I want to make some sort of suburban vignette for it, probably with an asphalt road and a piece of cinderblock and concrete building :) Unfortunately, the figure selection in 1/48 is very limited, non-existent for Syrian crewmen :(
Yup I'm building a specific one (somewhat) without anything on the sides. Gives it a more unique appearance since I already did a fully "caged" T-72 before RUclips :)
Doing each model as a single video and posting once in a blue moon would be far less work with WAY more views, but I don't want to go that route since it's become a Friday show for so many of you :)
I'm really glad I found your channel a few months back. My grandfather loved building models, especially with my father when he was young. My grandfather and I never built any models together but I did find him picking up modeling magazines from the library. When I found this channel, we watched some of videos together and he seemed to really enjoy it. He passed a couple months ago from lung cancer. Now, every time I am watching your channel, I find myself thinking of him and how he would enjoy each new video. Thanks for your passion driven content. I'm glad I got to enjoy it with him.
On the subject of camo. In the British army, they basically give the job of painting the camo on vehicles to bored squadies. "Go get some paint from stores, and paint those Land Rovers/Tanks" I've bought several Ex Army vehicles from British Army auctions over the last 20 years, and can testify that the paint is thrown on. Layer after layer after layer, over years. It's chipped, messy lines, thick in places, thin in others. Absolute nightmare to get back to bare metal when I finally get them. So if you want genuine looking camo, doing it absolutely perfect is not authentic. Imagine a couple of bored soldiers painting it on (with a brush), and you're closer to the truth.
I love that. If anyone ever asks why my models are badly painted, I'll point out that its historically accurate. Anyone know if you can get scale paint cans and paint rollers? :D
I think what fascinates me is the ability of certain artists to make us forget how cruel and violent the world around us is. Even if it's about torturing acrylic paint using chipping fluid and post-shading! Bravo my dear friend! I love your work!
That looks insanely good! Thank you for this mini series because I've always been interested in that old Syrian model you had with the same cage and now we can see how you made it. Keep up the great work!
To je jeden z prvních modelářu u kterého vidím dělat správně opotřebení a rez, to znamená škrabání a tupování ještě "živé" barvy,takto se to má dělat a ne to barvit!
I've always wanted to model several field modified armour subjects from the Syrian war but I lacked the confidence to try and after watching your videos I'm going to go for it. Thank you Martin for the inspiration to challenge myself and develop new skills/techniques and push myself outside my comfort zone. The T-55 looks amazing sir!!!
So so so good, it’s not only technically, it’s very sensible and artistic, and also, we can feel your work also like an engineer, you understand so well structure, nature, historical context, and also physiological about men, workers, soldiers, etc.. for me the best work in the world... thank you for sharing
I think my favorite think about your work Martin is that you just go for different techniques and don't stick to a regimented routine. This is what makes your work art. Respect.
Your channel is a way to focus on something that is able to allow us to forget the real world! Thanks so much my dear friend. Your work and you voice are calming me !
Marvelous. My eyes fought the yellow till you pushed it around. But that brown...I love it as it is. A handsome rust finish that would look great on some 1949 Desoto kit especially if it had some texture and very faint bluing here and there. After all, those things were weapons...it could easily be used with dry brush to simulate leather too.
How's your leg bro? What did you do that with downhilling MTB/UCI mountain biking? I do that myself been really into the street trials this past year and my modelling! I smashed my collar bone in 3 bits and dislocated my shoulder twice on my bike lol not done a leg yet touch wood! Hope your aryt mate and got plenty kit's in the stash lol!
Looking great! I use the regular Vallejo Model paints through an airbrush on occasion. You have to get the thinner/paint ratio right and it helps to use the retarder. It dries pretty quickly at the tip otherwise.
My ex is slovak and she’d always tell me about certain things you guys do better than England. After finding your channel, modelling is another thing added to the list.
no one: me: my favorite thing about uncle nightshift is how happy he seems during his videos.. almost like an uncle wanting to show his nephews something new and exicting.
Ah, le Trappist Bleu. I would like to say I have fond memories of its consumption while watching classic bike racing in Belgium - but unfortunately I have no memories of the entire weekend ...
Chipping is by far my favorite step,I learned it all from these videos,but I always use a brush for chipping . My first,and only hairspray attempt was a miserable failure!
Great work, really interesting subject 👍 For me, I prefer hairspray for chipping, I can get more subtle effects. Also, not a big fan of Mig products, just much cheaper, and equally effective, alternatives. Thanks for the video!
Man... trying to find Mr Surfacer is a real challenge these days! It's like gold dust (and probably costs similar...) And add into that I live in Northern Ireland with its UK/EU customs nightmare. Real fun.
Hey Uncle, I think the brick model is too perfect, we have those kind of bricks here and they tend to break down easily if handled roughly, but as a building material they're great because they're cheap and kinda sturdy once put together.
Yeah, I should've added a few dings and most importantly, texture. The plan was that these are not from a ruined building, just a random pile of bricks they stacked behind the cage. I've actually added rubble on the tank and it all looks more tied together now, but yeah... I should've invested more time into those!
Love these vids, hope you’re doing fine, keep it up, and also, I recommend making a discord server to let your fans speak/communicate to you, remember me when you see me next video in the comments section!
![[1] Sturmgeschütz IV - StuG IV (Tamiya) - Step by Step / Paso a Paso](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/cbgw8vOkcg0/mqdefault.jpg)
Whenever uncle nightshift says “don’t just collect kits” I feel like he’s talking directly to me. I’ll get to them … eventually… 😭😭😭
Send them to uncle nightshift lol
@Svannuta if help means getting rid of them, then I’m open to helping 😂
I feel personally attacked
@Svannuta I've only got 3!!! (I do have several armies worth of Warhammer to get to though... 😢)
Haha, but it makes me happy to see some people are watching the video all the way to the end! :)
Beautiful, suggestion for diorama, Iraqi house with this parked outside with the crew on a break. Your work is most excellent,
A nice blanket and some guys sipping tea would look great.
Tank parked ontop of a crushed civilian hatchback
Except... it's in Syria
@@BrailleScale I meant somewhere around that part of the world.
I want to make some sort of suburban vignette for it, probably with an asphalt road and a piece of cinderblock and concrete building :) Unfortunately, the figure selection in 1/48 is very limited, non-existent for Syrian crewmen :(
Middle east Diorama incoming?🤔
Jup we don't need a cure for cancer WE NEED MIDDLE EAST DIORAMA.. Like an syran city diorama
Lol what...
@Jäger I had a stroke reading that
Can we all just appreciate that this legendary artist is living at the same time as we do?
love from Germany
How Melodramatic
I love the blue sandbags they look like huge bags of candy that the tank crew are keeping just in case
the forbidden snack
I mean you can eat sand so go to town borther
Uncle Nightshift- “Don’t use hairspray chipping as a crutch.” Proceeds to chip the entire model with no brush painted chips. Clearly an imposter.
Sus
Idk man, kinda sus
Amogus🌚
Oh no, and I actually wanted to try it on the next model as well... too sus?
@@NightShiftScaleModels how about no chipping challenge?
This tank needs something on the sides, either rubber skirts like on some Serbian tanks or maybe metal bed frame
He said hes basing this tank off a specific one, its likely the one hes taking inspiration from doesnt have any type of skirting
I'd like to see him do some yugoslav war inspired T55
Yup I'm building a specific one (somewhat) without anything on the sides. Gives it a more unique appearance since I already did a fully "caged" T-72 before RUclips :)
Always amazing painting. No longer, it doesn't looks like 1/48 scale model too.
The fact that you can make these videos on a weekly basis shows your dedication to the viewers. Respect👊
and his craft, being able to explain what hes doing, why, and doing it on a weekly basis, plus being able to tell that's he enjoys making models
@@agitatedtofu2511 exactly, all the time and effort put into one video per week is the definition of quality.
Doing each model as a single video and posting once in a blue moon would be far less work with WAY more views, but I don't want to go that route since it's become a Friday show for so many of you :)
you sir, are insane, no wonder so many people enjoy your content
Finished my $70, 11 inch Char 2c model. School and sports made this thing take forever
I'm really glad I found your channel a few months back. My grandfather loved building models, especially with my father when he was young. My grandfather and I never built any models together but I did find him picking up modeling magazines from the library. When I found this channel, we watched some of videos together and he seemed to really enjoy it. He passed a couple months ago from lung cancer. Now, every time I am watching your channel, I find myself thinking of him and how he would enjoy each new video. Thanks for your passion driven content. I'm glad I got to enjoy it with him.
On the subject of camo. In the British army, they basically give the job of painting the camo on vehicles to bored squadies. "Go get some paint from stores, and paint those Land Rovers/Tanks"
I've bought several Ex Army vehicles from British Army auctions over the last 20 years, and can testify that the paint is thrown on. Layer after layer after layer, over years. It's chipped, messy lines, thick in places, thin in others. Absolute nightmare to get back to bare metal when I finally get them.
So if you want genuine looking camo, doing it absolutely perfect is not authentic. Imagine a couple of bored soldiers painting it on (with a brush), and you're closer to the truth.
I love that. If anyone ever asks why my models are badly painted, I'll point out that its historically accurate.
Anyone know if you can get scale paint cans and paint rollers? :D
I was one of those bored squaddies!
I think what fascinates me is the ability of certain artists to make us forget how cruel and violent the world around us is. Even if it's about torturing acrylic paint using chipping fluid and post-shading! Bravo my dear friend! I love your work!
The way you say chip and chipping makes me happy
this is one of the few channels that fully deserve the 4k res
Thank you , Uncle Martin .
The photography in these vids are just spot on every time, especially at this scale, makes it so easy to watch the work being done, cheers.
Damn that rebar cage and bricks and sandbags is a thing of modelling beauty.
I love the beaten up camouflage! This is coming along very nicely, I cant wait to see the weathering and possible scenic base!
What a big difference. Looking great and the shaders look awesome. Can't wait for the next vid.
I was waiting for this all week!! So pumped
Martin you are such an amazing RUclipsr
That looks insanely good! Thank you for this mini series because I've always been interested in that old Syrian model you had with the same cage and now we can see how you made it. Keep up the great work!
To je jeden z prvních modelářu u kterého vidím dělat správně opotřebení a rez, to znamená škrabání a tupování ještě "živé" barvy,takto se to má dělat a ne to barvit!
Absolutely amazing job. Love the in depth tutorials for your technique. Keep it up.
I've always wanted to model several field modified armour subjects from the Syrian war but I lacked the confidence to try and after watching your videos I'm going to go for it. Thank you Martin for the inspiration to challenge myself and develop new skills/techniques and push myself outside my comfort zone. The T-55 looks amazing sir!!!
So so so good, it’s not only technically, it’s very sensible and artistic, and also, we can feel your work also like an engineer, you understand so well structure, nature, historical context, and also physiological about men, workers, soldiers, etc.. for me the best work in the world... thank you for sharing
Thank you for sharing your beautiful work. It’s helpful, inspiring me to do more and awesome to see. I enjoy your humor as well.
I think my favorite think about your work Martin is that you just go for different techniques and don't stick to a regimented routine. This is what makes your work art. Respect.
*Huge work on this middle scale model, the step by step method is high level mastered!*
Your channel is a way to focus on something that is able to allow us to forget the real world! Thanks so much my dear friend. Your work and you voice are calming me !
I’m always looking forward for your new videos they inspire me often
As usual a wonderful and meticulous job, impressive attention to details, love the cage and sandbags... 👍👍
painting and chipping going perfectly as always!
This is unbelieveable how skilled You are. Perfect done. All the best for You! ;)
It is as rewarding as it can get when you are exhausted from your very last final exam and uncle nightshift kicks in with: ma friends....
your dioramas and techniques help me a lot with drawing tanks, stuff like stowage and texture
so thanks a lot!
this really cool, way cooler than the t-55 model i'm building right now, its my first ever tank model too
12:12 He wants to call it a night. I guess he’s on his Night Shift to get some sleep.
Side note: Awesome details put into this model
You are incredible brother, thank you for all the tips you have inspired me greatly
when floor isn't made out of floor: surprised night shift face
Ur pfp matches “surprised night shift face”
You do fine work Sir. I enjoyed the ride along.
You are a magician sir. Huge respect from England.
Looks really good 😃
this remains one of my favourite of your videos. I don't even do scale armour modelling, I just steal 10% of your techniques for painting 6mm sci fi
Wow, i don't know how you are doing this but its perfect.
It looks so good
Awesome work . Bravo !
Marvelous. My eyes fought the yellow till you pushed it around. But that brown...I love it as it is. A handsome rust finish that would look great on some 1949 Desoto kit especially if it had some texture and very faint bluing here and there. After all, those things were weapons...it could easily be used with dry brush to simulate leather too.
Am i the only one who likes the look of pre painted model
Hmm. Not pre paint, but I was struck by the shot of the turret at 1:53 when in primer. It looked awesome, to my eyes 😆
That blasted sand bag makes me jealous! Great job, as always!
Even without the paint it looked really cool, but as always this is going to be a really beautiful tank.
Looks great so far .
Excellent work my friend,waiting for the next video
I always wondered who thought to put hair spray on model and said:,, yeah, this is going to work"
Cool video, just watch you do this to relax
Another work of art.
you’ve helped me so much, thank you
A great job as always,bravissimo 👏👍💥
MY GOD MAN!!! You just gave me back my mojo!
I ordered them shaders myself they definitely peeked my interest!
How's your leg bro? What did you do that with downhilling MTB/UCI mountain biking? I do that myself been really into the street trials this past year and my modelling! I smashed my collar bone in 3 bits and dislocated my shoulder twice on my bike lol not done a leg yet touch wood! Hope your aryt mate and got plenty kit's in the stash lol!
Inspirational, thank you
Ok... this is your best one yet.
Damn, this video was so good, I felt like I blinked and I missed it. That was really fun to watch
Watched over and over! Greetings from S. Korea.
You sir, are a master!
Very Interesting and well done video.
The glorious friday arrived !!!
i love to watch your videos, whilst i work my night shifts :)
Awesome chipping!
Beautiful
Jako obvykle - radost se dívat!
Looking great! I use the regular Vallejo Model paints through an airbrush on occasion. You have to get the thinner/paint ratio right and it helps to use the retarder. It dries pretty quickly at the tip otherwise.
Awesome Work Sir, God Bless.
Just Great Unc Dude just great. TFS, GB :)
Great video!!!!! 👍👍👍
impressed .. once again
My ex is slovak and she’d always tell me about certain things you guys do better than England. After finding your channel, modelling is another thing added to the list.
Czekałem na ten film :)
Polska gurom!
@@sympatycznyjanek3546 koleś maluje chińczykiem za 100 zeta lepiej niż inni sprzętem za 2k :)
I'm having alot of fun testing the weathering for my last M.a.n panther with hairspray chips
no one:
me: my favorite thing about uncle nightshift is how happy he seems during his videos.. almost like an uncle wanting to show his nephews something new and exicting.
Awesome!
Uncle, I promised to myself I would watch you this week totaly sober, to suck up every mililiter of modeling wisdom. I failed.
How did it work out? :)
@@ryanbruner8928 Those god dammed Trappists
Ah, le Trappist Bleu. I would like to say I have fond memories of its consumption while watching classic bike racing in Belgium - but unfortunately I have no memories of the entire weekend ...
@@TheRedruffian This is the way.
Lmfao!!! Soul draining!!
Funny stuff.
But you are the boss. Love ❤️ it
I need more nightshift in my life
I was wondering how you were going to paint the areas under the rebar. This kit is looking very nice already. Thanks for the video.
Chipping is by far my favorite step,I learned it all from these videos,but I always use a brush for chipping
. My first,and only hairspray attempt was a miserable failure!
You'll need an airbrush to apply the paint. A brush will destroy the hairspray layer.
@@fonesrphunny7242 ,I use an airbrush for almost all my painting,and fading, I meant I just use a brush for chipping and figures :)
Great work, really interesting subject 👍 For me, I prefer hairspray for chipping, I can get more subtle effects. Also, not a big fan of Mig products, just much cheaper, and equally effective, alternatives. Thanks for the video!
Beautyful Thanks
Excellent!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Awesome techniques as usually great to watch! Would love to see you try out a Vietnam war style tank
AMAZINGNES!!!
now i am hungry for chips ;)
beautiful work, as always
Man... trying to find Mr Surfacer is a real challenge these days! It's like gold dust (and probably costs similar...) And add into that I live in Northern Ireland with its UK/EU customs nightmare. Real fun.
Magnificent ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍
This is so cool I wish I was as good as you
Очень круто! У Вас шикарные работы! Модель получается невероятно красивая 👍
15:00 im very used to collect kits and makin few of them hahah
Hey Uncle, I think the brick model is too perfect, we have those kind of bricks here and they tend to break down easily if handled roughly, but as a building material they're great because they're cheap and kinda sturdy once put together.
Yeah, I should've added a few dings and most importantly, texture. The plan was that these are not from a ruined building, just a random pile of bricks they stacked behind the cage. I've actually added rubble on the tank and it all looks more tied together now, but yeah... I should've invested more time into those!
@@NightShiftScaleModels Dayum uncle just take it easy yeah? You have a leg to heal rite now so please do rest well will ya
Love these vids, hope you’re doing fine, keep it up, and also, I recommend making a discord server to let your fans speak/communicate to you, remember me when you see me next video in the comments section!