How I Build Dioramas(step-by-step)

I really enjoyed the Mercedes build so while I am still in that frame of mind I think that I will continue and start to build the Curtiss OX5 engine that came with the 2nd Model Airways Jenny kit.This time ,now that I know how to use my scanner for pics ,I will be able to do a more step by step build of this engine.I even got permission from them to use some sketches from their instruction manual.Having already built this engine once before I can tell you up front that it is a very good quality piece and in my opinion well worth the expense.That is something that I could not say before about some of their other engines.
For those who may be wondering ,my relationship with this company is the same as always , all of their kits that I have built have been courtesy
of my own pocketbook, and will continue to be in the future.That way I can remain totally objective and give you guys my honest opinion.
Now on to the build...............
Cheers! John.

The above pic is what I would like to do with the OX5 engine.Just outside the engine shop I will build a test stand something like you see here.This I think will be a very educational little mini-diorama that will not in any way compete with the main subject matter because of its positioning behind the hangar.It will give the viewer a nice way of viewing the OX5 engine close up and make it a little more interesting at the same time.

Things finished or almost finished
1-1st Jenny (Canuck) 90% finished
2-2nd Jenny (basketcase) 90% finished
3- 2 Harley motorcycles
4-Mercedes show car conversion finished
5-Model T Red Indian Gas van finished
6-Model T Franklin mint diecast-needs weathering,flags and bunting.
7-Mobile trailer sign finished
8-14 scale figures finished
9-1st OX5 built and installed on aircraft
10-Mercedes 180HP for engine shop(Ken Foran) finished

Yet to be built
1-2nd show car (Mercer mod.)
2-Barnstormers car (H-S mod.)
3-Rolls-Royce parade car
4-Entex Model T van
5-Lindberg Model T car conversion
6-2nd OX5 engine for test stand (now underway)

The total number of cars and vans will depend on the size of the future parking lot.

When that is all done,I will be at the end of Phase 1.
Phase 2 will consist of the second hangar and its outbuildings as well as all the hangar furnishings.

I guess I had better step away from the computer and get busy!!
Cheers! John.

From my friend Brian over on LSP.

I think it was good to provide a sort of summary and programme for future works. Seems like you have a lot left to do but there is much already complete. I hope that one day we can see the whole finished project. I would not try to add more stuff to the project but complete what you have already started. It is good to have a complete picture. Granted you can stretch it on forever if you keep on adding bits and pices and new minor projects within the main project but I think you need to draw a line somewhere. Just my thoughts mind you.


Thanks for the imput Brian.Right now I am planning to complete Phase 1 and deliver it to the museum.Phase 2 will depend a lot upon whether I can make arrangements with them to build a case large enough to hold both phases while I continue building Phase 2.Because of the modular type system that I am using this could go on for awhile.I am no spring chicken (soon 66) but so far I am free of any serious snags,so that is not an issue at this time.
I was thinking last night that I could still incorporate a 1/16 Camel into Phase 1 if I wanted to, by showing it being loaded on a trailer for delivery to the RCAF .Evidently Camels were purchased by them for use in their airframe school.Reid and Sons could have easily been invovled in such a transaction.I have seen somewhere a picture of a fuselage being towed on its wheels behind a van with the wings and tail assembly loaded on the vans flatbed.This way I could still use the new Camel kit and not build the 2nd hangar.Here again I could just build a skeleton type model and show upclose how the aircraft was put together.
However right now it is back to finish painting my 1:1 garage doors! UGH..... sad.gif
Cheers! John.

__________________
It has been said that the difference between a "pilot" and an "aviator" is that a pilot is a technician,and an aviator is an artist in love with flight.
JohnReid (Aviator)
Guide my hand in your work today.