Airframes
Benevolens Magister
At the moment, the Diorama Guide is progressing well, with the introduction and Section One completed, and work advanced on the first 'Build Guide', with drawings and photographs describing planning, materials, the baseboard and the actual build of the first aircraft diorama. This includes the figures and accessories, how they were sourced and/or converted or scratch-built.
However, in order to make this a worthwhile guide, which should really be published in (printed) book form, I have decided to go a little more 'in depth', which will result in the finished work being a lot bigger than originally anticipated. The first section described above is already in excess of 105 Kb, plus pictures and diagrams/drawings.
In order to make this available to the forum, and particularly as a useful aid to those that are new to the hobby, or still learning (as we all are!), I thought that it might be a good idea to post this in stages, in relevant sections.
Just to give an idea of the proposed layout, the complete guide starts with planning and preparation, covers basic materials, research and baseboard construction, and the first 'build', showing a fairly simple 1/48th scale fighter dispersal point in the E.T.0. during WW2. It then goes on to cover various scenarios, including landscapes, scenery, backdrops, and the more complex build of accessories such as servicing platforms etc., which are all incorporated into separate diorams. Culminating on hints and tips for producing dioramas for photography, using mixed scales, the guide will also include a listing of some sort on materials, their availability and source.
What I need is your opinions.
Do I post it in stages, or as a complete (lengthy) work, the latter taking some time to complete?
I will also need, eventually, some advice on the format for, and how to, post this in the best way for easy reading and reference.
Thanks in anticipation.
Terry.
However, in order to make this a worthwhile guide, which should really be published in (printed) book form, I have decided to go a little more 'in depth', which will result in the finished work being a lot bigger than originally anticipated. The first section described above is already in excess of 105 Kb, plus pictures and diagrams/drawings.
In order to make this available to the forum, and particularly as a useful aid to those that are new to the hobby, or still learning (as we all are!), I thought that it might be a good idea to post this in stages, in relevant sections.
Just to give an idea of the proposed layout, the complete guide starts with planning and preparation, covers basic materials, research and baseboard construction, and the first 'build', showing a fairly simple 1/48th scale fighter dispersal point in the E.T.0. during WW2. It then goes on to cover various scenarios, including landscapes, scenery, backdrops, and the more complex build of accessories such as servicing platforms etc., which are all incorporated into separate diorams. Culminating on hints and tips for producing dioramas for photography, using mixed scales, the guide will also include a listing of some sort on materials, their availability and source.
What I need is your opinions.
Do I post it in stages, or as a complete (lengthy) work, the latter taking some time to complete?
I will also need, eventually, some advice on the format for, and how to, post this in the best way for easy reading and reference.
Thanks in anticipation.
Terry.
