Build & Animate an ULTRA-REALISTIC Diorama - Realistic Scenery Vol.16

If you’ve ever wanted to build a realistic diorama and actually have vehicles and bicycle riders moving along the road then this video is a must see!
You can download the 3D printer files to recreate these scenes from my website:
www.bouldercreekrailroad.com/...
In this video I’ll show you every step I took to create this fantastic diorama, including the building, working road with vehicles and bike riders and all the tiny details that fill the scene. It’s all there.
The Magnorail is the main feature of this diorama and this particular starter kit was sent to me from Clyde at Magnorail Oz.
Using the Faller car system is not always the easiest way to get era specific cars running as the size of the car is limited to what battery and motor will fit, the magnorail can work with any vehicle from O scale down to N and possibly Z scale.
The main limitation is vehicles that are too big as weight can be an issue if there are any inclines for big vehicles larger than O scale.
Check out www.MagnorailOz.com.au
Some of the details I use have their own dedicated tutorials and I only briefly describe the process in this video, for a more detailed description you can find the additional KZbin tutorials here:
Chain Link Fence:
• Chain Link Fence - Mod...
Photo Etching:
• Photo Etching at Home-...
3D printing using the Anycubic Photon:
• Anycubic Photon - Ulti...
DIY Static Grass Applicator:
• Static Grass Applicato...
DIY paint shaker:
• Awesome Paint Shaker -...
Hot Wire Foam Cutter:
• Build Your Own Hot Wir...
3D printer files, for those of you interested in printing the files I use in this project you’ll find them on my website, just be aware that I used an Anycubic Photon to print these files which is a very high detail resin printer, trying to print these files with an FDM 3D printer and not a resin 3D printer will very likely give a less than desirable result.
A little story for people who actually read the description… thank you 
On the day I was taking photos it was pouring down with rain, I was waiting all morning for a break in the weather and when it did come I had about 45 minutes to get the shots, in the final shot 2 shots of the video you can see the rain coming over the hills, about 2 minutes after those shots it started pouring down again.
I would have liked to get better photos before finishing this video but due to the tropical cyclone nearby it was making it very difficult. When the weather eventually passes and we get some decent weather I’ll take some extra footage and post it onto the website.
The music used was downloaded from Epidemic sound.
Time Stamps:
Building the Corner Store - 00:30
Corrugated Iron Roof - 03:46
Store Interior Details - 06:50
Large Tissue Paper Sign - 09:00
Detailing the Roof - 11:03
Diorama Base - 13:10
Making the Road with Operating Vehicles - 14:00
Footpath and Gutters Part 1 - 19:30
Footpath and Gutters Part 2 - 22:24
Landforming - 20:36
Painting and Weathering the Road - 25:01
Road Lines and Markings - 26:33
Ground Cover - 28:24
Static Grass and Ground Foams - 32:03
Street Details & Construction Sight - 34:46
Power Poles - 36:45
Setting a Tree on FIRE - 39:04
Adding Water to the Drainage Ditch - 43:06
Power Line Wires - 44:50
End Shots - 45:16

[@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

[@jeffhoward1000]

Luke I have a few suggestions but those are different from what you normally do

[@sunnyday752]

Thank you!!

[@ethanstart8372]

If you ever want assistance in Australian Powerline designs. Parts and correct terminology. Send me a message.

[@lenapauline8634]

hope moving goes smoothly!!! great video. ✔

[@technoscab]

You can order build your maid together

[@PartisanGamer]

Legit didnt realize the first shot was a model for a few seconds.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

lol... awesome 😉 that's about as good a compliment that you can give!

[@debrafrye2070]

yeah,its good that he's now made a livley town like scene :)

[@Jesse__H]

same

[@h2oat86]

I couldn't either tbh

[@warailawildrunner5300]

@@BoulderCreekRailroad I like how you film your models outside as they to blend right in with the surroundings. That's talent with filming, let alone the model work.

[@rob2267]

39:29 “Once the foam was removed, I set the tree on fire” Going for that ultra Australian bushfire realism I see

[@AotearoaAviation]

@John Dough oof

[@demekrii]

@John Dough Non-Humerous, Refrained from chuckling.

[@theofficalsilentraven]

No you didn't 😭

[@user-fg7cz2ib7r]

Oh hell no you did not

[@shock77772]

" this tree looks okay but I'll make a few minor improvements..." *SETS THE TREE ON FIRE*

[@pixelfox9666]

I do not make models. I have no desire to make models. Yet I just watched a FORTY-FIVE MINUTE video about how to make a diorama, and loved EVERY MINUTE. I just love watching the details come together to make a scene that legitimately looks 100% real. I had to watch the finished results at the beginning and end and keep telling myself "that's a model!" because it just blew my mind. Thank you so much for your incredibly interesting videos! Even people who don't make models enjoy them, which is high praise.

[@user-ni2zo5zo3c]

Have a look at the astounding œuvres of the master miniaturists of France and Germany over the past several centuries.

[@LeaugeGames]

45 Minutes.. perfect for a calm sunday :)

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Nice, I hope you enjoy watching 😀

[@sschannel4550]

Exactly!

[@randomguy1017]

okay Luke, stop flexing on me with you sick bottle flips

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

ha ha... I totally didn't expect the one with the helmar super tac glue bottle to work... and then it just bounced right off the table and landed upright!

[@shuckalax1104]

@@BoulderCreekRailroad im just gonna make a compilation of your bottle flips

[@ocean445]

@@shuckalax1104 that was a great idea

[@ethanevenson3855]

“Oh hey, Luke is showing us the area his model is based off. Cool!” “Wait... That is the model!?!?!?”

[@58Giulia]

Lol

[@lindsaywedge8548]

My husband found your channel and has been listening to you for the last two weeks every night. Your voice is so soothing lol. And you have inspired him to spend all of our money at the model shop. ❤️

[@hollyhope7227]

I thought of taking an attorney because he makes me depending on it!!! I do not know if these wonderful guys like him ruin or save my life :-))))

[@OptimusHighMegaBong]

I'm not even in to this type of thing , but I watched the whole damn video and enjoyed it lol . Subbed

[@Doogerd63]

As did I!

[@jenggo494]

Same...bhahahahha

[@Nate-pq4qg]

OptimusHighMegaBong I think most people here did, just really interesting, like watching a documentary. You know you aren’t going to go out and search for Atlantis but you still enjoy watching lol.

[@ABL102487]

Same!

[@MauroMan_]

..me too

[@MrJeanMaker]

It's amazing how the scenery comes alive with natural light.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

True! that makes the biggest difference!

[@timbullen8253]

Luke, I just stumbled on this video by accident, but I was absolutely FASCINATED with the detail and skills you leveraged in this instructional video. I don't model and I don't craft but now I really WANT to! Thanks for this view into your modeling world, I was blown away. Wow. Mod podge water ripples. I would never have thought of that.

[@derrikgilmore5975]

Luke, you knocked this out of the park. When I started the vid, I thought I was looking at a reference video instead of the completed diorama - well done!

[@3DPDK]

First of all; KZbin has everyone afraid of producing a video longer than 20 minutes. If what you are doing with the video is interesting, most folks, young and old, will watch intently for a lot longer than that. Your videos are so well edited and narrated I would watch an hour and still be amazed at your craftsmanship and care for details. You, sir, are indeed a master modeler. I've seen dioramas in the Smithsonian that were not as believable as your work. P.S. Great photo magic as well.

[@CodingWithUnity]

Never even considered building something like this, but i watched every minute! Some parts twice when i showed a friend!

[@sitearm]

"I wasn't completely satisfied with the tree, so I set it on fire." priceless : )

[@NotTheStinkyCheese]

LOL ... yeah. Wouldn't it have been easier to build that tree from scratch instead ?

[@millertary1324]

well that escalated quickly...

[@scalerzodiark]

As you do

[@billymcnutt116]

Maybe next time you could just T.P. the tree instead. 😜

[@kcsnow9447]

Re: Spray painting (even with an airbrush): There was, back in the day, a pretty well known professional model painter, whose name I can't remember at the moment--his talents were often shown off in "Mainline Modeler" magazine, a US model railroad specific magazine. In those days many modelers used lacquer based paints, brand name Floquil (the brand name is still around), and unfortunately this very talented modeler ended up killing himself, because he failed to use adequate respiration protection or a paint booth as part of his regimen. He died not of cancer, which many chemical compounds still make use of and can cause in the long-term...but literally of toxicity due to overexposure to chemically dangerous paint fumes and particulates. Not that even lower amounts of exposure will do you very much good either.... I bring this up because you, Luke, very often seem to spray paint, and particularly paints like Rustoleum, around somewhat haphazardly/casually, and without obvious, adequate respiration (at least where the videos are concerned). Maybe your regulars have already heard your recommendations where sprays are concerned, but as a new subscriber, those aren't all that obvious, even if they are already out there. Paint splattering? Cool. Dry brushing? obviously cool. Dusts, chalks and other dirts? Cool--you are as exposed to those as much as if you step outside and take deep breath (life is dangerous...lol!). But spraying paint inside a confined space is a bit riskier, particularly if you make modeling a life long hobby. Just sayin'. Otherwise, I LOVE your work. You get after it and get it done, which is a talent (and it IS a talent too) I can only envy. Props...!!...and thanks. Your channel rocks!

[@petroventer1220]

"I didn't like the tree, so I set it on fire." I chocked on my coffee. Brilliant :)

[@sunnyday752]

Petro Venter that’s a mood

[@madnessbydesign1415]

That's how you do things on his side of town! :)

[@logicwurx]

Hey...God did the same thing according to the Bible...create and destroy.

[@ambargamer4360]

I love the plants

[@ambargamer4360]

He give us oxygen

[@Susfishcious]

"Then I set the tree on fire."

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

ha ha yeah... a bit unexpected 😄

[@ApollonDriver]

Ahahaha same! I was like "You do what?!".

[@williamgustafsson8034]

lol

[@gavinkerber7165]

I was like "oh yea, of course you do"

[@KiwisAndAlpacas]

It was my favorite part of the video. Top quote 2019

[@TheTeaLordRBLX]

Having the patience to do this is one thing... But to have the skill to make it this realistic is just incredible!

[@timwilliamson6704]

I guess all the dislikes came from people who believed they were master modellers..until they saw this. Awesome build 👏👏

[@bandwagon240]

This tree is pretty good. *lights tree on fire* Excellent and captivating work as usual. Seems like time flew by watching you work.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

lol... thanks so much, glad you liked the tutorial 😃

[@JustDevon]

Realistic Scenery Vol. 50: Create an Ultra-Realistic Simulation of the Universe

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

ha ha... don't worry it's coming 😄

[@TheJesusraziel]

X2

[@paulmuseck6423]

JJAJAJAJAJAJAJ

[@g60force]

we're already it by going on youtube in our fake world... think about that!

[@williamgreene4834]

actual size. :)

[@jrprentice1000]

im not a modeler but watched all of this, you sir, have mad ass skills. Well done to you for mastering such a fine art

[@justadudegaming3081]

You probably feels like a god after creating that!

[@Schnagelkott]

As a person suffering from anxiety these super-relaxing modelling videos are pure gold.

[@theuniversewithin74]

Hi, read your comment. You like aquariums? This is just a 13min test with no music, but I'm soon going to shoot at least half an hour, maybe an hour long. Going to be of the whole tank and the quality is gonna be even better. Hopes this is soothing enough. Let me know if you like it, I'll keep you posted when I upload the next video. 😊😊🐠🐟🐠🐠🐟 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpXOhqmvmrRpqdk

[@alliebean3235]

yesss these are like visual asmr, really soothing, industrious busywork with a beautiful result 😍

[@tamils4436]

Schnagelkott I second you. Same with my depression it helped

[@mauriciohuaman9688]

Except for OCD. Thats a nightmare

[@DisgruntledPigumon]

Mauricio Huamán I learned about OCD early on enough in life, so I was able to recognize it and stop it, thankfully. I seriously used to attribute human emotions and ethics to inanimate objects, and be sad to damage like... a pencil or at its worst, to delete a letter when typing on a keyboard. Like I killed the letter... F#%K. Mental health is important.

[@kassthered8452]

"After removing the majority of the foam I set the tree on fire." Such an aussie thing to say xD

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

lol... 😄

[@leeverlander8053]

We watch this all together as a family now, even the wife joins. Your stuff continues to blow us away, keep it up.

[@sheelprakhar8747]

Your channel is yet another definition of ‘attention to detail’

[@BradGryphonn]

Up until the Toyota went around the corner, I was happily seeing it as a real scene. Awesome work!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

lol yeah it's hard to get the car to slow down naturally and actually see the front wheel turn as the car takes the corner 😉 It's a pretty tight corner as well which doesn't help visually. Glad you liked it Brad 😀

[@lhpl]

@@BoulderCreekRailroad steering front wheels is one thing, but I think just adding a driver to the car would help a bit too! ;-) Astonishing modelling in any case!

[@thedarkness7774]

The modelling god has descended once more to bring us this joyful video. Thank you Luke!

[@hollyhope7227]

Yes, he really is a modelling God!!!

[@Lt.GonvilleBromhead]

I used to struggle with simple Airfix kits; this diorama is insane. I love the effect on the water with the airbrush and the Glosse Lustre. Ingenious.

[@rogerbuss6069]

It's so amazing seeing the diorama come to the finished project but it BLOWS me AWAY when it's photographed in the real world, giving it an amazing realistic blend of real and constructed parts allowing for great "perspective" in the background! Just AMAZING!!!!😀

[@surroundrive]

My God....buddy, you transcended a mini-model maker long ago. This is freakin art. You're an artist.

[@TET2005]

45:23 HOLLY MOLLY! At first glance, I thought it was taken at a REAL location! Man it looks so realistic! Edited: U got a new subscriber!

[@patrickjohnklug7914]

TET2005 Vacation awesome job any chips please and put them out there for a beginner thank you so

[@fawnathefox9600]

Agreement from me

[@Dr.HooWho]

All i saw was zombies in different levels from 1 to 7 Which as an ad

[@SireSquish]

That's where he gets the nickname 3D Bob Ross.

[@112Ishaan]

TET2005 DAMN I WAS PRANKED

[@tterbronnoc]

About bloody time luke 😁😁 I was going insane without a fresh video 🤣🤣🤣

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Ha ha thanks Brett, yeah it's been a lifetime since my last video! I was working on this one for ages so it's good to finally get it finished 😄

[@thakrak]

I found myself actually checking his channel several times over the past weeks in hopes of finding something new!

[@tterbronnoc]

@@thakrak you aren't the only one buddy I thought my notifications weren't working properly 😂

[@chrishasse3465]

@@tterbronnoc same

[@ChrisSmith-ec6qp]

Jeez...it only took 46 minutes to build. We should be seeing 7-8 of these a day 😉

[@HylkevanMaaren]

Unbelievable how much patience and an eye for detail you have. Before I knew it, I watched the full 45 minutes. With every 5 minutes a feeling of satisfaction seeing something beautiful arise before your eyes. Keep up the great work!

[@davidferguson4103]

Just bought “large scale” train for running around Xmas tree and was interested in setting up a village . Found this genius of diorama construction. Amazing builds he’s has done. I picked up some ideas but not doing the caliber of work this guy can do. Throughly enjoy each how to video.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Given that this is a very long video!... I’ve included some time stamps here to highlight specific parts of the video, a bit like chapters so you can jump forward or back to specific sections where I demonstrate different techniques. Building the Corner Store - 00:30 Corrugated Iron Roof - 03:46 Store Interior Details - 06:50 Large Tissue Paper Sign - 09:00 Detailing the Roof - 11:03 Diorama Base - 13:10 Making the Road with Operating Vehicles - 14:00 Footpath and Gutters Part 1 - 19:30 Footpath and Gutters Part 2 - 22:24 Landforming - 20:36 Painting and Weathering the Road - 25:01 Road Lines and Markings - 26:33 Ground Cover - 28:24 Static Grass and Ground Foams - 32:03 Street Details & Construction Sight - 34:46 Power Poles - 36:45 Setting a Tree on FIRE - 39:04 Adding Water to the Drainage Ditch - 43:06 Power Line Wires - 44:50 End Shots - 45:16

[@ninbendo360]

The longer the better! You are incredible!

[@Vex_Mistaken-qf9un]

When I looked through these time stamps I realized how long I’ve been watching the vid for

[@thakrak]

I would't care if the video was to be one hour long; I'd even actually enjoy it more...!

[@sschannel4550]

😍 I love your videos! A lot of people are doing things like you but I don't enjoy their videos as much as yours! They usually rush things trough and add some annoying music while your vids show everything in details and your background music as well as your voice are really calming so it's a perfect combination 👏🏼 Great job man!

[@cjdavis2684]

Awesome video as usual Luke little longer than what I'm used to but very very interesting and very beautiful work you do an outstanding job and I'm assuming you must make the bicycle riders yourself because I don't ever remember seeing any at the hobby shop that their legs actually move so I'm assuming you must make those yourself that just really look realistic especially the store. the store was just a work of art in itself . You could almost heat the registers ringing up sales it is so realistic. I have to admit there are times I see your work and I look at my work and I'm just like I should just give up ain't no way I'm ever going to be that good so I don't know why I keep trying? but brilliant video again I really enjoyed it thanks for posting it.

[@StaticPhotons]

This one is seriously impressive, even above your other builds. I love the corner store too, very intricate and rustic-looking. You always manage to get the rusty Australian town feel in your builds and your videos are really insightful to watch!

[@amida1326]

oh those moving vehicles are so cuteee

[@simondavis750]

I happened across this video having no idea you're Aussie. About 2 seconds of seeing the bush and building I thought "jeez this looks a lot like Australia". You nailed it. It reminds me of the mountains out Toowoomba way

[@ri_frontiersman2048]

Truly incredible. I’m convinced this guy has created an ant man suit and in his free time he makes tiny towns to play in. Absolute legend

[@monumentstosuffering2995]

This man is a modelling god. I have never seen such hyper - realism before. I thought it was real. Most awesome.

[@bassononthabeat5189]

at the start of the video it look real asf

[@SrihariLakshminarayanan]

Sometimes when I'm 100% into doing one like this, I feel this turns to be an expensive artistry, which brings me back to say, its nice on the screen

[@janinelew2483]

I’m in heaven this Sunday evening watching your videos! I was always fascinated by anything miniature. I found your channel through Micromark tools. I like building dollhouses. After watching your videos, I feel inspired to try something new.

[@sebastienlang1475]

Just saw a new video arrived before getting the mail notification. 46 minutes of astonishing video, with my daughter (8.5) amazed and repeating "Waoh, he's amazing, dad !". Thanks again, quite a superb job !

[@keller_bmx]

I always can’t wait for these videos! Your amazing!!!!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

wow... I was literally copying and pasting my own comment (that was pre written no less) right as the video was being uploaded and you still beat me! I literally have no chance of ever being the first comment when competing with athletes like yourself 👏 well done!

[@keller_bmx]

Luke Towan thanks! I wasn’t even trying to be first! Lol. As soon as I saw the notification I clicked it because I love these videos!

[@THOMASZNEK]

i can feel the heat, worry about the mosquitos in the drainage ditch, do you have mosquotes in Australia ? This scene is so real !

[@michaelrs8010]

Just found a lot of these videos. Knew it took some skills, but I didn't realized ALL that went into bit. Much props to you and all the builders

[@timroberts69]

Get off the road Luke, you'll get run over. Love the vids mate. Keep them coming.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

lol... thanks Tim, I was lucky that bike rider didn't run me over!

[@timroberts69]

@@BoulderCreekRailroad That is super cool how that work. I thought it was CG when I first saw it at the start of the vid. The bike rider kind of reminds me of Kermit the frog riding the bike in the Muppet Movie.

[@TheSilverGate]

Dude, you are like the master of every technique/material/everything

[@trade0714]

I haven't built a model in years, but I stumbled across this video and was mesmerized by all the intricate detail. I watched the whole thing. You are quite a skilled craftsman. Excellent narrative of what was happening. So much work just to rebuild a tree that wasn't up to your standards out of the box. The moving bicycle, truck, and forklift is genius.

[@nicholariseborough4906]

I don't understand... I happened upon this channel and I confess, I had a giggle at the thought of this as a suggestion. I am now addicted!

[@gammamuepsilon]

These are so soothing and satisfying to watch. Thank you so much for sharing these - Sincerely, a Very Stressed Student

[@eatenkate]

Your videos are always worth the wait, but this one was exceptional!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

thank you so much for the compliment 😃

[@justwatchinguboob]

Mind blown when you complete it and watch the fpv of the scene. Unbelievable work. Unbelievable patience.

[@williamd1732]

The first shot had me fooled it looked so real! Amazing job on this. Your attention to detail just blows me away. The etched parts and printed 3d parts just enhanced the looks of this diorama. You are a Diorama GOD sir! Thank you for sharing.

[@berendharmsen]

I have come to expect that your videos start with a shot outside so you have natural light and a real backdrop, making it look hyper realistic. This time, I was marvelling at how you managed to line up the shot so the building blended in with a real passing car on the road behind the model. Then I realised that the car driving by was part of the diorama. Awesome shot. I honestly thought the car was real for a moment.

[@williambrady9578]

That child that you bought from Woodland Scenics looks SO REAL man. 19:01.

[@LHoriginal]

Lol

[@TheDopalgangr]

the sky is what makes it. Most realistic one that I've seen so far.

[@jaceyc9418]

Wow I managed to watch the whole thing. I have always wondered what kind of craftsmanship is required to create a diorama, and I can see the sheer amount of work put in the piece certainly pays off. Thank you for sharing this!

[@evanfrank399]

I recently just made my first diorama and your tips helped me tremendously. Thank you Luke!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

no worries Evan, glad I was able to help you through the videos. Keep up the hard work 😉

[@CoolMan-iu7yt]

Respects your patience and hard work. Love from India 😍

[@Matt_19-89]

Cool Man an Indian that made a well constructed comment, with punctuation, no grammatical errors and without swearing? you really are a cool man dude, props to ya

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Thanks mate, glad you liked it. On a side note I've been watching T-Series and Pewdiepie to see who will win the race to 100 million subs! I didn't realize how active India is on KZbin! It's quite amazing.

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Matteo Canova I find your deep knowledge and insight about Indians fascinating! Tell me, how many Indians do you actually know in person?

[@Matt_19-89]

@@TrainsandDioramas Didn't meant to insult my praise was genuine, I was talking about online interaction with some people, didn't spoke to many Indians but most of them are polite, I was talking broadly

[@anirudhburman839]

@@Matt_19-89 bruv.. 70% of India is Already developed.. More than half of India is now on the internet and thanks to Felix a.k.a Pewds.. we are catching up on memes coz of meme review and we are catching up with world affairs with Pew news!.. So.. Chill.. we can Type well too! :) Love from India @LukeTowan

[@johnkarakash]

Your use of floating labels is inspired in the video. Great for people following in your footsteps!

[@GemmyFreak]

Wouldnt you just love to live here!? You're work is absolutely fantastic!!

[@brownspottedcat]

I've found these videos helpful for digital work, especially during my texturing process. Thanks for the insight into your projects.

[@earthpower19]

I honestly love how at the beginning it looks so real, but then blow everyone's mind that it ain't! like i legit thought it was real at first

[@robertgoss4842]

Building dioramas is completely new to me, yet I was so captivated by your video, I watched the whole damn thing. My compliments on a splendid piece of work.

[@samuricexful]

Really loved the bikers. Just need more animated figures and this would feel like an actual little living town. Maybe a couple of old men playing cards, a shopkeeper sweeping in front of the store, etc..

[@rucarnuts13]

The more I watch these, the more I want to make display dioramas for all my old HO locomotives. Excellent diorama once again, Luke!

[@joeypurczynski3927]

Finally I thought I would go insane without a New video

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

lol yeah it has been ages since the last video!

[@joeypurczynski3927]

Yeah well I also build dioramas and what do you know I already ordered a new walthers kit just before you posted this video.

[@jameson-2195]

Luke: this is not a short build so grab a cup of coffee. Me at 2am: okay I guess I’ll do that.

[@jandoerlidoe3412]

Calling this realistic is almost a understatement...When i saw the opening footage, i thought it was footage of a real scene.... the moving vehicles make it so life like.... Most wonderful job, you should be proud of your work !

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Fantastic project, Luke. That moving bicycle really is an outstanding detail.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Cheers Ron, they are pretty amazing! You could definitely use this magnetic system to get cars moving in N scale as well. Might be something worth looking at?

[@fridofridolin]

holy moly..... amazing, enjoyed all 45 minutes of it!! Luke, could you show all your dioramas in one video so we can see your progress... (and awe at them at the same time)

[@szithaanu9934]

That was amazing. I have no interest in making models but I have recently found myself enthralled with the process. That didn't feel like 45 minutes at all. It was almost meditative watching you work.

[@Wingman115]

When filmed outside looked like a real scene.

[@micahldean]

I love your videos, please keep the full tutorials coming! I enjoy watching these so much! Keep up the good work!

[@steviecap]

I absolutely love your work Luke. Thank you for doing these dioramas. It's also awesome to see so much of our native bushland and icons being used!

[@itheyomama4663]

The way he said it "This tree looks okay but ill make minor improvements" SETS TREE ON FIRE

[@jackbeltane]

Thanks Luke for the 3d files on the boulder creek page, they really helpful to print down here in Melbourne lockdown to improve my Hornby buildings.

[@tetrulz]

*Beginning of the video.* Me: Oh! he is gonna recreate this real town. *End of the video* Me: FML!! TAKE MY MONEY!

[@baileyharper-adams9769]

This is the best one I've seen yet. I'd love to see a racetrack done using that magnarail!!!!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

totally that would be very cool!

[@baileyharper-adams9769]

@@BoulderCreekRailroad So Im actually going to buy some working tools, if I buy these: hotwirefoamfactory.com/K05_Craft_Deluxe_3in1_kit.html Would they work in AUS or do I need a new plug or transformer?

[@johnd8892]

How the working pedalling cyclists are made to work starts at 14:30 using the Magnorail system. Great stuff.

[@barbaraness4507]

I am just barely getting into miniature, 1/12 scale building. I plan to build a detailed Christmas village, an accurate model of my deceased grandparents home, and finally the dollhouse of my dreams! I made sure to acquire necessary tools and some supplies so after this Christmas I intend to do work on these projects. Your video has been very helpful in further educating me and giving me ideas, so thank you so much!

[@ismaelgilmorillo542]

Amazing as always. Could you make a fantasy or medieval scenery?

[@Seelenschmiede]

I would totally love that!

[@thomream1888]

Hey Ismael - this artist could make ANYTHING his amazing mind could think of. His only limitation is one that most of us have to deal with - he has to work for a living!!! But mate, there's NO reason you can't do the same as him. Just get out and try it. But then, we want to see your videos, too, OK? Chance 'em, brah!

[@sirgoose985]

This has to be the best one yet, the amount of detail that you keep putting into all of your models man. Blows the last one out of the water every time. 👌

[@Fandango541]

Dude, you are a true artist. Tell you what, you would be a great set designer for movie/TV productions. You use all the elements of illusion found in movie sets. Awesome work! This vid and its animation is stellar! 👍👨‍💻

[@itsjustnopinionok]

45:20 that looks real as hell. The kids on the bike was a trip. 10 out of 10 stars. Virtuoso level.

[@euansmith3699]

Blimey! I thought that the opening shots were video composites. The fact it is a physical effect makes it all the more amazing.

[@adamdanko596]

Same here , I thought that it was the model subbed in with real footage , All I have to say is Holy Shit .

[@roycehamel6754]

I just spent 46 minutes of my life watching this. This is FASCINATING.

[@promotedfacepulling2913]

That is superb. A key giveaway of modelled scenes (and game/CGI landscapes) is lighting. Daylight is almost impossible to properly recreate unless using the real stuff.

[@eyemalmostthere]

Wow.....I initially thought this was a real life scene at first...excellent work...45 minutes long and not a boring moment. Thank you

[@samuelb9731]

When I saw your videos I’m just saying that your are not doing diorama but you make real art. It’s again a beautiful landscape.

[@thecommenter578]

Ant Man could live there after defeating Thanos

[@kaitacs3309]

Hahahahaha

[@kerrbear531]

Hahahahaha

[@tom-83628]

Hahahahaha

[@dyh]

Hahahahaha

[@obamacare9755]

Hahahahaha

[@bloodman098]

This is absolutely stunning, some of the things look to new like the stop signs the fence etc. Other then small unimportant complaints such as my previous examples this model is exemplary

[@goose1168]

I didn’t think that the first minute was fake, nice video!

[@jasperpott6341]

They're all driving on the wrong side of the road, mate! Just kidding, awesome video!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

lol... we are also upside down. I had to flip the video after filming it so it would appear the right way up for those watching in the northern hemisphere... 😄

[@Leadweight2]

There is no better produced scenery tutorial content anywhere else on KZbin. Absolutely loving these extra-long videos!

[@kevin_sull2323]

the attention to detail. would love to see a whole city built! :)