My Largest Diorama Build!!! 1:6 Scale STAR WARS "Imperial Rust" - Pt 1 of 2 | CRAFTED Episode 23

Building my largest diorama to date! This is part 1 of 2 of the creation process. Here we'll cover pre-painting oF 3D printed components and the overall build process. Grab a snack and relax, or bring out those hobby tools and lets get CRAFTED!
All 3D printed components used in this episode were printed from files created by 3D and diorama artist, Massassi. Please, go show your support by checking out these and many more of his great 3D models at: www.cgtrader.com/massassi
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All music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Materials and Tools:
Cheap Tan, Brown, Silver, & Black Paints = www.tkqlhce.com/click-1005606...
Exacto Blade Large = www.jdoqocy.com/click-1005606...
FW Inks = www.anrdoezrs.net/click-10056...
Vallejo Acrylic Paints & Washes = www.scalehobbyist.com/catagor...
Airbrush = amzn.to/3fvs0ZE
Airbrush Compressor = amzn.to/3fFyEMJ
Dual Temp Glue Gun = www.dpbolvw.net/click-1005606...
XPS foam = amzn.to/3sFsnZr (Try finding XPS foam at your local hardware store first! If not available then search online. Foam-core board and floral foam are decent alternatives but nothing compares to XPS in my humble opinion.)
Mod Podge Matte = www.tkqlhce.com/click-1005606...
Vallejo Pigments = www.hobbylinc.com/vallejo-rust...
Citadel Typhus Corrosion = lionhearthobby.com/technical-...
3D Printer = www.amazon.com/ANYCUBIC-Monoc...
Resin = www.amazon.com/dp/B07YZ7F55V?...
LEDs and AC adapter =
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[@PosingwithPeter]

Holy crap Desy you truly are a master of your craft… so many interesting techniques shown here. My jaw literally dropped when you added tiny bits of teal highlights around the small dents on the door to give off the illusion of depth. The magic is in the details and your devotion to that level of realism is what really sets this apart from other incredible dioramas. The amount of patience, focus, and creativity you have is truly admirable, and I enjoyed watching part 1 very much 😁 Thanks for taking the time to film / edit / share your process with us - can’t wait to watch part 2! 🙌🔥

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thank you so much Peter! Very kind words as always, and I really appreciate your feedback. Most importantly, I’m just glad you enjoyed the episode. 🙂 Cheers my friend! 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@ManofHotCollectibles]

Wow!!!! This is AMAZING Desy!!! The amount of details you put into this is fantastic! Those 3D components you used added so much character!!! Another hit my friend!

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks so much, Dante! Yes, there's a wealth of files online ready for 3D printing. Took some time, but it was definitely a fun process.

[@MM-hl4nk]

Keep up this incredible and generous gift you are giving us Dezi. I thank you Sir, all the way from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@metamorphiccustoms]

My pleasure! And thank you for watching!

[@quanharper9762]

Awesome build Desy! I’m glued to my seat waiting for part 2!

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks so much! Part 2 debuts this Friday at 10am est.

[@brandonmoya3322]

Glad to see you’re back, we all missed you. Awesome work as always

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Good to be back! Thanks Brandon! 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@cerisekappes580]

I can’t wait to see the finished product!!!

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Second part coming later this week! Thanks so much for watching!

[@cerisekappes580]

@@metamorphiccustoms looking forward to it!

[@carlosarriessecq4164]

This was amazing. Great job Desi!!!

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks Carlos, always appreciate the support! Looking forward to seeing the final pics of the 3D printed skull!

[@yoloswagthuglifeselfie568]

Spectacular

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thank you Sir!!!

[@Matt-ek6bf]

This looks amazing! I'm definitely going to do this for my figures. I have a 3D printer so I can create any environment I want too.

[@metamorphiccustoms]

That's awesome! Good luck and have fun with the process. Thanks for watching!

[@ImaginationHobbies]

Amazing

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thank you!! :)

[@Badfish1964]

First of all, you produce some great content. Watching you work is almost therapeutic. 22:35 I was wondering if you can do a quick tutorial on how you wired the lights for the diarama and what size diodes did you use. Thank you in advance and keep crafting.

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks so much! Appreciate the feedback and glad you're enjoying the content! I will have to make a video on the wiring process - good idea! The Solid leds were 5mm, and the blinking ones were 3mm. If you look in the video description, there are amazon links to the leds I used. Once you get the hang of the wiring/ soldering process, it becomes second nature.

[@uncardedreviews9721]

👏😎 I am interested in learning more about this process as well 🎉 Great 👍 question

[@stevemuzak8526]

This is a masterpiece! Attention to details is on a insane level. It's just like the movie set. So well done!

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Wow, thank you! Very kind! :)

[@juanmadecadiz74]

Te quedó muy chulo

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Muchas gracias!!🙏🏻👍🏻

[@Dylfunkle]

I was looking for wargaming terrain inspiration, but this is amazing!

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks so much! Hey i started my Diorama by making Warhammer 40K terrain and bases. Had a whole 6' x 4' gaming table setup at one point. The tecniques used here can definitely be applied to wargaming terrain.

[@uncardedreviews9721]

👏😎 really great work Desi 👏 and inspiring as always 🎉

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thank you so much 😀!

[@rebelstarcustoms]

God the voice resemblance too Owen Wilson is total there haha, love the videos!

[@metamorphiccustoms]

LOL, never noticed but good point! Thanks for watching!

[@maniak_kollects9567]

Awesome work mate ,looking forward to part 2 👍

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks Maniak!!! Always appreciate the support! 🙂🙏🏻

[@lazyhydroponicsandstuff3682]

Ty for showing your techniques! Awesome dio. Having a 3d printer is a huge game changer for dio builders. Might I ask what 3d printer you have? It must be massive lol

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks so much for watching! I have the Anycubic Mono X. Its large for a resin printer, but still pretty small for the size of the components in this dio. I had to break al;l the 3d files down in Meshmixer before bringing them into Lychee. I think a filament printer would have been much easer for the larger components, but since I didnt have one...I gave it a shot on the Mono X.

[@andrewf9193]

Awesome job

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks Andrew!!!

[@Sid629]

Awesome video and tips sir!

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thank you my friend!!! 🙏🏻

[@GlenPease-iw3ym]

I'm building a really big base for mine it's going to be a 3 story building that collapse down for transporting it. From roof down the floor

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thats awesome! Hope its going well. And thanks for watching!

[@FabsFigures]

Don't be selfish, I need this

[@FabsFigures]

The lights are siiiick

[@metamorphiccustoms]

LOL, there is but only one! Sure, it does split up into 3 pieces, but it’s like the triforce. Gotta keep ‘em together! 😁

[@metamorphiccustoms]

@@FabsFigures Thanks Dude!!!

[@FabsFigures]

@@metamorphiccustoms 🤣🤣🤣 ill take the main 2 pieces

[@bullrules33]

Desy you are a genius incredible work I would love to try this but I can’t 3D print things. I been watching a lot of your videos today trying to decide which to try next

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks so much Dude! Always appreciate yout comments. Hopefully you're onto the next project. I do recommend eventually looking into a 3D printer, but I also admit 3D printers are a hobby all onto their own. (Lots of trial and error at first.)

[@erikmagnuson4499]

It's really great watching you work. I am curious about the pipes you're painting at the beginning. You start out painting them black, and then start dry brushing them silver. Is the idea to create the illusion that the pipes are silver and became grimy black? Or were the pipes black when new, but then became weather over time and you see the silver weathering from where black paint has worn off over time?

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks for the kind words, Erik! In reality, either approach or conept can be true. In my case, I envisioned their original color as Silver, and the black was the built up grime. (The black base also serves as a good primer coat.) But you can easily envision it the other way around where they were originally black, but the paint has faded away. As long as the final product looks good to you, it works!

[@jeffreyeldredge8721]

Love this video! Can you re-link the lights you used for the door again? The ones you said were automotive. I think it must not be in your materials list?

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks! I just added the link in the materials list. In the 'LED & adapter' section.

[@michael1stay251]

It might be just me, but a constructive criticism I could give is that the background music is a bit too loud. Most of the time I cannot concentrate on what you say and keep retro zoning out. 😂 other than that I like the stuff you create. Thanks for the effort. 👍🏻

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks so much for the feedback! I struggle to get the right audio levels for the background music, but I'll make an effort to tone it down a bit. Thanks for watching!!!

[@AlecCarmine]

Of course when I start selling off my imperial hot toys I see this

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Hey, prices are still great on the aftermarket on troops :) Well...that's if they were the troops released in the last couple of years. You can always get a few back. Thanks for watching!

[@AlecCarmine]

@@metamorphiccustoms for sure, I’m just trying to be more focused on Clone Wars stuff. Maybe I can make something for them. Great work man!

[@metamorphiccustoms]

@@AlecCarmine Thanks! Definitely give it a shot. It’s fun and will really enhance your display.

[@AndreThisIsTheWay]

Your art is getting out of control.

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thank you Andre! Always appreciate your support!