VnBJan2021 - Challenge Entry

Here is my entry for the VnBJan2021 diorama challenge. This post will be updates as I make progress on the diorama.

Setting:

An old abandon railroad that some campers are scoping out the ability to turn it into a Rails to Trails bike path.

Materials:

  • Ross Foam board - similar to Adams Readi-board
  • Cardboard scraps from shipping boxes.
  • 3d printed track - straight & curved
  • Woodland Scenics - Campers - Scenic Accents(R) -- With Tent & Accessories
  • Black and brown acrylic paint.
  • Atlas Arch bridge - Will not fit within the diorama but I want to test how to make the bridge connect to the main track.

Final Finished Diorama:


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Build Log


The track was printed with white PLA because it was what was in the printer and it's what I have the most of. Next time I'll probable print with black and then weather with the brown.


Comparison of black track with brown weathering.


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