That's it, I'm going to become a diorama/customizer!

[Yodacappy]

And it's all because of you!

Just wanted to tell all of you how much of an inspiration you are

I've got a lot to learn and will probably ask a bazillion questions.

First projects will probably be the Tantive IV opening scene and Jedi Council Chairs.

Not sure on the level of difficulty but gotta learn all of it some time!

 

[Darth_IMPoor]

Another one turns to the Dark Side!

Come on in, the waters fine. I would pretty much love to see a Tantive hallway in 1/6. And ask away. Everyone here is super cool! Only 1 stipulation: lots of pics.

Jeff

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

Great thing to start on.. thats on my to do list. I will have a look but I am pretty sure I started drawing up plans... once u start making stuff, dollies take on a new dimension... its great
and there are some very talented folks on these boards ad the community feel makes me feel all warn inside... nurse.....nurse!!!

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

I did draw up the doorway.. and I will send you a pdf of what I did and the council chairs.


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<img src="https://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/Dorgmal/Council%20chair/council.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

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[Yodacappy]

Another one turns to the Dark Side!

Come on in, the waters fine. I would pretty much love to see a Tantive hallway in 1/6. And ask away. Everyone here is super cool! Only 1 stipulation: lots of pics.

Jeff

No worries on that, I'm big on documentation so there will be plenty of that. May even attempt to draw up plans too!

Very excited to get started on it but first, much research to do

 

[Yodacappy]

Much appreciated Mark, anything from you is definitely a great start!

 

[Chakaman]

Very cool, glad to hear it!!

I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with!! Welcome to the "Guild".

 

[shocktrooper_au]

Yes, hopefully I will join the guild soon as well, I've started with plans for the Emperors Window for my detolf, & again it's due to this small but dedicated bunch of guys here.... I applaud you all.

 

[thundergod]

Welcome aboard guys, you won't regret it . This corner of the board gave me back my enthusiasm after it took a few knocks , due to figures prices generally going through the roof and the mean spirited attitude of some "fans" of 1/6 . We don't get into p!"$%^$g contests here and our credo is "the cheaper the better !"

 

[hemble]

Are you guys you know once you start down the DARK PATH there is no turning back the guys here are living proof of that .

Seriously thou welcome aboard and by all means rack our brains that's what were here for.

Ron

 

[Crimsonbob]

Go for it and have fun

 

[shocktrooper_au]

Well visited a few hobby stores today, and bought a thin piece of styrene (for plate metal details) & some foamcore (for the window) I'll have a crack with this and if I can't get a decent result will find a styrene sheet supplier as atthe hobby stores it's a bit expensive ($38 a sheet)for the thicker stuff & still to small for my project

 

[EXOTICLEX]

that's some awesome work there dorgmal

 

[hemble]

shocktrooper_au have you thought about using plywood it's cheap and pretty easy to work with, and I know Bunnings(hard ware shop for international guys) sell it cheap.

I picked up a piece for $12 and it was 1.5mts x .5mts

Ron

 

[shocktrooper_au]

Thanks Ron, I'll certainly be looking at it as an option in the future though at the moment my only tool is a dremel, the toys stop me buying the real toys , but anyway here's what I've started with foamcore so far, along way to go..


sorry Yodacappy I've hijacked your thread I will start a new one shortly

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

I am lovin it!! so glad to see more folks getting stuck in!! Its the only way. and everything is looking great! That Emperor shot is chuffin ace!!

 

[Yodacappy]

Thanks Ron, I'll certainly be looking at it as an option in the future though at the moment my only tool is a dremel, the toys stop me buying the real toys , but anyway here's what I've started with foamcore so far, along way to go..


sorry Yodacappy I've hijacked your thread I will start a new one shortly

No worries! All are welcome!

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

Feel the love brothers and sister feel the love of the 1/6th dolly lovers wow yeah

 

[sparkstron73]

Oh another ewok just died
Unleash your diaoramas and have fun.

Cool stuff shocktrooper_au

 

[Vivisect]

Thanks Ron, I'll certainly be looking at it as an option in the future though at the moment my only tool is a dremel, the toys stop me buying the real toys , but anyway here's what I've started with foamcore so far, along way to go..

Foam core is nice, cheap and light stuff to work with, even if you just use it for parts of a dio or a background.

This is nothing fancy, but I did it a while ago as a background for Indy, but it took up to much room for just one figure. But I just got my Toht and ark delivered yesterday, and had this sarcophagus I got a while back so I decided to put it back together and put it up in the shelves.

Foam core costs 50 cents for a 3 foot square piece at the local dollar stores, and the half pillars are separate pieces and can be moved around or replaced, and are just part of a shipping tube cut in half. I have been tempted to do backgrounds for all the selves in my figure cabinets since its so cheap and looks better than the plain shelves.

It looks a lot better without the camera flash, since it seems to screw with the colors and makes some of the wall paper seams visible on the sides and floor, and the clear stands are normally almost invisible.

Heres with the doors closed. The flash showed me what a crap job I did cleaning the glass, I really need to get out the Windex, if my wife see this picture I will be cleaning every window and mirror in the house.