Stickframe Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Hello dio builders, As the great Willie Nelson says, "Turn out the lights, the party's over" , followed by "And tomorrow starts the same old thing again", and so goes it for building dios - This morning I went out to a nearby public plaza in the middle of an industrial area, and took some photos of this project. There was another guy there too, and I felt guilty - he was doing some sort of an intense workout, and really going at it, sweating away...meh - he doesn't know what intense is unless he's built a dio or two! 😁 If you're interested, there's a WIP blog in that part of the dio section: So, here we go, this is done, no need to turn on any lights, it was bright and sunny: OK - about halfway through - you can see, it was a great morning for taking pictures - on we go: I like the pic above - you can see the car in the foreground, and Penske PC4 in the shop, the parts in the bed of the truck (through the window) and the parts/etc along the wall - a lucky picture for me! I like the pic above - you can see brick, concrete and asphalt drive, concrete floor, and metal elements, and I like how they look together. I like the pic above too, it worked out well - relative to what's going on in the dio, and happily to it's context. The red brick building seems to fit the scale just fine - like it's supposed to be there, which in a way it is - I kid you not, but, coincidentally, the sign with the forklift is made using a photo of the real sign, which is mounted on that exact building!! haha - I wish I planned that when I took the photo! And there you have it. Although this project wasn't initially intended to be a dio, I have enjoyed building it, so much so that it has been a catalyst to get me staying in the dio world a while longer. Thanks for having a look, and happy dio building, Cheers Nick 35 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Epic. Nick, you nailed it. This looks more like a series of stills from a film! The light is perfect, and, it goes without saying, the modelling is perfect too. I'm looking forward to your next one. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 WOW, simply outstanding !! Can't remember seeing anything as realistic as this for a long time 👍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickframe Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 Hi guys, I appreciate the comments - @Pete in Lincs, hi Pete, thanks very much, and I'm glad you like the "feel" of the pics. It's funny, I think taking the final pictures is almost as hard to do as any other step in the build, but, more important! once they're done - that's it - they're done and the dio starts its new life as a dust collector! Which this one has. I've started a new project, sort of an alt future thing - not sure if exactly sci fi? or what - and am well into a heavy modification of an M1070. Maybe I'll just start posting here? Not sure where else it would fit? while it's becoming a "civilian" truck, it's clearly not stock, has lots of scratch and kitbashing and maybe not that well received there? So, one forum or another it will pop up. Most likely here as it will become a dio - 😁 @desert falcon, hello, and thank you! As I mentioned above, I now find that the final pictures are almost as important as any other step in a build - it's a real challenge to try and get close to real. Thanks again - Cheers Nick 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Looks excellent. Mind you it has all the way along, but the full on daylight & surrounding industrial scene fits it perfectly. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your work on this. Looking forward to your next project. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickframe Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 @bar side, thanks, and glad you like the results. I've got to say, I thought a lot about your hangar(s), and how you photograph it (them) in such convincing ways! The photos look real and not forced, which, considering the time we spend on these projects is important. I found the site while going for my Covid walks! Walking by every other day or so, for several months, when it occurred to me that it is largely flat, and the industrial buildings are just far enough away to not look huge relative to the dio. I think I'll go back there for other projects too. Thanks again - Cheers Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 I would love to take my buildings to a real airfield one day and set them up with real big skies and distanced buildings. Funnily enough many of my COVID walks took me to old airfields of the mighty Eighth Airforce. In fact I was at Thorpe Abbotts last weekend. But none of that takes away from the fantastic detail and out and out believe ability you got in to your workshop. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 That's incredible work, so cool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svedberg Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Fantastic! And great photos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Really great stuff here Nick, I showed the person who thought it was real, and can't believe it's a model. The next project already looks like you are going to have to much fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzulscha Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 I used to work in a shop that looked amazingly like that. I thought the first pic was the real thing. The paint and weathering is spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickframe Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 Hello gents, Thanks for the postive words! I appreciate them - as model buiulders, you all get that: A, this is a fun hobby; B, it somtimes take a lot of work to get whatever results your hoping for!; and C, while you're doing it, your friends and family might politely wonder what in the world is he doing!!? 😁 I don't like finishing big projects, but I really enjoy taking the last set of pictures - and really prefer outdoor photos. The outdoor pics are a double edged sword - if you have pulled something off in a good way, great! or, if you forgot to: paint, add, remove, adjust, clean up, fix, replace and on an on, you can usually clearly see that too!😁 Thanks again, and happy model building! Cheers Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Absolutely stunning, the sheer amount of detail you added in mind blowing 🤯. Really enjoyed your work in progress, thanks for sharing Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickframe Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 Hi Andy, Thanks for dropping by! I appreciate it! Interesting your note about detail - I remember you building a clutchfork/throwout assembly from scratch on the Lotus! wow! It made me think about what specific parts I might make to help this look more realistic. I never did anything like a clutch fork, but did make up heads/valves/lifters and cams for the Cosworth engine! Cheers Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anteater Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Outstanding, really. Along with everything that has already been mentioned, your figures are convincing and add the "human" element that is normally missing. The photos have real life to them and I love all the little detailing in the construction of the building. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High-Lander Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) Very impressive, you've put a lot of effort and detail into this and the result fantastic !! Edited July 28, 2021 by High-Lander spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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