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Author:  customcreator [ Fri Dec 07, 2012 1:36 am ]
Post subject:  1:18 Desert Diorama

A customer commissioned me to make him a "Middle Eastern" intersection part of a city. I have mocked up the layout and started on a lookout tower he wanted. I will say right off the bat that I think the tower is too high, so I will be taking it down an inch or so At the current height, I'd have to make the buildings very big (not something I planned)

The front, back, and one side will be covered by wood panels, the beams are there for support and obviously hold the panels. There will be a ladder down the right side (looking at picture) and hopefully some machine gun mounts up front. I may also add some spot lights to it!

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As you can see from the picture above, it's kinda big.

I have developed this dowel system that I think will add much security to the whole piece especially once I get it wrapped.

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Author:  pluv [ Fri Dec 07, 2012 12:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1:18 Desert Diorama

In carpentry, the dowel rod in the frame is called a mortise and tennon joint. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortise_and_tenon

I seriously don't build anything out of wood without reinforcing the frame like this. I know it takes the extra time and planning, but man, the pieces last forever afterward.

Author:  customcreator [ Fri Dec 07, 2012 2:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1:18 Desert Diorama

pluv wrote:
In carpentry, the dowel rod in the frame is called a mortise and tennon joint. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortise_and_tenon

I seriously don't build anything out of wood without reinforcing the frame like this. I know it takes the extra time and planning, but man, the pieces last forever afterward.


Good to know. I wasn't trying to claim I re-invented the wheel... :rotfl:

This is going to Germany, so yea, I wanted something sturdy.

Author:  customcreator [ Mon Dec 10, 2012 12:12 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1:18 Desert Diorama

Alright, I re-did the tower as the other one was WAY too big in my opinion. Here is the new start:

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Author:  eanddv [ Thu Dec 13, 2012 9:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1:18 Desert Diorama

That looks pretty awesome. Great Job!

Author:  customcreator [ Sat Jan 26, 2013 11:56 pm ]
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