Giant Alligator + Steamboat Diorama | Epoxy Resin Art

#Mississippi #Epoxy #Resin

This week I went to the store and saw this little model of a steam boat. It inspired me to build a scary river scene with a giant alligator. Hope you enjoy!

Materials:

Supplies and Equipment:

Paint List:
Krylon Gray Primer
Krylon Flat White Primer
Vallejo Iraqui Sand
Citadel Nuln oil
Citadel Reikland Fleshshade
Vallejo Gloss Black
Vallejo White
Vallejo Dark Vermillion
Vallejo Mahogany Brown
Citadel Ironhands Steel
Krylon Matte Finish

Music:
Tacklebox Blues - Mini Vandals
Loneliest Road in America - Jesse Gallagher
Lazy Walk - Cheel
Lottery - Anno Domini Beats

Disclaimer: Some of the actions seen in my videos could cause bodily harm. I am not responsible for anything you do while attempting to recreate what you see me do.

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[Deadm]

I really love that you made the alligator albino rather than green, other than being far more visible, I think the albino version also looks more monster-like, unnatural if you will, adding another layer of horror/mystery on it :)

[frankierae]

Your sarcasm in this video while dealing with the steamboat being a pita is just making my day. Thank you!!!

[ClaytonRone]

wow, we really just glossed over him sculpting one of the best looking alligators I've ever seen!?

[ludwigsmedicalclinic]

As someone who lives in Louisiana, I can confirm that the steamboat to alligator size ratio is accurate

[whitetigerpwns]

Wow! Also, I kind of like the paint flecks. They make the water look more alive and realistic because it replicates debris/dirt floating in the river water. Very amazing!

[dnooch]

Those specs of paint look perfect. It legit looks like the high detailed swamp water in RDR2

[christiancrane]

This is awesome, My grandpa is from Louisiana and has a bunch of boat models around the house. I think I might make my own version of this one to give him for his birthday this summer

[epowell]

I was married on the Delta Queen on the Mississippi near Memphis 22 years ago, so I really enjoyed this. The paint flecks actually add to the authentic look of debris in the river. Great job :)

[jesseroddick]

"box says this will be a really fun build, and i believed them"
He says while sounding depressed

[SanguiphiliaTV]

Randomly found this channel and was happy to watch some painting and resin, then you just masterfully sculpt an alligator like it's nothing?! The shot at 5:27 was impressive enough and I thought you'd leave it at that (obviously after finishing the legs), but then you show the final product at 5:33 and I was blown away. I love how the entire thing came together, it looks so spooky and mysterious. Absolutely 10/10.

[wallabaatar]

"My fingers would stick to everything, and the pieces would stick to nothing" 😂😂 Way to "stick" with the build despite the struggle! I love this build, and I love the tension between above and below the water. Not all is always as it seems. Great job!!

[somethingisverywrong]

I think a series of adding giant and terrifying monsters to otherwise tame models would be a great series.

[LaserGadgets]

Aaaw, I was expecting a steamboat on the BACK of a mutated alligator!

[Crypto]

“My fingers would stick to everything and the pieces would stick to nothing”.
Perfect life explanation

[THECRAFT]

Nice project and good to see you working with resin 👍👍

[lindwurmchen]

I immediately thought of rdr2 when I saw that thumbnail, so I was even happier that you mentioned the legendary alligator. Your build is amazing!

[michelleross]

I'm from Louisiana & when I was 6 years old we went to New Orleans. We went down to Mississippi Riverfront & I went down the stairs to get closer to water since I didn't know any better that this river was way more dangerous than the little Ouachita River I swam in every weekend it wasn't cold. A ship passed & I didn't think anything of it until the wave splashed up thru the stairs & nearly swept me into river. My parents just laughed & told me to get up from holding onto the stair plank with white knuckles. I thought I was gonna get swept up & eaten by HUGE alligator!

[Mohidjustdoarts]

5:39 we witnessed a masterpiece and didn't appreciate it the alligator looks so good

[maxbroksas]

The most impressive thing about this build is definitely your alligator sculpture

[Kiwibro]

i love when you make dioramas with dirty/foggy water, it's joust so cool