Camper Trailer Diorama

guitarnoise

Member since
March 2008

Camper Trailer Diorama

Posted by guitarnoise on Saturday, May 24, 2008 11:40 AM

I am new to building dioramas. I am thinking of building a scene with a camper trailer in it. I have seen some great looking scratch built scenes with camper trailers in them. I am wondering how to get that corrugated look that camper trailers have. Like, what type styrene sheets mimic that texture best, etc. I can figure out the windows, furniture and all that, but how do you get the outside to look like a 16' travel camper trailer in 1/24 or 1/25 scale. The work I have seen of the people who post here is just outstanding and any pointers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.

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HeavyArty

Member since
December 2002
From: Valrico, FL

Posted by HeavyArty on Saturday, May 24, 2008 1:21 PM

Sounds like an interresting idea. As the owner of a travel trailer myself, I think it would be a great dio. Plastruct and Evergreen make various sheet styrene in a corrigated pattern. I'm not sure what size you would need, but they are out there. You could also do one with smooth siding. My 1:1 model has fiberglass siding that is smooth. It would be much easier that way.

Good luck and show us some pics once you get it going.

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guitarnoise

Member since
March 2008

Posted by guitarnoise on Monday, May 26, 2008 6:31 PM

Thanks for the info. I thought about a smoothe sided and may just go that route. It would be easier. Thanks again

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dostacos

Member since
December 2003
From: Los Angeles

Posted by dostacos on Monday, May 26, 2008 10:24 PM

there is an airstream for sale on ebay search o scale, hit RR in the sub set and there it is

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acmodeler01

Member since
January 2008
From: Tulsa, OK

Posted by acmodeler01 on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 10:36 AM

Here's some inspiration for you: Ken Hamilton built this and it was in Scale Auto a few years ago. Tons of detail, a really cool dio, it is what immediately came to mind when I read you post.

http://public.fotki.com/khamilton/models/open_road_camper/

Also, both Evergreen and Plastruct make several styles of siding in styrene sheets. Search for their websites and you can do a product search from there, if you can't get it at your LHS.

Jon.
http://public.fotki.com/dawgfighter/

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vespa boy

Member since
April 2004
From: Boston MA

Posted by vespa boy on Thursday, May 29, 2008 1:36 PM

Ken is one of the very best out there. You could do a lot worse than check out his dioramas and models. While you are there, check out his diner build (in HO scale if you can believe it)

http://public.fotki.com/nkhandekar

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I ain't got time for that now

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guitarnoise

Member since
March 2008

Posted by guitarnoise on Friday, May 30, 2008 12:03 PM

Wow! I looked at Ken's work. Absolutely incredible. Thanks for pointing me in that direction

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