How I enjoy my O scale passion

O.M.G. Beautiful.

Dick

That is amazing, looks real to me!

Outstanding work on the model and the photography as usual.

Thanks fellas. This is one way I enjoy the hobby. A hobby within a hobby.

@CBQer posted:

O.M.G. Beautiful.

Dick

Thanks Dick! Nice to visit with you at the O scale National Convention last June.

The Super Chief rolls east of Raton towards Chicago circa 1942 with E6 12L.

I love to photo my models in a realistic manner it’s a hobby within the hobby.

WOW!

Great work.

There's no better way to capture natural light for sure!  (I know Maerklin has been doing the same for a number of years with some of their exclusive item brochures and catalogs.)

@Pre-War Steve posted:

There's no better way to capture natural light for sure!  (I know Maerklin has been doing the same for a number of years with some of their exclusive item brochures and catalogs.)

I did some work for Märklin around 2010 and 2011. It was a fun assignment. Yes they have been doing some nice covers. Scaletrains has really done some cool stuff lately.  Paul Michael Smith was always inspiring to me with his 1:18 cars. I studied film making and miniatures for the film industry and turned down a job at ILM in 2003. I stayed in Colorado and decided to act with my models I build. I have no desire to do it as a business or for hire as it becomes a job and no longer fun for me. It brings me joy when guys enjoy my stuff. Makes it all worthwhile. Glad you enjoy it.

@RSJB18 posted:

WOW!

Great work.

Thank you kindly sir

Erik,

You should write a book on your methods and techniques.

I'm glad you do, because I like looking at the nice photos and modeling.

The train of the stars streaks in front of the Kodachrome in the fall of 1942 through western Kansas with 11L E3 a very proper leader on this glamorous train in its youth recreated in O scale.

Eric, always great to see your stuff.

Ron H

@Erik C Lindgren posted:

The train of the stars streaks in front of the Kodachrome in the fall of 1942 through western Kansas with 11L E3 a very proper leader on this glamorous train in its youth recreated in O scale.

Erik, beautiful really realistic pictures especially the santa fe one I have that model myself one of the best from Key and of course all your pictures are beautiful I enjoy it almost every day😃

Erik, you always inspire me! Super modeling, fabulous craftsmanship and a huge knowledge. Thanks!

Sarah

Thank you kindly for taking the time to comment. It's even more special to me you enjoy the pictures. Makes it even all the more rewarding to think it brings someone joy to see them.

I love your pictures as well. Fantastic work Eric! Thank you for sharing with us.

YOUR THE MAN  LOVE IT

@Erik C Lindgren posted:

The train of the stars streaks in front of the Kodachrome in the fall of 1942 through western Kansas with 11L E3 a very proper leader on this glamorous train in its youth recreated in O scale.

Erik,

  All were nicely done, but my favorite was this panning shot.

Tom

Killing it as always, Erik!

Absolutely beautiful, a hobby within a hobby, can't get any better than that!  Thank you for sharing your beautiful work Eric, definitely impressive!

Erik, I can't get enough of your work. excellent as always.

One can see how lighting created the Midnight Chief.Gulliver orders at the Lilliput McDonalds drive thru.

Coach Joe - the scene in the 2nd pic is  very realistic - THAT is what makes "Gulliver" scare the poop out of me.

BeautifUl work, Erik, here and on your website. Are you using Photoshop? How are you compositing your steam effects? The masks are very clean. I also like the "Kodachromes". Paul Simon would enjoy them! You really captured the color and soft feel of a Kodachrome and I am curious how you did it, although I know you may have your trade secrets.

Thanks fellas.

Wonderful!

White rods!

@IRON HORSE posted:

Wonderful!

Thanks Iron Horse

Boy Eric.......not hard to see that you studied film making and miniatures.       Really a treat to see how that has paid off ............for all of us on the Forum.  😉

Thanks

Thanks Dallas

@Will posted:

BeautifUl work, Erik, here and on your website. Are you using Photoshop? How are you compositing your steam effects? The masks are very clean. I also like the "Kodachromes". Paul Simon would enjoy them! You really captured the color and soft feel of a Kodachrome and I am curious how you did it, although I know you may have your trade secrets.

Hey Will, yes I do use a layering program; not photoshop as it’s too loose for me I need more digital illustration software. I do use Lightroom in the final pass after I finish my work treated just the same as my oil paintings but using my models in photos I set up in desired light.

And yes it’s all fake, they are miniatures not real trains. In this capture this CB&Q scratch built coaling tower stands proudly with my PFM L77 DRGW 2-6-6-0. Trackwork is all hand laid. I weather and paint everything. I really enjoy your work went to your website nice stuff sir.

now I’m just goofing off

@Erik C Lindgren posted:

now I’m just goofing off

Would that I could "goof off' as well as you, Erik.

Rusty

@Erik C Lindgren posted:

now I’m just goofing off

Okay, that's stunning. BTW, thanks for the compliments on the website. I don't know if you saw the realism. It's sort of hidden about halfway down the 'past work" page.

@Erik C Lindgren posted:

now I’m just goofing off

Erik, I think you had gone to the past just like the film back to the future to make this fantastic shot it look super real insanely beautiful  😄

Edwin

Incredible work as usual!