lighting a park is always challenge, and becomes more of

one when you want to cover them AND have lights. In the

Sci Fi walls the curvature doesn't allow for 1/3 or 2/3 walls

and placement makes use of other types look pretty "lame"

As you see here normal usage keeps the roof's in this

instance "floating" a 1/3 higher tan walls. This little and

simple tutorial should help you overcome this in a

professional looking way.

Placing the roof first is not really a necessity, I just set

the three tiles so they are all connected. Now going to

terrain tools you see the circled tool and it's

description. The next image shows what to highlight

to have the least impact on surrounding items,

terrain, structures, etc.

In this shot, I already prepared 1 side of the path, and so you can

see how the result should appear when done. You will see more

of it as we move along, for now notice how your terain tool

should look in preparation for raising one "snap" as the tool

suggests

Once you have finished raising all the tiles, which is

the most tedious part. This is what you should see at

this point. Again, the roof pieces are just to help

visualize the intended space and the effect begins to

take shape.

Now, setting the walls, you see a near perfect crcle. While a

slight gap appears here the walls should touch ground it's

barely noticeable in the park setting. I may need to look into

the possibility that the small hedge fence might just sit on that

lip inside the tube. Can't hurt to at least try.

Idea, images, Text by The Skipper

Also available by permission at Bitter Jeweler's

different walls present different problems, like this one which is a similar to

the tube one, yet solved in a differnt manner because walls "mate" yet there

are none is the Steel wall set. One wierd note: This roof piece is the ONLY

one in the set with the frames on the exterior, making the end result always

look a tad "off" no matter how you do it. You'll see as we continue.

move down two "snaps" seems all moves are in 1/3 height

increments, BTW. Now a third of the wall appears

above ground as seen here. Note the columns are

inside, this is only on paths, otherwise you CAn choose

to put them outside creating a different exterior look.

This is on steel walls only.

Now, set your next wall pieces on top of the 1/3 walls you

created, making sure from here on thatthose frames continue

to be "inward" facing. Naturally complete this stage completely,

recommend using all pieces with windows to allow light to

show through.

Placing the roof' pieces, you'd think that first off, you

should have clearance with out the partials, but it just

doesn't work. Also now you can see why I probably won't

be doing many path tunnels in this manner with the

frame issue. This roof piece has it's place, but this is one

that is just "awkard" to me.

Idea, images, Text by The Skipper

Also available by permission at Bitter Jeweler's

issue, and heightened path. Note in this problem the path is raised one

"full" section, not the ramp type, it would place the solution "on

ground" so why would you need a raiesd one at all. Using standard

wall set at "floor" you see here the problem. Nice thing is that Spooky

has 1/3 and 2/3 wall pieces. In this case I used two thirds, puttng that

piece half "below" bridge floor.

in ths instance, if you have water, it can appear that

the building sits in it. Naturally, you can uset he 1/3

wall in the same fashion.

Idea, images, Text by The Skipper

The images shown next are what I did for a friend playing aroud with

this idea in their park, because of it's "design"

The first one shows I even included two turns on the "bridge" to

make the appearance a bit more "quirky" than you'd find on most

covered bridges. I also didn't go the full length, as it would get

overpowering from the length. After looking at these I added a

second section at left to balance it out. The photo above shows the

entry end and right inside the door is an information booth. Allow no

space to go to waste.

Want a multi-lane path with central "group seating"

and other items instead of just on the "edge"?

Then here is how to go about it. First place the

"central" path, either as a strip or alternating blocks

(gives you more flexibility) Next place all your

benches, lighs, etc, like the example shown

then in the alternate spaces place flower beds or path

tiles, which ever you like. Now go to each side and run

the two outer paths down the line, and place whatever on

outer edges. Included are water features used also if you

like. Again, using the single block incremental terrain tool,

suggest dropping 2 increments for a bit of "depth"

note that you can also place flowers in the "bottom"

first for an interesting effect. Note: Do the dops first

and water to help you "visualize" the seating better as

you progress.Continue on as long as you like, here

on bottom right si a "completion" shot.

Idea, images, Text by The Skipper

Also available by permission at Bitter Jeweler's

this case, okay, it's burgers. First set a checkerboard path

"floor" as you see in image one, and do all the seating,

lamps, etc. Entrance here is from the side by the drink stall.

Next put two shops the same inside, or a mall type "court"

along one side. This is just an example.

Note: railings are just "filling in" for walls, etc. entrance

and exit, you decide, but leave one "Sort of" path through

for traffic.

Next place the rest of the path files to fill in the space

completely and viola! You now have an almost real

rest. food court area. Note the 2 bathrooms off to one

side. The placement of these is up to you, just

remember, in real restuarants, even if it doesn't look

like it they are alays near the back and kitchen area.

There are reasons for it being that way.

Idea, images, Text by The Skipper