HOW TO BUILD AIRCRAFT DIORAMAS

[JohnReid]

Pic 1 & 2

Step number one is to place the carpenters shop module in position on the main hangar floor and secure it down.
The old dining room table was a garbage find(great also for a RR setup)set upon an old tv cabinet that is on casters.It gives me a lot of freedom to roll around such a large diorama without having to lift and handle it.If I find it necessary I could set the whole thing on some kind of lazy susan idea.

[JohnReid]

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I know that I am probably overdoing this lighting business as there probably is an easier way!Problem is, that I am trying to design a system that is easily maintained ,with everyday components ,once I send it to the museum.Yesterday I spent all day hooking up 2 lighting boxes together ,through another box ,so that they are independent from one another and will not all go out if one goes U/S.
I know that this is pretty basic stuff but it does require a lot of scratchbuilding of components to make it all accessible.When finished you should be able to change a bulb or a complete fixture by simply removing the dioramas roof.Well thats the plan anyway..........I have revised the carpenters shop lighting to 3 units which seems to be enough.

[StephenLawson]

John you are a wonder. I am constantly amazed at your handiwork.

[JohnReid]

Stephen,I am having the time of my life doing this stuff, even though I do complain once in awhile.

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