gasser59 Posted November 3, 2018 Author Share Posted November 3, 2018 (edited) The metal cladding on the office wall is actually printing plate. Thin aluminum sheets that have been used on a printing press. I pick them up from a local shop and offer them a few bucks for each. I use them for all kinds of things. For example, I built the tool stand/welding cart out of it. Edited November 3, 2018 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 35 minutes ago, gasser59 said: The metal cladding on the office wall is actually printing plate. Thin aluminum sheets that have been used on a printing press. I pick them up from a local shop and offer them a few bucks for each. I use them for all kinds of things. For example, I built the tool stand/welding cart out of it. We still print with plates? I thought that ship had sailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted November 3, 2018 Author Share Posted November 3, 2018 Nope, that ship is still in the harbor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Wow!!Absolutely phenomenal work with great attention to detail!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Twister Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Awesome work Brad.....Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 Thanks fellas. Still want to add some more to this. I've got a few ideas percolating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Wow......., this is one heck of a garage , just beautiful...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QbanFam Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 On 3/14/2011 at 10:30 AM, gasser59 said: Here's a few more pictures. On edit: pictures changed via PhotoBucket. Thanks for the heads up. Awesome diorama!!! Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin9428 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 For some reason, I expected to see Frank Zappa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 1 hour ago, martin9428 said: For some reason, I expected to see Frank Zappa You're right of course. I should put an electric guitar in here somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin9428 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 3 hours ago, gasser59 said: You're right of course. I should put an electric guitar in here somewhere. Make sure it's a Stratocaster with a Whammy bar. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin9428 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Awesome work, by the way. I'm envious of you guys who can do diaramas and scratch build or modify models. I'm lucky to get a decent OOB build, that I wouldn't mind displaying. Maybe my current build will do the job, although there are some issues already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 10 hours ago, martin9428 said: Make sure it's a Stratocaster with a Whammy bar. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted October 8, 2019 Author Share Posted October 8, 2019 I've got a few more ideas for this build. One of which is a Fender Strat. Playtime continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhammer2003 Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Brad, where did you get the Reznor Heater and the water cooler? if you made them is there any chance you can make a resin copy of these for sale? Thanks. Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 Hi Rod and thanks for checking out Joe's Garage. Both of those items were scratch built and unfortunately glued in place so they're not able to be removed for casting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksnow Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 That garage diorama is simply amazing. I love the attention to detail. All the little odds and ends really make it believable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 Thanks for your comments Kyle. Keep checking back because there will be more to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Dioramas are like hot rods- they are never really finished- there is always something to tweak or tinker with. Yours is inspiring me to get mine out and rebuild it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 ? On 10/29/2020 at 8:06 AM, Paul Payne said: Dioramas are never really finished- there is always something to tweak or tinker with. You're absolutely right of course. I think this is becoming a life-long project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 On 2/23/2019 at 1:24 PM, martin9428 said: Awesome work, by the way. I'm envious of you guys who can do diaramas and scratch build or modify models. I'm lucky to get a decent OOB build, that I wouldn't mind displaying. Maybe my current build will do the job, although there are some issues already. Don't be envious.....be inspired! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 For some time now, I've wanted to update the engine and stand that are in the dio. Since its right there in the front, it is really visible so I decided to make stand out of brass and use the soft metal block and other engine parts from Curbside Dioramics that I've had for probably 40 years. Here's a few pictures of my progress so far. I need to order some longer bolts from Model Motorcars in FLA before I can finish this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 With GSL coming up, I really need to get crackin' on this. Currently I'm working on a vintage Fender Stratocaster using photo reference from my brother. I'm just not sure where I'm going to put it since this wasn't planned until recently. I made the body out of two sheets of Evergreen glued together, the neck is made from actual oak and the fret board is made from printing plate. My plan is to have strings on it, time will tell. I also added a picture 'Codi's' Bantam build he completed some time ago. I told him I was going to do this eventually. The fun continues. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcoat Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 5 hours ago, gasser59 said: With GSL coming up, I really need to get crackin' on this. Currently I'm working on a vintage Fender Stratocaster using photo reference from my brother. I'm just not sure where I'm going to put it since this wasn't planned until recently. I made the body out of two sheets of Evergreen glued together, the neck is made from actual oak and the fret board is made from printing plate. My plan is to have strings on it, time will tell. I also added a picture 'Codi's' Bantam build he completed some time ago. I told him I was going to do this eventually. The fun continues. Wherever you put it you need to have the proper album cover nearby! I read the thread title and have had the whole album running through my head ever since. It wasn't very largeThere was just enough room to cram the drumsIn the corner over by the DodgeIt was a fifty-fourWith a mashed up doorAnd a cheesy little ampWith a sign on the front said "Fender Champ"And a second hand guitarIt was a Stratocaster with a whammy bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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