TMNT Diorama WIP thread....

[CustomCreator]

Whipping up a TMNT sewer for a contest over on Good to Go Customs. I was planning doing this anyway, so why not put a time limit on it and TOTALLY stress myself out...lol

Dimensions will allow it to fit perfectly on a Detolf shelf which is what I was aiming for....

Anyway, really rough here, took about 1.5 hours last night of cutting foam, re-cutting foam, measuring, 3 re-designs, test fitting, etc.

I am really stuck between wanting to try and create a more "cartoony" sewer to fit in with the Neca styling, and repainting the turtles to look a bit more "realistic"

http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww189/CustomCreator2009/IMG_4354.jpg

Like I said, it's not much, but I know some people like to peep WIP pictures.

stay tooned!

Anyway, everything here is just placed temporarily(hence all the tape.) The tile is staying where it is, although I will "knock out" a few on each wall to show aging. Any gaps will be filled with moss, or whatever. Anything can and will be adjusted once I decide on the final layout(pipe-wise). As you can see, I am using some actual copper pipes, but everything will be painted. I just wanted the ease of making nice bends without using something like drinking straws...lol. The two big pipes in the back won't be moved, neither will the copper pipe separating the brick from tile. I thought I had more brick, but I was wrong, so it's another trip to the craft store.

Enough talking, onto the pics!

http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww189/CustomCreator2009/IMG_4378.jpg
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As you can see, it will be pretty tight quarters, but this is just for displaying the turtles, not to "play" with or take a bunch of pictures from different angles. All 4 Turtles fit quite nicely in there, but I think someone is going to end up in the water....lol

Small update here. Got all the tiles base coated. I will be filling in all the mortar lines by hand(ugh). Luckily, the walls all come apart. Again, any gaps you see will be covered/filled.

I also painted the front edges black and installed my "dams" on each side to hold in the water. I put the base coat on all the piping, but don't have pics of that.

Oh! Also did the "concrete" surface areas.

http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww189/CustomCreator2009/IMG_4394.jpg
http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww189/CustomCreator2009/IMG_4397.jpg
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http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww189/CustomCreator2009/IMG_4398.jpg

ARGGGGHHHHH!!!! Really nervous I am not going to make the deadline!!!

Painted the bricks and started the weathering process......

http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww189/CustomCreator2009/IMG_4423.jpg
http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww189/CustomCreator2009/IMG_4422.jpg

There is so much little cleanup work with this thing, defiantly not my best work, but I blame that on the lack of time/deadline....

I am going to submit it either way, it just might not have all my ideas come to fruition.

[budi_d]

can't wait to see it done bro. really good job ^^
btw can 4 turtle fit in there?

[thyvipera]

that's looking GREAT! man! i would have loved to have something like this when i was a kid. how did u do the bricking and tiles? computer and printer? they look awesome

[BigHank]

that's looking GREAT! man! i would have loved to have something like this when i was a kid. how did u do the bricking and tiles? computer and printer? they look awesome

Not sure about the tiles, but Plastruct makes some brick sheets in various scales (using some now actually).

This looks like it's gonna be so awesome! I think you can easily pull off a 'toonish vibe from the sewer dio! And the top section with the manhole cover owns!!!!!!!!:D

[Matticus Prime]

I love your dio's!

[CustomCreator]

Not sure about the tiles, but Plastruct makes some brick sheets in various scales (using some now actually).

This looks like it's gonna be so awesome! I think you can easily pull off a 'toonish vibe from the sewer dio! And the top section with the manhole cover owns!!!!!!!!:D

Yes, both the tiles and brick are Plastruct purchased at AC Moore Crafts in the dollhouse section. Thanks, the manhole lines right up with the top light in a detolf too!



that's looking GREAT! man! i would have loved to have something like this when i was a kid. how did u do the bricking and tiles? computer and printer? they look awesome

See above


can't wait to see it done bro. really good job ^^
btw can 4 turtle fit in there?

Yes, again, see above...lol. I test fit all 4 turtles, it is tight, but with the proper positioning, it will be fine.....


I love your dio's!

Thanks man!

[Boggs6ft7]

Are you going to put actual water in there or that clear resin water that used on model railroads?

[CustomCreator]

Are you going to put actual water in there or that clear resin water that used on model railroads?

It won't be real water, but some water gel used in fake flower arrangements...

[- Z -]

So cool looking!

[Solrac333]

Awe. That makes me want to live in the sewers! :)

[mrcharlievo]

So neat...I never thought about making dioaramas for my figures...great idea/project.

[CustomCreator]

Well, here will be my last update before the final showing :D

Believe me, I have MORE planned for this thing, just hope I can pull it off in time. I think I got a TON done over the past 2 days, I'll let you be the judge:

Bright, stylized shot:
http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww189/CustomCreator2009/IMG_4424.jpg

More "natural" lighting:
http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww189/CustomCreator2009/IMG_4426.jpg
http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww189/CustomCreator2009/IMG_4427.jpg
http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww189/CustomCreator2009/IMG_4428.jpg

The deadline is Feb 10th, so make sure to be on the lookout for the final build! It's been fun, stressful, but fun!

[speedleescustoms]

OmFG OMFG !!! that is so AWESOME ! will it have these old lamp lightings ? and will it have these slimy looking sewer water ? oh my ! i'm so excited coz it's so nice ! thumbs up and can't wait !

[xenethis]

this is really neat..... cool diorama... :D

[enclinedesigns]

this is so freakin cool!!!!!!!!

[optimuscarlos]

Really COOL!!!

[enclinedesigns]

I think it would be awesome if you put some trash and turds in the water!!! HAHAH...:tmnt3: don't eat the:snicker: MIKIE :tmnt4:

[OMEGAPRIME1983]

dude, this is awesome, I love the turtles.

[C.dizel]

gorgeous man, you should do a rooftop scene too.