How to make an AMAZING model river: Making a Scene Vol #2

(The ebook tutorials are now Patreon rewards, along with early access to YouTube videos. Any information given in the video about previous Patreon rewards may be out of date.)

Do you want to know how to make the most amazing model river? With this latest volume in my Making a Scene tutorial series, you'll be making a hyper-real river in no time.

For this diorama I used 2-part epoxy resin for the river and Mod Podge for the ripples. Together, these make for some amazing water effects, but I upped the realism by modelling the river bed with stones and boulders.

This diorama tutorial also covers making seafoam trees, using foam cutting tools, using Sculptamold, applying static grass and layering other ground cover. Primarily, though, it's about modelling ultra-real water effects.

This diorama took about 6 hours to build.

Many of the materials and tools I use come with safety instructions. Please always read and follow these rather than simply copy what you see me or other people doing.

Thanks for watching. I hope you enjoy it!

Music: Beth by VYEN and Pink Horizon by Chris Haugen (YouTube audio library)

[bowietheunholy]

I love how these are supposed to be tutorials. But let’s face it, maybe there are a few people who will actually try, but the rest of us/most of us are just here to admire his hyper realistic and beautiful creations.

[sarahmw_]

Imagine having to do a model at school and having this guy in your group

[aksgnp]

I can't remain without appreciating your 3D art. How you created a natural forest river is really amazing. I enjoyed it with my heart and soul.

[silvariad]

I was fully prepared for the water to start moving. These are so realistic and very beautiful!

[haryl]

Finally something refreshing recommended by YT...

[_Prospect]

Unbelievable! I'm a graphic designer who gets inspiration from you. You have all my respect.

[krispykotah]

Will I ever attempt to do this? No.


Do I enjoy watching this? Hell yeah!

[ivanalmeida]

Finally something interesting on my recommended by YouTube.

[KudaLumpat]

Me : i need to sleep

Brain : hold up dude, what’s this about miniature river....

[dewdrop]

I love how ur not trying to act completely professional and all like “oh no I never messed up” it makes everything feel more doable and real ^ ^

[talhaahmed]

He : teaching how to build it
Me lying on the bed : OK!

[jackd]

I would’ve loved to see his dioramas for school projects 😂😂😂

[sahanavats]

Very difficult to believe its man made.. So natural.. U r a true artist..

[renatocavalcante]

My only question is. Who dislikes a video like this? These videos are lovely.

[kamily]

I just found this channel and i am obsessed, his voice honestly calms me and i love these videos!

[ptimal]

I wanna be an old man spending his retirement making stuff like this

[marouaneelbekri]

I can hardly stay focused on a 20 minute video that does not talk about music or production, but you got me for the whole 23 minutes! Great job my friend

[heangmongquins]

The good thing about artist is that u can make ur own world with ur own imagination ❤️

[chae]

I love how he talks so calm. I love his voice and accent... It almost made me fall asleep

[SR-pwpi]

I didn't regret these 23:30 minutes. Love this job.❤️