Boulder Creek Railroad - Making realistic scenery with a laser cutter
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Luke Towan is an Australian miniature artist. As a railroad fan, he likes to DIY a variety of railroad and architecture models. He shares the process of making these models on his YouTube channel.
Luke Towan is an Australian miniature artist who likes to DIY a variety of railroad and architecture models. He started his YouTube channel Boulder Creek Railroad in 2013 and now has over a million subscribers. In his videos he shows the process of making realistic scenery and dioramas using a laser cutter and other tools.
Super realistic miniature bridge model
Did you think it was just a normal photo of scenery at first glance? Everything in this photo, even the glistening water surface, is a miniature model built by Luke Towan. The small but authentic model can’t help but amaze everyone.
With his FLUX Beamo laser cutter, Towan made a 1:87 scale iron bridge. Compared to the laser cutter he used before, Beamo’s camera alignment function allows Towan to place his design more precisely and accurately.
He used his Beamo laser cutter to cut 1 mm acrylic sheets and then combined all the components to build the main body of the bridge.
By adding additional details and fake foliage, he creates a magical miniature model catching everyone’s eyes.
Watch the video below to see the whole process.
See the world through different eyes
“If you have the right tools you too could make something similar or better!” - Luke Towan
Luke Towan says that it’s not difficult to make any of these models. With patience and confidence, anyone can be a miniature artist. See the world through different eyes and build your little kingdom.
