This is a really cool idea to store certain engines or trains that are special to you when you're not running them.

@DartsideScenics

5 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍🏻

This is a great idea for someone that is in the early stages of planning/building a model railroad layout, but wants to experiment with scenery or jump ahead to some of the finer detail work. You can build a small shelf diorama for displaying a favorite locomotive . Rolling stock. And then you get to work on building scenes before the big railroad is ready for it. Or you also get a sense of “finishing something” by building a little scene, knowing that the larger project will take lots of time. I considered building a little T-Trak module or something just to work on scenery, but this is a cool idea too.

@DartsideScenics

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍🏻

The VO is perfect, what a simple and honest British voice

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alexander, that’s very kind of you 😊

Anything that needs a blow torch to fix gets a thumbs up from me. Looks good considering the low light used to see the final result

@DartsideScenics

5 ай бұрын

Thank you 😀

Really enjoyed the video. The final product is very rural and lifelike. Thanks for sharing.

@DartsideScenics

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

The really cool thing about this idea is that you could theoretically hang a bunch of these floating shelves up all around the room and create a working model railroad that spans however many dioramas depicting whatever you want. Liked and Subbed 👍👍

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. That would be great to see 👍🏻

@RatorLP

2 жыл бұрын

that's exactly what i'm currently doing, i'm even using the same type of IKEA shelf! my layout is gonna be japanese n gauge though

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

@@RatorLP excellent! I think N gauge is a good choice.

@liamholcroft7212

2 жыл бұрын

@@RatorLP Are you uploading any videos of it?

@BassandoForte

2 жыл бұрын

Or just use Z gauge... 🤣

That has to have been the most relaxing 1/2 hour I've spent in a long time.The detail in that is mind blowing.Thank you.

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gerry, I’m pleased you liked it 😁

Wow! @ 24:11 I totally freaked out at how lifelike that shallow depth close-up shot looked. Awesome work.

@DartsideScenics

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I searched the other day for something like this for some 1/35 tank models I made and came up with nothing. Just looking through my recommended videos and I’m happy to see someone else has thought of and done this. Didn’t think to search the model train side of dioramas. Nice job and a well made video to boot. Subbed

@DartsideScenics

8 ай бұрын

Thank you. There does seem to be many useful crossovers between different types of modelling 😀

This is fabulous! the best video about scenic making I have come across; such fine detail, and you describe it all perfectly as you go along and make it really interesting to watch; not only that, there's so much information about whose products you have used and how you use those products; as a returning railway modeller after decades away from the hobby you have inspired me! thank you so much, I'm off to the shop !

@DartsideScenics

8 ай бұрын

Thank you. This is really nice to hear - I hope you enjoy getting back into the hobby 😁

You have such an artists eye for the details that make your diorama look so realistic. You inspire me to be more adventurous with adding scenery to my layout.

@DartsideScenics

10 ай бұрын

Thank you, that’s very kind. Good luck with your layout 👍🏻

This is the patience I just about had as a teenager. I wish I still had some of it now!

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

😂

@Aranimda

2 жыл бұрын

Chesrish your past, honor your present.

Been out of the hobby for over a decade, but this is stirring some creative juices. Some great techniques and an amazing end result! I am inspired! Thank you!

@DartsideScenics

2 ай бұрын

Thanks James, I’m glad it helped. Enjoy getting back into the hobby 👍🏻

My five-year old and I are saying' thank you' for lovely 28min.

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Wow! I've never seen anyone ever build such a beutiful display! I just started model railroading. a year ago to be exact, And this helps me get more knowledge to build a nice layout!

@DartsideScenics

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm pleased it was useful and good luck with building your layout 😀

Such an incredible combination of skill and creativity!

@DartsideScenics

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

What an absolutely stunning model! An absolute beauty to see, loved watching it all come together, but that stone bridge technique was quite exquisite.

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 😁

Those "field" pictures at the end are stunning.

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

First time visitor to your channel. Well done. The videography was great. I especially liked the steady camera and fast-forwarding after the initial task was demonstrated.

@DartsideScenics

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Charles.

Absolutely brilliant. All your time and effort certainly paid off with an amazing result. Genius to do the photograph's outside too. They look brilliant.

@DartsideScenics

8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much 😊

Genius idea with the shelf, well impressed 👏

@DartsideScenics

Ай бұрын

Thanks Darren 👍🏻

Extreamly nice 👍… well thought out , honestly… a REAL model RR that has endless unpredictable aspects , and many many more as you sweep from right to left… Just a relaxing slow mid summer day … Great Job 👏

@DartsideScenics

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

That was so fantastic that I felt as if I was back in time, standing in that field watching the beautiful scenery unfold. Wonderful work and a great effort with the fine detail.

@DartsideScenics

6 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

You sir, are a very talented man. Your care , skill and patience are something to behold and the result is spectacular.

@DartsideScenics

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, that’s very kind 😊

This is outrageous! Wow!

@DartsideScenics

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Work of a genius ❤

@DartsideScenics

7 ай бұрын

You’re too kind! Thank you 😊. I could probably make an entertaining video of all the stupid things I do when making models!!

Actually, it is a smart idea to use these types of shelves because you can easily attach or remove them to work on. Great video. It reminds me again to start building something like this.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Henry, I hope you do build something 👍🏻

Wow. This popped up as a suggested video on my feed and I watched it in fascination. Brilliant. Your attention to detail and patience makes for some stunning results. Photographing it against real scenery at the end, you’d think it was real 👍🏼😁 Liked & subscribed 👍🏼

@DartsideScenics

9 ай бұрын

Thank you - much appreciated 😊

Two years ago I was handed the wonderful gift of my first grandson 🥰and, having wonderful, happy memories of my own childhood railway, I feel that with a little persuasion the pair of us might be heading down that magical "track" together soon. But, even if I don't get anywhere near the quality of your endeavour, I can safely say the enjoyment of watching just this one video of yours has been an absolute joy. What a talent, and what mastery in the art of teaching you possess. It is truly outstanding. Added to that, your detailed references and links totally cover every aspect to accompany the outstanding recording of the build. Now excuse me while I return to your library of videos that I know will meet all my expectations of seeing a master craftsman at work. BTW I have no regrets if the above review sounds too cheesy. Take a bow 👏👏👏

@DartsideScenics

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much John for the incredibly kind comments. I’m sure you and your grandson will spend many enjoyable hours sharing this wonderful hobby. Thanks for watching and best wishes. Andy 😁

@BeardClipper

9 ай бұрын

Mate do it!!! I was so fortunate to become a father a few years back and I've now built two small layouts (one that goes around our Christmas tree, and one based on some books my daughter loves to read) and she LOVES watching the trains going round and now is starting to help me with the hobby :) she's 4.5 years old and I did the layout for her second birthday so don't worry it's never too early :) Best of luck, and thanks for the comment that echoes my feelings about hobbying with my daughter :)

@johnbarrett9144

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement, exactly what I needed to kick-start a project. Wishing you the best in your precious time with your daughter. Cheers 👍🏻

@BeardClipper

9 ай бұрын

@@johnbarrett9144You are very welcome :) if you remember, pop a comment on my video when you're done? It would be EPIC to get to see your creation mate :) best wishes

@philtucker1224

6 ай бұрын

I can see that you are also a motorcycle fan from your copies of MCN so I guess you are a natural when it comes to often intricate manual skills. It’s a gift that a few of us are born with and some are well taught by our fathers. It’s gift that keeps on giving, - right through retirement as well! Bless you my friend!

During the assembly I'm like ok, ya, I guess, and then you do the closeup outdoor shots at the end and I'm like OMG!!!!! :)

@DartsideScenics

8 ай бұрын

😊

I admire your patience in hand building and dry stone scale wall.

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Francisco

Proof you do not need to build a full working layout where trains are in motion to have something really really nice in your home. Plus taking this outside to photograph it is an outstanding additional activity! Thanks for the inspiration! I have an HO scale locomotive I bought at a thrift shop that just might have a home like this in the future!

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven, I hope you do build something for your loco 👍🏻

@PeterPete

Жыл бұрын

Have you got a full working layout?

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

@@PeterPete not yet but will be starting one in the next few weeks.

@PeterPete

Жыл бұрын

@@DartsideScenics but you don't need one according to the OP!!!

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

@@PeterPete 😂

Wow I’m completely blown away 👏

@DartsideScenics

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Tim! 👍🏻

Those outside shots at the end - 10/10!

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Beautifully done and so realistic looking. The photos look like scenic pictures. Amazing! Such critical attention to detail, you are quite the artist! Thank you for this video. I have learned a lot. ♥️

@DartsideScenics

6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much 😊

Wow, So good. Stone wall was amazing, Can't believe it's stone by stone.

@DartsideScenics

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Marcus 👍🏻

absolutely stunning build.. I wish my grandfather was still here to see it. I know his exact words would have been... "isn't she a beauty!" :)

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

This is incredible, and watched the whole thing. Good way to spend my morning watching model railway videos!

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Killdane 👍🏻

Wooooooooooow very very nice Thank u 🌸⚘🌹

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

That was a delight to watch--my wife will share your lovely video with her scenic design class tomorrow!

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John 👍🏻

I really liked how you faced the scratch-built bridge. Such a shame about the water though.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff. Yep, the water was a shame but it has made me very careful since then!

Wow those finishing pictures look incredible, looks so real! Amazing work!

@DartsideScenics

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Completely realistic. Because of watching your videos I finally successfully built my own diorama with a bit of water. So I’m very grateful to you for showing us how you do it.

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’m really pleased it has helped 😊

Oh wow, this is fabulous! Your video just popped up on my feed and I was fascinated. What a wonderful job you have done, your attention to detail and patience is remarkable. Thank you so much.

@DartsideScenics

6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, I’m glad you liked it 😁

The photography at the end looks so real!!!!

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Absolutely fantastic video, thanks for sharing.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Pat

Well done. Love this so much. I would not have the needed patience for that, but think I will give it a try in the the near future 😊

@DartsideScenics

5 ай бұрын

Thank you. You should definitely do it!

This has been the most inspirational and ASMR modelling video I’ve watched! I am so gonna attempt at my own floating shelf diorama. Many thanks for inspiring me and I’ll be sure to show you my end results once completed 👍🏻

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m really pleased it has inspired you and look forward to seeing your diorama 👍🏻

You guys are so creative and productive. I’m always amazed at your creations. You’re also very generous with sharing your techniques. Thank you.

@DartsideScenics

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Peter 😊

Very cozy video and amazing result! Westernkind is amazing and creative!

@DartsideScenics

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍🏻

Beautiful british charme - awesome!

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@steinitv7606

2 жыл бұрын

@@DartsideScenics Cheers mate - from Germany! I'm only a ex GDR (DR) model railway player from the eighties

Thank you, that was a joy to watch.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Donald, I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Incredible work again Andy, I learnt a lot from this video, you use so many “unconventional” techniques and the results are outstanding. The walls are incredible! A video I will be returning to again. Thanks 🙏

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan, that's very kind of you.

A beautiful diorama that requires a lot of work and ... patience. Wonderful!

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Probably the best use of a floating shelf! A great diorama and this has inspired me to do something similar - in between working on my actual layout. Cheers

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Davie! Have fun 😁

That's an amazing job. very well done !

@DartsideScenics

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris!

Thank you for sharing this video of your diorama. The results are stunningly impressive. I'm learning so much from your videos and you have inspired me to have a go at a diorama myself.

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonathan. I’m really pleased you’re going to have a go yourself 👍🏻

Love the photos at the end of the video. It totally blends into the fields and looks amazingly realistic.

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Neil 👍🏻

This is amazing. There is only one thing that I would add to it. You spend so much time on all the details on the landscape but the train is just placed on it without any steam and smoke and so on. If the train is not supposed to be removed again I would add more detail to it.

@DartsideScenics

5 ай бұрын

Thank you. This is more of a display for different models so I can't add anything permanent for steam and smoke.

This is just superb, so much effort and attention to detail. I’m thinking of getting back into model railways and this is inspiring. Thanks, from a new subscriber 🙂.

@DartsideScenics

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and subscribing. Enjoy getting back into the hobby 👍🏻

@Digieuphoria

2 ай бұрын

@@DartsideScenics cheers, I noticed you’re based near Totnes. I stayed down in Kingswear last June and visited Totnes. Nice part of the country, and I recently bought a print called ‘Dartmouth Castle’ by Rob Rowland. Worth a google, I like his style and some are pretty atmospheric and good to refer to.

@DartsideScenics

2 ай бұрын

@@Digieuphoria it’s a lovely part of the country and I see what you mean about the Rob Rowlands print - superb work.

Well I came across this video by the usual KZread recommendation etc. At first I just opened it and had a quick cursory glance thinking, why would anyone want to make such a shelf diorama…. But from what I saw at first made me more curious and I watched the whole thing through. So pleased I did.. Wow! Such detail and what amazing modelling skills. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this, it looks so realistic. Superb modelling, brilliant narration as well.👍

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

A superb diorama and so reminiscent of the Dart Valley Railway. The photography outside Totnes was the icing on the cake! I loved watching how you resolved different areas of the model. So beautifully made, I will be watching more of your videos.

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Very relaxing to watch, thank you.

@DartsideScenics

9 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Great tutorial and a beautiful diorama. It gives me ideas on how to display my father’s Big Boy locomotive. Love it!

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David 👍🏻

Delightful video, no jiggly camera movement, in focus, smooth audio. great tip using the Das Clay for the pointing. Thanks for taking the time to produce this.

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

An absolute masterclass Andy on so many different techniques, you never fail to astound me with your skill! One technique I have not used is DAS clay for grouting, I shall certainly be trying that one out. A video I shall return to many times as I continue to build my own layout, thanks mate. Cheers Steve

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! 😁

If I could make one suggestion: instead of using relatively expensive Vallejo paint for the ground, you could use a big bottle of some craft paint, like Apple Barrel or Craft Smart. Vallejo makes excellent paints for scale model and miniature painting, but there are far cheaper alternatives for rough work or big patches of scenery.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Yes, a very valid point. I have since stocked up on cheap paint!

You are a very very good modeller Andy. Its almost hypnotic to watch your videos. Great stuff and I wish you all the best.

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin 😁

This is such a cool way to do a diorama in a small set up. Space saver for sure. Well done on your project. I might follow your idea with my Queensland Rail scene idea. Thanks again

@DartsideScenics

5 ай бұрын

Thank you. You should definitely go ahead with your project 👍🏻

To watch an artist at his work! Fantastic.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Billy! 😁

Stunning, as ever. Thanks for sharing - so useful to refer to for guidance as layout develops.

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex

I just watched the whole video from start to finish. Maybe that’s weird to say, but it gave me a sense of peace, just generally a really good feeling. Amazing end result! You definitely motivated me to rethink how I want my model railway to look. Keep up the great work, looking forward to more videos!

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the nice comment and good luck with your railway 😁

Beautiful shelf! And I hope the one legged biker from the newspaper is OK after hitting the dirt!

@DartsideScenics

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! The biker is fine! 😂

C'est MAGNIFIQUE et Bluffant de RÉALISME !

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Merci Patrick! 😁

Wow. That is amazing. Looks great

@DartsideScenics

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Jean 😊

Amazing work! You are a great dad! Your kids will really enjoy playing with this bit of toy train track!

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I don't know how I got here, but I'm glad I did. Amazing work. 👍🏻

@DartsideScenics

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Terry 👍🏻

Perfect 👍

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Very nice indeed, and interesting tips for model lovers all along the way. Congratulations and thank you from France !

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Really impressive that your one talented guy, it’s definitely an artform and a lot of patience required

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason!

A UK equivalent of Luke Towan! Fantastic work there. Thank-you for sharing.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, that’s a very nice compliment!! I wish I was at his level!

So much better than my models on a plain shelf. Thanks so much for your presentation and the info covering all the facets of skilled modeling. Best regards, John.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much John

To je prekrásny model. Tie finálne zábery, by som si kľudne zmýlil s reálnou krajinou. A ďakujem za perfektnú inšpiráciu.

@DartsideScenics

5 ай бұрын

Ďakujem ti za tvoje milé slová.😀

what a lovely job

@DartsideScenics

6 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍🏻

Awesome results, soothing to see, hope is soothing to do, someday maybe I'll get there, hope so...

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pedro

The Master at work again.. ❤

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Phil!

How absolutely wonderful! A pleasure to watch you work... Looks outstanding! 👍

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andi 😊

Magnificent pictures!

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Roald!

How good is that, really enjoyable to watch 👍

@DartsideScenics

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

Wow, a masterclass, and what a beautiful result

@DartsideScenics

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Iain! 😁

Great tips again! Love your videos.

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gail 😁

Absolutely stunning detail. Magnificent ! 👏

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Steve! 👍🏻

Superb! Lovely scene beautifuly created. I'm an ex railway modeller, now, buildings, cars, tanks and anything else that I find interesting to build. Working on my first diorama at the mo (desert scene). Great to see your techniques. In a village near Totnes, so if I see some guy taking pictures of a shelf in a field, I'll know not to interrupt!

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s great that you have kept up with the modelling and I’m sure you’ll go back to railway models at some point! Dioramas are nice little projects and not quite as daunting as an entire layout. I do get some strange looks when taking the photos!! I might see you around soon 👍🏻

Lovely attention to detail Great job Nick Australia

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Nick

Wotta great list of products. THanks.

@DartsideScenics

7 ай бұрын

👍

Wow, what a fine detailed work. Fantastic, beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

@DartsideScenics

9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Very nice, thanks for uploading.

@DartsideScenics

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍🏻

@ajknaup3530

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome ( :@@DartsideScenics

Thats beautiful

@DartsideScenics

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

I've only just found your channel and what a video to start off my viewing with! A stunning scenery and what a genius idea to have it on a floating shelf. I'd love a feature piece like this to mount on the wall. Looking forward to watching more videos now 👍

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard

Wonderful job! Looks very real. Love the tall grass areas.

@DartsideScenics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert