How to make scale metal trash cans for dioramas
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Learn how to scratch build old-school metal trash cans for your scale model dioramas. It's a very satisfying technique - I won't say it's easy, it's actually rather fiddly, but damn the results are worth it! All you need is some metal foil and patience. Perfect to add extra grime and atmosphere to gritty urban models or old WW2 street dioramas. Join me as I show you how to make these rubbish bins in both 1/35 and 1/20 scale.
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I appreciate that you left in the part where you glued yourself to the can. That’s absolutely what will happen to me and now I can expect that. Also, when the tiny handles kept flying out of your grasp- 😂 so relatable 😅.
@DavesModelWorkshop
Ай бұрын
Heh heh, I like to give people realistic expectations! ;)
"I could try and get in with my scissors but that's a bit tricky, so i'm just going to cut it with a fairly blunt scalpel" - Things You Don't Want To Hear Your Doctor Say
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Bwahahaha! Comment of the week! :D
@elderlypoodle9181
5 жыл бұрын
Ea ten Kate 🤣🤣🤣. I spit out my water ! Lol
@thisgirlrocks6469
5 жыл бұрын
I wish I had a scapel... please don't ask me why😊😐😗
I never thought I would call a trash can cute and awesome....but today is the day 🤗😎... these are sooo cute and awesome 👍
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Heh heh, that's definitely an unusual sentence! I'm glad you liked it - cheers, Dave
Great tutorial. For added realism you can: Paint an address on the side of the can Lose one of the handles but leave the holder in place Crush the handle for the cover so it is flat to the cover I grew up with these abominations😁
Loved watching this - and what a great result!
Brilliant idea with the serving plate! Beautiful video! Thumbs up! 👍
I really like your video, I learned something new, thanks and keep up the good work on showing us something new.
Very good looking cans.. 😎👍 Great build, and thorough exploration on how to make them.. Thanks.👍👍
Brilliant! thanks for sharing.
Very cool video again! Great ideas!! Keep em coming
Gran trabajo felicidades!!!!
Really enjoyed the video Dave, thank you for sharing, keep em coming mate
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Peter. Will do!
This is brilliant, im definitely going to make one. Im planning my first diorama.
They are amazing Dave, thanks for sharing.
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Glyn!
Thank you for sharing, I LOVE ITTTTTTT
Love your work Davo!! Nice how to, it has bin good to watch.
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Ahhh, I see what you did there... ;)
Great video!!!! I feel your pain when dealing with the small detailed parts.
Thank you for this Guide. Rly good! 👌
Stunning results!!!!!!
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Charles!
really enjoyed that, thank you Dave
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Conner Sewer my pleasure, thanks for watching.
Very helpful. Thanks !
They look amazing.
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nige!
EXCELLENT, GREAT JOB, THNX 4 SHARING THT!!!!
Really nice pieces and the weathering makes them look a nice toned down galvanised metal. A useful material I have used is the foiling around chocolate coins. Mum used to buy them for me and my sister when we were kids at christmas and its become a family tradition. Still getting them now and i'm 42! They are gold on one side and silvery on the other and i have used as heat shielding on vehicles and piping.
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Ah, very clever! That's a great suggestion - thanks Andrew!
These look so great!
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks joseph!
Nice work dave,great technique,great idea,keep up your great work,cheers
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
malcolm bolton that’s mate, cheers, D
Great video Dave as always I learn some thing new from your turiols. THANKS Kerry
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Kerry, always nice to hear from you. All the best, Dave
I started watching the video and I was always a step ahead of you as if I was the one doing the trash can dude! 💪 this is amazing and I enjoyed the video 100% Great job dude! I was gonna follow you from the beginning but I had to wait till the end! 💪💪💪 This is Awesome and very inspiring!
cool tutorial soda cans work great as well .
Excellent. Thanks.
Brilliant!
Very cute, really realistic
small suggestion for the lids - next time you could just try putting the piece of foil over the coin, then press on it with something (same idea as the ribbed texture you made on the sides). the metal should stretch over the shape so you wont get those wrinkles then you can just cut out the shape
Such a joy to watch...so enjoyed watching your processes. I was tickled to see how you turn everyday materials into a perfect miniature! So glad i found your channel. Thanks for making these videos.
@DavesModelWorkshop
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lucy. I hope you find a lot to enjoy. Cheers, Dave
New subscriber here mate. First video I watched of yours and what an incredible outcome!!! Really enjoyed the video!
That’s awesome your great mate
this's absolutely game changer, fantastic job
@DavesModelWorkshop
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
This is very very cool.... been building dios for 10 years or more... just goes to show you can learn something new ... thank you very much for this video
Clever use of those materials to create a very effective trash can! Love it! 👏
@DavesModelWorkshop
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Excellent. Ingenious in it's simplicity but with a few delicate touches... Crash BANG claTER... some very realistic trash cans. Noice.
I've just started miniatures and dioramas, and this video was so helpful! Thank you!
@DavesModelWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it :)
nice work, congratulations
Thank You Luc Po to Begin With & Now,,, thank You Dave for passing This Awesome Tutorial n Technique Even Further. I Can't Wait to See What's Next on Your Bench, God Bless All
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gary. There's always something new to learn!
Creative and awesome!
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Phil!
Awesome..... its my first attempt at doing any dioramas, got to say, you make it look easy!! Haha, saw this video a few weeks ago and wanted to try this first...... first attempt is in the bin, not a bin, but will keep trying. 1st timer, first disaster. Keep up the great work. Im not giving up......yet😊
@DavesModelWorkshop
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy! Let me know how you get on with version 2 :)
Thanks for the tips! 😊
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
I'm going to try that thank you
Brilliant stuff. well done :)
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Darren :)
Watched more than enough KZread video's,but got to say,this is the most impressive little things I've ever watched,well done buddy.amazing.
@DavesModelWorkshop
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Haven! :)
Awesome job man!
@DavesModelWorkshop
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Brilliant x
Great video Dave! I think it’s cool that you are scratch building dioramas of your neighborhood. I see something and think that would be neat to make. My current challenge is building an old sputter oil drilling rig. Keep the videos coming 😀
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Wow, that sounds fantastic. I love oil rigs - all those spars and walkways, so intricate!
Nice work. Very creative👍
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Fernando!
Absolutely amazing. Thanks so much for sharing Luck Po's Masterpieces!
@releasingendorphins232
Жыл бұрын
Luc
I just came across your channel and love your videos. Very information and helpful. Thanks!!
@DavesModelWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin! Welcome aboard :)
A comb would be rather useful for making those ridges rather than a round object perhaps? Great instruction as usual!!!
Excellent!!
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers :)
Awesome!!!
After tapping down the edge the lid, try rolling it on the work surface to smooth the crimps as best as possible. It may work. Great vid.
Nice 👍. Used drinks cans also work quite well.
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Ahh, clever! Although it might be tough to imprint those ridges on a drink can's tougher aluminium?
That's awesome, I'm not quite sure i have the patience for it but I'm going to give it a shot. Thanks for sharing!
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
It is fiddly, I won't deny, but the end result is worth it, I promise!
Exactly what I need for my diorama , imm try this tomorrow already making woodcrates
Beautiful
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Eric!
Hey Dave's Model Workshop! Awesome video, the trash cans are excellent. I do have a tip on that lid though. If you remove a small triangle of material from the outer ring of material you'll get better results with the lip. You'll have a small seam, but it won't buckle out like that.
Very nice
Thank you so very much indeed for this 📹 video! 🎁🎀🙏
The trash can looks good . I was surprised that it didn’t have a bottom . Really a awesome job !
@sirclarkmarz
5 жыл бұрын
no need for un seen detal
Brilliant! Thank you kindly, sir :)
@DavesModelWorkshop
9 ай бұрын
Cheers tammy!
This is great ☺️
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate :)
Ahahahaha the struggle is real!! Trying to make these tiny pieces behave is maddening!!
Well done scratch build always the best good luck love the video and the information londob
@DavesModelWorkshop
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Amazing
Hi I just love it
Excellent! Thank you for sharing.
Great video, learn something and will try to duplicate. Great how to👍
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Dave
Might never really have a need for one or two, but the technique and materials could be used else were. GREAT video Dave.
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much, as always my friend.
Well done
@DavesModelWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
Very nice! you've given me some ideas on how to make something a bit more "industrial" to produce them! :) I'll share with you the idea once i have time to build it ;)
Wish I'd bin the first to do this!!! TFS, GB :)
Great idea! Now I'll see if I can do it in 1/48 scale! 🤔 If it works.i will try to duplicate it in resin,
the rod taped down to create a reinforcement groove is exactly what i needed for my oil barrels :) thanks, i wanted to make a "crushable" oil barrel in 1/16 scale for a convincing "tank driving through a street" movie shot on a scale model. those sheets of foil should work just fine :)
@DavesModelWorkshop
8 ай бұрын
Excellent! Glad to hear it was useful. Sounds like it will work perfectly.
That came out incredible excellent tip thank you I think I'll try one tonight
@DavesModelWorkshop
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Let me know how you go!
@eddieblcc
3 жыл бұрын
@@DavesModelWorkshop they came out great thanks to you really appreciate the great tips keep it up man have a great day
What a great technique. Thank you for sharing it. The only weakness I can see it the bin lid. Everything else has rounded edges. I wonder if anyone has tried cutting the foil longer and trying to wrap it under the coin? It makes sense in my head, but thinking and doing are different things. I'll be sure to try it and let you know if it works. Cheers!
Cool tutorial Dave very good be cool for me when doing the garage and tool kits diarama 👍 Keith
like from Brazil :)
when you fold over the two short ends at the start, could you fold them opposite ways so that they hook together when it's time to form a tube? Just thinking aloud, will give this a try at some point. Good video, thanks
Cool. I'm going to make one for my wife's knick knack box. Thank's!
As mini-latas de lixo, ficaram muito fofas e lindas! 😍
@DavesModelWorkshop
4 ай бұрын
Thank you! :)
I have no words to say THANK YOU for this tutorial!!! A lot of people doesn't show the secrets.... and you show everything.... and i did a good job... not perfect like yours but... a great job! THANK YOUUUUU!!!!
@DavesModelWorkshop
3 жыл бұрын
Cool! I'm so glad it worked out for you Roscoa :) Dave
@mikarpanen
3 жыл бұрын
@@DavesModelWorkshop For real... THANK YOU!!!! 🤗
awesome! gonna try it :)
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
It's fun - I promise!
Great video, how about using baking soda to speed up and strengthen the seam? Super glue and baking soda is how aircraft mechanics fix chipped up prop blades, fast bond, and bullet proof.
I NEED TO WATCH!!!
@donandjoannekernechel5832
5 жыл бұрын
Role the coin on a hard surface
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Hope you like it!
Pretty smart using the bottle topper to make the can grooves. To get the puckers out of your lid you might try cutting your circle quite a bit larger, glue the coin to something flat then use a popsicle stick as a mandrel. The extra material will keep the edges from puckering and when you cut off the excess gives you a bit of material to roll an edge on the lid like you did the can base.
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
That's a very neat suggestion - thanks RAD. I'll definitely go with that idea next time. Cheers!
You did a great job without being boring. I thought perhaps you could use some parchment paper with a little cement and fill the trash can halfway with the cement or even mortar you can get that already mixed. That way your can will hold its shape and also give it some weight.
Well dang, that worked out nice. Never would have thought about using the metal pan, but I can see other possibilities too. Must admit though I kept waiting for you to work in another part from a wine bottle.
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Heh heh, I was planning to, but I'm after something a little tougher after all my bottle foil and thin corrugated iron metal :)
What a cool idea. I love the way they turned out. I think a little more overlap on the seam would fix the lid issue. Maybe hold back on the end scoring on one side? Might try it myself. Thanks for the vid.
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Donald, definitely a bit more overlap would make life easier there, agreed. Let me know how you go! Cheers, Dave
Nice to see that even a seasoned builder can be a butterfinger :) Very useful stuff indeed.
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Oh Pelle, I am constantly butter fingers! All the time!
@pellesomethingsomething
5 жыл бұрын
@@DavesModelWorkshop Cheers to that.
Very nice. 😍.
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
RC SCRAP GARAGE thanks!
You got a new subscriber
@DavesModelWorkshop
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
These are the cutest things ever! Thanks for making this video. It probably won't happen this year, but I'm going to try making these for my Dept 56 Dickens Christmas village. I've bought several character and vehicle accessories but I can't see paying the high prices for little accessories like the trash cans, trees, cobblestone streets, etc. I'm a maker, so this is right up my alley. I also have a tip for the lids I think I'll try. You can leave a little more of the tin around the circle, cut it in small snips all the way around to get a pretty smooth fold. Then, add a narrow strip of the tin to cover all the snips. That does leave a seam at the top of the strip but I don't think that will look bad as long as it doesn't go all the way to the top of the lid. I'd also like to try to fold a tiny ridge at the bottom of the lid for a finished edge like real trash can lids, so I'll have a little experimenting to do. You certainly demonstrated a lot of great techniques to try. Saving this video for reference.
@DavesModelWorkshop
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jana, and that is actually a brilliant idea for finishing the rims of the lids - I've never thought of that before. Inspired! Thank you!