iModeler Diorama

Representing reality in miniature.

Cessna T-50 “Bobcat” Landing Gear Retraction Test

Something is not right with the Cessna's landing gear and a couple of mechanics have put it up on jack-stands for a gear retraction test to determine the problem, probably something to do with the jack-screws being out of alignment. I [...]

A day at the airport – Caribbean cargo operations

The cargo operation I flew for out of St. Thomas U.S.V.I, is the focus of this diorama. The diorama is representative of various daily airport operations combined in one setting. One of the more notable aspects of hauling cargo were souls [...]

Model Airfield Layout

I made this for my son back in 1986 as a Christmas present. It consisted of an airfield base, control tower and a hardened aircraft shelter all made of plywood and of simple construction (child proof). The models (not child proof) [...]

Gunner Joe

This build went through pretty slick. Although, figure building and painting are not really my biggest attributes; I can safely say, I have improved a little since my last figure build. I am still working on getting better so please go [...]

U-96

Hello everyone, this is an older work of mine. It is the Revell U-Boat type VIIC in 1/144 scale. I used the Griffon photoetch detail set, and 3D printed figures from Shapeways. Everything else (scaffolding, equipment, tools, crates, [...]

1/1500 scale WTC paper model

Good day to all , Before this I posted an article regarding a smaller scale model of New York skyline as a tribute to 911 , I then wanted to make another bigger zoom in version of the area near WTC (World Trade Center) in better detail [...]

Radial Engine Repair Mini Diorama

I've spent some time working on old, round engines everywhere, from in the shop to replacing parts like propellers busted hoses and "blown jugs" in the field. Therefore, it is only natural to included a radial repair scene in my [...]

Making a base for the Tamiya M3 Stuart.

I decided to make a simple base for my M3 Stuart quick build. I didn't want just a wooden plinth for the tank to sit in, I wanted to add a bit of landscape too. Since I'm building mine as an American tank in Tunisia, deciding on a piece of [...]

‘What if’ Soviet Mech Diorama!

The first diorama I built after getting back into the hobby. The mech is scratchbuilt and my first attempt at doing so. The Bf 109 is a kit which I built when I was very young so I restored the aircraft but in a crashed, "shot [...]

10th Mountain, M-29 Weasel

Hey All, I’d like to present a diorama I finished a couple of months ago. This little vignette depicts some battle weary 10th Mountain Infantry soldiers and M-29 Weasel located somewhere in war torn Italy during WW2. I used the 1/35 LZ [...]