The Scale Model Thread

traveloholic · 21st October 2009, 16:38

Cars Used: Dodge Viper, Hummer H2, Jaguar Coupe
Maker: Matchbox

My Setup
Background: A very basic setup. Used a sheet of Black Drawing Paper and a couple of Paper Tape to stick on to the wall. The paper tape doesnot tear off the Black Drawing Paper, when removed.
Light Source: 1) Simple Table Lamp, which we use on our study table 2) LED Laptop Light for Keyboard 3) National-Panasonic Emergency Light with 2 CFL Tubes & 1 Tungsten Light.
Camera Used: Canon S3IS
Mode: Mostly Super Macro

Cyrus43 · 21st October 2009, 16:59

Good Shots There. Well Done.

Another AMG...COMING SOON!!

shankar.balan · 21st October 2009, 17:23

those Jag Coupe's look nice - E Type COupes?
Are these also Matchbox, because I havent seen them anywhere
Do clarify - am keen to find the same.

[quote=traveloholic;1541888]Cars Used: Dodge Viper, Hummer H2, Jaguar Coupe
Maker: Matchbox

sinner · 21st October 2009, 17:26

Hey DCS ... Loved your small little story.
@ traveloholic Nice photography there.. May be you should add a white chart paper to your setup. The Black one somehow give away.

Cyrus43 · 21st October 2009, 17:50

That is because the Black Reflects Light whilst the White Absorbs excess light

traveloholic · 21st October 2009, 18:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by shankar.balan

those Jag Coupe's look nice - E Type Coupes? Are these also Matchbox, because I havent seen them anywhere. Do clarify - am keen to find the same.

Yup Shankar, those are of Matchbox make. Its a 1961 Jaguar E-Type Coupe made by Matchbox. Try out Big Bazaar, heard they have stocked up loads of Matchbox Scaled Models in their Toys Section.

@sinner & @Cyrus43, Thanks for the inputs on lighting. Shall try out using white sheet the next time. Would love to experiment some more on the lighting techniques.

traveloholic · 21st October 2009, 18:43

@sinner & @Cyrus43, Thanks for the inputs on lighting. Shall try out using white sheet the next time. Would love to experiment some more on the lighting techniques.

mobike008 · 21st October 2009, 18:46

Great shots there traveloholic. I liked all the pictures, however some of them have lot of noise ( didnt you bump up the ISO?

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I absolutely loved the Mahindra Jeep pictures and first 2 pictures of H2 ( mind blowing)

rr_zen · 21st October 2009, 18:52

Friends, I would like to get scale models for all models of Honda(good quality ones). Which is the best way/place to source them? Any pointers in this direction will be appreciated. Thanks.

traveloholic · 21st October 2009, 18:54

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Originally Posted by mobike008

Great shots there traveloholic. I liked all the pictures, however some of them have lot of noise ( didnt you bump up the ISO?

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Yup, I had to bump up the ISO a bit due to low light conditions. Thought of handling it in the post processing session uusing Noise Reduction Tool. However, I let it stay as is as I had to run each and every file through the NR Tool. Shall remember the next time

Cyrus43 · 21st October 2009, 18:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by rr_zen

Friends, I would like to get scale models for all models of Honda(good quality ones). Which is the best way/place to source them? Any pointers in this direction will be appreciated. Thanks.

I can Source a Tuned Honda Accord Coupe and an S2000 in Bombay if you want.

anujmishra · 21st October 2009, 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyrus43

That is because the Black Reflects Light whilst the White Absorbs excess light

According to light principle isn't it other way around? Black absorbs and white reflect?

Nice shots traveloholic.

traveloholic · 21st October 2009, 19:58

Anuj, Thanks. What you've mentioned is true, this is the light principle White reflects and Black absorbs light. I am still wondering what do I do inorder to make the lighting proper for these type of snaps.

benbsb29 · 21st October 2009, 23:10

I picked up a fuddly looking Ford Ikon model yesterday. It looks real horrible, and the only reason why i picked it up was because it was an Ikon.

Will try out some mods to get it in decent shape.

amit V8 · 21st October 2009, 23:47

@ traveloholic, the mustang is a 1:32 right??

@ benb, a nice find. mod her to look like your own car. i presume its a FUNTOYZ??

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Another AMG...COMING SOON!!

is it a SL??

21st October 2009, 16:38	#5566
traveloholic BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TrafficJamaBad earlier known as Hyd Posts: 750 Thanked: 238 Times	Few other cars and my setup Cars Used: Dodge Viper, Hummer H2, Jaguar Coupe Maker: Matchbox My Setup Background: A very basic setup. Used a sheet of Black Drawing Paper and a couple of Paper Tape to stick on to the wall. The paper tape doesnot tear off the Black Drawing Paper, when removed. Light Source: 1) Simple Table Lamp, which we use on our study table 2) LED Laptop Light for Keyboard 3) National-Panasonic Emergency Light with 2 CFL Tubes & 1 Tungsten Light. Camera Used: Canon S3IS Mode: Mostly Super Macro
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21st October 2009, 16:59	#5567
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Good Shots There. Well Done. Another AMG...COMING SOON!!
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21st October 2009, 17:23	#5568
shankar.balan BANNED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,368 Thanked: 23,147 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/2 (8)	those Jag Coupe's look nice - E Type COupes? Are these also Matchbox, because I havent seen them anywhere Do clarify - am keen to find the same. [quote=traveloholic;1541888]Cars Used: Dodge Viper, Hummer H2, Jaguar Coupe Maker: Matchbox
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21st October 2009, 17:26	#5569
sinner BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane - Mumbai Posts: 432 Thanked: 73 Times View My Garage	Hey DCS ... Loved your small little story. @ traveloholic Nice photography there.. May be you should add a white chart paper to your setup. The Black one somehow give away.
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21st October 2009, 17:50	#5570
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	That is because the Black Reflects Light whilst the White Absorbs excess light
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21st October 2009, 18:43	#5572
traveloholic BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TrafficJamaBad earlier known as Hyd Posts: 750 Thanked: 238 Times	@sinner & @Cyrus43, Thanks for the inputs on lighting. Shall try out using white sheet the next time. Would love to experiment some more on the lighting techniques.
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21st October 2009, 18:46	#5573
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,695 Thanked: 14,800 Times View My Garage	Great shots there traveloholic. I liked all the pictures, however some of them have lot of noise ( didnt you bump up the ISO?) I absolutely loved the Mahindra Jeep pictures and first 2 pictures of H2 ( mind blowing)
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21st October 2009, 18:52	#5574
rr_zen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 1,799 Thanked: 400 Times View My Garage	Friends, I would like to get scale models for all models of Honda(good quality ones). Which is the best way/place to source them? Any pointers in this direction will be appreciated. Thanks.
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21st October 2009, 19:58	#5578
traveloholic BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TrafficJamaBad earlier known as Hyd Posts: 750 Thanked: 238 Times	Anuj, Thanks. What you've mentioned is true, this is the light principle White reflects and Black absorbs light. I am still wondering what do I do inorder to make the lighting proper for these type of snaps.
	() Thanks

21st October 2009, 23:10	#5579
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,968 Thanked: 13,206 Times View My Garage	I picked up a fuddly looking Ford Ikon model yesterday. It looks real horrible, and the only reason why i picked it up was because it was an Ikon. Will try out some mods to get it in decent shape.
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