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BigLars
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Posted - 07/17/2020 : 7:30:55 PM
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BigLars
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Posted - 07/17/2020 : 7:37:59 PM
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Rob Chant is having some posting issues right now so I get to do the honors.
I think that this will be a very effective backdrop. This section is 8 feet long. It will be behind the 4 foot artillery module I have plus one under development to the right of it that will have casualties. The Casualties will be under the caption and poppies.
Thank you so much Rob.
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BigLars
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Posted - 07/17/2020 : 7:39:49 PM
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Sorry all, I am having issues with posting.
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robchant
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Posted - 07/18/2020 : 09:21:25 AM
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You're welcome Larry! I will post some bigger photos and progress shots of the other sections when I get access to my server again. I'm hoping it will be later today.
Take care, Rob.
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Carl B
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Posted - 07/18/2020 : 09:31:08 AM
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Wow.. that backdrop looks great! 
Can Rob share how he made it?
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robchant
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Posted - 07/18/2020 : 09:41:34 AM
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Hi Carl,
It was hand drawn in Photoshop.
Take care, Rob.
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robert goslin
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Posted - 07/19/2020 : 01:52:59 AM
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very nice backdrop. Will set the mood perfectly. And nice to such great co-operation from both you forum members. Larry, you're very lucky having Rob on board. He does excellent work, and is always generous with help.
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Regards Rob
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Frank Palmer
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Posted - 07/19/2020 : 09:59:09 AM
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It evokes emotion. 
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Bill Gill
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Posted - 07/19/2020 : 12:02:07 PM
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Works really well!
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kebmo1
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Posted - 07/19/2020 : 2:41:01 PM
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it's perfect!
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robchant
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Posted - 07/19/2020 : 2:48:28 PM
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Rob, Frank, Bill, & Kevin:
Thanks for the kind words!
The backdrop has gone thru a lot of changes and improvements since Larry posted that rough draft. However, I still can't access my server yet, so it might be another day or two before I can post some bigger photos.
Take care, Rob.
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BigLars
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Posted - 07/19/2020 : 3:46:20 PM
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You will all be shocked when you see the latest version. I am tickeled beyond belief with Rob's efforts.
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robchant
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Posted - 07/20/2020 : 06:29:06 AM
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Hi All,
Finally got my server back up, so here are some bigger photos of the backdrop.
Fullsize (20-inch by 20-foot):

Cut in Five Sections (20-inch by 48-inch):
Bridge Module:

Artillery Module:

Memorial Module:

Roadway Module:

Bombed-out City Module:

Take care, Rob.
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Bill Gill
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Posted - 07/20/2020 : 07:47:00 AM
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Rob, Wow! That looks awesome! What's the resolution of the backdrop? Can I suggest tryin an experiment. The sky has a great hazy look to it with its subtle gradiation. What do you think about making a copy of the mural and applying just a little gaussian blur to everything so the trees, demolished buildings and distant hills have just a little less sharp edges? Then compare the two to see which effect looks better overall.


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Posted - 07/20/2020 : 09:50:20 AM
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I like Rob's "Sharper Image" more than the subtle gradiation version. Just MHO but the gradiation makes my eyes try to focus and it doesn't work. Nothing personnel Bill, just MHO.
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Edited by - Frank Palmer on 07/20/2020 7:11:30 PM |
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