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Off Topic Discussion / Looking for inspiration.
Last post by Alex - Today at 08:17:30 AMSo for many years, every christmas I've made Kristi an assortment of generally festive dioramas (although the past couple of years I've made some Disney scenes from Jungle Book and Aladdin). Sometimes they are quick and easy, other times I'll spend a year searching for just the right things, other times it all just comes together in a matter of weeks. A couple of years ago I was almost broken by trying to find enough different reindeer models in 28mm scale to pull a Santa's sleigh, and then trying to get copper piping to stick to the side of the models (to create the reins).
Anyway, a couple of years ago, she wanted a Halloween scene, so I've started doing them. Next years is already well into production. Since we have an xmas village where every year we buy a thematic ornament to add to it I figured I'd do the Halloween scenes the same way.
This is next year's. Still a work in progress, but I am sure you'll get what I am going for.
GB by Alex Corbett, on Flickr
Anyway, I am looking for thoughts on other movies I could do. It has to be something where the location is going to be as iconic as the characters and I am sticking to horror comedies and TV shows (I had thought of say, doing something from The X-Files but I couldn't think of a location that would stand out other than Fox's office and since that would mean doing the entire FBI building they were in I am not sure that would work. Supernatural with Sam & Dean standing beside their car is something I am considering though. Maybe them standing at a crossroads), so no recreations of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre for example. I have considered something from Beetlejuice, but finding a figure of him (I am not recreating actual scenes from the movies, just things that feature the people and places from them). If I could find a 28 mm-sized wood chipper (or make a proxy), I'd find a way to do something set around Tucker & Dale Vs Evil.
Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions of iconic locations I could do a movie scene around, suggest away. In the mean time, I have a keymaster and the Ghostbusters to finish painting up and add to the whole thing and then start on next Decembers scene...
Anyway, a couple of years ago, she wanted a Halloween scene, so I've started doing them. Next years is already well into production. Since we have an xmas village where every year we buy a thematic ornament to add to it I figured I'd do the Halloween scenes the same way.
This is next year's. Still a work in progress, but I am sure you'll get what I am going for.
GB by Alex Corbett, on FlickrAnyway, I am looking for thoughts on other movies I could do. It has to be something where the location is going to be as iconic as the characters and I am sticking to horror comedies and TV shows (I had thought of say, doing something from The X-Files but I couldn't think of a location that would stand out other than Fox's office and since that would mean doing the entire FBI building they were in I am not sure that would work. Supernatural with Sam & Dean standing beside their car is something I am considering though. Maybe them standing at a crossroads), so no recreations of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre for example. I have considered something from Beetlejuice, but finding a figure of him (I am not recreating actual scenes from the movies, just things that feature the people and places from them). If I could find a 28 mm-sized wood chipper (or make a proxy), I'd find a way to do something set around Tucker & Dale Vs Evil.
Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions of iconic locations I could do a movie scene around, suggest away. In the mean time, I have a keymaster and the Ghostbusters to finish painting up and add to the whole thing and then start on next Decembers scene...
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Off Topic Discussion / Re: the I hate xmas thread
Last post by Alex - Today at 07:49:56 AMQuote from: zombie no.one on Today at 06:34:32 AMmy work was piping in xmas songs on the speakers before halloween... it's been a long old xmas already
That is something that should be banned. Anyone selling xmas stuff before November should be subject to 100% tax on the profits and boiled alive in a vat of hot mulled wine.
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Off Topic Discussion / Re: the I hate xmas thread
Last post by Trevor - Today at 07:40:40 AMChristmas has, since 2020, always been lonely for me. This year will be no different. 😔😔😔
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Off Topic Discussion / Re: the I hate xmas thread
Last post by zombie no.one - Today at 06:34:32 AMQuote from: Alex on Today at 06:17:08 AMHonestly, I am having a great time. I had 95% of my presents bought before Halloween was even done
Maybe if I had kid/s it would be a different story.
my work was piping in xmas songs on the speakers before halloween... it's been a long old xmas already
Quote from: claws on Today at 06:26:43 AMWe did the "no gifts" thing years ago, but we always end up buying gifts for each other every year.
well nevermind... it's the thought (of not buying any) that counts.
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Off Topic Discussion / Re: the I hate xmas thread
Last post by claws - Today at 06:26:43 AMWe did the "no gifts" thing years ago, but we always end up buying gifts for each other every year. I bought all the small gifts in November, ready to deliver on X-mas.
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Off Topic Discussion / Re: the I hate xmas thread
Last post by Alex - Today at 06:17:08 AMHonestly, I am having a great time. I had 95% of my presents bought before Halloween was even done and got them wrapped up before November was a week old. I have one more working day (18th) between now and next year and I am seriously looking forward to it all.
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Off Topic Discussion / the I hate xmas thread
Last post by zombie no.one - Today at 04:42:51 AMthat's a complete lie, I don't hate xmas at all... but for some reason this year the rigmarole of sending cards and buying 'prezzies' has never felt less sincere to me.
at the risk of sounding like an ungrateful twerp, I don't want any cards or presents either.
I've told 2 of my 3 bros not to get me anything, and likewise that I won't be getting them anything... I have 1 other bro who I know from prior experience will be getting me a present even if I tell him not to, meaning I'll have to get him one, because otherwise that would seem like a lopsided and weird situation... it's all so SILLY at this point.
- conversely my parents have orderd me not to get them anything, and yet I can't bring myself to not get them a present..... so I'm actually guilty of perpetuating the kind of behaviour I'm also bemoaning here.
can this all just stop, it's so unnecessary
how many of you are full of festive cheer and bouncing around in a reindeer costume then?
at the risk of sounding like an ungrateful twerp, I don't want any cards or presents either.
I've told 2 of my 3 bros not to get me anything, and likewise that I won't be getting them anything... I have 1 other bro who I know from prior experience will be getting me a present even if I tell him not to, meaning I'll have to get him one, because otherwise that would seem like a lopsided and weird situation... it's all so SILLY at this point.
- conversely my parents have orderd me not to get them anything, and yet I can't bring myself to not get them a present..... so I'm actually guilty of perpetuating the kind of behaviour I'm also bemoaning here.
can this all just stop, it's so unnecessary
how many of you are full of festive cheer and bouncing around in a reindeer costume then?
#8
Off Topic Discussion / Re: RC's been gone a long time...
Last post by zombie no.one - Today at 04:34:20 AMyou should know by now the dude is immortal
