Here are pics showing a “scratch-built” diorama I’ve completed. The farm scene was inspired by Karl Osolinski’s “Burley’s Farm” I saw on his website. It will be incorporated onto my new layout (still in the planning stages) …
This first pic shows an overall “panoramic” shot of the diorama:
These next four pics show the farm house in detail. The foundation was done using “crushed rock”. The drinking well was also done in this manner. The laundry being put out to dry was done using bathroom tissue. Woodland Scenics figures and a Jordan car complete the scene:
These next pics show the barn. The barn was assembled using “board-by-board” construction. The shake roof was done using construction paper. In order to get the look I was after, the shakes were located in place one by one! The process was slow, but the end result was worth the extra effort. The hay seen spilling out of the barn was done using Woodland Scenics “Harvest Gold” Field Grass. Once again, WS figures were used throughout:
These next pics show the repair shed. Here again board-by-board construction was used to construct the building. The cement floor was “cast” in place prior to ins
Great work, Bob! Your diorama is an inspiration! Will be anxious to see how this scene fits into your layout as it develops! Kudos for some excellent modeling!
Bill
P.S. Do you have pictures of your other work? Would love to see more from you!
Great work. I appreciate your artistic comments on the subject of creative exageration. Too much is too much and not enough leaves things looking unfinished. Your shingles are a great example of about right. You have also mastered the Cluttered look.
The silo is the best example yet of why board by board with pre-stained boards give a unique look. The gaps in the barn also do that.
Like so many others, I wonder about the “new layout” Will it be added to the existing, or a “start over” in a new place, or will the existing layout be broken down to use the same space???
Wow! I am lost for words! Now that’s what dirorama is suppose to be! After seeing this and after seeing part the BNSF Mojave Mainline DVD, you have inspired me to put a similar scene in my N scale layout…
Art: The new layout (once a room addition can be done) will probably be a start over project. I will however keep most of the structures and equipment, but rearrange the scenery and trackplan.
Phil: I’m glad i brought back some of your childhood memories…
Simply wonderful! What do you use for the hardware on the doors, the hinges on the barn doors for example? I made hinges from foil offcuts, but was not too pleased with the result.
Since it was you that inspired me to even try scratch-building, here is a shot of my most recent effort, also a farm related scene. Thanks for continuing the inspiration.
I have seen close to 100 layouts over the 20 years I’ve been in the hobby, and I’am part artist myself. I really enjoy people having fun and desire for what they really enjoy. I am working on my layout , here and there , and like most railfans, I want to go that extra mile. I think it’s all about the little details!! I wish more people would take half the effort as you. Again Great Job!
