Masonite base
white foamboard
clear printable labels
l4d game textures
styrene corner edges
drinking straw
acrylic paint
Zombie Alley is my second attempt at creating a diorama or display, and I feel it was moderately successful. I uses printed game textures from L4D and applied them to a foamboard structure. They worked somewhat well, though the ink would wipe right off if they came into contact with glue or pain.
I chose a gritty, messy locale so I could get away with whatever mistakes my lack of experience lead to, so the sloppy paint, dry brushing, etc. can be excused a bit on basis of location.