freelance modeling, but this doesn’t need to be limited to that.
Here’s how we define the different kinds of prototype and free-
lance modeling we see in the hobby.
These are just points on a line between strict prototypical accuracy
and total fantasy. There are an infinite number of styles in between:
1. Strict prototype - total accuracy
2. Loose prototype - small variances to increase fun
3. Strict proto-freelance - actual prototype practices with freelance elements
4. Loose proto-freelance - no such prototype, but keep it plausible
5. Strict freelance – somewhat fanciful, but still feels like “real” trains
6. Loose freelance – anything goes as long as it’s trains and it’s fun
I would consider our current “Getting Real” column to focus
mainly on 1, 2, and 3, with the most emphasis on 1 and 2.
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