Nachoman Layout addition '24 Challenge

[nachoman]

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.

[nachoman]

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.

[jim currie]

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

[TMo]

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.

[nachoman]

Great ideas, guys!

[nachoman]

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.

[Amalynn]

That looks fantastic, what a difference

[ngauger]

I agree.... Fantastic!!!

[jim currie]

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