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« on: April 03, 2011, 02:39:30 am » |
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Some new DCC trains are now running on my layout. Although making scenery is more my thing, I have to say that just watching that little tram move slowly across the country side is really great fun. And the lighting on some of these trains is really spectacular - adding figures inside the Super View Odoriko is on my list of future projects.
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« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2011, 05:41:45 am » |
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Neat!
The lighting is super
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« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2011, 07:20:06 am » |
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Nice scenery.
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Bernard
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« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2011, 02:47:27 pm » |
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Beautiful photos....you've achieved a very realistic scenes....more photos please!
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« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2011, 03:10:45 pm » |
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I assume that you had to hardwire DCC into the 205 series, it was DCC ready was it?
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« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2011, 05:28:01 pm » |
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That lighted SVO really cries out for figures.  |
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« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2011, 06:06:16 pm » |
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That's some seriously gorgeous scenery. I've added your photos to my "Layout Porn" collection :)
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Kumo
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« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2011, 06:27:45 pm » |
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Looks awesome!
With better camera and lights (maybe try to do the pictures with a tripod and set the ISO on minimum.) it would look even better.
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« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2011, 06:48:04 pm » |
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You mentioned something about trains in your topic?? Sorry can't see any trains, too much amazing scenery.
Do you have a blog or site with more pictures of your layout? I need more!
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« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2011, 10:57:03 pm » |
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@David: I didn't do the DCC installation myself but my understanding is that the 205 was not DCC ready. However, I think that was the easiest of the group to do. I am in awe of those with good eyesight and soldering skills. Scenery also does not seem to require the same fine motor skills.
@Kumo: Yes, I really should get out the "serious" camera and tripod. However, I find the little Coolpix useful because (1) I am usually just taking the pictures for myself and (2) it is small enough that you can set it within the landscape and get photos from more angles. Perhaps after we show the JRM layout next weekend I'll have time to take some better pictures.
Meanwhile here are a few more pictures from the cheap camera. People are beginning to appear in greater numbers - probably 300 so far but hundreds or thousands yet to go.
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« Reply #11 on: April 03, 2011, 11:05:41 pm » |
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Curt - I love the little stories (scenes) that pop up every time you post a photo....now there's a wedding!
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« Reply #12 on: April 03, 2011, 11:30:01 pm » |
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Yes, this is a very impressive model. I also like the little details that make this something special.
Incidentally, are those white taxis readily available, or has someone been a bit clever with the paint brush?
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« Reply #13 on: April 04, 2011, 12:25:24 am » |
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Incidentally, are those white taxis readily available The white taxis were in Basic Set B - I've got about 15 of them and 14 of the yellow taxis. |
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« Reply #14 on: April 04, 2011, 12:41:32 am » |
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I really like the grass and shrubs, I think I went a bit over the top on my layout and could have left a bit more ground. Adding some Sakura adds a nice accent as well.
Cheers,
Kev
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« Reply #16 on: April 04, 2011, 03:57:47 pm » |
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The reflections in the glass really make that shot. Is there a mirror behind the plastic glazing? Or is the plastic really that reflective?
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« Reply #17 on: April 05, 2011, 01:06:31 am » |
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Is there a mirror behind the plastic glazing? Or is the plastic really that reflective? It is mirrored acrylic. |
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« Reply #18 on: April 06, 2011, 07:05:50 am » |
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Wow! How did I miss this thread for so long! Glad you replied so I got a chance to see your work Kamiyacho!
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« Reply #19 on: April 06, 2011, 01:27:03 pm » |
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I only take credit for the "top layer" as CMR did the basics. Since then I have changed a few of their things and added more trees, shrubs, weeds, rocks, buildings, signs, fences, vehicles, figures, etc. The little details are the part I really like.
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« Reply #20 on: April 16, 2011, 09:07:05 pm » |
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Thought I would try to start learning some functions of the fancy digital camera (Nikon D5000). Here are a few photos of the new Grand Hikari in various places on the layout. There are so many camera features - I still have a lot to learn.
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« Reply #21 on: April 17, 2011, 03:09:14 am » |
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nice photos curt! i missed the wedding at the temple!
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« Reply #22 on: April 17, 2011, 04:21:39 am » |
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Curt
Very Nice!! Hope to see it in person some day-
Rich C
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« Reply #23 on: April 17, 2011, 08:37:25 am » |
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Very nice pics. I like them.
Your scenery is very realistic.
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« Reply #24 on: April 17, 2011, 02:02:22 pm » |
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@Rich C: Let me know if you are ever in the DC area.
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« Reply #25 on: April 17, 2011, 02:39:07 pm » |
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these pics are amazing and that Hikari is sweet, I like the shot with the 2 trains as well great realism.
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« Reply #26 on: April 29, 2011, 08:14:23 am » |
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@Rich C: Let me know if you are ever in the DC area.
Absolutly will do !! Thanks Curt - sorry took so long to reply - Rich C |
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« Reply #27 on: April 29, 2011, 10:37:12 am » |
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Where did you get the "Got Shinkansen?" container in the yard scene? I love that!
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« Reply #28 on: April 29, 2011, 04:04:02 pm » |
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rpierce, those are the Japan Rail Modelers of Washington DC (japanrailmodelers.org) containers. the JRM logo is on one side and the got shinkansen (our goji mascot logo created by matthew davis) is on the other. we ran a small batch for sale to club members and were going to do a wider sale, but unfortunately tomix stopped producing the cheap blank 12' containers so we have not done more runs. the next thing is more than twice the price and that would forces us to jack the price up pretty high to cover that and make anything for the club (they were done as a club fund raiser)... you can get the tee shirt and/or coffee mug with got shinkansen on it at cafe press! http://shop.cafepress.com/got-shinkansenill let the group know if we do more containers. cheers jeff |
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