Topic: Don's Outpost 423

[JDeck]

This is really rad, and I mean it. O had so many ideas for my project and you kind of beat me to it in a way.  Im really impressed. Keep up the great work. 

[Tamer]

I like all the activity everywhere and the colors. It is a barrage of colors, but not too busy if that makes any sense.

[JTrooper]

This looks awesome great job

[RC-1136]

Absolutely live this! I'm so jealous of this setup. It looks master grade. This is so much what I wish I had to display my figures.

[Starchaser]

I love that trophy wall. You do a great job of making this build "photonovel-ish" with the fun action shots. I like the Rodians sorting and Boba Fett being picky...well, that's just too fun.

[Don]

Added a new door on the Casino level.

[Tamer]

Wow, very nice.

Time to share this on the front pages.

[BlackThorne]

I love the door, the intercom and the vent tube! Did you design the pieces? Are the files available?

[Don]

I love the door, the intercom and the vent tube! Did you design the pieces? Are the files available?

No, I have considered buying a 3d printer, but looking at the cost, and the learning curve, and knowing there's probably an end to my needs (once this big dio is complete I won't have space to build another so what would I need to print?) I looked around at what other people are making and selling and figured I could get enough of what I want that way. But I did keep some notes.

Are you familiar with Empire toy works? If you're not familiar with Empire Toys Work, and his Rot Gut Station, you should definitely check him out on Facebook and Instagram. He sells a variety of really cool (quality, but expensive) buildings and dio accessories on ebay as seller 'empiretoyworks'.

Hole in the Ground Productions makes some really great accessories, droids, and custom vehicles, and sells them at http://www.holeinthegroundpro.com/dioramas.html  Hole in the Ground is all cast (2-part resin in a mold) items, not 3d print items, so there are never 3d print lines on the model.

Outer Rim Traders also makes really great accessories and sells them at https://www.outerrimtraders.com/

Redflare Models is my new-favorite 3d modeler! He does panels and greebles and doors inspired by the Black Spire Outpost on Batuu. He sells them at www.redflare.tech He's pumping out quality designs based on elements from Batuu (Disneyland/World), and he's using a resin 3d printer so there are no noticeable 3d print lines on the model. 

Krazy D's Kustoms makes really great accessories, updates his site frequently, and sells them at https://krazydskustoms.fws.store

I have doors from everyone on this list who makes doors, but my favorite doors are from Dagobah Customs. The doorframe is a separate peace from actual door making painting a LOT easier (I just ordered six more from him!) https://dagobahcustoms.com

Ebay seller Relivingthepastagain sells a variety of very interesting dio accessories, but uses an FDM 3D printer which leaves big disappointing layer lines on the model.   

There are a number of people selling dio and figure parts on Facebook and Instagram. A few that I have purchased from include:
Star Wars Temple (Starkiller 3D)
Moff Glideon's Customs
Hammerfall Customs
Figureworks
Massassi Models
Diorama Outfitters
Uzay Customs

[Starchaser]

That door looks great with all its constituent parts, it gives it a lot of character. Thank you for sharing the list of resources for ordering diorama parts, that's the most complete single list I think I've seen. Very helpful!

[Tamer]

Wow, great list of resources.

I need to go share that.

[Don]

I changed my mind about the placement of this large decoration. Took it down and cut in a doorframe for this door.





Meanwhile, I removed the suction cup, hot-glued in a magnet, and magnets to a few placed in the Outpost.

[Don]

And here's the door and magnetic creature mounted!

[Tamer]

Looks great to me. Like your use of magnets here.

Off to share the update on the front pages.

[Don]

Had to move the biggest trophy to make room for that new door (last post).