Gotham Nostalgic – For Cousin Joel by gmvgmvgmv
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
About three years ago, I started getting back into railroading in a big way, specifically vintage diesel power, this time with 3d modeling instead of making actual models as I did during my adolescence. At about the same time, my dear Cousin Joel got the same wild hair up his you-know-what, but instead focused on vintage New York City Subway models, customizing O-gauge (Lionel) carriages and then building enormous, modular, elevated structures (els). He showed me his work, and that was it; I had to start on the subway theme. Both he and I, as kids, used to ride all around the boroughs exploring the far reaches of the city, marveling at the diversity of stations and carriage styles between the three lines, the IND, BMT, and IRT. To this day, the subways, in spite of the noise and other less attractive aspects, are fascinating. So this offering is for you, Joel. Thanks for the inspiration!
This scene is of a so-called “open cut,” a section of subway where the tunnel top opens into the outside environment. No such open cut exits in Manhattan, at least not at Washington Square, but heck, it’s my world, so I’ll do as I please! The carriage is an attempt at the R-1 series, which saw use in the early 1930s, and was followed by the R-2 through R-9 for the remainder of the decade.
As for the actual render, all models are once again either Bryce5 or Wings3d originals with post work using PSP8. Thanks for stopping by!
Comments (33)
Great picture! The background buildings are awesome.
Very good work excellent job!! The critical comments would be just get some texture on the trolley car to dirty it up for overall realism.
beau travail!
outstanding work!
Gorgeous work with great light!
I was going to say being a native New Yorker that I’ve never seen that station before. Awesome work as usual gmv.
Excellent image!
That background cityscape and it's lighting is amazing,and the POV and attention to details excellent.Always admire what you can get Bryce to do!
WOW.....Spectacular creation here, masterful lighting and composition, a gorgeous work without doubt!
Awesome image; atmo and lighting! Corrie
EXCELLENT work ! :) GREAT lighting and composition.
Wow, great scene and work, wonderful light atmosphere!!!
impressive render.
Great render!
Though I realize life gets in the way at times when it come to creating art that even though you post less often then some here I always look forward to when you do simply because I know when you do it's going to be Impressive!..(smiles).. Detail/Design/Lighting is Off the Hook!...
Great job!
incredible scene, the light alone is superb before i even get to the rest of it !!!!..wow, very impressive
TERRIFIC IMAGE, SUPERB WORK
Fantastic image, wonderful setting and atmosphere.
Really fantastic image! Wonderful modeling and great atmosphere. Superb work!
Outstanding work.
Wow!! turned out great!!
Ooh lovely work! I have an uncle who'd really envy your cousin's train-works, he used to do that, but decided it was taking too much of his time so he gave all of his stuff away. Now 25 years later he says it was one of the biggest mistakes he ever made! I really like the lighting for this scene, nice and dramatic!
Stunning lighting and composition.
Awesome work.
Great work! Love the feel of this!
This atmosphere is really perfect for your cool scene!
OMG!!! Incredible! I used to take the D train a lot when I lived in NYC. This image rocks!
Fantastic Image .. You & your cousin must have had a wonderful, adventurous childhood!!
Very beautiful and the role of your haze is give some taste here