Advice on diorama idea

[Peter Gillson]

Hi andy

i did a similar thing using a 1/32 Huey (the front half) which was supported by a metal rod going up a leg of a figure, through the body and leg and arm into the Huey: here is the blog: https://www.scalemodelling.co.uk/for...-my-huey/page6

there are tow issues to content with: supporting the copter, and stopping it from wobbling too much. I would think in terms of having the container pitched forwards or backwards or sideways so that one of the edges is on the ground. You can then have two rods going down the two corners of the container into the base.

here is a marked up version of the photo you posted:

i would include a rod down the length of the chopper body spreads the load, otherwise the whole weight would be on the point where the vertical rod joins the body.

the rear cable/rod help with general stability.

i think the easiest composition would be to have the one of the long sides of the container on the ground - although it may not look the best option.

have fun!

peter

[Waspie]

Just to expand on Peters post. Maybe you could add some ‘dust’ around the base of the container. If the dio is of a sandy area the downwash from a twin rotor machine would kick up a load of dust around the area. The dust could disguise all manner of things!

[Andy T]

Many thanks for that Peter!

Your diagram shows exactly the kind of angle I have in mind, so most helpful.

And Doug, thanks, that's also what I was thinking when I mentioned hiding a clear rod underneath the load. Replicating it successfully will be another matter. I know cotton wool seems to be the way, but it'll be a new one on me ?