In the colorized movie "Miracle of the Bells," the Pennsy passenger cars are shown in something like Pullman Green. Too bad two wrongs don't make a right. Scott Pitzer

If it's actually during WW2 he models, there may not be many photos of his layout around (photographers might be arrested as spies, for added realism!) Scott Pitzer expect person a and

Hi: Can anyone recommend suitable HO models for the following: CB&Q 53-6 ft FM (92000-92799 series, for example) - Con-Cor Revell? MILW 52-6 ft FM (65500-66367series, for example) B&O 52-6 ft GB

Charlie Vlk says: "Even an unaltered print from an original negative or a slide can be deceptive.... because of the characteristics of different films and value, tone and color shifts due to

It is unfortunate that the "Man Versus Machine" issue seems to rise up from time to time within the hobby. I don't think, however, that it is problem within the confines of the STMFC...at least not

Come to think of it, it probably would be tough. Trying to get the greyscale just right and to the proper contrast would almost as tough as getting the right color and tone. Do you know if theat was

Let's not forget that colorization is far from a new thing. I've got postcards from around the turn of the century (the 19th into the 20th) that are colorized ("tinted") versions of black and white

On Tue, January 16, 2007 4:34 pm, Spen Kellogg replied: Spen, Its been done. I don't remeber the modeler's name, but he is an LDSIG member, models circa WWII and his entire color scheme is

I've upgraded the HO SR low side gon offered thru the SRHA and, now, thru dealers (check your favorite hobby shop; not all shops have received theirs yet). The first run of kits had the corner caps

Here's a few color pre-WWI Russian railroad-theme photos.

Hello, I did not mean modelers of the era where black and white photos were the norm that they should model black and white. I know there were color charts in some cases that could be referenced for

rfederle@... wrote: With apologies to Roger Federle for subverting the meaning of his e-mail, I'm waiting for someone to suggest that those of us who model railroads before the days of color film

My Uncle was a photographer and had a studio in Salina Ks. I used to sit and watch as he retouch negatives. Take a pimple off this ladies face or Wipe out some wild hair on this guys head and so on.

benjaminfrank_hom wrote: Of course there is a clear and simple explaination for all of that: One side is clearly in the wrong. Just kidding. Sort of. The serious comment I want to make is to

For some reason – I'm not sure why – Stan seems to be looking for an argument here. Obviously it was possible to apply AB brakes to a Van Dyke tank car, as is evidenced by the photo he cites.

Tony Thompson wrote: AFAIK, no different. Dave Nelson

Took the words right out of my mouth ...er... fingers. I can understand and appreciate an image that is adjusted to improve detail, etc. Beat me to it. Robert Federle

I agree. When modelling we look to the photo for reference and expect that to be the true image. If colorized it could alte the way a person views that image and maybe be misled in to thinking

Photoshopping has made life a lot easier for me. I've been able to re-letter models for ads without building a new kit. I've also been able to add details to enhance a model by copying them from one

Jim Eckman wrote: The formal NMRA contest has a point scale for "Finish," including weathering, and the more you do, provided it is done well, the more points you can and should get. To the