Theatrical Scenic Flats for 1/32 figure collectors

Many of my modelling friends are always finding problems with space, especially when working in 1/32nd or 54mm Toy Soldiers and collectable figures. My recent Islamic scene was large to say the least, and I was asked to come up with something to enhance this but not to take up more than around 3 inches in depth. I have allways been interested in the Theatre and all things scenic , so I mugged Amazon for three brilliant books on set design and model dioramas to illustrate forthcoming productions. These have opened up a whole new dimension in materials and techniques, and working to the dimensions and subject matter given to me I came up with these.

The Hill Fort and Mountain Diorama was inspired by Afghanistan and the Khyber Pass region. The castle walls were Ancient stone work and flaking plaster  while the town scape was a typical desert village.

Scale Model Islamic Diorama

Just finished this diorama of an Islamic Scene . very difficult finding details of

size etc there are so many variations of the scene in the world today. I was looking for something simple and rustic. With old walls cracked and patched up over the ages, So this is what I came up with. Quite pleased but the next one will be better.

jans model buildings: 54mm Chinese Gate Boxer Rebellion

jans model buildings: 54mm Chinese Gate Boxer Rebellion: This is my new revised Chinese Walls and gate for the Boxer rebellion Period. This was originally made for Wilson Edward Toy Soldiers. I hav...

Memories from Old Pillgwenlly

The Kings Arms Commercial Road Pill

Jim Dyer asked me if I had any pictures of the Kings Arms in Commercial Road. Here we go Jim, was this where you once played. I think I can remember your band playing their, The Kings was a great place for a Saturday night in Pill. Did you ever do the famous Pill pub crawl? How far did you get, before the wobbly legs set in.

My Favourite Pill Picture

This is my favourite Picture of Pill. I took this on Christmas Eve morning in 1990, when I was in the Kings Parade Area. It was slightly foggy, the roofs were white with frost and it reminded me of  Christmas in Pill in the late 1950s. I shot straight into the sun with my Pentax SLR throwing the forground into a shadowy relief.

Each time I see this image I think of  Christmas past here in Pillgwenlly ,without the madness and the hype of our greedy  want everything generation. It was a beautiful thing to remember.

54mm Chinese Gate Boxer Rebellion

This is my new revised Chinese Walls and gate for the Boxer rebellion Period. This was originally made for Wilson Edward Toy Soldiers. I have used again plaster on wood and hard card with some plastics. I purchased a set of tools for working plaster and wax. Using these I was able to really bring the sone profiles out in a strong relief, giving it a lovely chunky feel and look. If anyone would like one of these please contact me. This could also be used in a later period possible for a War in the East setting Burma Perhaps.

Jan