Pelle Soeborg is da' man!

[brothaslide]

I was very impressed with Pelle Soeborg's new layout featured in the March issue of MR. He is a true craftsman.

Pelle and Erik Brooman are my two favtorite modelers. Both of their work inspires me to press on with model railraoding.

Take care,

[SilverSpike]

Yea, I got mine in the mail on Saturday and read the whole issue front to back in one day!

The Soeborg layout is great!

- Ryan

[steveblackledge]

the pics showing the freight rollin down the road are spot on, i like the way he says he isn't a detail freek, i wish my details were as good as his.
keep it up
your-da' man.

[gvdobler]

I agree, I'm going to drive over there next week just to see the real thing.

What an artist.

Jon - Las Vegas

[Anonymous]

I agree, his layout rocks. I envy him for capturing the look of a real western desert town. Keep up the good work, Mr. Soeburg.

[Anonymous]

Wonder how many realize that he is from Sweden? Hard enough modeling North American stuff when you live here!

Bob Boudreau

[Noah Hofrichter]

I agree, and all I can say is WOW!!!! He has one great layout, I really, really like it. Wish I could do scenery that good.

Noah

[Anonymous]

I would agree he's definitely a great modeler but there's too much armour yellow in the pics.[:D][:D] [B)] One of the best for sure.

Jeremy

[camarokid]

I would agree with all of you. I just keep looking and looking and looking and still can't seem to get enough of how he did all that. How many of us caught his little statement of "but when you look at a scene and it appears correct, then it's enough." when he was speaking about details. I was surprised that his roads brought out the railroad more than anything else. He is the man!
Archie

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Noah Hofrichter

I agree, and all I can say is WOW!!!! He has one great layout, I really, really like it. Wish I could do scenery that good.

Noah

[#ditto]

Robert

[davekelly]

Pelle rocks! Would love to see him write some articles on the structures on his layout. It might rekindle the whole scratchbuilding thing!!

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by FundyNorthern

Wonder how many realize that he is from Sweden? Hard enough modeling North American stuff when you live here!

Bob Boudreau

Close but not close enough, he is from Denmark, our southern neighbour. Although I havent received the March MR yet I have seen Sooeborgs layout almost one year ago in a swedish hobby magazine. Sooeborgs layout is a piece of art.

[Anonymous]

Yes I agree with you. And that is the reason I chose to model the west. To be honest most of you guys model the green grass and green tree look so when we see that western dry look it is quite a change and we love it. I did the green grss and green tree look so when I started my first big layout I decided to go west. Modeling Up also. So my layout has the similar look as that. When I see his layout I see mine. Although I do not have a Dennys or KFc I am just stuck with the Burger King. LOL Here is an example of the way mines look. Although mine is southern Cali and will have palm trees around the ground is alike.

[davekelly]

Biggie,

I wrote a post on your thread about the B'King. You ought to get together with Pelle and write some articles on building modern structures. Guys like you and Pelle keep me hoping that I can improve my skills to something close to your levels!

[Anonymous]

Wasn't his previous layout featured in Great MR's a couple years ago?

That layout was similar to the descriptions I've read above - relatively sparse, yet very realistic. I believe he mentioned he was going to build a larger layout soon. This must be it.

I would feel the temperature rise just looking at his pics - made me feel like I was in Mojave.

In fact, I think I may have eaten at the McDonald's that was on that layout. That guy has Southern California down!!!

Borders didn't have the new MR yet. Argghh!

[Anonymous]

I'm getting nailed here! Went to a Borders, Barnes & Noble, and even the local Model Railroad shop.

Nobody has the new Mag yet. I'm very much looking forward to it!!!

[philnrunt]

When i first saw the cover, I thought oh no, another UP layout. Then I saw it and it was incredible! His structures are truly a work of art.
In the same issue, Howard Lloyd's marine models are also fantastic. He captures equally well a seafront as Pelle captures the west.
Great issue.

[davekelly]

Philnrunt,

I agree that Howard's marine models are fantastic also!

This issue is probably the issue that I've enjoyed the most in the last few years (I didn't say the greatest issue because everyone has their own opinion of that depending on where their interests lie).

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by CARRfan

Wasn't his previous layout featured in Great MR's a couple years ago?

That layout was similar to the descriptions I've read above - relatively sparse, yet very realistic. I believe he mentioned he was going to build a larger layout soon. This must be it.

I would feel the temperature rise just looking at his pics - made me feel like I was in Mojave.

In fact, I think I may have eaten at the McDonald's that was on that layout. That guy has Southern California down!!!

Borders didn't have the new MR yet. Argghh!

I have to correct myself here - his previous layout was featured in MR, March 1998. (have the article scanned into my computer - went through my MR's a few months ago, scanned in my favorites - this one was definately a keeper!)

I still haven't gotten the new MR yet. No stores have it yet!

[atsf_arizona]

I agree too, Pelle's modeling, photography, and writing is top-notch.

Pelle, if you're out there, how is the Sweden USA model railroading scene?

[twhite]

I definitely agree, Pelle's layout is just stunning! As a fairly frequent visitor to the Mojave area, he's captured the feel and look of the place superbly, I could almost smell the dust. And frankly, for someone who says he isn't into detailing, he could give me lessons on how NOT to detail and have it turn out like that, anytime he wants. Really superb craftsmanship. I'd really be interested in a video or DVD of an operating session.
Tom

[Anonymous]

I agree. I loved the layout!

[Anonymous]

Cool - the local hobby shop got the magazine in finally.

Read it during breaks in the superbowl. Good stuff!!!

I think I got a sunburn just by looking at his model railroad version of Mojave! Very impressive, once again.

I find it refreshing that again, on his 2nd layout that's made it to MR, he didn't jam it full of track. The track plan is surprisingly simple once again also. I'm guessing the simplicity could be a key to his layouts success and his stick-to-it-ness.

He's making me think about simplicity when I finally get around to building my first layout in 15 or so years.

I also find it interesting that he's an artist. I think artists have an upper hand when it comes to model railroading. They aren't likely to slap off-the-shelf stuff right onto their layout without making things look right.

Hats off to Pelle - what a fine job!!!

[Anonymous]

I particularly liked the AM/PM model on his layout. It looks almost exactly like the one in Mojave. I couldn't see it too clearly in the magazine, but from what I could see, it was pretty much dead on. I liked the way the canopy angles across the property and is not perpendicular to the property lines. That feature matches the prototype almost exactly. Now if only he could get the Mojave airport on there with all those old L-1011s and the Rutan Spaceship One! Having grown up going through Mojave on a regular basis and having even worked there on several occasions, I must commend Mr. Soeborg on his ability to capture the feeling of this town. Even though he is in Denmark, there is no doubt in my mind that he has frequented Mojave, and may well have lived in the area at one time. Either that, or he took waaaaaay too many pictures when he did visit!!! [:D][:D][:D]

[davekelly]

I think Model Railroader is playing a joke on us. Pelle must live in Mojave. There's just no way that he could do what he did after maybe a few visits and some photos. Either that or Pelle is one of the top modelers of our day. Hmmmmm.

[Anonymous]

Pelle, if you're out there, how is the Sweden USA model railroading scene?

[canazar]

One of my neighbors at work (we all have our own shops) came over and i showed him the magazine. He isnt much of a modeler but still likes to look and has respect for the work involved.. Anyways, I showed him the spread and he gets to the spot where you can see dowtonn area with the old station the left. His reply... "Oh my God, I have eaten at that Dennys. And got gas at that ARCO.. Holy ...." He has been there many times himself when goes to Cali. Guess ole' Pelle got it dead on. H[:De thoguht that was pretty cool In fact, he took the mag and showed everyone our complex. [:D] Great Job Pelle

[Anonymous]

Pelle is from Denmark and comes once a year to visit with me and we travel all over the country photographing trains. We spent an entire day in Mojave filming every angle of the various buildings which Pelle scratch built. It has been my pleasure to travel with him every year for over 10 years and watch the master at work. Yes, he has been to Mojave many other times for a stop over or train watching but he spent most of his time in the Tehachapi Mountains , especially Caliente. And yes, you can only appreciate the beauty of his layout by seeing it in person........Pelle, see you in June.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by brothaslide

I was very impressed with Pelle Soeborg's new layout featured in the March issue of MR. He is a true craftsman.

Pelle and Erik Brooman are my two favtorite modelers. Both of their work inspires me to press on with model railraoding.

Take care,

I looked at the pictures of his layout and realized that was Mojave before I read the article. He has named it Daneville, but it is modeled after Mojave. HIs pictures are always great and are interesting. I visited Sweden about ten years ago and his country is a great place to see. I found out Pelle was from Denmark. Sorry.
Pelle, if you are a member of this forum or read it occasionally, we salute you and thank you for your efforts.

I wanted to turn left and fill up with ARCO when I saw it.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the kind words. I am overwhelmed by the positive response. There are more photos on my web site www.soeeborg.dk - go to "Model making" and click on the links "photos" and "hobby".

Pelle