by mike | Jul 30, 2014 | The Missing Conversation |
I strongly suspect that we all have an imaginary vision of our layout if it existed in full scale. It’s fun to pretend and perhaps that image guides the work in a way that simple plans and dry facts on paper can’t. In times past (and present), perhaps a...
by mike | Jul 2, 2014 | The Missing Conversation |
Continuing work on this scene, I had the matted grass in the canal bed secured with the normal diluted glue mix and colored with a dull grayish wash of Dr Ben’s Scale Consortium Aged Driftwood* color to tone down the brightness of the sisal twine fibers. So far...
by mike | Jul 2, 2014 | The Missing Conversation
If you read this blog, you know I’m a fan of visual storytelling on a layout. I think of scenery, track and rolling stock as opportunities to convey deeper messages. Admittedly, this is a different mindset, however, the possibilities for storytelling is simply a...
by mike | Jun 18, 2014 | Uncategorized |
I don’t have hard evidence to back it up but I have a theory. Scenery is little more than filler for many hobbyists. Something done because it’s expected. Something to cover up the benchwork or to keep the trains off the floor. I’m not saying...
by mike | Jun 11, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Sometimes an illustration conveys more understanding than text. This drawing is from Volume 09 and might help you envision a different way of thinking about a project or hobby related problem. Just replace the emphasis on trees with whatever. Regards,...
