An underground gold mine - Realistic Scenery Volume 9

If you’ve ever wondered what a gold mine looks like from the side then this video is for you! And while we’re at it I’ll step you through every stage of how this awesome diorama was built.
The techniques used to build this diorama can be used whether you’re building a huge model railroad or just a tiny little master piece of a model, you can also use these techniques for war gaming scenery however when it comes to sealing the scenery with Woodland Scenics Scenic Cement I’d use it undiluted for extra strength.
The hot wire tools I use in the video are supplied from ‘The Hot Wire Foam Factory’ and I’m giving you my 100% honest opinion that these tools are absolutely fantastic! This diorama idea has been on the cards for over 12 months and it was not until I started to use the hot wire tools that I was able to get the results I was after! I highly recommend these tools!
If you down here reading these comments…. THANK YOU. I’m glad you’ve been enjoying the videos and don’t forget that if you’d like to help support these videos you can go over to patreon and donate to the channel, I have some perks for different levels of donation.
The music used throughout the video is from Epidemic Sound using their KZbin Subscription License and the intro tune is licensed through Premium Beat.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

WHAT IS HAPPENING? Hey all, I'm currently working on my next video and also moving house. While waiting for my next video, I've created a new Instagram account for my fans to post completed dioramas you've created (Conditions apply). You can check out the latest activity via: instagram.com/bouldercreekrailroad/ See you soon. Cheers, Luke

[@futureartist5375]

You should make a mini nuke town. Luke towan

[@nomanaziz6305]

From were Are you

[@bengrove51]

@Jon Reiff was about to leave the same comment

[@aspyr5681]

this is beyond art

[@hunter5822]

Luke Towan you should make an underground fantasy cave. Or a fantasy setting!!!

[@riversvic]

I don’t plan to ever do dioramas, I don’t have what it takes. But I certainly enjoy your videos.

[@SammyBFilms]

To me, this was one of his best videos. :-D I didn't have what it takes when I started model making. But then several years later, I started making models for people all over the world! You never know till you try and who knows where it may lead. And it's fun too! :-)

[@hemmay]

Rivers Company I felt the same but I had a go and was amazed how well I did. Please have a go.

[@TheClassicWorld]

I know how you feel. Dioramas are hard.

[@benjaminkennedy9492]

Start playing D&D and you'll get all the practice you'll ever need haha

[@FletcherHillier]

@@SammyBFilms I want to get into it too! I loved making miniatures for school projects. I hate the idea of foam and other weak materials. I want to use metal, rock, plastic, plaster and concrete as modern houses are built with.

[@lucabaldassi6024]

When i see one of your video in my subscription page I don't watch it immediately, I find a calm moment when nobody can interrupt me, I relax and start watching it

[@neednos8455]

Luca Baldassi Hahaha thats so true

[@BoomerKeith1]

Kinda like when you have your favorite food on your plate and you 'save' it so that you can thoroughly enjoy it...I'm the same way!

[@amorembalming]

Genuinely made a cup of coffee to drink while watching this.

[@nb8936]

Chicken skins..

[@obsequiae]

same, i watch his vids before sleeping

[@Fitttiee]

I have no idea how I stumbled across your videos but this in the 4th I've watched now. I've had to pull my husband in to show the detail. It's incredible. We had no idea the work and number of products involved in something like this. I have a whole new respect for this art. Bravo!

[@tomobrien4182]

Imagine this but on an entire wall in a house!

[@craftedbyorre]

With all these tips and tricks in one video, you could say the video is quite a... gold mine.

[@zocku995]

Henrik Orre 😎 NICEE

[@stuarts7188]

Go to your room!

[@minkshaming]

*badum tss*

[@yourhandlehere1]

You really dug deep for that one.

[@610Mungral]

there certainly were some nuggets of information

[@MrTaz6552]

Best tutorials on KZbin! Thank you.

[@mishamihuil1747]

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[@MichaelWilliams-fs5tm]

does anyone else imagine what grade they would've gotten in elementary school if they turned this in as a project?

[@dist0rted320]

We don't do elementary school in Australia.

[@nadiamayer7559]

@@dist0rted320 we just call it primary school and junior primary.

[@stevemurrell6167]

I remember in early secondary school we went on an excursion to Sovereign Hill in Ballarat (gold mining theme park for non Oz readers) and then we had to do a project on it. I compiled a book on Ballarat's mining history (my Mum typed it all!) and we had it professionally bound and with another student, made a miners tent. It was fun doing everything in miniature but this guy Luke is a genius....I find his vid's absolutely fascinating. It's next level stuff! BTW, I got an A for the school project. :))

[@floofdapoof92akaafloofyboi22]

If that was done that student would get a 150/100

[@lanechasteen8557]

A 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

[@JeffThePoustman]

I smile at the 'tutorial' part: as far as me as a viewer is concerned, you might as well show a violin tutorial to the family dog. But he and I are equally enthralled with the art.

[@MichaelTV44]

When you go back to paint the sediment layers you should have a couple dinosaur skeletons in there just for fun.

[@Seelenschmiede]

Or some cavemen burial site

[@RunAMuckGirl2]

OMG that's a great Idea and so Luke!

[@james.black981]

pirates chest, coffins. UFO!

[@fishbob86]

Haha I was going to say them same thing

[@ollien3359]

Even better - an alien space ship!

[@janmoore5416]

You should carve a hidden cave with water and crystals inside. Maybe even a skeleton holding a nugget. Add some mystery and lore to this piece and it will make amazing. So cool, keep up the good work.

[@joostvanriel5204]

Wang King minecart full of gold would be Sweet as well

[@balakishakis6614]

Joost Van Riel In gold mines it was hard to find gold and something like this is unrealistic.

[@alaric_]

^ killjoy :)

[@ShintogaDeathAngel]

In fantasy mines you can find an abundance of anything you want ;)

[@michaelvan6398]

it's chester copperpot!!!

[@paulmitchell1099]

The lighting absolutely makes this model.

[@ccpolar]

the part that impresses me the most is the use of all the little techniques you use. this entire process is a show of experience and i’m just in awe at how you’re able to do all of this on your own and in a way that almost seems spontaneous

[@wearelegion5533]

I doubt you'll read this Luke but your videos have helped me deal with my depression. They are very calming. Keep up the good work

[@jovzzamora3366]

same here.

[@Lanxe]

I read it and glad you're doing well.

[@karlofrancisbitare4503]

I also have depression for 8yrs now and yeah i agree, luke's videos are very much a relief

[@SHF40k]

When I see the kind of detail he implies and gentle touches all over his creations, it gives me a sensation of pure satisfaction.

[@doublecheese__2170]

jim Morgan Yeah right, your not convincing at all next time think of a realistic lie

[@wheelitzr2]

Just when I thought you couldn't get any better, you go and do something like this and totally blow my mind!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Thanks mate, I hope you continue to enjoy the videos 😀

[@MrMadDrago]

D&d? ... and our pets head keep falling off!

[@MrNobody-bv4ec]

This reminds me of when I was a kid and lived in a coal town, the local library had a diorama of a coal mine except the tunnels were carved into a large chunk of coal.

[@itsonlyacommentsnowflake3346]

Yeah strangely enough the gold mine diorama went missing 🤔🤔🤣

[@Daskard]

I never watch diorama videos, I never looked for one, this was recommended to me ... I watched it all. What a mind-boggling creation.

[@scc372]

"Why on earth would I watch a 30 minute video on making miniature scenery?" .... 30 minutes later .... "Holy timepiece Batman, where did that 30 minutes go?"

[@PojebanyWladyslaw]

Cuz if you don't know people accualy enjoy watching him not cuz of the video itself but just to listen to his calm and relaxed voice.

[@bugzyhardrada3168]

Sorry i have to be "THAT GUY" But what the hell is "accualy"? I mean i know dear old Keanu is trying to spell "actually"......but still, its no excuse being a hollywood super star and not being able to spell.....it just doesn't cut it Keanu........ I say this while being dyslexic and totally relying upon the auto correct.........🥴

[@tomobrien4182]

@@bugzyhardrada3168 it's a typo chill out

[@bugzyhardrada3168]

@@tomobrien4182 dude its meant as a joke.......

[@bkvdpw]

@@bugzyhardrada3168 Boy, you're lucky it wasn't Chuck Norris!! :)

[@Hayatory]

I wish i had enough money and space to get into diorama hobby work. I've always been fascinated by dioramas and train kits since i was a child, but have always been very poor. Maybe someday I will be able to do this.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Yeah, my suggestion is to start small with household materials, you’ll gradually work your way up and it’s pretty rewarding when you finish a cool diorama using unusual materials. Even the new thunderbirds tv show had dioramas made using parts from an old vacuum cleaner!

[@Hayatory]

Thank you!

[@steveability100]

I use real soil , tree bark, dried leaves etc, all from my local park. Once processed (chopped up, blended etc,) they make great scenic material. Old polystyrene packaging is great for making the baseboards and rocks. Get a cheap bottle of PVA glue, bag of plaster of paris, couple of blades and you are off and running! You can probably find most of what you need in your kitchen or shed. There is no need to spend loads of money. If you think out of the box you can make diorama's for nothing pretty much.

[@mothman9488]

the more I think about it the more I respect how much work you put into this content- the actual building ofc, but also getting materials, trial and error to make sure things work, and then making the video itself with the editing and voiceover and music. I’m very grateful that you put so much effort into these videos, keep up the good work you funky lil artist

[@robertclarke912]

I work in engineering for mining and subscribed based solely on this video. Cheers!

[@maticvolk287]

Wow... I can't belive people have the patience to do this stuff. Best KZbinr ever!

[@maticvolk287]

Thank you for the highlight Luke!

[@jamesbaker1757]

I make stop motion and it takes about 3 weeks for 3 minuets

[@0406angelica]

The difference between you and others is huge ! It's easy to mount the whole scene from the factory-made parts. Work is dead without a soul. You're a virtuoso. Continue with your creations. Good luck and thank you very much !

[@ichbrauchmehrkaffee5785]

Tip for easier lighting electrics: Instead of using a resistor for every single led, you can use one resistor for the entire lighting setup (given you only use the same type of LED and wire all of them up in parallel, one LED per branch) this will save you a lot of time during souldering. Edit: I just did the maths and it might seem counterintuitive, but the replacement resistor actually needs to be smaller than the 6200 ohm resistors. R0 = Ri / i [ R0 : Replacement resistor i : amount of Leds (parallel branches) Ri : individual resistors (6200 ohms in your case) ] Hope I didn't cause any confusion

[@zamardii12]

adding some dinosaur bones into the black areas would be so cool.

[@petitwallaby]

Nothing cheers me up like a new Luke Towan video showing up in my subscription box! I've been fascinated by dioramas since childhood! It's such a thrill for me to see how they're made! :)

[@themoody1337]

Ohhhh YES! It's Quality time again! Dear Lord I cant wait! - Bye World! see you in 30 minutes!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Lol... I really hope it meets you expectations 😉

[@themoody1337]

it did! I check your channel weekly in hope for a new video! Always such a joy to watch! :) Thanks Luke!

[@frohickey]

I can believe I've been on KZbin for all these years and I never thought to look up diorama tutorials!!

[@asraharrison]

Astounding! This is the most brilliant diorama I've ever seen! This could be a museum piece. I kept thinking what would be cool, is to have a backlit vein of amber acrylic running through the piece, just out of reach of one of the existing shafts.

[@FanoFinz]

Yes, this was awesome!!! Luke, I have been looking for weeks cause I was so ready for another one of your videos. Your videos are always awesome cause you are a true artist. Keep the videos coming!! What an awesome way to start my day, a Luke Towan KZbin video. Best videos on KZbin period!! Have a great day sir!!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Thanks so much Brad, really appreciate the kind words 😉 I hope you have an awesome day as well

[@jaka72ful]

Hi Luke what's your next video

[@woutergeijtenbeek4581]

You outdid yourself on this one. Cheers for documenting it all, it looks amazing!

[@breakthetable4683]

Am I the only one who thinks that these videos are incredibly soothing

[@tipi8340]

Love your tutorials! Thanks a lot! 👏

[@funny-video-YouTube-channel]

Add some fun civilization artifacts between the tunnels :-) Also, this kind of art is somewhat popular in Germany.

[@williamgreene4834]

@Mohit Patel why?

[@wolfeyez77]

Do you mean of a mine in particular, or of scenery? I've been watching a few different scenery channels, and by far I enjoy Luke's the most.

[@DBT1007]

@@williamgreene4834 because that's the current condition. You will find plastics in all places. It is the artifact of modern world.

[@williamgreene4834]

@@DBT1007 Yes it is.

[@hansvonmannschaft9062]

Your patience and pedagogy are astounding as your projects, thanks a lot for another great video!

[@macf4426]

Every one of your videos is a goldmine of tips and ideas, but this one REALLY IS a goldmine full of tips and ideas 😀👍

[@mamtadasa9727]

you are really an artist Luke. I cannot think make but an artist like you , can make super realistic thing by his own. Great Day Sir

[@artiefufkin88]

I think that's the first time I've watched a half hour long video and smiled the whole time. Just brilliant

[@briansalazar7397]

Can’t stop watching these videos! Second day of learning about diorama & finding masterpieces!!

[@FogartyAvenue]

EPIC VIDEO. Just amazing. NEVER stop making videos!

[@benmiles00]

I came here from Boylei Hobby Time's link from his monster in the mine video. That's amazing work mate. Have you offered this project to any mine's in Australia? I wonder if the Wonthaggi Mine (near me) might be interested in you making one for them.

[@liamchapman7461]

It’s been so long since I last watched one of your videos. My dad had found huge inspiration in your videos and would watch them religiously trying to recreate and follow your amazing skill. I stopped watching them because he had passed away and I would get upset seeing his models and dioramas around the house. I watch your videos to know that no matter where he is In the world, he would be right here watching them with me. Thank you.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Sorry to hear about your dad passing away, I'm so happy that you are able to see a video and have some fond memories brought back, it must be so tough losing such a close person in your life and it's important to remember all the great moments you had together.

[@rubyfire317]

God only knows why I'm watching this. I have no plans on making a diorama EVER but boy is it entertaining

[@whatnowstinky]

Give it a go, it is really fun. You don't need all the flash tools and gear, they just make it a bit faster. It's probably sensable to start small and simple, then go from there, adding new skills/complexities each new diorama. Have fun.

[@58Kym]

Amazing! Fabulous! Awesome!

[@NoOneHere2Day]

Thanks.

[@artemisgryph2082]

You have so much patience. If I tried to make something like this, I'd get mad and break it before it was halfway done.

[@ashleysmith3106]

As a former Geological technician and Surveyor with both Government and Private Industry, I spent a good part of my working life exploring and surveying both abandoned Historic and current working mines in South Australia, and absolutely love and appreciate this diorama ! While having a few critiques rather than criticisms (electrics were usually run in exposed conduits between junction boxes) I would love to see such a diorama of an historic 19th Century mine with less uniformity of the height of drives, a few stopes, flickering candle-light (micro-LEDs) and a working cage, with perhaps a few more buildings (drying room, sorting shed and perhaps working stamp mill and engine room) Much inspiration can be found in the book "Mining in South Australia : a pictorial history " compiled by J.F. Drexel. I am a crippled OAP and I wish I could afford to be a patron, but I have subscribed and watched nearly all your videos! Thanks!

[@UlshaRS]

Been rabbit-holing recommended diorama videos and Hot Wire Foam Factory keeps coming up. As well as a lot of really awesome channels and projects.

[@furgulley8077]

Nice to watch someone who is at the top of their game of their craft. Well done sir!

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

This is a brilliant model, Luke. 👍👍 Thanks for a great tutorial.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

No worries mate, something like this would look pretty cool as a layout fascia in a small section. Glad you enjoyed it 😉

[@Adam-jj7ix]

Absolutely outstanding!!! ✔

[@stephenbirks6458]

I'm watching you making your mine -I'm here at 1 am -I have Sam Rockwell on tv -A single shot & stumbled across youd vid ? - While looking up something else on Y.T. - I was sat there and was thinkihg bout when I made models - And I bet youve had some late nights building these very detailed models ! All the best -SB - British Isles

[@darcyharrison7809]

Your dioramas are quality You have talent You should be proud of what you create

[@IZM3R]

Looks like an expensive hobby, this looks amazing no doubt.

[@WanderingVagabondYT]

This is still one of my most favorite build videos on YT. Thank you for it, and only hope that you do more like it in the future.

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

Aussie and Bostonians share similar dialect patterns. It's so charming to hear people soften r, turning large into lahj, drawer into draw, etc.

[@Kensart55]

23000+ views in the past 10 hours,,, WOW! Luke Your Numbers are amazing. I look forward too watching this one. Your is the show I get to watch with out me editing anything... LOL Thank You KP

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Thanks Ken, I'm actually pretty amazed at the numbers as well! I spent a lot of time filming this one (22 hours of footage all up!), I hope you enjoyed watching as much as I enjoy watching both your podcast and 'Whats Neat' videos 😉

[@Kensart55]

So can I get you on the pod cast via Skype?? let me check our time zones....... It may have to be just me and you as I am awake 18 to 20 hours a day.. like right now as I have 5 more hours to go today till sunrise,, as your evening starts. Your work is so good. Very good editing. I look forward to talking with you.. This mine video will break 50,ooo views in the 1st 24 hours.. That's magic......

[@VeryWellCouldBeHigh]

I think I found this page bk of ladbible

[@magikdust2095]

This looks amazing. One suggestion I would have is to paint gold veins throughout the mine... but other than that, great job. Great video... 👍

[@jamesrobinson5377]

You very rarely see gold veins i worked in mining for 20 years and seen one

[@ArrowSmith95]

decided to build a diorama for the first time. i have to say thank you , watching your videos and following your tips has made it a lot easier to make something that looks really good.

[@someoneelse2472]

as a kid i loved to draw such underground tunnels/bases etc. now theres a guy in internet who makes models of those :)

[@skeeter7932]

you are amazing! you attention to detail and your steady hand and patients is outstanding! wonderful job as always!

[@MTWODZU]

Unbelievable :) I really admire your work :)

[@georgenikitaidis5446]

MTWODZU ii

[@TheRealBigSwede]

So cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@veekleek7535]

Breathtaking scene. Thank you for the in depth tutorial

[@Shaneviaene]

Only my second video I’ve ever seen of yours but literally so addicted they are so well done and almost therapeutic keep up the amazing work

[@blubot7944]

incredible work... every new video is somehow even more impressive than the last. fantastic project!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Thanks mate, I guess as I keep practicing I gradually get better as I go 😃

[@squizzy6143]

wow... mindblowingly awesome

[@Lex60]

I so relaxing watching these.

[@mrdasilver]

I'd like to see some gold on the mine walls! That'd be really awesome!

[@adamrivera3327]

Yes another luke town video and this is your most impressive, and amazingly detailed one yet. I just love this one along with your other works of art. Keep the entertaining video coming and I wish you all the best :)

[@ronin478]

That is OUTSTANDING!!!!!

[@SatansFire]

This is really cool. It's great to see how the freedom of KZbin is showing us how fascinating these interests truly are. After decades of media treating model making as a dumb nerdy hobby for basement dwellers it looks like these videos are getting people interested in new things and showing us how imaginative you can be while still hold onto a childhood love of arts and crafts.

[@John-li2eu]

Best one so far. Thanks for getting me into model making!!!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Thanks mate 😉

[@doubledarefan]

Now you just need to sprinkle in a few gold flakes.

[@woutergeijtenbeek4581]

Double Dare Fan or a few very small pieces of colored glass in the walls or something. These builds always leave so many awesome variations possible, I love it.

[@YAUUN]

Gold is not always obviously visible in the gold ore. but veracity is not always realistic

[@notjeeves5454]

YAUUN r/iamverysmart

[@jaybeeo1530]

This is so peaceful to watch

[@david_gaffer]

I'm not interested in modelling but these videos are so chill, they calm me down

[@alexhamilton3850]

Holy shit Luke posted after about a bajillion years. Worth the wait though Seriously though Luke your videos are incredibly in depth and they give a very point by point detailed description. Always gotta drop what you’re doing and click on that new video.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Ha ha.... yeah it has been ages since the last video! Hope you enjoy watching 😊

[@alexhamilton3850]

I shall Luke

[@bananaman287]

Nice One Luke!!! love ittt!!!

[@ericceulemans7851]

One word talent!!!!!!

[@topoff33]

Truly amazing!

[@aflahaliafi1898]

What a great antidepressant

[@SirNightmareFuel]

Beautiful work and presentation. Really inspiring. Stop making me pick up more hobbies! :P

[@HiVoltish]

Excellent!!

[@user-ts3zm7lb8t]

Это что-то!Потрясающая работа!Ювелирная,грамотная...Так держать!!!

[@pinky2566]

Let's be honest I doubt anyone here will actually make that thing We're here just for entertainment :))

[@regiemaata]

Gabriel Reyes if i have all the materials, i will make one of those promise. Hugh.. How much will it cost to make this?

[@regiemaata]

Gabriel Reyes if i have all the materials, i will make one of those promise. Hugh.. How much will it cost to make this?

[@ZebraContent]

given the materials and measurements i will indefently recreat this pice. only it'll be for a coal mine.

[@QuantumRift]

It would appear that if you get good, you could actually get people to pay you to make these models....

[@ajkooper]

Watching these kind of videos gives me insight in how this is built. It can present options for other types of modeling or art forms. And sure, big part of it is entertainment as well :)

[@baileypennycad8561]

So happy you have a new video I love it :D

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Thanks mate, I’ll try to get the next video out a lot sooner. 2 months between videos is way too long! I hope you enjoy this one 😉

[@TheFrogfeeder]

Man I’ve watched so many of your videos last few days and weeks... this is my favorite, I love digging for gold and this would look awesome hanging on my wall. Only thing different I’m gonna do is I will make each level of the mine slightly different colors, to simulate different types of geological overburden, and the bottom level will look like bedrock. I love this diorama, thanks for sharing.

[@SomewhereAbove]

Gorgeous piece of art

[@michaelvestner4966]

would be nice to put the deepest areas of the mine under "water"

[@thejellyranger7679]

Ooooh I’m stealing that idea, very cool.

[@imluvinyourmum]

"This requires patience, for this you'll need patience" I didn't even have enough patience not to skip to the end...

[@frohickey]

Outstanding!

[@chucklesk7312]

This is incredible. Thank you for the in-depth tutorial and descriptions regarding the various techniques used to create this piece. I've had a long standing interest in diorama work, and as such I'm certain I'll be returning to learn more from your other videos.

[@JDNicoll]

This is so next level. I just watch these in a state of mild awe. Someone in the comments mentioned that this work is museum quality. I agree. Where do these go? What is your background?

[@denissilkin8500]

золотые руки!

[@irtehdar2446]

Just stumbled on this by chance. Im a mini wargamer myself but I always feel inspired by you railroad guys. This is gorgeous!

[@EtzEchad]

That's a crazy amount of work.

[@greebo7857]

I HATE this channel!! Luke makes this stuff look so easy that I start to think that I could do it....... PS, I don't really hate the channel.... I'm a subscriber.

[@randomgeminiastronaut46]

60th like

[@mrbiglarge8820]

Bruh I'm hungry

[@evanstraintubeyt6950]

@@mrbiglarge8820 what does that have to do with the video and comment

[@cookarain6205]

@@evanstraintubeyt6950 random humor momento

[@OutbackCatgirl]

Have you thought of putting a little hidden speckle of rich gold ore on one of the deeper mine levels somewhere the light will just barely catch it sparkling~? Might be a little too cheesy a suggestion, but I thought I'd ask ~

[@grungekitty77]

I'm thinking that he has to add SOME kind of gold, otherwise it's not really a gold mine.

[@scottmcgrath272]

I guess you thought of it before I did. Great mines and all I mean minds - or do I

[@MitchellGuyon]

Patience of a saint.

[@redcity1965]

Beautiful, nothing more anyone can say.

[@Dan-om4no]

Well now I know why u were gone for so long this is DOPE