Thursday, 17 April 2025

Ed's New Runway Diorama/Display/Photo Board


Woodsy,

Back in 2018 I built a runway project out in The Cave, a 20"D x 96" (8ft) L runway to display various space and aircraft toys on for photography.

 It was a good concept but ended up falling flat.

Why? Well, first and foremost it was a shelf - a long shelf - and I really needed that space to store toys on. Secondly, in order for me to take in all 8ft in one photo, I'd have to knock a hole in the opposite wall and make the shot from outside!

I've had a couple of 2'x4' framed pieces of particle board sitting out in The Cave waiting for me to come up with some kind of idea for their eventual use. I thought, heck, I have soooo many spaceships, aircraft, helicopters, hangars, launch pads, etc., it's nutz - and no decent way to photograph them. The project isn't finished yet, but just good enough to start taking photos on, which I will send in a follow-up e-mail. The project was worked on top of our washer and dryer out in The Cave as shown in these photos.

From Vegas Air Field
Ed

7 comments:

  1. Yes, I always wanted to create a more detailed diorama base for photographing models, but ended up just uses various colors of foam-core. I look forward to seeing the finished product! SFZ

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    1. This is my 7th display/diorama board to-date Zigg. One was a total failure and I re-purposed the board in favor of a better plan. One is still unfinished and this runway is usable as is, although I consider it 'unfinished'

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    2. I forgot, my Civil War board was given to the thrift store a couple of years back - I need to make a new one.

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  2. The runway to hell is paved with good intentions Ed!

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    1. Yeah, it sure is!. However, Should I ever clear that space, that painted-up shelf can still be salvaged and used again.

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  3. I love all the dials and buttons!

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    1. hahahaha kinda like a Deluxe Reading Jimmy Jet :-)

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