Diorama WIP

raven6859 · 03-09-2013, 05:35 PM

I don't normally like to post work in progress stuff but it's taking me too long to finish this! I've stuck some bits down just to give a rough idea of what I'm planning:

Spoiler:

So far I've only really done the easy part, there's a lot more work to be done. There's a lot of sculpting to be done on the extra walls. On the second sewer, I intend to change the hexagonal opening to an arch, just for variety. The TVs have to be cut out and I'll probably just have a plain wall there. I may add another ledge in the corner of second sewer, but I haven't figured out the best way to do it yet. I have a few pipes from the TMNT sewer and the Batman Begins playset to add, and the spare hexagonal gate to use. Any thoughts on the best way to organise the features would be greatly appreciated!

OrokuYoshiFilms · 03-09-2013, 05:46 PM

(a la Regular Show) OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

THIS IS

-ing AWESOME! I wish I could take my turtles there to hang out....

D-Nizzy · 03-10-2013, 03:34 PM

Slick work, can't wait to see the finished product!

*Drose18* · 03-10-2013, 04:23 PM

I like this... show more asap!

*Eiko* · 03-10-2013, 08:13 PM

Wow very good.

JT560 · 03-10-2013, 08:19 PM

Looks sweet, man. I really like the subway tunnels.

Jay $tarkiller · 03-11-2013, 03:52 AM

Awesome work.. I'd love to know how to build sth like that for my boys...

raven6859 · 03-11-2013, 07:33 AM

Thanks for the kind words everyone, hopefully it'll give me the impetus to finish the project!

I'm certainly very proud to warrant a Regular Show reference! I'll carry on posting bits and pieces as I go along. There are some ladders to go up to the manhole covers but I haven't figured out the best way to attach them yet, I could do with some help there. I'll post some pics to illustrate what I'm thinking.

With regard to the subway tunnels, the back wall is quite big, but doesn't seem tall enough for a usable ledge. I was probably going to put some some pillars on it, as one large brick wall is a bit dull. I don't really think pillars are going to help that very much though, any thoughts on how that wall should look?

Thanks!

*TheCanadiandrome* · 03-11-2013, 11:42 PM

Can't wait to see finished

*Kunoichi_Haruko* · 03-12-2013, 01:57 AM

Oh man, this is looking lovely. Great work so far.

TonySiegel · 03-12-2013, 08:52 AM

can't imagine how many hours you put into this man...

the dedication & craftsmanship shines through

Veedubguy83 · 03-12-2013, 10:58 AM

That is really looking amazing! The paint job on that 2k3 sewer is unbelievable!!! Keep up the good work, I can't wait to see more of this!

orionpaximusprime · 03-12-2013, 11:32 AM

Looks great! I've been looking for subway tracks for mine lately, where did yours come from? In can only find them in smaller scales.

raven6859 · 04-29-2013, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orionpaximusprime

Looks great! I've been looking for subway tracks for mine lately, where did yours come from? In can only find them in smaller scales.

Thanks! The subway tracks are just the ones that came with the 2003 sewer lair, I can't think of a good alternative. I got some Duplo train tracks, but the detail on those is really sparse.

I've made a small amount of progress, I've finished one of the extra walls and added the ladder. So, the guys' home is done! Sewer Sweet Sewer!

Spoiler:

I'd appreciate any ideas on what I could do with the blank wall at the back of the "subway tunnels", because I'm not really sure what to do with it, I think a wall of bricks is just going to be dull and it needs something to break it up a bit.

D-Nizzy · 04-29-2013, 07:08 PM

That looks amazing, really great work. For the blank walls, I'd go with some arches, like the ones on the second floor of the playset. Then do the posts in grey. Can't wait to see what you come up with!

Lord Nightwalker · 04-29-2013, 07:17 PM

That is completely, totaly, bad ass.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 04-29-2013, 10:00 PM

yes it is! and i can't wait to see it finished

~~TurtleManiac~~ · 05-03-2013, 12:21 AM

That TMNT lair is lookin cool! I've been wanting to create a custom diorama too, but I am more focused on custom figures at the moment. Eventually I'll get to the dioramas and vehicles. Nice Work!

raven6859 · 05-04-2013, 04:19 PM

Thanks guys, I'm really grateful for the kind words!

D-Nizzy, that's a great idea, I'll do a mock up to try and get an idea how it'll look! Your dios are awesome btw!

TurtleManiac, I look forward to seeing a dio from you in future, I'm sure it'll be great if your custom figures are anything to go by!

*Candy Kappa* · 05-04-2013, 06:13 PM

Looks really cool.

03-09-2013, 05:35 PM	#1
raven6859 Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 332	Diorama WIP I don't normally like to post work in progress stuff but it's taking me too long to finish this! I've stuck some bits down just to give a rough idea of what I'm planning: Spoiler: Spoiler: Spoiler: Spoiler: Spoiler: Spoiler: Spoiler: So far I've only really done the easy part, there's a lot more work to be done. There's a lot of sculpting to be done on the extra walls. On the second sewer, I intend to change the hexagonal opening to an arch, just for variety. The TVs have to be cut out and I'll probably just have a plain wall there. I may add another ledge in the corner of second sewer, but I haven't figured out the best way to do it yet. I have a few pipes from the TMNT sewer and the Batman Begins playset to add, and the spare hexagonal gate to use. Any thoughts on the best way to organise the features would be greatly appreciated! __________________ https://www.flickr.com/photos/8372431@N05/ http://https://secretnipplelasers.wordpress.com

03-10-2013, 08:13 PM	#5
Eiko Aussie and Proud Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Foot HQ Australia Posts: 1,816	Wow very good. __________________

03-11-2013, 03:52 AM	#7
Jay $tarkiller Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dortmund, Germany Posts: 915	Awesome work.. I'd love to know how to build sth like that for my boys... __________________

03-11-2013, 07:33 AM	#8
raven6859 Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 332	Thanks for the kind words everyone, hopefully it'll give me the impetus to finish the project! I'm certainly very proud to warrant a Regular Show reference! I'll carry on posting bits and pieces as I go along. There are some ladders to go up to the manhole covers but I haven't figured out the best way to attach them yet, I could do with some help there. I'll post some pics to illustrate what I'm thinking. With regard to the subway tunnels, the back wall is quite big, but doesn't seem tall enough for a usable ledge. I was probably going to put some some pillars on it, as one large brick wall is a bit dull. I don't really think pillars are going to help that very much though, any thoughts on how that wall should look? Thanks! __________________ https://www.flickr.com/photos/8372431@N05/ http://https://secretnipplelasers.wordpress.com

03-11-2013, 11:42 PM	#9
TheCanadiandrome Big, Bad & Bold Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Inside the Technodrome; Shredderville; Saskatchewan Posts: 19,719	Can't wait to see finished __________________ Add me: PSN/XBL; Nintendo Network ID: BDS-3.1.6; Switch FC: SW-3378-5206-8020 TMNT Fan Club: http://sot.ag/4jZR0 Visit My Wish List: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=30904 My Collection: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=40276

03-09-2013, 05:46 PM	#2
OrokuYoshiFilms Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: The Mutant Module Posts: 908	(a la Regular Show) OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH! THIS IS -ing AWESOME! I wish I could take my turtles there to hang out....

03-10-2013, 03:34 PM	#3
D-Nizzy Foot Soldier Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: CT Posts: 182	Slick work, can't wait to see the finished product!

03-10-2013, 04:23 PM	#4
Drose18 The Catalina Wine Mixer Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,865	I like this... show more asap!

03-10-2013, 08:19 PM	#6
JT560 Random Punk Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 18	Looks sweet, man. I really like the subway tunnels.

03-12-2013, 01:57 AM	#10
Kunoichi_Haruko A shell of a good hit! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond, Va. Posts: 1,685	Oh man, this is looking lovely. Great work so far. __________________

03-12-2013, 08:52 AM	#11
TonySiegel Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Worldwide Posts: 638	can't imagine how many hours you put into this man... the dedication & craftsmanship shines through __________________ "...Color or creed, is no need for a man to bleed/ I believe, we all breathe the same seed/ Unless it's diluted, for somethin to intrude it..." - Kool G. Rap

03-12-2013, 10:58 AM	#12
Veedubguy83 Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 264	That is really looking amazing! The paint job on that 2k3 sewer is unbelievable!!! Keep up the good work, I can't wait to see more of this!

03-12-2013, 11:32 AM	#13
orionpaximusprime Random Punk Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 28	Looks great! I've been looking for subway tracks for mine lately, where did yours come from? In can only find them in smaller scales.

04-29-2013, 07:08 PM	#15
D-Nizzy Foot Soldier Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: CT Posts: 182	That looks amazing, really great work. For the blank walls, I'd go with some arches, like the ones on the second floor of the playset. Then do the posts in grey. Can't wait to see what you come up with!

04-29-2013, 07:17 PM	#16
Lord Nightwalker Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 697	That is completely, totaly, bad ass.

04-29-2013, 10:00 PM	#17
TheCanadiandrome Big, Bad & Bold Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Inside the Technodrome; Shredderville; Saskatchewan Posts: 19,719	yes it is! and i can't wait to see it finished __________________ Add me: PSN/XBL; Nintendo Network ID: BDS-3.1.6; Switch FC: SW-3378-5206-8020 TMNT Fan Club: http://sot.ag/4jZR0 Visit My Wish List: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=30904 My Collection: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=40276

05-03-2013, 12:21 AM	#18
~~TurtleManiac~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KALI Posts: 1,008	That TMNT lair is lookin cool! I've been wanting to create a custom diorama too, but I am more focused on custom figures at the moment. Eventually I'll get to the dioramas and vehicles. Nice Work!

05-04-2013, 04:19 PM	#19
raven6859 Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 332	Thanks guys, I'm really grateful for the kind words! D-Nizzy, that's a great idea, I'll do a mock up to try and get an idea how it'll look! Your dios are awesome btw! TurtleManiac, I look forward to seeing a dio from you in future, I'm sure it'll be great if your custom figures are anything to go by! __________________ https://www.flickr.com/photos/8372431@N05/ http://https://secretnipplelasers.wordpress.com

05-04-2013, 06:13 PM	#20
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	Looks really cool. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon