by mike | Jul 15, 2015 | Modeling Techniques, Pieces of The Puzzle, The Art of The Craft, The Missing Conversation |
A teaser at the end of last week’s post suggesting more to come about changes to the layout peaked Chris Mears’s interest, so, let’s not torment him any longer. After much debate and procrastination, I decided to alter the yard area above the...
by mike | Jul 8, 2015 | Pieces of The Puzzle, Storytelling, The Missing Conversation |
I’m always amazed at how long I can stare at the obvious before I understand what I’m looking at. Every time I’ve come back to this photo, I’ve failed to see the lesson it has to offer. What lesson? Restraint. There is nothing to add or take...
by mike | Jun 17, 2015 | Pieces of The Puzzle, Storytelling, The Art of The Craft, The Missing Conversation |
Three conversations from last week were all variations on a theme. Conversation No. 1: In an email exchange with a friend I asked whether or not he might be stuck in an analysis/paralysis loop that is hindering his progress. He admitted to the possibility but added...
by mike | Jun 10, 2015 | Pieces of The Puzzle, Storytelling, The Art of The Craft, The Missing Conversation |
If you look at a broad range of an artist’s work, you’ll likely see a consistent viewpoint. Perhaps all the landscapes are sweeping panoramas or intimate details viewed from close range. Both perspectives convey how the artist sees the subject matter....
by mike | May 13, 2015 | Pieces of The Puzzle, Storytelling, The Missing Conversation |
It’s been a few weeks since I removed the curve and staging cassette and I’m happy to report that it was a good move. With a consistent appearance and operation the layout is better. A concern I had about the change involved the loco being land-locked...