Diorama Diligence-Constructing the Worlds of Wes Anderson

Grand Budapest Hotel Model on display@Arclight Cinema-Los Angeles

Wes Anderson, master of cinematic naivete, has again charmed movie-goers with his latest film, "The Grand Budapest Hotel" now nominated for 9 Academy Awards, including Best Achievement in Production Design and Best Picture.

The film features many large scale model miniatures constructed by a talented team and led by Berlin based model/prop maker Simon Weisse.

The excellent Cinefex Magazine blog features an in depth interview with Mr. Weisse about his work on the film and also includes some great behind the scenes stories and photos. http://cinefex.com/blog/the-grand-budapest-hotel/

http://www.simonweisse.de

http://www.simonweisse.de

http://www.simonweisse.de

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Haunted Dimensions-The Model Papercraft of Ray Keim

Looking to get your spook on and create an awesome paper craft project? Head over to Ray Keim's Haunted Dimensions -"a gateway for art, news related to Disney's haunted mansion attractions, the haunt industry, FREE spooky 3D paper models, gingerbread architecture, photologs of "haunted" places and all things Halloweeny."-haunteddimensions.raykeim.com

Ray Keim, an artist and 3D modeler/designer (and also part of the Halloween Horror Nights Orlando Design Team) has put together a Spooktacular website full of free downloadable papercraft/scale modeling goodies like this  Bates House Paper Model

Haunted Dimensions-Ray Keim 

Or how about the Infamous Amityville Paper House?

Haunted Dimensions-Ray Keim

Or Maybe you prefer a Classic a Haunted Mansion or Manor?

http://www.haunteddimensions.raykeim.com/index380.html

http://www.haunteddimensions.raykeim.com/index412.html

Each download kit available on Haunted Dimensions comes with a list of supplies and instructions to help you build the Horror House of your dreams (or nightmares).

Haunted Dimensions-Ray Keim

 Also be sure to check out the fan gallery of user submitted photos for more Spooky Inspiration.

Haunted Dimensions-Ray Keim

Haunted Dimensions Ray Keim

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