⚔️🛡Making a realistic Medieval Farmhouse!🛡⚔️

[@aaronbono4688]

I think you are slow because you are incredibly detail oriented and a perfectionist. You also tend to use materials that look so much more realistic but take longer. This is NOT a bad thing. Your work is top notch quality and stands out above most of what you see elsewhere. Sometimes you want a quick and imperfect build, sometimes you want something that just wow's people. Your style is the WOW. Don't beat yourself up over it. We love seeing the high quality. There is no reason you need to crank out lots of videos doing lots of builds. That appeals to some people. But multiple videos of a single high quality build is also awesome. Be a Maverick, you don't have to copy everyone else.

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Hey thanks Aaron, I’m glad you think that way. Appreciate the kind words man. I’ll keep on doing what I love doing.👍

[@aaronbono4688]

@@RealTerrainHobbies yeah, I watch a lot of crafters online and you definitely have a unique flare. I think it's great and I think he should keep it up!

[@WaldoWally]

This guy's a pro bono

[@Irishxlily]

I think the roof needs to be stiffened up a bit? looks too soft to be thatch imo. could use watered down pva glue then comb it so it somewhat clumps together and dreis that way. idk i'd try some stuff out on test pieces. It has potential!

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Yeah I would have done more and tried other things if it wasn’t a 1 day build. I’ll give that a try on a test piece and see how it turns out.👍

[@Danthar]

@@RealTerrainHobbies Best thing I can suggest is just a little bit of watered down wood or PVA glue brushed/combed through the fur. It's typically what's suggested with the thatching material from kits from the likes of 4ground.

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

@@Danthar thanks man I’ll give it a shot! Maybe I’ll try it and post some shots in Instagram.🙂

[@Mikey__R]

@@RealTerrainHobbies could you give us a link to your Instagram?

[@dazman1973]

I was thinking either watered down pva or even apply some hair lacquer and then brushed with that fine brush?

[@anandi483]

My fav part is the door , roof I think can apply some dilutes glue and a bit brown or darker shade will look less fuzzy. I really love your work inspires a lot .

[@death9137]

I love this channel it is so inspiring to younger creators to try and make the same things you do your projects are outstanding

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Thanks man.🙂

[@parx3338]

outstanding move

[@oldmanofthemountains3388]

There is a trick to using fur for thatching! Mix PVA glue and water (about 50/50) and some medium brown acrylic paint. Just enough to tint the wash. Paint thia wash onto the thatching until the fibers start sticking together. Once they do, take an old fork and starting toward the bottom of the roof, "comb" the fibers. This simulates the bundles of thatching used on roofs like this. Do this in 1" to 1.5" rows all the way to the peak. After it dries, drybrush it with a lighter straw color. Then using a little more watered down PVA, apply some fine green flocking to the low points or dips in the roof (where water would naturally channel). It's a pretty quick process. The longest part is waiting for the fur to dry!

[@recoveringsoul755]

that sounds great. I've seen people use old towels too. Doesn't matter what color fur you get if you paint it.

[@oldmanofthemountains3388]

@@recoveringsoul755 Exactly!

[@Easyrollerdice]

Congrats on hitting 100k!! That is incredible and well deserved. You have one of the BEST channels on the planet! We appreciate the hard work you put into our launch video and our campaign would not have the same look and feel without you!

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Heeeey thanks so much guys! You guys are the best. I must say you have been/are an absolute pleasure to work with.🙂 GL on the KS!!

[@luthien368]

I'm looking for miniature thatched houses since a couple of years since I just love all the different ideas. Fur never crossed my mind, but although there surely are more "accurate" ways to build them, the fur adds a beautiful bit of coziness to it! Making this style one of my favorites

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Hey thanks so much! Many weren't a fan so put a smile on my face to read this :)

[@fayeyother7336]

I just became a subscriber of yours 2 days ago. I just turned 53 in December. So you are inspiring to older viewers as well. Your examples and explanations are precise and understandable. I started a building 2 years ago that was going to just be like a night light. Now its a farm lol. Thank you so much.

[@jeremygard]

I actually like the ASMR format (no idea why), I find it quite relaxing to watch. Plus as usual, also picked up some great tips from you Neal. Thanks for the video mate, hope others also like your new format.

[@purplemosasaurus5987]

Its not "Neal", its *"Neil"*.

[@ashenwalls3558]

That turned out great! I would have saturated the fur with diluted glue and comb it through, so it wouldn't look quite so fluffy. But it still looks great as is!

[@nickc2124]

This series is the best to have on as you’re falling asleep. Perfect sleep videos.

[@MrLGDUK]

If you use the fine comb on the roof and follow it up with some hairspray it'll firm it up without doing anything truly irreversible. Awesome build, great video and the ASMR style you've working into this one was really good and fitted in well. Super work :-D

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

What did you guys think of this video format? Thought I'd try something a bit different just for this one. I kind of like it for something different anyway. And go grab some sweet dice from Easy Roller on their Kickstarter! www.easyrollerdice.com/RTH

[@cathypadilla4478]

Keep doing what you do. Your attention to detail- especially the landscaping. I'm brand new to all of this and truly enjoy your work.

[@Brodaty]

This channel deserves not 100 000 subscriptions, but somewhere around 1 000 000 or 10 000 000

[@VelmiVelkiZrut]

Not being able to craft right now, I’m super grateful I can at least watch, learn and plan for the future. Thanks for putting this up!

[@Sketchflo64]

Making a farm house is like a right of passage in the crafting community

[@lindagroskopf3749]

Fun build, the fur for thatch is creative. Seamstress hint if you try that technique again - using a larger piece of fur and rip it into pieces. It hides the backing fabric and allows the long fur to hang freely on edge.

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Hey great tip. Thanks Linda!🙂

[@dougsundseth6904]

If you score the back of the fabric with a knife before ripping, you get better precision and an easier tear, IME. I also prefer a less-blond and more gray fur, since thatch quickly weathers to that color. (To be fair, the color temperature settings on the various cameras are quite different. In some shots, the fur color looks much better than in others.) This kind of costume fur can also be used to represent crops if you make it mostly stand up. Golden yellow fur is good for this, since getting fur in the right color of green for spring crops is harder. It's often useful to border the "field" with hedgerows or fences and use a base (I like MDF) when using fur for fields.

[@cartoon80s90s]

What a great idea for a roof. I checked the reference you used and I saw he soaked the fur with water and PVA. I think this is why that looks more realistic. The color of that fur is also closer to the real thing. For a 1-day build though, this is stellar work. Finally, congrats for the 100K subs. You deserve it.

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Thanks man. Yeah I think I’ll try the PVA thing and maybe post an update on Instagram 🙂

[@Don-qb1vi]

I enjoyed this video very much. Thank you for sharing your skills.

[@xphoenixrising]

pro tip! Use coconut fibers that get used for hanging baskets! Gives a better feeling of a thatching effect!

[@AmateurBarbarian]

That thatched roof is super sick with it.

[@thecraftingbrothers9448]

This came out so much cooler than my farmhouse! And a much easier thatched roof. Great build!

[@alexschmoker]

Camera work and editing were on point 👌

[@MorseB]

The roof is interesting. Thatch tends to be pretty tidy, this looks more like a roof that was ignored for 50 years and has now become covered in grass. Or perhaps it's like one of those living roofs that are popular today.

[@davidi4913]

Wonderful video, and natural sound is really a good thing. It can be cinematographic, as it is in Alain Cavalier's films in a way. And it's feelings, reality ! Thanks.

[@MommyPoppins01]

oh my goodness....sponsor!!! You are so hardworking and incredible!!!! I am so happy and proud! I've been out of the loop. I love the video editing!

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Thanks Michelle!!! :)

[@wilsonkok9977]

I could watch this for hours It’s amazing

[@mikerevell8145]

Has anyone ever told you that you look like a young Mel Gibson? Good work man love to watch this kind of stuff

[@DenAndMug]

We absolutely love you videos! We just can’t get over the skill you have!! We always wait for a few vids to build up then binge them in an evening! LOVE IT!!! Never stop doing what you’re doing 😊

[@shoachiwarrior]

Fur is way cool looking! Nice job!

[@rickluque6429]

Thanks again for sharing your craft with us. As always Fantastic. 👍👍

[@debbralehrman5957]

I think it counts as one day. You did a great job.

[@dmmomma]

Midnight?!? Ya big weenie! Some of my best stuff come from sessions lasting until the wee hours of the morning. Really beautiful work man. Just beautiful!

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

Congrats on the 100k hallmark, Neil. Well deserved. That's some lovely little farm house!

[@mikepeters8132]

i like the effect on the roof. reminds me of grass covered crofts in Scotland and also viking houses in Iceland.

[@ErzgebirgsMoBaHO]

Congratulations on the 100,000 subscribers. The house turned out great and the idea with the roof is very good. Thank you. Greetings Tino

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Thanks Tino 🙂

[@ministervilcifer6140]

The channel that just keeps on giving! Thank you for the inspiration Neil and congratulations on 100k! Next stop... wold domination!

[@anirh]

Floof roof! 😄 I love the house!

[@ember1471]

I love watching your videos..you inspire me every time I watch. I loved the fur for the thatch..thought it looked very realistic and also think some glue will help it be a bit more clumpy...very nice color and texture. I love the format as well and could listen to you build all day..(and have wink wink). I am also in love with your work space. I am constantly looking for more space in my house...and wish I had a basement. Keep up the good work..I love it!

[@panzer-meister]

It's nice work as usual. Also there is very unique and interesting texture in fluffy roof. I always enjoy your video. Thank you !!!

[@debbiep99]

New sub cause you're Canadian and it's fun to watch the things you make

[@debbralehrman5957]

I think this look real good for one day.👍🏼👍🏼

[@hedgehoghero8692]

Nice work! Once again, nailed it! Keep up this great work, and loving the new style, but it can be quiet sometimes, so maybe throw in some music here and there to fill in the audio gaps, otherwise, keep up the amazing work!

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Yeah, it was just an experiment for this video only. Not planning to completely change things up. More of a 100k thing 🙂. Thanks man!

[@karinac4245]

With what you do and the quality of your videos you deserve even more subs!

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Thanks Karina🙂

[@DavidArtman]

Might the fur 'read' better as thatch if you thinned out some white glue (Elmer's) and brushed it in? The fur hairs would stick together more (not be fuzzy) and thicken. Brush it downward... and maybe even put some moss in the mixture (because thatch rots)? Love your work! Very soothing....

[@DavidArtman]

(I should read the comments first. Lots of similar suggestions.) :P

[@PaisleySundance]

Killer builds! That castle flyover reminds me of when feature films used actual models.

[@RichardKuivila1947]

Super video ! Tips and techniques. I need some OLD structures for my 1800's HO Train layout, PERFECT ! Thank You !

[@odin741]

Thought I'd pitch in on the general roof comments! Think you certainly had the right idea, my thoughts would have been to make the strips narrower to have 3 or even 4 to each side of the roof structure (Sod roofing would be laid in rows etc) Also could try a larger toothed comb and as you drag it down- try spraying with hairspray to fix it into position (it IS hair after all lol!). It would have the effect of slightly clumping the strands together to give the appearance of thatch. To finish up I'd give the edges a very sharp trim, which would give the appearance of layers to the thatch which we see here in the UK still. As for colour, you can certainly use varied browns- even some greys to show extreme aging, but also don't forget that thatch can also gather moss as well...

[@Managable_Mayhem]

I've always adored the look of these old houses. And this one looks amazing!

[@HerooftheTable]

Congrats on 100k. You do great work. I love this project and think I might try to build something similar. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@acheaenmt]

Great video new to the channel. And maybe some gnomes found a wolf skull and made a house out of it that's how real it looks. Awesome

[@jamesnixon1875]

Congrats on 100K subs. Great build

[@lexodius]

Neil, I found that if you dry brush another layer of wood stain on the white dry brush, it gives it a very natural worn effect. Try it out!

[@JoshForeman]

Those Micheal Bay camera swoops are so inspiring!

[@mitcho88]

Congrats on 100k - you rock!

[@Torque2100]

Thank you SO MUCH for making a miniature farmhouse with a thatch roof instead of anachronistic tile or shingle roofs. I tried making one during the pandemic lockdowns by cutting bunches of straw off an old broom but it just didn't look right and then I ran out of straw.

[@sujadutta]

Perfect detailing leading to great naturality. Love your creations bro. Abit unhappy with the roof. Feels too soft n fluffy. But the idea of using that cap/hat whatever for a thatch roof is good.

[@charlestornow8511]

The best thing I found for doing a thatch roof is taking gardening twine and wrapping it around a strip of cardboard then run 2 beeds of hot glue on one edge. Then to remove cut the other edge to release from the cardboard. You can use the same technique for round roofs as well. The only difference is that you need to cut the cardboard into a ring. Do your gluing on the inside part of the ring. And the cutting on the outside of the ring. After removed from the cardboard comb it out and add black or dark brown. I hope this helps out in the future.

[@Rayrockny]

So this is what Mel Gibson does with his spare time. Love it, you got my sub.

[@idbrown937]

I would try brushing the roof with some watered down pva glue so it's not so fluffy. Love the build!

[@katekrantz3988]

1 day= 24 hours, as long as it was built under 24 hours, it counts. Also, I enjoy your channel, so it's no wonder you hit 100K subscribers, congrats and hope it continues to grow.

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Thanks man!

[@The_Sandcrawler]

Just discovered your channel. Your videos look amazing! I have a lot to watch. I know it’s cheesy but my wife and I love that crappy lemax spooky town (Halloween village) stuff. I’ve always wanted to make some cool dioramas for it.

[@paulsavas2394]

Great stuff!!! Love the roses! Question: what do you spray on the model before applying the pigment?

[@RossSundelin]

Nice job Neil! Looks great!

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Thanks Ross!🙂👋

[@duckcbgaming839]

Love the thatch!!! Looks awesome

[@echodelta2426]

Great build. The fur looks good for thatch, cool idea. Yeah, could've finished in one day if you'd started earlier. I'm liking the detail of your boards and plaster work.

[@Brunohatpost]

Congrats to 100K!

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Thanks!!!🤗

[@etloic]

Thank you for your inspiring amazing job ! I was wondering if it is possible to use paper-faced foam board for the base structure. Would the plaster stick on it ?

[@ii13D]

Technically she was built in under 24 hours so it’s still a one day build

[@niklasengen1543]

Thanks to this guy and the other Diorama makers, one of my Anime figurines base is way more cooler and realistic 😄

[@jeffcrist2977]

For whimsical fantasy, the roof works really well I think. The front door is my favorite item tho. It all came out pretty nice.

[@Sousabird]

The roof looks like the old rug at my great uncle's apartment complex

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Lol

[@rodneyr5266]

I think the roof could have used a wash or something to add contrast and weathering. Love the overall look of the build. As usual, fantastic projects and great execution

[@WaldoWally]

Interesting choice at 9:37 to use pale blue on brown to add a rustic look. Is that a common move?

[@WaldoWally]

Also, follow-up question: if you had more time, would you have put a dark brown or black was on the wood as well?

[@Wantar]

I missed the medieval music in this one, but I liked your videos and I respect your beautiful work. Greetings from Croatia, home of Tabletop World.

[@keatonheigh6297]

Thanks for the awesome video, congratulations on 100k subscribers!

[@PodlecMolodec]

It's cool to add a chimney, cos what farm house without furnace? And may be a bird nest on a roof? Great days work anyway, gratz with 100k subs!

[@riflemanslament9594]

Yeah it looks like alot of work left for the Tavern. If you could include how you did the inside of the 2nd floor, window on the attick roof and shingles that would be dope too. Such a fun project man. Mine is done right up to where you left off in the last video but I put some shingles on. :)

[@Siminfrance]

Hey, great video, I know others mentioned the roof and I don't want to bang on about it, I understand why it is like that. But it would be cool to have a follow up video where you do the roof the way you would like if you had a bit more time.

[@garyblake4296]

WTG 100k subscribers.

[@andreasatlars4281]

Fantastic build. Even more so considering the time restraint. Also congratulations for reaching 100k subscribers. It certainly is well deserved.

[@eBiCrafter]

congratulations for 100k subs, and amazing only one day you build that, perfect buddy

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Thanks man! Hadn’t seen your channel before. You have yourself a new sub!

[@eBiCrafter]

@@RealTerrainHobbies thank you so much, i really appreciate it

[@siljecarolinemoberg6596]

I love what you do im starting for the first time tomorrow 😊

[@Aconspiracyofravens1]

also, for the roof would actual dried grass work for this?

[@aerial_silks_hoop]

I have this crappy jute cord/rope I use as thatch. It easily unravels on itself so I just unravel it and glue it down in bunches. The color is already perfect and the texture is perfectly imperfect.

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Just discovered your channel and subscribed. Your work is outstanding. Looking forward to watching more of your videos

[@Aconspiracyofravens1]

have you considered doing something similar with a medieval stone house with tiles and the such on the roof? Could be great for urban housing

[@motorcop505]

This video was worth it solely for preventing that hat from being worn! 😂 Seriously though, actually I was serious. This is another great build!

[@BraveLittlePixel]

Alongside using glue or other substance to stiffen up the fur roof to create a dry and thatchy look, I reckon also cutting thinner layered strips similar to roofing shingles may give a good look too. I saw here your main roof had two layers, but I wonder if these types of roofs used more rows.

[@jpavlvs]

A little mod podge on the thatch then raked out would stiffen it up a bit.

[@dugdru2]

A replica of your 100K subscriber plaque in weathered wood and stone, lol. Good build. Congrats!

[@ChillingWargamers]

Congratulations on the subscribers and you do awesome videos. Thanks for all the videos

[@nikolayalabanco6539]

it looks pretty great. Wanna see how it would with a grass on the top.

[@matthieub3626]

well ... i never experienced asmr until now and i must say its nice.

[@bluestreek4784]

Awesome build, and last time i checked, one day is 24 hours lol, so as long as you built that within 24 hours, you did as you set out to do, keep up the great work, try using spray starch on the fur and comb it out while it's wet to make it look more coarse

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

Lol yeah true enough. And thanks, I’ll give that a try. I’ll be playing around with it more and post some pics on Instagram.

[@bluestreek4784]

@@RealTerrainHobbies I'll have to try and find your Instagram and add it to my followers list

[@Aconspiracyofravens1]

love this turotial

[@multiplelegoboy12345]

Another amazing build man, thanks for keeping up inspired

[@JackSargePainting]

Good work. I'd encourage you to keep experimenting with the thatch. Check out more photo reference of old thatched buildings in the UK, even decrepit ones , for some inspiration. The UK model railway scene might be a good place to hunt out some cool thatch making tutorials too. I have seen it made with fake fur, towelling, hair from wigs, carved into DAS clay, scored into foam - lots of methods to try out :-)

[@Haitoshi]

@Real Terrain Hobbies Hi, great video. Really inspired. I am making my own farmhouse. I am wondering what is a diameter of wire youre using? Thank you.