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    #76
    Well, I just finished a quick video and not sure I want to show it now, that's a great looking video James, Thanks for sharing!
    The Little Rock Line Blog

    Rule #1 of model railroading.
    It's probably responsible for the greatest number of shoddy layouts because no one feels compelled to improve themselves. Meh, good enough...    ​
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    • James M
      #76.1
      James M commented
      08-25-2022, 07:57 PM
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      Thanks Allen
    #77
    Well done James. After seeing stills and short videos of the Hills Line it has kind of taken on a mythical status IMO. Knowing that you work with video professionally and are a Photoshop wizard, that's not surprising. However, as I was watching the video the thought that popped into my head was "I can do this." As in, I can reach the level of model building I watched roll by. Certainly no disrespect meant. Your work is excellent. And when you dress it up with photoshop it's beyond excellent. I will never reach the video excellence you've attained that's for sure. But getting the details of the modeled environment right, with some extra effort, yes.

    I had a similar epiphany back in the pre digital photo days. I was in awe of the V&O (still love it for all it stood for) but when I had the chance to see it in person I thought the same thing. "I can do this."
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    • James M
      #77.1
      James M commented
      08-27-2022, 01:12 PM
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      Thank you Steve
    #78
    Originally posted by Steve H AC&Y View Post
    Well done James. After seeing stills and short videos of the Hills Line it has kind of taken on a mythical status IMO. Knowing that you work with video professionally and are a Photoshop wizard, that's not surprising. However, as I was watching the video the thought that popped into my head was "I can do this." As in, I can reach the level of model building I watched roll by. Certainly no disrespect meant. Your work is excellent. And when you dress it up with photoshop it's beyond excellent. I will never reach the video excellence you've attained that's for sure. But getting the details of the modeled environment right, with some extra effort, yes.

    I had a similar epiphany back in the pre digital photo days. I was in awe of the V&O (still love it for all it stood for) but when I had the chance to see it in person I thought the same thing. "I can do this."
    I think what you describe, Steve, fits well with the motto of the now-defunct "Model Railroading" magazine: "Attainable Excellence." Lance Mindheim has taken that idea and run with it too.
    Southern Railway Slate Fork Branch, March 1978

    Old magazines can still be fresh sources of hobby information!​
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      #79
      Thank you eveyone. To quote Newton, "If I have seen further than others, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants".
      James McNab
      thehillsline.com
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      • Allen
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        Allen commented
        08-27-2022, 07:25 PM
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        That's an excellent Quote James!
        Gonna have to remember that.
      #80
      Well James, I guess I'm quite satisfied the way things are! Inspired and a touch of home to boot! Thanks again,

      Michael
      Aspire to inspire before I expire

      Common sense, is so rare it should be a Marvel "superpower".
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      • James M
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        James M commented
        08-28-2022, 03:46 PM
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        Thanks Michael
      #81
      Like always I am late to the party. Anyways, I poked around here a little and then went to your website. After 5 minutes of looking around there I just had to subscribe. Your model railroading skills are really outstanding and your photography skills are simply breathtaking. Thanks for posting about your continued progress on your layout.

      PS. I am following you on flickr now as well.
      Last edited by LorenC; 09-08-2022, 09:47 PM.
      Loren Clarke - Fort Worth, Texas
      Modeling the Pittsburg & Shawmut railroad.
      https://www.flickr.com/photos/pittsb...wmut_railroad/
      "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above". James 1:17
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      • James M
        #81.1
        James M commented
        09-09-2022, 07:35 PM
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        Thanks Loren. Glad to have you aboard
      #82
      LorenC , I still have bouts of wanting to plagiarize the entire track plan, locale, era and theme of James M's former Grimes Line, but in N scale. Such was the impact that layout made upon me.

      But I discipline myself by recalling Tony Koester's sage advice: don't build a model of a model.
      Southern Railway Slate Fork Branch, March 1978

      Old magazines can still be fresh sources of hobby information!​
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      • LorenC
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        LorenC commented
        09-10-2022, 12:59 PM
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        Those are great words of wisdom Paul.
      #83
      A summer storm threatens today's CIC delivery as it awaits pickup from the Maiden Lane interchange track in Iowa City

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      James McNab
      thehillsline.com
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        #84
        That is a wonderful photo James and perfect framing use of negative space. That is something that I am trying to put into practice on my layout addition but for some reason always forget about when taking photos.
        Loren Clarke - Fort Worth, Texas
        Modeling the Pittsburg & Shawmut railroad.
        https://www.flickr.com/photos/pittsb...wmut_railroad/
        "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above". James 1:17
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          #85
          Oooh, that's a beautiful scene.
          Southern Railway Slate Fork Branch, March 1978

          Old magazines can still be fresh sources of hobby information!​
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            #86
            I can only echo Paul S and LorenC' comments... that is a "corner" all can aspire to. I know I do...

            Michael
            Aspire to inspire before I expire

            Common sense, is so rare it should be a Marvel "superpower".
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              #87
              Thank you everyone. I appreciate the kind comments.
              James McNab
              thehillsline.com
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                #88
                We’re gonna try something a little different here on The Hills Line…​

                Join me for a livestream broadcast from the layout next Sunday, April 30th starting at 8pm Central Time. I’ll provide the latest progress, a look ahead to future projects, and a special announcement about the return of a former series.

                The stream will be available on The Hills Line’s YouTube channel, and I’m looking forward to sharing and connecting with as many of you as possible. Hope to see you there!

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                • Allen
                  #88.1
                  Allen commented
                  04-24-2023, 05:55 PM
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                  I'll set my alarm for this, thanks James!
                • LorenC
                  #88.2
                  LorenC commented
                  04-24-2023, 08:05 PM
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                  How exciting. I can't wait to join the event.
                • Paul S.
                  #88.3
                  Paul S. commented
                  04-25-2023, 04:08 PM
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                  On my calendar, James!
                #89
                Amazing work, I wanna see that video. I also subscribed to your YT channel.
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                  #90
                  We're back! Season 2 of The Hills Line with James McNab is now available at Trains.com Video. Hope you'll tune in to watch!​

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                  thehillsline.com
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                  • Paul S.
                    #90.1
                    Paul S. commented
                    06-07-2023, 08:46 AM
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                    I'll be checking that out, James. Thanks for the heads up.🙂
                  • davefoxx
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                    davefoxx commented
                    06-07-2023, 03:06 PM
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                    I enjoyed the video last night and am already looking forward to the next. Thanks!

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