I've seen a lot of masterclass jobs over the past two years, but this person is in the league of his own. This miniature is a work of art: an artistic creation of aesthetic value.

Funnily enough, i have been on vacations to Greece and when i was at the beach, after a good swim , i had nothing to do until i remembered that dried sea ball is very useful for armour modelling. So i took a walk around the beach found and took with me like 20 big sea balls for my models. That was my souvenir from Greece, great vacation. My sea balls are now waiting to be applied to my latest project, the Jagdpanzer, soon ill be painting it with a 3 tone german camo, wish me luck!

@NightShiftScaleModels

2 жыл бұрын

That's seriously the best souvenir any armor modeler can bring home from vacations! Well, a rusty tank from the sea might be cooler, but now you have enough sea balls for 5+ modeling lifetimes!

@miamijules2149

2 жыл бұрын

Goodluck!

@PhuVet

2 жыл бұрын

Funny, I'm sure a lot of people end up thinking of dry Greek balls on their vacation...

@garyparker2969

2 жыл бұрын

WOWSERZ DRY GREEK SEA BALLS ?? Sounds Like a VERY PAINFUL CONDITION !! 😭😭😭🤣😂🤣😂🤣

@theothertonydutch

2 жыл бұрын

@@NightShiftScaleModels The best souvenir would be going to somewhere in eastern europe and finding a tank in a bog and bringing it home. :P

fun fact: the most efficient tank destroyer on ww2 wasn't the jagdpanther, the jagdtiger or even the isu's. It was the italian l3/33 because the enemy would laugh to death when one of those was seen in the battlefield

@NightShiftScaleModels

2 жыл бұрын

I was expecting a Jagdpanzer IV but you got me. Well played

@Charles_Bro-son

2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me on the deadly joke the brits yelled at the germans in that Monty Python sketch xD

@cravinghibiscus7901

2 жыл бұрын

@@NightShiftScaleModels Next build an italian tank? Desert or mountain weathering and quite a different style too. Would nicely widen your catalogue!

@bodybagwilliams4054

2 жыл бұрын

@@cravinghibiscus7901 Clearly should go back a war, and have a bunch of Italian Arditi yanking some poor Austria-Hungarians out of a tank at knifes edge.

@Brave_Sir_Robin

2 жыл бұрын

@@Charles_Bro-son Wenn ist das Nunstück git und Slotermeyer? Ja! Beiherhund das Oder die Flipperwaldt gersput!

Never ceases to amaze me how you can make a plastic model look so heavy and true to life. Your attention to detail is truly commendable.

For some reason, this is making me crave the extremes of dirtiness: A vehicle that was partially buried/immobilized by debris from a structure (or stuck in a shell crater with soil thrown over by nearby blasts). Then, a civilian gently rinsing the exposed part of it with a garden hose, with tons of wet effects and some surprisingly strong camo that was hidden beneath the dust

@fonesrphunny7242

2 жыл бұрын

It's been a few years, but I remember a diorama with a BTR-80 being washed. Not 100% on the vehicle though maybe you can still find it.

Oil leaks in the engine compartment tend to blow out of the fan Louvre hence the reason for the oil round the fan area. Part of a crews check is to hold a clean piece of light coloured cloth over the fans with the engine running for a few seconds to look for any oil and coolant spots.

@markfergerson2145

2 жыл бұрын

Such stains around the cooling fans can indicate a recently repaired cooling system that nobody had time to clean up after before being shooed back into battle. Maintenance was often hit-or-miss that way.

This isn't just painting models, this is a real work of art! I'm Andy not Annmarie!

Daylight savings time got me. I was waiting for your video an hour ago 😢lol

@NightShiftScaleModels

2 жыл бұрын

Happens every year. And now it's dark outside after 4 pm :(

@Panzermeister36

2 жыл бұрын

@@NightShiftScaleModels Yep....dark as night when I leave for work in the morning, and dark as night when I leave for home. RIP

@NightShiftScaleModels

2 жыл бұрын

@@Panzermeister36 Feel ya bro, at least I can still enjoy the sunlight thanks to my messed up sleep schedule :D

This is actually incredible, thank you KZread algorithm!!!!

"MA FRE-ANDS!!!" Words that make my Fridays special. Thanks for the video and humor. Hope your are all healed up from your 'adventure'!!!!

Brilliant model, amazing video…love how you tell the storey, it’s why you are so watchable. Many thanks.

@NightShiftScaleModels

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Every model has a story, right? :)

You can get the same sort of look from sea ball by twisting and disarming the threads of Sisal yarn. You just need to cut them off with scissors and you get about the same sort of thing as the sea ball, except a bit more thin.

@NightShiftScaleModels

2 жыл бұрын

Another great solution for those of us without sea balls!

I love the effect you achieved the streaks, they really 'pop', you did a great job with them!

This has absolutely been my favorite build of yours! Learned a ton of things about scale modeling. Also your videos are really rewatchable because you have a great personality, and take the time to really explain your process! Thanks Man!

Hi Martin, thanks for another great lesson on how to make tanks dirty, take care and keep safe, best regards from Australia.

Even thou I build in 1/72 only, such content drags me into abyss of overthinking and considering quitting building models at all

Just discovered your channel. And I'm really enjoying your work. I remember seeing millions of sea balls that wash up in Sardinia. I don't think the locals realised how useful they were as a modelling material.

I’m always referring to your Vids.. several times. You are the best

always a good day when Night Shift has a new video!

Just what I've been waiting for all week, thanks for all the content Martin, Hope your leg is better

@NightShiftScaleModels

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I can finally walk! :)

@martindunn4545

2 жыл бұрын

@@NightShiftScaleModels Glad to hear it ! when I got my plaster off for a broken tibia I needed nearly no re education, I can only hope it'll be the same for you.

@NightShiftScaleModels

2 жыл бұрын

I have to take things slow and be careful for a few more weeks, but surprisingly the leg didn't get too weak after all those months. Also no limp, so I think walking is the most efficient way of physical rehab! :)

Thank you , Uncle Martin .

It looks unbelievable as usual, beautiful tank, beautiful paintjob, beautiful weathering

I miss the bloopers!! Great job Martin

Another Friday night, another stunning video and a couple of beers ready to be enjoyed while taking in your creativity. Thanks for sharing your skills and have a good weekend. Thanks, Martin, your videos are a fantastic way to kick off a relaxing couple of days away from the office.

You really need to make a book. I would buy it.

Nice vid! Funnily enough, I just this week used that dry earth product for the first time on an SU-152. I struggled with tinting it to the color of either dry earth or damp mud. This, and pretty much all your work, is greatly helpful. Thanks!

Those dirt leaks at the back of the tank are something else, so well done! hats off yet again.

Not only did I learn a thing or two, your voice calms my anxiety down at work. :)

Always an outstanding video and presentation.

I’ve never built a tank model in my life but I love watching Mr. Shift 😆

Amazing buddy, can’t wait for the diorama! Stay healthy and happy mate ☺️👍

Here's an idea: try to make a diorama of a tank factory. Show like one of the parts of the manufacturing process, like putting on the tracks or final touches at the end of the assembly line. It'd be a cool contrast between the usual combat work and dirty tanks and the fresh new ones straight off the assembly line

This vehicle looks awesome! I am very thankful for your videos Martin, they help so much and give me inspiration to try new techniques and not get discouraged when something doesn't go well. I look forward to the next installment...CHEERS!!!

mindblowing precision work from A great Master in model building.Thank U Night Shift.

Thanks for another greatly interesting and informative post. Even though I have the post to refer to, I take notes to remind me of the steps you took. Not only has my armor finishing grown tenfold, but my model railroading (HO scale) is taking on a whole new reality. Take care, be safe and have lots of fun modeling.

Very Pog

You make it look so easy , your videos are a joy to watch and very helpful

Do a Sherman firefly in a snow diorama! Like aiming though trees

Incredible work as always mate! Your instructions are clear and the results are outstanding. Cheers!

Wonderful !! Great Job

I really appreciate you sharing your tips. And I really enjoyed the video.👍

Amazing paint job. So many details to look at. 🤩

Amazing video and techniques, as usual. Thanks very much for sharing in such delightful way. Great, great work!

I'll not have the patience any time soon but watching you do it is my regular fun time 🤩😁 thank you so much!

Thank you for this Video. I keep improving my skills because of you. You have become my sensei, master Night Shift.

I like the contrast around the Zimmerit, where the bullet hits expose the color of the paste. As always, excellent work. Fridays can never come soon enough, waiting for the next Night Shift video to appear.

Superbe de techniques et de réalisme , bravo exceptionnel.

Hey there, I found that every technique was described in detail very well and easy to follow! Great Video as always! :) Cheers

Thanks for the videos. Im learning a lot with you

Hey mij favorite model builder you almost hit the 200 k subs…….. And again a great weathering upload 👍

That is a very impressive Jagdpanther. Well done 👏

Thanks for another great video Martin !

Excelente, fabuloso, aprendí mucho mil gracias totales.

Oh good! You've given me quite some anxiety over the past weeks with the missing top hatch -- now it's back in place, I can definitely say I'm fully enjoying watching this series. :)

This looks beautiful! I still love the contrast between the zimmerit and oxide primer on the fender. I can not wait to see the future figures and diorama (hopefully the puppy too)!

@NightShiftScaleModels

2 жыл бұрын

Painted the puppy two days ago. Couldn't focus thanks to the cuteness overload :D

As someone that worked on M1A2s, the road wheels always have paint chipping that shows the bear metal. Always.

Looks real, sometimes “scary to real”👍

Bonjour Another beautiful vidéo. Very nice work. 🤗

No, it's not just you heaving that sigh of relief. Deciding when to stop is always a source of anxiety especially when working from B&W or other iffy references. By contrast I did an X-Wing model duplicating as exactly as possible the dirt and wear seen on screen. That one gave me a sigh of satisfaction.

once again, Awesome work, always helping me out on my own models, thanks mate, love your work 👍 💪💪

Ilove this model project the very most. Increxibly impressive and beautid Ful.

Absolutely perfect!!!

Awesome as always!

Absolutely awesome, as always. A work of art!

Great work!

I really like the mood! This thing really looks big, heavy and dangerous, which... it was in reality.

Another amazing video witch made my day, hopefully your leg is doing much better and the videos are not tiring you out. Can't wait for the next video! :)

Looks amazing!

I love sea grass!

Always exited to see a new video! Keep up the great work

It looks so real!

Came here for the "Muh Friends" - not disappointed 😂

I’ve gotta say I absolutely love the track sag on this model

Nice work!

Very nice, the model looks amazing! I need to make a list because there are always steps like the pencil that I forget.

Hervorragende Arbeit! 👍

Great job!!!

Thank you again, mein freund!

*Another hyper realistic model, amazing!*

Hey hey Mr. Weatherman I think I found a technique that not too many use. In order to reflect even more weather you can have parts of the paint be shiny factory fresh and other areas where it's clear protective coat is worn off you make it look very matte. It looks really cool when you tilt it and see different reflective surfaces. You could do this with 2 different paints or use varnish maybe I don't know but let me know what you come up with!

This looks good!

Perfect level of details. ;) All the best for You! ;)

I am really love your works 🤤

Always interesting. Thanks for the inspiration you give us! :)

Great video

Bravo Martin, congrats, I really like how's the Jagdpanther is going ;). Wish you luck :)

Love your work and cant 3wait for more

nice dude, cant wait for stowage.

Oh Yeah, this build/paint is just freakin AWESOME! Cheers Unc. TFS, GB :)

Very good .

I wasn't in Normandy in 1945, but it looks damn good to me.

Me thinking it was going to be the diorama video but liking the video anyway

"I'm not very confident with dust techniques." Still produces an amazing model.

All every model u make , that's realy f cool

Big respect i like your models so mutch i love to watch this channal is very nice to see this reality in the models big big respect

Weathering is always a lot of nervous. I love to watch how You're doing it, but when I have to weather my own model it's always difficult. Anyway, like goes to You for another helping a lot content.

Great video love the weathering! Going too do a German flack 88 soon in a ruined red brick building at the battle of Hedgerows or Normandy are something this holiday.

Those Master Club tracks are beautiful and definitely add that extra touch to the model. I wish I would have known about them before I just bought 2 sets of Panther Fruil model tracks.ooh well maybe next time I guess.

Oh my weekly dose of “Mah Friends”

beatiful!