Wow, this looks incredible. Never would I thought a diorama would be so immersive

In native folklore, the Wendigo is actually a human whose spirit has been corrupted, either as a result of greed or eating human flesh, or being trained by another Wendigo. Their bodies rot and become emaciated, but depending on the region or the specific story there may or may not be antlers. They feast on human flesh (so not herbivores) and turn other humans into Wendigos, so they are essentially a native American vampire. Definitely one of my favorite monsters, loved your rendition of it! Keep up the great work!

The vibe I get from this isnt fear. Especially with the music choice the vibe I get is of a person who is revisiting an old friend who happens to be a Wendigo. Whether, the man knows who it is, or suspects it to be someone he once knew. They are looking at each other with a sense of understanding. 7:44 Another amazing build!

I feel that this really captured the moment of shock for the both of them, making that moment where they both freeze and turning that into something far longer, well done :D

love to see when you gonna make a flying monster for the wildwest

love the sculpt of the Windego and atmosphere of the piece as a whole. Well done man :)

I love the idea of the monster being a gentle giant that’s only misunderstood and provoked into attacking people because they think it’s a terrifying monster. Hopefully our frontiersman realizes this and befriends or leaves it alone.

The ripples ans depth of the water is just mind-blowing detail, especially when illuminated, just wow! 😁

This is a top KZfaq channel. All killer, no filler.

Leaves crushed underfoot as the man walked, the sound mingling with the natural noises of the surrounding forest. It was cold, the man's breath fogging the air whenever his exhaled, but he was not bothered by it. He stepped over a decaying log, the lantern clutched in his hand swaying, the old metal creaking at the movement. The flame housed inside flickered, its light more then enough to show the man his surroundings. He really should be asleep at the moment, he knew, huddled under the covers and cuddling up to his wife as they both slept, not wondering the forest in the dead of night. But here he was, doing just that. On any other night, he would have indeed been asleep, but something stirred within him at supper hours ago, something that wasnt his dinner. He had tried to ignore the feeling in his gut, but in the end he had failed. Call him crazy for it, he didn't care. Whatever this urge was leading him to, he knew it was important. The trees began to thin, and the sound of slow flowing water reached the man's ears. Mere moments later, he was standing at the rivers bed, barely a metre from yeah the water licked at the river bed. He stood there for a moment, wondering why on earth this gut feeling had lead him to the river. Suddenly this midnight stoll seemed so stuipd. Blast, he must be going mad, listening to his gut without thought. With a sound somewhere between and groan and sigh, the man turned to leave. But just as he had turned his back to the river, he heard a noise. A strange huff filled the air, and the man froze. That sound, as crazy and stuipd it may seem, he knew it. He'd heard it before, years ago, when he was still in his prime. But it couldn't be, could it? Surely not. The man slowly turned to face the river once more, his lantern raised. And there, illuminated by the orange-yellow glow of his lantern, stood a beast who towered over him by many feet, the face of a moose pointed towards him, small pieces of grass and other thing dangling from its antlers. It was a terrifying sight, truly. Yet the man felt no fear. Instead, in its place he felt familiarity build up in his chest. So, this is what that urge was leading him towards. The two stared at each other, neither making a move or sound. That is, until the man spoke. "Hello, old friend. It's been a while." That night, up until the sun peaked out from the horizon, the man and beast spoke for the first time in over a decade, sharing a long waited catch up with each other. (Wow, didn't expect to watch this video and end up writing this little thing. But, I did. So... here, I guess.(yes, this is inspired by the comments saying how this scene sas giving off the aura of two friends meaning again))

"HOLY SHIT A GIANT MOOSE!!" Canadians: "First time?"

The lantern light hitting the ripples just right, and the ripples creating shadows on the lakebed, are some really cool effects.

Very nice mate. The lighting makes it look very real and creepy 😳

Honestly this Monster series is unreal… both the imagination and execution of the idea! Hands down one of ur best 😌🤌

This one's my favourite. I love moonlight, riverside, the monster, human with lantern 🏮. I mean seriously, what more could anybody ask?

Boylei, I’ve made the conclusion you’re without a doubt my favorite human. I watch and rewatch your stuff. I wait for the next video on the the edge of my seat. Thank you man. Idk how many times I’ve watched this specific video of yours but I think it’s up there with my favorites.

Finished watching…and immediately watched it again. Digital sculpting is so good, and the end result of this build is mesmerizing. Awesome build!!

100% would NOT want to be this explorer….. I am both amazed and creeped out with this build 😝

I know it's meant to be spooky but I love the vibe of the frontiersman just silently admiring this gigantic wendigo emerging from the water while it quietly lumbers on.

Absolutely in love with how this turned out. Especially seeing the light shine through the resin and casting the ripples on the sand beneath the "water". Beautifully sculpted!

As one of the many who requested the wendigo this was not what I expected... but even better! The lamp and the wendigo emerging from the lake really set this off.

That lantern light just gave it so much mood and interest. Really like this one!

Damn you!! I was doing just fine noodling on my guitar while watching random vids on guitar or surfing and stumbled on your miner build and now I am hooked and have abandoned my guitar practice. Love all the themes and creativity. Kinda want to sell my guitar now and get a creature printing rig or whatever and start making cool stuff.

Your painting and water effects always blow me away

I feel like this man has a unique relationship with the Wendigo. Like, as a child, he got to thinking it was his friend. The beast protected him, in a way. Scaring off the bullies that tormented the man as a child. Now, in his older age, he protects the beast from being hunted. But is torn as he knows the Wendigo hunts those who trespass on his shoreline. Yet, he can't bear the thought of turning his back on this creature he's known most of his life.

Outstanding work. PS, I love the reference to Rocky & Bullwinkle. Nice to see all us old people are still around an remember the Great cartoons.

Between your incredible work, your creativity, your calm filming style and dry humour, your channel has it all

i've been on a bit of a horror diorama binge the last few days again, and i gotta say - while it surprised me at first - it's nice having a voice to accompany and explain the crafting process instead of just watching the timelapse play out for once haha

This is probably one of my favorites so far, especially the glamour shots at the end, the moon-esque lighting combined with the awesome orange of the lantern brings this whole scene together. I feel terrified for the little guy.

i love the dark shots at the end. looks like a moonlit night, and the tiny yellow lamp casts some gorgeous golden catchlights. it also emphasizes the scale difference and how helpless that man would be against a creature so large

Love the water ripples that the Moose is creating

Literally as the ending song is playing I’m writing a whole movie and script in my head, genre, thriller/maybe horror or just thriller. This could be something. 🙌🏽

Ok, your joke got me :< I admit it. Was about to google it.

That was a gorgeous diorama, I especially loved Bulkwinkle.

May I just say the lighting you have on it at the end is perfect

I could only dream of making something like this.

I always love your Fantasy Wild West projects, but this one is a level up.

This is truly art… I’m new to your channel. I don’t play any war top games (I didn’t even know it was a thing) but let me tell you… the realism and depth of lingering thoughts you leave us with each sculpture… you make me want to start creating dioramas myself.😩🙏🏻💙

I had this dream when I was 7 and still remembered it. Never thought 25 years later some dude on youtube would make a physical version of it

Your insanely talented and I hope you understand the awe and complexity of your work.

you should absolutely do a video going further in depth on how you create in nomad sculpt, seeing the sped up creation of the moose guy was super interesting !

A fine addition to your Wild, Imaginary West Series! What really got me was the contrast between the 21st Century 3D modeling techniques you used to create your monster, followed-up by the basic modeling used to paint it and make the base. Another job well done! Happy Halloween! Now, about that Steampunk Train/Monorail and the Airship . . . .

This is my favorite video of yours. It's legit terrifying.

I really like the sculpture of Tony Tony Chopper.

This diorama you made really inspired me to make a wendigo model myself I really love these videos calming and helping keep up this astonishing work.

Absolutely love these western builds! Yet another very cool one. A flying monster would be cool to see, that or maybe some type of herd of smaller monsters, similar to the buffalo hunters of old

Water ripples! What a trip!! I did not know one could grab such a thing off a shelf, wherever fine hobby supplies are sold!!! :-)

"I want to see death more clearly as it approaches me." I feel that, Prospector Dude. I feel that.

The gun reloading sounds for the glue gun cracked me up :D Also, I'm doing my own pieces after being inspired by this channel and doing some extensive research into how to bring my ideas to life my own way. I really can't get enough of these build vids

Oh, this is a DELIGHT. :D I'm impressed by your sculpting abilities both in reality and in digital space, and I always love epoxy/water effects in dioramas. Awesome job!

I literally stared at that thumbnail for a hot second. Such a beautiful peice of art!!! So realistic looking!! I could imagine that lighting overhead of the scene, being the light from the moon in the sky!

The further adventures of Leo, the intrepid pioneer explorer!

This is insanely amazing. I just stumbled onto this channel and feel like making these miniature scenes would be a hobby I’d absolutely love

out of all the dioramas ive seen on youtube this is my favorite 👍

Rocky is a wendigo, that hilarious and I love the idea. Also a fantastic diorama. Really cool that you 3d printed the moose and this makes me want to try dioramas.

This is one of my favorites, beautiful!

Really glad to see you specify this is not a depiction of a W*ndigo, very respectful 😁 love this series!!

i’m coming back to this and i’m still floored by how incredible this is. makes me think of summers me and my folks spent up in maine! my grandparents had this house right on the lake and this makes me think of that! it’s so eerie and fascinating, i love this

If you read this, I want you to know that you are an inspiration. My 9 yo son and I watch a diorama video every night before bed, and you are my favorite. Thank you.

Awesome creature and diorama! However, as someone who knows the lore pointed out to me, the Wendigos never had deer/moose skulls and antlers until recently, when it came out in a creepypasta a few years ago.

The spooky vibes reminded me of the Outer Wilds DLC. Have you had a chance to play it, and would you consider making a diorama for any part of the DLC? Love your work, I look forward to every update!

I just adore the homage on the original story of "the Wendigo"!!! its so super cool!

An amazing piece, can't believe you didn't end up adding an Easter-egg squirrel though

Man this is cool. So wicked. The moss hanging on his antlers was a nice touch. Also liked where the guys light barley lights up the monster figure. Great job buddy. Can you imagine walking up on something like that? Lol Also idk how exactly how you made that figure, but man, you freakin nailed it. Original and so very cool

Serious question - are there any of your dioramas that you look at when they're done and think about what you might have done differently, or perhaps changed? Or are you generally content with the result when the footage is in the can?

I was eating when the words "one child-friendly wendigo is Bullwinkle" and that was almost it for me. This is gorgeous.

That light does so much for it. It’s so good

All the skinwalker stories I’ve ever read (and that’s a lot), they’re usually always a deer or wolf form, never moose. Regardless, this was actually super well done and gives a really good eerie vibe that I’m obsessed with. Very well done!

You absolutely KILLED IT on the wendigo model. You really captured the thin, sinewy and deadly as hell look. Would be real interesting to see more of the modelling work in the future. Phenomenal.

This is so dope. I love that fact that you were inspired enough to actually accomplish one of your dreams, whereas I struggle to gather up the courage to even attempt one of mine.

Look at this maniac, measuring resin by volume, not by weight. I am glad it worked out for you.

As someone who is a fan of the Windigo folklore, this is perfect!

If the windigo had glowing red eyes, that would've been the icing on the cake right there...a more emaciated & half rotted creature would've been awesome too...still way better than that one I never built! Lol!!!

Woah..... This is legitimately spooky.

I'm two years late but just wanted to say that your work is just awesome and I'm in love with this Wendigo scene.

I'm glad you reinterpreted the creature for your universe.

Love the night/dark diorama. Need more of them.

These videos are addicting. And relaxing. Your work is awesome. Keep em comin. Glad i came across your channel

That transition at 1:27 was smooth as hell! Also, I can't stop watching your videos. As someone who wants to get started in crafting sets like these, your content is always so inspiring and playful. I find myself always taken aback by how effective simplicity really can be in things like these. Thanks so much for sharing your creative process with us!! 😃

Unbelievable. The water ripples and its depth sculpted together by the illumination of the lantern.

That’s how you get that realistic water look I never knew

your 3d sculpting skills are insane and not appreciated enough like you managed to design a monster that anatomically makes sense but also is diverges from anything that exists in the real world

WOW!! I have so much more appreciation for your perfect resin work on this project after watching your most recent vid about your earlier resin fail! Thank you for everything you teach us!

those water ripples with the lantern light work like magic in the finished :o

I love the final result, with the light on the little human its more spooky

I've just come across this series of builds and man it's making me want a game set in this world. Maybe something survival-y or monster hunter-y where you're hunting these wild monsters in the Imaginary West, or trying to develop and defend a frontier town...

I have never taken any interest in epoxy resin dioramas before, got this in my recommended already hooked

As a person who has lived in Canada all my life, this is a average moose encounter.

Man, your talent is absolutely unmatched!! I’ve been binging your videos and you have an amazing ability to tell a story with just a little slice of the world. Not to mention your sense of humor is perfectly dry! Now, back to my binging!! Can’t wait to see what else you create

One of my favorite creative art I have seen

Your ideas are always the best with these monsters and creatures

The Black 3.0 really sells the effort you put in to the coloring details and allow them all to shine spectacularly. Thank you for sharing you hobby with us!

mate, this is honestly amazing, I even got small tears from how impressive that clip where you showed the final result was.

I have not seen this kind of artwork done before and i am blown away how creative you are, great work well done!

When I see dioramas like that I always try to imagine the story behind the scene

I've been binge watching these. You're like a modern day, 3-d sculpting, Bob Ross.

That is so amazing the ripples the lighting 😱so awesome

that Water Ripples product is amazing, always satisfying to watch you apply that

Something about your work is just so lovely.

That looks amazing! I also like how you talk us through your process instead of the more common music only (no errors) stuff of others.