HOW TO BUILD AIRCRAFT DIORAMAS - Page 72

JohnReid · 1 January 2006, 06:33 AM

This is the office module.As you can see the module was an afterthought.The door into the main building was cut after the side panel was sheathed.If you look closely through the office door you can see the interior door leading to the hangar.The module is screwed on at the base and is removable.Since this pic was taken the doors and windows have been added.

JohnReid · 1 January 2006, 06:58 AM

JohnReid · 2 January 2006, 12:42 PM

I just found another good reason to use foamboard.You can build your doors and windows to the exact size of the cutout that you use as a template, and then after it is sheathed on both sides ,you can easily recess the foam with a file and then fit in the wood edging.It makes for a super fit.
Cheers! .Happy New Year ! John.

JohnReid · 2 January 2006, 03:38 PM

JohnReid · 2 January 2006, 03:57 PM

Foamboard construction before sheathing and framing of walls.Note:the start of the foamboard workshop.The car gives a sense of scale(1/16th).Wall panels are screwed together at the corner posts.

JohnReid · 3 January 2006, 07:06 AM

A couple of other things about foamboard:
-be sure what you buy is flat with no warping
-I understand that it can be bent if you score one side.I havent tried it but a fellow informs me that he built a Roman Arena with the stuff.

JohnReid · 3 January 2006, 07:22 AM

I would like to share with you the following.I found it shortly before starting my latest diorama.

Until one is committed,there is hesitancy,the chance to draw back,always ineffectivness,concerning all acts of initiative (and creation).There is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans:that the moment one definitely commits oneself,then providence moves too.All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred.A whole stream of events issues from the decision,raising in ones favour all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance whic no man could have dreamed would come his way.Whatever you can do or dream you can,begin it.Boldness has genius,power ,and magic in it.Begin it now.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Cheers! John.

JohnReid · 4 January 2006, 06:01 AM

JohnReid · 4 January 2006, 05:04 PM

The above pic was taken about 11/2 years ago.Note how the roof trusses fit into the wall panels,the sheathing inside and out and wall framing.The office module has not yet been thought of.Do not glue trusses to side panel if you want the roof to be removable