I would like to share with you all another diorama. I completed this one back in 2014
CONSTRUCTION
Diecast model 1955 Ford Thunderbird, the engine was re-built from scratch to give more realism since the original was made of a chunk of plastic. The original seats were replaced from a hand made custom leather one. The barn garage was inspired by old photographs from 50’s era. Main structure made using balsa wood and plywood. Plaster and foam was used on the wall. Most itens were scratch built and also I’ve used some resin parts from various kits. Installed a small intern electrical system that runs under the second floor workdesk. That can be turn on and off using batteries.
PAINTING & MARKINGS
Mainly used acrylics and oils. Dry pastels and pigments to achieve the rust effects.
Oh Yeah! I do like that! That’s very cool. You’ve put in every piece of garage equipment of which I can imagine. And, the details are presented in such a way that the mechanic has little time to square away his shop. I love the air compressor, the car, the parts and the tools, but my favorite details are the boxes. They say Goodyear, Valvoline and Edelbrock. I love it. You’ve captured the feel of every car builder shop that I’ve entered. Those clean shops on TV, I’ve never entered one of those.
Thank you my friend, I am glad you liked. Yes took me a while to complete this one, actually this took me almost 14 months to be done. A lot of pleasure and hard work.
I can smell the dust and grease and oil ! I have to wonder though .Did you expect to have that giant , butt in when you were working on the tailight ? LOL.LOL. Very good attention to detail and conditions found in such a garage .WELL DONE ! ! T.B.
