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Nachoman Layout addition '24 Challenge - nachoman - 06-24-2024
I have a 3x4 HOn3 layout that I want to get to a state of completion with people, details, vehicles, and other things of scenic interest. The ultimate goal is to make the layout worthy of taking to shows for display, or for a feature magazine article. Right now there are a few things that would make the layout a whole lot more interesting. My list includes:
- Add 3-4 more vehicles
- Add ~20 more custom hand painted figures.
- Make sure all structure windows have glass and window treatments.
- Every square inch of layout space has appropriate ground cover
- add signs, interesting details, trash cans, power lines, junk, tools, etc.
It's really an open list - I will try to get as much done by the close of the contest.
RE: Nachoman Layout addition '24 Challenge - nachoman - 06-25-2024
Here is one area i want to improve. It needs detail, interest, and the ground texture is too coarse. I am thinking trash cans, junk, a few LPBs up to no good, and maybe a stray dog.
RE: Nachoman Layout addition '24 Challenge - jim currie - 06-26-2024
all your ideas are good window dressings add to any structure the ground is also a good idea as it looks too rough for a town adding LPBs is also something that brings it ti life, don't rember your era but if its around 1900 a few horses would still be in use. myself i would add a backdoor to the one without it and maby another outhouse. other than that looks great.
Jim
RE: Nachoman Layout addition '24 Challenge - TMo - 06-26-2024
Kevin,
How about some tall (8') fencing behind a building or two like this:
http://clevermodels.squarespace.com/catalog-pg-06x/
Nothing breaks up visual lines like a vertical barrier.
RE: Nachoman Layout addition '24 Challenge - nachoman - 06-27-2024
Great ideas, guys!
RE: Nachoman Layout addition '24 Challenge - nachoman - 06-27-2024
Here is a house that needed window glass, needed missing trim replaces, a few things glued back on, and to be dirtied up a bit.
RE: Nachoman Layout addition '24 Challenge - Amalynn - 06-28-2024
That looks fantastic, what a difference
RE: Nachoman Layout addition '24 Challenge - ngauger - 06-29-2024
I agree.... Fantastic!!!
RE: Nachoman Layout addition '24 Challenge - jim currie - 06-29-2024
i agree the little things mean a lot. fyi evergreen has scale 1 by 3 paired with a 1 by 4 male nice corner trim.
Jim
RE: Nachoman Layout addition '24 Challenge - tompm - 06-30-2024
Awesome job!
RE: Nachoman Layout addition '24 Challenge - nachoman - 07-01-2024
This area is way too barren. It is in front of an enginehouse and next to a mine shaft. It needs junk, stockpiled supplies, workers, more junk, tools, etc.
RE: Nachoman Layout addition '24 Challenge - TMo - 07-01-2024
Maybe even some flora! Even in the desert, there's a surprising amount of surviving stuff that's occasionally green and/or flowering. Love the scene, Kevin! Can't wait to see what you do with it.