Not layouts .... not planks .... smaller works maybe with a specific theme ..... maybe not Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:15:59 +0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:15:59 +0000 Platform1mrc.com http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?forums/dioramas-and-static-displays.153/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:04:53 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/got-to-start-somewhere.6649/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/got-to-start-somewhere.6649/ invalid@example.com (DarlingtonPearShaped3) DarlingtonPearShaped3
Process
(I let each layer dry before the next step)
1) Varathaned basswood
2) Grey rattle can
3) Two skim coats of Golden acrylic texture paste
4) Gentle sanding
5) Flooded the surface with water. A few drops of Tamiya JA Grey, and Nato Black pulled back and forth with a brush
6) Varathaned again...
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Once that's dry, next will be light wet sanding, and more acrylic and lots of water,...

Got to start somewhere.....]]> 4 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:39:10 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/wrenn-wagon-diorama.6326/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/wrenn-wagon-diorama.6326/ invalid@example.com (Ruston 48ds) Ruston 48ds The diorama board is 140x97mm from SMS. At the back of the diorama I am planning to build a stone wall using Wills embossed plastic sheets. Where the track is situated the front on the diorama will fall away leading to a nice grassy area with gorse bushed and some...

Wrenn Wagon Diorama..]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:22:17 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/thomas-friends-knapford-station-build-with-bachmann-trains.6197/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/thomas-friends-knapford-station-build-with-bachmann-trains.6197/ invalid@example.com (bamg420) bamg420
Like with many, Thomas & Friends was my first introduction to trains and from there the interest grew. When I had the opportunity to purchase the Thomas & Friends series of Bachmann locomotives / characters I thought that building the "big main station" as depicted in the TV series would be a great opportunity to try my hand at building...

Thomas & Friends Knapford Station build (with Bachmann trains)]]> 15 Sat, 18 Jun 2022 09:01:12 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/wagon-only-photo-diorama.6041/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/wagon-only-photo-diorama.6041/ invalid@example.com (Ruston 48ds) Ruston 48ds So I have come up with a fresh idea of having somewhere to take photos of my wagons hence a diorama board was built. The board measures 180 x 125mm and site nicely in a plastic box for safe storage. I have started to lay and glue...

Wagon only photo diorama]]> 9 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 14:33:46 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/siding.5721/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/siding.5721/ invalid@example.com (Mark4mm) Mark4mm This is in era5 where a Ketton Cement wagon will be in a single siding.. The diorama will have a slightly raised grassy area on each side of the track. One of the grassy areas will have a pool which should look good visually.
I am going to add a small fenced area and a yard lamp will be fitted.
As always...

Siding..]]> 18 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:40:18 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/industrial-theme-diorama.5934/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/industrial-theme-diorama.5934/ invalid@example.com (Ruston 48ds) Ruston 48ds The diorama is an American walnut plinth measuring 285 x 55mm. I know it's small but it's amazing how much detail can be added without it looking cluttered.
The Peco setrack has been laid and the basic weathering has been applied. I have used a fine kiln dried sand for the track bed which does look very good.
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I thought I would have a bash at producing something so I can show some of my O gauge wagons off.
The display area is only going to be 200 x 200 millimetres. I think this is large enough for showing off single wagons.
The base is scalemodelscenery which I think is ideal for a static display.
The track I am using is Peco bullhead right-hand catch point, why you may...

Static display..]]> 16 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:47:40 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/signs-of-industry.5465/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/signs-of-industry.5465/ invalid@example.com (Mark4mm) Mark4mm It's called Signs of Industry and the diorama will have little bits of evidence that some sort of industry was once here.
As you can see the diorama is progressing nicely and the attention to detail, such as burnt of broken girders and reminance of a pipe bridge.
I have added a skip which has been painted and weathered. I have uploaded a few pictures of my progress on the diorama.
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Signs of industry]]> 6 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:13:11 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/no-rest-diorama.5379/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/no-rest-diorama.5379/ invalid@example.com (Mark4mm) Mark4mm The diorama theme is simply called No Rest. This will comprise of a GWR wagon going over a small points section. In the background Fred the painter is attending to some fence maintenance.
This will all come together with ground covering such as ballast as static grass and most probably will have some...

No Rest ( diorama )]]> 9 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 05:39:18 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/scenic-diorama.5113/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/scenic-diorama.5113/ invalid@example.com (Mark4mm) Mark4mm The diorama is 170mm x 65mm and will be ideal for showing off an Andrew Barclay GWR loco which I treat myself to.
The main chunk of the diorama is complete apart from adding some weathering powders to tone the ballast down slightly. I’m also going to add a trainspotter and a few tiny...

Scenic diorama..]]> 6 Wed, 24 Jun 2020 21:21:16 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/thomas-goes-for-a-strole.4973/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/thomas-goes-for-a-strole.4973/ invalid@example.com (Mark4mm) Mark4mm The first few pictures are of Thomas and the original packaging.
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The following pictures are of the diorama itself which I have enjoyed modelling and of course Thomas is centre stage. I hope you like.
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Thomas goes for a strole.]]> 6 Mon, 15 Jun 2020 12:51:53 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/lockdown-diorama.4955/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/lockdown-diorama.4955/ invalid@example.com (Mark4mm) Mark4mm The diorama is based around the coal theme which is my favourite for modelling. A busy locomotive refuelling and maintenance yard.
I will be adding my Andrew Barclay NCB loco once I have completed adding some grass tufts, coal and an oil lamp.
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Program track/diorama]]> 28 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 09:21:10 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/coal-store.4752/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/coal-store.4752/ invalid@example.com (Chatty) Chatty
I hope you are all coping being confined to barracks.

A friend of mine asked me to build this coal store from Laser Art Structures. It is a laser-cut basswood timber. IMHO not a terribly good kit as it took a lot of fiddling to get it together. I added a a fair amount of additional detail including cutters and downpipes and ridge caps.


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I wanted the building to look somewhat aged and decrepit but still functional, much like...

Coal Store]]> 8 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 11:12:14 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/the-little-lamp-hut.4713/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/the-little-lamp-hut.4713/ invalid@example.com (Mark4mm) Mark4mm As you will know I try to add as much detail as possible and I am looking forward to sharing this build with the forum. This is special as it’s going to be a commissioned diorama where the proceeds will go to the Alzheimer’s society.]]> 26 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 11:06:08 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/cobblers-road.4740/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/cobblers-road.4740/ invalid@example.com (Mark4mm) Mark4mm The base this time is a larger oak plinth which measures 10”x4”. The theme is a fictitious one but is based around the 1960s.
A small goods area which will be cobbled. My choice of vehicle will be a 1/76 Austin K8 van and this time I will be adding a loco which I still need to source.
I hope it all sounds, hopefully the plinth will arrive Wednesday latest so the track can be fitted.
More to follow..]]> 5 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 11:22:36 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/mini-loco-servicing-shed.4732/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/mini-loco-servicing-shed.4732/ invalid@example.com (jakesdad13) jakesdad13 It would make an excellent photo plank.

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Cheers, Pete.]]> 2 Mon, 24 Feb 2020 09:09:15 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/waiting.4553/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/waiting.4553/ invalid@example.com (Mark4mm) Mark4mm The diorama is called Waiting, this diorama will have a Hornby J50 waiting besides a coal staithe. The coaling area will be paved and the opposite side of the diorama will have the reminance of a stone building which will have a fenced area and plenty of undergrowth.
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