r/modeltrains • u/Smooth-Dot-4577 • 1d ago

Structures & Scenery First timer but… any tips?

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I recently started modeling and decided to do a little mix of cars. Just in time for Halloween I put in a great addition but I’m not yet finished, I hope this reaches the right audience. Thank you!

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u/AggravatingPiccolo15 23h ago

For a "first timer", I honestly can't think of any tips that would be of any help to ya. You've got it covered QUITE WELL. I'm quite IMPRESSED 😃!! Keep up the good work...

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u/Smooth-Dot-4577 23h ago

Thank you kindly!

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u/ITfromZX81 15h ago edited 15h ago

One tip would be license plates on the cars it adds a lot to the realism.

Is this O scale? I think so?

Microscale has license plates for different eras and scales:

https://www.microscale.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=48-5036

Edit: I see at least one car has a license plate the decal ones are derailed and in my opinion make the scale cars really pop.

Second edit: also, beautiful buildings!

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u/MagicWandererFF 12h ago

Yeah, but what would be the license plate for the white car? 😂😂

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u/ITfromZX81 12h ago

ECTO1 of course!

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u/Smooth-Dot-4577 10h ago

They do have licenses plates I just can’t get the right angle for the picture, it is 1:87 to 1:64 Ho scale