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Imperial Creative Engineering => Dioramas => Topic started by: CustomCreator on April 14, 2016, 07:20:25 PM

Title: Blown out building. Finished....for now. 11/7
Post by: CustomCreator on April 14, 2016, 07:20:25 PM: From small stairway to GIANT blown out building...lol

We going BIG! This was a wall I started last year and my window measurement was off. So I decided to rip it apart, and inspiration struck.

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/12963847_944085675712411_7249901556233862522_n_zps1htf1tkl.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/12963935_944085705712408_4342613579811087440_n_zpsot6ma660.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/12986961_944085639045748_8104661752529964277_n_zpsqhlqqfm2.jpg)

Two floors of blown out madness!! This is going to be fun!
Title: Re: CustomCreator goes BIG!
Post by: Tamer on April 15, 2016, 02:25:48 AM: I sure did like your little stairway. It looked real. Can't wait to see what you do with this one. Off to share the start.
Title: Re: CustomCreator goes BIG!
Post by: hemble on April 16, 2016, 06:44:20 PM: I like how this is going and can't wait to see more.

Ron
Title: Re: CustomCreator goes BIG!
Post by: CustomCreator on April 18, 2016, 07:32:23 PM: Starting work in on floor two. Yes, the side windows are lower, much like an addition was added on at some point. Lots of cleaning up to do on the sills. Will be doing floor joists and wooden flooring upstairs.

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/13006596_946978275423151_541883745986672629_n_zps8dhti8uy.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/12987118_946978292089816_2436154221433878354_n_zpsi4ofv1ka.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/13001195_946978312089814_2120709304952935121_n_zpsuijmlulk.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/12985633_946978335423145_3566488283487889655_n_zpsr5svty69.jpg)

I think this might turn into a blown out warehouse. I was thinking of making it a house, but it's too massive, and a warehouse would explain higher windows on the street side and lower on the sides. Plus, the walls can stay messy and I can leave exposed wall beams :)
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 4/18
Post by: Tamer on April 19, 2016, 05:45:38 AM: I am telling you I would let you build a house for me as your attention to detail is just fantastic. Off to share.
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 4/18
Post by: CustomCreator on April 20, 2016, 11:08:53 AM: Quote from: Tamer on April 19, 2016, 05:45:38 AM
I am telling you I would let you build a house for me as your attention to detail is just fantastic. Off to share.

Really?? LOL. I took me two damn hours to figure out how I wanted to do the floor. I guess if I could charge by the hour, I'd be a millionaire! :) Thanks for the always kind words!
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 4/18
Post by: CustomCreator on April 25, 2016, 07:35:07 PM: Working on a plywood simulated first floor, and old school wood beam second. Everything is just tacked for the minute. I need more flooring to finish off first floor.

(http://i.imgur.com/yd2TdGI.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/HSHRDf9.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/LTdH52h.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/w80RXYg.jpg)

Sorry about the Photobucket links, it's down right now.
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 4/25
Post by: Tamer on April 26, 2016, 02:52:11 AM: You can read my comments on the front pages.
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 4/25
Post by: CustomCreator on April 26, 2016, 08:12:18 PM: Thanks as always for the kind words!

So, I tried my hand at coffee staining (first picture), but it wasn't dark enough, so I went with my normal stain. Then I inserted like 50 pins to simulate nails, cut the points off through the bottom of the styro, and then painted each head. I then doused it with my homemade "ash" and may have went overboard. I mean, it's going to be a blown out building, but I feel I kinda ruined all my stain work...lol. Oh well, we'll see.

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/IMG_7352_zpsufv1kwlq.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/IMG_7353_zpstrhbwc2m.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/IMG_7354_zpsbdnwzwlx.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/IMG_7356_zpsazteytkg.jpg)
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 4/26
Post by: Tamer on April 27, 2016, 02:23:48 AM: I think it looks pretty good. Off to share the latest.
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 4/26
Post by: hemble on April 27, 2016, 03:37:22 AM: This is coming together really great, keep the updates coming mate.

Ron
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 4/26
Post by: CustomCreator on May 02, 2016, 07:45:19 PM: Thanks a lot Hemble! Means much coming from a master such as yourself!

I started on the second floor. I decided to make the whole floor part attachable by magnets to the beams. So basically the big floor beams, and wall beams will all be one piece, and the support beams will attach via magnet. At last that's the plan so far..lol. Some adjustments required. Took a couple Punisher shots as well.

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/IMG_7363_zpsrcznvckk.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/IMG_7364_zpstan86czd.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/IMG_7360_zpste5souqx.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/IMG_7365_zpswin8blbz.jpg)
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 5/2
Post by: hemble on May 03, 2016, 12:33:32 AM: This is coming along great and the small details like the nails are a great touch.

Ron
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 5/2
Post by: Tamer on May 03, 2016, 03:12:28 AM: OH yeah, this is really coming along nicely now. Off to share.
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 5/2
Post by: CustomCreator on May 09, 2016, 07:31:47 PM: Started throwing around some cracks tonight. Didn't want to overdo it, and some I need to fix up a bit, but I am liking it. Decided to rip out the middle window altogether so that I can have characters crawling/peeking in through the big hole. Also started the second floor.....floor...lol. I was going to go with 10 foot (inch) beams, but quickly decided that it would be too much wood to purchase as they come in 36 inch long pieces (meaning 3 boards per 36 inch piece). I then decided to start messing around with all sizes to simulate broken/missing flooring, and found this look much more appealing!

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/IMG_7393_zpsa8tlalk8.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/IMG_7392_zps3zclkcv9.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/IMG_7391_zpsxun6axdq.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/IMG_7390_zpsydsdyyqp.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/IMG_7394_zpsbheqrc8p.jpg)
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 5/9
Post by: hemble on May 10, 2016, 01:21:52 AM: Mate you are doing on hell of a job, I love all the small details in it such as the cracks in the walls and the nails ect . I'm also can't wait to see those drums done once the get more rust on them.

Ron
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 5/9
Post by: CustomCreator on May 10, 2016, 06:35:17 AM: Thanks man! Always great to get a comment from one of the masters... :)

What's up with the rest of this site? This area never seems to get much love?
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 5/9
Post by: hemble on May 10, 2016, 07:35:39 PM: Quote from: CustomCreator on May 10, 2016, 06:35:17 AM
Thanks man! Always great to get a comment from one of the masters... :)

What's up with the rest of this site? This area never seems to get much love?

Yeah diorama's aren't a huge thing with a lot of people as they do take up space especially at this scale, people usually like to smaller figures on bases like 3-3/4".

Ron
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 5/9
Post by: Tamer on May 11, 2016, 02:49:05 AM: Pretty cool. Off to share.
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 5/9
Post by: CustomCreator on May 16, 2016, 07:47:51 PM: Posts and beams have all been magnetized. Started the weathering process. Liking how this is looking so far.

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/IMG_7402_zpsreeoxyxf.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/IMG_7403_zpsxqvjv59x.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/IMG_7404_zpsjfdgwzqy.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/IMG_7405_zpsqkyfphtw.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/IMG_7406_zpsqauzcniz.jpg)
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 5/16
Post by: Tamer on May 17, 2016, 05:11:34 AM: Looks great to me. Off to share your update.
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 5/16
Post by: CustomCreator on September 10, 2016, 11:32:54 AM: Wow, it's been a while since I've updated.

Believe it or not, I was having the biggest trouble finding the wood I needed to complete the flooring. Every time I went, they were out, or all the pieces were broken.

Anyway, 28 boards, and 95(yes, 95) pins later, and we have a "completed" damaged 2nd floor.

Had to snip each one...lol
(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/nails_zps0kuckxfz.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/14225373_1052561548198156_1178630295779968329_n_zpsls1abjbo.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/14232599_1052561654864812_5885874016983150479_n_zpsviu1d59k.jpg)

Giddy already with the shots I am going to be able to pull off with this:
(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/punisher_zps035hkv34.jpg)
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 9/10
Post by: Tamer on September 11, 2016, 05:49:40 AM: Wow, that sure turned out nice. And what great effects it is giving you! I really like it. Off to share in the usual places.
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 9/10
Post by: RCWCreations on September 14, 2016, 12:51:28 AM: This is freaking awesome mate, well done!
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 9/10
Post by: hemble on September 18, 2016, 02:20:19 AM: Awesome detailing mate.

Ron
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 9/10
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on September 20, 2016, 07:06:05 AM: Very impressive work ! Love the details !
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 9/10
Post by: CustomCreator on September 21, 2016, 07:53:50 PM: Thanks all. Latest update. Feels good to get some color on these walls

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/14358622_1063869253734052_8600515494314231287_n_zps42yxmbbq.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/14457473_1063869510400693_8433483761533764862_n_zpsdqinostf.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/14446105_1063869380400706_6768657329221896836_n_zpsudedcxup.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/14448814_1063869463734031_1781261209323077691_n_zpsb9jo5dfs.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/14390802_1063869833733994_1437533190762670593_n_zpslrsae2j8.jpg)
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 9/21
Post by: Tamer on September 22, 2016, 03:16:22 AM: Wow, this looks real! Off to share.
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 9/21
Post by: hemble on September 22, 2016, 02:48:57 PM: It's really taking shape now, this is going to excellent once completed.

Ron
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 9/21
Post by: CustomCreator on September 27, 2016, 07:22:22 PM: Cheap update here, but finished the first color on the bottom level. Still haven't decided what to do up top. I wanted it to be like a business on the bottom floor (or small manufacturing facility) and a living space above. There isn't much room up top to "sell" that, but I am thinking I might just go with wallpaper and residential stuff....not sure yet. Anyway:

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/87b7323d-f670-415f-b814-2fc7e5124a71_zpswcquiuld.jpg)

Bottom color is a custom mix. Sadly, I only painted the main wall one night, so I had to re-mix and match the color for the side wall. It was a tad brighter, but with the floor installed, it brings down the color to match the main wall, something I anticipated and am happy with. Still need to weather everything a bit, but now I can start adding my greeblies and bits.
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 9/27
Post by: hemble on September 27, 2016, 10:43:40 PM: Looking great and if you are still thinking of the top floor being a living area maybe a chest of drawers and a picture on the wall.

Ron
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 9/27
Post by: Tamer on September 29, 2016, 02:34:34 AM: Wow, this is really looking great. Off to share!
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 9/27
Post by: CustomCreator on September 30, 2016, 06:16:15 AM: Took a break from building and made some props. Funny how prop making takes much longer than building walls...lol.

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/14522979_1071303736323937_7191440151389981614_n_zpsympbmqjq.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/14484795_1071303849657259_5034212141353190049_n_zpst7endt2u.jpg)

Yes, it has 12 "months"......lol.
(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/14519816_1071304122990565_2937104414857837612_n_zps4rzeblzy.jpg)
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 9/30
Post by: Tamer on October 01, 2016, 05:11:20 AM: Wow, looks great. Off to share.
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 9/30
Post by: hemble on October 01, 2016, 03:06:28 PM: Great little extras mate this is what makes a diorama or playset.

Ron
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 9/30
Post by: CustomCreator on October 18, 2016, 06:05:50 PM: Windows installed. Thinking of trying a crackle paint job on them, but they are starting to grow on me the way they are. Also added some "rebar"

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/14720360_1087562568031387_4365004685480498100_n_zpsc6hpmkfa.jpg)
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 10/18
Post by: JDeck on October 18, 2016, 07:43:57 PM: Man. This is looking great, you really go all in on the details.
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 10/18
Post by: Tamer on October 19, 2016, 02:50:16 AM: Nice, time to share.
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 10/18
Post by: hemble on October 19, 2016, 11:59:32 PM: Great work, I like the way they look now as well.

Ron
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 10/18
Post by: RCWCreations on October 24, 2016, 12:35:05 AM: This is coming together wonderfully, truly fantastic!
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 10/18
Post by: CustomCreator on October 26, 2016, 07:58:52 PM: Thanks for the kind words all. Sad news to report,

Someone broke my damn windows!

(http://i.imgur.com/0yf2pG8.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/36bjBdJ.jpg)

VENOM!
(http://i.imgur.com/xFFjDcH.jpg)
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 10/26
Post by: Tamer on October 27, 2016, 03:05:14 AM: Each update just makes this look more and more real. Just fantastic attention to detail here. Off to share.
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 10/26
Post by: CustomCreator on November 01, 2016, 07:47:50 PM: Added the baseboard, and weathered some props

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/14900470_1102168399904137_4768599271948431987_n_zpshjsbiqth.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/14632968_1102168509904126_7017977929409945739_n_zpsfqgs5ag5.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/14956620_1102168539904123_6413425928463234701_n_zpsc2g2lh6v.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/14956376_1102168423237468_5994526325198279716_n_zps2x0pjyj1.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/14962797_1102168476570796_8226822677180719347_n_zpswdm6rc5h.jpg)
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 11/1
Post by: krztfr on November 01, 2016, 08:20:15 PM: The barrel fire pit looks great. Is i lit or is that irange paint?
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 11/1
Post by: Tamer on November 02, 2016, 02:36:04 AM: My comments are on the front pages.
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 11/1
Post by: CustomCreator on November 02, 2016, 08:33:00 AM: Quote from: krztfr on November 01, 2016, 08:20:15 PM
The barrel fire pit looks great. Is i lit or is that irange paint?

It's lit with one of those little LED candles you find at the Dollar store. It flickers like real fire.
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 11/1
Post by: krztfr on November 02, 2016, 08:44:47 AM: I had that same idea glad to see it will work
Title: Re: Blown out building. Update 11/1
Post by: CustomCreator on November 07, 2016, 08:26:48 PM: Calling this done I think (aside from some weathering). Building stage is complete. Can't think of anything else to add to this structure-wise

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/15036714_300200930379275_1782137161623934792_n_zpswfcdzroe.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/14963392_300201000379268_2702114473876893908_n_zpswlpwu2cv.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/14925282_300201183712583_7308422505681692126_n_zps4lrwnosg.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/14639630_300201253712576_961347709547749916_n_zpseaapbxw9.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/14925487_300200943712607_273402204510848615_n_zpsph0sagp9.jpg)

(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc346/CustomCreator2008/Dioramas/14907604_300200963712605_6148492553470220165_n_zpstgpwqld9.jpg)
Title: Re: Blown out building. Finished....for now. 11/7
Post by: Tamer on November 08, 2016, 03:06:58 AM: Well your sure outdid yourself this time. The realism in this is over the top great! Off to share.
Title: Re: Blown out building. Finished....for now. 11/7
Post by: CustomCreator on November 08, 2016, 01:33:44 PM: Thanks Tamer, onto the next one....lol
Title: Re: Blown out building. Finished....for now. 11/7
Post by: Dag Marus on November 08, 2016, 03:29:05 PM: This is so good that the first time I saw the pictures I was like "Why did this dude take a picture of his busted up basement?"

And then I realized what this was. MIND BLOWN.
Title: Re: Blown out building. Finished....for now. 11/7
Post by: hemble on November 09, 2016, 02:34:02 AM: Love it, fantastic work CC you did one hell of a job.

Ron
Title: Re: Blown out building. Finished....for now. 11/7
Post by: CustomCreator on November 10, 2016, 03:53:03 PM: Thanks everyone. I know I don't comment much on everyone's work here (as I don't really get a lot of the scenes you guys build), I want you to all know that I admire each and every one of you, and appreciate the comments.