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WW1 Armour, Artillery, Vehicles, Ships => WW1 Armour, Artillery, Vehicles, dioramas, associated figures and Ships => Topic started by: Steven Robson on January 18, 2016, 06:33:38 PM

Title: Diorama Bases, funky old roads
Post by: Steven Robson on January 18, 2016, 06:33:38 PM
WIP, will photo tomorrow, under lovely, Australian, early morning light.

Just done the whole WW1 stash during a visit from Dave from Dubai.  Got postal delivery of hot, hot, hot new modelling stuff from Montana USA while Dave was here, what fun.

Will post photos tomorrow when I take the ferret camera for a run.

Regards
Otto from Blotto

p.s. If you love WW1 armoured cars, tanks, trucks, figures and or goats, I reckon you'll love my next five photos


(http://i1333.photobucket.com/albums/w626/StevenRobson/Rolly%20Royce%20Armoured%20Car%201914/IMGP0602_zpsijwnodgx.jpg) (http://s1333.photobucket.com/user/StevenRobson/media/Rolly%20Royce%20Armoured%20Car%201914/IMGP0602_zpsijwnodgx.jpg.html)

Title: Re: in progress: Fat-Otto, it's a surprise
Post by: Edo on January 18, 2016, 07:07:26 PM
can't wait to see what you've got up your sleeves... ;)
Title: Re: in progress: Fat-Otto, it's a surprise
Post by: Steven Robson on January 18, 2016, 07:14:05 PM
Quote from: Edo on January 18, 2016, 07:07:26 PM
can't wait to see what you've got under your sleeves... ;)

Edo, I've got four, no, five of them in my hot little hands and they're just lovely...

robust..

detailed

top shelf quality and ..

taste like milky-bar chocolate for WW1 modellers. :)
Title: Re: in progress: Fat-Otto, it's a surprise
Post by: Ssasho0 on January 18, 2016, 07:29:39 PM
Quote from: Edo on January 18, 2016, 07:07:26 PM
can't wait to see what you've got under your sleeves... ;)

same here, damn teasing Fatt Otto!
Title: Re: in progress: Fat-Otto, it's a surprise
Post by: bobs_buckles on January 18, 2016, 07:31:07 PM
You TART!
Just spill the beans, Robbo!

von Chomping@myBits
Title: Re: in progress: Fat-Otto, it's a surprise
Post by: Pgtaylorart on January 18, 2016, 08:21:31 PM
Quote from: The Red Baron on January 18, 2016, 08:13:09 PM
Speaking of tarts, I hope Rachel makes an appearance!

Ahh yes, Rachel... Where has she been? 8)
Title: Re: in progress: Fat-Otto, it's a surprise
Post by: Steven Robson on January 18, 2016, 08:53:24 PM
Quote from: Pgtaylorart on January 18, 2016, 08:21:31 PM
Quote from: The Red Baron on January 18, 2016, 08:13:09 PM
Speaking of tarts, I hope Rachel makes an appearance!

Ahh yes, Rachel... Where has she been? 8)

George, I’ve always been there for you honey, I just think you’ve never really noticed me.

X

Rachel

[image of Rachel removed by Otto]
Title: Re: in progress: Fat-Otto, it's a surprise
Post by: Steven Robson on January 18, 2016, 09:02:54 PM
Quote from: Ssasho0 on January 18, 2016, 07:29:39 PM
Quote from: Edo on January 18, 2016, 07:07:26 PM
can't wait to see what you've got under your sleeves... ;)

same here, damn teasing Fatt Otto!

Hello Mr Wolf

Will you respect me in the morning?

 :)

Rachel

I have some secrets for you Wolfie, about how to paint natural rubber WW1 tyres.  Promise you won't kiss and tell all the other modellers?
Title: Re: in progress: Fat-Otto, it's a surprise
Post by: Edo on January 18, 2016, 09:04:56 PM
GULP!!!
and you had her delivered in that box?!?!?!  :o
Just pass me the shop adress!
Promise, I'll keep her locked in my "cave" so SWMBO won't notice!  ;)
Title: Re: in progress: Fat-Otto, it's a surprise
Post by: Ssasho0 on January 18, 2016, 09:33:35 PM
Quote from: Steven Robson on January 18, 2016, 09:02:54 PM

Hello Mr Wolf

Will you respect me in the morning?

 :)

Rachel

I have some secrets for you Wolfie, about how to paint natural rubber WW1 tyres.  Promise you won't kiss and tell all the other modellers?

Ok Rachel,

try your worst on me hahahaha
Title: Re: in progress: Fat-Otto, it's a surprise
Post by: bobs_buckles on January 19, 2016, 02:49:20 AM
You can post a picture of Rachel on the Wingnutters Group! DO IT! LOL

vB  ;)
Title: Re: in progress: Fat-Otto, it's a surprise
Post by: Steven Robson on January 19, 2016, 09:10:54 AM
OK here's the surprise.

These are super detailed diorama bases from Downtown Deco in Montana USA.  They have some urban street scenes with cobbled roads in various states of disrepair.  The bases also come with little bags of rubble including quite a few individual bricks for those who like to build broken walls and stuff.

These bases are hardened (with I don't know what), they're very robust and just perfect for all my WW1 tanks, Russian armoured cars and little goat friends.

(http://i1333.photobucket.com/albums/w626/StevenRobson/Diorama%20Bases/DSC00013_zpski8a9aly.jpg) (http://s1333.photobucket.com/user/StevenRobson/media/Diorama%20Bases/DSC00013_zpski8a9aly.jpg.html)

(http://i1333.photobucket.com/albums/w626/StevenRobson/Diorama%20Bases/DSC00015_zpspq2fuifh.jpg) (http://s1333.photobucket.com/user/StevenRobson/media/Diorama%20Bases/DSC00015_zpspq2fuifh.jpg.html)

(http://i1333.photobucket.com/albums/w626/StevenRobson/Diorama%20Bases/DSC00014_zpsr19elmrs.jpg) (http://s1333.photobucket.com/user/StevenRobson/media/Diorama%20Bases/DSC00014_zpsr19elmrs.jpg.html)

(http://i1333.photobucket.com/albums/w626/StevenRobson/Diorama%20Bases/DSC00016_zpsvt5o7sji.jpg) (http://s1333.photobucket.com/user/StevenRobson/media/Diorama%20Bases/DSC00016_zpsvt5o7sji.jpg.html)

Once I've removed all the feral goats, I'll paint the bases and give them a simple wooden picture frame.
Title: Re: in progress: Fat-Otto, it's a surprise
Post by: Des on January 19, 2016, 09:33:42 AM
Very nice bases Steven, once painted they will be excellent diorama items, do you have the web address for the place where you purchased them.

Des.
Title: Re: in progress: Fat-Otto, it's a surprise
Post by: Steven Robson on January 19, 2016, 09:43:04 AM
Quote from: Des on January 19, 2016, 09:33:42 AM
Very nice bases Steven, once painted they will be excellent diorama items, do you have the web address for the place where you purchased them.

Des.

Hmmmm, just give me a couple of minutes and I'll get that address.

Ah got it:  http://www.downtowndeco.com/site/

You can get the cobbled street scene bases individually or four in a pack called: Dioramas Plus "Value Base" series 4.  There's some lovely modelling on this site.
Title: Re: Diorama Bases, funky old roads
Post by: Mark on January 19, 2016, 12:24:40 PM
Lovely... they'll have my order tomorrow!

Mark G
Title: Re: Diorama Bases, funky old roads
Post by: GAJouette on January 19, 2016, 12:37:12 PM
 Steve,
That's one heck of a beautiful diorama base my old friend. I'm very much looking forward to seeing more of this project.

Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Diorama Bases, funky old roads
Post by: Pgtaylorart on January 19, 2016, 12:43:38 PM
Downtown Deco makes great line of kits. I'm familiar with them from my model railroading days and have a few of their building kits in my stash. Good to see they are branching out into new areas!

Still, it's not quite as exciting as Rachel... ;)

George
Title: Re: Diorama Bases, funky old roads
Post by: Edo on January 19, 2016, 06:44:06 PM
Rachel's too soon gone, only evil seems to live forever... or may be you keep her locked for good... ::)
soooo... I submit my entry for the annual Peagent Contest... a more sober and more contestualized one!
Ledies and gentelman, here is Fraulein Feldgrau!!
(http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af290/Edo0606/3178432861_022cd83592_b_zpsp9croui0.jpg)

anyway, the base seems very well done...
I can't wait to see what you'll get out of it... a street in Ypres, maybe...

(http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af290/Edo0606/photo_Ypres_1917_zps3jldqvxh.jpg)
Title: Re: Diorama Bases, funky old roads
Post by: Steven Robson on January 19, 2016, 07:54:13 PM
Ahhhhh, Edo I see you have your very own P.A.  :)

Frauline Feldgrau is lovely

You're right the diorama bases are excellent.  I see great potential with this product.  I'm going to raise them a little with some plain picture frames, this will elevate them just a little bit for the competition table.  Much of the rubble I'll likely not use, I don't really do dioramas, I just like the way some of the Armour Modellers put their tanks into context with a small base.

Ypres, what a mess.

I think my little cobbled roads will be, hmmmmmmmm...

Saint Petersburg!
Title: Re: Diorama Bases, funky old roads
Post by: Paperquest on January 21, 2016, 02:20:27 AM
Steven, I guess I"m the slow cousin, but I couldn't find those bases on their website. 
Can you point me to them?
Thanks.

Mack
Title: Re: Diorama Bases, funky old roads
Post by: Steven Robson on January 21, 2016, 05:47:23 AM
Quote from: Paperquest on January 21, 2016, 02:20:27 AM
Steven, I guess I"m the slow cousin, but I couldn't find those bases on their website. 
Can you point me to them?
Thanks.

Mack

Mack

Try a Google search: buy diorama bases cobblestones, they sell on Ebay and that's how I originally found them.  Let me know how you go.

Cheers
Steven
Title: Re: Diorama Bases, funky old roads
Post by: Paperquest on January 21, 2016, 06:52:03 AM
Found them on eBay.  Thanks.

Mack
Title: Re: Diorama Bases, funky old roads
Post by: Steven Robson on January 22, 2016, 08:35:02 PM
Quote from: Paperquest on January 21, 2016, 06:52:03 AM
Found them on eBay.  Thanks.

Mack

Dear Slow Cousin from Oklahoma City

Hey Mack, sounds like you found them, excellent.  I also know quality modelling product when I find it.  I plan to make-up my five bases and use them to display Ivan's little armoured cars at my local comps.  Taking and sharing photos of my finished my models is important; these bases provide the perfect frame for the models.

I don't do competitions anymore, I'm a Prima Donna and take a (some say perverse) pleasure in just putting my models on the table.  I see the annual event in South Australia as an opportunity to catch-up with the folk, bling doesn't interest me anymore.

Bet I'm not the only one that hold this point of view.

Cheers
Steven