I love the atmosphere of the final turnaround shot. The muted colors and faces hidden in shadows really sells the bleak situation. Also the Snek responding to the knock knock joke was hilarious.
@@DG_427 wild guess! I thought it was a period diorama from somewhere in the South Pacific or the Congo, during WWII, but your assessment seems more precise.
Oh, thank God! I watched the whole thing without knowing if this diorama was from somewhere in the South Pacific or Congo during WWII. Thanks for the confirmation everyone! Also, loved the video
Hi! Snake owner (not entirely an expert) here, this does infact look like a python! Most similarly a Ball Python given the pattern on the back! The head shape is great! Love your videos! Keep it up!
I think you'd find if a snake* was that large relative to a human, it wouldn't exactly be harmless. There's plenty of animals which are harmless to humans and that's mostly based on scale. *or any animal, for that matter
It's not a python, it's a rare new convergent species, the BoyleiHobbyTimePythonidae Serpentes, endemic to this channel. And if you can fit in its mouth it will eat you.
Yeah, I was thinking about commenting that he didn't account for the soldiers movement through the water...then during the turntable reveal I saw it. 🤦🏻♂️ Freakin' awesome job Boylei!!!
I really love this one. The raindrops and green drops on the water surface are so simple but incredibly effective. And it would make my grandfather proud, who served somewhere in the South Pacific, or the Congo, during WWII.
I like the Congo shoutout. Not many people give the Congo the recognition it's due when it comes to large snakes since it mainly houses rock pythons, which don't get large. Although Remy Van Lierde's unofficial 1915 recording of a 50-ft snake has its fair share of skeptics, the Congo harboring some of the world's largest snakes seems a reasonable suggestion to me.
I think the story you referenced was actually a claim made by a Belgian Air Force pilot while flying over the Congo in 1959. His name was Remy van Lierde. A photo was taken and analysts estimated it was 200 feet long.
The Army did fight in Burma throughout the duration of the war and Burma is home to the Burmese Python... so I would say this is pretty historically accurate. Well done!
@@benpar223 I don’t think pythons get quite as big as the one in this diorama, but they do get fairly close. So while it is a slightly larger than normal snake, you’re right in that it’s probably the most realistic “monster” that he has made.
Diorama idea: A small cargo plane that crashed in a dense swampy area (similar to Louisiana), both pilots managed to survive but they’re now being stalked by a giant iguana like creature
Besides the fact that these will always be the best miniatures ever, I think my favorite part is always the end when he shows these horrific monsters in this scene with such peaceful music making it somehow even more beautiful
Really wanted to find out the end of the “Knock Knock” joke! I’m sure I’ve had bad dreams similar to what’s happening in this diorama. So creepy but incredibly cool! Great build Boylei!
A squad of WW2 marines lost in the South Pacific being hunted by giant snakes and having to fend off then join with an imperial Japanese squad against a tribe of native inhabitants that worship the snakes as gods is a great idea for a movie.
Oh, man. This hit just right in several ways. I love this diorama a lot. It's so simple but really effective at setting the mood. Do they survive getting ambushed by such a large predator? Do they ever make it back to the rest of the platoon? I've always liked your projects but I was pulled into the story of this one immediately by it. Good job.
Legit dude-ur videos are like some THERAPY to me-your great voice over, added to your Brilliant Talent is what makes your video so great. Keep it up man! Love your work
This is awesome! I love snakes. The pond water affect is always done so well. I like that you showed where they had walked threw and disturbed it with little trails.
Love the wake you made in the pond weed.. I know it would be something I would have forgotten about and just made it look like they were randomly standing in the water.. What you did gave them movement and direction.. Subtle and impressive. Thank you.
This is one of my favorite ones yet. The whole scenario feels believable and the way it's set up is terrifying in a "seconds before disaster" kind of way. Excellent work
As someone who's done a lot of snorkelling in swamps, I have to say this brings a tear. Swamps are magical, calming and exciting, always teeming, changing, flashing, shadowy. The water's usually amazingly clear till it's stirred. I like the surface in the model, just the right mix of gleaming and murky.
Amazing detail with the green little specs that show the soldiers' movement through the water. Very realistic. Cool that you just didn't randomly splatter them throughout.
Truly your modeling skills are out of this world. I grew up building Tomiya kits with my dad. The last one we finished together, was a model of the USS Wasp. Which we had done to immaculate detail. Some of the best memories of my childhood were building model kits with my dad in the basement. So many hours spent toiling over the smallest detail, like the oil stains on the engine cowlings of tiny F4F Wildcats. The ideas you come up with, just from simple kits is awesome. Can't wait to see more! You've earned a sub sir
It has really been a while and I freely admit that I only tend to gravitate to your star wars related content, but I remember saying that you will be going places, I am most joyful to see I was right. I wish you all the luck in the world on the road to one million subs and beyond.
Absolutely wonderful. Just one thing, at around 8:19, it looks like the rear most figure in the patrol (we called him "tail end charlie") has his helmet on backward.
That snake looks amazing!! It really reminded me of one I saw while I was on holiday with my family in the South Pacific, or The Congo, during World War 2.
You're right! That was Col. Van Lierde, a Belgian badass, that is credited with being on the flight that saw and photographed a giant snake in the Congo in 1959. There had been rumors from locals about huge snakes before, but that was the first evidence it seems that Westerners had that supported them. And even if smaller than the suggested 50 feet (it seems most agree it is about 25 feet), it would still be the largest snake in Africa. Most folks would have explained it away, but Col. Van Lierde was a very prestigious dude with some amazing feats under his belt and a man of honor, and as such, is usually held up as being beyond reproach. And, honestly, if that jungle can hide a dead civilization's diamond mines and their grey-haired, stone paddle-wielding, killer gorilla protectors...well, what else could it be hiding?
@@genericuser984 Not a chance. All one of the soldiers needs to do is turn around and yell and not only will it not eat them it will develop a lifelong fear of anything green.
@@nathanielgyngell8175 wow! i googled it and found that the pygmy python is the smallest python in the world..i'll edit my comment..thanks for keeping me honest..i appreciate you..
@@nathanielgyngell8175 i have googled and found that the pygmy python is the smallest python in the world..i have edited my comment to avoid misinformation..thanks for keeping me honest! i appreciate you..
I love the atmosphere of the final turnaround shot. The muted colors and faces hidden in shadows really sells the bleak situation. Also the Snek responding to the knock knock joke was hilarious.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
Yay
So what you’re telling me is that it’s a period diorama from somewhere in the South Pacific or the Congo, during WWII?
Well, South Pacific saw a lot of combat in WW2, Philippinea, Dutch East Indies, New Guinea, Borneo
I would have guessed that it is a period diorama from somewhere in the South Pacific or the Congo, during WWII. It was nice to get confirmation.
@@DG_427 wild guess! I thought it was a period diorama from somewhere in the South Pacific or the Congo, during WWII, but your assessment seems more precise.
He was making a joke because of how many time Boylie said “somewhere in the South Pacific or the Congo in www2”
Oh, thank God!
I watched the whole thing without knowing if this diorama was from somewhere in the South Pacific or Congo during WWII.
Thanks for the confirmation everyone!
Also, loved the video
Hi! Snake owner (not entirely an expert) here, this does infact look like a python! Most similarly a Ball Python given the pattern on the back! The head shape is great!
Love your videos! Keep it up!
The baby-est snakes. 💕
Wow that final shot was stunning. Very immersive and lifelike.
Suggestion on the rain effect: try a smaller straw. That might give you a finer rain texture
That's a good idea, I think something like the small plastic coffee straws would work :)
maybe multiple sizes to add a ripple affect to the drops?
Maybe dab some resin and let it dry upside down to create the effect of droplets bouncing back up?
@@Existential_Carousel Eyoooooooo. If it works, that is a sick idea!
There is a French woman who does the most fantastic rainy dioramas - but (of course) I can’t remember her name when I need it!
I adore that the giant snake in the diorama is a ball python, one of the most harmless snakes there is... not that they know that!
Anaconda*
I think you'd find if a snake* was that large relative to a human, it wouldn't exactly be harmless. There's plenty of animals which are harmless to humans and that's mostly based on scale.
*or any animal, for that matter
@@blakesby imagine if insects were human sized...
@@B3AROTAN I'd rather not 😬🐛
It's not a python, it's a rare new convergent species, the BoyleiHobbyTimePythonidae Serpentes, endemic to this channel. And if you can fit in its mouth it will eat you.
It amazes me how much story telling you manage to put into every model you make
His imagination is excellent and that of course also comes across in his very creative dioramas.
i really like how he added details such as the location of south America or the Congo during ww2 🤫
Creating the "wake" of people walking through swamp was executed really well!
Yeah, I was thinking about commenting that he didn't account for the soldiers movement through the water...then during the turntable reveal I saw it. 🤦🏻♂️
Freakin' awesome job Boylei!!!
@@earlware4322well, it was accounted for via the dots of the pondweed, but there still weren't any ripples in the water, which I found strange
The detail of the pushed away duckweed after the soldiers walked through it is amazing!
I really love this one. The raindrops and green drops on the water surface are so simple but incredibly effective. And it would make my grandfather proud, who served somewhere in the South Pacific, or the Congo, during WWII.
I like the Congo shoutout. Not many people give the Congo the recognition it's due when it comes to large snakes since it mainly houses rock pythons, which don't get large. Although Remy Van Lierde's unofficial 1915 recording of a 50-ft snake has its fair share of skeptics, the Congo harboring some of the world's largest snakes seems a reasonable suggestion to me.
*or the South Pacific!
*1959*
Bit awkward though since US soldiers didnt serve in the Congo...
@@thehistoadian Also awkward that there is no large snakes in the South Pacific islands.😄
I think the story you referenced was actually a claim made by a Belgian Air Force pilot while flying over the Congo in 1959. His name was Remy van Lierde. A photo was taken and analysts estimated it was 200 feet long.
I’m such a huge World War 2 nerd. This is an awesome build!! Blending history and fantasy. Great work. I would love to see more World War builds
The Army did fight in Burma throughout the duration of the war and Burma is home to the Burmese Python... so I would say this is pretty historically accurate. Well done!
Whose army and for what "duration"?
@@aaronleverton4221 history.army.mil/brochures/burma42/burma42.htm
@@aaronleverton4221 Axis vs. Allies during WWII 1941-45
@@Charles_Bro-son Does not answer the question.
@@aaronleverton4221 KMT China plus the UK and the British Raj against Japan during ww2.
That duckweed tip looked super great!
Gosh I love this monster series
the scary thing is that snake isn't a monster in his series its just a normal big snake.
@@benpar223 I don’t think pythons get quite as big as the one in this diorama, but they do get fairly close. So while it is a slightly larger than normal snake, you’re right in that it’s probably the most realistic “monster” that he has made.
Yeah, this isn't part of the 'Wild Imaginary West' series.
Always a good day when Boylei uploads :)
I think the rain effects look fine, tbh. Lovely work as always Boylei
Diorama idea: A small cargo plane that crashed in a dense swampy area (similar to Louisiana), both pilots managed to survive but they’re now being stalked by a giant iguana like creature
This is not just a diorama model, this is art. This man is an artist!
Besides the fact that these will always be the best miniatures ever, I think my favorite part is always the end when he shows these horrific monsters in this scene with such peaceful music making it somehow even more beautiful
This is one of my new favorites I think. I absolutely love how glossy and wet the snake looks.
Laying in bed before going to sleep while watching Boylei Hobby Time making a new diorama is literally one of my joys in life
That snake looks so real, great work Boylei 👍
Man the flow of the duckweed around the figures is super realistic! Lot's of swamp study, I'm sure 😆
I really enjoy the little dialogues you create for your figures.
Really wanted to find out the end of the “Knock Knock” joke!
I’m sure I’ve had bad dreams similar to what’s happening in this diorama. So creepy but incredibly cool! Great build Boylei!
A squad of WW2 marines lost in the South Pacific being hunted by giant snakes and having to fend off then join with an imperial Japanese squad against a tribe of native inhabitants that worship the snakes as gods is a great idea for a movie.
Looks great. Brilliant job on the snake in particular. Love the atmosphere.
All your builds are awesome, your world building and story telling are 2nd to none. Thanks for posting!
Oh, man. This hit just right in several ways. I love this diorama a lot. It's so simple but really effective at setting the mood.
Do they survive getting ambushed by such a large predator? Do they ever make it back to the rest of the platoon?
I've always liked your projects but I was pulled into the story of this one immediately by it. Good job.
Fantastic Diorama, a beautiful example of:
Less is more.
Everything has its place and purpose ❤
Legit dude-ur videos are like some THERAPY to me-your great voice over, added to your Brilliant Talent is what makes your video so great. Keep it up man! Love your work
I love the gradient on the soldiers and I think the rain effect and snake scales look great!
You really are an artist. I am happy you can do this as a job
Snake skin looks brilliant in the glamour shots
This is awesome! I love snakes. The pond water affect is always done so well. I like that you showed where they had walked threw and disturbed it with little trails.
Love the wake you made in the pond weed..
I know it would be something I would have forgotten about and just made it look like they were randomly standing in the water..
What you did gave them movement and direction..
Subtle and impressive. Thank you.
Came out really good. What a long process and lots of planning. Pretty cool
I so look forward to each Sunday watching your videos. Thanks again!
I want to see you master the water/rain effects. This was great. Your painting is outstanding.
This is one of my favorite ones yet. The whole scenario feels believable and the way it's set up is terrifying in a "seconds before disaster" kind of way. Excellent work
That would be a creepy feeling being in that diorama. 😬
I quote Indiana Jones "Snakes, why did it have to be snakes?"
Great Job As Always!!!
👍👍👍
As a snake lover, specifically pythons, that's a very accurate python head and one of many patterns they can come with. Great job!❤
8:06 that tactical pause. "And after that..."
My 6 year old and I watch all your content, and you really got us, that time! Cheers!
Very cool peice man! The placement of the minis and the snake is spot on 👌
Well done, once again, on your hard work. Thank you for sharing with everyone on TH-cam 👍🏻
I had never seen anything like this, pure artistry and skills. Congratulations.
The epoxy really gave some added life to the snake. Another awesome build!
You _can_ see the scales! I love this!
That’s really cool, thank you for sharing that with everyone
So beautiful and spooky, I love it!
Those final shots are incredible...
As someone who's done a lot of snorkelling in swamps, I have to say this brings a tear. Swamps are magical, calming and exciting, always teeming, changing, flashing, shadowy. The water's usually amazingly clear till it's stirred. I like the surface in the model, just the right mix of gleaming and murky.
Another Outstanding build and presentation.
Beautiful work! The water/swamp effect looks great 👍
Some of these edits were great man, you're making very enjoyable content!
You did amazing job. Beautiful piece of work 💖💖
The duckweed addition is sick as hell
The final image is absolutely terrifying! Nicely done. We knock exactly what’s about to happen
Amazing detail with the green little specs that show the soldiers' movement through the water. Very realistic. Cool that you just didn't randomly splatter them throughout.
Beautiful piece brother. Your work is always so clean!
It looks so amazing and so real 🪖😉💚
This is absolutely stunning
Gosh that’s so badass.
This guy would make the best aquariums.
Truly your modeling skills are out of this world. I grew up building Tomiya kits with my dad. The last one we finished together, was a model of the USS Wasp. Which we had done to immaculate detail. Some of the best memories of my childhood were building model kits with my dad in the basement. So many hours spent toiling over the smallest detail, like the oil stains on the engine cowlings of tiny F4F Wildcats. The ideas you come up with, just from simple kits is awesome. Can't wait to see more! You've earned a sub sir
There's something forlorn about this diorama. Well done.
Smart and artistic design
This is outstanding!!!!
I love the little trails of the pond leaves.... like the forward momentum of the soldiers in the water was pulled off really well.
Very cool!
Dude in the back is about to have a very bad day….
Another awesome build there boss.
It has really been a while and I freely admit that I only tend to gravitate to your star wars related content, but I remember saying that you will be going places, I am most joyful to see I was right. I wish you all the luck in the world on the road to one million subs and beyond.
Beautiful work
I was going to suggest the LOTR swamp scene next but you already did it! Love it!
I'm glad you've not given up on Resin!
You know this channel is amazing when 9 minutes goes by in 3.
I always love the dioramas with atmosphere! So good!
Insane work. Truly jawdropping.
okay but the metal gear solid bit was incredible. You're my people
Absolutely wonderful. Just one thing, at around 8:19, it looks like the rear most figure in the patrol (we called him "tail end charlie") has his helmet on backward.
I love how you created movement with the green stuff growing on the surface.
This is a really great, simple concept done fantastically well. Nice work!
Fantastic diorama.
A new series with monsters during World War II ? I’m in !
Awesome video as always.
Much love...
That snake looks amazing!! It really reminded me of one I saw while I was on holiday with my family in the South Pacific, or The Congo, during World War 2.
Great diorama! I bet this concept would be great for a movie series.
Every time I watch a video of yours, I learn something new!
You're right! That was Col. Van Lierde, a Belgian badass, that is credited with being on the flight that saw and photographed a giant snake in the Congo in 1959. There had been rumors from locals about huge snakes before, but that was the first evidence it seems that Westerners had that supported them. And even if smaller than the suggested 50 feet (it seems most agree it is about 25 feet), it would still be the largest snake in Africa. Most folks would have explained it away, but Col. Van Lierde was a very prestigious dude with some amazing feats under his belt and a man of honor, and as such, is usually held up as being beyond reproach.
And, honestly, if that jungle can hide a dead civilization's diamond mines and their grey-haired, stone paddle-wielding, killer gorilla protectors...well, what else could it be hiding?
5:00 the story is actually true and I’m pretty sure it takes place in the Congo. Also it was a high ranking officer and a pilot.
Iirc he got a picture of it, but unfortunately there wasn't anything in it to be able to judge scale.
Thank you for this video! 🙂💐
👏👏👏 more WWII sets, please !😊
Totally realistic!
Looks great ! As per usual !
Excellent build! Thanks for another wonderful video!
the snake looks like a ball python, one of the small kinds of pythons in the world..glad that boylei made it huge in this diorama..
the real question is if it now has more braincells than a normal one
@@genericuser984 Not a chance. All one of the soldiers needs to do is turn around and yell and not only will it not eat them it will develop a lifelong fear of anything green.
A ball python is a small python, not the smallest python in the world though. But this one definitely is the biggest ball python
@@nathanielgyngell8175 wow! i googled it and found that the pygmy python is the smallest python in the world..i'll edit my comment..thanks for keeping me honest..i appreciate you..
@@nathanielgyngell8175 i have googled and found that the pygmy python is the smallest python in the world..i have edited my comment to avoid misinformation..thanks for keeping me honest! i appreciate you..
Wow the final shots are amazing! This makes me want to do dioramas myself. :o Amazing work!
swamp weeds are a touch of class
Loved your video as always!:) Thanks Boylei.