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Frequent poster 589 posts jfmcnab Frequent poster 589 posts
jfmcnab

To wrap up 2012 I've created a photo tour showing some before and after shots on my IAIS Grimes Line layout. All scenes were completed in the last 12 months.

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Hickman Road/US Highway 6

 

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Clive Greenbelt

 

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NW 100th & Douglas Avenue

 

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Urbandale Runaround

 

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Meredith Drive

See you in 2013,
James

 
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arthurhouston Prolific poster 1,154 posts
arthurhouston

Background Street Scenes

I knew you could do it they add the depth to make it look real. One more suggestion put some color variation in sky. Lighter at bottom and darker blue as you go up. Best this done before background put on. Really looking great.
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Leo Starrenburg Regular poster 211 posts
Leo Starrenburg

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I really like these before and after photo's. Your use of background scenes is an inspiration !

Did you make your own trees James ?

 

cheers, Leo

Farmers & Bluestone Railroad, a small On30 layout located in The Netherlands

 
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jfmcnab Frequent poster 589 posts
jfmcnab

SuperTrees

Hi Leo,

I use Scenic Express SuperTrees exclusively on my layout.

James
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big jerr New member 21 posts
big jerr

2012 was a good year

WOW; looking great and great before/after picts thanks Jerry

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ddecino New member 5 posts
ddecino

Very nice!! Very realistic.

Very nice!! Very realistic. I really like the asphalt color. How did you get that color? Happy New Year Don
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jfmcnab Frequent poster 589 posts
jfmcnab

Road Techniques

Hi Don,

The roads are painted with a cheap flat gray spray paint. Sidewalks, curbs and center dividers are painted with Model Master Flat Light Aircraft Grey. Everything is then weathered with an india ink/alcohol wash applied with an airbrush.

James
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wp8thsub MRH Author 3,348 posts
wp8thsub

Very Cool

This is a nice summary of progress from the last year.  Lots of good stuff to be seen.

Rob Spangler MRH Blog
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East Rail Regular poster 124 posts
East Rail

Productive Year

You got a lot done this year James.  My favorite scene is that faded, ratty, red pallet business.

Lance

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jfmcnab Frequent poster 589 posts
jfmcnab

Pallet Recyclers

Thanks Lance. Pallet Recyclers and the Rider area was the first time I extensively used photo backdrops and photo wallpaper. It gave me the confidence to tackle the larger areas of the layout with those same techniques.

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James
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wilkenw New member 19 posts
wilkenw

Beautiful work ...

Your work is truly museum quality.  Your willingness to refrain from "glomming-up" your simple sky backdrop without tacky overdrawn clouds is admirable.  The blue of your "sky" is beautifully understated.  You might want to think about sharing your color formula and your application technique.  In my experience, I've found that overpainting can work wonders.
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