Here is the lastest diorama I’ve completed. The diorama was made using “Skinners Row” ( Fine Scale Miniatures jewel series) kit #6. Total construction time (start to finish) was 3 and 1/2 weeks. or about 180 hours.
This is the corner print shop:
This next shot shows the access bridge connecting the print shop to the meat plant. BTW it was garbage collection day when I took the photo
the models you make are amazing the roofing on the buildings is just plain amazing. i thouroughly enjoy you photos you should realy try to get these in the model railroader magazine
As always, wonderful work Bob. Incredible detail, right down to the pigeons. Thanks for sharing. Although I can’t decide if your work is inspiring or discouraging. I don’t think my modeling skills will ever approach your level.
Phil:
My preference to HO is a matter of too much time and equipment invested to switch over to another scale. Besides after 30+ years modeling HO, I think in HO scale terms whenever I build or scratch something. It Just comes naturally for me. However, “N” scale would be my second choice if HO scale did not exist. The only drawback of course would be the “age” factor. “N” scale would be difficult to detail as we get older and lose some of that 20-20 vision. But I have seen some great work in that scale. My third choice would be “G”. Whenever I go to the train shows here in Southern Cal, I’m blown away with some of the “G” scale layouts. The club I really like is The Citrus Growers.
Bob, Tks for the heads up! I was amused with the first shot. The Police Officer standing by the Tavern. Little early for the drunks to start rolling out but looks like he’s ready.
Do you scratch build your telephone poles? They look much better than the plastic ones I have.
How big is the Diorama? I have just finished taking 180 photos of all my rolling stock on my diorama and it is in its new home on a shelf in the layout room until further notice.
Do you use photographs as a guide when you build or do you just do what looks right?
Tks again for a great show. When are you gonna write your book?
Funny that O gauge did not get a mention in your alternatives. I think that is what I would like to try if I was not in the same position as you: too much HO accumulated. Actually I would possibly try On3 or another because of the widespread use of 3’6" gauge at home and in developing countries is Sn3.5.
However, back to reality. What do you use for newspaper littering the landscape? I have seen it in a couple of your photo sets and it looks great. I was thinking of some tissue paper. But you seem to have print on it?? How do you do that?[?]
Your scenes are great. I think you would love to try modelling contemporary Indonesia. Lots of people, little concern for litter, and no worries about safety (like the guy on the roof next to the butcher’s shop fixing the power lines).[tup]
The newsprint seen throughout my layout come from various sources. Some come included in many of the craftsmen kits i’ve built. However, most comes from all that “Junk” mail we all recieve on a daily basis! (Tip) Before tossing out your next piece of junk mail, go thru and look for that fine print (disclaimer) on all those wonderful loan offers that really charge 21+ percent interest! Anyway, this fine print makes great newsprint once it is cut out into small (ho-sized) squares.
As far as power lines, These are made from brown thread. To make the splices, white glue mixed with black paint is applied with a tooth pick. Adding splice joints to your power cables is not for the nervous types!!! It takes a while to get the hang of it, but the end results are worth the extra effort.
WOW… Everytime I see your work, it amazes me. Although, it has inspired me. Tonight, I found myself looking at my structures again… thinking… “Maybe a little there, a little here…” Well, who am I kidding… ALOT here, and ALOT there… [:)]
On that note, my wife came in while I was admireing yoru work and I showed her your pictures. She really liked them all (I dug up some of your past postings) and was, like me, amazed. At first, i thought I was doign well, includieng her in my life and my passion… ya know, newly wed bride, shareing our hobbies and thoughts. Doing what we can to include each other in our life…
then I discovered the error of my ways when she says… “Honey, you need to make your buildings look like that!”
Oh boy…Keep posting, I will need to learn all I can
