Realistic Scenery Volume 5 - A Drive Through Yellowstone
Adding realistic paved roads to your model railroad is much easier than it looks! In this simple tutorial I step you through all the techniques and methods for adding a great looking country road to your scenery.
These roads look fantastic and it doesn’t take much to add some great looking details like cracks, road repairs and realistic looking road shoulders. This technique applies to any scale whether it’s HO, N, 1/35th scale wargaming or even architectural modeling, the techniques are the same.
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More info at www.bouldercreekrailroad.com/s...
Road Materials:
Smooth It
(ST1452)
Paving Tape
(ST1455)
Road Striping Pen’s
(C1291 & C1292)
Road Stripe Remover
(C1293)
Asphalt & Concrete Top Coat
(ST1453 & ST1454)
Gravel
(C1288)
Flexi Edge
(C1294)
Scenery Materials:
Static Grass - Late and Early Autumn from Mininature
Woodland Scenics - Course Turf Medium Green, Fine Burnt Grass, Clump Foliage Forest Green, Fine Leaf Foliage olive green & dark green.
Ground up leaves and bark - Tutorial below
Wet Water - Tutorial below
Scenic Glue - Tutorial below
Mod Podge - Glue
Twigs - Very fine branches from the back garden (The finer you can find the better)
Burnt Sienna - Pastel for dusting and blending
Sculptamold - Main bulk of landscape
Plaster of paris - for making the rock mold
Woodland Scenics Rock mold
TUTORIAL LINKS:
Wet Water - • Formula for making "We...
Scenic Glue - • Formula for making "Sc...
Tall Forest Pine Trees - • Tall Forest Pine Trees...
Static Grass Applicator - • Static Grass Applicato...
Static Grass Tufts - • DIY Static Grass Tufts...
Asparagus Fern Pine Trees - • Modeling Realistic Pin...
Home Made Leaves and Bark - • Home Made Ground Cover...
Music:
Wheels by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
Artist: audionautix.com/
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I'm an artist and I don't even have the patience for this so I'm glad you do it all for us. Very peaceful.
@withasideoffries9816
6 жыл бұрын
it's relaxing too
You're like the Bob Ross of modelling :D
@ArenaLas
6 жыл бұрын
Finally! I'm not the one thinking like that:)
@jameshowlett7281
6 жыл бұрын
Yep, some happy little diorama trees
@tatotiteta
5 жыл бұрын
more like 3d painting
@julian-o
5 жыл бұрын
Happy little grass tufts
@HackleFlyer
5 жыл бұрын
Yes
I got to tell you i have been in the asphalt industry for 40 years, and that road you created is so natural it looks real, well done.
Ive watch ALOT of diorama and miniature builders on youtube and else where and never found anyone that comes close to your detailed explanations and how tos. I love you videos and have learn a great amount just from your vids thank you very much for your time and effort.
Its so realistic, if you shake a TINY dead squirrel out of your sleef and place it somewhere, I wont be shocked! I almost expect tiny pigeons circling around the trees : O
These videos are oddly satisfying to watch...amazing amount of patience
@LukeTowan
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks GiantDevilDog, it is satisfying when I get the results I have in my head onto the diorama.
Every videos of Luke Towan is Realistic 😀😌😌☝️☝️👍...
I just enjoy the number of people that have no idea why they are watching these tutorials and have no intention to do it but still enjoy it :D I think its just a general interest for building stuff and somehow brings back childhood memories and fascination. And its nice to know that there are parts of KZread without negative comments. Great job! Greetings from Germany
With all of these builds on your channel you should make a mini town/city Like if you agree and if you also want to see it
@larrybutz742
5 жыл бұрын
If you glue some of the models together like the road ones or the ones with rivers in them, I think they’d be at least mildly alike. You’d need to make them specially to be lined up and not look really weird.
@scouttroopertk0996
4 жыл бұрын
That sounds coool
@rizallyramos2381
4 жыл бұрын
YUP ..
@flappydragon4112
4 жыл бұрын
Gijs Kuijken yes
@redchillifox1318
3 жыл бұрын
Even i was to say that....
One of the best there are..especially love that soothing feeling this diorama gives.
@LukeTowan
7 жыл бұрын
thank you :) glad you liked it :)
This has replaced Bob Ross videos for me. I could watch and listen to you all day.
You are incredibly talented and very patient. I'm recovery from surgery and find myself binge watching your tutorials. They are relaxing and informative. Thanks for sharing your talents and experience.
It looks amazing, when you put the camera at ground level it looks so real. I'd like to get into this hobby looks like fun.
@LukeTowan
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks :) It didn't take all that long... I've been doing these dioramas for about 3 years. I basically started when I began this KZread channel however, I've always been a little artistic and had an interest in models and sculpting for a very long time. As a kid I used to make model aircraft and art and wood tech were among my favorite subjects in high school. Cheers Luke
i can't stop watching your videos!!
@LukeTowan
7 жыл бұрын
cool :) glad you're enjoying them
@genehall8895
7 жыл бұрын
+Luke Towan Ive been Model RR ing for a long time, and this is the absolute best landscape modeling I have ever seen. Very informative too!
This guy deserves his own show tbh
I have no idea how I came to your channel ... I used to make some dioramas when I was a kid, and now, I want to experience the pleasure to do it again. Awesome tips for unbelievable dioramas, very well done! Very relaxing and enjoyable video as well, thanks for the content!
@LukeTowan
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ncls for your positive words. Glad you find my videos relaxing and enjoyable 😁
This content is so relaxing to watch. It's like a mindfulness to me. Amazing Job
2:32 finally something I have at home : water
Listen, I cannot afford another obsession... my god you're talented. I am VERY envious.
@LukeTowan
7 жыл бұрын
lol, thanks Rowin 😁 Sometimes I have to remind myself to got to my actual job so I can pay the bills! I guess I wouldn't be making these models otherwise 😁 Thanks again mate
Wow, what a hobby, I enjoy these videos. I might take this up when i'm retired. Your attention to detail is incredible.
@LukeTowan
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate :) It's funny, a lot of people who watch my videos are over 60 years old which suggest this is a pretty good hobby to take up in retirement :)
You should do pot holes
@dontreadmyprofilepicture5209
7 жыл бұрын
Mercedes Mob the black shapes on the road are where potholes used to be.
@jameshowlett7281
6 жыл бұрын
Well if you have holes in your pot what good would it be?
@vickiechandler3112
5 жыл бұрын
if he does a road in Pennsylvania there wont be patches,...just the holes....LOL
Thank you KZread for finally recommending me an excellent channel. You got a new subscriber. One question, do you sell this sceneries or do you keep them?
@LukeTowan
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, I don't sell them. They usually get displayed on a shelf at home, one day when I have to many models to handle I might sell some of them?
@H1mon
7 жыл бұрын
what i thought you like died or something you havent been uploading in a month i really enjoy your videos please dont stop making them models are my passion and you help me with my dreeams
@slaveNo-4028
7 жыл бұрын
YES RIGHT?? i thought exactly the same.. this is what youtube should be, a place for people with a talent, a hobby, making good informative videos (and actually taking the time to learn how to edit) that take your breathe away.. not "bathtub challenges" and and stupid pranks.. but weirdly, those people get rich and this here is a rare and hidden diamond inbetween.. but who are we kidding, its the viewers fault..
@navinbabji
7 жыл бұрын
i agree with dionicio, finally a youtube channel that actually is useful and informative...one question though...as i am from india, some of the materials used are not available here, so any tips on what can be used as a substitute..??
@navinbabji
7 жыл бұрын
i agree with dionicio, finally a youtube channel that actually is useful and informative...one question though...as i am from india, some of the materials used are not available here, so any tips on what can be used as a substitute..??
Was linked here from Reddit. I can't say I've ever been the least bit interested in making dioramas, but your skill and passion shines through, making it a very interesting watch.
I dont think I will ever make anything like this but I cant stop watching these videos. Good work. This is definitely art.
This is so beautiful ☺️ I liked an animated intro with a car and engine sounds. Interesting.
Speaking of intro: Wouldn't be that SO cool, if there existed a whole movie animated like that?
@jincyquones
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Mr. Fox
@Onsvaltti
3 жыл бұрын
Stop-motion...?
This is great, not only entertaining and relaxing, but If there's people who want to do this too, you provide the resources for them as if the video is specifically made for them in an organized and helpful way. Amazing stuff
Your work is amazing!.. The little guy at the beginning brought his own car to yellowstone, by the looks of it.. He entered the car on the right side and drove off.
@LukeTowan
7 жыл бұрын
lol, yeah it was an Australian import 😊 Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed watching
I see your channel today, The video's are great! You make super video's!!!!
Brilliant work. You are the consummate artist. Rob
@LukeTowan
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob, glad you've been enjoying the videos :) I'll have to start on my main layout soon! I'll be looking to your videos for inspiration. Cheers Luke
Ha ha ha . You are unbelievable. I cannot exrpess exactly how much you impress me with each video of make. You are something else!!
Luke, I've never been into this kind of modelling, nor will I ever be. I only mention this as a testament to your incredible skill and engaging tutorials to snare me as a subscriber. very impressive work mate. I'm hooked on your videos.
Amazing!! I'm sure you know this but in the US our center lines are generally yellow and the shoulder lines are white. Beautiful work!
@vincentadriaanse2032
7 жыл бұрын
He lives in Australia.
@kb539
7 жыл бұрын
Yep, I know. Just sharing some info.
@vincentadriaanse2032
7 жыл бұрын
+kaleb baugh haha allright
@kb539
7 жыл бұрын
:)
@dead99ish
7 жыл бұрын
They are actually the same as they are in America, just that in some areas it's yellow.
I wish I had the skill you had and I can completely understand why people like this
@zachmoscatello4796
7 жыл бұрын
Also you should release a video of you creating a whole town and co country side
Your very good at this, your the only one i know of, who really know how to make it look super real, and its perfect done. Its very relaxing and enjoyful to watch, even tho i never have made a model myself.
@LukeTowan
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for an amazing comment 😊 I'm glad you enjoy watching the videos and if you build a model one day you could use some of my techniques 😊 Cheers Luke
Luke, you have a meticulous approach to scenery, taking your time and making sure you've thought of everything, and it pays off! Well done on the diorama and thanks for sharing these videos.
@LukeTowan
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, I do spend a lot of time planning and building so it's great to see you appreciate it :) Thanks for watching. Cheers Luke
Thanks for another great video Luke! The Flexi-Stick looks like a fabric pattern ruler my wife has in her sewing room, albeit without the colour patches to make it easier to do the dashed lines. Found some T pins for securing foam in her sewing area a well... wonder what else I can re-home (with her permission, of course: happy wife happy life!).
@LukeTowan
8 жыл бұрын
lol, well said. It's always good to find substitute materials that are lying around the house! I'm gonna need some T pins soon to help secure my track down! Unfortunately the wife doesn't have any...... any that I know about! Cheers Luke
@projectclockcodes
8 жыл бұрын
LOL :-D What are T pins? Would have to look on Google to see, I may have it but I may call it something else. xoxo
Your a very good artist:)
@LukeTowan
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, glad you liked it :) Cheers Luke
The condition of that road is about the same as the roads near me, you actually made that road better by making the surface level too!
I love these videos I can just sit here and watch all of them. They amaze me
@Luke_Towan can you do a video on how to make rock formations like we see in Yosemite National Park? Would love to see your take on the white misty waterfalls that go over the edges.
@LukeTowan
7 жыл бұрын
Interesting idea, I'll do some research and see what I can come up with :) Cheers Luke
@carmium
7 жыл бұрын
Hi, Luke: I'd suggest that the kinds of massive formations one finds in Yosemite are best represented on a painted backdrop. Now if you have any good ideas for Bryce Canyon-type spires and hoodoos, I have to add several to my friend George's layout and am open to suggestions! 8-D
fantastic !! hey man can you make a jungle scenery. please , please 😢😄😅
@LukeTowan
7 жыл бұрын
It's added to the list of ideas 😄
why cant real road work be not only this entertaining to watch but this quick as well?
i'm 15 and i was think about getting a new gamingcomputer but noooo, this is so much better and i dedicate my time to something that is somewhat useful haha. This is theraputic for me! So thank you so much for getting me interested!!! ;))
another great vid man...just wanted to let you know I was watching another vid by tsgmultimedia and they actually mentioned you...not by name but they were showing this old model one of them had built and the other says "yeah there's this guy in Australia who has a vid showing how to make a small shed with corrugated siding"...instantly thought it had to be you...anyway thought I'd share...peace...
he calls them tutorials but i call them sleeping pills(in a good way(i have trouble sleeping and his beautiful voice calms me down))
@kymymedia
4 жыл бұрын
Hey I'm not al- **sounds of head hitting the desk**
Right hand drive on the car. Of course. Another wonderful tutorial. Thanks.
Whenever I notice one of your videos, I KNOW that the content will be a work of art. U.S. paved two-lanes have a white edgeline stripe.
@LukeTowan
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the fantastic comment :) And for the tip about road lanes, unfortunately it's hard to get the small details right being on the other side of the world! Another mentioned the driver got into the wrong side of the car! lol It must have been a crazy Australian! Cheers Luke
have you ever considered adding minature roadkill
I live about 2 hours from Yellowstone.... the roads are not that nice....
@headlessam
7 жыл бұрын
but... I live a few hours away from it... who is stalking who? find out next time on KZread
@ahsanafzal48
7 жыл бұрын
headlessam i live continent away
@ahsanafzal48
7 жыл бұрын
headlessam and also im stalking your mum
@jadenstookey7676
7 жыл бұрын
Yellowstone is pretty, I live in utah, so I don't go that often.
@a.magnum.8651
6 жыл бұрын
When I went the roads were either just redone or awful
Everything looks so real. Very well done.
@LukeTowan
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
King of dioramas.
Great stuff. Is that stop frame animation?? Surely not, very smooth and I know from experience it would take forever. Thanks for the fun.
@LukeTowan
8 жыл бұрын
lol, thanks Vikki. It is stop motion, I spent a good few hours making that animation! There are a few mistakes with it but overall it looks pretty good. I used flood lights to illuminate the diorama but unfortunately the very small amount of sunlight leaking through the blinds caused a flickering effect but I guess the flickering kind of adds to the atmosphere of the movie. I'm glad you enjoyed it :) Cheers Luke
@projectclockcodes
8 жыл бұрын
Hi Vikki, Yeah it took him a whole day (not a few hours) to take so many photos...I know because the garage was so cold so he migrated into our study (where the heater is), did his set up with his lights and shot away...it was beside our computer while I was studying. He puts so much effort to making it perfect for his supporters. It's impressive. Thank you for supporting him :-)
@vikkiwilson5069
8 жыл бұрын
The vid where you guys are in the car and you yell out "bush!" is hilarious. Luke is lucky to have you, Anna. I'm sure you remind him of that from time to time ;)
@projectclockcodes
8 жыл бұрын
+Vikki Wilson Lol.😂 definitely. It's fun and exciting listening to Luke whenever he talks about an idea and seeing it come to life. He's such a good man.
wow nice. What I can share your video on my blogging, I am also going to include your name in my article
If you add a couple of huge potholes, this would look like most roads in New Jersey...lol. I`m a big fan of your work and this is another amazing project!
It's such a dreamlike world. Great videos Luke. You are very talented... And patient.
@LukeTowan
7 жыл бұрын
thanks again Tamas 😃
“I’m gunna make a country road.” My mind: COUNTRY ROADS TAKE ME HOME, TO THE PLACE I BELONG, WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAIN MUMMA, TAKE ME HOME COUNTRY ROADS
@scouttroopertk0996
4 жыл бұрын
Senko fan haha
It’s cool when you see your last name in a video even if it’s on a piece of sandpaper
my gosh, every vid i watch from you, i'm getting more and more excited to try this myself. Youre eye for detail is so amazing, like the leafs under the tree, for example. You blow my mind every time!!!
This type of projects will teach us how to be extremely patient! I'm just amazed.
Dude he should add all his scenes together
@luva774
6 жыл бұрын
rc scale crawling ikr
@luva774
6 жыл бұрын
Plz
What do you do after its finished ?
@seeeee7883
7 жыл бұрын
upload the youtube video
@SadWatermelon
7 жыл бұрын
and then ?
@seeeee7883
7 жыл бұрын
well he's got those little cars hasn't he
@jocen3
7 жыл бұрын
and then?
@SadWatermelon
7 жыл бұрын
and then?
You r super inspirational, u r like the only KZreadr that actually makes me wanna do something with my life
I have no idea how I ended up here but this is just awesome.
This video made me question my diorama building skill.......
@LukeTowan
8 жыл бұрын
lol, practice makes perfect. I'm sure you make great dioramas :) Mine aren't always this good but I don't show the bad ones on video :) Cheers Luke
@jameshowlett7281
6 жыл бұрын
Really? It made me personally question my lack of diorama skills, Period
@digantasamanta7223
3 жыл бұрын
Lolllllllllll
I like this a lot, is this a fetish?
@tobiaszstanford
7 жыл бұрын
ASMR For Dogs It's a hobby...
@a_youtuberk.4227
7 жыл бұрын
"What kind of fetish is a 'hobby'?" -youtube commenter.
@Jokaanan
7 жыл бұрын
the way he says "static grass tufts" is definitely someone's fetish
@katiehesse6578
7 жыл бұрын
Well, you do dog ASMR.
@ConnorCanRead
7 жыл бұрын
Just whisper "you're a good boy" to a dog while crinkling some plastic wrap, it's a pretty easy fetish to get into.
This is simply amazing... seriously makes me consider getting into this as a hobby. Love your stuff, keep up the good work.
The road you made looks exactly the roads I use everyday! Even the patches look good! The forest has the look and feel of a real forest. I plan on making a diorama with a road in it so I will use your techniques and no doubt I will watch this tutorial frequently while I build it. Thanks for the information as it really helps.
Yellowstone roads would have yellow lane dividers, as every single other road in the US :)
@AlexTaradov
7 жыл бұрын
Ok, it looks like it only appears white in the intro.
@wietdodemont7581
6 жыл бұрын
Alex Taradov )
@wietdodemont7581
6 жыл бұрын
Alex Taradov m
@highstreetkillers4377
6 жыл бұрын
Unless its a one way
I don't even make models or dioramas anyone but I still love watching these
I friend of mine just guided me to your channel. That is awesome. You should contact the Sheikhs. They buy that stuff for thousands of dollars.
Once again a very informative tutorial. You're a natural born teacher. Love your videos.
Awesome detail. I like the right hand drive car in Yellowstone.
Loved the way you made a stop motion in the beginning
I appreciate the detail given in how you achieve such nice results. I looked this up to see how to create a realistic road but learn so much more.
I love how you do tutorials instead of just showcasing the models. Watching you build on my UltraHD TV... What a breathtaking view
@LukeTowan
7 жыл бұрын
Wow, now that's watching in style and comfort.
Your videos are satisfying to watch and learn, brilliant diorama Luke very brilliant, the trees, shrubs and the bushes are magnificent.
That road is simply gorgeous. I learned a lot, thanks!
That was something I did to my roads a couple years ago was add cracks and tar lines on the road. I never see anyone do that, and I am glad you did that because it really makes the road look real. Asparagus fern is an interesting way to make trees.
@LukeTowan
8 жыл бұрын
yeah it certainly makes a huge difference! I like the asparagus fern trees but they take so long to dry out! Cheers Luke
Wow, I watched it for like 20 seconds and I am already stunned
Would never have the patience to do this but its so calming to see you do this
I find this extremely therapeutic, you're extremely talented
Luke, as always your videos are professional, detailed, and thorough. Thanks so much for sharing, and keep on making them! Cheers!
@LukeTowan
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, I've got many more on the way :) Cheers Luke
This is amazing! I have started doing a thing like this with a road through a forrest with small mountains. I used grass from my backyard as grass and small candels that i glue together and then put gray paper around them as rocks/small mountains!
Excellent tutorials Guy! Really appreciate the instruction. Really getting into the scenery building component of my layout and these tutorials are gonna be a huge help.
Super beautiful
Great animation at the beginning. Good tips too.
Thank you for making these videos. They are very inspiring and just the kind of stuff I want to be able to make in the future.
I've been watching your videos for months, almost a year at this point. And they are so relaxing!!! I don't know why I was never subbed, but I just did! A great way to unwind after a long day of work. Keep making more!! Also, I found it, but dang, that collie is a tough find hahah
This is just so impressive! I don’t even know why this appeared in my feed but now I’m hooked :D
This guy deserves more subscribers
Your dioramas have me awestruck. It would be neat to see many of these completed works compiled in a fantasy travel video through your creations, maybe telling a story along the way.
This is GREAT! love the design too.. Many ideas from you for some of my Nephews kids! thanks so much for teaching and SHARIING!!
I would probably never do any of these things myself, but i love watching these videos. Keep the good work up, sir.
@LukeTowan
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate :) I'm glad you like watching them, maybe one day you might find the urge to give it a try :) Cheers Luke
Amazing! Thanks for explaining so clearly.
You Sir are a real artist. This is amazing!
and now another mention by a cat named Stephen Bennett...this time by name and about this video...you inspire a lot of people man...
@LukeTowan
8 жыл бұрын
ha ha, I watched his video... It's pretty cool that people get inspired by some of my videos. Thanks for letting me know :) I've been watching his videos recently and there are some very good tips. Cheers Luke
Very cool. I wish I had the patience for this level of detail. Excellent work.
Once again and again.....another great video tutorial Luke !!! Greeting from Toronto, Ontario, Canada !!! Cheers mate, Danny
@LukeTowan
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Danny, glad you've been enjoying the videos. I have a few more on the way :) Cheers Luke
This Has so much dedication its Unbelievable! Great Job!!