The Old Barn - 1/48 Diorama

Building a 48th scale barn diorama from scratch.
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Materials List:
Glue: wood glue, Mod Podge, super glue
Paint: acrylic paint
Barn frame and panels: balsa wood
Wood plane: Master Airscrew 4100 Razor Plane
Base: ply wood, bass wood, insulation foam
Dirt: tile grout
Chopped wood: Sculpey Oven Bake Clay
Grass: Woodland Scenics Static Grass
Woodland Scenics Static King Applicator
Hinges: photocopy paper
Hay bales: insulation foam, twine, cotton thread
Corrugated iron roof: aluminium foil, Brunel Hobbies Corrugated Iron Maker, etch primer
Stones: grey ballast
Vines: twine, spray adhesive, Green Stuff World Micro Leaves
Axe: Sculpey Oven Bake Clay, balsa wood
Music by Kai Engel: freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai...
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Public License
Original tracks:
Better Way
Denouement
Cold War Echo
January
Aspirato
Cutrains are Always Drawn
February
Endless Story About Sun and Moon
Idea
Floret
00:00 Constructing the frame
02:20 Panelling the barn walls
03:18 Building the base
04:25 Detailing the barn walls
04:36 Base painting the barn
05:09 Placing the barn on the base
05:41 Applying dirt
06:32 Glueing down the barn
06:45 "Washing" random planks
07:24 Painting grime
07:56 White dry brush to pick up detail
08:06 Building a water trough
09:27 Creating a wood chopping block from clay
11:11 Painting the dirt
12:03 Making pieces of chopped wood
13:09 Building wooden crates
14:50 Making grass tufts
15:44 Adding extra grass
17:11 Building and painting the side door
17:36 Making door hinges
18:30 Making hay bales
20:27 Building roof panels
22:23 Painting the roof panels
24:24 Adding old panels and hay bales
24:38 Making stacks of chopped wood
25:12 Adding loose hay to the ground
25:37 Constructing the barn doors
27:26 Building and old gate
27:43 Creating old wooden planks
28:23 Painting dirt and mould detail
29:12 Placing stones
29:44 Adding vines
31:28 Building an axe
32:48 The Final Barn

[@noneofyourbusiness6210]

Really weird and lame hobby.

[@mausplan3890]

like collecting elephant statues or knitting - to each their one

[@thomasklugh4345]

Not nice, HamishDuff... not nice all.

[@mrbillhicks]

Well said

[@patricktompkins1103]

Jealous?

[@user-ue6cr2iw5e]

Ваша работа завораживает..

[@acidbabydoc]

I can honestly say that with the 3,000 hours worth of videos I've watched, not once have I been moved to tears. Until now. I know few will understand, but this was just absolutely breathtaking. ❤️❤️❤️

[@dominiqueharvey-jones5248]

Me too, I believe it was a combination of the music and my own imagination coming up with a whole back story LOL.

[@user-so4hw2mq7o]

I agree 100%...this is amazing

[@58springbok]

I fully agree with you its been a long time since I was moved too its so reall

[@Loulovesspeed]

In my 65+ years of model making I have only scratch built a few small items, but I will also say there is a bit of special satisfaction to look at a small detail item that you made from scrap metal, wood, etc. This entire barn is a wonderful example of the skills and insight some people are gifted with, and so well express in dioramas like this beauty! Excellent work.

[@ExcessivelySentimental]

Thank you!

[@DarkKnight-js1ux]

Thank you for reminding me of my childhood

[@DarkKnight-js1ux]

@@ExcessivelySentimental thank you

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[@franciskswong3159]

Building models for 65 years is not a short period of time. I am similar. I started building models since 13 years old. Now, I am 82. I can imagine how much joy you have had, during the long years. Salute!

[@mrCetus]

Watching that brought back so many memories of my late husband. He use to build these for model railway layouts. Thank you for the beautiful memories.

[@naymyo5503]

The amount of details and realism of this model is incredible. Hats off to you!

[@aubcreations2233]

Sure 👏🏻👌🏻❤

[@wendycook9334]

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[@NAMVETSTARLITE]

OUTSTANDING, I'M 76 AND GOT BACK INTO MODELING AFTER 45 YEARS IN 2019. I'LL LIKELY NEVER GET TO DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS, BUT INSPIRED I AM. THANKS SO MUCH.

[@anyhelp2261]

Thanks you 💓

[@commentators8731]

Ваши видео для РЕЛАКСА ! После просмотра я стал таким уравновешенным . Вспомнилось далекое- далекое детство . Старый сарай в котором любил сидеть когда шел дождь . И то же умиротворение как в детстве ! Как будто все замерло . Мне 56 ,а вы мне вернули то ощущение . КАК РАНЬШЕ ,КАК В ДЕТСТВЕ !!! СПАСИБО !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ExcessivelySentimental]

Thank you! I'm glad it created that feeling for you.

[@paulopacheco3582]

👍🤝🍻

[@V8VRUte]

I love he way he tried to trick us, by cutting to the drone footage he took of a real barn right after he placed the axe in the stump. It looks absolutely incredible, the attention to detail is insane, and the finished result shows the level of care that was clearly poured into this build!

[@woodworkingspace7342]

Fantastic, extraordinary ability, makes us realize that life is meant to be lived simply, makes us understand better how we also age. Beautiful work of art... Surely you live in harmony with yourself and with nature.

[@griseldis]

Your dedication to the smallest details is admirable.

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[@donaldwallace1525]

I normally watch the first 5 min of a video, scan through and stop to see interesting things, then watch the final 5 min.. But not this video, I couldn't stop watching it. The quality of work, attention to detail and obvious subject matter knowledge was so impressive. The vines going up the side of the barn was simply over the top.

[@pillowprince]

same

[@AndreasAnsari2407]

👍👍👍

[@SahabatWarna_Art]

Me too, don't want to miss even the seconds, wonderful

[@aaqilian5.085]

You should be proud 😂🖕🏾

[@matthewsalvador9783]

The music was so calming it was like going through a timeline. The first stage to end stage. It’s like life at it’s finest. Ps I thought to myself I hope he don’t get cut from the rusty roof but then realize lol duh…

[@katogojira7223]

Awww yes another relaxing video Having a smoke , drinking a rolling rock while watching these videos are gentle on my soul

[@michelletran6348]

Nothing short of incredible & absolute sentimental value! The clear step by step guide in the description section is truly an appreciated bonus for those who wants to learn. Fabulous work & artistry!

[@Brian-mp2mv]

This video really "hit home" I've wanted to live in a barn loft, ever since first seeing Dalton in his loft from the movie Roadhouse, so much peace and tranquility just sitting in the the hay door watching the sun set.

[@chw5044]

I do the same. Mostly a look just at the beginning. You can see that usually it is just kitschy However, this one is good. Really 'sentimental'.

[@doczoff5655]

Superb modelling and superb editting! Each individual step is clearly demonstrated in a way that makes them look easy (I suspect it only looks easy because it's so skillfully done) and yet the overall effect is far more than the sum of the parts. I applaud your expertise!!!

[@denniscliff2071]

Truly a masterpiece. It is so gratifying to watch you build that old barn. Thank you.

[@chrisblevins755]

This is absolutely breath taking. I've always admired miniature models and landscapes. My hands shake from medical issues, so I paint watercolor. This is amazing. Bravo.

[@swimrski]

The biggest mystery in all this is how those fingers stay so clean. But dang. The steady hands and the level of detail. Impressed!

[@TheJeffyBob]

Wow!!! The level of detail and the creativity involved in creating this masterpiece is amazing. And the fact that you were able make a video of it as well is incredible. I sat spellbound through this entire video. Thank you!

[@gregaguilucho1079]

I have been trying to come up with a hobby since I am fully retired. I've watched quite a few of them on KZbin, but this left quite an impression on me. Thank you for posting this. When I do mine, I will add rusted nails on mine.

[@tinydancer7426]

And fitted post and beam framing fastened by teeny tiny wooden pegs?

[@Brian-mp2mv]

knowing how to stay on scale, knowing how to stress, how to distress... and knowing when to start and stop is crucial to this art form. watched every moment and relaxed!

[@ericwolff6059]

Absolutely astonishing. The eye for detail. The absolute patients. True artwork in the making.

[@donaldmarshall7894]

The skill and detail that went into this model is astounding. Fantastic job!!

[@midevalman1338]

I thought "he's got to be finished" about 5 times and more detail kept getting added. amazing work!! Keep it up!

[@williamlulay7982]

Well done! You've obviously been around and studied old barns and aged wood. I love your ingenuity in creating the hay bales out of twine, and all the other details, like the wooden boxes, troughs and old gate. Thank you for sharing.

[@anyhelp2261]

Found another one......... Actually i am always in hunt of artists and oftentimes they are underrated and it breaks my heart that people are no more interested the arts that are pure as souls,but in crap instead and now i found another underrated mind-blowing artist.

[@user-eq2do6lz5d]

Заметила,что на протяжении всего просмотра с моего лица не сходила улыбка...Шедевр,только так могу назвать эту потрясающую работу.И как апофеоз - топор,мамма миа,топор!!! Блестящая кропотливая работа.Браво! С уважением Галина.🌹

[@ViKee010]

I could shut my eyes and imagine walking in through the barn door. It definitely touched on a good memory from long ago. Thanks for that. And thank you for sharing your incredible skills. Not just the building to scale skills, but the one that lets you touch a spot in our heart that we may have been losing over the years. That one is just as important. 🤟🏼🤍

[@OrionFyre]

An absolutely wonderful study of an enchanting scene with such tremendous attention to detail. I am so captivated by this work.

[@Hellonwheels66]

I’ve been watching scratch build videos for about a year now trying to learn and get ideas of what I want to make. Of all the videos I’ve watched, this is by far the best one yet!

[@lectrosonicstech]

This is nothing short of painstakingly remarkable. You create museum quality art. Thank you so much for this video, inspires me as a woodworker to expand my skills.

[@tamibell4325]

This was absolutely breathtaking! The level of detail is perfection! With every paint stroke, every cut you brought this gorgeous piece to life! MAGNIFICENT job! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work!💥❤💫

[@KrAvE4KaRnAgE]

This is incredible. Some of the best detailing and level of detail I have seen. Thank you for sharing!

[@sdhpCH]

There is a thin and blurry line between passion and madness. You took it to the edge. Perfection!

[@alphonsinelepitre1992]

So well done. It's a pleasure to see such a diorama with a good scale 👏🏻

[@rickvaiBBB]

Just amazing. your attention to detail and the way you made it so realistic has me at a loss for appreciation.

[@rodmact6548]

Absolutely fascinating and so incredibly creative and artistic. And technically a beautifully and thoughtfully produced video. Thankyou so much. I loved this experience.

[@OlliRuohomaki]

this is just too fascinating not to watch all the way through. What an amazing precicion and ageing skills!

[@michaelmccaffery]

I was a model builder for most of my life and Ian Roberts is among the best whose efforts I have been. I am awed, humbled, and quite inspired to go back from two dimensional art to three dimensional art. He is truly one of the great ones!

[@mikefromwa]

Fantastic work; the level of detail and the realism of the finished diorama are amazing.

[@rockhoundingwithjasperblue]

Wow! Fascinating! Wonderful to watch! I had to watch it in 2 parts so I wouldn’t miss anything. Wonderful to see every step and the awesome music just flowed right along with the build. Thank you, so much, for sharing this. It does my heart good, I’m sure for many others as well, to see such beauty take shape right before our eyes!💎

[@terribleKhan]

Невероятно высокое мастерство и красоты исполнения. Монтаж супер. Спасибо большое, получил огромное удовольствие!!! Дружеский 👍, Теперь я с Вами ✍ 🔔. Будем дружить!!!

[@iamlalapalooza]

brought a tear to my eye.. love the old fields and barns and sheds.. lived around them when my kids were little.. sunshine and shadow of a cat.. can almost hear the meadow lark and red winged black birds.. thank you :D

[@kat3910]

Wow. This is an absolute masterpiece. Just the fact that you designed and built it from scratch totally floors me. But the thing that blew me away was the brilliance and attention to detail in making the grass and weeds. Just phenomenal.

[@philRminiatures]

Outstanding work on the barn...and on the vegetation, well done!

[@richardwill935]

Exquisite! Inspiring! Your painting is incredible! Loved the detail - including the background music. Thank you!

[@rlschuster9491]

Compelling, transfixing, beautiful to watch - a balsa and foam sculpture. Well done.

[@01anannya]

I've had the pleasure of meeting this artist IRL and ISTG they are so sweet and humble and passionate about their art, it fills me with joy to know that such people exist

[@Beamthere]

Incredible work! Even more impressive is how the whole process was videoed and edited. The close-ups of your hands working is masterful and must have taken many times longer to produce than the actual barn. I certainly enjoyed watching the whole scene come together.

[@MrsRobinson0741]

Absolutely fabulous!!! Looks sooo real!! I have a fascination with barns!!! So unique & can stand the test of time!!! I used to wood-burn barns!! I still have them 30yrs & several moves later!!

[@cecilcooper6210]

Totally amazing to me. I come from rural Kentucky with sentimental old barns everywhere. An old age has died. Inside I found old horse collars and tack and rusty cultivators and plows. Thanks for the memories.

[@stevnated]

My favorite part is "Adding longer grass to some tufts". This guy's static grass game is better than anyone else I've seen on KZbin!

[@D4nnypery]

I just scratch built a play barn for my daughter, and your channel was very very inspiring for the project! Love seeing what you do, and your ability to age the structure and capture all the details of time is so impressive!

[@jeanier.1588]

WOW! when it comes to creativity you are a natural! I too love making dioramas but I have always enclosed them in something to prevent anything getting on them. Beautiful work, amazing talent!

[@Slydeish]

The music alone put me in a particularly reflective and happy mood. I craft, but not at this level, this is truly art.

[@nessiemonstercrafts]

This is the first of your videos that I have seen and I have to say I literally sat and watched in open mouthed awe at your skills ad attention to detail. Incredible!!!!! You are insanely talented!

[@michaelbohallion1510]

Absolutely amazing. Such care and patience and an eye for detail. Fantastic job 👍

[@federico8ymedio966]

Piú che sentimentale sei un poeta. Un vecchio fienile solitario ma pulsante di vita...Ë stato un vero godimento vederti lavorare, grazie!

[@JuneSivell]

Oh my word, how wonderful that barn is, down to the hay bales and chopped wood, even the rust on the roof. Well done and thanks for showing how you made it.

[@RusticatedArt]

Absolutely stunning!! So precise, and the detail is mind-blowing!! These Dioramas' must give you so much joy my friend!! I love to draw these old rustic buildings!! Love it, had to ring the bell!!🔔

[@laurajamil8943]

Utterly amazing, a masterpiece in miniature! Worth watching, took me to a different world for a moment. Congratulations for your talent, patience, editing, music...quite a huge effort! Hats off! Love from Romania! 🇷🇴

[@debbralehrman5957]

Remarkably spot on. Looks exactly like any number of old barns you can see driving the back roads across this country. From New York all the way thru the south on to California.

[@Marie_Danielle]

This really leaves me speechless. And the music is so well chosen ... I was born on a farm and we left for the city when I was 5 years old. The house and barn were "removed" years ago hence they don't exist anymore, except in my memory. Thank you for this good moment; excessively sentimental and emotional.

[@camcordernonsense5264]

me too! I didn't want to bore the comments readers with all the details. you though, got it just right.

[@sherriweeks8994]

I was mesmerized as I was trying to do some of my own Mini Diorama for the first time, but I have been learning just how important the detailing is in everything we do to these Dioramas. You have truly INSPIRED me. Thank you, I am at a loss for words, but my face said it all as I watched your Videos. Truly... Thank you

[@linaalin9639]

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[@matsnilson7727]

Absolutely AMAZING attention to detail. Every item meticulously crafted by hand. I'm extremely impressed! 👍

[@doktor_ghul]

I grew up with old, collapsing barns like this all over my Three Brooks, Pictou County childhood. Apart from being tempted to try to put faded labels or company names on a few of those delivery boxes, or putting shelves with rusty old farm equipment inside the barn, this is superb work.

[@JeannieMitchellMyers]

Totally awesome! I could not get enough of this! Thanks SO MUCH for sharing your talent, much appreciated!

[@Bob-ls7uf]

This was an absolute joy to watch. A masterclass in model making. Liked and subscribed :-)

[@linaalin9639]

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[@minisnmore]

Exquisite detail and very realistic weathering and landscaping.

[@MattHare]

Dude. This is pure art and such an inspirational video. I'm humbled I could watch something like that on YT. I don't really do models and I found your video cause I was looking for ideas for a friend who's into it. I watched the entire clip, in one go. Unbelievable.

[@rhondameuth8523]

I think I just breathed in your soul! This is the most magical diorama video I have had the honor to see resurrected! Your heart bled through this one. Wow! I am in love!

[@bluedeepbr]

The most amazing construction that I ever seen. Left me without words. Incredible.

[@lucyl.4356]

This piece is beautifully done a work of art!

[@janetnwonderland]

Every detail was so perfect that it made me want to cry. It brought so many memories back to me. Amazing. I can't believe the piece of tin roof and the old wooden gate leaned up against the barn. And naturally, the wood planks. My dad always had two by fours, broken, whole, rotting, and what not, leaned up against the barn, along with tin from the roof and occasional rotting wooden gate or fencing now and again. The attention to all the detail was spectacular. Yep. That's it. I'm gonna cry now.

[@edwardevesson5803]

Lol....I'm actually in tears! Glad I'm not the only one. 😁

[@barbaraness4507]

The attention to detail is amazing, and so realistic!

[@bootszarawalken9987]

Such exquisite attention to detail. And no talking! Just incredible.

[@shanomac]

One of the best videos I've ever seen in my life. I could watch this for hours. Everything about this is just fantastic. Thank you for sharing

[@Rick_B52]

That's a level of artistry I cannot describe. I will always remember the day I saw this video. Hands down the most incredible model from scratch I've ever seen.

[@linaalin9639]

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[@boivilla7458]

Brilliantly done....the coloring.... The size ...the designed.... And the detailed.... Amazing.

[@dirkt6921]

Stunning result: what a craftsmanship!

[@28076130513B]

I'm very fond of detail, but *this* perfectionism really surpasses *everything...* What a wonderful job down to the tiniest detail - just *f a n t a s t i c !* I bow in awe of such perfect skill.

[@marcos.6345]

Fantastic! Thanks for showing!

[@alexandriatownsend119]

I've don't know anything about models beyond painting the occasional plane and car as a kid. It's nice to know that in our perhaps over technologized and mechanized world, this level human craftsmanship still exists. I sketch and have painted with acrylics in the past, now I'm moving into watercolor, so while looking for information about brushes this video popped up in my feed. This is mesmerizing, it has nothing to do with what I was searching for but...😍😍😍

[@richardarsenault1471]

When I 1st saw this building I thought it was real, absolutely amazing To watch, with beautiful music included, instant subscriber

[@jtbjrx35rr24]

Awesome, TOTALLY AWESOME!! Such skills. EVERYTHING just comes together sooooo nicely. Details in the craftsmanship. The colors, the blends EVERYTHING 👍🏾👍🏾. BEAUTIFUL piece❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@user-bf1ye2ip1n]

I am blown away by your video. The attention to every tiny detail and seeing it all come together is magnificent. Thank you for sharing your talents with us!Truly inspiring!

[@kamilakarolinapaz2582]

I am delighted with so many details! Congratulations on such a whim! I loved that barn environment❤! An excellent job!

[@Angel-nb2fn]

This kind of videos deserve views and likes, not 90% of nowadays crap on KZbin! Well done and fantastic work 👏👏👏👏👏

[@Salted_Tequila]

I was scrolling by, almost missing this video. I am in awe of how amazing this is. You have one helluva talent.....great work buddy. Glad I stumbled upon this gem...

[@robynmasters335]

Spectacular piece. I play with all kinds of art and crafts but every time I see someone doing a piece like that it inspires me. I loved creating miniatures as a teenager. Working on a stained glass mosaic now and I have two paintings after that but I think I'll be pulling some of that balsa wood and polymer clay out of my closet in the near future. No matter how crazy the world gets, seeing a project like this makes all the bad stuff go away. Amazing work and a joy to watch. Thank You.

[@AllanMiniatureWorld]

Enjoyed watching it. Amazing work, thanks for sharing!

[@nielsverhaar6005]

You are on a whole different level in this type of build. So detailed loved the video well done

[@ExcessivelySentimental]

Thank you, thank you!

[@mehchocolate1257]

@@ExcessivelySentimental was that hard to make

[@TCHARRISON1]

Phenomenal! This is truly a beautiful and gentle craft. I was absolutely riveted from beginning to end. It was so calming and soothing and enjoyable to watch. Thankyou so much. 😊🖤

[@user-gw2hh8mm6h]

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[@rokpodlogar6062]

the craft, the detail and skill itself is amazing. and then, the elevation the soundtrack gives it to achieve the masterpiece that it is.

[@looppp]

I used your parchment paper overlayed over the drawing technique and it's allowed me to make mindboggingly precise structures. Thank you for that.

[@mountainsintothesea]

So incredibly relaxing. What talent!

[@carolking6355]

The most exquisite art work ever. How long did it take ? What patience ❤️

[@susantimmerman4757]

I can watch you create with awe all day!

[@kerriefearby9542]

Such mind-blowing detail to emulate realism. I picked up quite a few hints and hacks, thanks. Mesmerising to watch.

[@user-of5zn8ku4r]

Великолепная работа! Браво!!!

[@yurimakarof1360]

Шикарная работа! И безумно сложно!