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| JohnReid |
Posted - 10/06/2010 : 11:33:31 AM
Hi guys! I am working up a rough draft for an online book that I am planning on regarding the art of making storyboard dioramas.The rough outline will be:
Part 1-Early Aviation Storyboard Dioramas.
1-"Keepers Of The Flame 1918-1928".(Jenny Canuck ,1/16th scale)
2-"Some Say ,He Walked Away" (Albatros,1/16th scale)
3-"Out Of The Shadows" (Nieuport 28 1/16th scale)
4-"Loss of Innocence,Will It Ever Be The Same ?" (Backyard Flyer, 1/16th scale)
Part 2-HMS Victory Storyboard Diorama.
"Drumming Daybreak" (H.M.S. Victory, 1/72 scale)
Part 3-Old West Railroad Storyboard Diorama .
"Once Upon A Time" ( Movie Set 1/24 scale)
Cheers! John. |
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| JohnReid |
Posted - 08/14/2012 : 07:40:07 AM
Like with all of my dioramas I start out with a good base.Once I figure out the size required ,in this case it is 30"X40",I cut out the 1/4" panel and glue some strips around the perimeter.Do not use screws or nails only glue,saves on the drill bits later on.I then put on two coats of lacquer, especially on the edges,as the panel must be waterproof for the next step. |
| JohnReid |
Posted - 08/14/2012 : 07:34:29 AM
From airplanes to trains and from 1/16th to 1/24 scale,a major change in direction for the next one.So far I am doing it for myself but maybe down the line a museum will be interested. O0 |
| JohnReid |
Posted - 08/14/2012 : 07:33:02 AM
The basic composition. |
| JohnReid |
Posted - 08/14/2012 : 07:29:23 AM
Hi guys ! My commitment to the museum is now finished so I am free to devote my time to the RR diorama "Once Upon A Time In The West." Should be fun![:-basketball] |
| JohnReid |
Posted - 06/04/2012 : 09:56:41 AM
"Storyboard dioramas are full-blown,highly detailed dioramas whose sole purpose is to tell a story ,with or without a vehicle as a focal point.This type of diorama uses any combination of structures,scenic techniques,vehicles,and other peripheral details to deliver the point.Overall composition and visual impact play a key role in the storyboard diorama.This is the Unlimited class of diorama building."
Ken Hamilton.
In my research I have found that this is the first use of the term Storyboard Dioramas .Ken coined it way back in 2001 in chapter one of his great book " How to Build Creative Dioramas." |
| LVN |
Posted - 05/31/2012 : 5:05:24 PM
Hi John. Nice to see the actual photo rather than in your albums in photobucket. The debree looks great. The broken board in the upper right is also a great eye catcher. |
| JohnReid |
Posted - 05/31/2012 : 08:33:40 AM
This is the latest addition to the diorama ,a bird bath and a fish pond.Their grandsons made them for letting them use half of their backyard for storing and selling wood.
The bird bath is obvious but I will tack a No Fishing sign to the tree for the fish pond.You can see that these are scratch built as they are not perfectly round etc.. but neither would they be in full scale ,when cast in cement by amateurs.It will also require a little building up of the landscaping and some leafing up around the edges when it is finally installed.I left a slight cupping in the center to indicate greater depth below. |
| JohnReid |
Posted - 05/29/2012 : 08:44:17 AM
I have found a cheap source of scale plywood as well as some preformed shapes that could be used for modeling.The largest pieces of plywood that I have found so far is the size of a standard tissue box.It is first quality clear wood about the color and consistency of basswood and It is available from about 1/64 to 1/4",some is quite stiff and some really pliable .Some shapes such as small bird houses or boxes make good starting points for scratch building or can be torn down for sheet plywood.I have also found some pretty nice dowels but no actual scale lumber yet. Cheers! |
| JohnReid |
Posted - 05/28/2012 : 08:46:31 AM
On this latest diorama that I have been working on,I have only now just completed the story.The rest of the story was already worked out but the backyard of the grandparents was only finally figured out yesterday.
The time of year depicted is early spring .I thought of a Victorian gazebo of some kind but it was just too big and fancy and would have drawn too much attention away for the main storyline,the airman and his airplane.I then thought of a tool shed with a rake laying around ,a typical springtime chore in this part of the world.Then a few starter plants under a small glass box to add a little color.But I needed a little something extra for viewer interest.After much thinking about it I decided to use the gazebo roof that I had already underway before I changed my mind.I cut it in half and made two completely different things out of it ,a bird bath and a fishpond which I am working on now.The garden shed is also underway.Just these three items will take over a week to do working everyday but my personal guide has always been to put as much thought and work into the small everyday objects as the big fancy cars or airplanes.So here goes... Hope you enjoy watching these items take shape.This backyard has been one of the most difficult things to get right,to tell an interesting story but not distract from the main storyline.
I work this way with only a basic plan at the beginning and just let the story develop over time.This gives me the maximum of opportunity to changed things and also keeps it interesting for me right up until the end of the project. |
| JohnReid |
Posted - 12/17/2011 : 12:42:38 PM
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Sorry about the quality of the pics but I should have better ones soon.
This pic is of the back of the Albatros hangar diorama "Some Say He Walked Away."
It is an aviation expression meaning any landing is a good landing as long as you can walk away. |
| JohnReid |
Posted - 12/17/2011 : 12:33:32 PM
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Sorry about the quality of the pics but I should have better ones soon.
This pic is of the back of the Albatros hangar diorama "Some Say He Walked Away."
It is an aviation expression meaning any landing is a good landing as long as you can walk away. |
| JohnReid |
Posted - 12/17/2011 : 09:55:26 AM
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| JohnReid |
Posted - 02/03/2011 : 10:09:47 AM
Sorry but due to my workload I haven't been able to keep this thread up to date on every website.However you will find the complete story over on :
http://www.theaerodrome.com |
| JohnReid |
Posted - 01/13/2011 : 07:42:36 AM
Thank you Bob for your kind words.[:-cowboy] |
| railman28 |
Posted - 01/10/2011 : 12:19:32 PM
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Originally posted by JohnReid
Ya know sometimes I wonder if I am going to way too much trouble ....
Not if your having fun. It certainly is touching you deeply. Your modeling is fantastic. I love these mini-scenes that you put into each diorama.
As long as you find it satisfying, keep up the good work.
And Thank You for sharing it.
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