The Imperial Shipyards
Imperial Creative Engineering => Dioramas => Topic started by: CustomCreator on August 22, 2014, 08:56:34 PM
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Had to keep this one under wraps as it was/is for a contest, but now I've uploaded my video and can share!
Hey gents, been a bit! Entered a contest on Facebook that is actually a 3 round tournament! It's called; Articulated Comic Book Art. The purpose is to make a scene that could look like it's out of the pages of a comic book (with cut outs and what not). Here is my Work in progress so far:
Stage 1, I need a desk with a mirror back(like a dressing room.) I scoured Ebay and the webs to see that most desks run about $15-$20. I decide to attempt to make one myself:
The first night, I cobble this together
(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/acba/IMG_5927_zps1b504024.jpg)
Tonight, I added drawers, inside sides, and get the mirrors joined. Now, this is supposed to be a vintage beat up desk, so yes, the drawers might be a bit crooked. I like it this way
(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/acba/IMG_6024_zps6f04e697.jpg)
Luckily, I had an old diorama I never finished building, so I thought I'd try and use that since it's already 1/4 finished (deadline for Round 1 is the 24th)
(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/acba/IMG_6029_zpsdb4cbb6a.jpg)
Don't mind the stick up Joker's butt, I haven't built the stool yet...lol
(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/acba/IMG_6031_zps5cf0bc68.jpg)
Check out the before and after staining photos!
(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/acba/IMG_6031_zps5cf0bc68.jpg)
(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/acba/IMG_6032_zps807c7b1c.jpg)
(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/acba/IMG_6036_zps1c231e11.jpg)
(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/acba/IMG_6038_zpse698b0b5.jpg)
(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/acba/IMG_6039_zpse8854929.jpg)
So yea, stained the floor, baseboard, desk, and cobbled together a little bench. The wallpaper you see was just a test (and to cover up the styrofoam for picture). I have another pattern in mind. I have some brass drawer pulls on the way as well as some props.
(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/acba/IMG_6100_zps7d415f13.jpg)
Man do I have respect for you guys that build miniatures. I got my handles in today and put them on the desk. I think I am permanently cross-eyed...lol
"nail"
(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/acba/IMG_6109_zpsea8443ce.jpg)
Brass plate, handles, and nails. The finger under the cup is my pinky!
(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/acba/IMG_6110_zps3bf1c5f8.jpg)
I tried to dirty them up a bit, but they are so small it doesn't really make much difference as you will see
(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/acba/IMG_6111_zps655279d5.jpg)
Almost finished!
(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/acba/IMG_6115_zps5be66452.jpg)
With the lights on
(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/acba/IMG_6121_zps64e880a0.jpg)
(love the new forum format BTW!)
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This sure looks good on our front page. Just fantastic work.
Thank you for the comments about our new look. And how about that video link?
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Sadly, the video sucks compared to the pictures....lol
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everything looks excellent mate well done indeed.
Ron
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In the "almost finished" darker shot, it just looks darned convincing. Great job all around.
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Fantastic. I feel you on painting miniatures, I've been painting all the minifigs on my old Heroquest game to play with the kids. You focus so hard on 1 little point your vision blurs. Great job, can't wait to see the final product.