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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #435 on: May 01, 2021, 10:07:01 AM »
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Just brilliant.  Can we see a night time view as well please?

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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #436 on: May 01, 2021, 11:58:19 AM »
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Very fine work, it would be nice to see some trains rolling by..

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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #437 on: May 02, 2021, 06:01:30 AM »
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Just brilliant.  Can we see a night time view as well please?


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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #438 on: May 02, 2021, 06:27:05 AM »
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Perfectly early '70s N.

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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #439 on: May 02, 2021, 08:33:37 AM »
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Even better with lights.  Love the different levels of brightness - so realistic.

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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #440 on: May 02, 2021, 10:10:45 AM »
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 Anyone else not getting DKS's pictures?

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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #441 on: May 02, 2021, 11:56:34 AM »
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@DKS - I’ve never been a fan of the typical lighted layout that looks like an oil refinery at night due to all the very bright and uniformly intense lighting levels. However this layout is an exception because you used lights of varying intensity that match what you would see if viewing this scene from a nearby hilltop at night and you allowed dark areas where it made sense. Very nicely done.

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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #443 on: May 02, 2021, 12:01:42 PM »
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@DKS - I’ve never been a fan of the typical lighted layout that looks like an oil refinery at night due to all the very bright and uniformly intense lighting levels. However this layout is an exception because you used lights of varying intensity that match what you would see if viewing this scene from a nearby hilltop at night and you allowed dark areas where it made sense. Very nicely done.

Thank you. I've always maintained the philosophy to illuminate things the way they are in real life, as much as practical, not simply illuminate for the sake of adding lights. That also means paying attention to color temperature, as well as placement, and leaving some things unlit.

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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #444 on: May 02, 2021, 06:43:26 PM »
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I cannot see your photos for some reason. Thanks Brian

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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #445 on: May 02, 2021, 08:22:36 PM »
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I cannot see your photos for some reason. Thanks Brian

You probably missed the reply #442 (2 above your post).
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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #446 on: May 02, 2021, 08:25:22 PM »
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DKS, the layout looks great (both day- and night-time photos), but like others have mentioned, it lacks trains.  However that is not unrealistic.
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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #447 on: May 02, 2021, 08:39:57 PM »
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DKS, the layout looks great (both day- and night-time photos), but like others have mentioned, it lacks trains.  However that is not unrealistic.

A video will be forthcoming.

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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #448 on: May 02, 2021, 10:22:23 PM »
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Will it be a retro video? It woul be hilarious to post a Claymation style video.

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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #449 on: May 03, 2021, 10:33:30 AM »
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That is an incredible build.  I was not able to see the photos previously.  Thank for the tip how to change my settings.

The amount of detail, the visual flow and overall scenery are beautiful. 

Eric