How to attach models to the diorama base?

Use a bolt and nut to attach it to the base

Glue? Of course it works! Dioramas aren't meant to be thrown around all over the place, but kept in one place. They don't need to be able to withstand galeforce winds, models are delicate and unless your model is incredibly precious or heavy, i wouldn't really bother. Please explain how you're meant to attach a 1/35 jeep with a nut and bolt without it looking like a massive rod going straight up the drivers bum? And how are you meant to conceal the nut/bolt? "Oh its just debris..." It looks silly!!! If you're really intent on that solid diorama then (this sounds maniacal but it works) blowtorch(lightly) the parts being stuck to the ground and, while still molten, force them down onto your surface. Hey presto! Have fun.
EDIT: Hey if it works with you, no complaint

well i meant the bolt and nut for a tank lol. when I come across having to attach a jeep to the base, I'll work that problem out then.

I still dont see how you can attach a tank without complete concealment of the nut and bolt....

Just 2 words come to mind when trying to attach things together.
SUPER GLUE ( It works with everything else so why not a model)

Good luck

Super glue isn't really super unless it's metal to metal/plastic to metal, it snaps quite easily on plastic kits whereas polycement chemically bonds plastics together.

Hey ponch,
I myself use white glue when I attach my a/c to the bases.
Flaps up,Mike

Just use the bolt idea then dry brush it. No one will ever see it. LOL

Thin brass rod. Drill the proper size hole in the tire, glue the rod in place and glue it to pre drilled holes in the base. Thos type of mount will take a lot of stress and sheer force.

Hey,
Like my previous post, the reason why I use white glue is the fact just for some reason the a/c is bumped, it has a less likely hood of losing its landing gear or having more damage than necasssary.
Another reason is that if I decide to change a/c, I can easily exchange w/out worring about redrilling and ruining the base
In all you have to pick which method of attachment will suit you the best.
Flaps up, Mike

White glue
Mounting pins in tires
Hot melt glue
Screwed from underneath
Bolted
Wired
Simply placed
Weighted and placed
Super glued.

I think I have tried just about every method and each one has a time, place and application. Like Mike said, I think it depends on the situation and what suits the model/figure you are attaching.

Mike

Guys I use Elmers Spray Adhesive. It dries clear and its extremely sticky and tough.Have fun.
Good luck.

Nails.. Whopping great nails and a hammer..

Renarts mentioned eveything I've tried with one exception. I use vey thin acrylic rod on occasion, depending on the view I want to present. Drill out the base, drill a spot on the model and voila.

If you're really paranoid about it going somewhere, You could try either a hydraulic nail gun for small models, or an arc welder for those larger scales...

Also I can loan you my plasma cutter to make the holes for mounting. LOL
I think this thread is out of hand. Or its mind.

i have been working on a "Ardennes Offensive" diorama for 2.5 years why not take a screwdriver dig a shallow hole put some glue in and place your figure,etc.