Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
I've made hundreds of dioramas since 2018 and have been lucky to sell most of them to other collectors, BUT I don't actually have any "professional" training as a scale model maker. Im a hobbyist, who shares the processes I have learned from watching other YouTubers and learning from my own trial and error.
Today, I'll show you the full process I used to make a #ResidentEvil RPD Station #diorama using XPS foam, custom designed 3D printed parts, wall spackle, acrylic paints and more. This was originally posted on my channel as a three part series in 2023, but I've edited this all together into a single, informative 30 minute tutorial, trimming out all the unnecessary "fluff" so you get the most value possible out of the tutorial. I hope you enjoy!
If you'd like to print any of the 3D models for yourself, you can access them on my Patreon: patreon.com/VASCOToys
Browse my diorama products and subscribe to my newsletter at website: vascotoys.com
Or purchase items on my eBay: ebay.com/usr/vasco48_sc
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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
GLUE SUPPLIES
- Ryobi Battery Powered Glue Gun - amzn.to/3LuMous
- Dual Temperature Glue Gun - amazon.com/dp/B0000BYD4U?ie=UTF8&psc=1&pd_rd_plhdr=t&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=c5e62abdb543e2c8fd0eab783169b793&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- Hot Glue Sticks 10" Full Size, Clear, 24 Sticks - amazon.com/gp/product/B0018N9P22?ie=UTF8&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=4cf4d726e65797ee65b70268851ec419&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
PAINTING SUPPLIES
- Airbrush Kit - https://www.amazon.com/Airbrush-Profe...
- Iwata Airbrush - https://www.amazon.com/NEO-Gravity-Fe...
- Airbrush Thinner - https://www.amazon.com/Vallejo-Airbru...
- Paint brushes - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
- Nitrile Gloves - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
PAINT COLORS
- Vallejo Gray - amazon.com/Vallejo-Acrylic-Paint-Neutral-Grey/dp/B000PHBF0M?keywords=Vallejo%2BGray&qid=1681694991&sr=8-1&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=d49bfd7d455e0a38f960bcd59a35bb86&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- Vallejo Black - amazon.com/Vallejo-Black-Model-Color-Paint/dp/B000PH7OXE?crid=34XXXE0JKL3JM&keywords=vallejo%2Bblack&qid=1681695400&sprefix=Vallejo%2BBlack%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=7f3d2153503d5fc648c8dc69d6cb5509&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
LIGHTING SUPPLIES
evandesigns.com
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - My most popular diorama commission request is...
00:43 - THIS is a huge efficiency booster
01:28 - Two different ways to carve XPS foam
03:15 - How to magnetize a diorama
04:40 - Constructing the RPD Station GATE
05:35 - XPS foam facade embellishment time
07:34 - Cobblestone carving in XPS foam
08:45 - Installing the 3D printed gate
10:45 - How to process and prime 3D printed parts
11:53 - Constructing the building facade from foam and PLA
13:54 - Full paint process tutorial segment starts HERE
19:08 - Adding mortar to the cobblestone base
20:08 - Painting and Installing the RPD sign
21:49 - Creating functional light fixtures.
23:35 - How to install functional lighting in a diorama
29:33 - I present the Raccoon City Police Department Diorama!
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DISCLAIMER - VASCO Toys is part of the amazon associates program. If you click on any of the amazon product links in this blog, I will receive a small commission on those sales at no extra charge to you.
I am not responsible for any harm or injury that may be caused a result of others attempting diorama building or any of the projects seen on this channel. Build at your own risk.
I've made hundreds of dioramas since 2018 and have been lucky to sell most of them to other collectors, BUT I don't actually have any "professional" training as a scale model maker. Im a hobbyist, who shares the processes I have learned from watching other YouTubers and learning from my own trial and error.
Today, I'll show you the full process I used to make a #ResidentEvil RPD Station #diorama using XPS foam, custom designed 3D printed parts, wall spackle, acrylic paints and more. This was originally posted on my channel as a three part series in 2023, but I've edited this all together into a single, informative 30 minute tutorial, trimming out all the unnecessary "fluff" so you get the most value possible out of the tutorial. I hope you enjoy!
If you'd like to print any of the 3D models for yourself, you can access them on my Patreon: patreon.com/VASCOToys
Browse my diorama products and subscribe to my newsletter at website: vascotoys.com
Or purchase items on my eBay: ebay.com/usr/vasco48_sc
_______________________________________________________________________
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
GLUE SUPPLIES
- Ryobi Battery Powered Glue Gun - amzn.to/3LuMous
- Dual Temperature Glue Gun - amazon.com/dp/B0000BYD4U?ie=UTF8&psc=1&pd_rd_plhdr=t&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=c5e62abdb543e2c8fd0eab783169b793&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- Hot Glue Sticks 10" Full Size, Clear, 24 Sticks - amazon.com/gp/product/B0018N9P22?ie=UTF8&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=4cf4d726e65797ee65b70268851ec419&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
PAINTING SUPPLIES
- Airbrush Kit - https://www.amazon.com/Airbrush-Profe...
- Iwata Airbrush - https://www.amazon.com/NEO-Gravity-Fe...
- Airbrush Thinner - https://www.amazon.com/Vallejo-Airbru...
- Paint brushes - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
- Nitrile Gloves - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
PAINT COLORS
- Vallejo Gray - amazon.com/Vallejo-Acrylic-Paint-Neutral-Grey/dp/B000PHBF0M?keywords=Vallejo%2BGray&qid=1681694991&sr=8-1&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=d49bfd7d455e0a38f960bcd59a35bb86&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- Vallejo Black - amazon.com/Vallejo-Black-Model-Color-Paint/dp/B000PH7OXE?crid=34XXXE0JKL3JM&keywords=vallejo%2Bblack&qid=1681695400&sprefix=Vallejo%2BBlack%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=7f3d2153503d5fc648c8dc69d6cb5509&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
LIGHTING SUPPLIES
evandesigns.com
__________________________________________________________________________
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - My most popular diorama commission request is...
00:43 - THIS is a huge efficiency booster
01:28 - Two different ways to carve XPS foam
03:15 - How to magnetize a diorama
04:40 - Constructing the RPD Station GATE
05:35 - XPS foam facade embellishment time
07:34 - Cobblestone carving in XPS foam
08:45 - Installing the 3D printed gate
10:45 - How to process and prime 3D printed parts
11:53 - Constructing the building facade from foam and PLA
13:54 - Full paint process tutorial segment starts HERE
19:08 - Adding mortar to the cobblestone base
20:08 - Painting and Installing the RPD sign
21:49 - Creating functional light fixtures.
23:35 - How to install functional lighting in a diorama
29:33 - I present the Raccoon City Police Department Diorama!
___________________________________________________________________________
DISCLAIMER - VASCO Toys is part of the amazon associates program. If you click on any of the amazon product links in this blog, I will receive a small commission on those sales at no extra charge to you.
I am not responsible for any harm or injury that may be caused a result of others attempting diorama building or any of the projects seen on this channel. Build at your own risk.
