Coconut Palm Tree Tutorial - Model Scenery

Sometimes the fastest way of making stunning scenery isn’t always the cheapest or easiest, but with the right tools it’s amazing what you can make.
The coconut palm trees I make in this video are made with the assistance of the Brother Scan N Cut die cutting machine, an absolute must when it comes to creating these fantastic looking palm leaves. The whole process is very easy and once you put a bunch of these palms together in your scene they will surely grab the attention of any onlookers.
If you enjoy watching the videos and would like to help support my channel and help keep it going for many years to come please check out my patreon page. I have some small rewards for people who help keep this channel going :)
/ luketowan
Also if you'd like to download the same leaves I used to make these palm trees check out my website here:
www.bouldercreekrailroad.com/...
and
www.bouldercreekrailroad.com/...
Below is a list of materials used to build the coconut palm tree
Materials
28 Gauge Florists Wire
2.7mm Diameter Insulated Electrical Wire
Air Drying Modelling Clay
Gesso Acrylic Paste
A4 Printer Paper (Green paper is preferred in order to mask imperfections in painting the leaves)
Peel and Stick Vinyl or Self Adhesive Book Cover Roll Clear
Jute Twine
Spray Adhesive
CA Glue (Super Glue)
Helmar Super Tac Glue
Vallejo Paint
Golden Olive
Light Mud
Tan Earth
Tools
Brother Scan N Cut Machine or similar die cutting machine
Side Cutters
Tweezers
Needle
Various Paint Brushes
Music:
Where I am from - KZbin Audio Library
Green Screen - Premium Beat Music

[@suncu91]

i dont know why im subscribed. I dont even make dioramas. i just enjoy watching him make the stuff.

[@ResidentOfTheAbyss]

suncu91 Same here!

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suncu91 True

[@andrewmitchell5807]

suncu91 its like Bob ross

[@samueldavis441]

Andrew Mitchell who's bob ross

[@breakingtoast2255]

suncu91 his attention to detail is incredible

[@Ollellor]

You're the most patient person I've ever seen 😱

[@LukeTowan]

lol, I definitely wasn't this patient as a kid :) Just ask my mum..... lol

[@dhernandez5623]

The bendy palm tree trick is genius!

[@BIarvink]

The only people who dislike are the people who are too lazy to get the stuff but really want to do it. Amazing video!

[@Rihon]

I will probably never do a model but I find myself enjoying your videos a lot. Great work!

[@LukeTowan]

Thanks you for watching :) It's great to know that even though you're not going to make any models or dioramas that you still enjoy watching my videos :)

[@KostasAlbanidis]

Its true craftsmanship! I do make models but no where near your perfection! I enjoy your videos so much because every time I learn something new! Keep up the good work and thank you very much!

[@tonyp.2286]

Luke Towan please make a medieval diorama ( I need to do one for a school project) 😀

[@jeffrey8361]

So does my son

[@AJG0107]

I personally don't even build models but it makes me so happy everytime you upload!

[@janicemetcalfe9836]

Made some of these and they look great. I also made some others with some variation to them and also made other palm tree styles. They look great and very realistic. Thanks your a awesome teacher.

[@humblehombre9904]

Excellent, absolutely perfect.

[@bamzdking2118]

I like this channel

[@Scythra]

This and your apple tree and corrugated sheets/garage are one of the most cumbersome projects to make. Incredible, the patience and the detail!!

[@walidodo9743]

I love you and love your creativity

[@emilranfors4540]

Your videos cure my depression.

[@tomatoes3]

Luke, up to your normal high standard, a pleasure to watch. Regards. John.

[@peaoat3608]

I made palm tree leaves out of feathers once. It actually did the trick!

[@peaoat3608]

Just make sure to paint them green and bunch up and "comb" the strains while the paint dries.

[@Schatzie301]

What a great tutorial and I totally agree about the Scan n Cut. I’ve had mine for years and, as a miniaturist, I find it indispensable. I often just rubber stamp a design or find free images on the internet and print them and direct cut. Being able to resize, print multiples, etc is awesome. The Scan n Cut always does an incredible job and I think is an unsung hero. I have had a Cricut and think the Scan n Cut runs rings around it plus you aren’t limited to their designs.

[@Aden5store]

Simply Awesome

[@MaxMakerChannel]

Holy shit. This stuff is incredible!

[@comanche4009]

I like the way you are very accurate!!!!

[@rpan5441]

Very nicely explained. Thank you 😊

[@dannyholt105]

Great tutorial! Now all you need is an islander scampering up the tree to cut a few coconuts. Thanks. Cheers, Dan

[@wolfpack4694]

Fantabulous, as usual!

[@Garanon5]

This kind of makes me want to make a mini beach diorama for an office desk, lol

[@Rexmillian]

Wow, you go through all that to make one tree, but it is one realistic looking tree. Especially with the bendable trunk. Hats off to you for putting in the effort, it certainly pays off.

[@LukeTowan]

thanks Bob, really appreciate your comment 😊 thank you

[@needfilms2643]

i even haven't the patience level that you do

[@betulroyale]

So much effort. You are great.

[@jackies3903]

So relaxing to watch. Everything is going to be fine when people still have time in the world to make models like these. I don't make them, but as someone who is a Potter/Ceramics artist I really appreciate the dedication.

[@jedlahaye4765]

Fantastic palms, I wound up using old fashioned net curtain wire for the trunks minus the plastic shield and piece of reinforcing wire to bend the trunk, it was a lot quicker for me, thankyou great tutorials

[@CarloRufinoSabusap]

When you started bending the finished tree, I was like "Brilliant". Added mechanism that makes it more realistic.

[@G-relaxing-sounds]

WOOOOWWW YOU ARE BEST

[@sakm3872]

AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!

[@doktordeathray]

Excellent vid!

[@TYSniper]

I am so happy you utilized Illustrator and a cutter to aid you in making a realistic palm tree. Excellent work as always.

[@TheBuefurd]

Just amazing

[@HerrLavett]

nice work

[@Songstree]

Luke is great

[@leopapazoglou5139]

I tried it and it works

[@giulius7176]

Wow....great work!!

[@francisianulfeldt]

Just the best tutorial ever!!! Thanks for teach and share!

[@TheGodbaba95]

Luke I just wanted you to know that I am a long time sub and I can't even build a lego house and for some reason I keep watching these and I love them! Keep it up!

[@LukeTowan]

ha ha ha :) I loved lego as a kid... Thanks heaps for sticking with me and watching my videos, glad you are still enjoying them :)

[@Circa1775]

my wife has a cricut. making leaves as we speak.....with some trial and error. thank you for the file. I'm the guy that sent you the toothpick shed on facebook a few weeks ago. love your tutorials!

[@LukeTowan]

Nice :) Hope they work out for you. It's amazing what can be made with some basic materials! Keep up the good work. Cheers Luke

[@ATSFVentaSpurNscaler]

Luke, you produced an excellent tutorial! Your techniques infuse an incredible degree of realism into your miniature palm trees.

[@royshort3087]

Great work man.

[@breakingtoast2255]

mate that is incredible the realism and patience i absolutely love your work luke

[@thedutchgamesking8695]

i do model whit my dad its a hobby and i saw this channel and said to my father now we watch ur stuff for tips

[@LukeTowan]

Cool 😊 I'm glad you and your dad are enjoying the videos and getting some tips 😊

[@samodelrail6976]

I have vague plans to make a tropical railway layout someday so I find your palm tree videos inspirational... But daunting!

[@jenniferwhite6089]

that's awesome in joy all of you work

[@LukeTowan]

Thanks Jennifer 😊

[@didray]

Incredible ! Bravo !

[@didray]

My favorite KZbin channel !

[@mariooliveira5360]

Amazing talented guy! Don’t stop, please! 🇧🇷 Congrats from Brazil!

[@franciscoflores3718]

TOO COOL!!!

[@_mau20_75]

Very realistic and they look fantastic can't wait for more.

[@magikdust2095]

Very nice palm trees. Great video👍

[@libr123]

Lovely

[@desumichan6191]

patience is indeed a virtue.

[@madkamal3524]

finally.... big thanks from asian ..you're the best luke

[@zonefpv4328]

Another great tutorial, Luke. You have incredible patience and skill.

[@winkipinky]

Fantastic!!!

[@sIpoolguy]

INCREDIBLE

[@juanitacruz3496]

Good work!!

[@willwinn8559]

Beautiful... 😎👍

[@PartisanGamer]

Jesus, youre such a patient and collected model builder. Impressive.

[@LukeTowan]

thanks mate 😀

[@Kremmen2001]

Wow, very realistic. My wife has a scan n cut, I may have to appropriate it...

[@MTWODZU]

Patience master level :)

[@willoughbygarbagefan]

You should make some yellowish greenish leaves at the bottom like almost dead leaves! Some brown coconuts and some detailing on the trunks like you did with the last ones! Good video as always!

[@bluemtnsman]

Masterful.

[@wedin1051919]

awesome...so realistic

[@DKDrawings]

I love this video so much

[@LukeTowan]

thanks mate 😊

[@wilson_law]

watching your videos are very very relaxing after a long days work. thank you Luke.

[@theguy1254]

i am so glad i found this chanel!

[@ItalianSunshine1]

You are a genius! I cannot understand why you don’t have a million subscribers. Great work!

[@CrankyPantss]

Your attention to detail is very impressive, as always. Very well done.

[@dimashanindito1698]

nice idea & nice machine too luke

[@kingahmad5043]

Great work.. love it..

[@peternt2008]

you have to be the most patient person on earth, i love watching you work but that would drive me insane

[@dave_s_vids]

Stunning!

[@thepersuasions]

inspirational

[@amorembalming]

such a talented man. real pleasure to watch.

[@girugameshica]

Great vid mate!

[@TristanBarsa]

Luke you are genius mate thanks heaps for sharing your amazing work. keep it up 👍👏

[@DClavalois]

Very realistic looking palm trees, thanks for posting Luke.

[@mabi3098]

Great video!

[@trevorvanzuydam8115]

ive seen most of your ideas in old railway modeling magazines . but you take it to a new level. awesome

[@LukeTowan]

Thanks Trevor 😊

[@jessday5387]

Perfect palms for a Drangonball Z diorama!

[@KyleGlendinning]

Luke, Let me just say that your videos are such an inspiration to me. You've given me so many great idea and knowledge on how to improve my model and diorama making. Thank you SO MUCH for these tips, tricks and tutorials :) Please don't stop making these videos any time soon. I love watching your meticulous attention to detail. 10/10 good Sir.

[@Threetwoone822]

Your videos are so great! You go into so much detail when making various objects and scenery, I simply adore it! You have inspired me to make my own dioramas, the cheap way though. When I get more money I will probably do it "proper".

[@confiscator]

Great as always. Something I don't understand is why it's so hard to find scale human figures of comparable realism to the other models like cars, furnishings, etc. They always stick out like toys. Is that a style thing?

[@zayneavila9019]

I was wondering the same question :) because he's making detail at is finest but when we see humans they look like toys

[@AericLee23]

Human beings have a greater amount of detail than weathering on buildings or scars on trees. Even the shrubs and bushes in these sorts of models aren't very realistic, actually. It's harder to make tiny plastic figures of humans. But I hope that as technology gets better, there will be more realistic-looking human figures as well.

[@brettmcmullen2316]

Awesome as usual Luke! Just finished my first diorama using your Realistic Scenery tutorial as a guide.

[@Looooooney]

Thank you so much for a lthe great content Luke. It's also nice to see a video that isn't just Australian bushland or heritage in nature.

[@dolnick7]

Damnnnn... No words.

[@timojansen4972]

Love your vids, Good job! 👍

[@enzocarbone]

Very nice job. I follow all your wonderful videos. Keep on.

[@nsrstudio7301]

Nice tutorial..

[@danielemulazzi7309]

Bellissimo! !!

[@yvonnesantiago1418]

I love your tutorials, I use cold porcelain for my creations, your tutorial was perfect !! I just finish mine and it came out beautiful, I would love to share a picture with you.😊. Thank you

[@dhaferkhalil3729]

I like your work . It look like real in the fact and in the youtubes that I had seen are so lovely

[@LukeTowan]

Thanks Dhafer 😀

[@tylerhensley2312]

man you have some pretty bad ass skills!

[@154Colin]

You are an AMAZING modeler who puts forth an effort everyone should applaud. Kudos!

[@peterrafeiner9461]

Damn, you are good !

[@philnewman1110]

Wow, Luke they look fantastic, as you said very time consuming but very worthwhile when you see the results. Excellent video as always, well done!

[@sillysausage72]

Awesome!

[@danielquinterocruz460]

Ey!! I would like to see a realistic beach modeling, it would be really nice