customcreator Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 (edited) Well, might not be new to some of you, but here goes. I make dioramas for action figures, as I don't build model cars. This past go around I grabbed some DecoArt "fake snow" paste for winter scene building. I plastered the styrofoam walls with it then hit it with a sponge brush and some paint. Came out pretty good(IMO) I'll let the pictures do the talking here are the snapshots: Simulating "daylight" with a lamp shining through the faded "glass" of the window: With flash Blurry close-up of the desk: Another closer pic: Edited July 15, 2009 by customcreator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 That's a really good looking plastered wall! Very realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gramps-xrds Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Great idea. Looks very real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customcreator Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 I am cutting and pasting this construction journal from another site because I am lazy. Ed suggested showing the construction process, so here it is(mostly) Some things have changed, and some remained. I started this project in November of 08 Early shots here, got the walls mocked up along with the door(non functioning) and laid down the dreaded wooden floor. Still need to weather/stain the floor. All rough edges will be trimed out(as you can see) the door will also have trim. Stay tuned! Bear in mind, this is supposed to be an old warehouse floor, so I didn't mind some of the gaps between the wood. Some of what looks like gaps are actually colored ends from the hobby shops color coding for price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customcreator Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Here is a table I scratched built tonight Made a bulletin board out of some craft cork and wood(obviously). Wood will be painted and maps and such will be printed out and tacked up. Don't mind my ape hand...lol Showing where it will be adhered to the wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customcreator Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Put in a window. I will add a "frosted" piece of plastic to the back so it's not see-through. The top half was broken, so I added a piece of wood. Searching for some TEENY fans to put in, mimicking vent fans. Also started messing with exposed brick. The walls will be fake "stucco" with brick showing. The left side brick is the wrong way, I know. Today we have all the baseboard trim, door trim, and "tin" ceiling installed. Not sure if I am going to add ceiling trim, but I probably will. All walls are fully removable if I ever decide to sell this thing, I like my stuff to be able to be broken down for shipping. Anyway, here are the pics The trim looks black in the pics, but it's a dark gray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customcreator Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Ceiling shot: Trim/ceiling shot. This will be a "gun case" for some of the weapons in the Sigma world. I have created a frame for the front(still has glue drying) The front frame will have wire mesh simulating a type of chicken wire protective front. As you can see, they will attach via magnets. Of course painted. I will use either clear acrylic rod, or the dowel you see here to support a few weapons. Nothing big, but just enough detail Small update here. Painted the door(will weather and add accessories) and started placing where I want exposed brick. I will be covering the walls with "snow" mortar that looks like concrete and is paintable. Also painted and affixed the cork board. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customcreator Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 THE BLUE LIGHTS DIDN'T PAN OUT AS EXPECTED Ok, installed all my lighting, still have to adjust the blue LEDs for the weapons case and decide wether or not to keep the outer "security" cage on it. I used 4 cold cathode lights for the rafters, gives enough light. Please note that all pictures were taken in the dark corner of my workspace with only the lights of the dio lighting it up. No flash on the inside shots. The wiring for the weapons case(behind it) Glued battery pack to wood and added a switch Main shot with Cold Cathodes Cathodes themselves Wiring for cathodes which I will clean up and mount the transformers and toggle switch....getting there! Also got the floor mostly done, added a kickplate to the door and dirtied it up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customcreator Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Couple more teaser shots Came up with this idea the other night. I had this little lamp thing laying around, not sure where it came from: I drilled out the bottom of it So I grabbed one of the "55 gallon drums" and put my battery holder and wiring in there. Then drilled a hole out in the table for the LED. I only had one switch lying around, so I installed that in the top of the drum to turn on and off. It's easily accessible to change the batteries. The end result: Sort of "Night-Opish" if you will. Not to functional, but will make for some cool pics.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 That is a really good shot and kind've creepie. Nice work Looks like Cobra has come along way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveInTheHat Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Hey! That's great stuff. Thanks for sharing. Seems like your diorama will be good for a lot of different photo opportunities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customcreator Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 (edited) Well, here it is. I am calling this done because anything else will make it too crowded, and I am burned out on this thing with 2 other dioramas in my head...lol Enjoy the pictures. As you will be able to see, I can easily change this from a Joe "office" to a Cobra "office" by replacing a couple of accessories and turning the crate around. That way, I can use it for pictures of both sides. Also, Beachead is a commission I just finished today so he's helping with the pictures. COBRA STYLE JOE STYLE RANDOM SHOTS Truly a labor of love, and a REALLY long time....lol. Onto the next!! Hope you all enjoyed my journey, and I also hope you'll enjoy my next adventure! Edited July 15, 2009 by customcreator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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