Diorama Idea…Possible GB

Model Grandpa

Member since
July 2003
From: Keizer, Oregon

Diorama Idea…Possible GB

Posted by Model Grandpa on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 12:09 PM

Here is an idea for a diorama or even a diorama group build. It would actually require building two, a before and after diorama. Build a diorama and then another one using the same subject in the same setting with a passage of time between the two. The amount of time could vary, from a few minutes to many years. Lots of possibilities here and it would work for almost any modeling subject.

So what do you think of the idea?

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

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djmodels1999

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December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 12:37 PM

Sounds really interesting. I'm in if it happens!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 2:49 PM

Dan,

I have no idea what I would do but if it is a go I am in.

Richard

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HeavyArty

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December 2002
From: Valrico, FL

Posted by HeavyArty on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 5:00 PM

Sounds cool. I saw a dio a while back that was split in time down the middle. It was an M4 Sherman in action in the snow (I think it was Ardeennes scene) on the left half with figures and crewmen in battle. The right side was cleanly painted and on display in a park with an old man and his grandson looking at the vehicle. The center split was only done with painting and groundwork change. It looked like someone took two photos and cut them in half and joined the two different halves. Can't remember where I saw it, but it looked really cool. Anyone else seen it.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 5:44 PM

Sounds like a good idea, I might do it if it becomes a GB. (Im not very experienced with dioramas and want to practice first)

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DanCooper

Member since
March 2004
From: Belgium

Posted by DanCooper on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 5:52 PM

If it's far enough in the future, I might join. But not before March though. Got an idea already.

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 6:45 PM

Hey Gino, I saw that one too. I think it was in Great scale 2004.

As for this Idea.....YEA!!! I would love to see this, and be in it. I already have an Idea!!!
C'mon guys lets set a date!

John

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 9:29 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by HeavyArty

Sounds cool. I saw a dio a while back that was split in time down the middle. It was an M4 Sherman in action in the snow (I think it was Ardeennes scene) on the left half with figures and crewmen in battle. The right side was cleanly painted and on display in a park with an old man and his grandson looking at the vehicle. The center split was only done with painting and groundwork change. It looked like someone took two photos and cut them in half and joined the two different halves. Can't remember where I saw it, but it looked really cool. Anyone else seen it.

I remember that diorama. It was called "What did you do in the War daddy?" and on one side two crewmaqn were removing a crewmate who'd lost and arm from the turret. The other side was the grandpa with one arm looking at the tank with his grandaughter. It was a really moving dio that brought tears to my eyes.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 16, 2004 2:42 PM

Anyone have alink to it? it sounds really good.
For the Possible GB, could you split them down the middle?

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 16, 2004 5:37 PM

I am working on a diorama right now that depicts a missile launch site that I can convert to a future time in the same area with out much of a problem. If this group build is a go that is what I will do.

Richard

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Model Grandpa

Member since
July 2003
From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Friday, September 17, 2004 9:43 AM

Let wait and see if there’s any more interest in this diorama idea. If we started any time soon it looks like we would only have about 4 or 5 participants. I hope more will jump into this but I also know there is a lot of other GB's going right now and in the future. Maybe a half dozen or so is all that is realistic. It will probably be a GB at some point as I plan to build a before/after diorama anyway.

I think that a diorama should tell a story. I lean towards two separate dioramas, each telling one part of the story. Ideally each diorama would be interesting enough to stand on it own, but together would give a bigger, more complete picture.

I do have an idea for my diorama, but I’m going to keep it a secret for now. I am undecided about one of the vehicle in it, but will be at a model show this weekend and will be looking for just the right kit. So stay tuned in.

Come on everyone, jump on in, show enough interest and I’ll get the Before/After GB ball rolling.

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

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djmodels1999

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December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Friday, September 17, 2004 9:54 AM

Dan, you should post similar posts in the main other forums. Your ideas are spot on, I think.

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philp

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December 2002
From: USA

Posted by philp on Friday, September 17, 2004 2:55 PM

I have had an idea for a while regarding an Atlantic Wall Bunker. The area before the war, as the Germans start building, June 5th, June 6th and another 50-60 years later. Then I could enter it in Collections Wink [;)]

With my modeling speed (or lack thereof) this will probably take me another 5-10 years to get done. Want to run the GB that long.
Like the idea though.

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armydogdoc

Member since
March 2004
From: Camp Couch Colorado

Posted by armydogdoc on Tuesday, September 21, 2004 1:37 AM

How big a dio were you thinking of? A pacific ampib assult then and now might be cool. Tanks and figures storming the beaches then, and just a few rusting tanks sitting in the water now. Just a thought.

Ron "One weekend a month my$1***$2quot;

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Model Grandpa

Member since
July 2003
From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Tuesday, September 21, 2004 9:49 AM

djmodels1999, is it Ok to post this in several of the forums? I wouldn't what to be accused of spamming the forums. Big Smile [:D]

Armydogdoc, that's the right idea. The diorama I'm thinking of building would be in 1/72 scale and would included aircraft, vehicles and figures.

I think this build will be a reality. I am still working thru some of the details and the timing.

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Tuesday, September 21, 2004 12:54 PM

It's not like we're trying to sell washing-up powder is it..?! Just a couple of 'ads' in the Armor and Aircraft forum would do the trick. Not everyone check this diorama forum.

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zokissima

Member since
July 2003
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 9:42 AM

Interesting idea. I'd be very curious to see what people would model. I"m comitted to far too many things right now, so this is one I probably wouldn't be able to participate in. Still, a very interesting idea.

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maffen

Member since
September 2003

Posted by maffen on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 10:29 AM

hi mates

you have to remember just one thing making sutch dio : what survived from ww2 until now? - armour in musea
- bunkers and some coastal defences
- bridges

i think making a full beach assault with rusty armour (now) still in the water would rise some eyebrows Big Smile [:D]

;armour in musea has already been done ; was thinking of a bridge at arnhem (half then ,half now) just not that simple to get cars in 1/35 scale to reprecent now Sad [:(]

or just bikes and people crossing it.

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Model Grandpa

Member since
July 2003
From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 12:20 PM

Timeline doesn't have to be many years, could be a few hours or even minutes between the two. I just think I have an idea that would work with a period of years between the two. When I finally get around to posting the build I'll let you all in on my plan, I need to find one more OOP kit to match one I already have. Wink [;)]

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 5:28 PM

My Idea would be dealing with a couple of mothes. Although I have more than one idea... Do We have a starting time?

John

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Model Grandpa

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July 2003
From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Friday, September 24, 2004 10:01 PM

Ok everyone give me some input on a starting date and how long you want the build to run. I think we will need a fairly long build time; I’m looking at 7 vehicles/aircraft with 3 being pretty heavily modified, for my two dioramas.

So don’t be shy, jump in and let me know. Smile [:)]

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

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rebelreenactor

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October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Thursday, November 11, 2004 12:39 PM

Well, thought id bring this back to the top. Think we could start in Feb and finish around septermber?

John

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Thursday, November 11, 2004 1:33 PM

Yes, good idea Rebel! Need to keep the momentum going!

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Model Grandpa

Member since
July 2003
From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Thursday, November 11, 2004 3:38 PM

Should be fine...I'll get a late start, I have 2 other GB's starting Feb 1st. Smile [:)]

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Thursday, November 11, 2004 4:23 PM

I do too. I plan on using a model from one of those builds for this one though. Is that ok with the rules?

John

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Model Grandpa

Member since
July 2003
From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Thursday, November 11, 2004 4:44 PM

That should be fine.

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

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Model Grandpa

Member since
July 2003
From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Friday, November 12, 2004 10:12 AM

Ok, this GB is officially listed in the “Group Build Forum.” I will “sell” this GB around the forum as time permits. Please post there or email me if your plan to participate changes. I will keep the list up to date.

I think this is going to be a fun one.

http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=30211

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 3:03 PM

i've been working on one it's taking forever to build. i am using 2 tamiya tigers 1 ausf E's at kursk but my idea keeps growing it's getting crazy but fun to.i found the pictures in panzer colors 3 i could use some input. thank god for finding you guy's Bow [bow]

i hope i can figure out how to put some of my dioramas pic in this thing.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 11:38 PM

i'm not going to participate, but i got an idea for someone who is. chose a ship from Battleship row. say the Nevada or the Arizona. the aft half of the ship can be how she looked at 6:59 AM, Dec.7, 1941, with the crew at attention and the brass band. the fore half of the ship could be how she looked one hour later.

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LoneWolf1Seven

Member since
March 2003
From: Colorado

Posted by LoneWolf1Seven on Thursday, November 25, 2004 12:29 AM

kevin303
That is a very good idea you put forth and I would encourage others esspecially you to participate. Whats there to lose. Come on, enjoy the fun. This is my first GB and am very much looking forward to. Since given the OK, all I do is research and plan(cleaning, grooming, working) will have to wait till Sept.......I am LoneWolf and I approve this message Approve [^]

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