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Quick and easy diorama backdrop using MDF

December 5, 2018 by The Creator Leave a Comment

Most action figure dioramas are built using high-density styrofoam. While styrofoam has many advantages, I have been using MDF (medium density fiberboard) for my dioramas because they are rock-solid and can take plenty of abuse, which can happen after repeated photo shoots. I have devised a way to make these MDF dioramas modular by incorporating a channel that the back wall slides into, which spans the back of the display.

Build a diorama with MDF woodBoth the back wall and the floor is constructed with 1/4″ MDF.

Build a diorama with MDF woodPlastic PVC pipes and straws are cut to fit, and added with glue, to simulate electric conduit.

Diorama details made with a cricut machineI used a Cricut machine to cut out the wall panel shapes from thick card stock paper. I would never be able to cut such straight and consistent pieces by hand — the Cricut machine does a great job.

Diorama details made with a cricut machineThe paper cut-outs are glued to the back wall. These add some dimension to the walls and a great deal of visual interest.

Diorama for action figuresThe floor and the wall get a coat of gray primer.

Diorama for action figuresThe back wall was given a rusty paint job, using sponges and various shades of reds and oranges, while the floor was made to look like concrete by applying several coats of grey, white, and black spray paint. The final paint job is complete, and this quick and easy backdrop is ready to see some action!

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