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Post by shamoo737 on Sept 15, 2015 15:05:48 GMT -5
I think you would lose the realism using the lighted signs simply because they don't look real. I disagree a little bit. Its normal this days to see a lot neon sign in businesses this days. What you don't want is to over use it, and make it look like Las Vegas. Also, I like what Townbuilder series did with their pizza and Chinese food take out building. I thought the backlit sign was great. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2015 16:04:29 GMT -5
I think you would lose the realism using the lighted signs simply because they don't look real. I disagree a little bit. Its normal this days to see a lot neon sign in businesses this days. What you don't want is to over use it, and make it look like Las Vegas. Also, I like what Townbuilder series did with their pizza and Chinese food take out building. I thought the backlit sign was great. Judging by the cars and previous conversations he's modeling the 1940s and 1950s so the neons fit in but the signs just don't look good in modeling because they aren't neon signs. They are very cool but in my opinion on this layout they would be a mistake. |
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Post by shamoo737 on Sept 15, 2015 16:48:18 GMT -5
You are right Aaron, I lost track of the time period.
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Post by gerd on Sept 15, 2015 18:11:13 GMT -5
Should actually open a new thread for Niles Junction. I don't think this will end up in the 40s or 50s, because some rolling stock and locos will not.
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Post by smr on Sept 15, 2015 19:36:17 GMT -5
Should actually open a new thread for Niles Junction. I don't think this will end up in the 40s or 50s, because some rolling stock and locos will not. Interesting point, Gerd, right now I have the feeling the cars Karl is using is defining the period as the 50ties/early 60ties.       But the Trucks are not, or?   I am a little bit confused now........ But if he would use other cars then he would need to use other billboards as well - correct? Best, Sven |
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Post by shamoo737 on Sept 15, 2015 22:19:56 GMT -5
The problem is the Showcase miniature trucks don't belong with the cars, unless you are having a vintage car show.
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Post by gerd on Sept 16, 2015 1:01:47 GMT -5
Maybe you make things interchangeable, running F7 and GP7/9 with those cars (remove those trucks), have 60/70 cars with proper locos and rolling stock and may run UP as 90 or so. Matching adds and billboards of course, maybe some structures easy to remove
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Post by smr on Sept 16, 2015 5:17:29 GMT -5
Maybe you make things interchangeable, running F7 and GP7/9 with those cars (remove those trucks), have 60/70 cars with proper locos and rolling stock and may run UP as 90 or so. Matching adds and billboards of course, maybe some structures easy to remove Very good suggestion, Gerd, let`s do it this way! Thank you! Best, Sven |
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Post by Guba on Sept 16, 2015 18:01:42 GMT -5
I just finished reading this thread! It took a while, LOL. I guess I have been busy this summer to finally get on this forum again. Love the pictures!!! This thread is an inspiration to all of us. Great work, I can't wait to see the finished layout. Looking forward to more pictures...
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Post by domi on Sept 17, 2015 14:41:38 GMT -5
....... I already consider to protect all my locomotives' underneath gearing with a very thin styrene cover that would be put in place with a droplet of superglue from either side of the gearings on truck's cover. Dom That is a very interesting approach, Dom, Please let me know how it works. Best, Sven I'll let you know, Sven. First I'll try this concept on "naked" track, then with a few inches of static grass / flocking on test track (maybe I'll simply do that on my current test layout...  ). Dom |
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Post by domi on Sept 17, 2015 14:43:44 GMT -5
... I'm very interrested to see some weed within the track. Myself I'm planning that for the future.. Dom Have a look here, Dom, View Attachmentit is really nice, looks so real! Best, Sven Awesome indeed!! Dom |
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Post by smr on Sept 17, 2015 17:12:23 GMT -5
Have a look at this freight shed - something missing? Thank you! Best, Sven    |
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Post by smr on Sept 19, 2015 17:42:40 GMT -5
Please throw your critical eye on the Diner and the Car Wash. Thank You! Best, Sven     |
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Post by smr on Sept 20, 2015 2:08:08 GMT -5
 FYI, Karl Sinn will present the Niles Junction layout for the first time to the public at the prestigious "Plattform der Kleinserie" in Bauma, Switzerland, October 9-11. Here is the link: www.kleinserie.chI will report on the feed-back Niles Junction receives by the rail modeling experts. I am so excited!! Karl Sinn`s web page is www.spur-z-atelier.de/spur-z/mittsommer-am-trollfjord.phpHave a nice Sunday! Sven |
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Post by smr on Sept 21, 2015 2:19:39 GMT -5
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