If you’re having problems with getting buildings in scale you might be too close.
Here is a link to where I got some of the info. I’ve read the same and more on photography sites.
This site will also print your panorama for a decent price.
Last Night I used PVC cement to join the 2 sections of PVC Sheet and it’s ready for my Wife to lay the backdrop this weekend. They’re 2 different colors but the price was right (free scraps they had in the shop) The backdrop will be covering them anyhow so no biggie [:)]
It was hard to find 10 feet clear to work. Just goes under the 2nd section of the layout but Wife says it’ll be ok
Here’s the wall it will be going on.
Backdrop installed. I think the water is a bit high and still might trim it down. I’ll let it sit for a few days before deciding.
Medium zoom of the backdrop showing detail. Turned out great. There is a seam to the right that I will try to shrink with a blow dryer.
Here’s 2 video’s of the job in process. It took about a half hour. In the beginning I realized that I didn’t have a memory card in the camera 
. The part missed is that you start by laying the whole thing out and taping with masking tape. This gets the pic square on the backing. Then you start on 1 end and do about a foot. After that you roll the vinyl back up and that’s where the video’s pick up. I was also surprised that the process involves wet water, a mix of water and soap. This makes the vinyl workable.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWDuuqrA2BA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnHc3IKgLr0
Considering taking off the lower 10 inches of the backdrop to reduce the water size some. Wife wants to leave it alone but the water does look a bit too much.
Pretty sure I would remove plenty of it too, but it’s your call.
I think the acid test would be taking photos with the camera sat on the rails or at ground level. I’m sure it would look far too high [to me] then. It’s not possible for it to be right from every eye level. Just my opinion, for what it’s worth.
I’ll be tackling a similar thing on my layout.
Looks marvellous though. You’ve done a great job!
Mike
I’ve been looking at backdrops myself, and I haven’t seen anything that looks close to yours. I guess what they say is true. “If you want something done right, do it yourself.”
I agree with cutting the water down considerably. Take the camera and get down to about 6 inches above table level, and photograph some trains running on your layout against the background. I think if you do this you’ll see that there is too much water.
Is the whole thing removeable? Since your still actively working on the layout in front of the backdrop, I would keep the backdrop out of harm’s way until you’ve finished the trackwork and scenery. I’d hate to see an errant screwdriver or paintbrush hit such a fine piece of work.
Thanks for the feedback. The pic couldn’t be taken from a lower height. It was taken from the railing of the pier which is probably a good 15 feet or higher over the water. The backdrop is removable. It’s laid on 1/8 inch pvc sheeting and held in place with a couple of screws on the edges. It’s safe from any layout work though.
Finally decided. The water will have 11 inches cut out hopefully this weekend. [:D]
Well Tonight I finally got around to cutting 11 inches off of the bottom
Here’s a few photo’s I snapped real quick. No depth of field settings.
Couple more:
In my humble opinion I think it looks much better. Good job.
John
Agreed. Looks much better.
I would be very happy with that. Looks good. [tup]
Brent
Thanks All. After an hour of running tonight I’m much happier with it.
You nailed it! Beautiful job.
Mike