This is a great idea for someone that is in the early stages of planning/building a model railroad layout, but wants to experiment with scenery or jump ahead to some of the finer detail work. You can build a small shelf diorama for displaying a favorite locomotive . Rolling stock. And then you get to work on building scenes before the big railroad is ready for it. Or you also get a sense of “finishing something” by building a little scene, knowing that the larger project will take lots of time. I considered building a little T-Trak module or something just to work on scenery, but this is a cool idea too.
The really cool thing about this idea is that you could theoretically hang a bunch of these floating shelves up all around the room and create a working model railroad that spans however many dioramas depicting whatever you want. Liked and Subbed 👍👍
This is amazing. There is only one thing that I would add to it. You spend so much time on all the details on the landscape but the train is just placed on it without any steam and smoke and so on. If the train is not supposed to be removed again I would add more detail to it.
I searched the other day for something like this for some 1/35 tank models I made and came up with nothing. Just looking through my recommended videos and I’m happy to see someone else has thought of and done this. Didn’t think to search the model train side of dioramas. Nice job and a well made video to boot. Subbed
Two years ago I was handed the wonderful gift of my first grandson 🥰and, having wonderful, happy memories of my own childhood railway, I feel that with a little persuasion the pair of us might be heading down that magical "track" together soon. But, even if I don't get anywhere near the quality of your endeavour, I can safely say the enjoyment of watching just this one video of yours has been an absolute joy. What a talent, and what mastery in the art of teaching you possess. It is truly outstanding. Added to that, your detailed references and links totally cover every aspect to accompany the outstanding recording of the build. Now excuse me while I return to your library of videos that I know will meet all my expectations of seeing a master craftsman at work. BTW I have no regrets if the above review sounds too cheesy. Take a bow 👏👏👏
Thank you so much John for the incredibly kind comments. I’m sure you and your grandson will spend many enjoyable hours sharing this wonderful hobby. Thanks for watching and best wishes. Andy 😁
Mate do it!!! I was so fortunate to become a father a few years back and I've now built two small layouts (one that goes around our Christmas tree, and one based on some books my daughter loves to read) and she LOVES watching the trains going round and now is starting to help me with the hobby :) she's 4.5 years old and I did the layout for her second birthday so don't worry it's never too early :) Best of luck, and thanks for the comment that echoes my feelings about hobbying with my daughter :)
@@johnbarrett9144You are very welcome :) if you remember, pop a comment on my video when you're done? It would be EPIC to get to see your creation mate :) best wishes
I can see that you are also a motorcycle fan from your copies of MCN so I guess you are a natural when it comes to often intricate manual skills. It’s a gift that a few of us are born with and some are well taught by our fathers. It’s gift that keeps on giving, - right through retirement as well! Bless you my friend!
What an absolutely stunning model! An absolute beauty to see, loved watching it all come together, but that stone bridge technique was quite exquisite.
Wow! I've never seen anyone ever build such a beutiful display! I just started model railroading. a year ago to be exact, And this helps me get more knowledge to build a nice layout!
This is fabulous! the best video about scenic making I have come across; such fine detail, and you describe it all perfectly as you go along and make it really interesting to watch; not only that, there's so much information about whose products you have used and how you use those products; as a returning railway modeller after decades away from the hobby you have inspired me! thank you so much, I'm off to the shop !
Absolutely brilliant. All your time and effort certainly paid off with an amazing result. Genius to do the photograph's outside too. They look brilliant.
Proof you do not need to build a full working layout where trains are in motion to have something really really nice in your home. Plus taking this outside to photograph it is an outstanding additional activity! Thanks for the inspiration! I have an HO scale locomotive I bought at a thrift shop that just might have a home like this in the future!
You have such an artists eye for the details that make your diorama look so realistic. You inspire me to be more adventurous with adding scenery to my layout.
Extreamly nice 👍… well thought out , honestly… a REAL model RR that has endless unpredictable aspects , and many many more as you sweep from right to left… Just a relaxing slow mid summer day … Great Job 👏
Been out of the hobby for over a decade, but this is stirring some creative juices. Some great techniques and an amazing end result! I am inspired! Thank you!
Actually, it is a smart idea to use these types of shelves because you can easily attach or remove them to work on. Great video. It reminds me again to start building something like this.
That was so fantastic that I felt as if I was back in time, standing in that field watching the beautiful scenery unfold. Wonderful work and a great effort with the fine detail.
Wow. This popped up as a suggested video on my feed and I watched it in fascination. Brilliant. Your attention to detail and patience makes for some stunning results. Photographing it against real scenery at the end, you’d think it was real 👍🏼😁 Liked & subscribed 👍🏼
@@DartsideScenics your other diorama call “end of the line” I found very haunting and made me quite sad, I’m 70 years of age and as a teenager worked for BR at Watford Junction Carriage and Wagon sheds where we changed wheels and fixed Hot boxes on mainly goods trucks, I also got the chance ( unofficially) to drive a DMU from Watford to Rugby Works for a repair job, I also spent time with the shunter moving stock around the station sidings “ including the Royal Train” which we pushed into the shed to have its brakes replaced. I miss those days terribly… the sounds and smells will never leave me. Thank you for recreating the past in such detail…. Andrew
@@DartsideScenics I’m afraid that would be impossible as I’ve lived on a 42’ Narrowboat for over 20 years and I can barely move with the accumulated junk I have onboard ( not real junk just men’s stuff, tools, paint, wiring, plumbing, spare parts etc etc, if I ever won the lottery I’ve promised myself to find-convert an old Railway Carriage into a little home and pay a Preservation Line rent to have it put on a siding so I can hear, see and smell times gone by… no harm dreaming eh.. 👍🏻
This is such a cool way to do a diorama in a small set up. Space saver for sure. Well done on your project. I might follow your idea with my Queensland Rail scene idea. Thanks again
Beautifully done and so realistic looking. The photos look like scenic pictures. Amazing! Such critical attention to detail, you are quite the artist! Thank you for this video. I have learned a lot. ♥️
Well I came across this video by the usual RUclips recommendation etc. At first I just opened it and had a quick cursory glance thinking, why would anyone want to make such a shelf diorama…. But from what I saw at first made me more curious and I watched the whole thing through. So pleased I did.. Wow! Such detail and what amazing modelling skills. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this, it looks so realistic. Superb modelling, brilliant narration as well.👍
Oh wow, this is fabulous! Your video just popped up on my feed and I was fascinated. What a wonderful job you have done, your attention to detail and patience is remarkable. Thank you so much.
First time visitor to your channel. Well done. The videography was great. I especially liked the steady camera and fast-forwarding after the initial task was demonstrated.
Superb! Lovely scene beautifuly created. I'm an ex railway modeller, now, buildings, cars, tanks and anything else that I find interesting to build. Working on my first diorama at the mo (desert scene). Great to see your techniques. In a village near Totnes, so if I see some guy taking pictures of a shelf in a field, I'll know not to interrupt!
Thank you! It’s great that you have kept up with the modelling and I’m sure you’ll go back to railway models at some point! Dioramas are nice little projects and not quite as daunting as an entire layout. I do get some strange looks when taking the photos!! I might see you around soon 👍🏻
This is just superb, so much effort and attention to detail. I’m thinking of getting back into model railways and this is inspiring. Thanks, from a new subscriber 🙂.
@@DartsideScenics cheers, I noticed you’re based near Totnes. I stayed down in Kingswear last June and visited Totnes. Nice part of the country, and I recently bought a print called ‘Dartmouth Castle’ by Rob Rowland. Worth a google, I like his style and some are pretty atmospheric and good to refer to.
Delightful video, no jiggly camera movement, in focus, smooth audio. great tip using the Das Clay for the pointing. Thanks for taking the time to produce this.
I'm in awe of your patience - how many hours of work went into the model I can't imagine. ANd the number of different components (and glues and tuff) amazed me too :) :) :)
Here i am, scrolling trough youtube at midnight with nothing to watch. and then i come across this masterpiece. Didn't even knew i liked this type of video's lol. Very nice! +1 SUB.
OUTSTANDING PIECE OF WORK Impressed with the use of the simple free-standing, (err, should that be free-jutting-out), shelf from IKEA. It is always an interesting thing in modelling to 're-purpose' something...........which can also work in general DIY work too. The daffodils are quite inspiring.... Well done... James Hennighan Yorkshire, England
So much better than my models on a plain shelf. Thanks so much for your presentation and the info covering all the facets of skilled modeling. Best regards, John.
An absolute masterclass Andy on so many different techniques, you never fail to astound me with your skill! One technique I have not used is DAS clay for grouting, I shall certainly be trying that one out. A video I shall return to many times as I continue to build my own layout, thanks mate. Cheers Steve
Thank you for sharing this video of your diorama. The results are stunningly impressive. I'm learning so much from your videos and you have inspired me to have a go at a diorama myself.
Great video and result. Mesmerising. I’m so impressed with your attention to detail and imagination. The photos are very realistic too. I’m sure your skills could be used professionally.👌🫡
A superb diorama and so reminiscent of the Dart Valley Railway. The photography outside Totnes was the icing on the cake! I loved watching how you resolved different areas of the model. So beautifully made, I will be watching more of your videos.
Probably the best use of a floating shelf! A great diorama and this has inspired me to do something similar - in between working on my actual layout. Cheers
Completely realistic. Because of watching your videos I finally successfully built my own diorama with a bit of water. So I’m very grateful to you for showing us how you do it.
Wow! So glad you posted a tutorial. It is a beautiful diorama. Love the pastoral scene with sheep with dry stacked stone walls. WWS Stone Wall Model - brilliant. You are SO talented. I can't believe how realistic it is, especially with the close up taken outside! I'm in New England, and am considering a rather large Lower Connecticut River Valley Diorama that would also have these walls. I find it very fascinating and relaxing to watch the pros do it on RUclips. I wish I could just pay someone like you to do it, (sigh) Afraid my work will end up in the 'bin'.
Thank you so much Debbie! That sounds like a great model to work on. I’m sure it will turn out great - I think all modellers are self critical but keep going with it.
If I could make one suggestion: instead of using relatively expensive Vallejo paint for the ground, you could use a big bottle of some craft paint, like Apple Barrel or Craft Smart. Vallejo makes excellent paints for scale model and miniature painting, but there are far cheaper alternatives for rough work or big patches of scenery.
I've only just found your channel and what a video to start off my viewing with! A stunning scenery and what a genius idea to have it on a floating shelf. I'd love a feature piece like this to mount on the wall. Looking forward to watching more videos now 👍
Great video and tutorial of this AMAZING diorama! I must say you're very talented and your touch to detail is very good! Thanks for sharing this video and looking fwd to seeing the next one!
Hi Andy, really enjoyed your latest video with a great end result after seeing it all develop scenically from Strat to finish 😊 I also picked up a few great tips and techniques along the way which is a great bonus on top of it being a very enjoyable watch 👍👏Cheers Gary
I just watched the whole video from start to finish. Maybe that’s weird to say, but it gave me a sense of peace, just generally a really good feeling. Amazing end result! You definitely motivated me to rethink how I want my model railway to look. Keep up the great work, looking forward to more videos!
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This is a really cool idea to store certain engines or trains that are special to you when you're not running them.
Thank you 👍🏻
This is a great idea for someone that is in the early stages of planning/building a model railroad layout, but wants to experiment with scenery or jump ahead to some of the finer detail work. You can build a small shelf diorama for displaying a favorite locomotive . Rolling stock. And then you get to work on building scenes before the big railroad is ready for it. Or you also get a sense of “finishing something” by building a little scene, knowing that the larger project will take lots of time. I considered building a little T-Trak module or something just to work on scenery, but this is a cool idea too.
Thank you 👍🏻
The VO is perfect, what a simple and honest British voice
Thanks Alexander, that’s very kind of you 😊
The really cool thing about this idea is that you could theoretically hang a bunch of these floating shelves up all around the room and create a working model railroad that spans however many dioramas depicting whatever you want. Liked and Subbed 👍👍
Thank you. That would be great to see 👍🏻
that's exactly what i'm currently doing, i'm even using the same type of IKEA shelf! my layout is gonna be japanese n gauge though
@@RatorLP excellent! I think N gauge is a good choice.
@@RatorLP Are you uploading any videos of it?
Or just use Z gauge... 🤣
Really enjoyed the video. The final product is very rural and lifelike. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you 😊
Anything that needs a blow torch to fix gets a thumbs up from me. Looks good considering the low light used to see the final result
Thank you 😀
This is amazing. There is only one thing that I would add to it. You spend so much time on all the details on the landscape but the train is just placed on it without any steam and smoke and so on. If the train is not supposed to be removed again I would add more detail to it.
Thank you. This is more of a display for different models so I can't add anything permanent for steam and smoke.
Wow! @24:11 I totally freaked out at how lifelike that shallow depth close-up shot looked. Awesome work.
Thank you!
Wotta great list of products. THanks.
👍
I searched the other day for something like this for some 1/35 tank models I made and came up with nothing. Just looking through my recommended videos and I’m happy to see someone else has thought of and done this. Didn’t think to search the model train side of dioramas.
Nice job and a well made video to boot. Subbed
Thank you. There does seem to be many useful crossovers between different types of modelling 😀
Beautiful music for this video, lovely narration. In fact perfect, no, wait, BRILLIANT!
Highly enjoyable. Thank you.
Thank you so much 😊
Two years ago I was handed the wonderful gift of my first grandson 🥰and, having wonderful, happy memories of my own childhood railway, I feel that with a little persuasion the pair of us might be heading down that magical "track" together soon. But, even if I don't get anywhere near the quality of your endeavour, I can safely say the enjoyment of watching just this one video of yours has been an absolute joy. What a talent, and what mastery in the art of teaching you possess. It is truly outstanding. Added to that, your detailed references and links totally cover every aspect to accompany the outstanding recording of the build. Now excuse me while I return to your library of videos that I know will meet all my expectations of seeing a master craftsman at work. BTW I have no regrets if the above review sounds too cheesy. Take a bow 👏👏👏
Thank you so much John for the incredibly kind comments. I’m sure you and your grandson will spend many enjoyable hours sharing this wonderful hobby. Thanks for watching and best wishes. Andy 😁
Mate do it!!! I was so fortunate to become a father a few years back and I've now built two small layouts (one that goes around our Christmas tree, and one based on some books my daughter loves to read) and she LOVES watching the trains going round and now is starting to help me with the hobby :) she's 4.5 years old and I did the layout for her second birthday so don't worry it's never too early :)
Best of luck, and thanks for the comment that echoes my feelings about hobbying with my daughter :)
Thanks for the encouragement, exactly what I needed to kick-start a project. Wishing you the best in your precious time with your daughter. Cheers 👍🏻
@@johnbarrett9144You are very welcome :) if you remember, pop a comment on my video when you're done? It would be EPIC to get to see your creation mate :) best wishes
I can see that you are also a motorcycle fan from your copies of MCN so I guess you are a natural when it comes to often intricate manual skills. It’s a gift that a few of us are born with and some are well taught by our fathers. It’s gift that keeps on giving, - right through retirement as well! Bless you my friend!
What an absolutely stunning model! An absolute beauty to see, loved watching it all come together, but that stone bridge technique was quite exquisite.
Thank you very much 😁
Wow! I've never seen anyone ever build such a beutiful display! I just started model railroading. a year ago to be exact, And this helps me get more knowledge to build a nice layout!
Thank you! I'm pleased it was useful and good luck with building your layout 😀
Such an incredible combination of skill and creativity!
Thank you! 😊
That has to have been the most relaxing 1/2 hour I've spent in a long time.The detail in that is mind blowing.Thank you.
Thanks Gerry, I’m pleased you liked it 😁
This is fabulous! the best video about scenic making I have come across; such fine detail, and you describe it all perfectly as you go along and make it really interesting to watch; not only that, there's so much information about whose products you have used and how you use those products; as a returning railway modeller after decades away from the hobby you have inspired me! thank you so much, I'm off to the shop !
Thank you. This is really nice to hear - I hope you enjoy getting back into the hobby 😁
Absolutely brilliant. All your time and effort certainly paid off with an amazing result. Genius to do the photograph's outside too. They look brilliant.
Thank you very much 😊
Well Wow very inspiring and a good lesson on how to do things thanks
Thanks Colin 👍🏻
Proof you do not need to build a full working layout where trains are in motion to have something really really nice in your home. Plus taking this outside to photograph it is an outstanding additional activity! Thanks for the inspiration! I have an HO scale locomotive I bought at a thrift shop that just might have a home like this in the future!
Thanks Steven, I hope you do build something for your loco 👍🏻
Have you got a full working layout?
@@PeterPete not yet but will be starting one in the next few weeks.
@@DartsideScenics but you don't need one according to the OP!!!
@@PeterPete 😂
This is the patience I just about had as a teenager. I wish I still had some of it now!
😂
Chesrish your past, honor your present.
You have such an artists eye for the details that make your diorama look so realistic. You inspire me to be more adventurous with adding scenery to my layout.
Thank you, that’s very kind. Good luck with your layout 👍🏻
Those "field" pictures at the end are stunning.
Thank you.
I admire your patience in hand building and dry stone scale wall.
Thanks Francisco
That was a delight to watch--my wife will share your lovely video with her scenic design class tomorrow!
Thanks John 👍🏻
Very cozy video and amazing result! Westernkind is amazing and creative!
Thank you 👍🏻
Wow, So good. Stone wall was amazing, Can't believe it's stone by stone.
Thanks Marcus 👍🏻
Extreamly nice 👍… well thought out , honestly…
a REAL model RR that has endless unpredictable aspects , and many many more as you sweep from right to left…
Just a relaxing slow mid summer day …
Great Job 👏
Thank you very much!
Magnificent pictures!
Thanks Roald!
You sir, are a very talented man. Your care , skill and patience are something to behold and the result is spectacular.
Thank you very much, that’s very kind 😊
Been out of the hobby for over a decade, but this is stirring some creative juices. Some great techniques and an amazing end result! I am inspired! Thank you!
Thanks James, I’m glad it helped. Enjoy getting back into the hobby 👍🏻
Actually, it is a smart idea to use these types of shelves because you can easily attach or remove them to work on.
Great video. It reminds me again to start building something like this.
Thanks Henry, I hope you do build something 👍🏻
That was so fantastic that I felt as if I was back in time, standing in that field watching the beautiful scenery unfold. Wonderful work and a great effort with the fine detail.
Thank you 😊
Wow those finishing pictures look incredible, looks so real! Amazing work!
Thank you! 😊
Wow. This popped up as a suggested video on my feed and I watched it in fascination. Brilliant. Your attention to detail and patience makes for some stunning results. Photographing it against real scenery at the end, you’d think it was real 👍🏼😁
Liked & subscribed 👍🏼
Thank you - much appreciated 😊
absolutely stunning build.. I wish my grandfather was still here to see it. I know his exact words would have been... "isn't she a beauty!" :)
Thank you 😊
To je prekrásny model. Tie finálne zábery, by som si kľudne zmýlil s reálnou krajinou. A ďakujem za perfektnú inšpiráciu.
Ďakujem ti za tvoje milé slová.😀
During the assembly I'm like ok, ya, I guess, and then you do the closeup outdoor shots at the end and I'm like OMG!!!!! :)
😊
Incredible skills and attention to detail…! I’m blown away by your patience
Thanks very much Andrew! 😊
@@DartsideScenics your other diorama call “end of the line” I found very haunting and made me quite sad, I’m 70 years of age and as a teenager worked for BR at Watford Junction Carriage and Wagon sheds where we changed wheels and fixed Hot boxes on mainly goods trucks, I also got the chance ( unofficially) to drive a DMU from Watford to Rugby Works for a repair job, I also spent time with the shunter moving stock around the station sidings “ including the Royal Train” which we pushed into the shed to have its brakes replaced. I miss those days terribly… the sounds and smells will never leave me. Thank you for recreating the past in such detail…. Andrew
@@dingnextstop it is very sad and I think most people wish we were still in that golden age. Maybe you can recreate it in oo gauge 😊
@@DartsideScenics I’m afraid that would be impossible as I’ve lived on a 42’ Narrowboat for over 20 years and I can barely move with the accumulated junk I have onboard ( not real junk just men’s stuff, tools, paint, wiring, plumbing, spare parts etc etc, if I ever won the lottery I’ve promised myself to find-convert an old Railway Carriage into a little home and pay a Preservation Line rent to have it put on a siding so I can hear, see and smell times gone by… no harm dreaming eh.. 👍🏻
@@dingnextstop keeping my fingers crossed for you! 😁
This is such a cool way to do a diorama in a small set up. Space saver for sure. Well done on your project. I might follow your idea with my Queensland Rail scene idea. Thanks again
Thank you. You should definitely go ahead with your project 👍🏻
The photography at the end looks so real!!!!
Thank you!
Beautifully done and so realistic looking.
The photos look like scenic pictures. Amazing! Such critical attention to detail, you are quite the artist!
Thank you for this video. I have learned a lot. ♥️
Thank you very much 😊
Well I came across this video by the usual RUclips recommendation etc.
At first I just opened it and had a quick cursory glance thinking, why would anyone want to make such a shelf diorama….
But from what I saw at first made me more curious and I watched the whole thing through.
So pleased I did.. Wow! Such detail and what amazing modelling skills. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this, it looks so realistic.
Superb modelling, brilliant narration as well.👍
Thank you 😊
Oh wow, this is fabulous! Your video just popped up on my feed and I was fascinated. What a wonderful job you have done, your attention to detail and patience is remarkable. Thank you so much.
Thank you very much, I’m glad you liked it 😁
This is incredible, and watched the whole thing. Good way to spend my morning watching model railway videos!
Thanks for watching Killdane 👍🏻
Amazing work! You are a great dad! Your kids will really enjoy playing with this bit of toy train track!
Thank you!
First time visitor to your channel. Well done. The videography was great. I especially liked the steady camera and fast-forwarding after the initial task was demonstrated.
Thanks for watching Charles.
Wow, what a fine detailed work. Fantastic, beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you very much!
Superb! Lovely scene beautifuly created. I'm an ex railway modeller, now, buildings, cars, tanks and anything else that I find interesting to build. Working on my first diorama at the mo (desert scene). Great to see your techniques. In a village near Totnes, so if I see some guy taking pictures of a shelf in a field, I'll know not to interrupt!
Thank you! It’s great that you have kept up with the modelling and I’m sure you’ll go back to railway models at some point! Dioramas are nice little projects and not quite as daunting as an entire layout. I do get some strange looks when taking the photos!! I might see you around soon 👍🏻
A beautiful diorama that requires a lot of work and ... patience. Wonderful!
Thank you 😊
This is just superb, so much effort and attention to detail. I’m thinking of getting back into model railways and this is inspiring. Thanks, from a new subscriber 🙂.
Thank you for watching and subscribing. Enjoy getting back into the hobby 👍🏻
@@DartsideScenics cheers, I noticed you’re based near Totnes. I stayed down in Kingswear last June and visited Totnes. Nice part of the country, and I recently bought a print called ‘Dartmouth Castle’ by Rob Rowland. Worth a google, I like his style and some are pretty atmospheric and good to refer to.
@@Caldercompass it’s a lovely part of the country and I see what you mean about the Rob Rowlands print - superb work.
Delightful video, no jiggly camera movement, in focus, smooth audio. great tip using the Das Clay for the pointing. Thanks for taking the time to produce this.
Thank you 😊
Really impressive that your one talented guy, it’s definitely an artform and a lot of patience required
Thanks Jason!
You guys are so creative and productive. I’m always amazed at your creations. You’re also very generous with sharing your techniques. Thank you.
Thanks Peter 😊
Genius idea with the shelf, well impressed 👏
Thanks Darren 👍🏻
You are a very very good modeller Andy. Its almost hypnotic to watch your videos. Great stuff and I wish you all the best.
Thanks Martin 😁
I'm in awe of your patience - how many hours of work went into the model I can't imagine. ANd the number of different components (and glues and tuff) amazed me too :) :) :)
Thank you Robert 😊
Here i am, scrolling trough youtube at midnight with nothing to watch. and then i come across this masterpiece. Didn't even knew i liked this type of video's lol. Very nice! +1 SUB.
Thank you Bryan 👍🏻
OUTSTANDING PIECE OF WORK
Impressed with the use of the simple free-standing, (err, should that be free-jutting-out), shelf from IKEA.
It is always an interesting thing in modelling to 're-purpose' something...........which can also work in general DIY work too.
The daffodils are quite inspiring....
Well done...
James Hennighan
Yorkshire, England
Thanks very much James, much appreciated 😊
Very nice indeed, and interesting tips for model lovers all along the way. Congratulations and thank you from France !
Thank you 😊
Great diorama. So chilled out watching the video and learned so much, must give it a try.
Thank you Steve
Those outside shots at the end - 10/10!
Thank you 😊
Wow, a masterclass, and what a beautiful result
Thanks Iain! 😁
Beautiful and with a lot of details. I love that there are so many hand-made things, like the bridge and the drystone walls. Gives me inspiration too.
Thank you 😁
So much better than my models on a plain shelf. Thanks so much for your presentation and the info covering all the facets of skilled modeling. Best regards, John.
Thank you so much John
To watch an artist at his work! Fantastic.
Thanks Billy! 😁
Your garden has lovely twigs. Also, the chocolate is a yummy effect. Thanks for sharing. I loved this video. :)
Thank you!
Hi Andy I seem to have missed this video while on holiday. Brilliant diorama once again. It's given me an idea for the railway room, atb Andy
Thanks Andy. I hope you had a nice holiday
An absolute masterclass Andy on so many different techniques, you never fail to astound me with your skill! One technique I have not used is DAS clay for grouting, I shall certainly be trying that one out. A video I shall return to many times as I continue to build my own layout, thanks mate. Cheers Steve
Thanks Steve! 😁
Great tutorial and a beautiful diorama. It gives me ideas on how to display my father’s Big Boy locomotive. Love it!
Thanks David 👍🏻
Absolutely fantastic video, thanks for sharing.
Thanks Pat
Beautiful shelf! And I hope the one legged biker from the newspaper is OK after hitting the dirt!
Thank you! The biker is fine! 😂
Lovely attention to detail
Great job
Nick Australia
Thanks very much Nick
Thank you for sharing this video of your diorama. The results are stunningly impressive. I'm learning so much from your videos and you have inspired me to have a go at a diorama myself.
Thanks Jonathan. I’m really pleased you’re going to have a go yourself 👍🏻
Love this what a cool idea thanks for sharing the process and creativity
Thanks for watching 👍🏻
Well done. Love this so much. I would not have the needed patience for that, but think I will give it a try in the the near future 😊
Thank you. You should definitely do it!
Great video and result. Mesmerising. I’m so impressed with your attention to detail and imagination. The photos are very realistic too. I’m sure your skills could be used professionally.👌🫡
Thank you, that’s very kind 😊
@@DartsideScenics You’re welcome. A well deserved opinion .
A UK equivalent of Luke Towan! Fantastic work there. Thank-you for sharing.
Thank you, that’s a very nice compliment!! I wish I was at his level!
A superb diorama and so reminiscent of the Dart Valley Railway. The photography outside Totnes was the icing on the cake! I loved watching how you resolved different areas of the model. So beautifully made, I will be watching more of your videos.
Thank you 😊
Probably the best use of a floating shelf! A great diorama and this has inspired me to do something similar - in between working on my actual layout. Cheers
Thanks Davie! Have fun 😁
Love the photos at the end of the video. It totally blends into the fields and looks amazingly realistic.
Thanks Neil 👍🏻
Completely realistic.
Because of watching your videos I finally successfully built my own diorama with a bit of water. So I’m very grateful to you for showing us how you do it.
Thank you. I’m really pleased it has helped 😊
Wow! So glad you posted a tutorial. It is a beautiful diorama. Love the pastoral scene with sheep with dry stacked stone walls. WWS Stone Wall Model - brilliant. You are SO talented. I can't believe how realistic it is, especially with the close up taken outside! I'm in New England, and am considering a rather large Lower Connecticut River Valley Diorama that would also have these walls. I find it very fascinating and relaxing to watch the pros do it on RUclips. I wish I could just pay someone like you to do it, (sigh) Afraid my work will end up in the 'bin'.
Thank you so much Debbie! That sounds like a great model to work on. I’m sure it will turn out great - I think all modellers are self critical but keep going with it.
Very nice. I love your outdoor photos at the end of all your builds.
Thanks Joe
Stunning, as ever. Thanks for sharing - so useful to refer to for guidance as layout develops.
Thanks Alex
If I could make one suggestion: instead of using relatively expensive Vallejo paint for the ground, you could use a big bottle of some craft paint, like Apple Barrel or Craft Smart. Vallejo makes excellent paints for scale model and miniature painting, but there are far cheaper alternatives for rough work or big patches of scenery.
Yes, a very valid point. I have since stocked up on cheap paint!
Very relaxing to watch and absolutely a masterpiece. The detail is amazing. Have a great day. 😊
Thanks Danny, you too 😊
I've only just found your channel and what a video to start off my viewing with! A stunning scenery and what a genius idea to have it on a floating shelf. I'd love a feature piece like this to mount on the wall. Looking forward to watching more videos now 👍
Thank you Richard
Great video and tutorial of this AMAZING diorama! I must say you're very talented and your touch to detail is very good! Thanks for sharing this video and looking fwd to seeing the next one!
Thanks Shawn 😁
Great inspiration for my project! I need this!
Thank you, I'm really pleased it has given you inspiration for your project.
My five-year old and I are saying' thank you' for lovely 28min.
Thank you 😊
Funny, I saw your video a few months after having started with the very same idea!
Great minds think alike!! 😂
Wonderful job! Looks very real. Love the tall grass areas.
Thank you Robert
A little Masterpiece in miniature....you make it look easy.....great work.
Thank you!
Beautiful british charme - awesome!
Thank you!
@@DartsideScenics Cheers mate - from Germany!
I'm only a ex GDR (DR) model railway player from the eighties
Hi Andy, really enjoyed your latest video with a great end result after seeing it all develop scenically from
Strat to finish 😊 I also picked up a few great tips and techniques along the way which is a great bonus on top of it being a very enjoyable watch 👍👏Cheers Gary
Cheers Gary 👍🏻
I just watched the whole video from start to finish. Maybe that’s weird to say, but it gave me a sense of peace, just generally a really good feeling. Amazing end result! You definitely motivated me to rethink how I want my model railway to look. Keep up the great work, looking forward to more videos!
Thank you very much for the nice comment and good luck with your railway 😁
How absolutely wonderful! A pleasure to watch you work... Looks outstanding! 👍
Thanks Andi 😊
C'est MAGNIFIQUE et Bluffant de RÉALISME !
Merci Patrick! 😁
Absolutely beautiful, the level of detail is astonishing. The different ways the you use to create effects is just amazing.
Thanks Matt 👍🏻