tbdanny:
tbdannySo I decided to just paint it to give the impression of a tree-covered hill.
In my humble and rather inexperienced (actually, totally inexperienced) opinion, I think you have done the right thing by not trying to make the background too detailed. The background is exactly that, it is not supposed to be the focal point. It only has to 'suggest' what is behind the layout. Look at Mike Lehman's mountains where he doesn't have the space to model hills with real depth. He has used simple foam shapes to suggest hills and mountains. If you were to look at one of his foam backdrop mountains in isolation it would seem to be pretty plain, but because you don't focus on them when you are looking at any of his wonderful scenes, they work really well!
I think you might want to add some details like real trees directly in front of the backdrops to suggest more depth if you have the space, but you are certainly on the right track. (Pun intended, but I am being serious about the quality of your work).
All the best,
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
hon30critter I think you might want to add some details like real trees directly in front of the backdrops
I think you might want to add some details like real trees directly in front of the backdrops
That's the plan. Most of the backdrop will have trees in front of it, except in the two spots where there's not enough space between it and the structures to do so. In those spots, I'll just put tree material to make it a bit of a 3D backdrop.
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Evenin"... Yeah I know I'm late to the party, but I just got what I want to show finished up a while ago.
This is last week... Now you see 'em...
Now you don't (the PC ties...):
There are also 4 power drops in this area.... Can you find them?
Next, to finish the scenery around the tracks. At least the basic stuff. Then I will ballast the tracks and get to work on the major bridge project over the gorge that will connect to this track.
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We'll get there sooner or later!
After a busy holiday weekend, I finally have a chance to acklowledge the kind comments from Rick and Guy regarding my photos. ... Thank you.
Everybody posted outstanding work over the long weekend. Great stuff ! ..
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