Build & Animate an ULTRA-REALISTIC Diorama - Realistic Scenery Vol.16
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ต.ค. 2024
- If you’ve ever wanted to build a realistic diorama and actually have vehicles and bicycle riders moving along the road then this video is a must see!
You can download the 3D printer files to recreate these scenes from my website:
www.bouldercre...
In this video I’ll show you every step I took to create this fantastic diorama, including the building, working road with vehicles and bike riders and all the tiny details that fill the scene. It’s all there.
The Magnorail is the main feature of this diorama and this particular starter kit was sent to me from Clyde at Magnorail Oz.
Using the Faller car system is not always the easiest way to get era specific cars running as the size of the car is limited to what battery and motor will fit, the magnorail can work with any vehicle from O scale down to N and possibly Z scale.
The main limitation is vehicles that are too big as weight can be an issue if there are any inclines for big vehicles larger than O scale.
Check out www.MagnorailOz...
Some of the details I use have their own dedicated tutorials and I only briefly describe the process in this video, for a more detailed description you can find the additional TH-cam tutorials here:
Chain Link Fence:
• Chain Link Fence - Mod...
Photo Etching:
• Photo Etching at Home-...
3D printing using the Anycubic Photon:
• Anycubic Photon - Ulti...
DIY Static Grass Applicator:
• Static Grass Applicato...
DIY paint shaker:
• Awesome Paint Shaker -...
Hot Wire Foam Cutter:
• Build Your Own Hot Wir...
3D printer files, for those of you interested in printing the files I use in this project you’ll find them on my website, just be aware that I used an Anycubic Photon to print these files which is a very high detail resin printer, trying to print these files with an FDM 3D printer and not a resin 3D printer will very likely give a less than desirable result.
A little story for people who actually read the description… thank you
On the day I was taking photos it was pouring down with rain, I was waiting all morning for a break in the weather and when it did come I had about 45 minutes to get the shots, in the final shot 2 shots of the video you can see the rain coming over the hills, about 2 minutes after those shots it started pouring down again.
I would have liked to get better photos before finishing this video but due to the tropical cyclone nearby it was making it very difficult. When the weather eventually passes and we get some decent weather I’ll take some extra footage and post it onto the website.
The music used was downloaded from Epidemic sound.
Time Stamps:
Building the Corner Store - 00:30
Corrugated Iron Roof - 03:46
Store Interior Details - 06:50
Large Tissue Paper Sign - 09:00
Detailing the Roof - 11:03
Diorama Base - 13:10
Making the Road with Operating Vehicles - 14:00
Footpath and Gutters Part 1 - 19:30
Footpath and Gutters Part 2 - 22:24
Landforming - 20:36
Painting and Weathering the Road - 25:01
Road Lines and Markings - 26:33
Ground Cover - 28:24
Static Grass and Ground Foams - 32:03
Street Details & Construction Sight - 34:46
Power Poles - 36:45
Setting a Tree on FIRE - 39:04
Adding Water to the Drainage Ditch - 43:06
Power Line Wires - 44:50
End Shots - 45:16 - บันเทิง
WHAT IS HAPPENING?
Hey all,
I'm currently working on my next video and also moving house.
While waiting for my next video, I've created a new Instagram account for my fans to post completed dioramas you've created (Conditions apply).
You can check out the latest activity via: instagram.com/bouldercreekrailroad/
See you soon.
Cheers,
Luke
Luke I have a few suggestions but those are different from what you normally do
Thank you!!
If you ever want assistance in Australian Powerline designs. Parts and correct terminology. Send me a message.
hope moving goes smoothly!!! great video. ✔
You can order build your maid together
Legit didnt realize the first shot was a model for a few seconds.
lol... awesome 😉 that's about as good a compliment that you can give!
yeah,its good that he's now made a livley town like scene :)
same
I couldn't either tbh
@@BoulderCreekRailroad I like how you film your models outside as they to blend right in with the surroundings. That's talent with filming, let alone the model work.
Realistic Scenery Vol. 50: Create an Ultra-Realistic Simulation of the Universe
ha ha... don't worry it's coming 😄
X2
JJAJAJAJAJAJAJ
we're already it by going on youtube in our fake world... think about that!
actual size. :)
39:29 “Once the foam was removed, I set the tree on fire”
Going for that ultra Australian bushfire realism I see
@John Dough oof
@John Dough Non-Humerous, Refrained from chuckling.
No you didn't 😭
Oh hell no you did not
45 Minutes.. perfect for a calm sunday :)
Nice, I hope you enjoy watching 😀
Exactly!
It's amazing how the scenery comes alive with natural light.
True! that makes the biggest difference!
" this tree looks okay but I'll make a few minor improvements..."
*SETS THE TREE ON FIRE*
okay Luke, stop flexing on me with you sick bottle flips
ha ha... I totally didn't expect the one with the helmar super tac glue bottle to work... and then it just bounced right off the table and landed upright!
@@BoulderCreekRailroad im just gonna make a compilation of your bottle flips
@@shuckalax1104 that was a great idea
"I wasn't completely satisfied with the tree, so I set it on fire." priceless : )
LOL ... yeah. Wouldn't it have been easier to build that tree from scratch instead ?
well that escalated quickly...
As you do
Maybe next time you could just T.P. the tree instead. 😜
I do not make models. I have no desire to make models. Yet I just watched a FORTY-FIVE MINUTE video about how to make a diorama, and loved EVERY MINUTE. I just love watching the details come together to make a scene that legitimately looks 100% real. I had to watch the finished results at the beginning and end and keep telling myself "that's a model!" because it just blew my mind. Thank you so much for your incredibly interesting videos! Even people who don't make models enjoy them, which is high praise.
Have a look at the astounding œuvres of the master miniaturists of France and Germany over the past several centuries.
"I didn't like the tree, so I set it on fire." I chocked on my coffee. Brilliant :)
Petro Venter that’s a mood
That's how you do things on his side of town! :)
Hey...God did the same thing according to the Bible...create and destroy.
I love the plants
He give us oxygen
First of all; TH-cam has everyone afraid of producing a video longer than 20 minutes. If what you are doing with the video is interesting, most folks, young and old, will watch intently for a lot longer than that. Your videos are so well edited and narrated I would watch an hour and still be amazed at your craftsmanship and care for details. You, sir, are indeed a master modeler. I've seen dioramas in the Smithsonian that were not as believable as your work. P.S. Great photo magic as well.
Never even considered building something like this, but i watched every minute! Some parts twice when i showed a friend!
Re: Spray painting (even with an airbrush): There was, back in the day, a pretty well known professional model painter, whose name I can't remember at the moment--his talents were often shown off in "Mainline Modeler" magazine, a US model railroad specific magazine. In those days many modelers used lacquer based paints, brand name Floquil (the brand name is still around), and unfortunately this very talented modeler ended up killing himself, because he failed to use adequate respiration protection or a paint booth as part of his regimen. He died not of cancer, which many chemical compounds still make use of and can cause in the long-term...but literally of toxicity due to overexposure to chemically dangerous paint fumes and particulates. Not that even lower amounts of exposure will do you very much good either....
I bring this up because you, Luke, very often seem to spray paint, and particularly paints like Rustoleum, around somewhat haphazardly/casually, and without obvious, adequate respiration (at least where the videos are concerned). Maybe your regulars have already heard your recommendations where sprays are concerned, but as a new subscriber, those aren't all that obvious, even if they are already out there.
Paint splattering? Cool. Dry brushing? obviously cool. Dusts, chalks and other dirts? Cool--you are as exposed to those as much as if you step outside and take deep breath (life is dangerous...lol!).
But spraying paint inside a confined space is a bit riskier, particularly if you make modeling a life long hobby. Just sayin'.
Otherwise, I LOVE your work. You get after it and get it done, which is a talent (and it IS a talent too) I can only envy.
Props...!!...and thanks. Your channel rocks!
This tree is pretty good.
*lights tree on fire*
Excellent and captivating work as usual. Seems like time flew by watching you work.
lol... thanks so much, glad you liked the tutorial 😃
“Oh hey, Luke is showing us the area his model is based off. Cool!”
“Wait... That is the model!?!?!?”
Lol
As a person suffering from anxiety these super-relaxing modelling videos are pure gold.
Hi, read your comment. You like aquariums? This is just a 13min test with no music, but I'm soon going to shoot at least half an hour, maybe an hour long. Going to be of the whole tank and the quality is gonna be even better. Hopes this is soothing enough. Let me know if you like it, I'll keep you posted when I upload the next video. 😊😊🐠🐟🐠🐠🐟 th-cam.com/video/PdkUvyeO6sw/w-d-xo.html
yesss these are like visual asmr, really soothing, industrious busywork with a beautiful result 😍
Schnagelkott I second you. Same with my depression it helped
Except for OCD. Thats a nightmare
Mauricio Huamán I learned about OCD early on enough in life, so I was able to recognize it and stop it, thankfully. I seriously used to attribute human emotions and ethics to inanimate objects, and be sad to damage like... a pencil or at its worst, to delete a letter when typing on a keyboard. Like I killed the letter... F#%K. Mental health is important.
The modelling god has descended once more to bring us this joyful video. Thank you Luke!
Yes, he really is a modelling God!!!
Luke, I just stumbled on this video by accident, but I was absolutely FASCINATED with the detail and skills you leveraged in this instructional video. I don't model and I don't craft but now I really WANT to! Thanks for this view into your modeling world, I was blown away. Wow. Mod podge water ripples. I would never have thought of that.
Up until the Toyota went around the corner, I was happily seeing it as a real scene. Awesome work!
lol yeah it's hard to get the car to slow down naturally and actually see the front wheel turn as the car takes the corner 😉 It's a pretty tight corner as well which doesn't help visually. Glad you liked it Brad 😀
@@BoulderCreekRailroad steering front wheels is one thing, but I think just adding a driver to the car would help a bit too! ;-) Astonishing modelling in any case!
45:23 HOLLY MOLLY! At first glance, I thought it was taken at a REAL location! Man it looks so realistic!
Edited: U got a new subscriber!
TET2005 Vacation awesome job any chips please and put them out there for a beginner thank you so
Agreement from me
All i saw was zombies in different levels from 1 to 7
Which as an ad
That's where he gets the nickname 3D Bob Ross.
TET2005 DAMN I WAS PRANKED
My husband found your channel and has been listening to you for the last two weeks every night. Your voice is so soothing lol. And you have inspired him to spend all of our money at the model shop. ❤️
I thought of taking an attorney because he makes me depending on it!!! I do not know if these wonderful guys like him ruin or save my life :-))))
Given that this is a very long video!... I’ve included some time stamps here to highlight specific parts of the video, a bit like chapters so you can jump forward or back to specific sections where I demonstrate different techniques.
Building the Corner Store - 00:30
Corrugated Iron Roof - 03:46
Store Interior Details - 06:50
Large Tissue Paper Sign - 09:00
Detailing the Roof - 11:03
Diorama Base - 13:10
Making the Road with Operating Vehicles - 14:00
Footpath and Gutters Part 1 - 19:30
Footpath and Gutters Part 2 - 22:24
Landforming - 20:36
Painting and Weathering the Road - 25:01
Road Lines and Markings - 26:33
Ground Cover - 28:24
Static Grass and Ground Foams - 32:03
Street Details & Construction Sight - 34:46
Power Poles - 36:45
Setting a Tree on FIRE - 39:04
Adding Water to the Drainage Ditch - 43:06
Power Line Wires - 44:50
End Shots - 45:16
The longer the better! You are incredible!
When I looked through these time stamps I realized how long I’ve been watching the vid for
I would't care if the video was to be one hour long; I'd even actually enjoy it more...!
😍 I love your videos! A lot of people are doing things like you but I don't enjoy their videos as much as yours! They usually rush things trough and add some annoying music while your vids show everything in details and your background music as well as your voice are really calming so it's a perfect combination 👏🏼 Great job man!
Awesome video as usual Luke little longer than what I'm used to but very very interesting and very beautiful work you do an outstanding job and I'm assuming you must make the bicycle riders yourself because I don't ever remember seeing any at the hobby shop that their legs actually move so I'm assuming you must make those yourself that just really look realistic especially the store. the store was just a work of art in itself . You could almost heat the registers ringing up sales it is so realistic. I have to admit there are times I see your work and I look at my work and I'm just like I should just give up ain't no way I'm ever going to be that good so I don't know why I keep trying? but brilliant video again I really enjoyed it thanks for posting it.
Truly incredible. I’m convinced this guy has created an ant man suit and in his free time he makes tiny towns to play in. Absolute legend
Luke, you're the true GOAT of Diorama building. Greets from Czech Republic.
This man is a modelling god. I have never seen such hyper - realism before. I thought it was real. Most awesome.
at the start of the video it look real asf
"After removing the majority of the foam I set the tree on fire."
Such an aussie thing to say xD
lol... 😄
Luke, you knocked this out of the park. When I started the vid, I thought I was looking at a reference video instead of the completed diorama - well done!
Get off the road Luke, you'll get run over. Love the vids mate. Keep them coming.
lol... thanks Tim, I was lucky that bike rider didn't run me over!
@@BoulderCreekRailroad That is super cool how that work. I thought it was CG when I first saw it at the start of the vid. The bike rider kind of reminds me of Kermit the frog riding the bike in the Muppet Movie.
"Then I set the tree on fire."
ha ha yeah... a bit unexpected 😄
Ahahaha same! I was like "You do what?!".
lol
I was like "oh yea, of course you do"
It was my favorite part of the video. Top quote 2019
Staggering diorama, simply beautiful workmanship
This one is seriously impressive, even above your other builds. I love the corner store too, very intricate and rustic-looking. You always manage to get the rusty Australian town feel in your builds and your videos are really insightful to watch!
Your videos are always worth the wait, but this one was exceptional!
thank you so much for the compliment 😃
Wouldnt you just love to live here!? You're work is absolutely fantastic!!
Dude, you are like the master of every technique/material/everything
These are so soothing and satisfying to watch. Thank you so much for sharing these - Sincerely, a Very Stressed Student
Miniature is so cute.
He's very sincere.
I don't know the time is going by.
I always can’t wait for these videos! Your amazing!!!!
wow... I was literally copying and pasting my own comment (that was pre written no less) right as the video was being uploaded and you still beat me! I literally have no chance of ever being the first comment when competing with athletes like yourself 👏 well done!
Luke Towan thanks! I wasn’t even trying to be first! Lol. As soon as I saw the notification I clicked it because I love these videos!
About bloody time luke 😁😁 I was going insane without a fresh video 🤣🤣🤣
Ha ha thanks Brett, yeah it's been a lifetime since my last video! I was working on this one for ages so it's good to finally get it finished 😄
I found myself actually checking his channel several times over the past weeks in hopes of finding something new!
@@thakrak you aren't the only one buddy I thought my notifications weren't working properly 😂
@@tterbronnoc same
Jeez...it only took 46 minutes to build. We should be seeing 7-8 of these a day 😉
Having the patience to do this is one thing...
But to have the skill to make it this realistic is just incredible!
Just saw a new video arrived before getting the mail notification. 46 minutes of astonishing video, with my daughter (8.5) amazed and repeating "Waoh, he's amazing, dad !". Thanks again, quite a superb job !
I have come to expect that your videos start with a shot outside so you have natural light and a real backdrop, making it look hyper realistic. This time, I was marvelling at how you managed to line up the shot so the building blended in with a real passing car on the road behind the model. Then I realised that the car driving by was part of the diorama.
Awesome shot. I honestly thought the car was real for a moment.
It's so amazing seeing the diorama come to the finished project but it BLOWS me AWAY when it's photographed in the real world, giving it an amazing realistic blend of real and constructed parts allowing for great "perspective" in the background! Just AMAZING!!!!😀
I recently just made my first diorama and your tips helped me tremendously. Thank you Luke!
no worries Evan, glad I was able to help you through the videos. Keep up the hard work 😉
I'm not even in to this type of thing , but I watched the whole damn video and enjoyed it lol . Subbed
As did I!
Same...bhahahahha
OptimusHighMegaBong I think most people here did, just really interesting, like watching a documentary. You know you aren’t going to go out and search for Atlantis but you still enjoy watching lol.
Same!
..me too
The more I watch these, the more I want to make display dioramas for all my old HO locomotives.
Excellent diorama once again, Luke!
I’m in heaven this Sunday evening watching your videos! I was always fascinated by anything miniature. I found your channel through Micromark tools. I like building dollhouses. After watching your videos, I feel inspired to try something new.
I've found these videos helpful for digital work, especially during my texturing process. Thanks for the insight into your projects.
That child that you bought from Woodland Scenics looks SO REAL man. 19:01.
Lol
We watch this all together as a family now, even the wife joins. Your stuff continues to blow us away, keep it up.
Respects your patience and hard work. Love from India 😍
Cool Man an Indian that made a well constructed comment, with punctuation, no grammatical errors and without swearing? you really are a cool man dude, props to ya
Thanks mate, glad you liked it. On a side note I've been watching T-Series and Pewdiepie to see who will win the race to 100 million subs! I didn't realize how active India is on TH-cam! It's quite amazing.
Matteo Canova I find your deep knowledge and insight about Indians fascinating! Tell me, how many Indians do you actually know in person?
@@TrainsandDioramas Didn't meant to insult my praise was genuine, I was talking about online interaction with some people, didn't spoke to many Indians but most of them are polite, I was talking broadly
@@Matt_19-89 bruv.. 70% of India is Already developed.. More than half of India is now on the internet and thanks to Felix a.k.a Pewds.. we are catching up on memes coz of meme review and we are catching up with world affairs with Pew news!.. So.. Chill.. we can Type well too! :)
Love from India @LukeTowan
*Beginning of the video.*
Me: Oh! he is gonna recreate this real town.
*End of the video*
Me: FML!! TAKE MY MONEY!
I used to struggle with simple Airfix kits; this diorama is insane. I love the effect on the water with the airbrush and the Glosse Lustre. Ingenious.
Fantastic project, Luke. That moving bicycle really is an outstanding detail.
Cheers Ron, they are pretty amazing! You could definitely use this magnetic system to get cars moving in N scale as well. Might be something worth looking at?
I absolutely love your work Luke. Thank you for doing these dioramas. It's also awesome to see so much of our native bushland and icons being used!
I love your videos, please keep the full tutorials coming! I enjoy watching these so much! Keep up the good work!
I honestly love how at the beginning it looks so real, but then blow everyone's mind that it ain't! like i legit thought it was real at first
Unbelievable how much patience and an eye for detail you have. Before I knew it, I watched the full 45 minutes. With every 5 minutes a feeling of satisfaction seeing something beautiful arise before your eyes. Keep up the great work!
There is no better produced scenery tutorial content anywhere else on TH-cam. Absolutely loving these extra-long videos!
This is the best one I've seen yet. I'd love to see a racetrack done using that magnarail!!!!
totally that would be very cool!
@@BoulderCreekRailroad So Im actually going to buy some working tools, if I buy these:
hotwirefoamfactory.com/K05_Craft_Deluxe_3in1_kit.html
Would they work in AUS or do I need a new plug or transformer?
Not only Amazing work, but your encouraging and confident dialogue is refreshing.
I just spent 46 minutes of my life watching this.
This is FASCINATING.
Amazing as always. Could you make a fantasy or medieval scenery?
I would totally love that!
Hey Ismael - this artist could make ANYTHING his amazing mind could think of. His only limitation is one that most of us have to deal with - he has to work for a living!!! But mate, there's NO reason you can't do the same as him. Just get out and try it. But then, we want to see your videos, too, OK? Chance 'em, brah!
Your use of floating labels is inspired in the video. Great for people following in your footsteps!
Blimey! I thought that the opening shots were video composites. The fact it is a physical effect makes it all the more amazing.
Same here , I thought that it was the model subbed in with real footage , All I have to say is Holy Shit .
What an absolutely gorgeous model! I'm curious what happens with the models after their finished? Do you keep them, sell them, were they commissioned, etc? Love your videos!
I love your videos mate! You should do an interview with someone. I'd love to learn more about the guy behind the models.
Great job Luke, keep up the good work ❤️
Your channel is yet another definition of ‘attention to detail’
So relaxing to watch your videos! You fooled me when I saw the first seconds - I thought it was real. Perfectly done :)
They're all driving on the wrong side of the road, mate!
Just kidding, awesome video!
lol... we are also upside down. I had to flip the video after filming it so it would appear the right way up for those watching in the northern hemisphere... 😄
I just discovered you this morning,I CAN NOT STOP WATCHING
INCREDIBLE!!!
keep it going! You found what you were made for
Yes!!!!! FINALLY I've been waiting so long for another one of these absolutely amazing videos
Can’t stop watching these videos! I’m getting so inspired
Super like from Mexico. I love your videos. Thanks a lot!!!
Nina so cool that a girl might be interested in this, luv you babe from down under oz
Finally I thought I would go insane without a New video
lol yeah it has been ages since the last video!
Yeah well I also build dioramas and what do you know I already ordered a new walthers kit just before you posted this video.
I thought this was a video of a real town the bicycle rider looked so natural the lighting the sky everything was unrecognizable from real life this is insane quality work !!!!!!
This was randomly suggested to me by YT and I am genuinely impressed at the level of skill you have. Well done.
0:11 подумал, что ты реально каким-то образом поставил велосипедиста, а сзади диорама
: D . Просто первый раз вижу в видео подобный велосипед. Очень реалистичный)
Building dioramas is completely new to me, yet I was so captivated by your video, I watched the whole damn thing. My compliments on a splendid piece of work.
This was so cool to watch! I love miniature things, and seeing how these tiny cars can move throughout the town, so cool!
It’s also important to note that some epoxys heat up when they are curing (via chemical reaction) and can melt plastic and/or foam.
I happened across this video having no idea you're Aussie. About 2 seconds of seeing the bush and building I thought "jeez this looks a lot like Australia".
You nailed it. It reminds me of the mountains out Toowoomba way
the outside of this building is a masterpiece.. oh wait, theres also printed illusions of 3d things inside.. oh wait, theres also actual 3d things inside.. oh wait, theres also real lights inside.. of wait, thats just one building.. oh wait theres also a whole entire scene..
how the Fluck can there be so many masterpiece level things all wraped up into one little scenery piece??? My mind is blown at the level of craftsmanship and skill and awesomeness in these things.. Now its 2am and i have to work in the morning.. damnit.. well ill prepare for being exhausted tomorrow because theres no way im missing this... or the next 4 that im sure ill be watching. lol.
How did you get the sky and mountains in the background?
This whole thing was very enjoyable to watch. I didn't even realize it was forty plus, minutes.
They are real mountains and sky he took the video outside lol
The lighting makes it look real!
I was thinking: "Why does he puts road signs facing the wrong way?". Then it got me. It's Australia!
ha ha you are definitely not the first to think that 😃 we are upside down in this part of the world
Oh come on, we all know driving on the left is the proper way and anyone driving on the right are nutters!
Drew Fox. It’s spelt “right”. LOL
Luke: this is not a short build so grab a cup of coffee.
Me at 2am: okay I guess I’ll do that.
I haven't built a model in years, but I stumbled across this video and was mesmerized by all the intricate detail. I watched the whole thing. You are quite a skilled craftsman. Excellent narrative of what was happening. So much work just to rebuild a tree that wasn't up to your standards out of the box. The moving bicycle, truck, and forklift is genius.
this looks better than NVIDIA RTX
I really thought wow, we've finally achieved photorealism....using primitive technology.
my thoughts exactly
It didn't look overly primitive. Quite sophisticated tools, lots of modern chemicals and materials.
'i had a small santa on a bicycle' i dont know why this made me laugh but it did 😂
Oh my... oh boy... what a work of pure art!
That's perfect!
You have a gift, for sure!
Greetings from Brazil.
"To match the Australian environment i'm adding the burnt grass color."
Oooof
*19:01** Luke's supervisor making sure he doesn't mess up.*
Calling this realistic is almost a understatement...When i saw the opening footage, i thought it was footage of a real scene.... the moving vehicles make it so life like....
Most wonderful job, you should be proud of your work !
Ant Man could live there after defeating Thanos
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I thought the intro was a real town and then at the end I’m like OH MY GOD.
I could watch a video of just those miniature bikers moving along the road. I was audibly shocked when the final shots appeared with the cars moving and everything looking perfectly realistic!
Who would win?
A company mass producing already realistic model trees for dioramas
Or
One crafty boi
Round 1
Crafty boi uses ember
@@shrimpkraken It was super effective.
Company flees.
“After the foliage were removed, I set the tree on fire”
‘stralia