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Tiny Diorama GB Oct. 1-Mar. 1

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Tiny Diorama GB Oct. 1-Mar. 1
Posted by stukabomb88 on Monday, September 26, 2005 9:10 PM
Welcome to the Tiny Diorama GB. I have been wanting to do something like this for a while, so here goes!

The rules...
1. The diorama has to be 1/72 scale or smaller.
2. It can be any type of vehicle, building, or scene. Large ships are not allowed. Most ships are already smaller than 1/72 scale.
3. The size of the dio doesn't matter, just try to add as much detail as possible.
4. Feel free to go crazy with super tiny details!!!Tongue [:P]
5. Have fun!

The Start date is Oct 1, to March 1
(anyone who wants to start a little later is welcome, as long as they finish in time!)


Here's who's in...

SSpanzer...
duckman...
PakNick-40...
Abdiel...
Fish-HeadAric...
hemble...
bultenibo...
Spinneyhead...
frostygirl...
Matt90...

Let's Get At ER!!!!
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 12:07 AM
sounds great! i'm in,
-SSpanzer,
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Posted by duckman on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 12:33 AM
sound great im in too!! does it matter if a have a few thing pre-buit that i want to use in this GB?

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Revell- 1/72 Messerschmitt Me P1099

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 2:51 PM
1st sounds good for a start date.
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Posted by Fish-Head Aric on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 2:56 PM
welll heck, what if I am doing a tiny diorama, as in the whole size of it would be less than 9" x 9"? But the model is 1/48?
~Aric Fisher aric_001@hotmail.com
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Posted by Abdiel on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 3:22 PM
I won't be able to begin until November. What's the end date?
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Posted by hemble on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 6:04 PM
1st sounds good to me also

Ron
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Posted by stukabomb88 on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 8:53 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by duckman

sound great im in too!! does it matter if a have a few thing pre-buit that i want to use in this GB?


Sure, but just this onceWink [;)].

As far as the 1/48 scale dio, I'm not one to refuse anyone... what do you all think??

Also, how does March 1st sound for a finish date? Or should I extend it?
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 10:37 PM
Im in,with a 1/76 diorama,an SU-85 on a big base,maybe two of them
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Posted by duckman on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 11:21 PM
march 1st sounds good or maybe even sooner then that becausethese are small dios!

:) i just put in an order for a bunch of stuff andi have a few ideas i want to really try!

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Revell- 1/72 Messerschmitt Me P1099

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Posted by Fish-Head Aric on Thursday, September 29, 2005 9:49 AM
Tentative to my acceptance in this, the diorama I strive to build will be recreating this scene, in 1/48 scale:



Never done something quite like this, and am not even sure if it fits as a "mini dio," so if this isn't the right gig, please just say so. I just happen to be scheming on starting this in late October/November for other reasons already..... So gimme the go-ahead or the nay! I will be building it either way.

If this doesn't fit the bill, then the other dio I am just beginning this coming week, much more simplistic and not as large, will be along the theme of this pic:



~Aric Fisher aric_001@hotmail.com
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Posted by Colin Russell on Thursday, September 29, 2005 9:58 AM
Although not joining this GB, some time ago I built a 1/350 scale diorama on a UK 1 pence coin!! A small section of plastic card ship decking, an anti-aircraft gun tub with the gun and brass etched sights and shield, ready use ammo lockers, a crew of two in the tub, a visiting Officer on the deck and another sailor with one foot up on a section of ship's railing at the back! I take it to exhibitions, place it on a sheet of paper which tells visitors there is a diorama there, and provide a strong magnifying glass on a stand so that they can see it!! It has caused much laughter and discussion about the difficulty in finding a good source of trained spiders to do the build..........!!
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Posted by Fish-Head Aric on Thursday, September 29, 2005 10:05 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Colin Russell

Although not joining this GB, some time ago I built a 1/350 scale diorama on a UK 1 pence coin!! A small section of plastic card ship decking, an anti-aircraft gun tub with the gun and brass etched sights and shield, ready use ammo lockers, a crew of two in the tub, a visiting Officer on the deck and another sailor with one foot up on a section of ship's railing at the back! I take it to exhibitions, place it on a sheet of paper which tells visitors there is a diorama there, and provide a strong magnifying glass on a stand so that they can see it!! It has caused much laughter and discussion about the difficulty in finding a good source of trained spiders to do the build..........!!

Cool! Would love to see a picture!
~Aric Fisher aric_001@hotmail.com
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Posted by Abdiel on Thursday, September 29, 2005 4:45 PM
I can deal with the March end date...I'm in!

Cheers!
Eric
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Posted by Colin Russell on Friday, September 30, 2005 10:09 AM
Fish-Head Aric,
Sorry! There is a digital camera on the Christmas list, however........
Maybe I should try a bigger one on, say, a 2 pence piece.......
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Posted by Fish-Head Aric on Friday, September 30, 2005 4:14 PM
We gonna have a badge to sport after this GB is done? I can design something funky if you like. I do a fair bit of art using several programs (GIMP, PSP, etc.).
~Aric Fisher aric_001@hotmail.com
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Posted by hemble on Friday, September 30, 2005 5:48 PM
march 1st is great by me

Ron
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Posted by duckman on Friday, September 30, 2005 8:49 PM
sign me up!!!! march first sonund good!

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Revell- 1/72 Messerschmitt Me P1099

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Posted by stukabomb88 on Friday, September 30, 2005 9:00 PM
Aric, the 1/48 dio looks like it will be too big to fit the category, but the ship dio looks like it would look great! What scale are you planning to build it in?

Hemble, are you in as well?

Aric, if you could, I would like a badge possibly with a ruler, or some sort of measuring tool in the background, with the words Tiny Diorama GB in the front. That's just my idea, if you want do design your own unique one, give it a try!

With the beginning coming tomorrow, I plan to reveal my plans then, and start!!Tongue [:P]Tongue [:P]Tongue [:P]Tongue [:P]Tongue [:P]Tongue [:P]Tongue [:P]
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 30, 2005 11:13 PM
And mabey at the end we can juge on whos is the best.........................
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Posted by Fish-Head Aric on Saturday, October 1, 2005 12:19 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by stukabomb88

Aric, the 1/48 dio looks like it will be too big to fit the category, but the ship dio looks like it would look great! What scale are you planning to build it in?

Hemble, are you in as well?

Aric, if you could, I would like a badge possibly with a ruler, or some sort of measuring tool in the background, with the words Tiny Diorama GB in the front. That's just my idea, if you want do design your own unique one, give it a try!

With the beginning coming tomorrow, I plan to reveal my plans then, and start!!Tongue [:P]Tongue [:P]Tongue [:P]Tongue [:P]Tongue [:P]Tongue [:P]Tongue [:P]


The water scene involves a 1/48 scale model, and sitting in its box waiting for doing. I have two more on the way to me to accompany the boathouse diorama. I kinda figgered that one would be too big anyway. But the crashing waves idea involves 1/48 scale model as well, just the overall dio is model plus waves, and not much beyond the immediate boat size. Possibly a case of a rescue of a rowboat with a survivor or two or some such.

In any case, would be glad to whip up a badge this weekend for ya to see what you like, whether I fit the bill on this one or not.
~Aric Fisher aric_001@hotmail.com
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Posted by hemble on Sunday, October 2, 2005 7:07 AM
YEP Count me in for sure
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Posted by stukabomb88 on Monday, October 3, 2005 12:24 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Fish-Head Aric

The water scene involves a 1/48 scale model, and sitting in its box waiting for doing. I have two more on the way to me to accompany the boathouse diorama. I kinda figgered that one would be too big anyway. But the crashing waves idea involves 1/48 scale model as well, just the overall dio is model plus waves, and not much beyond the immediate boat size. Possibly a case of a rescue of a rowboat with a survivor or two or some such.

In any case, would be glad to whip up a badge this weekend for ya to see what you like, whether I fit the bill on this one or not.


The boat dio fits the bill! I'll count you in!! and Hemble, Good to have you aboard!
"If you live for personal gain, you have lived in vain." -Devon OpdenDries
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Posted by stukabomb88 on Monday, October 3, 2005 12:47 AM
OK guys, I was a little late on telling you all my plans for my dio. Ashamed [*^_^*]
I am planning to do a 1/144 scale dio of a heavilly bombed out industrial section of Stalingrad. I am adding two buildings on each side of the dio with a dirt cleared street crossing a railroad track where two panzers are crossing the track. The buildings, one a three story office bilding, and the other, some sort of chemical factory, will be heavily bombed out, roofless, and surrounded by heavy rubble. I am adding some exterior containers, and some other random (innaccurate, probably) factory stuff to add to the detail.
The end result should be similar in appearance to this, maybe...


These photos are both taken from Stalingrad, so maybe that should help.Yeah!! [yeah]
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Posted by bultenibo on Monday, October 3, 2005 9:28 AM
Great initiative Stukabomb88!

For the past month I have been working on a series of ww2 dioramas (in the 1/72 scale and with a standardized size) specificly for the purpose of posting the pictures on this community (which I joined just a couple of weeks ago).

Since four of the six dioramas are already done, I thought it would be a good idea posting them as soon as possible. Maybe they can work as a source of inspiration? And yes, I've been going nuts over the details!

I'll post the pics in two days or so, when I have gotten the camera to work properly.

Regards,

/Tony aka "bultenibo"

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Posted by Fish-Head Aric on Monday, October 3, 2005 11:36 AM
Alrighty then, looking forward to doing my first model project after a long dormancy.

Also, will have that trial badge design whipped up in the next few days, just got slammed with a lot of issues beyond the computer over the weekend.

By the way, when is closing date? and how many folks are in this gig?
~Aric Fisher aric_001@hotmail.com
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Posted by stukabomb88 on Monday, October 3, 2005 4:37 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Fish-Head Aric


By the way, when is closing date? and how many folks are in this gig?


The closing date is March 1st. There are six members of this build so far. All your questions can be answered on the first post!Smile [:)]

Tony, (bultenibo) let me first say welcome the the Forums!Sign - Welcome [#welcome] Second, are you planning on entering our Group Build? It would be great to have you aboard!Captain [4:-)]
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 3, 2005 10:52 PM
hi all,
just thought i would add that i will be making a 1/72 stalingrad dio setting will be in the tractory factory.fire fight Germans Vs Russians,
-SSpanzer.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 10:54 AM
I might be in for this. I am currently painting Italeri's 1/72 scale Napoelon and Staff. I had planned on doing a small dio with him and some of his staff either in Russia or Spain. I will let you know if thats ok. A maybe for now.
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Posted by stukabomb88 on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 9:19 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by sspanzer

hi all,
just thought i would add that i will be making a 1/72 stalingrad dio setting will be in the tractory factory.fire fight Germans Vs Russians,
-SSpanzer.


Cool! another Stalingrad dio!Tongue [:P]
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