Do you add welds to your models? If yes, which technique/material do you prefer?

@Panzermeister36

5 жыл бұрын

I usually like using styrene rod, but I find the Archer resin weld transfers to be extremely useful for long and straight welds between panels! Though I'm sure you know this :D

@rossomachin

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. And exactly the same Tamiya putty

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

@@Panzermeister36 I tried styrene rod once and wasn't pleased with the result. It was too massive and I found it hard to add texture to it. Maybe I used an overly thick rod or something... actually it was quarter rod, I bought that specifically for that task, to wedge it into the gap and just add texture. Didn't work for me though. Those Archers seem very nice and I think they'd work great on photo-etched details.

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

@@rossomachin Ah, another man of culture!

@SmallSoldier

5 жыл бұрын

I've used styrene rod with decent results. The only thing I don't like about that is if you go too heavy with the extra thin it gets gooey, messy and is hard to recover from. That's why I pretty much use Apoxie putty now, more control and better results IMO.

Welder here, In WW2 they used stick welders, So welding direction makes a diffrence. Which means they would weld on horizontal places from Left to Right. And on Vertical places from Bottom to Top. Keep this in mind when pressing the C shape into the puddy, ( C facing the direction you are going ) So when you flip the tank make sure to "weld" into the same direction. ( left to right) For a more realistic/accurate look always stick to these weld directions.. Extra: Left to Right on the horizontal is for right handed welders And back in the day welders were taught to weld with the right hand only. Hope this helps

@tylermclim7806

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if they would have had 7018 back then, but I would think they would have been going uphand, as better penetration would be important on a tank, so you'd want those "C's" to be "U's" on any vertical welds. But on every WW2 vehicle I've ever seen the welds like like garbage or chicken shit haha.

@uprisingonblitzandwt448

4 жыл бұрын

IN WORLD WAR II IT DIDN’T MATTER!!! THEY ONLY WANTED MASS PRODUCTION.

@eetennak966

3 жыл бұрын

and then there is some guy who knows in which direction the tanks in ww2 was welded.

@AKKK1182

Жыл бұрын

Where is the face of the "C"? Is the facing like the bulb first or the open end first?

@danielkaiselgruber1750

Жыл бұрын

​@@AKKK1182open end facing right or up

As a welder I think you have captured this craft very well.

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks a lot!

@NinjaMG

5 жыл бұрын

@@NightShiftScaleModels I'm a welder too and I'm amazed how your welds look. And, in 8:50, when you said that you don't need to scrape a channel in tight corners, well, thas how welding works(with thin materials, of course) Edit: BTW, I saw once a T-34/'76 with porosity and cracks in welds. Probably welded by a guy with few hours of practice. Later production armor, after '43, had better quality.

@gousmc1983

3 жыл бұрын

19 yrs as a welder and most in a shipyard, my only suggestion is your lifting eye pads on the undersides, general rule of thumb is the height of the fillet bead is 1/3 the materials thickness, so a 3 inch thick piece of steel is goin to have 1 inch high and wide weld bead

@lemons1559

Жыл бұрын

​@@NinjaMG I'm not even a welder but early T-34s look painfully amateurish. The bead looks like a pile of gravel instead of a bead and hell, there's holes between plates all over.

I do Warhammer 40k minis and I'm here. Honestly I'm starting to become interested in apply these sorts of things to my models. Give them a more realistic feel I guess.

I don't even do models and I'm here watching this

@unteroffitzierschultz4288

4 жыл бұрын

You should enter the hobby, it's very relaxing and rewarding!

@StarNostrum

4 жыл бұрын

@@unteroffitzierschultz4288 One day I will probably, and it's cool as heck, specially when you know about the vehicle

@unteroffitzierschultz4288

4 жыл бұрын

@@StarNostrum A good rule of thumb is to buy older or less expensive kits when starting. No point in getting a $50 model only to botch it and be unhappy!

@jamesporter6288

4 жыл бұрын

Haha me too... I want to start tho... When I can fit it into my budget

Hi, not a model maker but someone who found you channel while trawling for some late night viewing. Just to say that you make a very good job!

Just found you on KZread, after I seen it on Instagram. This is insane, thanks for the tutorials to improve my models! Well done mate, keep going..

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, there's so much more where this came from!

I've never made a single model in my life and I'm binge watching these

Your tutorials are very very helpful, even i am 40 years a modeler already. Cheers from Germany

I'm a welder who has had some experience with military vehicles. I'm continually blown away how close the preparation for real welding can mirror what you're doing. Like when you weld butt joint- plate welding, you would be wise to add a groove to fill with weld metal for a more complete weld. But the fillet welds, ( like with the tie-down ears) you don't have to add a groove. You just follow the joint where the parts being welded touch each other.

Very nice technique and no real expense or fancy tools.

No one: Night Shift: "Just lick your tools.."

I THINK that the "Welds" and "Texturing" REALLY Make them LOOK Like they were made from Metal and look "Heavier" even BEFORE they are painted! I LOVE that one pic of the Rusty German Tank. THAT thing just looks like a BEAST! Nicely Done Martin! :D

...AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks " Uncle Night Shift"...this was very HELPFUL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

I've came back to this video several times over these past weeks. Thanks so much for your tutorials.

Man, everytime you put out a new video i get so excited and motivated!

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Lol, thanks, that's my mission!

PetervanHorne - Thank you Martin, this tutorial will help me tremendously.

Thanks! I have been modeling for many years now, and I can always learn something new and pick up different techniques. Good stuff.

Just found this channel and watched a few videos. I love how you show an explaine what you are doing in a simple easy to understand way.

Wow you guys put so much detail into these

I used this method to create the weld lines on a Sherman Turret and it worked great. The only thing I did a little different was let the epoxy set for a while before rolling it out into thin lines. I found it easier to roll and apply this way. Other than that, you instructions were followed to the letter. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to you videos. Thanks again - Joe

the bloopers are great i love this channel

You really make great tutorials! Keep up the very good work! :) And it would be super nice if all your tutorials where demonstrated on that same model. That way all elements slowly comes together to a finished tank!

Thank you for making this video! I am getting into building 1/16 scale German armor & details such as weld seams are a necessary detail for larger models. I tried to make my own using putty, styrene rod & Milliput but all my results were total failures. I cant wait to try weld seams again using your techniques. Your tutorial was very detailed & excellent!

Fantastic work, thank you

Thanks for showing us how to make a better model, a Lorne so match from you 👍

Another great guide! I'm looking forward to trying this out.

Thanks for the tip. I do cars and this is still applicable when doing welds on the floor pans. I’ve never trie to reproduce the welds because I didn’t know how. Thanks again.

Awesome tutorials. I`m glad I found this channel.

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

And I'm glad to hear that! Thank you!

That's amazing. Thanks for the lessson

Great job. I'm inspired to take my builds to the next level. These videos are very well done and professional. I know how time consuming that is so a big thumbs up dude. You're the man.

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Glad you like them!

Thanks Martin, this video help a lot to put more detail in our models, thanks!

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Always glad to help!

Super helpful video thanks

Fantastic tutorial bud 👍 very clean and neat job, for sure I'll "borrow" some or your techniques. Thanks for sharing your knowledge 👍

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks!

Brilliant, thanks for posting

Thanks again Martin! With each video I learn something new, although I knew about this technique for a long time I still managed to get two hints from this that will hopefully help with my next build. Time to open up a box with some heavy, heavy tank with thick plates ;)

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Oh yes YES! Heavy tanks are the most delightful to weld :) That Maus I showed in this video was my first serious attempt at welding. Because it's just a plain brick with almost no surface detail, it was the perfect exercise in welding. Thank you for watching and commenting!

Great thanks man! This is very helpful, too much informative!

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I'm sooooo happy I found you man! I LOVE that nasty hack LMAO definitely my style lol

Wow! Good humor too! Subscribed.

I think that this is the first time I've seen your channel, and this video is full of good, useful information - and the reasons why, which can be just as important. I also like your cheerful voice and affable manner. Thanks for your work, I will subscribe right away ! !

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot and welcome!

Awesome video, and channel. I have a much better understanding of the processes. Than you.

super awesome video, thanks for making this!!

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

It's very interesting the level of detail and the insight you apply here. Cheers for the video bud :-)

Nice detail enjoyed tutorial.

Awesome again man! I really love your style. Those tips for welds are brilliant, I've never thought to scribe a channel into the plastic... so simple and effective. I generally use Aves Apoxie sculpt to make weld beads but I would use a cuticle pusher to make the weld marks. I need to rig up one of those fancy pokers you use. Thanks for the great advice and always entertaining content.

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Scribing weld lines is really important. It can be annoying at times when the surface is littered with small details or you just don't have enough room to properly line up the ruler. I think Adam Wilder also uses Apoxie putty.

Awesome! Thanks so much for this. Great stuff!!

Very interesting and entertaining

The Mans a Demon..great interesting topic.

Yes, please make a little tutorial about your welding tool

I just across your channel. This was a great video! Thanks!

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it, thank you too!

Hi Martin. Hope you had a great Christmas. Thank you for your great videos throughout last year, all very good. You make the “Epoxy Weld Beads” look so easy, I tried yesterday for the 1st time, and this stuff ended up stuck on the ceiling, my face, and even the cat, and I don’t have a cat…. :-) In the end I got it 90% worked out, and it looks good. Warm regards, Steve

Fantastic video and channel. Thanks for sharing with us, subbed and inspired!

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million times!

HeHe Balls! Great tutorial Martin! I really appreciate the effort you put into these. Very informative.

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Yoooo I still need to make a video about those multiple-pass Soviet-style welds you asked about!

@MaschinenKrueger

5 жыл бұрын

looking forward to that one.

Nicely done video! Using the sheets of styrene to roll out the epoxy spaghetti for a weld line is a superb idea. For so many years I've been using epoxy putty and never thought of that. I wish I could show some modelers the weld jobs I've seen on T-34s.

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

T-34s and IS-2s are a gold mine for gnarly welds

@brantmorrison3704

5 жыл бұрын

I used to see the T-34s and other Soviet tanks at Aberdeen and Ft. Knox. The welds were just flipping ugly! You could look at the T-34s and walk a few steps to compare the welds with those on Jagdpanthers and other tanks. Oh, well... T-34s did exactly what they were built for.

Same sized balls are a good thing. 😀 Great tutorial again. 👌

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

BALLST!

Some great info here! New Sub!!

I build race cars with tube frames. You just made life better. Thanks.

Just stumbled across your videos :D awesome work my friend

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Still waiting on a tutorial for the weld seam tool =P

@FatCatGotHot

4 жыл бұрын

I second this

@penguino8185

4 жыл бұрын

all in favor say i

@MrSwarovsk1

3 жыл бұрын

He made a weld seam tool here=kzread.info/dash/bejne/lYmJxKOJctibicY.html Then go to 13:37 and he shows a Weld Seam tool where he makes it.

@cliffherring7006

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrSwarovsk1 I caught it and made a couple. ThanX Alex.

Great video! I wonder If you are going to upload the paint job on that Maus. Definitely something I want to see! As I'm not a modeler myself I find more interesting to watch the build of the whole model more than just the techniques... Anyway, I just found your channel and I've already watched all your videos! Keep up the good content!

Great video.

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Díky Martine! Opravdu nádherná videa a illustrace různých technik a triků. Hezky se to poslouchá a je to velmi naučné...i pro letadýlkáře jako já ;)

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Ďakujem Honzo! Zvárané lietadlo, to som veru ešte nevidel, máš šancu rozvíriť divokú diskusiu medzi lietadielkármi :D

@janvolek3040

5 жыл бұрын

@@NightShiftScaleModels To asi ano :) "To tu ještě nebylo! Svařované letadlo..." Ještě jednou díky moc a těším se na další videa...

Great video! This is a very helpful demonstration. Thanks!

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon!

Thank you!!!!

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

love ur videos!!!

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!!

I hope it works as well as you make it look lol. Awesome video, subbed and hit the bell. Enjoyed your explanations and examples.

Thems some delicious lookin welds, bubba

I'm honestly amazed I've never thought of this. I don't do a lot of armour models, and when I do it's usually 40k stuff, so my first instinct is always to grab the epoxy and *smooth out* lines and mismatched joints, not turn them into welds. I know what I'm doing from now on though. I've never even thought about it!

@NightShiftScaleModels

4 жыл бұрын

There you go! 😁

Great tutorial as allways! I am using extra fine Milliput, but it's really hard to work with in 1/72 scale. I should give a try to that tamiya putty. 🤔 Aaaand I am waiting for that weld type video you've mentioned! It's worth the time!😉

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Not a big fan of Milliput, always found it hard to work with no matter the scale. I think stretched sprues are very good for replicating welds in 1/72. But again depending on the subject I could imagine doing a few welds with putty even in small scales.

God mode = Activated : ) Great tips, thank!!!

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! :)

While looking for supplies in an art shop (Mod Podge and whatnot) I bought a tip for a fountain pen (aka a nib) in a calligraphy section, and it works quite well as a marking tool. So if anyone's willing to try this method but the prospect of having to bent and shape soda can aluminium puts them off, you can use this to speedrun the process.

Could you please do a quick video on the welding sculpting tool, it looks awesome But I'm not totally sure about making one.

Hey man loving your content! your work is absolutely amazing. can u please make a vid about making that toothpick tool for welding?

great Video great work eep going

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

yaay, our favorite friday night attraction is here! :)

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Haha, always glad to deliver :)

Your awesome!!!!!

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Nah, YOU are awesome!

I really like this method, but I still prefer my thread zapper and stretched sprue plastic to make my welds :)

Night shift! Great work! Can you elaborate on how to put these welds on photo etch parts... I’m just learning this skill now and your video is outstanding! Ken

Another Fantastic video :) - I'm still using Magicsculpt for tarps have yet to find something that beats it. Will definetly be ordering the Tamiya Variant to try out.

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, Magic Sculpt is is also my favorite for tarps, sandbags and other stowage-related stuff. Don't do those quite often, but when I do, MS is the best choice.

Thanks mate ... nice tutorial :-) ... greetings make*

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

Hi Sir, your videos are informative and inspiring. Can I ask how did you create those multi pass welding seams, especially on the Maus turret joints, not the 'C' shaped ones. Thank you!

Interesting. I might have to try it this way. I usually just cut a sliver of styrene and use Tamiya extra thin to melt it then use a dental tool to build the "roll of coins" effect of a proper weld.

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

That's an interesting technique, quite similar to stretched sprue. I should try it one day!

I had a happy idiot modeler life. Simple. Until I watched this. Now. I’ve got to weld seam everything 🤯🤯🤯

As usual, super interesting. For Canadians modelers information, I went to my local hobby shop to get some two-part Tamiya epoxy putty. I was told it is no longer available in Canada due to its chemical composition. (Don't have the details and I haven't double checked that info). I guess it's only a matter of getting it online but I thought I'd pass the info. The guy told me Milliput was the recommended replacement, a claim I find highly doubtful. Judging from the video, I'd say the Green Stuff Green putty looks to be closer in composition and handling.

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Interesting info! You're right with your assumptions. Milliput creates noticeably different results if you use it to sculpt pretty much anything. I don't know, never was a fan of it. Magic Sculpt is also very different and I only use it for stowage, but not anymore for welds. I guess the main difference is how Tamiya is "rubbery" and flexible while those other two are more "stiff" so to say. I don't know, Tamiya just has a better texture.

Welding is called stacking the pennies So image placing pennies in a line place on top of each other

here's a quick tip that might seem very obvious, but might be missed through over-thinking: a "weld" that is a bit too big is better than one that is too small, because one that is too big you can wait for it to dry and then cut/sand away any excess.

@NightShiftScaleModels

5 жыл бұрын

Yet it seems like nobody is doing that because what I see all the time are oversized welds and not a single one that might be too small.

I try it

could you perhaps compile a list of materials you use (for all your models) i know it would be a lot of work, but it would be helpful for people like me who are just getting into modelling

Nice ! ;)

Is there a video which tools You’re using? Every tool you use and where can we bought it. It would be cool!?

Subbed

"I am a welding Jedi, like my Father before me".

Can you make a video about that poking/welding tool because when i try to craft it the tip is so big and inaccurate? Thanks -Andrew

@danakopet2465

4 жыл бұрын

I would like to see how you shaped the soda can tin piece before gluing it to the tooth pick.

@MerryMac1000

4 жыл бұрын

If you're not sure, you could probably get a cheap fountain pen, pull the metal nib off and stick that on a cocktail stick/toothpick

@shanehobson4401

4 жыл бұрын

@@MerryMac1000 I had a look at those many seem to have squared off ends, or it's kinda like a small spherical shape on the end.

Can you make video about burnt iron (burnt iron can be on SD.kfz. 1/4 panzewerfer 42)

Dear Martin: new subscriber love your funny videos. Please please please show us how you made your weld bead sculpting tool!! I can’t find one online. Help!!!! Dan

I'm not saying this to insult you, but anywhere where you can see the exposed root of a weld, it should be in the shape of an out-ward facing V, since the plates would have been flame-gouged at a 45 deg. angle, in order to ensure the best weld penetration possible with as few slag inclusions as possible, being that tanks from this period were all welded using Stick (SMAW, or Shielded-Metal Arc-Welding).

@sclogse1

4 жыл бұрын

I just show my tanks with the lights off.

How would you go about carving the groove on a curve? I'm thinking of the Tiger I turret, which was made from one curved piece of steel, then the roof is welded to it, so how do you cut a groove around the back curved portion?

Please a Video for 1:16 scale models i´m Intressting !!

What thickness should the scriber blade be?

How thick would you make the welds on a 1/16 scale German tank