OMG...

Whauuu....

That's it! I give up weathering. Until this date I have been striving to get to level of Pelle Søeborg (no offense Pelle), but now I give up. These models sets a whole new standard, both regarding weathering, but also landscape wise.

All kidding aside, that is the best modelling I have ever seen.

Hope to see much more from you, Jurg.

Andreas

Jeez Louise

Stunning modeling. Your YouTube posting indicates you are the photographer only. Is that correct? If so, pass along to the builders a hearty congratulations for doing extemporary modeling. Truly breathtaking.

Incredible

Jurg

Those are incredible models and photography.  They are all definitely "Yes, It's a model" worthy.  Welcome to MRH

So Good!!!

I guess I'm a cynic, I looked close at these photos and had my doubts. So I looked very close, and still had my doubts. I was wrong. This is some of the best modeling I have ever seen.

JR59 Model                                           The Real Thing

I'm amazed at the level of detail, it is not like a painting, but just like a photograph!

Regards

John

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Great!

thanks so much for sharing.  It gives many of us an opportunity to see and learn.  Well, see to start with, learn that is something many will strive for.  I think we're all anxious to see more. It would be great to have some video with conversation about all aspects or the work. 

I think we are all appreciative of the efforts applied to this truly life like modeling.

Wow! Just Incredible

Jurg,

Excellent work all the way around, the models, diorama and the photography.

Please  post more, they are a true inspiration....

John

Well, there's March's Feature

Well, there's March's Feature Article content...or April?...

Great photography and great

Great photography and great modeling!  Would love to have the builder of the diorama share his technics with us! The level of detail on the rolling stock and in particular the engines is amazing as well as the weathering! I have been involved with this hobby for many many years and I have to say this is some of the best if not THE best modeling I have seen! Welcome to MRH and thank you for posting!!!

The Weathering Shop

You can see much more of the loco and freight car weathering from Rodney Walker and Gary Christensen at The Weathering Shop site, which includes a store for the featured artists.  Here are some previously sold models from Rodney Walker  http://theweatheringshop.com/rodneysales.html plus the gallery http://theweatheringshop.com/rodneymenu.html.  Gary Christensen doesn't have a list of sold models posted, but his gallery is here http://theweatheringshop.com/gmodels.html.

Thank you very much for all

Thank you very much for all the great and kind comments and the warm welcome. I'll answer all the questions you may have. One thing is very important for me: please remember that I'm only a Collector and Photographer the honor of the great work goes to the Artists who build and weather the Engine and Cars and of course to the Guys who build the different Dioramas. Here is a picture that shows the setup.

I'll show some more photos from a new Diorama later tonight.

best Regards

Jürg

Wonderful...

modeling, great work.

John

in awww

Wow, those are amazing shots.  Thank you to all involved to help making these wonderful pictures...I even had a friend convinced that these were actual day to day pictures, until I told him it was a model, and even then, it took  him another look to see.  

Hello Friends for many

Hello Friends

for many Years I had the Idea of reflecting water for my pictures, then a couple of month ago my Friend Gary showed a Diorama with Rain Puddles effect, have a look here and see the last picture of the series:

http://theweatheringshop.com/gichchick2.html

I've talked with my Friend Stefan from Germany who build the Swamp Diorama for me about my Idea and 2 month later I've got a Mini-Diorama with the perfect surface for reflection.

and finally a picture where you can see the real size

Cool Stuff

I am deeply impressed, this is cool stuff, a joy to watch and probably as close to the real thing as it gets!

... und dänn erscht no us de Schwiiz ...

Compliment and best regards, Carlo  -  Uetikon am See

Hallo Carlo, genauer gseit us

Hallo Carlo, genauer gseit us Olten

picture

hi  Jürg !

               Very nice and perfect picture , tell me please , wich camera do you use it ? and zoom .

thank you

Those photos are simple

Those photos are simple amazing..

Pascal, I've a Nikon D90 and

Pascal, I've a Nikon D90 and mostly I use a Nikon 35mm lens but the camera and the lens are not so important. There are many "secretes" behind good pictures. First, the Models and the Diorama must be very detailed and weathered. Second, bring the Diorama outside to the sun to get the best light. If you take pictures in the morning, midday or afternoon changes the whole szene because the light is warmer in the afternoon. Third, get a steady Tripod. Fourth, get a Programm like Helicon Focus, read more here: http://www.heliconsoft.com/heliconfocus.html

I hope this helps a bit, feel free to ask more Good luck!

Video

Your video - in hi def - is fantastic!!  More please.

Don

Don, I'm working on part two

Don, I'm working on part two

Jurg, you guys work

Jurg, you guys work superb!

I also agree as other said that it should be in MRH articles. Can't wait till the full story to come.

Jurg, can I copy those photos for my wallpaper?

Thank you,

Yunov

No Problem Yunov, take what

No Problem Yunov, take what you want and thanks for the comments.

Wow, that is really amazing

Wow, that is really amazing looking.