I have a question about diorama bases...

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**sluggaslugga**

If you have built larger scale (larger than 50mm) dioramas can you tell me where did you get the diorama bases?

**Ineon**

I believe (although I have not tried it) that something like that can be made inexpensively. Obviously, you need a large chunk of wood to make the centre of it, and the edging sections of wood can be brought from a DIY shop or even taken from an old picture frame. You will need to carefully cut the corners of the edging and then glue them on. Finally give it a good coat of varnish.

**Eisenhorn**

Probally Scratchbuilt like he said.
Michaels has good wood for basing,I bought one that was perfect for dred sized bases and the stain for under $10
They had Larger though,right up the alley you are looking for.

**veelckoo**

Eisenhorn wrote:Michaels has good wood for basing,I bought one that was perfect for dred sized bases and the stain for under $10
They had Larger though,right up the alley you are looking for.

You think he will go to Michaels from Finland just to buy some wood? I highly doubt that

**MechaEmperor7000**

Wal-Mart here has a whole section with these type of bases, ranging from round to square. A good stain and varnish can usually do the trick, and they're pretty cheap too, costing less than 5 bucks.

**sluggaslugga**

Wal-Mart!? In Finland!? I wish

So as for short I should get some good quality finnish wood (hehehee... Wood) and build one myself?

The only problem is I am bad working with wood, especially using the saw... anyways back to the topic.

**MechaEmperor7000**

Dollar stores here carry the same kind of bases too, although I guess that'll depend on the individual stores themselves.

**bagley**

I allways assumed they would be a DIY job with a lathe. Could try Ineon's suggestion, but I'm sure it would look more professional if it was a single block of wood.