Did you see them coming?

[Guest]

I don't just want "another" desert diorama, so those of you with a good imagination I would like to hear your ideas . I have some thoughts but I would love to know your ideas.

My idea, once upon a time, was to recreate the 1/76 scale Matchbox kit/diorama in 1/35 scale as closely as I could, then display them side by side. Other than buying the Matchbox (well, then and now, Revell) kit and a Tamiya Chevrolet, though I never got beyond starting the former without finishing even that.

[scottie3158]

Jakko,
I'm not familiar with that, I will have to look it up. Glad your looking in.

[Guest]

Hi Scottie, I'm watching with interest I have the Chevy in my stash so will be stealing all your great idea's :tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy:.
Pete.

[scottie3158]

Hi Scottie, I'm watching with interest I have the Chevy in my stash so will be stealing all your great idea's :tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy:.
Pete.

Pete.
I have a better idea you build yours first and I will steal your ideas.

[Guest]

Pete.
I have a better idea you build yours first and I will steal your ideas.

Skill before bodging.:thumb2:

[minitnkr]

How about a vertical space-saver dio. Maybe a resupply chevy under a rocky out-cropping, while the jeep is above looking for it. Ist thing to come to mind over mid-afternoon coffee. PaulE

[Guest]

I'm not familiar with that, I will have to look it up.

Here’s the back of the box that shows it:

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There’s more pics on the matchboxkits.org site.

But it you don’t know the kit, it’s probably not a good choice for a diorama In my case I want(ed?) to build it because I always liked that kit, due to my general nostalgia concerning Matchbox in general. Lacking that same feeling, I’d say you’re probably better off looking for another idea.

[scottie3158]

Here’s the back of the box that shows it:
There’s more pics on the matchboxkits.org site.

But it you don’t know the kit, it’s probably not a good choice for a diorama :smiling3: In my case I want(ed?) to build it because I always liked that kit, due to my general nostalgia concerning Matchbox in general. Lacking that same feeling, I’d say you’re probably better off looking for another idea.

Thanks Jakko, it all adds to the ideas

[Guest]

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I had some pictures from a man in a casbah, but they wen't like these. :flushed:
JR

[scottie3158]

How about a vertical space-saver dio. Maybe a resupply chevy under a rocky out-cropping, while the jeep is above looking for it. Ist thing to come to mind over mid-afternoon coffee. PaulE

Paul,

I quite like that idea thanks for the suggestion.

[scottie3158]

I had some pictures from a man in a casbah, but they wen't like these. :flushed:
JR

Hi John,
Thanks but do I get the feeling your pictures are best kept under wraps lol.

[Guest]

Paul.
I can offer no ideas really other than a Waddie, a few Palms and the two trucks getting water.
Quite sure what ever you do it will look good.
John

[scottie3158]

Paul.
I can offer no ideas really other than a Waddie, a few Palms and the two trucks getting water.
Quite sure what ever you do it will look good.
John

John,
Thanks I have got 3 things I am leaning towards and that is one of them. Hope you will be following along.

[Guest]

Scottie, how about ''Midnight at the Oasis'' ? Seriously, a light box affair. That would be a challenge.

[Mini Me]

Maybe a couple of camels in the background...sounds intriguing.