How To Model & Detail An Embankment On A Modern Image OO Gauge Model Railway Layout Or Diorama

In this video, Sam ‪@peaks4719‬ demonstrates how to model a realistic embankment scene on a modern image OO scale model railway layout using a number of readily available modelling materials such as plaster, sand & static grass.
He walks you through the basic techniques used in the construction of the landscape and then uses several of our kits to add detail and realism including:
LX035-OO Lineside Cable Trunking - www.scalemodelscenery.co.uk/l...
LX001-OO Five Bar Gates - www.scalemodelscenery.co.uk/l...
LX006-OO 4ft Post & Rail Fencing - www.scalemodelscenery.co.uk/l...
AX006-OO Modern Trackside Accessories - www.scalemodelscenery.co.uk/a...
LX148-OO Relay Box Platforms - www.scalemodelscenery.co.uk/l...
LX141-OO Catch Pits - www.scalemodelscenery.co.uk/l...
Scenic products, other than building sand have been sourced from www.wwscenics.com/ and www.serious-play.co.uk/

[@billwingate971]

Nice one

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Like the video very much .loads of detail.

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Sam did a fantastic job at building this diorama it looks really good.

[@ScaleModelScenerycouk]

Cheers Nicholas I intend on doing some more

[@martinhinsley6198]

Its always nice to see these kind of videos. A picture paints a thousand words and compliment your very clear descriptive vocals. Well done Sam. Brilliant

[@ScaleModelScenerycouk]

Thank you

[@greengiant1258]

Another very good job done Sam, the kits are always very good quality,
a fine upload ,stay safe, Allan.

[@peaks4719]

Cheers Allan good to see you on here too

[@exehavenharbour]

Great job Sam, i bet they’re so pleased they took you on. There is some great stuff on the website and I will come the time be ordering plenty. Cheers Sam and all at ScaleModelScenery, John

[@peaks4719]

Cheers John really appreciate your continuing support on both channels

[@Parkendnorth]

Loved it great work sam

[@ScaleModelScenerycouk]

Thank you.

[@TheCraigShawShow]

Great work Sam, it’s always a pleasure to watch and see the end result!

[@peaks4719]

Cheers Craig

[@going2thedogs]

Great work. Very inspirational.

[@davidyeates526]

Brilliant 👍👏

[@tommartin5]

Good job 👍

[@SFRATON]

Great diorama and the gates look cool. Take care - Kevin

[@ScaleModelScenerycouk]

Thank you

[@icmdead1]

Thanks for this video, i've just purchased my first scaleModelScenery items (fencing for back of houses and wired fence for a farm) and along with my yet to arrive static grass applicator its good to see the methods put into practice.

[@ScaleModelScenerycouk]

Thank you Keith! Hope you like the fencing. Let us know how you get on

[@silkytrack8091]

Just found this channel - Sam your scenics are brilliant. 👍

[@ScaleModelScenerycouk]

Ah great thanks yes I think you follow me on Peaks 47? 👍🏻

[@silkytrack8091]

@@ScaleModelScenerycouk correct. 👍

[@theangelsmodellingandrailways]

Superb looking diorama, great use of the kits, very effective weathering/scenery, top notch modelling Sam. Your no nonsense approach gets results every time. All the best. Brian

[@ScaleModelScenerycouk]

No nonsense I like that cheers Brian

[@bartoncessna1]

Nice!

[@GAVINHURST]

Very good and very effective 👍

[@ScaleModelScenerycouk]

Thank you Gavin

[@steveharper5536]

Great tutorial Sam the diorama looks superb, it would make a great prize in one of your competitions in the future mate.

[@peaks4719]

That’s boss mans to give a way not mine but you me thinking now 👍🏻

[@foxhillrailway2252]

nice one Sam ... Presented in a professional way mate... Neil

[@peaks4719]

Cheers Neil 👍🏻

[@dinmorejunctionmodelrailway]

Congratulations Sam for a job well done. I'll have to have you visit my layout lol. Justin and the SMS team create some excellent products. 🚂🚃🚃🚃

[@ScaleModelScenerycouk]

Thank you

[@peaks4719]

Thanks Dinmore Junction

[@charlesmitchell487]

Beautiful work, but the real challenge is doing this in n scale...

[@edwardmortimer2150]

What is it with the overally short dramtic bits

[@scotmcmanus9401]

This was a really good video. Is there any chance of filming it in HD going forward, thanks 👍

[@peaks4719]

Hi Scot i did my best to upload the video in a better quality, we spent ages trying to get it off my phone it was a memory issue , we are currently sorting out a digital camera for the channel . All being well the next one should be in HD . Regarding this video we may still be able re upload a better quality version in time
Thanks👍🏻

[@scotmcmanus9401]

@@peaks4719 Thanks for the reply. I watched on my 4K tv which always makes non-HD stuff look bad. I did really enjoy the video though, you did a great job.

[@MrPaglesham]

This is a set-piece, not a diorama. A diorama has false perspective and is a mixture of flat background and modelled foreground and intermediate. Jack Nelson was the master of that.

[@ScaleModelScenerycouk]

From the dictionary: a diorama is
a model representing a scene with three-dimensional figures, either in miniature or as a large-scale museum exhibit. 👍

[@MrPaglesham]

Dia...through. You look from one point THROUGH modelled foreground to a painted flat background. If you use the word diorama for every little piece of modelled scenery, most with no background, when would you use the word with any real meaning?

[@ScaleModelScenerycouk]

I think we'll agree to disagree on this one. It's a vignette of real life that we've created, background or no background. It's depiction of what could easily be a real life scene. So it's a diorama in our book. Stay safe! :)