[JohnReid]

[JohnReid]

[JohnReid]

Taking pictures,the fun part!
If there is one thing that I enjoy as much as diorama making ,it is taking pics of the diorama.In some ways I enjoy it even more, as it is a very creative activity and instantly rewarding with todays digital cameras.
I have revised my plans for the lighting,everything will be hooked up to a simple on/off switch with a control for the lighting intensity.I figure in a museum setting on or off will be all that is required.The bulbs will burn out and changing them is possible but not easy.If they are used sparingly though they should last for awhile.I will suggest to the museum staff that they also devise an alternate way of lighting the display case for daily use so the interior lights will only be turned on for the kids during the educational sessions.Until I ship it off their will be plenty of opportunity to creatively play with the lights,leaving some rooms lit while turning others off for all kinds of different effects.

[kabelace]

WOW! I'm in total aw. Your talent and patience seem endless, I have a hard enough time putting together a 1/72 Bedford fuel truck to place by a die cast aircraft to make a little seen. Great work, I will have to get up to Ottawa to check this out one day.

[JohnReid]

[JohnReid]

From another website!

M Mephiticas wrote:

Dioramas are an art form. Anyone that says otherwise must be blind. These creations are indeed miniature works of 3 dimensional art.

That has always been my feeling too! It always bothered me that most modelers (and some still do) think that dioramas are nice bases that you set your model on.In fact some websites still have dioramas listed under bases or decorations for your model.
That is what got me going posting these threads on the various websites.I feel that dioramas should be recognized for what they are 3D ART!
A few years ago (7-8) I had heard that Shep Paine was getting tired of promoting dioramas and wished that someone else would carry the ball for awhile.I am sure that you have heard of his wonderful work,in fact he has published a few books on the subject.Anyway ,I thought why not take up the challenge and use the more modern tool ,the internet to do so.Besides who wants to get involved with all the hassles of book publishing.Another wonderful dioramist and pioneer in modern diorama making is Ken Hamilton ,who also has a book published that I would recommend to anyone.Promoting dioramas now takes up about half of my hobby time but who cares it is a labor of love and besides it is great for the old ego to get such wonderful responses to my work!
Cheers! John.

[Cavtanker]

Are those real working lights? They appear so to me.

[Captain Eddie]

Originally Posted by JohnReid

From another website!

M Mephiticas (aka Jim) is absolutely correct. Having dabbled a bit as a teenager in such things, I also am in absolute awe of what you do, John. I also REALLY enjoy looking at your pics!

[JohnReid]

[JohnReid]

Hisso engine for the airshow car.I thought that I would start with a coat of burnt umber gesso to dull things down and get to a color closer to rust.This engine will be outside the car laying on the ground and rusting away.The base it is sitting on is actually a wooden part of the real car.They did some funny things in 1909!The bottom side of the engine will be buried in the sandy soil which saves me from scratchbuiding something that would never be seen anyway. __________________
It has been said that the difference between a "pilot" and an "aviator" is that a pilot is a technician,and an aviator is an artist in love with flight.
JohnReid (Aviator)