The bike is finished except for some last minute weathering before final installation.I also have a 1909 Harley bike that I was thinking of only slightly modifying, to be either an airport workers mode of transportation to the airfield, or as part of the airshow.The main problem is the spokes on the wheels are not too realistic.I solved this on the 1936 modification by replacing them with wooden discs that represent a sort of fabric covering.For a workers bike I would probably have to respoke the wheels,if I use it as an airshow bike I will probably go with the disc idea again.The reason that I am mentioning all this stuff is to give you guys an idea of how I solve problems as they come up and still try to balance composition ,storyline ,creative modifications etc...Would 2 bikes be overdoing it?(but I really like the 09 Harley) Am I taking away from the main subject ,the airplane? Is there too much going on?Will the viewers eye be too distracted and confused to get the main storyline,that of the history of the Jennys contribution to aviation?The figures will be dressed in WW1 costume and I am thinking of posting a sign welcoming them to the airport on armistic day but is that too obvious?Should I be more subtle and let the viewer connect the dots? It can be more powerful to do so.All these questions must be considered and weighed by the artist/modeler when creating a diorama.Although sometimes difficult this is really the most fun in diorama making.Sort of playing like THE CREATOR in your own little world.In real life we get to control very little,in many ways not even our own health or destiny but in our little diorama world we get to make all the decisions.Fun Huh ? (or should I say Eh?) Cheers! John.
