I'm back

@horizonsforge

10 ай бұрын

Finally! We missed you and your amazing builds man!

@daffy_duck_phd

10 ай бұрын

Welcome back bud!!!

@katsumiskytower8714

10 ай бұрын

yay!! missed ya!

@danielvann8957

10 ай бұрын

Yes!! Welcome back.

@chrisbarrington7746

10 ай бұрын

I have never been so happy to see a KZreadr upload a video! Been checking on your channel over the last few months and I'm so glad you're back man!

You sir are human, and to express what you did at the end of the video, is incredibly brave. You never need to apologize to us, the subscribers; we want you to be safe and healthy above all. Glad to see you back, but you know we all understand if you need a moment or more 👍

@phatputer

10 ай бұрын

Couldn't put it any better, I feel most of us would understand and feel the same way, mental health needs to be taken care of.

@khoury

10 ай бұрын

I agree with this 100%. My wife went through some really bad health issues a few years back and I still remember the stress, fear and anxiety I had to carry while doing my best to put on a strong face for her. We have to give each other grace and someone that’s given us a ton of great content for free deserves that as much as anyone, if not more

@MaxRomantschuk

10 ай бұрын

Indeed. Taking time to heal is never wasted, especially remembering family and friends come first. There will be time to make more content, and breaking that negative cycle and having it being something that gives rather than takes energy is definitely the right move ❤

No need to apologize for taking time off to take care of your wife and yourself. this is a wonderfull comeback, really interesting how you did that ocean, looking forward to the next episode.

As somebody that has had a wife go through a difficult patch with her health I totally understand what you’ve been through. I’m glad you took the time you needed to get back to a point where you feel you are healthy. Wishing you and your family all the best in this regard. As for the project, one of the reasons I will quite happily wait 6 months for a video is the fact you took something so wildly esoteric and make it reality. Frankly I’m in awe of the fact that you used around five different processes to make the 3D printed waves and they fit so snugly, that’s some epic project management skills. Can’t wait to see them when you are finished!

Welcome back Neil! It's our true honor to work with you on your first come-back video!

@RealTerrainHobbies

10 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks Jack🙂 It was my pleasure to be able to work with you guys

No need to apologize. Health and family come first. I'm glad your channel is still active, but take your time to get everything in order and yourself in a good place. No matter how long it takes, your videos and builds are worth the wait. I wish you and your family the best and hope all will be well, all the way from the Netherlands.

You should be proud of yourself for doing what you need to do to get through. I'm chronically ill and have anxiety so I completely understand that negative cycle loop. I find watching your videos so calming. Sending love to your and your family.

This is groundbreaking in the hobby and utterly mindblowing. What a return! Plus, never, ever apologise to us viewers for anything. We get to watch amazing videos like this for free - it's our privilege. You will experience nothing but love and positive wishes from this community.

Wow the production and polish in your videos are crazy, I honestly clicked this video to play in the background and I watched the whole thing eyes glued to the screen. Love how you explain your process for all of this, especially the 3D parts!

Glad to see you’re back and I hope your wife and family are doing much better! The ocean in the wizard tower was what led me to discover your channel so it’s only fitting this video is your comeback. Can’t wait to see more, take your time and take it easy. 🙏

we're glad you're back, don't worry, I had a tough semester of college and have spent the summer getting better and getting help, the lack of motivation and the overwhelming stress is something I really relate to. in a weird way it's somewhat comforting that a random stranger who lives so far up north from me can share some of the same struggles, it reminds me that those hard feelings aren't just me, they're human emotions that everyone goes through in their life. If you're feeling this way reader, a reminder that there is nothing wrong with you, there is nothing wrong with asking for help (from friends and family and professionals), and the things you're feeling don't define you, they will pass

@RealTerrainHobbies

10 ай бұрын

Man, glad to know this is a help to others. Wasn't expecting that so thank you for sharing. Good on you for taking the time you need to get this stuff figured out and you are absolutely right on all of that. Cheers my friend and best of luck to you and the coming semester. You go this🙂🍻

@BrooksMoses

10 ай бұрын

These feelings are absolutely not just you! One of the things I learned almost at the end of my Ph.D., which I wish I'd known earlier, is that almost more Ph.D. students than not end up feeling that way at some point -- but, for cultural reasons, a whole lot of us imagine that we're the only person feeling that way and so we don't talk about it and keep imagining that we're alone. (And it's not just Ph.D. students; it's just that the factors in a grad degree are often an ideal place for it to spring up.) It's really good to hear that you're getting help and getting better. And it's also remarkable just how much of a help it was for me in getting better to find a small community of people that actually talked about these feelings and commiserated and supported each other. Hearing other people talk about it, and talk about getting through it, absolutely helps.

This man is absolutely incredible

Neil, you are an amazing artist, and though we missed you, we CAN WAIT. You are the master at realistic landscapes, but real life is harder. You need to take care of yourself first. We will always be here waiting for another epic project. I've learned so much from you and will continue to support this channel even if it takes 6 more months for another video. I'm nowhere close to as talented, but as an artist myself, I know that you can not force creativity. Take the time you need. Be with your family. Take care of your wife. Take care of yourself. We are here. We will wait. We will support. ❤

Missed you're videos man! No apologies are necessary, take the time you need to get better. Glad to see your back and sorry to hear about your wife, she'll be in my prayers

Glad to see you're back! I'll pray for your wife's healing and your continued strength in supporting her. You're a real man for taking your vow in sickness and health seriously. KZread can go on the back burner for however long you need. God bless you both!

Neil, I am thankful that you were able to take the time to heal. It's not worth YOUR health on top of that of your families to let content creation cause you any pain. We love what you do, but without you, and without you enjoying it, there would be no point. It was super brave to talk so openly about your life here, and I am so happy to see your inspiring videos back on KZread! Never apologize for prioritizing your health.

Dude, life happens. It happens even more when you've got family that needs your attention. I'm just glad you've found a balance again and have come back. Love to you and your family.

Life happens. I hope your wife is doing okay, and glad to hear you're doing better. Family and health always come first of course. Wishing you (and your wife) the very best!

Glad you are back, but mental and physical health are so much more important than a new video. You were definitely not letting us (the viewers) down. A few weeks ago i finished the blacksmith, i'm so proud of it. Thanks to your great tutorials and selection of material i'm feeling confident to build more scenary for my miniature display case.

@RealTerrainHobbies

10 ай бұрын

That is sooooo so awesome. Really glad to hear you've finished your blacksmith, are proud of it, and that it's inspired you to continue on. Thank you for sharing and for the encouraging words.

Neil, your family and your own mental health come first. We will always be here when you feel inspired enough to put out videos. I hope your wife gets better soon. Prayers for you abd your family

This is insanely impressive. That modeling in blender is awesome. Well done.

Welcome back 😊 Taking care of yourself is more important than KZread 😊❤️

I'm glad you're back. No need to apologies for you to have some space to recover. Hoping that your wife gets better.

WELCOME BACK! ♥😎 When you complete this, it deserves to go to a museum. IT WILL BE EPIC! Sry to hear about your wife. :( Hopefully she gets better. ♥ Sending good wishes all the way from Serbia.

Don't worry about us. Your family is more important. May your wife get better and God keep you all with good health, peace and faith. You are an excellent teacher, I like the experiences, because they teach us a lot. A big hug and cheers from Brazil

Sir, this is clearly next level ! I wish you and your family all the best !

This is my favorite build on youtube. Glad to see you using blender once again. The way the pieces fit together shows how seamlessly the scanning program works.

So glad to see you are back. I have really been missing your content. I checked on your channel a few times to see if maybe I just wasn't getting notified of your uploads. You do exceptional work and I am always inspired and interested to see what you come up with next. I know the feelings of guilt you speak of, but you and your family are most important. No need to carry the guilt any further. I'm glad to hear you are doing better. Can't wait to see what you create!! Thank you for sharing your talent with us. All the best to you and your family. 😊

Ive never seen anyone do anything like this before. This was amazing!!! Def worth the wait.

Good to see you back! To address the simulation taking absolute ages, I believe the issue is that the model was too detailed so every nook and cranny the water could interact with had to be calculated. Reducing the polycount and making the overall rockfaces less complex in 3D for the simulation could save time if you do something like this again in the future.

You are probably the best terrain crafting KZreadr around. I have been a patreon backer for a while now and never thought of stopping just because you hadn't posted in a while. The effort you put into your builds and the quality of just one of your videos are topnotch. Its good that you're back and in a better place. I know watching your videos has helped me many times. So thank you, but don't push yourself too hard! You're half effort is more than everyone else's maximum put together!

I'm really happy to see you back Neil! I hope you and your family are well! And do not apologize for not being here, health is more important than a youtube video!

❤❤❤ prayers for your wife and family!! Dont apologize. Life happens to all of us!!!

Great to see you back Neil! Love the idea of combining the 3D scanning and printing with realistic programmed waves... kind of make my brain hurt. Looking forward to the next video :D

@RealTerrainHobbies

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Michael!!!😁

No need for apologies, and welcome back! I love yout videos and missed you, but its absolutely understandable, that family is the priority! I hope yout wife gets better!

It’s all good bud! Looking after and watching loved ones struggle with health issues takes a giant toll on every one. Glad to see you back, take it easy and get ‘er done.

Happy to see you back. There's always a clear priority: you and yours. Your presence on KZread it's just an added gift

Welcome back and there is no need to apologise. I wish you all the best, take care of yourself and your loved ones.

Holy moly, this indeed can be considered a masterpiece

Wishing you and your family all the best. There is absolutely no need to apologize for taking care of yourself and your loved ones. So glad to have you back, you are amazingly talented!

My siblings are big mini painters and that isn't an artform for me but your work has been my gateway to something awesome I can do alongside them so we can connect really naturally. Thanks! Take care of yourself and all your own connections!

Welcome back. Family and health are always a priority and where your focus should have been. I have experienced all of those emotions and guilt while caring for my Dad. I am so glad you took the time away from us for your family. Your true fans and supporters weren't going anywhere. No apologies needed for us. We will be here through thick and thin. You taking care of yourself and your family physically, mentally and spiritually is what is important. I am glad to see you back.

So happy to see you back & the continuation of this epic castle but, like many have said, no need to apologise for being absent. Family first. Prayerfully things are getting better all round for your family 💙

Thank you for taking care of yourself!

Neil this is a fantastic channel, and we're all happy to see new content, but it's not more important than you and your family, so you don't need to apologise at all. Your creations are absolutely amazing and are great thing to do when you feel like doing it, but only when you feel like it, so don't feel obligated to put out content when you're burned or health problems come in the way. Work when you can, we'll be here to support it whenever it comes out.

Glad to see you back on track, hope all is well. Missed you

That Dio looks absolutely incredible

Can’t wait to see the results… prayers for your family 🙏✊

It's so good to see you appear in my subscription feed again! Good on you for taking the healthy option and taking a break - you're a legend!

It is great to have you back Neil!!! I'm real sorry about your wife, and I hope She gets better soon. You don't need to apologize at all! This is your channel, and taking care of your wife is far more important. Great job!👍

I am really glad to see you back, but like others have said, you and your family come first. I suffer from the same ailment as your wife does and so my husband and I totally get and understand the stress, anxiety, frustration, and everything else that comes with chronic illness for which neither doctors nor other interventions seem to be able to touch. While I greatly enjoy your work (and use your videos to get me through the hard days), if what you're doing ever gets to be difficult, you lose your joy and passion (anhedonia), or is in conflict with you being there for your precious wife and children, take the time - however long it is - that you NEED. Do not feel guilty about us here. Give yourself that grace, compassion, and space. As my teenage son says, "Take care of you, Boo." Us followers are here, we understand, and we hold space for you however and whenever you need. I will especially pray for your wife because I know what she is going through and how it feels. 💞

Dude you are so amazing at going above and beyond on every project! You don’t owe us anything, I’m glad you were able to be so honest and inspiring

Cant wait to see the end result. Very nice. Missed your vids but do what you gotta do, we understand. This is youtube, life is real.

as a lot of people said before me….you don’t need to apologize! we are here ‘cause we love your contents and projects…we are inspired by your creativity and of course HAPPY to know that you are back! i wish You and your Family the serenity and health you deserve! a big hug and keep going with your amazing job man! 😉💪🏻

No worries man, always here whenever any new vid drops!

Glad your back, I hope your family is doing well.

Take care of yourself and your family first. No need for an apology, you do not owe anyone on the internet anything. I enjoyed the video but I enjoy you as a person more so do not feel guilty for doing what you need to.

No apologies necessary. You did what was necessary to take care of yourself and your family. I'm glad you're back, this video was so cool, really excited to see the next step in the process.

Hey Neil, Im following your content for some years now and it - you - became a solid part of my hobby Life. Admittedly I did not look up where you went, partially because I became a father in the meantime but Iam very happy to see that you managed to find your way through very hard times and retun with such a mindblowing masterpiece! I hope your wife's back healthy and all of your family is fine! Thank you for sharing your troubles and your passion with us :)

Welcome back. So good to see you at it again. I wish you and your family all the best heath and happiness. Thank you for continuing to inspire. You are so talented

There's no need - EVER - to apologize to anyone for taking care of yourself and your family. Just glad, that you're back. And also: WHAT a masterpiece :) Cheers from Germany! Stay safe!

Hey Neil, I'm very happy to see another video of yours. Thanks for being so brave! As others have stated: No Apologies necessary!

Glad your back. Health is always number 1.

Can tell you put a lot of hard work into this 👍

It's great to see you back, I hope everything is well with you! You're one of my favourite KZreadrs!

Glad to see you back Neil, I can't pretend to know what you and the wife have been through, however I do suffer from depression and know the dangers of burn out and stress. Love goes out to you, the wife and the kids in what is a very difficult time. Keep up the great work and I know the ocean is going to look awesome too!

I was wondering where you went. Glad you're back and feeling better. 💐 Honestly, take all the time you need.❤ We can wait for more content

So glad to see you back, and I hope you are able to continue focusing on you and your family’s health ❤

Prayers and Good Vibes going out for you and your family. Take whatever time you need to keep your family running smoothly. Make and post videos when YOU want to, please don't worry about us, we will be here for you.

glad you're back this project really is just getting crazy with how much work you put into it.

Sir! you are a true legend. Not only are you true to your channel through and through (not everybody can say that) but you are also an insanely good human being. Glad to see you back and hope all keeps on going well

Absolutely glad to see you back!

I was literally just thinking earlier today that I hadnt seen anything from you for AGES... and then all of a sudden a video appears! Creepy!! Welcome back though, we've missed you!

Just wanted to say thanks for being a real person.

Welcome back, it is always good to see another video from you. I obviously can't speak for anyone else, but as far as I'm concerned you don't owe us any sort of apology or explanation. Life happens, and not always the way we want. Taking care of your family and your mental health is far more important than worrying about how quickly we get to see more of a castle get built.

Take as much time as you need, it’s good that you’re back but do what’s best for you. The true fans will stick around and understand ❤

Fingers crossed! Gratz new studio/workshop space! Cheers!

Welcome back! So glad to hear you are better.

You've hit on a technique that I think really complements 3D printing. You've obviously chosen a very ambitious version of this, but there are many applications in which this would really work well. For example, using it on a small scale diorama, or lava, or snow. Using Blender/Zbrush allows for a lot of control and variation in the the liquid that I think looks fantastic.

Hi man! So glad you’re back we all missed you!❤ don’t have to apologise, family is much more important than everything and you for sure did the right thing. Really wish you, your wife and you whole powerful family the best today and forever❤️ kisses to you all❤️

I'm so glad you're in a better headspace now. Having a public hobby can be super draining, even without other life stuff.

As always, your dedication to driving the craft forward is such an inspiration! More than worth the wait.. Prayers for you and yours

@RealTerrainHobbies

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Josh, that means a lot coming from you man. btw I may need your expertise for this ocean pour mold making...

Bro no worries. This channel should be something you use to blow off steam and enjoy. Family comes first man don't ever worry about. Can't wait to see the finished product with the resin!!

Hello, Neil! The waves are great! I hope everything will come perfect! I wish your wife to get well. She needs your love and care. We can wait for new videos, she needs you. I hope everything will be okay. Yours, Alex

Glad to see you back! No apology needed! It is crucial to take a break and rest. I hope all goes well for you and that you are all healthy and happy!:)

This kind of thing is something that i've only ever day dreamed about, doubting the feasibility of basically every step. That you jumped in, went 0-60 on the modeling and simulation and have such a freaking fantastic result, even in it's not yet in resin. Glorious. Inspired.

This looks amazing, I love the mix of "new" tech and "old" techniques.

Don't apologize for having been gone, self care is so important! 🙏🏻 Besides, your videos are worth waiting for. 🤩😙 Though I'm glad to hear that you are doing better, and I hope your wife is as well. 🙏🏻♥️

Sir don't ever apologize for taking time off to take care of your family and your mental health!! Those are the two most important things you have! We are just honored that you have chosen to share with us, in my opinion, the greatest terrain hobby videos on the planet!! So please take all the time you need! We are just so honored to receive your content! But all this comes second! You and your family comes first!! And just to address this video, again you blow out minds with you amazing projects and the process you show is mind blowing! Take care of yourself and we are so excited to keep following this amazing project and the many to come!!

Good to have you back. Take good care of yourself because we need to continue learning from you and see your incredible projects.

Just take a break whenever you need. Health is the biggest priority! Best wishes to you and your family❤

happy to see you return, sorry for the hard times you have to endure, needing time to deal with life is understandable hope things work out and get better for your wife and you.

I´m glad that you are back.

Wow -- speaking as someone who did a grad degree in fluid simulation, and who also builds models, I knew I wanted to watch this video as soon as I saw the title. Every step of this is honestly incredible -- and also is something that I would have barely imagined was possible 20 years ago when I was working on my degree. The ability to take 2D pictures (from a cellphone!) and combine them to make a 3D model that is dimensionally accurate enough to make pieces that match up was imaginable, but the idea that it could be done automatically without precisely measuring the camera position and providing lots of help by hand was completely implausible. I did see several fluid simulations like yours: They were the subject of scientific papers, they had much smaller domains and many fewer "particles", and they took at least as long to run as yours did -- but they ran on supercomputers. And then 3D-printing the results ... again, maybe possible as a technology demo for some advanced million-dollar machine, and reasonably feasible with a CNC mill (which would need lots of handholding), but not with a tabletop hobby device. I think part of why I find this so amazing is that 20 years ago, I could probably have done this -- the skills that I had were by random chance pretty much the combination that would have been needed. As a part of my engineering degree, I'd been programming CNC mills for several years at that point. I built models as a hobby, including some scenery (for model trains). And, as mentioned, I was doing grad work in fluid simulation. I figure it would have taken me at least a half of a year full-time, probably more -- with almost every bit of that time requiring skills that had taken me at least one college degree to get. So, yeah, I daydreamed about doing things that were very much in this direction. Things that were out of my reach in the complexity and time that they would have taken, and were tiny in comparison to this. So my mind is absolutely completely blown. The idea that this is something that is now possible with off-the-shelf software and computers and machines that fit on a desk and in a hobby budget is amazing. And the idea that this sort of thing is now conceivably within *my* reach, within *my* hobby time and budget, is tremendously exciting. (Also, as it happens, what you were talking about with the cycle of anxiety and difficulty of moving forward -- that was also part of my experience for a good part of my Ph.D. Good on you for finding a way out of it, and for talking about it, and you have all my sympathies for having to go through it. It doesn't leave easily.)

I just watch your videos randomly as they pop up on my start page…but let me tell you the service you did to your fans by showing your vulnerable side, to be open and showing your struggle with your mental health challenges… it’s beautiful and strong and powerful. So, thanks for the explanation, which wasn’t necessary, vulnerable men are beautiful. Thank you, sir.

Welcome back, Neil, compassion fatigue is real and I applaud you for being honest and vulnerable with fans. Filling your own cup is vital and glad you took the time away that you needed.

Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability in this video. Please do not apologise for taking a break, especially if it's for your mental health. I hope you and your wife are ok! I'm loving the project and looking forward to your next video, even if it comes out in 6 months :) good luck with everything!!

I just rewatched your 2 big builds last weekend for the 137th time, and wondered when we would see more. You have an amazing gift and your work spectacular. Hope things turn around for you and the family (even if for selfish reasons)!

Be you, live your life. KZread used to be people just showing something when they could. Now it's "you must produce", but that's not youtube. I have one guy that had one video on showing the proper way to make forged riveted chain mail. The process was amazing and his channel still lives. You do you share what you share. No one expects anything, and if they do well.... It's your channel your life.

so happy to see you back!