Beginner

[Bullitt]

I am new to dioramas and after looking at some of the great ones here I have a question. What scale models do most people use. I am into 1/24 scale cars & am wondering if perhaps I should get into something smaller.

Any suggestions???

[GTMust]

Hi Phil and welcome. Nice to see another Canuck joining in the fun.

Personally, my diaramas have been in both scales. I have a large collection of 1/32 scale models that I have collected over the years that need a scale "home". The disadvantage of this scale is that there are very few accessories available, so a lot of scratchbuilding is necessary. There are a reasonable number of figures, some of which are period specific and were issued in old 1/32 scale car kits. If you're into racing, a large number of figures and racing style accesories are available through the slot car fraternity. The big advantage of 1/32 scale dios is the small amount of space they need (relatively speaking).

Most of my (over 500) 1/24 scale models are in display cabinets or individual display cases and I sometimes use the base of the display case as a small, one car, diarama. Full 1/24 scale dios are more popular due to the large amount of models, accessories and figures available... but they do take up a lot more space and need more construction material to build (if cost is a factor).

So the choice is up to you. If you have a lot of both 1/32 scale and 1/24,1/25 scale models then I suggest you chose a time period that you like the most and relate that to whatever cars you want to display.

But then....... why not do both scales to suit your collection?

Tony

Edited April 4, 2011 by GTMust

[DanielG]

A diorama does not have to be large to tell a story. Scale gets to be a factor when you are doing a large project such as trying to replicate Mosport racetrack from start to finish! It is possible to do a nice diorama with a 1/24 scale auto on a 1 ft by 1 ft base so don't get hung up on size and scale.