Adding scenery | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Daylight SteamOGR Forum Member

After reading posts on this site for years, I'm finally doing a post.

I'm adding some scenery to the new construction side of my layout. This part of the hobby seems to be the most enjoyable, every "mistake" is acceptable, since nature is not perfect. Also I've come to the conclusion that nothing is straight, flat, nor the wrong color. Look outside and study the world we live in, all of have said look at the color of that house, must have been free paint, haven't we? So remember when adding structures, scenery and all those little accents, nothing is wrong. It's your O-scale world, build it, love it and enjoy it.

Just my way of looking at things.

P.S., Dust is natures way of adding some weathering to your layout. And it's free!!!

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12/15/1512:28 PM

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JerrmanOGR Forum Member

I think it's looking pretty good so far. My trick is that I model everything to look sort of old and rundown, so any "mistakes" just fit in. Probably my best guide for scenery is to look at nature (take pictures) and of some of the layouts of the great modelers. That will put the images in your head for what looks good and what kind of impression you want to make (e.g. era, season, geographical area, etc.) and how "real" you want the scenery to be.

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12/15/1512:57 PM

Alan GrazianoOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Very nice.

I really like your scenic overlook above the tracks.

Alan Graziano

12/15/151:07 PM

AGOGR Forum Member

Looks pretty good.

Andre.

12/15/151:33 PM

Daylight SteamOGR Forum Member

Thanks for the kind words, here are some more pics, just learning to use this site. Think I figured it out.

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12/15/152:32 PM

Daylight SteamOGR Forum Member

This is what this area used to look like, was my yard.

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12/15/152:44 PM

MaxSouthOzOGR Forum Member

Lots going on there, DLS.

It must have taken hours.

12/15/153:27 PM

Daylight SteamOGR Forum Member

Started the transformation in late August.

12/15/155:39 PM

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