Good things come in narrow packages

[Jesso]

Looks very good!

[Sumpter250]

That does look good!
With the fullness of the tree hiding the upper back part of the building, it would be easier to backdrop paint a continuation of the end of the building.
Or.... Stick a pine tree out close to the track, in a position to block the view of the back corner of the building (in your last picture, but kind of like this)     , and you might even be able to get away with no backdrop painting.
That's what I would do, I'm surely no artist where painting is the medium. :cry: I am slowly learning how to use things like photoshop, to "visualize", like cloning your tree over to the approximate position :mrgreen:
Oh, before I forget to mention, very nice trees!

[ocalicreek]

Another thought; put a vehicle in that driveway. A couple of workers chatting or having a smoke with the driver under the shade of the trees might make a nice scene. The vehicle and people might draw attention away from the backdrop/building edge.

So are you operating on this layout yet?

Galen

[Sumpter250]

A simple diversion, rather than blocking the view......and a far more interesting scene! Good call!

[Steve]

Busy....busy....busy...............I have been busy...............goofing off!

I like the idea of the guys hanging out under the shade.......I will get on that....eventually  


Signage



Castillo Cold Storage was named after a member here on this forum (like Gallimore Coal was).
"Steamtrains"/Gus......You have been a friend on this, and the former site, just about from the moment I joined. Your encouragement and enthusiasm have always made me want to do better and consistantly try to improve my work. I can think of no finer gentleman on these boards (or anywhere else for that matter) than you.......And your modeling is as excellent as your character        

Thank you Gus!



I have added a few details to the scene


I need to choose the next couple of structures coming up and also make my way to the river. I have spread the dirt on the banks already and just need to glue it down. If the weather wasn't so nice I might have gotten it done already....hard to stay in the basement when the warmer weather finally arrives :oops:  

[ocalicreek]

If the weather wasn't so nice I might have gotten it done already....hard to stay in the basement when the warmer weather finally arrives

I hear that! Perhaps I should start a garden blog...

Nice font & great selection for the sign!

Galen

[Gary S]

Woah, this is one beautiful scene! I love it!

[Steamtrains]

Steve....Though your kind words are much undeserved, I consider it an honor to be in some way "involved" in your layout, that is slowly, but surely, on its way to becoming a classic on this forum. I can only hope to meagerly match your work, and your spirit. Thanks buddy....

[Ralph]

Steve, that looks SO GOOD!
Ralph

[steinjr]

That looks great!

Smile,
Stein

[Steve]

Thank you guys!
I have never really detailed scenes before and this is only really partially done, but even a few details really help the overall effect.

Gus, you have been involved on this, and all of my projects!
Thank you

[Gary S]

Keep going, Steve! As i said before, I will be using your ideas on my own layout. Also I want to say that it is great that you found inspiration here on the forum, and the comraderie that you have found is something to be treasured.

[tsby_fan]

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WOW! Amazing rivers!! I love it!
Al

[Steve]

Al, you are right.........Wayne does amazing work .............I assume you posted this here by accident

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Al....I forgot that Wayne posted those shots on here....over a year ago :oops:
My apologies

[doctorwayne]

Yeah, Al, you had me going back through this thread in a search for the spot where I had posted those pictures.
Nevertheless, thanks for the kind words.

Wayne