Something Scarier than Enemy Soldiers Lurks in this Swamp

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2 ай бұрын

#Diorama #Python #Scary
This week, I found a box of WWII soldiers in rainwear at my local hobby store. I decided to create a diorama with them in a swamp… being snuck up on by giant snake, of course.
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0:03 - Found Some Soldiers
0:32 - Making Straps
1:09 - Terrain Time
1:52 - Terrain Texture
2:32 - Painting the Minis
3:26 - Making a Snake
4:30 - Painting the Snake
5:20 - Soldier Placement
5:45 - Building the Acrylic Dam
6:19 - Resin Pour
7:17 - Resin Demold
7:32 - Surface Texture
8:00 - Cleaing up the Sides
8:12 - Called it Good
8:55 - Outro
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@chasonlapointe 2 ай бұрын

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.

@Boylei 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

@jmobley6 2 ай бұрын

So what you’re telling me is that it’s a period diorama from somewhere in the South Pacific or the Congo, during WWII?

@folkenito5390 2 ай бұрын

Well, South Pacific saw a lot of combat in WW2, Philippinea, Dutch East Indies, New Guinea, Borneo

@DG_427 2 ай бұрын

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.

@muertamiedomierda 2 ай бұрын

@@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.

@327tharethebest3 2 ай бұрын

He was making a joke because of how many time Boylie said “somewhere in the South Pacific or the Congo in www2”

@carlosarturrangel8282 2 ай бұрын

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

@ghoul33333 2 ай бұрын

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!

@Avioak 2 ай бұрын

That was my first thought, he looks like my 2 year old Ball Python 😄

@SixArmedSweater Ай бұрын

The baby-est snakes. 💕

@samadkins8101 2 ай бұрын

Creating the "wake" of people walking through swamp was executed really well!

@earlware4322 Ай бұрын

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!!!

@DocFleg 2 ай бұрын

Wow that final shot was stunning. Very immersive and lifelike.

@marmalad7471 2 ай бұрын

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!

@B3AROTAN 2 ай бұрын

Anaconda*

@blakesby 2 ай бұрын

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

@B3AROTAN 2 ай бұрын

@@blakesby imagine if insects were human sized...

@blakesby 2 ай бұрын

@@B3AROTAN I'd rather not 😬🐛

@WebFanNY 2 ай бұрын

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.

@onlykomments 2 ай бұрын

The detail of the pushed away duckweed after the soldiers walked through it is amazing!

@darrylkerbow7948 2 ай бұрын

Suggestion on the rain effect: try a smaller straw. That might give you a finer rain texture

@ultimatekill82 2 ай бұрын

That's a good idea, I think something like the small plastic coffee straws would work :)

@Mochii_350 2 ай бұрын

maybe multiple sizes to add a ripple affect to the drops?

@Existential_Carousel 2 ай бұрын

Maybe dab some resin and let it dry upside down to create the effect of droplets bouncing back up?

@KeveTeller Ай бұрын

@@Existential_Carousel Eyoooooooo. If it works, that is a sick idea!

@stevieandthebarbies Ай бұрын

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!

@karstonchristensen3236 2 ай бұрын

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.

@blakesby 2 ай бұрын

*or the South Pacific!

@jaket8947 2 ай бұрын

*1959*

@thehistoadian 2 ай бұрын

Bit awkward though since US soldiers didnt serve in the Congo...

@uhtred7860 Ай бұрын

@@thehistoadian Also awkward that there is no large snakes in the South Pacific islands.😄

@sfjfilms8716 2 ай бұрын

It amazes me how much story telling you manage to put into every model you make

@SlartiMarvinbartfast 2 ай бұрын

His imagination is excellent and that of course also comes across in his very creative dioramas.

@Lumine_Kai 2 ай бұрын

i really like how he added details such as the location of south America or the Congo during ww2 🤫

@alecloken6082 2 ай бұрын

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

@navyjetmech204 2 ай бұрын

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!

@aaronleverton4221 2 ай бұрын

Whose army and for what "duration"?

@navyjetmech204 2 ай бұрын

@@aaronleverton4221 history.army.mil/brochures/burma42/burma42.htm

@Charles_Bro-son 2 ай бұрын

@@aaronleverton4221 Axis vs. Allies during WWII 1941-45

@aaronleverton4221 2 ай бұрын

@@Charles_Bro-son Does not answer the question.

@tylersmith1468 2 ай бұрын

@@aaronleverton4221 KMT China plus the UK and the British Raj against Japan during ww2.

@diegodoesmusic 2 ай бұрын

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

@johnnyatom6248 2 ай бұрын

That duckweed tip looked super great!

@johngolden3714 Ай бұрын

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.

@obitookenobi4604 2 ай бұрын

Laying in bed before going to sleep while watching Boylei Hobby Time making a new diorama is literally one of my joys in life

@venomspeak966 2 ай бұрын

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

@Frozenkoldfury 2 ай бұрын

I think the rain effects look fine, tbh. Lovely work as always Boylei

@legoopman 2 ай бұрын

Gosh I love this monster series

@benjaminparker4098 2 ай бұрын

the scary thing is that snake isn't a monster in his series its just a normal big snake.

@DisconnectedVoid 2 ай бұрын

@@benjaminparker4098 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.

@blakesby 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, this isn't part of the 'Wild Imaginary West' series.

@wallabaatar 2 ай бұрын

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!

@JayhanLordofCats 2 ай бұрын

That snake looks so real, great work Boylei 👍

@Earlisrandom 2 ай бұрын

Always a good day when Boylei uploads :)

@haydnc Ай бұрын

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.

@garzilla7123 2 ай бұрын

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!!! 👍👍👍

@user-vn5zr2pe4f Ай бұрын

I love the gradient on the soldiers and I think the rain effect and snake scales look great!

@ItsDeveshA Ай бұрын

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

@connorcress6471 2 ай бұрын

This is one of my new favorites I think. I absolutely love how glossy and wet the snake looks.

@Paul-uc8qj 2 ай бұрын

This is not just a diorama model, this is art. This man is an artist!

@andnowi Ай бұрын

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.

@ResinForge 2 ай бұрын

Those final shots are incredible...

@ruthblakmage Ай бұрын

As a snake lover, specifically pythons, that's a very accurate python head and one of many patterns they can come with. Great job!❤

@fredericapanon207 2 ай бұрын

I really enjoy the little dialogues you create for your figures.

@ShouAlias-io7ud 2 ай бұрын

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.

@user-uu5zc4eg3j 2 ай бұрын

It looks so amazing and so real 🪖😉💚

@gregbrown3082 Ай бұрын

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!

@carrie4910 2 ай бұрын

Very cool! Dude in the back is about to have a very bad day….

@stevieandthebarbies Ай бұрын

Snake skin looks brilliant in the glamour shots

@Trashbash_Creations 2 ай бұрын

All your builds are awesome, your world building and story telling are 2nd to none. Thanks for posting!

@MrMagicchrisi 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic Diorama, a beautiful example of: Less is more. Everything has its place and purpose ❤

@Jay-ql4gp 2 ай бұрын

You _can_ see the scales! I love this!

@ColinRichardson 2 ай бұрын

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.

@mirandaa1464 2 ай бұрын

Man the flow of the duckweed around the figures is super realistic! Lot's of swamp study, I'm sure 😆

@lionessoftor4139 2 ай бұрын

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.

@clerictheia629 2 ай бұрын

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

@rainydayubooty Ай бұрын

Gosh that’s so badass. This guy would make the best aquariums.

@TrainerJoshB 2 ай бұрын

The epoxy really gave some added life to the snake. Another awesome build!

@MGB-learning 2 ай бұрын

Another Outstanding build and presentation.

@blkjedi 2 ай бұрын

I so look forward to each Sunday watching your videos. Thanks again!

@tcon1479 2 ай бұрын

The final image is absolutely terrifying! Nicely done. We knock exactly what’s about to happen

@ethanedwards7834 2 ай бұрын

There's something forlorn about this diorama. Well done.

@beastie_bec 2 ай бұрын

A new series with monsters during World War II ? I’m in !

@TheGamingSpartanA113 2 ай бұрын

I'm glad you've not given up on Resin!

@damonturnbull5903 2 ай бұрын

I want to see you master the water/rain effects. This was great. Your painting is outstanding.

@akrimjeroudi7730 2 ай бұрын

Smart and artistic design

@calzabbath Ай бұрын

I had never seen anything like this, pure artistry and skills. Congratulations.

@EchotheYeti 2 ай бұрын

Australians would just call that Barry’s backyard

@Aussieboiboi 2 ай бұрын

Yes we would

@DakotaofRaptors Ай бұрын

Too wet

@Aussieboiboi Ай бұрын

@@DakotaofRaptors depends on where you are

@PerfectSħøt 19 күн бұрын

bro I see this every day down at the park💀

@capnskustomworks 2 ай бұрын

Ah, the deadly pythanacondoa… Looks awesome!!! The rain effect is a really cool touch!

@cj2619 Ай бұрын

Came out really good. What a long process and lots of planning. Pretty cool

@Jacob-W-5570 2 ай бұрын

I love how you created movement with the green stuff growing on the surface.

@ModelNerd Ай бұрын

Looks great. Brilliant job on the snake in particular. Love the atmosphere.

@Sudo_Nimh 2 ай бұрын

The duckweed addition is sick as hell

@leehughes1587 2 ай бұрын

I love the little trails of the pond leaves.... like the forward momentum of the soldiers in the water was pulled off really well.

@frankiemoses9213 2 ай бұрын

You know this channel is amazing when 9 minutes goes by in 3.

@aa-ze5cz 19 күн бұрын

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.

@whooptydoopty2496 2 ай бұрын

You really are an artist. I am happy you can do this as a job

@GodOfWar221 20 күн бұрын

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

@killeanmcchesney5138 Ай бұрын

That’s really cool, thank you for sharing that with everyone

@edburdo 2 ай бұрын

Man... that duckweed makes the swamp so realistic!

@jaket8947 2 ай бұрын

You're right! That was Col. Van Lierde, a Belgian badass, that is credited with being on the flight that saw and photographed a giant snake in the Congo in 1959. There had been rumors from locals about huge snakes before, but that was the first evidence it seems that Westerners had that supported them. And even if smaller than the suggested 50 feet (it seems most agree it is about 25 feet), it would still be the largest snake in Africa. Most folks would have explained it away, but Col. Van Lierde was a very prestigious dude with some amazing feats under his belt and a man of honor, and as such, is usually held up as being beyond reproach. And, honestly, if that jungle can hide a dead civilization's diamond mines and their grey-haired, stone paddle-wielding, killer gorilla protectors...well, what else could it be hiding?

@blackdragon5274 Ай бұрын

This is absolutely stunning

@wittlegoblin 2 ай бұрын

So beautiful and spooky, I love it!

@blamb9977 19 күн бұрын

I am enamoured that you chose to paint a ball python- one of the most sweet and docile snakes out there- as the mega monster!!

@md7999 2 ай бұрын

Well done, once again, on your hard work. Thank you for sharing with everyone on KZfaq 👍🏻

@empyreal_lord 2 ай бұрын

Great diorama! I bet this concept would be great for a movie series.

@Phanterinos 2 ай бұрын

swamp weeds are a touch of class

@PKTCrafts 2 ай бұрын

Very cool peice man! The placement of the minis and the snake is spot on 👌

@theonefrancis696 16 күн бұрын

Insane work. Truly jawdropping.

@Id0N0tH4te 2 ай бұрын

Some of these edits were great man, you're making very enjoyable content!

@Vegland 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful piece brother. Your work is always so clean!

@Dexter-lk8if 2 ай бұрын

I always love the dioramas with atmosphere! So good!

@Dreoni_ 2 ай бұрын

I was going to suggest the LOTR swamp scene next but you already did it! Love it!

@JVSClayBuilds 2 ай бұрын

You have such an amazing imagination. So many great ideas, very inspirational.

@DontThinkso-kb9tc 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful work

@joetowsey2898 2 ай бұрын

Keep up the good work Dude! The story you are referring to is of: Belgian Air Force Colonel Remy Van Lierde’s account of his encounter with a giant snake in the Congo Basin adds a compelling chapter to the annals of cryptozoology. This remarkable tale, shared during a 1980 interview on the British TV show Mysterious World, hosted by renowned science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke, has captured the imagination of enthusiasts and skeptics alike. Van Lierde’s extraordinary story unfolds in the vast expanse of the Katanga Province of the Belgian-occupied Congo (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) in 1959. From the vantage point of a helicopter, he claimed to have spotted a colossal snake, its greenish-brown scales glistening in the sunlight. Estimating its length to be close to an astonishing 50 feet, Van Lierde’s description painted a picture of a creature of mythical proportions. As the helicopter drew nearer, the snake allegedly raised its neck, revealing a massive triangular jaw reminiscent of a large horse. Van Lierde recounted his conviction that had the serpent been within striking range, it could have posed a significant threat to him and his crew. Despite his seasoned expertise as a pilot, the encounter left an indelible impression on Van Lierde and those who heard his tale. The photograph purportedly taken by Van Lierde adds an intriguing layer to the story, although its grainy quality and lack of color have fueled skepticism among skeptics. Nonetheless, the narrative of Van Lierde’s alleged encounter with the giant snake joins the ranks of other cryptid sightings in the Congo Basin, including the legendary mokele-mbembe. Whether fact or fiction, Van Lierde’s tale continues to captivate audiences, inviting speculation and exploration into the mysteries of the natural world.

@diyfireking 2 ай бұрын

You did amazing job. Beautiful piece of work 💖💖

@hamburger_192 2 ай бұрын

You already guessed, the last step was to paint those sides with black 4.0 after that, call it good. Great work! :)

@JaYxNuT 2 ай бұрын

Another awesome build there boss.

@Christian-fg3we 2 ай бұрын

Would be really cool to see a Spartan diorama

@jamiejones7325 2 ай бұрын

We ‘feminine’ gals helped our brothers, cousins, fathers with our sewing and crafting skills back in 60s and 70s first everything from military and D&D to Godzilla Dioramas the ‘mom and pop’ hobby stores used to display for us same as our Christmas etc themes. The foliage I found most challenging. I showed this video to couple of old girlfriends like me and each made great point. 1. We wish we had more resources back then to teach us how to do this. 2. Even a brother who went in to do CGI fur Jurassic Park marvels more at these physical recreations. Thank all you boys (we feminine, opposite feminist gals still married to you😘). Luv it!!!❤❤❤