The theory behind a truly great diorama, made genuinely practical. This 1.3 extension to AK's acclaimed Dioramas F.A.Q. series digs into storytelling, composition and planning — where ideas come from, how to develop them, and how to arrange figures, scenery and bases so a scene both tells its story and looks superb. Dense with real examples rather than dry theory.
At a glance
Softcover reference book from AK Interactive (AK8150)
240 pages, English and Spanish text
528 illustrations across 300+ models and dioramas by Van Gills
Covers storytelling, composition, colour and box dioramas
Best for
Modellers stepping up from single figures to full scenes
Planning composition, narrative and layout
Turning a historical photo into a three-dimensional scene
The kind of book that quietly transforms how you approach every project after it.
Plan dioramas that tell a story. Put the theory to work with the AK terrain range.
