Build an AMAZING Floating Island Ancient Ruins Diorama | Scenery | Terrain

In this video I was sent some products by Ziterdes and was challenged to ‘pimp’ on of their models. I build a diorama of an ancient natural scene using a wide variety of components, some natural, some pre made. The process took me on an amazing journey and stretched my imagination to its limits. I am really happy with the result and hope you enjoy the video.
If you have any questions about techniques or materials, please do not hesitate to ask.
A huge thank you to Thomas Doll from Ziterdes for sending me the products
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Audio playlist: (in order and thank you)
The Red Thread - Autonomic Sensations
All I’ve Ever Felt All At Once - Late Night Feeler
Japa - Heath Cantu
Taiga - Ever So Blue
First Moon - Cerulean Skies
Ambient Sun - Cerulean Skies
Within Its Own Shell - Hampus Naeseius
Aurelian - S.A. Karl
Summer Memories - Gavin Luke
Race Against Time - Hampus Naeseius

[@TheDavidPoole]

I'd suggest that the product you were sent has never, nor will ever, look as good as this. Your genius move of non-destructive deconstruction was inspired. Brava!

[@lostandlau]

I'm sick in bed and this video has lifted my spirits.

[@creativecuts7803]

Sorry to hear that and wish you a speedy recovery. I'm glad I could lift your spirits a little. Thanks for watching 👍

[@negotiableaffections]

"...I'm still pretty new to all this." - WHAT!? That is one PHENOMENAL build my friend. Your gutsy 'outside-the-box' attack on that Ziterdes piece certainly let the muses flow. I preferred watching this video to, James Cameron's 'Avatar' - seriouosly!

[@creativecuts7803]

Its comments like this that really humble me. It makes me so happy to hear people respond so positively to my crazy ideas. Thank you 👍👍👍

[@Awksi]

You’re the man Keith!!

[@ralphoto8466]

Best. Model I have ever seen

[@creativecuts7803]

Thank you. Incredibly kind of you to say!!

[@T-bone1950]

A beautifully done diorama. It made me wonder what that grand place looked like and what it was used for when it was occupied.

[@jefferymartens6303]

Well I hope Tommy is feeling very pleased with himself, because you took his products and spun them into gold. Remarkable build, and a very enjoyable video!

[@creativecuts7803]

Thank for your kind words!! I enjoyed this one a lot. Much appreciated 🙏 👍

[@christerastrom9111]

Now that turned out spectacular. Also the sound editing of the video is calmness. This is high quality.

[@creativecuts7803]

Thank you very much! really means a lot to me

[@mrmoon8482]

The resine was a succesfull risk after all. It creates a dark swampy water that seems to hide some mistery somewhere under the bridge. It gives the diorama a deep story potential to let our mind fly with haha! Beautiful final result. So inspiring. Thanks for the video!!

[@creativecuts7803]

Thanks man. The fact that it kick starts your imagination means it was a success for me. All about letting your mind run wild right? Haha. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time 👍

[@miked6288]

AMAZING! The overall design on that thing is fantastic. The shape and flow are extremely pleasing. The detail, of course is breathtaking. This really transcends the medium. It goes so far beyond tabletop terrain, gaming, diorama building or vignette crafting. It’s truly in a category all its own. A real work of art

[@creativecuts7803]

That's incredibly kind of you to say. I trained as a painter in art school, so I chuckle that my work is now predominantly 3d. Thanks for taking the time watch.

[@angelikafries3491]

Ich bin so was von begeistert , ein Kunstwerk erster Güte , so dunkel und geheimnisvoll ....👍👍👍

[@creativecuts7803]

Thank you. I can read German so I actually understood your comment. Happy you enjoyed it

[@oliverknowles8984]

Wow just Wow! Watched this twice just to make sure i didnt miss anything, That is a stunning creation

[@creativecuts7803]

Thanks dude, really appreciate the kind feedback. 👍🖖✌️

[@sprucehouse9]

The coolest diorama I've seen in ages! I love how you used that piece of found log as the base for your creation. Bravo!

[@creativecuts7803]

Thank you! My gf looked at me like I was crazy walking back to my car with a huge piece of tree over my shoulder. So pleased I did haha.

[@karengilchrist9774]

Watching again. Since I first watched this 3 months ago I've probably seen hundreds of diorama builds and this is absolutely still my favorite!

[@creativecuts7803]

So honoured. Thank you

[@victorlopez2615]

Dude, so good to hear the way you talk about your creation, so imersive. Thank you for that.

[@creativecuts7803]

I'm really pleased you enjoy my videos. I try to make stuff that I myself would like to watch, being informative and sharing my creative process. I am no expert, far from it and constantly learning myself. Thank you for your kind words!!

[@agipalinay9501]

One of my favorites. Unreal...... wow.

[@creativecuts7803]

Really appreciated 🙏

[@whenwasthat]

Easily the best diorama I've ever seen. It's incredible.

[@creativecuts7803]

Humbled!

[@tristanyuri4680]

this is so calming

[@creativecuts7803]

Cheers buddy. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@sharksblades7118]

you win my heart with this tree by far i must say it's most epic diorama tree ive seen. Somehow it was obvious why not use natural wood and add some leaves on them. Every creator struggle with wires, clay or resin and here you are immortalize some fragment of real world in you diorama for eternity. Love this. see you later i must binge watch rest of your vids. :)

[@creativecuts7803]

Again thanks for watching. And glad you find my content interesting to watch more videos. It was the first time I attempted anything of this scale and ambition but truly happy with the result. It sits proudly in my living room and I look at it everyday and smile. Sure I learned a lot from the process and would change on or two things in the future but thats also what keeps me coming back for more. Welcome aboard and more to come soon.

[@subascosauce8288]

That actually knocked my socks off! That was an absolute Master Class indeed! The final edit production was gripping. What an amazing piece.

[@creativecuts7803]

You are very kind. Thank you. It means a lot 👍

[@nicholaskemp2246]

One word........EPIC! Thank you for making me want to do modelling again.

[@creativecuts7803]

The best kind of compliment I can receive! Thanks for watching 👍

[@guillaumeplaciard-fleys4174]

Whaouh.... Absolutely fantastic!!! I love your grass and plants and your beautiful tree!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@creativecuts7803]

That's very kind of you to say. If you want more like this let me know and I will be happy to build something similar

[@guillaumeplaciard-fleys4174]

@@creativecuts7803 yeees.... It will be great 👍👍👍

[@lovetolay]

Wow Wow Wow……..simply amazing work,

[@creativecuts7803]

Cheer dude, much appreciated 👍

[@MarjorieComeau]

WOW!! Absolutely awesome!! Thank you for sharing your vision.

[@creativecuts7803]

It is my pleasure, thank you for taking the time to watch.

[@Pupstar07]

This is the most beautiful diorama I've seen on yt and I've watched at least over 200 diorama videos on yt

[@creativecuts7803]

Thank you, absolutely humbled 🙏

[@Micsma]

I watched the whole thing start to finish without stopping or pausing. Excellent.

[@blacksmith779]

Now that is thinking outside the box. A fantastic build.

[@creativecuts7803]

Cheers dude!! Glad you liked it 👍

[@TimSheckler]

Good job Tommy - the power of imagination indeed.

[@creativecuts7803]

Thanks man! It was a lot of fun to build and I still smile every morning when I walk past it in my living room where it is on display

[@joshbarnett2189]

I have not yet watch the full video but I want to Thank you for being one of the few channels that actually understands what it means to make a creative video on making something where you actually narrate the video and talk about what your doing as a-posed to the man others who simply say im going to make this and then just show a speed building process with no info on materials or technics or ideas for said project just I’m making this and here it is and why those video fall under how to is ridiculous when all they are is a speed time of the building process with no narrating , so thank you for actually making a how to video with narration

[@creativecuts7803]

My pleasure. I try to make the kind of video that I like to watch .

[@CrankyPantss]

That turned out to be an absolutely beautiful and inspiring piece of art. It provokes the imagination to come up with stories that could possibly explain the kind of world that would contain such a scene. Excellent job.

[@creativecuts7803]

Thank you so much. Your comment humbles me and if it makes you think of stories and provokes your imagination then all the better. Appreciate you taking the time to watch 👍

[@Craftlngo]

I've seen *many* Dioramas in the last months. But no other has send me shivers down my spine. Only this one, you've created!

[@creativecuts7803]

Truly thank you. Its easy to get consumed with numbers on KZbin but its comments like this that really make it worth while!! I'm glad you enjoyed it and inspired you in some way.

[@sabrekai8706]

That is way cool. Outstanding. The tree is humongous. I think you got enough branches in it to make it look right.

[@creativecuts7803]

Haha yeah the tree is pretty big. But to get one of those huge ancient trees to scale you actually realise how big one of those trees are. 🌳

[@kylersaurus42]

I just started making dioramas myself and I''m so glad that I found your channel. Your work is absolutely incredible! The creativity and attention to detail blows my mind. Thank you so much for sharing your gift with the world! I'm super inspired by this video. Please keep making these videos! I appreciate the time and energy all of this takes.

[@creativecuts7803]

Firstly I am humbled by your kind words. I love making things, always have done. And am very glad that it gives others some inspiration too. Welcome aboard and more videos on the way.

[@stevenx2523]

This looks like something straight out of the bizarre dreamscape of Elden Ring.

[@creativecuts7803]

Thanks dude, indeed - whilst that wasn't my initial inspiration, I can definitely see the connection. Thanks for watching

[@martinobrien4882]

I really like the way you use found objects for foliage and ground work in your models..its inspirational,especially to a younger generation coming up who might not be able to afford shop bought dedicated accessories.it brings back to modeling a sense of discovery of making do and mending rather than longing for those accessories that one might not be able to afford!!

[@creativecuts7803]

Couldn't have said it better myself. Nature provides so much and fixing or reusing old things is very much part of my ethos. Thank you for taking the time to watch and write such a great comment!! 👍👍👍

[@ellieB5806]

I've watched this several times it's just so wonderful. Please do more like this they are so inspiring

[@creativecuts7803]

Thank you glad you enjoyed

[@SavageSairung]

This gives me great ideas for my stupidly large diorama project. I have a series of aerial isles and this is a huge help!

[@creativecuts7803]

Happy to help. Sounds epic. Would love to see it when it's done

[@italian-bloke]

So soothing, creative and inspirational...your videos are therapeutic, your creations works of art. Thank you!

[@creativecuts7803]

Much appreciated 🙏 and glad my approach resonates with you. More on the way

[@mikelane9572]

Really beautiful diorama

[@creativecuts7803]

Thanks Mike! Much appreciated 🙏👍

[@faerdineth4239]

This is the most amazing build I have ever seen!!!

[@creativecuts7803]

Your kind words humble me. I had a lot of fun with this one and really surprised myself with what was possible. More like this coming!

[@barbaradehoog6851]

I am in awe!

[@bobt3374]

JUST WATCHED FOR THE 3RD TIME I THINK THIS IS AN AMAZING PIECE OF WORK.

[@marktroncoso6125]

Absolutely freaking awesome 👍

[@creativecuts7803]

Cheers brother 👍

[@blackhawk3165]

Just excelent. You should be very proud of your self and thank you for sharing.

[@brat8360]

This is incredible!! Absolutely beautiful!!

[@creativecuts7803]

Thanks really appreciate it👍

[@doctordoubledakka3939]

seen a handful of diorama builders, this is pretty nutz

[@creativecuts7803]

👍👍👍

[@poppetangel]

This is amazing! I've never seen a build like this.

[@creativecuts7803]

Cheers dude! Mich appreciated. I tried something a little out of the box and am so happy with the result.

[@oktoberbabyfee]

It's over the top awesome!!

[@creativecuts7803]

Thank you 👍

[@OctoberFifteen]

I've seen the odd video of yours pop up on my recommended list, but this is the first one I've watched. Absolutely stunning diorama mate, just beautiful detail and creativity from start to finish. Subscribed, and looking forward to seeing more of your creations!

[@creativecuts7803]

Welcome to the party! And thanks for your very kind words. Really appreciate your feedback. More on the way!!

[@OctoberFifteen]

@@creativecuts7803 Thanks! I've been catching up in some of your older videos today while I work, and they've inspired me to maybe use some miniature/diorama techniques in some of my future films. So thanks for the inspiration too!

[@isaklaperriere3177]

Man this is truly amazing, i have never seen a diorama more beautiful than this, good job.

[@creativecuts7803]

Thank you so much for your kind words. This build holds a special place in my heart and now it sits proudly in my living room and makes me smile everyday. Thanks for watching. 👍👍

[@PhillipMcCallum]

I'm late again ,great diorama,I want to take it to a high place or a jetty and photograph it against a sunrise or set as a floating island,excellent video

[@creativecuts7803]

Haha I love it when something I create awakens others imagination. Thanks 👍

[@ea773]

Amazing piece of art, worthy of display in any art gallery. Your attention to detail is incredible.

[@yellowbird2279]

Incredibly Beautiful !!!!!

[@creativecuts7803]

Thank you. Very kind of you to say

[@genericusername-ki9ni]

Man, this is amazing! It just breathes ancient mysteries...

[@eonrider2572]

That's an awesome build and use of materials!!! They are the same techniques I could use in model railroading scenery. Well Done.

[@creativecuts7803]

Cheers, funnily enough I have watched many videos about all kinds of model building. So many transferable skills and yet each version of the hobby kind of does its own thing. Happy building 👍👍

[@Arcadopocalypse]

This is relaxing. Love your voice

[@creativecuts7803]

Thanks. I guess I try to make videos that I, as a viewer, would like to watch. I accept that this style may not be for everyone but that is also fine by me. I do it because it makes me happy to build things. I would be building anyway but youtube gives me a sort of structure to work with. Thanks for watching 👍

[@ScavengerKing]

This is absolutely awe-inspiring.

[@creativecuts7803]

Thank you. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch it.

[@kevincoon1809]

This is amazing bro. You looked at nature as well as what you were gifted and not only made the company's product look bitchin but you also had a artist mind while walking in nature and used that beauty to make something amazing. People that aren't artistic don't see things the way we do. Again bravo bro this is truly beautiful

[@creativecuts7803]

Thank you sir. Creativity always finds more creativity. 👍

[@Layorgenla]

This diorama is amazing! It really captures your imagination and transports you into the piece as if you could truly walk upon the island! You've gained a new subscriber because your art is just incredible!

[@creativecuts7803]

Thank you sir!! 👍

[@ImperialKneazle]

Amazing transformation - wow.

[@creativecuts7803]

Thanks!! Appreciate you stopping by

[@silversscratchbuiltproduct6277]

This was AMAZING I say AMAZING!!!!!! you out did yourself with this build.

[@creativecuts7803]

Thanks, it sits proudly in my living room. I look at it everyday. Appreciate the kind words👍👍👍

[@privatprivat7279]

27:08 i wanne let tommy from ziterdes know.... give this guy a contract !dont let him go! u struck a goldmine hiring this guy !

[@creativecuts7803]

The next collab with Ziterdes is underway

[@privatprivat7279]

@@creativecuts7803 i am happy for u! i mean.... u se potential when u se it right 😊😉

[@christianstorm8854]

Nice work. Well done.

[@creativecuts7803]

Thanks, really appreciate it 🙏

[@creatrixcorvusarts876]

Really quite beautiful in execution and scope of imagination!

[@creativecuts7803]

Thank you so much. Really appreciate it

[@ckmidwestmodels1674]

Gorgeous tree!!!

[@creativecuts7803]

Cheers!. It was the time I tried anything of that scale or ambition but really happy with the outcome and it still makes me smile everyday sitting on the shelf in my living room. Thanks for watching

[@illustratedlefty213]

This is amazing. Nice work

[@creativecuts7803]

Thanks dude 👍

[@kstewart3901]

Wow! This is an amazing piece of work! Very cool!

[@creativecuts7803]

Thank you very much. Glad you liked it. 👍

[@grigoristsachouridis335]

man ur voice is so calm and the video is so relaxing i rly enjoyed every second of it ur so talented cant wait for more videos

[@creativecuts7803]

Thanks man! That means a lot to me. Really appreciate your kind words and more videos on the way

[@rhino5419]

Hello. That, good Sir, is absolutely amazing! Thankyou for sharing your technics. All the best.

[@creativecuts7803]

Thanks for taking the time to watch a few videos, and really pleased you enjoyed. More videos on the way

[@rhino5419]

@@creativecuts7803 I will slowly be watching them all but as i said on another video, while i am subscribed and the bell is on i get NO notifications for your channel.

[@WhitePolarWolf1966]

OMG this is AMAZING

[@creativecuts7803]

You are very kind!

[@robertpowell7616]

Simply beautiful! I struggle for more words. Just stunning, subscribed I certainly did.

[@creativecuts7803]

Cheers dude. Very kind of you to say. Welcome 🙏

[@charleyedwards2121]

the holding the items together and visualizing what the possible outcomes are is the first and most powerful tool/ tip for new makers guys protip; popping the bubbles on the resin can be done with a BBQ lighter, hold the button down just enough to let a pool of butane pour out onto the surface of the resin then pull the trigger. it will ignite the pool of gas and burn it faster then possible to scorch anything :)

[@200yoda002]

Great job. Congrats 👌

[@creativecuts7803]

Thanks! Appreciate you watching 🙏

[@doyler626]

Just wow…. Incredible man subscribed shared and following

[@creativecuts7803]

Thats incredibly kind of you. Glad you liked it and I look at the one everyday as its displayed in my living room. 👍👍

[@petsdinner]

Commenting on behalf of the KZbin Suggested gang! Amazing work, that's a sub for sure!!

[@creativecuts7803]

Thank you good sir. Appreciate you taking the time to stop by and getting involved. 👍

[@stevelapierre4776]

I am amazed at this work of art that I had to watch this 3 times +... From start to finish was mesmerizing and beautiful... That tree you made, wow, just stunning... I love the floating scenes, ever since the Movie.."" Avatar'' and You just made a similar beautiful artwork... Also, the way you narrate is calming, funny, and magical... I love everything about it and thank you again so much for sharing this video. Just incredible..!! *Just a note, on the stand, if you want, would be amazing, even with hot glue and blue paint / with resin if possible, put water with rocks on the platform. Like the Ancient Ruins are floating above the water. Just if you want to, with mini led lights like the Star Wars one you did.. glowing upwards ... Again, love this so much is unreal..!!

[@kevinkee7212]

Looks fantastic

[@X.davidWilliams]

Huzzah,, truly an EPIC build good Sir. For such a young channel you seem like you are off to a great start . Best of luck to you and your channel.

[@creativecuts7803]

Cheers mate, much appreciated. Yeah just doing this as a hobby really, when I have time between work. But I have learned so much in this short time and really happy with some of the things I built. Thanks for watching

[@tosteson1]

So rad!

[@creativecuts7803]

Thanks man. Appreciate it

[@cyrusthevirus9878]

Amazing ! I need to work on applying grasses and such its a bit rough. Paint those rods holding it up Black 3.0 paint and it would look like its floating with the black backdrop :)

[@creativecuts7803]

👍👍

[@bryanslife7229]

Awesome work

[@creativecuts7803]

Thanks dude. I'm glad you liked it 👍

[@Zable24]

Amazing concept, looks like something straight out of dark souls!

[@creativecuts7803]

👍👍👍

[@pvhep4036]

Seriously beautiful. I love the incorporation of real wood and the mos that is still visible. Made me subscribe! Love to see more woodland sceneries in the future! Cheers and happy holidays :)

[@creativecuts7803]

Thanks 👍 I am very proud of this piece. It is on display in my dining room and makes me smile every day. Lots more like this to come.

[@jimsminimodelsmccrea]

outstanding love it

[@creativecuts7803]

Thanks man. Very kind of you to say.

[@eBiCrafter]

beautiful.... really love this

[@creativecuts7803]

Cheers dude. Really appreciate the feedback. And thanks for stopping by. New build is happening as we speak haha. And good luck with the channel. I'm still pretty new to all this so any tips are always welcome

[@susanlathrop234]

Totally awesome. I am hopefully going to try a small build in the near future.

[@creativecuts7803]

Fantastic! Happy I could be part of that inspiration. Good luck with your project

[@tinafroroth]

Stunningly, amazingly beautiful! And you make it seem so easy, but that's just because you are so talented. I have created some tabletop terrain, but now I really want to try to build an epic diorama. This is so inspiring! Thank you!

[@creativecuts7803]

Go for it and would love to see what you come up with

[@dell2man]

Very beautiful and amazing, great work!!!

[@людмиласахно-е9з]

фантастика!!!!!!😻😻😻

[@karlbeard3784]

Funny story. I was going to log onto my favourite mmo Elder Scrolls Online. I've got the bank holiday Monday off work, thought great stuff. Servers down for maintenance! So seeing as I've got time on my hands I thought okay, KZbin it is. Simply stunning! You have captured perfectly the essence of a fantasy setting. I'm so pleased that this was in my suggestions. I salute your imagination and your talent sir. Subbed and liked. I got coffee, I got snacks. Keep them coming!

[@creativecuts7803]

Sir, funny how the world works sometimes. But really appreciate your feedback and kind words. Glad you enjoyed it and hope you have a great Bank Holiday!

[@MarinaJohan]

So beautiful to see it all coming together. You did such an amazing job and so much details put into this. Looking forward to watching more of your builds.

[@creativecuts7803]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Glad you liked it and more videos on the way

[@orlandfitzsimmons5160]

Another amazing project. I do bonsai, miniatures and sculptures and this clicks on so many levels. Keep up the great work!

[@creativecuts7803]

Thanks man. Sounds like a fun mix of hobbies, would love to see what you do. Thanks for taking the time. 👍

[@darrenunderwood286]

Wow absolutely incredible made such a good job! I'm just starting my new Project has really given me inspiration !

[@creativecuts7803]

Best of luck with your project. Would love to see what you come up with. Thanks for taking the time to watch it!! 👍👍👍

[@fredf68]

Simply incredible ! I hope I will be able to do something apporaching one time in my life :)

[@creativecuts7803]

Trust your imagination!

[@SchizoVan]

I just have to say that I love your voice!

[@charleshoy6181]

Honestly love watching your videos. Your voice gives me massive Clive Owen vibes 🤣

[@creativecuts7803]

Very kind of you to say

[@crazy3M411]

This is an absolutely beautiful build

[@creativecuts7803]

Thanks man. Very kind of you to say

[@Decado1628]

Awesome build! Very inspiring.

[@creativecuts7803]

Cheers dude I'm glad you found it interesting 👍

[@RedHandedDaniel]

Quickly becoming a favorite channel of mine.

[@creativecuts7803]

Cheers dude. I'm glad your enjoying the videos. More videos coming soon

[@karengilchrist9774]

That is magnificent! I would love to own that! Best creation I've seen without a doubt!

[@creativecuts7803]

Thank you so much. It is a piece I am very proud of and it sits proudly on display in my living room. Thank you for your kind words 🙏

[@kaikdozer2112]

Wonderful detailed diorama. Complex but very realistic tree, and your camera work is sublime!

[@creativecuts7803]

Thank you very much for your kind words. It was my first attempt using a gimbal - far from perfect but boy has it inspired me to continue to improve. Thank for taking the time to watch and more videos on the way soon