Build a REALISTIC Abandoned WWII Bunker DIORAMA - Miniature Model Scenery
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How to make a realistic, miniature WW2 D-Day bunker diorama in 1/24 scale (techniques would also work for 1/35 scale military models)
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Channels Referenced in this Video:
Night Shift:
@NightShiftScaleModels
Boomer Diorama:
@boomerdioramas
Check Out Some of My Tutorials Mentioned in this Video:
Concrete Texture: • How to Make and Paint ...
In this tutorial, I show you how to make a realistic bunker scale model, similar to what you may see on D-Day June 6,1944 in Normandy, France. In actuality, I'm replicating an old, abandoned WWII US Army Base which used to be Coastal Defense Fort throughout WW1 and WW2. I know this bunker looks a lot like the one from the opening scene of Omaha Beach from Saving Private Ryan. But this observation bunker is actually supposed to ba a much smaller observation bunker made in the United States. I built this diorama in 1/24 scale, it could also be built in 1/35 scale to fit your military plastic model kits of soldiers and tanks, etc.
I show you how to make the old, weathered concrete bunkers using pink XPS foam, and a convincing concrete surface texture using mortar mix used in bricklaying. I show you how to weather a concrete surface using washes of ink, as well as acrylic paints, and enamel paints. I show you how to 3D print miniature accessories, as well as how to paint a rusty, chipped, metal finish. I show you how to landscape for your dioramas and model railroad layouts by laying the landforms down with styrofoam, and then coating everything with sculptamold. Then I show you how to cast in paint plaster rocks from the Woodland Scenics Rock Molds. After that, I show you how to make dirt paste for dioramas and scale models, how to make ultra realistic Static Grass, How to make miniature moss, how to make realistic miniature vines and ivy for dollhouses and dioramas. I show you how to paint and weather the bunker to look abandoned, showing its age through moss, rust, mold, and other stains, all replicated using paint. I show you how to use both brush painting techniques, as well as airbrushing, both of which are great for beginner model makers.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:35 Make a WWII Bunker Diorama from Styrofoam
1:59 How to Make a Miniature Staircase
3:05 How to Make XPS Foam Walls
4:15 Seal XPS foam with Black Acrylic Paint
5:08 How to Make a Realistic Concrete Texture
7:32 How to Weather Miniature Concrete with Inks and Acrylic Paint
12:10 3D Print Miniature Details
12:24 How to Paint Rusty Metal with Chipped Paint
13:40 How to Use Chipping Medium
14:35 How to Weather Scale Models with Enamel Washes
16:34 How to Make a Diorama Base
17:17 How to Cast Plaster Rock Molds
18:00 How to Make a Miniature Landscape
18:47 How to Make Terrain with Sculptamold
20:49 Paint Realistic Miniature Rocks
22:30 How to Make Dirt for Dioramas
24:17 How to Make Ultra-Realistic Static Grass
26:29 How to Make Miniature Moss
28:18 How to Make Ivy & Vines for Dollhouses & Dioramas
29:35 How to Make Bushes Using Super Trees
30:45 How to Make a Miniature Ladder
31:12 Final Result!
31:40 Please Support Me On Patreon
Music:
"Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"
@WhiteBatAudio
Song List:
1. Galaxy
2. Fractals
3. Home
4. Empty City
5. Existence
6. 50 Million Year Trip
7. Recovery
8. Edge of Tomorrow
9. Distance
Пікірлер: 659
This is so good My german electrician grandfather is happy to remember the good times he had with Americans, british, and canadians. 😊
@LeonardoMastrogiovanni
2 ай бұрын
Hope he told you what a mistake it was to vote for fascists, we could really use that kind of education right now in Germany.
@chemistryofquestionablequa6252
2 ай бұрын
@@LeonardoMastrogiovannioh yeah, cuz Germany is doing SO well right now…
@DCrypt1
2 ай бұрын
@@LeonardoMastrogiovanni fascists are still far superior to Marxists lol
@Panzerram
2 ай бұрын
To young to be a furry man
@JordanDunaway-gl1wz
2 ай бұрын
@@Panzerrambro I can be a furry whenever I want I’m like 9 rn
The foliage and plants are so impressive. Usually I find that’s where a lot of miniatures don’t look as realistic. Awesome job.
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!! Honestly foliage is one of the most intimidating parts for me, so I’m glad you like the way it turned out!! Thanks again for watching!
@izzyjones7108
2 ай бұрын
@smolworldworkshop you did a fantastic job. I want to make hanging vines/and it's a struggle. I used a thin wire and made individual leaves etc with thin paper..I used colored pencils, markers, and watercolor pencils on each leaf. It was extremely tedious.. yours looks Absolutely amazing and so cool
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
@izzyjones7108 Thank you so much! I thought about doing that method because my references showed more typical ivy leaf shapes. I really want to give it a try sometime, I just ran out of time for this project. Thanks for watching!
@izzyjones7108
2 ай бұрын
@smolworldworkshop you're welcome. You're so talented and I love seeing what u make☆ thanks for showing us!
@yourlifeisagreatstory
Ай бұрын
Ya, great job and video, gained a sub from me.
Amazing work again! The outdoor photos are just stunning. Anytime a miniature doesn't look like a miniature its always a testament to the creators skill and this is no exception.
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words!!! I’m so happy you like the way it turned out. Also thanks again for your continued support :)
@DIYDollhouse84
3 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤
@RSpracticalshooting
2 ай бұрын
without the hand in the thumbnail i wouldn't have known it wasn't real
The weathering and rust looks amazing, I love the cracks in the concrete
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! The cracks were super fun to make! Thanks again for watching
Nightshift is the Bob Ross of miniature painting. The guy is always a blast in his videos. Super pleased to hear his name dropped, been watching his stuff for a while.
@peterfitzgerald53
22 күн бұрын
Like a scene from saving private Ryan fantastic diarama
You absolutely nailed the concrete work. I grew up around US Army seacoast fortifications, 8 inch disappearing guns, and you created perfection.
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! And that’s awesome, I love visiting old coastal defense forts! Thanks again for watching!
One of the best tutorials about scenery i’ve ever seen. Pls keep posting
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! I’m glad you liked the video! Already have some future projects in mind, thanks again for watching
as a geologist I said that your rocks are a masterpiece
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Wow thank you very much!!
Looking great! One note: I recommend cheap spray bottles for spreading alcohol and thin glue.
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! And that’s a great idea, thanks you for sharing that with me!
Absolutely nailed it. These feel exactly like the forts on the Washington coast that I grew up visiting. I believe running around in these old forts as a kid probably led to aged concrete being one of my all-time favorite textures. Yours is maybe the best I've ever seen, I'll definitely be taking some of these tips into an upcoming Killteam board where I plan to use a lot of concrete textures.
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much, you’re too kind! And that’s awesome, I also visited some local coastal defense forts when I was younger and I always had a great time. And that sounds awesome, good luck with your projects!!
As a military modeller since I was 12 (now almost 47), I must say, this is absolutely stunning work! Thx for the inspiration 😉 Greetings from Belgium.
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for your kind words! I really appreciate it, and thanks for watching :)
Mad Skills. Incredible Work
@smolworldworkshop
22 күн бұрын
Thank you very much!!
It looks so realistic it fits with the outside!
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
Great work on the concrete and a great looking diorama 👍
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! That means a lot, your work is absolutely stunning!
Fantastic detail. Scratches my WW2 history itch.
D'un réalisme impressionnant ! bravo ! et chapeau !
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
The result is very convincing, and a great example of how the more layers you add, the better the final look is! 👏
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!! Yes layering is a key factor for building up your effects to create a realistic result. Thanks again for watching!!
man finally i started mine diorama. i using your video over and over again... thanks so much,,, almost 400K views :D
Give this man an w for making this all❤❤❤
Absolutely nailed it! This looks just like the leftover WWII bunkers and gun emplacement in San Francisco and the Marin Headlands.
I've just returned from Normandy after touring the allied beeches and visiting the cemeteries and monuments. Your bunker diorama is awesome and very realistic to those found in France. Excellent video, throughly enjoyed it. 😍👍
Just amazing detail, looks fantastic!
@smolworldworkshop
4 күн бұрын
Thank you very much!
The weathering on everything is perfection. Particularly those drums. When I wore younger mans clothes, I moved many of them around. 👌 👍 🎉😊🙏
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! I’m glad you like the drums, they were lots of fun to paint. Thanks again for watching!
I grew up in the South of England where there are numerous WWII bunkers just sitting abandoned, this looked absolutely realistic, especially in the final outdoors shots. I'm not a modeller, but watching your channel and others like it, I am always blown away by how you take foam, sand, paint, plaster and wood and turn it into something that could easily be part of a diorama in a museum or something. Wonderful work!
This is awesome. I always grew up being fascinated with WW2 bunkers/fortifications. I even had dreams of them. Thanks for sharing.
I've visited the atlantic wall in Jersey, channel islands, off of france, maybe 30 times in my life, and this is genuinely spot on. Everything about this is perfect, it matches everything i've seen.
@GavTatu
2 ай бұрын
I'm from Jersey, and yeah, this looks so like the bunkers !
Outstanding. Lots of smart details and amazing color scheme.
An incredible job. Looks amazing in the natural light.
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, taking the pictures outside is one of my favorite parts!!
Fantastic work!
Without the hand this looks so unreal real!! AWESOME!!
@smolworldworkshop
13 күн бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
Amazing. The details are so nice.
This diorama is amazing
Outstanding work. Excellent presentation.
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
as usual amazing job!!!!!
Nice work. I like the idea of painting the static grass
I love sculptamold, great product and very versatile. Diomara turned out perfect, fabulous work.
i was trippin when i looked at the tumbnail 💀💀💀
Amazing ink wash painting effects on the concrete & rocks; very realistic result! The bunker diorama looks great, & is not so easy to tell it's a model, with the natural background!
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Wow thank you very much for all the kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks for watching!
C'est magnifique. Superbe travail. Bravo
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
That is stunning to look at your workmanship. increadable talent.
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
Your builds are always STUNNING. Amazing work. Everything always looks so real.
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! I’m glad you liked the video!!
Great job. Thanks for sharing and all of the explanations.
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
At first glance, this reminded me of Battery Spencer in San Francisco! Ahhhh.. used to go there with a couple of friends to watch the sunrise/sunset, and chill after our tests whatnot.. Love the video!!
first time seeing your work, and i must say its phenomenal
Very realistic. Love it
@smolworldworkshop
18 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!
Outstanding! An inspiration!
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
This is absolutely incredible work. Thanks for sharing these techniques. This has inspired me!
Brilliant work and a great tutorial. Thanks
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’m glad you liked the video!
Absolutely amazing
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
excellent explanation, extremely educational
@smolworldworkshop
23 күн бұрын
Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching!
Fabulous work, just Amazing
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
That's insane. Awesome work.
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
Absolutely amazing dude!
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Great result! The photos taken outside look fantastic.
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Also I love the LCM 3 diorama you made from the other day. The 3D printed details were awesome, and that idea using the glove for the tarp was brilliant
Imagine If He Make The Movie With This 🔥
Amazing work !!!
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
Beautiful!!
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
good work man that is awesome
Looks so good, omg you nailed it.
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
Lots of useful tips in there, great video! For a chipping effect on metal, I find that after the rust coloured case coat, simply stippling toothpaste on before a spray undercoat works really well. A gentle scrub with warm water and a toothbrush gives a great effect.
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!! And that’s a great technique! I’ve used the toothpaste method once when I was painting 1:1 scale props! Lots of fun and thanks for sharing!
I live around a lot of these ruins, cant say enough how well you did with the foliage. The painted grass is fantastic, but particularly adding lots of that long brown grass and those dead bushes really sell the piece.
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! I wasn’t sure how to tackle all of the foliage at first, so I’m glad it turned out. Thanks for your kind words and thanks for watching!
Amazing work as always! Thanks for sharing this!
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your kind words! I’m glad you liked the video, thanks for watching!!
I've lived on an 65km2 island with over 6000 german ww2 bunkers all my life, I'm suprised by how good this is
@legomaster7982
2 ай бұрын
Where is that?
Wow! Very cool.
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Wow! Well done.
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
This helped me!
It looks great I been to many forts used thru WW11 and you have hit it spot on
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!!! Glad to hear it looks accurate!
素晴らしいです!! 出来の良いジオラマは、上手く描かれた絵画の様なのですねえ!!
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
Your rocks look super realistic and I love the ground cover effects and use of color. Beautiful work! 🙂
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! I’m glad you like the diorama! Thanks for watching
Awesome job. The concrete and door finishes look absolutely real. Thanks for the video.
@smolworldworkshop
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I’m glad you like the concrete textures! Lots of fun to make!
Looks amazing
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
WoW, Nice Job
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
looks amazing!
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
Very realistic looks awsome i love it.
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
Really amazing. The outdoor pics at the end looked like scene sets right out of the Thunderbirds series.
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
Amazing model work. So realistic. Even when you photographed the model in the park by the sea it looked as if it was a real structure. Well done.
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I love taking pictures of my projects outside, it’s one of my favorite parts. Thanks for watching!
That's great work, really good.
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Looks just like Fort Casey, awesome job. Fort Casey is one of my favorite parks. Living in NY, I don't often get to visit. Last trip was in 2013. Great job and you bough back some great memories.
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! And that sounds awesome, hopefully you’ll get to visit there soon, and I’m glad this brought back memories. Thanks for watching!
@Mcastavet
2 ай бұрын
I was thinking the exact same thing! Fort Casey is beautiful (to my eyes, anyway), as is this build. I'd never thought about making a fort model before but this video has inspired me.
outstanding work .
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
AMAZING !!!👍👏👏👏
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Very nice work. ThX for the video. 👍👍👍
@smolworldworkshop
20 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
Great work. Looks very nice
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
Love your work bro!! Keep it up!!
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! Looking forward to making new projects!
Supreme level of detail.
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
Out standing ❤😮
that was amazing ! i live in jersey, we have so many WW2 german bunkers, and although slightly newer than the ones you were copying, it looks just the same.... and the forced perspective pics at the end look legit real ! just what out coast and headlands look like... i am amazed !
Such a great video! So many awesome techniques!
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, I’m glad you like the video!
I really enjoyed watching it. It looks really great
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!! I’m glad that you enjoyed the video!
Excellent work
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
I'm amazed!😯
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
I used to live near one like this on coast of UK and this really looks authentic.
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad to hear it looks authentic! Thanks for watching!
Well done! Reminds me of Ft. Casey and Ft. Worden.
This is my first video I watched from your channel and I was blown how good at detailing you were that I subscribed easily, keep up the good work because they calm the viewer and creator! 👍👍
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Wow thank you so much I really appreciate it! Also thanks for subscribing and for supporting the channel!!
OMG !!!! Man , this is perfect !!!! Congrats
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
incredible!
This looks so realistic and amazing, totally mind-blowing! So happy I found this channel in my recommended 😊
@smolworldworkshop
13 күн бұрын
Thank you so much 😀 I’m glad you found my channel too!!
monsieur vous êtes un vrai artiste🥇
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Fantastic work! Good enough to be an active bunker diorama actually.
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
Absolutely love this!! Would love to see some more WWII pieces, or even other wars!
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! I’ll keep that in mind for future projects!
Amazing, congratz !
@smolworldworkshop
24 күн бұрын
Thank you!