Star Wars MEGA Death Star Action Figure Diorama preview

Star Wars MEGA Death Star Action Figure Diorama preview - Maquette reveal

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Welcome to the MEGA Death Star Action Figure Diorama preview.
Many of my Death Star rooms (decals) were originally designed for my 2005 Star Wars Celebration III booth. Now, in 2023, I am deluxifying what was available back then for the fans plus NEW never before seen rooms that I never had time to complete for the convention.
This diorama will be my BIGGEST EVER and in order to design and figure out where everything would fit, I built a 40% scale Maquette.
Now complete, I can reveal it's construction and use it to give you a preview of all the actual upcoming construction (in actual 3.75" action figure scale) that will be appearing here on my channel during the winter 2023.
0:00 Final Maquette Preview
0:50 My idea for the MEGA Death Star build
2:26 Basic Death Star Hallways A-B-C designs
2:35 Trash Compactor
2:51 Millennium Falcon Docking Bay
3:42 Vader vs Kenobi Duel
4:09 Laser Control Room (destruction of Alderaan)
4:41 Red Control Room
5:35 Detention Center
6:38 Curved Hallways (movie set)
7:04 Tarkin Conference Room
7:37 Death Star War Room (destruction of Alderaan)
8:09 Laser Cannons Bay
9:12 Death Star II Docking Bay (Emperor Palpatine's Arrival)
9:34 Death Star II Emperor Palpatine Tower (Vader vs Luke Duel)
10:00 Death Star Chasm (Luke and Leia Swing)
10:51 Elevator Platform (Luke and Han Stormtrooper disguise)
11:27 Death Star Chasm 2 (Ben Kenobi Tractor Beam)
11:45 What to expect in the next 3-4 months
Some rooms and accessories are already available, Visit my website's SPEED INDEX LINK PAGE - dioramaworkshop.com/speed-index/ - to see what you can build today. EVERYTHING is FREE all you need to do is purchase your materials from your nearest Dollar or Art Supply store.
The MEGA DEATH STAR DIORAMA is designed to display your Star Wars Hasbro 3.75" Action Figures.
If you like Star Wars Action Figures and Dioramas, make sure to visit my site... dioramaworkshop.com/
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If you have ANY QUESTIONS about this build or want to share your diorama builds for the website’s VISITOR GALLERY you can email me at dioramaworkshop.com@gmail.com.

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@JD-Media Жыл бұрын

I wish you more success!!!!

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Help spread the word JD about the most fun hobby in the universe :) Frank.

@ItsJGonzo 8 ай бұрын

So awesome! I do want to attempt all the projects you put out. I wish I had an Uncle Frank like you growing up lol. Again thank you for all the content you put out Sir. Love your channel and history behind everything you touch or put out.

@dioramaworkshop 8 ай бұрын

Jesse, thats so nice of you to take the time to write that. You are never too old to have a Uncle Frank help inspire you to start building :) I too wish I had what I do available to me when I was growing up myself. Of course internet didnt exist back in 1977 lol. You welcome and I hope to continue making fun tutorials for all of you to enjoy for years to come. I only wish I could get the videos out faster. Frank.

@pauldebnam2645 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you still creating Frank i remember the Niub Niub and FFURG days

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Ffurg chat was the best, time just flies doesnt it HYS ? Hope I dont dissapoint in my old age lol

@TheRobsterUK 8 ай бұрын

Respect the level of detail, a proper labour of love :D

@dioramaworkshop 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Rob. That means a lot to me. Now all I have to do is make it from this Lego scale to 3.75 Hasbro figs :) only thing that sucks is I am 7 months past date I thought It would be completed :) but we will get there... Stay tuned for many more tutorials . Frank.

@jediknutt620 Жыл бұрын

I just realized that I have been following your work for over 20 years. I suddenly feel old. 😂 This is going to be amazing. Best of luck.

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Hey JN, the NiubNiub years :) time does fly and we are older now :) lol. I think it's going to be amazing. If the maquette already makes us all smile, imagine when the rooms will be filled with hundreds Hasbro figures :) make sure spread the word to friends n groups, it's going to be fun couple months.... Frank.

@hollandpixtoys Жыл бұрын

We will follow this carefully... May the force be with you

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mando, that means a lot. Make sure to subscribe, like and ring the bell to be sure you dont miss a video :) and tell your friends ;) Frank

@kevinharimsanchezarias8941 Жыл бұрын

is amazing 🤩🤩 👍👍👍👍

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

thank you Kevin, it's taking longer than planned to build but it's coming along... keep visiting to see the progress. Frank.

@kevinharimsanchezarias8941 Жыл бұрын

@@dioramaworkshop thanks!!!!

@lamarravery4094 Жыл бұрын

That's going to be pretty ambitious and pretty awesome. Can't wait to see the end result.

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

It is my biggest project indeed Lamarr, bringing what the fans built at Celebration 3 2005 and more into my home. Finally. Only took 18 years lol. I cant wait till it's all put together with figures too. It should be jaw dropping I hope :) make sure to subscribe and spread to word to see the evolution in upcoming months. Frank.

@darthg6505 Жыл бұрын

Hell Yeah!!!! I can't wait 2 C What this looks like when you are done. What a Mega build! Are you installing lights? You are a Mad Man!! & I mean that in every good way. Cheers!

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Hahaha DG, better mad than boring :) if the real deal will be even half the fun making this maquette, it will be awesome for all of you, and me, to watch come together next few months. Happy new year ! Frank.

@eddie88lego Жыл бұрын

Wow, thats quite an undertaking of a GREAT Project. Looking forward to seeing it progress in the early stages of 2023

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Hope not to dissapoint Eddie ;) I've been wanting to make this since coming back from the convention in 2005. Now I have the time and the space, and color printer lol. It's gonna be a lot of fun. Frank.

@rekon8r572 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this! The maquette is impressive in its own right, so I can't wait to see the real deal.

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Me too Rekonator :) i didnt have to push the maquette this detailed to figure out the layouts, but it allowed me also to test the brand new decals I created for the real build. I shrunk them down to see what they would look like within the actual room blueprints.

@ga3680 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing. I am in love. ❤

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Thank you GA, imagine how you will feel seeing the real scale version :) spread the word to your friends, social groups, 2023 should be epic :) Frank

@MikeSidious Жыл бұрын

Incredible work, Frank. Cannot wait to see the final product.

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike, that means a lot to me, I am excited too, I just hope I can build it in the timeframe I have in my head :) sometimes 2 days takes 4. But I know that if the maqueete makes me smile when I look at it, I know the real scale with figures posed just like the movie should make any extra wait worth it. :) Frank

@obirobkenobi3599 Жыл бұрын

Subscribed!!! Jesus , even the maquette looks fantastic!!

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Thank you Rob. That means a lot to me, spread the diorama love :) Maquette does look cool, I could have made it a lot simpler, but it also allowed me to shrink my new decals and see how they would look all assembled. The true scale rooms should be very close in look, but a lot cleaner in execution. Big hands on Lego size elements not the easiest :) Frank.

@paulgertsch7105 Жыл бұрын

It's going to be awesome 👍

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

I'm hoping Paul :)

@victorgasior Жыл бұрын

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet Can’t wait to watch this build

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

I think you forgot a E Victor ;) lol. Me too, its gonna be so much fun transforming each room to its true scale :) i hope I wont dissapoint . Frank

@TheSeishiro1989 Жыл бұрын

That's a huge project, but a awesome one!!! Looking forward to see the tutorials! Maybe I start a new Diorama because of your following videos! Thank you so much for all the free decals and blueprints! They're the best! Greetings from germany!

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Thanks Seishiro, I am finally bringing my concept I did for my Star Wars Celebration booth 2005 fromthe convention floor to my home :) I will post each tutorial as each room is created, not waiting for the very end to give you everything at once. Maybe you get excited to make 1-2-5-7 lol rooms you never know :) cheers from Canada, Frank

@RebelBaseBuilds Жыл бұрын

Crazy good!

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Thats very kind of you James. Now that the design maquette is done, I can't wait to now start the actual true dioramas. It's going to be a fun 2023 :)

@RebelBaseBuilds Жыл бұрын

@@dioramaworkshop awesome! Maybe we should cook up some kind of collab?!

@charleswhitley4347 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing! Thank you for doing all that work. I'm hoping to actually build some of these this year, I believe I have enough space to display the whole thing. You're awesome!

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Charles you are too kind :) i know 2 things are builders biggest enemy... time and space. The fact you seem to be able to avoid these traps is good :) it will take time to see this entire wall completed but at least, showing and giving each rooms build one at a time will allow those at home like yourself to build along with me. Its going to be a lot of fun. Frank.

@legion078 Жыл бұрын

So good to see you're back onto a new project! This is another phenomenal one. Was thinking of a Death Star diorama just today when I was at my local DIY store...

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

If you follow all my plans you better start saving your money :) i think I will need to get a loan just to pay for all the upcoming decal prints lol

@MrCros1970 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait...

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

I know right ? I wish I could fast forward in time to see how it turns out now ;) Frank.

@SargesCustoms Жыл бұрын

Awesome project! Looking forward to this one in 2023!

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

I didn't even have time to type my last message LOL. Yeah, I think it should be an exciting one. I think there rooms I will have to do im separate videos - Part 1 Part 2 especially the docking Bay

@palpatine1975 4 ай бұрын

Hi my friend. Absolutely fantastic diorama. Truly a master. I was hoping if u could do a star destroyer bridge diorama. I checked in your video archive and couldnt find it. Appreciate your hard work. Take care, may the force be with you! 👍

@dioramaworkshop 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words my Emperor. This is only the PREVIEW, the real 3.75" scale is slowly coming together with Vader vs Kenobi and 2 weeks ago Trash Compactor. Working on the Red Control room now. Your request is a popular one. I really want to do it I just need to clone myself first. :) Stay tuned, it will appear one day. Frank

@palpatine1975 4 ай бұрын

@@dioramaworkshop you have done well my apprentice and now I sense you wish to continue your work on the diorama. Patience my friend. In time, it will seek you out and when it does, you will bring it before me. Everything is proceeding as I have forseen.

@RadtoyzGalaxy Жыл бұрын

very cool

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Thank you Nelson, that means a lot to me for you to say that :) Frank.

@RadtoyzGalaxy Жыл бұрын

@@dioramaworkshop I've got a lot of great tips from your channel to use on my dios for my channel

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Artists helping artists :)

@FloridaKeysPirate Жыл бұрын

Subbed. I’ve got to see this !

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Thank you Hank. It's taking longer than I thought to progress but it will be EPIC when full size wall is all done :) - first tutorial tonight - Vader vs Kenobi Duel Part 1 :) come watch the premiere with me 8pm eastern. Frank

@FrodeFender Жыл бұрын

"Impressive! Most impressive!" 😉👍🏼

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Thank you Frode, wait till u see the real one :)

@FrodeFender Жыл бұрын

@@dioramaworkshop Can't wait 🙏🏼💕

@joshb.8217 Жыл бұрын

That looks amazing. I think the layout is great, no sense in wasting empty space.

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh, indeed, taking time to build everything in miniature took longer than expected but was oh so usefull in discovering where the best place to put each room was.

@jdioramasjdioramas2814 Жыл бұрын

Too cool back when I got started on Dio s I had those printouts from your connection 2011

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Love to see how your diorama turned out JD

@noslack68671 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Just Wow! Very ambitious. I have built my own version of a deathstar dio/playset. I would like to suggest to you for your chasm areas that you buy mirrored plexiglass and put that over your black foam core floor and then build your chasm walls on that. It will give you a much more incredible illusion of bottomlessness.

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Hey NS, I am finally bringing home what I started in 2005 for my Star Wars Celebration Diorama Builders booth. I am updating all the decals to exact movie accuracy and using the blueprints when available. It should be a fun build, and everyone can build along with me which will be cool too. I was thinking maybe a mirror trick, I did that for my Emperor's Arrival display. Does plexi work better than a real mirror ? I'd love to see your photos. Thanks for taking time to comment and tip. Frank.

@noslack68671 Жыл бұрын

@@dioramaworkshop well compared to mirror/glass, mirrored plexi is thinner, lighter, easier to work with and wont break if you drop it.

@noslack68671 Жыл бұрын

@@dioramaworkshop I'd be happy to send some pics but where do you want me to send them?

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

@@noslack68671 dioramaworkshop.com@gmail.com

@nebakanezzertoyhunts1449 Жыл бұрын

Oh I see there Lego scale it be really nice 1/12th scale for the black series

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Yes, Lego fits in the maquette, one of the reasons I scaled it 40%. I will be building mine for my 3.75" hasbro figures since those are the ones I have collected thousands of since 94 (plus the originals mom bought me as kid in 70's) for those like you who collect and display 6" black, I will be releasing the decals in both scales. If there are decals on site not available yet, you can multiply them x1.6 or scale 160% in photoshop and then print at 100% scale. I'd love to see you make larger versions that we could put in the visitors section :) Frank.

@jeroenvanwalstijn8213 Жыл бұрын

Wow wow. Can't wait. Very inspired by your work to do them myself. I have built a closet for diorama's years ago. I even have your old site archived, but never got around to it. Time, where do i find the time.....

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeroen, that means a lot to me. Space for display is a big issue for many and the other is what you mentioned... time ! I wish I could fast fordward my time to get videos out to all of you faster ;) It's also cool to see you are old too lol. NNU decade was a great one. Good times.

@justinwelch8673 Жыл бұрын

The empire was reckless no guard rails on anything 😂 didnt budget them in. I cant wait this is going to be EPIC!!!

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

There is a rail in the movie, i was too lazy to make one for the maquette lol

@aquariumlife2929 Жыл бұрын

1k views for such an amazing project ?!! ....waw

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

What is waw ? I am old, do you mean wow as in a lot or wow thats all ? :) help spread the word AL :) Frank

@aquariumlife2929 Жыл бұрын

@@dioramaworkshop i was expecting a lot more people to be intetested in such a cool project that's all...i guess people dont value hard work and the effort to the making of cool stuff anymore i guess...thats what i meant...

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

I just need another site or influencer to discover the project, as I build I think interest will be there, maybe in the final video, when you see the completed wall, that will be the one to have the most views. Word of mouth, that's what its all about. Spread theblove :) to friends, media groups etc... lets see what happens 2023. :) Frank

@aquariumlife2929 Жыл бұрын

@@dioramaworkshop definetely...i'm sure it will pick up friction as it develops...a dream to have a piece of star wars on the wall like that ...almost like living a bit inside the movie i suppose...living on the star wars vibe every single day...and you know what , i think this will be a tendency from now on : people ( fans ) building almost movie sets inside their homes , spending even hundreds of thousands building x-wings , at-at's on their backyard , like there already people doing but in a next level ...immersion to the highest point...congrats on the project

@georgemartinezjr Жыл бұрын

Outstanding What Brand of paint and Brushes you use

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Just dollar store art supplies George, nothing fancy, sothat all families can easy recreate my work at home.

@paulhoffman-music Жыл бұрын

This is going to be amazing, Frank! So happy you’re still at it. I’ll be sure to follow your progress.

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Hey Paul, yes indeed, having more fun now that I have more free time. Finally able to build for myself all the designs I did for the Star Wars Celebrations. 2023 should be a great year, i hope to not dissapoint ;) Frank.

@chrisgatz3048 Жыл бұрын

Do you draw/paint the walls and everything or is it prints? I'm new to this and it's amazing

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Hey Chris. No painting or drawing involved, you simply download and print my free decal skins and apply them to cardboard or foamcore following my free blueprints and tutorial instructions. You can check what is currently available to build on my sites Speed Index menu. dioramaworkshop.com/speed-index/ As I complete each room of the Mega Death Star project I will be adding those links to the index page. Welcome to the hobby. I hope I inspire you to try make yourself a display for your own home in 2023 :) Frank

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Oh and thank you for the compliment, it truly means a lot to me.

@darthg6505 Жыл бұрын

How many Stormtroopers are you putting in your Mega Diorama?

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

I own a couple hundred plus dozens of imperial officers I collected from 1994 to today. I should be able to recreate all the movie scenes populated just like the film. It will be fun to do movie comparisons with this build :) Frank.

@georgemartinezjr Жыл бұрын

Do you ever use Milliput or something like that

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

I use sometimes SUPER SCULPEY for little custom stuff like adding sitting legs to some figures. But I don't really do it that much George. Frank.

@georgemartinezjr Жыл бұрын

What did you cast the Parts in

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

There is no casting, it is all hand cut, glued n using my decals for texture skins.

@aboutthemetal8783 Жыл бұрын

Is this for 3 .75 scale or six inch ?

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

This, the full wall will be for my 3.75 figs, but for those collecting black 6", you canconvert the blueprints by multiplying 1.6 and scale decals 160% if not already converted myself (i will try keep up as we go to offer both scales to the fans) Frank

@chrisgatz3048 Жыл бұрын

And what do you put in it? 3.75 figures?

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

3.75 is what I have collected since 1994 so yes, for me the final result, all rooms are designed for those. If you collect 6" black, you can multiply the blueprint measurements x1.6 and if not available on the site, print my decals 160% scale.

@nebakanezzertoyhunts1449 Жыл бұрын

Is.that vintage scale?

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

40% smaller than hasbro tvc and retro 3.75". Saving money on printing and foamcore for the design process.

@georgemartinezjr Жыл бұрын

Do you ever make your own Sculpting Tools

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

What do you mean by tools ? Can you name an example ? Frank.

@georgemartinezjr Жыл бұрын

Sculpting Tool you made from.Scratch let's say to add certain Detail

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Im still confused lol. Specific part might help me.

@georgemartinezjr Жыл бұрын

Ok let's say your Sculpting a ack Oack Dor Bobba Fett. And you want to add some Detail NOW WOULD YOU DO THIS WITH REGULAR Sculpt Tool Or would you make one specific For making that Detail Or this improvise what's laying Around

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Ok, if doing figure customs, I use Super Sculpey, its a clay like plasticine that hardens with heat n can get lots details. I use regular wood n metal sculpt tools with various end shapes. Some look like dentist ones. I do mostly environment, more than figures. Hope that helps. Frank

@TheImperialCommunique Жыл бұрын

Holy crap!!! Can’t believe I just found you! Can’t wait for this. And if you need an army to fill it, check out my content! 😉

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

Spread the word IC , it's going to be a cool build. Are you giving me extra figures to populate the wall ? ;) hee hee Frank

@TheImperialCommunique Жыл бұрын

@@dioramaworkshop hmmmm… 🤔 I might.

@dioramaworkshop Жыл бұрын

They would have a good home in there ;) i could do a fan figure fund drive like we did for the conventions, kind of like a patreon thing, where people who donate would have me thank them in the final build video.

@TheImperialCommunique Жыл бұрын

@@dioramaworkshop We’ll work something out. Going through my army now, updating, replacing. Would be fun to contribute, help promote, etc.

@sergioalonsorubio5306 5 ай бұрын

No es gratuito 😢

@dioramaworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Hey Sergio, the designs are made for you to build with basic arts and craft materials that you can buy at your local dollar store. If you refer to the decals, starting this year, after 20 years of giving away for free, I have made the decision to charge small price for them. When I was working in movies, I got paid a lot so that was one reason my art was free, now I am retired, money is tight, so the little extra I can make selling my art will help pay a small percent of my art supplies so Incan contunue make more dioramas and tutorials for you guys. If you join my Patreon, you get discount codes so art even less expensive. Frank.