Riley Customs Posted January 27, 2013 Posted January 27, 2013 Here is the start of one of the largest dioramas that I have done. Most of them are about 11 X 11 but this one is going to be about 19 X 11. Here is what I've done so far. The wall frames are up and some foam boards have been cut. They are for a brick wall about 4 feet tall. Then going to simulate dry wall rest of the way up. Not sure what I am going to do with the floor so I will leave that til later when I have a better idea. In the corner there is going to be an office with storage on top for parts and what nots. This will be my first attempt at making stairs. Any ideas or tips on how to do that ?
Riley Customs Posted January 27, 2013 Author Posted January 27, 2013 got the office built and the storage up top. now have to make the steps. Thinking I am gonna have to make a two stage stairs.
Riley Customs Posted March 10, 2013 Author Posted March 10, 2013 Well after some time away working on other garages for people I finally got some ME time ! After looking at Crazy Richard's 1/24-25 hotrod garage post I really got the urge to work on mine again. Since the last post I have worked on the office, lunch room on top of the office, some pillars and a few other things. I started the brick walls along with the wooden pillars but this is where I am stuck at. I am not sure on which way to go with them. First I was thinking of doing half with brick , black stripe and white. Then I thought to just stain them or maybe just paint them black. For now I am going to stop with them until I figure it out. OH of course any ideas are welcome.
crazyjim Posted March 10, 2013 Posted March 10, 2013 Keep going, Keith. I like what you're doing. I have years and years and years of parts I've been saving for a garage diorama. Maybe your build will be the push I need to build one too.
wrecker388 Posted March 10, 2013 Posted March 10, 2013 Looks pretty cool, i'm building one myself and have been encouraged by all the ones I see on here.
Riley Customs Posted March 10, 2013 Author Posted March 10, 2013 I know ! after only looking at a couple it really gets ya going.
crazyrichard Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 nice start !! , i still wonder a one stair thing with handrails would probl. look better especially seen the size of the garage its not real high up considering the size of the door ... just thinking
Riley Customs Posted January 27, 2016 Author Posted January 27, 2016 Well it has been awhile.....with work, moving twice, work and family I am finally getting back to this shop. Finally have a place for all my stuff so I can get back to work. Here is a new project I have started for the shop. I needed to start building some work benches for the mechanics. This one is just roughed in. Still need to sand it down. The tool box mold had some air bubbles in it ( hate when that happens ) so it is just for mock up purposes. I will mold and paint a new one later. On top of the bench is the starts of a machinist lathe. Did alittle bit more work to the lathe. Sanded down some edges and built the bed to sit on top of the lathe and started the handles for speed and direction. placed a couple of positioning holes and pegs. Needs more sanding and some filler. Reasoning behind the positioning pegs is to be able to take the table off to sand, fill, built the compound, paint and to make a mold of the finish lathe so to be casted in resin. You know how it is, you build something it is very hard to make another exactly the same.
Yenkocamaro Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 Nice, looking good. Don't forget a restroom. I have been collecting parts- pieces for a Mega Dio, for years, but don't have the space to keep it out when finished. Cheers, Lance
disabled modeler Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 Nice lathe....keep up the good work...
Riley Customs Posted January 27, 2016 Author Posted January 27, 2016 Thanks to the both of you. I did get alittle done today.
Riley Customs Posted January 31, 2016 Author Posted January 31, 2016 and a little more. The bed and compound are still in the molding phase.
Riley Customs Posted February 6, 2016 Author Posted February 6, 2016 Still working on the lathe and workbench. Lathe is almost done just gotta cast a better tool box for the shelf.
Riley Customs Posted February 6, 2016 Author Posted February 6, 2016 went a head and finished up the lathe workbench. Not sure if this is the final resting place for it but it fits pretty good. If I leave it here I will need to run the electric to it and also make a 55 gallon waste barrel for all the metal chips and garbage.
Riley Customs Posted March 11, 2016 Author Posted March 11, 2016 Did a little work in the shop. Made a small cleaning station out of a 55 gallon drum. Also am working on a couple shop heaters.
Riley Customs Posted March 20, 2016 Author Posted March 20, 2016 here is the finished heater and hanger.
Riley Customs Posted April 14, 2016 Author Posted April 14, 2016 Added a few more items to the shop over the last month or so.
chunkypeanutbutter Posted May 3, 2016 Posted May 3, 2016 You should make a space for those tanks to go on the wall with chain around them - unchained tanks is an expensive OSHA infraction.
Intmd8r Posted May 4, 2016 Posted May 4, 2016 Not sure how you're doing it, but you are building the garage of my dreams - in scale form!Keep up the good work!
Riley Customs Posted May 5, 2016 Author Posted May 5, 2016 Thank you Intmd8r.....I'm trying my best !
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