Topic: Phatty's Diorama

[Phatty]

Thanks guys!  I'm hoping to have more time and artistic ideas next week when I go back on vacation again.

[jkno]

Great job on this dio, waiting for more

[Phatty]

Well, I printed some of the backgrounds out from Jules' Flickr folder and applied them to some foam core.  This is to build a computer room for my ISY Check Point Security diorama I'm working on.  Here are some simple shots of what I'm working with so far...

[Phatty]

The backdrop of computer wall is going to fit into that box I made from foam core.  Unfortunately, I miscalculated and the box is too wide so far, but that's not to say it's done and over.  I have plans yet.  Then I'll attack the computers and screens to the inner back wall at an angle to simulate a desk.  I'm hoping this comes out well as in my mind, but am not liking it so far. Good thing foamboard is relatively cheap!

[FialaFernbrugg]

looks great

I think I must a buy a new printer

[Clonehead]

Nice work, Pat. This is an interesting development.

[Tamer]

That red pattern is vaguely familiar. This is gonna look great Pat.

[beige-4]

i saw this when i fisrt came on and i thought wow that is sweet i need to say to this guy that he is good and now here i aM

[110clones]

Ok, massive update here.  I've weathered the rock of the Check Point Security, and painted the tree trunk and ground of the Hut, as well as add some grass to it.  The hut will get some more grass, of a darker color and thicker flock, to make it look more realistic.  Once I get the Ewok Villiage from Clint, I'll give it a similar treatment to match.  I've also gotten my G.I. Joe Tactical Battle Platform in, but that's way back on the burner for now until I get some things caught up.  I'm not done by any stretch, as I still have to add in some details like a computer station and such to the Check Point Security, but the paint and landscaping is close[/] to being done.  So, for now, here's my latest update..

It looks a lot better now with the grass.

[Phatty]

Thank you!  I'm hoping to get back to working on it a bit over the next couple of weeks.  I'm done for the most part with the Dagobah playset, so I need to get my Check Point Security Center done to mesh the two together, and then start on phase 3 and 4 of this massive diorama I have planned!

[Phatty]

Ok, I finally got around to working on my dio a bit more tonight.  From my last update, you saw I was building a computer room from foamboard and sticker images courtesy of Jules.  I didn't like how the foam core stuck out so blatantly; didn't mesh well or paint well.  I bought some Super Sculpey from Hobbytown USA and rolled it into thick tubes and stuck them to the edges of the computer bay set up.  From there, I used my Xacto knife to trim out the sides and angles, giving it a rocky appearance to match the Imperial Attack Base I'm using.  I used  a hairdryer to solidify the clay, but blew a fuse, so I'm letting it sit overnight as well to harden even more.  Then I'll paint it all black and weather it with grey.  This'll give it the appearance that the computer terminal was carved from the rock as well.  here are the shots of the sculpting work thus far.  I still have to do a few more edges yet.

[Tamer]

Looking good Pat, I will be anxious to see this finished as one day I want to make a few Hoth ones of these.

[UnitedStatesDemocrat]

Wow, Pat!  Great work so far!  I am speachless.

[hangarbay94]

Pat, I am curiously looking forward to seeing your next update as your dio ideas are looking very nice indeed.

[Clonehead]

This is an interesting project that you have going, Pat. I too, am eager to see your next update.