045.Mechbay Dios #9 - Two Story Building (exterior) / Back Alley Diorama

A gritty urban inspired diorama which features rooftop fire escape ladders and balcony, brick walls, random-cut stone pattern walls, graffitis, electrical boxes, vents, and more. Get a glimpse on how this diorama was put together.

[@StringerCourier]

What incredible work. What is it about being human that makes it so cool to see real life created in scale like this? If there's one thing good about the Internet, it's that it brings to a wider audience the work of great artists such as yourself. So inspiring.

[@MechbayStudios]

Thank you for the kind words John. This is what makes creating dioramas for me very satisfying, when I bring joys to others seeing my work.

[@jitsroller]

I think with some people it triggers that creative imagination we had when we were kids.

[@Ddigzdirt]

wire on the pipe is by far the best way I've found. I hate zip ties

[@DIY4CFH]

Amazing

[@DJCallitquits]

@25:05is an epic shot!

[@dslrnation7239]

I love urban alleys, this is amazing I hope I can do one my self just to look at it everyday :D

[@emilflognoid1532]

So cool

[@diazconias]

I´m new to this diorama bussines. I just put toguether little plastic plane with my father (He is 80, so I did most of the job). I came to youtube to see how I did... I don´t know if your work make feel that I need to improve (a lot), or if I need to burn my pathetic little model plane, and croll in my tears... Great work.

[@MechbayStudios]

alejandro esteban diaz conias thank you for the kind words my friend. I’m sure you can create something great if you put in the extra time in a project like this.

[@paullloret3327]

Just want to say your work is incredible and your videos have taught and inspired me to build my first dio. I’ve been working on it for 5 straight days and I’ve had a lot of fun doing it... I would not have attempted it with out your existence 👊

[@kuldipbinning1989]

A true work of art. Awesome.

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

Something, I don't know what, made me do a search for 'diorama,' and this is the first thing I clicked on. I don't know your name, but let me say...this. Is. Incredible!! I don't know why or for what you built this for -- is diorama making itself your hobby? If so, I had no idea this is a thing out there. Your construction, detail, paint work -- this is just so outstanding! Without the room light, with maybe natural white 5mm white led's for the lamps, then say, 10mm diffused blue LEDs for the look of night time casting their glow over this who,e scene -- this seems like a movie-ready miniature set. You should be very proud of yourself! May I ask, how old you are?

[@MechbayStudios]

Thanks Sarah. Appreciate the kind words. Creating miniature dioramas is indeed a hobby of mine and I use them as a background when I create scenes for Toy Photography and Video purposes. As well as pieces to display my action figure collections.

[@ROCCOTHEGREAT]

good search! hah

[@OmochaNerd]

SUPERB!!

[@thetacticalnerdist7865]

Great job man and you can never go wrong with paperclips

[@MechbayStudios]

Thanks bro +TheTactical Nerdist You are right about paperclips. So many uses in dios.

[@wolfmannoon]

Bravo! great work👍👍👍

[@MrRapture1988]

This is Amazing!!!

[@nicksouthcote8826]

Amazing work. Crazy good craftsmanship. 🙌

[@MechbayStudios]

Thank you sir

[@alvisjoubert664]

Amazing work! 💪👊

[@thewrestlingchick-tamara]

I just found your channel and OMG! I love your work.

[@hpjhor]

WOW! Really love all of your videos!!! Nice job!

[@wilfredodiaz8743]

Amazing work. 👍👍👍

[@klanibal]

Beautiful work. Thanks for share.

[@MechbayStudios]

thanks! +Prakasit Kiatinimitra

[@Ocram_sokart]

Wow. That's fucking sick.

[@rickfisher8974]

Excellent work

[@bastianhassan1859]

Awesome sir.

[@relaxingmenatlity8341]

this is soooooo cooollllll

[@omigomez756]

Holy shit! Amazing!

[@TheWeazel80]

Great!

[@d-x-axis6943]

really great work,truly amazing

[@MechbayStudios]

Thank you

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

I spoke too soon -- you did use the lamps. Looks great!!

[@Spartan_X_One]

Dude that is super awesome and great inspiration for someone like me who is a newbie trying to learn this stuff 😀

[@rektangular]

Excellent work sir!

[@MechbayStudios]

thanks +rektangular

[@wendaki]

Awesome job!

[@MechbayStudios]

Thank You +Wendaki

[@SkunkLifeMedia]

sick work

[@MechbayStudios]

Thanks Bj

[@vanderpike]

Beautiful work, man!

[@MechbayStudios]

+vanderpike Thanks

[@msetcetera1]

This is great..... I love watching your diorama videos. I started watching to get ideas and techniques for 1/6 scale project for my dolls. Now you have sparked my interest in action figures, something for the boys. Please keep the tutorials coming. Do you have a video on how to do the wood finish technique?

[@MechbayStudios]

Thanks DDCampbell I don't have that tutorial video yet but I'm planning to make one so just watch out for it

[@raypaz2947]

Gorgeous work. I like the variety in your stuff. I want to get into doing this stuff. Trying to learn from some of you KZbin artists.

[@jitsroller]

So cool. Do you do this for money or just because you're an artist? Really creative. Had to subscribe. Crazy man.

[@msetcetera1]

Great Work........

[@MechbayStudios]

+msetcetera1 thanks

[@chriscollector3371]

One of best dioramas I’ve ever seen dude you got me in to dio making 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MechbayStudios]

Chris Collector Thank you!

[@HorribleHomeVideo]

The bricks are kind of long. The rest is amazing

[@blacknight710]

Just subbed bro. U killed it with this dio. Awsome work.

[@Akira-tm7iz]

nvm i watched your other videos also subscribed very cool stuff

[@flippnoy171]

it's looks awsome!

[@MechbayStudios]

+Fredric Walsh Thanks!

[@hormiga6923]

nice work!!!

[@MechbayStudios]

Thanks!

[@myminiatureworld2516]

This is one of the best your dio!

[@ROCCOTHEGREAT]

everything he does is great

[@MCwhiteStudios]

How do you only have a little over 3,000 subscribers? This is AMAZING work.

[@MechbayStudios]

Thank you

[@ROCCOTHEGREAT]

crazy right!

[@TheGeekyhero]

Wish I had this dio

[@danwolffranco1406]

Perfect

[@LocoLu526]

This is inspiring bro Ima re-do my channel and work on dios for my 1:6 scale figs

[@MechbayStudios]

Goodluck with your projects as well

[@hugelavalava]

Very nice, subbed😄👍

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

Brilliant mate! Could you tell me what you used for the pipes and connectors on there? Found it on video 38 thank you!

[@j.cabello6772]

Awesome! How do you install lights?

[@kairus1]

Great amazing work! a like the detail everything im thinking of buying a soldering iron and putting different kinds of flashing lights in my dio lights , but i know nothing of electricity. lol

[@MechbayStudios]

Thanks +kairus1 Actually you can get pre-wired led lights so you don't have to sodder. All you have to do is some wire splicing

[@emanuelpaigejr.6354]

OUT-FREAKN-STANDING!!!!!

[@MechbayStudios]

+Emanuel Paige Jr. Thanks bro

[@gochefurself5576]

Great work!! What did you use to make the ladders?

[@winter6472]

Hey I think all the stuff you do is amazing I am trying to get into dioramas and I was wondering what are the basic things you need to start making some?

[@MechbayStudios]

Winter thanks! As for getting into dioramas interms of tools. You need to have Atleast a pair of good cutting Blades like an exacto knife. A metal ruler, clear plastic ruler with Marked measurement. A self healing cutting mat with grid markings is also helpful. And in addition you need to have a lot of patience.

[@Anjono8969]

Awesome job. Shit looks real. 👍🏻

[@MechbayStudios]

Thanks man +Anjono8969

[@jrminiaturascolecionaveis]

Congratulations

[@whasafauh]

Really a great job! those final closing shots at the end of the video look incredible. I am starting to practice diorama building atfter watching your videos, thanks man Also what do you use for creating those 3 way pipe junctions?

[@MechbayStudios]

Thank you bro. Those "T-connection" in the pipes came from the Build A Straw kit that you can buy at the dollar store. You can check my pipe tutorial vid where I showed and talked about it.

[@whasafauh]

+Mechbay cool and thanks again for taking the time to share your art and

[@sash9249]

Wicked stuff! Any advice for making a 1/6 scale street lamp about 50cm high? Prepping for a Hot Toys Daredevil figure I'm getting.

[@MechbayStudios]

I actually made a busted 1/6 scale street pole/street lamp a while back using some materials that I repurpose and recycle. You can check the video below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKjXq2OMjdlnrNE

[@mart1873]

Hey man unreal work. Could you tell me what sort of foam you use for everything? I don't know what to order

[@MechbayStudios]

mart1873 the foam I used the majority of the time is the Pink Insulation Foam. You can check my video kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJTXiYSCd76pp7s For more info

[@markpedreno5587]

Do you have a tutorial on how to make the fire escape and materials that you used?

[@borislechaftois9064]

Awesome! I love it so much! Hey btw, just wanna know where Did you find this light ? I find it cool and as I am making a dio by myself it would be cool for me to getting this! So please, if you remember, just let me know! 😊

[@MechbayStudios]

The lights are from the Dollar Store. Its actually a mini desk lamp toy. I went over this on one of my video below if you'd like to know more about it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/faS5lXp3o916gaM

[@borislechaftois9064]

Thans a lot for the answer! :)

[@domingosfilho1288]

My friend, it is Incredible!!! Congrates... I will try to do it, can you inform te dimentions and how can I do these lights?

[@MechbayStudios]

Domingos Filho dimensions are about 30” W x 20” D x 24” H. The lights are actually from a miniature desk lamp and each one run via batteries independently.

[@nova-kane]

Really dope work, whats the size of the bricks? They look smaller than what most ppl make. 🤙✌️

[@MechbayStudios]

Nova Kane thank you. The dimensions of the bricks are 1/4” x 1”

[@randomvideosph5615]

How do you make the graffiti on the walls? great dio, as usual.

[@MechbayStudios]

thanks Jason. The graffiti in this particular dio are hand panted directly into them.

[@randomvideosph5615]

@@MechbayStudios do you have an easier technique for making graffiti? I Don't have the artistic talent to make hand painted graffiti. Thanks

[@MechbayStudios]

jason nosys the other option that you can do is to print out some graffiti art on and glue it.

[@royalfolkspark]

👍🏆

[@habiit7178]

Where do you find those thin sheets of foam? damn I cant even cut a big one lol.

[@deadpayphone]

did you post this on any of the dio facebook groups? it looks familiar. also, i'm glad i stumbled upon your channel. i've been doing dios for like 8 months and had never come across this channel when looking for tips.

[@MechbayStudios]

Thanks +jason Juarez (deadpayphone) I'm a member of Diostructure and ACBA as well as other groups in Facebook so you are bound to see some of my work if you're a member of those groups as well. Plus I also post my work in instagram so you might have seen it there. Hope my vids can be of help in your diorama projects.

[@deadpayphone]

+Mechbay ah yes. I'm a member of those as well. So I've seen you before then.

[@Akira-tm7iz]

where do you get those elbows and T's that you use for the electrical conduit?

[@MechbayStudios]

Those T elbows are part of a Build a Straw kit that I got from the Dollar store a while back. I actually talked about this Build A Straw kit in my pipe tutorial video below: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4WYkqNufbx9pq8

[@mrroper7973]

Man! That’s great work you doing I just stumbled on your channel today. I would love to get some commission work done. How can I contact you for this?

[@MechbayStudios]

You can contact me at [e-mail] for commission inquiries. Thanks!

[@2009ryuujinn]

Where do you get the pipe joints, the T's and elbows? I have been looking everywhere...

[@MechbayStudios]

Those T elbows are part of a Build a Straw kit that I got from the Dollar store a while back. I actually talked about this Build A Straw kit in my pipe tutorial video below: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4WYkqNufbx9pq8

[@yangjc048]

What did you use for the green pipe connectors?

[@MechbayStudios]

The piping connectors that I used here is from a DIY straw kit that I bought from the Dollar Store. You can also check out my video #038 where I went over piping materials that you can use for diorama projects.

[@aqd84]

Hey Bro can you tell me how you did the door? or where you got it? Thanks!!

[@MechbayStudios]

Albert D The door I used in this Dio is a pre-made one. You can purchase them in most hobby stores. I buy most of mine via Amazon. Here’s some links of the 1:12 doors you can check out. Diorama 1:12 Doors amzn.to/2HC42f2 amzn.to/2ExiIdv amzn.to/2HC0OIt

[@sawyerrichmond4193]

Do you sell any dios? I've been looking for some for my toy photography! :)

[@craft-o-matic2377]

Hey there @Mechbay How tall do you make your doors for your dios? Thanks a bunch! Lisa

[@MechbayStudios]

I usually create my doors using pink foam but sometimes I also use ready made ones like the ones that you can get from hobby lobby

[@craft-o-matic2377]

Mechbay How many inches tall do you make them?

[@MechbayStudios]

Between 6-1/2” - 7” high, 3” wide

[@craft-o-matic2377]

Ah, thank you @Mechbay! You're awesome! I enjoy your work so much! You do some crazy sweet dios my friend! Thanks again! Lisa

[@deuceswild4657]

Where do you get the lights above the door?

[@xuereb2867]

where did you buy the lights from please?

[@chrisb3976]

What type of spray paint is recommended for that foamboard?

[@MechbayStudios]

Chris B you can actually use pretty much any of the available spray paints that you can buy off Home Depot and craft stores. However one thing to remember is to spray at a distance of 18”-24” from the foam. The liquid propellant can really damage the foam when it gets concentrated into an area of the foam. So you need to keep moving from side to side or up and down while spraying to get an even coating.

[@danielclarke649]

I see your using pink foam, but my question to you is what material is the white stuff on top of the pink foam

[@MechbayStudios]

Clarky HD they are called craft foam.

[@danielclarke649]

Thank you for getting back to me

[@anyonereviews9914]

What do you use for pipes?

[@MechbayStudios]

Ken Jacobs Jr I use different materials for my pipes but the one I used a lot is the build-a-straw kit. You can check video 038 pipe tutorial for more information

[@MatiasSalvadorStudios]

whats that pink foam called

[@brianrussell2083]

I am trying to figure out how to build a ladder for a 1/24-1/25 scale model car is there any way you could please show me the way

[@MechbayStudios]

I haven't really done any dio work at that scale but you can probably use balsa wood or coffee stirrer sticks and then some tootpicks for the ladder steps.

[@jljripper69]

What are the final dimensions of the Dio?

[@MechbayStudios]

jljripper69 Dimensions roughly around 30” W x 18” D x 24” H

[@gamerdad5174]

how you make the balcony?

[@MechbayStudios]

GodzOfHeavenzz Xbox Player the balcony/fire scape are made from scratch using a combination of balsa wood, coffee stirers, and metal wire mesh for the balcony floor.

[@xuereb2867]

how high should 1 story be please? 25cm?

[@MechbayStudios]

Xuereb i usually do my one story building between 10-12 feet

[@joseduran9232]

Tutorial please!

[@DisneyUltHero]

what are the dimensions?

[@MechbayStudios]

Disney Ult. Hero Approximately Length 30” Depth 20” Height 24”

[@dochelone396]

I love it...... but the electrical pipes are killing me, ( I'm in the electrical field lol) they look more like Plumbing pipes because of the connectors try using junction boxes or straight 90° angles. Still a excellent job

[@christianlafrance7922]

R u on Facebook or ig

[@MechbayStudios]

Christopher Hawkins yes I am. My IG and FB page is under the same name as Mechbay. You can click on the the IG and/or FB logo on the upper right corner in front of my KZbin channel to link you to them. Thanks

[@MechbayStudios]

Christopher Hawkins yes I am. My IG and FB page is under the same name as Mechbay. You can click on the the IG and/or FB logo on the upper right corner in front of my KZbin channel to link you to them. Thanks