The Worlds (almost) smallest model. See if you can see it on the first picture….
I'm putting this dio together for a friend. It is a precast base and stone road. I have added a war damaged wall to the background. But where is the model?, see the last image. Most of the time when I do a diorama for someone else I will add a little vignette, or write some graffiti on a wall with my initials. This one came to me out of nowhere.
Too much fun! Oh, It is 1/35 scale.
California Steve
2 additional images. Click to enlarge.
Craig Abrahamson said on October 19, 2014
So what time period/location is this diorama to be...? From the looks of that revolver, your choices are limited, aren't they?
California Steve said on October 19, 2014
Hey Craig, How's it going. My friend is building a German tank from the Africa campaign in WWII. The gun? Probably dropped or lost there years before. Depending on the model you posed on the dio, It could be many different places. I guess even if you placed a shiny 2014 Jeep on the dio it could be a old western ghost town. Those revolvers have been around for many years. You can even buy a new one today.
Take care Craig,
California Steve
Ralph Clements said on October 19, 2014
Steve I continue to be impressed by your creativity and imagineering skills - your posts are always interesting and unique - thanks and keep 'em coming
-Ralph
California Steve said on October 19, 2014
Thank you very much Ralph. I guess the flower growing through the old rusty gun could be a statement. I can't wait to see how long my friend takes to find it.
California Steve
Rick Wilkes said on October 19, 2014
Minimalist School I believe.. 🙂
California Steve said on October 19, 2014
I think you are right. Let's see. It is a British revolver. I cut it from a sprue. I painted and weathered it and glued in place. Yep! a full on model. .
Thanks Rick
California Steve
Rick Wilkes said on October 20, 2014
I once took a picture of a fake sunflower I laid on an anvil for a high school project. I called it "Anvil in Repose". Unlike you I didn't score any points for my originality lol.
California Steve said on October 20, 2014
I sure would have liked to seen that Rick. I know I would have given you a A on your project. I know you know where I was coming from with the flower growing through the gun. Oh well, we modelers are sometimes so misunderstood. Sooo, we keep them guessing! Too much fun!
California Steve
Milan Vukovic said on October 22, 2014
Hm, Guns 'n' Roses.
Bernd Müller said on October 20, 2014
Great Steve, nice Revolver with a nice flower 🙂 ?! Hopefully the tank matches the quality of the surrounding diorama.
Impressive !
California Steve said on October 20, 2014
Thank you Bernd. My friend builds really nice armor.
California Steve
Bernd Müller said on October 21, 2014
Hi Steve, may you can motivate him to post some of his work?
California Steve said on October 21, 2014
I will ask him Bernd.
California Steve
Morne Meyer said on October 20, 2014
IMPRESSIVE Steve! Attention to small bits of detail always makes for a WOW moment. Well done!
California Steve said on October 20, 2014
Thank you Morne, I have to ship it off in a day or so. Built for a friend.
California Steve
Rob Pollock said on October 20, 2014
What, no bullets?!
California Steve said on October 20, 2014
That was the hard part loading the bullets. Haa Haa!
Thanks Rob,
California Steve
Gregor d said on October 20, 2014
Really nice. Whats going on the base?
California Steve said on October 20, 2014
I built this for a friend who does very nice armor. He want a desert looking dio.
Thanks Gregor,
California Steve
George Williams said on October 20, 2014
Nice looking base, it's almost a shame to cover it up!
California Steve said on October 20, 2014
Thank you George. These are fun to do.
California Steve
Simon Whitney said on October 20, 2014
You are up to it again Steve, love it.
California Steve said on October 20, 2014
Why thank you Simon,
California Steve
Frank Cronin said on February 27, 2015
Ca,
I seen it... I seen it... I seen the flower. It's beeutiful.