Won't you be my neighbor? Weekend project pics

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I didn’t get my photos taken in time for Weekend Photo Fun or Sunday Show-Off, but I actually did do some MRRing this weekend. So, I’ll be narcissistic and start a new thread…

I cleared out a wooded lot and added a house next to an existing house. Of course the whole time I’m thinking Mr Rogers… “Hello, neighbor… can you say N scale? I thought you could!”

The houses are Atlas, both kits (I prefer the kits to the built-ups so I can paint them more drab colors). The one I added is the Barb’s Bungalow kit (the single-story house), painted D&H Gray and Pullman Green with a Tarnished Black roof. I also added the sidewalk (the original scene had a dirt shoulder and dirt walk for the tan/green house). Woodland Scenics provided the kid with the stubborn dog.

Here’s what Lewisport, PA (July 1956) looked like before the addition:

And now:

Closeups:

The house provides a nice transition between an industrial area and the commercial district.

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They lok great! I can imagine strolling up the walk!

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Very nice Dave, you’ve certainly made it look very realistic. I agree that the new house makes for a good transition. The color was also an excellent selection. [tup][tup]

Thanks for sharing.

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Great job looks like a neigborhood I’d like to live in…Way to take kits and make them look like they belong not just “plopped” down…Cox 47

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Great job, Dave.[tup] Thanks for sharing your colors. They look so natural.

Sue

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So very nice. I love your work and that you share the pics. I stop by everyday to see what might be new.

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Very nice! Coming from me, that’s a big compliment.

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I’m afraid I can’t do better than Jeff’s big compliment, but I can at least match it. [:D]

Dave, your urban areas are fantastic…I mean in the figurative sense. Visually, they are so realistic and this is because of your eye for colour and weathering. But also, your placement and the finishing touches make it all fit.

Congratulations.

-Crandell

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Dave V;

Once again I must render recognition of your outstanding photography; your photos here show the same outstanding composition, exposure, and depth-of-field which we have all come to respect.

Don’t know exactly what your plans are for your layout once you relocate to Kirtland in the new year but I’m sure gonna be disappointed not being able to view it.

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Nice work, Dave. Looks like somebody needs to cut their grass.[:o)]

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I like those houses. Almost want somehow shrink down to scale size and just move in so I can watch trains all day with my new plastic neighbors.

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Very Nice Dave !

looks alot like the house i grew up in

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The neighborhood is looking up! Great job with the addition Dave!

Will you be bringing your layout to the Neuse River Valley MRR Club Show again this year? It was great to see it (and you) last year.

Cheers,

Ryan

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Ahhhh… 1956! What a simpler time it was and you capture it very well. JW has already given a ‘very nice’, so what’s there left to say! [:D] I like your street and asphalt drive ways, how’d you make them and what colors did you use?

I also like the way the residences make the transition.

JaRRell

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Dave,

You did a great job on the modeling and scenery and your photography is always outstanding. I have the same houses in HO (lucky to see them in HO at my age) and plan to build them soon.

Doc

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IT just goes to show you urban development is happening everywhere. Good job.

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You can almost hear a dog bark! What really helps the realism, in my opinion, is the relative scarcity of vehicles and people. Just enough to look real.

Dave Nelson

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Dave

Great work as always. I look forward to seeing your progress. Plus it “shames” [;)] me into working to make my own layout better.

Nick

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Dave,

Nice addition, very realistic looking scenery.

J.P.

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Me too! Especially since there’s a train track in the backyard![swg]