How to build a realistic, miniature, scale model diorama of Santorini Greece. I had so much fun capturing the Cycladic Architecture in 1/24 scale.

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In this tutorial DIY, I show you how to build an architectural scale model from foam core or foam board from scratch. I cover several techniques for creating the Ultimate, Ultra-Realistic Diorama. You can apply these techniques to anything you are making, such as dioramas, scale models, model railway scenery, wargaming terrain, warhammer 40k, dollhouse accessories, action figure displays, and much more!

I teach you several technical skills, such as how to cut through foam board, how to 3D print details for dioramas, such as miniature tables, chairs, windows, doors, flower pots, etc, how to create a realistic stucco texture for miniature scale models, how to use an airbrush for painting miniature details, how to make realistic scenery, how to make and paint realistic stone walkways using XPS Foam, how to make realistic miniature staircases, and much more!

My favorite technique that I learned was making realistic scale model flowers using 3D prints. It was tedious gluing each individual flower using super glue, but I was very happy with the results!

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Diorama Layout (3D Sketch)
0:47 Build a Miniature House from Foam Board
3:29 How to make Miniature Stairs from XPS Foam
5:03 Assembling Building 1
6:12 Gluing Foam Core Walls
7:05 Building another Foam Staircase (Proxxon Hot Wire Table)
8:00 Making Building 2 From Foam Core
9:08 How to Apply a Realistic Stucco Texture to Miniature Scale Models
13:31 Assembling all the walls
14:32 Filling Gaps with Spackle
14:57 Back Wall and Planter Boxes
15:27 Front Platform Construction
16:19 Stucco Application 2
16:36 Acrylic White Paint Base Coat
17:12 Make and Paint Realistic Stones from Styrofoam
23:53 White Touch Up Paint
25:22 How to Remove Supports from Resin 3D Prints
28:20 Miniature Trellis DIY
29:41 3D Printed Shutters
30:04 How to Paint 3D Prints with an Airbrush
32:16 Assemble Miniature Doors and Windows
32:59 Miniature 3D Printed Chairs
33:26 Terracotta Flower Pots
33:44 Installing Doors Windows and 3D Printed Accessories
35:14 Adding Dirt to Planter Boxes
35:58 How to Make Realistic Miniature Bushes
37:40 How to Make Realistic Scale Model Flowers
39:41 How to Make Potted Plants for Miniatures
41:31 Planting Miniature Flowers
42:06 Adding 3D Printed Tables and Chairs
43:26 Final Result!
44:12 Patreon (Link in the Description)

Music:
"Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"
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Song List:
1. Saturna
2. Lucid Dream
3. Fantasy
4. Nightscopes
5. Distance
6. New Beginnings
7. Edge of Tomorrow
8. Replicant Hunter
9. Rendezvous
10. Menace
11. Fractals
12. Home