I recently posted a blog about Layout Room Preparation Tips on my business site HERE. http://shelflayouts.com/2016/06/preparing-your-train-room/
Author: Lmind1
Learning to “See” Visual Landmines
In the last post, I discussed developing an eye for “the typical” when it comes to structure selection and then applying a heavy dose of it. The shot above is of a small LPG facility. Compact, easy to model, an industry that just looks appropriate in most settings, it’s an ideal subject. Purchase the Walthers […]
Choosing Your Industries
Realism is enhanced when we model industry types that are found with the most frequency. Clockwise from upper left: LPG, scrap metal, team, plastics or warehouse. Over time, our brain subconsciously registers the most commonly found rail side features whether it be through photos or personal railfanning experience. It expects to see certain elements in […]
New Layout Design Post
I just added a new post on the layout design blog of my business site HERE. http://shelflayouts.com/2016/06/working-structures-into-your-design/
Nothing Is Black or White
The subjects we model are out in the elements. They are ravaged by the weather which takes it’s toll and does so quickly. The end result is a color spectrum that will always drift towards center. Darks fade and light colors shift to gray. Although, at first glance, subjects may appear to be pure black […]