Realistic Ruin Diorama (Part 1): 1000s of HAND CARVED Bricks

[@chunk2689]

THIS IS ABSOLUTE ART

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you! I’m glad that you enjoyed this. This is one of my personal favourites too. Cheers! Kaustav 😊

[@beckiedillon4050]

Your videos are so well put together and easy to follow I could watch them all day. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent.

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Glad you like them! I hope you keep enjoying the content and more importantly it inspires you to make mote unique models yourself.

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

Those walls are a work of art! 💜

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you so much! 🙏 I hope you enjoy the tree as well, it will be my New Year's Eve video. :)

[@dansnyder183]

dito

[@gerdeguelle1967]

Looking very nice

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thanks a lot! Cheers! 🙏

[@19scamps92]

fantastic!

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you! 🙏

[@colossalbigfoot256]

Plastic bricks are the worst. I use this technique a lot. I figured you’d use individual bricks since you are so detailed. I don’t have a mold this scale but should make one. Thanks for the vid. Always instrumental in learning new techniques

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you, for stopping by and spending time watching the video my friend. 😀 I have actually seen many brilliant plastic brick models that look exactly like the real thing. I guess like everything else it is all about mastering a particular medium and learning to get the best out of it. Here is a book that you can try - by one of my all time favorite model railroaders, Iain Rice: www.titfield.co.uk/Wild-Swan/Model-Techniques.htm But yes, after discovering how good clay and water go together, I will keep experimenting with techniques to get the most out of it - including molds and ways to make actual little bricks. Especially in my scenarios, if not anything, it will be hugely economical. Cheers!

[@sohailrekhy2658]

Masterful work. Excellent channel. Learning a lot.

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you kindly! I’m glad that I could pique your interest. 😊🙏🏻

[@CreativeArtistsTeam]

Amazing work! 👍👍👍

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you! Cheers! 🙏

[@DruSteel69]

Awesome, Kaustav. 😎👍🏼

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you my friend.🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ronaldvanpinxteren3644]

Nice movie and explanation Kaustav

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you Ronald! Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!

[@AkshayThaggarse]

That's insane

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you Akshay! 🙏 🍻

[@DiggerEvans]

My friend you have an amazing talent, that build is awesome, you have a great deal of patience and craftsmanship

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you very much my friend! I am glad that you are enjoying my work 🙏🍻

[@manishalive]

Wow, so effective, the water colours and the clay give a nice realistic look. Very nice indeed.

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you Manish! The credit goes to my better half, I guess this is why she is the better half! 😬

[@dacuzzz]

hi Kaustav...this build looks great can't wait for part 2..thx 4 sharing...vinny

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Hi Vinny - thank you so much for stopping by so late at night, my friend. Yes, the tree was a treat to watch. :) Cheers!

[@brunosworldstv1097]

Bravo!! I'm looking forward for part 2!

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you so much! It will be my New Year eve video. 🍻

[@mr.e1944]

Great idea! I have been wanting to use air dry clay for bricks for a while but with my many projects haven’t started yet. I am going to use the water color technique of yours to paint and weather. Thanks for the great ideas. Keep them coming Kaustav!

[@TrainsandDioramas]

You got it! I am going to try more advanced techniques with clay bricks. This doesn't stop here. :) Bricks just got added to my obsession now along with trees. 🙃

[@nickclaydon2488]

Absolutely superb. Very impressed with this project. Well done. You just got another subscriber. 👍

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Welcome aboard! And I am glad that you enjoyed this one. As an 'experiment' this was quite extensive! See you around. Cheers! Kaustav

[@brenday6272]

Incredible detail. I am learning a great deal and enjoying your videos. Great job showing step by step.

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you Brenda! I am really glad that you're finding my videos helpful and enjoyable. Keep exploring and stay tuned for future episodes. Cheers! 🍻🙏 Kaustav

[@InvertLogic]

that looks very realistic!

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you! I am planning to take this to a real ruin one day and take photos to fool people! 😬

[@derz-crackmodellbahnvideosinsp]

"LIKE...127"!!! :-) Hi Kaustav, I´ll wish you and your compatriots a nice and relaxing christmastime! Truely greetings from the german alps, out of my little crafting basement, dear friend. "SEE YOU" (waiting for PART 2) :-)

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you Ollie! I am so glad that you enjoyed this little demonstration, yes part 2 will be out before you know it. :) Happy Holidays to you and your family.🎄

[@georgiasunbelt]

This was absolutely awesome...learned alot

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you so much. I am glad that this was helpful. Cheers! 🍻🙏

[@DiecastMediaNetwork]

This was so cool and helpful. Thank you!

[@TrainsandDioramas]

I am so glad. Thanks for stopping by. Cheers! Kaustav

[@catwarrior716]

Great bro! Nice ruins🔥🔥

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thanks ✌

[@bobfuller]

Interesting use of watercolours on the clay. It looks very effective. I wonder how long the colour will last because watercolours tend to fade with age. Did you apply a layer of watercolour fixer to fix the colour in place and prevent fading?

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you! Lightfast water colours that I used would prevent fading considerably, so no I didn’t use any fixer. However, it definitely doesn’t hurt putting a coat of matte varnish or fixer as long as you can retain the natural texture.

[@letsrock7537]

Big.fan from.karanataka

[@LaserGadgets]

This should really have more views...

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you! KZbin algorithm is still confused about my content and audience and it's been 3 years already that I am producing content actively. I guess this is as good as it gets. No hard feelings though, as long as it reaches those who appreciate it, I am happy. 😎

[@LaserGadgets]

@@TrainsandDioramas Wait, why would it be confusing for the algorythm?

[@TrainsandDioramas]

If I knew that, then I would’ve solved the problem! I don’t know why KZbin is not able to figure out the distribution of my content because it is pretty straight forward. I have one video out of 60 plus that has over 1.5 million views which looks good, but if you drill down you’ll see that it’s retention is 3%! The first baffling thing is KZbin keeps promoting that despite low retention and that continues to generate the highest viewers, although not my target audience. The next best is a short at 62K, then a 48k which is one of my first videos nearly 4 years ago. Clearly there is a problem. I gave it my best shot for over 2 years, and now I just do it for enjoyment and showcase my work - sort of a casual vlog but keeping the best production value that I can. I have managed to inspire some people and those who found my work appreciate it, and that is the biggest reward of all. Cheers and thanks for taking time to respond. 🙏🏻🙏🏻😎

[@LaserGadgets]

@@TrainsandDioramas Oh thats not really a matter of YT. You probably got featured on that video. Websites embedded it. You should be able to check analytics and find out where the views came from.

[@TrainsandDioramas]

All from YT recommendations. 🤣

[@letsrock7537]

First.like first.comment

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Legend!

[@Maurice00PA]

As usual, amazing work. I noticed that when you join the two layers of bricks, the first set had started to dry out. Did you wet the side facing the other layer? You forgot to mention one key ingredient in all your work at the end. Patience. You have it in abundance whereas most of us are sadly lacking. Take care and stay safe.

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you Maurice! Yes, I did wet the side facing the other layer to activate the already dried side. I agree, patience is definitely a key ingredient, but I find that the desire is the main driver. I used to lose patience and take shortcuts all the time and then didn't like end result. It always used to come doen to a 'could've been better' scenario. Now I am learning to balance compromise and quality such that after finishing a piece I say - 'that is all that I could've done at my skill level anyway' - that way, there's no regret. :) Thank you again for stopping by and spending time with me, my friend. Take care. :)

[@letsrock7537]

Comment.reading department. Like.

[@meandminiatures5176]

Hi Kaustav, amazing work and great detailing.. I never imagined water colours can make such a beautiful distressed look.. I am going to use this technique..Where do you get the glass dome with base?

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Thank you so much 😀 It was a surprise find, mostly the credit goes to my wife. One thing to keep in mind however is that water color fades with time, especially if exposed to daylight. So you need to select a paint that has a high light fast rating. The dome is from Ikea, but I am sure similar ones are available in many craft stores. Thanks for stopping by. Cheers! Kaustav