K&C and a Universal diorama (1 Viewer)

[Desertkiwi]

Anytime Toddy, always welcome. Planning to cross the ditch for a short visit in the not too distant future for a visit to Peter Jackson's installation. Does the Silver Fern still run to Auckland? '75 when I was last there.

The train link between Auckland and Wellington is now called the 'Northern Explorer' and here's a link Bob.
http://www.seat61.com/northern-explorer.htm#.V6lyxfl97IU

You'll enjoy PJ's big diorama, but you must also visit nearby TePapa to see Weta Workshops Galliopli/WW1 giant figures and displays as well if you can?

 

[Fitzgibbon]

Can you set up a video link for those of us who are weary of traveling East ^&grin

Just for you Wayne...even get a grey filter for the camera {sm4}

 

[TomNT]

Just for you Wayne...even get a grey filter for the camera {sm4}

Now you done it Bob, you'll have Wayno permanently connected to your link!!!!^&grin

Tom

 

[wayne556517]

Just for you Wayne...even get a grey filter for the camera {sm4}

Seen a few of you blokes in pics and i don't think a GREY filter would be advisable,wouldn't be able to see a few of ya,s ^&grin^&grin

 

[Fitzgibbon]

This is the start of the dio where the figures are positioned on the universal base with backdrop. The sandwiched styrofoam is visible. Once they are positioned, it is a simple process to cut around the shape of the base with a scalpel. If the plug hole is too deep, the cavity can be packed with soft flock to raise the figure and also protect the paint on the bottom of the base. Other foliage can be added directly to the grass mat and glued in place with PVA or simply left loose to be later altered to suit a new layout. Plug holes can be refilled to suit an alternative layout at a later time.

 

[Fitzgibbon]

Of course all that cavalry need two universal bases {sm4}

 

[villagehorse]

Seems simple, but the outcome looks far from it. Brillant. Robin.

 

[TomNT]

Lovely scene Bob.

Tom