How to Set Up the Dioramansion 150 Aurora Diorama
By グッドスマイルカンパニー公式ショップ | Published: 2026-10-27
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to assemble and display the Dioramansion 150 Aurora diorama background. Step-by-step guide for a quick, professional-looking miniature scene.
Quick answer
Unbox the Dioramansion 150 Aurora background, unfold the printed panel, and place it behind your 1/150 scale figures. Add optional lighting behind the panel to enhance the aurora effect.
Why the Dioramansion 150 series makes display easy
The Dioramansion series was created to solve a common collector problem: you want a special display for your figures, but building a custom diorama takes time, space, and skill. Each Dioramansion panel is a pre-printed background that folds flat for storage and opens into a three-sided scene. You get a professional-looking backdrop without glue, paint, or tools.
The Aurora/Chaenomeles/Sea rerelease adds three new scenes. The Aurora variant uses a gradient sky with soft greens and purples that work especially well with sci-fi, fantasy, or outdoor figures.
Step-by-step setup guide
- Unfold and flatten the panel: Remove the Dioramansion 150 Aurora from its packaging. It arrives folded. Gently open the creases and lay the panel flat on a clean surface. The printed side should face up. If the panel does not lie flat, place a heavy book on the folded edges for 10 minutes before continuing.
- Assemble the three-sided structure: Fold the two side wings inward along the pre-scored lines so they stand at 90-degree angles to the center panel. The result is a U-shaped backdrop that surrounds your figure on three sides. Press firmly along the score lines to create crisp edges. A dull crease will make the wings sag.
- Position your 1/150 scale figure: Place your figure in the center of the diorama, about 1–2 inches in front of the center panel. Adjust the figure's pose so it interacts with the background scene. Avoid placing the figure too close to the panel—it will cast a harsh shadow and lose the depth effect.
- Add optional lighting: If you want the aurora effect to pop, place a small LED strip or desk lamp behind the center panel, aimed upward. The light will shine through the printed sky and create a glowing gradient. Use a cool white or daylight LED (5000K–6500K) for the most natural aurora glow. Warm light will muddy the greens and purples.
- Photograph or display: The Dioramansion doubles as a photography kit. Shoot from a low angle to make the scene feel larger. For display, place the assembled diorama on a shelf or inside a glass case. Check that the background fills the entire frame behind the figure. If the edges show, crop in post or use a second panel to extend the scene.
Product details
- Dioramansion 150: Aurora/Chaenomeles/Sea (Rerelease):Dioramansion 150: Aurora: The Dioramansion 150 series is a display background designed for 1/150 scale figures. It is simple to use and can serve as a photography kit or a complete display background. You get an instant, professional-looking scene without the effort of building a custom diorama from scratch.
Dioramansion 150: Aurora/Chaenomeles/Sea (Rerelease):Dioramansion 150: Aurora
