Let it Snow - Winter diorama

Making a Winter Wonderland
I love modelling winter dioramas - they're so easy and fun to do! When Noch approached me to make 4 short videos for their advent calendar series, I snapped at the chance - this is the complete video in one go.
My biggest tip is to make sure that your base is well sealed or you can get colours bleeding through, especially from soil, and no one likes yellow snow!
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[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

WOW... the whole thing looks amazing 😃 I absolutely love how you did the icy edges on the river, it looks fantastic!

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks Luke.

[@vidfreak727]

Whoever disliked this doesn't appreciate Kathy's hard work! I love this!

[@richardclowes6123]

AWESOME !!!! Lovely scene. Brought back some happy childhood memories of Sunday walks with the family. I must try one some time. Thanks for the vid, Cheers, Rick the Bulldog.

[@DerlChur]

love watching these to fall asleep, fav new channel!

[@darknessislight3689]

Beautiful and magical build 😊❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

[@KathyMillatt]

Thank you 🤗

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

Excellent job with problem solving too. I adore winter. It's my favorite time of year, despite the stress of slipping around on ice. I would use that every year, not just for Christmas, but for the entire winter season. I don't live near nature, so that would at least transport me emotionally.

[@alexmorgan2296]

Stunning - and beautifully designed and built, as ever. Whatever happened to winters like those . . .?! Stay safe.

[@danholzer4626]

that backdrop sells the whole scene.very nice work.

[@craigd6261]

I can almost feel the cold from here! Superb diorama, as always.

[@danielbanks7500]

Wonderful scene!! Very nice winter water modeling as well! The gray water really adds a sense of deep winter to the scene!

[@jesseholalde5670]

Another GREAT build! Love your work ❤. This is very beautiful!

[@johnspisak9729]

Another beautiful work of art. Thanks for sharing.

[@hugabuga535]

that is just stunning. I love the details and everything. I wish I could shrink and take a walk in that scenery.

[@Barbarossamodels]

Excellent tutorial Kathy, well explained & presented..... Finished project looks terrific 👏👏🙂

[@johnnyvscustomsgaragetassie.]

Now that's one way to noch out a great winter diorama. Merry Christmas Kathy. Cheer's John

[@RaymondOreFineArt]

Brilliant. I'm learning so many techniques I've got to try for myself in the new year and start making my paintings into 3D

[@JohnLawmon]

Lovely workmanship, we can all be inspired, thank you for sharing with us. :)

[@minimishapsgames894]

Iowa gets plenty of snow, and I wish it was as magical as you made it appear in this diorama. It's awesome, thank you for sharing!

[@2H80vids]

Great choice of background photo Kathy, so simple but it brings the whole together beautifully.

[@maxbrandt6]

Noch makes some awesome stuff! I need those trees!

[@mapit07]

Great diorama Kathy, thanks for sharing!

[@mikewest3108]

Very nice work. So beautiful. So detailed.

[@michaelhirvela1862]

Got the chills just watching you make that diorama. Well Done. Merry Christmas to you.

[@bengtwahlstedt1021]

Splendid diorama ! 🙂

[@DadPaintsMinis68]

Oh that's so lovely.

[@JAFKARNAT]

Happy Christmas Kathy, have a great time, and let's hope the new year is a lot kinder to us all.

[@thomasr.1556]

Du hast die Magie des Winters in deinem Diorama echt schön wieder gegeben 😀👍

[@SuperBenkoo]

Very nice!! Realistic!!

[@pertevonur471]

Beautiful diorama...Amazing....

[@rwh09384abc]

A nice winter scene

[@Fourwheeljive]

Top notch build! Love it! Merry Christmas!

[@martinhinsley6198]

Top notch display Kathy ending up with a fabulous magical Diorama. Superbly described and executed. Well done and have cracking Boxing day.

[@peterwoodward1678]

beautiful work as always

[@lancebuttox9637]

Superb as always

[@larryscarafile7309]

This was great. I am thinking of making a winter diorama. This video will make a great tutorial for what I want to do

[@jamesnoble2753]

Beautiful diorama and well presented.

[@markwestwriter]

Superbly done!

[@jimk8592]

Beautiful!

[@brunoskorniak9722]

😮wow! Another beautiful masterpiece! Your work is always amazing! I have to get some of those foam rocks for one of my projects! Thanks so much for sharing!😁

[@wolfgangpfeilergartenbahnd6530]

A great job the winter diorama. I wish you a good and healthy Christmas.

[@evelynwald9132]

Fascinating and your attention to detail (like the footprints in the snow) was amazing. Thank you for sharing you beautiful work.

[@KathyMillatt]

Thank you very much!

[@Vman7757]

Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas Kathy,

[@garrettswoodworx1873]

Very well done Kathy! Merry Christmas.

[@michaelkovach7973]

Always enjoy watching your work. Merry Christmas Kathy! 🎄

[@stephencameron4032]

Hi Kathy, another beautiful diorama, thank you so much for sharing, you are an inspiration, have a lovely Christmas and a wonderful New Year, stay safe, all the best from Scotland, Stephen. xxx

[@martinhinsley6198]

just magnificent Kathy. Well done. Loved it. All the best

[@KathyMillatt]

Thank you.

[@keithholland4443]

Amazing!!!

[@DruSteel69]

Beautiful diorama, Kathy. Merry Christmas!

[@johnodonoghue7381]

Excellent festive winter scene Kathy well done , Merry Christmas and a Brighter New Year

[@MrSuperJensen]

Lovely as always, Merry Christmas Kathy.

[@PatrickSamphire]

Very nice. The ice on the river looks particularly realistic. I'll have to copy that technique. Happy Christmas!

[@jesusromero4209]

Nice, very very nice. Good job Kathy. Merry Christmas

[@chriscreativecontent]

Lovely christmassy feel :)

[@-Maciej]

I like your snow scene ⛄

[@wandacampbell337]

Love it

[@SevenWelt]

Tolles Video!👏🏻

[@PaulinhoThompson]

A great video, and very seasonal, including your commentary. Handy tip regarding yellow snow 😂😂.

[@styrenehelp]

An excellent video Kathy. Merry Christmas to you and your family x

[@AsgardStudios]

I absolutely LOVE your channel! Such a great resource, and you are so engaging. Warmest wishes from Canada!

[@KathyMillatt]

Thank you so much!

[@leskauffeldt8795]

Wonderful scene and Merry Christmas

[@shorty9055]

Beautiful diorama. It doesn't snow down here in the north island of New Zealand. Love your work. Merry Xmas from NZ Brett

[@oveiron_prime]

Great diorama ! Merry Christmas Kathy 😊

[@CyberpunkV2077]

Exceptional. Great job, looks ultra realistic. Keep up the good work. Merry Christmas Kathy.

[@Darman-in8mt]

Merry Christmas for Americas Heartland. Ms. Kathy love your work. It always looks so realistic. One day I hope to build dioramas just as nice. Looking forward to your next build. Keep on building those dioramas. In closing your work is A-1. Over and Out.

[@marcioleite5701]

Perfect ..., very beautiful your work ...! 👏👏👏👏😉🇧🇷🇺🇸

[@manniehalmagean5555]

Wow just wow

[@KathyMillatt]

😁

[@damianpark236]

Kathy what a little ripper , Merry Christmas

[@richardtaylor8165]

Kathy is the female equivalent of Oz Diorama specialist Luke Towan. His creations are top quality, & Kathy's are just as superb! 😃

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks!

[@dantop1280]

OMG!!!! You nailed it!!!! Outstanding...... I just may put some hot chocolate on the stove.... lol Great job for the Holidays!! Thank you and wishing you a Merry Merry Christmas and a Healthy Happy New Year. And thanks for all your inspiration over the months!!!!!! God Bless.

[@eBiCrafter]

it's beautiful

[@happyboar1019]

I will begin a new modulary layout and I choose winter season, your video helps me 🤩 thank you 👍

[@KathyMillatt]

I’ve done a whole series on snow and ice too if that helps. Sounds like a fun layout you are building.

[@gerdeguelle1967]

Nice video again and happy holidays

[@bertm8621]

Very nicely done, Kathy. Seasonal greetings from Arnhem, the Netherlands.

[@anotherluckyone]

Great Stuff! Thank you.

[@bevsartsandcrafts715]

Wish I was one of those little figures stood in that lovely place 👍🏻

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

You put up some good video keep posting updates up have good Christmas stay safe

[@bevsartsandcrafts715]

Amazing ❤️ hope you have a lovely Xmas xxx

[@PaulSmith-pl7fo]

Mery Xmas and a happy New Year.

[@SweatyHaggis]

Nice!!!

[@brianmicky7596]

Hi Kathy, Nice one. easy or what (not) Looks fantastic as always. Happy Christmas. Stay Safe. All the Best Brian 🤗🎅

[@nielsantsorensen881]

Perfect. Tov meod!!!

[@jamesgoucher3676]

Hi Kathy, another brilliant video there's lots of great ideas there . I think if my grandson watches it he will start having silly ideas as if he doesn't already 😂. Think I may have a go at a snow scene one day though. Great job done again James

[@erreslot]

merry Christmas from italy

[@sailingschooners8668]

Simple and effective.....art form...

[@KathyMillatt]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@johnkelley9877]

This is a very realistic diorama and it looks like winter scenes around my home when we do get snow. I really enjoyed and learned from this tutorial. Thank you for making and sharing this and have a Merry Christmas.

[@MoosesWorkshop]

Nice!

[@centaur1a]

Oh! So tempting to put a tiny snow person on the edge of the bridge. Maybe a snow angle?

[@RebelBaseBuilds]

amazing stuff, checking out snow effects for an upcoming Hoth Dio!

[@KathyMillatt]

Can’t wait to see that.

[@AmandaVLH]

💜💜

[@charliesminiatureworldtv1447]

nice😊😊🙏

[@soledude]

👌👌👌

[@davestinyworkshopotherprojects]

this is so beautiful. Have you ever tried making your own snow from common materials? That would be an interesting project.

[@KathyMillatt]

I’ve tried loads of snows but including making my own. There’s a playlist of them on the channel. I find microballoons the best of all the powders though.

[@davestinyworkshopotherprojects]

@@KathyMillatt thanks :-)

[@Bobolots]

what a beautiful scene! I've seen you use that sieve tool often - what is it called?

[@KathyMillatt]

Hi. It’s a sieve! This one is from precision ice and snow.

[@paulosborne6517]

Here's a question for you Kathy - since I know you've tested just about every snow product out there. What would you recommend for 1/35 scale snow deposits, for when small amounts of snow have accumulated on vehicles and become frozen on..? I'm thinking specifically of slightly sparkly icy snow compacted into tank tracks or small remnants on fenders / in corners...

[@KathyMillatt]

Precision snow and ice do a snow wash that’s great for that fine layer of snow built up on ridges etc. It’s not glittery but it is effective.

[@Mercatoyd]

beautiful and excellent explanation. I do have one question that can't be seen in the final. With the two layers of grey tint resin then two thin layers added for texture of waves..can you even see the rocky bottom any longer?

[@KathyMillatt]

Not really! You can never be sure when you start do I always like to add rocks etc just in case.

[@peterfarrington3702]

Hi Kathy, I like your diorama, I have my own now provided by mother nature, my railway is '00 gauge' in my garden, under about 2" of snow at the moment. Still working on some form of weather protection for the track which doesn't need taking off before each operating session. I do have plans for a tunnel through a mountain range at the 10 foot diameter return loop as there is a very large Oak tree which covers most of this area and does like to give me rather a lot of leaves and acorns as the seasons change. With regard to the construction of the mountain I am planning to use some expanded polystyrene foam insulation panels covered with plaster cloth and then painted with Cuprinol Garden Shades paint to provide some weather protection, your opinion would be appreciated as scenery is not one of my strong points.

[@KathyMillatt]

I’m afraid I’ve not done outdoor scenery but I would use outdoor materials and I’m not sure plaster cloth would be strong enough long term. An outdoor plaster layer may be better.

[@peterfarrington3702]

@@KathyMillatt Thanks for the info Kathy, I'll still use the plaster cloth but only as an initial cover for the styrene foam, the finished item will have a good covering of Cuprinal Garden Shades outside paints as they have a good variety of colours which should blend in, "at a distance". Happy New Year to you and stay safe.

[@lawrencereid9375]

MERRY CHRISTMAS, Kathy. I'll ship you all the REAL snow you'd like. I don't want it!

[@knightterrain6936]

❤❤❤❤❤❤👍

[@FepitaSusuota]

Hi cute Girl !!! I love the way you make Dioramas, one thing I founded is that you like to work with HO scale. So that’s great to me, because all my dioramas are 1:87.

[@SinkyYT]

Ripples not waves. Nice though. I'll really have to work on a winter diorama to use as a Christmas decoration next year.