August 6, 2021----Oh, I like this one. All you need is a zombie/apocalypse survivor standing on the porch area aiming at a zombie down below him or her.
I enjoyed watching this a lot and nope, you didn't make it "too nice" yet I know what you meant as you were looking for authenticity. Job well done, looks amazing!!! Hoping to see more videos too:)
This comment is a little late to the party, but hopefully this can help you in the future. Here are two easy ways to texture balsa/popsicle sticks: 1) Use a wire brush. These are made for cleaning tools/barbecue grills. Every hardware store will carry them, probably in a set with different sizes/wire types. I've never seen them for more than a few dollars. Run the brush along the wood in whatever direction you would like the grain to go, and repeat until the wood is rough-enough. 2) The back of a utility/hobby/X-acto knife. Run the back of the blade down the wood in the same direction as the grain, and you will get a few deeper grooves. Two or three per stick is usually enough. Combining both of these methods, followed by a very gentle sanding with a block or one of the disposable nail files will produce the best results:
@@KalashAesthetic I'd like to avoid investing in dedicated grass like woodland scenic etc, but I'm scared about using organic unbaked stuff. Dill and thyme looks like incredible solution (also great smelling diorama), how is it holding up after 1,5 year?
@@saezanshi I don't have it with me atm but when I visited my parents house in the summer, it looked the same. And still smelled great 😅 you could also use the brown yarn, I'm not sure what it's called, it looks like hay. Or foam. There are a few tutorials on youtube for it I'm sure.
I'm really enjoying your Channel. Your models are great and I really enjoy your video format. I wish you nothing but continued success! (This model was great!)
@@KalashAesthetic I am working on a swamp but it didn't look swampy enough. Was looking for nice dioramas and yours is really nice! I use the same brand of plaster! Let's hope it will make my diorama just as authentic.
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This turned out fantastic! I love your use of household spices. ❤
Thank you!
Man that Ice coffee looked really good...
Makes me think of a realistic version of the Minecraft Witch's Hut.
So amazing! This is truly scratch built. I love how simple your materials and tools are, yet you still create incredible things.
Yeah, I didn't have any materials when I started. ;D Thank you very much!
August 6, 2021----Oh, I like this one. All you need is a zombie/apocalypse survivor standing on the porch area aiming at a zombie down below him or her.
your narration is so funny. great result!
most creative solution for gras and terrain Ive seen so far
Dill XD
Grand idea
Sometimes you've got to improvise. It wall all I had at the time. ;D
it turned out really cool - reminds me of huts in the swamp in Valheim
Really cool! I need to make a gi joe swamp diorama... this helped! Got some good ideas!!
Glad I could help!
use a hard wire brush for wood grain
I enjoyed watching this a lot and nope, you didn't make it "too nice" yet I know what you meant as you were looking for authenticity. Job well done, looks amazing!!! Hoping to see more videos too:)
Well, it's quite uneven, but still neater than what I was going for. Thanks a lot! I'll for sure put out more stuff soon.
I like your vibe ❤
Good job it looks really good it looks like something you would buy at a store I love it keep up the good work
This comment is a little late to the party, but hopefully this can help you in the future. Here are two easy ways to texture balsa/popsicle sticks:
1) Use a wire brush. These are made for cleaning tools/barbecue grills. Every hardware store will carry them, probably in a set with different sizes/wire types. I've never seen them for more than a few dollars. Run the brush along the wood in whatever direction you would like the grain to go, and repeat until the wood is rough-enough.
2) The back of a utility/hobby/X-acto knife. Run the back of the blade down the wood in the same direction as the grain, and you will get a few deeper grooves. Two or three per stick is usually enough.
Combining both of these methods, followed by a very gentle sanding with a block or one of the disposable nail files will produce the best results:
Yeah, I've seen the brush being used, but I didn't have one and didn't want to go out looking for one. Thanks ;D
@@KalashAesthetic I'd like to avoid investing in dedicated grass like woodland scenic etc, but I'm scared about using organic unbaked stuff. Dill and thyme looks like incredible solution (also great smelling diorama), how is it holding up after 1,5 year?
@@saezanshi I don't have it with me atm but when I visited my parents house in the summer, it looked the same. And still smelled great 😅 you could also use the brown yarn, I'm not sure what it's called, it looks like hay. Or foam. There are a few tutorials on youtube for it I'm sure.
I'm really enjoying your Channel. Your models are great and I really enjoy your video format. I wish you nothing but continued success! (This model was great!)
Thank you for the kind words!
also I live in florida and I can confirm this looks very swampy. I don't think the color of the water messes with the realism ;)
This is really great! You should def make more dioramas!
Thank you, I will!
@@KalashAesthetic I am working on a swamp but it didn't look swampy enough. Was looking for nice dioramas and yours is really nice! I use the same brand of plaster! Let's hope it will make my diorama just as authentic.
I used spices and other random crap I could find for my foliage so it's very authentic, haha. I'm sure yours will turn out great!
@@KalashAesthetic Yep, the dill really surprised me! Your diorama would just make me hungry :p I stick to the non-natural stuff ^^
Pretty cool decoration for a coffee table or something like that.
Great job Kall :)
cool
This is awesome!
it looks so good! you sure you dont use magic to make it?
Maybe I do, maybe I don't. ;)
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