If you were to meet him, what would he be like? I Imagine that he’s a loving, caring father and a brilliant modeller(obviously). Happy father’s day

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!! Happy Father’s Day 😁

Wow! What a lovely father/daughter project!

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Debbie!

Thanks for talking through every step, and the parts used, very helpful. I have saved this video because I can refer back to certain parts when I build a diorama. Job well done Des, thanks.

@DartsideScenics

7 ай бұрын

Thank you, I’m glad it was useful 😁

Stunning. I actually live in a thatched property and I'm pleased you didn't put a "fascinator" on the ridge. We had a completely new thatch put on our cottage when we bought it and assumed we should have a pheasant or a cat on the top somewhere - as everyone else seemed to have. Our thatcher wouldn't hear of it. He said, "You only have a fascinator when you want to draw the eye away from a poor quality thatch." 🙂

@DartsideScenics

4 ай бұрын

Thank you. It's good to know it was the right choice! 😀

STUNNING, AMAZING, FANTASTIC............. I LOVE IT!!!!!

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Nothing like being "commissioned" by the daughter... awesome labor of love! Some great tips in here, especially the use of poly fiber as vines. I usually use frayed jute twine & noch leaves, but that looks really good for "thick growth" ivy.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Frank

That scratchbuilt cottage is marvellous dude! The whole thing is amazing, but the cottage with te thatch steals it for me.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 😊

What a wonderful video. Your daughter is lucky to have such a dad.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, that’s very kind 😊

I have and will watch anything you share! Your a lovely man and I love how you present your projects and what projects you choose to do.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Lorrie, you’re too kind.

That's one amazing diorama, knowing that part of the world from my youth I can say you have it spot on, you're little girl must have been blown away with it, thank you for sharing this with us,

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon

That’s the best technique for thatch that I’ve seen. Must try that myself. Cool vid thanks

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, that's very kind.

Loved the video and remember to tell your daughter, if she wants a thatched roof dwelling when she grows up she’ll need it re-thatched every 12 to 15 years depending on location and she’ll need a savings plan in place to pay the many many £thousands it will cost …….then repeat again in another 12 to 15 years 😎🙂

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I think a lottery win is needed to make this a reality 😂

@johneaton25

Жыл бұрын

@@DartsideScenics If she gets broody for a thatch, just pop the diorama in her hands and tell her she’s got one already 🤣

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

@@johneaton25 😂 good idea!!

How delightful! I imagine this sits in a place of honour in your daughter's room so she can dream of her future home while she does other things. I wish you... and her... all the best.🥰

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I think space will be an issue so most of these dioramas go in the loft! All the best to you too 😊

Absolutely amassing

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Leonard.

BRILLIANT BRILLIANT GREAT WORK THANK YOU👍

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍🏻

That’s beautiful, loved watching this.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

I like love watching a fellow modeller at work , really nice job regards Fred

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Fred! 😁

That was outstanding, mate.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 😁

Hope you're Daughter has many a happy year looking at this diorama, so many dioramas in one display, Well done,

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Peter

That is a fantastic, diorama scenery is brilliant and thanks for sharing it with us, all the best to future builds looking forward to them.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much John.

Excellent work on the build!

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen!

Wow 🤩. Amazing detail. 😊

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I really enjoyed this video thank you for sharing wonderful finish

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Tony

Wow that is incredible. Lots learned from all the techniques used.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Cheers J Macc, I'm pleased it was useful

This happened to pop up on my youtube feed and I was interested to see how you made the thatched roof. I originally thought it was a 10 minute video, but after seeing the opening shots I was hooked and watched the whole thing and I'm glad I did! I've learnt so much from this one video so I've subscribed. I'm currently building an ever more intricate diorama and I could use a lot of the techniques you demonstrated. It was all nicely explained too. I must watch more of your videos!

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this comment Ian. I’m glad it was useful and hope to see photos of your diorama when it’s finished.

Outstanding work, most impressive technique...and ideas!

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil, much appreciated

I am amazed as always by your artistry. Absolutely amazing work and so special that your daughter designed such a wonderful layout. Such imaginary genius. More over its awesome that you did such an magnificent diorama for her and the photography was beautiful. You are apparently a super dad. Congratulations and I am sure we are all looking forward to the next release. Tim

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

That’s such a nice comment Tim, I really appreciate it.

Brilliant job. 🙌

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rod 👍🏻

A dream home for me

@DartsideScenics

6 ай бұрын

😀

Astounding!

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you KVGD

Great build/video as always. Aside: I have made my own cheap 'sculptamold' by soaking paper from the document shredder in water, drying and then adding cheap ' polyfiller' from the pound shop, works well, much cheaper on large areas, also can lay down paper strips to cover gaps etc.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. That does sound like a very good alternative

@seakr9838

Жыл бұрын

I forgot to add, put the wet paper through a blender if you want a finer mix.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

@@seakr9838 ah yes, I used some blended loo roll on my dry stone wall video as I’d run out of sculptamold!! I’m not sure I got the mix right but it seemed to work ok.

Quite Brilliant!!!

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael!

Stunning. And an awful lot of patience and skill demonstrated. So helpful to have it in sections to refer to when using the techniques and recommended materials as a guide - thank you.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Alex

Brilliant ! most impressive !

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Calvin 😁

Beautiful

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave 😊

Now that was very Cool. I liked from start to finish. I so fer have never found thee rabbit s nor geese but one may find that at train shows. Maybe . Do more of them . Like ? Old town seen s🤔

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott.

Another masterclass Andy some great techniques to try out atb Andy

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Andy 👍🏻

You did a remarkable job, your daughter will be so tickled!

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😂

An absolute masterclass! What a superb result, and I love that it was "commissioned" by your daughter.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Andrew 👍🏻

So much inspiration here... Such an awesome job, I can't even seem to make a decision on track layout in a reasonable time to get started on scenics and technical stuff like point motors and stuff 😅🙈 Keep it up! Thomas,

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas! I know what you mean about making decisions- procrastination seems to be part of modelling!! Best wishes 😁

Superb!

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Steve!

Another awesome diorama!!! The shear attention to detail is mind blowing!!! Love it!! ❤❤❤

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Cerise

@cerisekappes580

Жыл бұрын

@@DartsideScenics you are very welcome 🤗

Absolutely amazing!

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mtspeed Crafts! 👍👍

Lovely work - idyllic, we'd all like to live there✌️💜😊👍 Interesting using SG for the roof, back in the day we used to use plumber's hemp😊✌️💜

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I haven’t tried plumbers hemp before but will have to try it if I do another thatched roof.

@musoseven8218

Жыл бұрын

@@DartsideScenics Your method looked very good indeed, if it ain't broke, then don't fix it?🤔✌️👍😊

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

@@musoseven8218 😂

This looks like another hobby l would like add to my miniature wood art and craft

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

An amazing diorama, a joy to watch

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Paul 👍

Just looking at your finished work brings so much pleasure and takes you to happy place.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much James 😊

What a joy to watch, plus I’ve picked up a ton of new techniques and ideas, thank you.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I’m really glad it was helpful

Totally AMAZING! I used to spend hours at the Smithsonian in Washington DC as a kid, studying all of their dioramas. Your work is absolutely museum quality!

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Amy, that’s very nice of you to say. I bet the Smithsonian is an amazing place to visit.

@msamelienp

Жыл бұрын

You would love the Smithsonian. You should try to make a s holiday trip to the US.

Good work

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sofia

Congratulations on your first commission! Your modelling skills are incredible. The scratch built Cottage is fantastic.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Dan, I really appreciate your support 👍🏻

What a great build for a special customer! As always I learned loads of techniques, but it's really the overall building up of scenic elements and lovely details that are so inspiring to watch. A work of art! Thank you so much for sharing.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonathan, I’m glad it was useful.

@jonathanp4933

Жыл бұрын

Just one quick question: did you treat your homegrown sea foam in any way before use? I've read previously about using glycerine to maintain some flexibility for example.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

@@jonathanp4933 hi Jonathan, yes I did treat them with glycerin. I did a small section on it in my seafoam tree video (around the 1:35 mark)

You're attention to detail is simply stunning! I really enjoyed your video.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Shaun 😁

Bravissimo ❤

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

grazie 👍🏻

😊❤️

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

👍👍

good vid

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Lee

Absolutely wonderful!! A joy to watch!

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lasse

Красиво,мне нравится!Удачи вам!

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Спасибо 😁

Wow it was really fun to watch how it came to life and it looks really cool❤

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Timo99, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

This is an excellent build and extra wonderful as it came from the mind of your daughter. I will admit this is a much longer piece of content than I usually come to KZread for but the informative and straightforward presentation works very nicely. Thank you for sharing your process and materials - very inspiring!

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. I must admit, I was slightly concerned at the length of the video when I was editing it!!

An epic build and video! Lovely scene. Especially love the allotment and greenhouse as I’m an avid gardener.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

amazing work, stunning result and a cute reason to do so :)

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Barry

Amazing detail and I would live there tomorrow…. Love the explanations on the way through, thanks for sharing 👏🏻👏🏻

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Absolutely beautiful Andy, sensational modelling at its best 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig, I really appreciate your support

Very very impressive. The detail is just stunning and making me even more impatient to build a nice layout in 00 scale. I want my next layout to be set with a cut off of the 1960s and below which should give me plenty of scope for my imagination to run freely.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Your next layout sounds great

Amazing diorama!

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank Mike 😊

Another absolutely amazing creation. I can see why you don’t post very often because these are clearly weeks of work. Have you considered doing more regular updates, breaking them up a bit. Not to make them shorter, to give us more! Love what you do, fantastic!

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank very much Dave. I have found each project a bit long recently so it’s definitely worth a shake up! I am planning a series next so will (hopefully) be able to post regularly.

@DaveDenyer

Жыл бұрын

@@DartsideScenics cool! Looking forward to the next project...

Great work... When's your book coming out 😉?? New into modelling, your projects are impressive and inspiring! I've no idea how you plan these or find the time but it's such a good watch. Thanks for the entertainment.

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ande P, much appreciated. Finding the time is difficult due to a full time job so I fit it in where I can on evenings and weekends.

Wow I love this and would like to do something similar. I’ve only worked in 1/12th so far though so have some questions. How do you go about designing the layout, why use soapy water & how long did it take to make?

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Hi Diane. My daughter designed this one but it was similar to the way I usually plan it. I only have a rough idea in my head of what I want to achieve and form the land shape loosely on that. The way I see it, the land is there first so making small adjustments to fit buildings, etc is what you would have to do in real life. The soapy water breaks the surface tension. If you have an amount of scatter or powder and drop watered down glue onto it, the glue will bead and create a bit of a mess. If you do it after a spray of soapy water, it soaks in to ensure it sets correctly. I didn't actually time how long it took me but I spent a long time procrastinating on the techniques I hadn't tried before.

Great video thankyou. Could you make something in N scale, as im trying to make a small west country village for my train layout. Thax.

@DartsideScenics

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😀. I generally work in OO gauge as I think I would find N gauge too difficult/small to deal with the little details. However, I would never say never as I like the idea of getting a lot in without taking up too much space.

Please could you advise what you use to spray the scenic cement, and whether you dilute it first. I have tried many different sprayers including the WS sprayer and a garden sprayer with adjustable nozzle, and the cement always falls in blobs as opposed to a fine mist. The result is that weathering powders and ballast are dislodged by the process. Any advice welcomed, thank you.

@DartsideScenics

10 ай бұрын

I picked up some small spray bottles from Boots which give quite a fine mist from a height. I don’t dilute the scenic cement. I try to remember to clean the bottle/nozzle thoroughly as the glue can ruin the spray mechanism.

@rl7881

10 ай бұрын

Many thanks for your reply, and looking forward to the next instalment of your railway layout

This is based on a specific house in Somerset, isn’t it?

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

This was based on my daughters vision and some cottages we saw in Devon. However, there are probably lots of similar cottages across the country.

@jmarshal

Жыл бұрын

@@DartsideScenics it looks exactly like the house my Dad grew up in. Pink walls and car included. I’ve only ever seen photos but it was a shock to see your video thumbnail as I looked up scenery builds 😂 Im going to show my Dad, too. I bet he’ll get a kick outta this project, too. Your daughter has good taste in homesteads! 😊

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

@@jmarshal it would be great to see a photo of it or look it up on Google Maps.

Pity it's "00 Gauge", I model EM Gauge...... Why not call it 4mm Scale or even 00 Scale if you must refer to track when talking about buildings?

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Sorry Mark.

Do I detect a biker?

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

My dad’s a biker so I get the old copies of MCN! I messed around briefly on his trial bike as a kid but never took it up (there’s still time though!)

@nigelsabin1713

Жыл бұрын

You should!!!! A very satisfying past time. I ride and 'play' trains, but not at the same time! Good luck,anyway! Regards Nigel

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

@@nigelsabin1713 😂

Beautiful

@DartsideScenics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😁