Watch This Medieval Traffic Jam over the Fairy Bridge Diorama Build

Scratch building a diorama inspired by the Fairy Bridge in Scotland using Loot Studio's 3D printed Figures
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[@hammerofgodminiatures]

Definitely music , music that you are passionate about. Don’t be scared to show your personality. It’s what separates you from other channels.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you. I'll give that some thought.

[@Affeloui]

I like your creativity man. Great work. Maybe some medieval tavern music or just some ambient sounds.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thanks

[@icooley7391]

Hahaha. The lone miniature on the right reminds me of a a D&D character back in the day named "Junk-yard Louie." Good times!

[@dodgydioramas]

I do like piles of junk

[@argusfleibeit1165]

I love your shopping cart in the river idea. What you built reminds me of the tumbrels that they would take people to the guillotine in. Also, I prefer no music, in case I am lulled to sleep (sorry, it happens more than I'd like it to). I don't like being awakened by a sudden blast of music when I'm used to your nice calming narration.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, ah yes I can now see those mobile jails maybe I did have them in mind when making the cart. I hate loud blast of music as well so that's never going to happen.

[@littlebacchus216]

I love diorama that tell a story rather than posed figures and this one tells its story very well and all the little details add to how this situation happened.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thanks, the biggest problem will be getting the buffalo across, the merchant is oblivious to the fact it's not going to fit with all its load

[@user-bl6bx6nb6i]

I like it when you muse about the diorama and it's setting it's occupants.

[@dodgydioramas]

I do like to imagine it's a snapshot of real life

[@chasonlapointe]

For a channel with only 2 videos both of them are fantastic. I can't wait to see what else you get up to.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, number 3 is on its way.

[@TheDavidPoole]

Hey Dodge, that looks amazing. I'd love to see more frequent videos from you, but not at the cost of you rushing to reach a deadline. Just keep a comfortable pace. Thanks for sharing!

[@dodgydioramas]

I should speed up with experience and not having to wait for deliveries of materials I don't have.

[@hayff1890]

love the "shopping trolly" touch! also, i dont mind the silence but you could always tell us a bit more about yourself. Really love your videos so far! looking forward to the next one :)

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, I might well do that

[@bobbyg8474]

For the mortar lines, after scoring with a scalpel, run a hot air gun or hairdryer over it an it will open up the lines. This is used a lot in prop building. Love the work 😍

[@dodgydioramas]

I've heard that working on EVA foam, I'll experiment with the XPS I'm using here. Thanks

[@amithi68]

I love the whimsical nature of the diorama, especially the shopping trolley. And no music please. Apart from the fact that you can't please everyone, I often find with other channels that I have to scramble to turn down the sound and it takes me right out of the enjoyment of a well made video and diorama.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, no music is slightly ahead at the moment.

[@jeananderson286]

Mesmerized by the building of this amazing diorama

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you

[@Cssfiend]

the pack beast model is great, it looked fantastic just dry brushed, and even better finished

[@dodgydioramas]

Thanks, I thought it'll make a great technique to just Prime and dry brush like this for all the models you've printed and not done anything with.

[@icooley7391]

Beautiful and well done! Believe it or not the rock structure of your bridge is exactly like the fences and walls of some areas in my old hometown in Hudson County, New Jersey. Thank you!

[@dodgydioramas]

Interesting, I guess way back you used the materials at hand, transporting anything was too slow and expensive.

[@petertumminaro4528]

Stones in a can then put in the foam rocks then shake the can. Textures many rocks at once. Saves you a lot of time and looks good.

[@dodgydioramas]

That's a good idea, will use that, thanks

[@luigiboi357]

Just found this channel on my feed and so happy I did. Great job on the bridge technique

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you

[@user-rv5ud7lk9y]

A little music with the theme of your project would be fun. Keep doing it!

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you

[@Scourge66]

subscribed before even watching the video. Watched both now and looking forward to the third.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, very brave.

[@louannmadden2906]

Awesome!

[@johnhanley5546]

Very Enjoyable - DO MORE!

[@dodgydioramas]

I'm working on it

[@modelermark172]

Wonderful work! Your figures look great, but that bridge is spectacular! I've seen all your posted diorama builds, and I'm looking forward to more!

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you very much!

[@lenardkirlof8287]

I do enjoy the idea of the ancient rockfall being the source of the stones for the bridge, they used what they had at their disposal The story behind it is enjoyable and adds to the model, truly amazing work

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, Thinking about why something is the way it is really helps making the model believable.

[@jodielovestocolour1752]

This is incredible. Thank you for sharing, I've learned so many new techniques.

[@dodgydioramas]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Hadassah-KaquoliMReno]

Outstanding job! I truly enjoyed watching you work!

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you

[@SpaceMonke1]

Hope you see this, but I find your videos very therapeutic and relaxing. Some chilled out quite background would be ideal or maybe some classical music.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, noted

[@JohnGunter_Johnprime]

I think you did a great job with the figure painting. They look fantastic to me.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thanks

[@itskitbashnotabreakdown]

Really great. Only found you today, but already up there with Studson & Boylei 👍🏻

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, that's serious praise

[@thorngrove]

That’s a delightful diorama, and I really enjoyed watching the video and seeing/hearing your processes. Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you

[@tanner4412]

Was so excited to watch this as I wound down for bed tonight!! Work is amazing, don’t worry too much. I’m sure everyone will love whatever you decide to create 😊

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, the next is underway.

[@Tombgirl1991]

Amazing work and didn’t disappoint. Loved the look ❤ can’t wait to see more x

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, I'm close to finishing the next one.

[@connieb6161]

Fantastic! Loved every minute.

[@dodgydioramas]

Awesome, thank you!

[@edsontirelli1900]

Hats off to you sir, on your skill as well as recording and publishing it for us to appreciate your process! Amazing job!

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you You more than welcome

[@toddjarman542]

Awesome mate well done again. Nothing wrong with your figure painting either 🥃🥃👍🏻

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, the figure painting is okay but don't look too close!

[@Artificercyrus]

Amazing diorama.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thanks

[@paulaneary7877]

Truly amazing and stunningly beautiful!

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you

[@user-yv7cr4qc2i]

Absolutely gorgeous work, mate! Keep it up!

[@dodgydioramas]

Thanks, will do!

[@jeremygard]

Nice work mate. I was so chuffed to hear your last comment about the first one taking a year to complete. Can absolutely relate. It's alot of time and effort (and love) put in and away from your family. Keep going sir. Alot of this stuff is trial and error. Action is always the best teacher. Well done.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thanks, around the early 1980s I started a cutaway illustration of the Alchin Traction Engine I still haven't finished! I still intend too so 1 year is nothing.

[@jasonblackshear6823]

Go with what music you feel is suitable. Everything else is delightful, so it can only accentuate.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you

[@Stadtfuchx]

What a wonderful job. Great technique you use. I hope i see more of your work in the Future .

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you

[@Morganistalking]

loved it. should definitely have some music in the video in general, even in the talking bit (just quiet). something chill, suits your pacing and style.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, I'm still torn about including music or not.

[@perplexed1471]

Nice work mate look forward to the next one

[@dodgydioramas]

Thanks

[@NosterRex]

Just a tip, when using foam, you can use a hot air gun to open your cut edges instead of a skewer. It also shrinks the foam and helps seal it. Be careful cuz you can over do the heat and damage your build.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you

[@rohisartroom8673]

awesome!

[@dodgydioramas]

Thanks

[@alicia.3740]

This was so much fun to watch, and I know how much time goes into this. I'm working on my own diorama for a year now too. Life goes on too you know. Thanks for sharing your skills with us.

[@dodgydioramas]

It's a lot of fun making dioramas, wish I'd started 30 years ago

[@alicia.3740]

@@dodgydioramas It is isn't it. You can forget everything around you for a while en step into your own little world.

[@jedimattie]

Very nicely done. Loved the final wild look of the bridge. And you give me hope that I might be able to make a mini look good after painting it.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you

[@shakestheclone1995]

Excellent

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you

[@sharonfranklin1365]

wow just wow

[@dodgydioramas]

Thanks

[@Centurion3D]

Love the subject! Nice work.👍

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you

[@kargandarr]

Matte Minwax Polyurethane in a spray can would seal the foam as well and would even protect it from the effects of spray paint trying to eat it.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you I've never heard of that.

[@garyneville9967]

Really enjoyed that, thank you

[@dodgydioramas]

Glad you liked it

[@apathtrampledbydeer8446]

Very nice! Great storytelling, reminds me of Discworld.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, never thought of diskworld but I see the connection. An Ankh Morpork diorama might be nice.

[@apathtrampledbydeer8446]

@@dodgydioramas An Ankh Morpork dio would be really nice! Cheers!

[@doxo6265]

I really like your art . am happy to see new diorama Channel out there 18:53 i will recomend to use in videos When pouring resin you can use water before pouring the resin to check if its sealed right

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, using water sounds a good plan it'll let you know how much resin is needed as well.

[@romanwesterhof4912]

I love this video

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you

[@feuerkolibri]

Great, Dude!

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you

[@alwoodsmodellingmayhem]

I need to continue this later. Subbed.👍👍

[@dodgydioramas]

Please do.

[@Nitemage1]

Awesome mate…

[@dodgydioramas]

Thanks

[@alwoodsmodellingmayhem]

Wow!!! Really enjoyed this and you're figure painting is wonderful mate, you do yourself a dis-service, love the colours you used. Well done.👏👏

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, just don't get too close!

[@alwoodsmodellingmayhem]

@@dodgydioramas now you know as well as I do, a project is to viewed at a distance to get the full effect. Using a magnifying glass is neither right or necessary.👍

[@kevincooper4177]

Balsa wood is excellent, many uses and strong enough in most cases. Technically it is a hardwood. I have lots of power tools but often still use an old fashioned fretsaw, brilliant for difficult shapes, a jeweller's saw is a smaller version and very handy. Get the right blades and you can cut metal too.

[@dodgydioramas]

As a kid many, many years ago I did make a few balsa model planes and can just about remember. What I do remember is there's a wide variety of weights and strength so it's best to buy where you can pick up and feel the sheets but around here all those model shops are long gone sadly so I'd have to buy online, maybe not a problem? A jewelers fret saw would be nice though.

[@kevincooper4177]

@@dodgydioramas luckily we still have a model shop locally. I forgot to say the diorama is excellent.

[@downthehobbyhole]

Ah man, you make me want to pack diorama making in. Your work is so good, amazing finish. You should be very proud of your work. I wish you all the best for your YT journey, I get the feeling you're going to ace it. 👍👍

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, I'll try and I've just had a quick look at your channel it all looks very interesting I'll enjoy watching.

[@CharlieChalk9790]

Awesome Job!!

[@dodgydioramas]

Thanks

[@williambothel1776]

Amazing. Wow

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you

[@jackshaw3118]

Fantastic vid!

[@dodgydioramas]

Thanks

[@christinascratchbuild1184]

The bridge came out really well and i enjoyed your process of how to make the shopping cart Raymond. I"m a bit scared of resin and yet to try it, but you did a great job and it looks realistic. the moss definitely completed the effect of your diorama.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you. Resin is definitely scary, it can go wrong and ruin everything.

[@ea773]

Great diorama, job well done. BTW I vote no music.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you

[@TheDarkArtist66]

Nice job. Just found the channel. I dig it.

[@dodgydioramas]

Welcome aboard!

[@joshcooper86]

Fantastic detail! Well done. Love it 👍🏻

[@dodgydioramas]

Thanks

[@goforitpainting]

Looks cool.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thanks

[@1x1.studio]

Stunning work and attention to detail. The spirit of perfection and expertise are a pure joy to watch, a source of inspiration for a much larger audience than diorama builders only. Respect to your quest of excellence and gratitude for your content.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thanks for the lovely comment

[@1x1.studio]

@@dodgydioramas You're welcome~

[@Travpaints]

awesome

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you

[@LegoMagnusDK]

Amazing! I think you could add music🤷‍♂️ whatever you feel fits your narrative/setting for the diorama. Love the vids either way!

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you

[@artofaagiir]

Nice work!

[@dodgydioramas]

Thanks

[@theyarehere8919]

Your artwork is fantastic. If I don't force myself to look away, I will be pulled onto the Bridge. It's Magical.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you

[@alainbanne8269]

Bravo, c est très beau ❤

[@dodgydioramas]

Merci beaucoup

[@zestvisions]

Hi Dodgy, I really enjoy watching your diorama making, this is excellent. You must be so pleased with how these are going :) Looking forward to the next one!

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, more amazed than anything else with a strong sense of it won't last!

[@zestvisions]

@@dodgydioramas Hahaaa enjoy! you deserve it :)

[@Scotslegend]

you're doing a fantastic job sir! very nice encouragement for anyone else wanting to make wonderfully detailed scenery and models like you! it's all practice with trial and error, this one's lovely thankyou for showing us all! :)

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, glad you liked it

[@goosterpaints731]

Very relaxing and interesting video. But some elevator music over the silent sections would be nice. Now it kind of feels like checking if the audio is still ok on my iPad… 😂

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, noted

[@Bargainfashionista]

nowhere to go but up! :)

[@dodgydioramas]

Thanks

[@erwinvullers4756]

love what you made.. there are some sites for copy-write free music, and maybe find something that fits the scene you are building. it wil make it al come to live :) good luck with you next build!

[@dodgydioramas]

Thanks for the tip!

[@susannahlewis8464]

If you haven't decided yet, I recommend music. It helps bring things together and leads to less wandering attentions.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, that's worth considering

[@CrankyPantss]

That’s another great diorama. I’m glad you got such a good response from your first video. I don’t think you have to worry about us not liking your subsequent videos, though. You have the artistic skills and a likable, comfortable personality. As long as you’re enjoying what you’re doing, it’ll come across and we’ll enjoy watching and sharing the time with you. I wouldn’t think that adding music would be necessary. A little bit of quiet once in a while never hurt anything. That medieval shopping cart under the bridge surprised me and made me laugh. It all turned out really well. Thanks for sharing this with us and I’m looking forward to watching more of your projects in the future.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, I'm enjoying making these dioramas a lot and my painting is relegated to the odd moments I'm waiting for glue to dry.

[@adamdodge4895]

Zorba the Greek. Best Timelapse music ever. Just saying

[@dodgydioramas]

Ha, ha

[@nparsona]

I like it. It's like a little story panel from a luscious story book rather than here's some scenery and some figures plopped on it. You may not win any painting awards, but it looks bloody good to me.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you

[@karengilchrist9774]

Just a hint for you. Alot of the diorama makers cut their rocks and then put them all into a container with real rocks and shake them to get the rock damage on them. Quicker and easier on your fingers . This turned out so good! And, your figure painting is excellent! They look awesome!

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you that sounds a good idea

[@Sleebers]

I love your builds, they're so nice. I love the attention to detail and the use of Loot Minis. There's a good bit of free use music out there, the dead silence is a bit jarring.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, noted

[@morikanti]

For me, music is fine during the 'silent bits', but it has to be calm/relaxing music. Otherwise I prefer the silence. My two cents. Great build, by the way!

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, very useful info.

[@rustyrocks69]

God damn glorious! you got another sub, and just about to make my way through your other videos good work

[@dodgydioramas]

Thanks, great to have you onboard.

[@NekoBoo]

Your dioramas are absolutely stunning and I can't wait to see what else you create. Really fantastic job

[@dodgydioramas]

Thanks, much appreciated

[@AnnieNoodle]

Really awesome!! Beautiful diorama and storytelling. For my videos, I just chat through the whole thing, but I think I'll start editing in some music once my fancy computer gets here, and I dont rely solely on my phone for editing!! In the end, I think you should do what works for you.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thanks, I find chating difficult.

[@AnnieNoodle]

@@dodgydioramas understandable!! I find shutting up difficult. 😅

[@dodgydioramas]

Ha, ha

[@Hotamma]

Try using baking soda instead of corn flour with the super glue. It works better and is also a stronger bond

[@dodgydioramas]

Really, thanks I'll do that

[@TomJones0065]

Aw A Great BUILD! I can imagine what you could do with SO many More tools and Supply's! My Word, you are Very inspiring for my own craftyness! " NEW WORD" lol THANK YOU! I Saved it for Future Inspiration! Best To you and Yours! Be Safe!!

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, biggest problem is no space.

[@TomJones0065]

@@dodgydioramas I get that! I need to get Re-Organized and man what Job! Well your Channel is BOOMING and I see a big future for you! one day I hope to join the Net! Be safe!

[@WilliamFilmsStuff]

So so so cool! Thank you for sharing this with us all! I had a suggestion for your rocks. Mixing in greens and oranges can really make things feel alive. Imagine all the algae and moss that grows on rocks. Just a suggestion for the next one can’t wait!

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, I did put a little green in there but probably too little to notice, I'll be more brave next time and really get some colour in there.

[@tbone12051]

You did an amazing job. I really enjoyed watching it. I love the figures painting the most

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, when I'm more experienced I'll focus more on the figure painting.

[@tbone12051]

@dodgydioramas you are welcome. I can barely draw a good stick figure, lol. I love your work

[@lightofaangelg2372]

Hello friend! I really like your diorama! It turned out really great If i can offer some constructive criticism i would tell you to make your table a more comfortable color, instead of the yellowish wood. Maybe a bit of adhesive papar in a darker colour Another thing is to have a background music or just the sounds of you working since the sudden silence can be quite bad as you are listening (at least i was thinking my head phones broke) For the type of music... Why not something that relates to the diorama? So tavern music for medieval ones, electronic for cyberpunk....

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, definitely things here to think about.

[@Bunyip_Studios]

I still haven't printed these guys out yet

[@dodgydioramas]

I think I've printed fewer than 1% of all the Loot models I have!

[@Bunyip_Studios]

@@dodgydioramas yeah, same. I've stopped my subscription for now, just got too much stuff!! I may re-start it again, but not working at the moment, so we'll see

[@dodgydioramas]

At the moment I can't quite bring myself to cancel

[@Bunyip_Studios]

@@dodgydioramas it was a hard decision, but money was the decider at the moment

[@dodgydioramas]

I know how you feel

[@skellyoth]

Sorry for stressing you out with all the subs No pressure bro 👍

[@dodgydioramas]

The last one did ho a bit mad.

[@whydoihavetohaveahandle1]

wow was looking forward to this and you didn't disappoint. well done. you should definitely look into background music as it pulls everything together sound wise. it dulls the abrupt sounds changes from not taking to talking and fills in empty space when no talking occurs. could you also give us a better look at the models before you put them on the diorama. as we can't physically see the whole diorama it'll give us a better understanding of your skill and actually what they look like. again well done.

[@dodgydioramas]

Thank you, lots to think about there.

[@fancifuldevices]

I like a little music. Any kind, as background music just occupies your ears while your eyes are busy. Otherwise the sudden silence is distracting.

[@dodgydioramas]

I think I'll try that next time

[@badwillnosoup4u]

I vote for music for ambience 😅

[@dodgydioramas]

I've added a tiny amount in the latest build

[@adolfskywalker6426]

To answer your question regarding music or not; I just put on Spotify in the background. That way I can listen to whatever music I feel suits the video.

[@dodgydioramas]

Good plan

[@sphinxtheeminx]

If you're not sure about music vs silence, how about using John Cage's Composition 4'33''?

[@dodgydioramas]

I think you might be on to something

[@sphinxtheeminx]

@@dodgydioramas Great minds, eh?? Love your work, BTW - medieval carts dumped in rivers is inspired.