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Creative => Customs Gallery => Dioramas & Buildings => Topic started by: sunflower on March 25, 2014, 17:15:37

Title: A new zoo
Post by: sunflower on March 25, 2014, 17:15:37
This weekend we had a lot of fun building on our garden and dinner table. Hope you enjoy the pictures!

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Title: Re: A new zoo
Post by: sunflower on March 25, 2014, 17:18:28
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Title: Re: A new zoo
Post by: sunflower on March 25, 2014, 17:24:35
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Title: Re: A new zoo
Post by: sunflower on March 25, 2014, 17:27:22
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Title: Re: A new zoo
Post by: sunflower on March 25, 2014, 17:33:02
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Title: Re: A new zoo
Post by: sunflower on March 25, 2014, 17:37:37
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Title: Re: A new zoo
Post by: leefert on March 25, 2014, 17:56:46
It looks like you had A TON of FUN this weekend!  I love the set up.  Your animals look really happy to great the visitors :)
Title: Re: A new zoo
Post by: Raven on March 25, 2014, 18:55:32
It's wonderful!  I used to enjoy playing the PC game 'Zoo Tycoon', just so I could create zoo layouts, but the Playmobil version must be so much better!

What's that bird looking meaningfully at the baby Penguin though?  It's not some baby-bird-eating predator, is it?
Title: Re: A new zoo
Post by: tahra on March 25, 2014, 18:56:33
That looks really nice :)

Love the safari house, and especially that "castle base" used there... :)
Title: Re: A new zoo
Post by: leefert on March 25, 2014, 19:08:20
Quote from: tahra on March 25, 2014, 18:56:33
Love the safari house, and especially that "castle base" used there... :)

I agree that the use of both make great viewing platforms that  I never thought of before! 
Title: Re: A new zoo
Post by: sunflower on March 25, 2014, 19:34:15
Quote from: leefert on March 25, 2014, 19:08:20
I agree that the use of both make great viewing platforms that  I never thought of before!

Actually I was in need of something to help overcome the difference in height between the tables. And I think certain zoo's here on the forum inspired me too. When someone thinks I stole their ideas, they're right :P
Title: Re: A new zoo
Post by: Tiermann on March 25, 2014, 19:39:04
I agree. The use of the castle base piece as stairs to another level is brilliant. I also love the use of the safari building as a viewing platform with gift shop. Lots of great ideas and a nicely made diorama. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Title: Re: A new zoo
Post by: sunflower on March 25, 2014, 19:46:00
Quote from: Raven on March 25, 2014, 18:55:32
It's wonderful!  I used to enjoy playing the PC game 'Zoo Tycoon', just so I could create zoo layouts, but the Playmobil version must be so much better!

What's that bird looking meaningfully at the baby Penguin though?  It's not some baby-bird-eating predator, is it?


Thank you! The bird has the lovely name  blue footed bubi (Jan van Gent in dutch). I put him there on a look out for leftover fishes. Actually they live in colonies so I'll need more of them for the future... Also found out I only have one gorilla. On my wishlist!
Title: Re: A new zoo
Post by: leefert on March 25, 2014, 19:51:33
Quote from: sunflower on March 25, 2014, 19:34:15
Actually I was in need of something to help overcome the difference in height between the tables. And I think certain zoo's here on the forum inspired me too. When someone thinks I stole their ideas, they're right :P

It was BRILLIANT!  And I don't think that anyone minds the use of their ideas being adapted in other dioramas... I personally think that it's a compliment. 

I just noticed that you turned Ombati Station into a gift shop too!  Excellent idea!
Title: Re: A new zoo
Post by: bonniebeth on March 25, 2014, 20:12:50
Fantastic zoo! I really liked the use of the castle base too. I see you like my giraffe feeding station idea. ;D The addition of the gift stand there was very nice. Overall very detailed diorama. Great to see another zoo!

Quote from: sunflower on March 25, 2014, 19:34:15
When someone thinks I stole their ideas, they're right :P

 :lol: It's ok, as long as you own up to it!

Title: Re: A new zoo
Post by: tahra on March 25, 2014, 20:34:56
Quote from: sunflower on March 25, 2014, 19:46:00
The bird has the lovely name  blue footed bubi (Jan van Gent in dutch). I put him there on a look out for leftover fishes. Actually they live in colonies so I'll need more of them for the future...

Uhm. They do? Need more too then  ;D
Title: Re: A new zoo
Post by: leefert on March 25, 2014, 21:01:06
Quote from: tahra on March 25, 2014, 20:34:56
Uhm. They do? Need more too then  ;D

Me too!
Title: Re: A new zoo
Post by: Birdie on March 26, 2014, 07:22:29
That is SO cute  :D  I love the tiny pebbles you used in some of the enclosures.
Title: Re: A new zoo
Post by: bonniebeth on March 26, 2014, 12:17:25
Quote from: Birdie on March 26, 2014, 07:22:29
I love the tiny pebbles you used in some of the enclosures.

So do I. It lends nice texture to the display.
Title: Re: A new zoo
Post by: DrDalek6 on March 26, 2014, 21:32:29
A very nice zoo you've set up there some beautifully laid out and nicely detailed enclosures and such a great selection of animals as well it's certianly a pleasure to look through all the photos  :).
Title: Re: A new zoo
Post by: Cloud Strife on March 26, 2014, 21:54:47
These pictures are indeed a lovely set to look through.  The elephants are always the main attraction for me.  Also I like the clever use of the safari house as a viewing platform that goes perfectly with the higher table.

Thanks for sharing these  :)