Build an awesome High Rise - Model Scenery Tutorial
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 พ.ค. 2024
- If you’ve ever wanted to build an ultra-realistic high rise apartment building then this video is for you! I can’t imagine there’d be many people with such a desire… unless of course you’re a real estate mogul or a model railroader!
For more photos and information on this model as well as links to a lot of the 3D items used on this model you will find them here:
www.bouldercreekrailroad.com/...
I purchased this model from Custom Model Railroads in the US and I spent a good month putting it together.
It’s laser cut acrylic so all the part fit very precisely and there was very minimal sanding or gap filling required. The model is HO scale but the techniques I used to construct the model could easily be applied to just about any other scale.
A model building like this would look awesome on a model railroad although it will need a few friends beside it to make it blend in a little better and not look so lonely 😉 It’s only a 20 story building but in person it looks surprisingly big! Just imagine what a 90 or 100 story building would look like in HO scale!
The kit isn’t cheap but it sure looks good once it has been assembled and adding extra details just takes it to a whole new level. If you’re wanting to try building with acrylic and do know where to start I can definitely recommend the CMR kits. - บันเทิง
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"Furniture won't be visible, so I won't paint them in too much detail".
Paints in the most amazing detail, like books and bedsheets of different colors.
lol... yeah I guess I did spend a bit of time painting in the details 😊
@@LukeTowan but why? you did all the work to only cover it with some curtains.. i don't understand it
@@ZZidaneRM10 He only used the curtains where rooms weren't detailed.
@@ZZidaneRM10 True craftsman do details because they know they will be there even if its never seen.
@@ZZidaneRM10 then you both never build model kit, for example if you build tamiya truck model scale, there is super detail engine under the hood, and its not visible either.
You're like the Bob Ross of Model Scenery. You even have a calming voice.
ha ha thanks so much Lilly for the awesome compliment 😃
@@LukeTowan I have zero interest in scale modelling but I love watching your videos.
A passionate narrator can make their topic really stand out and what you create is truly remarkable. Most would be satisfied to build a kit as instructed but you go beyond that, adding your own details.
Keep up the awesome work.
@@LukeTowan beautiful building
@@LukeTowan Yeah. I'll never build a diorama or model, but my goodness are these videos entertaining.
So trueeeeee
Luke Towan: "Most of the interior detail will be hard to see, so I don't spend too much time painting them"
Luke Towan: *Proceeds to paint every last piece of furniture in elaborate detail*
Love it 😋
I was thinking exactly the same, wll said ;)
Glad to see this guy is actually a human and not an android and misses putting the USB in on the first try like the rest of us at 7:52
I reckon Luke did that deliberately so we all feel a little better about ourselves
my mom said she liked ur pfp
Glad Valakas
I would have a hard time figuring out the math for making buildings for my gunpla. I would love to do stuff like this!
That's beautiful. How you managed to cut this video down to 20 minutes I do not know
ha ha yeah I reckon it could easily have been an hour long video if I wanted. I try to make them between 20 and 30 minutes. I'm really happy you liked the result 😉
@@LukeTowan make then as long as they can be! We don't mind!
@@LukeTowan yes please make them longer!! It's really relaxing to watch and listen to
Yes please make your videos longer I really enjoy the detailed step by step process so entertaining and interesting 🤗
@@LukeTowan Yes loooooooooooooooooooonger videos
The hidden switch! 😍
Yeah I was pretty happy with how that turned out! 😃
@@LukeTowan Maybe the best amazing part of the video ! I was "No way !!!"
So clever!
Now that is what is called "Dedication" ! Another mind-blowing scenery masterpiece.
if a robber ever breaks into your house with the intention of stealing models, they'll spend so much time gawking at the amount of detail and realism that they'll forget why they broke in and leave
PERSON FACE lol
Probably the glue fumes aswell
@@isaacsrandomvideos667 I remember you......
Robber: "What a talented potential victim... I shall discontinue my robbery and attain a new hobby of crafting!!! ( Robber breaks into Hobby Lobby instead)
@@AsianAmerican2007 not funny...
@@AsianAmerican2007 the only moral way to get stuff from Hobby Lobby
I’d love to see a modern skyscraper like the Sears tower. Most cities are a mix of the old Art Deco and the more contemporary styles after all.
Maybe next time. Maybe scratch-build Sky City!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky_City_1000
Oh yeah I'd love to attempt a building like that!
Luke Towan, I’m thinking of how you could make the building visually interesting since it is just a big glass slab after all. Thoughts include:
- Glass lookout box like the Sears Tower
- Blinking red lights at the tip of the communications antennas which will inevitably be put on top
- Helicopter landing pad, with appropriate blinking lights and helicopter with spinning rotors
- Plaza at entrance of building, with manicured trees, flower boxes, a water feature/splash pad (with dog playing in water jets), flicks of pigeons, street musician, food truck?
- Window washer platform dangling off the side
You could cram so much stuff into this one!
@@LukeTowan This building looks a bit like The Century on Central Park West, albeit one tower vs 2.
@@doubledarefan Sky City in HO scale would be 11.5 meters tall, or 38.3ft! Can you even imagine?
Luke towan: the perfect channel to watch during quarentine
Yes, let's model the thing that countless thousands are stuck in ;-)
The time this man puts into the detail of his models speaks volumes. His touch breathes so much life into these models.
On our next modeling adventure, we're going to make an ultra-realistic diorama of the entire city of Tokyo.
seriously though this model is an incredible achievement.
If he doesn't post a vid for 6 months, that's what he's doing.
@@rwsd343 let’s be real, it’d take him a year, maybe 2, that’d be awesome though
@@PugnaciousProductions well I think I know what took a year already
Model New York City skyline coming soon?
Imo, the mix between the ambient led's and detailed room led's looks alot more realistic from a modern standpoint. Not everyone buys the same type of lightbulb so it makes it seem as if there's a mix between incandecent and cfl bulbs in each unit. Mixed with your tape idea it would be very believable.
yeah that is very true, I did think about leaving it as it was but in the end I made them to be a similar color. But yeah for a more modern building the variation would probably be good... heck, I've got two different colored bulbs in our lounge room! One in each light fixture...
agreed, for residential use.
This was my sentiment exactly... Varying the lighting color hue does, indeed, make for far more convincing lighting. I wonder how much of a pain in the posterior a flickering fluorescent effect might be from a hallway or service entrance, etc... Just a stray thought, mind you. lol :)
Luke, tell the truth mate you just wanted to get in on the housing shortage for inch tall people didn't ya!... 🙃☮️
ha ha ha... oh no I've been sprung! 😄
Lol
The biggest dolls' house I've ever seen! 😉👍
And you rested on the seventh week..You have a God given talent and patience ♥️
Wow I can't believe my eyes. You created small world.
I'd love to shrink down and stand on one of the balconies, I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😃
I just put an Asian accent to your comment...
start of the video: huh he's only assembling a kit... that should be easy
when he started making rooms: *h o l y s h i t*
Exactly what I thought.. Pleasantly surprised, I gotta admit ;)
Having followed him since almost the beginning, it's never as simple as a kit. He always go waaaaay past what the kit provides. He's the best model maker/railroad hobbyist on TH-cam.
Yeah. That was the words that came up lol
It was like:
- it's just an assembly kit... I can do that too!
-he is making rooms inside the building!....... Damn!, I can't do that!!!
12:05 : *h o l y s h i t*
This guy could become a successful serial killer with the amount of detail he put into things but instead he builds scenery model.
This is a bit disturbing
Jajaja
Why would comment such disturbing thing
There was actually a character on CSI Las Vegas called the miniature killer who created replica scale models of the crime scenes.
@fighting28elf I don't want to think about that...
I like the subtle touch of the fuse box being the switch.
I'm not in the slightest bit interested in scale modelling, but I could watch your videos for hours on end. Your skills, dexterity and no nonsense explanations make it look simple. More power to you, sir.
Get interested in it
@@Smk_spotting is this a threat? Lol
自己嫌悪カークラブ yes.
@Castle Bravo sometimes people watch videos to pass time, and watch videos of stuff they have no interest in doing. OP could've come across his videos randomly, watched one out of curiousity, and kept watching because it's calming/entertaining, regardless of their interest in modelling. *_it's not that deep._*
why do you feel the need to try and make it seem like OP is lying/illogical over such a simple comment?
@Castle Bravo you might wanna try that first, given your attempt to make a mountain out of a molehill.
When you press the like-button before you see the video because you know it’s going to be great 😊
oh wow thanks Jørn, I hope the video met your expectations 😃
That;s funny...I do that as well as I've been watching awhile and even went back to watch the previous vids that I'd missed...he's definitely helped me up my game as I build 1/10th scale RC accessories...
@Luke Towan; it was amazing like all your other videos on yt 👍🏻 I have seen them all 👏🏻👏🏻
When your name is Jørn
Un-believable. This is truly an amazing build. I enjoyed watching the video several times and have learned some valuable tips. Thanks .
This man actually took it to a whole new level by creating whole interiors for each layer... and here i am with way to little patients for even getting a single layer correctly glued! Much respect to this man!
Amazing. The illusion in the thumbnail. I’m glad I’ve been subscribed for a while. Love this
Nice I'm glad you liked it 😉 I hope you continue to enjoy future videos
Luke: "Most of the interior detail will be hard to see, so I don't spend too much time painting them."
Also Luke: *Paints them in detail anyways*
omg, this piece was worth the wait. keep it up! 💕
There is no much to talk about it, but patience is a secret ingredient to make fantastic masterpeace.
Shocked ! You are amazing. Wow I didn’t even know kit are exist
Everytime i see these videos i can't believe the sheer amount of time and patience it takes to assemble such a beast. I applaud you for the time invested for a single video, extremely enjoyable and satisfying to watch.
Incredible! Would love to see you do something more mystical, like a creepy castle or a magic forest.
Great suggestion! I have wanted to do something like that for a while 😃
the hidden led light switch & the uncontrolled green plant growth says it all . Amazing work ethic great artist ... furniture 22 rooms & the pipes omg. 3d printer rules
WOW. always admire ppl who can made such diorama... need patience, knowledge and skills
This is honestly insane. You've reached PLASMO or even Ebroin levels of detail work with this one, Luke!
Luke is no doubt a fantastic model and scenery builder, as well as an excellent presenter. Love all his videos, sorry but he's not on the level of PLASMO. Maybe if Luke ventures into military modeling someday, he'll prove me wrong. It's a great accolade to apply to Luke, but not fitting. Two different levels of talent here.
@@WHJeffB Well if we're splitting hairs I'd say their craft is different enough that neither is better or worse.
Ebroin on the other hand is on a WHOLE OTHER level I think we can agree 😉
@@Jesse__H Fair enough...
@@Jesse__H Nah, don't get me wrong, Luke is amazing, but Plasmo is so much better. This build didn't take much skill, just time, most modellers could do it. Plasmo's work is pure skill and talent, most people will never reach that level.
@@Susman-mb6hq I'm seein a lot of love for PLASMO in this thread which is cool, but don't sleep on Ebroin!
I saw PLASMO himself say he's nowhere close to Ebroin's level in a comment section one time...
Who else wants to see all of Luke's Ho scale dioramas together?
I should set up a bit of a display 😃
@@LukeTowan Please. That would be a sight to see.
@@LukeTowan You should build and film each separate building/scene, yet have them all fit together when your done to make one big interconnected diorama.
this was better than a whole season of "HOW ITS MADE" brilliant video
Nice kit, makes a really impressive building.
This was always my childhood dream to build a model skyscraper. Now I can finally enjoy it vicariously and possibly in real life. 😍 You just don't know how satisfying this video is to me!
The level of detail on a big scale is amazing. Can't wait for a similar project. Maybe do a busy hospital to honour all the medical staff during covid 19 and auction it. Could make a pretty penny and add to your profile.
I’m guilty for doing this, but I always come back whenever I have insomnia. There’s something about your voice, similarly to Bob Ross that also soothes my insomnia, that just make me fall asleep easier.
You should try some fantasy scenes! Perhaps Cyberpunk or Steampunk, or even something medieval like a castle! Your work never fails to impress me, and your videos are such a joy to watch, very relaxing :)
Luke has become a role model for the rest of scale modellers
I have no words 😶 ❤️
Halo orang Indonesia
You clearly do
After 2 years AGAIN watching this incredible diorama ❤
Amazing. The skills,... the tools,.... the craftmanship, ... but most of all; ... the patience!
All those poor people locked down in that tower during this difficult time.
And they have ran out out shit rolls. Andy England 🇬🇧 👍
At least they are not infected with COVID-19 right?
@@bigchindemoman1457 Who is?
If I hear, "Stay Safe" North Korean like brainwashing one more time
@Yeezy Slayz LMFAO
Edit: The original inspiration is from new york and there's literally a twin next to it. Your comment gets better the longer I watch.
Awesome! Once I was a little kid, I wanted to something like this myself so I made a 4-story building with cardboard. I even cut some windows and next day there were bugs everywhere LOL! I love these miniature models.
lol, at least you gave it a try!
7:49 always really respect how willing you are to show your mistakes in these videos
I don't have this kind of hobby but I am a regular viewer of his work.
Suggestion: Show more the final result. I would love to see the building closer.
but then you'll see all of the imperfections!
@@PeterPete there aren't any
@@PeterPete Just like a real building. One tends to miss the peeling paint, scruffs, and cracks from a distance.
Especially inside all the rooms!
Ya...he has shown it very less.
7:50 is a beautiful jab at the bob ross model video and I can’t stop laughing
lol... I wasn't sure if anyone would pick up on that 😄
I thought that was perfect!
Even the gods amongst us have issues with USB interfaces....
Eng Choon Ooi jab? wth is that?
Wow..... just wow!!!
You have the patience of a saint.
No wonder it took so long. You fully furnished every room!
Finally, a new one!
Hope you enjoy watching 😉
Filming and editing the whole process must've taken a lot of effort, let alone building the actual model. Thanks Luke, really enjoyed this one. Stellar job!
The amount of detail that goes into your models is amazing. I enjoy assembling model kits, I'd like to add some landscapes to my models so these videos are really helpful.
ОБОЖАЮ ТАКИЕ ИЗДЕЛИЯ!!! МОЛОДЦЫ!!!
Blimey, the patience you must have to do this project, I can imagine it would get on to peoples nerves to have a repeating progress that repeats on and on till you're at the top level of the construction.
Hats off though, this looks super sweet, almost too real with the outside shots.
Now all you need is a underground parking garage diorama and you got it set. 👍🏻
lol yeah that was the hardest part about building this... all the repeated steps! I think taking photos of any scale model outside makes a huge difference to the realistic look, I think it has to do with the shadows and color of the natural light 😉
Luke Towan certainly does, again, great job Luke! Love the things you build and put together!
"Here's my attempt in painting the world's smallest eyes."
Well, thanks, mate. Now I have tea coming out my nose
lol... I really need to find a better way of painting tiny faces!
@@LukeTowan You might look into brushes used in (finger) nail art. There are super-fine ones used for striping and tiny detail work. A lot of doll customizers use them for super fine details like eyelashes. Thanks for another great video!
I chuckled when you mentioned saving sanity, I must admit. You might see if you can find a Model Railroader article I recall from back in the {cough} 1980's from an author that went to great lengths painting figures, including detailed eyes, etc. I simply have to draw a line at some point and say, "Good enough..." Unless it's something I'd like to photograph closely, then I'm equally OC. lol
Beautiful work!
You are without a doubt an ARTIST !!!! Greetings from Denmark !
Something about your model builds just has a homely, nostalgic feel to them. I’m not sure what it is, but I love it. Keep up the great work!
truly astounding, adding the 3d printed parts and room detail is where it goes from excellent to godlike. You are a master craftsman. .
Wow! Can't find other words for this!! I'm not into modelling but really impressive!!
Nice I'm glad you enjoyed it, it's a really good compliment especially from someone who isn't into modelling 😃 thank you
This is an amazing model you have made! I have been watching our videos for years now, and you never cease to amaze me. I am currently building a model railroad and our guides are what I turn to for all of my scenery! thank you for all of your amazing videos!
please show more detailed shots of the final pieces! Would love to see the rooms through the windows. Amazing video, great job-
A good tip when working with WeldOn #3 and a needle tip bottle is, when upright, squeeze some air out of the bottle. That way when applying the solvent, when you release the bottle you draw in air. It helps to avoid little squirts, like what happens at 3:10 This is helpful to 1) avoid spills and 2) because if you're gluing clear acrylic, those random splashes will cause white spots.
I love to watch people build things and i find your videos very calming :))
Oh nice, that's good to hear 😃 I often get messages from people who just like watching the process, I'm glad you like it.
Simply incredible. Every single detail, nothing overlooked or under appreciated from a visual standpoint. Thank you so much for sharing this work of art!
Luke, welly done!!! 👍 your calm and patience character will give you loooooooooong life.
Simply spectacular. I'm keeping an apartment or is it a condo? Regards from Spain.
Thanks mate, I'd say they are apartments. I'll have to check how much the rent will be so you can have a place to stay 😄
Wow. I can see the time and effort taken to complete this building in the details. The number of pieces of furniture, wall decor, etc. plus all of the exterior detailing is incredible. You must be so satisfied with the result. :)
Amazing! Love the fuse box switch
Really beautiful model thanks to all the extra work you did. Painting every single piece of furniture with different colors, making carpets and posters and wall pictures, glueing all that in every room...requires tons of patience. The LED installation and choice of dim over bright light is another good idea. Very well done. Congratulations.
Amazing. Do you ever do special effects for movies? Seems like an outfit like Weta could use someone like you for their model work.
No I don't but it would be a lot of fun to try! I love watching the Tested videos where Adam Savage goes to the Weta Workshops! It's so intriguing!
@@LukeTowan Hope over the fence and come visit us! Weta has awesome tours!
That was expensive and immensely time consuming, but the end result is simply amazing!! Well done Luke!!
Who are the blokes who thumbed down this video? Every one of this guy's projects is unreal.
I have been following your videos for over a year now. May have watched all your videos more than once. The detailing that you do and narrated is so wonderful. I have lot of interest is art and your models stand on top in my list. 😊
Oh my god this is the one I’ve been waiting for.
Not since Mad Max have I been so excited about a film from down under. But I don’t want to sound like a total bogan!
Luke, in all the years I've been watching.... This is by far the most impressive single Structure you've ever built!!!
I really think I need that 3D Printer too. 😉
Carmine ✈🚂🚙
Wow, thanks! yeah the resin 3D printers are amazing! They make all the difference!
All the chairs and beds super detailed
Mind boggling stuff, at least for me anyway. The planning, the details, the precision.This is a great eduction in itself. Plus setting up the filming and the channel. (And flogging merchandise into the bargain!) An amazing range of skills. Very inspiring. Many thanks, Luke.
Great video!!
Suggestion: heritage steam locomotive depot
Here’s a quick tip: when using the applicator bottle, fill it 3/4 full and squeeze the bottle to remove the air. Then, tip the bottle over and slowly unsqueeze the bottle as you run it along the glue joint. This prevents the glue from flowing out too quickly and getting everywhere!
One of my favorite Central Park West buildings.... 👏😊
I really like sitting here back and looking through this video 😍
The amount of patience to do something like this must be out of this world😐
lol... yeah it does require quite of lot of patience! Especially making all those rooms for the inside!
The incident with the USB is awesome Luke. We've all done that..."does it go in this way?...nope, maybe that way?...what!!, it has to go in some way?...ooooh, I hate these blasted things"
ha ha yeah that happens to me a lot! 😃
Fantastic job! I'm staggered by your superhuman patience.
Omg. No words! That’s pure art.
This is simply outstanding, you can't imagine how relaxing is watching this
how much is rent and when can i move in?
stunning work, luke!
lol... I hear it's pretty cheap... Apparently the neighbors are a bit rowdy!
Luke Towan if I made that I would put my lizard or a mouse in there (I don’t have mice btw)
AWESOME.
Very well done, Luke! I love that you detailed the room interiors! Besides people, furnishing the interior also adds a touch of realism and life! Here's a tip for creating 'eyes' on figures ... simply use a well-sharpened color pencil, and just create colored dots for eyes ... brown, blue, green, even black works well. Looks pretty darn convincing for HO scale people!
Wow, Luke! I just love your attention to detail. Thank you for 20 minutes of fascinating viewing.
Wow!! Love how you organized everything for such a large model. The end result is stunning 😎
Thanks so much! 😊 Keeping it all organized certainly helps the build come together, there have been times where I've accidentally glued the wrong part in the wrong position, this helps avoid that 😃
I wouldn't have enough patience to even unwrap this !!
i think the color difference of the bright white and the warmer tones make it more realistic! not everyone likes the same tones of lighting in a big apartment building ❤️
that hidden switch is so good
These are some awesome projects! They’ve inspired me to start making some of my own. Except I use cardboard. Thanks for the ideas!
So after 20 minutes of watching this amazing build process, we get 5 seconds of the actual tour of the finished product. How about an encore?
Amazing. A testament to your patience and material knowledge.
Always have such great respect to a craftsman like this!