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Title: Nice engine in large scale
Post by: Hauk on November 01, 2012, 12:41:26 AM
Some of you might have seen this, but here goes anyway:
http://www.die-feldbahnsinnigen.de/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=823 (http://www.die-feldbahnsinnigen.de/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=823)
Title: Re: Nice engine in large scale
Post by: finescalerr on November 01, 2012, 12:46:52 AM
Very well done. But it needs a bath .... -- Russ
Title: Re: Nice engine in large scale
Post by: shropshire lad on November 01, 2012, 02:02:39 AM
Very nicely done loco . But there are way too many photos .

   Nick
Title: Re: Nice engine in large scale
Post by: marc_reusser on November 01, 2012, 02:33:58 AM
Interesting loco, and overall it gives a very good impression, but up close the painting and weathering start to fall apart...especcially the numerous "random" (I would be honest and call the willy-nilly) scrapes, rubs and scratches.

I assume that this is a paper model? If so it is well done and hides the fact for much of the model.....if it is not paper, some of the surfaces, such as the roof, and several other large planes, are fairly poorly done.

Regardless, thanks for sharing.


Marc
Title: Re: Nice engine in large scale
Post by: lab-dad on November 01, 2012, 05:38:57 AM
I agree with Marc,
i was going to mention the random scratches, no real reason for their locations.
They really distract from the whole "feel"
Some of the textures are a little rough, even for a large scale.
It looks like it belongs in a scrap yard.
It would be a much more impressive model if it were in a "well used, but cared for" condition.
Overall though it is impressive.
-Marty
Title: Re: Nice engine in large scale
Post by: Chuck Doan on November 01, 2012, 06:53:24 AM
I like the grease on the buffers-interesting low profile design.
Title: Re: Nice engine in large scale
Post by: Ray Dunakin on November 01, 2012, 09:57:31 PM
I like a lot of the textures on this loco -- some very convincing grease, grime and old metal. But those weird scratches seriously detract from the overall look. Not only are they random and pointless, they aren't even to scale.

Title: Re: Nice engine in large scale
Post by: 5thwheel on November 03, 2012, 01:40:38 PM
This engine looks like some of the old automobiles left outside under trees here in Oregon.  The texture is about right for an abandoned engine.  I think the random and out of scale scratches are from improper handling and storage. What scale and what material is the engine made from?
Title: Re: Nice engine in large scale
Post by: marc_reusser on November 04, 2012, 01:46:31 AM
Bill,

No...the scratches and marks are new and intentional. He just finished building and wethering this. They are a clear sign of someone that doess not know what he is doing...or how to go about representing an effect (I mean seriously...some of the silver pencil marks/"scratches" look like a 5 year old has been scribbeling on it).

Marc  :)