Hi All,
I've joined The Gauge and been lurking around for only a short while -- fascinated by the skill levels and the wonderful camaraderie here.
Years ago (about 27) I was a (then) young HO model railroader with my bright-green sawdust grass and lichen trees (purchased in boxes). The layout was dead flat all across the 4x8 sheet. That's all history. For the last two years, I spent a ton of funds on books and magazines about model railroading (actually more than on trains and materials). I've seen hundreds of web sites and decided that N scale was the scale for me. So here I am.
I intend to visit The Gauge as much as possible and will get a "handle" on photographing my progress (to supply with the posts). I've got great Nikon 35mm equipment (yes - lenses with f32). I'm an outdoor scenic and nature photographer by hobby too. I just need to figure out the lighting methods for the trains and tracks in my shop now.
My first ever (and current) N scale layout is 30" X 60" with a rather steep (4%) grade because I "just had" to have tunnels and bridges and my favorite thing, a waterfall and river. So - as soon as possible, I'll get some progress shots up here.
My thanks to the founders of this group! Also - my thanks now in advance to its members for sharing your creativity and experiences. All are very inspiring !
Kind regards -- Fred
I've joined The Gauge and been lurking around for only a short while -- fascinated by the skill levels and the wonderful camaraderie here.
Years ago (about 27) I was a (then) young HO model railroader with my bright-green sawdust grass and lichen trees (purchased in boxes). The layout was dead flat all across the 4x8 sheet. That's all history. For the last two years, I spent a ton of funds on books and magazines about model railroading (actually more than on trains and materials). I've seen hundreds of web sites and decided that N scale was the scale for me. So here I am.
I intend to visit The Gauge as much as possible and will get a "handle" on photographing my progress (to supply with the posts). I've got great Nikon 35mm equipment (yes - lenses with f32). I'm an outdoor scenic and nature photographer by hobby too. I just need to figure out the lighting methods for the trains and tracks in my shop now.
My first ever (and current) N scale layout is 30" X 60" with a rather steep (4%) grade because I "just had" to have tunnels and bridges and my favorite thing, a waterfall and river. So - as soon as possible, I'll get some progress shots up here.
My thanks to the founders of this group! Also - my thanks now in advance to its members for sharing your creativity and experiences. All are very inspiring !
Kind regards -- Fred
