7mm , Blackney, A Glimpse of the Forest and Forest Sidings

RichardG

RichardG

Western Thunderer
jonte said:
I really admire your backscene, Alan, which helps set the scene.

Perhaps I’m just old-school, but I much prefer the traditional painted variety (when it’s painted as well as this) to the present trend of using photos for the purpose, which I feel draws the eye away from the model. It’s as though the model and the backscene are almost at loggerheads. Masking a photo with a light spray of a light colour helps by reducing its ‘contrast’, but I still feel many elements contained in these photos simply don’t blend with the scene afore it. Sorry but just my take.

Finally, Alan, I like the subtle sky of your backscene.

Hole you don’t mind my interruption.

Jon
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And Jon, I hope you will excuse my rather tardy reply!

I agree with you. If the background is too sharp and realistic, it becomes almost impossible to look at the layout. I am sure, photographic backgrounds only work for me if they are slightly out of focus. This helps layout photography too - model in focus throughout, and background automatically out of focus.

On the other hand, a painted background does require some artistic ability. Alan has this, and so his backscene enhances his model. I would have a very good chance of spoiling my model, which is why I lived with a sheet painted gloss magnolia for over a year :)
 
Jordan or Plymouth Mad

Jordan or Plymouth Mad

Mid-Western Thunderer
RichardG said:
Alan I do like the "top deck of the bus" viewpoint. @simond used the phrase in reply to one of my posts, and it gives the impression the photographer wanted the best viewpoint.
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If you're familiar with the work of Ben Ashworth, who photographed the Forest railways (& a lot more!) in the 1950s/60s, you'll know he was quite often up in the trees for many of his photos, to get the best vantage point. It's no surprise so many of Alan's photos are reminiscent of Ben's style. :) :thumbs:
 
Alan

Alan

Western Thunderer
Unfortunately was only at Kettering until 12 ish so didnt see anyone apart from Josh.

Not operated Blackney much in the past year so I thought I'd have a go and it all went well.

the first train of the day. 4689 bringing in what will be the 8.00am departure for Gloucester.

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and then running round.

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Brian McKenzie

Brian McKenzie

Western Thunderer
Alan said:
Frank Drake was also about with his Black and White film which he's just finished developing.

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Frank needs some practice - signal post and pole growing out of the the chimney and safety valve cover in the first photo. Quite prototypical!
The way the sidings drop down below the mainline is impressive. The loco's coupling rod brasses must be shot?

-Brian McK.
 
Jordan or Plymouth Mad

Jordan or Plymouth Mad

Mid-Western Thunderer
Brian McKenzie said:
The way the sidings drop down below the mainline is impressive. The loco's coupling rod brasses must be shot?
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I've had a look back at pages 5 & 6 of this thread where the photos of tracklaying are. I don't think the sidings do drop, all the track was laid level on foam underlay. It's a good illusion though. :thumbs:
Won't argue with shot loco bearings though, judging by the Pannier's middle axle. ;) :confused: :rolleyes:
Sorry Alan, the camera is a cruel beast at times..... :oops:
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Alan

Alan

Western Thunderer
It would seem that the middle driver has lifted for some reason. The train was driven there for the photo and then driven on for the next photo the other side of the bridge with no problems. Obviously with all drivers on the track properly the connecting rod is straight
 
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