DIORAMA PROGRAM
Division 10 is sponsoring its third annual diorama contest, in response to the interest and enthusiasm in the last two. The judging (tentatively, judges are Fred Plymale and Ray Grosser) will take place at the March 4, 2012 meeting, which allows plenty of time to plan and build your entry. We'll be building toward this date with the following activities:
The contest officially kicked off with the December Clinic by Fred Plymale and Bob Lawson, which presented scratch building tips, materials, how-to information, and two plans for scratchbuilt structures.
This continues in January with Bill Paulsell's mini-clinic on a completed scratch-built structure.
In February the Bring & Brag contest will emphasize structures for a diorama.
March will conclude with the diorama contest judging by several judges and feedback/commentary by Fred Plymale.
The competition is always fun, but everyone who participates is a “winner” because they develop skills that they can use in all future modeling activities.
The entry form (click to view/print) and scoring are the same as last year, but the rules have been modified a little as a result of the experience and feedback from last year's contest, so please look them over below as you prepare your entry.
The rules change is in regard to diorama size. Last year there was a minimum size of 12x18. This year there is no minimum, and the following scale-based maximums will apply:
|
SCALE |
MAXIMUM SIZE (SQUARE FEET) |
SCALE |
MAXIMUM SIZE (SQUARE FEET) |
|
G |
6 |
N |
3 |
|
O |
6 |
Z |
3 |
|
HO |
3 |
T |
3 |
A foam base is recommended to facilitate the use of water on your entry - a river with a bridge, a pond, ditch, culvert or waterfall will add interest. Elevation, use of rocks, trees and people will also be judged for their realism. You can build as many structures as you need to make your scene realistic. The scene ought to include a rail line of some kind, and this provides the opportunity to exhibit more modeling proficiency with detailed or scratch-built cars, engines, track, signals, etc. Lighting or other animation are also great additions.
Good
luck, great modeling and thanks to all who participate in this year’s
program. It will be fun!
Some pictures from the 2010 Diorama Program - click on them to enlarge:
