Dioramas for our models!

[simonclarke1034]

Has anyone got any pictures of dioramas that they have made or had a friend help them with? :eek:

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[no4mkit]

Very nice simonclarke! :) Looks very much like the ones used for the MOM display. Who makes these?

[CFBC]

No.4 - Give me a few hours and I will show you what we have with regards the Diorama set-up's. :cool:

[CFBC]

Here we go No.4 and members. We have a number of dioramas of various sizes in which the four first revetments, both European and Middle Eastern/Malta are approx 12 1/2" wide x 11 1/2" long and come in a Left Hand and Right Hand side that will match-up. :cool:

The above will take 1/72 and I have also used a 1/48 warbird when I have taken pictures in the past for the newsletter (Armour & E.International).

The other rectangle bases are simply to display your aircraft on and are 10" x 8" which are rectangle. These are tarmac and also have slight edges of grass. Again these will display various sizes including 1/144th scale.

Each diorama is handmade and is unique in the materials used in which the display is set and is very lightweight for posting yet is very robust and looks a,azing when aircraft are displayed on them.

Here are a few pictures. I am at presently in the middle of designing a webpage, but if anyone is interested in any of these dioramas then please e-mail theteam on:

dioramas@diecast-aviation.co.uk

[planejunky]

Very nice! Time to up my game me thinks! ;)

[CFBC]

Nah P/J - Just buy one from the D.A.F - :cool:

[plumstix]

Nah P/J - Just buy one from the D.A.F - :cool:

What are the prices, Bomber?

[CFBC]

For the revetments they are GBP - 26.99 inclusing postage each to the UK, oversea's will be a little more of course.

For the smaller ones they will be GBP - 10.99 including postage to the UK with postage oversea's a little more again.

This will be stated on the webpage when Ive had time to get around to it, but wanted to make sure you guys on the Forum get first choice as to whatwe have to offer.

Here are a few more pictures I have....

[minter]

way to go!! woo hoo, wait till the missus sees some of these in the display cabinet

[minter]

its getting to a point where i wish corgi did sliding canopies seeing these

[shuttle]

This makes me tempted to get the old railway grass and 'mod-roc' out to try to make something myself. Bet it wouldn't be as nice looking as these though!!

:D Shuttle

[simonclarke1034]

Detail on them is superb and they have a good finish on them. It's nice to have a diorama where the grass,sand etc.. doe's not come off, well worth the money in my opinion! :)

[rmorley]

These dios are superb! Methinks that the Duke P-40 + Med Revetment= happiness...


By the way, does anyone know of any WW2 airfield buildings apart from the Airfix control tower? Are there any blister hangars available in 1/72? I need one for my Hartfordbridge/Dunsfold scene!


Regards

[CFBC]

1/72nd Hanger = LARGE diorama..... :D

A P40 in a diorama can be shown if required and yes it looks excellent. :cool:

[rmorley]

1/72nd Hanger = LARGE diorama..... :D

A P40 in a diorama can be shown if required and yes it looks excellent. :cool:

Blister hangar!

A 414 Sqn P-51A would look good inside one...

[CFBC]

Blister hangar!

A 414 Sqn P-51A would look good inside one...

Find me some pictures of Blister Hangers Morley... :cool:

[rmorley]

Find me some pictures of Blister Hangers Morley... :cool:

Well, there are some in "Surrey Airfields of the Second World War" by Len Pilkington. Fascinating book, where I got the 414 idea (Dunsfold) from.

There are some photos at the following sites:

http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~rwbarnes/defence/silloth.htm
http://www.rafharrowbeer.co.uk/buildings.htm
http://daveg4otu.tripod.com/airfields/lym.html

Here's a blister hangar or two during WWII with P-51s and P-47s using 'em.

http://www.78thfightergroup.com/history/78thFGHomesweetrutley.html

Although these are post war adaptations, a Blister would just be the semi-circular structure, with none of the "flat side" walls and windows- see the WWII one.

[datacroft]

I have been experimenting designing a 1:72 scale card Belfast hangar, as an alternative to the 1:144 scale C Type and Modern hangars.

However, experience and experimentation has confirmed that even using 230 gram card stock (generally the absolute maximum for ‘normal’ printers) there is a substantial lack of structural strength. (Like NONE) And, the sheer size (circa 3ft. x 3ft 4 in.) is mind boggling. Who has that my space to gather dust?

A practical solution to the 1:72 scale dilemma could be a blister hangar, I think I might give it a try. I'll let anyone interested know when it's done.

[G-force]

datacroft, using 270gram in my Epson RX600, with no problems.

It's very stiff, and more than adequate for the job at hand! ;)

[rmorley]

I have been experimenting designing a 1:72 scale card Belfast hangar, as an alternative to the 1:144 scale C Type and Modern hangars.

However, experience and experimentation has confirmed that even using 230 gram card stock (generally the absolute maximum for ‘normal’ printers) there is a substantial lack of structural strength. (Like NONE) And, the sheer size (circa 3ft. x 3ft 4 in.) is mind boggling. Who has that my space to gather dust?

A practical solution to the 1:72 scale dilemma could be a blister hangar, I think I might give it a try. I'll let anyone interested know when it's done.

Datacroft, old boy, see the earlier posts- judging by CFBC's reaction, we may see one in 1/72!

Mind you, I'm surprised that none of the kit manufacturers have made a kit- we really need a WWII aircraft shelter in 1/72!

[Dogtwenty]

Anyone know much about these? around 175 long and able to take two hurricanes with a blast wall in between. I've got some, in fairly good nick, where I am and am going to take some pics if anyone might be interested in making one? ;)

[rmorley]

Anyone know much about these? around 175 long and able to take two hurricanes with a blast wall in between. I've got some, in fairly good nick, where I am and am going to take some pics if anyone might be interested in making one? ;)

Well, I'm not much of a modeller meself, but, after seeing a dio at Tangmere with two C1-roundeled, 1 Sqn 1942 Hurris in this kind of revetment, I think some pics would be good, DT! Might even make one meself!

Blister hangar, Dispersal, Blast shelter- y'know, a range of 1/72 airfield buildings wouldn't go amiss (HINT HINT!!)!

[CFBC]

Send em too me DW, send em too me.... :)

[snafu]

The snaffs ground crew arms up Douglas Bader......

[datacroft]

Datacroft, old boy, see the earlier posts
rmorley, young boy, see even early posts.

[Agent X20]

Nice flourescent grass there Snaffs....

... arms up DB.??.wasnt it his legs..? sorry senior moment...

[snafu]

On the ball Mr Agent :D Talk of sub hunting elsewhere to blame for senior moment? :eek:

[shuttle]

SNAFU,

Nice picture. The Airfix Beford QL I presume?

:) Shuttle

[Agent X20]

No.. it was actually the fact I thought your comment quite funny,, arms up...

[snafu]

Totally unintentional Agent I assure you :D

Anyway there's more ground crew on the way and a bit of finishing off to the base to do - keeps me out of mischief whilst Mrs Snaffs is at work ;)

Yes shuttle you are correct :)

[Agent X20]

just checking old sport, thought Snaffs Senior might have applied the cooking sherry to lawn and drunk the fertilizer.... :D

[shuttle]

SNAFU,

I bought the set a few weeks ago and it is sitting nearby taunting me!! When I get the chance to build it it will start to appear in some of my shots. I also picked up one of the trailer type fuel bowsers that the RAF used as well to add some variety.

:) Shuttle

[CFBC]

I have also picked-up the Airfix RAF crew, Luftwaffe crew and USAAF crew too along with the fuelling set, recovery set, control tower and also the emergency set....

Just got to find time now or someone nice to build them!! :D

[snafu]

Get building then fellas.........be good to see the results. :)

Pops is definitely a John Smiths man Agent and he'd never waste a drop :D

[Dogtwenty]

OK then, I'll see if I can get some pics without being arrested. The revetments are all 1940 period and are really well made, the banking being in quite good nick and the brick built in built shelters in fair condition too, I'll try and get measurements as well - if you dont hear from me for a while can someone get me a solicitor?? :eek:

[CFBC]

Thanks D/W and if you can come-up with measurememnts like you mentioned and sizes, well...... We just be able to duplicate them...... :cool:

We have just received a few more of the Forum diorama's if anyone is interested.

We now have these Armours also..... :)

[Dogtwenty]

Sure will CFBC - oh, by the way, I've got you some more wood worm repellant for your leg, drop it in Thurday, if thats ok? :D

[rmorley]

Thanks D/W and if you can come-up with measurememnts like you mentioned and sizes, well...... We just be able to duplicate them...... :cool:

We have just received a few more of the Forum diorama's if anyone is interested.

We now have these Armours also..... :)

Are these dios more of the same (just that the others all sold out) or new ones? What's available?

I'd love to see 'em, CFBC!

By the way, any chance of medium/heavy bomber-sized dios? I'd love to put my Welly (and RAF B-25, when it arrives) in one of these fantastic dios, but they do seem a bit small...

[datacroft]

By the way, any chance of medium/heavy bomber-sized dios?
Want a hangar?

[rmorley]

Want a hangar?

Proper hangar would be too big. I'd love a Dunsfoldesque Blister Hangar though.

Or maybe a non hangar space for the aircraft to be bombed up- complete with bomb trolley if possible! It could just be an enlarged square base, with some grass round the edges, and some tarmac for the bomber...

[CFBC]

Are these dios more of the same (just that the others all sold out) or new ones? What's available?

I'd love to see 'em, CFBC!

By the way, any chance of medium/heavy bomber-sized dios? I'd love to put my Welly (and RAF B-25, when it arrives) in one of these fantastic dios, but they do seem a bit small...

Mr Morley,

Go take a peek at this page (http://www.diecast-aviation.co.uk/html/diorama-1.html) or if you have anything more specific or larger you are looking for then please feel free to use the e-maiul on this page and let us know what you are looking for. We can accomadate any size (if you are looking for a Wellingon diorama as per the simple bases but on a larger size - no problems. Simply tell us the size you are after).

We will have a few more down at Biggin this w/e along with Armour diorama's too.

:)

[rmorley]

Mr Morley,

Go take a peek at this page (http://www.diecast-aviation.co.uk/html/diorama-1.html) or if you have anything more specific or larger you are looking for then please feel free to use the e-maiul on this page and let us know what you are looking for. We can accomadate any size (if you are looking for a Wellingon diorama as per the simple bases but on a larger size - no problems. Simply tell us the size you are after).

We will have a few more down at Biggin this w/e along with Armour diorama's too.

:)

Ah, so they're in stock now! Many thanks, CFBC!

Now, about that Blister hangar idea...

[Dogtwenty]

Right, at great expense I have acquired a digital camera/thingey and am learning to use it. To be able to turn full size buildings into 1/72nd what measurement and in what measure - ie feet and inches, do you need, and who was it I was supposed to send pictures to when I do get them and dont get arrested?????? :rolleyes:

[Dogtwenty]

Well, I'm still free and I've photographed the Hurricane Pens and sent the pics to CFBC. Next mission is to measure up bits of the pens to get the scale right - stand by.................................. :rolleyes:

[Dogtwenty]

Right, I'm still at large, despite dodging searchlights, vicious guard dogs, insane rabbits and collapsing banking!
Did I mention I'm off to Malta tomorrow? Well, just in case I forgot..... :cool:

The measurments and sketches are off to the, hopefully, right people, and I'm looking forward to seeing a proper 1940 Hurricane Blast Shelter, very soon - I hope!! :rolleyes:

[CFBC]

Will see what we can do D/W....... :cool:

Thank you for your help. :)

[Dogtwenty]

What a Star - he's worth every penny!!!!! :rolleyes:

[CFBC]

Here is few pictures of the latest diorama that will be available in the next few days on the Diorama Website Page.

It will be available in a Left Hand or Right Hand display format or a complete display format (supplied as a feft/right hand, one piece, but shortened slightly) and will allow you to display one 1/72nd, one 1/48th or two on the shortened version.

:)

[rmorley]

Kewl...

So, how much and what are the dimensions?

I feel that my lovely RAF B-25 needs a dio to display it!

[Dogtwenty]

What happened to the REAL BoB blast pens I spent ages measuring, falling down rabbit holes, being chased by RAF Fuzz and stung with nettles to get your model maker, eh, eh?? :mad:

[Craig]

The dioramas are very nice, but any chance of something a little more modern-looking as well? Even if it's just a tarmac hardstanding it'd look great with the jets... :rolleyes:

[Dogtwenty]

Modern? these ARE modern. All built circa 1939, what more do you want man, all you need is hard standing in concrete or tarmac colour for you moden jets, or are you after a HAS perchance? :cool:

[Craig]

Yeah, the HAS certainly would be cool, especially with a Lightning sat in it :cool: but I was thinking of something with the more modern paint on it, the taxiing lines etc. The tarmac ones look distinctly WW2 to me, but then again might just be me! :o

[shuttle]

Craig,

A QRA shed would be better for the Lightning!! Check out the fine efforts of The Lightning Preservation Group (http://www.lightnings.org.uk/). Top stuff!!

:D Shuttle

[Dogtwenty]

;) Yes, Shuttle is right, QRA sheds were all the rage when I was an SAC!!

[shuttle]

Dogtwenty,

You are giving your age away there!!!! A 1/72 QRA would be really nice for the Corgi Lightnings though. Has anyone ever produced a model or scale plans?

:) Shuttle

[Craig]

Oh dear, i do apologise, getting my QRA mixed with my HAS!!! Yes I agree a QRA shed would be nice for the Lightning, but I still wouldn't mind the HAS! Having said that though Corgi haven't really done all that much suitable for the HAS, most of the aircraft seem to be in airshow colour schemes! Oh for a plain, simple 13 Sqn Tornado GR4! With Sqn markings like those who needs an airshow aircraft? I'll still hold out for the QRA shed though (or the HAS!!!) :cool: :eek:

[Dogtwenty]

Crikey, a GR4!! I gave up waiting for an F3 from 29(F) Sqn years ago!! And I would'nt have a HAS for love nor money, orrible places!! :p

[CFBC]

Kewl...

So, how much and what are the dimensions?

I feel that my lovely RAF B-25 needs a dio to display it!

Morley.... Sorry, missed your original question. The singles are £26.99 and we now have the doubles also at £48.00. (including postage). Most excellent they look too. :cool:

We will be adding them to the Diorama webpage (http://www.diecast-aviation.co.uk/html/diorama-1.html) soon!!

[CFBC]

I also know a few of you guys collect Armour stuff so we have a few Armour diorama's too... These will also be up on the website soon, but here are a few pics.... All will suit 1/72nd and 1/50th scales....

:)

[CFBC]

We have just added two more Aviation diorama's to our page (http://www.diecast-aviation.co.uk/html/diorama-1.html). If anyone is interested then please feel free to contact us. :)