[hunhunter]

Kwiky,


That's one heck of a job for the 1st time. I agree, that the diorama really adds to the display , especially when you have the 1/72 scale vehicles and figures as well.

Thanks for sharing the pics, and good luck on your future diorama builds !


Regards,

Mike

[skydriver]

Great looking diorama, but I liked the look of the rough edge of the diorama without the wood base. But hey, some prefer blonds and some prefer brunette.

What did you think I was going to say...some like wheels up aircraft and some like wheels down aircraft. We pretty much know what everyone's thoughts are on those.

[kwiky]

on the pics i'd agree, the rough edge does look better but in the flesh the wooden edge looks best, i guess this is down to my shoddy photography lol

[aradrom]

To build an excellent realistic diorama you should consider these tips:

• MDS wood base (half inch thick)
• Scribed on the tarmac runway plates.
• Add cracks (scribed on)
• Grey paint primer and touch up the scribed plates to add realism and detail.
• Addition of oil stains on tarmac (paint wash or acrylic)
• Taxi way yellow markings added on with paint marker and black fine point marked edges.
• Grass and sand details using Railroad modelling stuff.

For photos and more tips please see:
Aradrom's diorama collection

Enjoy...

[Cavtanker]

Ara, where do you usually get your diorama materials from?

[aradrom]

Originally Posted by Cavtanker

Ara, where do you usually get your diorama materials from?

The MDS wood base I get it from Home Depot (I get it cut there to my measurements)
The paint primer i get from the automotive section of Wal-Mart or Canadian Tire (If you live in Canada)
Paint markers I get from Michaels or any other art store...
Scriber...I use the sharp edge of a small head flat screwdriver
Grass & sand suplies..local railroad hobby store.
Imagination & vision...from myself...

Now I'm working on a 1:200 scale Airshow diorama.
It's 48 X 48 inch big and I'm custom building a hangar and a few utility buildings.
I have over twenty 1:200 fighters & other diecast models (Inflight200/Hogan/Herpa...etc..)
More on this when its ready...
here's a teaser...
International aviation day - 1:200 airshow diorama