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Steve Bennett · Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 4:48 pm Post subject:

Time for somebody else to take over bumping this thread back up the list as I dont think there is anything more I can add on my little project. Here are a few pics of the completed module (I cant bring myself to call it a layout Smile

). I might add a few more details yet, but I want to keep this as simple as possible for taking around to shows to illustrate how effective a very simple layout using most basic techniques can be. Thats about it, I will leave you with the pics, I'm going to play trains Smile

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Gerry Bullock · Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 5:18 pm Post subject: He's done it again!!!!!!!

Superb Steve Cool

you've made your point Mr. Green

Playing trains eh Exclamation

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dr5euss · Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 5:20 pm Post subject:

That looks good Steve, I like the firebell - is it one of yours?
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Steve Bennett · Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 5:57 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys, apart from the warping base, it was a really fun and quick little project.

The firebell was very much a last minute addition, just a simple turning in a drill with some brass rod inserted into it. I do plan on replacing it with a better one later, it's main task is to hide a join in the printed building, thought it would make a change from a drainage downpipe Smile

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scott b · Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 6:42 pm Post subject:

That is a beautifull little example at a show to get people moving to do something rather than just thinking about it. You may even want to have a little hand out howto, step by step on how you made it and what you used. I don`t see any need to replace the bell it lookes fine and a very clever coverup it is. You may want to bring your standing figure forward a bit though, the shadow gives away the flat background, but then I`m just being picky.

Scott

Steve Bennett · Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 6:59 pm Post subject:

Thanks Scott, your comments tell me that I have achieved what I set out to do. The handout is not a bad idea, will have to look at putting something together. I hope to be demonstrating some of the building techniques, which are all very simple, at a few shows, so a handout to go with it is a good idea.

Good point on the shadow from the figure, I will remember that in future photo's. There is no shadow under normal lighting conditions, just from the lights for the photography. There isnt much room to move him forward much though Smile

he would lose his knees as the wagon went past Smile

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Steve Bennett · Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 7:27 pm Post subject:

Just for Scott, no more shadow from the figure onto the building, there's more space this side of the tracks Smile

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michael · Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 7:54 pm Post subject:

I like that shot better. Smile

The briks don't look half bad either Laughing

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Steve Bennett · Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 7:59 pm Post subject:

AndyA · Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 5:36 am Post subject:

That's a really neat piece of work, Steve; as has already been commented, a great example that should encourage other people to get something done.

You commented:

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DCRfan · Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 7:27 am Post subject:

I had better go and find some toys to throw out of my cot Crying or Very sad

This looks so good now, what will it be like with the rest of the years titivating Crying or Very sad

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Steve Bennett · Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 7:44 am Post subject:

scott b · Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 2:51 pm Post subject:

Steve, that last shot is set up beautifully, it shows so much depth and the lack of shadow makes the whole scene completely believable. Michael may have set up the printies(which I have printed as well for a player to be named later) you made them come to life with your design and creativity. It may all be very simple and basic technique but easy things can be done badly and this is a fine example of how to do it right.

Scott

MOG · Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 2:52 pm Post subject:

Looks great Steve. Don't knock calling it a layout.. If it's got 'playability' surely that counts? Be nice to see this on Carl's scrapbook ! Laughing

The fire bell is a nice touch too. That could be a subject in itself couldn't it? Things used to disguise joins..

Best get some creosote on the base of that fence though! I was taught to erect them with a few inches ground clearance. Wink

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Steve Bennett · Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 3:21 pm Post subject:

michael · Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 4:49 pm Post subject:

And January is not even over yet, Like the other comments have already said Steve a great simple layout well balanced and designed.

Now you have 11 months for the next few Twisted Evil

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Sir Briand · Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 4:51 pm Post subject:

Sort of interesting seeing what changing the position of the standing figure makes.

I think he sort of anchors where you look when he is standing against the wall. I suspect that when you look at the actual model when he is against the wall you will tend to look away from the lean to and the exit hole and more at the lean to and hole when he is in front. Does moving him the the other side of the boxes make any difference?

Incidentally, love the whole concept of the layout.
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Steve Bennett · Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 7:19 pm Post subject:

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dr5euss · Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 11:25 pm Post subject:

I like that card/balsa outbuilding Smile

What did you use for glue so it doesn't warp?
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Steve Bennett · Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 11:48 pm Post subject: