Thanks Drew,
The photo above was in N-scale
When I first started into the realms of Railroad Modelling, the knowledge I gained from watching other people work gave me much pleasure. The questions I asked, of these people I watched, must have run into the thousands. All were very kind and helpful.
I was brought up in model railroading by the wizard of all model railroaders, JOHN ALLEN, his famous railroad “GORRE & DAPHETID” was an inspiration to all who looked at the photographs of his layout. His photographic skills, and artistic talents were the envy of many a model railroader myself included. So I took it upon myself to study his photographs, his way of making the scenery, and his ability to photograph the finished product. Fortunately, he had been, as I was, a professional photographer, so the photography side came a little easier, than it would, had I not done any. As for the artistic talents of John Allen, By analysing photographs of his techniques, I came to the conclusion that it would take a lot of trial and error to achieve the same brilliant results. However, I was not daunted by this and worked on the scenery side for many years. What I am trying to say is this. Set yourself a goal, make it, analyse it, and if you don’t like it, start again. Next time, will be better
What I have learnt over these last 50 years has given me much more pleasure than you could imagine. Now, I can share my knowledge, with any and all who want to learn.
shamus
[This message has been edited by shamus (edited 01-11-2001).]
The photo above was in N-scale
When I first started into the realms of Railroad Modelling, the knowledge I gained from watching other people work gave me much pleasure. The questions I asked, of these people I watched, must have run into the thousands. All were very kind and helpful.
I was brought up in model railroading by the wizard of all model railroaders, JOHN ALLEN, his famous railroad “GORRE & DAPHETID” was an inspiration to all who looked at the photographs of his layout. His photographic skills, and artistic talents were the envy of many a model railroader myself included. So I took it upon myself to study his photographs, his way of making the scenery, and his ability to photograph the finished product. Fortunately, he had been, as I was, a professional photographer, so the photography side came a little easier, than it would, had I not done any. As for the artistic talents of John Allen, By analysing photographs of his techniques, I came to the conclusion that it would take a lot of trial and error to achieve the same brilliant results. However, I was not daunted by this and worked on the scenery side for many years. What I am trying to say is this. Set yourself a goal, make it, analyse it, and if you don’t like it, start again. Next time, will be better
What I have learnt over these last 50 years has given me much more pleasure than you could imagine. Now, I can share my knowledge, with any and all who want to learn.
shamus
[This message has been edited by shamus (edited 01-11-2001).]