Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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I've watched the @Nerdzoic YouTube channel for years, so when Big Nerdy himself reached out to commission a diorama I was thrilled. I was even more excited when I learned he wanted to commission a 1:12 scale Nerdzoic toy store #diorama to showcase all the incredible #ActionFigures he has for sale at www.nerdzoic.com.

In this video, I show you how I tackled this commission build from start to finish, sharing techniques that I learned from the incredible @smolworldworkshop and my good friend @Terrafoamer on Instagram.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Nerdzoic wants a diorama
00:30 - 3D Render Time
00:50 - Carving the structure of a 1:12 scale toy store
01:32 - Let's magnetize the XPS foam
02:49 - Cutting out the windows and doors
03:45 - The power of wall spackle...
04:04 - We've got a MAJOR problem.
04:29 - Carving brick from foam
05:11 - Facade work
06:20 - Fake hardwoods, made of foam
07:52 - A Zenithal Highlight
08:27 - Mortar time ...
09:05 - Battery Powered LED sign
10:47 - Window time
11:42 - An Unexpected Upgrade
12:59 - We need another sign
14:00 - The Nerdzoic Toy Store
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3D PRINTING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
- Ender 3 V2 3D printer - amazon.com/Official-Creality-Motherboard-Carborundum-8-66x8-66x9-84/dp/B07FFTHMMN?keywords=ender+3+v2&qid=1672256877&sr=8-3&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.ac2169a1-b668-44b9-8bd0-5ec63b24bcb5&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=285e7a51e871f414c9ae
-Elegoo Staurn 4 Ultra - amzn.to/4fSZYUP
-Elegoo Water Washable Resin - amzn.to/4fR8C6l
- Digital Calipers - amazon.com/dp/B07VSVMWTJ?coliid=IR28P2H4FM242&colid=YP6NCFDV2YP2&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=bc444eda79d1c2019dd8724210a0d54c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- Hatchbox Black PLA 1.75mm diameter - amazon.com/gp/product/B00J0ECR5I?ie=UTF8&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=77371e10ddd82a43d8b230b8c4dcc1e0&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

FOAM CARVING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
- Proxxon Hotwire Foam Cutting Table - amazon.com/Proxxon-37080-Wire-Cutter-THERMOCUT/dp/B0017NS8H6?crid=3EEJ7W6T23162&keywords=proxxon+hotwire+foam+cutting+table&qid=1672257035&sprefix=proxxon+hotwire+foam+cutting+tabl%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=83ca3586ad23c852b86a7302a23b32a7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- Proxxon 38700 Footswitch FS - amazon.com/dp/B0017NP2M0?coliid=IG8GM1J7R7R2Q&colid=YP6NCFDV2YP2&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=25e22b0e4b61c226267559654d3299c4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- Utility Knife 12 Pack - amazon.com/gp/product/B08P1D7W15?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=1adf757a1384896b015ae3896e646d1a&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- Ceramic Magnets - amazon.com/gp/product/B072HV6NLB?ie=UTF8&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=b09f973cc6f55ba4789c41158d32c97c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- X-acto X602 Blades 100 Pack - amazon.com/gp/product/B000789P4M?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=558de9575aa96222c6252423ac64207e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- Smith's CCKS 2-Step Knife Sharpener , Yellow - amazon.com/dp/B00032S02K?coliid=I3AM1B9VH20MCW&colid=YP6NCFDV2YP2&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=8b2a77133ba98a16a3feedba76a004a5&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

OTHER SUPPLIES
- LED Light Strips - amzn.to/40Qgukv
- Hotwire Foam Factory styrogoo - hotwirefoamfactory.com/-028SG--StyroGoo-.html
- Ryobi Glue Gun - amzn.to/3CtPI7f
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