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Title: Monkey see...
Post by: Chuck Doan on March 14, 2026, 04:11:17 PM
I took a cue from Stuart and tried the AI background thing to my Red Oak Garage. I'm not unimpressed.   
Title: Re: Monkey see...
Post by: Chuck Doan on March 14, 2026, 04:22:55 PM
Here is the original picture.
Title: Re: Monkey see...
Post by: Chuck Doan on March 14, 2026, 08:18:09 PM
A bit brighter and more saturation.
Title: Re: Monkey see...
Post by: finescalerr on March 14, 2026, 08:52:22 PM
It's 1:48 scale but looks 1:1 scale, especially with the addition of the background.

By the way, guys, I've seen that model in person two times. The first was at a National Narrow Gauge Convention and the second was at a modelers' meet at my own house when Chuck and his dad both brought models. I guess you could say that was a pretty inspirational day.

Russ
Title: Re: Monkey see...
Post by: 1-32 on March 15, 2026, 12:42:17 AM
Hi Chuck.
I'm glad that you have made a home for your Fordson.
But apart from that, totally over the top.
Cheers
Title: Re: Monkey see...
Post by: shropshire lad on March 15, 2026, 05:58:25 AM
Quote from: finescalerr on March 14, 2026, 08:52:22 PMIt's 1:48 scale but looks 1:1 scale, especially with the addition of the background.

By the way, guys, I've seen that model in person two times. The first was at a National Narrow Gauge Convention and the second was at a modelers' meet at my own house when Chuck and his dad both brought models. I guess you could say that was a pretty inspirational day.

Russ

... and you let him leave again with the model ?
Title: Re: Monkey see...
Post by: finescalerr on March 15, 2026, 12:48:00 PM
I was able to tackle Chuck's father but Chuck is younger, more nimble, and got away.

Although Chuck's dad suffered two broken legs, a broken arm, various contusions, and a sprained pinkie I was able to steal his diorama before it received any damage. By the way, it was a superb model of the interior of a 1940s-'50s soda fountain. Talent runs in their family.

Russ
Title: Re: Monkey see...
Post by: lab-dad on March 15, 2026, 04:00:05 PM
Nice to see you here Chuck
Also nice to see you trying new things (grin)
I'm sure we all miss you.
MJinTN
Title: Re: Monkey see...
Post by: shropshire lad on March 15, 2026, 11:34:09 PM
Er, Marty, Chuck never went away, unlike someone we could mention !  He might not say much , but when he does we all pay attention .

   Nick
Title: Re: Monkey see...
Post by: Stuart on March 16, 2026, 07:48:00 AM
Gee Chuck, I feel honored that something I did inspired you. Usually it's the other way around.

Stuart
Title: Re: Monkey see...
Post by: TRAINS1941 on March 20, 2026, 12:16:14 PM
It's just so realistic!!

Now if we could you to start posting some of your newer work.  It would be great.

Jerry