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Great work Dave, How do you do you designs, in 3d or in photoshop? Also, might I suggest a floor lift, not a jack, but a full lift to display the car up in the air being worked on. likewise, an oil catcher for doing oil changes while its up.
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I "design" in my head
....sometimes I will cut out bits of paper to see how things go together. then I start drawing out parts on the flat...as line art. For curvy things I basically just use some math and the mind's eye. Then I test build at whatever stage I think I need to test a parts design. This is why I rely on graphics for 3D effect, and generally try to design parts to be as simple as possible. I wish I had the interest to learn a 3D program, but I'm too impatient to learn another program. .................................................. ... The Oil catcher is already in my list of ideas, but the Car Lift might be an important consideration. Problem is the scale... whatever I design in 1/18 can be down-scaled yes, but that means I have to consider the limits of small detailed parts. For example, on the air compressor...I have to add a pressure gauge and fitting to the top of the tank....at 1/18, it is very small. To reduce it to 1/24...or 1/48...would make it microscopic. So I am not designing a 3D part for this particular item, just a flat 2D cutout. The other issue with a larger component like the Car Lift, is how many pages it might add to the kit. My 1/18 kit is already at 16 pages...and I figure I am only half way through the designs! .................................... Great suggestions so far, none the less! When I get a few more things finalized, I will post a list of what is currently in the kit.
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looks great Dave! Been kinda busy this past week but finally got to pop into the forums! Glad i saw this coming to life!
Chris
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Heres an update on the Diorama Kit #2...
New name for this kit is: Air & Auto Diorama Accessory Kit Lots of new parts designed ...pics below of some test built parts. ...................................... I am wrapping things up now, just trying to finish up designing and test building the last two models in the kit. Not too sure of what else to add at this point, got a couple of ideas (based on earlier suggestions) but I have to think about the size of the Kit. At 1/18 scale, it takes 1-2 pages for each part/model. Things would be better at a smaller scale, but thats not the ideal thing for this kit (I believe). Right now the kit is at 20 pages and I don't mind going to 24 pages but any more than that, might make it too big of a download file. (I want to keep the graphic quality up) ............................................ Heres a Current list of whats in the kit: Tool Boxes (4) all from Snafu Tools: a. Common Repair Shop Rolling Tool Box (Top and Bottom Cabinets) with opening lid. b. larger 56" Roller Cabinet (Drawers and Cabinet with worktop) c. large "Pit" style rolling Tool and Parts Carrier JackStands: 2 Ton and 1 Ton Jack Stands in yellow and red finishes (6 in total) Safety Cones: standard orange and white striped Safety cones (4 total) Hydraulic Floor Jack: Low Profile, Racing style rolling Pump Jack Tire Stacks: a. Stock Car style Tires and Rims, stack of three tires + single tire/rim b. Performance style Tires and Rims, stack of three tires + single tire/rim (includes a couple of different build options) Diamond Plate Aluminum: Polished Diamond Plate Aluminum Sheets - 2 @ 48" x 96", 1 @ 48" x 120" Diamond Plate Checker Flooring: enameled Black & White Checker Flooring Panels made from Diamond Plate Aluminum 6 @ 48" x 48" Panels plus one walkway sheet 24" x 144" Air Compressors (2): a. 60 Gal "shop" compressor - full size stand up/free standing "Snafu Tools" b. compressor 20 Gal wheeled Portable Compressor Oil and Fuel Drums (3): a. (black) 55 Gal Fuel Drums fully labeled (2) b. (red) 55 Gal Oil Drum (1) Crate Motor: Automotive style Performance Engine sealed in the (delivery) Crate, all wooden construction, two layer slatted walls, with skid base (fully labeled) Crates, Boxes and Auto Parts: assortment of 14 interesting and detailed Motor parts boxes. photorealistic finishes, with labels/logos, various sizes and shapes Stock Room Shelving: Two - Metal finish, 5 shelf, free standing Units Fire Extinguisher: 150lb Wheeled Industrial Fire Extinguisher large capacity dry or wet, with compressed air canister, large spoked wheels. so?...more suggestions? ideas?
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Thats coming along great! Thanks for sharing the update
Chris
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Great job ! My wife is excited about this . Her Dad was a master mechanic for 35+ years. She wants to make a display diorama to honor him. Keep up the good work !
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well, I hope I don't get too annoying here, but I have decided to change this kit once more!
Based on earlier suggestions, I turned this Accessory Kit into an Aircraft and Automotive Kit and considered adding more Aircraft Support specific items. I have continued to search for more Aircraft related items to add to the Kit. I have now come up with a number of new ideas...enough to fill an entire kit of AC parts only! ...as a result, I am turning this kit kit back, into just an Automotive Diorama Accessory Kit. The only thing I will actually be removing from this kit, is the Industrial Fire Extinguisher...everything else can stay. And I have a few more Automotive related items to add. Don't think this means I don't want any suggestions or ideas... please continue to offer up anything you want. But the Aircraft Accessory kit will be a future project. .................................................. ... My first AC Accessory kit, focused on WW2 Airfield accessories. This new AC Kit will be a more modern Ground Support collection.
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Airdave,
This collection is so...cool. Your graphic technique reminds me of the old Mattel artwork on their stickers for the background buildings. Wish I could scale them for my Hot Wheels collection, but as they say in the hobby world "That's Braille Scale". Anyway they would look cool next to my Magnum P.I. Ferrari and Simon and Simon Camaro in 1/24th. Guess you can tell how long it's been since I made car kits. |
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How about a Shop Vac?
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My wife suggested a creeper for working under the car.
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