Adding Realistic Details to Vehicles - Model Scenery
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- Adding detail to vehicles can rapidly transform a scene from good to AWESOME! It’s amazing how much adding some dirt and putting a few crates or similar details on the back of vehicles makes to a scene.
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In this tutorial I’ll show you the steps I took to create a fantastic looking detail that you can add to any scene and it will make a great improvement. It’s actually a lot easier than it looks to get really good results.
The model I’m using is a HO scale Ford Flatbed Truck and I’ve added it to my diorama that I made in Realistic Scenery Volume 6, the crates were made with scale strip wood. If you’d like to download the template I used to build the crates just visit the downloads section of my website:
bouldercreekrai...
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Stay tuned for a list of materials as it will be added over the next few days.
Amazing. I would not be surprised if he said "I wanted to simulate a worn outer tie rod end on the truck...." or "To add a bit of realism this truck's carburetor is set a little rich because he can only get low octane gasoline"
OMG! I am amazed at your level of patience! Such attention to minute detail...These are just marvelous little pieces of art!
thanks mate... Sometimes I go a bit overboard 😀
Luke the overboard models are realistic.
I wish I had time, money and patience for stuff like this.. Well I can always watch your videos Luke!
Grauengaard. U need talent too.
yeah it requires a lot of time and patience, you can do quite a lot on the cheap but for some of the good stuff you need to spend a little money! Thanks for watching 😀
Fantastic video with lots of great tips.
Do you ever "bulge" tires (file a flat where the tire contacts the ground and build up a small epoxy bulge on the outer wall)? If so I would love to see your technique.
Just save. Little bit at a tine. Buy tools, and equipment, go as you can. Consumables/Perishables come later, and in smaller quantities so they wont go bad before you use them. Use the cheats Luke shows, like using that Thick Paper, and Glue to make parts with, instead of Sheet Styrene.
Eventually, you'll have a very impressive shop!
Your models are absolutely amazing. I have just sat for 2 hours watching some of them without realising the time. Your attention to detail is amazing. Thank you for sharing your skills and information - I've really learned so much.
this is PURE ART!! I`m speechless!
wow thanks for such a great compliment!
You should join a model railroading club, and show them all your tricks.
Arc Sims 4
Arc Sims 4 sorry but I'm that was so annoying but yes
Arc Sims 4 yeah this is amazing!
Hey Luke. This reminded me of building model cars when I was a kid. Good times. I don’t think I ever did as nice of a job as you do. One thing I did was heat the tire and push down on the wheel to put a natural belly in the tire. Or give it a full flat. Made it seem like the tire was actually holding up the weigh of the vehicle.
Im a car enthusiast, I grew up wishing my matchbox & hotwheels cars were more realistic.
This video satisfied me.
Another superbly produced video Luke. I was going to say "as good as the professional ones..", however I actually think it is better than most of the professional ones!
I think I might have done the wood deck weathering slightly differently: the grain actually looked quite good after the first coat of paint, I think I would have dry brushed the paler shades on at that point with perhaps a bit of pale grey as well, then gloss coated, pin wash the plank seams before finishing with Dullcote. Just my own thoughts, your finished result looks great! 👍
he gets paid throught these vids so by definition he is professional as well
Not quite: the bloke is actually an airline pilot,(his profession) and these vids are his hobby. He is self-taught, so another disclaimer to being a "professional". Any way you look at it, he does a bloody good job on these tutorials!
I agree with you that he is awesome but not to burst your bubble, being paid for something means you are a professional. I know that in the popular language it means something different but hey my profession is language ;)
Thanks for the amazing compliment 😀 I like your idea on weathering the tray, I'll definitely do some experimenting with your technique in the near future, I have a few more of these trucks I'll be doing.
Great, be interesting to see how they turn out. Not sure if you have visited "The Rustbucket" forum, there is some really inspirational railroad, building and vehicle weathering projects there...addictive viewing!
I get so wrapped up in watching the process that the time flies by. At the end of the video I couldn't believe I had just watched 18 minutes, it felt like half that. Great content Luke, I look forward to your next upload!
so enjoyable to watch.. 18 minutes felt like 5 minutes .. awesome !!!!
wow thanks mate, glad you managed to watch the whole video 😀
"I can't feel my legs! And who turned my beautiful new truck into a hoopty?!"
hahaha 😄
lol
Hello Luke, my name is Nerea, I study model making in Barcelona (Spain) and I learn so much from your videos, you're one of my best reference. Thank you so much for all the knowledge you give me.
A before and after side by side photo would be nice at the end.
I have an image on my website you can check out showing a side by side before and after:
www.bouldercreekrailroad.com/
Amazing transformation! My only tip in making a quick but important upgrade to vehicles is adding license plates to all my cars and trucks. They can be downloaded, scaled down in Illustrator, and they really add a level of realism when applied to the bumpers.
I used to love modeling when I was younger so there are two sides to me when I watch a video like this; one side says i can't believe the obsessive level of detail on a project like this- and the other side of me thinks that is why I loved modeling so much and wants to get back into it! Thank you for this great inspirational video, I am about to make the red button white!
Art requires patience and Luke has bag fulls, giving excellent results every time. what a skill set
wow thanks for such a fantastic comment 😀
I'm not a modeller myself but I adore miniature things. Only seen a few of your videos today but think I'm getting hooked!
I just loved the part where you where working on the driver, I laughed so much.
lol yeah he got butchered quite a bit 😀
i couldn't imagine how anybody could do a better job! its like watching magic happening without the curtain covering the tricky bits! just when I thought you couldn't out do your last video, you go and post this one and yet again, Mind Blown!
wow thanks Tyler, so glad you liked it... I hope I can continue to post great videos for you to watch 😀
That has been such a GREAT video. I didn't even noticed it lasted over 18 min. I enjoyed every second of it. Yours is simply talent and passion.
Pinholes for nails!!!!!this is so good. You have thought of everything. So therapeutic to watch but you must have the patience of a saint!
Impressive, those small details make the difference.
Thats so crazy realistic! your such a pro!
Excellent as always! The tips on the thread and the lumber were quite helpful too.
Very, very good job! I have learnt today some things about how paint and decorate my miniatures! Thanks you for share your knowledges!👍👍👍
I've been watching your videos for about a week now and I'm amazed. I'm not a model person, but you make me want to start. Ah, if only time and money were no object...
Impressive and focusing on the details really brings these vehicles to life.
You make doing that look so easy.
Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely incredible! You didn't miss a single detail.
The truck driver got a major plastic surgery, a tummy tuck, and a back lift. You're a true miniature plastic surgeon. Great job Luke.
ha ha thanks Erick, it's not the first time I've done surgery on someone!
LOL. I know Luke. I have seen all of your videos.
You truly have a gift man, idk from where do you get ur patience
Who are the people that dislike this video? Are they mad? This is an expert craftsman doing what he does best. What's not to like?
Wow the attention to detail is amazing. It really shows
If only I was this good! Love your videos man! Very calming and informative
thanks mate, glad you enjoyed watching 😀
Very tedious. But amazingly interesting. I'm glad you Luke, have a patient disposition for such detailed modeling. I really enjoy watching how you changed that truck! Always a pleasure and a good learning time spent.
I find using the plastic model "racks" as precision paint tool works good. How I make one is by cutting a length of the plastic framework the model parts are attached to, then a lighter heating the plastic rod in the middle till it starts to droop. Start pulling the two ends apart till you get a thread between to two ends. Cut the ends away about an inch or so from the taper at an angle to create a needle like point. It makes a great tool for pinpoint paint application. ( if you experiment with the stretching apart technique you can use the thread for creating wiring, fuel lines, brake lines, fence post wire, etc. Different gauges of plastic rack will give varying thicknesses to your wire)
This is a fine detailing work, wow! Even not doing such things with my stuff, I find most of the customization that we most see around of the internet quite average, mainly in proportions, but what you do, it's from another world. Seeing how small those crates are compared to your fingernails, it's really impressive how you manage to put the sides together w/o squishing them, and even adding their feet, steady hands. Nice dedication!
cant stop watching your videos... you pay so much attention to detail, its amazing!
Hi, Luke. i don't know if you'll see this as this vid is pretty old now. I've been watching for years now & used to be an avid scale model maker & a few decent HO railways. Everything's perfect, except,,, as an old truckie I have to say, that, I have never seen a brown truck floor on any truck, old or new. Timber truck beds, in Australia anyway, are made of hard wood, usually tongue & groove, floor boards & age to a grey colour. The head board would be the vehicle colour or white. That's it, love your work. Wish I had the room for another layout. Looking forward to my next fix. cheers
it is always relaxing to watch your videos, and you have very big patience, and you attention of details was amazing
awesome
love how much little details you put in
You're awesome Luke! Thanks so much for posting these. I love watching them.
No worries mate, glad you like them 😀
Fire trucks and station
Luke, I never did anything about model scenery and I don´t like do it now, because it's really difficult, but i see you every video and i'm fascinated. You are the best!! thanks!
thanks mate, maybe one day you'll give it a try and totally amaze yourself 😀
so nice! you are so talented😊
cheers mate 😀
I love all of your videos, its so relaxing to watch, your an amazing Artist Luke!! 😀
I love your videos so much !
I'm always impressed by your patience and the care you take for every detail !!!
Congratulations again from "the other end of the world" (France) .
Oh, and beware ! Unlike the lightning, super glue often strikes twice at the same place !! ^^
the coloring was the most satisfying part
You sir, are a model genius! Your videos are fantastic and satisfying to watch!
You videos will never cease to blow my mind.
i love the humor on the driver... hahaha your videos are so satisfying to watch. Thanks for sharing...
Another beautiful job Luke...
I love it. Especially the crates. Amazing results.
You are a true master of this art!
thanks heaps Danny 😃
Yet another great build, the attention to detail is beautiful. Keep up the good work
Always something to learn in your videos.
Another good one, it's awesome how you take a small detail in a scene and tear it down and detail it even more. I wish you could upload a video everyday! I wouldn't get anything done I'd be watch your videos all day ha.
yeah me too... It just takes so long filming and editing these types of videos. I'm trying to post a video every fortnight but I'll see how I go 😀
I'm thankful for the videos you post, I'm sure it does take awhile.
i miss so much your videos! please dont let the channel alone for to much time xD
I'll do my best to upload more often
I adore your vids (odd choice of words i know) but i not only watch these because of the skill you portray but they are very soothing to watch also haha
Thanks mate, really appreciate your comments. I'm glad you've been enjoying the videos 😀
All your videos are so inspiring! Thanks again, Luke!
Wow! Found your channel through facebook, was amazed at one of your river scenery building ones. So much detail! Everything looks so perfectly imperfect. Also really cool to see techniques for putting finishing on different materials like the wood and thread or all of the different paints.
Luke. Thank you. Hopefully one day I'll make a diorama of my own. But in the meantime this shit is so entertaining. I admire it. Keep it up.
WOW GREAT INFORMATION! I love die-cast cars and to customize them it is a great idea! You are a true artist! Love all the details! I will have to try this!
Aww mate you're an artist.
I love all your videos! Very very relaxing
Sometimes when putting a driver, side kick into a cab I use 1/100 figures easily obtained from Chinese sales site quite cheaply. They look fine. You can fill a bus or train passenger car this way quickly and they usually do not need amputation of parts to fit. They look good to ma. Very nice video; keep up the good work.
great start to the weekend with this video!
thanks mate 😀
WOW, this is amazing Micro surgery- I'm speechless- too.
Really good job, I love the fruit boxes especially.It's amazing how few people do anything with wheeled vehicles on a layout. I weather all my vehicles, add correct individual license plates (I model in O scale narrow gauge) and make sure they don't look like how they came out of the box.I tell people who see my layout and they comment on the vehicles that if nothing else, blast your scale autos with some dullcoat (but masking off the glass) if you don't plan on doing anything like what's in this video.
After watching this video, I will die a happy man! Thank you Luke.
ANOTHER AWESOME VIDEO LUKE!!!! YOU MAKE IT LOOK SO EASY!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!! CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT VIDEO.
Thanks Brad, I'm about to start working on the next one 😀
You are an amazing arthritis but I have to say my favorite part is the beginning when your in the seen. very funny! thank you. ha ha ha! supper glue!
I like your truck. We saw other trucks just like yours at our hobby shop. -- Isaac, age 6
You are crazy Guy, All you make it is very wonderfull, Great job.!!!
You are the goodest modeler ever!!!!!!!
Wow! You have patience! Thanks for the teachings! And "hi", from Brazil!
Fantastic job as always! Keep up the good work!
Thanks mate, glad you liked it 😀
How does one even get into doing this? This kind of artistic work seems right down my alley!
You could go check out a hobby shop if you have one nearby, there are usually a lot of kits that will help you get started 😀
Awesome, just loved watching create your masterpieces.
Damn. You have the hands of a surgeon.
AWESOME!! great looking truck.
thank you 😀
The detailing!! Wow!! Props to you man its so good!!
I can only wish my hands were that steady... awesome work!
Adding details like this makes a BIG difference between something's that okay vs looking VERY realistic and be using on my 1/32nd and 1/36th scale vehicles. Bought the Chop It a few weeks ago using your discount code....makes cutting styrene/wood a lot easier. But as soon as I saw your figure, KNEW he was going to be related to the old 1/72nd scale Airfix aircraft pilots which don't have any legs from the knees down!
lol, nearly all of the figures I've tried to squeeze into my vehicles have lost their legs 😀 That's cool that you got the 'Chop-It'... I use mine all the time!
beautiful work as always Luke👍
Thanks Taialth
I was expecting a steering wheel and driver reposition for the UK or Aussie roads. Thats detail!
Yeah that's something I'll be doing to some of my other vehicles 😀
I was thinking about that as i took a vacation to Australia last year, so weird seeing a mid 70's jacked up Dodge Charger all hopped up but with rh steering. I suppose thete is a market for it in scale model vehicles.
AmaZing!! Great work... wow.. WOW!!
Excellent work !
Masterfully done!
Damn, it's crazy to see the change. Really sick video.
This is incredible work! I'm speechless
beautiful job, wonderful detailing
Fantastic job, man!
thank you 😀
As usual your skills are amazing
Nice work! I just ordered a couple Classic Metal trucks and will use your techniques to weather them. Thank you for sharing!
Another great tutorial Luke
Cheers Ian 😀
"Surgery" aka butcher-magic.
Just wow!Awesome!Nice work!👏👏👏
Thank you 😀
Luke Towan
You're welcome!😊
Great video Luke! Really enjoyed it and as usual the tips are just pure gold! Thanks again for posting my Mad Max Interceptor hot wheel model/diorama. I am going to try some these weathering techniques as I have a rat rod hot wheel project in mind. Hopefully get caught up on my other work and give it a go.
No worries mate 😀 I usually don't do any modeling with Hot Wheels cars because they tend to need a lot of work to make them look good however you are definitely doing a great job with them! Keep up the great work
Thanks Luke! Yeah it's really cool to "work them over" and really bring out the details. Thanks again for sharing all the great tips on weathering!
This isnt my hobby, but my god i love your videos! So creative on a whole level i dint know existed!
thanks mate, really glad you enjoy watching 😀
Wonderful job, I am truly impressed!