I Turned Cheap Model Trees into Realistic Miniature Scenery!

In this video, I take a bag of cheap model trees and show you how to turn them into something you can actually be proud of. A quick, easy how-to that works for dioramas, wargaming terrain, and model railways...pretty much anything that needs a realistic looking tree. Thanks for watching! If you’d like to see more behind the scenes and a bit of the build progression, I’ve started sharing more over on Patreon: 👉 https://www.patreon.comCtdioramas 🔧 Tools & Materials The airbrush I used in this video were kindly sent over by Gaahleri If you’d like to check them out, you can use the affiliate link below. It also helps support the channel at no extra cost to you. Airbrush and Paint Sets: 👉https://www.gaahleri.com/?ref=CTDioramas 👉 Use code: CTDioramas for 10% off! Trees 👉https://amzn.to/41gixgz Here's a list of products I used in my builds. Mod Podge Mat: https://amzn.to/3xsGvpW XPS foam: https://amzn.to/4bKR7CJ Pebeo Black Gesso Primer: https://amzn.to/3Kddar7 Isopropyl Alcohol: https://amzn.to/3Ef6DIC Here's a list of my hobby tools and supplies! Dremel multi tool: https://amzn.to/3JrF4NZ A1 Cutting Mat: https://amzn.to/3jWyzKF A3 Cutting Mat: https://amzn.to/3KdEgP8 Air Brush Kit: https://amzn.to/3k0PdZp Hobby Tweezers: https://amzn.to/3E99LpG Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/3S8hAS3 Sculpting Tools: https://amzn.to/3IuYsdQ Hot Wire Foam Cutter: https://amzn.to/3k3qNyw My Filming Setup Lighting Equipment: https://amzn.to/3xx7G2M Camera: https://amzn.to/3S6g5nx Mic: https://amzn.to/3ka03MJ Socials @Ctdioramas on Instagram @Ctdioramas on Facebook ctdioramas.com Contact [email protected] 00:00 – Intro 00:30 – Tree Prep 01:10 – Adding Texture 01:46 – Tree Canopy 02:45 – Painting 04:30 – Trunk Detail 05:32 – Adding leaves 05:58 – Final Results #diorama #modelmaking #miniatures #warhammerterrain #modelrailway #howtomake