Joe's Garage

[gasser59]

I don't think I'll put in the album cover, I want it to be more subtle than that. Only diehard fans will get it.

Here's picture of the Strat so far and I'm going to start on the 'cheezy' Fender Champ amp soon.

Edited March 29, 2023 by gasser59

[David G.]

Wow Brad! This diorama just keeps getting better and better!

Great work on the guitar!

David G.

[Tcoat]

16 hours ago, gasser59 said:

I don't think I'll put in the album cover, I want it to be more subtle than that. Only diehard fans will get it.

Here's picture of the Strat so far and I'm going to start on the 'cheezy' Fender Champ amp soon.

You are right! The subtle way is better. I would have got it immediately even with just the guitar.

 

[gasser59]

A bit more work on the Stratocaster and I thought I was done but I still need to scribble the Fender logo on the top of the neck piece. I just had to set it in place in the dio to see how it looks. Its sitting next to the amp I'm still working on.

[Tcoat]

1 hour ago, gasser59 said:

A bit more work on the Stratocaster and I thought I was done but I still need to scribble the Fender logo on the top of the neck piece. I just had to set it in place in the dio to see how it looks. Its sitting next to the amp I'm still working on.

Frank approves!

[David G.]

Too cool!

Every little thing.

Just Too Cool!

David G.

[gasser59]

Here's my current progress in a video. Still need to add the Champ Amp and the engine stand, then I think I'm done....for now.

[gasser59]

I finished up the brass engine stand and added a Curbside Dioramics / R&D Unique white metal SBC engine block after polishing the areas where the heads attach. I also drilled out the holes for the push rods and water jacket channels. These engines haven't been available for over 25 years so I'm glad I picked one up back then. This got glued in last night to replace the plastic stand and block that was in the exact spot previously. Here's a few pics.

The fun continues...

[GLMFAA1]

Your detailing is appreciated. One question on your welding outfit. The tanks upstairs are uncapped and the ones on the welding rig are capped, how do you turn them on? Also aren't oxygen tanks green and acetylene red. Always like a good diorama that tells a visual story.

greg

[gasser59]

Thanks for your comments Greg. I put those tanks on probably 25 years ago before I knew anything about welding. I'll try to pull one of the tanks on the cart and see if I can paint it green. I have the proper decals for them.

[Lordmodelbuilder]

Nice work on the Strat & the engine/ engine stand. 

I will be looking forward to meeting you & seeing your diorama at GSL.

[gasser59]

Greg - thanks for the gentle push to updates the welding tanks. They look so much better. I also finished up the Fender Champ Amp and put it in place.

Thanks for your interest Brad - LordModelBuilder. See you at GSL.

[David G.]

Hi Brad, I had the pleasure of seeing your awesome diorama in person at this year's Desert Scale Classic on Saturday. 

It's even more spectacular in person! All the fabulous little details are amazing and extremely well done. It's all woven into a wonderful little composition that tells a story no matter where one looks.

I know that moving that whole thing safely must have been an undertaking of its own. Thanks for taking the time to bring it out to share it with the reat of us.

David G.

[gasser59]

How did we miss each other again David? Thanks for your comments. It's really not a problem moving it because everything, and I mean everything, is glued in place. I can even tip it on its side to access the wiring underneath for the working lights and nothing moves. I'm trying to figure out how to power the lights with a battery or batteries so it doesn't need to be plugged in to the wall. Need to get this figured out by GSL.

[Straightliner59]

On 4/4/2023 at 10:36 AM, Tcoat said:

Frank approves!

 

Yes, but does Ahmet??

[Tcoat]

2 hours ago, Straightliner59 said:

Yes, but does Ahmet??

Yep. Moon Unit and Dweezil as well.

[Dann Tier]

So much cool details!

[Stanward VonDiederichs]

What was the dimensions of your diorama just out of curiosity. I really enjoyed looking at it.