Stunning. I actually live in a thatched property and I'm pleased you didn't put a "fascinator" on the ridge. We had a completely new thatch put on our cottage when we bought it and assumed we should have a pheasant or a cat on the top somewhere - as everyone else seemed to have. Our thatcher wouldn't hear of it. He said, "You only have a fascinator when you want to draw the eye away from a poor quality thatch." 🙂
Loved the video and remember to tell your daughter, if she wants a thatched roof dwelling when she grows up she’ll need it re-thatched every 12 to 15 years depending on location and she’ll need a savings plan in place to pay the many many £thousands it will cost …….then repeat again in another 12 to 15 years 😎🙂
Nothing like being "commissioned" by the daughter... awesome labor of love! Some great tips in here, especially the use of poly fiber as vines. I usually use frayed jute twine & noch leaves, but that looks really good for "thick growth" ivy.
That's one amazing diorama, knowing that part of the world from my youth I can say you have it spot on, you're little girl must have been blown away with it, thank you for sharing this with us,
Great build/video as always. Aside: I have made my own cheap 'sculptamold' by soaking paper from the document shredder in water, drying and then adding cheap ' polyfiller' from the pound shop, works well, much cheaper on large areas, also can lay down paper strips to cover gaps etc.
@@seakr9838 ah yes, I used some blended loo roll on my dry stone wall video as I’d run out of sculptamold!! I’m not sure I got the mix right but it seemed to work ok.
Thanks for talking through every step, and the parts used, very helpful. I have saved this video because I can refer back to certain parts when I build a diorama. Job well done Des, thanks.
This happened to pop up on my youtube feed and I was interested to see how you made the thatched roof. I originally thought it was a 10 minute video, but after seeing the opening shots I was hooked and watched the whole thing and I'm glad I did! I've learnt so much from this one video so I've subscribed. I'm currently building an ever more intricate diorama and I could use a lot of the techniques you demonstrated. It was all nicely explained too. I must watch more of your videos!
I am amazed as always by your artistry. Absolutely amazing work and so special that your daughter designed such a wonderful layout. Such imaginary genius. More over its awesome that you did such an magnificent diorama for her and the photography was beautiful. You are apparently a super dad. Congratulations and I am sure we are all looking forward to the next release. Tim
Totally AMAZING! I used to spend hours at the Smithsonian in Washington DC as a kid, studying all of their dioramas. Your work is absolutely museum quality!
Now that was very Cool. I liked from start to finish. I so fer have never found thee rabbit s nor geese but one may find that at train shows. Maybe . Do more of them . Like ? Old town seen s🤔
Stunning. And an awful lot of patience and skill demonstrated. So helpful to have it in sections to refer to when using the techniques and recommended materials as a guide - thank you.
Very very impressive. The detail is just stunning and making me even more impatient to build a nice layout in 00 scale. I want my next layout to be set with a cut off of the 1960s and below which should give me plenty of scope for my imagination to run freely.
So much inspiration here... Such an awesome job, I can't even seem to make a decision on track layout in a reasonable time to get started on scenics and technical stuff like point motors and stuff 😅🙈 Keep it up! Thomas,
What a great build for a special customer! As always I learned loads of techniques, but it's really the overall building up of scenic elements and lovely details that are so inspiring to watch. A work of art! Thank you so much for sharing.
Just one quick question: did you treat your homegrown sea foam in any way before use? I've read previously about using glycerine to maintain some flexibility for example.
Another absolutely amazing creation. I can see why you don’t post very often because these are clearly weeks of work. Have you considered doing more regular updates, breaking them up a bit. Not to make them shorter, to give us more! Love what you do, fantastic!
Thank very much Dave. I have found each project a bit long recently so it’s definitely worth a shake up! I am planning a series next so will (hopefully) be able to post regularly.
This is an excellent build and extra wonderful as it came from the mind of your daughter. I will admit this is a much longer piece of content than I usually come to UA-cam for but the informative and straightforward presentation works very nicely. Thank you for sharing your process and materials - very inspiring!
Thank you 😀. I generally work in OO gauge as I think I would find N gauge too difficult/small to deal with the little details. However, I would never say never as I like the idea of getting a lot in without taking up too much space.
Wow I love this and would like to do something similar. I’ve only worked in 1/12th so far though so have some questions. How do you go about designing the layout, why use soapy water & how long did it take to make?
Hi Diane. My daughter designed this one but it was similar to the way I usually plan it. I only have a rough idea in my head of what I want to achieve and form the land shape loosely on that. The way I see it, the land is there first so making small adjustments to fit buildings, etc is what you would have to do in real life. The soapy water breaks the surface tension. If you have an amount of scatter or powder and drop watered down glue onto it, the glue will bead and create a bit of a mess. If you do it after a spray of soapy water, it soaks in to ensure it sets correctly. I didn't actually time how long it took me but I spent a long time procrastinating on the techniques I hadn't tried before.
Great work... When's your book coming out 😉?? New into modelling, your projects are impressive and inspiring! I've no idea how you plan these or find the time but it's such a good watch. Thanks for the entertainment.
Please could you advise what you use to spray the scenic cement, and whether you dilute it first. I have tried many different sprayers including the WS sprayer and a garden sprayer with adjustable nozzle, and the cement always falls in blobs as opposed to a fine mist. The result is that weathering powders and ballast are dislodged by the process. Any advice welcomed, thank you.
I picked up some small spray bottles from Boots which give quite a fine mist from a height. I don’t dilute the scenic cement. I try to remember to clean the bottle/nozzle thoroughly as the glue can ruin the spray mechanism.
@@DartsideScenics it looks exactly like the house my Dad grew up in. Pink walls and car included. I’ve only ever seen photos but it was a shock to see your video thumbnail as I looked up scenery builds 😂 Im going to show my Dad, too. I bet he’ll get a kick outta this project, too. Your daughter has good taste in homesteads! 😊
Stunning. I actually live in a thatched property and I'm pleased you didn't put a "fascinator" on the ridge. We had a completely new thatch put on our cottage when we bought it and assumed we should have a pheasant or a cat on the top somewhere - as everyone else seemed to have. Our thatcher wouldn't hear of it. He said, "You only have a fascinator when you want to draw the eye away from a poor quality thatch." 🙂
Thank you. It's good to know it was the right choice! 😀
Loved the video and remember to tell your daughter, if she wants a thatched roof dwelling when she grows up she’ll need it re-thatched every 12 to 15 years depending on location and she’ll need a savings plan in place to pay the many many £thousands it will cost …….then repeat again in another 12 to 15 years 😎🙂
Thank you. I think a lottery win is needed to make this a reality 😂
@@DartsideScenics If she gets broody for a thatch, just pop the diorama in her hands and tell her she’s got one already 🤣
@@EtonieE25 😂 good idea!!
Wow! What a lovely father/daughter project!
Thanks Debbie!
Nothing like being "commissioned" by the daughter... awesome labor of love!
Some great tips in here, especially the use of poly fiber as vines. I usually use frayed jute twine & noch leaves, but that looks really good for "thick growth" ivy.
Many thanks Frank
This looks like another hobby l would like add to my miniature wood art and craft
👍🏻
If you were to meet him, what would he be like?
I Imagine that he’s a loving, caring father and a brilliant modeller(obviously). Happy father’s day
Thank you very much!! Happy Father’s Day 😁
That's one amazing diorama, knowing that part of the world from my youth I can say you have it spot on, you're little girl must have been blown away with it, thank you for sharing this with us,
Thanks Simon
What a wonderful video. Your daughter is lucky to have such a dad.
Thanks Mark, that’s very kind 😊
I have and will watch anything you share! Your a lovely man and I love how you present your projects and what projects you choose to do.
Thank you so much Lorrie, you’re too kind.
That scratchbuilt cottage is marvellous dude! The whole thing is amazing, but the cottage with te thatch steals it for me.
Thank you very much! 😊
That’s the best technique for thatch that I’ve seen. Must try that myself. Cool vid thanks
Thanks Paul, that's very kind.
Great build/video as always. Aside: I have made my own cheap 'sculptamold' by soaking paper from the document shredder in water, drying and then adding cheap ' polyfiller' from the pound shop, works well, much cheaper on large areas, also can lay down paper strips to cover gaps etc.
Thank you. That does sound like a very good alternative
I forgot to add, put the wet paper through a blender if you want a finer mix.
@@seakr9838 ah yes, I used some blended loo roll on my dry stone wall video as I’d run out of sculptamold!! I’m not sure I got the mix right but it seemed to work ok.
Thanks for talking through every step, and the parts used, very helpful. I have saved this video because I can refer back to certain parts when I build a diorama. Job well done Des, thanks.
Thank you, I’m glad it was useful 😁
This happened to pop up on my youtube feed and I was interested to see how you made the thatched roof. I originally thought it was a 10 minute video, but after seeing the opening shots I was hooked and watched the whole thing and I'm glad I did! I've learnt so much from this one video so I've subscribed. I'm currently building an ever more intricate diorama and I could use a lot of the techniques you demonstrated. It was all nicely explained too. I must watch more of your videos!
Thanks so much for this comment Ian. I’m glad it was useful and hope to see photos of your diorama when it’s finished.
You did a remarkable job, your daughter will be so tickled!
Thanks! 😂
Hope you're Daughter has many a happy year looking at this diorama, so many dioramas in one display, Well done,
Many thanks Peter
I am just getting into model-making/dioramas. Thanks for the inspiration and for listing all your equipment.
I’m really pleased it has been useful and I hope you enjoy the hobby 👍🏻
STUNNING, AMAZING, FANTASTIC............. I LOVE IT!!!!!
Thank you!!
Absolutely amassing
Thank you Leonard.
Another awesome diorama!!! The shear attention to detail is mind blowing!!!
Love it!! ❤❤❤
Thanks Cerise
@@DartsideScenics you are very welcome 🤗
I like love watching a fellow modeller at work , really nice job regards Fred
Thanks Fred! 😁
Wow that is incredible. Lots learned from all the techniques used.
Cheers J Macc, I'm pleased it was useful
I am amazed as always by your artistry. Absolutely amazing work and so special that your daughter designed such a wonderful layout. Such imaginary genius. More over its awesome that you did such an magnificent diorama for her and the photography was beautiful. You are apparently a super dad. Congratulations and I am sure we are all looking forward to the next release.
Tim
That’s such a nice comment Tim, I really appreciate it.
Totally AMAZING! I used to spend hours at the Smithsonian in Washington DC as a kid, studying all of their dioramas. Your work is absolutely museum quality!
Thank you Amy, that’s very nice of you to say. I bet the Smithsonian is an amazing place to visit.
You would love the Smithsonian. You should try to make a s holiday trip to the US.
Just looking at your finished work brings so much pleasure and takes you to happy place.
Thanks very much James 😊
Finding inspiration in your modeling
Fantastic work
Thank you Phil, I’m glad it has helped 😀
That’s beautiful, loved watching this.
Thank you 😊
Another masterclass Andy some great techniques to try out atb Andy
Thanks very much Andy 👍🏻
Now that was very Cool. I liked from start to finish. I so fer have never found thee rabbit s nor geese but one may find that at train shows. Maybe . Do more of them . Like ? Old town seen s🤔
Thanks Scott.
Outstanding work, most impressive technique...and ideas!
Thanks Phil, much appreciated
That is a fantastic, diorama scenery is brilliant and thanks for sharing it with us, all the best to future builds looking forward to them.
Thanks very much John.
BRILLIANT BRILLIANT GREAT WORK THANK YOU👍
Thank you! 👍🏻
Astounding!
Thank you KVGD
Lovely work - idyllic, we'd all like to live there✌️💜😊👍
Interesting using SG for the roof, back in the day we used to use plumber's hemp😊✌️💜
Thank you. I haven’t tried plumbers hemp before but will have to try it if I do another thatched roof.
@@DartsideScenics Your method looked very good indeed, if it ain't broke, then don't fix it?🤔✌️👍😊
@@musoseven8218 😂
That was outstanding, mate.
Thank you very much 😁
An amazing diorama, a joy to watch
Thanks very much Paul 👍
I really enjoyed this video thank you for sharing wonderful finish
Thanks very much Tony
Excellent work on the build!
Thanks Stephen!
Stunning. And an awful lot of patience and skill demonstrated. So helpful to have it in sections to refer to when using the techniques and recommended materials as a guide - thank you.
Thank you Alex
Absolutely amazing!
Thank you Mtspeed Crafts! 👍👍
What a joy to watch, plus I’ve picked up a ton of new techniques and ideas, thank you.
Thank you, I’m really glad it was helpful
Brilliant job. 🙌
Thanks Rod 👍🏻
Very very impressive. The detail is just stunning and making me even more impatient to build a nice layout in 00 scale. I want my next layout to be set with a cut off of the 1960s and below which should give me plenty of scope for my imagination to run freely.
Thank you!! Your next layout sounds great
Wow 🤩. Amazing detail. 😊
Thank you!
So much inspiration here...
Such an awesome job, I can't even seem to make a decision on track layout in a reasonable time to get started on scenics and technical stuff like point motors and stuff 😅🙈
Keep it up!
Thomas,
Thanks Thomas! I know what you mean about making decisions- procrastination seems to be part of modelling!! Best wishes 😁
Congratulations on your first commission! Your modelling skills are incredible. The scratch built
Cottage is fantastic.
Thanks very much Dan, I really appreciate your support 👍🏻
An epic build and video! Lovely scene. Especially love the allotment and greenhouse as I’m an avid gardener.
Thank you!
A dream home for me
😀
Quite Brilliant!!!
Thanks Michael!
Beautiful
Thank you! 😁
What a great build for a special customer! As always I learned loads of techniques, but it's really the overall building up of scenic elements and lovely details that are so inspiring to watch. A work of art! Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks Jonathan, I’m glad it was useful.
Just one quick question: did you treat your homegrown sea foam in any way before use? I've read previously about using glycerine to maintain some flexibility for example.
@@jonathanp4933 hi Jonathan, yes I did treat them with glycerin. I did a small section on it in my seafoam tree video (around the 1:35 mark)
Brilliant ! most impressive !
Thanks Calvin 😁
You're attention to detail is simply stunning!
I really enjoyed your video.
Thanks very much Shaun 😁
Amazing detail and I would live there tomorrow…. Love the explanations on the way through, thanks for sharing 👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks Chris, I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Superb!
Cheers Steve!
An absolute masterclass! What a superb result, and I love that it was "commissioned" by your daughter.
Thanks very much Andrew 👍🏻
Absolutely wonderful!! A joy to watch!
Thank you Lasse
amazing work, stunning result and a cute reason to do so :)
Thank you Barry
Another absolutely amazing creation. I can see why you don’t post very often because these are clearly weeks of work.
Have you considered doing more regular updates, breaking them up a bit. Not to make them shorter, to give us more!
Love what you do, fantastic!
Thank very much Dave. I have found each project a bit long recently so it’s definitely worth a shake up! I am planning a series next so will (hopefully) be able to post regularly.
@@DartsideScenics cool! Looking forward to the next project...
Amazing diorama!
Thank Mike 😊
Wow it was really fun to watch how it came to life and it looks really cool❤
Thanks Timo99, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Absolutely beautiful Andy, sensational modelling at its best 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Thanks Craig, I really appreciate your support
This is an excellent build and extra wonderful as it came from the mind of your daughter. I will admit this is a much longer piece of content than I usually come to UA-cam for but the informative and straightforward presentation works very nicely. Thank you for sharing your process and materials - very inspiring!
Thanks very much. I must admit, I was slightly concerned at the length of the video when I was editing it!!
Great video thankyou. Could you make something in N scale, as im trying to make a small west country village for my train layout. Thax.
Thank you 😀. I generally work in OO gauge as I think I would find N gauge too difficult/small to deal with the little details. However, I would never say never as I like the idea of getting a lot in without taking up too much space.
Good work
Thanks Sofia
Красиво,мне нравится!Удачи вам!
Спасибо 😁
Bravissimo ❤
grazie 👍🏻
Wow I love this and would like to do something similar. I’ve only worked in 1/12th so far though so have some questions. How do you go about designing the layout, why use soapy water & how long did it take to make?
Hi Diane.
My daughter designed this one but it was similar to the way I usually plan it. I only have a rough idea in my head of what I want to achieve and form the land shape loosely on that. The way I see it, the land is there first so making small adjustments to fit buildings, etc is what you would have to do in real life.
The soapy water breaks the surface tension. If you have an amount of scatter or powder and drop watered down glue onto it, the glue will bead and create a bit of a mess. If you do it after a spray of soapy water, it soaks in to ensure it sets correctly.
I didn't actually time how long it took me but I spent a long time procrastinating on the techniques I hadn't tried before.
😊❤️
👍👍
Great work... When's your book coming out 😉?? New into modelling, your projects are impressive and inspiring! I've no idea how you plan these or find the time but it's such a good watch. Thanks for the entertainment.
Thanks Ande P, much appreciated. Finding the time is difficult due to a full time job so I fit it in where I can on evenings and weekends.
good vid
Cheers Lee
Please could you advise what you use to spray the scenic cement, and whether you dilute it first. I have tried many different sprayers including the WS sprayer and a garden sprayer with adjustable nozzle, and the cement always falls in blobs as opposed to a fine mist. The result is that weathering powders and ballast are dislodged by the process. Any advice welcomed, thank you.
I picked up some small spray bottles from Boots which give quite a fine mist from a height. I don’t dilute the scenic cement. I try to remember to clean the bottle/nozzle thoroughly as the glue can ruin the spray mechanism.
Many thanks for your reply, and looking forward to the next instalment of your railway layout
This is based on a specific house in Somerset, isn’t it?
This was based on my daughters vision and some cottages we saw in Devon. However, there are probably lots of similar cottages across the country.
@@DartsideScenics it looks exactly like the house my Dad grew up in. Pink walls and car included. I’ve only ever seen photos but it was a shock to see your video thumbnail as I looked up scenery builds 😂 Im going to show my Dad, too. I bet he’ll get a kick outta this project, too. Your daughter has good taste in homesteads! 😊
@@jmarshal it would be great to see a photo of it or look it up on Google Maps.
Pity it's "00 Gauge", I model EM Gauge...... Why not call it 4mm Scale or even 00 Scale if you must refer to track when talking about buildings?
Sorry Mark.
Do I detect a biker?
My dad’s a biker so I get the old copies of MCN! I messed around briefly on his trial bike as a kid but never took it up (there’s still time though!)
You should!!!! A very satisfying past time. I ride and 'play' trains, but not at the same time! Good luck,anyway!
Regards
Nigel
@@nigelsabin1713 😂
Beautiful
Thanks Dave 😊