Hi Stu, another really nice build and with such an unusual scheme, well done on the research for this one. I am another fan of the older Tamiya kits, they are such good value for money and are very well engineered, years ahead of their time, cheers mate.
I love these older Tamiya kits: they're evocative of my youth, relatively cheap, great clean quick builds and become excellent canvases for trying new paint ideas.
I used Testors liquid cement in the late '80s to do zimmerit on a Tamiya King Tiger. I drew the pattern out on the appropriate parts and then applied a healthy dose of the liquid cement and scraped the pattern in with a hobby knife. Tedious to be sure, but looked good in the end. First place in a local contest! Great video, and its nice to see the older kits still getting some well deserved attention.
Thanks! I remember you weren't convinced when I first showed it on the Patreon page :) To be honest, with all the weathering the tree markings almost get lost anyway.
Looks absolutely brilliant! You and Night Shift are my favourite to watch. I dont build models, but i do love history and find these type of videos relaxing. 🍻
Nice job. I think the idea behind Uncle Night Shift's mixing putty and cement is that it gives you a longer working time, among other things. I can imagine you had to be quick just using the cement. I keep modified brushes to do mine, then I throw them out.
I think you're right about the putty, yes. I'll have to give that a go in future. I do a similar thing - my older brushes are set to one side ready for those destructive tasks! :)
Awesome build Stu! 👌 Looks so much better in winter cammo and with the mud effects, it's spot on! Love the hand painted tree/branches and the masks. As you say, these old Tamiya kits are perfect for a little update/upgrade, yet still build ootb to make a lovely model. The extra stuff you did on this one, elevates it just enough in my opinion. Yet another fantastic build mate! 👌 You motivate me to get an old Tamiya tank/vehicle kit out the stash! Cheers Stu 👍👊 P.S. will you have another vid out before Christmas?
Thank you mate. Yeah, go on - grab a Tamiya kit from your stash! I hope I can have another video out before Christmas - I've got a couple of builds in progress that might be ready in time, and a couple of other non-build video ideas too.
Thanks - that's good to know. I suspect anything below a millimetre wide would be too small. I've had some successes and some failures - I'll try to include both in the video :)
These old kits do turn out special when you build them with a little TLC and some experimentation. 👍🏻 Please do a video on using a Cricut to make scale lettering and other markings. I would like to know what computer programs are needed and what features the Cricut machine must have. 😊
Yes, I think you're right. My model is only the bottom end cheapest one though. There are cheap "home" laser cutters available for a few hundred dollars but I wouldn't touch them with a barge pole. No safety screens, and advertising images that suggest you can just use them on your dining room table(!). I'd rather keep my eyes!
I've been looking at X-Y cutting to make my own masks for national markings etc. I have a Mac and Adobe Illustrator which I'm well-versed in, so yes I would very much like to see a video on the Crikut cutter.
I've been contemplating getting a Cricut machine for a couple of years now, but never actually got to it, mainly because I was not sure how accurate it would be for small 1/35th scale mask making. I had been thinking to also be using it to cut 1/48th cockpit masks. I still have the "empty" masks, from when I used them, and got to thinking that maybe I could scan those into the Cricut and cut them. That would save me a TON of money! So, if you could make a video about it, that would most definitely be HIGHLY APPRECIATED! 👍👍
Thanks - I appreciate the feedback. I'll have a look at creating a video over thr next month. For what it's worth, I suspect that 1/48 cockpit masks may be a little too fine for the Cricut.
@@ModelNerd Thank you! Looking forward to the video! 👍 And yeah, I had a feeling that 1/48 might be a little too much to expect from it 😉 But still, a VERY useful device to have, seems like. As said, I am looking forward to the video, to be able to gain some more actual scale modeler usage insight! This video was great, by the way! Good job on the special tree scheme! 👍👍
@@ModelNerd Oh, forgot to ask: on your 3D printer, when you set things up, did you already do the special print for getting the most perfect exposure for your prints? It is called R_E_R_F (Resin Exposure Range finder) and gives you 8 small patches in one print, for which your printer can print them on a range of exposures. By looking at the printed result, you can find out what exposure will give you the best results. There should be a R_E_R_F file specifically for your printer. It is usually on the supplied USB or in the printer's memory. Otherwise it could be on your printer manufacturer's website somewhere in the downloads section. It's an absolute essential. It definitely made my prints much better, when I found out that I was printing at too low exposure!
I wonder how the paint would have changed if you used the dark green as the undershade, then the color you used for the tank and the lighter colours for highlighting.
@ I noticed that, but you were going for the freshly white washed look, so you did get it and it looked really good. I like that you look for historical photos and show them. I've never seen those ones, this build of yours is very distinct and to me looked good.
Thanks Brett - I appreciate the feedback. I've mostly been using it for advertising logos for my Scalextric track buildings so far. This is the first time I've used it on a military model. I also have tried it for the York, but the items there are a bit too fine and delicate. I feel a video coming on!
hello, I love the work as always and am grateful for the video. I have been thinking about getting a cricket as of late but didn't know if it would work for my application which is 1/35 German armor and occasional 1/16th. I would appreciate a video on it to get some understanding of it and to show it would work for my models. again, I am grateful for all the videos, I enjoy watching while I build. best regards.
Thanks Michael. This was the first time I've used it on a 1/35 model, and I also plan to try it with the Avro York livery. I suspect they will be too small for it really. But I can definitely do a video on it.
Nice work. I tried some of Tanhbrushers panzer iv tracks ( I want some for my Tamiya Nashorn) and despite the fact that I think my printer is well 'dialed in', all the dettails are perfect on Phrozen exposure test print, I had exactly the same issues as you. I tried printing out 10 links plus the pins as a test first. The way the pins are printed I wonder if they are not being cured fully due to how clse they are in the 'crate' because they are so soft when you try to put them in. Plus the P.z.iv pins are half length and have an inner and outer pin which are different .You can see the difference if you look at the individual pin STLs but try seeing it on the printed item is impossible. While he has done superb work designing them I feel he has tried to be too 'real' and it doesn't really work. Maybe my printer isnt as dialled in as i think it is so I'll give it another go sometime. I wish he would design them as clip together rather then using pins
I think you are right. I found the pins often stuck together in the 'box' and I'm not sure how well they were washed or cured. As you say, definitely a point where 'realism' actually makes things harder rather than easier!
Hello mr nerd!thank u4 delivering fun excitenes and Inspiration and knowledge. Iwas well Entertained&i had alot of fun watching.keep up the good work and Keep the faith.of course your work deserves a thumb up.and I givehim to you with a pure consience.keep your mojo and keep the faith.with sticky greetings from sandy Brandenburg germany.faithfully yours.your modellmate.christian.
I love doing winter camo on tanks and you made a great job on this build. Well done.👍
Thank you mate
Hi Stu, another really nice build and with such an unusual scheme, well done on the research for this one. I am another fan of the older Tamiya kits, they are such good value for money and are very well engineered, years ahead of their time, cheers mate.
Dude this paint job is so sick. The tree branches are such a good touch. Then digital snow at the end is the chefs kiss 😂
Thank you mate!
I love these older Tamiya kits: they're evocative of my youth, relatively cheap, great clean quick builds and become excellent canvases for trying new paint ideas.
I couldn't agree more!
Well done my good sir this looked really good . 👍
Thank you!
Stunning work 👌 for what is an older model and relatively cheap to buy, you've achieved a fantastic result 👏 🫡
Thank you mate - much appreciated!
These older Tamiya 1/35 kits are good "pick-me-uppers" and to your point, allowing one to upgrade and experiment with new techniques - well done!
Thank you! The next Tamiya I do like this will be the Quad with the gun tractor :)
Outstanding. I always learn something new when I see one of your videos.
Thank you mate - I really appreciate that.
I'd really like to see you do some 1/35-1/48 decal cuts with the printer. Great build for an older kit 😃
Thank you. I'll give it a go in a future video for sure.
11:09 This 3D printer library trend is mind-blowing for anyone old skool. The scale precision achievable is also astounding.
Yes - they're really great for unusual subjects or adding small details.
Nicely done. Loved the snow camouflage.
I used Testors liquid cement in the late '80s to do zimmerit on a Tamiya King Tiger. I drew the pattern out on the appropriate parts and then applied a healthy dose of the liquid cement and scraped the pattern in with a hobby knife. Tedious to be sure, but looked good in the end. First place in a local contest!
Great video, and its nice to see the older kits still getting some well deserved attention.
That's a great idea for doing zimmerit!
I stand corrected - this camo scheme really DOES work 👍Stu, you did an excellent job you can be proud of! Bravo 👏👏👏
Thanks! I remember you weren't convinced when I first showed it on the Patreon page :) To be honest, with all the weathering the tree markings almost get lost anyway.
@@ModelNerd Yeah, I somehow reminded me of wallpaper - but you really pulled it off!
That is a really good build. I too really like the Tamiya kits.
Thank you. Yep - a good variety and always a relaxing build.
Great little build mate. The winter camo looks top drawer.
Thank you Ian
Looks absolutely brilliant! You and Night Shift are my favourite to watch. I dont build models, but i do love history and find these type of videos relaxing. 🍻
Thanks - I really appreciate that.
Hey Stu - great build and video, love the technique with the glue for the amour texture, cheers Liam
Thank you Liam. I didn't do it as well as Night Shift did, but that's probably a given! :)
Really nice paint job looks very good.
Thank you Terry
Superb job as usual Stuart. A video on the cricket would be good
Nice work though, like the painting scheme
Thank you
Superb job
Thank you
Awesome work
Thank Jose
Excellent work 👍 👏👏👏
Thank you
Nice job 👍
Nice job. I think the idea behind Uncle Night Shift's mixing putty and cement is that it gives you a longer working time, among other things. I can imagine you had to be quick just using the cement. I keep modified brushes to do mine, then I throw them out.
I think you're right about the putty, yes. I'll have to give that a go in future. I do a similar thing - my older brushes are set to one side ready for those destructive tasks! :)
@@ModelNerd Looking forward to your next model.
Awesome build Stu! 👌 Looks so much better in winter cammo and with the mud effects, it's spot on! Love the hand painted tree/branches and the masks. As you say, these old Tamiya kits are perfect for a little update/upgrade, yet still build ootb to make a lovely model. The extra stuff you did on this one, elevates it just enough in my opinion. Yet another fantastic build mate! 👌
You motivate me to get an old Tamiya tank/vehicle kit out the stash!
Cheers Stu 👍👊
P.S. will you have another vid out before Christmas?
Thank you mate. Yeah, go on - grab a Tamiya kit from your stash! I hope I can have another video out before Christmas - I've got a couple of builds in progress that might be ready in time, and a couple of other non-build video ideas too.
@ModelNerd nice one 👍
Look forward to it 😁
Would be interested to see a video on the Cricket machine - I couldimagine good uses with model trains, as well, smaller or larger scales!
Thanks - that's good to know. I suspect anything below a millimetre wide would be too small. I've had some successes and some failures - I'll try to include both in the video :)
These old kits do turn out special when you build them with a little TLC and some experimentation. 👍🏻 Please do a video on using a Cricut to make scale lettering and other markings. I would like to know what computer programs are needed and what features the Cricut machine must have. 😊
Thank you - I'm glad I askef because it looks like a lot of people would find such a video helpful.
@ ❤️
18:38 Cricut - I've heard the top end machines can now cut WOOD (!) up to a few mm thick - so in theory would it also cut plastic sheet material?
Yes, I think you're right. My model is only the bottom end cheapest one though. There are cheap "home" laser cutters available for a few hundred dollars but I wouldn't touch them with a barge pole. No safety screens, and advertising images that suggest you can just use them on your dining room table(!). I'd rather keep my eyes!
I've been looking at X-Y cutting to make my own masks for national markings etc. I have a Mac and Adobe Illustrator which I'm well-versed in, so yes I would very much like to see a video on the Crikut cutter.
Thank you for the feedback - I'll definitely start gathering footage for a video :)
I've been contemplating getting a Cricut machine for a couple of years now, but never actually got to it, mainly because I was not sure how accurate it would be for small 1/35th scale mask making. I had been thinking to also be using it to cut 1/48th cockpit masks. I still have the "empty" masks, from when I used them, and got to thinking that maybe I could scan those into the Cricut and cut them. That would save me a TON of money!
So, if you could make a video about it, that would most definitely be HIGHLY APPRECIATED! 👍👍
Thanks - I appreciate the feedback. I'll have a look at creating a video over thr next month. For what it's worth, I suspect that 1/48 cockpit masks may be a little too fine for the Cricut.
@@ModelNerd Thank you! Looking forward to the video! 👍 And yeah, I had a feeling that 1/48 might be a little too much to expect from it 😉 But still, a VERY useful device to have, seems like. As said, I am looking forward to the video, to be able to gain some more actual scale modeler usage insight!
This video was great, by the way! Good job on the special tree scheme! 👍👍
@@ModelNerd Oh, forgot to ask: on your 3D printer, when you set things up, did you already do the special print for getting the most perfect exposure for your prints? It is called R_E_R_F (Resin Exposure Range finder) and gives you 8 small patches in one print, for which your printer can print them on a range of exposures. By looking at the printed result, you can find out what exposure will give you the best results.
There should be a R_E_R_F file specifically for your printer. It is usually on the supplied USB or in the printer's memory. Otherwise it could be on your printer manufacturer's website somewhere in the downloads section.
It's an absolute essential. It definitely made my prints much better, when I found out that I was printing at too low exposure!
Looks Awesome BTW
Thanks!
I wonder how the paint would have changed if you used the dark green as the undershade, then the color you used for the tank and the lighter colours for highlighting.
I'm not sure - to be honest my white was probably applied a bit too thick for it to make much difference. Even the black panel lines barely show.
@ I noticed that, but you were going for the freshly white washed look, so you did get it and it looked really good. I like that you look for historical photos and show them. I've never seen those ones, this build of yours is very distinct and to me looked good.
As for the vinyl cutter, I would love to see a tutorial type video. I've been going back and forth considering one, but haven't committed yet
Thanks Brett - I appreciate the feedback. I've mostly been using it for advertising logos for my Scalextric track buildings so far. This is the first time I've used it on a military model. I also have tried it for the York, but the items there are a bit too fine and delicate. I feel a video coming on!
hello, I love the work as always and am grateful for the video. I have been thinking about getting a cricket as of late but didn't know if it would work for my application which is 1/35 German armor and occasional 1/16th. I would appreciate a video on it to get some understanding of it and to show it would work for my models. again, I am grateful for all the videos, I enjoy watching while I build. best regards.
Thanks Michael. This was the first time I've used it on a 1/35 model, and I also plan to try it with the Avro York livery. I suspect they will be too small for it really. But I can definitely do a video on it.
I’m finishing up a similarly simple kit from trumpeter E-25 paper panzer. Rad fucking subject btw👍🏻
Thank you mate. Enjoy the E-25!
Could be used to simulate rust bubbles and flakes on vehicles.
The stippling effect? Yes, I guess it could :)
Nice work.
I tried some of Tanhbrushers panzer iv tracks ( I want some for my Tamiya Nashorn) and despite the fact that I think my printer is well 'dialed in', all the dettails are perfect on Phrozen exposure test print, I had exactly the same issues as you.
I tried printing out 10 links plus the pins as a test first. The way the pins are printed I wonder if they are not being cured fully due to how clse they are in the 'crate' because they are so soft when you try to put them in. Plus the P.z.iv pins are half length and have an inner and outer pin which are different .You can see the difference if you look at the individual pin STLs but try seeing it on the printed item is impossible.
While he has done superb work designing them I feel he has tried to be too 'real' and it doesn't really work. Maybe my printer isnt as dialled in as i think it is so I'll give it another go sometime. I wish he would design them as clip together rather then using pins
I think you are right. I found the pins often stuck together in the 'box' and I'm not sure how well they were washed or cured. As you say, definitely a point where 'realism' actually makes things harder rather than easier!
Beautiful job , except its actually 908 on the foto :)
Ah, good spot! I never noticed that (and neither did Miniart, apparently - unless they were using different references).
Excellent work is that a Stug copy?
Hello mr nerd!thank u4 delivering fun excitenes and Inspiration and knowledge. Iwas well Entertained&i had alot of fun watching.keep up the good work and Keep the faith.of course your work deserves a thumb up.and I givehim to you with a pure consience.keep your mojo and keep the faith.with sticky greetings from sandy Brandenburg germany.faithfully yours.your modellmate.christian.
Thank you Christian! I hope you are well.
Wow you can really tell this kit was made to be a R/C vehicle.
Oh yeah! It even has markings in the lower hull for AA battery placement :)
i've tried this detail, on my old tamiya kits, it works amazing
Superb job
Thank you mate