Topic: Rchrz's Definitive Jedi Temple Playset/Diorama

[rchrz60]

Hope you all like.

[hangarbay94]

That is my kind of diorama! excellent use of decals, everything looks perfectly applied and really well put together.

I love the layout and playability of the set. Great for us big kids to drool over! 

[Tamer]

Wow. Back on the front page. What can I say that I haven't already.

[LostBoy]

Great Work !!!

I can`t wait to see it finished at all......perfect!

[Art deWhill]

awesomeness!!

[krztfr]

Do you use hot glue? I'm trying to look for a different adhesive for foamcore cuz when I use hot glue it pushes my boards apart when it dries.

[rchrz60]

Do you use hot glue? I'm trying to look for a different adhesive for foamcore cuz when I use hot glue it pushes my boards apart when it dries.

Yes I use hot glue, but I use a Multi-Temp glue in a lower temp gun which keeps the hot glue from getting too hot, causing it to cool faster and expand less as it cools. Since I started using this stuff I haven't had a problem. You can find it at a Hobby Lobby or even Walmart. You would also need to be careful on how much glue your using. The multi-temp stuff works great and I only have to put a thin bead of this stuff on what I'm working on, so i don't have to worry about globs everywhere or crazy expansion.

Hope that helps.

[jediwolf69]

I sooo Want one, but I have no where to put it......no wait yes i do. great work dude.



JW

[rchrz60]

Hey everyone,
  Sorry for the lack of updates. I've been a little busy, and then had my birthday. I did get more accomplished and should have some more pictures up soon. I just about completed the Council Chamber, Starfighter Dock, and I even made the grand staircase from the entrance to the upper floor balconies and lower main hall. I am even working on the outside of the temple, and it should have the 4 big block statues at the entrance. I'll keep you posted, and if anyone needs any tips or help, don't hesitate to hit me up.

Ryan

[Tamer]

Well Happy Birthday. You sure have stirred up quite the interest with this diorama and your updates. Awesome build.

[IMPURGE]

OMG first time seeing this!!!
pure awesome what can i say besides how much 
seriously tho, this is great and i wish i had the talent/imagination to pull something like this off, really great job.  Question tho, and i looked thru all the previous pages and didn't see anything but maybe i missed it, do you make the decals yourself cuz they're absolutlely stellar and wouldn't be the playset it is without them.

[rchrz60]

OMG first time seeing this!!!
pure awesome what can i say besides how much 
seriously tho, this is great and i wish i had the talent/imagination to pull something like this off, really great job.  Question tho, and i looked thru all the previous pages and didn't see anything but maybe i missed it, do you make the decals yourself cuz they're absolutlely stellar and wouldn't be the playset it is without them.

I know, I know. I'm slacking on updates. I did get some more stuff done, just haven't gotten around to getting the pictures posted. In response to your question, some of the decals are from niubniubsuniverse.com and the rest are custom. I found images from the movie online and then recreated them using MS Paint or other various art programs. That is part of why this is taking me a while to do, because I have to create a lot of these decals from scratch.

I'll see if I can get some pictures posted tomorrow of the Jedi Starfighter Dock and Council Chamber. I also build the stair case that goes from the main entrance to the inside, and then to the second floor balcony. I still have to build the outside portion of that staircase, with the 4 statutes at the enterance, and also finish covering up that exterior wall so that the temple has an outside wall.

Later,
 Ryan

[botwt]

Looks incredible mate!! Really incredible!!

[damonsfast]

good stuff more pics

[r1bb1t]

Beautiful work. I really like all of the various sections that you have. I also like the sheer size of this. Bravo, and welcome to the Yards!