Somewhere in the Pacific..........
There is this isolated cove where the smaller boats and landing craft traded supplies and what ever contraband they could get there hand on. Mostly fruit, beer , and movies. Commander McHale and his crew have been known to be regulars. Highly guarded and with the latest high powered radios many thought the Pacific war was controlled from this tiny coral island. Corn Cobb pipes have been found strewed around. But that probably is just a coincidence.
My diorama is made from coffee sticks, and basswood. The roof is (paper) corrugated aluminium roofing. A single LED was wired underground to the lamp on the dock. And the (are you ready for this) lighting for the command post is illuminated with battery powered pumpkin LED candles, so they flicker like a lantern, A really cool effect.
Now the ship... That"s for a later post.
I hope I can take you here for just a moment. If not, have a beer and come on back later. Haa! Haa!
California Steve
Great idea Steve! A great little scene. The outpost looks great and all scratch built! See a hint of the boat, but looking forward to more posts. I am really enjoying the dioramas and models that you are posting. Keep up the great work!
Thank you very much Alan. I do enjoy scratch building these dios.
I think everything except for the figures and the backpacks inside the shack was from scratch. Hey, modeling on the cheap can be fun!
Thank you for your nice comments.
California Steve
I'm with Alan, Steve...you've got a brilliant imagination (and talent) when it comes to these dioramas w/lights. The photographic effects are super! Yep...some nice pics there - as always. Lookin' forward to more when the "mood" strikes. π
Thank's Craig, I think my enjoyment comes from you fellow modelers and the very nice comments. I am very happy you got bit of fun.
There is more! Muuu! Haaaa! Haaa!. OK I'll behave.
California Steve
I'd love to see how/where you display these brilliantly done dioramas.
Hello Craig, some of these are in the modeling room, (Mancave), but this one is in the front room with the boat tucked into the dock. I love the reaction when visitors pause and say, "Where did you get that"! . That is where the conversation starts about my modeling madness. It drives the chicks wild!.. OK maybe not!.
California Steve
Pictures...we need pictures. You know modelers need PICTURES to look at don't you? π
You'll have to put 'em the the "Mancave" forum, though. I keep askin' for Martin to let us post pics in these response boxes, but no joy. What's up widdat, Mr. Wal?
Awesome Steve! The famous General corn cob meeting the Beach Boys and Tom Cruise for a cocktail. π Just have to love this one Steve.
Now be careful Morne! You might find out you might be a dio doer!
Thanks for the nice words.
California Steve
what no PT boat
Bob! all those PT guys have is old movies and canned spam.
We let them sit and wait in the lagoon until we unload all the really good stuff! That's when they break out the real mola! Snicker, Snicker!
California Steve
Your imagination seemingly has no bounds, neither do your modelling skills. Great stuff, Steve!
Thank you very much George.
California Steve
When I saw this post, I knew it was yours Steve. Great idea and even better execution - well done!
Conversely, whenever I see something TCinLA has posted, I know it immediately as well. π
Thank you guys very much!
Hey Craig, Who is TC? I gotta meet this guy! Haa Haa!
Thanks again,
California Steve
Great dio Steve, I like the use of the pumpkin light, most effective.
Looking forward to more of your creations.
Did I mention I was cheap. Thanks Simon. It adds a little movement inside with the flickering.
California Steve
You certainly know how to get the most in visual impact out of your dioramas Steve.
There is a method , scene in a box or light box?, that has been used where the dio is put in a box & you look at it through a single opening. Have you ever made one of these?
I would need a really big box Al.
Actually I made a shoebox/lightbox project in about the fifth grade. A dinosaur coming out of the bushes. It was cool. Real rocks and everything. I think I got a B.
California Steve
pretty cool man!
Thanks Ramon.
California Steve
Steve, your dioramas LIVE ! Must be nice, sitting in this chair and having a beer π
Great work, well done !
Well Bernd, you should see the view from here.
Not a bad view if I say..
Thanks,
California Steve
Another beauty from Pizmo Beach!
I wish I had this shack at Pismo!, now that would be nice.
But then I would have to model some surfer girls. Hmmmm.
Thanks Mike,
California Steve
Real nice Steve, how long did it take you to do that? Did you use all LED lamps?
Thanks Paul. The lamp on the dock is a single LED powered by one of those flat nickle sized battery's. The light inside is one of those flickering battery powered units you drop into a pumpkin. It is mounted in the roof and switched on through a opening in the side of the roof. This project took a couple of months to complete.
California Steve
great job steve, im sure pappy and the rest of the blacksheep traded there too lol
Steven, I have cut those off until they pay their tab! Last time they were here they busted the place up pretty good. And I am still missing a couple of portable generators and we still can't find the front screen door!... Flyboys!
I should write this stuff down. Haa Haa!
California Steve
cool one Steve. I like the night shots in particular. You sure come up with some very creative scenarios, and paint a great picture in the process!
I am glad you enjoy my projects Paul.
Thank you very much.
California Steve
Very impressive as always, Steve. BTW where is Willy's still...
We had to move it to the other side of the island. Everyone wanted free samples. I got a business to run here.
Thanks Rick.
California Steve
Another great Dio Steve, you must drink a lot of coffee π
Thanks Gregor, It was a fun project.
California Steve
CA Steve,
I like your imagination and I love your photography. Excellent. I await the arrival of the boat
The boat? Well that is a different story altogether. I started the boat as a visual prop. But I guess I got a bit carried away. I have some basic construction photos but I have yet to set it up for a photo shoot.
All in good time my Deary, All in good time! Hey, wasn't that from the Wizard of Oz? Haa Haa!
Thank you Frank for the nice comments.
California Steve
Another winner, Steve. Well done. All that's missing is the heat!
Thank you Joe, Oh it is a hot one. so what will it be? A beer, a beer, or some hooch? Name your poison we got it all! There I go again. You'd think I own the joint. I should have called it Ricks Place in the Pacific. Too much fun!
California Steve