I Made a Gigantic LOTR Fantasy Diorama! | Warhammer Scenery Minas Tirith Courtyard

[@Zorpazorp]

Go check out the BRAND NEW BATREP over on @Zorpoftherings kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnbZq2p_gK92b9k Check out the Kingdom of Tor Ithilas HERE: www.kickstarter.com/projects/conquestcreations/kingdom-of-tor-ithilas?ref=dtvmp9 Jacobs's EPIC Minas Tirith Battle Report! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX7VlauZhqhprMk Go support my mate Jakey, he's an absolute legend of the SBG community and one of my favourite humans on the planet, it would mean the world to me if you guys throw your support behind him

[@Kitbash.Carnage]

Man this is amazing 👏 🔥 such inspiring work 🙌 ❤

[@elRandomTk]

Paused halfway through to comment, amazing job. The first building was top notch crafting (and I really enjoyed the crazy research behind it!), both the gate and the printed buildings look awesome, and they help tremendously with the huge amount of work needed to actually make such a project. I was so excited when you primed them :D and it really paid off, the city looks gorgeous.

[@sandycultofthesun]

in light of having organised all your previous builds into playlists and stuff, it could be cool to do a "Zorpazorp, the story so far" video, where you show off each build in chronological order and talk a little about it (hardest parts, inspo etc, what u love about them) as well as some of your history . It catches new people up and will get them more interested in going back to the old builds, and acts as a refresher to long fans, and would make a good video visually, and also, the work is done, it's just editing and a voice over of previous footage. just an idea tho. you're a legend mate

[@RickardLejonhjarta]

Rumor has it that even dwarven smiths grumble deep in both beard and drink in envy of the worksmanship of Zorpazorp. Of course, they would meet death before admitting to such a thing.

[@Zorpazorp]

Hahahahaha thank you mate

[@LynxLord1991]

Oh ay we wont admit anything Manling XD

[@benscerri6472]

One thing that always blows me away with your work is your attention to the source material. It'd be _so much easier_ for you to just build something that looked cool and felt like Minas Tirith, but it's _so much more awesome_ that you go in and scour through the footage. This IS Minas Tirith. I'm sure Tolkien and Jackson would be blown away by this.

[@The_WAAAGHSMITH]

Heck yeah! It really makes it next level (if there even is a level beyond all of the insane amounts of work that goes into this!)

[@Zorpazorp]

AH YES BENNY, thank you mate, I'm so glad you appreciate it, because it makes everything take about 4000 times longer hahaha. Thank you very much buddy.

[@jamesblackburn3269]

Agreed.

[@markhanson9508]

I've always heard that Peter Jackson was into miniatures (historicals at least) I wonder if he's aware of zorps... (I mean let's not mince words) Psychotic dedication to seeing his/weta's bigiatures turned into miniatures. 🤔

[@seanowens5423]

Lachie, thank you so much for updating the old videos and setting up the playlists. I love going back and exploring your older builds, but it was super confusing navigating the videos sometimes. This will help a lot! Keep up the brilliant work!

[@Zorpazorp]

You are so welcome Sean! Enjoy :)

[@klausir5898]

I agree will now Look through all your Videos love how professinal you are now Keep going like that 😀

[@AlexanderGiraldez]

Wanted to second this. Iv been revisiting your videos as I plan my own board

[@ThePanda7255]

Good call with the video structure! Take things one clear step at a time

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you mate!! I think it's working nicely :) And for the ongoing support

[@nakenmil]

"And they call it a miniature. A miniature!"

[@beanzeani2440]

"This is no miniature. It's a bigature."

[@timtiny01]

Dang, you really should take this board out on location when it's finished. You know, maybe even do a battle report. Just as soon as you find a truck that's actually big enough to get it there, of course.....

[@Zorpazorp]

That's the plan :) :)

[@Yandarval]

A shipping container with hinged sides. Awnings over the lowered sides. One ready to go battle board with space for a game. just need something to haul it around.

[@MisterTroglodyte]

Dude, that base coat really tied the courtyard together did it not? Amazing how much that step unifies the whole build.

[@mattiasgamin3891]

Love it. 🤗 Great that you got some paint on this lot before moving on to the next part.

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you Mattias!

[@angus3591]

Another sweet update, loved it Lachie! I liked you laying out your plans for the next few videos, considering the million things you *could* do, and really appreciate the new playlists! Bring on the next video 🎉

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you Angus!!! Stoked you're enjoying it so much mate and yeah I can't wait to work on some more Middle Earth!

[@markhanson9508]

As I'm approaching my 2 year channel subscription () I figured it was about time to up it to the top level. I can't guarantee that I'll always be in this position but you've earned it while it lasts.

[@Zorpazorp]

You are an absolute legend Marky thank you so much❤❤❤

[@markhanson9508]

@@Zorpazorp no thank you sir.

[@beowar]

I do think finishing blocks is the best way to go. Write down the ideas you have for new blocks and such but finish one area at a time instead of building all of it before moving on to painting. It'll probably be more satisfying for you as it'll be a finished part and for us as we get some proper pay off from following the serie

[@user-ht3uf1gt4l]

Thank you for the reorganization of your videos and playlists! This was such a great suggestion and great move to listen to your comments.

[@gettubetur10]

You're basically creating what we all spent our days dreaming of back in the early SBG days. Amazing work.

[@eli1525]

I really like the mix of different kits, prints and scratch built foam - it’s all cohesive but looks much more realistic vs a monokit build

[@harazhangf5782]

Love the work you do. Not only on the crafting bench but behind the camera too. Helping people navigate a bit better the videos by renaming them and creating playlists and listening to your community is a great thing. Congrats.

[@harazhangf5782]

And seeing that full city block painted is great.

[@Morgulvale_]

The gate house looks so cool, loving the streets and layout coming together

[@Hodgmeisterpro0209]

It’s Friday, no work for two days and Zorp drops another video. Life is good 😊

[@Zorpazorp]

Hehehee you are most welcome and there was TWO videos dropped! Batrep on Zorp of the Rings as well!

[@Hodgmeisterpro0209]

@@Zorpazorp I saw dude, yet another awesome video. Unfortunately it’s now Monday morning, work is looming 🤣 oh how the mighty have fallen.

[@michaeltremaine4356]

I love this new format soooo much. I cannot wait until this section is finished. It looks so awesome right now. It is sad that the algorithm just hates your middle earth videos. I will have this video on loop for the next like 3 days😂 Can't wait for more!!

[@spamhonx56]

I just can't get over how good the foam brickwork always looks. Really inspiring, when i get more room for crafts i know for sure i'm going to start some nice big foam projects.

[@Bates_D_v8]

Just started watching your middle-earth terrain videos took me less than 5 days to watch them all cant wait to watch more, now im planning on getting into middle-earth warhammer

[@Zorpazorp]

Hell yeah mate, glad to have dragged you down the rabbit hole!!!

[@GRHobbies]

Incredible and inspiring as always! Finally adding that rooftop to the building on the edge of the courtyard has really helped tie everything together! The battles on this section of the city are going to be absolutely insane!

[@kingtiger435]

This is the first Minas Tirith video I'm watching, I might actually like this series more than Terra because you are trying to recreate something! Not that I have anything against creativity of course, this is just very interesting.

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you for checing it oiut mate, means a lot! there's a whole playlist on this specific poart of it on my homepage, and an even bigge rplaylist on the bigger board this attaches to :)

[@HammerHeadCactus]

Really like having the videos completing specific chunks! Makes watching a full video a really fun pay off. You get to see something progress but also wrap up. There's no way I could ever hope to be able to build anything close to a mega board, but maybe one day I could hope to make something like one of the sections. It sort of shows a project I might be able to achieve, which also encourages me to keep watching to see the skills you show in the next vid.

[@pauldrijard8793]

I love how zorpazorp is ruthless with this roofless city block 😂 I really heard ruthless first 😂

[@glengoodwin3369]

I was surprised to see how much the Tor Ithilas buildings bring it all together! I thought they might look out of place, but instead they soften the line between GW plastic and foam components, by having a third 'style of architecture' in there. Looking shmick!

[@kristjanjohnson8053]

I pray that KZbin is enough to support you and your family, but if it doesn’t work out Weta needs to hire you! Your skill and dedication to attention to detail are incomparable. Your work is always inspiring.

[@SoloBruh1]

Your videos always inspire me to break out my LOTR pieces and get back into tabletop gaming

[@braveryisavirtue]

It's so good seeing it all sprayed. It definitely helps to picture what the end result will look like. Quality content as usual Lachie.

[@raviahmad9903]

oh man, echoing everyone who is thrilled about the playlists- perfect companion for painting this weekend!

[@jakeholbrook15]

Watching all of these videos that you have now (I love the new format btw keep up the awesome work) I can’t help but think about the sheer number of beautiful and HUGE Star Wars locations and buildings you could do after you finish this project and the 40k palace. I love LotR but your SW content was fantastic too and I miss it dearly!

[@Zorpazorp]

I miss it too Jakey, one day maybe, I'm having enough issues managing to keep LOTR and 40k alive at the same time though ahaha

[@jakeholbrook15]

@@Zorpazorp yeah I know:/ it’s a bummer. I’ve been following the channel for so long and to see the love and effort you’ve put into this still might not be enough is heart breaking. I’m doing what I can and trying to share the channel with as many people as I can because it and you deserve so much.

[@Faramirvongondor]

So nice to come home exhausted on a friday evening and let an exited Lachie take you to the ever more epic white city😆 And man is it epic! That gate was big before but now, with the bastions in front it's just insane! Absolutely beautiful!! I can't wait to see it next to the rest of the board and full of tiny little soldiers of Gondor defending it to the last man!

[@2ndhendrix631]

Your tenacity is legendary. Holy damn, you just crush it in every video man! Top notch

[@TheWizardsBrush]

Damn the courtyard section is looking amazing 👏 i especially love the resin/foam hybrid buildings 🔥 man working on these 2 mega builds at the same time must be intense

[@Zorpazorp]

Mate it is FRYING MY BRAIN hahahaha, thank you bro

[@TheWizardsBrush]

@Zorpazorp ah man I bet! Its well worth it though, you will rival warhammer world soon in sheer scale and quality

[@daedalus6796]

Loving this new approach to the mega builds. I'm hoping that we'll see Grond make an appearance attacking this gate soon.

[@ThatRandomPainterBoy]

Really like this new, more to-the-point style of video ! Keep them coming, they're great for inspiration!

[@Spark_Chaser]

I think the best strategy is the "urban combat" strategy: Block by bloody block. It sets realistic, measureable, and attainable goals that will also make the completionist chemicals in your brain go "brrr." It also helps with jumping between projects as, you can look at the one and say, "This part is done. Time to switch to the other one."

[@SuperSunhigh]

New diorama making AND a MESBG battlerepport within the same hour on a friday. Great way to start the weekend 🤩

[@itsamirechlerch9318]

Damn man I love this, absolutely awesome and beautiful

[@leonardneubeck1003]

The plan sounds reasonable 👍

[@danielwielki3490]

looks amazing , great job 👌👌👌👌

[@deveftator]

Omg I wish they had a book of the set plans, I am trying to make helms deep and as a film maker would love to look at them

[@lolboy258]

You've mentioned many times that rattle-cans melt foam, but I've never seen it, personally? Could be a fun 2 minute video how different paints reacts to foams? It could be a nice little break-video between edits?

[@sammacphee990]

The whole build is looking incredible, and I'm really enjoying the new video format. Can't wait to see this whole portion painted

[@SeanM375]

I live across the valley from where they built the set and drove by it on the way to work every day, good times!

[@ajaxdarkfire7928]

Love the courtyard, was one of my favorite places to fight when I was playing Lord of the Rings Conquest, loving the work im hyped to see the focus on getting the street details and things like the great famous gate all built up

[@1madhammer]

Looking absolutely gorgeous - The only thing missing is the statue for the courtyard.

[@cmcmillan22]

I don’t care how many times I see it but it’s blows my mind they built those as actual physical sets

[@Jodneah]

This is starting to look so good. I’m excited to see when the streets are all cobbled and you have the big bronze statue in front of the gate it’s going to awesome. And then the big battle report to follow can’t wait loving this journey so far 😁

[@martinsivertsen7485]

Great video! I felt a surge go through me when you showed the Dol Guldur board, really hoping to see that finished in the future as well. 😊

[@Zorpazorp]

You and me both!😊😊😊

[@Neoreaver]

Absolute madness that can't help but inspire other to create, myself included. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@lorddraconum]

The board is looking awesome

[@RaveYoda]

Okay, now that's a completionist hit at 15:00 =D . To be frank, I like the Lord of the Rings builds but know you have a big Warhammer following you need to keep happy. LotR and Star Wars are two of my favorite universes. So, I wish I could see more of Star Wars and this.

[@TorchlightGamesandHobbies]

Looking GREAT Lachie!

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you so much guys hope you're doing well over there!!!

[@moleculeman27]

Beautiful work, as ever. And that is a big and almost certainly succesful revamp of the channel, both in terms of organisation and philosophically. I'm stoked to have the playlists - seems ideal as something to dip into and keep a tab open, knowing I'm working through it in order. Overall, Excellent!

[@lestrike2707]

super cool Terrain!

[@masonlexioneill2386]

This is the board I’ve dreamt of for so long, I cannot wait to see what’s next for it!!

[@SirBinkie]

Heck ya stoked to see you back on this build

[@danlynch3885]

Looks like it was a lot of work to sort and playlist everything - but much appreciated my man! If nothing else, I hope you can look back on all the KZbin content you've made over the years and feel proud.

[@YUNOBF3]

Great video as always. I feel a bit guilty admitting that I'm not so interested in the battle reports, but seeing your build process and sculpting is fascinating for me. Looking forward to more of this series and the 40K counterpart.

[@Stackenblocken]

Your Minas Tirith videos are my favorite. The Gondorian architecture created for the films is such a beautiful example of fictional design that is both grounded and fantastical. Keep up the great work!

[@jackson1matt]

Just catching up after recovering from the Taylor Swift concert at Anfield. I love the LOTR builds. This build is amazing well done you keep smashing it out of the park!

[@bryce3907]

Light the fires Lachy has dropped a new video 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Zorpazorp]

Bryceyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy SET THEM ALIGHT BROTHER!

[@The_WAAAGHSMITH]

🔥🔥🔥 The Beacons are lit!

[@battlestreamsinmiddle-eart8564]

Can't believe this dropped about an hour after we finished chatting this morning! 🤣This is exactly the sort of thing I was talking about - just breathtaking hobby as always, where the scale of the work required makes me feel sick on your behalf - amazing dude! Damian

[@Zorpazorp]

Hahaha thank you man

[@Bobdd0]

I am loving how clear you are being with what you are doing in your process. Your keeping us in the loop about algo chasing, playlist making, and satisfaction facilitating. Amazing work all across the board man, I've been Loving this process since 2020, and hope to stock with it to the end!!

[@bigbattleslittleworlds]

Loving to see how this project is coming along. Great job.

[@mariobenitopeinado6840]

Absolutely astonishing job (as allways). Tons and tons of working hours here, and the best is yet to come!! Loving every single video

[@deathmagnetic300]

You are kill'in it lately with your videos. Keep up that great content. I can't wait for you to finally see the vision, the dream, the build complete. Cheers.

[@kanenas3]

May you never run out of storage space, hero.

[@user-kc5bo7yf7v]

You are a true mad lad. Been watching you put this stuff together forever. Keep up the good fight.

[@andybraun93]

Keep up the great work Lachie! Always a joy to see your videos. Hopefully we can support you enough to keep going!

[@Emilio-mp2kg]

Thanks for the amazing content!!! It has been such an amazing journey and I can’t wait to see the finished product. Also I can’t wait to see a battle rep on one of the greatest moments in the films where all those trolls come through the gate!!!

[@alexbarrett3832]

I love Minas Tirith. I finally saved up for the gw Gondor ruins box, so will be making a somewhat smaller version of my own soon!

[@JoeHardacre]

Just listening to the LOTR audiobook and the battle of the pelennor, this is so good

[@CrimsonTemplar2]

Excellent progress. I really liked seeing your gap filling process.

[@muffturkey1averagegaming461]

That Looks Awesome Dude👍🏻

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you mate!!!

[@bluebubbadog2080]

Cant wait to see this added to the rest of the board!

[@DWSP101]

Look at this guy’s eyes the exhaustion is totally real!

[@Zorpazorp]

Yeahhhhhhhhhhh sleepy Lachie is sleepy

[@kieran2221]

This is madness. Glorious, wonderful, amazing, massively inspiring madness.

[@mjinoz1677]

Definitely liking the new approach and the playlist idea. Keep it up man!

[@Zorpazorp]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Kerpaint]

I discovered your hcannel not long ago. even though I'm not painting minis anymore and out ouf the hobby, your videos are amazing. They inspire me for other hobbies (I'm more into sketching and painting live) or in case i go back to painting gondorians. Keep up!

[@CV33Games]

Looking great! Its been an awesome journey to follow!

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you mate, it's been epic to put it together!

[@yannickschmid1608]

This stuff is so good!! Love the Minas Tirith series!!!!

[@monsvillerailways5736]

That's all looking great Lochy. Great work as always. Happy Modelling

[@stuartlennon9511]

Fantastic! And great idea re the play lists 😊 love that.

[@jonny251990]

Fantastic video as usually 😄 Good call on the video structure, makes sense

[@Zorpazorp]

Glad you think so Jonny!

[@timgriffin8604]

Keep up the good lord (on the rings) 's work

[@Zorpazorp]

Hahahahaha thank you Timmy

[@Argosh]

I really like your playlists and I've watched the entire Imperial Palace list. Gonna be tackling Middle Earth stuff next. Thanks for paying attention to this detail stuff.

[@herkulesp]

Nice look and vibe to the whole build.

[@BeardClipper]

What an epic!!! Loving this build so much, and I agree with your route through; hopefully the algorithm agrees as well :D

[@jacopocolcera922]

Hope to see this video reaching the views it needs! Your work is Always amazing!

[@hunsler1006]

Absolutely awesome, these vids never fail to amaze me. I think it was the right call and its amazing how big a difference it makes, getting that first layer of paint down. Now off to watch the battle report!

[@kevin-ux5qk]

what a fantastic build, i cant wait to see it completed!

[@danielhall6354]

this is shaping up very nicely

[@stephenelder2652]

That cold feeling when you pour 100+ hours into crafting a gaming table then remember none of your friends ever have time to play

[@CB-zq1ky]

Ouch….I can feel that from here.

[@antonykennelly4180]

Don't know how you do it! I know I wouldn't know where to start. So glad you are though, keep up the good work mate!

[@Zorpazorp]

Will do Antony!!! And thank you for the ongoing support mate it means the world :)

[@leassasine]

Magnificent Work!!! Love both Projects!

[@sahidko1377]

well I got my completionist dopamine so a little thank you is in order :)

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you Sahidko

[@thejayb1983]

It's looking awesome dude!!

[@mrlukesir486]

Yes, more MESBG boards. This is seriously impressive though man, keep it coming. Also just really enjoyed seeing how much progress you made❤