WHAT IS HAPPENING? Hey all, I'm currently working on my next video and also moving house. While waiting for my next video, I've created a new Instagram account for my fans to post completed dioramas you've created (Conditions apply). You can check out the latest activity via: instagram.com/bouldercreekrailroad/ See you soon. Cheers, Luke
To me, this was one of his best videos. :-D I didn't have what it takes when I started model making. But then several years later, I started making models for people all over the world! You never know till you try and who knows where it may lead. And it's fun too! :-)
@@SammyBFilms I want to get into it too! I loved making miniatures for school projects. I hate the idea of foam and other weak materials. I want to use metal, rock, plastic, plaster and concrete as modern houses are built with.
When i see one of your video in my subscription page I don't watch it immediately, I find a calm moment when nobody can interrupt me, I relax and start watching it
I have no idea how I stumbled across your videos but this in the 4th I've watched now. I've had to pull my husband in to show the detail. It's incredible. We had no idea the work and number of products involved in something like this. I have a whole new respect for this art. Bravo!
I remember in early secondary school we went on an excursion to Sovereign Hill in Ballarat (gold mining theme park for non Oz readers) and then we had to do a project on it. I compiled a book on Ballarat's mining history (my Mum typed it all!) and we had it professionally bound and with another student, made a miners tent. It was fun doing everything in miniature but this guy Luke is a genius....I find his vid's absolutely fascinating. It's next level stuff! BTW, I got an A for the school project. :))
You should carve a hidden cave with water and crystals inside. Maybe even a skeleton holding a nugget. Add some mystery and lore to this piece and it will make amazing. So cool, keep up the good work.
the part that impresses me the most is the use of all the little techniques you use. this entire process is a show of experience and i’m just in awe at how you’re able to do all of this on your own and in a way that almost seems spontaneous
I smile at the 'tutorial' part: as far as me as a viewer is concerned, you might as well show a violin tutorial to the family dog. But he and I are equally enthralled with the art.
the more I think about it the more I respect how much work you put into this content- the actual building ofc, but also getting materials, trial and error to make sure things work, and then making the video itself with the editing and voiceover and music. I’m very grateful that you put so much effort into these videos, keep up the good work you funky lil artist
The difference between you and others is huge ! It's easy to mount the whole scene from the factory-made parts. Work is dead without a soul. You're a virtuoso. Continue with your creations. Good luck and thank you very much !
As a former Geological technician and Surveyor with both Government and Private Industry, I spent a good part of my working life exploring and surveying both abandoned Historic and current working mines in South Australia, and absolutely love and appreciate this diorama ! While having a few critiques rather than criticisms (electrics were usually run in exposed conduits between junction boxes) I would love to see such a diorama of an historic 19th Century mine with less uniformity of the height of drives, a few stopes, flickering candle-light (micro-LEDs) and a working cage, with perhaps a few more buildings (drying room, sorting shed and perhaps working stamp mill and engine room) Much inspiration can be found in the book "Mining in South Australia : a pictorial history " compiled by J.F. Drexel. I am a crippled OAP and I wish I could afford to be a patron, but I have subscribed and watched nearly all your videos! Thanks!
Nothing cheers me up like a new Luke Towan video showing up in my subscription box! I've been fascinated by dioramas since childhood! It's such a thrill for me to see how they're made! :)
Astounding! This is the most brilliant diorama I've ever seen! This could be a museum piece. I kept thinking what would be cool, is to have a backlit vein of amber acrylic running through the piece, just out of reach of one of the existing shafts.
It’s been so long since I last watched one of your videos. My dad had found huge inspiration in your videos and would watch them religiously trying to recreate and follow your amazing skill. I stopped watching them because he had passed away and I would get upset seeing his models and dioramas around the house. I watch your videos to know that no matter where he is In the world, he would be right here watching them with me. Thank you.
Sorry to hear about your dad passing away, I'm so happy that you are able to see a video and have some fond memories brought back, it must be so tough losing such a close person in your life and it's important to remember all the great moments you had together.
Yes, this was awesome!!! Luke, I have been looking for weeks cause I was so ready for another one of your videos. Your videos are always awesome cause you are a true artist. Keep the videos coming!! What an awesome way to start my day, a Luke Towan UA-cam video. Best videos on UA-cam period!! Have a great day sir!!
I just read through a number of the comments, and one stuck me; Chester Copperpot. From the 1980's movie 'The Goonies'. Now that would be a fun diorama to make. More of a linear tunnel than a mine, but a lot of detail, with a restaurant above, water slides, and a pirate ship. Could be fun ;)
"Why on earth would I watch a 30 minute video on making miniature scenery?" .... 30 minutes later .... "Holy timepiece Batman, where did that 30 minutes go?"
Sorry i have to be "THAT GUY" But what the hell is "accualy"? I mean i know dear old Keanu is trying to spell "actually"......but still, its no excuse being a hollywood super star and not being able to spell.....it just doesn't cut it Keanu........ I say this while being dyslexic and totally relying upon the auto correct.........🥴
I wish i had enough money and space to get into diorama hobby work. I've always been fascinated by dioramas and train kits since i was a child, but have always been very poor. Maybe someday I will be able to do this.
Yeah, my suggestion is to start small with household materials, you’ll gradually work your way up and it’s pretty rewarding when you finish a cool diorama using unusual materials. Even the new thunderbirds tv show had dioramas made using parts from an old vacuum cleaner!
I use real soil , tree bark, dried leaves etc, all from my local park. Once processed (chopped up, blended etc,) they make great scenic material. Old polystyrene packaging is great for making the baseboards and rocks. Get a cheap bottle of PVA glue, bag of plaster of paris, couple of blades and you are off and running! You can probably find most of what you need in your kitchen or shed. There is no need to spend loads of money. If you think out of the box you can make diorama's for nothing pretty much.
This reminds me of when I was a kid and lived in a coal town, the local library had a diorama of a coal mine except the tunnels were carved into a large chunk of coal.
Tip for easier lighting electrics: Instead of using a resistor for every single led, you can use one resistor for the entire lighting setup (given you only use the same type of LED and wire all of them up in parallel, one LED per branch) this will save you a lot of time during souldering. Edit: I just did the maths and it might seem counterintuitive, but the replacement resistor actually needs to be smaller than the 6200 ohm resistors. R0 = Ri / i [ R0 : Replacement resistor i : amount of Leds (parallel branches) Ri : individual resistors (6200 ohms in your case) ] Hope I didn't cause any confusion
This is really cool. It's great to see how the freedom of UA-cam is showing us how fascinating these interests truly are. After decades of media treating model making as a dumb nerdy hobby for basement dwellers it looks like these videos are getting people interested in new things and showing us how imaginative you can be while still hold onto a childhood love of arts and crafts.
I'm watching you making your mine -I'm here at 1 am -I have Sam Rockwell on tv -A single shot & stumbled across youd vid ? - While looking up something else on Y.T. - I was sat there and was thinkihg bout when I made models - And I bet youve had some late nights building these very detailed models ! All the best -SB - British Isles
Holy shit Luke posted after about a bajillion years. Worth the wait though Seriously though Luke your videos are incredibly in depth and they give a very point by point detailed description. Always gotta drop what you’re doing and click on that new video.
I've seen this guy's work before he did all the miniatures and dioramas for the "Lord Of The Rings" and the "Hobbit" flicks. Staying humble and showing us all his fabulous tricks. Bravo! my man Bravo!
decided to build a diorama for the first time. i have to say thank you , watching your videos and following your tips has made it a lot easier to make something that looks really good.
23000+ views in the past 10 hours,,, WOW! Luke Your Numbers are amazing. I look forward too watching this one. Your is the show I get to watch with out me editing anything... LOL Thank You KP
Thanks Ken, I'm actually pretty amazed at the numbers as well! I spent a lot of time filming this one (22 hours of footage all up!), I hope you enjoyed watching as much as I enjoy watching both your podcast and 'Whats Neat' videos 😉
So can I get you on the pod cast via Skype?? let me check our time zones....... It may have to be just me and you as I am awake 18 to 20 hours a day.. like right now as I have 5 more hours to go today till sunrise,, as your evening starts. Your work is so good. Very good editing. I look forward to talking with you.. This mine video will break 50,ooo views in the 1st 24 hours.. That's magic......
I came here from Boylei Hobby Time's link from his monster in the mine video. That's amazing work mate. Have you offered this project to any mine's in Australia? I wonder if the Wonthaggi Mine (near me) might be interested in you making one for them.
Капец! Слов нет! Стоит наверное бешенных денег! Детализация на высоте! Даже представляешь, насколько был адский труд в шахте.... это дар, передать в картине, а уж тем более в макете
Yes another luke town video and this is your most impressive, and amazingly detailed one yet. I just love this one along with your other works of art. Keep the entertaining video coming and I wish you all the best :)
This is absolutely spectacular, and has given me ALL the tips and techniques I needed to make something like this myself, only in 25 mm scale, for a Dwarf v Goblin underground wargame "table" that can be mounted on/pushed up against a wall, making a vertical gaming table :-) Thank you so much for such a wonderful video tutorial. This is awe-inspiring!!!! Paul.
i always think your tips are brilliant, but the steel wool in vinegar to color the matchsticks was something that clearly comes with lots of experience. as a novice who only works with miniature kits (for now), that sort of thinking just blows my mind!
This is so next level. I just watch these in a state of mild awe. Someone in the comments mentioned that this work is museum quality. I agree. Where do these go? What is your background?
Man I’ve watched so many of your videos last few days and weeks... this is my favorite, I love digging for gold and this would look awesome hanging on my wall. Only thing different I’m gonna do is I will make each level of the mine slightly different colors, to simulate different types of geological overburden, and the bottom level will look like bedrock. I love this diorama, thanks for sharing.
This is BY FAR my favorite of your tutorials!! I love models involving underground layers. Ever thought about doing a paleontological/archeological dig site? Seeing the layers of artifacts or fossils would be super cool
Watching these kind of videos gives me insight in how this is built. It can present options for other types of modeling or art forms. And sure, big part of it is entertainment as well :)
I HATE this channel!! Luke makes this stuff look so easy that I start to think that I could do it....... PS, I don't really hate the channel.... I'm a subscriber.
Amazing! What a cool project and awesome video as always : ) The only thing I would change is colour of the rock on the outside compared to the inside if the tunnels. The differences is too big, but you can simply fix this when adding the different sediment layers. Remember to match the layers with the tunnels. For example the lighter layers could be where the tunnels are. I grew up in an area with lots of coal mines (most of them closed already), so I have seen countless dioramas of mines in museums. Another possible featur would be a place where the excess rocks are dumped, those little hills are often close to the mines.
Thanks for the tips Jutta, I totally agree with you about the color difference which is why I'm plan to add sediment layers in the future. It must have been pretty interesting growing up around coal mines. One of my favorite movies is centered around coal mining, it's called 'October Sky'. Such a great movie (About Rockets and Space). Cheers 😉
You should read the book by Homer Hickam and its two sequels. They are really amazing reads. You did an incredible job here. I want to shrink down and explore the mine! If you really want to get crazy, make the elevator move up and down! It'll help me once I'm shrunk! ;-)
Luke just a thought here but one of my favorite movies is “Coal Miners Daughter”. It was filmed in Kentucky not too far from where I grew up in Virginia. Some of the scenes are actually from the town I grew up in. A guy that drove the school bus I took to go to school has a small part in it which is hilarious. Granted it’s not directly geared towards coal mining. It was filmed during the time when coal was booming and running full force. It’s about the life of Loretta Lynn during her younger years who is a country music singer. Her father was a coal miner and her boyfriend who later becomes her husband. The small coal town where she was raised gives a glimpse of how truly poor these hard working miners were. I really think you would enjoy it. It has a good story line and is based on her real life. A more simple life during simple times of years past.
Double Dare Fan or a few very small pieces of colored glass in the walls or something. These builds always leave so many awesome variations possible, I love it.
Have you thought of putting a little hidden speckle of rich gold ore on one of the deeper mine levels somewhere the light will just barely catch it sparkling~? Might be a little too cheesy a suggestion, but I thought I'd ask ~
This is incredible. Thank you for the in-depth tutorial and descriptions regarding the various techniques used to create this piece. I've had a long standing interest in diorama work, and as such I'm certain I'll be returning to learn more from your other videos.
I have been into plastic scale modeling for a while but have only built maybe two dioramas to support a couple of aircraft I built......but not even close to this level of art work! Not only beautiful work but the amazing video and background music make it so enjoyable to watch! I got sucked into one video, subscribed and 4 videos later im a straight junkie! Luke, I have read comments below. If you can make such beautiful models and scenery with such craftsmanship AND help people with depression, you have a true talent my friend! Keep up the good work and those of you suffering from depression, stay strong my friends! The world needs you becasue you make a difference! Cheers!
WHAT IS HAPPENING?
Hey all,
I'm currently working on my next video and also moving house.
While waiting for my next video, I've created a new Instagram account for my fans to post completed dioramas you've created (Conditions apply).
You can check out the latest activity via: instagram.com/bouldercreekrailroad/
See you soon.
Cheers,
Luke
You should make a mini nuke town. Luke towan
From were Are you
@Jon Reiff was about to leave the same comment
this is beyond art
Luke Towan you should make an underground fantasy cave. Or a fantasy setting!!!
I don’t plan to ever do dioramas, I don’t have what it takes. But I certainly enjoy your videos.
To me, this was one of his best videos. :-D
I didn't have what it takes when I started model making. But then several years later, I started making models for people all over the world! You never know till you try and who knows where it may lead. And it's fun too! :-)
Rivers Company I felt the same but I had a go and was amazed how well I did. Please have a go.
I know how you feel. Dioramas are hard.
Start playing D&D and you'll get all the practice you'll ever need haha
@@SammyBFilms I want to get into it too! I loved making miniatures for school projects. I hate the idea of foam and other weak materials. I want to use metal, rock, plastic, plaster and concrete as modern houses are built with.
When i see one of your video in my subscription page I don't watch it immediately, I find a calm moment when nobody can interrupt me, I relax and start watching it
Luca Baldassi Hahaha thats so true
Kinda like when you have your favorite food on your plate and you 'save' it so that you can thoroughly enjoy it...I'm the same way!
Genuinely made a cup of coffee to drink while watching this.
Chicken skins..
same, i watch his vids before sleeping
With all these tips and tricks in one video, you could say the video is quite a... gold mine.
Henrik Orre 😎 NICEE
Go to your room!
*badum tss*
You really dug deep for that one.
there certainly were some nuggets of information
I have no idea how I stumbled across your videos but this in the 4th I've watched now. I've had to pull my husband in to show the detail. It's incredible. We had no idea the work and number of products involved in something like this. I have a whole new respect for this art. Bravo!
does anyone else imagine what grade they would've gotten in elementary school if they turned this in as a project?
We don't do elementary school in Australia.
@@dist0rted320 we just call it primary school and junior primary.
I remember in early secondary school we went on an excursion to Sovereign Hill in Ballarat (gold mining theme park for non Oz readers) and then we had to do a project on it. I compiled a book on Ballarat's mining history (my Mum typed it all!) and we had it professionally bound and with another student, made a miners tent. It was fun doing everything in miniature but this guy Luke is a genius....I find his vid's absolutely fascinating. It's next level stuff! BTW, I got an A for the school project. :))
If that was done that student would get a 150/100
A 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
Best tutorials on UA-cam! Thank you.
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You should carve a hidden cave with water and crystals inside. Maybe even a skeleton holding a nugget. Add some mystery and lore to this piece and it will make amazing. So cool, keep up the good work.
Wang King minecart full of gold would be Sweet as well
Joost Van Riel In gold mines it was hard to find gold and something like this is unrealistic.
^ killjoy :)
In fantasy mines you can find an abundance of anything you want ;)
it's chester copperpot!!!
When you go back to paint the sediment layers you should have a couple dinosaur skeletons in there just for fun.
Or some cavemen burial site
OMG that's a great Idea and so Luke!
pirates chest, coffins. UFO!
Haha I was going to say them same thing
Even better - an alien space ship!
The lighting absolutely makes this model.
the part that impresses me the most is the use of all the little techniques you use. this entire process is a show of experience and i’m just in awe at how you’re able to do all of this on your own and in a way that almost seems spontaneous
I doubt you'll read this Luke but your videos have helped me deal with my depression. They are very calming. Keep up the good work
same here.
I read it and glad you're doing well.
I also have depression for 8yrs now and yeah i agree, luke's videos are very much a relief
When I see the kind of detail he implies and gentle touches all over his creations, it gives me a sensation of pure satisfaction.
jim Morgan Yeah right, your not convincing at all next time think of a realistic lie
I smile at the 'tutorial' part: as far as me as a viewer is concerned, you might as well show a violin tutorial to the family dog. But he and I are equally enthralled with the art.
the more I think about it the more I respect how much work you put into this content- the actual building ofc, but also getting materials, trial and error to make sure things work, and then making the video itself with the editing and voiceover and music. I’m very grateful that you put so much effort into these videos, keep up the good work you funky lil artist
I never watch diorama videos, I never looked for one, this was recommended to me ... I watched it all. What a mind-boggling creation.
Imagine this but on an entire wall in a house!
The difference between you and others is huge !
It's easy to mount the whole scene from the factory-made parts. Work is dead without a soul.
You're a virtuoso. Continue with your creations. Good luck and thank you very much !
Wow... I can't belive people have the patience to do this stuff. Best UA-camr ever!
Thank you for the highlight Luke!
I make stop motion and it takes about 3 weeks for 3 minuets
I work in engineering for mining and subscribed based solely on this video. Cheers!
As a former Geological technician and Surveyor with both Government and Private Industry, I spent a good part of my working life exploring and surveying both abandoned Historic and current working mines in South Australia, and absolutely love and appreciate this diorama ! While having a few critiques rather than criticisms (electrics were usually run in exposed conduits between junction boxes) I would love to see such a diorama of an historic 19th Century mine with less uniformity of the height of drives, a few stopes, flickering candle-light (micro-LEDs) and a working cage, with perhaps a few more buildings (drying room, sorting shed and perhaps working stamp mill and engine room) Much inspiration can be found in the book "Mining in South Australia : a pictorial history " compiled by J.F. Drexel. I am a crippled OAP and I wish I could afford to be a patron, but I have subscribed and watched nearly all your videos! Thanks!
Nothing cheers me up like a new Luke Towan video showing up in my subscription box! I've been fascinated by dioramas since childhood! It's such a thrill for me to see how they're made! :)
Just when I thought you couldn't get any better, you go and do something like this and totally blow my mind!
Thanks mate, I hope you continue to enjoy the videos 😀
D&d? ... and our pets head keep falling off!
Astounding! This is the most brilliant diorama I've ever seen! This could be a museum piece. I kept thinking what would be cool, is to have a backlit vein of amber acrylic running through the piece, just out of reach of one of the existing shafts.
It’s been so long since I last watched one of your videos. My dad had found huge inspiration in your videos and would watch them religiously trying to recreate and follow your amazing skill.
I stopped watching them because he had passed away and I would get upset seeing his models and dioramas around the house.
I watch your videos to know that no matter where he is In the world, he would be right here watching them with me.
Thank you.
Sorry to hear about your dad passing away, I'm so happy that you are able to see a video and have some fond memories brought back, it must be so tough losing such a close person in your life and it's important to remember all the great moments you had together.
You outdid yourself on this one. Cheers for documenting it all, it looks amazing!
Yes, this was awesome!!! Luke, I have been looking for weeks cause I was so ready for another one of your videos. Your videos are always awesome cause you are a true artist. Keep the videos coming!! What an awesome way to start my day, a Luke Towan UA-cam video. Best videos on UA-cam period!! Have a great day sir!!
Thanks so much Brad, really appreciate the kind words 😉 I hope you have an awesome day as well
Hi Luke what's your next video
Ohhhh YES! It's Quality time again! Dear Lord I cant wait! - Bye World! see you in 30 minutes!
Lol... I really hope it meets you expectations 😉
it did! I check your channel weekly in hope for a new video! Always such a joy to watch! :) Thanks Luke!
Это что-то!Потрясающая работа!Ювелирная,грамотная...Так держать!!!
I just read through a number of the comments, and one stuck me; Chester Copperpot. From the 1980's movie 'The Goonies'. Now that would be a fun diorama to make. More of a linear tunnel than a mine, but a lot of detail, with a restaurant above, water slides, and a pirate ship. Could be fun ;)
"Why on earth would I watch a 30 minute video on making miniature scenery?" .... 30 minutes later .... "Holy timepiece Batman, where did that 30 minutes go?"
Cuz if you don't know people accualy enjoy watching him not cuz of the video itself but just to listen to his calm and relaxed voice.
Sorry i have to be "THAT GUY"
But what the hell is "accualy"?
I mean i know dear old Keanu is trying to spell "actually"......but still, its no excuse being a hollywood super star and not being able to spell.....it just doesn't cut it Keanu........
I say this while being dyslexic and totally relying upon the auto correct.........🥴
@@bugzyhardrada3168 it's a typo chill out
@@tomobrien4182 dude its meant as a joke.......
@@bugzyhardrada3168 Boy, you're lucky it wasn't Chuck Norris!! :)
I wish i had enough money and space to get into diorama hobby work. I've always been fascinated by dioramas and train kits since i was a child, but have always been very poor. Maybe someday I will be able to do this.
Yeah, my suggestion is to start small with household materials, you’ll gradually work your way up and it’s pretty rewarding when you finish a cool diorama using unusual materials. Even the new thunderbirds tv show had dioramas made using parts from an old vacuum cleaner!
Thank you!
I use real soil , tree bark, dried leaves etc, all from my local park. Once processed (chopped up, blended etc,) they make great scenic material. Old polystyrene packaging is great for making the baseboards and rocks. Get a cheap bottle of PVA glue, bag of plaster of paris, couple of blades and you are off and running! You can probably find most of what you need in your kitchen or shed. There is no need to spend loads of money. If you think out of the box you can make diorama's for nothing pretty much.
you are really an artist Luke. I cannot think make but an artist like you , can make super realistic thing by his own. Great Day Sir
Been rabbit-holing recommended diorama videos and Hot Wire Foam Factory keeps coming up. As well as a lot of really awesome channels and projects.
I think that's the first time I've watched a half hour long video and smiled the whole time. Just brilliant
Your dioramas are quality
You have talent
You should be proud of what you create
This reminds me of when I was a kid and lived in a coal town, the local library had a diorama of a coal mine except the tunnels were carved into a large chunk of coal.
Yeah strangely enough the gold mine diorama went missing 🤔🤔🤣
Tip for easier lighting electrics:
Instead of using a resistor for every single led,
you can use one resistor for the entire lighting setup
(given you only use the same type of LED and wire all of them up in parallel, one LED per branch)
this will save you a lot of time during souldering.
Edit:
I just did the maths and it might seem counterintuitive,
but the replacement resistor actually needs to be smaller than the 6200 ohm resistors.
R0 = Ri / i
[ R0 : Replacement resistor
i : amount of Leds (parallel branches)
Ri : individual resistors (6200 ohms in your case) ]
Hope I didn't cause any confusion
I am late to your channel and have ‘binge watched’ 5 models so far - this one is exceptional. Thank you for sharing.
Can’t stop watching these videos! Second day of learning about diorama & finding masterpieces!!
Add some fun civilization artifacts between the tunnels :-)
Also, this kind of art is somewhat popular in Germany.
@Mohit Patel why?
Do you mean of a mine in particular, or of scenery? I've been watching a few different scenery channels, and by far I enjoy Luke's the most.
@@williamgreene4834 because that's the current condition. You will find plastics in all places. It is the artifact of modern world.
@@DBT1007 Yes it is.
Nice to watch someone who is at the top of their game of their craft. Well done sir!
Every one of your videos is a goldmine of tips and ideas, but this one REALLY IS a goldmine full of tips and ideas 😀👍
This is really cool. It's great to see how the freedom of UA-cam is showing us how fascinating these interests truly are. After decades of media treating model making as a dumb nerdy hobby for basement dwellers it looks like these videos are getting people interested in new things and showing us how imaginative you can be while still hold onto a childhood love of arts and crafts.
I'm watching you making your mine -I'm here at 1 am -I have Sam Rockwell on tv -A single shot & stumbled across youd vid ? - While looking up something else on Y.T. - I was sat there and was thinkihg bout when I made models - And I bet youve had some late nights building these very detailed models !
All the best -SB - British Isles
You have so much patience. If I tried to make something like this, I'd get mad and break it before it was halfway done.
Holy shit Luke posted after about a bajillion years.
Worth the wait though
Seriously though Luke your videos are incredibly in depth and they give a very point by point detailed description. Always gotta drop what you’re doing and click on that new video.
Ha ha.... yeah it has been ages since the last video! Hope you enjoy watching 😊
I shall Luke
EPIC VIDEO. Just amazing. NEVER stop making videos!
I can believe I've been on UA-cam for all these years and I never thought to look up diorama tutorials!!
I've seen this guy's work before he did all the miniatures and dioramas for the "Lord Of The Rings" and the "Hobbit" flicks. Staying humble and showing us all his fabulous tricks. Bravo! my man Bravo!
Unbelievable :) I really admire your work :)
MTWODZU ii
incredible work... every new video is somehow even more impressive than the last. fantastic project!
Thanks mate, I guess as I keep practicing I gradually get better as I go 😃
Looks like an expensive hobby, this looks amazing no doubt.
decided to build a diorama for the first time. i have to say thank you , watching your videos and following your tips has made it a lot easier to make something that looks really good.
Where creativity and patience come together. This guy is nothing short of a genius!
23000+ views in the past 10 hours,,, WOW! Luke Your Numbers are amazing. I look forward too watching this one. Your is the show I get to watch with out me editing anything... LOL Thank You KP
Thanks Ken, I'm actually pretty amazed at the numbers as well! I spent a lot of time filming this one (22 hours of footage all up!), I hope you enjoyed watching as much as I enjoy watching both your podcast and 'Whats Neat' videos 😉
So can I get you on the pod cast via Skype?? let me check our time zones....... It may have to be just me and you as I am awake 18 to 20 hours a day.. like right now as I have 5 more hours to go today till sunrise,, as your evening starts. Your work is so good. Very good editing. I look forward to talking with you.. This mine video will break 50,ooo views in the 1st 24 hours.. That's magic......
I think I found this page bk of ladbible
Your patience and pedagogy are astounding as your projects, thanks a lot for another great video!
I'd like to see some gold on the mine walls! That'd be really awesome!
Am I the only one who thinks that these videos are incredibly soothing
Astounding detailed description of a fabulous creative project. Fabulous video and project. Many thanks!
I came here from Boylei Hobby Time's link from his monster in the mine video. That's amazing work mate. Have you offered this project to any mine's in Australia? I wonder if the Wonthaggi Mine (near me) might be interested in you making one for them.
Love your tutorials! Thanks a lot! 👏
adding some dinosaur bones into the black areas would be so cool.
Капец! Слов нет! Стоит наверное бешенных денег! Детализация на высоте! Даже представляешь, насколько был адский труд в шахте.... это дар, передать в картине, а уж тем более в макете
I'm not interested in modelling but these videos are so chill, they calm me down
This looks amazing. One suggestion I would have is to paint gold veins throughout the mine... but other than that, great job. Great video... 👍
You very rarely see gold veins i worked in mining for 20 years and seen one
Yes another luke town video and this is your most impressive, and amazingly detailed one yet. I just love this one along with your other works of art. Keep the entertaining video coming and I wish you all the best :)
Only my second video I’ve ever seen of yours but literally so addicted they are so well done and almost therapeutic keep up the amazing work
This is absolutely spectacular, and has given me ALL the tips and techniques I needed to make something like this myself, only in 25 mm scale, for a Dwarf v Goblin underground wargame "table" that can be mounted on/pushed up against a wall, making a vertical gaming table :-) Thank you so much for such a wonderful video tutorial. This is awe-inspiring!!!! Paul.
i always think your tips are brilliant, but the steel wool in vinegar to color the matchsticks was something that clearly comes with lots of experience. as a novice who only works with miniature kits (for now), that sort of thinking just blows my mind!
Amazing! Fabulous! Awesome!
Thanks.
Beautiful work and presentation. Really inspiring.
Stop making me pick up more hobbies! :P
This is so next level. I just watch these in a state of mild awe. Someone in the comments mentioned that this work is museum quality. I agree. Where do these go? What is your background?
Well your just full of surprises ! Well done Sir . Love every video of yours I've watched so far ... you take the art of Modeling to the extreme !!!
Man I’ve watched so many of your videos last few days and weeks... this is my favorite, I love digging for gold and this would look awesome hanging on my wall. Only thing different I’m gonna do is I will make each level of the mine slightly different colors, to simulate different types of geological overburden, and the bottom level will look like bedrock. I love this diorama, thanks for sharing.
This is BY FAR my favorite of your tutorials!! I love models involving underground layers. Ever thought about doing a paleontological/archeological dig site? Seeing the layers of artifacts or fossils would be super cool
An archeological dig site sounds awesome! Something like a scene from Indiana Jones and the raiders of the lost ark would be cool 😎
Luke Towan my thoughts Exactly!!
Do it! Would love this to the moon and back! 😆
Let's be honest
I doubt anyone here will actually make that thing
We're here just for entertainment :))
Gabriel Reyes if i have all the materials, i will make one of those promise. Hugh.. How much will it cost to make this?
Gabriel Reyes if i have all the materials, i will make one of those promise. Hugh.. How much will it cost to make this?
given the materials and measurements i will indefently recreat this pice. only it'll be for a coal mine.
It would appear that if you get good, you could actually get people to pay you to make these models....
Watching these kind of videos gives me insight in how this is built. It can present options for other types of modeling or art forms. And sure, big part of it is entertainment as well :)
I HATE this channel!! Luke makes this stuff look so easy that I start to think that I could do it.......
PS, I don't really hate the channel.... I'm a subscriber.
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Breathtaking scene. Thank you for the in depth tutorial
as a kid i loved to draw such underground tunnels/bases etc. now theres a guy in internet who makes models of those :)
Amazing! What a cool project and awesome video as always : )
The only thing I would change is colour of the rock on the outside compared to the inside if the tunnels. The differences is too big, but you can simply fix this when adding the different sediment layers. Remember to match the layers with the tunnels. For example the lighter layers could be where the tunnels are. I grew up in an area with lots of coal mines (most of them closed already), so I have seen countless dioramas of mines in museums. Another possible featur would be a place where the excess rocks are dumped, those little hills are often close to the mines.
Thanks for the tips Jutta, I totally agree with you about the color difference which is why I'm plan to add sediment layers in the future. It must have been pretty interesting growing up around coal mines. One of my favorite movies is centered around coal mining, it's called 'October Sky'. Such a great movie (About Rockets and Space).
Cheers 😉
You should read the book by Homer Hickam and its two sequels. They are really amazing reads. You did an incredible job here. I want to shrink down and explore the mine! If you really want to get crazy, make the elevator move up and down! It'll help me once I'm shrunk! ;-)
Luke just a thought here but one of my favorite movies is “Coal Miners Daughter”. It was filmed in Kentucky not too far from where I grew up in Virginia. Some of the scenes are actually from the town I grew up in. A guy that drove the school bus I took to go to school has a small part in it which is hilarious. Granted it’s not directly geared towards coal mining. It was filmed during the time when coal was booming and running full force. It’s about the life of Loretta Lynn during her younger years who is a country music singer. Her father was a coal miner and her boyfriend who later becomes her husband. The small coal town where she was raised gives a glimpse of how truly poor these hard working miners were. I really think you would enjoy it. It has a good story line and is based on her real life. A more simple life during simple times of years past.
So happy you have a new video I love it :D
Thanks mate, I’ll try to get the next video out a lot sooner. 2 months between videos is way too long! I hope you enjoy this one 😉
This is a brilliant model, Luke. 👍👍 Thanks for a great tutorial.
No worries mate, something like this would look pretty cool as a layout fascia in a small section. Glad you enjoyed it 😉
Wow. the variety of your tools and technique is amazing.
Serious skills. If I ever get to be as good as you my house will be full of dioramas. Amazing artwork
Now you just need to sprinkle in a few gold flakes.
Double Dare Fan or a few very small pieces of colored glass in the walls or something. These builds always leave so many awesome variations possible, I love it.
Gold is not always obviously visible in the gold ore. but veracity is not always realistic
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Well now I know why u were gone for so long this is DOPE
Have you thought of putting a little hidden speckle of rich gold ore on one of the deeper mine levels somewhere the light will just barely catch it sparkling~? Might be a little too cheesy a suggestion, but I thought I'd ask ~
I'm thinking that he has to add SOME kind of gold, otherwise it's not really a gold mine.
I guess you thought of it before I did. Great mines and all I mean minds - or do I
This is incredible. Thank you for the in-depth tutorial and descriptions regarding the various techniques used to create this piece. I've had a long standing interest in diorama work, and as such I'm certain I'll be returning to learn more from your other videos.
Your creative mind just leaves me in awe with every video Luke. You are very talented sir. Great job on this as well.
Nice One Luke!!! love ittt!!!
What a great antidepressant
would be nice to put the deepest areas of the mine under "water"
Ooooh I’m stealing that idea, very cool.
I have been into plastic scale modeling for a while but have only built maybe two dioramas to support a couple of aircraft I built......but not even close to this level of art work! Not only beautiful work but the amazing video and background music make it so enjoyable to watch! I got sucked into one video, subscribed and 4 videos later im a straight junkie! Luke, I have read comments below. If you can make such beautiful models and scenery with such craftsmanship AND help people with depression, you have a true talent my friend! Keep up the good work and those of you suffering from depression, stay strong my friends! The world needs you becasue you make a difference! Cheers!
This is still one of my most favorite build videos on YT. Thank you for it, and only hope that you do more like it in the future.
"This requires patience, for this you'll need patience" I didn't even have enough patience not to skip to the end...
I'm from Brazil, i love your vídeos, (n sei como diz vídeos em inglês ;-; sorry).
These are just amazing. Is this just a hobby or do you take commissions? I'm sure some of your work is in museums.
Wards
I thoroughly enjoy seeing how your pieces come together
I want such a repair in the apartment. Instead of ordinary walls, these underground corridors with lighting. Wow!
lol... that would be so cool
You'r causing a scene!
"You're making a scene!"