Ember 70 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 You're getting quite a shuffle on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dangermouse 77 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 by dangermouse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ember 70 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dangermouse 77 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 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dangermouse 77 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. Â 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dangermouse 77 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 77 Report post Posted March 17, 2013 (edited) Had a go at some clouds Work in progress Updated photo Edited May 16 by dangermouse 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ember 70 Report post Posted March 17, 2013 Good start... Keep going. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
triggy 8 Report post Posted March 17, 2013 Yep I like it alot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dangermouse 77 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 by dangermouse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarKraft 13 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dangermouse 77 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dangermouse 77 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 by dangermouse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeGas 64 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dangermouse 77 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 by dangermouse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ember 70 Report post Posted April 4, 2013 Looking good David. Quote 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dangermouse 77 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 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 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarKraft 13 Report post Posted April 10, 2013 Great work especially on the rocks. Copper tape looks smooth too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
