Mississippi River Monster Diorama

#resinart #wildwest #scary
This week, I revisited the Mississippi River in all its murky terror. The monster lurking beneath the water this time is a whale sized catfish. I also used the tug boat that came in the box set with the steam boat from my first Mississippi River diorama.
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[@megamax-rz5ro]

Build looks great as usual. I think an interesting setting for a build would be a redwood forest. For a monster I think you should go with a northern spotted owl. I think this would be a good contender for a avian monster.

[@SomeStaleBread]

Please make thissss!!!! this is the best suggestion-idea I've seen

[@Chef_PC]

Maybe a cool winged owlbear.

[@largol33t1]

I strongly suggest a gigantic crow at a scale where it's the size of a 6' tall person.

[@lemmonsinmyeyes]

or a snoroan owl, they live in the ground, could be some cool ideas with that

[@goldenghost2676]

This is such a brilliant idea! Love this

[@camk.2276]

Okay, hear me out. Realistic Coyote on an Arizona desert cliffside setting a trap for a Realistic Roadrunner. Other than that, awesome stuff as always!

[@limetime1085]

The Coyote is a lawman and the Roadrunner keeps robbing travelers around canyon towns

[@RiderManX0]

Why stop at realisitc? Could be a type of Strider mech that people call a Roadrunner Vs a giant monsterous coyote.

[@camk.2276]

@@RiderManX0, yes yes. I just want to see the Roadrunner and Wile E. Coyote integrated into the Wild Imaginary West!!!

[@paulguthrie4857]

Don't forget Bugs Bunny was an antagonist against the Coyote for a bit...maybe Bugs driving the RRMech?

[@kaiyotee2475]

@@RiderManX0 the one in that Green Day music video

[@geppettoscreatureshop4605]

Really nailed the murky water. I would love to see some landscape elements in these like fallen logs, branches, plants, etc. A+

[@mariahmayers8869]

Maybe a flooded town?

[@sarahmtrager]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@comancheclub3449]

Could not possibly agree more. Like it was scooped straight out of the bayou. Absolute perfection. The only thing missing is a little more scenery, some river bottom, muddy banks with a dead tree or two, logs on the bottom or even better an old ship wreck.

[@pikablob]

I am *loving* this universe and your crafting skills are unmatched IMO - my personal suggestion is maybe a ‘full-size’ steamboat (ie, in scale with the main dioramas) with the crew fighting off a boarding action from some giant crabs or similar? Maybe put it on a stand if that would be too much resin? :))

[@joschimnasmer8638]

That would be amazing!

[@PanAndScanBuddy]

Y'know what steampunk scenes usually have? Airships. Maybe the crabs are breaking out of crates while the ship is trying to land on a much thinner resin river with paint to add fake depth. Big ships landing in water always looks cool

[@mrci5555]

Sounds like something straight out of Return of the Obra Dinn, would be epic for sure!

[@duckydan2502]

Love Death & Robots episode?!

[@wallabaatar]

I LOVE that you sculpted the catfish...it's perfect!! And I'd like to see a noodler go after that monster!! Another great build Boylei!!

[@annacolvin7995]

I agree

[@Rosivok]

Paul Bunyan would noodle this fish

[@Chef_PC]

The light streaming through that cloudy resin is incredible looking.

[@valkrake]

Finaly the boats got their redemtion arc! Amazing as ever. Love the hand sculpting, hope to see more of it!

[@mistac5050]

Damn Caleb, I thought you were a hobbyist just like us until you casually pulled out your de-pressurization chamber apparatus like it was nothing. Wasn't expecting this one today! Comedy gold all around!

[@modelermark172]

Well done, as always! Sure, you COULD have 3D Printed the giant catfish, (which was nicely sculpted.) But sometimes, the 'old ways' really ARE the best! Your project videos always inspire me to be a better model builder. But this time, it also made me hungry . . . . I can just imagine a person on the boat saying, "Not only are we going to need a bigger boat. We're also going to need a bigger box of catfish breading mix!"

[@Ckapter]

Obsoletely love this 'Weird West' setting of yours. Makes me reminisce about Edition one of WWX (Wild West Exodus tabletop game). Keep up the amazing videos.

[@covertchaos8347]

I watch every video with my 3 boys when they come out. It's become a fun weekly tradition. Thanks for what you do!

[@chrisdrake447]

And it was G O O D! And substantial kudos for the Jeremy Wade shout-out. Had assumed he was far too “eccentric British TV” for an international audience. But apparently not ... cool!

[@LovJinxx]

Aw man, now I want a third piece with a crawfish monster... Love seeing this imaginary west series expand, always great build after great build!

[@nateoutdoors4223]

Or Maybe a giant gar

[@Voirreydirector]

Well done, my dear! Please do name her Lulu, after the giant catfish who was a pet at the local pet store. My cousin owned her for a while, and I loved to say goodnight to her and sleep near her when I was there. She had to go back to the store when she got too big, but we visited her regularly. Eventually, however, the pet shop owner’s Great Danes broke into the shop and wrought havoc. Lulu was never found, I like to think when the dogs smashed her tank she gave them what for, got to the nearby river, and there she is immortalized!

[@bubbadoo1267]

Why not Big Mona in reference to "Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island"?

[@hoguemr]

We need a diorama of Lulu fighting the Great Dane in a smashed up pet shop

[@User-swj-]

Not everything is about you my bad ma’am

[@BPCustomCreations]

A catfish was the perfect choice for that murky water. I'm also glad you remembered to credit those wormy dealies!

[@KnarbMakes]

This is how Boylei catfishes his audience. Well done dude!

[@normalrings5659]

This guy has quickly become one of my favorite KZbinrs

[@WendiGonerLH]

Oh man that side view where you can see the godrays in the water, just magnificent

[@youcantshimshamthezimmzamm5712]

I work on a tugboat on the upper Mississippi River and trust me that catfish isn’t far off 😂 We once thought there was a dead buck floating in the water but once we grabbed the binoculars realized it was a 100+ pound catfish that probably got caught up in a line boats wheels because the water was pretty low.

[@kinoko6096]

This build is awesome! The smoke really brings it all together. I can’t believe the wild imaginary west has been around for about a year already.

[@paulguthrie4857]

My 9yr old son loved your "Among Us" build. Thank you for sharing your immense talent with us!!

[@wafflyfox7550]

This is fabulous! Your style of modelling has really inspired me and i love your videos. 👍👍

[@4THECRAFT]

Very cool project mate. 👍 thanks for sharing

[@Badmanpuntbaxter]

Love the combat builds but these sort of "slice of life" ones really add that lived-in feel to the world, really great work again

[@jenniferbrewer5370]

This is a catfish even Jeremy Wade wouldn't go after. Well done as always!

[@brieoshiro]

So as a person that is pretty scared of water and big water things in general this is terrifying to imagine BUT it's still really cool regardless. The color of the "water" is perfect for a nice muddy river. Good work!

[@haydencmacdonald]

Love the Imaginary Wild West, and your delivery is so chill with just a hint of funny. I could only wish the videos were twice as long!

[@stevejackson3396]

I jumped into the video halfway by accident, and That catfish looked so real I said “why TF did he use an actual dead catfish?!” Took me a minute. Great job!!

[@berrypretty6305]

i'll never tire of watching your vids

[@a1fromday117]

Yesssssssssss. Love the giant water creature builds. By far my favorite.

[@gnollman]

There a long tradition of tales of man-eating catfish in the Mississippi, so you're not far off. Great job, as usual, I really enjoy the Wild Imaginary West story you're telling with your dioramas.

[@Laz2074]

Always a pleasure to see more of the Wild Imaginary West.

[@CODZOMBIES-ml2sm]

The thing I love about these videos is just how truly immersive and PERFECT they are, amazed me once again

[@BCreep234]

Do your skills know no bounds. You just casually sculpted an amazing sculpture of a catfish. These videos are always so impressive and cool. Great job.

[@general.catallion_8054]

i love watching these, would love to see you do a creation where some poor people are stuck between 2 giant monster's fighting.

[@Tony2x818]

I love your wild imaginary west series. Makes me want to delve more into that world

[@noahbell7642]

Wonderful, wonderful. Resin builds are some of my favorites

[@StantonLuke]

Always awesome! Every video I learn something new! Everyday’s a school day! 🐋🐈‍⬛🐟

[@adamhazen4212]

loving these builds. cant wait to see the next one that goes into the wild west

[@genericusername-ki9ni]

Nice little diorama! That murky water looks awesome!

[@RM-vw3ov]

Ah so beautifully done!

[@sezzargash3508]

A very short and sweet video with amazing results the bayou is one of my favorite terrains so seeing swamp builds is always welcome

[@Geordiecrafts]

I just went back and watched your alligator video, I had no idea you did any digital sculpting! And very well done to boot! That said, the sculpey catfish turned out amazing so you're super skilled in both mediums!

[@litigation_jackson]

I'm addicted to the way the water rippling refracts the light shining down from above

[@tommorales2371]

I just love your videos, they always blow me away.. great work..

[@blockmasterscott]

Boy, growing up in Louisiana, I have to say that your video title of not swimming in the Mississippi is spot on.

[@tcemedic100]

Once again an epic build, love the water with the sea creature. I call it great!

[@samantha8978]

Both builds were amazing, but going from the steam boat to this one back to back shows how much you’ve grown!! Beautiful work

[@Necromi]

Always love your work! Lots of neat tricks ive used for myself. Thanks Boylei.

[@theslowishone4360]

these never cease to make my jaw drop. never stop doing what you love mate.

[@cuttocatto6050]

I love to watch your videos and simply relax. Thank you for your hard work

[@Straswa]

Masterful work Boylei! I enjoy your resin works.

[@knackz2010]

you are the most talented person i have ever seen bravo!

[@robertpolito9209]

It looks so cool!!

[@johnnydoe66]

A "simple" build overall from your normal, but fantastic as always. Loving this alternative Western Universe

[@bethanywallace727]

I love the lore for this Wild West World you have

[@philRminiatures]

I will never see Mississippi River the same way again! Inspired and cracking job!!

[@eddievanhalen7933]

Love it dude, keep doing your stuff

[@Fanroghscorner]

i really love how it looks like the sun is shining down in the water with the lines that you can see from the side :) and as always your videos are always wonderfull and the same goes for the builds

[@teutai7745]

Spectacular vids as always👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@DevinRobinette-qx7qx]

Paint and sculpt on the catfish are amazing, ive been binging your vids for a few days and I love it!

[@ethobbyshow]

Excellent work as always!

[@Normaneatsflounders]

This is awesome!! Thanks for the tips and inspiration!!

[@GortonaGaming]

Hey Boylei. I really love your videos, your weekly releases are one fix point in my week and I am excited every week. I admire how you can push yourself to finish a project every week, whereas most model-builders are already proud when they finish a project every year :) Keep rockin' !

[@jimmyg1394]

Nice work as always, glad the tug boat got it's go eventually

[@surrounndedbyClowns]

love the commentary, i've seen a lot of craft channels but yours is my favorite, bring more craft plz

[@garzilla7123]

Totally Awesome as Always my friend. Very Cool.

[@andreweverett]

love to see the molding skills growing!

[@Redoestimate1988]

Yaaas steamboat is my favorite imaginary Wild West video, v. glad to see a similar diorama! :D

[@josephxspencer1807]

Looks absolutely amazing you actually insured me to start making dioramas keep it up

[@honkerman74]

That is freakishly awesome

[@northman4514]

I love the humor in your videos

[@stephenpenor9957]

@boylei hobby time I absolutely love watching your videos! You've inspired me to pick up my brushes again and start getting back into my hobbies! You're so very talented! So cool dude! Thanks, Stephen Penor

[@Secret_Collector]

WOWWW! Incredible job!

[@kristian4098]

Love it as usual! Your edits are so smooth ❤

[@michaellindsey1543]

Great result and entertaining video!

[@wotbgeorge7445]

I really appreciate your videos u give us the quality content

[@elitt2525]

Always love the vids 👍

[@irish3335]

Better and better! Brave to use water resin, thanks for sharing

[@Subculturevolt]

Always enjoy your west.

[@PhilVillagerOffical]

Dude you're really good at this! Very calming!

[@AHB703]

dude that is seriously amazing

[@claycreator-creationsincla6416]

Excellent job!!!! I love the creativity and detail.

[@nothingsurprisesmeanymore]

I do like the way the light filters through the water 👌

[@JOTAGOMEZ23]

Amazing job!!!👌👏👏👏

[@ExpendableOne23]

Love this world you've created

[@DerpyPossum]

a great revisitation of the concept from the first video of yours that i watched 👍

[@matthewsinclair8751]

Your model work really has become my favorite.

[@personperson3328]

Yes another Epoxy Resin diorama.

[@emilnord]

Really great work. Love this universe of yours. Great work with the catfish. Looks really amazing.

[@isfj1009]

That looks tight!!! Well done.

[@Daniel-wu6pl]

we *NEED* this as a game, i mean imagine listining to that music as you walk into the dock, boarding this massive work of mechanical wonder. steam and smoke rising to the sky, clouding the heavens above, as you leave a thick metal and wooden *_[CHUNK]_* as the engine whistles and rumbles to life, setting your things down in your room, slingine on a backpack over a thick hide and leather jacket as you descend into the darkness of night, smoke rises, and so does the tension. your mind flicking back to your hard wooden and metal pack, as you flick it on it shoots reinforced yellow or orange bulb out the top, eight to twelve metal bars encasing it as it flickers to a harsh but warm glow. your calmed and reassured from the light sound and vibrating hum of a motor on your back, yet the droning wind digging deeper in your mind. the "backbox" (better name pending) powering your tools, your light and more importantly, your ship as a whole. should it go out in the night however, if your not where you should be quite frankly, your charred waffle-beard toast. id love a game like this where you hafto repair shit on a boat while trying not to die occasionally, BUT NOT FULL HORROR GAME, the main focus is repairs and using various gimmicks to enhance your performance or survive. i would *LOVE* something like guns of icarus and boid train but on a (fucking) BOAT, IN ANCIENT REALITY QUESTIONING INDUCING MONSTERS TRYING TO (FUCKING) *KILL YOU*. god doesnt that sound great? maybe things are causing small to moderate problems on your shittily repaired boat from some shady phoenix rust dealer (likely involved with powering equipment or constructing it) and now *YOU* have to fix it as it breaks, courtesy of you or your bosses mistake. GOD i want something like guns of icarus online repairing mechanics with pseudo horror elements like a low looming dread, but tension released every time you entire one of the nicer rooms, like your quarters for example. but if that big fucker fish attacks you need to get there IMMEDIATELY to fix whatever _it_ broke, in say 1-2 minutes, maybe four at the leanest of times. very rarely having to fix something in the BOTTOM of the boat thats vital for survival or progress. sound good anyone?

[@LorenzoVelasquez6095]

An airship fighting something like a coyote like monster would be epic.

[@Jerry.Garza92]

Never disappoints!

[@jasonthompson853]

Nothing makes me happier than a Boylei Hobby time... but Boylei Hobby time - with resin sure does come close!

[@TheRismint]

The Jeremy Wade mention made me chuckle. Nice build once again! Been binging your videos the past few days

[@mrreef2450]

Love it I can just picture myself on that boat

[@jacksonmoen1111]

I love your channel and all your builds. Personally your my favorite model builder, I can’t wait to see what else you come up with once your channel grows. (Great build)

[@missykim510]

Your builds are so much fun!

[@themattbat999]

As someone from Mississippi, the water coloration is PERFECT.