I Made a Star Wars Battle Diorama With a New Explosion Technique

#Diorama #StarWars #Battle
This week, I made a Clone Wars battle on an unnamed sandy planet from Star Wars.
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0:04 Droids
1:13 Clones
1:25 A Tank
1:42 The Terrain
3:19 Surface Texture
4:06 Time to Paint Minis
6:29 Time to Paint Terrain
7:19 Time to Blow Up a Tank
8:38 Installing the Minis
9:18 The Lights
9:39 The Finishing Touches
9:49 Shields
10:10 I Called it Good
10:39 Outro

[@daybreaker_koa]

The idea that there’s one clone named Roger makes this whole era of Star Wars sound like an absolute nightmare for him.

[@TheRyujinLP]

Roger-Rogering intensifies...

[@Meemstation]

What if he was a commander

[@azynkron]

@@Meemstation Roger, Roger-Roger!

[@captainF0Rd0]

I feel like it wouldn’t be a nightmare. I feel like he actually took on the name to strike fear into the battle droids by taking something they own… “roger”

[@thebeatls09k]

One thing I learned years later is that the Droid itself is called Roger. So they aren't saying Roger (copy that) twice they are saying roger( copy that) to a bot also named Roger. Roger,Roger.

[@Aikurisu]

Okay, those shield bubbles came out extraordinarily well. With the light reflecting off them they're pretty much perfect for the job.

[@shanerountree3623]

A thought just came to me for lighting the bubbles. Have a blaster bolt actually impacting the shield and at the point of impact hide an surface mount UV LED to illuminate the shield at that point. That should have the effect of the shield glow around the blaster impact (as if the shield were taking damage there) and let you illuminate it without having to have an external source above.

[@danielrodriguez-lx1qi]

@@shanerountree3623 THIS! genuinely a good idea!

[@tripghl0]

Best scale modeling channel ever

[@tonylovesmusic6806]

can confirm

[@Cimmerian415]

One of the best for sure.

[@TrimericRaptor7-hb4mw]

Yep yep

[@mrskeet7307]

Agreed

[@tom-erikbowen8842]

Fax

[@videomurln]

I look forward to the clever writing as much as the craftsmanship... "and it sounds like they're looking for you, Roger" 😂

[@jeremiahward9999]

This is by far one of my favorite builds besides the wild imaginary west!! You should do more with the Star Wars legion models!! Like an assault on a rebel base of your creation by the empire!!

[@SpencerGilland-wm7tt]

Wild imaginary west was the best. We need more!!

[@CobbleGT]

Honestly this is the best diorama KZbin channel

[@katmom49]

The shields and explosions are fabulous!

[@johnnydoe66]

You should call this planet "Saharion Prime." Maybe they were fighting over the only area to have a deep water source below the surface in some sort of cavern.

[@caseyynelmss]

According to Wookiepedia, the planet looks similar to Pasaana. Which we only saw once, in The Rise Of Skywalker, but we could assume the clones got there once or twice.

[@thevoiceinyourhead97]

@@caseyynelmss Since we know that Skywalker was on Ryloth and with that the 501st, it would make more sense to assume the planet is Ryloth based on its "deserty" apperance which was seen multiple times in the Clone Wars.

[@nihilusdirus]

The 3d printed explosion really adds to the feel of all the clone war series being animated in various styles - it may just be me, but when I think of the clones, I think about all the different appearances they made in the animated series' even if they first appeared in the live action. And those shields look so good! You always nail the right amount of color and washes and everything in between, I'm terrible at colors. Great work boylei!

[@bushyboi2k9]

One trick for masking, that find works. After putting down your masking tape, spray over a light coat or two of sealer. This means when you go over it with your normal spray / paint after, none should be able to leak under the tape.

[@ABeardedPanda]

Another Sunday with Boylei, it's gonna be a good day.

[@robertreynolds930]

that clear resin explosion was genius, it looked great!

[@Straswa]

Masterful work Boylei! Love the Droideka shields and the rocket damage on the AAT.

[@scottywan82]

Love it when I refresh the page just as one of your videos goes up!

[@yellowlabrador4918]

Those printed explosions are really neat!! For me, I personally like the cotton ball explosions you’ve made a little better, I like the way they look. But the new kind is really neat too

[@that_one_helljumper]

The lighting effects with the droideka bubble shields worked out really well The whole scene looks really cool

[@readingking1421]

That is incredible! This is my all-time favorite model you've made; the explosion on the tank, the shield bubbles, it's all amazing

[@scnichols65]

Turned out great! Look forward to seeing what you can do with the glowing resin.

[@Expialidocious46545]

Woa! The explosion resin is awesome! Nice upgrade!

[@scaleffect]

Tank looks great. Been wanting to get the old AMT 1/32 kit of one some day. Now I have a good painting guide.

[@Shtubbly]

As someone who’s a world war 1 and 2 nerd I’m hoping one day I get to see you make a diorama using one of those time eras

[@datenschutzification]

Damn that explosion is some straight akira stuff. What a diorama.

[@theoneandonly8967]

This is most definitely one of my favourite scenes you’ve done so far. The explosion looks super cool. Thanks for the great vids

[@paulkim8651]

you are both truly inspiring and a brutal reality check. i'm glad i'm old enough to know that whilst i'd love to try to make/recreate/improve your works, i know it would be a colossal waste of my time and money trying. please keep up the amazing work! i love when you use lights!

[@nils-peterwihlney8732]

Loved it! The lack of a smoke trail is not a bad thing since I doubt the clone troopers use smoke-emitting rockets. It could even be that he never got the chance to fire and that the droids inside caused the explosion themselves in a funny way and everybody cheered on Roger who in confusion looks at the ammo inside of his unfired rocket launcher but doesn't say anything.

[@melvinshew5127]

Another great project as always

[@malikbleak9113]

The shields are really good. Really impressive!!

[@wildbill2703]

Man, you keep upping your game. Love the growth in technique since you've started. Keep it up!

[@jonnysee2948]

Wow! I’m so impressed! This looks amazing! So cool!

[@ajschwartz3924]

Rex!!!! My all time favorite clone. I love that little Easter egg you left in.

[@paperdoll1982]

One of the parenting moments I have been looking forward to happened last week. My daughter is in 4th grade and they are studying habitats. They got to pick a habitat and make a diorama. She chose The Boreal Forest (we live in Canada). I was able to help her out making a bunch of cool coniferous trees using, wire, jute fibre and a drill. I feel like I learned that from you but if not I’m sure you linked to someone else’s channel who had a tutorial. Thank you. We spray painted them black and she added some green shades and they looked great.

[@cartercraw2968]

Bro I love how you did the tank. The paint job looks amazing and the damage looks pretty realistic.

[@spectre_x_customs6955]

The shields on the destroyers look so awesome

[@nickewing754]

I like the new explosion technique! Maybe combining the 3D printing method of making explosions with the cotton method on the ends would help sell the transition from fire to smoke better?

[@7thSmurf]

that IS SICK .he COULD SELL THOSE to HARDCORE STAR WARS FANS and recreate the FANS favourite scene.. . as diorama .

[@Atmoseeker]

That's wicked. Love how simple the wiring for the lights was too.

[@petermitchell7914]

Absolutely stunning. I make stuff for my tabletop games, but this is totally next level stuff. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. When I saw you installing the laser blasts I thought, "There's no way they're going to light up." Boy was I wrong.

[@TekGeekDad]

Looks absolutely awesome - the shield bubbles are slick and wonder if you could put an led inside to light them from the inside along with maybe a filament bouncing off of one. Sweet over all.

[@Kryosleep]

Excellent work. Really cool to see your process. That explosion was exemplary.

[@FUTUR1ZT3X]

The glowikg shields for the da kas was genious. The way they look under the light is perfect

[@p11_studios]

The explosions are brilliant!! Love to see some more clone representation

[@zestylamb]

Watch those wrist rockets!

[@okeanos6391]

That explosion looks so good man!

[@paperdoll1982]

This is stupidly amazing!

[@FalloutFrenzyYT]

this is amazing! you should do another clone wars diorama, but in an urban area, and add a blue trade federation tank! Keep up the great work!

[@wifipigeon01]

Thaaaat's dope 😍😍 switching the light on was an epic moment

[@graefx]

The UV shields are awesome, im gonna save that for if I ever have a printer.

[@harigarou]

Your rocky terrain is looking better and better, I'll probably try my hand at recreating something similar for my next Kings of War army

[@mbrombert]

Absolutely obsessed with this channel and every video but would LOVE to see way more Wild Imaginary West stuff!

[@jthomas6080]

These keep getting better and better.

[@Richs_reef]

I love your Star Wars builds!

[@jaket8947]

Bro, you're so good, I'm starting to think you're an actual droid.

[@M.R.BrickFilms]

This looks like a Star Wars battle was pause, great work 👏👏👏🤩🤩🤩

[@hyste3921]

Maybe adding a little smoke from the rocket will complete the scene! Very cool btw!!!!!

[@bigstyleart]

Holy crap, dude. I love all your stuff but this is freakin amazing. The 3d print ideas are gold. Excellent work, Sir!

[@scarcosplay]

you really upped your game with that shield and explosion!

[@MKempICI]

That Pthalo blue worked remarkably well. Thank you for the tip!

[@DugdoesDigging]

The way you create terrain... its magic man, I could never, not with 100 years of learning and study

[@goobseum]

This may be your best work yet

[@Orion9856]

Wow, I don't usually comment but this one is amazing! Great work all around and loved the new methods you used on the explosion and droid shields!

[@PKTCrafts]

Dude! I have never thought about gluing plaster/resin rocks before cutting the foam around it, then the sculptamold 🤯 so smart! Came out looking so beautiful man!

[@hey_super]

This is so cool. Maybe you could do an underwater gungan city with those clearish droideika shields that glow blue under uv light?

[@toodlesX14]

Really really impressed with that tank! The paint work is fantastic and that entry -> exit explosion is so good.

[@jmag579]

The laser beams are such a sick touch ✨

[@dawn_8691]

I've been following your channel for two years I think, and seeing your gradual improvement in builds is exquisite. Beleive us when we say this is the best diorama you've done so far : using resin instead of cotton is actually a great upgrade, and even more appealing when the LEDs aren't on ! Bravo !

[@garzilla7123]

That is another Great and Amazing Build, my friend, every week you amaze us with your awesome talent. Thank You!!! 👍👍👍

[@joshburnworth8101]

This is so Cool! I love the Explosion on the tank. The glowing blaster bolts are a fantastic addition as well. Makes me wanting to start making dioramas again.

[@Mr_Deathdude]

Good work, keep it up! 😊

[@jupiter1390]

They have the high ground

[@baanders2519]

This is the best diorama! you should do a republic commando one

[@Phanterinos]

Well, words can't describe the level of this guy works

[@mistac5050]

Another awesome build. Love the terrain as usual. Hope you're getting ready for that one million subscriber extravaganza!

[@AndrewKuntzman]

I do always love the roller droids

[@chariskreeger3501]

I love the tank explosion 10/10 diorama

[@manuelkress8554]

Awesome work! I essentially like the rock texture and the reddish brown color of the droidekas 👍🤟. And the explosion of course.

[@derekrife9214]

Excellent job sir! I love your work.

[@Vanret255]

I love the wild imaginary west, but your Star wars legion Diormas are always my favorite!

[@aaronbono4688]

That came out incredible.

[@MollyFinlaysonWeeber]

Love Star Wars love your videos awesome job

[@osmanpasha_diy]

Amazing as always! You could also place a UV LED somewhere on the droidekas

[@ryankyle2467]

10:16- That’s actually another awesome idea! Which is normal for this channel lol But yeah, if you stuck a little light in front of the shields and pointed it directly at them then you can see where the shield is obviously getting hit by the blue! But then it goes clear and the further back you go!!! That’s awesome!!!

[@loganking8702]

Idk if black light led bulbs are a thing, but putting on inside each of those bubbles would look pretty good as well. Keep up the good work, it looks great!

[@whateveryoda]

As awesome as ever! Love your Star Wars diaromas!

[@casperd6248]

This looks amazing, you should definitely make more stuff like this

[@Christer91Nilsen]

Nice! Could you do some Lotr inspired next? Like Sauron forging the ring, Shelob sneaking around Frodo, Bilbo's party, the house of Tom Bombadil or maybe Treebeard with the hobbits?

[@BDZman1069]

The explosions are really awesome looking!

[@AJ_Dodgestar]

OMG that looks amazing!

[@ombrepourpre7562]

Very beautiful use of leds ❤

[@Jakyub]

What the hell the shields look SO good. Well done man. Love the stuff

[@bzqp2]

"and it sounds like they're looking for you, Roger" LOL

[@bwild7859]

Makes me think of ep one of the clone wars, “ambush “ I think it is. Great work! I love seeing the legion stuff! Could do a cool train scene with the new range troopers or some delta squad with the commandos!

[@nxel2]

awesome as always. Maybe sanding more the shield of the droidekas could look a bit better...

[@michaelvalenzuela2528]

Nice, very dramatic effects.

[@durpydurp5220]

With the droidekas that are rolling, you could do a little dust trail behind them.

[@WarKrow13]

Love Star Wars! Think it would be funny to see a x wing dog fight a F -16 in a canyon

[@ilikenothingtoo]

Adding a clear splash to one of the shields and a bolt right in front of it would be cool.

[@modelermark172]

Your execution of this build is as excellent as it is innovative, Boylei! From the Droidekas' shields, (reminiscent of the "bell jar" shields of the 1953 "War of the Worlds" Martian War Machines,) to the antitank rocket strike effect; this scene is packed with action and incident! Have you ever considered a diorama showing the Galactic Empire invading Earth as a future project . . . ? Thanks for sharing your skills, imagination, and techniques with us! My Like is in the 1.7Ks.

[@Billothy69]

This is one of my favorite models of yours so far

[@marcoherreras6536]

Breathtaking!!!

[@FaZeBolt_]

Please more clone wars or clone stuff Im general. Im begging. This is 10/10❤