Full Painting: USMC Sherman "King Kong" (Saipan 1944)

My friends, painting a Sherman doesn't have to be always about the same old Olive Drab! On this model, we'll tackle a hand-applied ochre camouflage on the tank's turret, we'll try some post shading on top of that, and we'll play around with all those traditional weathering techniques. But most importantly, we'll paint a realistic aged wood finish on top of planks made from styrene!
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Music: Quincas Moreira - Scratch the Itch - KZread Audio Library

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  • @ironspike171
    @ironspike171

    Jedi-Mind-Trick: To get a „new spin“ you want to watch „Masters of the Sky“ and build a B17. You want to build an AIRCRAFT (yes i said it!). Martin, a B17 is the closest thing to the WW2 tank you do! come on!

  • @gwiazdapioun2127
    @gwiazdapioun2127

    Honestly, it's real reassuring that even someone as skilled and talented as uncle Night Shift messes up sometimes

  • @user-ss7jl8ze9q
    @user-ss7jl8ze9q

    Martin, you need to add sweat stains to the crew's shirts. After all they are in the Pacific. ❤😂

  • @paulfunnell66
    @paulfunnell66

    Great work as always, but my god!!! How many adverts????

  • @rorywquin
    @rorywquin

    Need a “Kelly’s Heroes” version of a Sherman.....

  • @BlahajGaming2001
    @BlahajGaming2001

    another friday another video

  • @stanleygeorge7781
    @stanleygeorge7781

    If you run into thick decals, all you need to do is apply 3 to 4 layers of varnish over the decals. Let dry with each layer. Then sand the decals with a very high grit sanding sponge

  • @TLR_
    @TLR_

    Ahh a Sherman

  • @loveminis31
    @loveminis31

    Using new paint can be a huge learning curve.

  • @HunterJE
    @HunterJE

    So excited to hear the talk at the top about breaking down hobby silos, have noticed since getting back in to scale model hobbies that while there's some overlap in a lot of cases armor modelers talk to armor modelers, ship modelers talk to ship modelers, mecha modelers talk to mecha modelers, rail modelers talk to rail modelers, wargames mini painters talk to wargames mini painters, etc etc etc, and there are techniques, media, and tools that are common basics in one that are considered rare/advanced or totally unheard-of in others. While some of this is understandable since certain tools and techniques are better fits for the particular needs of certain kinds of model subjects, there's also a lot of stuff that could be useful across those lines that doesn't get come through just because folks only learn from others in their own silo. I'm not an armor modeler myself but there are so many cross-applicable things I've learned watching this channel that I never would have learned if I'd only stuck to my own modeling/painting disciplines...

  • @Chaos_Apex
    @Chaos_Apex

    “Finally, I’ve been waiting for another video. Also, thank you for all that you do. You’re my main inspiration for starting modeling. You have helped me so much over the years, so thank you.”

  • @Tankguy-dl8vu
    @Tankguy-dl8vu

    Always love coming back from work to see these vids

  • @ShadowDrakken
    @ShadowDrakken

    Dry Brushing Tip: if you want your dry brushing to be smooth instead of grainy, use a very soft and lightly wet brush (the dry in dry brushing isn't about water, it's about paint, and you'll still be wiping off all the paint before touching the model)

  • @iain.sm.c
    @iain.sm.c

    It's always satisfying to go from the assembled and customised model of grey plastic and green stuff and photo etch to a beautifully painted and weathered model, all in a well produced video. Thanks, uncle!

  • @markc7002
    @markc7002

    You are undoubtedly the Michelangelo of Armour, a true genius with any weathering effects!

  • @robbporter1847
    @robbporter1847

    I like the chill feel of this video. I don't know if you've been doing it for a while (I've missed your past couple uploads) but I like the cutaways to you sitting at your hobby desk. Makes you feel more like just another hobbyist instead of FACELESS HOBBY GOD here to dispense wisdom. granted you're still hobby god but now you have a face in the normal videos and I like that!

  • @user-ld6yg7ng9c
    @user-ld6yg7ng9c

    당신은 나의 스승입니다. 내가 디오라마에 입문할 때 부터 당신의 작품을 보면서 공부를 하게 되었고 많은 도움이 되었습니다. 감사합니다~😊😊

  • @raymondserafin9396
    @raymondserafin9396

    Fantastic work once again.I'm glad you did a Sherman.That's my favorite tank so it looks like i'm gonna have to pick up another kit and see if I can do something like you did always inspired me keep up the good work

  • @vonsopas
    @vonsopas

    Nice to watch you again mate. Cool techniques!

  • @mikegreck2625
    @mikegreck2625

    at least one of those guys needs a Marine Corps tattoo lol. also. shell casings..they end up in every crack and crevice during gunfights and they add some cool detail. That being said, you are the absolute best on youtube.