The Dioramaists...

[Guest]

Yep!


Today I was taking a look a modeling magazine...I want to build models again and I was just looking for inspiration


Is an opinion....is your as well?


I see fantastic single models (planes, tanks,...) with a perfect thecnical paintwork.


Then, magnificent dioramas! Someones quite simples, but with an excellent work, and others with an incredible colour and imagination.


But, then again, I see just simple bases, more of them built without figures or vehicles, but the level of detail is amazing...it's difficult to believe is a replica!!!


So...if we take those "great" modellers, we can say that the level skill is:


First vehicles...


Then dioramas....


And the best ones are the modellers that build these little bases?!


Cheers


Polux

[Guest]

The message is: they seems to be "bored" to produce excellent vehicles with perfect modulations and weathering effects. And, now, they has the capacity to recreate these amazing and original bases!!!


I had an architect girlfriend that she always said me.... Less is more


Now I understand it...and it's true!!!


I admire these modelers!! Don't you?


Or I'm on a personal crisis??!?

[eddiesolo]

I think that all have there place. Static models are ideal if you have space issues, small vignettes or dios can be made add depth to a static piece.


I love doing dios, it gives me more to play with and create. I have seen some truly outstanding pieces, ones that I drool over...think mine have a way to go to get to some of those lol.


Less is more, one thing I was told is to plan your board. Your main focus is the model, the board should compliment or add to model-not detract or overshadow it, something that can be difficult to achieve. I know a guy who makes static models and they are superb, but he admitted that he didn't have the first clue how to do a board.


The small vignette boards can be stunning, true detailing, good eyes and a very steady hand with great imagination.


Si

[Guest]

I love looking at the dio's on here..... If i ever attempted one, it would probably be a close copy of something or someone else's effort.... I think a really good dio requires not just skill, but an artistic eye as well..... Theres a fantastic beetle dio on these forums somewhere, which is one of my favourites..... Right then, im off to find it

[Guest]

I think a really good dio requires not just skill, but an artistic eye as well.....

I'm absolutely agree with that

[flyjoe180]

We've seen some great dioramas and bases created here over time. Very envious of a realistic looking base and scene, especially those that include water effects. Ian's Bf109 lake side scene still under construction is a nice example of that.

[Ian M]

I do like a good diorama. One day I might actually manage one. If it will be good or not is a different kettle of fish.


I like simple but some of the more complex diorama I have seen on here and other places, are brilliant.


Ian M