Iron Giant 1/50 Scale Diorama Build!

This week's modelmaking build is a quick and dirty exercise in assembling a diorama out of almost exclusively off-the-shelf parts. Norm pairs a 12-inch tall Iron Giant collectible with O-scale model railroad scenic decor, which at 1/48 scale is exactly in line with the figure's height. The combination of small trees, a readymade wood shed, 3d printed deer, and tiny spotlights helps give the Iron Giant a towering presence appropriate to the beloved character!

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Shot by Gunther Kirsch and edited by Norman Chan
Music by Jinglepunks

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[starofthesea]

Iron giant is definitely a childhood favorite. Thank you for bringing it to life.

[NorthoftheBorder]

I didn't realize how badly I needed an Iron Giant in my life. Thanks for adding to my growing list of 'to dos'!

[graefx]

The minute the spotlights came on the whole thing just pops. Looks amazing

[happilyeverartful]

This is one of my favorite childhood movies! This diorama makes me so freaking happy!

[gwynn]

Norm this is just so good. Looks awesome and is attainable for people starting out with off the shelf bits.

[goofgaaf]

Hi! Where are the Velociraptors videos gone? I cant finde them :(

[nicolasflorio]

As a life long model railroader, I’m always excited to see the hobby’s pre-fab products put to cross-hobby use! Model railroad manufacturers have some of the most realistic diorama products out there. It’s really worth exploring. You’ll be blown away by how much the hobby has to offer other model diorama makers. Great video! Thanks for this!

[ScottHebert]

"BOOM! DOTS CONNECTING" haha that's a good line. Nice work Norm!

[MrHarryGray]

Seeing norm in his natural habitat is lovely !

[TMWriting]

What the hell happened to the velociraptor one day builds?

[DenisRyan]

The book it's based on, The Iron Man, is written by an Irish writer, and an extract from the book was in my English textbook as a young kid in school in Ireland. We'll worth reading. It's quite short.

[doncarlton]

As a modeler of O Scale trains, I'm delighted to see Norm build this diorama! Perhaps I can have the Iron Giant peeking through the trees on my layout! 😁

[terryandrews]

Brings back so many childhood memories ❤️ loved this movie.

[beyond]

You have created a piece of magic and that is quite something.

[ramrod]

"we're just going to use these trees straight out of the package"...Boulder Creek Railroad would like to know your location.

[jedavisLV]

Can anyone tell me what happened to the velociraptor costume build? I can’t find those videos anywhere

[pmsteamrailroading]

Note from a long time model railroader.

Warning: that moss you started with will most likely turn brown.

Woodland scenics sells the “scenery manual” which would show how to best use their products. You would have achieved better results with less work following their lead.

Also I would recommend starting with the Dow Corning pink foam for your base. It is a much better product for what you are trying to do.

Hope this helps.

[cosmicrider]

"How tall is he? "
me: "idk probably 50ft"
"Google says 50ft"
_"I am google...."_

[hexacool]

What happened to the raptor costume build? Why all related videos have been removed?

[MrJNGM]

Ngl this make me want to watch iron giant again Wonderful work