The Country Church - 1/48 Diorama

Building a 48th scale church diorama from scratch.
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Materials List:
Glue: wood glue, Mod Podge, super glue
Paint: acrylic paint
Church frame, panels, roof: balsa wood
Wood plane: Master Airscrew 4100 Razor Plane
Base: ply wood, bass wood, insulation foam
Dirt: tile grout
Gravestones and crosses: insulation foam and balsa wood
Grass: Woodland Scenics Static Grass
Woodland Scenics Static King Applicator
Vines: twine, spray adhesive, Green Stuff World Micro Leaves
Music by Kai Engel: freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai...
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Public License
Original tracks:
Nothing Lasts Forever
The Moments of Our Mornings
Prelude - Bells In Heavy Clouds
Fading Rays Waltz
Interlude - In Anxious Shadows
Laceration
Shining Dawn
The Burden Of Empathy
Twinkling Stars Wont Answer Me
I Am Climbing on Air
Encore - Tender
From Dreams to Melancholy
Warm of Mechanical Heart
Comfort In A Bottle
Deserted City
Life's Composing
When the Lights Came On
00:00 Constructing the frame
01:29 Panelling the walls
04:09 Creating windows
09:17 Building a door
11:56 Adding corner moulding
12:57 Building the base
14:53 Adding dirt
15:58 Glueing the church to the base
16:30 Dark washing the church
17:14 Dry brushing with white
17:36 Painting some grime
18:29 Dry brushing some more
18:50 Creating gravestones
21:27 Painting the dirt
22:35 Ageing the gravestones
23:16 Building stairs
25:46 Adding "glass" to the windows
27:18 Painting the base
27:32 Painting more grime on the walls
27:51 Making grass tufts
29:04 Placing grass tufts
29:21 Applying static grass
30:56 Adding flowers
31:38 Building the roof
32:35 Cutting and glueing roof tiles
34:25 Painting the roof
35:18 Glueing the roof
35:39 Making roof flashing
37:13 Weathering the roof
38:14 Dry brushing the roof
38:35 Final roof details
38:53 Making shrubs
39:51 Glueing shrubs
41:13 The Final Church

[@johnmason8332]

Once again a big Well done to my Grandson. Excellent construction detail and then using your photagraph and editing skill you have come up with a professional production.

[@thisolddog2259]

He is extremely talented, you must be very proud of him!!

[@umakanga9629]

@johnmason8332... you are not only lucky but blessed to have a grandson who has got gifted hands & blessings from the almighty 😇 🙏 I wish to meet him & learn. But I live in Canada & praying hard to meet my teacher 😊

[@cybersludge]

I follow a ton of scratch builders but the level of detail you put into your work is baffling, inspiring and infuriating in the best way. You’ll never see anyone else using a bench plane on basswood/balsa wood. It’s incredible and it really makes all the difference. Even building the entire skeleton of the structure, when technically you could just slap the facade together. It is all stuff most other people skip entirely but yours turn out so realistic. Amazing work.

[@user-vm8tc9nk9v]

If you put autumn leaves on the grass, the sad impression will be stronger.Congratulations on a good job!

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

Doesn't post too often. Always creates a high quality video. Has an off the beaten track channel name. 10/10

[@Miniaturdioramaku]

Luar biasa..details dan saya suka kreatifnya !! Salam miniatur dioramaku dari indonesia👃😊🇲🇨

[@Hadassah-KaquoliMReno]

It looks real!

[@Freakasaw]

i have to say i find the interaction with the music and the unbelievable work you deliver absolutely phenomenal it is so incredibly calming and at the same time so impressive, hats off really well combined

[@cdp200442]

These small churches in the upper Midwest ..I love to model. Started my first Baptist church in 75. I’m so glad others are doing this. It’s a hobby of love for history and for me the lords house is number 1 in my book.. down to the lathe and plaster.. nail holes and real brass bell.

[@dovel1000]

Wow. Your patience in making the shingles is superhuman. Awesome work.

[@thisoldboat7393]

The piano music is otherworldly. Great taste you have 😊

[@melniee2551]

Omigosh, the roof! I said out loud "no way"! Lovely!

[@Miniaturdioramaku]

Creative and I can only make dioramas only!! Greetings my miniature diorama friends 🇲🇨😁

[@georgehammond1639]

The first thing I noticed when I looked at the finished model was that the Cross on the door is upside down.

[@jfmorty]

Oh my word!

[@Yordenperformance-luxury]

Bravoo ! Bravoo!

[@tubeflorian]

Breathtaking.

[@AnAbstractMind]

I'm almost halfway through watching and just wanted to say that i've been anticipating your next video for a couple months, now. Gonna grab another coffee right now... This is so hypnotic and I'm in love. Thank you.. Thank you so much.

[@zapsturns1168]

That is awesome! It looks very much like the Church building my Great-grandfather preached at when I was a child.

[@azteclady]

Very late to the party, but thank you for posting this; I've learned several things that will help me with one of my current builds at roughly this scale--from the shingles to the greenery climbing up the wall. Thank you!

[@user-jw4lo9ig3y]

Woooow Very very very beautiful

[@Miniaturdioramaku]

Bagus dan saya menyukainya teman..oya salam 👃❤😁🇲🇨

[@phylliswilliamstn]

Mesmerizing

[@kinking3895]

😍😍😍 it's amazing !!!

[@kernowvideo]

Farcry 5 , Looks amazing though nice one.

[@mikeseba7817]

Just amazing!

[@Salted_Tequila]

Wow 😳 this is stunning. I forever watch out for new videos of yours at they're just incredible ...great work 👍

[@vreeg]

You are so talented. Thank you for sharing your art with the world this was so lovely and relaxing to watch. Never stop creating ♥️

[@flipertrucks]

Awesome !

[@mousetrap1818]

good

[@anniehartley8851]

This is gorgeous...WOW

[@PKTCrafts]

Beautiful! And thanks for all the master tips on how to handel balsa wood

[@CenturioGaius]

Great video. Beautiful to watch. Hope there are more like these coming up.

[@lexi_9995]

Excellent video, no chat just techniques which can be applied to other scales and the music can be turned off if desired.

[@bobwallace2244]

Really great way you did the vines growing up the church walk👍😊

[@anirbanchakraborty4957]

Awesome 👌

[@robusthedgehog]

Absolute masterpiece once again

[@Northern5tar]

Great build.

[@Miniaturdioramaku]

Can I make it!! Hello friend 🇲🇨🤗

[@needaladyfriend1]

So cool!

[@area1084]

That detail of how to create shrubs from rope is pure gold and can save a lot of money buying the pre-made stuff in model shops! I'll definitely be using that in future builds! Thank you, and the church looks awesome!

[@HeroinGoldVeinz]

Amazing 😍

[@janelloyd4332]

Your eye for fine detail is absolutely amazing, a beautiful video, thank you for posting

[@tabathaosborne6447]

Stunningly beautiful

[@christopherj3367]

truly amazing

[@oliverweisgerber309]

Liked everything about it, especially the plant growing up the wall and the broken windows. Very nice.

[@liviald26]

owwww fantastic!!!

[@karinasanchez3285]

I so so so love whatever you do!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Kokum11]

I was interested, but didn’t think I’d watch it all. I was wrong. I was fascinated the whole time. I loved everything about this movie, thank you for sharing. Bravo, incredible!

[@Miniaturdioramaku]

Nice work and neat and interesting !! To my friends, stay healthy and greetings 👃😁🇲🇨

[@dbenergy717]

What a enjoyable experience. You have an amazing skill set is amazing and I appreciate your music choice.

[@valborchardt3596]

Absolutely beautiful, thank you kindly, from south africa

[@goforitpainting]

I love the little details!

[@ruy9736]

[@jordansickels11]

Stunning and excellent.

[@personanongrata9289]

The front door looks like it has an upside down cross. Otherwise, this is just crazy good! Looks fantastic. Very convincing!

[@michaelreed6508]

So beautiful ! Your artistry will be remembered long after you are gone. You've made a name for yourself. Congratulations.

[@vidarobert9909]

Wow 😉😱 very nice!

[@karenh789]

Amazing artistry!

[@anniejimenez3598]

Thank you for the information on the glue.😊

[@cabanaleather780]

You definitely need to keep this channel going brother. You have a talent that needs to be shared with us so we can learn.

[@ruthmoore2246]

So amazing love your videos. So delicate. Great job.

[@rrswitch48]

Beautiful Model! Glad and refreshing video!

[@ddm5lover]

i watch a bit of this every night before sleep, it's so calming ❤

[@philRminiatures]

Truly superb, most impressive close ups on this realistic and gorgeous church!👍👍

[@MarkusCoyne]

Wow. Amazing video. Well done.

[@bobwallace2244]

Thank you for a great video. I learned from it.

[@phildavis4878]

That's What I Call Talent I came out awesome my friend Bravo

[@SteveAbbott-Channel]

Beautiful work

[@larrylebowski8386]

Amazing. The patience and steady hands. Just beautiful.

[@DavidClarke-id2bs]

Excellent contractions ideas.

[@eddieweyer3535]

Freakin Amazing!!!! So much detail.

[@Noxlt6]

excellent work!

[@revoff1319]

Magnificent.

[@StringerCourier]

Totally mesmerizing. I was riveted the whole time. Perfect choice of music - not overpowering.

[@ar_doreen_shakirahrabil3720]

This channel deserves million subscribers!❤

[@dawidsieczkowski2023]

Co za misterna praca -brawo👍

[@icalfahriz8738]

Perfect... 😃👍

[@ashmouse]

Stunning work, well done

[@popular_panther]

hey, just wanted to thank you for doing this amazing build. You inspired me to start trying to do this kind of stuff. Much appreciated!

[@rickvaiBBB]

Another outstanding project.

[@JuneSivell]

absolutely stunning, again your eye for detail is amazing, and the manner in which you transfer it to small scale. Well done

[@Handcraftdiy]

amazing!

[@barbaranneboyer7997]

beautiful work and the music is wonderful too

[@jennyrebelein3617]

Wow! That shingle work... 😅 really impressive!

[@jesseday8327]

So incredibly impressed, your skills are amazing. Bravo to you.

[@BeTheCREATOR]

Love you dear! Your observation and detailing is more than the real.

[@Miniaturdioramaku]

Hallo temanku apa kabar 🤗🇲🇨

[@caroljeanscholl7370]

Oh the broken windows broke my heart..😢 Well done! Well done

[@josemanuel2724]

És um grande artista parabéns pelo seu trabalho

[@josemanuel2724]

Uma grande obra de arte parabéns

[@sabrekai8706]

Nicely done. Some new techniques to pick up. Love the vines. I am going to be doing a church yard diorama shortly. A little different building, a bit larger and bombed out. I'll review this vid before I get started to refresh my memory.

[@jhamilprosperoso7949]

I just subscribe recently from watching your previous video and I was stunned again with this new artwork of yours .

[@BrittanyMarie27]

I could never. This is super cool! I wish my hands would allow me to make something so small and delicate

[@BrittanyMarie27]

Let alone wish I was creative enough haha

[@adamvitomusic]

This video deserves much more views... amazing!

[@adamvitomusic]

Real ASMR

[@stacjaemigracja-prawdziwez7633]

I am loving it. Next time try to add some metal hinges to the doors and a door know perhaps. And a small bell on the side of the doors (like in the church schools where they ring the bell for lessons). I would love to see some tiny animals like a rat under the stair or pigeons on the room with a little nest.

[@josebelo3475]

Excelente trabalho. Saudações do Brasil.

[@ResilientCounty]

God: "I can't manage this anymore." Nature: "I got this."

[@morganapalma251]

Lindo seu trabalho...😍 parabéns🇧🇷.

[@ricardoj.rodrigues969]

Maravilhoso! Parabéns! Você é um artista meticuloso, detalhista, e isso faz da sua arte um trabalho fantástico. Muito bom. 👍

[@coolcrafts1372]

This is so satisfying , I watched the whole video ,it is beautiful 😍

[@laujazz3760]

Qué bonito. Un trabajo increíble 🤗😮

[@MohamedSalim-vm2ul]

Very nice

[@jackcleveland1175]

Putting slats on shutters at that scale was the one time I admitted defeat in one my builds. Just couldn't get it. I salute you for doing such an amazing job on yours!

[@jedaplays]

This is my favorite build of yours. Also, that roof style would also lend itself to a Scandinavian build.

[@grigoristsachouridis335]

man that was an insta subscribe for me ur job is unreal insane realistic stunning cant w8 for the next!!!

[@Marc.Th.25]

nice !