wkennerley Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) Hi All, with my getting back into car modelling and having chosen 1/32 for now - I decided I need to build a diorama, mainly to photograph my models - Now I am not a quick modeller at the best of times so this may take a while. I have drawn up a plan for the garage which potentially could hold 4 cars - The idea is to have a chassis and bits in the back two bays and use the front two bays as display for built up models. I have acquired a few 1/35 tools and bits which look great in 1/32 and a memebr of another forum I am on, supplied me with a CAD drawing of dexion parts that I will attached to plastic profile to built the shelving. For now a photo of my Packard refurb project laid onto the plans for the diorama. Wayne Oil can Edited October 25, 2013 by wkennerley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTMust Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 KEEP THIS ONE COMING WAYNE! 1/32 scale dios are my bag, so ask if you need any ideas for supplies, etc........ but looks like you're heading in the right direction without any help already....... I'm going to be following this and the Packard build closely. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 Thanks Tony, pics to follow of todays progress, not much but I have made a start on the building Is there anyone who makes resin or plastic dexion shelving in 1/32 or 1/35? Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Very nice. 1/32 lends itself well to dios- big enough to be seen, small enough to be store-able. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 Hi Charlie, yes its a great size as it will fit on the bookshelf with a little overhang. Pics of the progress today Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I agree on one point, Tony's , uh G T Must is a 1-32 nd kinda guy ! He really knocks em outta the park too. meanwhile , you have a fantastic start and please continue to show us how this shop is coming . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 (edited) Hi All, not much progress today, it takes ages to score all the blockwork!! Anyway some pics for you. If I were to do this again I would make the walls from one piece and add detail for the columns rather than have them separate as I have made them - Wayne Edited October 26, 2013 by wkennerley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 So I managed a bit more tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 cool , and great start ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTMust Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 The concept is great and the build is coming along great! I would suggest something more substantial be added to the floor though..... if you paint it without priming first, that Foamcore board will probably warp badly. Perhaps you could glue it down to a wooden base and sit something really heavy on it while it dries overnight? The same might apply to the walls as well. A very light spray coat on both sides of an artist's primer, or an application of artist's Gesso may be enough to stabilize it before final painting. Don't use any form of laquer paint as it will eat the foam core! I suggest you test your paint on a spare piece of Foamcore first and see how it reacts. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercman Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Paint has a funny way of reacting with things Here is some foam insulation I painted, but the effects were fantastic. Couldn't have achieved this look if I worked on for 100 years. The paint started to melt the foam. luckily I was doing this outside, so if there were any fumes they disappated quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Hi Tony, thanks for the notes. I am mounting the floor to another piece of "foamboard" (I am not sure its foam core as it looks like just one thickness, no layers) which will them be glued to a wooden base, all done with either impact adhesive or wood glue, I need to trial the wood glue first. I will also trial painting it, this stuff seems quite stable as its used for outdoor signs though of course there are no laquers etc floating around in large quantities in the air here (we hope!!) Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Great Start Wayne! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaleauto Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I can't say it any better. Great start Wayne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Really cool and nice work so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) Thanks for the comments all - First wall panel painted up, white with warhammer gryphonne sepia to the joints, looks a bit dark to me - Any suggestions re making a good looking white painted wall please Thanks Wayne Few more pics with base painted and 1 wall set up - Also shows some equipment I have painted up Edited November 3, 2013 by wkennerley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 awsome !!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) not much progress but I have fixed up the two left side walls, and the garage door and motor - I have done some other bits n pieces too like spanners, screwdriver, hammers Wayne Edited November 9, 2013 by wkennerley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 again awsome progress i love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Looking very nice, Wayne. Partially out of inspiration from you, partially because it was too good a deal to pass up, I grabbed a couple of the MPC-boxed Airfix brass-era cars over the weekend. I have a couple of ideas for a display I'm working out in my head now. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Hi Charlie, I look forward to seeing your ideas become reality - Which brass era cars did you get? Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Hi Charlie, I look forward to seeing your ideas become reality - Which brass era cars did you get? Wayne I got the 1904 Darracq and 1905 Rolls-Royce. They'll go nicely with my Pyro and Life-Like 1/32s. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Very nice Charlie, I am hoping to acquire a Darracq soon. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 A little bit of progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTMust Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Very nice Charlie, I am hoping to acquire a Darracq soon. Wayne The Airfix Darracq is actually closer to 1/25 scale... not 1/32 as stated on the packaging. And it's a pretty basic kit with almost no accurate detail. It will need a lot of scratchbuilding to get it to look like the real car. Check out the movie "Genevieve" to see what it should really look like. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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