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Title: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Tank on January 01, 2012, 10:53:28 AM
Morning ladies and gents.....and Newportnobby. :evil:

I need help from you!  I would like to extend the logo at the top of the picture with a close up of 3 or 4 loco's....  e.g. Steam, Diesel, Electric, possibly EMU, all in N Gauge.   :camera:   A staggered photo of the sides of them all, and the front ends....at ground level.  Does that make sense? :smiley-laughing:

A little like the picture below, but lower down, and more to the right.  I would do it, but I don't have any steam loco's.

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h287/tank_fv101/NGF/Class9503.jpg)

Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: MJKERR on January 01, 2012, 10:55:46 AM
Does your current camera have macro and/or supermacro?

I can take close up photos of bogies (full frame) but you need supermacro for this

I also don't have any steam loco, the nearest "range" combination I can get :
Class 91 (electric loco)
Class 37 / 47 / 56 / 60 / 66 (diesel-electric loco)
Class 158 / 170 (DMU)
Mark 3B or 4 DVT
Class 43 (HST power car)
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Tank on January 01, 2012, 11:05:13 AM
I am able to use a dedicated macro lens for my DSLR camera, but I really wanted someone to cover the main time periods (obviously it's hard for people to cover the early days of steam)!

Please feel free to do a photo the best you can.  I might make a few title pictures and have them on rotate if they're clear enough.

Cheers!
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Chris on January 01, 2012, 11:23:02 AM
Mine are all modern diesels - don't think that would make for a very interesting photo! I could do something with my Western, L/L Class 37, Triple Grey 60 and one of my 66s so at least there's a bit of colour in it.
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Tank on January 01, 2012, 11:30:52 AM
OK, that would be great Chris!  I thought you had a steam loco? ???  I must have been thinking of someone else!  If you could do it with a white background to, that would be ace, as I want to cut out the background out of it.
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Oldman on January 01, 2012, 11:42:41 AM
Have some steam but not the photographic skills or equipment.
Small loco's only.- got a british body on my Trix 0-6-0 now,Union Mills 3F in BR Black, Japanese C11 until sold. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: 4x2 on January 01, 2012, 11:43:14 AM
I've had a quick go, see what you think...

(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee442/djmikeymike2011/DSCF1157.jpg)

(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee442/djmikeymike2011/DSCF1156.jpg)

(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee442/djmikeymike2011/DSCF1155.jpg)

(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee442/djmikeymike2011/DSCF1154.jpg)

Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Chris on January 01, 2012, 11:53:43 AM
I had a steamer for a short while but that was sold to pay for the Western, and it didn't seem to like my pointwork much ??? I'd like to get Tornado one day though....
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Tank on January 01, 2012, 12:02:54 PM
4x2 - the last picture is just what I want, BUT, can you have the loco's facing the other way please!!!!   :thumbsup:

A shame about the camera Oldman.

Also a shame about the steamer Chris.

I do have a couple of really old Farish panniers somewhere.  I suppose that could show progression on the hobby in terms of the manufacturers! :)
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: MJKERR on January 01, 2012, 12:03:59 PM
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee442/djmikeymike2011/DSCF1154.jpg)
That is the what is being sought, but closer and more profiled, that way the aspect remains the same (gives a rather flat appearance)
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: 4x2 on January 01, 2012, 12:31:21 PM
How's this ?
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee442/djmikeymike2011/DSCF1160.jpg)

(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee442/djmikeymike2011/DSCF1162.jpg)
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Tank on January 01, 2012, 12:33:08 PM
That's good 4x2.  I'll be able to use those.  Many thanks. :thumbsup:

Keep them coming folks, as I'll do a few.
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: 4x2 on January 01, 2012, 12:35:03 PM
No probs !  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Mustermark on January 01, 2012, 02:39:10 PM
Nice work Tank and 4x2. The logo is looking good.
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Chris on January 01, 2012, 05:31:27 PM
What about this one? (click to expand)

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6613507169_f5f70d7332_o_d.jpg)
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: grid078 on January 01, 2012, 06:09:35 PM
Nice photo Chris. But what has the banner done to the picture, the proportions look wrong not really sure how to describe. Please don`t take what i`ve said as a critism as i cannot take macro photos of n-gauge, i just don`t get the composition etc right.

Stu
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Chris on January 01, 2012, 07:31:15 PM
I think I may have fluffed up the proportions a bit when resizing the photo in Photoshop. It didn't look too bad when I saved it but seeing it on here the locos do look a bit tall! I'll re-do it shortly.
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Tank on January 01, 2012, 07:31:44 PM
Well you went one step further than I thought you would Chris!  :D  The loco's look good.  Can you cut off half of the 66, and then make them all a bit bigger?  It gives a nice closer shot then.  Or, send me the picture.  Well done mate.
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Chris on January 01, 2012, 07:34:43 PM
I took 9 pics in total with various locos so I'll have a play around with those and see which looks the best.

Hope you don't mind me saving the logo off the forum page Chris!
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Chris on January 01, 2012, 08:06:21 PM
How about this one:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6614469919_dbc7884a23_o_d.jpg)
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: grid078 on January 01, 2012, 08:09:08 PM
 :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup: Love it love it love it :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Tank on January 01, 2012, 08:26:17 PM
That's great Chris. :thumbsup: :Class37:
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Donkey on January 01, 2012, 08:35:28 PM
What? No A4 and no Deltic!  ???

Seriously, great pic Chris.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Donkey on January 01, 2012, 08:45:10 PM
Great pic 4 x 2  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: 4x2 on January 01, 2012, 09:05:44 PM
Quote from: Donkey on January 01, 2012, 08:45:10 PM
Great pic 4 x 2  :thumbsup:
Thanks ! I understand Tank's idea was to promote all types of traction, era's and regions. All that's missing from my pic is an electric loco (haven't got one at the mo). I did get most types though...

1x Steamer (Jubilee)
1x Diesel Mechanical (cl 108)
1x Diesel Electrical (EMD NW2)
1x Diesel Hydraulic (cl 14)

I thought that using an American loco would show that we cater for international N gauge/scale as well as the UK.
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Chris on January 01, 2012, 09:40:53 PM
Quote from: Donkey on January 01, 2012, 08:35:28 PM
What? No A4 and no Deltic!  ???

Not yet! Future planned purchases include a Deltic to renumber as 55022 and would also like Tornado. Other priorities at the moment...
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Tank on January 02, 2012, 11:24:55 AM
Come on guys and girls, I need some pictures of steam loco's!  :)   :A1Tornado:
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Oldman on January 02, 2012, 12:01:08 PM
(http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp343/willow67_2008/5e220197.jpg)

All N gauge : Tomytec Tram(1/150), Hobbytrain Tamper (1/160) , Minitrix  0-6-0.

(http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp343/willow67_2008/980b2f4b.jpg)

KatoC11 and Union Mills 3F

Don't know if these are any good.
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Tank on January 02, 2012, 12:27:37 PM
Thanks Oldman.  It's a shame that you cut off the left hand side of the pictures.  I like the first one you've done with the tram and Plasser & Theurer.  Could you do that one again, a tiny bit further away (so the left hand side is there).  Thanks! :camera:

I just added a photo on there.  I forgot I had a Dapol M7 tucked away from 3-4 years ago.

:NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Oldman on January 02, 2012, 12:57:50 PM
(http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp343/willow67_2008/5e3f661b.jpg)



(http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp343/willow67_2008/282a5f92.jpg)


These any better Chris
The double deck tram addedon the first pic is a working Nn3 model
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Tank on January 02, 2012, 12:59:04 PM
Great, thanks! :NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Alex on January 02, 2012, 02:36:10 PM
Hi Tank,

These any good?

Left to right; Rivarossi 4-6-2 in Baltimore and Ohio colours, Spectrum 2-8-0 Consolidation in Missouri Pacific Lines and a Pennsylvian 0-4-0 Switcher.

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f178/alexcrawford2008/N%20Gauge/100_8825.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f178/alexcrawford2008/N%20Gauge/100_8829.jpg)

The diesels are left to right; Virginian H24-66, a CSX U-36B and a Baltimore and Ohio H16-44.

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f178/alexcrawford2008/N%20Gauge/100_8831.jpg)

More Bachmann diesels, a GP50 in Fife County Freight colours, the CSX U36B and another U36B in Wemyss Private Railway colours.

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f178/alexcrawford2008/N%20Gauge/100_8832.jpg)

Alex :wave:
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Tank on January 02, 2012, 02:38:19 PM
Thanks Alex!  Any chance of mixing two diesels and two steamers? :P ;D
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Alex on January 02, 2012, 02:56:15 PM
Hi Tank,

These ok? ;D

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f178/alexcrawford2008/100_8862.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f178/alexcrawford2008/100_8859.jpg)

The other diesel on the right is an Atlas GP7 from Louisville and Nashville.

Alex :wave:
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Tank on January 02, 2012, 03:03:53 PM
Great, thanks! :camera: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Claude Dreyfus on January 02, 2012, 04:26:56 PM
I'm sure you are now inundated, however here is my offering...

(http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd417/Claude_Dreyfus/Banner2.jpg)

Left to right: Kato GS-4 Morning Daylight; Kato JRF EH200 and Dapol 58
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Tank on January 02, 2012, 04:30:14 PM
That's great, thanks!!!

Yes, that will do everyone, many thanks for your help. :) :thumbsup: :NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: MJKERR on January 02, 2012, 04:39:47 PM
A technical note now that some of these have been applied to the header on the website
They are taking some time to load, as each is different
On first view the image placeholder is not present, which results in the text jumping down once the image has completed loading

Easily fixed by adding the relevant
width="1000" height="150" tags in the code
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: EtchedPixels on January 02, 2012, 05:15:25 PM
They are somewhat annoying on s smartphone initially it must be said, but the 'adblock' button worked a treat 8)
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Tank on January 02, 2012, 05:29:04 PM
Works fine on my phone.  Maybe you should upgrade. 8)
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: EtchedPixels on January 02, 2012, 05:30:32 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 02, 2012, 05:29:04 PM
Works fine on my phone.  Maybe you should upgrade. 8)

Hey it's not my phone - its the network speed !

Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: H on January 02, 2012, 05:34:07 PM
Quote from: 4x2 on January 01, 2012, 09:05:44 PMAll that's missing from my pic is an electric loco (haven't got one at the mo). I did get most types though...

1x Steamer (Jubilee)
1x Diesel Mechanical (cl 108)
1x Diesel Electrical (EMD NW2)
1x Diesel Hydraulic (cl 14)

what about
1x Gas turbine
1x AC elelctric
1x DC electric
1x Electro-diesel
1x etc.........

:evil: :smiley-laughing:
H.
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: 4x2 on January 02, 2012, 05:39:02 PM
I didn't see that coming.... NOT !  ::) :smiley-laughing:

That's why i said 'most types', you forgot steam turbine, petrol-mechanical, fireless, maglev....
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Tank on January 02, 2012, 05:43:02 PM
And that's why H put "1x etc..." so he could argue all this in a minute.   ::) :smiley-laughing: :thumbsup:

Would love to see a nuclear powered train.... although too dangerous really.
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: EtchedPixels on January 02, 2012, 05:45:06 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 02, 2012, 05:43:02 PM
Would love to see a nuclear powered train...

Such as the Eurostar on the French side ?
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Tank on January 02, 2012, 06:09:16 PM
I mean a little more advanced than that.... Powered like our Vanguard submarines! ;D
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: poliss on January 02, 2012, 07:14:47 PM
Erm......http://rt.com/news/sci-tech/revolutionary-locomotive-russia-atomic/ (http://rt.com/news/sci-tech/revolutionary-locomotive-russia-atomic/)
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Tank on January 02, 2012, 07:25:56 PM
Exciting!  And expensive I'm sure.  :)
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Donkey on January 02, 2012, 07:42:56 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 02, 2012, 07:25:56 PM
Exciting!  And expensive I'm sure.  :)

And more than a little worrying. Mobile Chernobyl?  :o
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: MJKERR on January 02, 2012, 08:28:07 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 02, 2012, 05:29:04 PM
Works fine on my phone.  Maybe you should upgrade
Dear God
I need an upgrade apparently...
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: H on January 02, 2012, 08:32:38 PM
Quote from: 4x2 on January 02, 2012, 05:39:02 PM

That's why i said 'most types', you forgot steam turbine, petrol-mechanical, fireless, maglev....


..... actually I included those I had models of - do you have any for your extras list? But then there's also;

1x atmospheric
1x horse drawn
1x rocket (current world speed record)
1x gravity
1x etc

so not exactly 'most' then.
:evil: :evil: :evil:

H.
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Tank on January 02, 2012, 08:34:10 PM
Quote from: mjkerr on January 02, 2012, 08:28:07 PM
Dear God
I need an upgrade apparently...

http://www.phones4u.co.uk/ (http://www.phones4u.co.uk/)
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: 4x2 on January 02, 2012, 10:21:10 PM
Quote from: H on January 02, 2012, 08:32:38 PM
Quote from: 4x2 on January 02, 2012, 05:39:02 PM

That's why i said 'most types', you forgot steam turbine, petrol-mechanical, fireless, maglev....


..... actually I included those I had models of - do you have any for your extras list? But then there's also;

1x atmospheric
1x horse drawn
1x rocket (current world speed record)
1x gravity
1x etc

so not exactly 'most' then.
:evil: :evil: :evil:

H.
I can finish this debate with one simple reply....... :P

:smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Ollie3440 on January 18, 2012, 04:32:59 PM
This any use to ya Tank?

(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/olliereading1123/N%20Gauge/SDC14097-Copy.jpg)

Not brill but being fair my camera aint the best lol

Ollie
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Tank on January 18, 2012, 06:31:39 PM
Thanks mate.  Looks good.  I need to catch up on these at the weekend. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Chris on January 18, 2012, 06:36:33 PM
That's a brill pic Ollie!
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Claude Dreyfus on January 18, 2012, 06:41:41 PM
Very good...but way too much British stuff! ;D
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: polo2k on January 18, 2012, 07:30:21 PM
Still taking submissions Tank?
Next time im playing, ill get them liked up if you like
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Tank on January 18, 2012, 07:32:18 PM
Quote from: Claude Dreyfus on January 18, 2012, 06:41:41 PM
Very good...but way too much British stuff! ;D

Feel free to make a picture mate.  It would be good to have a number of different countries. :thumbsup:

Quote from: polo2k on January 18, 2012, 07:30:21 PM
Still taking submissions Tank?
Next time im playing, ill get them liked up if you like

Go for it buddy.  :)
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Chris on January 18, 2012, 07:49:01 PM
How's this look?

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6721655805_74325e1be7_o_d.png)

Hope you don't mind Ollie - and it might need a few tweaks. I'd liked to have got more of Tornado in but couldn't without distorting the image.
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Ollie3440 on January 18, 2012, 07:54:25 PM
Gotta say that looks very good indeed! Much better that i thought it would to be fair lol

Ollie
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: jonclox on January 18, 2012, 08:04:12 PM
Quote from: poliss on January 02, 2012, 07:14:47 PM
Erm......http://rt.com/news/sci-tech/revolutionary-locomotive-russia-atomic/ (http://rt.com/news/sci-tech/revolutionary-locomotive-russia-atomic/)
??? Is it going to be DC or fully DCC and whens it due out in  :NGAUGE:  :angel:
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Newportnobby on January 18, 2012, 08:09:53 PM
Quote from: jonclox on January 18, 2012, 08:04:12 PM
Quote from: poliss on January 02, 2012, 07:14:47 PM
Erm......http://rt.com/news/sci-tech/revolutionary-locomotive-russia-atomic/ (http://rt.com/news/sci-tech/revolutionary-locomotive-russia-atomic/)
??? Is it going to be DC or fully DCC and whens it due out in  :NGAUGE:  :angel:

No need for light bars - it'll glow in the dark :o
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Claude Dreyfus on January 18, 2012, 10:52:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 18, 2012, 07:32:18 PM
Quote from: Claude Dreyfus on January 18, 2012, 06:41:41 PM
Very good...but way too much British stuff! ;D

Feel free to make a picture mate.  It would be good to have a number of different countries. :thumbsup:



There is a picture of an American, a Japanese and a UK loco in post #35. I'll see what else I can find.
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Tank on January 19, 2012, 06:00:33 PM
Doh!  I should have looked back in the thread again. ::) ;D  I'll certainly be using that picture.  Hopefully I'll get some free time to catch up this weekend - especially with the members who wish to be added to the Member Map. :)
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Claude Dreyfus on January 21, 2012, 11:00:46 PM
As requested...one more overseas offering.

Not perfect composition, but judging by many of the rest of the pictures the right-hand side can be trimmed down a bit.

From left to right - Kato Hong Kong KTT Electric (based on the Swiss 460), DB V220 Hydraulic (Arnold) and finally a Kato JNR C11 rtank engine...

(http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd417/Claude_Dreyfus/IMG_6688.jpg)
Title: Re: Photographer Needed!!!
Post by: Tank on January 22, 2012, 09:26:45 AM
Cheers mate. :thumbsup: