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1-87 Polar Lights Psycho Mansion

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    March 2011
1-87 Polar Lights Psycho Mansion
Posted by gonavycv64 on Monday, September 19, 2011 8:23 PM

I chose to not make the yard quite so run down or the house.  Norman Bates had a slow spiral downwards for years and I picked about the middle of his breakdown so that things are starting to fall apart.

The walkway is made from paster of paris and is painted grey along with the stairwell.  The house is painted with a dirty white.  The roof tiles are red/brown with the iron gates on top painted black with a dry brush of rust.  This model was weird in a sense that I wasn't trying to get a real good paint job.  This was my first diorama and I didn't have any of the stuff to make it so I spent about 2-3 times as much for the stuff than I did for the model.

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  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Allentown, PA
Posted by BaBill212 on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 4:27 PM

That's pretty cool Navy,,,,  I like the concept....  and you did a nice job on it too.

The only thing,,, it is not really a diorama per se....   A diorama tells a story...   it is more of a static scene. Still done well and I like it!

Enjoy the ride!

 

  • Member since
    March 2011
Posted by gonavycv64 on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 7:37 PM

Thanks BaBill.  I really enjoyed doing this one.  I'd never built anything that didn't come with the kit, so carving out a hill and using plaster of paris strips to make a hill was cool.

 

  • Member since
    January 2007
Posted by the doog on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 4:48 PM

Awesome job for a first time. The whole presentation is beautifully done--but please, get a decent background for the photos. All that junk and clutter behind it really detracts from the overall shot.  Wink

  • Member since
    September 2005
  • From: Illinois: Hive of Scum and Villany
Posted by Sprue-ce Goose on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 9:35 PM

gonavycv64 :

I like the appearance of the paint coverage on your build, reminding me of the old white lead paint used on  houses of the Victorian era.

I also like the paint shading on the front door.

The whole diorama's effect is such that I wouldn't be surprised to see the Addams Family House next door...........Surprise

I enjoyed viewing your build and thank you for sharing your photos with us !Big Smile

  • Member since
    July 2006
  • From: San Francisco, CA
Posted by telsono on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 4:55 PM

Overall, I like it. Did the camera flash give the glossy appearance to the tree trunks?

Mike T.

Beware the hobby that eats.  - Ben Franklin

Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure. Continue to reach out. - Ben Franklin

The U.S. Constitution  doesn't guarantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up with it yourself. - Ben Franklin

  • Member since
    March 2011
Posted by gonavycv64 on Saturday, October 1, 2011 10:42 AM

telsono- yes, it's the camera flash that gave the glossy appearance

Thanks for the comments everyone

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