dutch us convention - model building

[zsuda]

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.. based on my vision for combining real-world model building with a simulation game, like trainz, i'll be giving a demo at this convention .. i'll keep you updated on the progress of building my very first real-world portable diorama :
- it has to be a presentation on one table: 1500 x 750 mm (quite small for me ..)
- us style .. (i like that)
- there must be something (able to) driving .. (no problem)
- preferably with a high level of finish .. (oops) ..

intention : only use what i already have .. so, no new purchases ..

---- somewhere in 2021 i showed my vision here in the forum .. now i have to build a transportable one to show on the convention ----

(... will be continued ...)

 

[Forester1]

Looking good. You are the master of dioramas, so I am sure it is going to look great! Please post a photo of your diorama on display!

 

[zsuda]

.. thankz for the compliment, forester1 ..

the diorama-plan i have for the convention :

- the blue tape gives the measurements of the presentation-table
- 2 cases : left is a media case for the grandchildren when we are on the camping ..
- in front of them comes a peepbox : for the children, to find a specific loc given on a card ( made from parts of my previous tracks )
- 2 screens for the animated scenery by trainz ..
- a plywood sheet is placed on top of the suitcases + peepbox ( from my stock .. )
- underlayer of insulation material

- track plan with existing roco geoline
- filling in the scene

topic : recycling
- on the right you will find the junkyard / loc cementery .. ( i really have a lot of junk )
- and on the left you will find the production of volvo redundicus ..
- a factory building will be placed in the middle : walthers factory ( i have this kit already many moons .. )
- on the screens the scenery of my trainz dioramas ..

 

[zsuda]

factory :
- i want to cut the factory and glue the halves on top of each other .. or something like that ..
- from behind i want to show some lighting effects that simulate welding and / or steel making ..

rust brewery :
- i need some rust for my scrapyard so i make it myself with steel wool and natural vinegar :

.. from gray plastic to rust buckets .. (ingot mold + buggy)

( .. under construction .. )

 

[OddRails]

You are quite resourceful! Your work is looking good. In a way your diorama reminds me of the groups that built modules that could be assembled together to make large layouts at conventions. A friend was involved with NTRAK -- N scale modules.

Way off topic: I love those off road dump trucks. Give me one of those and a large loader and I could get county officials really concerned by moving too much earth. No certainty that I'd actually be improving things, but it would be fun.

 

[zsuda]

thankz for the likes and support ..
.. meanwhile ..

.. have fun, oddrails ..

 

[Forester1]

Ha! Clever use for an old piston!