How to make diorama base | Tutorial for beginners

[@1wolftank]

Thank you so much For two whole nights sat up searching how to do the base like mad and was going insane so thank you for being so easy to understand

[@FORTworkshop]

Thanks a lot for feedback!!!

[@petercsfrealtor]

Thank you. I'm thinking about getting into this hobby for my retirement and didn't know how. Looks simple enough that even I could do it.

[@FORTworkshop]

You will definitely succeed!

[@ModeliteDiorama]

Nice tutorial for beginners. I only think that the static grass application is a problem for beginners, because they probably will not have an applicator :)

[@FORTworkshop]

I bought it from the very beginning, when I started making dioramas :)

[@Patton3003]

@@FORTworkshop is not in the budget for a beginner I think, sorry...

[@natalebabbo-gunplaanddioramas]

Very nice video. My personal experience is that you do not necessarily need to have a static applicator to obtain good results. Using a small metal colander like those used in the kitchen with a small mesh would give you a good spreading of static grass. Keep up these good tutorials.

[@fabbau9293]

You can built one watching some video on you tube .and it's not expensive doing it by yourself.

[@edhorst7212]

The application of static grass goes on faster but one can use the pinch & place method- pinch thumb & forefinger into grass bag then place onto Diorama..

[@silentnative0134]

I've been getting into the gunpla Hobby and wanted to start making my own dioramas for when I get good and want to compete. Thanks to you I have a perfect starting point. I'm sure you have heard it enough from a lot of people, Thank You!

[@FORTworkshop]

Thanks a lot! I'm glad that my video was helpfull!

[@robot7759]

You could have mixed the 5 mm grass in with the 3 mm grass for a somewhat more realistic effect? Just an option to consider. Personally I prefer a cement/sand mix over plaster, for it is so much more durable. Another option is mixing the paint in with the plaster so when chipping may occur you don't have unseemly white spots. Keep up the great work 👍

[@FORTworkshop]

Thanks a lot for your advice!

[@combataircraftmodels]

Here is the video I've been looking for and glad to see yours in the top search results. So learning from you now. Thanks a lot for the intuitive and easy to perceive content!

[@FORTworkshop]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks a lot for feedback!

[@JDERailCorp]

I do model trains and this is an excellent way to efficiently and mass produce ground texture!

[@FORTworkshop]

Yes, you right!

[@Lidsville]

Wow that looks awesome as, ive never done one before, bit scared but after seeing how you did it, I feel more comfortable giving it a go

[@FORTworkshop]

Nothing difficult! You should try :)

[@TheYogiCollection]

Nice work! I'm into collecting 1/64 cars and am thinking of doing a parking garage. Thanks for the help!

[@FORTworkshop]

I'm glad you found the video helpful! A parking garage for your 1/64 car collection sounds like a great idea. Best of luck with your project!

[@challenger2031]

I am watching this late in the day because I can't sleep, however watching this makes me realise why modelling is a thing of beauty and the time and heart it goes into making it. Despite the fact I don't have polystyrene I am using a flat piece of wood, simply because this is going to be my first diorama and I don't want to do anything fancy. Thank you so much for this video, I think that honestly it is so nice to see so many people dig deep into model making and making craft from the heart. I lost my Father early this year whilst I was struggling in general with everything, but he gave me a lifeline - the enjoyment of model making and I never have lost that passion now! I do model making in memory of my Father, because if it wasn't for him, I would be in a much more darker place. By the way, I hope wood is ok when making a diorama!

[@FORTworkshop]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, of course, you can also use a wooden base. I'm sure you'll succeed.

[@challenger2031]

@@FORTworkshop Thank you for the video! Diorama is nearly complete!

[@scaleber9076]

Great video, clear, concise and easy to follow. Many thanks

[@FORTworkshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Hockey-gn2tj]

Gonna make me a killer battle of pharsalus for a school project thanks to you!

[@willvolny5343]

Absolutely amazing. I have been looking for this!

[@FORTworkshop]

Glad you like it!

[@mulder801]

Great video. Just startin my gunpla and mokit hobby. Definitely need this! ❤

[@VGK_FAN61]

I’m gonna make my first one thanks for the base layout

[@FORTworkshop]

Good idea! Believe me, it's not difficult!

[@dmytro.borchuk]

Great job, looks amazing

[@FORTworkshop]

Thanks a lot, Dmitriy!

[@szmakles8249]

Will be using this in a future godzilla diorama I want to make! thank you!

[@ju87d-3stuka7]

That just gave me an idea.

[@mariannaweener]

Very cool! thank you! 👍

[@FORTworkshop]

Thank you too!

[@Artur-bu1ig]

Dziękuję za fantastyczny materiał. Szukałem pomysłu na dioramę dla mojego czołgu 😂. Skorzystam z Twojego filmu. Dziękuję i pozdrawiam.

[@FORTworkshop]

Cieszę się, że film był dla Ciebie przydatny!

[@canuckprogressive.3435]

I will use what learned here in building my train layout. Thanks!

[@FORTworkshop]

I'm glad it was yseful for you

[@BarryPennock]

Nice one!

[@FORTworkshop]

Thanks!

[@erickeane471]

Very cool, perfect tutorial. Subbed

[@FORTworkshop]

Thanks for the sub!

[@Vross_MKII]

Straight to the point very good

[@FORTworkshop]

Thanks a lot!

[@jeremydoyle2379]

I am a pro railway modeller. Then all I can say is the more you research the more successful the project will be

[@FORTworkshop]

Thanks for the advice!

[@plasticman3952]

Flat Corkboard works great as a ground surface. it's easy to shape and use for layering.

[@FORTworkshop]

Actually never tried. Not sure, that it is easy to shape, as you mention

[@szmakles8249]

I had a follow up question just curious what is your opinion on using air dry clay over the water and gypsum mixture and con or pros for either? Sorry I’m relatively new to the diorama scene and still trying to learn more.

[@FORTworkshop]

To be honest, I haven’t worked with clay, so I can’t advise you anything

[@NicolasBN]

Thank you for this video, good work ! At 5:42 the gravel has a nice color 👍Is it natural gravel or buy commercially ? When for a swamp diorama video ?!

[@FORTworkshop]

It is natural stones. I don't even remember where I found it, maybe on the beach.

[@catawba65]

Great work!

[@FORTworkshop]

Thanks a lot!

[@dylanjfkfif]

Good video, informative.

[@FORTworkshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@edi8850]

Very interesting i will tryma first sand diorama. Ciao

[@FORTworkshop]

There is nothing complicated here. You can make it!

[@marcosaugustosoares]

Good job!!

[@FORTworkshop]

Thanks a lot!

[@RomarisRoRo]

Could I use xps foam for the base if I don't have expanded polystyrene?

[@FORTworkshop]

Yes, you shoudl use XPS foam. It is mistake in subtitles, not expanded but extruded

[@edicarlosalves6583]

Essa base é feita de qual material? Agradeço a gentileza e Deus abençoe.

[@Padoru69]

It's okay if i don't use small pebbles and coarse sand?

[@FORTworkshop]

Yes, it is optional

[@TheYoungDiver-i1v]

is it recomended though

[@mirsamusiclabs2139]

is there any alternative to gypsum

[@FORTworkshop]

You can use special modeling clay, but I prefer plaster

[@insanityplague258]

I was wondering , I’m doing a World War One diorama with a trench , where do you get your extended polystyrene? And do you have any advice on how to make the trenches

[@FORTworkshop]

My mistake in comments, it is extruded polystyrene, not expanded. You can purchasse it in your local building materials store. re trenches, you should check my new video kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2iXdZ1uopegkJI

[@Hamster_life]

Привіт! Чудове відео зі створенням гарної діорами :) Туди б фігурок ще додати.

[@FORTworkshop]

Спасибо!

[@Eddy-gj8wh]

good!! materials?

[@jonahbergsma3479]

Where do you buy pva glue

[@charlottemorales3100]

How long should i wait before painting?

[@class12computersciencepyth82]

2 hrs

[@gyurikA1-u5q]

Can i paint with airbrush? Or better with brush

[@FORTworkshop]

With airbrush is also fine

[@gyurikA1-u5q]

@@FORTworkshop thanks

[@leeedsonetwo]

nice work

[@FORTworkshop]

Thanks a lot!

[@Kozzzmozzz7]

What kind of polystyren is this? Expanded polystyrene as you mention is white and is with small bubbles when you cut it , this looks different??

[@FORTworkshop]

Its Extruded polystyrene (XPS), mistake in comments in video.

[@horribleganda]

What can you use instead of gypsum? Thanks!

[@FORTworkshop]

You can try modeling clay, but I prefer gypsum

[@MACROLAND_]

awesome

[@FORTworkshop]

Thanks a lot!

[@alanpreston3111]

Thankyou 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@FORTworkshop]

Thanks for feedback!!!

[@War_Jugger]

Can you please help me I dont know how to do the stepp with the grass and dont have any tools for it Please!

[@FORTworkshop]

Hi, what exactly is unclear?

[@War_Jugger]

@@FORTworkshop The part with the Grass what is that tool you use for it?

[@ronaldsrcboats3369]

Static grass applicator

[@MrJomo666]

Esta con madre el trabajo... pero no se quien dejaría una tarima con herramienta y una caja en medio de la nada... 😅, mejor hubiera puesto cohchecito

[@LevisModelTable]

Can you also use clay?

[@FORTworkshop]

Yes, but I prefer gypsum.

[@emptytoasty]

Where should I buy gypsum and what is an appropriate price to buy it at?

[@FORTworkshop]

You can buy gypsum at any building supply store

[@emptytoasty]

@@FORTworkshop What price though? Amazon is showing it for all sorts of prices so im unsure

[@johnwindev]

what gypsum powder do you use?

[@FORTworkshop]

Regular building plaster

[@sawyersushi0858]

Don’t mind me asking, but how do you get rid of excess static grass without making the glued parts fall off?

[@FORTworkshop]

I didn't quite understand your question. Grass remains only on those places where the glue was applied. The rest can be simply removed when the glue dries.

[@sawyersushi0858]

Sorry, lol, I am bad at explaining things, I have had my diorama and grass is still falling off, is there a way to get the grass that is not glued down to fall off?

[@FORTworkshop]

@@sawyersushi0858 Sorry, but I still don't understand. If the grass is not glued, it will not stick to the diorama.

[@sawyersushi0858]

@@FORTworkshop it is alr, my grammar is bad lol, anyways, thanks for the guide on the diorama, I really appreciate it, have a great day/night

[@cedarcam]

After the glue has dried you just turn the base over and tap it the loose grass will fall off then turn it over again and use a low power vacuum cleaner to take off any more loose grass You can put a stocking over the nozzle so you can collect the grass to use again

[@LoveRealEstatePDX]

I can't tell what kind of knife that is. Is it serrated? Is it a utility knife?

[@FORTworkshop]

Usual utility knife

[@MikeLees-sj9qm]

Anyone know where i can get that expanded polystyrene in the UK?

[@nofeardude123]

Pretty sure b&q do it, I'm having a look myself

[@redirsalih]

can we know where u bought the materials from?

[@FORTworkshop]

Check your local hobby store

[@quinto]

I wonder how this will hold up in shipping across states ? 🤔

[@FORTworkshop]

If you hit the surface, cracks may appear, so it is better to pack it well.

[@quinto]

@@FORTworkshop ​​⁠would spraying it with a protective coat help at all?

[@FORTworkshop]

@@quinto I haven't tried it

[@justinhealey2408]

I dont have a shocker to stand my static grass up. Does anybody kno a safer home made way around. Last diorama looks so dull

[@mikipro7621]

do i really need gypsum for this?

[@FORTworkshop]

There are different options, there are a lot of products, such as acrylic pastes, special clays in hobby stores. I prefer gypsum, it is easy to work with and is a fairly cheap option.

[@mikipro7621]

okay thanks i will try when i get some materials,what do you think about airbrush. @@FORTworkshop

[@mikipro7621]

btw can i just mix water and gypsum because i dont have coarse sand

[@franguitomalagueta5176]

whats the static gras aplicator you use ?

[@FORTworkshop]

It is UFT Mini model (made in Ukraine). But you can find a lot of types on AliExpress

[@GalaxyGeassS2]

I don't think i've come across gypsum before... what am I looking for at the local hardware store? When I google, I find gypsum mixed soils but not this gypsum powder.

[@FORTworkshop]

You can find gypsum at a building materials store

[@GalaxyGeassS2]

@@FORTworkshop It's surprisingly uncommon here in Australia, I had to order it from an interstate store, for the super fine granulated stuff. Can find gyprock down to pebble side but not the gypsum powder type stuff, at our home hardware place. What ratio was your mixture of water/gypsum/pva glue? Gonna do my first test run tomorrow.

[@FORTworkshop]

@@GalaxyGeassS2 Approximately Water - 50%, gypsum 45%, PVA 5%. If it turns out too liquid, add more gypsum.

[@GalaxyGeassS2]

@@FORTworkshop add more water if it's too liquid? or do you mean gypsum/pva? and thanks =)

[@FORTworkshop]

more gypsum :)@@GalaxyGeassS2

[@RcNerd]

Just use wall filler

[@sadidvideo8478]

please all product name mention 😊

[@nickcharles5891]

What is the grey foam that you use?

[@FORTworkshop]

Hi! Expanded polystyrene

[@justmylife94]

Is it better to use xps or eps?

[@FORTworkshop]

Extruded polystyrene (XPS)

[@justmylife94]

​@FORTworkshop ok just wondering cause on the video it said expanded so I went and bought that and I was like no this can't be right lol

[@FORTworkshop]

You right, my mistake. English is not my native language, so error in translation

[@justmylife94]

​@@FORTworkshop it's cool thank you for taking the time to clarify.

[@FORTworkshop]

You are welcome :)

[@Lordhokage.]

Which material this is?

[@FORTworkshop]

base - extruded polystyrene

[@ВладПарфененко]

Вибачте але для чого краска XF2

[@FORTworkshop]

Щоб вийшов той колір, який вийшов

[@delorespaigerichardson3365]

Where can I get that base material from?

[@FORTworkshop]

In any building materials store

[@SchindlersFist]

Could you give me a list of materials you used to make the base? I'd love to get into making scenes for my models. I just don't know what to buy

[@FORTworkshop]

Hi! - Expanded polystyrene - gypsum - PVA-glue - acrylic paint - flock (static grass fibers)

[@SchindlersFist]

@@FORTworkshop thank you man, you're the best!

[@TheHunter2]

did you even watch the video? Just pause and write down the things you see, Jesus...people are lazy af

[@kapitandog3368]

could i buy these things somewhere in internet?

[@FORTworkshop]

Sure! Just check your local online hobby shops

[@SimpleHumanInNY]

Great video, thank you. Is "diorama building" still a thing on KZbin? is there an audience for it? What is the average CPM? It takes a lot of effort to build dioramas, would be disappointing if there are no subscribers or the CPM is like $5 or lower.

[@FORTworkshop]

Dont have any statistic yet, just started :) Thanks for feedback!

[@coreyjordan2341]

Maybe just do it for fun instead of monetary gain?

[@SimpleHumanInNY]

@@coreyjordan2341 very few people do it for “fun”. even the ones that say they do it for fun have a patreon account 😀 It’s ultimately all about money, and there is nothing wrong with that.

[@edhorst7212]

If one is a beginner their skills have not reached Craftsman quality to charge for watching or purchase, further down the years perhaps. Most modelers on KZbin enjoy building model kits for dioramas with tutorials to follow along..

[@waffles133]

I can’t get the gypsum glue water paste ratio correct

[@FORTworkshop]

approx. water (35%) - gypsum (55%), PVA just 5-10%

[@JohnnyTor45]

Большая часть материала (85%), для диорам, лежит у нас под ногами.

[@b08152]

What's that thing you used to plant static grass?

[@FORTworkshop]

It is static grass applicator (or flocking machine). You can google it.

[@TheYoungDiver-i1v]

if you are planting it could you use just sprinkling it around, a am doing a diorama for my birthday and Im on a budget

[@warmbread951]

Are there any alternatives to PVA glue?

[@FORTworkshop]

Actually never tried other glue for this purpose. PVA - best cheap solution.

[@warmbread951]

@@FORTworkshop Does it work without course sand?

[@FORTworkshop]

@@warmbread951 Yes, It is optional

[@frankward8336]

No detailed description of using electricity

[@makinahamd5794]

My dream

[@ГенрихМельников]

Хоть раз бы была инструкция как сделать диораму чужими руками

[@jonathanboger9547]

Only here for a school project

[@JoelGanigan]

Me too

[@strnaium4285]

Mention meterial name also

[@FORTworkshop]

All products are mentioned in the video

[@markrateau7850]

Don't use model paints, use craft paints!!! Way too much money for paint!

[@FORTworkshop]

Yeah, if you have suitable color

[@makinahamd5794]

In our country this grass is not have 😢

[@FORTworkshop]

Try to search on AliExpress

[@makinahamd5794]

Ok

[@strnaium4285]

M

[@DeafDiver]

static? never herad of it. i google in hobby store there's none about static stuff

[@FORTworkshop]

Flock, static grass, grass fibres, pls see example www.noch.com/grass-fibres

[@joebloggs8636]

Ya know,you ask the guy questions,he answers you with link and you don't even contact him to thank him?

[@BinonaLaider]

Do you use plywoood as base or not necessary? How thick is the base foam,sir?

[@FORTworkshop]

Material is extruded polystyrene

[@estudioartesano]

¡Gran trabajo en este video! Se nota el esfuerzo y dedicación. Si alguna vez tienes curiosidad, en mi canal comparto contenido relacionado y sería genial que me dieras tu opinión. ¡Saludos!