Obi's Dio Stuff

[Obi-Shinobi]

Guess I'll start an "all in one" dio thread for all my future works.

So I definitely still need to get a few more things for my photo area, like more specific lighting and background/horizon elements. Don't have the best set-up yet.

Anyway, took a few MW3 inspired shots this morning. These were more of me setting the figs/props up for decent action shots really... like test shots. The sky behind it all needs to be daylight for one thing, but I put everything on the table before I even thought about it. Duh.

 

[Meddatron]

whoa, where did those orange street barriers come from.

 

[Obi-Shinobi]

Bravo Team parts from the last Humvee set. They really need to be molded and cast for jersey walls.

 

[Meddatron]

I agree, I like them alot.

 

[Obi-Shinobi]

I'll have to clean them up a bit more, since they came with clips to connect them. If TJ wants to take them on, I'll send them out asap.

 

[G.I.*EDDIE]

I know it's a PITA, but I like the homemade foam barriers better...they have a more realistic concrete look...

 

[K-Tiger]

I know it's a PITA, but I like the homemade foam barriers better...they have a more realistic concrete look...

Never seen portable plastic Jersey barriers, eh?

 

[MMorelock66]

Oh man this is cool. I love seeing the Jug being brought in.

 

[Obi-Shinobi]

I have an idea...

Maybe use the orange ones as molds, and pour plaster in them since they're hollow. Might work, and you'd be able to damage them like real ones.

???

 

[fogger1138]

I have an idea...

Maybe use the orange ones as molds, and pour plaster in them since they're hollow. Might work, and you'd be able to damage them like real ones.

???

Might be able to use that expanding foam stuff too, if you treated the inside of the orange ones?

 

[Obi-Shinobi]

Just poured plaster in the wall piece. Will post results asap.

 

[G.I.*EDDIE]

I have an idea...

Maybe use the orange ones as molds, and pour plaster in them since they're hollow. Might work, and you'd be able to damage them like real ones.

???

Brilliant idea!...SUPER easy too

You could even stick some "rebar" in there before pouring in the plaster!

 

[WildBill]

I once made a raised highway section out of plaster and metal wire as rebar for my hotwheels. Worked awesome.

 

[Fled74]

Those Tech Deck "concrete" barriers are another option for plaster casting, with a little filling and modification.

 

[Obi-Shinobi]

The plaster in the plastic barrier thing didn't work so well. Since there's no way for air to get to the top of the piece, it just doesn't want to come out once cured. Not the suction you'd want, ya know?

If I can get around to it, I might try building a box and using silicone for a mold, then pour.

 

[Obi-Shinobi]

Little something I put together today.

 

[SE 55]

Damn Obi, that is sick!

 

[Obi-Shinobi]

Those pics really don't do it any justice though. Quick shot on the tablet and all...

I'll get some better shots tonight maybe.

 

[G.I.*EDDIE]

That's a hot little desk top dio you got there

 

[Monkeywrench]

"just a little something"

That is Awesome!!!

 

[Obi-Shinobi]

Added some floor joists to the upper floor section. Pic is big...

 

[Meddatron]

That's fantastic bro. You really took to the foam board well. great paint as usual!

 

[Obi-Shinobi]

Ha!... Learned from you, Medd. Thanks, my man.

 

[fogger1138]

That's great - I have a WIP that's similar. I should really finish that...

 

[Obi-Shinobi]

Another urban dio piece I made today, nevermind the lightbox -

 

[Meddatron]

Very nice. You can get so many camera angles with that. Also could use the other dio as a backdrop for the doorway.

 

[Obi-Shinobi]

Thought about that, but don't have the table set up for it... yet. I'll have to play around with them later.

 

[MMorelock66]

You're inspiring me Obi, Beautiful set

 

[Obi-Shinobi]

Inspiring? Well... get to it!

Sometimes you just get in a hurry with things. And then you forget to paint the door frame on your new dio piece. How retarded is that? Ugh.

 

[G.I.*EDDIE]

What a great showcase for your customs!

 

[Fled74]

The little details, like the dirt on the floor and the blast marks on the wall (among others), are what make the piece come alive.

 

[Monkeywrench]

Another urban dio piece I made today, nevermind the lightbox -

Fantastic Piece!

 

[Obi-Shinobi]

Sometimes...

...you just need to run!

 

[MMorelock66]

That is intense! Just plainly awesome

 

[G.I.*EDDIE]

What that ^^^ douche said...plus, great posing!

 

[MMorelock66]

What that ^^^ douche said...plus, great posing!

Yea! That doucher... waitaminute!

 

[Obi-Shinobi]