Weekend Update 10/30/16

[Chris333]

Chris, that's just phenomenal! I love the way you tie it all together, just beautiful work! I'm always so impressed...
If I can make a suggestion, on the right hand side of the city scene, where the train comes out of the black hole under the overpass, a small light source, perhaps an LED inside the curve, would go a long way toward softening that transition...
Anyway, thanks for posting the video, it's a joy to watch.
Otto K.

You mean the whole corner is dark, or are you talking about under the bridges?

[wcfn100]

I haven't touched my N scale layout since April. Today I went down and cleaned off the eastbound main and ran a train. Yippy!

Paint those drawbars! 


Jason

[Chris333]

Paint those drawbars! 


Jason

Maybe I'll try those new couplers all the kids are talking about.

[R L Smith]

I haven't touched my N scale layout since April. Today I went down and cleaned off the eastbound main and ran a train. Yippy!

I just watched this video.  AFI.  Simply outstanding Chris. 

[Cajonpassfan]

You mean the whole corner is dark, or are you talking about under the bridges?

No, just under the bridge. I just thought there should be a bit of daylight on the far side is all.
No criticism meant...
I have - similar condition where the track is going though the backdrop (even without a bridge to disguise it) and a little LED backlighting helps to make the transition....
Otto

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[Chris333]

Thanks guys.

It is a little dark under the bridge. The back drop is T shaped and on the city side 3 tracks go in, but one goes behind the back drop to staging.

I have a flat building along that track to look like something is over there. I can try a light, but it might call attention to the hidden track. I'll try and see what it looks like.

[Cajonpassfan]

Chris, maybe just a teensy bit of light; I probably have too much in my (unfinished) scenario...
Otto K.

[OldEastRR]

Like as not I'll sell my sharknoses since I don't run PRR anymore.

[sirenwerks]

Chris, maybe just a teensy bit of light; I probably have too much in my (unfinished) scenario...
Otto K.

The problem with the backlighting is the need for frontal lighting to balance the two sides out.

[Chris333]

I think the video makes it look dark.
In person:

Lit from the back staging track:

[Cajonpassfan]

Ahh, very nice!
Otto K.

[Chris333]

I still might tuck an LED up on the inside of the curve.

[glakedylan]

excellent photography, as well, Chris
thanks for sharing
sincerely
Gary