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In lugnet.trains, Brian Williams writes:
> Stephen,
>
> Thanks again for the compliments. I don't look at Lego models as an end
> unto themselves, but rather as props for building scenes. Many of the
> buildings are false fronts or partial builds. Here's a photograph of the
> Downtown Winterthur scene during the photoshoot:
> "http://www.royal-train.com/downtown_winterthur_photo_shoot.jpg". You can
> see that my work area at the time was pretty congested. The street in front
> of the viaduct and the track receding back have been built out to extend
> over the edge of the layout. But once it gets into photoshop anything is
> possible.
>
>
Brian I'm impressed,
Echoing all the other comments, I would also add that this is the first
example I have seen of a LEGO railway that looks like a proper model railway
(and to cap it all, it's not huge either!).
I particularly like the working overhead catenery system - can you therefore
control two trains independantly on the same track?
Jon
> -BMW
>
> In lugnet.trains, Stephen Fisher writes:
> > In lugnet.trains, Todd Lehman writes:
> > > In lugnet.trains, Brian Williams writes:
> > > > Happy New Year!
> > > > I've finally completed a new website showcasing my Lego train layout in the
> > > > NW suburbs of Chicago (ocassionally refered to as GMLTC south). You can
> > > > check it out at "www.royal-train.com". There was a lot of interest when I
> > > > managed to post a few of the pictures several months ago so email me if I
> > > > can answer any questions. I'll be adding to it over the next few weeks so
> > > > check back periodically too. Have fun!
> > >
> > > Brian, this is the most incredible thing I've ever seen! I can't imagine the
> > > amount of work that must have gone into hand-painting all those pieces and
> > > setting up and photographing the displays. It's totally beautiful. My jaw
> > > dropped on almost every photo. I love the banjo guys and the "Kathryn" loco
> > > the most!
> >
> > Brian,
> >
> > Can you shed any light (no pun intended) on the process you used to generate
> > your INCREDIBLY photo-realistic images?
> > I've read most of the posts and your website, and it appears to comprise
> > PhotoShop, stickers, detailed design, "real-world landscaping" and REAL LEGO
> > bricks?
> > Is that a correct summary of the components?
> > It looks as though you may have created a number of smaller LEGO dioramas,
> > spliced together the landscape, then used PhotoShop to "blend" them all
> > together.
> >
> > I find myself taking lots of "bland" pictures of my buildings and layouts,
> > but I was stumped as to how to present it as a cohesive world on my website.
> > But after seeing your highly selective and excellent choice of pictures, I'd
> > choose the immersive style of photo-realistic pictures over the "every
> > camera angle including under the kitchen sink" strategy!
> >
> > Anyways, I think your work is fabulous and a testament to your commitment to
> > high quality work! Any tips for us lowly AFOLs would be much appreciated!
> >
> > -Stephen
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