Ultra-Realistic Muddy River Diorama - Realistic Scenery Vol.15

Have you ever wondered how an ultra-realistic diorama is made? In this tutorial I’ll show you exactly how to recreate an awesome model that is so realistic it will leave onlookers amazed!
All of the techniques I use to build this model can be used for not only model railroading but they can also be adapted to military modelling, wargaming terrain, scenic diorama builders and maybe even movie sets as well. The diorama is built in HO scale and depicts a railroad somewhere in country Victoria Australia, the locomotive is a V/Line DRC and usually ran as a single unit, by the 1980's it was the fastest train in Australia based on it's average speed of 107kph.
If you want to find more information about building dioramas and model scenery be sure to visit www.bouldercreekrailroad.com where I have many more articles and written tutorials.
This KZbin channel and the website are very gratefully supported by my patrons, if you too would like to help the channel be sure to visit my patreon page:
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[@LukeTowan]

Things to spot in the video… 1: My daughter 2: A horse eating some grass 3: Where’s Wally 3 times 4: A bird with its wings spread out and his 4 buddies 5: A wandering ant 6: A jumping spider - it actually jumps! 7: A Koala… It’s near impossible to see so I’ll give you a clue, it’s in a tree very close to the dirt road (last clip of the video) Let me know in the comments if you managed to spot them all

[@mustanggt35r44]

You should make the bottom of the train a little dirty so it seems like it has been in use for a while.

[@AussieGunzel]

The horse was seen around the double checking to see if the river bed is clean and your daughter was seen helping with the landscaping.

[@Nordorf]

What would an ant walking trough a diorama think.. "oh WOW i'm finally HUUUUGE..". Gets to end of diorama.. "Yay i'm gonna crush those darn huma... oh.."

[@forests_grove7009]

Found them all!! Birds were hardest to find for whatever reason haha probably because I wasn't 100% certain what I was looking for. I actually thought the spider was a fly or something at first!!

[@antonellaciurleo305]

Luke Towan you should make a camping scene in a forest with a tent and fire!

[@Miscast]

bloody hell mate, simply gorgeous. Are you looking for interns because I will sweep your floors, and organise your static grass collection.

[@LukeTowan]

lol thanks for such a great compliment 😃 It actually turned out a lot better than I imagined

[@danielk3893]

Im your 1000th like xx

[@dartanion0075]

Mjxe MIZG DJN,TS

[@ladida1366]

@bobagopaaa lol

[@dannysankyu]

Ruben R. ...too far.

[@unintransigente3569]

25:55 Wow!!! That bug looks so real

[@LukeTowan]

yeah... making the tiny gears to get the legs to work was really tough 😄

[@onedozenbugs]

I searched for someone to comment this lol

[@LaffeeTaffeeGG]

He should have glued it down

[@Andyroo79]

Its a dog in HO scale

[@RobertMilesAI]

Accurate scale Australian bug

[@_..-1abby1-.._]

I swear I’m not the only one who thought the thumbnail was a real life photograph.......like how?!??!

[@sn-nahid95]

Yes

[@pastanoodle5260]

Sometimes I wonder if he just took a photo of an actual whatever he’s building because it’s that realistic

[@enochkeoki5158]

I cannot believe that the imagery at 29:50 is actually just a set and not an actual place. It's so trippy how real it looks.

[@Herbertoes]

I had exactly the same problem! XD

[@OmarTheAtheistAziz]

i thought it was a clickbait...then i thought it was a new game coming out

[@southernsteamproductions7745]

25:55 That HO Scale spider is super realistic! It actually moves!

[@rustysalmonella7681]

Looks like an ant lol

[@straightorade4918]

No it’s a giant ant about to attack the train

[@Shaneviaene]

This was in my recommendation and I’m not upset about it

[@japhir5071]

same, i didn't read the title i fully thought it was real!

[@ppsmall1764]

This was worth the 30 minutes

[@WaterPython]

Same

[@WangleLine]

Same here!

[@HareDeLune]

Same with me!

[@matrix626]

SO, i paused it at 29:54 and showed my wife. She asked where that was and could we go visit... As i have always said, your builds are far too realistic for a human, you must be a wizard!!!

[@LukeTowan]

lol... that's a pretty good testimonial and compliment 😉 glad you liked the video

[@-vee475]

If I didn’t see the title I would’ve thought it was real too 😂

[@DerpyForza]

You’re like bob ross, I never have and likely never will make one of these, but it’s so enjoyable and your voice is so nice and calm.

[@ericbloomer4808]

Actually just started trying some of Bob's paintings. It's been a blast and they came out great. Time for a diorama now.

[@UnknownIdiot]

@@ericbloomer4808 wow

[@fultonyt8989]

This is what I thought for a long time. Watched hobby vids for months maybe over a year and then recently I just started making dioramas and I’m loving it!

[@John-zt3lv]

Wow, Without writing a long post, This being my first exposure to this hobby, I'll just say I had no idea just how much detail you guys put into this. I'm really impressed. I could never buy anything pre-made but putting in the effort myself to build it would be so satisfying. I am 61 and just became partially disabled. I am looking for something I think I might be good at (with practice). I have found a possible here. Thanks

[@linkedwinters]

I really hope that this works out for you, good luck!

[@Beaut_Beau]

Go for it mate, some of the most satisfying and rewarding stuff i have ever done was creating scale model buildings/landscapes when i was younger and they were not even REMOTELY close to the incredible work of Luke, but then they dont need to be when you have made them with your own two hands.

[@samanthar9232]

Been doing it for a year, really is fun! I love to give my finished ones to anyone who wants it (mine aren't as big as the ones he makes) Hope it works out for you and happy building :) remember this guy professional, your landscapes don't have to as real, what matters is that you have a great time

[@gottemleaning8490]

Do I have any artistic abilities? No Will I try to recreate this? No Do I still watch these videos cause they relax me? Heck yeah

[@LukeTowan]

lol... I'm amazed at how many different people simply watch my video for fun, I'm really glad you enjoy watching 😉

[@Euro.Paleta]

Yeah, I couldn't do this even in my dreams but I still like watching it because it is really relaxing and I like his voice :D I even subscribed a long time ago :D

[@lorriedmussett4692]

And then I rewatch them all over and over again.....yea my answer are all no too!!! But love watchibg

[@MrMatt_Gray]

Strange I know but these are my "relaxing videos to watch whilst having a poo" I love them!

[@MrMatt_Gray]

Just to add, yes that's now!

[@DamanD]

im not even interested in trains what am im doing here? Edit: ok watched the whole thing without skipping. Its pretty satisfying.

[@iwonatalija]

me toooo :)

[@geetarguy777]

Straight goods, I clicked and watched 31 minutes of this. Was not disappointed. I will be disappointed if I try to replicate it though, serious skill in this mans.

[@ablemagawitch]

Try this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGOYeWBrd8qKrLs the way they build a multilevel mine for train set is amazing . Which will have you pondering what exactly @LukeTowam is doing, until you see it rotated. The 2D to 3D visual shifts will keep you memorized,more mental optical flipping back and forth than those mind-eye-puzzles.

[@DamanD]

@@ablemagawitch I watched it, it was awesome xd

[@xxminuteoo]

Welcome to the club mate.

[@fordheath]

Most realistic diarama I have ever seen! When it's finished and you are filming outside it blends into the real landscape flawlessly. Well done!

[@rickyreed9754]

I could imagine fishing on the banks of this river. It looks so calm and peaceful. It also brought back memories of being a kid and swimming in the river with my cousins next to the railways. Simply amazing at how real this is.

[@Krzys_D]

I like you box emptying technique at 1:30!

[@LukeTowan]

lol... worlds fastest unboxing 😎

[@MetaMarcy21]

There was an extra dash of swag in this video :)

[@vicentec4779]

@@LukeTowan Dioramas and speedrun unboxings, this is an excellent channel

[@phoebelambert9225]

Please do a snowy scene!! Amazing video!!!

[@LukeTowan]

I have been planning a snow diorama, I have all the stuff for it but I haven't got round to doing one yet. I will probably try to do some snow videos for Christmas 2019.

[@Noone-of-your-Business]

Yes yes yes yes yes! Snow! I want to build my AT-ST as soon as I get the chance (so... in the next years, I guess), and I am still not sure what to use for snow. I _am_ considering baking soda, but I have heard it yellows over time, so do you know anything better?

[@startide]

@@LukeTowan you know you want to do this : www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3480400/The-one-train-d-WANT-delayed-Stunning-images-highest-railway-service-Europe-snaking-snow-capped-mountains-Alps.html :D

[@pherja]

My mom has these collectible ceramic houses that she always gripes about having to set up each Christmas, I’m hoping to do a kind of interlocking snowy diorama that can be easily set up and taken down. Would love to see tips and techniques from Luke.

[@pherja]

None of your Business it’s all about scale. Get the scale of the detail right and you’ll get a realistic diorama. Everyone likes to use thick, flaky white stuff to replicate snow, but if you shrink snow down to that size it’s really pretty smooth so it’s actually better to use plastic and then stipple it or use some very fine white powder. Also snow is made out of water so it has a clearness to it, a translucency to it. it’s not opaque white, so there’s also that that you have to think about. But again, at that scale, the translucency is reduced. Hahaha. This is what makes dioramas fun and what makes the GOOD ones so realistic!

[@blank5390]

Hello my Aussie friend. Im 60yrs old and live state side. I've been a modeler for 30 yrs and a friend told me about your channel. Well I've been having fun watching all your vids. My wife affectionately hates you for taking up all my time lately. You are a master and professor to this art! Thank you for sharing your masterful creations. Truly museum quality for sure.

[@nashvillain171]

Bookmarks: 0:44 Made this on a Tuesday 1:30 SWOOSH! 2:41 Can flip 3:03 Subtle comedy 4:58 What's "concrete rust"? 12:10 Kid Cameo (daughter) 19:41 641,247 subs (911K today!) 20:37 Snarky comment 25:35 Horse eating grass 25:54 Bug crossing the road 27:11 Ants! 27:27 Waldo about to jump off the bridge! 27:38 Horse still eating 29:21 Waldo creepin' around on the tracks 29:31 Horse still eating 29:33 Jumping spider in the tree! Jumps to the tracks! 29:44 Birds in the tree 30:00 Waldo on the truck

[@berendharmsen]

I don't know what I love more about your videos: the quality of the model or the quality of the video itself. Everything flows. Perfect editing. And you have a lovely daughter.

[@LukeTowan]

Thanks Berend, I put a lot of time into editing and doing the voice over for the video so it's great to see that you appreciate the work 😉

[@berendharmsen]

@Luke Towan And it shows. I also appreciate the little touches such as the 'where's Wally' jokes and the effort of throwing the can three hundred times to make a cool shot.

[@lorriedmussett4692]

Agreed, just watch one or two and you quickly realize ALL he is capable of. Other channels doing the same are very hard to watch, it just doesn't seem genuine in the delivery. Luke , I feel is probably the same in person as he seems to be hosting his channel!!!!!!! LOVE IT SO MUCH

[@nb8936]

You have got your narration/music volume perfect.

[@LukeTowan]

thanks mate, it took a fair bit of tweaking so its good to know the background music isn't too distracting 😉

[@nutmeg9005]

Luke Towan no, the music is perfect and not annoying at all thanks for all the effort into these it is simply amazing

[@espenbgh2540]

There are fully grown up men that don't play football, tennis, biking in there spar time, but are Building Dionrama - big and small, but they all do it with a touch of and artist, as they spent hours afer hours to make the dioramas naturaly that makes it a pleasure to see how they goes into the slitest detail to make it all correctly.Well done and beatiful.

[@laineywright2696]

This is not a hobby, it is an art form. You are a true artisan. I loved the video. It draws you in all by itself, but the extra, "things to spot" was a genius touch.

[@aniusers]

25:55 the spider on the diorama is about the same size as a dog if it was real

[@x_hypnotic_4760]

AniUser I saw the spider too

[@itsrockyiv8209]

Welcome to Australia

[@dodo7244]

Thats the ant

[@STEAMBOLTANNIE]

it was a TRAINED spider...lol

[@bypham1216]

:-)

[@yannablue7012]

I've watched this particular video 3 times before and yet here I am yet again, still with my jaw on the floor. I keep repeating your videos. Not only is it calming, the talent and creativity and realism of your work still amazes me. Keep up the good work, Luke!!

[@markszawlowski867]

This is remarkable. Even as you're working on the project it swiftly comes to resemble an aerial shot of an actual scene.

[@marchhoney6329]

Aaaa I’m so happy to see a new video! I’ve never had an interest in dioramas in my life but your videos have become my favorite thing. It’s so interesting and relaxing to watch! I’m always blown away by how real the water looks, and I just really enjoy the level of detail in everything

[@LukeTowan]

thanks mate, I get a lot of people commenting that they really enjoy my videos even though they don't do any actual modeling. Glad you enjoy watching them 😃

[@paulsheriff5733]

Like you Mags, I don't do dioramas nor railways, but these videos are great, no waffling on about the 'Theory behind it', just great explanation of what's being done.

[@user-bj3xb9oy9w]

Hello Luke, do you have a personal relationship with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ? The Son of God. That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. - Romans 10:9. And please ask the Lord Jesus to bless you with wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and discernment. And please ask the Lord Jesus to forgive you for all of your sins and transgressions.

[@Moglet71]

"Oh this looks cool, I'll quickly skip through it to see how it's done" *30 mins later after watching the whole thing* Well that was amazing, let's watch some more You are seriously talented at making these, and the way the videos are put together is not only excellent but it's very relaxing!

[@spannerdan4926]

Thankyou for showing alternate methods for similar outcomes. Resin pour techniques being one.. and also trees. Questions answered before I ask them. A nice flowing cadence to the whole channel.

[@georgegeiger53]

Luke makes this look so easy. You know if you tried it you would be very surprised that it is not. A great brain at work here on something he obviously loves. Well done.

[@sodazman]

So realistic the insect got confused at 25:55 XD

[@sammymichael1872]

I was just about to comment this 😂

[@dr.blobfish7339]

sodazman *Oh my god, i'm a giant ant now*

[@paulingraham9316]

As usual, outstanding work, Luke! The only thing out of scale was the ant, but I'm guessing that the DCCsound.com guys couldn't find a small enough decoder that would fit into an HO scale ant! Maybe you could train him to be a shunter, as they used to do on Indian and Thailand railways! Paul Ingraham, AsiaNRail N scale Modular Modeling Group, San Francisco Bay Area

[@paulingraham9316]

That is, used to do with ELEPHANTS on Indian and Thailand railways!

[@paulingraham9316]

That is, as they used to do with ELEPHANTS on Indian and Thailand Railways!

[@pootube50]

Patient: I am suffering from anxiety, depression and panic attacks. Can you help me? Doctor: Sure, just watch these diorama tutorials. Patient: I’M CURED!! Thanks Doc

[@Badinjava]

@Gappie Al Kebabi r/whooooosh

[@kenbi6152]

I was expecting a r/woosh

[@Dutchman-2002]

@@Badinjava r/wooosh

[@disdood23]

r/woosh

[@pootube50]

Gappie Al Kebabi I think I might be an attention whore, is there a cure?

[@UnkleRiceYo]

In all honesty, I used to think the kind of people who bought model making stuff like this were guys still living in their mum's basement, but after seeing your videos, they've taken my breath away! I now appreciate it as the skilled art that it is!

[@RossD8]

Watched a lot of diorama videos, yours is the first and only one I didn't fast forward. Well done.

[@MrHatetheplayer]

that super tac adhesive looks strong enough to repair my broken marriage

[@ninjabaiano6092]

Dont forget the alcohol and youre set

[@AffordBindEquipment]

sometimes the individual parts need to be repaired before it can be made whole again.

[@n1ck_]

@Watchout Spencer Gee you sound like a fun person to be around.

[@JoJo-dj9ek]

Or extra positivity just glues everything together 😁

[@MrMidnight-wd8yw]

Just a few dabs on your significant other will do the trick. Make sure you do it while she’s sleeping for the best results!!!

[@jasonscreations6277]

25:55 omg it’s a giant spider!!!

[@nursemelanieb]

No no, Thats the 'wandering ant' the jumping spider comes in when hes curing the water..just to the right of him in the grass,, n it jumps

[@galaxyofneon._.5352]

MeMe Review it's a joke, but... ok

[@STEAMBOLTANNIE]

was that a TRAINED spider...haha

[@kaycrewe1148]

Excuse me, just popping in to say that your helper is excellent at her job and is also precious. That is all. Carry on with your fantastic work!

[@jstn9914]

The diorama is incredible but the lighting is what really sells the illusion of realism.The shadows are nice and crispy and the light level is spot-on for harsh sunlight.

[@bielanski2493]

Every time I watch your stuff I learn new weathering techniques. Thanks Luke.

[@LukeTowan]

thanks mate, I'm glad you are able to find some new tips in each video 😃

[@ohhhgaaadddold2500]

Imagine all these small diorama connects to eachother creating a large one

[@LukeTowan]

That's actually the plan for this one. It will have some other dioramas that will connect to the ends 😉

[@ohhhgaaadddold2500]

@@LukeTowan can't wait to see all of them connected to each other

[@alicia.3740]

I would love to see that too.

[@cheetahliektosleep1906]

Daym that will be awsome!

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

like the marvel cinematic universe

[@tracybowling97]

Aren't you a lucky🦆 to have such a cute and helpful assistant! I think it's important to include kids in any safe project you have going on. They end up learning a lot!

[@Beaut_Beau]

Saw thethumbnail, looked like a real life photo, sat here for half an hour and watched the whole process of making it and i STILL think it looks like real life when you show the completed diorama at the end again, just an insane amount of incredible, realistic detail. Liked, Commented, Subscribed, Shared.

[@rangeslider]

As a 3D artist who creates environments for Video Games, I LOOOOOVEEEE your work! Very inspiring as well as enjoyable to watch! Thank you for sharing these wonderful videos. Cheers :)

[@LukeTowan]

thanks mate, I would image creating a 3D environment for a video game would actually be pretty difficult. Glad you enjoy watching and are able to find a bit of inspiration 😀

[@rangeslider]

@@LukeTowan not difficult, but requires solid technical understanding, artistic vision and a lot of patience. Very similar to your work I would say :)

[@aniusers]

This is so realistic that I feel like the bugs that walk on your diorama might evolve into mini humans.

[@lionzion619]

"Bugs life soundtrack plays in the background"

[@app1egirl]

Underated comment😂

[@destinewyatt6054]

AniUser I saw that roach to

[@hsmacaraig]

destine Wyatt It was an ant. Not a roach

[@darknessislight3689]

The King 🤴🏻 of Dioramas 🥇🏆 has done it again 😍

[@blackmonfarms9681]

Absolutely amazing. so realistic! didn't think I'd stay to watch the whole video but I was mesmerized.

[@OlujaDoTokija]

Another amazing work Luke! Have you ever thought about making a winter diorama with snow and ice?

[@LukeTowan]

thanks mate, yeah I have but I just need to get started. I have all the products I need to make some snow dioramas.

[@OlujaDoTokija]

I can't wait to see your take on it!

[@jackbradley9586]

Somehow this ended up in my recommended videos and I was absolutely mesmerized watching it.. Your attention to detail is incredible!

[@uplander263]

Love this video - I watched it some time ago but returned to it after I had Sculptamold problems. I used it directly onto a plywood board, layers no thicker than here and certainly less wet, it went hard but not plaster hard (indoors in a dry home). After several days it went mouldy and I had to rip it all off - I would think twice before using it in future. Thanks for the great videos - always inspiring.

[@steve8234]

Your dioramas look amazingly realistic. I can't get over it.

[@tommegg8486]

As an architecture student, this really help level up my model crafting skill. Thanks!

[@jimimac168]

this came up on my recommended, watched the whole thing with my mouth wide open. Stunning work. if i could afford all the equipment id totally been learning how to build one of these myself on the back of this video! Bravo sir

[@jeromekennedy330]

it is a blessing to see daughter and father doing something together

[@sakritone]

I applaud the patience and the attention to detail. Amazing work !

[@inboundsspider1490]

Watching your videos are like a form of meditation

[@LukeTowan]

it's amazing how many people feel the same way, I guess it can be taken as a compliment that my videos actually help a lot of people fall asleep 😀

[@willversiontwo1653]

Agreed x 1,000,000 I often play and fall asleep...waking up so rested

[@inboundsspider1490]

Luke Towan It’s just so interesting and relaxing. I get more and more amazed after each video. Even though these are tutorials I just watch for the beauty of it.

[@g7DT304UB9e]

you call THAT an ultra-realistic rail road?! DUD THAT IS BEYOND ULTRA REALISTIC

[@WHDRWN]

29:52 One of my favourite things to do is fish from inside train bridges. This shot set off my spidey senses even though I knew it wasn't real. That's gotta say something bout the quality.

[@Huntington12345678]

So weird. I look at the scene, especially when the train is moving, and it feels like a dream state. Very impressive.

[@user-qx7tm5df8j]

looks really great. the train looks off tho because its so clean

[@LukeTowan]

yeah that's so true, I definitely need to practice my weathering techniques for trains and locomotives 😃

[@tomast9034]

needs some graffiti :D

[@jared4169]

i got this.

[@currentbatches6205]

Very good techniques, skillfully done. Equally well presented, with clear illustrations and in a voice comfortable to listen to. 12:17 - Mud pies! 24:22 - Aluminum foil works well for free-standing features.

[@aprameyat9223]

This is what I needed the most in my school days. I miss them. Now i feel better by watching them and my school dream is fulfilled.😅😅

[@toastydoggo2313]

Not the type of content I normally watch but it surely claims the title of "impressive" Just speechless from the amount of work and detail from this project

[@devicharan3411]

Almost no one makes them but still watches....

[@nathannjh]

shut up bitch its expensive to make something of this scale

[@iamseaslugs6179]

@Future-Marine-Devil-Dog 14 "Man/Woman/Non-Binary"

[@srphim]

@@iamseaslugs6179 lmao

[@WangleLine]

@Future-Marine-Devil-Dog 14 What are you sorry about?

[@HD9S]

@@nathannjh triggerddddd

[@lovedove929]

Your videos are incredible Luke. You're certainly one of the best on KZbin. I could watch your videos all day! Keep them coming mate!

[@LukeTowan]

thanks mate, I've already started planning the next one 😉

[@marklydston90]

Wow! That's one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. There is literally more detail in that model, then my whole real life. How could this video even have one SINGLE dislike, let alone as many as it does.

[@DonutBoxers]

so cool! i’ve never seen that water ripple technique before, when i finally have the room and money to start diorama making i can’t wait to use that

[@taniwhab3860]

I'm beginning to wonder if I'm actually living in a Luke Towan diorama....

[@CallmeDaddy21]

Don't ask questions you don't wanna know the answer to, my guy

[@piotrkol91]

24:50 - looks kinda like it rained in the H0 world with those tiny drops on the grass ;) Saw a comment regarding a "rainy" diorama and that would be really cool actually :) Anyway - what an amazing job on this one, the effect is stunning. Turned the video on on my secondary display but found myself watching every second of it with pleasure :D Thanks!

[@LukeTowan]

lol that's cool, I'm glad you enjoyed the tutorial. I guess you could spray the model in a similar fashion with a gloss medium to get the rain droplet effect? Lots of ideas to test 😀

[@IbakonFerba]

@@LukeTowan I woluld LOVE to see a rainy Diorama! A snowy one would be really cool as well!

[@gautamr5976]

The attention to detail is probably out of this world.

[@DannySingerMusic]

I am blown away by the level of detail. Keep it up!

[@seminex3215]

I’m a artist I draw I like making models but my friend this is absolutely incredible it is so realistic I’m only 14 and don’t have these materials to busy with high school etc. But I’m hoping one day I can do one of these tutorials :)

[@lucasrankin1016]

I can’t believe how much effort and time you put into these creations!! Super cool and realistic🙂

[@tedthesailor172]

Astounding. I wish I had that level of patience and ingenuity...

[@melaniedunker196]

The craftsmanship here is unmatched. This is the most amazing and mesmerizing thing I’ve ever watched. I’m glad I found your channel. I wish I was talented enough to do this stuff. It’s always been a dream of mine to do dioramas after my deformity made it difficult for me to get around. They are so beautiful and the process looks very therapeutic. Thank you for being so thorough in the way you instruct people.

[@marijnisn00b]

Could you try to make scenery in a city type place i would really like to see what you would make

[@LukeTowan]

I bought some medium sized apartment building to build, I might do a city at some point. It's a really big job building high rise buildings!

[@therealunclevanya]

Concrete Jungle would be great!

[@Subbie-the-1st]

@@LukeTowan I'd love to see it! I'll stay tuned

[@oliverlewzey7651]

2:41. Nice touch! Caught me by surprise

[@LukeTowan]

lol... I couldn't resist 😀

[@oliverlewzey7651]

Luke Towan I would love to see some dioramas set over here in England!

[@agermangineer]

Sweeeet move!!! 😂👍 2:42

[@gourishankarsubramanian9677]

What a workmanship.. so realistic!!

[@Romanticoutlaw]

I think if I didn't work a full time job I could find myself committing to something like this.. the results are always breathtaking and the process is fascinating

[@maxboonkittypoison]

An absolute joy to watch. Thank you. Greetings,, Kitty.

[@Beaner..]

You should make a video showing all of your creations!

[@youtubeuser3303]

i think you are the best miniature constructor. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@zakyabdurrahman6205]

This is for the first time I watch your video & I am very impressed how keen you are in completing this amazing diorama. Very detailed & realistic!

[@dundoFPS]

When I first saw the thumbnail I thought the left picture was real and the right was the model. That is impressive.

[@TheDrewker]

Just amazing, especially the water. Now I'm dying to make a huge Warhammer 40k battle scene

[@sthardj.b.7785]

It's brilliant, so realistic. I think that those who gave You unlike are simply envy Your talent. Great job !!!

[@JT4R__]

This is the only video I got recommended by KZbin that I don’t hate this is actually satisfying to watch.

[@Wrecksy]

Dude, your attention to detail is stupendous! Not just in your modeling but your video production as well. Well done, sir! Keep 'em coming! Cheers!

[@JoeTestosterogan]

It’s 2am and I’m not surprised at all that I ended up here on KZbin. Some things just never change.

[@robertharmon9425]

That is one of the greatest things I've ever seen! So much time work went in to it it's amazing!! Lov it!!!

[@highjix]

incredible. I couldn't imagine that level of detail if my life depended on it

[@budle89]

I always get those feelings of wanting to live in a fantasy world or dioramas. And always get excited on super realistic ones. And kept telling myself I can find the real life version in the real world. This made me slow down in my routines and stop time to time to just grasp the views I often overlooked. Also, you're awesome, dude. Keep it up. Looki g forward if you decide to make fantasy ones.

[@thatsprivate4602]

I really want to see how you would make a model hobbit house .i acknowledge you don’t do fantasy models but I still think it would be so sick

[@LukeTowan]

I went to hobbiton in NZ a few years ago 😀 Doing a fantasy model isn't out of the question, I may even do some stuff like that later in the year 😉

[@randomcommenter7343]

@@LukeTowan Dude, that would be awesome!! And I have no doubt you could make something that looks amazing, with your skills.

[@borna1231]

@@LukeTowan That would be AMAZING!

[@Moraren]

Its really satisfying to build interiors in model houses!

[@olddominionoutfitters1272]

I watched this for tips on how to make a muddy creek for my hobbit version of Manassas Battlefield

[@dmays67]

Mate you elevate model railroading to a true art! Dabled in my youth and watching you produce this rekindled my love of this hobby. A true joy to watch. 👍😁

[@nathanshanas6046]

From North Carolina, USA, I love watching your work come to life. Your techniques are incredible and you have given me much inspiration for scenery on my model RR layout

[@TimekaBurdette7421]

Who's looking forward to another amazing video? 🖐🖐🖐🖐this girl

[@LukeTowan]

nice 😉 hope you enjoyed watching Timeka

[@Johnnyboybravo]

This right here made me want to go back and play with toys with this realistic, beautiful scenery/backdrop. Amazing man, subscribed!

[@brendank5413]

I have a pretty critical eye but from several angles there's literally no way of knowing it's just a model. Fantastic

[@rogozzy1]

Luke Just Beautiful, you are indeed an Artist. For sure looks REAL.

[@DafterThings]

These are beautiful. I started watching your videos with the intent to reproduce them as scenery for my stop motion. It's far beyond what I need but I still love watching you create these dioramas.

[@LukeTowan]

Dioramas like these would be really cool for stop motion, I did a few stop motion intros a while ago, they weren't great works of art but it was still a lot of fun to do.

[@DafterThings]

@@LukeTowan Agreed. If this took you hours (days?), it would take me weeks or months. I do still intend to use diorama-a-like techniques... just taken down a couple of notches. I suspect the pro animation houses would struggle to get to your level. 😊

[@saltyiguana4447]

This reminds me of Thomas the Train when it was just made by toys, awesome!!

[@AndyJoeS216]

actually, the original models for thomas and friends were even larger than this :p

[@lacimarie4041]

Ikr

[@grantv2313]

This has to be my favorite modeling channel on KZbin. 👏. Extremely well done and I leaned a lot. On a side note, the bridge feet you kept referring to are actually called rocker bearings. Bridges can use many different types of bearings but these particular ones are called rocker bearings and are most common on railroad bridges. In real life the pair on one side will be bolted down and fixed to the abutment. The other end is free to rock on a curved top and bottom. In the warmer months the heat expands the steel making the bridge lengthen and will slightly rock the bearings toward the abutment. In the cold the steel will shrink causing the bearing to rock back toward the river. At around 50 degrees the bearings should be neutral.

[@daf827]

All I can say is, wow! Truly brilliant work.