Since the modeling and rebuilding of the figures has been completed in the meantime,
I have thought about the design and appearance of the diorama.
After much deliberation and exchange of views with collector friends, I decided to build a pueblo.
![Image](https://i.postimg.cc/jddPQQDg/ec8c9a48fea09b8c02e1c1bc8df0ad13.jpg)
After I had chosen a template, the first thing I did was create a dimensioned drawing.
![Image](https://i.postimg.cc/QMMy2WY0/Pueblo_9_-_Grundriss.jpg)
![Image](https://i.postimg.cc/x15ZpP5X/Pueblo_9_-_Axonometrie.jpg)
![Image](https://i.postimg.cc/tC08sJ74/Pueblo_10_-_Front.jpg)
These are 16 individual buildings of various sizes and appearances.
My collector friend Wolfgang Hübgens then lasered the individual modules made of 3mm gray cardboard for me.
![Image](https://i.postimg.cc/zvZV6tRn/LGUS0274.jpg)
![Image](https://i.postimg.cc/y8DfnzDb/FUUI2444.jpg)
![Image](https://i.postimg.cc/jSZn24Gb/BARI0699.jpg)
Then I did a first test setup to see how the whole thing works.
![Image](https://i.postimg.cc/Zncdr0Py/IMG_3850.jpg)
![Image](https://i.postimg.cc/JzCq3BWG/IMG_3883.jpg)
The next step was to cover all visible parts of the outer walls with double-sided tape.
Then I framed the windows and doors in the area of the lintel and the soffits with small logs or beams made of veneer wood or small knots.
![Image](https://i.postimg.cc/sD78RzjG/IMG_3965.jpg)
![Image](https://i.postimg.cc/MX2yYgNh/IMG_3966.jpg)
Now I faced the first big hurdle
The façade was to have a natural stone structure, as can be seen in the original photos of pueblos in Arizona.
I decided to implement the "Wolfgang Meyer" method.
I rolled out the air-drying modeling clay to a thickness of approx. 2mm and then applied it to the double-sided adhesive tape.
The stone structure was embossed with various structure rollers that Wolfgang Hübgens made for me in 3D printing.
![Image](https://i.postimg.cc/XJZWfPwK/IMG_3542.jpg)
This is how it looks now after drying.
![Image](https://i.postimg.cc/3NcK5TYc/IMG_3991.jpg)
![Image](https://i.postimg.cc/Rhb7nNLV/IMG_3995.jpg)
Now the fine and detailed work begins...
Sequel follows…