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michelvr		#1 Posted : 08 June 2016 04:23:31(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 06/07/2012(UTC) Posts: 1,287		Good evening, I've been busy creating my Swiss Alps to blend into the Noch mountains backdrop on my layout and so far this is what I have done. If you look at the pictures you will notice that I still have to create the lakes which I will do later this week. Hope you like! Michel
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French_Fabrice		#2 Posted : 08 June 2016 19:32:24(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 16/05/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,476 Location: Lyon, France		Wow ! It fits very well with the backdrop. Nice job, Michel ! Cheers Fabrice
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dennisb		#3 Posted : 08 June 2016 20:36:17(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 21/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 217 Location: Kronoberg		Wow, really nice work! //Dennis
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michelvr		#4 Posted : 09 June 2016 00:57:56(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 06/07/2012(UTC) Posts: 1,287		Hi Fabrice and Dennis, I just sealed the mountains and once I finish the rest of the room then I will add rocks and foliage. I will need to add the catanery before I finish ballasting, lots to do but very enjoyable! It matches well but I think it's maybe not the right colour for mountains. Maybe l'll change it later because it's amazing what a can of white paint can do to change a scene if you don't like it, I've already done that once! Here are more pictures. Regards, Michel
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petestra		#5 Posted : 10 June 2016 22:18:13(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 27/07/2009(UTC) Posts: 5,824 Location: Leesburg,VA.USA		They really look great, Michel. You know, now all that they need is a 57km tunnel thru them. Peter
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michelvr		#6 Posted : 10 June 2016 23:46:36(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 06/07/2012(UTC) Posts: 1,287		Hi Peter, Thanks for the compliment! On the lower level I will be making tunnels and snow sheds. That will be below the blue foam on the pictures, phase 2 of the layout. My next step will be the other side of the room. I'm planning to post construction pictures as I have been getting questions as to how I make it from visitors to my layout. Regards, Michel
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Alsterstreek		#7 Posted : 11 June 2016 10:57:53(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 16/11/2011(UTC) Posts: 5,671 Location: Hybrid Home		Awesome. I admire the audacity. How do you seal the surface?
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michelvr		#8 Posted : 11 June 2016 15:31:16(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 06/07/2012(UTC) Posts: 1,287		Originally Posted by: Alsterstreek Awesome. I admire the audacity. How do you seal the surface? I used Design Masters Clear Finish which provides a durable matte protectant and a hard finish. Results; WUNBERBAR!! Michel
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kiwiAlan		#9 Posted : 11 June 2016 19:41:12(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 23/07/2014(UTC) Posts: 8,109 Location: ENGLAND, Didcot		There is nothing quite like floor to ceiling scenery to make a layout feel awesome. That looks real good, and blends well with the backdrop.
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Gregor		#10 Posted : 11 June 2016 20:03:46(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 17/04/2003(UTC) Posts: 996 Location: Netherlands		Impressive! Gregor
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michelvr		#11 Posted : 14 June 2016 02:34:43(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 06/07/2012(UTC) Posts: 1,287		Good Evening, I thought I would show you the making of the two lakes on my Alps. If you look at the previous pictures you can see the unfinished areas for the lakes. I had to use a level on two axis to make sure that the plywood surface was flat before I molded it into the ground with dental plaster. Now it's time to dry, tomorrow I'll paint and post more pictures. Michel
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baggio		#12 Posted : 15 June 2016 01:40:58(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 21/09/2012(UTC) Posts: 1,729 Location: Toronto		Bravo, Michel! Try to make the colour of the mountains you built match the colours in the posters; the shade of brown is important. A bientot, mon ami.
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michelvr		#13 Posted : 15 June 2016 14:36:09(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 06/07/2012(UTC) Posts: 1,287		Originally Posted by: baggio Bravo, Michel! Try to make the colour of the mountains you built match the colours in the posters; the shade of brown is important. A bientot, mon ami. I agree! Once I have it all done I will post more pictures and get members opinions on the colours. Then I will change if need be! Due to the nice weather I think the hobby will take a break! Sorry for not posting any new pictures, nothing to show. Finally Summer has come to Barrie, Ontario Canada! Michel
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michelvr		#14 Posted : 25 June 2016 23:29:03(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 06/07/2012(UTC) Posts: 1,287		Well I painted the two lakes and I still have to apply the polyurethane to make a shiny reflective surface. Overall I'm happy about it, but I think my painting of the mountains are too dark? Michel
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dennisb		#15 Posted : 25 June 2016 23:48:24(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 21/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 217 Location: Kronoberg		Wow, looks really massive and impressive, great work! D.
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mmervine		#16 Posted : 26 June 2016 00:59:43(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 30/01/2006(UTC) Posts: 1,884 Location: Keene, NH		Really nice work!
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Danlake		#17 Posted : 26 June 2016 04:34:44(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 03/08/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,571		Excellent work! Beautiful blending with background. Iam sure final results will be awessome Brgds Lasse
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GlennM		#18 Posted : 27 June 2016 13:05:31(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 09/05/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,886 Location: Somewhere, But Nowhere Near Manchester, England		Looks great you have done a wonderful job painting and blending
		Don't look back, your not heading that way.
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Ian555		#19 Posted : 29 June 2016 14:07:16(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,240 Location: Scotland		Hi Michel, Looks great, nothing like a mountain ( or 2 ) on your layout. Ian.
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FMS		#20 Posted : 30 October 2016 15:49:44(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 839 Location: PT		Looks very nice!
		Regards FMS
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DaleSchultz		#21 Posted : 01 November 2016 02:41:05(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 10/02/2006(UTC) Posts: 3,997		excellent!
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