Me: "Ah, I will just skip weathering and start the next kit." Night Shift: "Now that the construction of the model is complete, I will add 458 rivets, 12 km of handmade welding seams and some square km of texture. It's highly rewarding."
To be fair to you he's, I suspect, not painting an entire army. Doing this with one model for your collection is not the same as needing to build three of these things and then another three of something else etc blah blah blah. However there are some people that are that level of... Crazy? Awesome? 🤷🏻♂️
@@xenoterracide Yeah this is sort of the big difference between Tabletop wargames and just Model/miniature painters. Tabletop wargamers wants something that looks nice but they're going to be viewed from like 3ft away and handled *a lot* on the tabletop vs Model/Miniature painters who are either painting for competition or to a very high standard for display. Night shift is the later, this will be a 'sits on the shelf' piece not a 'slapped down on the tabletop' piece.
Yeah, those are all great points! It's a different thing when you're building a standalone model and you can focus on all these minute details, and it's a completely different affair when you're building a tabletop army where quantity is also a requirement. That's where it's vital to be smart and set your priorities! :)
@@matt8145-d4d came here to say that hahaha but some gear is around almost 10.000 years as I remember from my childhood.. my memory is not the same in the last thousands years thou...
Except that no vehicle, no matter how old, that's in service in an active chapter would EVER look that breaten up, they'd rather sacrifice 50 servitors to repaint it even during battle then let it rust
Literally the first time I see a 40k tank look like heavy machinery, and not a toy. Thank you so much for this video, it has everthing. This is all the inspiration any warhammer player will ever need to get a good tank result
I've picked up so many ideas from you in the past for painting and building my tanks for my own Warhammer guides so it's great to see take on a Warhammer tank of your own! Awesome work as always, you're an inspiration.
Warhammer players deserve to be shown how big and beautiful the world of modeling techniques is outside of the Games Workshop walled garden, and I hope this video blows up to help spread the word. Nice work Uncle!
I agree, I've learned so much from doing armor and gunpla that is SO useful for my Warhammer projects. Oils and Enamels aren't scary, they make painting an army so much easier because you can just erase and try again.
Coming from the Warhammer side, this was very much a moment of humility and amazement at what could be done. I feel like I know nothing, but I'm looking forward to learning.
Forgeworld made two modeling books in the early 2000s using professional modelers called Imperial Armour Masterclass. I have both in hard copies, but the goal was to try and get hobbyist to use traditional techniques. Unfortunately overtime Games Workshop decided to walk away from that style so they could put their painting system and associated products.
So true, the old guard (historical, architectural and train hobbyists) have been at it since forever and they know stuff that would just blow the mind of GW stans. Hell, they still blow my mind regularly and i've been following the old-guard for years.
You did grim-dark styling perfectly. You seemed to "get it" intrinsically. So your application and level of weathering really hits the bullseye. Good job. Now do a Space Marine in this same style (oddly enough your same armor modeling techniques are applicable to the smaller power armor, though size poses a challenge). You are now the envy of most 40K gamers.
Yeah this dude is my favorite modeler on the internet…. Casually just producing amazing models every video making it sound / look easy meanwhile my basic ass can’t successfully mask a canopy without wanting to lose my mind…… ( and 10 attempts )
You absolutely crushed that build, I've never seen a WH tank taken anywhere close to that level. Amazing what a real pro kit modeler can achieve. I bet half the WH vehicle painting competition entrants are online ordering Tamiya putty right now LOL.
Reading the comments like "oh he's just painted a GOLDEN DEMON first try"... I'm thinking yeah right no shot in hell... Boy howdy was I wrong in my hubris. AMAZING!!! Welcome to Warhammer sir. Can't wait to see more!!
Nothing short of stunning. Multiple Horus Heresy groups I’m in are buzzing about this because it’s such a great effect. Reminds me of the Forgeworld books that employed military modelers like Phil Stucinskas to do up Warhammer tanks in the model tank style. Thank you for the tutorial!
FYI, in Warhammer there is 5 Chaos Gods: Nurgle - God of disease, death, despair, inevitable decay and rebirth; Khorne - God of war, hate, rage, murder and bloodshed; Slaanesh - God of pleasure, pain, excess, self-indulgence and perfection; Tzeentch - God of change, sorcery, ambition, hope and knowledge; Martin - God of Textures and Weathering.
I've been using your videos as my bible for painting warhammer tanks for years. That said, I can't believe you've cursed me with this re-riveting idea. Its gonna take so long but it looks so good.......
I've been playing 40K since it came out back in the late 80s. With 40K, it is all about the cool factor, and while you may not know the back story of it, you totally NAILED building this tank! If you put this on a gaming table, you better be wearing hip boots for the amount of drool it would generate! Well done!
Apparently, the result of a top-tier WWII model builder/painter applying his techniques to a WH40K tank is pure, undiluted awesomeness... who could've known? 😂
I'm really happy you're trying new stuff! I love your historical stuff but it's super cool to see Warhammer, Machinen Krieger, and hopefully Gundam. Great work!!
I'm glad You Tube recommended this to me, this is amazing! I was in a U.S. Army armor unit (1-66 AR) and everything from the welds to the weathering looks so accurate. Some of the older vehicles look a lot like this, especially the support vehicles, like the HEMTT's. The only thing missing is large hydraulic fluid stains, but I'm not sure it would look good on a model. It would probably look like a mistake. (This is the first video of yours I've seen, so there's probably videos you did put some on and made it look great, lol). I'm going to binge a bit :). Semper en Hostes!
I refer Warhammer painters to your channel all the time; Good technique is good technique regardless of what you're painting. ....Now we all want to see you paint a squad of Space Marines to go with the tank! 😁
Then we can get him to paint a Centurion, then an assault squad, a heavy squad, a land raider... And then he'll start doing bat reps 😂 Or so I can hope
Thank you for taking us on your journey of painting this model! I really liked the transition from the messy pin wash application and the following blend of the paint. Knowing it looks the same on your models gives me a lot of confidence!
This has hands down been the most fascinating and educational video I've seen. When I finally start to build 40k for center display instead of play I'm absolutely using this! The texture element is a wonderfully simple game changer.
The Heresy setting this tank is from was basically started by historical model enthusiasts and most of their older miniature showcases were painted in this style so a lot of people who are into the setting really like it. It's hard to find videos like this that make the style work with the weird designs tho
3:51 protip: take some rodico, make it into a ball, slap it on your mat. Stab the work piece into the rodico (this, because it's specially formulated to not leave marks or gunk behind, usually used by watchmakers to clean parts or excess oils) so you have both of your hands free, then obtain a entomologist's needle (get a whole set of them, they're very useful - and them specifically because they're long and thick, usually made from high quality steel that's sturdy) and use it to keep the detail in place before applying the glue.
I thought at first you said Warhound, and I was momentarily offended you didn't go straight to the top. Night Shift, I absolutely want to see you tackle a Titan
I really appreciate the attention to realistic construction, especially with the cut marks and interpreting those big rectangles as interlocking teeth. What a great build!
I’m painting Warhammer right now. A few weeks ago I thought about trying to do something like this. Usually lighting, colors and modifications in Warhammer are very extreme, so seeing more grounded paint schemes is a refreshing concept. Lots of vehicle painters from Warhammer backgrounds I’m sure will love this video as many want more weathered, beaten up effects on their tanks and robots.
What a joy to watch someone with actual technical know-how approach a model the right way! Beautiful job accenting the slabs of armor, the welds and the flame-cut edges man!
"some tanks are even over 100 years old" Oh you sweet summer child. Take any number you might think is large and then add a zero to it and you've got Warhammer numbers. So pumped to see you tackle a Warhammer tank by the way! Amazing work as always!
''Take any number you might think is large and then add a zero to it and you've got Warhammer numbers.'' Strangely, the exception to that rule is the size of Space Marine chapters, it'd make so much more sense if they did add another zero there.
To be fair, the Great Crusade/Heresy period was only about five hundred years and they were producing these right up to the final rebellion of the Mechanicum so it _could_ be a baby.
You are my favorite armor modeler but as a 40k player, this has been one of my favorite videos because you took it to such a stunning direction and its masterfully done.
An unexpected but welcome surprise! I've a few friends who have been directly inspired by your work on armour models and applied the techniques to warhammer models, so it's lovely to see you showing how it's done! I know I myself have found your work incredibly inspiring
Love this! As a Warhammer hobbyist I can definitely say that, even before this video, you have inspired me to explore new products and techniques with painting my models. Especially when it comes to scenery and terrain!
That is a fantastic Sicarian. The right sponson gun is a laser cannon, similar in battlefield role to a anti-tank gun. Its great to see a warhammer model painted realistically!
It was really cool to see a different approach to painting a war hammer tank, I really enjoyed hearing the reasoning behind your modifications of the kit.
I mainly paint warhammer, but I've been following you for a long while and I've learned more from you than from warhammer channels. Sure, the warhammer channels have taught me how to paint warhammer, specifically, but channels like yours is where the magic happens! Keep up the great work!
I've been making armor models for over 50 years and picked up a couple of the Warhammer tanks, they are a ball to assemble and paint. I was attracted to them because they reminded me of the behemoths of the First World War and some of the interwar period armor of the 20's and 30's. It's fun to depart from historical subjects, like taking your imagination for walk. Great work Night Shift, you've made a real beauty.
This was something I'd always wondered if you'd ever do. I'd never ask because historical armour modellers have killed people for less but super excited to see what you do with it. Edit: Love that it gave you the opportunity to go crazy on techniques without being limited by accuracy or good taste.
Great to hear from you. I've had a project just like this on the back burner for a while now so it great to see what somebody with your skill set would do with the idea. Amazing things is what.
That is amazing!! I only paint Warhammer models, and I have been subscribed to your channel for a while now. I am always stealing your techniques, and it's your videos that convinced me to start using AK products. You really should consider entering that tank in Golden Demon. I think you have a shot at winning. Awesome video. Thank you so much for sharing with us!
I didn't think this would ever happen! I remember the vote you had one your patreon a while back, all the old stick in the muds voted it down and it really broke my heart. So happy to see this!
YES! How long have I waited for this moment! I am a wargamer by heart and most of my modeling is done for Warhammer. You are a HUGE inspiration for me. I really like the "realistic" approach to painting (some call it grimdark which is not very fitting in my opinion) and I have learned so many amazing techniques from your videos. Seeing you build and paint something from the 40th milenia is just so awesome!
Excellent job! I"m a Warhammer 40k player and I've been using your videos to paint my gaming models for years and I'm so excited to see an actual 40k model in your style!
Marvelous work! I've used to great effect your techniques on my 40k models from years now and, in fact, it was your inspiration that made me buy my first enamel and oil products (and tamya putty for that sweet sweet texture on flat plates). I'm so happy to see you tackle a 40k model 😊
Yes yes YES! I have been binge watching your episodes my friend. I am so glad to see your talent put on a 40k vehicle. Now for a Gundam ;) I'd love to see a weather beaten battle damaged Gundam. But I am so happy to see a new video from you!
This is brilliant, someone from a similar but slightly different part of the hobby taking what he knows into this one, so much to learn here for us Warhammer nerds.
As an industrial welder who has worked on old bulldozers and heavy offroad equipment who is also a 40k fan, your accuracy is extremely enjoyable to watch. Edit: USING A PENCIL ON THE EDGES!!! GENIUS!
I want to see you paint an entire army now... Tanks, Knights, Titans even Warhammer has some crazy stuff! Including tanks that are not just over 100 years but multiple centuries or even MILLENIA old if they managed to survive. In the warhammer universe there are cyborgs walking around that are older than the entire civilisation of some factions.
Brilliant! Coming from 40k, I've been learning so much from your videos. It's awesome to see you apply your techniques to a Warhammer model. I hope you do more! Adding texture to the armour with paste is definitely something I want to try out.
I've watched some of your older videos on how to improve my vehicles for when I get to them for my army, and it's fantastic seeing you tackle an in-universe model and how you'd handle it with your comparative historical skills. It's a fantastic insight and incredibly helpful. Hopefully see some more 40k vehicles in the future from you! Possibly a Imperial Guard Chimera looking grubby with some stowage or a Basilisk SPH with artillery crew.
I'm a warhammer only painter. I subbed to your channel to expand my painting to "historical" and accurate painters. Seeing you take on Warhammer model was fascinating!
YES! MY MAN! Your videos got me IN to painting miniatures and models. I now primarily work on Warhammer and wargaming pieces so seeing you doing a Sicaran is a bloody dream come true!
Having driven earth moving gear for a long time, you have the detail down pat. I look, and keep seeing various machines I've owned. Fantastic job. You are a genius at this, and I'm learning from you. Keep up the good work...
Its nice to see a cross over of model painting. i just got into 40k minis but also been wanting to do tanks models as well so nice to see how some one from that end of the hobby would paint something from 40k
As someone who still has the one or other figure and vehicle to paint ... this video really intimidated me. Unbelievable what is possible and what you have made of it. All the greatest respect for your work. The Emperor would be proud of you.
it's good to see that you ended up doing as most scale modelers do, and opened to what you refused to to when you started. good video, perfect model (Y)
I would love a "meta video" from you, discussing and showing how and in which order to use acrylic paints, lacquer paints, enamel paints, oil paints, alcohol-based paints, spray paints (from cans), inks, gouache, soft and hard pastels, and dry pigments... Especially related to models and miniatures. It feels overwhelming building this overview.
In my very humble opinion there are no rules, just very loose guidelines. For example, right now I'm applying acrylic washes over a surface painted completely with oil paints!
@@NightShiftScaleModels Thank you, that's interesting - I would appreciate even your imperfect and incomplete opinion and experiences 🙂I can appreciate how there is no 'Grand Truth' and that theory can only bring one so far without practical experience. Your work, however, speaks for itself. Your work suggests that the guidelines you apply are good. I'd like to know more 🙂
As an old guy here building historical models and dioramas for many decades only recently venturing into the “fantasy” realm of miniatures I can see here the blending of two hobby worlds and really good thought provoking discussion. This is all great for a hobby ! Create and have fun everyone….
"... everything fits perfectly and there are no gaps that have to be filled..." I would love to see Night Shift tackling a Forge World kit 😃👍 The end result here is fantastic; especially the cast steel turret.
I do a lot of work with 2-part epoxy putty sculpting in my Warhammer and Battletech hobbies. Instead of bent soda can, go get an esthetician's tool. Not sure what they're called. It's a textured metal cylinder as thick as a pen and about twice the length of your thumb. It has stiff metal loops on each side, it's used to remove blackheads and pop zits. I also use the metal picks designed for digging crab meat out of the claws. Best modelling tools I've ever handled.
Now I have a reference for my resin version of this kit which has sat covered in primer for over a decade. Amazing job and great to see a GW kit taken to a whole new level. Like many here, I bet you could win competition and even start a revolution within the 40K modeling world!
Mind-blowing work! I would love to see you try to tackle a Warhammer tank crawling through alien terrain with unusually-colored substrate, like, purple or something! It'd be cool to get your take on something weird like that!
As a 40k exclusive painter/modeller, I found this entire approach fascinating and there's no debating how exceptional the result looks. I definitely learnt some tricks I'm excited to bring into my 40k work! So thank you. ^_^
I do military aircraft models myself, but I also have a love of 40k (Dreadnoughts in particular). I really like painting 40k models with the more realistic style used by military model kit makers, I think it looks so much better than the weird "Tron style" that 40k painters seem to love, i.e. neon bright and totally unrealistic highlights along edges. This model is a perfect example of the opposite approach, with dark wear areas along the edges and I think it looks amazing. I especially liked the fact some of the standard 40k features were simply deleted, rivets cut off, random armour panels filled in, etc. And referring to the Las Cannon as "some laser that looks more like a flamethrower", so painting it like a flame weapon was brilliant.
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Me: "Ah, I will just skip weathering and start the next kit."
Night Shift: "Now that the construction of the model is complete, I will add 458 rivets, 12 km of handmade welding seams and some square km of texture. It's highly rewarding."
To be fair to you he's, I suspect, not painting an entire army. Doing this with one model for your collection is not the same as needing to build three of these things and then another three of something else etc blah blah blah. However there are some people that are that level of... Crazy? Awesome? 🤷🏻♂️
I read this in his voice. It didn't take a whole lot of imagination to do it.
@@xenoterracide Yeah this is sort of the big difference between Tabletop wargames and just Model/miniature painters. Tabletop wargamers wants something that looks nice but they're going to be viewed from like 3ft away and handled *a lot* on the tabletop vs Model/Miniature painters who are either painting for competition or to a very high standard for display. Night shift is the later, this will be a 'sits on the shelf' piece not a 'slapped down on the tabletop' piece.
Yeah, those are all great points! It's a different thing when you're building a standalone model and you can focus on all these minute details, and it's a completely different affair when you're building a tabletop army where quantity is also a requirement. That's where it's vital to be smart and set your priorities! :)
😂😂😂
15:35 "Over 100 years old" add one zero at the end and you are spot on :)
Exactly what I was thinking lol
Maybe 2
@@matt8145-d4despecially for this model lol
@@matt8145-d4d came here to say that hahaha but some gear is around almost 10.000 years as I remember from my childhood.. my memory is not the same in the last thousands years thou...
Except that no vehicle, no matter how old, that's in service in an active chapter would EVER look that breaten up, they'd rather sacrifice 50 servitors to repaint it even during battle then let it rust
Golden Demon better watch out with Uncle Night Shift smashing into the Warhammer space.
(its a shame they made the vehicle entries mixed with other random stuff for no good reason)
@@HerbaceousM8 still wont matter if bro really digs deep. :P
yeahhh its a shame you can only use warhammer paints and products so not a chance. Well thats warhammer for you
@@chrislewis4830really? They restrict you to wholly citadel only?!
Not sure how they could validate/enforce that if true
@@chrislewis4830not for paints. models yes as it’s a GW event.
Literally the first time I see a 40k tank look like heavy machinery, and not a toy. Thank you so much for this video, it has everthing. This is all the inspiration any warhammer player will ever need to get a good tank result
Check out some old Horus heresy art. You’ll see plenty of nicely painted realistic tanks
I've picked up so many ideas from you in the past for painting and building my tanks for my own Warhammer guides so it's great to see take on a Warhammer tank of your own! Awesome work as always, you're an inspiration.
Both of you guys are helping me do the best work of my life, thanks guys!
the crossover is going to be insane
It's so nice to see the Warhammer peeps show up for this thematic crossover. Pleasure seeing you here, Pete!
This is wild!
The Machine Spirit of this mighty tank is truly venerable and it's construction immaculate. Blessed be your war machine, Tech-Priest Night Shift.
You can actually see the Machine Spirit checking on the progress at 21:45, tracking the airbrush.
A lot of the tanks in warhammer are based look wise on WW1&2 tanks. So seeing a historical modeler tackle one is a joy to watch!
Especially the new(ish) 30k Horus Heresy tanks 😊
A ROGAL DORN
@@SwiftyEmpire you have one in the stash too? ☺
@jeffholt9437 i have 2 actually
My thoughts! Man did a sterling job 😮
This absolutely amazing!
Martin here just casually paints up a Golden Demon contender as his "first Warhammer model".
As a welder, thank you for the beautiful welds.
Warhammer players deserve to be shown how big and beautiful the world of modeling techniques is outside of the Games Workshop walled garden, and I hope this video blows up to help spread the word. Nice work Uncle!
I agree, I've learned so much from doing armor and gunpla that is SO useful for my Warhammer projects. Oils and Enamels aren't scary, they make painting an army so much easier because you can just erase and try again.
Coming from the Warhammer side, this was very much a moment of humility and amazement at what could be done. I feel like I know nothing, but I'm looking forward to learning.
Forgeworld made two modeling books in the early 2000s using professional modelers called Imperial Armour Masterclass. I have both in hard copies, but the goal was to try and get hobbyist to use traditional techniques. Unfortunately overtime Games Workshop decided to walk away from that style so they could put their painting system and associated products.
So true, the old guard (historical, architectural and train hobbyists) have been at it since forever and they know stuff that would just blow the mind of GW stans. Hell, they still blow my mind regularly and i've been following the old-guard for years.
@@thecraftmasque Any other channel recommendations for those of us who have stuck to tabletop minis until now?
I didn't know thay i need in life a video from my favorites scale models channel with my favorite Warhammer tank
Please do more! It's just a blast
YES
YES
YES!!!
You know you did a great job when this guy is gushing about it!
@@mrwigglez3661 I was nursing a semi the whole way through!
@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures 🤣
While licking your brush
@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures LOL!
You did grim-dark styling perfectly. You seemed to "get it" intrinsically. So your application and level of weathering really hits the bullseye. Good job. Now do a Space Marine in this same style (oddly enough your same armor modeling techniques are applicable to the smaller power armor, though size poses a challenge). You are now the envy of most 40K gamers.
Probably one of the best 40k models on the entire planet. Wild
He just dropped it like nobody's BUSINESS DUDE!
I can't help but cry, it's so damn good.
Yeah this dude is my favorite modeler on the internet…. Casually just producing amazing models every video making it sound / look easy meanwhile my basic ass can’t successfully mask a canopy without wanting to lose my mind…… ( and 10 attempts )
I really love how you stripped down the "unrealistic" details and replaced them, informed by your real-life knowledge
OMG HE FINALLY DID IT! THE MADMAN FINALLY DID IT!
1. Submit it to golden deamon (may be the best GW tank ever painted).
2. Now we just need a video series where you paint the rest of the army. lol
This ---------------------^
I can foresee Uncle Night Shift bursting into Golden Demon contests like the Koolaid man, shouting "My Fwends!" instead of "Oh, yeah"
You absolutely crushed that build, I've never seen a WH tank taken anywhere close to that level. Amazing what a real pro kit modeler can achieve. I bet half the WH vehicle painting competition entrants are online ordering Tamiya putty right now LOL.
I love seeing modelers from one hobby, jump into another, bringing fresh eyes on techniques, and new ways of approaching things.
I'm on a Warhammer 40k discord, and the serious hobbyists all know Night Shift. Gamers, not as much.
@@markdorn8873 I know. Even the Gunpla community knows him, so i'm still waiting for him to finally accept the challenge.
@@dunka12 Didn't he do an SF3D/Maschinen Krieger build a little bit ago? Isn't that close enough 😛
@@christopherheintz2634 no. MaK and Gunpla are as different as historical tanks and warhammer tanks.
Is it a different hobby or just a different style or method of finishing a model?
Reading the comments like "oh he's just painted a GOLDEN DEMON first try"...
I'm thinking yeah right no shot in hell...
Boy howdy was I wrong in my hubris.
AMAZING!!! Welcome to Warhammer sir. Can't wait to see more!!
Nothing short of stunning. Multiple Horus Heresy groups I’m in are buzzing about this because it’s such a great effect. Reminds me of the Forgeworld books that employed military modelers like Phil Stucinskas to do up Warhammer tanks in the model tank style. Thank you for the tutorial!
It's something I've been waiting to see ever since I've dabbled into Warhammer content as an armor modelling fan myself, and I'm very pleased
FYI, in Warhammer there is 5 Chaos Gods: Nurgle - God of disease, death, despair, inevitable decay and rebirth; Khorne - God of war, hate, rage, murder and bloodshed; Slaanesh - God of pleasure, pain, excess, self-indulgence and perfection; Tzeentch - God of change, sorcery, ambition, hope and knowledge; Martin - God of Textures and Weathering.
I've been using your videos as my bible for painting warhammer tanks for years.
That said, I can't believe you've cursed me with this re-riveting idea. Its gonna take so long but it looks so good.......
I've been playing 40K since it came out back in the late 80s. With 40K, it is all about the cool factor, and while you may not know the back story of it, you totally NAILED building this tank! If you put this on a gaming table, you better be wearing hip boots for the amount of drool it would generate! Well done!
Man messed around and painted a golden demon
You just know he's gonna get disqualified because of the mismatched sponsons 😂
Apparently, the result of a top-tier WWII model builder/painter applying his techniques to a WH40K tank is pure, undiluted awesomeness... who could've known? 😂
I'm really happy you're trying new stuff! I love your historical stuff but it's super cool to see Warhammer, Machinen Krieger, and hopefully Gundam. Great work!!
Agreed, would love to see his take on a Zaku II, the grunt aesthetics and his style would go hand in hand.
@@TheCaptainBex i would rather he do something totally over the top for that aesthetic clash
I'm glad You Tube recommended this to me, this is amazing! I was in a U.S. Army armor unit (1-66 AR) and everything from the welds to the weathering looks so accurate. Some of the older vehicles look a lot like this, especially the support vehicles, like the HEMTT's. The only thing missing is large hydraulic fluid stains, but I'm not sure it would look good on a model. It would probably look like a mistake. (This is the first video of yours I've seen, so there's probably videos you did put some on and made it look great, lol). I'm going to binge a bit :). Semper en Hostes!
I refer Warhammer painters to your channel all the time; Good technique is good technique regardless of what you're painting.
....Now we all want to see you paint a squad of Space Marines to go with the tank! 😁
Then we can get him to paint a Centurion, then an assault squad, a heavy squad, a land raider...
And then he'll start doing bat reps 😂
Or so I can hope
Definitely has to happen!
I’m morbidly curious to see how he’d modify a Titan to be more realistic
Thank you for taking us on your journey of painting this model! I really liked the transition from the messy pin wash application and the following blend of the paint. Knowing it looks the same on your models gives me a lot of confidence!
Nightshift + Warhammer = Great day
This has hands down been the most fascinating and educational video I've seen. When I finally start to build 40k for center display instead of play I'm absolutely using this! The texture element is a wonderfully simple game changer.
The Heresy setting this tank is from was basically started by historical model enthusiasts and most of their older miniature showcases were painted in this style so a lot of people who are into the setting really like it. It's hard to find videos like this that make the style work with the weird designs tho
3:51 protip: take some rodico, make it into a ball, slap it on your mat. Stab the work piece into the rodico (this, because it's specially formulated to not leave marks or gunk behind, usually used by watchmakers to clean parts or excess oils) so you have both of your hands free, then obtain a entomologist's needle (get a whole set of them, they're very useful - and them specifically because they're long and thick, usually made from high quality steel that's sturdy) and use it to keep the detail in place before applying the glue.
I wonder what a Warlord Titan would look like after the Night Shift treatment! 😃
Manually adding welds, rivets and armour texture to a 70cm tall titan.. Would take a year
Be realistic
He'd probably do a Manta or a Shadowsword
I thought at first you said Warhound, and I was momentarily offended you didn't go straight to the top.
Night Shift, I absolutely want to see you tackle a Titan
I really appreciate the attention to realistic construction, especially with the cut marks and interpreting those big rectangles as interlocking teeth. What a great build!
I’m painting Warhammer right now. A few weeks ago I thought about trying to do something like this. Usually lighting, colors and modifications in Warhammer are very extreme, so seeing more grounded paint schemes is a refreshing concept.
Lots of vehicle painters from Warhammer backgrounds I’m sure will love this video as many want more weathered, beaten up effects on their tanks and robots.
What a joy to watch someone with actual technical know-how approach a model the right way! Beautiful job accenting the slabs of armor, the welds and the flame-cut edges man!
"some tanks are even over 100 years old" Oh you sweet summer child. Take any number you might think is large and then add a zero to it and you've got Warhammer numbers.
So pumped to see you tackle a Warhammer tank by the way! Amazing work as always!
or several zeros
''Take any number you might think is large and then add a zero to it and you've got Warhammer numbers.''
Strangely, the exception to that rule is the size of Space Marine chapters, it'd make so much more sense if they did add another zero there.
@@JamesVDBosch Yeah, whenever you read an official warhammer number, it's still good to add a zero or two
To be fair, the Great Crusade/Heresy period was only about five hundred years and they were producing these right up to the final rebellion of the Mechanicum so it _could_ be a baby.
You are my favorite armor modeler but as a 40k player, this has been one of my favorite videos because you took it to such a stunning direction and its masterfully done.
It's finally happened. Oh my god. Some of us warhammer nerds have wanted this for so long, and the master did not disappoint.
Beautiful. The buildup of rubble in all it's little nooks and crannies is such a wonderful touch. This thing looks straight off the battlefield!
An unexpected but welcome surprise! I've a few friends who have been directly inspired by your work on armour models and applied the techniques to warhammer models, so it's lovely to see you showing how it's done! I know I myself have found your work incredibly inspiring
Love this! As a Warhammer hobbyist I can definitely say that, even before this video, you have inspired me to explore new products and techniques with painting my models. Especially when it comes to scenery and terrain!
Holy shit! Mom! get the camera! Nightshift is doing Warhammer!!!
😊😊😊
You Sir, are phenomenally talented. This is the first of your videos I've seen and I'm blown away. You officially have a new fan in me.
That is a fantastic Sicarian. The right sponson gun is a laser cannon, similar in battlefield role to a anti-tank gun. Its great to see a warhammer model painted realistically!
It was really cool to see a different approach to painting a war hammer tank, I really enjoyed hearing the reasoning behind your modifications of the kit.
I mainly paint warhammer, but I've been following you for a long while and I've learned more from you than from warhammer channels. Sure, the warhammer channels have taught me how to paint warhammer, specifically, but channels like yours is where the magic happens! Keep up the great work!
I've been making armor models for over 50 years and picked up a couple of the Warhammer tanks, they are a ball to assemble and paint. I was attracted to them because they reminded me of the behemoths of the First World War and some of the interwar period armor of the 20's and 30's. It's fun to depart from historical subjects, like taking your imagination for walk. Great work Night Shift, you've made a real beauty.
Absolutely amazing. you HAVE to enter Golden Demon. If GW don't give you gold there's no justice
my favorite details you add are still the heat marks and welds. its so cool to see you apply your knowledge to something like a warhammer tank!
This was something I'd always wondered if you'd ever do. I'd never ask because historical armour modellers have killed people for less but super excited to see what you do with it.
Edit: Love that it gave you the opportunity to go crazy on techniques without being limited by accuracy or good taste.
Great to hear from you. I've had a project just like this on the back burner for a while now so it great to see what somebody with your skill set would do with the idea. Amazing things is what.
That is amazing!! I only paint Warhammer models, and I have been subscribed to your channel for a while now. I am always stealing your techniques, and it's your videos that convinced me to start using AK products. You really should consider entering that tank in Golden Demon. I think you have a shot at winning. Awesome video. Thank you so much for sharing with us!
As a warhammer guy - Please, do more of this!
This was fantastic.
Thanks for sharing your creativity. Subscribed.
I didn't think this would ever happen! I remember the vote you had one your patreon a while back, all the old stick in the muds voted it down and it really broke my heart. So happy to see this!
My god, this leaves me wanting to see more 40k projects from you. This is truly one of the best paint jobs I've seen for a 40k armour model.
YES!
How long have I waited for this moment!
I am a wargamer by heart and most of my modeling is done for Warhammer. You are a HUGE inspiration for me. I really like the "realistic" approach to painting (some call it grimdark which is not very fitting in my opinion) and I have learned so many amazing techniques from your videos.
Seeing you build and paint something from the 40th milenia is just so awesome!
Excellent job! I"m a Warhammer 40k player and I've been using your videos to paint my gaming models for years and I'm so excited to see an actual 40k model in your style!
Someone get this man a squadron of Baneblades.
*game show prize-bell* “A HUNDRED, BANEBLADES!!!!!!”
Marvelous work! I've used to great effect your techniques on my 40k models from years now and, in fact, it was your inspiration that made me buy my first enamel and oil products (and tamya putty for that sweet sweet texture on flat plates). I'm so happy to see you tackle a 40k model 😊
I have been thinking about this for ages ! Thanks Martin, it's always a pleasure when you upload !
what an absolutely insane level of attention to detail, the dirt on the tracks and crevices, the weathering and the chipping, top work mate.
Yes yes YES! I have been binge watching your episodes my friend. I am so glad to see your talent put on a 40k vehicle. Now for a Gundam ;) I'd love to see a weather beaten battle damaged Gundam. But I am so happy to see a new video from you!
This is brilliant, someone from a similar but slightly different part of the hobby taking what he knows into this one, so much to learn here for us Warhammer nerds.
I’ve always wanted to see you take a warhammer vehicle and give it the realism treatment! Love it!
As an industrial welder who has worked on old bulldozers and heavy offroad equipment who is also a 40k fan, your accuracy is extremely enjoyable to watch.
Edit: USING A PENCIL ON THE EDGES!!! GENIUS!
I want to see you paint an entire army now... Tanks, Knights, Titans even
Warhammer has some crazy stuff! Including tanks that are not just over 100 years but multiple centuries or even MILLENIA old if they managed to survive.
In the warhammer universe there are cyborgs walking around that are older than the entire civilisation of some factions.
A Night Shift Knight would be next level
I would love to see what he does with a Khorne Lord of Skulls!
Brilliant! Coming from 40k, I've been learning so much from your videos. It's awesome to see you apply your techniques to a Warhammer model. I hope you do more! Adding texture to the armour with paste is definitely something I want to try out.
Neeeeeeerver clickt so fast. A dream come true! Please. Please do another one.
I've watched some of your older videos on how to improve my vehicles for when I get to them for my army, and it's fantastic seeing you tackle an in-universe model and how you'd handle it with your comparative historical skills. It's a fantastic insight and incredibly helpful. Hopefully see some more 40k vehicles in the future from you! Possibly a Imperial Guard Chimera looking grubby with some stowage or a Basilisk SPH with artillery crew.
Yesss the greatest model maker of all time has done a warhammer model
Wow, probably one of the best model paintings i've seen and its the first one i've seen of yours yet. Couldn't take my eyes off you working.
I've so often thought about doing this for years. Then uncle goes and does it!
I'm a warhammer only painter.
I subbed to your channel to expand my painting to "historical" and accurate painters. Seeing you take on Warhammer model was fascinating!
15:30 A tank being 100 years old isn't that much for Warhammer - some are hitting 10 000!
YES! MY MAN! Your videos got me IN to painting miniatures and models. I now primarily work on Warhammer and wargaming pieces so seeing you doing a Sicaran is a bloody dream come true!
Yes yes yes yes yes yes I've been waiting for this day!
I've also been planning to use a lot of the techniques you teach on my own vehicles
Having driven earth moving gear for a long time, you have the detail down pat. I look, and keep seeing various machines I've owned. Fantastic job. You are a genius at this, and I'm learning from you. Keep up the good work...
Oh my god u mad lad, u worked on a Warhammer model!!!! Not only that but my favorite tank in the entire setting too!
Its nice to see a cross over of model painting. i just got into 40k minis but also been wanting to do tanks models as well so nice to see how some one from that end of the hobby would paint something from 40k
So glad you've finally done a warhammer tank! Would love to see some more in the future
As someone who still has the one or other figure and vehicle to paint ... this video really intimidated me. Unbelievable what is possible and what you have made of it. All the greatest respect for your work. The Emperor would be proud of you.
Your attention to detail is borderline insane. The finished model looks amazing!!!!!!!
it's good to see that you ended up doing as most scale modelers do, and opened to what you refused to to when you started.
good video, perfect model (Y)
I would love a "meta video" from you, discussing and showing how and in which order to use acrylic paints, lacquer paints, enamel paints, oil paints, alcohol-based paints, spray paints (from cans), inks, gouache, soft and hard pastels, and dry pigments... Especially related to models and miniatures. It feels overwhelming building this overview.
In my very humble opinion there are no rules, just very loose guidelines. For example, right now I'm applying acrylic washes over a surface painted completely with oil paints!
@@NightShiftScaleModels Thank you, that's interesting - I would appreciate even your imperfect and incomplete opinion and experiences 🙂I can appreciate how there is no 'Grand Truth' and that theory can only bring one so far without practical experience. Your work, however, speaks for itself. Your work suggests that the guidelines you apply are good. I'd like to know more 🙂
As an old guy here building historical models and dioramas for many decades only recently venturing into the “fantasy” realm of miniatures I can see here the blending of two hobby worlds and really good thought provoking discussion. This is all great for a hobby ! Create and have fun everyone….
"... everything fits perfectly and there are no gaps that have to be filled..." I would love to see Night Shift tackling a Forge World kit 😃👍
The end result here is fantastic; especially the cast steel turret.
Somehow, I don't think Uncle Night Shift would go anywhere near an FW model kit, for the reasons you insinuated. 😂
Wow! im blown away at the final result! I loved learning about all these new tools and products!
I do a lot of work with 2-part epoxy putty sculpting in my Warhammer and Battletech hobbies. Instead of bent soda can, go get an esthetician's tool. Not sure what they're called. It's a textured metal cylinder as thick as a pen and about twice the length of your thumb. It has stiff metal loops on each side, it's used to remove blackheads and pop zits. I also use the metal picks designed for digging crab meat out of the claws. Best modelling tools I've ever handled.
Now I have a reference for my resin version of this kit which has sat covered in primer for over a decade. Amazing job and great to see a GW kit taken to a whole new level. Like many here, I bet you could win competition and even start a revolution within the 40K modeling world!
Mind-blowing work! I would love to see you try to tackle a Warhammer tank crawling through alien terrain with unusually-colored substrate, like, purple or something! It'd be cool to get your take on something weird like that!
As a 40k exclusive painter/modeller, I found this entire approach fascinating and there's no debating how exceptional the result looks. I definitely learnt some tricks I'm excited to bring into my 40k work! So thank you. ^_^
Modellers keeping the miniature painting community humble. Incredible work.
I do military aircraft models myself, but I also have a love of 40k (Dreadnoughts in particular). I really like painting 40k models with the more realistic style used by military model kit makers, I think it looks so much better than the weird "Tron style" that 40k painters seem to love, i.e. neon bright and totally unrealistic highlights along edges. This model is a perfect example of the opposite approach, with dark wear areas along the edges and I think it looks amazing.
I especially liked the fact some of the standard 40k features were simply deleted, rivets cut off, random armour panels filled in, etc. And referring to the Las Cannon as "some laser that looks more like a flamethrower", so painting it like a flame weapon was brilliant.
This is amazin - also, some tanks can be well over 1000 years old, so the rust can be considered very much understated
Wasn't convinced with the weld and cut details, but finished model changed my mind. Likely the best painted tank I've seen.