Building a realistic River Diorama!

In this video I'll show you how I made a river railway Diorama featuring a very special Loco. This little piece depicts a typical branch line set in the British countryside plus I've fitted some working lights and sounds!
I used a variety of products on this build. Including paints from Vallejo and enamel washes from AK interactive.
Here's a list of products I used in this build!
Sound Module: amzn.to/3TZfBkv
Mod Podge Mat: amzn.to/3xsGvpW
Woodland Scenics fine leaf foliage : amzn.to/44dDJ7a
Pebeo Black Gesso Primer: amzn.to/3Kddar7
AK Dark earth terrain paste:amzn.to/41PMDpY
Isopropyl Alcohol: amzn.to/3Ef6DIC
STL files for 3D prints!
Fisherman: cults3d.com/:431559
Rabbits: www.myminifactory.com/object/...
Perch Fish: www.thingiverse.com/thing:170...
Here's a list of my hobby tools and supplies!
Dremel multi tool: amzn.to/3JrF4NZ
A1 Cutting Mat: amzn.to/3jWyzKF
A3 Cutting Mat: amzn.to/3KdEgP8
Air Brush Kit: amzn.to/3k0PdZp
Hobby Tweezers: amzn.to/3E99LpG
Heat Gun: amzn.to/3S8hAS3
Sculpting Tools: amzn.to/3IuYsdQ
Hot Wire Foam Cutter: amzn.to/3k3qNyw
My Filming Setup!
Lighting Equipment: amzn.to/3xx7G2M
Camera: amzn.to/3S6g5nx
Mic: amzn.to/3ka03MJ
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[@Skolar13]

Need a shopping trolley in the water if it's a true British river

[@CTDioramas]

Why didn't I think of that!

[@comradechris7975]

@@CTDioramas Hammocks!

[@Sgtajb]

That's the most normal thing

[@Phantom0507]

"limited paint skills" like it's not the most detailed tiny painted thing i've ever seen

[@solutions2exist556]

You have the gift of creativity measured by an abundance of skill. Nicely done.

[@simonreynolds1518]

Fantastic gift to give someone, love the natural background setting you used and the real light made the whole diorama look so much more realistic, thank you for sharing this with us.

[@CTDioramas]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate it 🙏

[@duck0893]

Those final shots look like drone shots!! It’s so detailed! Great job

[@LindseyMcLaren]

So cool🤩🤩🤩

[@YouOnlyIiveTwice]

Wow I just discovered this channel and can't believe I've never come across one of your videos until today since I love channels like Luke Towan, PLASMO, and Night Shift. I'm definitely subscribing. Great video!

[@CTDioramas]

Thank you! I appreciate it 🙏

[@LIQuid_clan111]

looks so realistic

[@Earle63]

Oh wow, just beautiful!

[@howardbedford7534]

"TIME TRAVEL" funny! nice work !

[@tt-rama2246]

Completely sick! I learned so much! Thank you!

[@martinhinsley6198]

Absolute knockout kiddo..Well done. Loved it.

[@NEzFiA]

Looking great!

[@markquinn1104]

Looks so real

[@DKW1975]

It would be cool to see the reaction video of when you gave this back.

[@What_If_We_Tried]

Phenomenal modeling skills, and I appreciate it that you are sharing your techniques with the rest of us. * subscribed *

[@CTDioramas]

Awesome, thank you!

[@gordonreynolds4599]

That looks fantastic!

[@flashingbadgerpainting]

Amazing 😀Love your dioramas, they always get me excited to dive into more hobby time.

[@CTDioramas]

Thank you! Im glad I could help 😅

[@cerisekappes580]

Really beautiful build 😊

[@numbereightyseven]

Amazing work

[@bazmair]

Amazing. Great job

[@user-cd8oz9qq1g]

you are very loved keep up the good work.❤

[@DartsideScenics]

I love this diorama - great job Chris 👍

[@CTDioramas]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it 👍

[@McManusFamily-ky1it]

GREAT JOB 😊

[@CosmicQuestHobbies]

Great build!! Thank you for sharing your techniques. I enjoyed seeing the final outcome.

[@CTDioramas]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@chrisKnight2001]

I need a brother in law with your abilities!

[@jacquesorzechowski6927]

Vraiment superbe, bravo.

[@herveauger-er1yy]

juste magnifique ❤❤

[@RichardBough-yk2ei]

Its a Great Diarama and would Love to seen what your Brother in law thought of it

[@jmaccsarmiesofmiddleearth]

Epic vid man loved it

[@stopredless8447]

God, dude this thing a-fu**ing-mazing. This is my version of a wet dream man. Great job with the foliage and details. Keep on keeping on man!

[@CTDioramas]

🙏🙏

[@moondog4313]

Thats awesome, I wished I had the patience to do that

[@SmashGhost]

Inspiring - thank you

[@CTDioramas]

Thanks for watching!

[@SwampRatMiniatures]

Found your channel recently my man, love your videos!

[@CTDioramas]

Thanks a bunch, dude! 🙏🙏

[@CODfnatic]

That’s crazy! new sub!

[@user-cx3fi7qc7r]

Beautiful piece mate. Some of those glamour shots it actually looks real

[@CTDioramas]

Thank you! Then my job here is done 💪

[@thatonetrainguy864]

i thought my grandfather is the only one who takes photos of his dioramas outside

[@vikingofengland]

Top work 💪🏻👍🏻

[@CTDioramas]

Thank you 🙌

[@FredWilbury]

Nice work !

[@CTDioramas]

Thanks!

[@user-ni2zo5zo3c]

David R Lentz, USA (updated, edited) A rather better job of it than I initially would have expected, I must admit! To my mind, these smaller dioramas generally feel too cramped and sparse, though this modest-sized tableau would stand out amongst one encompassing an entire layout. Congratulations!

[@CTDioramas]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it 🙏

[@MrGreenpaulo]

Awesome mate! Looks brilliant. Would have loved to have seen a reaction from Ryan, bet he loved it :)

[@CraftyPadawan-gh2ou]

I love these videos. Cool, relaxing and sooooo funny 👊👏👏

[@CraftyPadawan-gh2ou]

Also magic result as always. Loved the outdoor photography. Beautiful British countryside…Back to Star Wars now? 🤞😁🤞

[@CTDioramas]

Thank you! I mean....I think it would be rude not to 😁

[@charlierowbotham5994]

Great video as always! I’m sure Ryan is going to love it 👍🏼

[@CTDioramas]

I hope so!

[@CraftyPadawan-gh2ou]

Is Ryan your brother? If so I especially love that he’s been relegated to ‘my sister-in-law’s partner’ 😂

[@TomCro2022]

Very nice video. Grettings from Zagrb Croatia

[@dadikkedude]

I feel like most realistic modelers I see they don't paint alot on the scenery, it doesn't need it just keeping it simple.

[@RCBodgery]

Very awesome! Watching the process of how you make everything is really interesting, and the attention to detail is mad. End result was awesome as always, the shots outside looked real decent. Enjoyed the jokes as well! Especially your accidental fav song being on the soundboard 😂 Enjoyable video!

[@CTDioramas]

Glad you think so! I have to admit I do like that tune 😅

[@jackreed3445]

I liked your "home made" tree trunks better than the commercial ones. The whole thing looks quite reqlistic. I also like the sound you ginned up as it sounded quite like something heard around locos worldwide. Take care and remember to try and have a little fun every day. jack, in The Valley of The Sun, Arizona, USA

[@CTDioramas]

Thanks, Jack! I appreciate it 🙏

[@ragozzinehq]

It pays to be related to you, mate! Great work as usual!

[@CTDioramas]

Much appreciated!

[@itsveggieboy]

This looks so real it makes me wanna rip my hair out

[@CTDioramas]

Please don't 😅

[@goforitpainting]

Really cool. 👍

[@xen_kaneki]

I don’t know how often in the video I though it’s done but you just kept adding more. Btw if you like mentioned how they reacted to it that would’ve been nice. Keep up the work you’ll get there

[@Biscbob]

Really amazing work. Though find the background music too loud! Other than that brilliant video

[@AJB2K3]

Nice work and nice photography spot, looks real in a few shots.

[@dylanthomson6400]

I was so confused when u painted it all black but it looks awesome fair play

[@Dr.monkeyBTD6]

It’s priming

[@Sgtajb]

As a fellow british the decisions are so normal

[@Dog0nWheels]

Wicked

[@huaweitablet1839]

2 things let this down! Fisherman's rod needed some line, adding, and the train needed weathering as it looked a little too clean, even for something that could possibly be new.

[@kiko_meeko]

Fishing line is pretty hard to see even at full scale, and the loco wasn't his to weather. I think it looks great!

[@mmuller2402]

Tracks got weather coloured so the train can be painted too 😮 ​@@kiko_meeko

[@popej1able]

Have you ever tried fly tying deer hair for bushes?

[@HaysClark]

The limited edition train wants a little bit of weathering. 😉 Great job!

[@Englishboi4life]

I’ll be carful with it and then drops it

[@adriengadson3544]

Those self recording sound board's sound better with a upgraded speaker . They also make a amplifier to make the sound cleaner with less distortion. Nice diorama.

[@brucemartini2288]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@_RandomPea]

Nice. Really nice modelling. Have you ever tried a PVA river? I see epoxy used a lot now but is it possible to get a similar effect from PVA?

[@CTDioramas]

Thank you! I'm sure it could be done using PVA as long as you used one that dries with a glossy finish 👍

[@_RandomPea]

@@CTDioramas I'll be doing some testers when I get some spare time as I've a river scene on my cabin shelf layout. I learnt some little tricks from your video. Very inspirational. Thanks for sharing your skills

[@dougieranger]

Looks amazing. I thought you’d have weathered the loco though?

[@CTDioramas]

I wanted to! It's not my loco, so I didn't want to upset anyone 😅

[@dougieranger]

@@CTDioramas I bet you were itching to add some realism. 😂

[@CTDioramas]

@@dougieranger like crazy!

[@dougieranger]

@@CTDioramasHa ha ha ha. I hope they let you loose on her. Still, it’s a fine gift for the Class 66 driver.

[@historex54tamiya]

You should have it running past a derelict health spa!

[@brucemartini2288]

I'd want to make any "concrete " parts, of real concrete. Realism. detail, texture, weight, strength🤔

[@CTDioramas]

If only I had time to wait for it to set! 😅

[@rubikub14]

16:13 😂

[@CTDioramas]

🙌🙌

[@wellingtonnorthjunction3911]

The Bachman Tom moor is much more realistic than the Hornby

[@charchar635]

And you can't say no to family, so I disowned them

[@RailwayMaster56]

How much money do you spend on the video?

[@CTDioramas]

It's not a huge amount. It just takes a lot of time 😅

[@Quantum0388]

24:53 this looks WAYYY too real…

[@CTDioramas]

Thank you!

[@AnimalStomper]

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