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Post by smr on Jan 31, 2017 13:03:29 GMT -5
 shot through the trees;  |
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Post by smr on Jan 31, 2017 15:11:40 GMT -5
 Zoom out.................  |
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Post by smr on Jan 31, 2017 15:12:54 GMT -5
...and a little bit to the left.....  and zoom-in for the sailing school!  |
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Post by smr on Jan 31, 2017 15:37:35 GMT -5
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Post by smr on Feb 8, 2017 15:52:11 GMT -5
 Our Chessie Cats love the new trails. Do you see them smiling  ?    Best, Sven
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Post by smr on Feb 9, 2017 12:36:16 GMT -5
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Post by cwrr on Feb 9, 2017 18:05:38 GMT -5
Nice weathering on that C&O boxcar!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2017 20:23:09 GMT -5
Beautiful work Sven! What is your favorite manufacturer of ground cover? Do you use real sand for the beach or is that a synthetic product?
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Post by smr on Feb 16, 2017 18:05:28 GMT -5
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Post by smr on Mar 8, 2017 1:32:14 GMT -5
I have been asked several times how the trains pass through the woods and where are they coming from. Here is a map of the layout.  As you can see we had to lead a track behind the background in order to not destroy the depth illusion created by the background. Nevertheless the trees on the module create a permanent black shadow in which we put the tiniest possible hole which still allows trains to pass through. if you follow the tracks on the layout now with your finger and imagine you are a train, you will be surprised how many driving possibilities you have although there is only a very limited amount of tracks laid.  Best, Sven |
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Post by smr on Mar 8, 2017 1:43:01 GMT -5
 The eye immediately is pulled towards the sailing school and the rail road crossing.  Here you see that you don't see anything from the usual observer angle how the connection through the background is working. You just see trains come and go - like in real life! Enjoy! Best, Sven |
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Post by smr on Mar 10, 2017 14:07:08 GMT -5
A big THANK YOU to Aaron and Steve for providing me with Chessie and Maryland locos. Our layout would be nothing without your dedication to these trains, .....     - to be continued - |
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Post by smr on Mar 11, 2017 10:40:04 GMT -5
as promised;   - to be continued - |
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Post by smr on Mar 13, 2017 4:37:09 GMT -5
 The high profile model railroad exhibition "Ontraxs 2017" is history. We presented our Z-scale layout. It was the first Z-layout ever invited to an Ontraxs exhibition. You find videos here: azlforum.com/post/8987The other layout are just spectacular and the museum an eye-catcher......... The videos are a must watch !!!  Best, Sven |
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Post by smr on Mar 13, 2017 4:44:17 GMT -5
For most of the visitors of the Ontraxs 2017 it was the first time that they learned about AZL.......  ......and they were deeply impressed.  We consider applying for the Ontraxs next time with a purely US layout. The planning has already started.......... Enjoy! Sven |
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Our Chessie Cats love the new trails. Do you see them smiling 
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