Let's Build: US Army Chevrolet Truck (MiniArt 1/35)
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- My friends, I've been hearing and reading about Miniart kits for ages without trying one for myself. The large amount of parts and details that many praise was rather a turnoff for me, but with this kit, I can see why people love them so much!
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My friends! I totally forgot that I actually built a Miniart kit before. The Ball Tank that started this channel was from them! It was probably caused by my approach to the model - about 85% of the parts ended in the recycle bin, and I completely missed the certified Miniart moment! :D
And the first model with rubber tread .... 1 big wheel.
I would recomend the T-54 B with a interior as it is fairly cheap and a good quality kit.
finally, i've been looking forward to this for so long, hope to see something like a ZIS-150 or opel blitz in the future.
Uncle Nightshift, I humbly think that the door decals needed a bit more weathering and chipping, they're too pristine compared to the rest of the truck, cheers!
After so many episodes, please, pretty please, do your research on Annealing finally. Cause your last name means Blacksmith even tho you still miss the annealing part for years. Try heating it up, shove it in cold water and test the softness afterwards. Doing so with copper and even brass (PE) will unlock new chapter of your modelling life. Seriously.
I don't know if it's only me, but I think an unfinished model in like a factory setting would be extremely cool. The factory could be brand new, like Rheinmetall or something, or it could be an abandoned one from WW2, it works both ways.
I would like to see something like that too, however I do reckon that it would be far harder to make a model don't look like a toy without weathering. Don't know
Great Idea - especially with these skills
It's my plan to build a model in oxide primer parked in a factory :)
@@NightShiftScaleModels I would love to see that in a tank such as the Maus or another super heavy tank
I've been kicking around the idea of guys restoring a couple of WW II vehicles in an old service station. The kind that had two service bays and gas pumps out front. For this Chevy, it could be shown in pristine condition with the doors masked off for painting the stars. Between Tamiya and MiniArt there's enough tools, jacks and work benches to outfit a workshop. LEDs are available that mimic arc welding, flouresent lights going bad (flickering) etc.. I think MiniArt has a kit of office furniture. Do some research and find 1/35 scale bathroom fixtures for the required disgusting toilet!
It’s always a good day when Uncle Night shift uploads a new video
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Lol. Such a npc comment
@@Jackoe69 I apologise for being a fan, shut up
Dear Martin, most aircraft modellers use wide tape and mask the entire (flat) window in one go. And then cut with a fresh hobby blade the tape around the window, using the gap in the frame as guide. It will do you masking job WAY easier, faster and more fun. You are so good with guiding brushes, i bet youll be gold guiding a blade too to cut the masking. It almost hurts seeing you struggle with a million tiny tape pieces for a small window….
Or he can use mascol. Or just glue the windows after painting and before weathering.
Absolutely Gorgeous Work Sir 🏆🏆🏆🏆 God Bless 🤗 Gary.
Great looking model.. One detail I think could be possibly added is dusty/dirty windscreens, with clean areas where the windscreen wipers sweep. I've seen this at some model shows I've been to and I always felt this effect added an extra touch of realism... Plus it may also work a a bit of a cheat code to cover up any glueing mistakes around the windscreen edges.
I was actually suprised he didn't do it.
And vertical streaks/scratches on the door windows.
Just FYI, the big 9 pointed hollow star is the Ninth Army Service Forces, based solely in the US, specifically just certain Western states : Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington. They would never be seen outside those areas.
I was wondering what that star was, I'd never seen it before now. Thanks for the info!
@@flyingscotsman9657 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Army_Service_Forces
If I have the bumper markings right it either Fort Lewis or Fort Lawton - both in the Seattle area. Homefront stuff is always overlooked
Ahhhh, thank you, I was wracking my brain trying to remember where I'd seen that odd marking before! I've always thought it looked too much like a target and probably a good thing it never left the States.
Came looking for this comment. Generally if you're into armor modeling I would advise NEVER TRUST WHAT THE MANUFACTURER PAINTS ON THE BOX. Do your own research for historical photos.
Ninth Service Command
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You make it looks sooo easy…
But I know of my own experience that it isn’t!
Love your work man❣️
You really are a Magician✨✨
Looking forward to the big diorama where this Beauty will find it’s place and shine✨
All the best from Holland for you and your loved ones❣️
Been waiting all those weeks,and once i saw it,I instantly clicked.Thanks for the content uncle Night Shift!
Incredible work. Your attention to detail is remarkable.
A tank or a truck, Night Shift will rock! And so Martin rocks here!
Watching and listening to you is better than any movie or TV series. Your production is so professional, including the lighting and camera work. And of course you are a marvelous artist that makes plastic come to life. Thanks for sharing your passion!!
Hello uncle !
I completed my model ,after the year of work, it is a Panther F from RFM in 1:35 scale. I've gotta say, that i wouldn't be this skilled if i didn't came across your channel i teached many good modelling techniques from you :).
Cheers form Poland 🇵🇱
This was a cool video because you were outside your comfort zone. As someone who built only car models for years before transitioning to tank models I can tell its very eye opening to try a different kind of modelling as you learn a lot of new techniques. Building a Lamborghini is wayyy different than building a Sherman tank. Especially when it comes to painting. Its so much fun to build something in a way that youre not used to. You should try building a car model! Or if youre not really into cars maybe try a helicopter or plane model!
That bench seat is a work of art, ultra-realistic!!
Got to do something about that door marking. It looks like its made out of construction paper and shares none of the weathering or scratching present on the door behind it. Spatter a little mud over the bottom of it with a toothbrush already! Nice job overall though. Very fun to watch you tackle it.
You would never have sacks of flour leaning against gasoline cans. It would ruin the flour and make it inedible. Also the flour sacks would be sewed closed along the top, not tied off like that. Maybe those sacks have cement in them?
This flour won't be edible after its "journey" anyway. I believe he's going to do an airfield diorama and the flour sacks were used to check targeting on bombing runs - dropping flour is much cheaper (and quieter) than dropping ordinance!
Absolutely amazing as always! Every time I see you use black as a primer, I think the paint job will come out too dark but it never does! You have the paint jobs down to a combination of science and art. Beautiful, just beautiful!
Awesome model
No sculpting expert, huh? I beg to differ
Gotta be an old watermill... Not many people can do watermills without liking them look ultra clown shoes though, if anyone can, you can.
Beautiful work! However, as indicated in a comment below, the nonagon insignia on the door represents the 9th Service Command, a stateside unit. It is unlikely that it would get that weathered in normal use as such vehicles were washed frequently and repainted as needed. The box top art is odd in that it shows the vehicle in what appears to be on an ETO battlefield. Many of these were sold as surplus after the war and were very commonly seen here in the Pacific Northwest where I live.
I like this U.S. Army Chevrolet Truck very nice cool. ❤❤😊😊
I love MiniArt, when you mentioned the amount of plastic I was not surprised :D
oooh im very stoked for the Big Diorama 👀
Fantastic work. Really enjoy watching your vids. You give so much detail with an easy friendly approach. Each vid is a joy. All the best from The UK.
It's basically your "fault" that I'm back into modelling business again. Not really, just kidding - it really means a lot of fun and quality time to me, so... Thanks!
Which acrylic thinner do you use for thinning down your acrylic paint in the airbrush? I am having issues that my Humbrol enamel thinner keeps stripping my AK/Mig/Vallejo colors I thinned with AK acrylic thinner for my airbrush. Thanks a lot! :)
Thank you for what you do Night Shift! BTW which AK color did you use for the very first base color after black primer... RC 023 or RC 026?? Thank you
Dear modeling friends, I have a crucial question regarding Mister Surfacer 1000. This might sound like a stupid question, but is there a difference between Mr Surfacer and Mr Finishing Surfacer?
I used diluted Mr Surfacer 1000 to prime a model, and the job went horribly. Everything seemed to work fine after applying the paint with my airbrush, but after I let the model dry, the paint just started to dust off the model :(
Did I buy the wrong product?
Amazing work! I just found you and subd. Your weathering is simply amazing. Well done!
Glue the Windows in after painting the model. No masking necessary. 👍🏻
Muh Frend;
Flour sacks next to gasoline makes for sick soldiers. Maybe they're sacks of textiles in need of washing? Super nice video and brush work as always, Yesyes.
For me it's too much pin washes, looks very artificial, especially Chevrolet writing and wood. And the shovel (I have one from WW2) can be painted with darker olive green, I think it would look better. Beside this, cool model and good work
Anybody know how well this truck scales with 40k orks? Looking for something that would read like a deuce and a half compared to the miniatures.
Terrific modelling! Can I challenge you for one more detail? Windscreen wiper swipe marks on the windscreen. Best regards R
Fuel and flour together.... I think not... Also flour sacks were stitched closed not closed with a knot...
Just an idea, if youre looking to mix things up test your skills, why not try a diorama of a locomotive loaded up with tanks? Would be a cool setpiece, and TECHNICALLY it has tracks!
The real test would be figuring out where I'd store such a large diorama :D
@NightShiftScaleModels maybe only having 1-2 loaded up cars, and then cutting the rest flush like you do with scenic bases. Would definitely be a good excuse to use up a bunch of resin figures too.
As a heavy diesel mechanic I can honestly sat this is legit af.
But I would like more time spent on what you did with painting the tires…they were more than just rubber black.
If this kit impresses you. You should see their WWII bulldozer kits.
Hm. Late war configuration, western Europe, US Army truck, flour bags and German-marked barrels. Either a camp/resupply scene, or maybe it's actually *post* war and it's a relief truck? Perhaps delivering to an airfield for the airlift.
i thought relief truck too, maybe in belgium?
Love your vids! I am new to the modeling scene and I am amazed by your talent. Keep up the good work
You never fail to impress!! Beautiful work!
When you pick out the details with the black wash, it looks overdone and the details are too noticeable
maybe put the windows in at the end instead of first so u dont need to mask it, just put a little peice of plastic or sumthing behind the area
I Love You! And I'm going to tell you, the weathering is Exquisite! But... I'm 63, and this truck looks Exactly like the ones I saw in the 1960s all over Tennessee! And I Mean Photographically Exactly The Same!!! Over aged for 1945, but Absolutely Perfect for 1965!!! And it was this old dirty rusty look that got me into Modeling in 1970, which girls didn't do back then.
And if you ever what to do an Interior, try a Mini Art Pz IV, it made my Brain Hurt! But it is Beautiful! You could do it Real Justice!
Thank you for your always wonderful videos. I'm always rooting for you from Japan. I learned a lot. I have a question. This is a pencil-shaped tool that is used from around 12:30 in the video. What is this? I want to know the name of the tool. thank you. A friend of mine
Understood. This is a silicone pencil. thank you very much.^_^
Seat cushion looks 100% better from your modification.
You wont see this but this is so mf cool
It’s just too much contrast…or forced perspective for me…
Is this by chance going to be a Berlin Airlift related diorama?
Amazing build. Its not easy to make something as mundane as a regular work truck interesting without scraping a lot of realism, but you did it. The sculpting and weathering on the seat and stowage was damn good.
You did a great job on that truck for someone who claims not to enjoy building trucks. The building and painting of the cargo was a class into itself. Thank you for that.
Thank you , Uncle Martin .
🐺 Loupis Canis .
Amazing. I sit in awe every video I watch. I wish I had the time/skill/patients/tools/techniques that you possess to create my own. But, I don't so watching you is my catharsis.
I've found that, when building cars and trucks, coloring the edges of windows black adds to the realism.
Beautiful work!! 👍👍
Uncle night shift is making a bakery for a change
Would this be a early Berlin airlift scene
Do you think that practically newly produced trucks could have rust?
Excellent point.
I have a cold but uncle night Shift is here so light up my day :)
As someone who exclusively builds gunpla and zoids kits i gotta say your videos make me want to try these techniques on those models and make them more rustic and less anime. Love all your work
Man, I miss Zoids kits. x.x
Another boring day cranked up to high intensity of goodness with every new night shift upload
Really cool! Very interesting to see your skills and visual approach on different subjects. Since you asked what we thought, one suggestion from a total beginner -- the forestry service mark on the door feels nearly pristine, compared to the overall ware/patina; it could just look that way on video, but some discoloration and chips on those white surfaces would have pulled me in even more. Thanks for the upload, I really enjoyed this one!
Any tips on how I could make the hood open on the one I’m working on? I want the engine to be visible
See Tamiya's 1:35th-scale kit of the GMC CCKW-353 2½-ton 6×6 U.S. Army Cargo Truck. It may offer you some guidance; it might even fit in with your Miniart kit for a double display, or even a diorama (put Tamiya's 1:35th-scale kit of the M38 ¼-Ton 4×4 Light Utility Truck “Jeep” at the fore!). Verlinden at one point had offered a mixed media detail set for the CCKW-353 complete with a joyously detailed engine; perhaps one of these could upgrade your current kit. It was so wondrous that I posed my truck with the hood up, too.
The Tamiya kit is of the later soft-skinned cab. If you want the hard cab (formed of steel sheeting), Italeri made one in their Water-tank Truck kit. It may be possible to affix that cab onto the Tamiya kit's chassis. (I would not know about the hood. The Italeri kit's interior likely is less detailed, so perhaps the Tamiya kit's subassembly might help.)
I don’t actually make scale models because honestly I don’t have the patience, but this brand is one I’ll have to pay attention to if I ever decide to get into models.
I sense a windmill coming up
Watermill, I know how this chap thinks. Everyone and their sister would do a windmill, I reckon he’ll go hydro.
Stunning work again, but I see the modern obsession with over rusting continues unabated😂
Agreed.
Because of this build I think I'm going to have to look into getting one of these.
Id like to see you build the 1/16 takon jeep, with a couple figures, the skill would allow great details.
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Such awesome work!
Loved seeing it all from start to finish.
I can dwell on your fantastic paint work, but I’m pretty sure building a sound model beneath is a little beneficial.
It’s all great.
That truck looks nice and well used.
Keep it up.
Have you ever looked up on wikipedia, Logistics Vehicle System, Palletized Load System, Logistic Vehicle System Replacement, Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck, Mobile Trauma Bay and so on.
As for added fun, if so wanted, look up here on youtube "LCV truck to sweden" and "Transformers Prime that will most certainly do", for some potential fun.
If a Beetle car can be found in the same scale, you could go for a Optimus Prime & Bumblebee setup, for the extra fun.
I built one of the MiniArt Austin armored car kits. My son gave It to me last Christmas. Like this Chevy, it is an astonishingly detailed kit and it built into a beautiful model. You can't see much of the detail painstakingly built and painted. I am a hobbyist who models in my less than abundant spare time and it took me several months and left me model exhausted. I had to take a break, but now that the weather is getting cold....
Amigo mio, expresarte mis mas sincera admiracion por tus trabajos modelisticos y por tu trabajo dedactico en los videos, gracias por todo de un humilde aprendiz español
If you were looking for another palate cleanser project, there is a tabletop vehicular combat game called Gaslands. In it, people customize Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars with a post-apocalyptic, Mad Max style. It would be awesome to see your take on a team of cars for this game.
The best feeling is when you get a RUclips notification from nightshift because you know it’s always going to be amazing
built theiir T-54B with interiors. good details, but completely over engineered. the suspension was a NIGHTMARE. also it was not "full" interior: gearbox is missing and internal fuel tank too. upper hull didn't fit and so....maybe i will have some of their diorama acessiors, but no more "bigger" kits from miniart for me.
Love the video, but I have one slightly negative comment… while I’ve never seen this truck in person, I’ve driven a Duce and a half before and use a 1/4 willies, dodge M37 and dodge WC63 for farm work…. All of them have canvas seats- not leather… again I could be wrong for this type of truck but usually US military uses canvas seat covers for cost efficiency
I was considering getting this kit today! And here it is, a whole video about it by Uncle Night Shift! A surprise to be sure but a welcome one!
This project and the huge German mortar have been two of my favorites. Yes, everyone loves an armor model, but some of the other vehicles of war are just as interesting.
Another great piece of art from one of the true masters of this hobby, very well done Night Shift, best regards from Australia 👌👍👌👍👌👍
yesssss good things come to those who wait, and those good things are Uncle Night Shift videos!!
Amazing work . really like your style. Jungle diorama next maybe. Airfix ferret maybe.keep up the good work.from Bonnie scotland.
Brilliant work, as always, mah friend. I was only a bit surprised that you left the door decals, unweathered🤷🏼♂️ However, that didn’t make me love the job you did, a single bit less at all.
"Soft-skinned vehicles on wheels... I've only built two so far"-I guess the "on wheels" qualifier technically excuses this omission of that great little rotting VW vignette ;)
Build a sherman Jumbo 76mm to accompany the truck. No concrete version. Big fan of your builds but your (1:48?) Sherman one was my least favorite.
Just a suggestion: how about a tank/ armored car disabled or stuck and the crew crawling out, with the opposing force(allied/axis) vehicle/troops pulled up and taking them prisoner?
The disabled vehicle could have a track recently blown off, or off the road in a ditch, hung up on a stump, etc.
I’m no where nearly as skilled as you are to even attempt such a build, but I love your work and the way you document them on your channel.
As long as it wouldn’t bee to taxing, and in between your astronomical photography, of course.
Thank you for all the entertainment, from an over the hill model builder. T.
Most Mini-Art kits have great detail but are fiddly as hell to build! Patience, experience and a slow, methodical pace produce great results, though. You've done an amazing job here and you always take the painting and weathering to new heights. For me though, a bit too much 'artistic license'. Your builds seem a bit heavy handed lately and I would love to see something a little more subtle, still beat up mind you, but more toned down. I know I'm in the minority but something out of your comfort zone would be cool. That being said, I can't help but admire the skill and hard work you put into every project. Great job! ✌
If you're building a "huge diorama" I bet there's going to be a plane in it, something like a C47 or C54. Or maybe a ship, with cranes and all? A train! yes, definitely going to be a train in it....right?
You are doing a rear echelon area with a kitchen and supply area, and possibly folding in a few mechanics doing some work. How close did I get Uncle Martin (Night Shift)????
Uncle Night shift Yhoohoo
Awesome job as always Uncle. But the oil/gas drum with flour/grain sacks isn't realistic "I hope" as anyone who has carried an oil drum knows it leaks everywhere and would contaminate those sacks with grimy oil. This isn't to be picky but to just point out an observation.
Magic Sculpt huh? Somebody's been bingeing Ebroin's Miniatures!!
Beautiful work as always, except for 2 things, and please take this constructively! The box on the front fender, and the small cans etc behind the window are not held down by anything. A real truck driving over a bump, rough terrain, or just going around a corner would have those just fall off straight away.
Hello, it turned out very nicely, please tell me, are there plans to assemble a Panther from Meng with fg 1250, Ts-054?)
Great model as usual NS! I don't think there is any real issue with layering paint over HS for chipping? Provided the coats are not too thick and you don't leave the paint to dry and harden completely? I think Mike Rinaldi mostly uses oil paints for layering effects, but have seen him explain chipping multiple layers of paints without issue. Perhaps one to try next time.
Yo uncle. Another awesome project that I would like to do on my bench. Thanks for the video. Love your work as always, and Build on my brother.
Of course, I don't know what your diorama will be about, but if it takes place during the period where this truck was in service, note that regular militaries regularly repaint their vehicles and decommission worn or damaged equipment. That truck looks like it would look a couple decades after being sold on the civilian market, and then neglected. But then, if it was reused as a civilian vehicle, those tires are too new and overly available, and there would be many more civilian details that are not present. From the drum labels, it looks like it would be the runabout vehicle for a vehicle boneyard, but then... Why are there sacks of flour in contact with old, leaky drums of waste fuel and gasoline? The cargo is not secured, and the tailgate is open, so it must be stopped for (un)loading, but then why would there ever be a tipped gasoline drum packed into a vehicle like that?
I'm very curious how this diorama will look, as I'm frequently impressed by your creativity and details.
Great as usual, But far from perfect. I mean, I don't think anyone in their right minds, would transport food items like that. In this case, bags of flour alongside leaky fuel drums. No matter how desperate the conflict is in real life. It would not happen. It really wouldn't make for very tasty, or indeed, healthy bread would it. Unless, of course this may be a part of the diorama design and the cargo is going to be dumped somewhere?
As a post apocalyptic dieselpunk builder, I stay away from MiniArt about as steady as the devil avoid the Bible. I use a lot of their diorama stuff, but the models themself are useless for my purposes.But if you want some correct detailed shit, (boooring) they are great. I guess. :D
another outstanding build :D
These things are TOTALLY overdone now. The weathering just goes too far. One only needs to look at a photo or even better, the real thing to see that the weathering is far too pronounced. Kind of like zimmerit on tanks. If what's put on models were to scale it would look ridiculous IRL.