CheckMouse Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I've finally!!! finished my micro-Garfield and am putting the finishing touches on it. I've been buying the N-gauge train people for my 1:144 houses, and just had to have this adorable little car with people in it! But now that I get it next to the huge (I use the term loosely) Garfield it seems too small. The N-gauge actually comes out to 1:160 scale so it is slightly smaller but the people have been matching just fine. Please let me know what you think - keep the car in the scene, or scrap it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 It does look a bit small but not objectionably so. Maybe if there were some bushes between the house and auto to act as a transition, the difference wouldn't be so apparent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyLee Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Sporty cars like that are usually smaller in real life anyway, so I think it looks fine proportionally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I think it looks fine. It's that huge foundation that kind of throws things off, once you do a little landscaping I think it will look like it belongs. It does look like a sports car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I agree with everyone, that the scale of the car isn't enough "off"; next to a RL house proportioned like the Garfield a Corvette would look miniscule. Once you get some shrubbery around the foundation the car will look fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otterine Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Yes, call it a sports car and keep it! I agree that some landscaping should do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 Thanks everybody! I really don't have time to order a larger car anyway (this might have something to do with the HBS contest, due on Friday :ph34r: ) so I'll go with some more greenery, which I was in the middle of doing anyway when I stopped to take the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tilliejam62 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I fully agree with those that think its size if okay as a sports car. I think you should leave it as such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollymmoore Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 If you had never pointed it out, I would have never noticed! Great job! Please do keep the car, it makes it very unique looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janet Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I agree with what everyone said - and great house! It looks wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I agree with everybody. It looks super! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerriMagic Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Heck, it looks fine to me! I say, KEEP IT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissElle Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I think it looks great in your picture. I agree with everyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceG Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Again, agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 Thank you all for your encouragement - the car stays! :yes: I've added more landscaping; this macro lens shows up EVERY little mishap - I see I need to touch up my "hillside" with some green paint. At the Dollar Tree I found a bag of 5 assorted-sized mossy rocks which are wonderful for landscaping in miniature. I wanted a smaller one for the Garfield so I cut into one - it's only styrofoam! Made a great "hill". Anybody notice the dollhouse in the attic?? I'm going to move the lady on the porch up to a balcony. She's the only standing person I have left, except a mailman. I can put another seated person on the steps. I'll post more of these in my Gallery at a later date - no time now. PS: the label (Garfield) is there because this is part of a greater project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Med Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 A wonderful project all round - great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otterine Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Fantastic work! So glad you kept the car - it looks perfect with the added hedges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynette Smith Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I'd keep it. looks good on set I've finally!!! finished my micro-Garfield and am putting the finishing touches on it. I've been buying the N-gauge train people for my 1:144 houses, and just had to have this adorable little car with people in it! But now that I get it next to the huge (I use the term loosely) Garfield it seems too small. The N-gauge actually comes out to 1:160 scale so it is slightly smaller but the people have been matching just fine. Please let me know what you think - keep the car in the scene, or scrap it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I'm personally far more impressed with the appearance of landscapiing around a house than its having lights. I'm ready to shrink myself 'way down and come sit on the steps with your other person for a class of iced tea (assuming it's summer at your wee Garfield). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 I'm personally far more impressed with the appearance of landscapiing around a house than its having lights. I'm ready to shrink myself 'way down and come sit on the steps with your other person for a class of iced tea (assuming it's summer at your wee Garfield). Holly, you must be clairvoyant! How did you know the tea was almost ready? Just waiting for the cookies to come out of the oven - and plenty of room for you to join us :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I can bring my own cookies, I baked a batch of shortbread this AM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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