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Re: Train Station
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 7 Oct 2003 17:39:07 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Gregory J. Overkamp wrote:
> In lugnet.trains, Brian Bacher wrote:
> > I've been playing around with MLCad a bit, and have attempted to model the
> > Amtrak terminal in Mt. Pleasant, IA.
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> > The images are a bit rough, but please let me know what you think. I've also
> > posted the MPD file.
> >
> > (New to Brickshelf, hope I've got the URL right)
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=58987
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> First, I have two request. Do you have any pictures of the original station we
> could look at? This looks like an interesting interpretation, and since it is
> based on a real life model, a comparision would be nice.
Unfortunately, I do not have a scanner, nor a digital camera. The real station's
colors are a bit different; sort of a light orange-brown color. I tried doing it
in brown but it looked too dark. The tan color was sort of a compromise. Also,
using the 33-degree slope bricks for the roof would have been more accurate, but
there aren't any inverse-corner pieces. There're also some more interior detail
that I left out.
> Also, when can we
> expect some renderings? I'm sure if you aren't too familiar with it, many
> people inclusing myself, would gladly help.
When I get some more time, I would love to try to do some actual renderings.
Help would be appreciated.
> In terms of the model, I think it is very interersting how you raised the tracks
> on a bed filled in with tiles. Good luck trying to find all those tiles in real
> life!
That's why I used MLCad and not real bricks. :-) The real brickwork doesn't
extend across both sets of tracks, but I thought it looked better that way.
> I also like the interior and the use of the 1x2 plates with one stud to
> set up the chairs.
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> One thing I would do to improve the model however is extend the base so that the
> tracks don't float in the air so much. Due to their raised nature they tend to
> detract the focus a little.
Thanks for the feedback!
Brian
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