Diorama Night at King's Hobby Shop

King's Hobby has been asked by the Texas Military Forces Museum to participate in the renovation of their 19th Century Gallery.  Among the many new and exciting displays will be two new dioramas commemorating Civil War battles fought in Texas.  "The Battle of Sabine Pass" is complete (see photo essay below)..."The Battle of Galveston" is just getting started!

Tuesday nights at King's Hobby will become "Diorama Nights".  Any interested modeler, regardless of skill level, is welcomed.  If you want to come out to practice some skills, learn new techniques, or just hang-out with modelers; drop by King's on Tuesdays at 6:00.  All tools and supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite Xacto just in case.

Now presenting, "The Battle of Sabine Pass";

Here's a satellite image of the area;

We add contours and groundwork;

Then comes the water.  This was the largest pour any of us had ever attempted...and it took over a month to dry completely.

 Then we add the details...cannon, water effects, smoke, the lighthouse and other details;