I've seen a few cool pictures of layouts that have mirrors that enhance the scenery. I want to see how you did it and pick up some ideas. When I Googled this topic I found a lot of dialogue but very few pictures.
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I haven't used them but would also be interested in seeing some pictures.
Not yet but I read few articles regarding this idea.(HO)
http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/5009
http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/10313
Andre.
two pieces of front reflecting mirror joined at 90 degrees with the reflecting side in, mount with apex away from the viewer and play with it.
You will find all kinds of amazing uses for it, and it makes it so you don't have to paint two sides differently to get the right effect.
Most mirror effects rely on being placed so they can only be viewed from one location, but not all of them.
John Allen was a master at visual effects.
Here's one. The bridge is nearly flush with the wall:
...and a work in progress. I am going to build half of a two-stall engine house:
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Avanti, is the mirror only under the bridge or does it extend upward? Thanks for posting pictures!
I have two mirrors from sliding doors mounted on opposite walls. The effect is that my layout goes on for ever if you look from a certain angle. Other angles are also very effective in expanding the feel of the layout.
Paul Goodness
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Avanti, is the mirror only under the bridge or does it extend upward? Thanks for posting pictures!
Only under the bridge. The top of the mirror is approximately at the same level as the bridge deck. The edge is disguised with overhanging foliage.
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These are photos of a viaduct on my layout where I used a one way and a two way mirror.About 3 months ago, I ask on this forum on how to do this and you all were very helpful.
If you right click on a picture and then click "open link in new window", you will get a full scene shot that will give a lot of detail... Hope you enjoy and I appreciate you taking the time to look.
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Very nicely done, Roger. I like the TS set shown above.
Avanti, very nice job as well.
Great pictures everyone!
Here's a scene where Q's R&D Annex is separated from the James Bond Museum by a street and upper floor. The mirror is at the back against the wall.
Terry
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The back side of this bridge will eventually have the correct size mirror . Currently it's just a experiment with one to small.
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I used one of the end of my road to look like it kept going on and on looks great !
I put mirrors at both ends of my switching layout. The one thing I would do different is put a spacer behind the back corner of the mirror to put the mirror at an outward angle towards the front of the layout, instead of flat against the wall. Maybe 3/4" strip or even 1" strip. You can see it multiplies the size of the ice deck and the number of cars sitting there.
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Guys,
No! If I used mirrors on my layout, my hobos are so ugly and they haven't washed in so long that they would break all the mirrors!LOL!
Mike Maurice
Originally Posted by Laidoffsick:
The one thing I would do different is put a spacer behind the back corner of the mirror to put the mirror at an outward angle towards the front of the layout, instead of flat against the wall.
Are you sure? Wouldn't that destroy the illusion of long straight runs of track? I think what you did was exactly right!
Great pictures everyone!
Roger, that is a very beautiful shot of the viaduct and train going over it.... Your layout should be in a magazine!...
Alan
