Diorama Advice/Help Thread

[EdGojira]

That reminds me, I don't remember posting this:
http://www.shapeways.com/shops/mepc
http://www.tgauge.com/product/139/5/office-block

[Plexton]

^Thank you. I've come across some papercraft buildings in the 1:450 scale as well; I'll have to look into this scale in more detail.

EDIT: Main post updated.

[EdGojira]

^Thank you. I've come across some papercraft buildings in the 1:450 scale as well; I'll have to look into this scale in more detail.

I printed out a 1:450 scale papercraft office building. I might try to find a way to photograph my S.H. Monsterarts Little Godzilla next to it. The scale makes the characters seem pretty big.

[Plexton]

Yes, different figure lines will look better at different scales. There are ways to calculate what is most accurate, but I think most collectors will go with what they think looks good, scale-wise. To that end, photos would be very helpful.

[EdGojira]

I will try to get my Little G and a way to post the image out. The office building is supposed to be 12 stories tall.

[Plexton]

I recently purchased the Hawk Wargames city set from my local hobby store. From my initial look, it seems as though the buildings are close to the 1/150 scale, though since it is for miniature gaming it uses a different scale (I compared the doorways, streets, etc.).

[Cosbydaf]

I recently purchased the Hawk Wargames city set from my local hobby store. From my initial look, it seems as though the buildings are close to the 1/150 scale, though since it is for miniature gaming it uses a different scale (I compared the doorways, streets, etc.).

Can you take some photos with kaiju figures?

[Plexton]

^Sure. Here is a photo of Godzilla 2000 next to some of the Hawk Wargames buildings:



On the right you can see part of one of the Kato buildings. It's a bit tricky to compare the scale, since the Hawk buildings have some futuristic elements that stand out a bit when compared to modern day buildings. The scales do seem fairly close, however.

[Heath]

The buildings look great to me Plexton! Here is a photo of mine of SHMA G2k and Biollante... the buildings are different makes of 1/150 scale

[EdGojira]

^Sure. Here is a photo of Godzilla 2000 next to some of the Hawk Wargames buildings:

[url]http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq183/Lucidstillness/buildingcomparison_zps5e3d8966.jpg[/url]

On the right you can see part of one of the Kato buildings. It's a bit tricky to compare the scale, since the Hawk buildings have some futuristic elements that stand out a bit when compared to modern day buildings. The scales do seem fairly close, however.

Godzilla still looks too small for me with 1/150 scale.

[Plexton]

^^ Awesome photo Heath!

I really like the look of Tomix/Kato/Green Max, etc. when used with the Monsterarts, even if the scale isn't technically correct. I have seen these buildings used with larger scale figures as well, so I think it's worth experimenting with different scales to find out what looks best to you.

[Kong33]

http://youtu.be/zDvMtVcMxG4
Here is my YouTube link to my city I built for my 95 godzilla

[Plexton]

^That is very awesome Kong33; it's always a treat to see model buildings that nuanced.

In other news, I've updated the first page with Tamashii's new effects parts, which include Heisei-scale buildings.

[Kong33]

Thanks for the kind words and I am digging the new effect sets. Excellent scale SUPER X lll, hope the price is reasonable.

[EdGojira]

I am excited for the buildings. They look great. Is anyone else here hoping for a tall buildings set in the future. My only problem is that they won't convey "Godzilla just arrived to raze the town" but that is nitpicky.

[goji89]

Them effect packs will be mine for sure.

[Kong33]

I bought these buildings off evilbay and thought I would build a small diorama.

[SUPERTOHOREMIX]

^^^ Nice!

From 2Chan.
http://sve.2chan.net/nov/y/src/1398592438422.jpg

Pure insanity ...

[Leunames]

^^^ Nice!

From 2Chan.
http://sve.2chan.net/nov/y/src/1398592438422.jpg

Pure insanity ...

Biollante, Mothra, Battra, and Gigan for the Godzilla monsterarts. Are there anymore?

There's a totally random Godzilla 64 from the 8" bandai line thrown in for good measure. Probably one of the oldest toys in that set up.

[EdGojira]

Bumping this thread...not buildings but these might help a bit with displays:
http://www.freetimehobbies.com/vehicles-tanks/
http://www.freetimehobbies.com/1-700-bl ... ies-set-1/
Onto something different, it is mighty expensive:
http://www.freetimehobbies.com/TAM31540/