The Biggest Diorama I've Ever Built! Watermill in 1/35 Scale

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Published 2023-12-01
My friends, sometimes you design a diorama around the model, and sometimes you choose a model for the diorama. This was the latter case because a truck loaded with sacks of flour sounded perfect for a large diorama with a water mill. This is definitely the most complex diorama I've done so far, featuring pretty much every texture you can imagine - bricks, rocks, old wood, grass, dry ground, a cobblestone road, figures, and let's not forget the creek made from epoxy resin!

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Full dioramas from RT: www.rt-diorama.de/english/to-the-shop/complete-dio…

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Music: Quincas Moreira - Scratch the Itch - Youtube Audio Library

All Comments (21)
  • @nazca247
    I only realised recently and i hope you have too but you are a pillar of the modelling community everyone knows you and follows your guides keep it up!
  • @ironspike171
    Dear Uncle. Now everyone sees why you changed your style of releasing videos. Its a VERY long video, but VERY GOOD as well. It soothing, detailed and - most importantly - i never felt you would rush through the topic. And thats what you did back in the day when we had weekly videos. So, dear Martin, thank you. Great video (amazing build too!) and a very own unique style too.
  • @IngoGarza
    You are by FAR my favorite diorama creator on youtube not only for your detailed creation but also because your helpful commentary. Wish you all the best!
  • @user-yd9qm8mz7t
    There's just something so satisfying seeing the diorama come together
  • @daspanzer135
    When the World needs him most he returns!! Looks amazing uncle Night Shift!
  • @Sam-ck8zt
    Night shift is the reason why I got into this hobby
  • @SpaceNazi62
    Glad I get my natural stuff from my “back yard”. Hate to violate your “Trademark”👍🏻😆
  • @21EpicFail
    Loving the "in person" cameos you added man! Really makes the video production oddly feel more "professional" somehow. THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO.!!! <3 :DD
  • @greatclams6425
    That blue-green color on the door looks like Haint blue, which was used in the American south to ward off ghosts. On one hand it's ironic that the pop of color meant to make it look less like a horror movie actually made me think more about ghosts, but on the other hand, if the haint blue was effective then the mill isn't haunted, so mission accomplished.
  • @127TROOP
    THE best 50 minutes of modelling I have ever watched……truly incredible work…..for a man who wasn’t sure about going into dioramas back in the day, too arguably the best diorama modeller on this planet……stunning, stunning piece…….👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
  • @BladeRunnerC
    I am nearing my sixtieth year and have modelled on and off since I was a young boy. Over the years I gained experience and some of the financial means needed to improve and enrich my modelling pleasure. You Sir are awesome! You are a leonardo da vinci of this wonderful hobby and passion we have all become enslaved to! Thank you 🙏 so much for sharing all your hard work and advice it is hugely appreciated. 🤗
  • I bow in the presence of The Master. And your sense of humor is a nice addition. These kind of videos can get somewhat dry just based on the subject itself. A smile once in a while makes it all the better
  • @stelstorm5157
    This model diorama building channel is by far one of the best here on YouTube in my humble opinion. As someone who has been doing this type of work for over forty years I’ve seen everything under the sun in terms of techniques and trends . Products good or bad come and go. Model kits horribly produced or perfectly made are everywhere. True talent and most importantly someone who genuinely enjoys what they are doing always catches my eye. Story telling and fun are paramount in diorama creation. You my friend are excelling in those areas. May your imagination and joy never end…
  • @kevineldred5725
    Friday night. Work done. Whiskey in hand. Dog on lap. New video from Night Shift. Perfect entry into the weekend.
  • @KGmodels
    Seeing all of this come together slowly just makes me appreciate the work you Put into all of this.Modelling is a great hobby and you help to make the YouTube community of the Hobby just simply a better płace.Thanks Uncle NS!
  • i was REALY looking out for this one as a 15 year old modeler you have realy inspired me thx for that
  • @tj-kv6vr
    Oh i know you're having fun, well done
  • 50 minutes! This will be perfect for tonight, thanks for the upload uncle Night Shift!
  • @robertrenato
    Amazing work! After You painted the lower cobblestone sections, the "horror-look" was completely gone! It's a very nice and cosy scene!:)
  • @chrisjordan4210
    Martin, if you want to even out the surface of your wood stain try using a "rubber" as French polishers call it, it's basically a small cloth 'bag' filled with cotton waste that holds the stain, and you can wipe it over a surface to give a really even finish - much better than using a brush. Sorry for using English terminology, but there's sure to be a video on it to give you an idea.