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08/05/2013 9:26 am
Silly display question
Do you think I should have all the cars facing in one direction? If yes then which direction?
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This is the kind of silly stuff that keeps me up nights.
08/05/2013 9:40 am
Yes, facing towards La Sarthe!
08/05/2013 9:42 am
Whatever pose looks best on an individual basis is my take....
For example, if there are side pipes on one side and not on the other, I like showing the pipes. Any asymmetry to the model will have its "good side" to my mind.
08/05/2013 9:44 am
I had to go look that up, Paul....
Once again, thanks for the education.
08/05/2013 12:15 pm
Yep, I jest got edicated mysel'. I alwys thunk that work met dark skinned!
08/05/2013 2:02 pm
Frank, I am also a nut & therefore can relate. Ideally you want " driver side" display...
...profiles. 3/4 rear shots start on the right and head-on presentations should always go right with wheels turned. At the end of the day, of course, they're your models and you can do what ever the hell you like. Period.
I would, however, remove those models from that window shelf. Sunlight is a killer!
-C
08/05/2013 2:36 pm
Most conventional pictures of La Sarthe circuit's startline...
..are from the opposite side from the pits, and so the cars should point leftwards.
Topic starter
08/05/2013 5:27 pm
not to worry about sunlight.............
the windows face north and there are light tight shades behind the curtains.
08/05/2013 9:39 pm
...yeah, I figured YOU knew better. lol!