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.

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LINKS:
Here are some on the links to other videos and playlists that compliment what you will see in this tutorial

PROMO CODE: BOULDER

Music:
Both tracks used are from Premium Beat
Intro – Green Screen
Background – Dust Country

[BoulderCreekRailroad]

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

[Miscast]

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

[Shaneviaene]

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

[_..-abby-.._]

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

[gottemleaning]

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

[matrix]

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!!!

[Krzys_D]

I like you box emptying technique at 1:30!

[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.

[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.

[phoebelambert]

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

[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!

[marchhoney]

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

[nb]

You have got your narration/music volume perfect.

[DamanD]

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

[John-ztlv]

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

[Moglet]

"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!

[southernsteamproductions]

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

[blank]

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.

[rickyreed]

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.

[sodazman]

So realistic the insect got confused at 25:55 XD