Wisconsin Central - Heritage Division

[MichaelWinicki]

Nice W.!

I think you're well on your way!


Yeah, I do the same thing on my pike... rotate from one area to another.

[w neal]

Another background element with strategic tree placement:






Its right next to Torborg's lumber. Near which, I placed a couple more trees for "strategic reasons". I got some shadows cast on the backdrop by them, but I'm willing to live with it as they are blocking some undesired views from other angles.

[w neal]

w neal, I always enjoy seeing other people's layout work! I guess email would be the way to go unless you can send a link to where your pictures are hosted?

Are you from Australia? Aussies always have trouble for some reason. Just PM me your email.

[Leggy]

Indeed I am, that's rather strange 

Just had a look at the photos you emailed, I tip my hat to you sir as that's some very nice work.

[w neal]

My apologies mate. Check your PM. Ta.

[MichaelWinicki]

That really is a cool scene W.

You've done a terrific job place the lumber yard.

And an excellent job on static grass.

But for some reason my eye would like to see something more behind the lumber yard.

[nscalemike]

That really is a cool scene W.

You've done a terrific job place the lumber yard.

And an excellent job on static grass.

But for some reason my eye would like to see something more behind the lumber yard.

I agree,  I really like seeing what you are doing here.  The lumber yard looks great but what I am assuming is the front where the green truck is parked looks odd.  Too many trees around the driveway and too small of a parking lot for this facility.  I think if you could rework the fence a bit and make this the back of the property one would easily believe the parking lot/gate is on the opposite side that is not modeled.  Junk that rear corner up with a broke down delivery truck, scraps, etc.  Then again, as I sit here and type this and look again I could see this area being an 'employee only' door and it is already the back, in which case, I say keep at it!

On a side note, what is the dark green 'trees' along the backdrop? Looks very good seperating the model scene from the backdrop scene.  Really conveys a sense of distance, especially on the latest pic.

Mike

[w neal]

Thanks for the feedback. I enjoy hearing other people's perspectives. It is all great food for thought.

No scenes on this layout are ever done. I will likely go back and revisit them. I may add more background items in future. In this area in particular, the land is flattish. When I visited there, any background did not really stand out in my mind - save the woods beyond. The place, at that time, was in a newer industrial park on the edge of town. There was not much to see beyond it from a railway-oriented view.

For me, its a matter of perspective. The idea here is to suggest a lumber oriented industry of some kind where center beam cars are delivered. I'm going to try to focus more on what meets the tracks. I'm not modeling a perfect parking lot. Yes indeed, its goofy. But it'll work for now. The reason the tree is so close is to try to hide the line where the tiny parking lot ends, and the background begins. True, it teases the eye to try to find more in the scene. But with limited room between the warehouse and the backdrop, its a compromise. There really is no room for a proper customer parking lot. The idea is to simply suggest a lot of some kind. If you want to say its an employee lot - so be it. I'll go with that. 'Works for me.

[Philip H]

So I looked at the straight on shot of the grade crossing you posted over at MRH, and I think I've identified the problem there - the road appears to curve in as it lengthens to the horizon on your backdrop.  perhaps its a photo thing, but if you have straight lines going off to the horizon, it will work better,

[mark.hinds]

So I looked at the straight on shot of the grade crossing you posted over at MRH, and I think I've identified the problem there - the road appears to curve in as it lengthens to the horizon on your backdrop.  perhaps its a photo thing, but if you have straight lines going off to the horizon, it will work better,

Yes, but remember that it can be viewed from off to either side as well.  A geometrically straight road might not work as well from those perspectives, as you would perceive a sudden kink at the backdrop. 

MH

[w neal]

Build it, and they will tear it down.   

I think I need a break from the online world.

Talk to you in a few months.

[Dave Schneider]

Build it, and they will tear it down.   

I think I need a break from the online world.

Talk to you in a few months.

Please don't go!!!
People are just trying to give you feedback and discussing your work. I think that we all really like it and would like to see more of it. Please don't take it personally.

Best wishes, Dave

[GaryHinshaw]

Please don't go!!!
People are just trying to give you feedback and discussing your work. I think that we all really like it and would like to see more of it. Please don't take it personally.

Best wishes, Dave

+1!  I regard this as one of the most successful and enjoyable Engineering threads on the forum.  By all means, do what works for you, but I'm quite sure that all of the comments offered here begin with the utmost respect for your work.

-Gary

[basementcalling]

Maybe I am an idiot and missed it, but what scale is all this mind blowing modeling taking place in?

[Dave Schneider]

N scale

Best wishes, Dave