Building the ULTIMATE Vintage City Street DIORAMA - REALISTIC Miniature Model Scenery

[@jenpink4298]

I’m still watching but I am taking a second to tell you that I think that your idea about using the spray glue to attach the windows is genius! You’re right, no fingerprints, no glue smudges, just gorgeous!

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you so much!! So far the spray glue seems to be holding just fine! I’ve always had trouble with smearing glue on the glass in the past, so this seems to have solved that problem! Thanks for watching!!

[@nestorchikoti]

Every once in a while the algorithm serves up something totally random but totally awesome.

[@fredericapanon207]

I love how well your miniatures blend in with outside scenery with the forced perspective.

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much! Taking the pictures outside is one of my favorite parts!

[@VictorsAnimations]

Where has this channel been all my life!

[@alykozak]

“It’s not perfect.” First, there’s no such thing as perfect. Second, even if there was, THIS would be pretty damn close. Amazing work!

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much, I really appreciate it :) also thanks for watching!!

[@mobius273]

The half scale king returns!

[@smolworldworkshop]

Haha it’s my favorite scale!!

[@BobCtabtree-pl6xq]

I'm a cartoonist and I love artistic expression in all its forms.At the end of this video, you asked if your street was 'realistic'...when your model was being filmed outside,I was genuinely shocked for a moment to see your big giant head looming over the buildings.So I guess that would be a yes.Brilliant work.

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much, that’s such and amazing compliment and it means a lot! I really appreciate the support, and thanks again for watching!

[@thecaveofthedead]

Tremendously impressive. This looks like it could be really useful in an independent film project.

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much! That would be so cool, I’ve always loved practical effects. Thanks again for watching!

[@Aliceisallama101]

This is the type of channel I’ve been looking for,for ages I love mini/small Things like this it’s just so cool

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much! I’m so glad you found my channel, thanks for watching!!

[@27thdimensionmusic]

why do i like miniatures so much that I then delude myself into thinking i can make something half as good as this lol (but seriously this is so good)

[@smolworldworkshop]

Haha thank you! And I honestly believe that anyone can make miniatures! It may take some more time than others to learn certain techniques, but it all is just practice. Also I’m still learning new skills and techniques all the time! Thanks again for watching!

[@27thdimensionmusic]

@@smolworldworkshop thanks for the reply and encouragement!

[@jwhite1016aol]

This is one of the best I've seen on YT. Those outside shots I could not tell it wasn't real.

[@smolworldworkshop]

Wow that’s an amazing compliment, thank you very much!!

[@Whitepalace24]

So great! And those flowers aren’t just decorative, they are iron cross-tie plates! There attached to through-rods to give brick buildings some lateral strength 🤓

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you!! And that’s good to know, I had no idea! Thanks for sharing

[@DavZell]

They were often does as stars in the US, also. There are also crosses and even simple, perpendicular rods slid through a ring. They're technically not iron-cross plates, I don't think, as that is descriptive of the shape. The rods used to go through or connect to the building are called tie rods. The external portion is a plate or bolt.

[@Genaro_Flores]

Bricks and the sidewalk are so realistic, outstanding work. Bravo from Italy!

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much!

[@kanariskanari7467]

YOU HAVE MOTIVATED ME TO START MAKING SCENES FOR MY MANY CUSTOMISED SCALED DIE CAST MODELS I HAVE SO I CAN ALSO PHOTOGRAPH REALISTIC MOOD SECINERY YET ANOTHER HOBBY A FEEL SICK AS I AM 65 YEARS OLD AND IM RUNNING OUT OF TIME LIFE IS TO DAM SHORT . BLESS YOU ON YOUR EFFORTS AND DETAILED ATTEMPTS BEAUTFULL MY MAN 🙏🏻

[@apex_prey]

Why are you _yelling._

[@singhjobim9719]

Definitely Hollywood special effects level. For those of us who collect diecast models this is incredible because there is no point in having these models and leaving them in boxes. A diorama like this gives them the perfect display setting. All you need now is access to laser cutters and 3-D printers.

[@WednesdayTheClove]

after finding you i watched several of your videos. Your experience shines through the results. On paper one can say "you just need basswood, paint, and a 3D printer" but applied, your ability and eye for how you paint, cut, and texture everything is quite impressive. Very well done

[@agm97ga]

Thank you for the great tip on spraying the window frames and then laying them onto the acetate. Such a great idea! This is gorgeous.

[@smolworldworkshop]

Glad that was helpful!! Thank you for watching!

[@CycolacFan]

That’s genuinely stunning work, I suppose the only other aspect it needs is a few figures. It’s amazing how 3D printing and laser cutting is doing away with so much of the need to scratchbuild, having to make those windows and other intricate pieces by hand would have prevented a lot of people from even attempting something like this. It’s a piece of art.

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you for your kind words, and I totally agree about laser cutting and 3D printing! While I love a good scratch build, the repetitive details would have been an inefficient use of time in my opinion. These tools allow makers to design and produce kit quality parts which is why I enjoy using them. Thanks again for the support and for watching!

[@panacheluxury4262]

The attention detail in your projects is truly amazing.

[@marcelwildeboer]

As always, I am very impressed by your use of materials and your painting skills of your diorama's.

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you for all the kind words! I really appreciate it!

[@brucemartini2288]

never came across to me as "cartoonish"- even at start!. its cool

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much!! I’m glad you like the way it turned out :)

[@brianfisher4940]

That was awesome. I thought it was real at first until the giant poked around the corner 🎉😂

[@smolworldworkshop]

Haha thank you so much!

[@Predikant]

Just phenomenal, what more can I say.

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you so much!

[@williamcox6043]

So realistic! Your finish shots look like they are in the streets of Savannah, GA - You have a special skill that makes everything look like it's the real thing. The brick and moulding work are absolutely beautiful! 🙂

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much, I’m glad you like the final shots! Thanks again for watching!!

[@heathergreen4184]

Your eye for detail is impeccable!!

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much!!

[@heathergreen4184]

@@smolworldworkshopseriously one of the best miniatures I’ve ever seen!

[@richardnordfeldt9524]

I'm blown away! So beautiful work. You are skilled. Thank you!

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much for your kind words, and thanks for watching!

[@JosephPenca-g7s]

That is absolutely amazing. Half scale rules...

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you so much! I agree it’s the best scale for making models in my opinion!

[@sirenwerks]

The building on the left is believable but the building on right’s transom expanse is unbelievable for the era you’re placing it in.

[@judygouchie9701]

I am amazed at how you create your Dioramas. Everything looks so real. I also find your voice so soothing and friendly. You have found a die hard fan!🧱

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you so much, I’m glad you think it looks realistic!! And glad to hear you like my voice, it’s always weird for my to hear myself when I edit the videos haha. Thanks for all the support!

[@Davett53]

In 1968 when I was 15, I built a very realistic scale model, single story house. It was approx. 3 foot wide by 4 foot long, it took over a whole kitchen table, at my folks house. I used sugar cubes painted gray, and the scale of them looked pretty close to real. There were no laser cutters, or printers, back then. I used balsa wood, that I cut with an x-acto knife. Some products were available that model makers used for making dioramas around table top, model train set-ups. Like panels of pre-painted bricks. I used acetate for my window glass. The wall heights were 6 inches. I designed it with a large section cut-away, so a viewer could see the floor joists, and wall studs,....all made with to-scale balsa wood. It survived for another 15 years, but by then it was in my folks finished basement. I was 30, and lived in another city. I wish I had taken better photos of it, but I only had a cheap camera. If I had thought it out, I could have submitted the photos, to a model makers magazine, or used them when I applied for an Arts scholarship, years later. Instead I created a whole new portfolio of my art, and submitted it. It worked out just fine, and I was awarded a 3 year Arts scholarship, at Ohio University, in Athens, Ohio, and I went on to earn my BFA. In my adult life, working in Art related jobs, I was often called upon, to make small displays, & partial scale models, to be used in the retail selling of products. Those models often didn't require exacting scale and details. They were more free-form, designed to get an idea across. I loved taking foam core boards, and mocking up, a concept, while using rattle-can spray paints, to get the color and texture or create faux weathering.

[@davidcarlin3850]

I loved this. I love how you meshed the scene with the trees giving it a beautiful setting. This is a studio quality scene that would work so well in a film.

[@AsherRay-l6x]

Howdy, I'm a very big early 1900s enthusiast. Here are a couple of things to note, for a more historical accurate diorama: The street signs would have been either a tin or porcelain, and the restaurant sign would have been porcelain. Wood was another option. When it comes to banks, the sign would have been engraved into the building. Also, if you had more time, the 1920s and 1930s were considered "Art Deco," meaning a more fancy design to things. Following that, advertising signs were very popular, along with murals.

[@bryanspindle4455]

I absolutely love miniatures and dioramas. I have some vintage car models. I wish l had the space to build a nice diorama as a backdrop for them.

[@ClauzZulmerch-kp1dt]

Awesome proyect, great job and result.thank you!!

[@janholm9238]

Wow! That's amazing work!

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you!

[@765kvline]

What an exceptional model in nearly every aspect. High quality and appreciate your keen observation skills on the architecture and accessories. Just splendid!

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much for all of your kind words!!

[@Danvers97]

Ayy glad to hear you were inspired by the great buildings of savannah! Thats my hometown

[@davidbowles7047]

You are a master at this! I would love to see you do Graceland!

[@bunnyt6717]

I was just going to tell you that I love the idea of the spray adhesive on the windows and someone already beat me to it. What a great idea!

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much!! The spray adhesive seems to be holding up so far! I’ve always had trouble with smudging white glue and super glue previous when installing glass, so this seems to have fixed that issue!

[@michaelricks1618]

A truly wondrous creation. It looks so real - couldn't be better. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@cheaplaughkennedy2318]

Amazing work , really fascinating to see it all come together like that. Wow 👍

[@damonputch5830]

Incredible work! Closeup shots look like an actual real-life place.

[@zampeada]

It turn out GREAT! ❤❤❤❤

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you so much!!!

[@badapple65]

Just incredible. You make it look so easy. There is a part of our brains that some have more access to than others as far as a vision of our own designs.

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much! And I had no idea about that! Thanks again for watching!

[@wbblelebbw9678]

Amazing! I don’t have the dexterity or patience for a project like this. Brilliant work, please keep making these wonderful videos.

[@WesleyG8857]

You never cease to blow my mind! Amazing!

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you so much 😊

[@motorTranz]

Beautiful work as always! Thank you for sharing!

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much, and thanks again for watching!

[@bunnyt6717]

Totally awesome, I couldn't stop watching. Your work is amazing.

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you so much I really appreciate it!

[@Kayambo974]

Gorgeous!

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you!

[@Davett53]

Wow,..mind boggling realism. Bravo, very impressive. Fascinating techniques. Excellent tutorial.

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much!

[@TCulmsee]

Really beautiful work. I like how good it looks with the LED light.

[@jacquesorzechowski6927]

Travail extraordinaire. Bravo.

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you!!

[@LOTGiscool]

Absolutely fantastic. Love the 'Land of the Giants' ending.

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@rolfhogfeldt7645]

WOW....That's INSANE!!!!! THANKS for sharing 👍

[@AllanGildea]

Your talent and work ethic are humbling! Beautiful work.

[@mnossy11]

WOW this is sooooooo good! Please do interiors for this next! I’d love seeing all the little things! It gives it life.

[@patmanchester8045]

I had to watch it over 2 times to see if you made any mistakes. I couldn't find any. It really is GOOD!

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much!!

[@scaleffect]

A great backdrop for photographic model cars for sure. Excellent work.

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much!! I absolutely love adding cars to my dioramas! Thanks for watching!

Absolutely stunning!

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you so much!

[@massgrowers508]

Great Work and Motion Picture Production will appreciate this art!

[@t.j.lemaster8653]

Very realistic looking in the Glamour shots... Very cool build my friend ! 👍👍

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much!!!

[@jcsrst]

Wow! So stunning! The attention to detail is phenomenal. You are a highly observant person!

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate your kind words!

[@Silentpartner2176]

Just beautiful.

[@itsahellofaname]

This is absolutely beautiful! You're very talented...I would screw up every single step.

[@lavadodhugo5181]

Absolutely beautiful! You did an excellent job.

[@tamibell4325]

Absolutely BRILLIANT!!!❤ I LOVE THIS! 💕 Your work is phenomenal! The details are impeccable! Your work is absolutely amazing!❤

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much for the kind words and support!

[@DeborahManiscalco]

Very imaginative, very real looking and the attention to detail is staggering. Thanks for the upload and love from all of us on Staten Island, New York.

[@philriggin]

Wow. So fun to watch. You must have nerves of steel. Amazing!

[@dmr8914]

You wont see this - but, within one second you had me uber impressed! WOW! your work is stunning and as artistic as any museum has on its walls. Subscribed!

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you so much for all your kind words!!! Also thank you for subscribing and supporting the channel!!

[@tedemmanuel3863]

Just WOW!!!! AMAZING TALENT!!!!

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much!!

[@LOTGiscool]

Absolutely astounding. Your attention to detail is incredible. At the end when 'giant' you appear has me wanting to save a screen grab, take the picture in PhotoShop where I add a small me in the scene. I've done this before with your videos and I'd sure like to email them to you!

[@DrPandemiczZ]

incredible Mafia 1 vibes are strong with this one, wonderful work! ♥

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you!!!

[@medcreat]

Amazing work that is not different from reality

[@allaboutthatbass741]

It looks so real! ❤❤❤

[@scotchbudmeister9018]

Incredible!

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you!

[@DG-yr9vm]

Your work is absolutely beautiful. You should work for a movie studio.

[@jrlangdon89]

Looks real wow

[@cerisekappes580]

You blow me away with your skills as a model maker!!!! Beautifully done 😊😊😊

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much!!! I’m so happy you like the video, and thank you again for watching 😊

[@cerisekappes580]

@@smolworldworkshop you are very welcome 🤗 I look forward to watching your builds 😁😁😁

[@jenpink4298]

This. Is. Amazing. I am constantly amazed at your sheer talent! And your attention to detail is astonishing! I honestly don’t usually watch anyone who uses so much technology in their crafting, but you are in a class of your own. I love that you added the lights, but the daytime shots really stood out! Absolutely spectacular!

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much!! I’m glad you like all the small details! And that means a lot, I know technology seems to be taking over, and understandably it doesn’t appeal to everyone. So it means a lot that you enjoy my content :) I agree about the daytime shots too, I like how the smaller details are more visible. Thanks for all of your continued support for the channel!

[@jenpink4298]

@@smolworldworkshop You are the best at the tiny details!

[@mellyfromca]

Absolutely wonderful!

[@smolworldworkshop]

Many thanks!

[@pkmnmastertash]

Your work still continues to blow me away. Absolutely stunning and I just.. wow. Incredible work, I wish I had better words haha

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much, I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying my content!!

[@davevan8864]

This just came up in my feed. I am building a O scale mode railroad so I thought I'd watch. Your work is very good....and while I have a laser to cut my models I have yet to try 3D printing. You are a talented builder that makes it look a little to easy! Thanks

[@johnboulton1109]

Wow!! Another fantastic super realistic model!! Love the attention to detail and for covering one of my favourite periods for architecture!! You could have definitely gone to town on the interiors add more details, but completely get you wanting to get the video out!!

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you so much!! I’m glad you like this style of architecture, that’s awesome!! If time wasn’t a factor, I could have spent another 2 months on this project haha! Thanks again for watching!

[@johnboulton1109]

@@smolworldworkshop oh I can well believe!! With it being set in the 1930s, you could have included the No help wanted posters shops had all across the USA, also you could include the National Recovery Administration posters which were popular in the early 30s, but that said I completely get finding a point when you have to stop. It’s a really beautiful model it’s a pleasure to watch you bring it together 🤩

[@smolworldworkshop]

@@johnboulton1109 thank you again for all of your kind words!!!

[@jayjay-bz3rr]

Beautiful

[@MichaelLyne-rf1hf]

Omg, I would cry my eyes out after all thattt hard work, no wonder films cost a lot to make?

[@iggystoyparadesoldierrevie1092]

Wonderfully fun and top notch craftsmanship!

[@millford]

Fantastic!

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you!

[@lttlTcustoms]

nice work, thank you for sharing your skill and techniques

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you for watching! I’m always happy to share whatever I can with others :)

[@toomars1301]

Wonderful work! Thanks!

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you so much!!

[@davidpaol1]

Incredible detail, all i can say, is I would not have wanted to be part of the crew of tiny workers responsible for installing that huge plate glass transom in the bank. I bet they all breathed a collective sigh of relief when it was in place for sure ;)

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much! And yes that part really stressed out the mini workers, but they were super relieved when it was finished!

[@johntaylor8822]

Brilliant. What patience!

[@CapnCrnch330]

Best one yet

[@SportyPompano]

I love these! So glad i found you through Prestons channel!!!

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you!! I’m glad you found my channel through his video too! Thanks for watching!

[@SportyPompano]

​@@smolworldworkshopyou do amazing work! I think it would be cool to work with you on one haha, I would learn so much about miniature making

[@mindpoacher4732]

Your work is amazing!!! Please keep going!!

[@Danger1972]

This is way beyond fantastic!

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much!!

[@skh1964]

This is such fantastic work, very good in FX visuals in transitions to set up a time or location.

[@olehippy13]

that is awesome... wow. I bet you could make animation with your builds... They look so real.. Excellent.

[@normanzurich2781]

Sir, you are a genius magician ❤❤❤ Love from Paris France 🇫🇷

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thank you very much!!!!

[@franklawrence1232]

This makes me nostalgic the past when the world was so beautiful

[@smolworldworkshop]

Glad to hear that! I love this older style of architecture. Thanks for watching!

[@Sourdo1]

Fabulous!