257 replies to this topic

[dannyi]

..now that the major plumbing and electrical work is finished along the back wall I started on the I beams and ceiling joists. Had a bit of a mess on my hands because some of the ceiling were joined by the wiring for the lights. Took a while to untangle them without damaging the wire connections. To my surprise all the lights still work! I still have to straighten out the lamp shades and the conduit, hopefully they'll all light up afterwords......

[dannyi]

[bryan_m]

hey danny!!!!

whats up bro?

bryan

[bryan_m]

it makes me really happy to see you fixin this dio Dan, its just too nice to not fix it! keep up the good work.

cheers
bryan

[dannyi]

B!...how the heck are ya?......where have you been?

[Madworks]

AWESOME!..

[vaughn]

Dannyi...that is looking so darn good ! Keep on.

[81zxing280]

Wow this is just awesome man great job... Your making me wanna try my hand at this...

[dannyi]

...thanks guys!

...Ricky, definitely go for it! ..you'll be amazed at how easy it becomes after you get a couple basic techniques down...

[dannyi]

....got all the ceiling joists in place again. The lights are back to their original possitions and still working...still can't believe that....

[crazyjim]

Will your diorama be used on it's own or as a photo background? It looks really excellent.

[GTMust]

Far be it for me to tell you what to do.......... but don't forget our previous discussion regarding laying the structural floorboards diagonally.... and the finished floor boards (if you add them), lengthways. But then again... it's up to you. LOL!

Tony

[Joker]

Shock and Awe...Shock and Awe...
Page 6 gave me the willies...
the following pages of reconstruction just gave me
more Shock and Awe..
Great patience and attention to detail.
Thanks for sharing your Dio.

[Chuck Doan]

Order is restored.

[Madrdnckbldr080]

I really like this Dio.. Can't wait to see it done... Red

[dannyi]

..thanks guys for the kind words!

....crazyjim, it originally started out as a photo backdrop with side walls and a half roof. Once I got the walls up and started the roof, it became a full on dio. Decided to go with an upper story and now possibly an elevator......maybe...

.....Tony, as for the flooring I'm going with the original one I made. I know that the most common method for this type of flooring is like you said, diagonal sub-floor and parallel finished floor. But I seen quite a few diagonal finished flooring at the old plant I worked and thought it looked pretty neat....

[jbwelda]

this is incredible! what are your plans for this if and when its "done"? are you going to take it out and show it or just use and enjoy it at home? it would certainly shock and awe an in-person audience, especially with some nice build ups inside it. it is plain spectacular!

[mspeanut]

GO DANNY GO DANNY GO DANNY GOOOOOOO!

MIKE A.

[dannyi]

...thanks Bill, I do plan on taking it to a couple local shows and possibly NNL East next year. I'll also be using it to showcase some of the parts I make on a '41 Plymouth and a '50 Ford pickup. Got a feeling this will never really be done..lol, it will probably be getting constant additions......

....thanks Mike!....I called ya a few days ago, give me a shout when you get the chance....

[vaughn]

Just went back and viewed all 11 pages of this project and I have got to say you have come a long way and it just gets better. A few questions for you. The raise brick areas...did you make those from foam bd by gluing a front to two side pieces or were they already formed that way ? What kind of wood for the rafters and joists...balsa ? How thick is the FB and what is it attached to, to give the walls strength ? Sorry to ask so much but its this part of the construction end that I need some clarification on. Anyhow...Great work and great reconstruction since the disaster. Keep on keepin on Dannyi !!!