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Building a Diorama from Scratch

a diorama feature by Keith Magee
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Continue cutting out the side elevations of the building. Test fit them for a smooth corner, and then glue them together with white glue. Do NOT use any form of glue that doesn’t specifically state it is “safe for use with foamboard ”. I prefer a common brand called “FoamTastic™” which is specially formulated to bond well with Styrofoam. (1.10). Welding-agent glues, (ie, model glue”) and cyano-based glues (such as “Superglue™”) will melt and dissolve the Styrofoam center of the matt board, rendering your work to this point a total waste! Apply the white glue to all areas to be joined (photo 1. 11), then using “T- pins” (photo 1. 12) fit the corners together and allow everything to set overnight. While you may feel the glue is dry in just a few hours, it is best to let white glue fully cure and harden overnight before working any further on the project. If the glue is fully cured, you should be able to quickly and easily pull out the T-Pins without distorting the joined edges.

(photo 1.10)

(photo 1.11) Apply to all exposed edges.

 (photo 1.12) T-pins hold while drying.


 

 

About the Author

About Keith Magee (KFMagee)
FROM: TEXAS, UNITED STATES

After a hiatus of several years following the sale of my hobby shop (Hobby Annex in Dallas, TX), I am ready to build again... I love dioramas, with a focus on WW2 and tend to spend a lot of time documenting my work... any questions, just let me know! - Keith


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Silantra
now is already summer, so i assume the book is ready. Mr. Keith, pls update us..tq
JUN 13, 2005 - 08:51 PM
Prato
I've loved the theme from the first time I saw it at Armorama, not being a member yet! Now that I am, I'm even more interested on it! I hope it comes out soon! Oh, and I prefer the book to the other formats too! Cheers and happy modelling! Prato
JUN 13, 2005 - 09:56 PM
QiKsilver
Has this been released or what?
SEP 17, 2005 - 10:14 AM
PMP
why can i only go to page 4? it wont let me pick more pages to see
MAY 20, 2006 - 08:33 AM
staff_Jim
Take a look again. I added some page breaks that might fix the issue for you. Jim
MAY 20, 2006 - 09:52 AM
Tarok
Couple of questions: Is this ebook still available? Are the above electronic contact details still valid? Is the price still the same? Is there a payment channel those of us who don't have PayPal access can follow? Rudi
MAY 20, 2006 - 10:56 AM
slodder
I really am not sure if the book came out in its original format (as noted in this thread)..... I did a review of one of Keiths eBooks a while back and there is contact and pricing in the feature itself... eBook Best thing to do is go to Keiths site and contact him directly for more current information.
MAY 20, 2006 - 03:34 PM
strnge
How can I get this book?
OCT 15, 2010 - 03:24 PM
seang58
how can I get a copy of this book?
FEB 14, 2016 - 08:28 PM
sdk10159
Have you tried emailing Keith at the address from one of the original posts? [email protected] THe address may still be valid.
FEB 14, 2016 - 09:12 PM
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