Ultra-Realistic Muddy River Diorama - Realistic Scenery Vol.15

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  • Опубликовано: 25 дек 2024
  • Have you ever wondered how an ultra-realistic diorama is made? In this tutorial I’ll show you exactly how to recreate an awesome model that is so realistic it will leave onlookers amazed!
    All of the techniques I use to build this model can be used for not only model railroading but they can also be adapted to military modelling, wargaming terrain, scenic diorama builders and maybe even movie sets as well. The diorama is built in HO scale and depicts a railroad somewhere in country Victoria Australia, the locomotive is a V/Line DRC and usually ran as a single unit, by the 1980's it was the fastest train in Australia based on it's average speed of 107kph.
    If you want to find more information about building dioramas and model scenery be sure to visit www.bouldercree... where I have many more articles and written tutorials.
    This RUclips channel and the website are very gratefully supported by my patrons, if you too would like to help the channel be sure to visit my patreon page:
    / luketowan
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    Background - Dust Country

Комментарии • 4,6 тыс.

  • @BoulderCreekRailroad
    @BoulderCreekRailroad  6 лет назад +2801

    Things to spot in the video…
    1: My daughter
    2: A horse eating some grass
    3: Where’s Wally 3 times
    4: A bird with its wings spread out and his 4 buddies
    5: A wandering ant
    6: A jumping spider - it actually jumps!
    7: A Koala… It’s near impossible to see so I’ll give you a clue, it’s in a tree very close to the dirt road (last clip of the video)
    Let me know in the comments if you managed to spot them all

    • @mustanggt35r44
      @mustanggt35r44 6 лет назад +174

      You should make the bottom of the train a little dirty so it seems like it has been in use for a while.

    • @AussieGunzel
      @AussieGunzel 6 лет назад +42

      The horse was seen around the double checking to see if the river bed is clean and your daughter was seen helping with the landscaping.

    • @Nordorf
      @Nordorf 6 лет назад +101

      What would an ant walking trough a diorama think.. "oh WOW i'm finally HUUUUGE..". Gets to end of diorama.. "Yay i'm gonna crush those darn huma... oh.."

    • @forests_grove7009
      @forests_grove7009 6 лет назад +24

      Found them all!! Birds were hardest to find for whatever reason haha probably because I wasn't 100% certain what I was looking for.
      I actually thought the spider was a fly or something at first!!

    • @antonellaciurleo305
      @antonellaciurleo305 6 лет назад +61

      Luke Towan you should make a camping scene in a forest with a tent and fire!

  • @Miscast
    @Miscast 6 лет назад +2598

    bloody hell mate, simply gorgeous. Are you looking for interns because I will sweep your floors, and organise your static grass collection.

    • @BoulderCreekRailroad
      @BoulderCreekRailroad  6 лет назад +197

      lol thanks for such a great compliment 😃 It actually turned out a lot better than I imagined

    • @danielk3893
      @danielk3893 5 лет назад +5

      Im your 1000th like xx

    • @dartanion0075
      @dartanion0075 5 лет назад

      Mjxe MIZG DJN,TS

    • @saphiirus
      @saphiirus 5 лет назад +1

      @bobagopaaa lol

    • @dannysankyu
      @dannysankyu 5 лет назад +4

      Ruben R. ...too far.

  • @Shaneviaene
    @Shaneviaene 5 лет назад +2291

    This was in my recommendation and I’m not upset about it

  • @unintransigente3569
    @unintransigente3569 6 лет назад +375

    25:55 Wow!!! That bug looks so real

    • @BoulderCreekRailroad
      @BoulderCreekRailroad  6 лет назад +113

      yeah... making the tiny gears to get the legs to work was really tough 😄

    • @onedozenbugs
      @onedozenbugs 6 лет назад +54

      I searched for someone to comment this lol

    • @LaffeeTaffeeGG
      @LaffeeTaffeeGG 6 лет назад +30

      He should have glued it down

    • @Andyroo79
      @Andyroo79 6 лет назад +31

      Its a dog in HO scale

    • @RobertMilesAI
      @RobertMilesAI 6 лет назад +43

      Accurate scale Australian bug

  • @_..-1abby1-.._
    @_..-1abby1-.._ 5 лет назад +1375

    I swear I’m not the only one who thought the thumbnail was a real life photograph.......like how?!??!

    • @sn-nahid95
      @sn-nahid95 5 лет назад +7

      Yes

    • @pastanoodle5260
      @pastanoodle5260 5 лет назад +12

      Sometimes I wonder if he just took a photo of an actual whatever he’s building because it’s that realistic

    • @enochkeoki5158
      @enochkeoki5158 4 года назад +17

      I cannot believe that the imagery at 29:50 is actually just a set and not an actual place. It's so trippy how real it looks.

    • @gsed29
      @gsed29 4 года назад +2

      I had exactly the same problem! XD

    • @OmarTheAtheistAziz
      @OmarTheAtheistAziz 4 года назад +2

      i thought it was a clickbait...then i thought it was a new game coming out

  • @gottemleaning8490
    @gottemleaning8490 6 лет назад +724

    Do I have any artistic abilities? No
    Will I try to recreate this? No
    Do I still watch these videos cause they relax me? Heck yeah

    • @BoulderCreekRailroad
      @BoulderCreekRailroad  6 лет назад +102

      lol... I'm amazed at how many different people simply watch my video for fun, I'm really glad you enjoy watching 😉

    • @Euro.Paleta
      @Euro.Paleta 6 лет назад +15

      Yeah, I couldn't do this even in my dreams but I still like watching it because it is really relaxing and I like his voice :D I even subscribed a long time ago :D

    • @lorriedmussett4692
      @lorriedmussett4692 6 лет назад +3

      And then I rewatch them all over and over again.....yea my answer are all no too!!! But love watchibg

    • @MrMatt_Gray
      @MrMatt_Gray 6 лет назад +6

      Strange I know but these are my "relaxing videos to watch whilst having a poo" I love them!

    • @MrMatt_Gray
      @MrMatt_Gray 6 лет назад +1

      Just to add, yes that's now!

  • @phoebelambert9225
    @phoebelambert9225 6 лет назад +316

    Please do a snowy scene!! Amazing video!!!

    • @BoulderCreekRailroad
      @BoulderCreekRailroad  6 лет назад +72

      I have been planning a snow diorama, I have all the stuff for it but I haven't got round to doing one yet. I will probably try to do some snow videos for Christmas 2019.

    • @Noone-of-your-Business
      @Noone-of-your-Business 6 лет назад +5

      Yes yes yes yes yes! Snow! I want to build my AT-ST as soon as I get the chance (so... in the next years, I guess), and I am still not sure what to use for snow. I _am_ considering baking soda, but I have heard it yellows over time, so do you know anything better?

    • @startide
      @startide 6 лет назад +3

      @@BoulderCreekRailroad you know you want to do this : www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3480400/The-one-train-d-WANT-delayed-Stunning-images-highest-railway-service-Europe-snaking-snow-capped-mountains-Alps.html :D

    • @pherja
      @pherja 6 лет назад +2

      My mom has these collectible ceramic houses that she always gripes about having to set up each Christmas, I’m hoping to do a kind of interlocking snowy diorama that can be easily set up and taken down. Would love to see tips and techniques from Luke.

    • @pherja
      @pherja 6 лет назад +2

      None of your Business it’s all about scale. Get the scale of the detail right and you’ll get a realistic diorama. Everyone likes to use thick, flaky white stuff to replicate snow, but if you shrink snow down to that size it’s really pretty smooth so it’s actually better to use plastic and then stipple it or use some very fine white powder. Also snow is made out of water so it has a clearness to it, a translucency to it. it’s not opaque white, so there’s also that that you have to think about. But again, at that scale, the translucency is reduced. Hahaha. This is what makes dioramas fun and what makes the GOOD ones so realistic!

  • @berendharmsen
    @berendharmsen 6 лет назад +94

    I don't know what I love more about your videos: the quality of the model or the quality of the video itself. Everything flows. Perfect editing. And you have a lovely daughter.

    • @BoulderCreekRailroad
      @BoulderCreekRailroad  6 лет назад +11

      Thanks Berend, I put a lot of time into editing and doing the voice over for the video so it's great to see that you appreciate the work 😉

    • @berendharmsen
      @berendharmsen 6 лет назад +5

      @Luke Towan And it shows. I also appreciate the little touches such as the 'where's Wally' jokes and the effort of throwing the can three hundred times to make a cool shot.

    • @lorriedmussett4692
      @lorriedmussett4692 6 лет назад +2

      Agreed, just watch one or two and you quickly realize ALL he is capable of. Other channels doing the same are very hard to watch, it just doesn't seem genuine in the delivery. Luke , I feel is probably the same in person as he seems to be hosting his channel!!!!!!! LOVE IT SO MUCH

  • @DerpyForza
    @DerpyForza 5 лет назад +346

    You’re like bob ross, I never have and likely never will make one of these, but it’s so enjoyable and your voice is so nice and calm.

    • @ericbloomer4808
      @ericbloomer4808 4 года назад +11

      Actually just started trying some of Bob's paintings. It's been a blast and they came out great. Time for a diorama now.

    • @UnknownIdiot
      @UnknownIdiot 4 года назад +2

      @@ericbloomer4808 wow

    • @fultonyt8989
      @fultonyt8989 3 года назад +1

      This is what I thought for a long time. Watched hobby vids for months maybe over a year and then recently I just started making dioramas and I’m loving it!

  • @Frank.B.Crafts
    @Frank.B.Crafts 6 лет назад +276

    SO, i paused it at 29:54 and showed my wife. She asked where that was and could we go visit... As i have always said, your builds are far too realistic for a human, you must be a wizard!!!

    • @BoulderCreekRailroad
      @BoulderCreekRailroad  6 лет назад +35

      lol... that's a pretty good testimonial and compliment 😉 glad you liked the video

    • @-vee475
      @-vee475 5 лет назад +9

      If I didn’t see the title I would’ve thought it was real too 😂

  • @Krzys_D
    @Krzys_D 6 лет назад +81

    I like you box emptying technique at 1:30!

    • @BoulderCreekRailroad
      @BoulderCreekRailroad  6 лет назад +9

      lol... worlds fastest unboxing 😎

    • @MetaMarcy21
      @MetaMarcy21 6 лет назад +6

      There was an extra dash of swag in this video :)

    • @vicentec4779
      @vicentec4779 5 лет назад +1

      @@BoulderCreekRailroad Dioramas and speedrun unboxings, this is an excellent channel

  • @southernsteamproductions7745
    @southernsteamproductions7745 2 года назад +47

    25:55 That HO Scale spider is super realistic! It actually moves!

  • @nb8936
    @nb8936 6 лет назад +80

    You have got your narration/music volume perfect.

    • @BoulderCreekRailroad
      @BoulderCreekRailroad  6 лет назад +8

      thanks mate, it took a fair bit of tweaking so its good to know the background music isn't too distracting 😉

    • @nutmeg9005
      @nutmeg9005 5 лет назад +3

      Luke Towan no, the music is perfect and not annoying at all thanks for all the effort into these it is simply amazing

  • @marchhoney6329
    @marchhoney6329 6 лет назад +340

    Aaaa I’m so happy to see a new video! I’ve never had an interest in dioramas in my life but your videos have become my favorite thing. It’s so interesting and relaxing to watch! I’m always blown away by how real the water looks, and I just really enjoy the level of detail in everything

    • @BoulderCreekRailroad
      @BoulderCreekRailroad  6 лет назад +24

      thanks mate, I get a lot of people commenting that they really enjoy my videos even though they don't do any actual modeling. Glad you enjoy watching them 😃

    • @paulsheriff5733
      @paulsheriff5733 6 лет назад +5

      Like you Mags, I don't do dioramas nor railways, but these videos are great, no waffling on about the 'Theory behind it', just great explanation of what's being done.

    • @בןדוד-ג5ק
      @בןדוד-ג5ק 5 лет назад

      Hello Luke, do you have a personal relationship with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ? The Son of God. That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. - Romans 10:9. And please ask the Lord Jesus to bless you with wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and discernment. And please ask the Lord Jesus to forgive you for all of your sins and transgressions.

  • @DamanD
    @DamanD 5 лет назад +468

    im not even interested in trains what am im doing here?
    Edit: ok watched the whole thing without skipping. Its pretty satisfying.

    • @iwonatalija
      @iwonatalija 5 лет назад +4

      me toooo :)

    • @geetarguy777
      @geetarguy777 5 лет назад +12

      Straight goods, I clicked and watched 31 minutes of this. Was not disappointed.
      I will be disappointed if I try to replicate it though, serious skill in this mans.

    • @ablemagawitch
      @ablemagawitch 5 лет назад +1

      Try this one ruclips.net/video/b25H-5BeWvY/видео.html the way they build a multilevel mine for train set is amazing . Which will have you pondering what exactly @LukeTowam is doing, until you see it rotated. The 2D to 3D visual shifts will keep you memorized,more mental optical flipping back and forth than those mind-eye-puzzles.

    • @DamanD
      @DamanD 5 лет назад +1

      @@ablemagawitch I watched it, it was awesome xd

    • @xxminuteoo
      @xxminuteoo 5 лет назад

      Welcome to the club mate.

  • @John-zt3lv
    @John-zt3lv 4 года назад +172

    Wow, Without writing a long post, This being my first exposure to this hobby, I'll just say I had no idea just how much detail you guys put into this. I'm really impressed. I could never buy anything pre-made but putting in the effort myself to build it would be so satisfying. I am 61 and just became partially disabled. I am looking for something I think I might be good at (with practice). I have found a possible here. Thanks

    • @linkedwinters
      @linkedwinters 4 года назад +12

      I really hope that this works out for you, good luck!

    • @Beaut_Beau
      @Beaut_Beau 4 года назад +9

      Go for it mate, some of the most satisfying and rewarding stuff i have ever done was creating scale model buildings/landscapes when i was younger and they were not even REMOTELY close to the incredible work of Luke, but then they dont need to be when you have made them with your own two hands.

    • @samanthar9232
      @samanthar9232 3 года назад +1

      Been doing it for a year, really is fun! I love to give my finished ones to anyone who wants it (mine aren't as big as the ones he makes) Hope it works out for you and happy building :) remember this guy professional, your landscapes don't have to as real, what matters is that you have a great time

  • @Moglet71
    @Moglet71 5 лет назад +56

    "Oh this looks cool, I'll quickly skip through it to see how it's done"
    *30 mins later after watching the whole thing*
    Well that was amazing, let's watch some more
    You are seriously talented at making these, and the way the videos are put together is not only excellent but it's very relaxing!

  • @blank5390
    @blank5390 3 года назад +2

    Hello my Aussie friend. Im 60yrs old and live state side. I've been a modeler for 30 yrs and a friend told me about your channel. Well I've been having fun watching all your vids. My wife affectionately hates you for taking up all my time lately. You are a master and professor to this art! Thank you for sharing your masterful creations. Truly museum quality for sure.

  • @fordheath
    @fordheath 4 года назад +38

    Most realistic diarama I have ever seen!
    When it's finished and you are filming outside it blends into the real landscape flawlessly. Well done!

  • @nashvillain171
    @nashvillain171 5 лет назад +32

    Bookmarks:
    0:44 Made this on a Tuesday
    1:30 SWOOSH!
    2:41 Can flip
    3:03 Subtle comedy
    4:58 What's "concrete rust"?
    12:10 Kid Cameo (daughter)
    19:41 641,247 subs (911K today!)
    20:37 Snarky comment
    25:35 Horse eating grass
    25:54 Bug crossing the road
    27:11 Ants!
    27:27 Waldo about to jump off the bridge!
    27:38 Horse still eating
    29:21 Waldo creepin' around on the tracks
    29:31 Horse still eating
    29:33 Jumping spider in the tree! Jumps to the tracks!
    29:44 Birds in the tree
    30:00 Waldo on the truck

  • @aniusers
    @aniusers 5 лет назад +723

    25:55 the spider on the diorama is about the same size as a dog if it was real

  • @sodazman
    @sodazman 5 лет назад +799

    So realistic the insect got confused at 25:55 XD

    • @sammymichael1872
      @sammymichael1872 5 лет назад +21

      I was just about to comment this 😂

    • @dr.blobfish7339
      @dr.blobfish7339 5 лет назад +41

      sodazman *Oh my god, i'm a giant ant now*

    • @paulingraham9316
      @paulingraham9316 5 лет назад +3

      As usual, outstanding work, Luke! The only thing out of scale was the ant, but I'm guessing that the DCCsound.com guys couldn't find a small enough decoder that would fit into an HO scale ant! Maybe you could train him to be a shunter, as they used to do on Indian and Thailand railways!
      Paul Ingraham, AsiaNRail N scale Modular Modeling Group, San Francisco Bay Area

    • @paulingraham9316
      @paulingraham9316 5 лет назад +1

      That is, used to do with ELEPHANTS on Indian and Thailand railways!

    • @paulingraham9316
      @paulingraham9316 5 лет назад

      That is, as they used to do with ELEPHANTS on Indian and Thailand Railways!

  • @bielanski2493
    @bielanski2493 6 лет назад +30

    Every time I watch your stuff I learn new weathering techniques. Thanks Luke.

    • @BoulderCreekRailroad
      @BoulderCreekRailroad  6 лет назад +2

      thanks mate, I'm glad you are able to find some new tips in each video 😃

  • @rickyreed9754
    @rickyreed9754 5 лет назад +11

    I could imagine fishing on the banks of this river. It looks so calm and peaceful. It also brought back memories of being a kid and swimming in the river with my cousins next to the railways. Simply amazing at how real this is.

  • @rangeslider
    @rangeslider 6 лет назад +34

    As a 3D artist who creates environments for Video Games, I LOOOOOVEEEE your work! Very inspiring as well as enjoyable to watch! Thank you for sharing these wonderful videos. Cheers :)

    • @BoulderCreekRailroad
      @BoulderCreekRailroad  6 лет назад +2

      thanks mate, I would image creating a 3D environment for a video game would actually be pretty difficult. Glad you enjoy watching and are able to find a bit of inspiration 😀

    • @rangeslider
      @rangeslider 6 лет назад +5

      @@BoulderCreekRailroad not difficult, but requires solid technical understanding, artistic vision and a lot of patience. Very similar to your work I would say :)

  • @pootube50
    @pootube50 6 лет назад +140

    Patient: I am suffering from anxiety, depression and panic attacks. Can you help me?
    Doctor: Sure, just watch these diorama tutorials.
    Patient: I’M CURED!! Thanks Doc

    • @Badinjava
      @Badinjava 5 лет назад +8

      @Gappie Al Kebabi r/whooooosh

    • @kenbi6152
      @kenbi6152 5 лет назад +2

      I was expecting a r/woosh

    • @Dutchman-2002
      @Dutchman-2002 5 лет назад

      @@Badinjava r/wooosh

    • @disdood23
      @disdood23 5 лет назад

      r/woosh

    • @pootube50
      @pootube50 5 лет назад

      Gappie Al Kebabi I think I might be an attention whore, is there a cure?

  • @inboundsspider1490
    @inboundsspider1490 6 лет назад +20

    Watching your videos are like a form of meditation

    • @BoulderCreekRailroad
      @BoulderCreekRailroad  6 лет назад +3

      it's amazing how many people feel the same way, I guess it can be taken as a compliment that my videos actually help a lot of people fall asleep 😀

    • @willversiontwo1653
      @willversiontwo1653 6 лет назад +1

      Agreed x 1,000,000
      I often play and fall asleep...waking up so rested

    • @inboundsspider1490
      @inboundsspider1490 6 лет назад +1

      Luke Towan It’s just so interesting and relaxing. I get more and more amazed after each video. Even though these are tutorials I just watch for the beauty of it.

  • @espenbgh2540
    @espenbgh2540 4 года назад

    There are fully grown up men that don't play football, tennis, biking in there spar time, but are Building Dionrama - big and small, but they all do it with a touch of and artist, as they spent hours afer hours to make the dioramas naturaly that makes it a pleasure to see how they goes into the slitest detail to make it all correctly.Well done and beatiful.

  • @OlujaDoTokija
    @OlujaDoTokija 6 лет назад +25

    Another amazing work Luke!
    Have you ever thought about making a winter diorama with snow and ice?

    • @BoulderCreekRailroad
      @BoulderCreekRailroad  6 лет назад +10

      thanks mate, yeah I have but I just need to get started. I have all the products I need to make some snow dioramas.

    • @OlujaDoTokija
      @OlujaDoTokija 6 лет назад

      I can't wait to see your take on it!

  • @user-qx7tm5df8j
    @user-qx7tm5df8j 6 лет назад +18

    looks really great. the train looks off tho because its so clean

    • @BoulderCreekRailroad
      @BoulderCreekRailroad  6 лет назад +4

      yeah that's so true, I definitely need to practice my weathering techniques for trains and locomotives 😃

    • @tomast9034
      @tomast9034 6 лет назад +3

      needs some graffiti :D

    • @jared4169
      @jared4169 5 лет назад

      i got this.

  • @jasonscreations6277
    @jasonscreations6277 6 лет назад +40

    25:55 omg it’s a giant spider!!!

    • @nursemelanieb
      @nursemelanieb 5 лет назад +5

      No no, Thats the 'wandering ant' the jumping spider comes in when hes curing the water..just to the right of him in the grass,, n it jumps

    • @galaxyofneon._.5352
      @galaxyofneon._.5352 5 лет назад

      MeMe Review it's a joke, but... ok

    • @STEAMBOLTANNIE
      @STEAMBOLTANNIE 5 лет назад +2

      was that a TRAINED spider...haha

  • @lovedove929
    @lovedove929 6 лет назад +14

    Your videos are incredible Luke. You're certainly one of the best on RUclips. I could watch your videos all day! Keep them coming mate!

  • @saltyiguana4447
    @saltyiguana4447 5 лет назад +44

    This reminds me of Thomas the Train when it was just made by toys, awesome!!

    • @AndyJoeS216
      @AndyJoeS216 5 лет назад +6

      actually, the original models for thomas and friends were even larger than this :p

    • @lacimarie4041
      @lacimarie4041 5 лет назад

      Ikr

  • @Apollo26500
    @Apollo26500 6 лет назад +8

    2:41. Nice touch! Caught me by surprise

    • @BoulderCreekRailroad
      @BoulderCreekRailroad  6 лет назад +1

      lol... I couldn't resist 😀

    • @Apollo26500
      @Apollo26500 6 лет назад

      Luke Towan I would love to see some dioramas set over here in England!

    • @agermangineer
      @agermangineer 6 лет назад

      Sweeeet move!!! 😂👍 2:42

  • @youtubeuser3303
    @youtubeuser3303 4 года назад +1

    i think you are the best miniature constructor. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

  • @dontclap1
    @dontclap1 2 года назад +4

    Theres no way I would ever follow your tutorials to do these, I am way too incompetent. However, I love watching you make these, the detail is beautiful.

  • @MrHatetheplayer
    @MrHatetheplayer 5 лет назад +769

    that super tac adhesive looks strong enough to repair my broken marriage

    • @ninjabaiano6092
      @ninjabaiano6092 5 лет назад +57

      Dont forget the alcohol and youre set

    • @AffordBindEquipment
      @AffordBindEquipment 5 лет назад +31

      sometimes the individual parts need to be repaired before it can be made whole again.

    • @n1ck_
      @n1ck_ 4 года назад +28

      @Watchout Spencer Gee you sound like a fun person to be around.

    • @JoJo-dj9ek
      @JoJo-dj9ek 4 года назад +4

      Or extra positivity just glues everything together 😁

    • @MrMidnight0719
      @MrMidnight0719 4 года назад +4

      Just a few dabs on your significant other will do the trick. Make sure you do it while she’s sleeping for the best results!!!

  • @jimimac168
    @jimimac168 5 лет назад +4

    this came up on my recommended, watched the whole thing with my mouth wide open. Stunning work. if i could afford all the equipment id totally been learning how to build one of these myself on the back of this video! Bravo sir

  • @grantv2313
    @grantv2313 10 месяцев назад

    This has to be my favorite modeling channel on RUclips. 👏. Extremely well done and I leaned a lot. On a side note, the bridge feet you kept referring to are actually called rocker bearings. Bridges can use many different types of bearings but these particular ones are called rocker bearings and are most common on railroad bridges.
    In real life the pair on one side will be bolted down and fixed to the abutment. The other end is free to rock on a curved top and bottom. In the warmer months the heat expands the steel making the bridge lengthen and will slightly rock the bearings toward the abutment. In the cold the steel will shrink causing the bearing to rock back toward the river. At around 50 degrees the bearings should be neutral.

  • @budle89
    @budle89 6 лет назад +22

    I always get those feelings of wanting to live in a fantasy world or dioramas. And always get excited on super realistic ones.
    And kept telling myself I can find the real life version in the real world. This made me slow down in my routines and stop time to time to just grasp the views I often overlooked.
    Also, you're awesome, dude. Keep it up. Looki g forward if you decide to make fantasy ones.

  • @seminex3215
    @seminex3215 5 лет назад +4

    I’m a artist I draw I like making models but my friend this is absolutely incredible it is so realistic I’m only 14 and don’t have these materials to busy with high school etc. But I’m hoping one day I can do one of these tutorials :)

  • @Cosper79
    @Cosper79 6 лет назад +5

    Any day a new Luke Towan video hits is a good day.

  • @uplander263
    @uplander263 Год назад

    Love this video - I watched it some time ago but returned to it after I had Sculptamold problems. I used it directly onto a plywood board, layers no thicker than here and certainly less wet, it went hard but not plaster hard (indoors in a dry home). After several days it went mouldy and I had to rip it all off - I would think twice before using it in future. Thanks for the great videos - always inspiring.

  • @brendank5413
    @brendank5413 5 лет назад +2

    I have a pretty critical eye but from several angles there's literally no way of knowing it's just a model. Fantastic

  • @Vril_Seeker
    @Vril_Seeker 5 лет назад +26

    Couldn't even imagine the things i could have made as a kid for my train set and war hammer if these youtube vids were available back then... :O great work!

    • @Spetsop
      @Spetsop 5 лет назад +1

      Oh man, these would have been absolutely amazing for War Hammer!!! Suddenly I feel nostalgic lol

  • @tommegg8486
    @tommegg8486 5 лет назад +4

    As an architecture student, this really help level up my model crafting skill. Thanks!

  • @Jamie_06
    @Jamie_06 2 года назад +1

    These look so real they don't look like models nice going 👍

  • @piotrkol91
    @piotrkol91 6 лет назад +18

    24:50 - looks kinda like it rained in the H0 world with those tiny drops on the grass ;) Saw a comment regarding a "rainy" diorama and that would be really cool actually :)
    Anyway - what an amazing job on this one, the effect is stunning. Turned the video on on my secondary display but found myself watching every second of it with pleasure :D Thanks!

    • @BoulderCreekRailroad
      @BoulderCreekRailroad  6 лет назад +2

      lol that's cool, I'm glad you enjoyed the tutorial. I guess you could spray the model in a similar fashion with a gloss medium to get the rain droplet effect? Lots of ideas to test 😀

    • @IbakonFerba
      @IbakonFerba 6 лет назад +4

      @@BoulderCreekRailroad I woluld LOVE to see a rainy Diorama! A snowy one would be really cool as well!

  • @Beaut_Beau
    @Beaut_Beau 4 года назад +2

    Saw thethumbnail, looked like a real life photo, sat here for half an hour and watched the whole process of making it and i STILL think it looks like real life when you show the completed diorama at the end again, just an insane amount of incredible, realistic detail.
    Liked, Commented, Subscribed, Shared.

  • @Huntington12345678
    @Huntington12345678 3 года назад +8

    So weird. I look at the scene, especially when the train is moving, and it feels like a dream state. Very impressive.

  • @kaycrewe1148
    @kaycrewe1148 3 года назад

    Excuse me, just popping in to say that your helper is excellent at her job and is also precious. That is all. Carry on with your fantastic work!

  • @gautamr5976
    @gautamr5976 4 года назад +2

    The attention to detail is probably out of this world.

  • @ohhhgaaadddold2500
    @ohhhgaaadddold2500 6 лет назад +94

    Imagine all these small diorama connects to eachother creating a large one

    • @BoulderCreekRailroad
      @BoulderCreekRailroad  6 лет назад +35

      That's actually the plan for this one. It will have some other dioramas that will connect to the ends 😉

    • @ohhhgaaadddold2500
      @ohhhgaaadddold2500 6 лет назад +9

      @@BoulderCreekRailroad can't wait to see all of them connected to each other

    • @alicia.3740
      @alicia.3740 6 лет назад +2

      I would love to see that too.

    • @cheetahliektosleep1906
      @cheetahliektosleep1906 6 лет назад +3

      Daym that will be awsome!

    • @user-vc5rp7nf8f
      @user-vc5rp7nf8f 5 лет назад +3

      like the marvel cinematic universe

  • @JoeTestosterogan
    @JoeTestosterogan 5 лет назад +13

    It’s 2am and I’m not surprised at all that I ended up here on RUclips. Some things just never change.

  • @okedoke1234
    @okedoke1234 4 года назад

    Superb! I am not a train enthusiast but instead build Warhammer 40K models, a lot of these techniques will be great to use too!!

  • @thatsprivate4602
    @thatsprivate4602 6 лет назад +59

    I really want to see how you would make a model hobbit house .i acknowledge you don’t do fantasy models but I still think it would be so sick

    • @BoulderCreekRailroad
      @BoulderCreekRailroad  6 лет назад +42

      I went to hobbiton in NZ a few years ago 😀 Doing a fantasy model isn't out of the question, I may even do some stuff like that later in the year 😉

    • @randomcommenter7343
      @randomcommenter7343 6 лет назад +7

      @@BoulderCreekRailroad Dude, that would be awesome!! And I have no doubt you could make something that looks amazing, with your skills.

    • @borna1231
      @borna1231 6 лет назад +2

      @@BoulderCreekRailroad That would be AMAZING!

    • @Moraren
      @Moraren 6 лет назад +2

      Its really satisfying to build interiors in model houses!

    • @olddominionoutfitters1272
      @olddominionoutfitters1272 5 лет назад +2

      I watched this for tips on how to make a muddy creek for my hobbit version of Manassas Battlefield

  • @gjd9527
    @gjd9527 6 лет назад +5

    "WoW"... Brilliant Luke. Cheers.

  • @WHDRWN
    @WHDRWN 3 года назад +11

    29:52 One of my favourite things to do is fish from inside train bridges. This shot set off my spidey senses even though I knew it wasn't real. That's gotta say something bout the quality.

  • @atamanapa3741
    @atamanapa3741 2 года назад

    Nice Job and the sunlight makes even more realistic

  • @annastasiamorgan8516
    @annastasiamorgan8516 5 лет назад +5

    I’ve never seen anything more satisfying ever

  • @aniusers
    @aniusers 5 лет назад +321

    This is so realistic that I feel like the bugs that walk on your diorama might evolve into mini humans.

    • @lionzion619
      @lionzion619 5 лет назад +18

      "Bugs life soundtrack plays in the background"

    • @app1egirl
      @app1egirl 5 лет назад +1

      Underated comment😂

    • @destinewyatt6054
      @destinewyatt6054 5 лет назад

      AniUser I saw that roach to

    • @hsmacaraig
      @hsmacaraig 5 лет назад

      destine Wyatt It was an ant. Not a roach

  • @TheLetstoke69
    @TheLetstoke69 6 лет назад +7

    Watching you videos has inspired me to start building diaroma's. So just to start I purchased 2 of the woodland scenic kits the basic and the water kit I can't wait to start!

  • @jeromekennedy330
    @jeromekennedy330 4 года назад

    it is a blessing to see daughter and father doing something together

  • @aprameyat9223
    @aprameyat9223 4 года назад +3

    This is what I needed the most in my school days. I miss them. Now i feel better by watching them and my school dream is fulfilled.😅😅

  • @davidanciso2792
    @davidanciso2792 6 лет назад +84

    Did anyone else see that bug a 25:56

  • @g7DT304UB9e
    @g7DT304UB9e 5 лет назад +172

    you call THAT an ultra-realistic rail road?! DUD THAT IS BEYOND ULTRA REALISTIC

  • @spannerdan4926
    @spannerdan4926 2 года назад

    Thankyou for showing alternate methods for similar outcomes. Resin pour techniques being one.. and also trees.
    Questions answered before I ask them.
    A nice flowing cadence to the whole channel.

  • @agneyfernandes
    @agneyfernandes 5 лет назад +5

    I watched it at 1080p,burning around 450 mb....worth it !!!

  • @williamhope1135
    @williamhope1135 5 лет назад +22

    You are the most creative guy I ever seen keep it up

    • @catslover9908
      @catslover9908 5 лет назад

      William Hope wait a min he's not a woman!?

  • @imanolgonzalezroman4424
    @imanolgonzalezroman4424 6 лет назад +5

    Hey Luke, you are simply the best! I´m studying architecture and I´ve learnt so many tricks for my models from your videos. I owe you half of my career! Also, as an idea, I would love to see a scene that involved the Rally of Australia. Every time I watch it on TV I wonder how it would be to model these dust clouds. Have a nice day!

    • @BoulderCreekRailroad
      @BoulderCreekRailroad  6 лет назад +2

      awesome I's so happy that I've been able to help with your architecture studies! Dust clouds would definitely be a challenge. I'd need to do a bit of brain storming to figure out how to get the effect... 😀

  • @laineywright2696
    @laineywright2696 4 года назад

    This is not a hobby, it is an art form. You are a true artisan. I loved the video. It draws you in all by itself, but the extra, "things to spot" was a genius touch.

  • @devicharan3411
    @devicharan3411 5 лет назад +141

    Almost no one makes them but still watches....

    • @nathannjh
      @nathannjh 5 лет назад +2

      shut up bitch its expensive to make something of this scale

    • @iamseaslugs6179
      @iamseaslugs6179 5 лет назад +5

      @Future-Marine-Devil-Dog 14
      "Man/Woman/Non-Binary"

    • @srphim
      @srphim 5 лет назад +3

      @@iamseaslugs6179 lmao

    • @WangleLine
      @WangleLine 5 лет назад +1

      @Future-Marine-Devil-Dog 14 What are you sorry about?

    • @HD9S
      @HD9S 5 лет назад +1

      @@nathannjh triggerddddd

  • @bambostarla6259
    @bambostarla6259 5 лет назад +7

    You could post pics of your things and fool people by saying they are real. Your modelling is so good Luke!

  • @alphanova8943
    @alphanova8943 6 лет назад +4

    Once again, another amazing video, thanks Luke.

  • @gourishankarsubramanian9677
    @gourishankarsubramanian9677 4 года назад

    What a workmanship.. so realistic!!

  • @andrejspasvelk233
    @andrejspasvelk233 4 года назад +44

    12:12 Your daughter
    25:56 The wandering ant
    27:27 1 Where's Waldo (Wally)
    27:37 Horse eating grass
    29:21 2 Where's Waldo (Wally)
    30:01 3 Where's Waldo (Wally)
    That's some.

  • @dundoFPS
    @dundoFPS 4 года назад +3

    When I first saw the thumbnail I thought the left picture was real and the right was the model. That is impressive.

  • @TimekaBurdette7421
    @TimekaBurdette7421 6 лет назад +6

    Who's looking forward to another amazing video? 🖐🖐🖐🖐this girl

  • @UnkleRiceYo
    @UnkleRiceYo 5 лет назад

    In all honesty, I used to think the kind of people who bought model making stuff like this were guys still living in their mum's basement, but after seeing your videos, they've taken my breath away! I now appreciate it as the skilled art that it is!

  • @STSGuitar16
    @STSGuitar16 5 лет назад +79

    25:55 giant 20" scale beetle terrorizes the scenic dirt road

    • @braeeee_
      @braeeee_ 4 года назад

      lmao glad u noticed

    • @abednadir6330
      @abednadir6330 4 года назад +2

      lmao glad u noticed

    • @voldy3565
      @voldy3565 4 года назад

      lmao glad u noticed

    • @STSGuitar16
      @STSGuitar16 4 года назад

      @jesse Vortex Sungte Conform or be cast out of my comment thread.
      lmao glad u noticed

    • @Octopetala
      @Octopetala 4 года назад

      lmao glad u noticed

  • @lucasrankin1016
    @lucasrankin1016 5 лет назад +4

    I can’t believe how much effort and time you put into these creations!! Super cool and realistic🙂

  • @boomerps2
    @boomerps2 6 лет назад +13

    After watching this, I realized I don't have the right tools, this is key.

    • @BoulderCreekRailroad
      @BoulderCreekRailroad  6 лет назад +3

      yeah having the right tools does make it easier, there are often alternatives though 😉

  • @Lutze588
    @Lutze588 2 года назад

    You have a good instinct for colors and imitations, respect!

  • @WaxxyOne
    @WaxxyOne 5 лет назад +25

    25:55 That spider is maniacally laughing and thinking, "They said my super growth potion would never work! Fools! Look at me now!! Bwahahahaha!"

  • @ritawilliams7218
    @ritawilliams7218 5 лет назад +32

    Why is the water always my favorite part in every model he creates lol

    • @sa12111
      @sa12111 5 лет назад +5

      You were most likely a fish in a previous life

    • @sa12111
      @sa12111 5 лет назад +1

      @u/user2 _ errrrr......Grandpa might be more appropriate. As to WHY? It's moderately entertaining at times, educational at other times, and mostly profoundly irritating

  • @ArcadeFL
    @ArcadeFL 6 лет назад +205

    First I read the title as: diarrhea.. thought it's gonna be some movie effect for realistic diarrhea.. glad it's not though :D

    • @BoulderCreekRailroad
      @BoulderCreekRailroad  6 лет назад +35

      lol... thank god it's not a diarrhea video.... 😬

    • @zenithchan1646
      @zenithchan1646 4 года назад +4

      Damn, has a verification but no replies. Must be hard man

    • @attackoramic8361
      @attackoramic8361 4 года назад +3

      If it was diarrhea it would be the most cursed video to ever be associated into the RUclips community lol.

    • @maryann9403
      @maryann9403 3 года назад +1

      I would love a video like that

    • @sto4713
      @sto4713 3 года назад +1

      Man I think I had that muddy river diarrhea last time I visited Mexico....

  • @funkyterrance
    @funkyterrance 3 года назад

    You, Sir, are a master craftsman. Well done.

  • @TheDrewker
    @TheDrewker 5 лет назад +7

    Just amazing, especially the water. Now I'm dying to make a huge Warhammer 40k battle scene

  • @edenwinter4328
    @edenwinter4328 5 лет назад +14

    I don't build models but this is so amazing and relaxing. Great work!!!! PS your family is so adorable.

  • @taniwhab3860
    @taniwhab3860 5 лет назад +300

    I'm beginning to wonder if I'm actually living in a Luke Towan diorama....

    • @CallmeDaddy21
      @CallmeDaddy21 5 лет назад +15

      Don't ask questions you don't wanna know the answer to, my guy

  • @darkfog360
    @darkfog360 2 года назад

    B.c of this video i got into diorama making, its helped greatly with my depression and boredom by finding something i enjoy doing and involving my son in it with me

  • @kennysamson5204
    @kennysamson5204 5 лет назад +10

    Me and my son are away to try our first one in the next couple weeks. Can’t wait.

  • @kimjongoof5000
    @kimjongoof5000 6 лет назад +5

    This scenery looks very northern in my opinion. Just what I needed

  • @marijnisn00b
    @marijnisn00b 6 лет назад +42

    Could you try to make scenery in a city type place i would really like to see what you would make

    • @BoulderCreekRailroad
      @BoulderCreekRailroad  6 лет назад +22

      I bought some medium sized apartment building to build, I might do a city at some point. It's a really big job building high rise buildings!

    • @therealunclevanya
      @therealunclevanya 6 лет назад +1

      Concrete Jungle would be great!

    • @Subbie-the-1st
      @Subbie-the-1st 6 лет назад +1

      @@BoulderCreekRailroad I'd love to see it! I'll stay tuned

  • @tygrysekpogo9403
    @tygrysekpogo9403 4 года назад

    FANTASTIC WORK! MY GODDESS 😍😍😍😍 BEAUTIFUL!

  • @Wrecksy
    @Wrecksy 5 лет назад +7

    Dude, your attention to detail is stupendous! Not just in your modeling but your video production as well. Well done, sir! Keep 'em coming! Cheers!

  • @maxboonkittypoison
    @maxboonkittypoison 5 лет назад +4

    An absolute joy to watch.
    Thank you.
    Greetings,, Kitty.

  • @Beaner..
    @Beaner.. 5 лет назад +16

    You should make a video showing all of your creations!

  • @darknessislight3689
    @darknessislight3689 9 месяцев назад

    The King 🤴🏻 of Dioramas 🥇🏆 has done it again 😍

  • @cmulawka
    @cmulawka 6 лет назад +7

    I wish all these where connected to have one of the best model Rail Roads ever, then charge to come see!!!

    • @BoulderCreekRailroad
      @BoulderCreekRailroad  6 лет назад +3

      lol... it would be pretty hard to compete with Miniature Wunderland, it's a good idea though 😉

    • @cmulawka
      @cmulawka 6 лет назад +1

      Dream big my freind your work is awesome!

    • @reneberthold334
      @reneberthold334 6 лет назад +1

      @@BoulderCreekRailroad You could ask them if you can build a part for them. Like to see that if i next visit the Wunderland ;-)