Did this using plaster sheets and some newspaper. Took me about two hours total. What do you all think?
Nice job!!!
Looks like you’re coming right along! Get you some bushes and trees on them maybe and you’ll be set.
Jarrell
Nice job. A little scenic license with some paint, tree’s and bushes and it will look really good. I have a small concern about the clearance of those cars to the rock faces as they are going 'round the bend. BUT, that may just be the camera angle.
Keep up the good work.
Blue Flamer.
Good start. I like the texturing. Now you need to take the next step, and tie them into the ground so they don’t look quite so much like meteorites that have fallen from the heavens.
If they are meant to be detached, you can use some foliage to disguise the joint between the flatlands and the mountains.
Obviously you’re just starting out, so this is indeed a good effort. But I would strongly suggest you look at the photos posted by our more experienced brethren, and fealessly ask them about their methods. Keep working on it, and refining it, and soon you’ll be getting real ooh’s and aaah’s!
One other thought… take some time and look at prototype images of the areas you want to represent, and get some ideas about how to build your models along the same line. You’ll find that the close clearances and maybe even the shapes you’re using could be improved by looking at reference photos.
Here’s an example:
I shot this along the Magnolia Cutoff on the B&O (now CSX) near Paw Paw, WVa about 20 years ago (yikes!) But this is the part of the country I’m modeling. Here’s how I’m doing the scenery on my Western Maryland layout.
I’m trying to pick up the colors, the textures, the shapes of the hills… And you don’t need a ton of space to do it. This scene occupies about 16" x 24" (n scale) from foreground to back drop.
Keep working on those skills. You’re off to a good start.
Lee
Nice job so far, I too was looking at the clearance.
You also seem to have the option of covering that outer curve and eliminate the deep cut. This will allow you some added scenery and 2 portals. The top could be done w/ foam and be removable. Brush and other scenery material can hide the seam.
You always have to compress and use modeler’s license. I do feel that there may be just too much drastic elevation that ends up very close to the structures. Lee has given some good advice, a gradual transition to the elevations can be added, prividing you have the room to the track and structures. Capping that rear track can give a better illusion and scenery to the corner. Keep us posted to your progress.
Thanks guys! Yeah the clearance is extremely tight but im still not sure about what to do to remedy that since the plaster is dry but ill figure out something. I will take all of your ideas and comments into consideration when I get back to work on this next weekend and if I need help ill post. Thanks again!
Cut and whittle fearlessly. A little more plaster will patch it right back up.
Lee