Monster Modelworks Yard Tower - Second annual Raymo Challenge 2018

[deemery]

I think the shingles are too dark, suggest some weathering to make them less stark.


dave

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I think the shingles are too dark, suggest some weathering to make them less stark.


dave

Dave


Yes- I agree - The picture was taken just after they were installed with no weathering. I have already weathered them and will take some final pictures in the next couple of days.

[vinceg]

I like the background of the shot where you show color swatches under each bottle of Vallejo paint. Brilliant!

And, you have the discipline to keep each bottle in the right place. Impressive.

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Vince


I'm sure glad I cleaned up all the paint bottles and put them back before I took the picture.   Actually, the paint samples under the bottles has proven to be very valuable. If you look close you will also see the number for the paint - really helps when I take more than one bottle down at a time and need to put them back in the right place. I should have some pictures of the finished structure this evening.

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This afternoon I completed this Yard Tower Build.  The structure is complete - I will add some details to area when it is permanently  mounted on the layout. I also will hook up the power to the LED's that will show off the interior detail when it is installed. I have 4 builds planed for this area which will all be powered by the same power supply.  I took a few pictures with it sitting on the base in the spot I have picked out for it in the Eagles Nest Yard on my layout - the Superior & Seattle Railroad.

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[sdrees]

Hi John,


The Yard Tower turned out really nice John.  I like the way the brick turned out.

[Lynnb]

Hi John the roof looks much better, I did think it looked dark before but really didn't feel I've been here long enough to give a less than neutral feedback I'm glad another fine modeller spoke up.
The entire building has come together quite nicely.

[S&S RR]

Hi John,


The Yard Tower turned out really nice John.  I like the way the brick turned out.

Steve


Thank you, I have a few touch-ups to make when I get the model installed on the layout. I want to work on the weathering on the roof for one.

[S&S RR]

Hi John the roof looks much better, I did think it looked dark before but really didn't feel I've been here long enough to give a less than neutral feedback I'm glad another fine modeller spoke up.
The entire building has come together quite nicely.

Lynn


Thank you for following along and the kind words.  Yes, this roof definitely needs some weathering to look right.  After reviewing the pictures I think I will take another run at it with the weathering chalks once I have it installed on the layout.

[deemery]

John, try stippling some dark (but not too dark) color chalk on the roof.  That'll add some texture and break up the (too) even coloring.  But it definitely looks a lot better with the chalk that's already on it.


dave

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John, try stippling some dark (but not too dark) color chalk on the roof.  That'll add some texture and break up the (too) even coloring.  But it definitely looks a lot better with the chalk that's already on it.


dave

Dave




This is a case of the camera (my iPhone) and lighting conditions intensifying the black color. I like the way the roof looks to the eye but it needs some help to photograph well. I will take some pictures with my SLR and work from those to fix the weathering.  Thank you for your input - it always helps to see what other good modelers think.

[vzjtothalo]

Greetings from the wilds of Southern NJ, home of Deblasolene.


I've been back here since late 2016, and been somewhat busy.


Not so busy that I haven't taken time to model, and I came across this thread....