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Post by absnut on May 27, 2012 21:00:06 GMT -8
I had one of those places on my layout that I was never happy with (like we all have at one time or another) and, after trying several building combinations over the past few years, I finally found a pleasing group of structures that just seemed to fit and make a nice busy scene. So, it was time for an "urban renewal" project! The structures are Woodland Scenic's "pre-fabs" and I really like them a lot. The only thing pre-fab is the basic building is a single molding but there's a minimum of four sprues of details. A little paint, a little time, and each kits makes a neat scene all by itself. I kinda visualized these three structures making a nice busy scene and I wasn't disappointed. I had already spread ground foam on the area and was not excited about scraping and making messes so, I cut a piece of 1 mm styrene sheet to the shape I wanted, painted a sidewalk and parking lot, racked the building in place with Goo, spread ground foam, added the details, and placed it on my layout. I like the way it looks... now I can go onto other things. The area in question went from this: To this: This is the scene from overhead before being placed on the layout. Dick
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Post by KIM on May 27, 2012 21:03:05 GMT -8
The first picture had some good elements to it, but I think you made a wise choice with the renewal project. It fits much better.
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Post by tdcsxcrrfan on May 28, 2012 3:34:54 GMT -8
I like it. It makes it seem like the heart of the town is "by the tracks".
Trevor D.
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Post by kisatchie on May 28, 2012 11:30:29 GMT -8
You really did a nice job on those new buildings. You've added lots of character to them with all the people and details. Hmm... the termites Kiz gives me for lunch don't have much character...
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Post by douggosha on May 28, 2012 14:15:24 GMT -8
I'll just pop in and say it looks great Dick. And the Atlas switch tower as a nod to our former host. Dee, to heck with the character, how's the flavor? Doug
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Post by kisatchie on May 28, 2012 14:19:42 GMT -8
Dee, to heck with the character, how's the flavor? Hmm... I don't know, cuz Kiz drowns them in highschool cafeteria sauce. Bleah...
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Post by rhpd42002 on May 28, 2012 14:46:17 GMT -8
Very nice project, Dick.
Definitely changes the look and character of the scene.
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