Diorama - Delhi Durbar (2 Viewers)

[Woodduke]

Hello,
I recently completed this scratch built model as a backdrop or center piece for displaying toy soldiers related to the 1903 Durbar.
Thanks for looking. Don

 

[sceic2]

Very well done. If I were to collect glossy figures, the Delhi Durbar would be it. Your reviewing stand looks like the real thing. It must have taken some very careful and precise work.

 

[Harrytheheid]

Hello,
I recently completed this scratch built model as a backdrop or center piece for displaying toy soldiers related to the 1903 Durbar.
Thanks for looking. Don

That looks briliiant Don. What's it made of..?? Foam, plastic, wood..??
Really well done.

Cheers
H

 

[sceic2]

"Veni, Vidi, Velcro - I Came, I Saw, I Stuck Around" I like that phrase

 

[wadepat]

Hello,
I recently completed this scratch built model as a backdrop or center piece for displaying toy soldiers related to the 1903 Durbar.
Thanks for looking. Don

Hi Don,

All I can say is, "Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!" You have done an incredible job on the Dais. As you are able, please show us more of your work!

My highest compliments for a wonderful model!

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

 

[Woodduke]

Thank you all for the positive feedback - the model is made from wood - cut to dimensions which can be tricky to achieve proper scale. Other items came from the fabric store and the dome is a lid from a slurppy cup. The rug and chairs were Ebay purchases. More or less adapting practical items to fit another purpose. Kind reagrds, Don

 

[thebritfarmer]

Simply amazing Don.

I would never have guessed the dome was the lid of a slurpy cup. Sometimes we just need to think outside the box and by just looking about the house it's amazing the items we find that can be recycled and pressed into service for another purpose. Great Job !!!!

And more pics of your collection please if possible




Scott

 

[Louis Badolato]

Welcome aboard Don, and nice job! Very clever use of everyday materials to create an exceptional piece!!

 

[Woodduke]

Michael,

I apprecaite your comments - mostly trial and error as opposed to skill and precision on this model. It is actually a prototype - I wanted to make the dais so I finally got down to work. Looking at pictures and taken one of my toy soldiers and compared scale. Basically, I assumed my soldier was the same size as the figures in the real photographs and extrapolated from there. Don

 

[kilted vampire]

Hello,
I recently completed this scratch built model as a backdrop or center piece for displaying toy soldiers related to the 1903 Durbar.
Thanks for looking. Don

Must of taken a lot of time. Nice work!

 

[Gideon]

That is really remarkable. It looks like a production piece from one of the dio makers.

Congrats!