Build an ULTRA-REALISTIC Starbucks Coffee Shop DIORAMA - Miniature Model Scenery
Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль
How to build a realistic architectural scale model from scratch.
PATREON: / smolworldworkshop
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In this tutorial, I show you how to build an architectural scale model from basswood and balsa wood strips, and foam core. 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, 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 and balsa wood you can buy from the hobby and crafts store! I take you though every step of building a realistic building. I show you how to cut out walls, make window frames from scratch, add glass to your windows, paint your walls with spray paint, add wood siding to the exterior walls, scribe panel lines, add plastic trim, make your own awning, make a realistic drive thru, add 3D printed miniature details, make corrugated metal details, add dirt and greenery to your models using static grass.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:35 Scratch Building Styrene Window Frames
3:04 How to Make Miniature Walls from Foam PVC Board
7:09 How to Make Buildings From Foam Core
9:52 How to Paint Architectural Models
11:14 Installing Mini Window Frames
11:55 How to Model Tinted Glass Windows
13:12 Miniature Basswood Siding
13:31 Staining Wood with Acrylic Paint
14:24 Gluing Wood Planks
15:31 How to Make Miniature Corrugated Metal
16:44 How to Spray Paint Styrofoam
17:58 How to Dremel and Carve PVC Board
19:12 How to Make Miniature Sidewalks
20:31 How to Paint Miniature Sidewalks
21:11 How to Weather Miniature Concrete Using Acrylic Paint
23:05 How to Make a Miniature Drive Thru Diorama
25:12 How to Make a Miniature Awning from Scratch
25:31 Adding Mini Posts
26:01 Detailing Awning with Styrene
27:34 Masking Scale Models for Painting
28:43 Painting Awning
29:11 How to Make Miniature Signs for Dioramas
33:23 How to Add Details and Realism to Your Model Layouts
36:08 How to Make Dirt for Scale Model Scenery
37:46 Add Bushes and Greenery to Your Diorama
39:42 Final Result!
40:32 Please Support me on Patreon!
Music:
"Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"
Song List:
1. Fractals
2. Empty City
3. Galaxy
4. Home
5. 50 Million Year Trip
6. Recovery
7. Floating
8. Existence
9. Saturna
10. Lucid Dream
11. Distance
Пікірлер: 347
who else is here from Prestons channel? I have always loved creative things, and especially miniatures, and when i saw this, i knew i had to subscribe haha
@smolworldworkshop
5 ай бұрын
That’s awesome! Thanks for watching and subscribing, I appreciate it!
@SportyPompano
5 ай бұрын
@@smolworldworkshop you are amazing!!!
@samppugaming4426
5 ай бұрын
Yup I am
@wymanfamily5988
4 ай бұрын
Meee
@ttteproductions7609
3 ай бұрын
Me small world hm.....
Okay ummmmm why is it EXACTLY like you shrunk a Starbucks???? It’s not giving scale model it’s giving honey I shrunk a Starbucks????? YOU ARE TOO GOOD HOLY MOLY
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Yooo thank you so much fam!!! I wish I had superpowers to shrink buildings, that would make my job much easier hahaha! Thanks again for watching and I appreciate all your support so much :)
@gen2mediainc.577
9 ай бұрын
THIS LOL
@LawAndBedlum
9 ай бұрын
Right, somehow it feels…real
@braysfly
8 ай бұрын
whyre you thinking with text🤣
@1tinyshrunkenperson
7 ай бұрын
@@smolworldworkshopmight as well shrink people too.
How you managed to achieve such realism is astonishing and a testament to your skill and attention to detail!
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for all of your kind words!! Also thanks for watching!
When you showed 40:32 I really thought you were going to say that was the reference image for comparison. Unbelievably realistic. This has inspired me to get into diorama building.
@smolworldworkshop
8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I’m glad to hear you’re inspired to start building!! Good luck with your projects!
Having watched all of your videos, I would like to see you something like a city alleyway diorama. Lots of verticality, small details, visual interest, and a lot of weathered brick, asphalt, etc. Love your videos!
Back in the day my dad and I needed you when we built our N gauge railway. 😂 LEGIT
That fact that u can do this is just stunning 🤩. Great job man!!!
@smolworldworkshop
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
Your dioramas are unreal! Can't wait to see what you do next.
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for all the support!! I’m so glad you liked the dioramas!
Your realism is amazing in your dioramas. I am glad I found this channel.
@smolworldworkshop
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I’m glad you found my channel too! Thanks again for watching!
Came here from the other video. This is seriously impressive. I’m surprised that the dirt is actually real dirt!
Gosh that was a lot of work! The build looks really, really real... and good. I spent many a day in one Starbucks or another (even though I don't like their coffee) when hubby and I lived in our motorhome for a few years. They were usually friendly places, and full of people enjoying the place... and always had decent wifi and tea. :D
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!! I’m glad you liked the video and diorama! Thanks for watching :)
At the very beginning of the video, before the camera zooms out, the building looks REAL!!! Holy crap! That is some next level diorama making skills!!!
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!! I’m glad that it looks realistic. Thanks again for watching!!!
this is awesome i love building stuff so me and my friend make dioramas all the time
@smolworldworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! And that’s awesome, good luck with your dioramas!!
@Dripvoidz11.
3 ай бұрын
@@smolworldworkshop thank you
What a clean build. Just wow.
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
Amazing work! super realistic!
@smolworldworkshop
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
MASTERPIECE ❤
@smolworldworkshop
28 күн бұрын
Thank you!
Building a hyperrealistic model of a Starbucks transforms a quintessential “low art” form into “high art.” You should enter this into a juried show. I think it would, at very least, be shown. You might even be able to sell it for good money
@smolworldworkshop
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words!!! I really appreciate that, it means a lot! I actually have sold this one, but I’m looking forward to making more of these kinds of models in the future. Thanks for watching!
Your patience is mind boggling! Extraordinary!
@smolworldworkshop
6 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!
This turned out so great! Absolutely love it!!
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
Thoroughly enjoyed watching your great craftsmanship! Thank you for sharing this!
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words and thanks for watching!!
I love your channel!!! You projects are amazing!!! I hope you do more modern buildings like this !!! Great job 👏👏👏👏
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!! I’m glad you like these more modern style of buildings!
This is so realistic!!! Looks so amazing!!!!
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
This is fantastic!!! Great work!❤
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
This is amazing work! God bless! Praying for you.
@smolworldworkshop
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
This is so awesome. I'd love to see you do a traditional Asian temple or home.
You are too good at this sir Make an Indian Temple, would love to watch that. And you will probably get a lot of views too lol
This is beyond incredible. ❤
@smolworldworkshop
8 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!
Absolutely amazing!!!! Such a stunning build!!! ❤😊❤
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much :)
@cerisekappes580
9 ай бұрын
@@smolworldworkshop you are welcome 🤗
Mad Skills. Incredible Work
@smolworldworkshop
7 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot 😊
Luke Towan, eat your heart out. Best Diorama video I've seen in ages.
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
Awesome work!!!
@smolworldworkshop
28 күн бұрын
Thank you!
I make gaming terrain primarily in 1:43 scale. Though this project is slightly larger, the techniques are easily applicable. Fantastic job. I will be returning for more inspiration!!
@smolworldworkshop
7 ай бұрын
Thank you!! Good luck with all your projects :)
Future: Prestongoes used this diorama for video I make electronics stuff so it would’ve been cool if it had ppl getting their coffee and seeing it brew and maybe even a Karen not getting her way 😂
@michaelgplayzz
5 ай бұрын
It’s the reason it exists
@michaelgplayzz
5 ай бұрын
It would be cool if it had small leds or something
So impressive!
@smolworldworkshop
8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
you're a wizard!!!! this turned out soooo good
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Yooo thanks man, glad you like it!!!
This is co cool! Maybe you could do a series where you make universal studios Orlando flordia in 1999?
Amazing!
Quite amazing and very well done
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
Well this is incredible!!!
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
This is so sickk!!
Man, I love this stuff SO much! Please keep them coming!
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!!! Already designing another project!!
@WesleyG8857
9 ай бұрын
@@smolworldworkshop awesome! I've got so many questions! Haha I've wanted to get in to this type of modeling for so long now!
your dioramas are literally the best i have ever seen :O we are seeing the birth of the next Luke Towan lol
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Wow thank you so much!!! It’s an honor to be compared to Luke Towan, I’ve been watching his videos for a decade now!
Outstanding
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
You are supremely talented ❤
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you :)
Outstandingly realistic!!! This belongs in a museum. You never dissapoint.
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words!
This is more realistic than the real one❤️
@smolworldworkshop
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much ❤️
looks amazing
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
Wow incredible! I’m going to attempt this in a 1:14 scale! I believe I can do it. You really are helpful! 😊 thank you!
@smolworldworkshop
8 ай бұрын
Thank you! And that’s great to hear!!! Good luck with your project!
amazing!
Very good work!
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
hey, I was wondering if u could make a supermarket? love your vids!
That is crazy cool!❤ subscribed!
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for helping me and supporting the channel!
Cute!!
WOW ☕
Your videos are really unique! Both because the result looks outstanding even among the many talented folks on KZread, and because you start with 'yo whats up everyone' while all the other builders sound like a character from a ghibli movie.
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! I’m glad my videos stand out :)
WOW!!!
This is super cool!
@smolworldworkshop
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@BMoney8600
2 ай бұрын
@@smolworldworkshop you’re welcome!
WOW muy buen trabajo felicidades muy realista y detallado😊
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!! And thanks for watching!
You got my click from the Nissan driftmobiles in the parking lot. lol Skyline 4 life!!! 🤟😆🤟
@smolworldworkshop
Ай бұрын
Haha thanks for watching! Would love to make some model cars in the future
Tips and tricks. My respects!
@smolworldworkshop
8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Very impressive...
@smolworldworkshop
5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
You made it for Prestongoes he’s a good KZreadr
Amazing
@smolworldworkshop
4 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
Awesome! Subscribed :)
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for subscribing and supporting the channel!!
The dedication is insane
@smolworldworkshop
5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Your projects are top shelf. It would be epic to see your work displayed in a gallery of sorts. Would you consider creating an Observatory in a future vid? Peach Mountain Obs. in Dexter, Mi., as an example. Or anything you choose.
Great work. When I first saw the model staged with the cars, I thought you were showing the actual location as a comparison.
@smolworldworkshop
8 ай бұрын
Thank you!! The cars were a last minute decision, but I though they helped the realism. Thanks again for watching!
Hi i love ❤️ it
Very unrealistic, does not even have a passive aggressive barista that hates you. The building looks great though.
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Very true hahaha also thanks homie!!!
@Qmannder55
4 ай бұрын
Nice
@JMarieCAlove
3 ай бұрын
Because some customers can be jerks to the employees and are too picky with their order Lol
amazing
@smolworldworkshop
4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Sadly, this thing was destroyed in few seconds. But it was super good!
Another possible tip: when you're gluing up windows/doors put your scale drawing on a sheet of pink foam, then you can use pins to hold all parts in place while you glue
@smolworldworkshop
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing that!! That’s a great tip!
Epic.
I came frome prestongoes i subscribed
That looks fantastic! I built a Starbucks out of LEGO earlier in the year. It was a location out in Tacoma. I feel like you would be good at making LEGO models.
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!! And that’s so cool! It’s been awhile since I’ve made lego structures but maybe I’ll try it again soon!
I thought this was an actual Starbucks location from the thumbnail 🤣 you got me good but keep up the good work! I’ll try and do this for my hotwheels(even tho I’m not good at diy)
@smolworldworkshop
8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! I plan on making more projects. And you should build something like this for your hot wheels, that sounds awesome!
Once I realized the image in the beginning WAS the diorama, I instantly subscribed- too cool! I love nerdy stuff like this.
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, I’m so glad you liked the diorama!! Also thanks for subscribing and for supporting the channel!
The realism bro! Damn. I mean, I can only create this in my 3D software! Keep it up buddy!
@punksintheback7062
9 ай бұрын
Stop lying... you can't even build a Lego's castle
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! And hey 3D modeling is an amazing skill! You could definitely 3D print your models if that’s something that interests you! Also thanks for watching!!
@ojdesignmotion1589
9 ай бұрын
@@smolworldworkshop Exactly what am planning to do. Hoping to purchase a printer by the end of this month. Thanks a lot bro!
In 1/24th! Wow! I am looking to make buildings in 1/24th - 1/25th as well. I am doing my buildings "Old School" though since I don't have a 3D modeling program. - I should make templates and then pin them down to a cork board and cover the plans with wax paper like you do for making model airplane wings and fuselages. I might also be making my buildings out of foam core and styrene strips...Just have to think about that one.
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
That’s awesome!! I also hand draw my plans and elevation drawing sometimes too if I don’t want to take the time to 3D model them. Good luck with your projects!
@MonsterHobbiesModelCarGarage
9 ай бұрын
@@smolworldworkshopI'm part of Gen X. I took high school drafting courses for 5 years, from grade 8-12 and we used paper and rulers on a drafting table. - When I graduated, Autocad was just coming in. Early Autocad was such a pain in the bum to use that I didn't really get an understanding of it. That was back in the early 1990's and I wonder if they simplified it, but that was 30+ years ago and I've never gone to get schooling or training in drafting since.
I love the longer videos. I think they’re much more helpful and entertaining. How many hours go into one of these projects?
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! That’s really good feedback for me, I enjoy doing the longer videos too! I’d say roughy 60-80 hours of building depending on the project, and then additional time is needed for the filming process and editing
I genuinely thought that was a real starbarks at the beginning, mind is blown.
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!!! Glad it looks realistic!
before final assembly. I'D sprinkle coffee grounds in hidden corner for the aroma
@smolworldworkshop
Ай бұрын
Haha that’s awesome!!
* sees a fruitfly crawl over the miniature* you are now part of it and you cant escape! xD
I really thought the thumbnail was a picture of a real Starbucks, that's insane !!
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
I came here from Preston’s channel. What an amazing build. I make miniatures myself but mostly fantasy themed. Can wait to watch more of your videos.
@smolworldworkshop
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for stopping by!! That’s so cool, fantasy is an awesome genre for miniatures!
Wow
Everyone saying they found you because of Prestons channel. I didn't even know that's who this was for the first time I watched it. I just found HIS channel because I re-watched the video haha.
i came from prestons vid this is so cool
@smolworldworkshop
5 ай бұрын
That’s great thanks for stopping by!!
The old Binaltech Transformers are also 1:24...those would be awesome to see in robot mode in this model!
@smolworldworkshop
8 ай бұрын
Thank you, that sounds really cool!!
first time i saw the miniature, i thought you buildt real starbucks store 😅
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!! I’m glad it looks real!
WOW! :D
very cool! kinda a shame it exploded though! I think it was worth it, lol! nice work!
This is so fucking cool. Super inspiring.
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, glad to hear that!!
When I first looked at the thumb nail I thought it was real!😂
@smolworldworkshop
7 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
I've never seen a Starbucks building in my country. We don't have that many stores of that franchise anyway. And the few ones we have, are included in other buildings here.
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
We also have Starbucks that are included in other places like malls and grocery stores. But there are still quite a few standalone stores with a drive thru. Thanks for watching!
You are amazing. ❤
@smolworldworkshop
5 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you!
Oh my gosh my shaky hands could never 😭 this is incredible! Great job!
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!! And I get shaky hands too, sometimes if I’m doing delicate paint work or something, I have to look for patterns in my shake to paint at the right moment hahaha
Great stuff! You are talented! I subscribed. How did you feel about Preston blowing this masterpiece up?
@smolworldworkshop
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for subscribing and supporting the channel! I though it was cool, he let me know that’s what he planned on doing with the model before I even built it, so it wasn’t a surprise to me. Thanks again for watching!
That’s my nearest Starbucks
Haha even putting the fruit fly to work as a miniature roach
@smolworldworkshop
9 ай бұрын
I know, I had no idea bugs could work as miniature bugs hahaha