Build & Animate an Actual Location - Model Railroad Scenery

[@jimbob1ist]

This video is like Bob Ross's The Joy of Painting, but with models. It's calming and interesting to watch.

[@Rainism969]

Exactly what I’m thinking. At some points he seemed to ruin the work but came up with even more stunning results.

[@tiny_gyarados8848]

Bob ross didnt 3d print his paintings tho

[@jimbob1ist]

@@tiny_gyarados8848 True, but given the different time and genre, I think that's an understandable difference.

[@CANVASARTS123]

You should make this a series- making actual locations in miniature!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

That is a really cool idea! I'll have to write that down 😎

[@vincentweatherly9991]

I’d love to see the Grampians or the hilly/mountainy areas north of Gippsland (forgot the name of the region)

[@chrissymon1001]

Please do that Luke

[@waste_disposal1066]

@@BoulderCreekRailroad can you also do fictional dioramas from franchises like Gundam and evengelion as well as some Ghibli movies. Also can you do a diorama on the Chernobyl nuclear reactor.

[@winterwar9123]

And also able to connect all of it like its a whole town but not

[@sabre0smile]

Luke when modelling: *carefully and gently positions every little thing* Luke with the USB drive: *YEET*

[@paveloleynikov4715]

You need perfectly steady hand for 3d printing

[@mossydreamz]

I genuinely couldn't tell if that shot was an intentional joke or a genuine goof but either way it really cracked me up🤣

[@rhov233]

@@paveloleynikov4715 And nerves of plastic filament.

[@CadillacDriver]

@@mossydreamz deffo a joke

[@minutemanmac]

Obviously a staged shot as the USB was oriented the right way the first time instead of entering the orientation matrix 😂😂

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Your attention to detail never ceases to amaze me.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Thanks Merrick, likewise I'm always impressed at the scenes you create as well 😉

[@CANVASARTS123]

Hey Merrik, I enjoy watching your projects too

[@goku2325]

Merrick!!!! Love your work too.

[@mickenoss]

Except at putting USB sticks in the slot. 😂😂

[@DylanAthaide]

@@BoulderCreekRailroad how about an abandoned structure next time.

[@sammichbread]

a couple years ago when i was having massive struggles with my mental health, i would lay in bed and watch boulder creek railroad videos to calm myself down... it's oddly reassuring to know that they're still being made, and they're just as interesting as they were when i used to watch them! great work! edit: vidoes to videos (i was distracted when i wrote this comment)

[@CANVASARTS123]

Luke, will you make a mountain side diorama with railroad through a tunnel?

[@maxboonkittypoison]

That would be awesome! And the bigger the better :D

[@BrickTamlandOfficial]

this guy is unfricken believable.

[@LimpingThroughModels]

Flips bottles like a boss, can't stick in a USB right the first time. He IS mortal.

[@Ezz652]

he did it on purpose to not make us feel bad

[@harbl99]

Luke: "You can get results just as accurate as laser-cutting with hand-cutting methods." Me: "Okay." crying-cat-meme.jpg

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

lol... yeah it would be a struggle... but not impossible 😎

[@davidorf3921]

For straight lines I'd say you can get pretty damn close with a sharp knife to the cuts you can get with a laser, though for long cuts the laser is more reliable, but for curves the laser will win every time.

[@meaghan_rebecca]

I'm a simple person. I see a Luke upload, I click fast.

[@katerspam]

"lets not waste anymore time" - also the motto for the guy on the bike. Amazing cornering skills. Great build, as always :)

[@alexcrawford6162]

The thing which impressed me about you is your clear understanding of how important texture and shine are to achieving a realistic effect. I feel like a lot of people miss this and their otherwise amazing models and dioramas suffer as a result.

[@koalabear4964]

I've seen ambitious dioramas of castles and medieval villages that look like piss next to this guy's models. A little detail goes a long way.

[@juliane.4315]

Nice Video as always. It would be cool if you could do a jungle diorama someday.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

That would be cool! I've never tried but it would be something I'd love to attempt 😉

[@dojix96]

Hey Luke, have you ever done/would you ever consider doing a fantasy or historical setting in a diorama?

[@geek9642]

The forklift (must be a runaway as it has no driver 🤣) is a great detail 👍

[@paveloleynikov4715]

Forklift driver Klaus?

[@polygonalmasonary]

9:42 It's much easier to get this effect if you take off (Un-screw) the small nozzle on the very end of the air brush that protects the tip of the needle. PS: Sorry forgot to say, yet another amazingly realistic model, you are a true Artist :-)

[@NwoRun]

As we know Luke is a Pro bottle-flipping master but that USB placement really crack me up.

[@recaiodabasi8725]

Unbelievable. I can't stop myself from watching your videos again and again...

[@MojaveModelRailroad]

I'm always in awe at watching your videos. Not only do I learn new things, but I get inspired that I could try that. Thank you for all you do.

[@Brutaltstygg55]

I have been following you for a year now, have been thinking about starting model building for a long time. The cost has held me back, but recently I saw models that fit me and got it home today. Will start building on it tomorrow and it will be exciting, thanks for the inspiration

[@mayabladewing]

I love this content so much, calming voice, mesmerising craftmanship, and great advice for expert, novice, and beginning scenery makers

[@MrDavil43]

Sometimes I think it's too calming! But the results are astounding. I try to be as methodical as Luke is, but I always rush things a bit and the quality decreases.

[@leighclark4025]

100 miles ahead of any other scale modeler literally no joke amazing work

[@BarneySaysHi]

I found Wally! He's looking at you from the basement access when you're adding turf to the diorama!

[@RustyNickels]

This guy is also really good at recording and editing videos of his projects.

[@tess3000]

I just love your channel! Not that I know a single thing about what you do, it still seems like you progressed in your craft which is so cool to see!!

[@mattiasthomas6744]

I have been watching and loving your videos for ages, but this one made me feel so old.

[@Planemaster1230]

Luke, you should make airport scene with a tram.

[@blockedblock5203]

Or something like an airport terminal

[@Planemaster1230]

Yeah

[@dirkhabenicht8940]

In Z, there are so nice airplane models in 1:200 or even 1:220.

[@Joe___R]

When cutting styrene with a laser cutter if you make a sample cut first and measure the raised edge it creates. Then etch an outline around your cut edges the thickness of the raised edges after your cut it will quickly eliminate that problem.

[@margeryk000]

With Luke's attention to detail, I would be more than happy to have him as my pilot. ATB : )

[@OCDRex11]

I don't build these, never plan to build these, and really not sure how I got on to your channel a year or so ago.... But man, even I was asking myself where you were for the longest time! I was thrilled to see you dropped another video and I of course watched it. I know I don't do diorama's but I do 3D print, design in CAD, and all around think all of what you do is useful in a lot of hobbies. So cheers to another great video!

[@kevinmaloney2391]

Luke your ingenuity never ceases to amaze! FANTASTIC JOB!! Can't wait for the effects update. With your talent you could go into kit manufacturing. You could become the Australian George Sellios. Again excellent job.

[@meanlittlegoblin]

Each of your videos is genuinely spellbinding. The craftsmanship and dedication is truly astonishing.

[@swamphdaddy]

Quite nice and several steps beyond what I normally do; but, this gives me more ideas to try later on. I always live my buildings interiors accessible for later work.

[@ProjectWolve]

That Spraying at 5:30 was my favorite bit. Thank You for another video Luke!

[@pilbarasam]

I just sit here totally mesmerised by your attention to detail. Can’t wait for the next video.

[@patrickmasse7159]

C’est toujours un grand plaisir de voir tes réalisations très réalistes.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Thanks Patrick, glad you enjoy the videos 😉

[@andrewsmith2591]

@@BoulderCreekRailroad I was expecting you to reply in French. It would not have surprised me at all as there seems to be no end to your perfection.

[@michaela3274]

I never get bored of watching Lukes builds. Looking forward to build my own dioramas soon using his techniques

[@wynorawishum5860]

When I see you have a new video I get so excited. Love your attention to detail and clear explanations. This is amazing craftmanship. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

[@Road.Tripping]

As awesome as ever Luke but you must have quite the quarry landscape in your backyard by now! Thanks for never failing to inspire :D

[@matthewdaniels1147]

Amazing as usual. One of your best! Also loved the transition when you passed the spray can and the building turned grey. Very good effect!

[@tommysaah129]

You are the King of model Railroad sceneries and the other parts of the world need to hear this... You inspire me a lot sir

[@NoxAtratus]

These are absolutely incredible. Your videos never cease to amaze and inspire.

[@f.catfracassofracasso404]

Incredible work as always been following your work for years now. 👏👏👍 always look forward to seeing your next project and use alot of what I learned from your channel.

[@madnessbydesign1415]

I left a job yesterday, and start another one tomorrow. I was seriously wondering what to do today. Luke Towan had my back. It's gonna be a good day... :)

[@LaserGadgets]

I guess Im not the only one saying that......but: YOU SHOULD REALLY MAKE ALOT MORE VIDEOS!!!!

[@Ollie9T7]

quality, not quantity

[@LaserGadgets]

@@Ollie9T7 Never said I want one without the other.

[@LaserGadgets]

@Jack Phillips Would you spare me your crying? I just wanted to express I COULD WATCH HIM EVERYDAY MAKING STUFF. Im not in the mood today for your salt dude.

[@leshi97]

@@LaserGadgets to be fair you said he should make more, not could lmao you brought this on yourself

[@TobiasRieper047]

The problem mainly is that these dioramas take a lot of time to make. Not to mention he most likely does this all to himself, Preparing, filming, building, editing etc. I'm fairly sure these take over several weeks to work on. Aside his private life and such, maybe he does multiple projects at once, but that I don't know. *Edit: Some spelling mistakes.

[@NwoRun]

Final end scene look realistic. Amazing job, Luke Towan.

[@Sheza58]

The static grass blows me away every single time!

[@marioarias9942]

This should be an Olympic sport! I'm sure you would win a gold medal 🥇

[@JeffCKeane]

Each model you make is yet another I could only hope to accomplish. You're amazing, Luke! [& thanks for all the methods, product & tool references!!- invaluable!]

[@peterhall4086]

Your advice is helping me build my own model railway diorama. Thanks, and glad you provide the tutorials.

[@tombuck]

Incredible as always, especially being based on a real-world reference. But honestly, the hyper guy on the bike really steals the show 🚴‍♂️

[@RCTractorGuy]

That magna rail is brilliant, never seen that before.

[@cautionnerds]

I have no plans to make sceneries like this. But damn do I love watching these tutorials when you release em. So much detail and care going into these.

[@cheeseburgerrunner5217]

Always an amazing job. I think this is the standard for KZbin models, hands down.

[@karinac4245]

This little cyclist is so magical and adorable, I can't get over it!

[@aidenhowe5251]

Sheeeeeeeeeeesh, so much detail, how much detail you could add to a terminal train station would be mentally insane

[@kajetanjawr995]

i love every your video, and love to be surprised by each one of your builds. When I get new notification I make myself a cup of tea, sit down and relax seeing the work of the man who brings to life sheets of plastic and mulit colored pigments. (in short i love your work, keep doing what u do)

[@fingerrs2581]

So I think I just worked out that this dudes vids are umm everything!! that I actually feel like I've accomplished something important just by watching 🚤

[@sams568]

Luke every time I watch one of your videos all I can think of is a Christmas Village. It's July I know but I think your Christmas village would be AMAZING!

[@jlibb099]

It is awesome when there is a new release from BCR, it really makes my day much more enjoyable.

[@danielszakaly]

I like this level of modelling, concept, tools, techniques, everything, thanks for sharing with us!

[@sitearm]

"sifted dirt from the back yard" is my favorite part *grins* ty for posting!

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Wow. When I think, you can't top that, you do. Thanks for this wonderful share.

[@chrisalexander8110]

Im a simple man I your videos and I click like. You're an incredible artist my man.

[@gabrieljoson5471]

The magnorail was the most smartest thing i've ever seen.

[@ShinKuriaSeunousu]

yo that transition at 5 30 is ultra clean

[@Sarklord]

Best present for my name's day....a video from Luke!

[@q8asami]

this is way too professional for me to even understand or want to make something like this. *cries in awe

[@silenttraveler2710]

Total Awesomeness…. Your always a pleasure to watch.

[@zolatanaffa87]

Hello, your every video is a marvel, the care and precision in the details you put into it is simply wonderful. Then the cyclist is the top ... nice even the idea of the cart!

[@salesy67]

great tutorial as always thank you Luke. Your effort and attention to detail are very much appreciated.

[@valborchardt3596]

Greetings again from South Africa. Oh Luke i love it, thank you so much....so good to see you are back again...take care as always

[@xoD7011]

SOOO happy to wake up and see a new vid! I love your videos. The workspace is so clean and well lit, the voiceover so mellow, the editing so on-point, the process immensely satisfying to watch and the RESULTS!!! O. M. G. The best for a long time now.

[@DarksouIjah]

I’ve seen so many videos of yours and you never cease to amaze me.

[@daviemaclean61]

Brilliant! And perfect timing - I just bought some photo-etch fire escapes to add to some of my buildings.

[@Highway2Slot]

My sincere congratulations for you wonderful piece of work! The truth is we have been following you for the last two years and we are amazed with what you do. So is, that you have inspired us and we have started with small proyects with the idea of carrying on and getting them settled into dioramas. Instead of trains we'll try to work with slot cars 1:32. We know we're miles away from you in all senses (your brilliant work and geographicly) but we'll continue watching you and learning from you each day. Thank you once again for your inspiration. Oh sorry, we are Pam and Ruben from Spain.

[@JormunB]

Absolutely stellar work, Luke! True-to-life, as they say!

[@Ro99]

I’m always like; oh you’re gonna make it [zooms out] - wait that’s the actual build!!!!

[@jimmybautis976]

5:34, only one word: WoW 😍

[@deenugent473]

Wonderful details! I am truly amazed and never get bored watching your videos Luke!

[@BoomerKeith1]

When I get a notice that a new Luke Towan video is posted I know it's going to be a good day!

[@undisputedtitle3635]

That intro and these videos never disappoint

[@SQLJedi]

Absolutely amazing. Love watching your ultra realistic videos. Just spectacular!

[@snake1987666]

I was amazed, then you started to put the details and my mind blown

[@sallybally9731]

This should be in an art gallery, absolutely amazing 🤯❤️

[@YouOnlyIiveTwice]

This man is a wizard

[@xiliati]

looks incredible, your attention to detail is astounding

[@Boylei]

This is incredible. Thanks for continuing to put out these excellent builds!

[@azteclady]

Always such a treat to wake up to one of your videos!

[@williambryant5946]

Get the heck outta here with the static grass growing up in the sidewalk cracks. That was a very nice touch. 👍

[@alexmc7747]

Great diorama, Luke, as always! Every weekend looking for a new tut from you. The technic, the theme, the dedication always a inspiration.

[@Ziggybon4]

Finally!!! I’ve never clicked a video alert faster in my life! 😂

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

ha ha awesome, hope you enjoy watching 😉

[@emilianofisanotti9639]

Man!!! I was starting to get worried I was not seeing anything new!!! Masterful like always!!! I loved the understated detail of grass on the kerb!!! Stay safe!! :)

[@mirandef]

I always get a little angry watching your videos... how can these be SO FRICKING GOOD??? All I can say is: Don't stop... I enjoy each one of them with my wife and we love to see your work even thou I can only dream of making anything remotely close to your creations. Btw... the attention to detail *chef kiss* incredible!

[@blenderbachcgi]

This is one of those reasons why I subscribed to this channel! 👍

[@GoatOfTheWoods]

Excellent, been waiting for an industrial(ish) scene

[@kingshukroy593]

It is truly an amazing video. It is always a pleasure watching you building beautiful dioramas. I do have a couple of requests for you. 1. Make a diorama on Cahill's Crossing. 2. Make a few dioramas on a bigger scale, so that we can see you creating even more detailed effects. Thank you Sir. You are really the best.

[@joe_8699]

How did I miss this one. Love all the builds. Another amazing job

[@jrioublanc]

I was waiting for this new video and I’m really satisfied by it. Not my favorite building but what a pleasure looking at all the details and technics used to get this amazing result. I really appreciated the details making it so real. Thanks a lot.

[@d.o.m.494]

That opening sequence looks real!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

yeah, I find taking photos out in natural sunlight really helps 😉