Repstock Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Comments and suggestions are always welcome. This is a work in progress, washers and dryers for laundromat are done, window shades and blinds being added.Note: blinds made using modified Ken Hamilton method. there is no interior detail in upper floors, but each room is lighted with it's own on/off switch. switches are located on the roof. I'll update as things move along. More pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielG Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Looks good so far. But, why and what scale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 Looks good so far. But, why and what scale? Eventually I will have a street scene to use as a backdrop when photographing model cars and trucks. The backdrop has kind of become the main event as of late. The scale is 1/25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 That's looking good. I especially impressed with the signs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ra7c7er Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I like it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewaskew Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Looks very good. Earl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillyb1 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I'm curious about the lettering. How did you make the letters or are they manufactured? They look just perfect. I can't get over how "real" they look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 I'm curious about the lettering. How did you make the letters or are they manufactured? They look just perfect. I can't get over how "real" they look. A fair question. The smaller letters are available from Plastruct. The larger ones are menu letters, like you would find at an outdoor food stand. Years ago I bought a large box of them on the famous auction site in the hopes I would use them someday. I have about 7 different "fonts". You can also find 3-D letters in the scrapbook section of Hobby Lobby. I haven't tried these yet, but eventually I will. Thanks for the kind words, all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Very nice work. Where did you find the GE TV sign? Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughn Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Thats pretty nice. Hows your brickwork done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boreham Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 great job.... it looks so real... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Very nice work. Where did you find the GE TV sign? Charlie Larkin The GE sign was scratchbuilt. I made computer printed decals for the GE emblem and the other lettering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Thats pretty nice. Hows your brickwork done? The bricks are embossed Plastruct sheet brick, #PS-90L. The brick was painted Tamiya Dull Red, individual bricks were painted slightly lighter or darker, and the mortar is a light gray acrylic paint mix. Once the mortar was added, the multicolored brick effect disappeared, and now they all look the same! The bricks above the windows are evergreen .015 x .100, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Ken Hamilton is by far , one of the best teachers one can have . We all learn from ole Ken .......... Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 Here's the washers for the Laundromat. They were made from .040 sheet styrene. Sadly, the decal setting solution marred some of the decals, but I'm using this anyway. Dryers. Also made from .040 sheet styrene. Dryer baskets are plumbing fittings, and the door frames are model truck wheel rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Wow, nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTMust Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 :wub: The emoticon says it all, but I'll say it again anyway......... LOVE IT! Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 WOW! I'd really like to see more of this. Excellent work. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTMust Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I can't stand the suspense any longer!!!! It's been two months now........ any more progress? Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hattley Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted July 15, 2011 Author Share Posted July 15, 2011 (edited) One of these should lead you to my Photobucket site. Everything there is unlocked, so you can look at it all.i will try to be a little better about keeping this thread updated. Thanks for the positive feedback, I appreciate it! More Pics http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Repstock/Street%20Diorama/#!cpZZ1QQtppZZ16 You might also try this: Even more http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Repstock/Clark%20Gas%20Station/ Edited July 15, 2011 by Repstock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted July 15, 2011 Author Share Posted July 15, 2011 Here's a few detail shots. It's very hard to get great focus when shooting close. Here's a street shot with a Dodge window van. Roof details. The little structure on top hides the toggle switches controlling the lights for each room. I decided to add a Coke machine and light it. The effect is cool in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 I . Just. Keeps. Getting. Better! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTMust Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Unbelievable! I don't think I've ever seen a diarama that looks so real even in the close up photos. And this is your "first building" dio???? I'm totally lost for any more words........... Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I'm with David on this . This diorama is way to kwell for this board. Ask Ken Hamilton what I mean ........ Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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