Deanflyer Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I took a photo of some typically overcast English countryside a while ago, and recently had it printed by the local copy shop up to A3 size. I blu-tacked it to the wall, sat some models on a bit of railway grass matting and took a few photos. I thought you might like to see the results... Tamiya 1/48 Mosquito Matchbox 1/32 109E Matchbox 1/32 Tiger Moth Eduard 1/48 Tempest Revell 1/32 Spitfire 1 I know it's the same background every time, but I thought of building up a stock of background photos over time if the results are worth it. It's all a bit of fun, isn't it? Cheers, Dean 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pte1643 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Super result. The Moth especially looks real the way it's been presented. Mind if I nick your idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Very nice Dean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Brilliant results Dean! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Saudi Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Why didn't I think of that? What a great idea. The first photo of the 109 looks so real. Splendid. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Those are amazing! Great idea, I will have to have a go myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Manfroi Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Really great models and great pictures. Congratulations for the excellent results. Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Great pics Dean, certainly adds a look of reality, although your models are very good without them too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbutcher Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Wow, that is really effective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) Nice job Dean. In particular, that second Tiggie shot is very convincing. Mind if I make an observation? In my experience, photos of models often look more realistic in full sunshine. Something about the high contrast giving a better scale appearance possibly? Although a less contrasty photo is desirable for showing better detail, dark shadows and bright highlights seem to disguise a model's size. Yes, I know the UK weather is predominantly cloudy, grey and overcast but perhaps you might try to get a pic or two with some blue sky patches as alternatives. Just a thought. Cheers. Edited October 8, 2012 by geedubelyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) Sorry for f the double post still figuring out how iPads work. Edited October 8, 2012 by HOUSTON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) Dean They all look pretty IMPRESSIVE ..QUITE REALISTIC. SPLENDID outdoor shots.look good to ME. your models will look just as Magnificent even without the backdrop outdoor photos IMHO. AWEOME builds too. Excellent photography . Edited October 8, 2012 by HOUSTON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Great photos of some excellent models, probably would look even more realistic if they were B/W or sepia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Amazing!! the Tiger Moth in particular looks real, Great builds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEEBEE Z Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Love the 109,and especially the Tiger Moth,well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) Wow, that looks great! Edited October 8, 2012 by Kallisti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkkeeper Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 simply but very effective, all are super but Ilike the tempest best, just looks ready to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgregor Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 These are great Dean, love the 109! Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Nice Dean, I've also been experimenting with Gaugemasters railway scenic backgrounds, matt finish to avoid reflections, similar idea. These are about 108'' long and 12'' high, more than enough for most models. Making the thing look real is down to the lighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raguk Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Cracking results simple and effective, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Very clever Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 great images, they do look very realistic, great idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham121 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Those are rather really good Dean, a simple idea with a great execution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASANALA Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Cool.....I love that Tiger Moth.....Congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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