discussion 1:50 scale construction dio.

[Guest]

HI all, this is my first post here so may as well introduce myself while I'm at it. I have collected diecast construction models for years but only just decided to give weathering and dio's a go. Here's my first attempt. It's placed on an MDF base with a wooden border round it. I used a Plastruct waterfall mold to get the height and then with the help of good old PVA glue used real granite chippings and dust from the local quarry.

This a Menzi Muck excavator which is desinged to get to awkward positions to carry out works. It's digging out a large waterfall feature and loading into a Marooka tipper. I've done some weathering on the tipper, this too is a 1st attempt.

Here are a few photos of the finished article. I really need to get to grips with sorting a good background for the photos.



















Off he goes to unload. (no comments on the lack of a full load please :-" )

 

[eddiesolo]

Great use of pre-built models to create a dio. The board looks superb, very realistic, like it very much.

Si

 

[Alan 45]

I like that it's something different

 

[Guest]

Welcome to the forum Martin.

Very nice and different diorama. I really like it

Cheers

Polux

 

[spanner570]

Nice composition and well photographed.....

Welcome to this great forum Mike.....I notice you come from N.Wales. What area? I live nr. Rossett, twix Wrexham and Chester.

Cheers,

Ron

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the comments all. Ron I'm up in Penmaenmawr near Conwy.

I notice that most of the models on here are kits, thought I'd throw a diecast spanner in the works!

 

[monica]

Welcome to the forum Martin.,

nice do do like the base turned out very nice, well done

 

[eddiesolo]

Thanks for the comments all. Ron I'm up in Penmaenmawr near Conwy.I notice that most of the models on here are kits, thought I'd throw a diecast spanner in the works!

Nothing wrong with using diecast or prebuilt kits, just as much joy and creativity and be had from them than by glueing your figures and said model together...er I mean skilful manipulation of a complex plastic construction kit.

Nice to have you onboard Martin.

Si

 

[flyjoe180]

Nice series of photos Martin. Welcome to the forum