Tony Stark's Garage (Marvel Universe) Custom Diorama / Playset
Custom #: | 57455 | Name: | Tony Stark's Garage | Custom Type: | Diorama / Playset | Toy Series: | Marvel Universe | Creator: | eanddv  | Date Added: | January 18, 2014 | Base Figure: | Foamboard | Height: | 12.00 inches | Completion Time: | 30.00 hours |
I made this using foamboard as a base, paper, odds and ends from different action figures, and diecast garage accessories  Please wait... |
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- Start with an idea of what you want to build (I found that the hardest part for me is that I'm really excited to make something, but when I don't have a clear idea of what to make, I get frustrated and lose interest.)
- Be willing to use a variety of materials that fit you (for example, I hate using materials that are messy. For this project, I stepped out of the realm of acrylics and used craft paper for the walls and floor and adhered them to the foamboard with double sided tape)
- Detail is your sidekick! (After watching the part in Ironman 2 where Stark is in his garage about 30 times, I picked up on some details that I wanted to use to "ground" the project with a little reality. I made the circuit breaker boxes, columns, and fire cabinet out of pink foam wrapped in paper. I printed details on the paper with my home printer.
- Tutorials are your best friend (I watched A LOT of Warhammer 40k terrain videos on YouTube for pointers on how to start and how to finish. They also have a lot of great ideas on how make things look more realistic.)
- Have the right tools ( my go to tools: rulers, pencils, protractor, hot glue gun, scissors, exacto knife, carpet knife, sandpaper, foam brushes for when I do paint). Having the right tools can really make a project a breeze!
- Rome wasn't built in a day (have patience when starting a build. If you find yourself getting frustrated, take a break for a few hours or even days. Don't let the fun turn into a frustration.
I have a lot more that I'd like to offer. If you have any other questions let me know. I am currently working on a new project that is probably not as exciting, but it's part of a bigger project. I'll keep you updated.
If you don't mind me asking, how big is it overall?