Realistic Scenery

The complete collection of 'Realistic Scenery' videos.

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A collection of files & templates used in my videos.

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A bit like a magazine article but better... (questionably)
BOULDER CREEK RAILROAD FAN FUNDING
The Boulder Creek Railroad YouTube channel and website are partially funded by you the fans 😃
​While I absolutely love making these tutorials and to be honest I'd still do it even if there was no monetary reward it's still a great help to get a small amount of support.

I completely understand that donating actual funds is not an option for everybody however there are a few other ways you can help, by letting others know about my YouTube channel and sharing the videos is also a huge help!

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Even the smallest bit really helps, you will have my sincerest gratitude... You're awesome!

LATEST RELEASE:

How to build an AMAZING Alaskan River:

One of my favorite scenic elements to model are rivers and streams... In the video above I demonstrate how to build a very realistic river that might be found in Northern United States and Canada, I chose to model the river bed as well so it is visible not only from above but also from the side.

To read more about the diorama you can check out the associated blog post here: Alaskan River Blog

Looking for more...

  • 3D Printing
  • Static Grass
  • Laser Cutting
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3D printing has come a very long way over the past 5 years! And it's only in the last 3 years that getting ultra fine resin prints has been affordable for the regular consumer.
I typically use the Anycubic Photon for getting the ultra fine detail you see in my videos however I have also used the Anet N4 with great success as well.

For more information on 3D printing including reviews and downloadable 3D models click here:
Static applicators have been around for many many years! However back then the only way to get one was to make it yourself and there was much less information readily available with instructions... these days we have Google!

I use a range of applicators and I first started with my own home made version, next came the Noch Gras-Master 2.0 which was great and finally the Woodland Scenics Static King which I love. It can stand up on its head making it very convenient for loading more static grass and sitting it off the side of the work area when not in use but still full of grass.

They all achieve similar results so depending on your situation price may be the limiting factor... If you're keen on saving a few dollars you can read the following article and build your very own static grass applicator:
While not cheap laser cutters can give you unlimited potential for modeling.
 
I'm using a somewhat cheap 50 Watt laser cutter that will set you back close to $1500USD.
Given that some laser cutters can cost in excess of $10,000 this isn't too bad... It really depends on how much modeling you plan to do and what type of models you plan to make.

You can do a lot more with one of these other than simply making HO scale building.

    What's NEXT? You can help decide...
Don't forget you can not only find me on YouTube and Facebook but you will also find me on Instagram as well.
​I post photos of dioramas and model layouts from fans who want to showcase their work. There are some requirements you'll need to meet before I post a photo you submit, if you'd like to share a photo with me you'll find the minimum requirements here.

Stay up to date...

For the latest on what's happening on the next tutorial video you can check out the blog where I share photos and tips about upcoming tutorial videos. I'll also share other bits of news and model related articles as well.

My favorite hobby shops...

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Below are 3 of my favorite hobby shops in Australia! All three are well worth checking out and they post internationally as well.