Structure Series 17: Creating an Apocalyptic City Block with 3D Printed Building Facades

Sinkhole City was an idea in search of a project. I wanted to design 3D-printed building facades and some 'snap-fit' windows as a test for later projects. I've worked a lot with Outland Model's kits, and I have no complaints. However, the windows are moulded into the walls, requiring a great deal of masking and painting. I have 3D-printed windows for styrene walls in the past, and that has worked well, but I hadn't designed walls and windows that were perfectly sized for one another. I decided to make some building flats, and I needed a diorama to go with it! I originally planned to use this diorama as an entry for an Instagram-hosted building challenge, but I ran at a time, so here we are!

Thanks for watching - I'm looking forward to the next project!

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[Nosculptor]

This is outstanding even by your standards! I especially liked how you made the asphalt. I never tried to cut plaster of paris.

[chevelle]

I loved the chopping of the old 3d parts. I would have never thought to do that. Fantastic work as always!

[TomJones]

I watched this WAY back when it First Came out, and Still to this day its SO Inspiring! And I LOVE the Music it Fits This Build! Reminds me of a Movie from the 70s Called Logan's Run. GREAT SCI FI MOVIE!

[Slydeish]

So, I was worried I was making the wrong move converting my table top terrain from 28mm scale to 20mm scale, but you're building on an even smaller scale and it looks crazy good and realistic. I've saved this video and will be returning to it. The rubble piles at the end, I've never been so pleasantly surprised in all my hours of terrain building videos. Bravo.

[ZaneMorganCrafts]

The rubble piles made from grinded scrap prints was great. Probably will steal that at some point. Really loved this one.. nice job on your first resin pour even if you mixed a bit too much. Turned out fantastic! So much personality in this piece.

[normanrowe]

Thanks for sharing yet another outstanding build. Lots of unique tips and techniques. See ya next time.

[RetroRoboland]

Tremendous work. I do like how the buildings are angled to the base, cool composition. The coffee grinder debris trick is very satisfying to watch.

[spiritualcompass]

Omg! I love the dang details on this diorama!

[jeffgoldenberg]

Very cool. Hung out quite a bit during my misspent youth at Zig-Zig Records! Alas, now a nail salon but you've immortalized it nicely.

[emilnord]

Great work. Really, really like it. Like how you made the coloured debris.

[ProScaleModels]

Just good!!! Dude like everyone else said those damn rubble piles - sheesh!! great work as always my friend.

[TheRobertSterling]

Thanks, always look forward to your videos. Bowl of popcorn and a power drink!.
I liked the resin you added to the scene, made it look real with the sunken trolly. The Goof Off was a good idea also, the melting looked like it was really underground.
Cheers

[scratchmyjunk]

unbelievable attention to detail. Thanks...:D

[joaquim]

Oh man!!! I love this model!!! The asphalt, the ruins, the hole with the details, the barriers and cones. So real! Thanks to share your amazing techniques. It's inspiring! Your channel becomes indispensable to me. See ya!

[robertiams]

I really look forward to these, well done sir...

[sonoftarg]

Oh, I remember as we used to hang out that corner back in the days, always searching for cool records at Zigzags and Sam's, talking to those graffiti guys, DeathNote and Cylo used to get their spraycans there. And on a hot day, when we were lucky, we could get a glance on those amazing looking ladys from the variete, leaving the backdoor open, doing their rehersals. good old times.

[ChickensTabletopCrafting]

This is just great again. the attention to detail and the mood you create in your videos is just incredibly cool.

[OkayHobbyTime]

This turned out amazing. Loved the building signage that was used!

[charlesbolduc]

I love your ideas and work I bet they would look cool on a layout based on the things that you build

[WeltenbauerClub]

Oh boy. This is so crazy good. I love it