I know it says 1/16, but bear with me, I think I have something to share just the same. The techniques would work as well in larger scales.
Here's an overall view of the diorama.
It's built on a hollow core door. The back drop is masonite, and I hand painted the rather simple trees. The building is also masonite, with balsa doll house siding on the exterior.
I took it to a show in Portland OR a few years ago. Lotsa fun!
It is never set up permanently one way or another, but is always kind of in change, as I rotate various WIPs through it for kicks. Here's a Paystar getting set up.
A trailer recieving some repairs. The welder really flashes.
A look around the side yard
Working wall fan.
More pictures if anyone's interested. Dan