Creating My First Epoxy Resin Water Diorama (1917)

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Working with epoxy resin seems to be all the rage in the hobby community... how hard can it be?
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Music: Quincas Moreira - Scratch the Itch - KZfaq Audio Library

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@AJ56563 2 жыл бұрын

Bro I thought the thumbnail was a movie Preview💀💀💀

@NapoleonStarfish 23 күн бұрын

Same

@nak3dxsnake Жыл бұрын

The debris looked very realistic to me. Hearing the pain in his voice as he felt the perfection need to paint it all was understandable as an artist, but it already looked so prime.

@markl2322 Ай бұрын

Didn't it though? I was very impressed by the entire idea that he even thought to INCLUDE it.

@samturpie1756 2 жыл бұрын

"not too bad for a first try" dude you've gotta stop underselling yourself, This is AMAZING for a first try! I tried making a water diorama with a crashed F4 corsair, which I was fairly happy with, but your first try is leagues ahead of most peoples!!

@RaveDecoy242 Жыл бұрын

@@LeonardoMastrogiovanni ...what? He's an experienced hobby modeller working on his first water diorama. Of course he's gonna do better, despite not creating this exact type of diorama, since he already has mastered all the other steps. Your trust issues are problematic, kid. Get yourself checked or something.

@jbkman 2 жыл бұрын

I know it appears as though resin “creeps” up edges, however, it actually shrinks as it cures which is why it looks like this. The body of resin has shrunk down leaving the edges where is has stuck when in liquid form. Absolutely beautiful piece by the way!

@raphaele3433 5 ай бұрын

maybe a combination of both? Because liquids will defenitly creep up certain materials

@lucasner463 2 жыл бұрын

"Sweet dreams, my epoxy child..."

@timcampbell1830 2 жыл бұрын

Not going to lie, I LOL’d.

@justancomment4279 2 жыл бұрын

@@timcampbell1830 p

@shep9231 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed. I laughed!

@GrandPrixDecals 2 жыл бұрын

Haha

@megaaggron9778 2 жыл бұрын

@@justancomment4279 🅱️

@sclogse1 2 жыл бұрын

I'd be curious to see this lit by a cloudy day...the resin would also reflect the color of the sky, and I've wanted to see how your figures and builds look in daylight.

@brianpeck4035 2 жыл бұрын

yeah i was thinking it would be cool to submerse cloud decals or something into the resin.

@AlbertoDsign 2 жыл бұрын

@@brianpeck4035 Huh, interesting...

@stutter4064 2 жыл бұрын

the end has cloudy lighting on the piece. while not the exact same, its pretty similar.

@ThehulkGreen 2 жыл бұрын

My father was a professional model painter for model shop windows during the 80's (AIR FIX MOSTLY), but also made his own robots etc, he was a maser of the art, It was pleasent seeing such skill in the video as it brought back memories and the fact actual talent still exists in this field, I paint very well myself and have thought about getting back into it now I am 43 almost. Great skill my good sir, from the 🇬🇧 uk.....

@markl2322 Ай бұрын

I have the highest respect for people who take the time and effort to produce art that is so exacting, and requires such discipline to accomplish. I have a friend who has that kind of mental capacity, and has put it to use, in my own presence, many times. I was at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts once, and saw an "art piece" that consisted of a plastic stool that is used in most libraries with a box of Kleenex on top. The box was open, and the Kleenex were sticking out of the box... That's it. That was the "piece of art that the Minneapolis Institute of Art" had decided to exhibit on it's floors [that shared the space of such artists as Gustav Courbet, Bartolomeo Passerotti, . Pieter Bruegel the Elder, William Bell Scott, among others]. My own mind is FILLED with artistic ideas, but I have no talent to bring those ideas to life. I am glad you have that ability...GO FOR IT!

@aukula1062 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I watched more than a few of your builds and I can't compliment you enough on your attitude and the care you show towards your subject matter and the sheer amount of fun you're having with this art. Thank you!

@kuartz. 2 жыл бұрын

You are the reason I live for Fridays!!!!

@OzScalemodeling 2 жыл бұрын

Its the little bits of detail that make the overall piece have such realistic qualities. Your work is amazing as always. 👍

@StyxRiverGynoid 2 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for your honesty about your concerns, admitting where things didn't go as well as you hoped, and how you resolved them. For a first time with epoxy water, I think you knocked it out of the park! BZ from PNW, USA. Got my sub, can't wait to see what you come up with next!

@stevofoley8158 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic result. I love to watch your videos because you are not afraid to show mistakes and how you correct them. Plus, you always do it in a humourous way. Keep posting.

@ianstewartbrown5308 2 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic build, enjoyed every moment

@BiiskapsLV 2 жыл бұрын

"Sweet dreams my Epoxy child..." is the funniest Night Shift line to date :D Beutiful build NightShift!

@DavidHernandez-ez3gd 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Martin, Hope everything is okay.

@user-lw7om1sg1m 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's one of the best dioramas I've seen on KZfaq fantastic well done!

@homie7783 2 жыл бұрын

Im being honest i don't even see the mistake about it getting cut in half you did a really good job covering it up 👍

@Kyle_Hubbard 2 жыл бұрын

He seems highly critical of himself just like me, but I can't see it either. We are our own worst critics.

@samtheman4234 2 жыл бұрын

Great way for me to end a day of doing art for college, fantastic work!

@nathanhamilton3857 2 жыл бұрын

Pls don’t fail it and go then go into politics.

@samtheman4234 2 жыл бұрын

@@nathanhamilton3857 The bad ending

@nathanfranklin6451 2 жыл бұрын

Dude I've never built a model or diorama in my life, but I thoroughly enjoy watching you talk us through the process. Lots of nuanced intricacies, it seems. Cool dude!

@MartinMoorcroft 7 ай бұрын

Mesmerising! You have a great gift,it’s called patience! And I wish I had more of it,great job!

@moyeeto2208 2 жыл бұрын

I am deeply interested in The Great War and I am really happy to see that you made a diorama from that time period. I hope that you will do more WW1 related stuff in the future.

@maxifisher9571 2 жыл бұрын

I second this. Truly incredible work mate

@aristomenis64 2 жыл бұрын

It turned out great in the end! I really enjoyed watching this series, and your work is amazing. But your way of describing your process is equally impressive. Bravo!!!

@nickhensel755 Жыл бұрын

I cannot believe how absolutely amazing your work is! I am a history buff and your videos make me salivate at how accurate they are!!! KEEP IT UP!!!!!!!!!

@jeffryan90359 2 жыл бұрын

Have to say... Well done sir! I think you have captured the mood very well. Everything came together seamlessly!

@d_squared6942 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent series and excellent diorama....."Ma Friend." I find your videos to be not only quite informative, but very enjoyable (nay entertaining) to watch. Plus it is inspiring to see someone try something they have never done and come away with such fabulous results. Looking forward to the next one!

@Ricks135scalemodels 2 жыл бұрын

Great work. I've done this with model railroads. You did your research. The points you talked about are spot on. It's easy to do and even easier to mess up. Great work and another amazing project!!

@johanmard5043 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely incredible work-technically, artistically, storytelling-wise. An elegant monument to both human folly and creativity-with time, as always, getting the last word.

@thesavagegummybear7341 Жыл бұрын

This sort of stuff has always impressed me, the sheer time and effort that goes into every little detail is just amazing, can’t wait to see more

@FUCKUTUBEFUCKGPLUS 2 жыл бұрын

Good job Martin, beautiful! You're amazingly good at this -- these videos teach a lot to me, since I'm used to miniature painting and they show me this whole different method, and they feel a lot shorter than their length for me because they're just enrapturing! Thank you so much!

@paulclothier2583 2 жыл бұрын

This is incredible! I have built a big diorama with a hundred naked women swimming and sunbathing around a waterfall, and I used Woodland Scenics water and water effects. Some of it worked well, some not so well. I made the waterfalls from thick strips of water effects and streaks of cotton wool, and they look pretty good, but the plunge pool went a bit cloudy. It basically works, but your water is way better. The water is probably not the first thing you look at on this particular diorama! I tried to show it on KZfaq, but I got a three- month ban.

@jimm3756 2 жыл бұрын

You are a true Master Modeler. This diorama is very well done. The layering and build up truly adds to the realism you were hoping to achieve.

@garylawless3608 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing work as usual Uncle! The realism you have given this project is outstanding. We all look forward to the next one. Cheers from Australia!

@AdrianWoodfield 2 жыл бұрын

All your work is great, but I think this is your best so far - certainly as far as dioramas go. It is quite a poignant piece, particularly with the backdrop photo of the shattered trees. Well done Martin 👍🏻

@Bryan-cs9to 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant work! I was thinking a oil/fuel slick leaking from the tank hull could also hide the cut hull.

@2ndhendrix631 2 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely amazing! How much love and effort you put into this is simply mind-blowing Uncle!

@rhondajones1313 Жыл бұрын

You are gifted when it comes to these dioramas. This one is super.

@jacobakana5649 2 жыл бұрын

I love the subtle variation on the surface of the resin, it looks great! I appreciate the now classic thumbnail that looks like a colorized historical photo. I am very excited to see what comes next!

@FAA-DPE 2 жыл бұрын

That's far more artistic and beautiful than anything on display in the Louvre. If I was born with any sort of talent, I've yet to discover it. And times getting short😂

@jameswhymark4507 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely incredible! Even when you have a go at something new, it looks fantastic. Great work.

@montigobear 2 жыл бұрын

Most instructive! Your self-critiquing conveys so much more information than if you had just sailed through a narrative of what-worked. Well done, sir. You are a true student of the Craft.

@donaldbest1295 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fabulous! Just stumbled upon your video and now subscribed. Thanks for keeping history alive accurately, and in an entertaining manner. Cheers from Barrie, Canada.

@Unknownmonkey13 2 жыл бұрын

For future epoxy water dioramas, I think the water on the opposite side of the tank from the wind direction should be more still. Either way it looks phenomenal!

@rhyno1351 2 жыл бұрын

This is definitely your best model/diorama yet!! It’s so cool to be able to watch you create miniature worlds that are insanely detailed, and I can’t wait to see what you do next. Stay safe ✊🏻

@stephenjudaysr8915 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work "my friend", another fantastic diorama. WELL DONE!!

@The_Male_Modeller 2 жыл бұрын

Looks absolutely stunning!!! You've inspired me to do a miniature 1/72 equivalent 😁👍🏻

@wafflyfox7550 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job mate! I’ve just tried my first epoxy, don’t exactly want to talk about the end result though 😂

@NightShiftScaleModels 2 жыл бұрын

leakage or too many bubbles? :(

@wafflyfox7550 2 жыл бұрын

@@NightShiftScaleModels neither what happened is the resin bent a little 😕 Its fine though

@allys537 2 жыл бұрын

I could only hope to ever get half this good, this is an amazing result and a fantastic presentation. it's a desaturated color photograph coming alive and you hit it home with this one. Thanks for the inspiration!

@CameronSalazar2113 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing work just look super nice and the comentary of your real thoughts made it even more worth the watch.!

@tomiskillz3005 2 жыл бұрын

man looks amazing. i wish i could do something like this

@clashwithkeen 2 жыл бұрын

I think it looks absolutely incredible. The only thing I'm curious about is how it would look if the outside black parts were textured and painted to match the dirt/gravel like someone came and extracted the whole thing straight out of the earth. Idk if it would look any better or worse but just a curiosity.

@banmadabon 2 жыл бұрын

The outside black flanks imho show some "fakeness" where they follow the profile of the little mounds. A simple horizontal edge maybe would have obtained a better outcome. But this is absolutely nitpicking because the diorama is outstanding. Bravo! As we say in my country "I'm making shoes to the gnats" meaning that I'm exceedingly trying to find the hair inside the egg.

@jbuckley2546 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating. And you're very modest, refreshing.

@Southernstar-RINO 2 жыл бұрын

The finished diorama is amazing. The detail is spot on perfect.

@adamkornacki606 2 жыл бұрын

Night shift where are You ?

@MSAINT-bn4vj 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully just on holidays !

@tager_po_1741 2 жыл бұрын

Is he okay ? some patreons have news from him ?

@Chevsilverado 2 жыл бұрын

He’s been posting on his Patreon a lot, dunno why no video though

@tager_po_1741 2 жыл бұрын

@@Chevsilverado ok thx mate

@barrylucas8679 2 жыл бұрын

Just got back to the internet, been looking forward to the finish of this one. Fantastic, I can hardly believe it. Looks like a color photo.

@paulmoore5401 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice! I really appreciate your humor and self deprecating attitude. How cool.

@Splattle101 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic effort as usual. I have a question: how would you go about doing that water with rain effects? It would be incredibly atmospheric if you could create the effect of dreary drizzle coming down.

@NightShiftScaleModels 2 жыл бұрын

It could be done with the Water Gel. Somehow poke the gel, or even "pull" small icicles from it... it might recreate that look pretty well, but it would be EXTREMELY time consuming!

@stephenledford3808 2 жыл бұрын

wait till the epoxy is starting to cure and use a a needle to poke the water....also wondering if you could use the smallest of airbrush needles and blast thin air to create ripples...I haven't tried that yet.

@nonamesplease6288 2 жыл бұрын

I showed this to my son. His response? "That's really cool. It looks great! What, did Luke Skywalker crash his tank on the Dagobah System?" Out of the mouths of babes....

@NightShiftScaleModels 2 жыл бұрын

Ask him if I should add a Yoda figure trying to lift the Mk IV :D

@nonamesplease6288 2 жыл бұрын

That would be AWESOME!!!!!

@craigibbetson4063 2 жыл бұрын

Your far to humble.... your work was amazing, great video and thouroughly enjoyed watching.... was also very theraputic for me... great work again and look forward to your next 👍

@jerryvolpini7987 2 жыл бұрын

Great series! I was really looking forward to this part, the pouring of the water. This has always been one of those techniques that I was reluctant to try. However, with all the great products out there and tutorials like this, I am becoming much more adept at water effects! Thanks for the videos 👍

@timhousden7396 2 жыл бұрын

Looks amazing Martin. Great composition, brilliant diorama. Worth cutting up the tank!

@I_am_the_big_dipper 2 жыл бұрын

Masterclass is an understatement. Truly inspiring work! Bravo Martin!

@InsufficientGravitas 2 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal work, this is now my new favorite diorama on the channel.

@lesthiele4921 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Martin, that was absolutely outstanding, you done a truly awsome job on the diorama, I was many years ago a fibreglasser, and resin was always tricky to work with, thanks for sharing.

@Hascienda27 2 ай бұрын

Honestly, your Inspiration is timeless and beyond quality, thank you

@casualmilsim2459 2 жыл бұрын

Truly a magnificent piece Martin. Well done. You're an inspiration.

@Jsuwinski 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant, you could wade through it, best I've seen in ages. I can't wait for the next mud hole

@noelpetroni6491 2 жыл бұрын

LOL!!! "sweet dreams my epoxy child" LOL!!! I really laughed out loud!!! I love your videos! And learn a lot!

@HarryFlashmanVC 9 ай бұрын

It is your best one yet, well done, hugely evocative, love the Tommy with the Lewis Gun

@michaelnaven213 2 жыл бұрын

That took some real modeling guts to saw the tank in half considering how nice the model is. Your final results were outstanding. Exceptional work!

@nickbutler7935 2 жыл бұрын

Great work, I never thought i'd hear you say " I was looking forward to painting the figure" lol. looking forward to your next endeavour.

@Garden2ndvariety 2 жыл бұрын

Lack of experience , bloke your models are phenomenal works of art , love'em !

@Tuckeylad 2 жыл бұрын

The finished product, is absolutely amazing! Enjoyed watching you, create it :)

@PENFOLD1962 2 жыл бұрын

Your attention to detail is outstanding.

@beck645 2 жыл бұрын

My friend. This is the first time I have left a comment since subscribing to your channel. Let me thank you for the high degree of professionalism contained in every facet of your videos. They are beyond amazing. The words you use and your method of describing what you do makes learning both easy and a joy. Your word speed is perfect. Never too fast and you don’t repeat yourself like so many do. Your photography is spectacular and that’s something I know a lot about. I feel privileged to learn from you. Your work is remarkable and your humility makes these videos a total joy to watch. It’s like a spectacular meal at a five star restaurant. You just can’t wait for the next course. Please keep doing what you do. Guys like you and Luke make the time spent watching worth every second. Best wishes.

@tomtruesdale6901 2 жыл бұрын

You did an outstand job on that diorama. It turned out GREAT.

@joydivision1970 Жыл бұрын

Wow that water puddle looks SO impressive. Perfectly executed!

@johnrudy9404 Жыл бұрын

Martin, you sir.....knocked it out of the park! None of it was in any way close to bad. The pour on the resin was job one and you did it. Intrinsic value is key. The journey, not so much the destination. But, the destination in this case was top shelf. Keep up the GW! Have fun and thanks for your channel and the work to get it done.

@boxofrocks39 2 жыл бұрын

I love the way your diorama turned out and using the tape for the epoxy resin scared the crap put of me because I've never seen it done like that

@lex4089 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video and what an incredible outcome! It's a work of art!

@waynedaly1718 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous. Your epoxy child is beautiful.

@airbornesoldier8104 2 жыл бұрын

This is not a model my friend this is a work of art . Outstanding attention to detail and piece to be proud of , well done that man 👌👏

@Geolog66 2 жыл бұрын

What an interesting project. The end result is just fantastic! Bravo!

@justinhealey2408 2 жыл бұрын

You are a brave man, it paid off too. BEAUTIFUL!!!

@zeffzee2479 Жыл бұрын

This is really nice, the resin looks beautiful and the tank is so detailed.

@fotomakr 2 жыл бұрын

That turned out fabulous. I had to take a second look to realize it was a model on the image on the KZfaq main page.

@danshepski24 Жыл бұрын

Completely outstanding! Beautiful work, You did a great job !

@mrsbe9531 2 жыл бұрын

This turned out great, I love it! Considering it was your first try, you can't even tell, it looks wonderful.

@thebiggestoneyouveverhad 2 жыл бұрын

Looks amazing. To be able to create your vision is a gift.

@axerxes3981 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!! Absolutely beautiful!! Incredible job... thanks for sharing. Ax

@shep9231 2 жыл бұрын

"Not bad for a first try" - Dude, you are being way too polite. THis work is downright amazing! Youir passion, your dedication and your knowledge on the topic shows. Considering the level of information that you sank into this video.

@VictoryWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing final result! YT recommended your channel with the first video for this diorama and every week since has been a joy to see your progress (and of course I've watched dozens of your other videos in the meantime)

@daniellejones5981 2 жыл бұрын

WOW! You're an Artist! This is a 3-D Color Photo brought to life...

@woody5109 7 ай бұрын

I’m not a modeller but I’m hooked on these videos, your an artist sir, fantastic work.

@capeavgeek 10 ай бұрын

This is the first video that got me back into scale modelling after some family drama and it got me hooked on trying to get the best finish possible, I’m still slowly improving and I’m currently doing an Academy 1/72 F-86 Sabre