. and preferably free standing with nothing around them so they can be combined when needed. Does anyone know of a picture source for this type of request? Thank you
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