City Backdrop | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

borderman01OGR Forum Member

Hi

I was curious if anyone has painted a city backdrop on their layout? I would be interested in seeing some that have done this.

Thanks

11/3/1410:40 PM

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Jim PolicastroOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

borderman,

I started painting the city buildings for a backdrop. (The ones to the left of Kong) They fit in pretty well with the fantasy aspect of King Kong and Superman, but were not big on realism, at least not with my level of talent and patience.

I did better with a photo background I made. I started with photos of various skylines and individual buildings printed on heavy 8 1/2"x11" paper on my regular printer.

I cut buildings out individually, gave the more distant ones a light gray spray to dull the colors, and then glued them collage-style on the backdrop behind some building flats.

This scene has three actual building flats - the rest are photos.

Jim

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SpenceOGR Forum Member

Jim; I think your backdrops look fantastic.

11/4/1410:35 AM

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Very impressive work, Jim. The painted big city backdrop adds a great deal to the scene.

borderman01OGR Forum Member

Thanks for advice Jim. I will try out these ideas.

leavingtracksOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Nice job Jim!! As you know, I am a "big city" fan!

Alan

laz1957OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERMEMORIALIZED MEMBER

Nice JIM!!!! Now all you need when the lights go out is the BAT SIGNAL.

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