Yellowstone Hot Spring Diorama with a Spooky Surprise

#Epoxy #Yellowstone #HotSpring
This week, I recreated one of my favorite sights in Yellowstone, Morning Glory Pool. I added some glowing eyes to the bottom of the pool to suggest the presence of something large and scary and bring Yellowstone into the setting of the Wild Imaginary West.
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[@Boylei]

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[@evergreengaming2.053]

What music did you use in the outro? The guitar/banjo, just western music?

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Beautiful as always! The gradient looks wild--it makes me want to see a Hot Spring Water Elemental.

[@scottywan82]

The clay calls to you, Adam...

[@ESpeed-zo9rs]

@North of the Border nice job on the charizard Evo line btw.

[@annbrookens945]

Adam, you should create one! Your sculptural skills are calling for this challenge!

[@pupil5763]

Will that be your next tiny nerdy thing

[@berrypretty6305]

foreshadowing?

[@mr.sxnshxne]

It’s interesting to think that the color change from blockages could be a way that seasoned monster hunters know when to avoid those specific pools. Like they know that the ones that aren’t blue will likely have a monster hiding at the bottom but the ones with more red/orange at the edge will. So they know to either avoid it all together or prepare for a hunt. Unlike the common folk just passing through who would be none the wiser and happily set up camp. Love this piece regardless it gorgeous as always.

[@cosmilitegaming6262]

why of all the comments here this is the only one with zero replys?

[@slide35]

@@cosmilitegaming6262True, and why just us?

[@cosmilitegaming6262]

@@slide35 legalize nuclear bombs

[@saigebasil2285]

Geralt of Rivia would know.

[@bzeitler13]

Locals would probably know. Maybe make some little rhymes so the kids remember. "Ignore the red, and you'll be dead. If the pools are blue, pass on through."

[@Sasha-ff5ce]

I really appreciate the acknowledgment of the pool’s hydrogeology at 2:51, smart, shows awareness of what tourism did to the pool, and also shows you know your terrain features well! Awesome video

[@Openreality]

It wasn't changed because of tourism. That is a misconception. The minerals actually gave it that color. It's a natural hot spring and the bacteria that thrive at that temperature give it the color. People think that because they don't understand what it really is, however any park ranger will tell you that. The misguided ones will give you the wrong information. The truth is the bacteria that thrive at that heat, because anything man put in the water has already disintegrated without any trace of it being there.

[@Openreality]

Actually that is a common misconception with Yellowstone. It's because of the rich minerals that allow for the bacteria to thrive at high heart temperatures. Anything thrown into the pools dissolves instantly because of the heat, bacteria and rich minerals. Because of KZbin spreading misinformation rangers can't stop the spread as well, however at the park any ranger who has been properly trained will tell you that it's because of the bacteria and rich minerals that give the color to the hot springs, NOT TOURISM.

[@pixazelz]

Yeah it's interesting but also really sad and disappointing to see our destructive impact on the planet

[@TheCrafsMan]

Incredible work! Your end result is always top-shelf, and the trip there is as pleasant as can be! Also, thank you for introducing me to a new foliage source. (And right as I'm needing it for an animated intro! :D) Keep up the good work, my friend.

[@TheCrafsMan]

OH, I forgot a few videos back to thank you for mentioning the Stuart Semple black paints. I may try the 3.0 soon. That, combined with the cutaway effect you do so well, is a winning combination!

[@Boylei]

Thank you for your encouragement, Crafsman! Appreciate you. Have fun with those mini plants and Black 3.0 if you do end up getting some!

[@User-swj-]

@@Boylei Hey I am wondering what plants from diorama presepe you used in this video, as it would work great for my project in the desert. Please if you can tell me what their names are, thanks.

[@volkswagenb9406]

That color gradient was simply marvelous. Top tier work yet again.

[@mjr543]

Finally a diorama maker who knows how to properly pour resin. I see so many people on YT not seal their foam properly and then be all surprised when they get a ton of air bubbles. Vac chamber, sealed, poured with a thin stream onto a stir stick. Textbook. Good work.

[@oreothebest]

What If you don't have a vacuum chamber? Just pop the bubbles as they rise with a torch?

[@mjr543]

@@oreothebest It works but only for bubbles at or near the surface. If you have a quicker setting resin then the bubbles wont get to the surface before becoming trapped or if you have a permeable unsealed base eg painted foam, even if covered in modelling compound, then the bubbles will constantly form for the first few hours and make it very unlikely to get a clear result. Best alternative to a vac chamber is mixing slowly with a long working time resin, then streaming it in a thin stream onto a breaker like a stirring stick. All things that can be done in addition to vac chamber just like was shown in the video. Vac chamber is good but mostly only necessary for quicker setting resins IMO. The sealing and streaming onto a breaker are most important, as well as having tested that your paints wont react to your resin as some will foam up and cloud the resin. Hope that helps. Sorry for the wall of text.

[@oreothebest]

@@mjr543 no problem, I'm very new to all this so it's better. Any good resin you know that sets in a long time? I don't have anything close to a vacuum chamber or anything like that so I'll have to resort to a torch and trying to make it work

[@mjr543]

@@oreothebest Resin varies a lot based on your country. I'd suggest looking into it or asking a KZbinr that you know lives in your country. Other than that, perhaps pour in thin layers eg 1-2 inches. That way there is less time for the bubbles to rise so the window to pop them is longer. Remember to cover with a plastic bag or bin bag to keep dust and bugs off while resin is setting.

[@mjr543]

@@WinstonSmithGPT If you aren't sure test. What I do when I get a new resin if my go tos are out is cut 3 blocks of my foam, maybe 2x2 inch, and jam my thumb into them to make a well. Leave one bare, paint one with whatever paint your use. Seal one with whatever you have, I do use modpodge and that's fine for me but not every resin would be ok with it. Mix up a few ml of resin. Pour a teaspoon or so into each block and wait. If the foam dissolves, you gotta seal (including the side near your dam!), If the seal holds then no problem. If there's loads of bubbles in the sealed one, seal thicker to stop air leaking into the resin. And if your painted one foams up then either try a different paint or a different resin. There are also resin guides and reviews online but the resins available an their price vary drastically from country to country. Generally don't buy the cheapest option and the rest your can work around by changing to a different paint or sealant. Hope this helps.

[@MisfitHobbies]

I just played Oregon Trail for the first time recently and have found the whole history of the trail fascinating as a European. Would love to see the Rockies some day

[@misselizabethplays8070]

Try the parody musical The Trail to Oregon (uploaded in full to KZbin by the playwrights). Keep in mind that it's not as interested in historical accuracy as being funny.

[@Ky-Nas]

The fact that you have the finished project _in the thumbnail_ and I still did not see any trace of a monster is kinda cool as hell. Goes to show how well it blends in.

[@mistac5050]

This is gorgeous and was a super chill build to watch. Quite possibly the most satisfying resin pour of all time. I really enjoyed hearing your personal experiences regarding the Rockies and exploring your part of the country. Now that I think about it, probably my favorite thing from all of your past videos are your personal stories that you share while you build. Really cool that you searched for Forrest Fenn's treasure. Good stuff Caleb.

[@kokonutkolaiah]

his name is Caleb? i did not know that😃😃😃

[@carlosserra689]

Forrest Fen treasure?

[@ARocketScientist85]

"This much looks good method" is my preferred go-to method for a lot of things and it actually works incredibly good. I enjoyed listening to your comments as much as I enjoyed the video itself. Also I find the level of organization fascinating that not only leads to beautiful - arguably - works of art but also documents everything in a digestible manner. Long story short: I really like what you do

[@samualroberts8902]

I had to read this like three times before I read it right and like a doge meme

[@TapioSalminen74]

This is probably my favourite of your imaginary wild west dioramas thus far. The low key monster with just glowing eyes, the colors of the pool, they all work brilliantly.

[@milesdugar6920]

Amazing. You should definitely tap into the “van meter visitor”, it’s an pterosaur like creature that was spotted in Iowa 1903 in the mid west. the monster has a great wings and a horn that glows a blinding light and was said to fly around and would reside in the mines. Reports say it loves to perch on top of roof tops, I think it would fit perfectly into your Wild West aesthetic.

[@THESLlCK]

it's not the only one of its kind, there's also the tombstone creature among others. I have no doubt that many creatures from the era of the dinosaurs survived well after we once believed.

[@milesdugar6920]

@@THESLlCK the tombstone thunderbird 💯💯💯

[@THESLlCK]

@@milesdugar6920 that would make an awesome diorama

[@tfan2222]

@@THESLlCK Yeah, they’re called birds dude.

[@THESLlCK]

@@tfan2222 definitely not birds buddy

[@gameyybuilds]

You finally did it. You managed to convince me to buy a foam cutting table. I’m tired of my foam bases looking like I eyeballed it with a chainsaw while doing tequila shots. Also, that gradient is killer, and by brush no less!

[@carrie4910]

I love how the monster is just creepy as heck eyeballs in the deep. Yet another amazing build!

[@Soulsworth69]

I have this weird obsession with miniature realistic objects and dioramas. There's just something so fascinating about small versions of things. This looks so good!

[@geocatwizard3311]

The Rockys are incredible, so glad to live here

[@pablopikatxu3911]

Every Sunday morning I look forward to your new videos. As always, impressive build - thanks for sharing your creation with us, Boylei!

[@jakemckee1923]

I wonder if you could take one of the “quad copters” and make it into an actual western height tech quad copter for that series haha

[@Nick-fc4wu]

Anything that can live in a hot spring like that is something you don't want to mess with.

[@zapakao]

Man you are a genius. It amazes me how you improvise the very details as if its opening a can of corn. People like you have the talent to make a difference in the world. Respect from South Korea!

[@tcemedic100]

I love the subtleness of the monster that lurks below. I call it great!!

[@kevintang2605]

Hot spring HC: Hot springs are dotted along the outer reaches of the desert, providing settlers a landmark where they can settle for the night without fear of temperature drops. Just be sure to bring some monitoring equipment in case anything down there wakes up and gets too hungry. Oh, and bring a filtration mask. Those fumes stink.

[@zerogbot23]

I like to think whatever is in that hole is an ambush hunter like a Mantis Shrimp, sitting and waiting for any disturbance in the water above, at the first sign of movement it leaps into action and skewers whatever poor creature needed a drink. The women carrying the pails would be ideal prey, fortunately for her their caravan is watched by a veteran monster hunter. "Woah woah, careful miss. I wouldn't disturb that pool if I were you, nasty critters known to linger in em but don't worry they ain't a threat long as we stay clear of the pool. follow me I'll find us some safe water"

[@eucolecionodinossauros]

Truly amazing! I was thinking of making a hot spring terrain for a prehistoric diorama. This is great inspiration for that!

[@moonrox4481]

That would be SO COOL!!!

[@everfreebrumby8385]

What about a tar pit with animals trying to escape?

[@tamsynlang6149]

I love how subtle the monster eyes are, really cool effect. The entire diorama is amazing!

[@wallabaatar]

I just wanted this one to keep going (of course I think that about all your builds). The colors are perfect…in the water, on the shore, everything! Great job!!!

[@wAwCreator]

I love how you come up with ideas and execute them perfectly, nothing to complain about, great work!

[@4THECRAFT]

Very nice mate 👌 the hot spring looks awesome. I also really appreciate that you have the courtesy to advertise other creators 👍👍

[@LectronCircuits]

Your quip, "this one also has a monster living in the bottom of it, which is a fairly large blockage" is utterly hilarious and absolutely epic. Cheers!

[@garrettgallant715]

My Dad starter trawling for model kits in the local auctions after seeing your videos, I'm not sure if he's prepared to start kitbashing anything just yet, but it's cool to see him pick up an old hobby again, and one that I can share with him whenever I visit. Thanks for bringing my family closed together!

[@yummyklown9226]

That's really awesome man!

[@99thTuesday]

I love the recreation of a real place, and the monster twist to keep it in your fantasy world.

[@michaelrancout3219]

Incredibly Talented

[@TheLord0Ice0Wind]

I'm loving that creep factor at the bottom of the pool

[@maskedhusky2478]

Thats so cool

[@angelramirez5300]

I love your videos and you did a great job happy to see the diorama

[@zaqstoner]

love the quad-copter lore development

[@usmc_lover]

As someone from Wyoming I love people making the hot springs in Yellowstone national Park I love them so thank you

[@blizzkitty2883]

Great job once again!

[@echodelta2426]

What a great build. The glowing eyes certainly adds a creepier mystery than a visible creature.

[@negotiableaffections]

I think you discovered the 'true' treasure of the area!

[@RinnyRainwind]

I live inside Yellowstone National Park. My husband is a Park Ranger. You absolutely nailed it ! Beautiful

[@RaeC5280]

Gorgeous! Yellowstone is one of my favorite places and you recreated it beautifully.

[@toddler_dragons]

You can use lentils to estimaste the volume you will need for the resin. And if you have too many nooks and lentils do not cute get them, just estimate a bit extra.

[@erincovert6265]

seeing morning glory pool IRL is awesome and this is almost as good! Geart job!

[@ewmhop]

GREAT VIDEO AS ALWAYS,DON'T WANT TO BE AROUND WHEN BRIGHT EYES COME OUT.GOD BLESS

[@wolftooth_joe6567]

Love the Wild West stuff you’ve been doing! Just started following you on Instagram 👍

[@kreborno3490]

For your Wild West expiriment- I suggest naming the large mules “cows”,as they’re pretty fat. Also a suggestion for a building,asking for a sheriffs office.With maybe a criminal being arrested.

[@Oatfilms]

One of Boylei’s best creations in my opinion! Great work!

[@dustinrosenau2733]

Love the touch with the glowing eyes in the bottom of the hot spring. Definitely a great idea.

[@Hermey]

Your videos are just utterly stunning, it makes my day when I see that you posted. Keep up the great work! Edit: just watched it a third time, this time with my mom and she approves! 👍

[@modelermark172]

Masterful as always, Boylei! Those monster eyes are very effective; especially since they aren't immediately apparent. That said, other than that mysterious monster, there is nothing in this fine diorama that obviously sets it in your Wild, Imaginary West. Perhaps the addition of a few "greeblies" to that wagon, (or some steampunk-like "monitoring equipment," as suggested by Kevin Tang's comment,) would do the trick. As always, I look forward to your next project!

[@duluthbro]

The fact that Oregon-bound settlers are travelling via the Yellowstone Caldera is enough to separate this from reality, IMO. Yellowstone is pretty far from the trail, and would have been an unnecessary, difficult, and dangerous detour.

[@Geordiecrafts]

What a fantastic build! The colors really POP with the resin over them. Top notch as always Boylei!

[@wormish_squirmish_III]

Finally I’ve found something new to watch to relax to before bed

[@jacobakana5649]

I ate my lunch while watching this, the “nut butter” comment made me laugh! I love some of these subtle monster dioramas where there is beautiful scenery is contrasted by the ominous monster, very spooky as always!

[@stefankuschmierz297]

Awesome as always. This piece looks gorgeous. I am a little bit surprised that you didn’t use some greeblies to modify the plan waggon. It feels more like a historical diorama than a imaginary Wild West piece. It’s still a beauty. Your channel really brought me back to model building. Keep up the great work!

[@fishisyum]

Yes! Oh man such a treat, first dinner with the folks celebrating my masters, then a vid from this lovely gentleman. Cheers!

[@alazrabed]

Love the rich view and the dry humor!

[@earlware4322]

Wow... 😲 Just wow! 👏👏 This has to be the most beautiful hot springs diorama I have ever seen. The color gradiant and saltification of the rim is nothing short of phenomenal. You make resin pours appear to be easy and effortless, which I know from past experience that they are anything but. Stunning work, very realistic. Since this is part of your WIW set of builds I expected more mech or at least some greeblies for the wagon, but I am anything but disappointed. Such superb skill and workmanship, keep on keeping on!

[@Honkey-Donkey]

The eyes were a fantastic idea.

[@jacobytes8720]

Puts on safety glasses was the best part.

[@ZERO_Figure_maker]

it's awesome work

[@oreosmith2862]

True true

[@carolinefreeman4546]

I'm definitely getting a Firefly vibe off of these wild west models you're making, I'm guessing you're a fan? Looks amazing, as always.

[@HomeSlice97]

Absolutely love the perspective with this one!

[@qalak7782]

I can see this monster being some type of saltwater salamander. Definitely would not want to mess with the water! Great build, Boylei!

[@nidhikishore4501]

Can u make a sculpture related to india pls pls

[@Thaumh]

So, either this is before people started putting walker legs on their wagons, or else this group could not afford such a thing and it's a small miracle they got this old wheeled one!

[@rachelkunz611]

Really cool!!! Love the glowing eyes at the bottom in the darkness!

[@fuzzysniper]

Love the background music!

[@Nabsiel]

I live in WY near Yellowstone! Great representation of the hot spring!!

[@rhonemeyer4277]

This world your creating deserves a movie XD

[@Fireyone88]

I’m blessed to be born in MT and have those Rocky’s look over me my whole life

[@Doom_State]

It definitely looked like that for millions of years

[@troy7402]

Your creativity put a huge smile on my face...thanks for sharing

[@CVDiorama]

WOW, just WOW. Amazing stuuf as always Boylei

[@aaronwolf1047]

From Wyoming Yellowstone national park is an every year trip for my family very nice to see appreciation for Yellowstone

[@fldsmdfrfromcloudywithacha7954]

This is my favorite of all the W.I.W.

[@codysanford6342]

Love how that literally looks like a rainbow pool

[@potatopotato668]

bruh you can not hide that bicep flash! the gains are insane!

[@keysersoze1397]

Could you make a cozy lighthouse in the middle of a storm of something like this. This would probably look Amazing! Thanks

[@grufti2462]

Its very cool to see, that you can make dioramas without bubbles in the water

[@mommakhajiit9317]

So, I was suggested North Of The Border. Got addicted. Then was suggested this video from you and I absolutely ADORE this. Plus the random bits of knowledge 🥰🥰

[@arousingfoxgaming5062]

Yessss, so happy to see another upload.

[@ZoonCrypticon]

An amazing artwork ! Thank you !

[@beansproutuncreative]

I got to visit Yellowstone back in 2018 during an internship in Cody, WY. Ridiculously beautiful.

[@danilo3552]

Man, black 3.0 really looking great, i love the diorama and in the dark lit showcase it looks amazing.

[@RyansResolve]

Can we get this man to a million already?

[@ambsquared]

Morning Glory Pool is one of my favorite sites in Yellowstone. I lived in Wyoming while growing up and have been to Yellowstone many times, and we always too a walk to Morning Glory Pool every visit.

[@martinm3474]

Neat. I went to UNC, Greeley for Geology and other stuff. A friend had me go with him to New Mexico to find Finn's treasure...very interesting. Glad Knarb sent me to you.

[@Wernotfree]

You went looking for Finn's treasure. That's so cool.

[@reaper2604]

That water looks SO good!

[@AthenaSchroedinger]

I must admit I did like that touch of the "eyes" at the bottom. One's imagination changes the look of the "creature" every time one looks at it. Very clever!

[@MegaJBlack14]

This is everything I have ever wanted in a diorama EVER. I am blown away, inspired, and so excited. Outstanding.

[@jeremist346]

Haha love this guys casual humour

[@anonymousshin897L]

That lil monster just be vibin'

[@lucpar23]

Amazing. The detail is just sick.

[@sydneys2859]

I was suprised when the video started and not only was there commentary, but interesting commentary :) Made the video 4x better. Came for the art, subscribed for the talk

[@gemmanoxs6643]

Well spotted on those quad copters. Can't fool you! 😂

[@electriczombie1]

Glad to hear I wasn't the only one interested in the Forrest Fenn treasure.

[@VegaHeHe]

This channel became my escape valve, I always watch a random video before bed

[@JHNative]

Awesome work. One tidbit of history. I cannot imagine Oregon bound pioneers traveling through Yellowstone to get to Oregon. That would most definitely have been the hard way to get there. They would be approximately 250 to 300 miles north of the trail.