You sir are human, and to express what you did at the end of the video, is incredibly brave. You never need to apologize to us, the subscribers; we want you to be safe and healthy above all. Glad to see you back, but you know we all understand if you need a moment or more 👍
I agree with this 100%. My wife went through some really bad health issues a few years back and I still remember the stress, fear and anxiety I had to carry while doing my best to put on a strong face for her. We have to give each other grace and someone that’s given us a ton of great content for free deserves that as much as anyone, if not more
Indeed. Taking time to heal is never wasted, especially remembering family and friends come first. There will be time to make more content, and breaking that negative cycle and having it being something that gives rather than takes energy is definitely the right move ❤
No need to apologize for taking time off to take care of your wife and yourself. this is a wonderfull comeback, really interesting how you did that ocean, looking forward to the next episode.
As somebody that has had a wife go through a difficult patch with her health I totally understand what you’ve been through. I’m glad you took the time you needed to get back to a point where you feel you are healthy. Wishing you and your family all the best in this regard. As for the project, one of the reasons I will quite happily wait 6 months for a video is the fact you took something so wildly esoteric and make it reality. Frankly I’m in awe of the fact that you used around five different processes to make the 3D printed waves and they fit so snugly, that’s some epic project management skills. Can’t wait to see them when you are finished!
No need to apologize. Health and family come first. I'm glad your channel is still active, but take your time to get everything in order and yourself in a good place. No matter how long it takes, your videos and builds are worth the wait. I wish you and your family the best and hope all will be well, all the way from the Netherlands.
This is groundbreaking in the hobby and utterly mindblowing. What a return! Plus, never, ever apologise to us viewers for anything. We get to watch amazing videos like this for free - it's our privilege. You will experience nothing but love and positive wishes from this community.
we're glad you're back, don't worry, I had a tough semester of college and have spent the summer getting better and getting help, the lack of motivation and the overwhelming stress is something I really relate to. in a weird way it's somewhat comforting that a random stranger who lives so far up north from me can share some of the same struggles, it reminds me that those hard feelings aren't just me, they're human emotions that everyone goes through in their life. If you're feeling this way reader, a reminder that there is nothing wrong with you, there is nothing wrong with asking for help (from friends and family and professionals), and the things you're feeling don't define you, they will pass
Man, glad to know this is a help to others. Wasn't expecting that so thank you for sharing. Good on you for taking the time you need to get this stuff figured out and you are absolutely right on all of that. Cheers my friend and best of luck to you and the coming semester. You go this🙂🍻
These feelings are absolutely not just you! One of the things I learned almost at the end of my Ph.D., which I wish I'd known earlier, is that almost more Ph.D. students than not end up feeling that way at some point -- but, for cultural reasons, a whole lot of us imagine that we're the only person feeling that way and so we don't talk about it and keep imagining that we're alone. (And it's not just Ph.D. students; it's just that the factors in a grad degree are often an ideal place for it to spring up.) It's really good to hear that you're getting help and getting better. And it's also remarkable just how much of a help it was for me in getting better to find a small community of people that actually talked about these feelings and commiserated and supported each other. Hearing other people talk about it, and talk about getting through it, absolutely helps.
You should be proud of yourself for doing what you need to do to get through. I'm chronically ill and have anxiety so I completely understand that negative cycle loop. I find watching your videos so calming. Sending love to your and your family.
Wow the production and polish in your videos are crazy, I honestly clicked this video to play in the background and I watched the whole thing eyes glued to the screen. Love how you explain your process for all of this, especially the 3D parts!
Neil, you are an amazing artist, and though we missed you, we CAN WAIT. You are the master at realistic landscapes, but real life is harder. You need to take care of yourself first. We will always be here waiting for another epic project. I've learned so much from you and will continue to support this channel even if it takes 6 more months for another video. I'm nowhere close to as talented, but as an artist myself, I know that you can not force creativity. Take the time you need. Be with your family. Take care of your wife. Take care of yourself. We are here. We will wait. We will support. ❤
Glad to see you’re back and I hope your wife and family are doing much better! The ocean in the wizard tower was what led me to discover your channel so it’s only fitting this video is your comeback. Can’t wait to see more, take your time and take it easy. 🙏
Dude, life happens. It happens even more when you've got family that needs your attention. I'm just glad you've found a balance again and have come back. Love to you and your family.
No need for apologies, and welcome back! I love yout videos and missed you, but its absolutely understandable, that family is the priority! I hope yout wife gets better!
Neil, your family and your own mental health come first. We will always be here when you feel inspired enough to put out videos. I hope your wife gets better soon. Prayers for you abd your family
Glad to see you're back! I'll pray for your wife's healing and your continued strength in supporting her. You're a real man for taking your vow in sickness and health seriously. TH-cam can go on the back burner for however long you need. God bless you both!
Glad you are back, but mental and physical health are so much more important than a new video. You were definitely not letting us (the viewers) down. A few weeks ago i finished the blacksmith, i'm so proud of it. Thanks to your great tutorials and selection of material i'm feeling confident to build more scenary for my miniature display case.
That is sooooo so awesome. Really glad to hear you've finished your blacksmith, are proud of it, and that it's inspired you to continue on. Thank you for sharing and for the encouraging words.
Neil, I am thankful that you were able to take the time to heal. It's not worth YOUR health on top of that of your families to let content creation cause you any pain. We love what you do, but without you, and without you enjoying it, there would be no point. It was super brave to talk so openly about your life here, and I am so happy to see your inspiring videos back on TH-cam! Never apologize for prioritizing your health.
Missed you're videos man! No apologies are necessary, take the time you need to get better. Glad to see your back and sorry to hear about your wife, she'll be in my prayers
You are probably the best terrain crafting TH-camr around. I have been a patreon backer for a while now and never thought of stopping just because you hadn't posted in a while. The effort you put into your builds and the quality of just one of your videos are topnotch. Its good that you're back and in a better place. I know watching your videos has helped me many times. So thank you, but don't push yourself too hard! You're half effort is more than everyone else's maximum put together!
Life happens. I hope your wife is doing okay, and glad to hear you're doing better. Family and health always come first of course. Wishing you (and your wife) the very best!
I'm really happy to see you back Neil! I hope you and your family are well! And do not apologize for not being here, health is more important than a youtube video!
So glad to see you are back. I have really been missing your content. I checked on your channel a few times to see if maybe I just wasn't getting notified of your uploads. You do exceptional work and I am always inspired and interested to see what you come up with next. I know the feelings of guilt you speak of, but you and your family are most important. No need to carry the guilt any further. I'm glad to hear you are doing better. Can't wait to see what you create!! Thank you for sharing your talent with us. All the best to you and your family. 😊
This is my favorite build on youtube. Glad to see you using blender once again. The way the pieces fit together shows how seamlessly the scanning program works.
Don't worry about us. Your family is more important. May your wife get better and God keep you all with good health, peace and faith. You are an excellent teacher, I like the experiences, because they teach us a lot. A big hug and cheers from Brazil
Wishing you and your family all the best. There is absolutely no need to apologize for taking care of yourself and your loved ones. So glad to have you back, you are amazingly talented!
It’s all good bud! Looking after and watching loved ones struggle with health issues takes a giant toll on every one. Glad to see you back, take it easy and get ‘er done.
WELCOME BACK! ♥😎 When you complete this, it deserves to go to a museum. IT WILL BE EPIC! Sry to hear about your wife. :( Hopefully she gets better. ♥ Sending good wishes all the way from Serbia.
Neil this is a fantastic channel, and we're all happy to see new content, but it's not more important than you and your family, so you don't need to apologise at all. Your creations are absolutely amazing and are great thing to do when you feel like doing it, but only when you feel like it, so don't feel obligated to put out content when you're burned or health problems come in the way. Work when you can, we'll be here to support it whenever it comes out.
Good to see you back! To address the simulation taking absolute ages, I believe the issue is that the model was too detailed so every nook and cranny the water could interact with had to be calculated. Reducing the polycount and making the overall rockfaces less complex in 3D for the simulation could save time if you do something like this again in the future.
It is great to have you back Neil!!! I'm real sorry about your wife, and I hope She gets better soon. You don't need to apologize at all! This is your channel, and taking care of your wife is far more important. Great job!👍
So happy to see you back & the continuation of this epic castle but, like many have said, no need to apologise for being absent. Family first. Prayerfully things are getting better all round for your family 💙
My siblings are big mini painters and that isn't an artform for me but your work has been my gateway to something awesome I can do alongside them so we can connect really naturally. Thanks! Take care of yourself and all your own connections!
Welcome back. So good to see you at it again. I wish you and your family all the best heath and happiness. Thank you for continuing to inspire. You are so talented
as a lot of people said before me….you don’t need to apologize! we are here ‘cause we love your contents and projects…we are inspired by your creativity and of course HAPPY to know that you are back! i wish You and your Family the serenity and health you deserve! a big hug and keep going with your amazing job man! 😉💪🏻
Glad to see you back Neil, I can't pretend to know what you and the wife have been through, however I do suffer from depression and know the dangers of burn out and stress. Love goes out to you, the wife and the kids in what is a very difficult time. Keep up the great work and I know the ocean is going to look awesome too!
There's no need - EVER - to apologize to anyone for taking care of yourself and your family. Just glad, that you're back. And also: WHAT a masterpiece :) Cheers from Germany! Stay safe!
Great to see you back Neil! Love the idea of combining the 3D scanning and printing with realistic programmed waves... kind of make my brain hurt. Looking forward to the next video :D
No apologies necessary. You did what was necessary to take care of yourself and your family. I'm glad you're back, this video was so cool, really excited to see the next step in the process.
So happy to see you back! I'm glad you took the time to properly get through all of that rather than forcing out content for our sake. You've got so many fans that love you and we'll always be thankful for more content, but ultimately your health and your mental well-being are what is most important. (Also amazing job on the video, the build is looking amazing!!)
Welcome back. Family and health are always a priority and where your focus should have been. I have experienced all of those emotions and guilt while caring for my Dad. I am so glad you took the time away from us for your family. Your true fans and supporters weren't going anywhere. No apologies needed for us. We will be here through thick and thin. You taking care of yourself and your family physically, mentally and spiritually is what is important. I am glad to see you back.
I am really glad to see you back, but like others have said, you and your family come first. I suffer from the same ailment as your wife does and so my husband and I totally get and understand the stress, anxiety, frustration, and everything else that comes with chronic illness for which neither doctors nor other interventions seem to be able to touch. While I greatly enjoy your work (and use your videos to get me through the hard days), if what you're doing ever gets to be difficult, you lose your joy and passion (anhedonia), or is in conflict with you being there for your precious wife and children, take the time - however long it is - that you NEED. Do not feel guilty about us here. Give yourself that grace, compassion, and space. As my teenage son says, "Take care of you, Boo." Us followers are here, we understand, and we hold space for you however and whenever you need. I will especially pray for your wife because I know what she is going through and how it feels. 💞
You are a genius! This is incredibly impressive to watch,& I can’t wait to see this build completed! Sending much love, thoughts, prayers,& positive energy to u & your family. Ever since 2020, the world has changed. It’s become unbearable at times, so don’t feel like you’re going thru it alone. Your fans have your back, along w/your family & friends. Take care.
Prayers and Good Vibes going out for you and your family. Take whatever time you need to keep your family running smoothly. Make and post videos when YOU want to, please don't worry about us, we will be here for you.
Sir! you are a true legend. Not only are you true to your channel through and through (not everybody can say that) but you are also an insanely good human being. Glad to see you back and hope all keeps on going well
Really great to see you back Neil! You made the right decision and I am really thankful to God for keeping you and your family safe. really looking forward to seeing the castle back in action
Welcome back, it is always good to see another video from you. I obviously can't speak for anyone else, but as far as I'm concerned you don't owe us any sort of apology or explanation. Life happens, and not always the way we want. Taking care of your family and your mental health is far more important than worrying about how quickly we get to see more of a castle get built.
Great too see you back, you've elevated to a new level with this work. Thank you also for the honesty, it shouldn't require clurage to share but it does. Younhave helped the rest of us alsonexperiencing significant life challenges. Congratulations on blowing us away again, looking forwards to seeing what comes next.
Hey Neil, Im following your content for some years now and it - you - became a solid part of my hobby Life. Admittedly I did not look up where you went, partially because I became a father in the meantime but Iam very happy to see that you managed to find your way through very hard times and retun with such a mindblowing masterpiece! I hope your wife's back healthy and all of your family is fine! Thank you for sharing your troubles and your passion with us :)
Sir don't ever apologize for taking time off to take care of your family and your mental health!! Those are the two most important things you have! We are just honored that you have chosen to share with us, in my opinion, the greatest terrain hobby videos on the planet!! So please take all the time you need! We are just so honored to receive your content! But all this comes second! You and your family comes first!! And just to address this video, again you blow out minds with you amazing projects and the process you show is mind blowing! Take care of yourself and we are so excited to keep following this amazing project and the many to come!!
Bro no worries. This channel should be something you use to blow off steam and enjoy. Family comes first man don't ever worry about. Can't wait to see the finished product with the resin!!
I just rewatched your 2 big builds last weekend for the 137th time, and wondered when we would see more. You have an amazing gift and your work spectacular. Hope things turn around for you and the family (even if for selfish reasons)!
Keep your head up, Neil! Welcome back and I hope you and your family are on an upward trajectory now. You focused on them, which is infinitely more important than an (admittedly amazing) model castle or dragon or ocean. Great you're back, but I'd take another six month break from you if it meant you and yours came out better on the other end of it. Cheers, mate!
Really happy to see you back. Awesome project, can't wait to see each and every step going forward. And I'm happy things are better in the background. Wish all the health and happiness to you and your family!
This is the most impressive video on terrain building i’ve ever seen, period. The holistic mastery and audacity in so many different disciplines is daunting. Can’t wait to see the next stages of the project. Hope everything goes better family-wise.
I was literally just thinking earlier today that I hadnt seen anything from you for AGES... and then all of a sudden a video appears! Creepy!! Welcome back though, we've missed you!
Glad to see you back! No apology needed! It is crucial to take a break and rest. I hope all goes well for you and that you are all healthy and happy!:)
love to see your work. you are amazing man! I ordered the builders kit you made, and i love it. Its my first time trying anything like that, never build nothing even small before, and now i am hooked. I messed up my hand at work, and have been home with sick leave for over 4 months now, this hobby keeps me bussy all day, would have been depressed if nothing to do. I thank you for making me start this hobby. Hope all goesw better for you, love from Norway
Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability in this video. Please do not apologise for taking a break, especially if it's for your mental health. I hope you and your wife are ok! I'm loving the project and looking forward to your next video, even if it comes out in 6 months :) good luck with everything!!
Man, I am glad you guys are alright, Neil. Was thinking a lot about the health issues and wishing everything is alright. The video was great and impressive in regards to the scope of the work. Really proud to be a subscriber and glad you are back. We're all here for you so don't feel bad or anything. Wish you and yours all the best, good health and happiness.
happy to see you return, sorry for the hard times you have to endure, needing time to deal with life is understandable hope things work out and get better for your wife and you.
I was checking your channel everyday for the past days or kinda weeks and even u can say months well so glad to see you back Neil. I was also checking your insta too but not much updates but yes indeed so happy to see u ❤.And the finish of the video i mean the talmburg castle is a true masterpiece indeed.
And yes Neil well ur a good and great human, yes and u can do it dont worry god will take care of u and your family. I will pray for u and ur family's health.
Take care of yourself and your family first. No need for an apology, you do not owe anyone on the internet anything. I enjoyed the video but I enjoy you as a person more so do not feel guilty for doing what you need to.
I'm back
Finally! We missed you and your amazing builds man!
Welcome back bud!!!
yay!! missed ya!
Yes!! Welcome back.
I have never been so happy to see a TH-camr upload a video! Been checking on your channel over the last few months and I'm so glad you're back man!
You sir are human, and to express what you did at the end of the video, is incredibly brave. You never need to apologize to us, the subscribers; we want you to be safe and healthy above all. Glad to see you back, but you know we all understand if you need a moment or more 👍
Couldn't put it any better, I feel most of us would understand and feel the same way, mental health needs to be taken care of.
I agree with this 100%. My wife went through some really bad health issues a few years back and I still remember the stress, fear and anxiety I had to carry while doing my best to put on a strong face for her. We have to give each other grace and someone that’s given us a ton of great content for free deserves that as much as anyone, if not more
Indeed. Taking time to heal is never wasted, especially remembering family and friends come first. There will be time to make more content, and breaking that negative cycle and having it being something that gives rather than takes energy is definitely the right move ❤
No need to apologize for taking time off to take care of your wife and yourself.
this is a wonderfull comeback, really interesting how you did that ocean, looking forward to the next episode.
Welcome back Neil! It's our true honor to work with you on your first come-back video!
Hey, thanks Jack🙂
It was my pleasure to be able to work with you guys
As somebody that has had a wife go through a difficult patch with her health I totally understand what you’ve been through. I’m glad you took the time you needed to get back to a point where you feel you are healthy. Wishing you and your family all the best in this regard.
As for the project, one of the reasons I will quite happily wait 6 months for a video is the fact you took something so wildly esoteric and make it reality. Frankly I’m in awe of the fact that you used around five different processes to make the 3D printed waves and they fit so snugly, that’s some epic project management skills. Can’t wait to see them when you are finished!
No need to apologize. Health and family come first. I'm glad your channel is still active, but take your time to get everything in order and yourself in a good place. No matter how long it takes, your videos and builds are worth the wait. I wish you and your family the best and hope all will be well, all the way from the Netherlands.
This is groundbreaking in the hobby and utterly mindblowing. What a return! Plus, never, ever apologise to us viewers for anything. We get to watch amazing videos like this for free - it's our privilege. You will experience nothing but love and positive wishes from this community.
we're glad you're back, don't worry, I had a tough semester of college and have spent the summer getting better and getting help, the lack of motivation and the overwhelming stress is something I really relate to. in a weird way it's somewhat comforting that a random stranger who lives so far up north from me can share some of the same struggles, it reminds me that those hard feelings aren't just me, they're human emotions that everyone goes through in their life. If you're feeling this way reader, a reminder that there is nothing wrong with you, there is nothing wrong with asking for help (from friends and family and professionals), and the things you're feeling don't define you, they will pass
Man, glad to know this is a help to others. Wasn't expecting that so thank you for sharing. Good on you for taking the time you need to get this stuff figured out and you are absolutely right on all of that. Cheers my friend and best of luck to you and the coming semester. You go this🙂🍻
These feelings are absolutely not just you! One of the things I learned almost at the end of my Ph.D., which I wish I'd known earlier, is that almost more Ph.D. students than not end up feeling that way at some point -- but, for cultural reasons, a whole lot of us imagine that we're the only person feeling that way and so we don't talk about it and keep imagining that we're alone. (And it's not just Ph.D. students; it's just that the factors in a grad degree are often an ideal place for it to spring up.) It's really good to hear that you're getting help and getting better.
And it's also remarkable just how much of a help it was for me in getting better to find a small community of people that actually talked about these feelings and commiserated and supported each other. Hearing other people talk about it, and talk about getting through it, absolutely helps.
You should be proud of yourself for doing what you need to do to get through. I'm chronically ill and have anxiety so I completely understand that negative cycle loop. I find watching your videos so calming. Sending love to your and your family.
Wow the production and polish in your videos are crazy, I honestly clicked this video to play in the background and I watched the whole thing eyes glued to the screen. Love how you explain your process for all of this, especially the 3D parts!
Neil, you are an amazing artist, and though we missed you, we CAN WAIT. You are the master at realistic landscapes, but real life is harder. You need to take care of yourself first. We will always be here waiting for another epic project. I've learned so much from you and will continue to support this channel even if it takes 6 more months for another video.
I'm nowhere close to as talented, but as an artist myself, I know that you can not force creativity. Take the time you need. Be with your family. Take care of your wife. Take care of yourself.
We are here. We will wait. We will support. ❤
Glad to see you’re back and I hope your wife and family are doing much better! The ocean in the wizard tower was what led me to discover your channel so it’s only fitting this video is your comeback. Can’t wait to see more, take your time and take it easy. 🙏
Dude, life happens. It happens even more when you've got family that needs your attention. I'm just glad you've found a balance again and have come back. Love to you and your family.
No need for apologies, and welcome back!
I love yout videos and missed you, but its absolutely understandable, that family is the priority! I hope yout wife gets better!
Neil, your family and your own mental health come first. We will always be here when you feel inspired enough to put out videos. I hope your wife gets better soon. Prayers for you abd your family
This man is absolutely incredible
Glad to see you're back!
I'll pray for your wife's healing and your continued strength in supporting her. You're a real man for taking your vow in sickness and health seriously. TH-cam can go on the back burner for however long you need. God bless you both!
Glad you are back, but mental and physical health are so much more important than a new video. You were definitely not letting us (the viewers) down.
A few weeks ago i finished the blacksmith, i'm so proud of it. Thanks to your great tutorials and selection of material i'm feeling confident to build more scenary for my miniature display case.
That is sooooo so awesome. Really glad to hear you've finished your blacksmith, are proud of it, and that it's inspired you to continue on. Thank you for sharing and for the encouraging words.
Neil, I am thankful that you were able to take the time to heal. It's not worth YOUR health on top of that of your families to let content creation cause you any pain. We love what you do, but without you, and without you enjoying it, there would be no point.
It was super brave to talk so openly about your life here, and I am so happy to see your inspiring videos back on TH-cam!
Never apologize for prioritizing your health.
Missed you're videos man! No apologies are necessary, take the time you need to get better. Glad to see your back and sorry to hear about your wife, she'll be in my prayers
Welcome back 😊 Taking care of yourself is more important than TH-cam 😊❤️
You are probably the best terrain crafting TH-camr around. I have been a patreon backer for a while now and never thought of stopping just because you hadn't posted in a while. The effort you put into your builds and the quality of just one of your videos are topnotch. Its good that you're back and in a better place. I know watching your videos has helped me many times. So thank you, but don't push yourself too hard! You're half effort is more than everyone else's maximum put together!
Life happens. I hope your wife is doing okay, and glad to hear you're doing better. Family and health always come first of course. Wishing you (and your wife) the very best!
I'm glad you're back. No need to apologies for you to have some space to recover. Hoping that your wife gets better.
I'm really happy to see you back Neil! I hope you and your family are well! And do not apologize for not being here, health is more important than a youtube video!
This is insanely impressive. That modeling in blender is awesome. Well done.
So glad to see you are back. I have really been missing your content. I checked on your channel a few times to see if maybe I just wasn't getting notified of your uploads. You do exceptional work and I am always inspired and interested to see what you come up with next. I know the feelings of guilt you speak of, but you and your family are most important. No need to carry the guilt any further. I'm glad to hear you are doing better. Can't wait to see what you create!! Thank you for sharing your talent with us. All the best to you and your family. 😊
This is my favorite build on youtube. Glad to see you using blender once again. The way the pieces fit together shows how seamlessly the scanning program works.
Cant wait to see the end result. Very nice. Missed your vids but do what you gotta do, we understand. This is youtube, life is real.
Thank you for taking care of yourself!
Glad to see you back on track, hope all is well. Missed you
Sir, this is clearly next level ! I wish you and your family all the best !
Don't worry about us. Your family is more important. May your wife get better and God keep you all with good health, peace and faith. You are an excellent teacher, I like the experiences, because they teach us a lot.
A big hug and cheers from Brazil
Wishing you and your family all the best. There is absolutely no need to apologize for taking care of yourself and your loved ones. So glad to have you back, you are amazingly talented!
It's so good to see you appear in my subscription feed again! Good on you for taking the healthy option and taking a break - you're a legend!
Happy to see you back. There's always a clear priority: you and yours. Your presence on TH-cam it's just an added gift
Dude you are so amazing at going above and beyond on every project! You don’t owe us anything, I’m glad you were able to be so honest and inspiring
Ive never seen anyone do anything like this before. This was amazing!!! Def worth the wait.
It’s all good bud! Looking after and watching loved ones struggle with health issues takes a giant toll on every one. Glad to see you back, take it easy and get ‘er done.
WELCOME BACK! ♥😎 When you complete this, it deserves to go to a museum. IT WILL BE EPIC! Sry to hear about your wife. :( Hopefully she gets better. ♥ Sending good wishes all the way from Serbia.
Neil this is a fantastic channel, and we're all happy to see new content, but it's not more important than you and your family, so you don't need to apologise at all. Your creations are absolutely amazing and are great thing to do when you feel like doing it, but only when you feel like it, so don't feel obligated to put out content when you're burned or health problems come in the way. Work when you can, we'll be here to support it whenever it comes out.
Good to see you back!
To address the simulation taking absolute ages, I believe the issue is that the model was too detailed so every nook and cranny the water could interact with had to be calculated.
Reducing the polycount and making the overall rockfaces less complex in 3D for the simulation could save time if you do something like this again in the future.
Glad your back, I hope your family is doing well.
Welcome back! So glad to hear you are better.
Welcome back and there is no need to apologise.
I wish you all the best, take care of yourself and your loved ones.
❤❤❤ prayers for your wife and family!! Dont apologize. Life happens to all of us!!!
It is great to have you back Neil!!! I'm real sorry about your wife, and I hope She gets better soon. You don't need to apologize at all! This is your channel, and taking care of your wife is far more important. Great job!👍
So happy to see you back & the continuation of this epic castle but, like many have said, no need to apologise for being absent. Family first. Prayerfully things are getting better all round for your family 💙
My siblings are big mini painters and that isn't an artform for me but your work has been my gateway to something awesome I can do alongside them so we can connect really naturally. Thanks! Take care of yourself and all your own connections!
Welcome back. So good to see you at it again. I wish you and your family all the best heath and happiness.
Thank you for continuing to inspire. You are so talented
as a lot of people said before me….you don’t need to apologize! we are here ‘cause we love your contents and projects…we are inspired by your creativity and of course HAPPY to know that you are back! i wish You and your Family the serenity and health you deserve! a big hug and keep going with your amazing job man! 😉💪🏻
Glad to see you back Neil, I can't pretend to know what you and the wife have been through, however I do suffer from depression and know the dangers of burn out and stress. Love goes out to you, the wife and the kids in what is a very difficult time. Keep up the great work and I know the ocean is going to look awesome too!
No worries man, always here whenever any new vid drops!
There's no need - EVER - to apologize to anyone for taking care of yourself and your family. Just glad, that you're back. And also: WHAT a masterpiece :) Cheers from Germany! Stay safe!
Great to see you back Neil! Love the idea of combining the 3D scanning and printing with realistic programmed waves... kind of make my brain hurt. Looking forward to the next video :D
Thanks Michael!!!😁
No apologies necessary. You did what was necessary to take care of yourself and your family. I'm glad you're back, this video was so cool, really excited to see the next step in the process.
So happy to see you back! I'm glad you took the time to properly get through all of that rather than forcing out content for our sake. You've got so many fans that love you and we'll always be thankful for more content, but ultimately your health and your mental well-being are what is most important.
(Also amazing job on the video, the build is looking amazing!!)
Can’t wait to see the results… prayers for your family 🙏✊
It's great to see you back, I hope everything is well with you! You're one of my favourite TH-camrs!
Hey Neil, I'm very happy to see another video of yours. Thanks for being so brave! As others have stated: No Apologies necessary!
Welcome back. Family and health are always a priority and where your focus should have been. I have experienced all of those emotions and guilt while caring for my Dad. I am so glad you took the time away from us for your family. Your true fans and supporters weren't going anywhere. No apologies needed for us. We will be here through thick and thin. You taking care of yourself and your family physically, mentally and spiritually is what is important. I am glad to see you back.
As always, your dedication to driving the craft forward is such an inspiration! More than worth the wait.. Prayers for you and yours
Thanks Josh, that means a lot coming from you man. btw I may need your expertise for this ocean pour mold making...
I am really glad to see you back, but like others have said, you and your family come first. I suffer from the same ailment as your wife does and so my husband and I totally get and understand the stress, anxiety, frustration, and everything else that comes with chronic illness for which neither doctors nor other interventions seem to be able to touch. While I greatly enjoy your work (and use your videos to get me through the hard days), if what you're doing ever gets to be difficult, you lose your joy and passion (anhedonia), or is in conflict with you being there for your precious wife and children, take the time - however long it is - that you NEED. Do not feel guilty about us here. Give yourself that grace, compassion, and space. As my teenage son says, "Take care of you, Boo." Us followers are here, we understand, and we hold space for you however and whenever you need. I will especially pray for your wife because I know what she is going through and how it feels. 💞
So glad to see you back, and I hope you are able to continue focusing on you and your family’s health ❤
Holy moly, this indeed can be considered a masterpiece
You are a genius! This is incredibly impressive to watch,& I can’t wait to see this build completed! Sending much love, thoughts, prayers,& positive energy to u & your family. Ever since 2020, the world has changed. It’s become unbearable at times, so don’t feel like you’re going thru it alone. Your fans have your back, along w/your family & friends. Take care.
Prayers and Good Vibes going out for you and your family. Take whatever time you need to keep your family running smoothly. Make and post videos when YOU want to, please don't worry about us, we will be here for you.
glad you're back this project really is just getting crazy with how much work you put into it.
Sir! you are a true legend. Not only are you true to your channel through and through (not everybody can say that) but you are also an insanely good human being. Glad to see you back and hope all keeps on going well
Really great to see you back Neil! You made the right decision and I am really thankful to God for keeping you and your family safe. really looking forward to seeing the castle back in action
Happy to hear you're doing better and hope all is well with your family. You all come first.
Welcome back, it is always good to see another video from you. I obviously can't speak for anyone else, but as far as I'm concerned you don't owe us any sort of apology or explanation. Life happens, and not always the way we want. Taking care of your family and your mental health is far more important than worrying about how quickly we get to see more of a castle get built.
Great too see you back, you've elevated to a new level with this work. Thank you also for the honesty, it shouldn't require clurage to share but it does. Younhave helped the rest of us alsonexperiencing significant life challenges. Congratulations on blowing us away again, looking forwards to seeing what comes next.
I´m glad that you are back.
Hey Neil,
Im following your content for some years now and it - you - became a solid part of my hobby Life. Admittedly I did not look up where you went, partially because I became a father in the meantime but Iam very happy to see that you managed to find your way through very hard times and retun with such a mindblowing masterpiece!
I hope your wife's back healthy and all of your family is fine!
Thank you for sharing your troubles and your passion with us :)
Sir don't ever apologize for taking time off to take care of your family and your mental health!! Those are the two most important things you have! We are just honored that you have chosen to share with us, in my opinion, the greatest terrain hobby videos on the planet!! So please take all the time you need! We are just so honored to receive your content! But all this comes second! You and your family comes first!!
And just to address this video, again you blow out minds with you amazing projects and the process you show is mind blowing! Take care of yourself and we are so excited to keep following this amazing project and the many to come!!
Bro no worries. This channel should be something you use to blow off steam and enjoy. Family comes first man don't ever worry about. Can't wait to see the finished product with the resin!!
I just rewatched your 2 big builds last weekend for the 137th time, and wondered when we would see more. You have an amazing gift and your work spectacular. Hope things turn around for you and the family (even if for selfish reasons)!
Wishing you all the best, use of 3d printing as a foundation for fluid simulation is amazing
Keep your head up, Neil! Welcome back and I hope you and your family are on an upward trajectory now. You focused on them, which is infinitely more important than an (admittedly amazing) model castle or dragon or ocean. Great you're back, but I'd take another six month break from you if it meant you and yours came out better on the other end of it. Cheers, mate!
Really happy to see you back. Awesome project, can't wait to see each and every step going forward. And I'm happy things are better in the background. Wish all the health and happiness to you and your family!
This is the most impressive video on terrain building i’ve ever seen, period. The holistic mastery and audacity in so many different disciplines is daunting. Can’t wait to see the next stages of the project. Hope everything goes better family-wise.
I was literally just thinking earlier today that I hadnt seen anything from you for AGES... and then all of a sudden a video appears! Creepy!! Welcome back though, we've missed you!
Glad to see you back! No apology needed! It is crucial to take a break and rest. I hope all goes well for you and that you are all healthy and happy!:)
love to see your work. you are amazing man! I ordered the builders kit you made, and i love it. Its my first time trying anything like that, never build nothing even small before, and now i am hooked.
I messed up my hand at work, and have been home with sick leave for over 4 months now, this hobby keeps me bussy all day, would have been depressed if nothing to do.
I thank you for making me start this hobby.
Hope all goesw better for you, love from Norway
Take as much time as you need, it’s good that you’re back but do what’s best for you. The true fans will stick around and understand ❤
I was wondering where you went. Glad you're back and feeling better. 💐
Honestly, take all the time you need.❤ We can wait for more content
Welcome back! Seriously the nicest person on TH-cam!
Glad your back. Health is always number 1.
Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability in this video. Please do not apologise for taking a break, especially if it's for your mental health. I hope you and your wife are ok!
I'm loving the project and looking forward to your next video, even if it comes out in 6 months :) good luck with everything!!
Man, I am glad you guys are alright, Neil. Was thinking a lot about the health issues and wishing everything is alright. The video was great and impressive in regards to the scope of the work. Really proud to be a subscriber and glad you are back. We're all here for you so don't feel bad or anything. Wish you and yours all the best, good health and happiness.
happy to see you return, sorry for the hard times you have to endure, needing time to deal with life is understandable hope things work out and get better for your wife and you.
Great to see you back Neil! Family and health always come first. So excited to see what’s to come. Keep up the great work buddy!
Happy to see you back! Family and health is always a priority. Love. R.
I was checking your channel everyday for the past days or kinda weeks and even u can say months well so glad to see you back Neil. I was also checking your insta too but not much updates but yes indeed so happy to see u ❤.And the finish of the video i mean the talmburg castle is a true masterpiece indeed.
And yes Neil well ur a good and great human, yes and u can do it dont worry god will take care of u and your family. I will pray for u and ur family's health.
so happy to see you back!
Absolutely amazing work, mate! Life is never as smooth and easy as we'd like. Glad you and your family are in a better space now.
Welcome back! Glad you took time for yourself! Always got to enjoy your hobbies.
Take care of yourself and your family first. No need for an apology, you do not owe anyone on the internet anything. I enjoyed the video but I enjoy you as a person more so do not feel guilty for doing what you need to.
Absolutely glad to see you back!