Making a model town is a satisfying hobby and in some situations, can be big business. Models are made for trains, dioramas, war-gaming, dollhouses, architecture, film making and museums. This project includes stepwise guidelines for designing and making a miniature town from scratch.
Review of Miniatur Wunderland, the biggest model railway in the world, in Hamburg, Germany
During my walk through Old Town San Diego today, I stepped through an ordinary door into a fantastic dream! Before me stretched a positively enormous model train layout! The Old Town Model Railroad…
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AWARD WINNING Miniature Painters
Although the 2013 Venice Art Biennale ended almost two weeks ago, we'd like to talk about one of the artworks that impressed us the most. Well, "artwork" might not be the best word, since this year's exhibition was more about visions, researches, cosmologies than pieces purposedly created...
Amy Bennett's paintings of Small Town America based on reconstructed model villages.
At first, James Casebere’s photographs appears to be of well-groomed, suburban neighborhoods. But, in fact, they’re of a tiny model town.
I took some time off from work and the modeling at the beginning of July. I went overseas. I thought the trip would cure my burnout. It didn't. I had to force myself to work on my projects for the first two weeks after coming back. I even had some thoughts of giving up the hobby and doing something else with my time. It got all better over the other two weeks. I even managed to finish the Dewitt's kit. I weathered the building a little bit more than any of the others I built. I added some water streaks at the bottom corners of the windows. I did that on one other structure and I didn't like it. I am not sure if I like it this time around either. I think I'll just let it to soak in for awhile and then decide if I want to do this again.
Although the 2013 Venice Art Biennale ended almost two weeks ago, we'd like to talk about one of the artworks that impressed us the most. Well, "artwork" might not be the best word, since this year's exhibition was more about visions, researches, cosmologies than pieces purposedly created...
The miniature model town is an iconic feature of the bucolic English town. Usually recreated in loving detail, the little villages let people get a bird's...
These are the American towns you haven't heard of, but should visit as soon as possible.
This HO scale model train layout of a regular home town. The initial views of the layout start off with a tunnel and a nice house building right before the entrance.
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Plans for the N scale buildings available from this website will meet those requirements, because, not only is there an extensive range of designs to choose from, but they are intricately detailed and weathered to bring realism to any railroading scene.
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Last week we introduced Nell Corkin to start featuring our 2014 Good Sam Academy instructors. This week we want to introduce The Guys from Texas, another of our 2014 Academy instructors. The Guys from Texas are Jon Fish and Larry Osborn. They have taught classes in the San Jose area for a number of years, and always have a number of students in class. Jon and Larry make some of the finest structures in the country, in 1:12, 1:24 and 1:48 inch scales. Their cutting is such that everything fits perfectly. They frequently do the cutting for the structures for other artists' classes due to the quality of their work. Jon and Larry are also experts at lighting and at finishing interiors and exteriors in most any period there is. They generously share their techniques when they teach. We don't know what they are teaching in 2014 as yet, but it is sure to be exciting. We hope we are showing their versatility below. Their email is [email protected], and go to www.picturetrail.com/theguysfromtexas to see more examples of their work and some tutorials. Cypress and Fog, taught in 2010, captures the feel of the Monterey Peninsula here in California. Notice how the lighting enhances the scene. 1:12 (one inch scale) "Teahouse of the Paper Moon" taught in 2012, is a delightful structure that accurately portrays the tea ceremonies of Asia. 1:12 (one inch scale) Here are two views of "Fill 'Er Up", a 1:24 (half inch scale) building, part of their series of half scale village buildings, a delightful gas station of old. "King Midas" is a fanciful depiction of the King in his castle. "Be Careful What You Wish For" is the alternate title. James Carrington made the King for Jon and Larry for this delightful scene. Again, the lighting effects are so special. "Retail Therapy" is The Guys first of the 1:24 (half inch scale) shops for their Street of Shops. It features a square bay window with a slanted top, which provides additional viewing through the glass above. I just feel sorry for the shop owner who will have to clean the glass up there. This class emphasized the finishing of the exterior, but all of the inner walls were removeable for easy completion of the interior at home. Closeup of the "Grand" Movie Theater wih curved glass ticket booth. Remember when movies were 10 cents? Front of the "Grand" Movie Theater, a miniature in 1:48 (quarter scale) that is a tour de force in concept, lighting, and execution.
These are three files, with all the necessary parts to make a house, ready for you to play with or work with!. Just print it in sturdy card stock, and you're ready to go! You can download and use for many of your projects, today and in the future. These are perfect to use as a print for cards, tags, in scrapbooking, and many other uses! You MAY NOT re-sell these images as is or as your own work either in print or digital form. But you may sell a product you made using them (tags, cards, etc), just let them know where you got the images in the listing, please :-) This is an INSTANT DOWNLOAD - available right after payment, see your receipt for instructions. You will recieve THREE jpeg files. This is a small file, not suitable for enlargements. NO refunds on download listings. IMPORTANT: The image may vary slightly in appearance when printed. This is due to the paper quality, and/or the calibration of your printer.
Ryan Devoto's extravagant D&D models are unbelievably detailed worlds we want to visit.
Merchant's Row VII 1/87 HO Scale Easy-To-Build Structure Kit Walthers' Cornerstone Series - HO 933-4044 Kit - 10-1/2 x 6-7/8 x 5-3/8" (26.6 x 15.5 x 13.6cm) Add Authenticity To Your Towns in Minutes With This Structure Kit! Model a modernized business district when you add the Cornerstone Merchant's Row VII to HO commercial areas big or small. Perfect for steam-, diesel- and modern-eras, the detailed structure kit includes three updated store under one roof plus: - New Left-corner block with 3 different stores - Modernized facades and entrances - Fits late 1940s to the present - Full-color 1950s-1960s vintage signs for different businesses - Great addition to big city or small town business districts - Separate back porch, downspouts and stairway - Easily mix and match with other Merchant's Row kits (each sold separately) to create a custom business district - Molded in four colors and clear plastic About Walthers' Cornerstone Series Walthers Cornerstone® Series line of structure kits and accessories provides you with the largest assortment of realistic, easy-to-assemble North American structures in both HO and N scales, plus bridges, turntables, and other accessories that will bring your layout to life. Whether you're looking to add a classic trackside building, create an entire community, or improve your operations with an industry, Cornerstone® has what you need.
Model railroaders are reputedly among the most frugal hobbyists. So why spend good money for details when you can utilize some very common household items?
Image 3 of 14 from gallery of Mecanoo Reveals Konka Mixed-Use Inspired by Historic Chinese Towns. Konka Mixed-Use. Image Courtesy of Mecanoo
Artist Joshua Smith's tiny creations replicate real buildings.
