Simple Dioramas

[Itchybitz]

I wanted to build a generic dio that would make a nice backdrop for a variety of different figures and I wanted to do it without spending much.

The floor and walls are made from Styrofoam, the walls are ceiling tiles (I didn't even know these were still available!). The door and door frame is balsa wood.
It's been painted with acrylics.
The floor was created by scoring lines using a small flat head screwdriver.

Another layer of paint added but still not right.
Next I shall assemble, attach and paint this pipe work...

Next I'm adding an electrical box and conduit using balsa wood, wooden dowelling and Styrofoam.

.... and that's it for now.
I will be adding to it over time, like building some shelves perhaps or a workbench, maybe find some basic furniture.

So, watch this space

 

[Itchybitz]

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So I built some shelves for it, haven't painted and weathered them yet but I wanted to see how they looked.

 

[Reinhardt]

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Absolutely amazing work! Where did you get the pipes from?

 

[Itchybitz]

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Absolutely amazing work! Where did you get the pipes from?

Thanks man
The pipe is just regular copper pipe used for gas fittings, you can find it at most hardware stores.



... and here's the completed version, at least for now anyway.

 

[Doctor_B]

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Looks great--especially all the pipes and other details!

If you would like any suggestions, my main one would be that the door does not really "read" as a door very clearly. It is too narrow (should be maybe 30-40% wider) and if possible framed and set back into the wall slightly. But overall great work!!!

 

[Cheungkinmen]

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awesome dio!

 

[usswanker]

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Wow with a little work and some detail you turned that into something special. Very nice work indeed.

 

[Yodee]

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that looks awesome!!! making me want to do one now

 

[Ryu]

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That's some very nice work. Great job!

 

[Itchybitz]

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Looks great--especially all the pipes and other details!

If you would like any suggestions, my main one would be that the door does not really "read" as a door very clearly. It is too narrow (should be maybe 30-40% wider) and if possible framed and set back into the wall slightly. But overall great work!!!

Thanks
I know what you're saying about that door but that was the width of the piece of balsa I was using, I guess I could have put two pieces together but I wanted to keep it simple. You do see narrow doors like that though, esspecially in older buildings.
But on my next dio, I will remember your advice
I think the first thing I'll do is to actually create a door way that I can place a frame into.

awesome dio!

Cheers buddy

Wow with a little work and some detail you turned that into something special. Very nice work indeed.

Appreciated

that looks awesome!!! making me want to do one now

Thanks
You really should, it's quite easy and really inexpensive. But most of all fun.

That's some very nice work. Great job!

Thank you very much

 

[EdwardNashton1]

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Dude, this is cool. You can just put any figure in there, and it looks great and includes a lot of great 1/6 items! great job! awesome.

 

[Itchybitz]

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Dude, this is cool. You can just put any figure in there, and it looks great and includes a lot of great 1/6 items! great job! awesome.

Thanks man

Here I have used it for two bored SF operators caught between missions.

"What do you want to do now?"

 

[Itchybitz]

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[K07]

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That's something pretty fantastic to be had. I'd love to do something similar. All the accessories really sell the photos in your last post. Love it!

 

[Itchybitz]

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That's something pretty fantastic to be had. I'd love to do something similar. All the accessories really sell the photos in your last post. Love it!

Cheers

 

[viezure]

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Crazy good stuff.

Man, you sure have fun with your figures, and i'm not talking about this thread alone

 

[jinroh75]

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dude that's an awesome diorama! i love the military shots the most.

 

[EdwardNashton1]

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Just out of curiosity, did you make all the accessories? I'm curious of the evian water bottles and the cigarettes and ashtray, and the chair, they're awesome

I said it before, and I'll say it again. Great dio!

 

[MANDO]

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The stucco walls give it a little more character than just plain walls and I love the small details like the "Keep Out" sign and the electrical hazard sign. The best part is obvious versaltility of the set. Good stuff!

 

[Itchybitz]

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Crazy good stuff.

Man, you sure have fun with your figures, and i'm not talking about this thread alone

Thanks very much
It's all about having fun here for me, I'm far less interested in the collecting side of it than the creative side.
I'd much rather play with these guys than just look at them

dude that's an awesome diorama! i love the military shots the most.

Thanks
Yeah, me too. I tried to put some character into those.

Just out of curiosity, did you make all the accessories? I'm curious of the evian water bottles and the cigarettes and ashtray, and the chair, they're awesome

I said it before, and I'll say it again. Great dio!

Thanks Ed
No, I didn't make those. I made the table and shelves, the candy bars and the gun oil and rag but all the other stuff I've just accumulated over the years. Some parts are from sets, others I bought loose.
The chair comes from a Reservoir Dogs box set, the water bottles are actually 1/12th scale for dolls houses as is the ash tray and the Lucky Strikes and matches were from DiD's Albertt Ross.

The stucco walls give it a little more character than just plain walls and I love the small details like the "Keep Out" sign and the electrical hazard sign. The best part is obvious versaltility of the set. Good stuff!

Thanks man
The walls are made from polystyrene ceiling tiles.
I wanted it to be somewhat generic so I could easily re-dress it for different periods. I'm currently preparing it as a WWII backdrop.