I love the atmosphere of the final turnaround shot. The muted colors and faces hidden in shadows really sells the bleak situation. Also the Snek responding to the knock knock joke was hilarious.
Hi! Snake owner (not entirely an expert) here, this does infact look like a python! Most similarly a Ball Python given the pattern on the back! The head shape is great! Love your videos! Keep it up!
@@DG_427 wild guess! I thought it was a period diorama from somewhere in the South Pacific or the Congo, during WWII, but your assessment seems more precise.
Oh, thank God! I watched the whole thing without knowing if this diorama was from somewhere in the South Pacific or Congo during WWII. Thanks for the confirmation everyone! Also, loved the video
I think you'd find if a snake* was that large relative to a human, it wouldn't exactly be harmless. There's plenty of animals which are harmless to humans and that's mostly based on scale. *or any animal, for that matter
It's not a python, it's a rare new convergent species, the BoyleiHobbyTimePythonidae Serpentes, endemic to this channel. And if you can fit in its mouth it will eat you.
Yeah, I was thinking about commenting that he didn't account for the soldiers movement through the water...then during the turntable reveal I saw it. 🤦🏻♂️ Freakin' awesome job Boylei!!!
I really love this one. The raindrops and green drops on the water surface are so simple but incredibly effective. And it would make my grandfather proud, who served somewhere in the South Pacific, or the Congo, during WWII.
I like the Congo shoutout. Not many people give the Congo the recognition it's due when it comes to large snakes since it mainly houses rock pythons, which don't get large. Although Remy Van Lierde's unofficial 1915 recording of a 50-ft snake has its fair share of skeptics, the Congo harboring some of the world's largest snakes seems a reasonable suggestion to me.
I think the story you referenced was actually a claim made by a Belgian Air Force pilot while flying over the Congo in 1959. His name was Remy van Lierde. A photo was taken and analysts estimated it was 200 feet long.
The Army did fight in Burma throughout the duration of the war and Burma is home to the Burmese Python... so I would say this is pretty historically accurate. Well done!
Honestly this video is one of my favorites of yours, I’ve always liked man versus monster dioramas and the setting being something I’m so familiar with really help it stick out, love your stuff dude
@@benpar223 I don’t think pythons get quite as big as the one in this diorama, but they do get fairly close. So while it is a slightly larger than normal snake, you’re right in that it’s probably the most realistic “monster” that he has made.
Diorama idea: A small cargo plane that crashed in a dense swampy area (similar to Louisiana), both pilots managed to survive but they’re now being stalked by a giant iguana like creature
A squad of WW2 marines lost in the South Pacific being hunted by giant snakes and having to fend off then join with an imperial Japanese squad against a tribe of native inhabitants that worship the snakes as gods is a great idea for a movie.
Besides the fact that these will always be the best miniatures ever, I think my favorite part is always the end when he shows these horrific monsters in this scene with such peaceful music making it somehow even more beautiful
This is probably one of my favorite diorama's from this year. I just like the bleak atmosphere and sense of dread the whole thing conveys, without going too over the top. Great amount of detail!
Really wanted to find out the end of the “Knock Knock” joke! I’m sure I’ve had bad dreams similar to what’s happening in this diorama. So creepy but incredibly cool! Great build Boylei!
Oh, man. This hit just right in several ways. I love this diorama a lot. It's so simple but really effective at setting the mood. Do they survive getting ambushed by such a large predator? Do they ever make it back to the rest of the platoon? I've always liked your projects but I was pulled into the story of this one immediately by it. Good job.
Love the wake you made in the pond weed.. I know it would be something I would have forgotten about and just made it look like they were randomly standing in the water.. What you did gave them movement and direction.. Subtle and impressive. Thank you.
This is awesome! I love snakes. The pond water affect is always done so well. I like that you showed where they had walked threw and disturbed it with little trails.
This is one of my favorite ones yet. The whole scenario feels believable and the way it's set up is terrifying in a "seconds before disaster" kind of way. Excellent work
Legit dude-ur videos are like some THERAPY to me-your great voice over, added to your Brilliant Talent is what makes your video so great. Keep it up man! Love your work
As someone who's done a lot of snorkelling in swamps, I have to say this brings a tear. Swamps are magical, calming and exciting, always teeming, changing, flashing, shadowy. The water's usually amazingly clear till it's stirred. I like the surface in the model, just the right mix of gleaming and murky.
Amazing detail with the green little specs that show the soldiers' movement through the water. Very realistic. Cool that you just didn't randomly splatter them throughout.
Truly your modeling skills are out of this world. I grew up building Tomiya kits with my dad. The last one we finished together, was a model of the USS Wasp. Which we had done to immaculate detail. Some of the best memories of my childhood were building model kits with my dad in the basement. So many hours spent toiling over the smallest detail, like the oil stains on the engine cowlings of tiny F4F Wildcats. The ideas you come up with, just from simple kits is awesome. Can't wait to see more! You've earned a sub sir
Absolutely wonderful. Just one thing, at around 8:19, it looks like the rear most figure in the patrol (we called him "tail end charlie") has his helmet on backward.
That snake looks amazing!! It really reminded me of one I saw while I was on holiday with my family in the South Pacific, or The Congo, during World War 2.
Of course that could also have been a Vietnam diorama. Maybe some variations in the gear, but close enough. I wish the snake's head was closer to the surface or semi-submerged. It was a bit hard to see under the "swamp water". Still, a great concept and beautiful execution.
I love all your builds!! You're my Yoda!! Learning a lot from you... but I think you're more people's Yoda tbh!!! Thanks for all your awesome videos!!!
I love the atmosphere of the final turnaround shot. The muted colors and faces hidden in shadows really sells the bleak situation. Also the Snek responding to the knock knock joke was hilarious.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
Yay
Hi! Snake owner (not entirely an expert) here, this does infact look like a python! Most similarly a Ball Python given the pattern on the back! The head shape is great!
Love your videos! Keep it up!
The baby-est snakes. 💕
Wow that final shot was stunning. Very immersive and lifelike.
So what you’re telling me is that it’s a period diorama from somewhere in the South Pacific or the Congo, during WWII?
Well, South Pacific saw a lot of combat in WW2, Philippinea, Dutch East Indies, New Guinea, Borneo
I would have guessed that it is a period diorama from somewhere in the South Pacific or the Congo, during WWII. It was nice to get confirmation.
@@DG_427 wild guess! I thought it was a period diorama from somewhere in the South Pacific or the Congo, during WWII, but your assessment seems more precise.
He was making a joke because of how many time Boylie said “somewhere in the South Pacific or the Congo in www2”
Oh, thank God!
I watched the whole thing without knowing if this diorama was from somewhere in the South Pacific or Congo during WWII.
Thanks for the confirmation everyone!
Also, loved the video
I adore that the giant snake in the diorama is a ball python, one of the most harmless snakes there is... not that they know that!
Anaconda*
I think you'd find if a snake* was that large relative to a human, it wouldn't exactly be harmless. There's plenty of animals which are harmless to humans and that's mostly based on scale.
*or any animal, for that matter
@@blakesby imagine if insects were human sized...
@@B3AROTAN I'd rather not 😬🐛
It's not a python, it's a rare new convergent species, the BoyleiHobbyTimePythonidae Serpentes, endemic to this channel. And if you can fit in its mouth it will eat you.
Creating the "wake" of people walking through swamp was executed really well!
Yeah, I was thinking about commenting that he didn't account for the soldiers movement through the water...then during the turntable reveal I saw it. 🤦🏻♂️
Freakin' awesome job Boylei!!!
@@earlware4322well, it was accounted for via the dots of the pondweed, but there still weren't any ripples in the water, which I found strange
Suggestion on the rain effect: try a smaller straw. That might give you a finer rain texture
That's a good idea, I think something like the small plastic coffee straws would work :)
maybe multiple sizes to add a ripple affect to the drops?
Maybe dab some resin and let it dry upside down to create the effect of droplets bouncing back up?
@@Existential_Carousel Eyoooooooo. If it works, that is a sick idea!
There is a French woman who does the most fantastic rainy dioramas - but (of course) I can’t remember her name when I need it!
It amazes me how much story telling you manage to put into every model you make
His imagination is excellent and that of course also comes across in his very creative dioramas.
i really like how he added details such as the location of south America or the Congo during ww2 🤫
The detail of the pushed away duckweed after the soldiers walked through it is amazing!
I really love this one. The raindrops and green drops on the water surface are so simple but incredibly effective. And it would make my grandfather proud, who served somewhere in the South Pacific, or the Congo, during WWII.
I like the Congo shoutout. Not many people give the Congo the recognition it's due when it comes to large snakes since it mainly houses rock pythons, which don't get large. Although Remy Van Lierde's unofficial 1915 recording of a 50-ft snake has its fair share of skeptics, the Congo harboring some of the world's largest snakes seems a reasonable suggestion to me.
*or the South Pacific!
*1959*
Bit awkward though since US soldiers didnt serve in the Congo...
@@thehistoadian Also awkward that there is no large snakes in the South Pacific islands.😄
I think the story you referenced was actually a claim made by a Belgian Air Force pilot while flying over the Congo in 1959. His name was Remy van Lierde. A photo was taken and analysts estimated it was 200 feet long.
That duckweed tip looked super great!
I’m such a huge World War 2 nerd. This is an awesome build!! Blending history and fantasy. Great work. I would love to see more World War builds
The Army did fight in Burma throughout the duration of the war and Burma is home to the Burmese Python... so I would say this is pretty historically accurate. Well done!
Whose army and for what "duration"?
@@aaronleverton4221 history.army.mil/brochures/burma42/burma42.htm
@@aaronleverton4221 Axis vs. Allies during WWII 1941-45
@@Charles_Bro-son Does not answer the question.
@@aaronleverton4221 KMT China plus the UK and the British Raj against Japan during ww2.
I think the rain effects look fine, tbh. Lovely work as always Boylei
Honestly this video is one of my favorites of yours, I’ve always liked man versus monster dioramas and the setting being something I’m so familiar with really help it stick out, love your stuff dude
Gosh I love this monster series
the scary thing is that snake isn't a monster in his series its just a normal big snake.
@@benpar223 I don’t think pythons get quite as big as the one in this diorama, but they do get fairly close. So while it is a slightly larger than normal snake, you’re right in that it’s probably the most realistic “monster” that he has made.
Yeah, this isn't part of the 'Wild Imaginary West' series.
Diorama idea: A small cargo plane that crashed in a dense swampy area (similar to Louisiana), both pilots managed to survive but they’re now being stalked by a giant iguana like creature
A squad of WW2 marines lost in the South Pacific being hunted by giant snakes and having to fend off then join with an imperial Japanese squad against a tribe of native inhabitants that worship the snakes as gods is a great idea for a movie.
Always a good day when Boylei uploads :)
That snake looks so real, great work Boylei 👍
Besides the fact that these will always be the best miniatures ever, I think my favorite part is always the end when he shows these horrific monsters in this scene with such peaceful music making it somehow even more beautiful
This is probably one of my favorite diorama's from this year. I just like the bleak atmosphere and sense of dread the whole thing conveys, without going too over the top. Great amount of detail!
Laying in bed before going to sleep while watching Boylei Hobby Time making a new diorama is literally one of my joys in life
All your builds are awesome, your world building and story telling are 2nd to none. Thanks for posting!
I really enjoy the little dialogues you create for your figures.
This is one of my new favorites I think. I absolutely love how glossy and wet the snake looks.
Really wanted to find out the end of the “Knock Knock” joke!
I’m sure I’ve had bad dreams similar to what’s happening in this diorama. So creepy but incredibly cool! Great build Boylei!
Looks great. Brilliant job on the snake in particular. Love the atmosphere.
Oh, man. This hit just right in several ways. I love this diorama a lot. It's so simple but really effective at setting the mood.
Do they survive getting ambushed by such a large predator? Do they ever make it back to the rest of the platoon?
I've always liked your projects but I was pulled into the story of this one immediately by it. Good job.
Man the flow of the duckweed around the figures is super realistic! Lot's of swamp study, I'm sure 😆
This is not just a diorama model, this is art. This man is an artist!
I’m in the military and a reptile keeper/breeder. This diorama is one of my favorites you’ve done!
Love the wake you made in the pond weed..
I know it would be something I would have forgotten about and just made it look like they were randomly standing in the water..
What you did gave them movement and direction..
Subtle and impressive. Thank you.
This is awesome! I love snakes. The pond water affect is always done so well. I like that you showed where they had walked threw and disturbed it with little trails.
Came out really good. What a long process and lots of planning. Pretty cool
I want to see you master the water/rain effects. This was great. Your painting is outstanding.
I so look forward to each Sunday watching your videos. Thanks again!
Fantastic Diorama, a beautiful example of:
Less is more.
Everything has its place and purpose ❤
I love the gradient on the soldiers and I think the rain effect and snake scales look great!
That would be a creepy feeling being in that diorama. 😬
I quote Indiana Jones "Snakes, why did it have to be snakes?"
Great Job As Always!!!
👍👍👍
This is one of my favorite ones yet. The whole scenario feels believable and the way it's set up is terrifying in a "seconds before disaster" kind of way. Excellent work
I had never seen anything like this, pure artistry and skills. Congratulations.
Legit dude-ur videos are like some THERAPY to me-your great voice over, added to your Brilliant Talent is what makes your video so great. Keep it up man! Love your work
You really are an artist. I am happy you can do this as a job
Well done, once again, on your hard work. Thank you for sharing with everyone on UA-cam 👍🏻
Beautiful piece brother. Your work is always so clean!
As someone who's done a lot of snorkelling in swamps, I have to say this brings a tear. Swamps are magical, calming and exciting, always teeming, changing, flashing, shadowy. The water's usually amazingly clear till it's stirred. I like the surface in the model, just the right mix of gleaming and murky.
The epoxy really gave some added life to the snake. Another awesome build!
I love the little trails of the pond leaves.... like the forward momentum of the soldiers in the water was pulled off really well.
Beautiful work! The water/swamp effect looks great 👍
Amazing detail with the green little specs that show the soldiers' movement through the water. Very realistic. Cool that you just didn't randomly splatter them throughout.
8:06 that tactical pause. "And after that..."
My 6 year old and I watch all your content, and you really got us, that time! Cheers!
Snake skin looks brilliant in the glamour shots
That’s really cool, thank you for sharing that with everyone
Another Outstanding build and presentation.
Very cool!
Dude in the back is about to have a very bad day….
Very cool peice man! The placement of the minis and the snake is spot on 👌
Some of these edits were great man, you're making very enjoyable content!
You did amazing job. Beautiful piece of work 💖💖
Those final shots are incredible...
Nice diorama! For some extra detail and motion, you can also use glue to add ripples around the figures 👍
As a snake lover, specifically pythons, that's a very accurate python head and one of many patterns they can come with. Great job!❤
The final image is absolutely terrifying! Nicely done. We knock exactly what’s about to happen
This is a really great, simple concept done fantastically well. Nice work!
Insane work. Truly jawdropping.
Truly your modeling skills are out of this world. I grew up building Tomiya kits with my dad. The last one we finished together, was a model of the USS Wasp. Which we had done to immaculate detail. Some of the best memories of my childhood were building model kits with my dad in the basement. So many hours spent toiling over the smallest detail, like the oil stains on the engine cowlings of tiny F4F Wildcats. The ideas you come up with, just from simple kits is awesome. Can't wait to see more! You've earned a sub sir
So beautiful and spooky, I love it!
You _can_ see the scales! I love this!
One of my favourite dioramas you made! Good luck!
Wow the final shots are amazing! This makes me want to do dioramas myself. :o Amazing work!
Excellent build! Thanks for another wonderful video!
5:00 the story is actually true and I’m pretty sure it takes place in the Congo. Also it was a high ranking officer and a pilot.
Iirc he got a picture of it, but unfortunately there wasn't anything in it to be able to judge scale.
Another awesome build there boss.
I love how you created movement with the green stuff growing on the surface.
Gosh that’s so badass.
This guy would make the best aquariums.
I always love the dioramas with atmosphere! So good!
Great diorama! I bet this concept would be great for a movie series.
It looks so amazing and so real 🪖😉💚
Absolutely wonderful. Just one thing, at around 8:19, it looks like the rear most figure in the patrol (we called him "tail end charlie") has his helmet on backward.
this is fantastic, a work art, I would love a man cave filled with your work bud.
This is absolutely stunning
I was going to suggest the LOTR swamp scene next but you already did it! Love it!
That snake looks amazing!! It really reminded me of one I saw while I was on holiday with my family in the South Pacific, or The Congo, during World War 2.
Awesome video as always.
Much love...
Smart and artistic design
Loved your video as always!:) Thanks Boylei.
Masterful work Boylei. I love your resin creations.
Great build! I particularly like the use of mesh as a texture tool!
There's something forlorn about this diorama. Well done.
Of course that could also have been a Vietnam diorama. Maybe some variations in the gear, but close enough. I wish the snake's head was closer to the surface or semi-submerged. It was a bit hard to see under the "swamp water". Still, a great concept and beautiful execution.
The duckweed addition is sick as hell
You have such an amazing imagination. So many great ideas, very inspirational.
I love all your builds!! You're my Yoda!! Learning a lot from you... but I think you're more people's Yoda tbh!!! Thanks for all your awesome videos!!!
Beautiful work
I'm glad you've not given up on Resin!
okay but the metal gear solid bit was incredible. You're my people
Wow this is so cool. I absolutely love any kind of aquatic dioramas but especially swamps. They just look so murky and awful in the best way
Always such high level of finish to your work. Nicely done👍