What makes a diorama?

[wotan]

Hi guys

Here is the rivet counter distinction.

Vignette (from french) originated as a graphic decoration of a vine around, or framing, a photograph. Or a carved architectural vine decoration on a building.

Diorama (also from french origin through Greek) literally "through what is seen" Originated with museum displays where artifacts or models were displayed in their context in attempt to give a more complete story.

Having got that out of the way I agree with Tim.

John

[mog]

got it, yes I have run afoul of the rules boys before , when I built the rattlesnake I was quickly reminded that only original color schemes meets the standards. Not exactly the smartest thing to tell me . I let the person in this case know I do plenty of research for all my work , however unless there paying the bills I will build anyway I see fit. However giving them the benefit of the dought , I said you find me someone with first hand knowledge of the original color scheme 1779, I would be very happy to be historical correct otherwise I really don't think the crew will mind

[Tim Marlow]

Having got that out of the way I agree with Tim.

John

Not something that happens very often……at least, not at home :tongue-out3:

[mog]

Not something that happens very often……at least, not at home :tongue-out3:

True a few folks on one of my ship builder sites , where kind of over the top with there views on the always historical correct presentation of building & showing ships , it was all good just Being a simple builder is ok by me

[Peter Gillson]

Hi Guys

my pennyworth is a little different, but not much.

I tend to think of the two forms in relation to size. both a vignette and a diorama can tell a story but less than 3 figures is a vignetter and more than three is a diorama. The key different between both of these and a scenic base is that they need to tell a story where as a scenic base is little more than groundwork on which a model sits.

Peter