Building the ULTIMATE Vintage City Street DIORAMA - REALISTIC Miniature Model Scenery
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Published 2024-04-19
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In this video tutorial, I show you how to make and assemble a laser cut mdf terrain kit for making realistic miniature building dioramas in 1/24 scale, but can also be applied to 1:12 scale for dollhouses, 1:35 scale for WW2 dioramas, O scale, HO scale, N scale for model railroad layouts. I show you how to paint realistic miniature bricks using acrylic paints, and how to add mortar joints using spackling. I show you how to weather architectural models using acrylic washes. I show you how to assemble miniature windows and doors, and install glass using acetate sheets. I show you how to 3D print and paint your own miniature details, like chairs, tables, cast iron benches. Next, show you how to add working LED lighting to your scale model dioramas, dollhouses, wargaming terrain, model railway scenery, and military WW2 dioramas. I show you how to paint dioramas using spray cans, acrylic paint, acrylic washes, enamel washes, airbrushing. Then, I show you how to paint a brass finish using alclad chrome paints. I show you how to scratchbuild furniture using styrene plastic sheets and strips. After that, I show you how to add architectural details with basswood and balsa wood strips, and dollhouse molding and trim for miniature cornice, baseboard, and more. I show you how to photograph scale models to look realistic in night time lighting, as well as outdoor natural light. I use miniature diecast model cars to add realism in the diorama. Vintage Retro scale model, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:37 Laser Cut Files
1:03 Prime and Paint MDF Terrain
1:35 How to Paint a Realistic Miniature Brick Wall
2:51 How to Assemble a Model Kit Building
3:12 Fill Gaps and Seams in MDF
4:00 Paint Brick Mortar Joints for Dioramas
4:46 Weathering Miniature Bricks with Acrylic Paint
5:17 DIY Stucco Texture
6:51 Dollhouse Molding and Trim
9:30 Weather a Diorama Using Acrylic Paints
10:15 How to Assemble an MDF Model Kit
10:50 Add Detail to Miniatures and Dioramas
12:58 Paint Dioramas with a Rattle Can
13:14 Weathering a Scale Model with Acrylic Washes
14:10 Paint Interior Walls w/ Acrylic Paint
14:43 Assemble Laser Cut Parts
16:25 Paint Window Frames
17:08 Add Glass to Windows for Dioramas
18:24 Make a Miniature Sidewalk
19:11 Paint Concrete for Dioramas
20:09 DIY Miniature Tile Floors
21:03 Assemble Large Wooden Buildings for Dioramas
21:25 How to 3D Print Mini Details for Dioramas
23:35 Spray Painting Miniature Details
24:03 How to Scratchbuild with Styrene
24:59 How to Paint Chrome and Brass
25:31 How to Airbrush Miniatures
26:05 Paint a Faux Wood Finish w/ Oil Paints
27:03 How to Make Miniature Flower Pots
27:46 Assembling Mini 3D Prints
28:26 Mini Tile Walls
28:51 Scratchbuilding Styrene Windows
29:23 Assembling Miniature Doors
29:43 Installing Dollhouse Trim
30:25 Interior of Miniature Buidling
31:51 Foam Core Diorama Walls and Buildings
32:06 Working LED Lights for Dioramas
32:49 Paint Asphalt Roads
33:24 Miniature Signs
34:03 Installing Miniature Furniture
34:58 Final Result
35:55 Support Me on Patreon
Music:
"Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"
@WhiteBatAudio
Song List:
1. Distance
2. Nightscapes
3. Fantasy
4. Lucid Dream
5. Saturna
6. New Beginnings
7. 50 Million Year Trip
8. Fractals
9. Empty City
10. Home
All Comments (21)
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I’m still watching but I am taking a second to tell you that I think that your idea about using the spray glue to attach the windows is genius! You’re right, no fingerprints, no glue smudges, just gorgeous!
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Every once in a while the algorithm serves up something totally random but totally awesome.
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“It’s not perfect.” First, there’s no such thing as perfect. Second, even if there was, THIS would be pretty damn close. Amazing work!
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I'm a cartoonist and I love artistic expression in all its forms.At the end of this video, you asked if your street was 'realistic'...when your model was being filmed outside,I was genuinely shocked for a moment to see your big giant head looming over the buildings.So I guess that would be a yes.Brilliant work.
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The half scale king returns!
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Tremendously impressive. This looks like it could be really useful in an independent film project.
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I love how well your miniatures blend in with outside scenery with the forced perspective.
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This is the type of channel I’ve been looking for,for ages I love mini/small Things like this it’s just so cool
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YOU HAVE MOTIVATED ME TO START MAKING SCENES FOR MY MANY CUSTOMISED SCALED DIE CAST MODELS I HAVE SO I CAN ALSO PHOTOGRAPH REALISTIC MOOD SECINERY YET ANOTHER HOBBY A FEEL SICK AS I AM 65 YEARS OLD AND IM RUNNING OUT OF TIME LIFE IS TO DAM SHORT . BLESS YOU ON YOUR EFFORTS AND DETAILED ATTEMPTS BEAUTFULL MY MAN 🙏🏻
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Definitely Hollywood special effects level. For those of us who collect diecast models this is incredible because there is no point in having these models and leaving them in boxes. A diorama like this gives them the perfect display setting. All you need now is access to laser cutters and 3-D printers.:face-orange-frowning::face-orange-frowning:
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That’s genuinely stunning work, I suppose the only other aspect it needs is a few figures. It’s amazing how 3D printing and laser cutting is doing away with so much of the need to scratchbuild, having to make those windows and other intricate pieces by hand would have prevented a lot of people from even attempting something like this. It’s a piece of art.
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This is one of the best I've seen on YT. Those outside shots I could not tell it wasn't real.
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So great! And those flowers aren’t just decorative, they are iron cross-tie plates! There attached to through-rods to give brick buildings some lateral strength 🤓
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Just phenomenal, what more can I say.
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I had to watch it over 2 times to see if you made any mistakes. I couldn't find any. It really is GOOD!
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Bricks and the sidewalk are so realistic, outstanding work. Bravo from Italy!
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Absolutely astounding. Your attention to detail is incredible. At the end when 'giant' you appear has me wanting to save a screen grab, take the picture in PhotoShop where I add a small me in the scene. I've done this before with your videos and I'd sure like to email them to you!
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The building on the left is believable but the building on right’s transom expanse is unbelievable for the era you’re placing it in.
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Where has this channel been all my life!
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So realistic! Your finish shots look like they are in the streets of Savannah, GA - You have a special skill that makes everything look like it's the real thing. The brick and moulding work are absolutely beautiful! 🙂
