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#StarWars #ScaleModel #Diorama
This week, I made a landing platform to display my 1:72 scale Y-Wing from Bandai. The lights on the platform are activated by a magnet on the underside of the ship.
I was inspired by the work of @monsterpartywars on Instagram! Go check his stuff out if you haven’t already!
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  • @wallabaatar
    @wallabaatar2 ай бұрын

    It takes an expert craftsman to make a diorama look like it’s 1:1, and Boylei, you’re as good as Ive seen. Awesome build!

  • @esmemayich3595

    @esmemayich3595

    2 ай бұрын

    Best comment ever

  • @PClizard

    @PClizard

    2 ай бұрын

    this video is exactly why the original trilogy was the best, miniatures and special effects

  • @darthkek1953

    @darthkek1953

    2 ай бұрын

    Plot Twist, it is indeed 1:1 scale and Boylei is a jötunn.

  • @MoonfireXD
    @MoonfireXD2 ай бұрын

    Oh man that final footage of the ship being placed down made me think how cool that whole thing would be as a custom wireless phone charger. Place your phone down, lights turn on and it starts charging :o

  • @FilmsSuchCo.

    @FilmsSuchCo.

    2 ай бұрын

    Now that you mentioned it….that does sound really cool! 😄

  • @alienfac32

    @alienfac32

    2 ай бұрын

    might need him to make a diorama phone charger.

  • @BaseDeltaZero1972
    @BaseDeltaZero19722 ай бұрын

    Boyel's narration is always friendly, relaxed and informal...clicking on his vids is always a chill experience. 👍

  • @havoc5756

    @havoc5756

    2 ай бұрын

    Bob Ross vibes

  • @calelastyles825

    @calelastyles825

    2 ай бұрын

    I play his videos to sleep. It works every time ❤

  • @Alberich765

    @Alberich765

    2 ай бұрын

    Boylei

  • @hazelnut747
    @hazelnut7472 ай бұрын

    Maybe the best Star Wars diorama you've ever made! I think it's one of my favorites and I would love to see more in a larger scale!

  • @Nat1videos
    @Nat1videos2 ай бұрын

    Love the oil washes on the rocks, those colours just look amazing! So natural :D

  • @hudsonball4702
    @hudsonball47022 ай бұрын

    The Y-Wing was always my most favorite Star Wars fighter.

  • @mattcouey2572
    @mattcouey25722 ай бұрын

    Me and my 10 month old watch the boylei hobby time every Sunday morning! I have to say we both get a little giddy for Star Wars projects. Love this one!

  • @cadeholcomb
    @cadeholcomb2 ай бұрын

    The Y-Wing is absolutely one of my favorite ships from the OT, and I love the paint job you gave it!! Great work man!! 🫡

  • @krzysztofmathews738
    @krzysztofmathews7382 ай бұрын

    The compass scoring technique is an excellent discovery!

  • @raymondo162

    @raymondo162

    2 ай бұрын

    a compass 'with two pointy ends' ........ is called a set of dividers ..............

  • @ducatisti
    @ducatisti2 ай бұрын

    You are, absolutely, the KING of lighting. Amazing build, but seriously, the magnet idea is flipping genius and takes this to a galaxy far, far away. Brilliant.

  • @leaverpool8059
    @leaverpool80592 ай бұрын

    That magnet switch is great! Now I have an idea for my library shelf, thanks 😂!

  • @graefx
    @graefx2 ай бұрын

    Definitely saving this to reference the rock and lighting. The magnet switch really makes this come alive. I love that little extra bit of playability

  • @garyperkins2345
    @garyperkins23452 ай бұрын

    Your skill as a craftsman is unreal. But your usage of led's in your builds truly elevates them to an entirely new level. I keep coming back to your videos because of the led's. Truly top tier youtube content, video's like this is what youtube should be about

  • @weihnachtsmann7699
    @weihnachtsmann76992 ай бұрын

    What a genius idea to use the magnet under the model for switching the lights on and off.

  • @Leescreativeart
    @Leescreativeart2 ай бұрын

    This one was magical. I’m on my morning walk and the moment you placed the y wing on the platform and all the lights engaged…. This child like smile crept and then sprinted across my face!!! So so so cool. I need to try the magnet trick for my own projects now. ❤❤❤❤

  • @davidbarwick2078
    @davidbarwick20782 ай бұрын

    What i like most about your modelmaking is that you use things that are, relativley, easy for the average modeler to have or aquire. Rarely a 3D printer in sight. My nearest hobby store is 6 hours drive away so most modeling has to be done with whats on hand.

  • @christiankreuzig1098
    @christiankreuzig10982 ай бұрын

    Man, seriously, this is so beautiful. This is heart and soul of the galaxy far far away. I'm just imagining what kind of adventure this pilot is facing :) Thanks for sharing

  • @truesonsofmandalore
    @truesonsofmandalore2 ай бұрын

    The colors of the rocks and the platform gave me massive nostalgia for the original lego star wars level where "Commander Cody" and Obi-Wan fight Grievous and jump out onto the platform to face him lol.

  • @lunap7029
    @lunap70292 ай бұрын

    The things you think up for your models every week just blow me away. Thank you for sharing your craft!

  • @CTDioramas
    @CTDioramas2 ай бұрын

    Dude! This is hands down my favourite Star Wars build so far! There's just something about a well painted Y-Wing. Great job, as always 👍

  • @jonathanfragale2903
    @jonathanfragale29032 ай бұрын

    The magnetic lights, while simple, are cool as hell!

  • @davidsamford4711
    @davidsamford47112 ай бұрын

    That's so great! I love how the Y-Wing engages the lights. You should make a phone charging base like that. Or an amazing Star Wars charging dock for your laptop!

  • @Luca-ub3tq
    @Luca-ub3tq2 ай бұрын

    I love the idea of integrading magnets into the build to start the lights! The invisible switches make the whole project come togetehr so well

  • @jordanjones2046
    @jordanjones20462 ай бұрын

    I couldn't agree more... Those are the most realistic rock tones I've ever seen! Awesome job and great video!

  • @Rigel_Chiokis
    @Rigel_Chiokis2 ай бұрын

    I LOVE the way those rocks turned out! Your wash painting scheme really did the trick. The lights also really touched it off nicely.

  • @oisinholz
    @oisinholz2 ай бұрын

    This build is phenomenal! So simple but so well done. Looks outstanding, and the forethought to with the magnets in other potential ships is genius! 10/10 as always

  • @rubberneckinc.8937
    @rubberneckinc.89372 ай бұрын

    Boylei is here & as always he brought Sunday with him. Accidental discovery = Eureka is a Game changer. Wündabar Mineral spirits are important, odorless even more so. Sometimes out of focus hands help for content. It's okay.

  • @CajunCraftastrophe
    @CajunCraftastrophe2 ай бұрын

    Dang, C. I love your imagination. The compass-scoring trick on polystyrene is genius! Also, the washes on the rocks came out fantastic. Your lighting is as always... inspiring. Killer work!

  • @mrknittle532
    @mrknittle5322 ай бұрын

    Your content, skill, and creativity are always impressive, but you outdid yourself with your calming voice and naming the paint colors. You became the kit bashing Bob Ross.

  • @qalak7782
    @qalak77822 ай бұрын

    That looks amazing!! The magnet light reveal was so good!!

  • @sornreed
    @sornreed2 ай бұрын

    This looks absolutely amazing. I was into AirFix as a kid, so this brings back those memories of intricate paint brush detailing. Now, as a Star Wars Lego fan, I am very keen to replicate this in Lego form!

  • @sambo1500
    @sambo15002 ай бұрын

    I really love the magnet - engaged lighting, it looks fantastic

  • @zrackzar8282
    @zrackzar82822 ай бұрын

    Man the rocks on this one and just the whole vibe was on point!!

  • @ericsainte290
    @ericsainte2902 ай бұрын

    This Is one of the best star wars dioramas I have ever seen. The Y-wing is really nicely done, but it's the landing pad, the rocks and lighting that makes it even better. With the water painted red to simulate lava and a Tie advanced or an imperial shuttle and you'd have a Mustafar diorama...

  • @michealgrzywinski4959
    @michealgrzywinski49592 ай бұрын

    Fantastic build…one of my personal favorites

  • @heyokawolf13
    @heyokawolf132 ай бұрын

    Sensational work as always. My favorite Star Wars ship bar none! Thank you for sharing!!!!!

  • @XxEvolutionMCxX
    @XxEvolutionMCxX2 ай бұрын

    This has gotta be some of the best work to come from this channel. The rock coloration is mildly mind-blowing. Superb diorama!

  • @frameshifted1999
    @frameshifted19992 ай бұрын

    Really cool build . Love the magnet idea . Was really really hoping to see a Wildest inspired Groundhog Day diorama. Monster size Phil ? Lol

  • @nathancollier6182
    @nathancollier61822 ай бұрын

    Your builds continue to get more seamless each week. You’re a true craftsman in this field!

  • @kvader
    @kvader2 ай бұрын

    I love and hate how effortless you make this look.

  • @MCMXCI42
    @MCMXCI422 ай бұрын

    Easily your best Star Wars build yet, love the rock painting technique!! The simplicity and smoothness of the magnetic lighting effect is just mind blowing, excited to see where you take it next!

  • @HolyCowCreates
    @HolyCowCreates2 ай бұрын

    Awesome project Boylei, always an inspiration. As always much to learn from your techniques, but also just great fun to sit back and watch and admire the results.

  • @Gokou3036
    @Gokou30362 ай бұрын

    That is just fantastically gorgeous. I cannot stress enough how much enjoyment your videos bring every week. Thank you so much.

  • @martinscreative
    @martinscreative2 ай бұрын

    I've built a bunch of those Y-wing and I still wouldn't attempt to free-hand the yellow markings on the nacelles. Hats off to you Sir. An awesome-looking diorama.

  • @AVgeek91
    @AVgeek912 ай бұрын

    Y-Wing is one of the best vehicles in Star Wars.

  • @ezragrey9212
    @ezragrey92122 ай бұрын

    THAT is an amazing build. The colors are vibrant and convincingly real!

  • @wyatthill2802
    @wyatthill28022 ай бұрын

    Wow, this is spectacular! Really starting 2024 off on a different level

  • @Dysiode
    @Dysiode2 ай бұрын

    Reeeeally nice! The water turned out way better than I would have guessed what with all the poured resin water everyone does. I feel the Black 4.0 helps it feel dark and deep. Love the magnetic switches you've been using recently too. One day people are going to be UTTERLY baffled by how to turn them on and I think that's just wonderful

  • @coupleofgames4599
    @coupleofgames45992 ай бұрын

    Love the song throughout and cinematic choices made on this video. Thank you for another great build!

  • @mrluisr
    @mrluisr2 ай бұрын

    wow, just blew my mind introducing me to magnetic reed switches. you are on another level my friend!

  • @TheLetterbomber
    @TheLetterbomber2 ай бұрын

    This is absolutely gorgeous! The weathering was the most fun part, you absolutely nailed it. I'd love to see you do a sequel to this build sometime, maybe a U-wing or something with a different location along the seaside? Excited to see what's next!

  • @clappy33
    @clappy332 ай бұрын

    Reeling off the colours for the oil washes it sounded like the start of joy of painting with Bob Ross. Excellent video as always

  • @xCriticalStrikex
    @xCriticalStrikex2 ай бұрын

    Incredible. The way it lit up was amazing.

  • @ret7army
    @ret7army2 ай бұрын

    Nice trick to use a magnet in the Y Wing to activate the light switch

  • @XaviusNight
    @XaviusNight2 ай бұрын

    As I watched you making the little landing pad and door and such from scrap bits of whatever you had that looked neat, I couldn't help but feel deeply satisfied and proud of you continuing the traditions that made the original Star Wars sets in the first place. Almost every single SW set and prop and miniature was made using simple materials and random bits of industrial junk and leftovers that happened to be cheap and interesting to look at, and it is genuinely wonderful to see that process continued and made into such a wonderful result even in 2024 ^^ You're in my list of 'top three favorite modelling creators' on the internet, and this sort of project is exactly why ^^

  • @stevestogsdill5791
    @stevestogsdill57912 ай бұрын

    Well done. Thanks for giving the Y-Wing some love.

  • @zukaesb8473
    @zukaesb84732 ай бұрын

    Another masterpiece. Holy cow

  • @garzilla7123
    @garzilla71232 ай бұрын

    I gotta say my two favorite fighters of all the Star Wars fighters ships are the X-Wing and the Y-Wing, and you never see enough of the Y-Wing, so this was a great build my friend. And the rock formation paint is beautiful. That is also such a cool way you lit the landing pad up and braced it with the original stand it legit looks like it was meant to be used that way. 👍👍👍

  • @TheLord0Ice0Wind
    @TheLord0Ice0Wind2 ай бұрын

    The nano book nook Tie Bomber hanger diorama still hangs out on my bookshelf on the shelf with my favourite books 🤙

  • @pr0digalsun
    @pr0digalsun2 ай бұрын

    I am always in awe of how good your builds are. You do a great job of making it look effortless.

  • @robertschorry1052
    @robertschorry10522 ай бұрын

    Very well done and an inspired diorama base for the Y-wing.

  • @ClarkeDesign
    @ClarkeDesign2 ай бұрын

    One of your best builds to date. Excellent. Love the rock texture and the overall lighting.

  • @blumax68
    @blumax682 ай бұрын

    truly inspirational work for all fanmodellers of the saga

  • @edanwallgejw
    @edanwallgejw2 ай бұрын

    This is truly beautiful man! It's amazing to see how your skills have evolved over the years. This build was SOOO COOL!:)

  • @toodlesX14
    @toodlesX142 ай бұрын

    Incredible build! The rocks are absolutely beautiful. I'm pleasantly surprised with how good the mod-podge water looks too!

  • @rons5438
    @rons54382 ай бұрын

    Great use of off the shelf items from the hardware store!

  • @Quiz_NETV
    @Quiz_NETV2 ай бұрын

    Wow... Great! I can make it with graphics... but I'm really jealous of making it with a real model. What a skill!

  • @hedgyhedgy
    @hedgyhedgy2 ай бұрын

    I am always up for watching Boylei's videos no mater my mood he is always so calm and his art is amazing.

  • @patrikhjorth3291
    @patrikhjorth32912 ай бұрын

    That was beautiful. Understated, but not underwhelming. I'm still waiting for those chupacabra mermaids, though.

  • @boreos3499
    @boreos34992 ай бұрын

    Dude, your painting skills are showing real growth since you started! Really excellent, you should be proud!

  • @MGB-learning
    @MGB-learning2 ай бұрын

    Outstanding video, build and presentation.

  • @hazonku
    @hazonku2 ай бұрын

    That was awesome. I REALLY like how those rocks came out. As someone who painted rocks for Galaxy's Edge I appreciate the effort you put into the rocks.

  • @TheGrtCornholi0
    @TheGrtCornholi02 ай бұрын

    Jesus man.....I tried to draw a tree the other day and got so angry I had to lay down for 15 minutes. I'll just live creatively thru you.

  • @rothgamez
    @rothgamez2 ай бұрын

    This is incredible! I would love to see an X-Wing companion piece at some point!

  • @Ricardo-go7yu
    @Ricardo-go7yu2 ай бұрын

    Beautiful. I can look at your videos all day long.

  • @chandlerchandelier
    @chandlerchandelier2 ай бұрын

    I love the colors on the rock formations! Great job!

  • @robertfindley5843
    @robertfindley58432 ай бұрын

    The magnet light idea is awesome. Need to see a short on how to create it.

  • @cerisekappes580
    @cerisekappes5802 ай бұрын

    This is why I look forward to seeing your videos every week….. absolutely amazing ❤😊❤

  • @woodlanderstudios
    @woodlanderstudios2 ай бұрын

    LETS GOOOOO!!! This is an AwEsOmE build! I especially love the way you used the magnet to turn on the LEDS. And the paint job is great as always. Amazing work man!!!👌👍

  • @barryjack3025
    @barryjack30252 ай бұрын

    My favourite Star Wars craft.

  • @remigrare1067
    @remigrare10672 ай бұрын

    Waouh!!!! Amazing build!!! New lighting system is just awesome!!! Always a pleasure to watch your video!!!

  • @jasonshiers5771
    @jasonshiers57712 ай бұрын

    That was awesome when them landing lights come on it actually made me smile.

  • @spiderdroid10
    @spiderdroid102 ай бұрын

    Wow that is seriously amazing. Havent seen a star wars build from you in a bit, and im happy we got one. Fantastic work Boylei!

  • @jacobhorne1112
    @jacobhorne11122 ай бұрын

    Love the resinless water! Honestly looks amazing

  • @xgymratx83
    @xgymratx832 ай бұрын

    You make this look so fun. Always enjoy watching your builds.

  • @thenymphomancer5592
    @thenymphomancer55922 ай бұрын

    It’s been cool to follow this guy for so long and seeing how he’s improving on an already great skill set.

  • @diwright8716
    @diwright87162 ай бұрын

    Amazing! The oil wash part blew me away. Purple drops, then blue drops, then boom! Rock color.

  • @stephencase5160
    @stephencase51602 ай бұрын

    You have definitely upped your painting game sine I first started watching your channel. It's good to see you continuing to learn and try new techniques.

  • @keith_makes_stuff
    @keith_makes_stuff2 ай бұрын

    Your skill set is just going from strength to strength. I love all your creations, but I’ve a soft spot for the old Y-wing, so this is magnificent to behold! Thanks for sharing.

  • @TabletopWitchCRAFT
    @TabletopWitchCRAFT2 ай бұрын

    Well done. Nice interactive use of the reed switch.

  • @dpswets
    @dpswets2 ай бұрын

    Absolutely loving this one! Makes me want to see a Star Wars air base like seen in the Mandalorian filled with Y-wings, X-wings and other craft.

  • @thomasmiller4378
    @thomasmiller43782 ай бұрын

    What always blows me away is how Boylei’s eye can spot those colors on the rock. Like who would think that in order to make rock look “natural” you would need red, blue, and freakin purple?!?! I woulda grabbed brown lol. But of course it looks fantastic. The force is strong with this one..

  • @Diffy87
    @Diffy872 ай бұрын

    Another phenomenal build, love the star wars dioramas

  • @wolfgangschumann8710
    @wolfgangschumann87102 ай бұрын

    I am speechless. What a fantastic work.

  • @3089io
    @3089io2 ай бұрын

    The Y-Wing was always my fav in old school x-wing vs. tie fighter.

  • @johndean2110
    @johndean21102 ай бұрын

    Awesome job. The Star Wars builds are my favorite.😊

  • @johncook538_modelwerks
    @johncook538_modelwerks2 ай бұрын

    Very nice! That's a really nice diorama you've got there, gives the ship a great background to sit on.

  • @Hawper_
    @Hawper_2 ай бұрын

    Those are some of the most gorgeous rocks I've ever seen in a diorama. One of my favorite videos from you, wow!

  • @flynnmckee8442
    @flynnmckee84422 ай бұрын

    Twas not expecting to see today what is probably one of my favorite of your builds! Looks amazing.

  • @sLeP-YT
    @sLeP-YT2 ай бұрын

    this is one of your best dioramas yet. i love how you used a magnet to turn on the lights

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