Build A Simple Scenic Display Stand For Modern Armor

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My friends, here's a simple example of a miniature (although large in size) vignette suitable for armor models. This one depicts an urban environment, but on a very limited space, and because of that, I wasn't able to tell the story using buildings. Instead I tried to implement other features from our everyday lives to give it more character. It's a lot of fun, so if you have some modern armor yourself, give it a try!
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  • @Dhutton42
    @Dhutton428 ай бұрын

    A diorama of a T54/55 in a modern day scene, dug in and used as artillery with some interesting modern equipment around, maybe a shot out drone crashed nearby would be pretty cool

  • @NightShiftScaleModels

    @NightShiftScaleModels

    8 ай бұрын

    Or situated somewhere in Yugoslavia, with a large "Enjoy SaraJevo" mural in the background :)

  • @righty5890

    @righty5890

    8 ай бұрын

    @@NightShiftScaleModels that be wonderful

  • @Phazmatix

    @Phazmatix

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@NightShiftScaleModels a croatian t54 in a small coastal town in streets it barely fits in like from the photos would be very cool

  • @gleisbauer25

    @gleisbauer25

    8 ай бұрын

    Or a drone flying above it ready to drop a grenade through an open hatch.

  • @adamcichon6957

    @adamcichon6957

    8 ай бұрын

    Probably it's a bit to early to build a scene from "all we know where". And that T55 would be completly covered under the camouflage out of vegetation, camo tarps and God knows what more. Not to mention the cope cages, cope wire nets, or anti drone "field garages" maded out of nets...

  • @davidstrainsandlego
    @davidstrainsandlego8 ай бұрын

    Honestly, the dioramas are my favorite videos on the channel

  • @Maximbaumann
    @Maximbaumann8 ай бұрын

    Another nightshift video! Let’s gooooooooooooooooooooooo. The fact I saw the notification of this new video while building a Tamiya Sherman is just perfect:)

  • @canadianoctopus1479
    @canadianoctopus14798 ай бұрын

    Ridiculously good, looks like a tank from the Congo or something.

  • @allinclusive6081
    @allinclusive60817 ай бұрын

    this is perfect! i was thinking about converting a takom 1/35th scale STuG 3F into the famous "Disco Panzer" and this diorama setup is perfect help! thanks uncle!

  • @steveramsay4601
    @steveramsay46017 ай бұрын

    Your work on the New Puma is simply awesome with the way you've added the Wooden pallets, also the modern plastic Barrels.

  • @Visigoth_
    @Visigoth_8 ай бұрын

    Cool. 🙂👍 - The Maschinen Krieger diorama was *AWESOME!* I'd love to see him do a S.T.A.L.K.E.R. diorama!!!

  • @MisterManFunny
    @MisterManFunny8 ай бұрын

    Dude, I haven't seen your last video yet and you already uploaded a new one? You're a legend!

  • @Sundowner679
    @Sundowner6798 ай бұрын

    Hi Night Shift! I'm probably gonna get swallowed by the hoard of other comments on here but I'll try my best: I've been watching your videos for a decent while and recently I found myself wanting to get back into this kind of stuff, but its hard because I dont know where to start and what to do! I know this sounds dumb but you should make a detailed long-form video on what a beginner, such as myself, would have to do/buy to start the diorama/model journey.

  • @scottmccloud9029
    @scottmccloud90298 ай бұрын

    Incredibly awesome. Andy's Hobbys Headquarters just came out with clear display cases for models. I believe he's got a European connection also.

  • @One_Stone61

    @One_Stone61

    8 ай бұрын

    he has an American shop and a European one aswell

  • @eetennak966

    @eetennak966

    8 ай бұрын

    He is just reselling the stuff from aliexpress.

  • @tomatoes3
    @tomatoes38 ай бұрын

    Without doubt the top modeller we are luckily enough to have. Videos are always interesting , thank you .

  • @TheBonsaiZone
    @TheBonsaiZone8 ай бұрын

    It's amazing how the tank and landscape got together perfectly, so well done!!!

  • @loupiscanis9449
    @loupiscanis94498 ай бұрын

    Thank you , Uncle Martin . 🐺 Loupis Canis .

  • @ScaleModelGeek
    @ScaleModelGeek8 ай бұрын

    Simple but awesome base. Handy trick: If you just add a few of drops of dishwashing liquid to the diluted PVA glue, you won't need to use IPA to break the water tension.

  • @adt70hk33
    @adt70hk337 ай бұрын

    Very effective. Very well done.

  • @jb_makesgames2264
    @jb_makesgames22647 ай бұрын

    Your one of the best channels on KZread.

  • @lorriedmussett4692
    @lorriedmussett46928 ай бұрын

    Just want you to know....I'm a lady in southern Texas,USA who does not make much...im just not that crafty....BUT I ❤❤❤ watching those of you who do! Your very funny especially when you laugh at some of your jokes ....I love ur older bloopers...it just makes you very charming! I watch & subscribed to your channel and I just wanted you to know that there's a lady far away who thinks the world of you! I say this all with respect, to you & the lady in your life. Thanks for the videos

  • @jordanelder2627
    @jordanelder26278 ай бұрын

    Please give us just one airplane Uncle. I know you won’t but I still love you.

  • @TheGrayfrog100
    @TheGrayfrog1008 ай бұрын

    "My Friends" I haven't even started watching the video yet! I actually shouted that when I saw the notification.

  • @willthorson4543
    @willthorson45438 ай бұрын

    Funny. This reminds me of the german urban training area that my unit used to go to. It was deaigned before WW2 by the german army and hitler haf the entire town moved and the buildings were used sincefor MOUT. We used them in late 93/early 94 because my battalion was going to Macedonia and we needed the LIC training(low intensity combat). Yes. It sucked. So many limitations. But still fun. We watched German infantry with the Marder do training and it was pretty funny to watch. We ended up training our german suater battalion. At the time, they didn't train as much as us so every chance they could train with us, they took it. I have a hikarious story of a German armor battalion going thru a 30 day gunnery rotation at Graf with us. Letd just say they were not used to 30 days of field work. Lol

  • @Greggery
    @Greggery8 ай бұрын

    Amazing work! This build reminds me of the real life APC which had the words "Free-Wifi" painted on the side while being covered totally using wood as a buffer. I hope one day someone can make a diorama of that one as well

  • @NightShiftScaleModels

    @NightShiftScaleModels

    8 ай бұрын

    Yeah, I'd like to build that one as well :)

  • @Greggery

    @Greggery

    8 ай бұрын

    @@NightShiftScaleModels Wishing you all the best on your endeavors and all the amazing work you've been showing us :D

  • @HKSkansei
    @HKSkansei7 ай бұрын

    If you're looking for a very unique wartime diorama to do, I'd suggest looking up the Emu war. Essentially after the war a bunch on returned servicemen took it upon themselves to use their surplus hardware to try and cull a heap of Emus. And..... lost. Its kind of a running joke in Australia that we lost a war to a group of flightless birds.

  • @breakinn403
    @breakinn4038 ай бұрын

    All I can say is you have a frantic eye for detail and the knowledge to recreate it.

  • @127TROOP
    @127TROOP6 ай бұрын

    I haven’t watched one of your tuts for a while, so binge watching today. This has totally blown me away….your modern era vehicles with pallets, bedsteads, wire etc are stunning….and no, there isn’t anything wrong with you at all!😂😂😂😂

  • @fjdexx
    @fjdexx8 ай бұрын

    A very nice Display. Thx for showing.

  • @cerisekappes580
    @cerisekappes5808 ай бұрын

    Another incredible vignette 😊😊😊😊

  • @johntreloar8203
    @johntreloar82038 ай бұрын

    Ma friend, that looks great...

  • @patecatlxilema3140
    @patecatlxilema3140Ай бұрын

    Fantastic scenery techniques and final results!!

  • @User-ot4qt
    @User-ot4qt8 ай бұрын

    I love these vignettes/dioramas set in artificial settings. I hope some day I'll see you make a model of a vehicle parked alongside a church, perhaps with some intricate marble reliefs made with a 3D printer, and tinted glass.

  • @rrl4245
    @rrl42458 ай бұрын

    Perfect, as always.

  • @StevenRafael268
    @StevenRafael2688 ай бұрын

    speaking as a old OG fan from your earlier days, i can say that your work just continues to impress me and inspire me! i love these dioramas you make and they just keep getting better and better! keep it up man!

  • @thatotherguy7596
    @thatotherguy75968 ай бұрын

    Very cool 😎 Thanks again Uncle Night Shift.

  • @itz_lexiii_
    @itz_lexiii_8 ай бұрын

    Boulder Creek Railroad only uses his static applicator for fine particles of grass, he recommends using tweezers for large tufts as well!

  • @martinkotrcka2868
    @martinkotrcka28688 ай бұрын

    Ďakujem za každé vaše videá, aj keď neviem veľmi po anglicky, ale volačo zachytím, veľmi ma to posúva a strašne baví sledovať vašu prácu. Ja sa teda venujem železnici hlavne abondonend vehickles😂😂, ale môžem bez ostychu povedať, že ste môj modelársky guru. Ďakujem pekne, Martin Senica

  • @Sleeper____1472
    @Sleeper____14728 ай бұрын

    A tank modeler talks about us railroaders? No way!

  • @TomMcCalmont
    @TomMcCalmont8 ай бұрын

    you are such an inspiration and teacher

  • @pascalkeller516
    @pascalkeller5168 ай бұрын

    Awsome job for awsome result ! Congratulations from a railroad modeler !

  • @user-cp4jc5my9n
    @user-cp4jc5my9n8 ай бұрын

    For the ground of my dioramas i need old coffeepowder (first i drink a good coffee 😅), woodglue and water. Mix it together and ready is my dark ground. Regards from Austria 🇦🇹.

  • @stevenarmer8245
    @stevenarmer82458 ай бұрын

    Beautiful job as always Uncle.

  • @Chubzic.
    @Chubzic.8 ай бұрын

    19:37 'But hey, that's the beauty of modelling! Doing pointless stuff so we can sleep better' (c) Uncle Night Shift

  • @mensrea2686
    @mensrea26868 ай бұрын

    This is so hypnotic! Thank you man 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @ViktorPalosi
    @ViktorPalosi8 ай бұрын

    "Simple" hahaha, it would take me a year to paint all that stuff individually. Amazing work! Although I gotta say, your vids are a real inspiration, they made me try doing the individual stone highlighting on a tiny scenic display. It payed off.

  • @mmlips
    @mmlips8 ай бұрын

    Remarkable as usual. Love your channel.

  • @TabletopTurtle
    @TabletopTurtle8 ай бұрын

    Your builds are always mind blowing! When are you going to make a miniature gaming table and just completely blow up the internet!? Let's see some Bolt Action!

  • @davefave4351
    @davefave43518 ай бұрын

    Outstanding work as usual, incredible attention to detail. Thank you mah friend.

  • @jeffholt9437
    @jeffholt94378 ай бұрын

    Muh Friend - brilliant- as usual!

  • @plsdonttttt
    @plsdonttttt8 ай бұрын

    freaking crazy as always. it looks like rendered but way better cause its real...its crazy

  • @ericchristopher1687
    @ericchristopher16876 ай бұрын

    I'm building a base for a "barn find" 1954 Chevy in 1/25 scale and will buy some cork sheeting and acrylic thin putty to try your method - thanks for the video!

  • @davidkendall1614
    @davidkendall16148 ай бұрын

    Incredible work as usual Martin 👏 Your definition of “simple” is very different from mine!

  • @MrPossumeyes
    @MrPossumeyes8 ай бұрын

    Skills! As for your publishing schedule - stay happy, man!!

  • @tommusikauswahl1066
    @tommusikauswahl10668 ай бұрын

    I am a simple man. I like what you do when you just pinished cutting and priming the cork and would be more then happy. To me it looked good. And rthen you add this and that 20+ layers and steps. and it looks better after each of them. Because im not aware of what can be done with all these layers, as im a simple man.

  • @christianrudolph1138
    @christianrudolph11388 ай бұрын

    Great Work modelcomrade.. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @Wijkert
    @Wijkert8 ай бұрын

    Definitely giving your concrete style a try!

  • @kszaczuch
    @kszaczuch8 ай бұрын

    Yesss! Uncle Night Shift uploaded new video!!! 🎉🎉🎉🥳🥳🥳

  • @Soul.125
    @Soul.1258 ай бұрын

    Great video man! Also sweet idea/set, please consider making more modern armour! (For example an Israeli Merkava, or an Australian ASLAV-25!) 👍

  • @matthewvanvliet9280
    @matthewvanvliet92808 ай бұрын

    You make it look so real great job

  • @haaselhoff7169
    @haaselhoff71698 ай бұрын

    Love this!! I have been so scared of airbrushing my diorama material typically sticking to the colors in the grass/rocks/dirt I lay down. You have made me reconsider my approach to creating a more uniformed landscape. I hope it works!

  • @Oakeeper
    @Oakeeper8 ай бұрын

    Always always Excellent.....

  • @seankearney2592
    @seankearney25928 ай бұрын

    Stunning.... muh Friend....

  • @KaineVarley
    @KaineVarley8 ай бұрын

    Wow... That concrete..!

  • @vinnywelsh
    @vinnywelsh8 ай бұрын

    Amazing as always NS!

  • @laurentpaille659
    @laurentpaille6598 ай бұрын

    Wow !!! Awesome !!! It's seems to be so simple and easy with you !! Tank you so much for yours vidéos. It's always à pleasure ! Keep going ma friend !!👍👏👏👏 you're the Best !!!

  • @Bushydem0n
    @Bushydem0n8 ай бұрын

    The first time I saw you make one of your scene bases I was thinking “dam, that looks pretty good” then u painted the whole thing dark brown and that threw me off some much. In the end though it always looks better

  • @21EpicFail
    @21EpicFail8 ай бұрын

    You're the reason I got into the hobby! Cannot thank you enough sir! I wish to shake your hand one day brother!! :DD

  • @Sasha-jk6wo
    @Sasha-jk6wo8 ай бұрын

    That concrete looks amazing! I love watching your work and the techniques you use to get such great results. Cheers!

  • @isisnmagic1812
    @isisnmagic18128 ай бұрын

    Dude there is nothing simple with your awesome work. Brilliant video .

  • @amoe1234
    @amoe12348 ай бұрын

    😮 mindblowing!

  • @tomo9613
    @tomo96136 ай бұрын

    Brilliant!!! Simple stand but I think it’s the best one you have completed. Well done.

  • @frappebaileys4407
    @frappebaileys44073 ай бұрын

    Great video with lots of awesome tips for us!Thanks nightshift!

  • @KramGnilrad
    @KramGnilrad8 ай бұрын

    Wonderful result. Idea! Add some 21st century rubbish along the fence line. 😊

  • @n1co2017
    @n1co20174 ай бұрын

    thank you for the great content. always impressive to see everything come together.

  • @nicolaspalmieri7082
    @nicolaspalmieri70828 ай бұрын

    We are lucky for your videos

  • @roundhousetrainspotting
    @roundhousetrainspotting8 ай бұрын

    It's just so good. I'm inspired every time I watch these videos. We love you Uncle

  • @andyjones6995
    @andyjones69958 ай бұрын

    fantastic as ever Martin! I'm going to give the cork a try!!

  • @captaintaxi6884
    @captaintaxi68848 ай бұрын

    Hello Uncle Night Shift. Thanks for your Video. I enjoyed it :D

  • @girolamolorusso
    @girolamolorusso5 ай бұрын

    vert nice diorama

  • @poorboysadventures4636
    @poorboysadventures46368 ай бұрын

    I feel like it could have used some garbage. Chip bags, soda cans etc. Other than that once again 11/10 knockout model/vignette. Absoluetly awe inspiring every single time.

  • @guydinky
    @guydinky8 ай бұрын

    Wonderful !

  • @franciskswong3159
    @franciskswong31598 ай бұрын

    It is breathtaking! Although sometimes that I feel the highlights are a little bit over exacturated. But it sure bring out much more interest. And after all, aren't we looking for more interesting things?

  • @marciachrysostomo6585
    @marciachrysostomo6585Ай бұрын

    Sem Palavras a não ser Perfct. ❤

  • @danphilpott6302
    @danphilpott63023 ай бұрын

    Awesome job!

  • @WhiskyLima
    @WhiskyLima8 ай бұрын

    Love that effect with the cork as concrete! I wonder if this would work on a smaller scale too?

  • @NightShiftScaleModels

    @NightShiftScaleModels

    8 ай бұрын

    I bet it works in any scale. Heck, now I wonder if it can be applied to thin styrofoam sheets used for plastered walls on miniature buildings!

  • @larodelahozpreziuso3539

    @larodelahozpreziuso3539

    8 ай бұрын

    I've tried it for a 1/72 plane and it worked pretty well

  • @piker78
    @piker788 ай бұрын

    Phaha, Кит за дърво, използва се за изравняване на неравности и поправка на драскотини :D

  • @B1M0X4
    @B1M0X48 ай бұрын

    You should try some American support vehicles most of them are usually weathered such as lhs the wheeled wrecker or the tracked wrecker the m88a2

  • @leroysgamesandmore2226
    @leroysgamesandmore22268 ай бұрын

    Would love to see you do a wreck diorama of the Danton battleship wreck

  • @SWAG_ier
    @SWAG_ier8 ай бұрын

    Great work 😊

  • @MK-wl6zz
    @MK-wl6zz8 ай бұрын

    Awesome work🤩🤩👍👍👍👍👍

  • @joseluisflorgarcia8753
    @joseluisflorgarcia87538 ай бұрын

    BRAVO kamarada ❤

  • @rfletch62
    @rfletch628 ай бұрын

    Fantastic work; I know I'd be buttoned up in a urban setting.

  • @stanikicin
    @stanikicin8 ай бұрын

    wow, I'm looking forward to the next diorama. What will it be? What are you up to next?

  • @kerkroberts8875
    @kerkroberts88758 ай бұрын

    Fantastic work of art, my friend

  • @stephanmotzek779
    @stephanmotzek7798 ай бұрын

    Just amazing

  • @mitchelldavis4645
    @mitchelldavis46458 ай бұрын

    Your diorama bases are really nice and compliment the vehicles placed on them. Would very much like to see you do a WWII Japanese fighter plane with all the chipping and weathering they are known for.

  • @76FastEddie
    @76FastEddie8 ай бұрын

    Outstanding!!

  • @thomasblencke7518
    @thomasblencke75187 ай бұрын

    Was für eine fantastische Arbeit. Super toll ❤❤

  • @DivineOwl
    @DivineOwl8 ай бұрын

    Amazing! looks like 3d model

  • @bobdutka1176
    @bobdutka11768 ай бұрын

    Great video!! Thanks for sharing your work is amazing.👍🏻😁

  • @bobhastings6464
    @bobhastings64648 ай бұрын

    Love the videos. Long time subscriber! Always enjoy the content and the hints. Keep up the good work Cheers from Canada Bob

  • @KC-CoG
    @KC-CoG8 ай бұрын

    Great idea using the cork as concrete. Nicely done as always!

  • @lnrmodels
    @lnrmodels8 ай бұрын

    You're my favourite model making channel by far. I get so much inspiration from you

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