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====== WWII Luftwaffe Secret Base (late war/ | ====== WWII Luftwaffe Secret Base (late war/ | ||
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+ | The idea behind this diorama was to build a hidden/ | ||
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+ | After having gained the experience of working on the [[blog: | ||
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+ | ===== Key Design Features ===== | ||
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+ | * Two level - upper ' | ||
+ | * The upper level will be both ' | ||
+ | * The upper level should be removable so that the upper and lower levels can be assembled seperately | ||
+ | * The upper level should have a removeable cover over the entrance, so that models can be placed and then the hill/ | ||
+ | * The lower level will have space for 3 or so fighters | ||
+ | * The lower level will have a suspended walkway leading to a control booth overlooking the maintenance bay | ||
+ | * The lower level will have a narrow gauge rail link, to transport in parts/ | ||
+ | * The lower level will have a crane to offload cargo from the rail cars | ||
+ | * Some working industrial lights (probably LEDs) hanging from the ceiling of the lower level and as wall lights in the entrance of the upper level - to work off the existing LED strip illuminating the cabinet | ||
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+ | A very early sketch of the multi-level layout: | ||
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+ | ==== Design - Upper Tiles ==== | ||
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+ | The upper tiles have the following features: | ||
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+ | * Left tile is a runway, edged by grass and a small number of trees - it needs to be wide enough to place the widest model which I will use; Revel 1:72 Arado AR 555 (wingspan 29cm, length 22cm). | ||
+ | * Right tile has a short length of runway connecting to the main runway and the entrance to the base. The width of the widest fighter which will enter/exit the base is the 1:72 Revell Ho 229 (wingspan 23cm, length 10cm). This means that the entrance ' | ||
+ | * Right tile is topped with a (removable) grass/earth roof to show that the entrance is recessed into a hill or cliff. | ||
+ | * Entrance door will be made in two versions - completely closed and partially opened; it will be designed to slide in from the side or to be removed completely | ||
+ | * Small section of raised walkway inside the entrance | ||
+ | * Several LED lights inside the entrance | ||
+ | * Another (non-moving) door recessed into the far right wall of the entrance, to indicate a lift down to the lower level | ||
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+ | More detailed plans of the upper levels: | ||
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+ | ==== Design - Lower Tiles ==== | ||
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+ | The lower tiles have the following features: | ||
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+ | * ' | ||
+ | * Left tile features section of rail (using OO gauge) for delivery of parts and spares - this is lower than the floor level | ||
+ | * Right tile has a recessed door, to the same dimensions of the door above it on the upper tile - 'off screen' | ||
+ | * Lighting suspended from i-beams/ | ||
+ | * Suspended walkways on the left and rear walls | ||
+ | * Personnel doorways on the rear wall in line with one on the upper tile - 'off screen' | ||
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+ | This excellent diorama from [[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Parts and Materials ===== | ||
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+ | ^ Part ^ Quantity | ||
+ | | Plywood (6.5mm) | ||
+ | | Plywood (3mm) | 4x 600mm x 400mm | £14.00 | ||
+ | | Pine strips (12x34mm | ||
+ | | Pine Strips (10x20mm) | ||
+ | | XPS Foam (10mm) | ||
+ | | XPS Foam (3mm) | 3x 600mm x 200mm | £12.49 | ||
+ | | Polyfilla | ||
+ | | Railings OO gauge (FA180403) | ||
+ | | Electrical Conduits | ||
+ | | I-Beam / Girders | ||
+ | | OO Gauge Diesel Shunter (Dapol C060) | 1 | £15.00 | ||
+ | | OO Gauge Flat Bed Wagon | 1 | £5.00 | ||
+ | | OO Gauge Rail (340mm) | ||
+ | | OO Gauge Buffers | ||
+ | | Rail Ballast | ||
+ | | Pine Tree Armatures | ||
+ | | LED Lighting | ||
+ | | Static Grass | | ||
+ | | Plasticard (0.5mm) | ||
+ | | PVA Glue | | ||
+ | | Tile Grout (white) | ||
+ | | Superglue | ||
+ | | Screws | ||
+ | | Normal Size Doors | ||
+ | | Aircraft Hangar Doors | ||
+ | | Ladders | ||
+ | | Grills / Vents | | £5.99 | ||
+ | | Pipework | ||
+ | | Aircraft maintenance platforms | ||
+ | | Storage crates (large) | ||
+ | | Storage crates (small) | ||
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