Hey John,

Just an observation. Would the mechanics have stuffed rags or cloth in open ports of the engines they were working on..to keep fallen debris, loose screws or bolts from falling in to open cavities?

The above pic gives you an idea of how each module is made as an independent unit and attached to the main hangar structure using just 2 screws at the base.Each modular unit can likewise be taken apart by simply loosening a few screws and disconnecting the lighting.I did this for easy transport as well as ease of maintenance.This requires a little planning when you are gluing things together.
Here I am about to start the electrical wiring and then it will be on to final assembly.When this module is finished it will be on to finishing the wiring of the main hangar structure and final assembly.
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John,

This really is trememndous piece of work. It appears you're nearing an end. What will be next?
Hi John! Thanks.There is still a ways to go yet but you are right I am slowly getting there.When this main hangar structure is finished and all the exterior enviroment ,I will have a decision to make.Do I go on with phase 2 or not?
In the beginning my intention was to build the complete airport much like it is depicted in the painting I posted earlier.This would involve another large hangar plus outbuilding modules ,such as a radio shack/dispatch office,airport maintenance equipment shed etc...
I would say that when phase one is finished sometime this year I will have about 3,000 hours of shop time in it by then.To build phase 2 would probably take almost as long as phase 1.I feel that maybe after 3 dioramas ,depicting old airplanes in old hangars, it may be time to move on to something new!
Cheers! John.
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Sounds good to me Stephen but I have already glued the engine down.I will keep it in mind when I build the others!Cheers! John.

Looks like Harley left a little present on the floor!

This little fantasy pic features a Patton figure and a Peerless automobile.
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Another step forward.
Well today I will fit the roof trusses on to make sure everything lines up ,then remove it and take off the L/H main hangar sidewall and actually begin furnishing the interior.I will start along the backwall while it is still easily accessible .Everything of course will have to be subordinate to Jenny ,the main subject matter.This will be the most tricky aspect of this build.What to leave in and what to leave out.I need just enough to keep it interesting and not overwhelm the main subject.A lot of my original ideas will change now that I have both an inside and outside enviroment to work with.When viewed from the front there will be no doubt what the main subject matter is ,Jenny and the WW1 pilots.The other three sides will be supporting eye candy.The main hangar doors act as a nice screen to everything else going on.I think that they will act as a nice way to direct the eye of the viewer to the main storyline without too much distraction.This is getting exciting!!!!!!!!!
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Well the roof trusses check out OK,and have been removed again.The L/H side wall has also now been removed and I have easy access to the backwall.This will be a great time to finalize the floorplan,finish the furniture and Jenny and then replace the side wall and roof and finish the exterior.Well thats the plan anyway.

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Hi guys(and gals)! I got some wonderful news today,I have been offered a commission by the Royal Air Force Museum in London ,England to do them a diorama.Of course I have accepted their offer and have already begun to do a little research on the subject matter.Will keep you advised .Cheers! John.
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I am so impressed with the work that you've done here and can't wait to see the progress on your new commission.

None better to the task! Here here! Huzzah!!!!!!

Thanks Doug!

Thank you Stephen! and thank you for being there since the beginning of my adventure into the world of dioramas.Your kind encouragement has meant a lot to me.Cheers! John.

Your work is second to none John. It sure will rival if not outdo ANY of what they already have. Well deserved and good luck mate!


TALLYHO!

Thanks Jan! Cheers! John.