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Title: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: bml87 on February 22, 2018, 22:26:55
A little sneak peek of something I will be working on the next couple of months...

The orchestra is rehearsing for the opening night!
(https://i.imgur.com/LyiOKEs.jpg)
Click on the picture to zoom.

More pictures are coming soon in this topic! Will be continued...
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: bml87 on February 25, 2018, 22:28:52
After an hour of painting (I needed grass...) and cleaning my Western Town (link (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=16454.10)) I finally started with building the Roncalli circus! It’s going to be a fun ride, I hope you enjoy the first pictures!

Full album: click here (https://imgur.com/a/tPZao)
Click the pictures to zoom:

The circus train arrived, the clowns can’t wait to entertain:
(https://i.imgur.com/9q5SRTi.jpg)

This season we’ll have sushi on the menu!
(https://i.imgur.com/2G5e1wU.jpg)

The crew will have a lot of work the next coming days...
(https://i.imgur.com/tCgayRc.jpg)

Welcome in our circus!
(https://i.imgur.com/MqfxhTa.jpg)

How can I help you?
(https://i.imgur.com/N8SkYhr.jpg)

Let’s rock!
(https://i.imgur.com/fFk4Xew.jpg)

To be continued...
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: tahra on February 25, 2018, 22:31:52
Looking great :)

The train cars with the logo are perfect. So is the guy working on the truck.. and the pic of the woman in the "kasse" is gorgeous.

I really like the band klickys..

Looking forward to more.
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: Robbie on February 26, 2018, 01:33:46
This looks amazing!
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: playmofire on February 26, 2018, 01:35:26
I agree with tahra, looking great.

The man under the truck is a nice detail and isn't it typical of clowns - there's work to be one and all they can do is clown around!

And the band are very smart - are the figures customs?

But why is the man at the entrance hitting a rabbit on the head with a wand?!  (Joke!  :) )
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: tahra on February 26, 2018, 13:58:12
And the band are very smart - are the figures customs?

I think the band klickys are the original Roncalli band..
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: bml87 on February 26, 2018, 14:28:32
I think the band klickys are the original Roncalli band..

Well, to be completely correct, there are "3 customs" if you count changing heads and hair ;-) :

The tuba player: the hair changed in comparison to the original klicky
The sax player: the head and hair changed in comparison to the original klicky
The keyboard player: the head and hair changed in comparison to the original klicky

The original band members are:
The trumpet player, the guitarist and the drummer.
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: playmofire on February 26, 2018, 14:55:04
I think the band klickys are the original Roncalli band..

Ah, I've never seen that before, only the other circus band.
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: bml87 on February 26, 2018, 21:57:44
Looking great :)

The train cars with the logo are perfect. So is the guy working on the truck.. and the pic of the woman in the "kasse" is gorgeous.

I really like the band klickys..

Looking forward to more.

Thanks tahra! It was a nice coincidence that they printed the stickers of Roncalli in blue, I’m glad I was able to order some from the parts service. Also, I bought this train second hand 3 years ago and one wagon had the Belgian train logo and the other one the German logo: uniformity level zero! At least they have the same logos now! I also removed the “(no) smoking” stickers, amazing that Playmobil (first of all made for children) at that time was open to smoking!

The guy working on the truck was first meant to be temporary, but playmofire and you convinced me to keep him in the final diorama!

I continued the work today but the “open space” is a mess now; full of accessories... maybe new pictures tomorrow...
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: bml87 on February 26, 2018, 21:59:31
This looks amazing!

Thanks Robbie! By the way, the little guy in your avatar will also appear around the circus!
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: bml87 on February 26, 2018, 22:06:52
I agree with tahra, looking great.

The man under the truck is a nice detail and isn't it typical of clowns - there's work to be one and all they can do is clown around!

And the band are very smart - are the figures customs?

But why is the man at the entrance hitting a rabbit on the head with a wand?!  (Joke!  :) )

Thanks playmofire!

I already told tahra that she and you convinced me to keep the handyman in the final diorama! About the clowns, you won’t believe it, but they actually managed to build a stage to perform some musical acts (or did the handymen do it?!). More clown entertainment will be seen in the coming pictures!

About the band; as I told above, they were partly customised, but they don’t come seperately as a set like the Romani band, they come with the circus in set 9040. Though, you can order them separately via the parts service, that’s how I order 3 more of them.

... no animals were hurt ...
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: bml87 on February 26, 2018, 23:55:54
A musical performance by our clowns!
(https://i.imgur.com/FDoCDBW.jpg)

Meanwhile the hard work is going on, I guess there’s an elephant...
(https://i.imgur.com/xyraS1i.jpg)

Well, good morning everyone!
(https://i.imgur.com/BDOMrHQ.jpg)

Breakfast!
(https://i.imgur.com/mn2mwOw.jpg)

Testing the spotlights.
(https://i.imgur.com/FSm4558.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/mhSbhD1.jpg)

To be continued...
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: tahra on February 27, 2018, 08:35:55
Meanwhile the hard work is going on, I guess there’s an elephant...
(https://i.imgur.com/xyraS1i.jpg)

"Just say it was magic"  ;D


Testing the spotlights.

:o  :love:
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: playmofire on February 27, 2018, 16:37:43
Tension is building before the show!

The spotlight photos are superb and a very original idea.

You are a great photographer and scene creator.
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: bml87 on February 27, 2018, 18:11:47
Ladies and gentlemen! Our “Café des artistes” is open! Please enjoy a lovely meal while our magicians show you their magic!
(https://i.imgur.com/6DLRZJD.jpg)

Don’t let your eyes fool you, little girl!
(https://i.imgur.com/qFxASKD.jpg)

Three juices are on the way!
(https://i.imgur.com/2m5yBu9.jpg)

*Sweety, what time is it? - You still have time Hank, I still need to do my makeup.
(https://i.imgur.com/Eb1SJ21.jpg)

Guarding the circus!
(https://i.imgur.com/tsyWEir.jpg)

Can I have some Belgian chocolate please?
(https://i.imgur.com/VuTAOV8.jpg)

Our circus is accessible for everyone.
(https://i.imgur.com/7hRxwN6.jpg)

Everyone holds his breath for the opening act...
(https://i.imgur.com/6Dg6KYj.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/xa2TfDF.jpg)

To be continued...
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: Hadoque on February 27, 2018, 19:30:08
Circus is not really one of "my themes", but I decided to check out this thread and I must say your settings are great and the pictures are superb!  8-)  And the Circus Roncalli sets are really nice, the best ones they ever made for this theme.
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: playmofire on February 27, 2018, 21:20:25
Wow! you think of everything and the photo titles are nice and to the point.

I hope here is some change from the 100 euro note for the Belgian chocolate.
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: tahra on February 27, 2018, 21:26:41
Great pics - LOVE the hair on the table! And the "opening act" photos are just amazing! :o  :wow:

I hope here is some change from the 100 euro note for the Belgian chocolate.

I thought about that too :)
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: Macruran on February 28, 2018, 02:12:13
 :o :clap: :munch:
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: bml87 on February 28, 2018, 15:27:52
Circus is not really one of "my themes", but I decided to check out this thread and I must say your settings are great and the pictures are superb!  8-)  And the Circus Roncalli sets are really nice, the best ones they ever made for this theme.

Thank you Hadoque! It was actually the first theme I fell in love with, since I got some sets of the Romani circus when I turned 6:
(https://i.imgur.com/MpNSeLx.jpg)
Unfortunately a lot of the parts are damaged, because I really liked to play with it. But like you said, the Roncalli sets are really beautiful! I hope Galeria Kaufhof will offer more sets, but I'm afraid so...

Wow! you think of everything and the photo titles are nice and to the point.

I hope here is some change from the 100 euro note for the Belgian chocolate.

I'm glad you really like it playmofire! I will call you if the circus sets fire ;)

Haha, well, at Roncalli we offer chocolate with Golden tickets for the factory of Willy Wonka :lol: (would be an amazing Playmobil theme) ! It's a coincidence you point that out actually, because I was searching myself for smaller notes, but the smallest one is apperently 50, so I didn't change it (and after all we have no clue what the Playmobil currency is of course).

Great pics - LOVE the hair on the table! And the "opening act" photos are just amazing! :o  :wow:

I thought about that too :)

Thanks tahra! I'm glad I finally could use that piano in a diorama! Well, I thought, behind every clown there's a normal person and the idea was born.

:o :clap: :munch:

Please stay seated, Macruran, more acts will be performed!
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: playmofire on February 28, 2018, 15:31:17

I'm glad you really like it playmofire! I will call you if the circus sets fire ;)



We're ready, two pumps and water carrier on standby.
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: bml87 on March 01, 2018, 11:07:47
While "The Greatest Show on Earth" is playing, entertainment continues around the circus tent.
(https://i.imgur.com/dnz711X.jpg)

Still fixing the truck... "I can see your feet, clown!"
(https://i.imgur.com/37uz35W.jpg)

*Do you also sell the chocolate with the Golden Tickets?
-I'm sorry little friend, those are exclusively sold during the show.
*Oh, great, we have tickets for tonight!
(https://i.imgur.com/D30SGZ9.jpg)

We all know the father that likes old vehicles.
(https://i.imgur.com/k7iqnsJ.jpg)

Someone wants to play basketball.
(https://i.imgur.com/E0D4ZXx.jpg)

You want to learn some juggling tricks?
(https://i.imgur.com/b5zZnf7.jpg)

*Strawberry ice cream is my favourite taste!
-Here you go, little princess!
(https://i.imgur.com/VzU01Jo.jpg)

To be continued...
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: bml87 on March 04, 2018, 20:36:45
Today I ordered the Roncalli horse act (9044), the Hot dog stand (9222) and the Fortune teller (9417) at Galeria Kaufhof. So next Saturdag I’m going to do that 3 hour train trip again! Can’t wait to add them to my diorama!

I also wanted to clear out something, however I really like the circus theme(s) of Playmobil, I’m completely against wild animal acts in real circuses! Building this diorama reminded me how sad it must be for the poor animals being in such small cages, with smiling klickies around it. But that’s how it was (and still is in some countries). I’m glad people are starting to change their minds about using animals for entertainment. Be kind to our animals!

So let’s return to the circus...

The inside of the sushi restaurant of Café des Artistes:
(https://i.imgur.com/KkIQaS3.jpg)

Let's spoil our daughter!
(https://i.imgur.com/XmTAUwj.jpg)

Not now Lucky! I’m practising my act!!!
(https://i.imgur.com/lmL7ofN.jpg)

Now take the lamp and make wish! Maybe the jinni will appear!
(https://i.imgur.com/QLUg0zl.jpg)

Come on, boy! I have some fresh hay for you!
(https://i.imgur.com/qPe2M06.jpg)

Who dares to bring me my parrot Chico?
(https://i.imgur.com/MUr5yVe.jpg)

To be continued...
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: Klickteryx on March 05, 2018, 06:45:06
Really natural looking Circus and visitors, great job. I'm looking forward to getting some of those new sets like the sushi man and the fortune teller. They show how good playmobil can be, hopefully the medieval theme will be revisited with the same level of care one day.
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: tahra on March 05, 2018, 08:52:09
I also wanted to clear out something, however I really like the circus theme(s) of Playmobil, I’m completely against wild animal acts in real circuses!

We have that issue with the theme too - and we have a WHOLE bunch of it... That and the monks (sorted = beermakers! Tuck was thrilled) are really problematic issues on playkingdoms.... The circus is proving more complicated.

The inside of the sushi restaurant of Café des Artistes:

So many sushi guys chopsticks!


Not now Lucky! I’m practising my act!!!

:lmao: :lmao:

Come on, boy! I have some fresh hay for you!

Great posing!  I really like those little hay parts.


Looking forward to more pics  ;D
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: Tiermann on March 05, 2018, 19:23:26
Wonderful diorama with lots of detail and great posing of the figures.

Happily it has been found that animals made of plastic do not mind smaller quarters and are in fact perfectly happy being a bit crowded. They like hanging out with their friends and sharing travel stories.
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: tahra on March 05, 2018, 20:12:52
Happily it has been found that animals made of plastic do not mind smaller quarters and are in fact perfectly happy being a bit crowded. They like hanging out with their friends and sharing travel stories.

 :)9
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: Klickteryx on March 05, 2018, 20:20:30

(https://i.imgur.com/KkIQaS3.jpg)


I was wondering where the sushi came from. The magician pulls it out of a hat and then passes it through the window to the chefs who put it on trays to serve.
The waiter with the glasses is on his way to accidentally tip the water over the camera of the person filming the magician.
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: Macruran on March 06, 2018, 00:20:48
 :lol:
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: bml87 on March 07, 2018, 07:40:50
Really natural looking Circus and visitors, great job. I'm looking forward to getting some of those new sets like the sushi man and the fortune teller. They show how good playmobil can be, hopefully the medieval theme will be revisited with the same level of care one day.

Thank you Klickteryx! The sushi cook is a really nice klicky, my girlfriend is half-Mexican/half-Japanese and although she has no connection with Playmobil as we do, that klicky is her favourite one! I agree that the more nice sets of Playmobil are the smaller ones nowadays. I'm not that fond about the bigger sets, except the Roncalli line, that was a really nice one. I have to admint that the most of my last purchases are second-hand or spare parts...

Wonderful diorama with lots of detail and great posing of the figures.

Happily it has been found that animals made of plastic do not mind smaller quarters and are in fact perfectly happy being a bit crowded. They like hanging out with their friends and sharing travel stories.

Thank you, Tim! Well, exactly and when my circus animals don't perform, they all find rest in the Paradisio Zoo (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=16525.0)!

So many sushi guys chopsticks!

Hehe, I bought 5 sushi guys and in one bag there were 2 chopsticks 8-) !

I was wondering where the sushi came from. The magician pulls it out of a hat and then passes it through the window to the chefs who put it on trays to serve.
The waiter with the glasses is on his way to accidentally tip the water over the camera of the person filming the magician.

Don't spoil the magic, Klickteryx :lol:
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: bml87 on March 11, 2018, 00:38:57
As usual you can click the pictures to enlarge...

Ladies and gentlemen! Mister Magic and his son will now enchant you with their magnificent tricks!
(https://i.imgur.com/k7tgGMA.jpg)

My son, let us reveal what is hidden in our magical chest...
(https://i.imgur.com/hLCKGG4.jpg)

*Unbelievable! It is Miss Fortuna!
-My goodness guys! I have some miracle news...
(https://i.imgur.com/zTO9Q1G.jpg)

Dear girl! I have seen your future... It was told to me, that you will be crowned as Princess Roncalli!
(https://i.imgur.com/hGHFI45.jpg)

Long live the Princess!
(https://i.imgur.com/SSHepaa.jpg)

*Ring Master: Your highness, what is your wish?
-Princess: Chocolate for all the children!
+Clown Zippo: It shall be done!
(https://i.imgur.com/JqfQYL7.jpg)

The story (joke) about the bee and the honey. (YouTube: click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55CZlXpRYXE&app=desktop))
(https://i.imgur.com/G5HUJSo.jpg)

No! Don’t spit on us!!!
(https://i.imgur.com/FYy3f7f.jpg)

Catherine and her magnificent horses.
(https://i.imgur.com/3Hzbvhr.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/IUdYmhb.jpg)

Let’s call the acrobats!
(https://i.imgur.com/DXhAleD.jpg)

To be continued...
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: Macruran on March 11, 2018, 01:13:30
Magical!  :gent: Great lighting too

(tiger) :whip:
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: bml87 on March 11, 2018, 18:03:28
As usual you can click the pictures to enlarge

Two other acrobates join the horse act of Catherine (check out the post before this one)...
(https://i.imgur.com/Fh0ke5f.jpg)

The spotlights reveal the kings of the animals!
(https://i.imgur.com/mlNpV8I.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/LxW7JuN.jpg)

The princes of the animals join the arena!
(https://i.imgur.com/YJCUGtS.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/5eLzp6r.jpg)

Princess Yasmine arrives with her beloved elephant!
(https://i.imgur.com/DEQdDb9.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/gxlVjwY.jpg)

An amazing duo involves a lot of trust...
(https://i.imgur.com/FF224kl.jpg)

It’s getting darker, someone is awaiting his debut...
(https://i.imgur.com/HpCJZmf.jpg)

To be continued...
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: tahra on March 11, 2018, 20:22:12
Wow - amazing photos, and the lighting is simply breathtaking! :love:
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: Hadoque on March 11, 2018, 20:40:12
Great pictures!  8-)
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: Tiermann on March 12, 2018, 19:51:55
Excellent photography and great story to your circus show as well!
Love some of the combinations you are using.
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: bml87 on November 06, 2018, 20:42:23
I thought I should still share these with you...

That someone happened to be Jafar:
(https://i.imgur.com/mfT4Gfg.jpg)

Did you hear of Arabian Nights?
(https://i.imgur.com/JW4uCtC.jpg)

There was this boy Aladdin...
(https://i.imgur.com/9i0Lk6K.jpg)

Let's see if you're strong enough to rescue the princess...
(https://i.imgur.com/ShzGb47.jpg)

Challenge accepted!
(https://i.imgur.com/mDUJ8w2.jpg)

Another happy ending!
(https://i.imgur.com/dJPAtyu.jpg)

They lived happily ever after!
(https://i.imgur.com/KiUjqii.jpg)

The true acrobats of the circus!
(https://i.imgur.com/6DTVOdQ.jpg)

Goodbye everyone!
(https://i.imgur.com/abSvZfk.jpg)

I was going to create more acts, but it took me a lot of effort to create the perfect atmosphere with the lighting, so I didn't continue the work (for now).

Will be continued once... :wave:
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: Tiermann on November 06, 2018, 21:39:58
Your photography and lighting really are beautiful, so well worth the wait or to see what other projects you come up with.
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: Macruran on November 07, 2018, 05:53:31
Incredibly classy! That's why I say: bml87 dioramas - more of them please!  ;D
Title: Re: Circus Roncalli (bml87)
Post by: bml87 on November 07, 2018, 20:41:30
Your photography and lighting really are beautiful, so well worth the wait or to see what other projects you come up with.

Incredibly classy! That's why I say: bml87 dioramas - more of them please!  ;D

Thank you Tim and Macruran for the kind words! Next week I will take away my North American diorama after taking some last pictures and start to build a new Western Town! :cowboy: