Ember Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Well. Tomorrow is Gaydon Slot Festival day. And with that comes the hand out of the souvenir programme. Thought I would share with you my little part of that programme. I built this little diorama to house my 2012 SCX World Proxy car in its retirement. Since its completion, the car and diorama have been in residence at the Koonara Wines cellar door in Penola. This was actually the first of these 'out of the box' dioramas that I built, but was unable to show it until now. It started off with a base of stained pine and 3mm MDF. Contouring was added with some scraps of floristry foam. Mud applied which is a mixture of paint, joint compound and crushed rock. When dried I sponged the surface back to expose more of the rock. Static grass mix added with a puffer bottle, a very green blend for a change. Long grass and the frames for the vines. Then the vines themselves. And finally leaves, which are once again from a laser cut Kamazukuri paper kit. The finished product. Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Nice work Embs. Quote Regards Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 When I looked it over I realised there was something missing. Something small but important. Grapes. Thought a lot about it, but could not come up with an idea of how to produce them. Graham Lane came to my rescue. Poppy seeds! And they worked a treat. Now... What shall I do for this year's WRP car when it retires. A publishing house? Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imugford Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 thats friggen nuts embs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfromcrewe Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Super Modelmaker Quote Ashes to ashes funk to funky we all know Chris is a junkie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow_rusty Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Just keeps getting better and better... Not sure how you keep getting your inspiration, but damn that is totally awesome... Quote Stolen from SlotsNZ Team ABC Team Leader (Ambitious, But Crap) Home Track Threads - Shadow's Semi-Permanent Layout & Another Rug Racer & Proud of It & Gymkhana Test Track Car Collection Thread - My Car Collection Charts / Diagrams - MJK Tyre Selector / Slot.it 4wd Gearing / PoliCar Rollout / Rollout Chart Generator / SCX 4wd Rollout / Track Wiring with Brake on Track Call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotbaker Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Perfect.. Looks fantastic. Do you put any sort of cover over it to keep the dust off, or just display in an enclosed cabinet? Quote Steve K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinno Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Wow that looks brilliant Ember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGas Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Where's the wine bottle? Quote Cheers Grant . Home Track..........Corvette C1 Build..........McLaren M1A Build..........Maserati 300S Build..........Allard J2 Build..........50's Diner..........Iso Griffo A3C 3D Printed Adjustable Chassis..........3D Print Projects If life gives you lemons, take them, free s#!t is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Do you put any sort of cover over it to keep the dust off, or just display in an enclosed cabinet? That is a bit of a concern, I'm afraid. I did get a quote to have perspex covers made for them but they were going to cost around $150 mark and weigh a ton. Any ideas? Would vac form work? Where's the wine bottle? I actually thought about trying a picnic hamper and some rubbish but I ran out of time. Thanks for the kind comments guys. Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotbaker Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Vac formed covers would work, but probably not as clear as fabricated perspex. Maybe that's your next adventure, making perspex covers.... Quote Steve K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miveson Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 F-me days Embs - absolutely superb...... some of your best work yet. The bar is now set ridiculously high, add your terrific photographic skills and the finished product is first class. I have an idea of your next project Quote Slot Car Photos V8 Tipping Competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattcrackers Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Great work Embs, has come up a treat. As for clear covers you can buy certain cheap items every now and again that come with a base and clear covers (made in china) from the local $2 shops, might be an easier and cheaper way to be able to make your diorama's and keep the dust off. Thats if theres thse type of stores in your area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Great as always Lynne Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarKraft Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 . As for clear covers you can buy certain cheap items every now and again that come with a base and clear covers (made in china) from the local $2 shops, might be an easier and cheaper way to be able to make your diorama's and keep the dust off. Thats if theres thse type of stores in your area. You are kind of need to start backwards I.e. make your base fit a ready-made clear cover such as a cheap fish or reptile tank. Quote Fairmont Park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted May 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 One of the reasons I moved out of the slot car crystal cases was that there was limited room in them for doing the type of scenes that people were asking about. I had investigated the big display boxes, but they are quite expensive. I need an inexpensive reliable source that I can work with. Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 WOW i am so lost for words never seen anything even close to that pursuit for prefection even my wife who has no interest in dioramas or slots saw your work and was speechless, think i may fly you to newcastle and get you to do some up here it would be worth the added cost of accomodation and airfairs. Very Very impressed Quote ɹǝʌo ǝɯ ןןoɹ sıɥʇ pɐǝɹ uɐɔ noʎ ɟı Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoeno29 Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 bloody brilliant Embs, love it Quote Find me at Card Guys for custom trading cards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knoath Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 What about a top sheet only? Propped up with some nice stainless corner posts??? That'd be classy enough for a plonk shop, surely??? A better bunch of grapes, I'm yet to see! How'd ya color 'em????? Quote Cheers, Dick SCMR build thread Woodbrook Valley build thread "A Man's home is his castle, but his garage is his sanctuary!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 No colour Dick. They're natural poppy seeds. Fortunately I wasn't wanting green ones, but a trip to the local spice rack would probably turn something suitable up. Celery seed or mustard see maybe? Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knoath Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Amazing what will work!!! Quote Cheers, Dick SCMR build thread Woodbrook Valley build thread "A Man's home is his castle, but his garage is his sanctuary!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axman Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Yep.. you need a dust tight lid. Glass is cheap... Draw up a cutting plan and get a local glazier to supply as "flat pack" with polished or arised edges. Make it like an aquarium with clear silicon and perhaps be a bit creative with shape.. like a 45 degree front panel so you are not looking at "the edge" of the glass a normal box shape create's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jphanna Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 only noticed this thread today. this is the work of a gifted person. i can count on one hand, the amount of gifted people capable of doing work like this in my life. i still cant comprehend how much effort and talent, it would take to do what you do Ember. when did you discover this gift? Quote Shed People Mutual Admiration Society 2 times Australian National Champion 1991-Flexicar 1999- Group 12 Sedan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted July 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Thanks. I suppose I discovered the 'talent' around about the time I started working on the landscaping on my track. The inspiration was in seeing the detail available in current mass produced slot cars. Seeing what other people were doing with their tracks made me want to try more. The first step was the old shed was the first step away from the actual track. There are plenty of people out there doing this sort of thing with military modeling. Some are doing it with static car models. Many are doing it with model rail. And now we are catching up with slot car related modeling. Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarKraft Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I have to completely agree with Embs. Go down to your local newsagent and you will probably find three UK model rail magazines that come out monthly with similar modelling. It's just that car tuning can take much of your attention away from scenic work, so it hasn't been as prolific. But Embs definitely carries the flag, a kind of Joan of Arc... Quote Fairmont Park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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