Home » Forums » Modeling » Scratchbuilding & Kit Bashing

Art Deco Movie Theater Scratchbuild

FrankG
FrankG's picture
Posts: 30
 Joined: 2008-02-18
Average: 5 (1 vote)

Art Deco Scratchbuilding Plan

Just wanted to share that I'll be starting a new scratchbuilding project soon -- an Art Deco movie theater based on a prototype in Washington DC.

I've been working on the scale elevation plans (working from photos) that I can follow as I work through this.

I really need a trip to the local (not so local because my usual just closed) hobby store to get a pretty long list of supplies. 

Should be a fun project though.  Lots of lighting challenges with this one!


‹ Suggestions for Mechanic's Lift GP15T's Scratch-built Gondola ›
--
Follow along as I recreate a post-war 1940s urban environment in N scale, plus tutorials, tips and more: http://nscale.wordpress.com. 

Submitted by FrankG on Thu, 04/24/2008 - 15:42.

paperrailroad
paperrailroad's picture
Posts: 11
 Joined: 2008-04-18
Wow.

If your scratchbuilding skills are anywhere near your drafting skills (and I think they are), I think this will be an exciting build to watch.

BTW, what program did you use to draft this?  


--

"Life is tough. It's tougher if you're stupid" --John Wayne

Help me build my first layout! http://paperrailroad.blogspot.com



Thu, 04/24/2008 - 22:50

Jimmi
Jimmi's picture
Posts: 834
 Joined: 2006-12-18
nScale.net Site Supporter
I agree with
I agree with paperrailroad's comment on the drawing. Excellent job.  I really love the old Art-Deco theatres, and the one you chose seems to be a fine example.  Keep us posted with your progress.
--

The secret of success is sincerity. Once you can fake that, you've got it made.    Jean Giraudoux

Jim



Fri, 04/25/2008 - 01:26

Bryan
Bryan's picture
Posts: 4178
 Joined: 2004-02-29
nScale.net Site Administrator
This could be a good
This could be a good project to use fiber-optic lighting.
--

Bryan



Fri, 04/25/2008 - 07:13

FergusonTE
FergusonTE's picture
Posts: 594
 Joined: 2005-10-27
nScale.net Site Supporter
Here's another example of a

Here's another example of a nice little theatre that I'm familiar with:

http://www.acadiacinemacoop.ca/

-mike 


--

http://maritime.dns.ca/mgerrits/trains



Fri, 04/25/2008 - 07:53

FrankG
FrankG's picture
Posts: 30
 Joined: 2008-02-18
Fiber Optics

I absolutely intend to use fiber optics in this.  Just a matter of how to route them to all the different locations because there would be some pretty tight bends for the fiber -- usually not good. 

I may wind up using EL sheet in a couple of locations with the fibers lighting off of that -- so the fibers can be straight runs.

 We'll see....I'll keep you posted.


--
Follow along as I recreate a post-war 1940s urban environment in N scale, plus tutorials, tips and more: http://nscale.wordpress.com. 

Fri, 04/25/2008 - 09:24

ranulf
ranulf's picture
Posts: 496
 Joined: 2005-05-29
nScale.net Site Supporter
FrankG,  What an awesome

FrankG, 

What an awesome website you've put together!  I could spend days exploring the links you've posted.  Thanks for sharing it!

If anyone hasn't visited Frank's website (the link's in his signature), then may I suggest you check it out without delay!


--

"Do Not Hump!?!?! Does that mean what I think it means!?"

I only posted for the points.



Sat, 04/26/2008 - 03:57

rich1949
rich1949's picture
Posts: 7
 Joined: 2007-09-16
Genius
I second Ranulf's suggestion. Go to FrankG's website listed in his signature if you haven't seen it already. Some of his techniques are genius. I particularly liked his neon signs construction.
--
If you love your freedom. Thank a vet.

Sat, 04/26/2008 - 15:59

Jimmi
Jimmi's picture
Posts: 834
 Joined: 2006-12-18
nScale.net Site Supporter
Now I have to check that
Now I have to check that whole website. Looks great. I have previously seen his videos on YouTube. Really nice work!
--

The secret of success is sincerity. Once you can fake that, you've got it made.    Jean Giraudoux

Jim



Mon, 04/28/2008 - 01:11

FrankG
FrankG's picture
Posts: 30
 Joined: 2008-02-18
Not mmy videos
I just want to clarify that the videos I posted are not of my work.  I added those to my site as reference for N scale animation, but they just link out to YouTube.
--
Follow along as I recreate a post-war 1940s urban environment in N scale, plus tutorials, tips and more: http://nscale.wordpress.com. 

Mon, 04/28/2008 - 19:25

Comment viewing options

Select your preferred way to display the comments and click "Save settings" to activate your changes.

Powered by Drupal - Modified by Todd Vaules