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Jerry
So glad you brought that up Robert! You are absolutely right. I need to, as I mentioned to Kev, explore outside my comfort zone and step up the color a bit. What's weird is I have most of the scenic materials in brighter colors and if I bought them I certainly must have planned on using them! But when I'm working I seem to gravitate to the more subdued...not sure why. Habit is certainly the main reason I'm sure and maybe, as I ponder this issue, the ingrained idea that everything should blend together with nothing sticking out to steal the scene has clouded my perspective a bit. Wow! Is this not what is so valuable and enjoyable about this forum! Exchanging ideas just invigorates me to explore new ideas.
Rear of the structure scenic work. Will scenic the stream bank once the structure details are finished up.
Jerry
Thanks much Robert. As we discussed, I'm working on getting some improved color overall and if not this build, the next project for sure.
Appreciate that Jerry!
Hey Travis...I'll take one word comments like that any day!
Nice to hear from you as always Tom and thanks so much.
Hi Al. That's cool...my new name is "G&G Scale Modeling"...grunge and greenery...I like it!
Appreciate the note Stephen!
When I look at this last photo I feel as if I am standing across the creek looking into someone's back yard. It is that realistic.
Later, Dave S Tucson, AZ
Also your scene composition is exquisite and shows how much work and thought you put into them.
As others have mentioned, a splash more subdued colour would bring more life into the monotone scenes and create something to draw the viewers eye in for a closer look, like wise some of the vivid scenic elements if dulled down would stop the eye from being distracted from the main focus, which is your incredible modeling.
It is such a fine balance and your work is absolutely the best that can be seen in HO.
I'm loving all the updates and can't wait for more. Beautiful work as always, the best.
Karl...what up my friend! Glad to see you here and dude...you've been killing it on the Facebook posts. So many incredible builds I can't keep up with them. If you all haven't seen Karl's work there you need to check it out.
Really moved by your thoughts here and thanks. Coming from you it means so much and does nothing but motivates me to keep pushing my comfort zone. With that, glad to hear your thoughts on improving my color palate to bring a bit more zip to the overall look of things. Last thing I want is to get too predictable in my modeling. Thanks again and look forward to more of your thoughts as I move forward.
always pushing the level even further.
Making good use of Brett's 3D printed parts! Wagon wheels are just outside the Wheelwright Shop. There will be much more work going on with them in front that gets detailed soon.
With an open concept, these windows are always open with weather awnings and wire screen to keep flying debris from entering by passing locomotive traffic.
Tying in the rear details with that of the side.
Just had to utilize Brett's incredibly detailed wheelbarrow 3D printed part here. The filigree of this piece is just outstanding and in 1:87!
Picture just can't do it justice!
Appreciate that Travis.
Jerry