My Custom Avengers Diorama - entire build process :)

[Craig Walker]

Re: Build progress on my custom Avengers Diorama

Waiting on some materials to arrive Friday.........I think I've taken all the pix I can reveal until the big reveal.

Sowwy.

I bought a new Macro lens to photograph everything 105mm Sigma.

 

[Captain-Miles-Dallas]

Re: Build progress on my custom Avengers Diorama

I posted the first pics as I was doing them [1st foam piece] on Halloween......so that makes 6 months in about 10-11 days

Some days were like 8-12 hours put in, and then some weeks nothing got done [vacation]. I'd say I averaged 2-3 hours a day maybe



Thanks



Thanks! I'm going to film it, yes. I do audio/video at my church too, so I have some experience there. And yes, I'll submit it to SS once done.

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I have some materials arriving Friday, according to tracking, so I may have it 100% completed Saturday, and begin filming

I finished reading this entire thread just now; hadn't seen it before
today. Craig, you've done an amazing job! It's incredible & the attention
to detail there is fantastic!

 

[Farrell27]

Re: Build progress on my custom Avengers Diorama

Hi Craig,
First, awesome job! The concept, the attention to detail and the execution are all pulling together Marvelously. It's also evident that you have been having a blast with this build, which is probably the most important part. Kudos to your wife by the way for supporting your hobby time! I'm gathering steam to start a display of my own and was thinking about a problem you've already run into. Wiring Iron Man. You mentioned using a SOAP kit. Might I inquire what that is?
Congrats on what is already an awesome display. Looking forward to the big reveal!!!

 

[Craig Walker]

Build progress on my custom Avengers Diorama

I finished reading this entire thread just now; hadn't seen it before
today. Craig, you've done an amazing job! It's incredible & the attention
to detail there is fantastic!

That has to be an epic read....wow. Props and thanks!

You mentioned using a SOAP kit. Might I inquire what that is?
Congrats on what is already an awesome display. Looking forward to the big reveal!!!

Thanks! Hopefully over the weekend, depending on how long video takes to edit.

SOAP Studios has a wiring kit......very very thin wires attached to battery sized inserts. Those connect to a central power supply, and then you power the whole thing off electricity. Works great

Soap Studio - Soap Studio

Hit Products > Soap Reactor

Make sure you buy the right wiring kit for your particular figure(s). Also, the wall wart is not included, you can get them from Radio Shack etc, but I save the hassle and just buy theirs from SOAP.

4:20 he shows you device, how it looks/works:


My pix:

The black box with the blue LED ^

You have to pick the angle to hide the wires, usually straight down the back. If you do it right, you barely see them, if at all.

 

[Subdomain]

Re: Build progress on my custom Avengers Diorama

Nice and subtle 420 reference on 4/20!
Happy 420!

 

[Farrell27]

Re: Build progress on my custom Avengers Diorama

Thanks for the info on the SOAP kit! AWESOME! will make life much easier!

 

[Craig Walker]

Re: Build progress on my custom Avengers Diorama

Nice and subtle 420 reference on 4/20!
Happy 420!

Total coincidence.....had to Google it

Thanks for the info on the SOAP kit! AWESOME! will make life much easier!

Welcome! They're awesome.

 

[Subdomain]

Re: Build progress on my custom Avengers Diorama

I figured there was a good chance it was just coincidence, but I couldn't help myself. It would only add to enjoyment of your diorama though!

 

[Craig Walker]

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[Craig Walker]

Re: Build progress on my custom Avengers Diorama

Ok, so I'm enjoying this new 105mm lens too much.....here's some more pix:

 

[Natalie Rushman]

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[Craig Walker]

Re: Build progress on my custom Avengers Diorama

Lol, I think you sit there all day going "refresh.....refresh.....refr....."

 

[Natalie Rushman]

Re: Build progress on my custom Avengers Diorama

Yes, Yes I do

 

[Craig Walker]

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[Billion]

Re: Build progress on my custom Avengers Diorama

Is it weird to say that I love that trash can? That is a great trash can.

 

[Craig Walker]

Re: Build progress on my custom Avengers Diorama

Ha

It is adorable

 

[Craig Walker]

Build progress on my custom Avengers Diorama

Today was painting some 'steel' beams, and pipes, and so forth. Added some finer rock debris to floor. Probably 97-98% done on diorama itself.

 

[Captain-Miles-Dallas]

Re: Build progress on my custom Avengers Diorama

Ha

It is adorable

That series of pics is amazing.
Wow...

 

[Craig Walker]

Re: Build progress on my custom Avengers Diorama

Thanks! Digging this new lens. It's great for scale photography. I really need to test drive it some more, see what all it can do

 

[EndoSickness]

Re: Build progress on my custom Avengers Diorama

Ok, so I'm enjoying this new 105mm lens too much.....here's some more pix:

I never used another lens on my objective.
I got a tamron 18-200mm. Do you put the lens on top, or how does it work?