Jantrix Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I did a dio base a few years ago that I'm pretty happy with but I don't keep it out much as it tends to collect dust. I've yet to find a cover for it. I've been bitten by the dio-bug again and I though of trying one in a shadow box, similar to this. I'm thinking about this mostly because I don't have a lot of display room. This can be hung on the wall easily. Also I don't see it done very often. I can fit it with a piece of lexan to keep the dust out. I have found a website that will make what they call a centerpiece box in whatever size I need for a pretty reasonable price. Has anyone done one of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Well. This should be interesting then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I did one several years ago but with a different subject matter. I thought it was a cool way to display a model and building it and doing the lighting was a fun project. Not sure why I never did another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) Sounds like a great idea Rob. Having display space for a diorama is always an issue. Edited December 2, 2015 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughn Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Have seen old TV sets used as the stage and pretty cool ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandydan Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 I haven't made a diorama yet even though it's something I've always wanted to do partially because of space, and also not knowing exactly what i wanted to build or replicate. Have to say I really like this idea-might be my first attempt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 (edited) I have a similar bug bite Rob A model looks so much more complete in a little dio of some sort. From your photo bucket, the models you are building definitely lend themselves to dioramas and yes space is a problem. That old TV set idea is good or inside a glass top coffee table Putting stuff up on the wall is a great idea....I did a little painting for a Spitfire my son and I made together so it could go on his wall Edited December 18, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 I did find this, which would lend itself well to the project.http://shop.centerpiecebox.com/10x-5x-5-Wood-Box-10x5x5.htmYou can order custom sizes so I'm thinking about 12x6x6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaJoe Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I am in the same boat as you.. very little dispaly room and the dust is terrible... so i tried my hand at making my own case...made from 5 glass frames found at the dollar store.. and a glass cutter from ace...total spent under $10 ..it was much easier to cut the glass than i thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I'm working on developing a product not too dissimilar to this. Rob, yours is really nice. It's giving me a couple of ideas. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 I'm working on developing a product not too dissimilar to this. Rob, yours is really nice. It's giving me a couple of ideas. Charlie LarkinCharlie that's not my work. It's just a photo I found on the web to describe what I'm planning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I am in the same boat as you.. very little dispaly room and the dust is terrible... so i tried my hand at making my own case...made from 5 glass frames found at the dollar store.. and a glass cutter from ace...total spent under $10 ..it was much easier to cut the glass than i thought. I saw this on another site some years (months) ago.... Beautiful diorama Joe..Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fog cutter Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 (edited) obviously the lift upright disturbs the viewer by diverting focus, but the idea rates merit. search: proscenium arch. model railroaders have used it forever as a planning tool. Edited January 18, 2016 by fog cutter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 Agreed about the lift. I'm planning more of an old garage. I need to find a garage scenes parts pack for all the dio parts first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Last century, there was a well known artist in Prescott who built shadow box dioramas. The County head shed has several. They were more shallow than we need for displaying cars, but that can be adjusted. He used long light bulbs behind a valance at the top, modern LED lights would be the ticket. I like how he morphed the dimensional parts into the painting.Someday I'll try this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 That's very cool. I'll be starting on this project very soon. I'm slowly gathering the materials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Looking forward to it Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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