If you were in the field viewing the prototype of these containers from several feet away you’d notice that the surface is quite glossy. If we model that degree of sheen on the layout, however, it will look toy like. Sheen (shine vs. dullness) and color saturation are tricky subjects for model railroaders. As real […]
Author: Lmind1
12th Avenue Courtyard
This shot was taken on the layout from 12th Avenue facing east towards downtown. Trujillo is on the left, the runaround track is in the distance. The Miami skyline is cropped in as I think it’s a better look than the basement door which is what you’d actually see if you were visiting the layout!
Miami Jai-Alai Finished!
Whew, this was a “project” but it’s finally done. Some lessons learned….First, unconventional subjects require unconventional, and more modern, tools and techniques. It would have been impossible to get this done without using the photo laminate technique and a craft cutter (a tool I appreciate more and more with each passing year). From past mistakes […]
Miami Jai-Alai April 10th
The front entrance and sidewalk area is now complete. Next up is the sawtooth awning.
LAJ throwback Friday
The local crosses District Blvd. with a load of empty corn syrup tanks on its way back to the yard. I just realized the older iPhones, a 6 in this case, allow you to get much lower angle shots than the newer, “triple lens”, models. I think I’ll have to go back and buy a […]