dptydawg Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) Burl’s Creek Automotive Flee Market Over the years I have build or acquired a few RV models that I wanted to display in something other than the usual campground settings. These included: a diecast Greenline Winnebago travel trailer; A Hess Training Van that I modified into a GMC Motorhome An Open Road Camper on a Ram 1500 chassis I recently picked up another display case that still had an empty shelf that need filling. With all the extras that come with a lifetime of model kit building I decided to do a diorama of a slice of the Barrie Automotive Flee Market which is held each spring and fall at Burl’s Creek, North of Barrie, Ontario. This is from a recent show. My diorama is limited by the 32”X18” space available in the display case. The Vendor spaces are 20’X30’. In 1/25th scale, this allowed me to have three and a sliver lots plus a bit of roadway. The base is 1” Styrofoam with model railroad landscaping. Once the base was surveyed, I laid out the major models. The tent frames are welded coat hangers Then it was time to infill the sites with various diecasts, kit parts and scratch built items. The tractor model is the Revell Porche 108 Junior kit. I also added about a dozen figures of both vendors and shoppers. They are a compendium of many kit figures modified to suitable poses . And finally, an overview of the dio in its display case A diorama is supposed to tell a story. Hopefully I have managed to do that with this project Thanks for looking, questions and comments are always welcome Carl Edited January 11, 2022 by dptydawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dptydawg Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 Sorry gang but the pictures didn't work on this site like some others do. more research required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dptydawg Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) After playing about I finally have visible images. thanks for your patience Edited January 11, 2022 by dptydawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dptydawg Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) redundant message Edited January 11, 2022 by dptydawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Carl, I have been there many many times over the years and I must admit you have caught the mood right on. You can almost"recognize" the scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dptydawg Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 Thanks Pat. I've walked many a mile there myself and have picked up some treasures over the years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Very cool idea! You really pulled off the scene that you were going for. Very nice work! I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Excellent diorama, lots of interesting detail going on there. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Outstanding dio! I have seen this scene many times over the years at Stowe, VT. Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Very cool! This is one of the neatest ideas for a diorama. A great opportunity to use a lot of random parts and accessories collected over the years. Stuff that is cool, but can never figure out where to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Having been to the Fall Meet in Hershey, the Hot Rod Nats in York, and many events at Carlisle, you have definitely nailed the flea market vibe! Of course if you decide to model Hershey you would need mud............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Nice! It reminds me of Carlisle here in PA. 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Very cool! I love the RV models, and the very unique diorama setting you used to display them. The very best dioramas, in my opinion, are the ones that showcase the everyday, often mundane, world around us. The common, yet unnoticed, scenes that tell the story of our typical lives. This serves that purpose, and does it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 What great idea and you pulled it off really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dptydawg Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 Thanks for all the kind words, Guys. The Barrie flee market is a slightly smaller version of Carlisle but without the "HILL". I've heard about the ducks swimming in the isles at Hershey and have seen the snow storm at Carlisle. Over the years I have found some model kit treasures at these events. I couldn't leave well enough alone , so I added a few more things and did some rearranging. Here are a few fresh pics I looking forward to a bit if retail therapy come early June in Barrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 I've seen cars and trucks parked sideways on that hill and it looks like they are about to start rolling down. I have heard some stories where they do. 😲 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Looks great! I really like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 You have some nice campervan builds there Carl . . . Also, you have packed a lot into a relatively small area of baseboard, which is a skill in itself ! Well done. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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