Ember 71 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 You're getting quite a shuffle on. Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dangermouse 95 Report post Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) Working on the back straight. Hills are foam and plaster soaked chux clothes, plus some fly screen and newspaper coated in plaster clothes. Rocks are from rubber moulds. I have been busy processing some foam to cover the hills - will use a mix of static grass, ground foam and some small trees I have from my model railroad days. Having fun - figure once I get this mostly finished I can paint and tape as most of the other scenery I can reach from the front. Rocks aren't finished I am working on getting the shading right... Edited May 16, 2020 by dangermouse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ember 71 Report post Posted March 15, 2013 Looking good. But, I must say your green is very intense. Must be plenty of rainfall in that part of the world. Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dangermouse 95 Report post Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) Tis the problem with being colour blind It is in Virginia and does seem to have some luscious green colours... though I was tempted to go for an autumn theme as there are some beautiful photos with autumn hues Some larger images here http://yadkinvalleyhome.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/nearmt-jefferson.jpg and herehttp://nchistory.web.unc.edu/files/2011/03/Blue_Ridge_Parkway-27527.jpg Edited May 16, 2020 by dangermouse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
triggy 8 Report post Posted March 15, 2013 Looking really good DM. Don't forget some clouds before you finish the background. Quote * Avatar used with permission Normal people worry me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dangermouse 95 Report post Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) triggy thanks my son asked me if I was doing some clouds - not sure how to make them look right..... I guess I can have a go and see what happens though in the 2 big photos the clean blue sky looks great cheers David Edited March 15, 2013 by dangermouse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digby 1 Report post Posted March 16, 2013 Looking Good , rather than clouds it may be easier work with a slightly stronger blue brushed randomly in the top third of the background. Enjoy St Pat's day. regards digby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
triggy 8 Report post Posted March 16, 2013 DM, this was my first attempt at clouds. A bit of white paint then dry brush it out in swirls to look like a cloud and some light grey at the bottom to give it some depth. I got a bit carried away with my cloud painting here: could've done with a couple less, but I think they would add to the depth and feature of your background. 1 Quote * Avatar used with permission Normal people worry me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dangermouse 95 Report post Posted March 16, 2013 nice looking clouds triggy, I found a couple of videos on youtube which were helpful...will give is a go tomorrow and see what I can come up with In case anyone is interested Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dangermouse 95 Report post Posted March 17, 2013 (edited) Had a go at some clouds Work in progress Updated photo Edited May 16, 2020 by dangermouse 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ember 71 Report post Posted March 17, 2013 Good start... Keep going. Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
triggy 8 Report post Posted March 17, 2013 Yep I like it alot Quote * Avatar used with permission Normal people worry me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dangermouse 95 Report post Posted March 31, 2013 (edited) Progress shot - painted the first coat of the track paint - it is a suede effect paint. I am caught in between finishing all the scenery and wanting to get the track running Will spend some time this weekend making some more pine trees a few more on here will look real good cheers David Edited May 16, 2020 by dangermouse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarKraft 14 Report post Posted March 31, 2013 Nice work David. Try a little grey on the underside of the clouds - they are in the 'shade'. Quote Fairmont Park Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dangermouse 95 Report post Posted March 31, 2013 (edited) Good tip, thanks KK, I work in fits and spurts on things, I probably need to commit to finishing something before I start the next thing (nah! that will never work for me) after getting the basic outline of the clouds done I backed off them for a while, need to finish some of the painted rocks on the backdrop as well cheers David Edited March 31, 2013 by dangermouse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnsxr8 7 Report post Posted March 31, 2013 Looking good DM Quote Check out North Brisbane Slotcar Racing: http://northbrisslots.forumotion.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dangermouse 95 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) Bit more progress and I started making a few foreground trees. They are on my little test track for now until I am ready for them on the big track. Edited May 16, 2020 by dangermouse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeGas 65 Report post Posted April 3, 2013 Love the tree, nice use of dead wood, I do the same myself using sand, gravel and wood. looks really god I reackon, better than plastic. well done Quote Cheers Grant ....................................................... Home Track..........Corvette C1 Build..........McLaren M1A Build..........Maserati 300S Build..........Allard J2 Build..........50's Diner..........Iso Griffo A3C 3D Printed Adjustable Chassis..........3D Print Projects If life gives you lemons, take them, free s#!t is cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dangermouse 95 Report post Posted April 4, 2013 (edited) Main part of the back straight is finished I will need to work on the right hand end when I make the train layout and the left end I can finish now that I have added the extra bit of wall. A few pics - it is a long straight after all From left to right Edited May 16, 2020 by dangermouse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ember 71 Report post Posted April 4, 2013 Looking good David. Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadow_rusty 41 Report post Posted April 4, 2013 That's coming along nicely DM... Can't wait to see how far you take this... Quote Stolen from SlotsNZ Team ABC Team Leader (Ambitious, But Crap) Home Track Threads - Shadow's Semi-Permanent Layout & Another Rug Racer & Proud of It & Gymkhana Test Track Car Collection Thread - My Car Collection Charts / Diagrams - MJK Tyre Selector / Slot.it 4wd Gearing / PoliCar Rollout / Rollout Chart Generator / SCX 4wd Rollout / Track Wiring with Brake on Track Call Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dangermouse 95 Report post Posted April 10, 2013 (edited) track is taped and wired up and running - (back straight is mostly done) I want to run it some before I do the foreground scenery as there may be some twisty bits that need modification. (Hope not) Least that is my excuse. Edited May 16, 2020 by dangermouse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsclio 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2013 Looking really good there David Quote Cheers Mike Diamo Stages Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mondeoman 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2013 Nice . Looks like fun . Looking forward to a run on it. Quote If it doesn`t have wheels and an engine it`s not sport! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarKraft 14 Report post Posted April 10, 2013 Great work especially on the rocks. Copper tape looks smooth too. Quote Fairmont Park Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
