1/6 How it is made: DETOLF Death Star diorama

[James426]

Thanks man, though I have to say I am totally amazed at the variety in the dimensions of the IKEA DETOLFs out there. Since with all my other IKEA stuff from years apart keep fitting when I fit a replacement part, I wasn't expecting this at all. I have more than enough with and height left in my two DETOLFs I tried it. Anyway, we will be building different construction from now on to make it more universal.

Jazz i don't know if it's the detolf or just me that's why I prefaced my comment with me being horrible at this stuff.

I'm glad I still have all my arms and legs after putting it together (because I'm that bad at these things haha)

 

[DBoz]

Jazz i don't know if it's the detolf or just me that's why I prefaced my comment with me being horrible at this stuff.

I'm glad I still have all my arms and legs after putting it together (because I'm that bad at these things haha)

I think it's the Detolf. Those wire shelf supports are all over the map when it comes to tolerances.

 

[Roders]

I finished putting together my two units. As I don't use detolfs I had planned to put them side by side (without the ceiling) and I think it turned out really well. Thanks so much Jazz.

 

[Hoody999]

Nice !

 

[momaw]

I put mine together this morning. The basic kit was very easy to install. I need to get out some of the boxes for the figures I'm going to permanently display to swap some hands and accessories, but snapped a few quick pics just for fun.

I always wondered what happened on the Death Star when it wasn't getting raided or destroyed by rebels.

I need to get an extension cable to be able to turn the lights on.

Brilliant work Jazz. Congrats to you and your dad for a great piece. Can't wait for the Tantive Service corridor and opening scene corridor.

On the diorama not fitting the detolf, I wonder if over the years there have been variations in dimensions. Are those having trouble got newer or older detolfs? Mine are about 20 months old and fit like a glove.

 

[JazzInc]

I finished putting together my two units. As I don't use detolfs I had planned to put them side by side (without the ceiling) and I think it turned out really well. Thanks so much Jazz.

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Wow what a cool idea!!!

 

[JazzInc]

I put mine together this morning. The basic kit was very easy to install. I need to get out some of the boxes for the figures I'm going to permanently display to swap some hands and accessories, but snapped a few quick pics just for fun.

I always wondered what happened on the Death Star when it wasn't getting raided or destroyed by rebels.

I need to get an extension cable to be able to turn the lights on.

Brilliant work Jazz. Congrats to you and your dad for a great piece. Can't wait for the Tantive Service corridor and opening scene corridor.

On the diorama not fitting the detolf, I wonder if over the years there have been variations in dimensions. Are those having trouble got newer or older detolfs? Mine are about 20 months old and fit like a glove.

TMI in those pictures! Yeah, my detolfs are about a year old and I have room to spare in all directions

 

[JermaineD2]

Amazing!

 

[Craig Walker]

The Streaker pic got a literal Lol outta me

 

[Aliaz]

Yeah those pictures are really funny!

 

[JazzInc]

I know it has its own thread but I am just so happy with how this one turned out!

 

[Craig Walker]

Fantastic

 

[agonistes86]

Great pictures, everybody!
Trunkz, the acrylic case turned out really well! It's like a 5th shelf on top of the Detolf.
Momaw, I love the pose of the Trooper in the first shot, his facepalm pose looks so natural.

Are those having trouble got newer or older detolfs? Mine are about 20 months old and fit like a glove.

Mine are about 9 and 6 years old. No idea which is which, but it fit into one of them, and not the other.


Took some new shots today. I love how I can recreate more realistic "on set" photos with this diorama.

 

[Tee-Kay]

Every time i look at those dioramas, ideas for new ones keep popping up in my mind. Looking at that Tantive IV service corridor, i'm thinking a Bespin corridor would look epic as well.

 

[JazzInc]

Hey niiiiiiiiice! Another idea!

 

[Trunkz]

Some people aus my how the Box build.
I did it at my work with a waterjet and it looks like this:

I got a floor, so you can remove the Box from top.
But i will Great a New one so i can Open ist just in Front.

 

[Hoody999]

Thanks Trunkz

 

[Creighton]

Hey! My HT Leia didnt come with that backdrop!!!
What the heck!??

 

[teleray]

Is the deluxe version still available?

 

[JazzInc]

Is the deluxe version still available?

Yes. Just contact me at [email protected]