Re: Stryker2011's: JABBA THRONE ROOM CUSTOM DIORAMA (WIP)
Stellar work!
Stellar work!
Stryker2011's: JABBA THRONE ROOM CUSTOM DIORAMA (Cabinet build in progress))
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Re: Stryker2011's: JABBA THRONE ROOM CUSTOM DIORAMA (WIP)
Started adding the "sand" to the floor -- it's actually sanded grout. I masked off all the areas where I don't need the sand to go -- it only needs to cover the areas that might be visible around the set pieces. I added "track" marks by drawing glue lines -- hope it works out. I tried using a spray bottle after mixing a 50/50 ratio of water to glue -- but either I have a crappy spray bottle, or it's still too thick, as I couldn't get anything to come out -- so I had to paint the glue on the surface of the contact paper. Now I need to figure out a different technique to get the surface glue to stay on. Any ideas?
Started adding the "sand" to the floor -- it's actually sanded grout. I masked off all the areas where I don't need the sand to go -- it only needs to cover the areas that might be visible around the set pieces. I added "track" marks by drawing glue lines -- hope it works out. I tried using a spray bottle after mixing a 50/50 ratio of water to glue -- but either I have a crappy spray bottle, or it's still too thick, as I couldn't get anything to come out -- so I had to paint the glue on the surface of the contact paper. Now I need to figure out a different technique to get the surface glue to stay on. Any ideas?
Sixth Scale Man
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Re: Stryker2011's: JABBA THRONE ROOM CUSTOM DIORAMA (WIP)
I love this project. It’s looking amazing!
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I love this project. It’s looking amazing!
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Thanks, my friend. I appreciate that.
Thanks, my friend. I appreciate that.
Re: Stryker2011's: JABBA THRONE ROOM CUSTOM DIORAMA (WIP)
Wow, what the heck did I stumble into here?
Amazing work, Stryker.
I really need to dig back over this thread, because about 50% of what you've done here I am planning to do with my Jabba. It's a tricky balance as my cabinet isn't big enough to do things in proper 1/6 scale, so I have to fudge a few things. I also want it to be a bit "museum like" (ie not a full/continuous recreation of the movie set) with some areas of cabinet wall left exposed, as if parts of the movie set were taken to a museum to be shown alongside the costumes.
I love the stencil effect on the big arch. Very cool.
Wow, what the heck did I stumble into here?
Amazing work, Stryker.I really need to dig back over this thread, because about 50% of what you've done here I am planning to do with my Jabba. It's a tricky balance as my cabinet isn't big enough to do things in proper 1/6 scale, so I have to fudge a few things. I also want it to be a bit "museum like" (ie not a full/continuous recreation of the movie set) with some areas of cabinet wall left exposed, as if parts of the movie set were taken to a museum to be shown alongside the costumes.
I love the stencil effect on the big arch. Very cool.
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Thanks, TaliBane. I hope there’s things you can find useful in here. It’s been a learning experience for me, as well. Trial and error is an understatement. But it’s been a fun, and sometimes frustrating, journey so far. The idea of doing just pieces is probably something I should have done, and I could have avoided some unforeseen expenses, but I’m this far along so too late to turn back now.
Wow, what the heck did I stumble into here?
I really need to dig back over this thread, because about 50% of what you've done here I am planning to do with my Jabba. It's a tricky balance as my cabinet isn't big enough to do things in proper 1/6 scale, so I have to fudge a few things. I also want it to be a bit "museum like" (ie not a full/continuous recreation of the movie set) with some areas of cabinet wall left exposed, as if parts of the movie set were taken to a museum to be shown alongside the costumes.
I love the stencil effect on the big arch. Very cool.
Thanks, TaliBane. I hope there’s things you can find useful in here. It’s been a learning experience for me, as well. Trial and error is an understatement. But it’s been a fun, and sometimes frustrating, journey so far. The idea of doing just pieces is probably something I should have done, and I could have avoided some unforeseen expenses, but I’m this far along so too late to turn back now.
Re: Stryker2011's: JABBA THRONE ROOM CUSTOM DIORAMA (WIP)
I pulled off the masking tape and masking from the "sand" floor panels. It turned out pretty good, I think. There's a couple spots where the underlying contact paper is starting to come through, but I'll just hit those spots up with a dab of paint, I think. (My apologies for my shadow being in the way a bit).
I started putting everything back together -- but there's a few more crevice screens and lights I want to get hooked up before I show anything else.
I pulled off the masking tape and masking from the "sand" floor panels. It turned out pretty good, I think. There's a couple spots where the underlying contact paper is starting to come through, but I'll just hit those spots up with a dab of paint, I think. (My apologies for my shadow being in the way a bit).
I started putting everything back together -- but there's a few more crevice screens and lights I want to get hooked up before I show anything else.
D.R.37
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Nice job on the floor. Texture’s looking spot on.
Nice job on the floor. Texture’s looking spot on.
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Thanks. I was a little concerned I was going to get the sanded grout to stick, but an extra spray of water/glue over the top really did the trick.
Thanks. I was a little concerned I was going to get the sanded grout to stick, but an extra spray of water/glue over the top really did the trick.
Re: Stryker2011's: JABBA THRONE ROOM CUSTOM DIORAMA (WIP)
I have all but one light running at the moment, and of course, the back BBQ pit area isn't present yet (but that entire image will be back lit -- how intense those lights are will determine how it affects everything else). I had to order another power supply to be able to light one of the overhead lights above the band, but this gives some idea of what I was going for.
I have all but one light running at the moment, and of course, the back BBQ pit area isn't present yet (but that entire image will be back lit -- how intense those lights are will determine how it affects everything else). I had to order another power supply to be able to light one of the overhead lights above the band, but this gives some idea of what I was going for.
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This is looking incredible!
This is looking incredible!
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Much appreciated, Asta.
This is looking incredible!
Much appreciated, Asta.
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You really get a sense of scale with Jabba in place. It's huge!
A quick glance at the last photos and you'd assume this was for the 3 3/4" figures. I don't think I've ever seen another 1/6 scale palace this expansive or detailed.
You really get a sense of scale with Jabba in place. It's huge!
A quick glance at the last photos and you'd assume this was for the 3 3/4" figures. I don't think I've ever seen another 1/6 scale palace this expansive or detailed.
Sixth Scale Man
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I’m running out of compliments for this project, dammit! It’s delicious[emoji3]
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I’m running out of compliments for this project, dammit! It’s delicious[emoji3]
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Ha! That’s a new one. Thank you very much!
Ha! That’s a new one. Thank you very much!
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I'm running out of complimentary words to use myself.
Brilliant stuff here. Bravo dude.
I'm running out of complimentary words to use myself.
Brilliant stuff here. Bravo dude.
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Thank you kindly.
I'm running out of complimentary words to use myself.
Brilliant stuff here. Bravo dude.
Thank you kindly.
D.R.37
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Hah... Seriously!
Well done!
I'm running out of complimentary words to use myself.
Brilliant stuff here. Bravo dude.
Hah... Seriously!
Well done!
Re: Stryker2011's: JABBA THRONE ROOM CUSTOM DIORAMA (WIP)
Well, I’m running out of ways to say Thank You.
So... Thanks everyone for all the encouragement, advice, and compliments. Greatly appreciated.
Well, I’m running out of ways to say Thank You.
So... Thanks everyone for all the encouragement, advice, and compliments. Greatly appreciated.
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