Build an ULTRA-REALISTIC Old Winter Log Cabin DIORAMA with Snow

Build an ULTRA-REALISTIC Old Winter Log Cabin DIORAMA with Snow - Miniature Model Scenery

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How to build a realistic, snowy, winter, miniature log cabin scale model diorama from balsa wood and XPS foam. This architectural scale model is built in 1/24 scale.
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Channels Referenced in this Video:
US Frontier Miniatures: ‪@usfrontierminiatures9037‬
Luke Towan: ‪@LukeTowan‬
Boomer Diorama: ‪@boomerdioramas‬
Night Shift: ‪@NightShiftScaleModels‬
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In this tutorial, I show you how to build an architectural scale model from balsa wood and basswood strips. I cover several DIY techniques for creating the Ultimate, Realistic Diorama. You can apply these techniques to anything that you're working on, such as dioramas, scale models, model railway scenery, model railroad layouts, wargaming terrain, warhammer 40k, d&d scenery, tabeltop gaming, action figure displays, dollhouse accessories, fantasy dioramas and whatever else comes to mind.
I show you how to make a model house from scratch that looks hyper realistic, just using some miniature, strip basswood, balsa wood, and foam board you can buy from the hobby and crafts store! I take you though every step of building a winter log cabin, making logs from balsa wood, making a roof structure and a rusty metal tin roof from styrene plastic sheets and strips, adding a miniature glass double hung windows, making a miniature brick or stone chimney from XPS foam, Painting and weathering everything, adding 3D chairs, windows, and and accessories, and adding model railway scenery like dirt, terrain, ground cover, rocks, snow and much more!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:33 How to Make Miniature Walls from Foam Core Board
1:09 Make a Log Cabin from Balsa Wood
2:52 How to Weather Balsa Wood
3:55 How to Make Miniature Windows
6:06 Model Board and Batten
7:36 Seal a Wooden Model
7:56 How to Stain Balsa Wood with Acrylic Paint
8:52 Log Cabin Daubing
10:33 Make a Miniature Porch
12:05 Make Realistic Stone from Styrofoam
13:19 How to Paint Miniature Stone
16:22 Assembling Details and Accessories
17:45 Make and Old Wooden Fence
19:47 How to Model Dirt for Dioramas
21:21 How to Make Static Grass Tufts
22:24 How to Apply Static Grass
23:42 How to Paint Miniature Grass
25:17 Model a Rusty Metal Roof
28:43 How to Add Snow to Dioramas
31:43 Resin 3D Printed Miniatures
32:22 Final Result!
32:41 Patreon
Music:
"Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"
Song List:
1. Saturna
2. New Beginnings
3. Lucid Dream
4. Fantasy
5. Nightscapes
6. Distance
7. Edge of Tomorrow
8. Replicant Hunter
9. Home

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@MagiNation23 5 ай бұрын

Love the melting snow look. Looking at it, I can remember the feel of cold, wet days like you've portrayed.

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! It was definitely challenging for me to recreate the melting snow look as it was my first time doing it. So I’m really glad to hear that you like it! Thanks again for watching!

@FuckFascistYouTube 5 ай бұрын

How does this channel not have a million subs??

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Hopefully we can make it there someday, and thank you for being here and supporting the channel! Also thanks again for watching!!

@bradcraig6676 5 ай бұрын

Great tip about sealing the balsa with diluted PVA, I have struggled with that very problem. Yours is the most useful channel I have yet found for dio makers because you so clearly explain what you're doing, and also the builds are top tier every time. Master-level work, sir.

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I’m glad that you found that tip helpful. I only recently started sealing my balsa wood with diluted PVA, but I’ve found it to make a big difference. It means a lot to know that the videos are clear and helpful! Thanks for your kind words and for supporting the channel!

@coreymckenzie8945 5 ай бұрын

Ive been building scale stuff for my 24th scale remote control rock crawling jeeps. These videos give me so much inspiration

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I’m glad to hear that! Good luck with your projects!

@motorTranz 5 ай бұрын

I enjoyed watching this! Beautiful work as always! Thanks for sharing!

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that! Thanks for all of your continued support for my work and the channel! I really appreciate it!

@williamcox6043 5 ай бұрын

Love your melted snow technique - Excellent effect and very realistic! 🙂

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! Glad you like it!

@SportyPompano 3 ай бұрын

ooh, yet another amazing build wow I love the look of the whole thing, but idk why that chimney thing was just a little extra cool to me wow haha

@smolworldworkshop 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, and glad you like the chimney! It’s away fun to carve stones out of foam. Thanks again for watching!

@SportyPompano 3 ай бұрын

@@smolworldworkshop it does look like so much fun, I would love to try this kind of stuff once I have the space, it's awesome

@bzflote 5 ай бұрын

Excellent, especially love the ax hewn marks!

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! It was a fun and quick detail to add. Thanks for watching!

@ashlienicole216 4 ай бұрын

Incredible!

@smolworldworkshop 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@debbralehrman5957 5 ай бұрын

This looks so realistic. Nice work.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! Glad you like the diorama! Thanks for watching :)

@dennisbisconti4583 5 ай бұрын

Now all you need is the Beverly hillbillies truck next to the cabin add some life to it you did a great job I think Round2 makes the truck I mentioned

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

That would be a great detail to add!! Thanks for sharing that, and thanks for watching!!

@darknessislight3689 5 ай бұрын

Truly amazing work ❤❤❤❤❤ you’re so talented 😊

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate your support 😊😊

@brucemartini2288 5 ай бұрын

im wanting to build a REAListic house-[undeer construction status] with fine wire in walls and small tubing for plumbing

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

That sounds like an awesome project!!

@justinamendt8566 5 ай бұрын

I made a set piece from the bathroom scene in the Psycho film and it had unfinished walls and such like youd see behind the scenes in a Soundstage. It's fun to deliberately make unfinished pieces

@andreakerry3411 3 ай бұрын

Excellent

@smolworldworkshop 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@cre8ive34 5 ай бұрын

A nice addition would be some icecicles on the porch and make the ground look a lil wet and muddy where it's melty

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Those are some great details to add!!!

@jenpink4298 5 ай бұрын

I am so excited to watch this video!

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I hope you enjoy the video!!

@Bman1878 3 ай бұрын

I think it's amazing 👏. Everything looks incredibly realistic, including the patchy snow that you were a bit unsure of. The _only_ thing that seems a bit unlikely to me is the snow on top of the chimney. Unless the cabin is uninhabited, they'd be keeping a fire going in snowy conditions. It would be hot at the top of the chimney, it wouldn't last - especially if it's starting to melt everywhere else. A minor detail

@OldStationRecords 2 ай бұрын

You are very talented. Thank you for sharing and teaching. Would be great you do a 1950 gas station, Cheers, Joe

@Oblivitana 4 ай бұрын

Great as always

@smolworldworkshop 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@fl0pZ3 4 ай бұрын

I’m so glad I stumbled upon your channel, your work is fantastic and is definitely the best I’ve seen on youtube so far!

@smolworldworkshop 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! That means a lot, what an amazing compliment! Thanks again for watching!

@lynnelewis9605 5 ай бұрын

Great job.x

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@jenpink4298 5 ай бұрын

This turned out great! And since my whole area is currently covered in melty patchy snow i can definitely say that you hit it out of the park!

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! Glad to hear that the snow effects look convincing! Thanks again for all your continued support, I really appreciate it 😊

@MVeminor7 5 ай бұрын

Hi Smol. this is a delightful build. I like the sealing of the wood with ModPodge. I've been doing this more often lately. Good Call. Thanks

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! Glad to hear you like that technique. Thanks again for your continued support!

@cherylrosbak4092 5 ай бұрын

Very nice. I learned several new-to-me techniques.

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I’m glad you learned some new techniques :)

@andrewrichey7374 5 ай бұрын

Wow that is pretty sweet, I’ll be watching for more

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Glad to hear that, I appreciate your kind words. Thanks again for watching!

@ojdesignmotion1589 5 ай бұрын

Magnificent

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@randoliof 5 ай бұрын

I love these videos. Would love to see your take on a mountain lodge after seeing how great this turned out

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!! And that sounds like a cool project, maybe that would be great for next winter!! Thanks for watching!

@janetcameron4652 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@smolworldworkshop 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ohjessdarling 4 ай бұрын

Wattle and daub is a different technique, like what you used on your medieval tavern diorama. Chinking is essentially the same material, but refers to the material that is used to fill in the gaps between the logs in a log home. I love that you did the dovetail notch, it really adds to the authenticity and looks really great.

@smolworldworkshop 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the detailed explanation of the real life process! And I’m glad you like the dovetail notch! Thanks again for watching and for continuing to support the channel!!

@lesthiele4921 5 ай бұрын

That sir is amother piece of art, it was absolutely outstanding, congratulations on a job very well done, bedt regards from Australia

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you liked the diorama, thanks again for your continued support for the channel! Thanks for watching!

@francolabbate 5 ай бұрын

Fantastico, molto realistico, bravo!

@smolworldworkshop 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Yet1moreUtuber 5 ай бұрын

*Neat*

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@cerisekappes580 5 ай бұрын

I really really love your channel!!!! This diorama is absolutely beautiful and incredible!!!! Gorgeously detailed ❤😊❤

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! That makes me so happy, I really appreciate all your continued support :)

@cerisekappes580 5 ай бұрын

@@smolworldworkshop you are very welcome 🤗

@user-we4qe3ny8n 5 ай бұрын

Круто

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@Sachinpopat7 2 ай бұрын

Nice

@smolworldworkshop Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@SMCoasters97 5 ай бұрын

Been waiting very eagerly for the next upload!

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for waiting!! I hope you enjoyed the video and thanks for your support :)

@SMCoasters97 5 ай бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed it. Out of curiosity, why do you stain your wood after gluing them together? I have zero experience so easily could be wrong but I assumed it would be easier to toss all the pieces in a bowl of wash and then glue them

@goforitpainting 3 ай бұрын

Cool 🏚

@smolworldworkshop 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@ry.todd.broooo 5 ай бұрын

I find the imperial system for measurements so wild! Americans are like “I’m gonna cut this to 15/67ths of an inch”. Just use millimetres - so much easier

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Haha yeah you’re definitely right! But because I learned how to measure this way, and because I’m a stubborn American, I just find it easier. Thanks for watching!!

@ScaleModelCraft 5 ай бұрын

Awesome!!! Love your builds and your videos, all of it well done!!!

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! I’m so happy to hear that, I really appreciate your support!!!

@amylandry4108 5 ай бұрын

❤

@arianacole499 5 ай бұрын

Amazing job!! Next time you should add wood to the area under the roof, where the chipboard is still showing 👍

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! That’s a great idea, thanks for watching :)

@canuckchuck8836 5 ай бұрын

Awesome diorama! Do cottages of this style not have any latches or handles on the doors?

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I think some do! That’s a good idea for a detail I can go back and add. Thanks for watching!

@solitairepilot 5 ай бұрын

The windows are too perfect to be realistic! Look at old glass and it’s full of waves and imperfections from the process of making them! Other than that, awesome!

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!! That’s a great point about the old glass!

@solitairepilot 5 ай бұрын

@@smolworldworkshop maybe you could use clear glue and smear it around on the plastic

@lumarinhocas 5 ай бұрын

🎉❤🎉❤🎉

@RoRo-zh4uf 4 ай бұрын

Hi there Smol World! I like how life-like your diorama sets look with the fine detail and all. Do you happen to have an email where i could reach you? I would love to get your expertise on a diorama myself of the fireplace from the haunting (1999) movie. That of which I'm currently working on thanks! 🙏💯🎨

@nathangottschalk1049 5 ай бұрын

Great video, it really does look amazing. Just a heads up, none of the channel links seem to work when I click on them (for me at least)

@smolworldworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! And thanks for letting me know about the links, I think I got them fixed!

@libbyannbest1723 4 ай бұрын

What's the difference between the Golden modeling paste and spackling?

@smolworldworkshop 4 ай бұрын

They both kinda feel like lightweight foam putty’s, and I’d say molding paste has a softer and smoother consistency when you spread it. However it also shrinks more than spackle

@libbyannbest1723 4 ай бұрын

@@smolworldworkshop Thanks.

@jessepinkman2069 3 ай бұрын

what am i doing here, i don't even do miniature building, i'm supposed to be studying for a test, i actually hate winter, it is still the best 30 minutes ive wasted in my life.

@smolworldworkshop 3 ай бұрын

Haha glad to hear that, and happy to have you here! Also good luck with your test :)