Well, now you've built you model and you want to display it in all it's finished glory,
what do you do? There are a few options that you can choose from:
Au naturel - For the unFrench that's just as you built it. Just stick
it on a shelf for the world to see. This is very simple and easy to do, but doesn't look all
that crash hot. This enables you to display the most models in the smallest space.
- In a display case - This is a more professional looking approach. Placing a model
you have spent many hours on in a display case, enables you to keep your model free of dust that is a
scale modellers bane. It also helps keeping people from picking the model up and damaging it, but a display case
costs a fair bit for a decent sized case. A cheap alternative is to make your own from perspex, but unless you have
the knowhow is not a good option.
- A Diorama - This is the most common and artistic way to display your models. Have them in their
own natural settings. Cheap, effective and with a bit of patience, practice and thought - easy.
Images of some of my models
Check out these images of some of my dioramas I have done.
- My first diorama pictures.
- Ford GPA pictures.
- The Battle of Mudd! (The untold story)
Dioramas My way! (The easy way!)
Dioramas don't need to be difficult to create. As I mentioned above a bit of thought in the planning of a diorama,
will go a long way into making the most effective, natural setting for your loving creation.
What kind of diorama? What theme do I choose?
This is the first question you should be asking yourself when planning your diorama. Where is it set ? In the deserts
of North Africa, an airfield in East England or the beaches of Normandy ? Most often you will have an idea of what you want
in your head. The clearer and more specific you imagine the easier it will be to go about bringing your idea to fruition.
What do I include?
This would have to be one of the hardest questions to decide an answer on. How much and what to put into your diorama can often make a difference in how people perceive your idea or your "Frozen moment in time". Too much can appear cluttered and detract from your focus and too little can look unrealistic. More on what to include will be mentioned later on.
What is the focus of the diorama?
Choose a main centre piece for your diorama. Whether this be a vehicle, figure or building, depends on the mood you wish to capture. Think of a picture you may have seen in a book or gallery etc. Notice how the lines all converge to a point this is perspective, which creates an illusion of depth (or 3D). By carefully arranging your pieces you can arrange them so that the focus falls within a specific area. This sounds difficult, but just by playing around you can get the focus exactly where you want. Just remember time is all it takes.
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