I Made a POST APOCALYPTIC Metro Station!!

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We try to make an underground post apocalyptic metro station diorama!
🧰 MATERIALS:
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- Foamboard (10mm and 5mm)
- XPS foam
- Exterior foam coat: hotwirefoamfactory.com/026_Ex...
- PVC pipe connector (tunnel)
- Foam brick sheets
- Cardstock
- Prefab welding light and neon flicker LEDs
- 9V battery connector
- Button
- Prefab H0 scale fence and advertisement boards
- H0 scale train carriage and train tracks
- Resin 3D prints (crates, oil barrels, characters and monster)
- Gravel and rocks of various sizes and colors
- Prefab grass tufts and plants
- Easy rust texture paint
- Easy concrete texture paint
- Acrylic paint
- GW Citadel paints
- Rust wash and oil effect paints
🔨 TOOLS:
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- Resin 3D printer
- Hot wire foam cutter
- Soldering iron
- PVA glue, super glue, hot glue, Pico fix glue
- Box cutter, xacto knife, scissors
- Tweezers
🔔 SOCIAL:
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📸 Instagram - / thenerdforge
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🐳 Facebook - / nerdforge
🐤 Twitter - / thenerdforge
💜 Website - www.thenerdforge.com/
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[@Nerdforge]

What a challenge this was to make! Love making the realistic rust and stuff! :) A big thanks to our Patrons and Members this month, no early access on this one, but we'll be back with an early access shortly! Also planning to do some more behind the scenes content for Patrons and Members in the future! Much love 💜

[@ghostsoulfire8817]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS SO MUCH 😍😎✌️👌

[@juliapeck5275]

The rust looks so good. It's crazy realistic, but still so cute and tiny in a gritty way XD

[@mattinkel7342]

Great job.. really nailed the atmosphere :)

[@darkmoonthedirewolf9231]

Definitely amazing

[@Tharus12]

It was awesome, came together very well. One suggestion to consider for any future dioramas involving railways would be to paint the sleepers of the railway track to make them look like wood or concrete. It doesn’t detract from this one but was something I noticed. Always great watching you work.

[@onionallium2543]

Honestly her neighbors have stopped questioning their disappearing gravel

[@Rainbow__cookie]

Lol

[@maryblaylock6545]

I imagine that it must hilarious to watch her and her orange cat try to casually approach the pebbles and stealthily put them in a tiny bag while being 'assisted' by her wee beastie. Perhaps her neighbor has a game camera.

[@jeffreylan2814]

haha

[@DJVoyagerXue]

Hahahaha I was howling with laughter

[@d.i.a.5392]

Why do I feel jealous each time I watch your videos? The way your brain processes things are like the way I did years ago... Today, I am left with imagination rate of ZERO. Life... I wish I could pursue my dreams like you do now. Great job. 💖

[@3Clod]

a few years from now: "dad... legends say there used to be gravel here" "my son... it's... complicated"

[@tarzan1638]

That’s awesome 😎

[@kraemergamer5826]

I don’t get it

[@3Clod]

@@kraemergamer5826 I said it's complicated 😝

[@saltybaguettes_]

@@kraemergamer5826 for context, she always steals gravel from her neighbours whenever she makes a diorama, so the joke is that over time she'll steal all the gravel without anyone knowing and it becomes a myth/legend.

[@kraemergamer5826]

Oh lol I feel so stupid now

[@MLiskindagay]

The neighbours: "Honey, Martina's stealing our gravel again!" "What a strange girl"

[@Kajenx]

Did she even use the gravel? I don't think she did, lol.

[@nicaplays6309]

@@Kajenx I think she did. She added it along with fake bushes in the end.

[@1894db]

The spill (10:59) makes it looks more authentic I think, since a lot of deep tunnels flood when they're no longer maintained because of how close they are to the ground water. Especially in Russia, cause of how deep a lot of the metros are.

[@GregKrynen]

Neighbor - "Where did my driveway go?!" Dioramas winning awards at local competitions with special thanks to neighbors driveway LOL

[@ChastenLoveland]

I'm sitting here reading the posts and they make me smile, I get to this one and bust out laughing. Well played man.

[@AlcheonArt]

Marina: Gotta stop stealing gravel Also her: *Keeps perfecting her stealing techniques*

[@melissadyas8332]

Isn't it MarTina?...whatev though..oxmelissa 💋

[@AlcheonArt]

@@melissadyas8332 you're right, but my fat fingers can't type apparently lol

[@melissadyas8332]

@@AlcheonArt lmfao...that's good...it is kinda sad that I can relate...thnxx..stay safe..oxmelissa 💋

[@thegreatskinkpriest8104]

Cool that the sponsor didn’t just say “hey, advertise out game” and actually asked you to make something based on it instead. I don’t play pubg but this was pretty cool of them.

[@rfresa]

I wonder where it ended up. In their corporate office, or maybe on display in the lobby?

[@0Heeroyuy01]

@@rfresa im guessing in a storage closest or the trash bin as thats the typical thing these companies do

[@stonersiren]

"post apocalyptic" looks like normal brooklyn metro stations to me

[@catra_0880]

Ha

[@echo_music_official]

Bruhhh......

[@elchiponr1]

lol

[@lethfuil]

I...ah...eh....uff. xD

[@russianman2997]

Yeah it’s post apocalyptic Russia of the metro stations they had a few games and novels

[@mosthighlyintrovertedlady3319]

That is officially the coolest thing ever.

[@raytaylor6223]

Seconded.

[@cutebrain]

Why should this guy get most likes than the channel

[@cutebrain]

I have liked tooooo

[@Tester-sh1mn]

from a certain point of view

[@UvLch12]

It has been about a year since I used your "Epic Bookbinding" videos to make my sisters the best Christmas gifts ever and I just want to thank you for your awesome content.

[@AllMuscle1]

Martina, I found you last night and am hooked on your channel! I showed it to my son who asked me about making an ocean diorama for a science project. Although we could never come close to what you would produce, your channel offers us inspiration and insight into the process of creating art. I am truly moved by the joy you make your audience feel when they watch you toil, craft, shape, and paint new scenes. You make them come to life and breathe the magic of love onto their little worlds. Thank you for making both my son and I smile so much when watching a video together. WOW! Keep up the fantastic craft of creation. You have an innate talent for sure!

[@alenaxp]

You are great and I love dioramas and you nailed it! Can't wait for more

[@Chickennuggies_RULE]

Totally agree

[@juliapeck5275]

The texture on all of this is seriously the coolest thing ever.

[@narandalia7645]

Me: *sees the title* my brain: You do not need it, You do not need it, You do not need it,You do not need it Also me: I NEED IT¡¡¡¡¡ PD: This is the most amazing diorama in history, I want to live there :3

[@valentinmitterbauer4196]

Sees crack- station "I wanna live there!"

[@sirenofthesea7802]

I read your comment & all I could think of was Sponge Bob! 😆🍍

[@jacobhoekman6865]

I love dioramas but when your done, you're like. crap Where do I put it.

[@yggdrassil0283]

I love how casual Martina says "Time to steal my neighbor's gravel" lol

[@LaserGadgets]

"MOM THE CRAZY HAIRED LADY IS STEALING OUR GRAVEL AGAAAAIN >

[@mistermisteron]

Keine Ahnung, hab das Wort noch nie gehört

[@LaserGadgets]

@@mistermisteron Nee oder? :> erklärt sich ja von selbst, zitterndes Licht wie bei nem Schweisser. Wieder was gelernt :)

[@Artas1984]

Licht aus Sweiss (Switzerland) obviously ;D

[@LaserGadgets]

@@Artas1984 Ich hab Schweiss gelesen und wollte mich grade wundern.

[@lunamoon-xk2us]

Ja ist mir auch nicht ganz klar

[@danaondrackova3431]

"bricks And me are not friends" **seriously having flasbacks from the Castle build**

[@ronja-louisekarmahedberg4638]

But it were such a great video still xD

[@belyndamaniez9703]

Each time I say "This is the most amazing thing ever", I think Martina accepts the challenge to make something EVER MORE AMAZING ❤

[@ronja-louisekarmahedberg4638]

She looks at the screnn and goes "...Hold my coffee"

[@Zeilus-Maximus]

Don't worry about your train, that is the german train company "deusche Bahn", and they either are late or never arrive😂 adds to the lore of your diorama honestly! Great work👍!

[@Powdah]

Just found you!!! Such fantastic work and love watching your pieces come to life.

[@kathleenwest1463]

Lesson learned from NerdForge videos: When adding texture, aging, details, go a whole step past where my comfort level would be. Then go one more step. More detail is the difference between really nice and AMAZING!

[@nairbvel]

"Excuse me, officer, I have to report a theft..." "What was stolen, and do you have any suspects?" "Yes, officer -- that girl there keeps stealing my gravel!" "Are you aware, sir, that girl is the world-famous Martina of Nerdforge?" "Yes, but... my gravel..." "If that young woman needs gravel, then you should feel honored she has deigned to elevate your lowly stones to a whole new level of nerdy existence! You should feel lucky that I don't arrest *you* for interfering in her work!"

[@starw2858]

Her: But i want my gravel back... Officer: That's it, *Click* "Houston, drop the bomb" *click*

[@JaveTycoon]

Ahaha, thats SO Hilarious I got real tears in my eyes from laughing. Thank you. For it.

[@thenar]

You make CoVid time so entertaining. My craft room is being remodeled, so I’m enjoying you accomplish stuff. You always make me grin, kiddo. I’m in my late 70’s Nd still building stuff. so you have many more years to still enjoy making cool stuff. It never really goes away.

[@papaowl13803]

Martina is it me or do you see a world that isn't there. By this I mean the creative thought that you put into these creations is truly beyond words. You are truly blessed with a gift.

[@aliababwa5153]

Loved the forge graffiti u did on the wall! It’s like an artists signature

[@emi287]

I definitely should be doing college work... but when you see Martina and Hansi upload nothing else is as important! Thankyou for another amazing project ❤

[@savannahezelle2998]

Honestly me too....

[@inkadinkadoodle]

That occasional light hiccup is unnerving. That a single element of a diorama can evoke such a response speaks volumes about the realism of the entire diorama! I LOVE THIS!

[@Kitties.and.Kitbashes]

The thumbnail for this video was nestled in amongst the random assortment of weirdness that KZbin recommends to me, and as anything related to post-apocalyptic modeling catches my attention, I clicked on it. I'm glad I did. Wow. Very cool work. I also love the kitty 'helpers'.

[@anneargo-davies692]

This is awesome, I think your biggest issue with collecting pebbles is not your neighbors but your furry assistant.

[@mbresinart]

Amazing!!

[@SeverityOne]

I sees cat, I clicks like. Seriously, though, it's an interesting project. As it happens, earlier today I watched a Luke Towan video, about how to build a "museum quality", ultra-realistic model railway station. And he has, in fact, built a metro station before (but a normal, non-post-apocalyptic one). Now Luke Towan is a bit like Leonardo da Vinci, in the sense that he builds amazing things, and you think "I could never do that". And here you are, stuffing a drain pipe with a German post-war three-axle passenger car, and not only does it look like I could do it myself, it totally looks like a video game. So yeah, good job.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Amazing build!! Loved seeing all the aging techniques that were used to bring this to life! Beautiful! 😍

[@annamakesandmends]

Honestly this channel just makes me want to immediately do something creative and I love it

[@davidbooher5559]

Same.

[@keshtfiu]

Girl... you're amazing! You draw and paint, and create things so easily and with enthusiasm! I love your projects! Keep it up!

[@Micca_]

We have this SCHWEISSLICHT 😂 Looks extremely cool!

[@maxbilger4284]

Welcome, my german brother

[@Micca_]

@@maxbilger4284 Dankeschön! 😄

[@BarbarianGod]

10:50 the flooded tunnel look is actually really neat

[@cristianbacu4010]

I love that you presented your daily effort like this. You illustrated for me perfectly that working consistently on a project, with reasonable daily goals, you can achieve anything, Thank you for this. I needed it.

[@jamboree2723]

This is just amazing. Speechless, it is wonderfull! I have a doll house background, never thought that adding dirt and grime to a diorama would make something look so incredibly realistic. Just wow!

[@chrishechtl8330]

"I don't like you anymore", "Clyde!" and "I got to stop doing that," had me rolling. Been there, done that! I'm curious to see what she could do with those LEDs like Boydei Hobby Time uses.

[@lost.sam.]

It was so funny how she pronounced "Schweisslicht" (it was by the way not wrong!)... i'm from germany so i know it xd

[@thatriverperson3080]

That's just what I (as a German aswell) thought xD Idk about you, but I feel like she pronounces it more accurate than most people here would :'D

[@CornucopiaOFmadness]

True 😅

[@monkemaster1337]

Moin meister

[@Jo-ny9ne]

BUT IT SOUNDED GOOD??? like REALLY good?

[@caralmk]

Well, the norwegian language does have similar sounds to the German one, so it's not really surprising actually.

[@lizziehall478]

Martina you've outdone yourself!! My favourite part is always when you're painting on the rust/aging effects. You're a master!!!❤️

[@pinkponyofprey1965]

I'm not sure what this channel is about. I only know I'm constantly amazed !!! Also there's a high level of happiness involved ... even with the gruesome monsters haha! You know what you do, that's fer sure! Just keep doing it! :D

[@kraemergamer5826]

As a Fellow diorama builder I can say that the work is outstanding Great job 👍

[@macloricott13]

Seconded that. From another modeller ;-)

[@kayday1996]

If only all sponsorships lead to content this quality

[@rosy1586]

“It’s never been easier to steal gravel” omg 😂😂

[@AngryFaceGames_]

This is amazing. I thought it was 3D art from the thumbnail, cause most of my recommended on YT is 3D. This was such a great surprise to watch. Subbed!

[@Hall_Meli]

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one that saves the backing from my old notebooks - It's so hard to find good thick cardboard sometimes! I've been getting more into dioramas lately for my Nendoroids (still mostly concepting & testing small things so far) & I take great inspiration from your builds!

[@InThisEssayIWill...]

Hell yes! You deserve all the sponsors that let you do cool projects like this!

[@woodstoney]

"Honey! That strange blue-haired girl is stealing gravel from our driveway again!" "Don't worry about it...at least she's not casting a spell on us!" Very nicely done. Love the level of detail!

[@Velerlis]

This is the most gorgeous diorama I've seen so far. Absolutely love it!

[@bartrosso]

Just found this channel.. what a masterpiece.. This diorama is amazing.. nice technics on rusty elements, that wagon is perfect.

[@lucianithildin1748]

The level of detail is astounding! Good job, Martina and Hansi!

[@podwick7222]

Awesome to see video game sponsors on crafting videos!

[@angelflot]

Sjkera bagera! I have been married to a Norwegian for 30 years and I have never heard that. Mind you, he moved to California when we married, and we visit every other summer to Norway. I have to say it to him and freak him out since I speak Norwegian to him out of nowhere. I fell in love with your Infinity Book and also the Harry Potter book. Learning so much from you! You are so awesome 👏 I want to learn the led lighting like you. You have no fear!!! Pretty simple!!

[@margotdejaegher4391]

Really awesome how you combined all these different materials into one diorama. You are both very creative and inspiring.

[@Jobjoossen]

I loved to see Hansi's part in the making process. Love to see more switching back and forth between Hansi and Martina, collaborating on a project.

[@AliciaVanderflught]

I love watching you make stuff it’s different than a lot of the others I watch, I also use a lot of your painting tips and tricks when I’m painting my clay sculptures or doing a regular artwork on paper. Very very inspiring!

[@AseGarcia]

The diorama looks gorgeous and the weathering job in general is on point!! This is the kind of content makes me smile. Excellent job :D

[@abusername]

You’re super talented and artistic Love how immersive, detailed and beautiful your work and video is

[@leannevantyghemleroux6003]

I've watched halfway through so far and I can say this looks pretty accurate to the parisian metro in the the lesser known/used stations lol I love seeing your thought process in the construction of these projects, I would love to try a Star Wars diorama some day!

[@zatoth13]

I love the nasty grunge look of it. I think the use of the sheets for the tiles is best because tiles are very uniform in how they are laid out irl

[@ZenobiaGrr]

Her creativity is just mind blowing! Love that she makes everything looks so easy (while is really not), sits down and makes a drawing plan just like that! Found you and watched back all your videos within a few days! Love everything you create!

[@artcafe2684]

You guys are so skilled and good at this stuff. That diorama looks so freaking awesome! Love it!

[@natelenz8595]

The only thing missing: hand-made foam bricks. (runs)

[@InkanSpider]

Thanks to you guys and this magnificent piece of art, I have now gotten into the Metro 2033 series. I also have an idea for another diorama: a Fatal Frame/Project Zero diorama. You guys love using LEDs in your work, and you also made some glowing tree spirits in that little lamp diorama a while back, so making a ghost themed diorama would be amazing 💖

[@HerrFinsternis]

I absolutely love the rust and dirt on the walls, the little props .... just an awesome piece altogether :)

[@EvilSage42]

Your painting of the weathered details is just phenomenal!!!

[@poorvika8297]

"and it looks so grimy and nasty and I love it" 😂😂😂 we all love a grimy nasty post-apocalyptic metro station Also.. I'm off to steal my nephew's train thing

[@soph-333]

I love how she keeps saying "we" while I'm just lying on my bed

[@larnregis]

She's using the pluralis modestiae, while she definitely deserves using it as pluralis majestatis.

[@AnythingButOnes]

Both skills and tools are amazing. Loving the level of detail and trouble you went to create this piece. Subbed!

[@symondealmeida9454]

i just discovered this channel and i already saw like 10 videos i'm so amazed by your talent and how lovely you are , love your work and your personality one day i wish i could buy all your stuff and put them in my room

[@robote7679]

Incredibly cool. The weathering and wear and tear are so convincing. The lighting really does bring the scene to life. What you create is so cool but how you create it is just as cool. Super creative, great detail, patience, problem solving and your joy in the creative process. I get so many great tips and such a treat to watch your whole creative experience.

[@MythicalFamilyYT]

I love your projects!! Perfect mix of fantasy and craftsmanship

[@gordontalbot902]

The rust effect looks amazing!!! Another brilliant project!!!

[@molten_software]

KZbin suggested this video when I was watching Peter Brown make bowls, and I am glad it did. This is awesome work and I am subscribing immediately :)

[@fluffykitty6349]

7 days. All the details of a apocalypse. Challenge accepted. XO

[@IriIrichanel]

This is amazing! Also I feel like the camera shots at the end got so much better, cinematic!

[@aaroncollins1606]

Some of the most amazing art pieces I have seen, new to the channel but I love all of these!

[@H1p30p13]

This actually help me when I need to calm down when I'm Sad or Angry i love to watch people make the beautiful things i know i can't make lol

[@labdian]

I loved it. I wish you elaborated more about painting the figurines, I will paint my first figurine this weekend and I would have appreciated some tips. You are amazing.

[@jennylawson1980]

Each week you guys seem to set the bar a little higher. Keep it up. I would love to see how you would interpret an actual rain forest or treasure hunt adventure diorama. Your eyes for detail are so amazing. ♥️♥️♥️ Keep it up!!!♥️♥️♥️

[@Screwy9758]

Came across this vid' by accident. I must say this project is very well done & you Martina are a very talented girl both in mental & practical visulisation. I do hope you can make a career out of your talent.

[@AlexFlippin]

Great work! Any chance we could get a little more detail on your flicker lighting setup? Even some photos on IG would be awesome! Keep up the amazing work! Love this channel!

[@23ahndra]

Damn I love everything y’all do!!! *inner nerd squeal*

[@constancemiller3753]

Ah, thats what that sound is.

[@filipemil]

"Let's get dirty!" Thats gonna stick for a while for me:D Martina, youre the best!

[@Mekazas]

Your detail painting and weathering is top notch! Such a good eye!

[@Nerdforge]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Kai-tx5he]

You are amazing at making! I love the detail you put into everything!

[@XDanzel1]

this is amazing i hope you will get more offers for these kind of projects :3

[@Nerdforge]

Thanks for this comment

[@eragonmorningstar7083]

Best video to watch on Thanksgiving ever.

[@SilverGhxst]

This is so cool looking! I think the only thing I personally would have done (I'm not a mini artist or anything just like detail 🤣) is possibly try to simulate cracked tiles either on the floor or on the wall. But even without this detail it looks wicked!! I would love to have something like that on display in my game room! Keep up the amazing work!!

[@chimpsfall75]

Love the Patron/Member recognition during your montages!!!

[@lazykazuo]

Wow that light effect tho! it elevates the whole diorama, very cool as always Martina!

[@christosnorthman2808]

So many details !!! OMG ! I love that ! And the atmosphere so creepy ! Good job Martina !

[@its_jelyo7176]

This is soo amazing! I love that whole vibe. Very nice job

[@dkau7029]

That was a cool project. Have you ever thought about making a table top or coffee table diorama using resin with the led lights? I have seen others do it but I wonder what you could come up with if you did one. BTW your work is outstanding.

[@AverageGamerGirI]

You are incredible! This is absolutely amazing! You did SUCH a great job with the details!

[@roccosibilly2353]

Congratulations ! I love your work and your channel ! Keep it up

[@Nerdforge]

Thank you so much!

[@andreh4859]

Really nice work! Can you show more about that foam cutter you have? Im really interested in how to build one of those. Thanks!

[@TheSighphiguy]

1st time viewer here.... 1st 2 minutes i thought you would wind up with some underwhelmingly average diorama. at the end i was saying "7 effing days she did this"?... THAT.... was amazing!