Feather canyons everywhere! David looks at clouds that way. If you really don’t know how to paint clouds at all, then you’ll want to follow David as he demonstrates his techniques for adding realistic skies to his On30 display backdrop. But that’s not the only illusion recalls! David also shows how easy it is look at both sides of a layout scene, now that he’s installed mirrors in strategic locations.
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I enjoyed hand side of the video that wasn’t covered.
I enjoyed the part of the video that wasn’t coved with popups that I couldn’t close. The are covering the right hand side of the video and the enlarge button. I am very unhappy with this. Is there a way to clear the ads from over the video?
You’ve done a great job, David. I’ve always shied away from clouds on my backdrops, because they’re so easy to get wrong. As he is in all things model railroading, Tom Johnson is the go-to guy on clouds. He did a fabulous job on his Cass County (which I had the pleasure to see in person). Your effort comes darn close, and that’s a sincere compliment! I may have to try out your technique on Barchester. (I’ll test it on foam first!).
I’m inspired to do some happy little clouds now! Good technique video to show the steps. Never heard of the Floetrol but another tip from the pro.
Hi David,
So glad to see more Olympia and Sand Creek videos (e17)! My all time favorite series! Did I hear you mention awhile back that there will be an operations video at some point?
Great job and well done! Thank you!
Marc
David doing his best John Ross impression, with “happy little accident”. I always smile when he says he wants a particular detail to “pop”. Great video. I think this is one of my favourite series.
Painters tape with tarp attached, what is the holy gift from god, tell us more. I’m still in the dark ages attaching my painters tape to paper rolls.
Great job painting David, this is the first time Ive seen that method of blending ther sky in. Thank you !
Looks great. Your sketch reminds me a great deal of Hartsel and Fairplay in Colorado. Small town in South Park with big mountains in the background.