The Creative Explorer Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Nice one Richard, so much details added and the weathering looks awesome. I need to see this in real life one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 thnx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I just spent some time examining your latest photos. I enjoyed watching the progress as you built, but I was satisfied with the project as a photo back drop, when you changed direction and went for the full diorama. It is cool to watch progress, changes in the original idea, and changes made along the way. It's all part of the creative process. You really pulled this one off! It looks simply smashing! Thanks for bringing us all along for the ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 I just spent some time examining your latest photos. I enjoyed watching the progress as you built, but I was satisfied with the project as a photo back drop, when you changed direction and went for the full diorama. It is cool to watch progress, changes in the original idea, and changes made along the way. It's all part of the creative process. You really pulled this one off! It looks simply smashing! Thanks for bringing us all along for the ride! thnx tom !! and well i will def build a nother diorama (garage) this time i will start with some experience and knowing what im going for .. this way i can also pay attention to the outside of the garage maybe i will make a few but smaller then this , like captures of parts of a garage .. not sure yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Doan Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Excellent! Don't let the sun melt it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Jon Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Wow!! Fantastic work Richard!! I have read thread 2-3 times already, and still amazed by the detail workmanship A+++ So Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrknowetall Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 I'm at a loss for words! Rare for me. Just a remarkable diorama! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piero Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 This diorama is awesome ! I would like to be 1/25 scale and go inside to work on my car ! Well... the 1/25 scale version of my car indeed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 thnx all well after a break from modelbuilding , yesterday i started with the outside , going to put bricks on the outside like i did on the inside .. its never going to be real nice on the outside because it was not the plan to build such a detailed diorama .. but since i'm going to a fair with it in september i have to make the outside at least decent enough ..... will post some pics this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 A true masterpiece Richard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 thnx all well after a break from modelbuilding , yesterday i started with the outside , going to put bricks on the outside like i did on the inside .. Yesterday was a nice day to work outside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 thnx guys and @ tom > hahahaha well i did some rough work , the thing is the wood isnt flat everywhere and well ... its a bit like covering up the ugly outside the best i can ... so i started with the brick stuff on the outside but thats not wide ebough to cover the walls from top to bottom and overlapping did not work ,, so i desided to take some scavengend old window blinds and use those as pannels for the top .. again just working with what i got and trying to make it look decent enough for the show .... now the wood isnt straight anough to make real crisp corners .. but i think with some weathering that will turn out good next dio def will have a real nice in and outside ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I'm still watching and I'm still impressed. Keep up the great work! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piero Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Exterior looks good on the picture... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 so bad you say on the outside it doesn't look in my view. I think, it is the right touch with the pannels on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 thnx some adittional drybrushing next to the low wall i made a new workbench with wooden top weathered logo on the door the bench against the wall still need to make some doors for the cabinets under the bench sink and mirror against the wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I dunno Rich.. everything you touch turns to junk! And that's a BIG compliment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baddgass Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Richard this is one bad azz dio. The weathering is great, all the paint work is kick but.The hand made tools are awesome, just one incredible build.Thank for showing us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 thnx both really appriciated wel this winter i def. will start a new garage diorama or maby a machineshop or gasstation .. i think i will do a nothjer garage first , i have learned so much from this one i want to start from scratch on a new one .. maybe highlight a different aspect like a paintbooth ... stuff like that for now i will try to stuff as much small details in this one before the convention in september ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor phillips Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Richard.... this is so very, very, GREAT!!!!! I've throughly enjoyed watching this all come together! You are a true craftsman... your photography is excellent, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 thnx really apriciated well i take all the shots with my samsung phone i added a pillar in the middle of the roofframe , decided to fix the frame on the dio for good ...it adds lots of cool shadings on the floor with the proper lighting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Had I not watched this thing come together, I'd swear a lot of the details were real. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I have gone through this entire thread, and you my friend give those of us (especially myself) who haven't had the chance, money or don't think they can build a diorama, the hope that they will be able to do it. Honestly the only reason I haven't even tried yet is because I move so much right now. I think once I have my own house I will be able to build one of these. Good job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) thnx guys and @ clay , trust me you can build a whole diorama for like very little money .. in fact i think its doable for the same ammount a decent car kit costs .. for me the fun is also trying to use all sorts of old stuff .. sure would i go to the store and buy a whole lot of evergreen styrene it would be easyer to build stuff .. but like you saiy cost is also a factor and for me this was my first real diorama , i have done a 1/18 thing before this but this was the first real dio i did ..so i was not real experienced myself .. hope my next one will be a step up again Edited August 17, 2013 by crazyrichard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 getting the dio ready for a large modelfair this saturday made a chain host and some other details like a sink with tab and soap dispenser , will make some pics later here are 2 of the hoist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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