50 Shades Of Olive Drab! | M4A3E8 Sherman Easy 8 | Tamiya 1/48

This time we'll crank the distressing technique up to 11!
Also, I think this calls for another model with a proper raw concrete finish?
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Most people: yeees Friday, finally weekend!!!!!! Me: yeeees Friday night shift has uploaded a new video!!!!!!!!

[@alexhatfield2987]

Me too😄!!

[@miker4133]

that would be me as well!

[@petebianconi5781]

Yessir

[@simoncamachowouters933]

I still don't understand how good he is at it

[@mrtyalcnky4586]

No magic involved, just practice. I'm sure there were a lot of models went to trash in his early days of modelling. You either leave as a bad modeller or you live long enough to see yourself become good... very good 😂😂

[@franklinlewis6059]

And so young 🤔

[@mrtyalcnky4586]

@@franklinlewis6059 +10 years and a model for a month will get you there. My be not this good, cause it takes a different perspective and an artist touch but not everyone is created equal. So even if you can not become this good, you will become a pro modeller and build fantastic pieces, but patience is the key.

[@novafloresca7758]

To add on to what others have said here- if you want to get better, make a "timeline" of models. For example, I'm a sucker for the German 3-tone color scheme, so I've started doing a line of 1:72 tanks, all German, all 3-tone, all weathered for the same environment. Each one gets the date of completion penned on the bottom, so I can line them up in the order I built them in order to look and see how I've progressed.

[@JustClips]

me likey night shifty

[@degenerate8029]

We all likey night shifty

[@eternalASV120]

There is a new sherman kit from zvezda - perfect timing with that building and painting tutorials :D

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Yup, might be a good kit for, let's say USMC Sherman from Pacific!

[@efeyigit6766]

Zvezda's new kits are beatiful. Gonna get the 1:35 ferdinand soon.

[@bageled_meme2690]

SCP 096 Fun Fact: Soviets captured Shermans before, this is because of the Germans capturing Shermans and converting them to their Panzer Forces...

[@capueanjoulis]

@@NightShiftScaleModels u sound like dez in worldoftanks

[@douglascampbell9809]

@@bageled_meme2690 Real fun fact. It's called the Lend Lease Program. "Under Lend-Lease, 4,102 M4A2 medium tanks were sent to the Soviet Union. Of these, 2,007 were equipped with the original 75 mm main gun." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lend-Lease_Sherman_tanks#Soviet_Union

[@FinFett]

last time I was this early USA hadn't even entered the war yet

[@dotdashdotdash]

FinFett yeah they did wait quite a long time and profiteered from it.

[@willthorson4543]

@@dotdashdotdash and no. They didn't wait. It wasn't their war, just like WW1. I guess to you the USSR waited too? Considering Germany invaded the USSR 6 months before the U.S. entered the war. And profiteering? OF COURSE!! The U.S. industrial might supplied all the allies with equipment. Not only that, but the ships that transported soldiers everywhere. Oh and between 1939 and 1941, U.S. mine sweepers and destroyers were already in action. But why get dragged into another European war? And I'll add this, not only did the U.S. supply everyone, but it fought on almost every continent, every ocean, strategically bombed not only European targets, but pacific targets and targets for the USSR because they didn't have a heavy bomber force. Add in this for those other myth believers, the USSR would not have gone anywhere without lend lease. Besides supplying aircraft and armor and munitions, the U.S. also supplied precious metals to make parts and grain and food. Why? Because the USSR couldn't feed not only their army but the civilian population too, same thing happened in the 80s during the cold war. And this...the U.S. had over 100 D-days. And when the war ended? The U.S. came up with the Marshall plan. Spending billions remaking Germany Japan and Europe. So slow it down on the myth bullshit. It doesn't work in the day and age.

[@nadasferrari4357]

@@willthorson4543 stfu

[@Seanthefox]

@@nadasferrari4357 Typical response from an uneducated kid.

[@penguino8185]

Will Thorson wow thank you for the lesson and opening my eyes

[@shadow_entity9191]

It's hard to believe this video is over a year old already! I love rewatching old content although I'm not a modeler, but it's just so interesting and entertaining!

[@degenerate8029]

Damn, thats alot of olive drab

[@dobbsdd]

Without a doubt the best modeling channel in KZbin. I’m an old school Tread Head that was brought up on The Verlinden Way back in the 90s. I have watched all of your videos. Some multiple times. Only one small criticism: please stop saying “AKA” ! Just kidding! ( sort of). Keep up the good work.

[@toby6326]

Can you imagine how cool it would be to have nightshift as an uncle , like at family gatherings you just talk about tanks 😂

[@multipl3]

Sounds like heaven 😁😁

[@guntherwirgman9203]

Hi uncle Night Shift, greetings from Uruguay, your videos maked me start modeling!

[@JakeTheTankmaster]

I like the chevron pattern on HVSS tracks

[@foreverplastickits138]

*Sand bags, tree trunks, pieces of armor from other tanks, now concrete ... US used all they could find to increase the medium armor of the Sherman. Well done NS! 👍👍👏👏*

[@tpaul802]

Only Uncle Night Shift could make OD green interesting. Can't wait for next Friday

[@earltheartist3697]

yes another night shift video! instant like and watch.

[@dotdashdotdash]

Earltheartist let’s be honest, we all click like, and then watch, don’t we?

[@laheu]

I like the contrast on the the top of the hull where the darker olive on the concerete turns into the hull olive colour

[@fredrikvanlienden6749]

My friday tradition since a couple of months ago. A cup of coffee and the latest video from Uncle Nightshift!

[@stephenbridges2791]

Outstanding OD! I have been using your "reverse" technique for a good many years. I can't tell you the amount of grief I've put up with for doing it "backwards". Today, I somehow feel vindicated. WWII American OD is difficult to do, and get it right. I have failed at it numerous times. I had suspected that Tamiya had changed their OD formula, but; wasn't sure. To my eye, their Khaki now seems closer to the older OD they made. In any event, very interesting mixes. Anyone interested in a good formula really should bookmark this. Good show!

[@brandonbrockwell4997]

Just mix your own with black and yellow ochre like the real paint was, beats buying and sitting through a million different brands to find one worthwhile

[@simonfejta3434]

This M4A3E8 series should be called: How to trigger Gen. Patton in few steps.

[@BrailleScale]

Hahaha yes! While you're at it, tell him that there are many sandbags trapped under the concrete as well. That guy was nuts 😬 it would be cool to see one with Patton's preferred steel plate field applied armor too

[@KageKS]

EASY EIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT

[@degenerate8029]

The Easiest Eight

[@remybouwer5509]

Its so awesome. At first you see the three shades used and think that it would look way too light. Then you see the finished paintjob and it’s spot on! I would probably never try using these light variants but you made me convince to just give it a try. Thanx for another great vid!

[@dabulopab271]

This looks great with painted concrete :)

[@SmallSoldier]

What a "DRAB" video. 😄 Great job Martin, I just love the concrete armour you added to this model. I've never seen a Sherman with this applied. As an allied tanker in any type of armoured vehicle (especially Shermans) I'd have slathered concrete all over the place. KUTGW!

[@penguino8185]

insert laugh track here

[@wearejoe]

I love the unique details and solutions you employ throughout your videos. I enjoy building a kit with unique touches, and seeing you make your own additions from scratch is really satisfying.

[@louismarchandise5787]

It's amazing to see the number of tones from only one colour. Great job mate !

[@yamabushi170]

You, my friend are just ridiculously skilled. Well done!

[@dononteatthevegetals2941]

Thank Jove for all these olive drab tutorials. Working on a Walker Bulldog model and I had very little of an idea how to go about weathering it.

[@physalisgp0265]

Watching these videos made me get back into armour modeling. I’ve only been doing gunpla lately.

[@douglasstreet7304]

OUTSTANDING, as usual.

[@samcheese4303]

I really liked the concrete looking grey and very different, but you make everything work and this is phenomenal

[@AdamMann3D]

I fully support this method of painting/chipping.

[@michaell6995]

I really like the Olive Drab star for so reason...it looks very field retrofitted!

[@voodoonights1671]

Lovely!!!! Just what I need as i have little experience with American Tanks in Olive Drab.

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Uncle Martin .

[@anthonygarcia7937]

With that hint about concrete, is Night Shift going to do the "Killdozer" next?!

[@taxidermypolarbear1724]

I hope

[@sorrentinomattia1989]

I have to try the distressed look soon on a model , your tutorials are always amazing!

[@Tightheadproppainting]

I like the way how you think about your work steps !!!! It looks like you are always open for new ways to paint a model. It is very interesting for me to think about new painting / weathering techniques. I guess we all paint too much like on a railroad track... and the models looks like the same always. Interesting to see how you start with the light tone of the olive drab. Nice video.... good sound..... !!! Like it... Greetings Carsten

[@wattiespotatoes6401]

I have a challenge..... Make a model using *ONLY* brush... *NO Airbrush :)* I made a diorama for a college project quite recently and ur tutorials and stuff helped a lot.... I don't have an airbrush so I did the best I could, using my Tamyia paints and I am very happy how it turned out. Thanks a lot, mate :) Hello from NZ :D

[@tonysun2472]

I'm in love with the concrete, and getting caught in the rain. If your not into Nightshift, if you have a half brain. (In tunes of escape, the Pina colada song)

[@davidsmithson9236]

I hope you and the concrete have a long and happy relationship.

[@tonysun2472]

@@davidsmithson9236 thx were getting married in December

[@jerryvolpini7987]

Don't quit your day job 🤣😜

[@aaron2709]

Love the olive star.

[@jonfoisy1237]

Looks pretty nice so far Martin. And congratulations on your new job!!

[@Marie579]

Just imagine the size of the sink used to wash the REAL thing!!! LOL

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Looks great. Thanks for sharing

[@felipeast]

I really need to make another american tank...only germans.... greetings from Chile my friend

[@raulrodriguez196]

Lo mismo yo, he estado armando solo blindados alemanes por los ultimos dos años.

[@felipeast]

@@raulrodriguez196 yo empecé hace muy poco... Hice el Fury como mi primer modelo y después solo alemanes.. no son muchos tampoco... Tengo un panther esperando a ser armado. Creo que reifield sacará un Sherman con full interior ... Me es interesante

[@raulrodriguez196]

@@felipeast El panther es buen modelo para los que están empezando. La juguetería alemana tiene hartos kits de tamiya que igual ofrecen harto detalle a un bajo precio.

[@pedrochapps8815]

outstanding loving this build

[@Panzermeister36]

0:57 doggo?

[@degenerate8029]

Definetly

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

two puppers actually

[@penguino8185]

Night Shift what breed

[@thestove6765]

You should add concrete damages from enemy shots. That would look really interesting comparing the concrete damages from the metal damages.

[@Justin-zi5io]

I think that damage to the concrete would take out big chunks of this and cause cracks and therefore would be repaired in the field but I think it would look cool

[@apathtrampledbydeer8446]

Thanks! I really needed this to get over the psychological trauma I recieved while watching Fifty Shades of Grey with my ex-grilfriend at the cinema.

[@lukeholsten1436]

Automatic soap dispenser? Dang Uncle Night Shift you're moving up in the world

[@frankdaniels2626]

Awesome video as always! A tip for you... get one of those fine mesh screens to cover the sink drain just in case any small parts break off while washing it. Keeps them from going down the drain!

[@Dragon_Werks]

You're insane. I like that. Keep up the great work.

[@Lamhfada1337]

The coolest thing in this video to me? The picture of the tank with the darkened star used for reference, is from my grandpa's unit, the 771st Tank Battalion. Love the channel keep up the awesome work!

[@DiecastMediaNetwork]

I really like this chipping method. I'm gonna have to try it with a Corvette model I'm weathering. Thank you!

[@Bakotcha]

Now I can't wait for the next video, good Job uncle.

[@GregReilly135ScaleModels]

Excellent work once again and congratulations on hitting the 100k well deserved

[@jeromebecton7217]

That looks really good man

[@XxBloggs]

Looks awesome!

[@andrewschanck3363]

MARTIN!!! Love it

[@pararaftanr2]

Congratulations Uncle on your recent 100K subscriptions! I'm sure this is just the beginning, with greater things to come for you. I think it would be fun to see you try some soft-skin projects along with your armor. One of the German halftracks, or a Raupenschlepper Ost, for example? Maybe a knocked-out tank, or for a diorama, something as seen in Normandy where an entire vehicle column was destroyed by airpower? Anyway, the main reason I come here is for the entertainment value, not just the modeling education. I always leave more relaxed and smiling after viewing your Friday content. Thanks for doing what you do so well!

[@NuttyLlamasftw]

Love it when I see a new vid

[@dukesofdevon]

Great stuff my man, love your work!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Another outstanding video my friend.

[@brandonbrockwell4997]

That example you showed regarding the stars was painted black. The formula for OD was changed in 1942 after the US lost their source of linseed oil to the Japanese, and as a result it became a lot less dark. On top of that the only reason pre war olive drab looks as dark as it did is because during peacetime the vehicles were gloss varnished to keep the paint looking presentable for parade, which as we all know also darkens paint. After 1942ish it was relatively dark but nowhere near as much as you suggest

[@rhyno1351]

Martin: how much do you want this olive drab to be faded? Night shift: yes

[@The_last_prime]

Nicely done liked the video a lot

[@user-gn4ts4vl7u]

In the next episode, I think that building the panther tank would have been pretty good idea.

[@TheKingHomer]

I just found your channel. Amazing job and very therapeutic to watch. I hope the new concrete project will be the T-55 Enigma!

[@modelmantstewart1292]

Very nice a new way of going at will have to give it a try

[@mrtyalcnky4586]

" *Captain obvious " nice one 😂👌

[@doctorchaotic3415]

12:31 Jumbo with Conrete armour? Gaijin pls add that so i can see wehraboos suffers. Jk luv ya people who plays german tech tree

[@MR_6238]

In reality, concrete armor would actually do more harm than good. Most improvised armor types, including concrete, did not offer any real protection advantages, in fact some actually improved the effectiveness of the enemy's weapons.

[@bflo104103]

I liked the concrete before the paint. It had a really nice contrast, kinda like your Tiger. Looking forward to your weathering!

[@timb3637]

Sometimes its a bit hard to follow so I´d like to know if you let each layer of anything always fully dry or is it situational? maybe in future videos you could edit that kinda info somewhere in the corner of the video? I think that might be pretty helpful. But I´m impressed about your work there and just by watching your videos you constantly give me more inspiration about trying out various colouring and techniques on my models and dioramas. Keep up the good work ^^ awesome how much I already learned from you and will learn *thumbs up*

[@jumbothehammerman]

Thanks for video my friend:)

[@jonL88]

Can’t wait to try it out when I decide to get the Sherman kit from RFM sometime!

[@JedenSiedemDwa]

Great as always. And so easy! Thank You, all the best for You! ;)

[@nickbutler7935]

I think a touch of Olive Drab would have helped...hahaha. Nice work. Looking forward to the next installment.

[@boryancrum2196]

Night Shift Man Good

[@numerouscolours]

My left ear really enjoyed that washing segment

[@eduardobrettas1745]

Excelente trabalho! Obrigado,

[@WhiskyLima]

Awesome as always! See you next Friday :)

[@stevea4744]

Excellent!

[@MrHellNero]

Я все еще здесь, я не умер! И да, я все еще с удовольствием тебя смотрю

[@Kevshobbys73]

Looking good

[@xjosephjoestar]

T34 concrete😍😍😍

[@JustHobbyByJustin]

I would like to try this one myself! I love olive drab!haha

[@epiceli04]

I love the uncle night shift character youve created for yourself

[@SprueFascinationChannel]

Lovely 👌

[@jtacomm2960]

three atmoshpere nice! the perfect air pressure

[@polarjet1833]

Damn, 1 I’m early, 2 this is way better than my sherman that I just did looks

[@panzer-meister]

Hi, it's nice work as usual. I watched this video very Interestingly. I felt it's somethin' new. I'd like to watch the next and finish.

[@bellysmelly8803]

4:32 that paint save tho

[@almathor]

My guess for the futur concrete tank is a Finland Stug !

[@callumboyd5122]

Love what you done with the star, I'll be taking that idea if you dont mind! :D

[@p36c10]

There will be a lot of olive drab Me :/ Everything will be olive drab Me :D

[@AFV85]

I'm using Vallejo veitnam olive drab set on mine, it's more original to the olive drab we all know and love, that colour you mixed there looks like the German interior colour for tanks

[@alexandervill146]

Holy crap I literally just bought this one last month, been busy getting supplies

[@robertjensen1094]

This is amazing. I would have never imagined it was possible. Who would have thought a eastern European would have a sense of humor.🤠 Congratulations on 100k.

[@davidsmithson9236]

Robert Jensen, what an odd thing to say regarding humor. Humor (or the lack of it), is a universal human trait.

[@pouletbidule9831]

0 dislikes! Let's keep it like this bois

[@pouletbidule9831]

@Oliver Viehland damn it! Eight of them now

[@jerryvolpini7987]

Excellent work, very thorough explanation of your technique (not a big fan of the OD, though - too light). Anxious to see how further weathering goes 👍

[@ethannathaniela.aguilar6798]

tbh im not in this kinda stuff but he's video's are just so entertaining

[@markkrafcky]

Whew, I'm glad we're back to hands, models and a disembodied voice. Lol.