Fos Scale free kit #45, Rocky's Burger Shack is next up. These don't come with instructions. There's 1 photo of the finished building. What could go wrong?? I've done enough of these, right? #hoscale #HOModel #scalemodel #modeltrain
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“The flowering of the carnations”
If you thought the flowers opened by themselves, you had no idea.
Eventually, you thought it was little fairies like Tinkerbell who took care of them. But that's in children's movies.
The reality is more pragmatic, there are specialized workers for that, simply.
https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/the-flowering-of-the-carnations/
14 June 2017
Fujifilm X-T2 + 56mm
ISO 200, ƒ/16, 4/5 s
#Miniature #HOScale #ToyPhotography #Photography #Fujifilm #Fuji #XT2
If you thought the flowers opened by themselves, you had no idea.
Eventually, you thought it was little fairies like Tinkerbell who took care of them. But that's in children's movies.
The reality is more pragmatic, there are specialized workers for that, simply.
https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/the-flowering-of-the-carnations/ 14 June 2017 Fujifilm X-T2 + 56mm ISO 200, ƒ/16, 4/5 s#Miniature #HOScale #ToyPhotography #Photography #Fujifilm #Fuji #XT2
Current state of the state. So many shingles. #hoscale #HOModel #scalemodel #modeltrain
I followed the directions to paint the shingles. The entire time thought it looked terrible, even after each additional color, and that I had ruined my roof. And then I started applying them. Turns out they look freaking awesome. #hoscale #HOModel #scalemodel #modeltrain
“CDs are cool again!”
The compact disc was introduced in 1982 and became in 1988 the most popular audio format. CD sales continued to grow until they peaked in 2002.
In 2003 CD sales began to decline and have been rapidly falling ever since. By 2017, CD sales had reached the same level as 1985!
Digital streaming…
https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/cds-are-cool-again/
14 March 2024
Fujifilm X-H2s + 80mm macro ISO 160, ƒ/8, 1/13 s
“The great CinemaScope car chase”
Car chases are a popular subject with media and audiences due to their intensity, drama and the innate danger of high-speed driving, and thus are common content in fiction, particularly action films.
Although car chases on film were staged as early as the motor vehicle itself, the…
https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/the-great-cinemascope-car-chase/
14 March 2024
Fujifilm X-H2s + 80mm macro ISO 160, ƒ/5.6, 1/3 s
“Bivouac in Champignac”
This hike makes a stopover in the beautiful town of Champignac, where very special trees enchant hiking and nature enthusiasts.
In the evenings, hikers gather to share convivial and authentic moments, especially around a campfire.
https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/bivouac-in-champignac/
6 November 2024
Fujifilm X-H2s + 80mm macro ISO 100, ƒ/11, 5 s
“Climbing Mount Goosefish”
Mountaineers set out to conquer Mont Goosefish, named for its striking resemblance to the famous fish.
They explore various routes, both with their bare hands and with the help of ropes, and have discovered a cavern.
https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/climbing-mount-goosefish/
14 November 2024
Fujifilm X-H2s + 80mm macro ISO 100, ƒ/11, 1/60 s
“The restoration team”
This century-old piano was in dire need of a team of renovation experts.
Broken keys, ivory soiled by years of use, there's a lot of work to be done to make the piano operational again.
https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/the-restoration-team/
2 December 2024
Fujifilm X-H2s + 80mm macro ISO 200, ƒ/11, 4/5 s
“A mess of connectors”
Whether for leisure or work, it's always a good idea to have the right connections for your electronic equipment. Between RJ45, HDMI, DisplayPort, RCA or Jack cables, it can be complicated to find your way around.
Even if we're only talking about USB cables (designed in the mid-1990s to…
https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/a-mess-of-connectors/
30 December 2024
Fujifilm X-H2s + 80mm macro ISO 200, ƒ/4, 1/40 s
“Summer activities”
There's plenty to do when you're on vacation in a region like the Basque Country, ideally located between the sea and the mountains.
https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/summer-activities/
30 December 2024
Fujifilm X-H2s + 80mm macro ISO 200, ƒ/4, 1/40 s
“Cutlery skate park”
The skate park is brand new, shiny and ready to welcome incredible skaters to practice jumps and figures of all kinds.
https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/cutlery-skate-park/
30 December 2024
Fujifilm X-H2s + 80mm macro ISO 200, ƒ/4, 1/40 s
“Old school builders”
Lego bricks as we know them were invented in 1958, after several years of research and development into the material and shape of the bricks.
The bricks of that era can still be used today, along with more recent bricks, to build all kinds of models.
https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/old-school-builders/
31 December 2024
Fujifilm X-H2s + 80mm macro ISO 200, ƒ/4, 1/40 s
SN F-units at Niles
Set of Athearn Genesis HO Sacramento Northern (SN) F-units at the Tri-City Society of Model Engineers model railroad in the historic Niles depot in Fremont, CA on Friday night, February 28, 2025.
The real SN 301-A was an EMD F3A. Reportedly, it was built in 1948 as NYO&W 501, builders number 3146. Purchased in 1957 it became SN 301-A. It was retired circa 1970, traded to EMD.
#train #trains #railroads #WP #modelrailroading #hoscaletrains #hoscale
“Egyptian archeology”
Archaeologists are relentlessly searching the Egyptian desert. Fascinated by the mystery of the pyramids and the wisdom of the pharaohs, they spend their time searching for artifacts from the past, dreaming of a day when they might uncover secrets buried for millennia.
https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/egyptian-archeology/
1 January 2025
Fujifilm X-H2s + 80mm macro ISO 200, ƒ/4, 1/40 s
“Donut looting”
The food of large humans is the perfect source to feed the miniature's pantry.
A huge doughnut makes it easy to replenish stocks of sugar flakes.
https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/donut-looting/
6 January 2025
Fujifilm X-H2s + 80mm macro ISO 200, ƒ/8, 1/13 s
“Old camera maintenance”
The Nettar series from Zeiss Ikon was a successful range of self-mounting folding cameras for 120 mm film. This Nettar S 515/2 version released in the early 1930s produces 6×9 cm images and features a self-timer (hence the “S”). It also features a brilliant viewfinder on the lens body and a…
https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/old-camera-maintenance/
7 January 2025
Fujifilm X-H2s + 80mm macro ISO 200, ƒ/8, 1/13 s
“Hurrah for the winners”
They've won the race in their old Oldsmobile, so it's time to celebrate!
The fans are present, marvelling at the exploits of the driver, well assisted by his co-driver.
The mechanics are already hard at work changing the wheels, so that the car is ready for the next special stage.
https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/hurrah-for-the-winners/
8 January 2025
Fujifilm X-H2s + 80mm macro ISO 400, ƒ/8, 1/20 s
“Haute couture demands preparation”
The fashion show is scheduled for a few days from now, so it's time to finalize the new collection!
All the teams are committed to making sure everything goes smoothly, from the stylists to the tailors and seamstresses.
https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/haute-couture-demands-preparation/
8 January 2025
Fujifilm X-H2s + 80mm macro ISO 400, ƒ/7.1, 1/20 s
News and tobacco stand, from the FOS Scale Kit of the Month Club that I'm finally catching up on. #hoscale #HOModel #modeltrain