JohnReid Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 The nosy neighbor in the window ! He just needs to be painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnReid Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 The ship in the window with some wallpaper as a backdrop.I think that I will keep it simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JohnReid Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 This is a case whereby I figure that I should stop and just finish the two windows on the side facade with the ship and the nosy neighbor.Any finishing of the main facade would only detract from the storyline in my opinion.Curtains,blinds,stained glass will be enough here as I don't want to distract the views eye from the main storyline which is what is going on in the backyard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I admit IMO the nosy neighbor almost impinges on the action in the back yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnReid Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 Stopped by town to pick up a few preserves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Did you resize Jim's labels (http://www.printmini.com) or just use the 1:24 ones?The big cans look like penil eraser tops to me. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnReid Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 Well I changed my mind again ! I will now leave two of the upstairs windows open for viewing.I kind of like the 3D quality it gives to the scene.Under normal conditions with no lighting or the lighting on low power it shouldn't distract attention away from the main storyline,especially when that basic story is told from the perspective of the right hand front side with the arrival of the main character. The scene through the window is actually a hallway,that is why the painting seems so close to the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnReid Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 You are right about the erasers maybe I should put some labels on them too.Although they will hardly would be visible where I plan to put them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I wouldn't label them; they look much more like large tins, and you have enough with labels to give the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnReid Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 I kinda like this composition for the motorcycle area.It will be viewable up close near the case's side glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 My godness, John, you've got quite a dramatic story line right there in that corner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnReid Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 I am getting close to the end now as this is the first pic that I can say that there will be no more changes made,period. I don't want there to be any other distractions in the pic as the viewer has enough to figure out what the yellow thing is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnReid Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 This is the view through the second garage window.Here there will still be a few changes like putting stuff on the window sills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaC Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 This is the view through the second garage window.Here there will still be a few changes like putting stuff on the window sills. wonderful window shots. everything is so realistic as usual. I DO remember coke in a bottle for .05 cents. oh brudder!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I also remember coke for 5 cents! Those were the good old days!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 ...putting stuff on the window sills....like an empty Coke bottle or beer can and a few small hand tools, a greasy rag... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnReid Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaC Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 amazing 'stuff'. The sign is priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnReid Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 I have researched the history of the term "Storyboard Diorama."The first mention of it was in Ken Hamilton's book "How to Build Creative Dioramas."in 2001.I picked up on the idea from him but added the Disney idea of telling the picture story in a certain sequence.It is a good feeling to have added something new to our hobby. Museums are especially interested now as it fits right into their new role of viewer interaction.My hope is that other modelers will pick up on this especially those who are interested in having their works having a chance to survive beyond their own lifetimes to be enjoyed by future generations. I plan to write an online book someday about all of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I have researched the history of the term "Storyboard Diorama."The first mention of it was in Ken Hamilton's book "How to Build Creative Dioramas."in 2001.I picked up on the idea from him but added the Disney idea of telling the picture story in a certain sequence.It is a good feeling to have added something new to our hobby. Museums are especially interested now as it fits right into their new role of viewer interaction.My hope is that other modelers will pick up on this especially those who are interested in having their works having a chance to survive beyond their own lifetimes to be enjoyed by future generations. I plan to write an online book someday about all of this. John, this is a lovely concept and one I could embrace. So many of us have stories to go with our houses. Except for the space required, fleshing them out in a diorama could be a wonderful expansion of the concept. Please don't wait to long to write your book -- I'm waiting to read it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnReid Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 John, this is a lovely concept and one I could embrace. So many of us have stories to go with our houses. Except for the space required, fleshing them out in a diorama could be a wonderful expansion of the concept. Please don't wait to long to write your book -- I'm waiting to read it! Hi KathieB ! doll houses would be a natural for this ,great idea.Wow ! you might even get me to do one as the whole room by room idea blows me away.Perfect for a storyboard sequence.A mystery storyboard in an old Victorian house, sounds spooky to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnReid Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 C|:-) The basic diorama is finished ,now it is just a few odds and ends to complete.It has been a long haul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 A long haul -- but what a finish to the trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 :worthy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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