"All Quiet In The West..." - Maschinen Krieger WW1 Diorama (Melusine 1/20)

My friends, Maschinen Krieger has been one of the most requested subjects on this channel, but it's finally here! I wanted to put my own spin on this esoteric genre, and an armored mech suit in WW1 trenches seemed right up my alley!
These models are a wonderful blend between armor and figures. You can use every weathering technique known in the armor modelling world yet the shape of the model makes it feel like a scale figure. And they are great relaxing subjects - a suit like this can be efficiently finished in 3 days!
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[@joshhanklon]

Im loving the longer well edited content and the face to face intros. I hope your doing well and doing the models you really want to do.

[@Der_Kaiser1871]

I'm really enjoying the 30+ minute videos you've been doing recently! The worst part about a Night Shift video is when it ends, so I'm glad that I can watch for longer before that happens. Great video as always!

[@iagomendez2807]

Wow, I'm glad to see new things on this channel, it would be great to see more like this.

[@baleksander000]

Agreed. There are more than enough tank/armor only modelers on KZbin, it’s nice to see modelers using kits like these.

[@sonofeyeabovealleffoff5462]

We need more Maschinen Krieger, Uncle Nightshift! Those kits NEVER get enough attention!

[@peterheinzo515]

i would love to see him do an imperial knight from warhammer

[@MiniGamerDusty]

That is glorious! I'm a huge Ma.K fan and I've used your armor techniques on my figures and it's a joy to see you paint one of these awesome models!

[@cliffherring7006]

"a suit like this can be efficiently finished in 3 days"... meanwhile I'm 6 months into my MK44 build 🤣. Awesome as usual Martin. Absolutely love this man. Guarantee we will start seeing more seems on the under-suit of Ma.K kits.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

How's the Mk 44? That's the one I wanted to build initially!

[@cliffherring7006]

It's a lot of fun and goes together pretty well. Some of the interior parts on the inside of the 'cockpit' gave me a little trouble but pretty sure that was on me. I think you would love it. Give it that WW2 Soviet super heavy cast look.

[@vanillaicecream2385]

@@NightShiftScaleModels id love to see something painted in another light level or even at night instead of in daylight

[@Ammonitemare1711]

This was so awesome, I really hope you branch out into more sci-fi or fantasy stuff on occasion more in the future.

[@matthewholehouse2718]

Gotta say I would love to see you tackle a WH40K Imperial Guard tank, I bet it would look fantastic with all the techniques you use to make these scale models look realistic.

[@Boylei]

This was an excellent episode! Love the concept.

[@marktopher2153]

Wow! I never though to see you here @Boylei Hobby Time lol, btw loved your most recent vid 😎👌

[@Gibdobus]

We found em boys

[@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright]

Hi Martin, GREAT video and finish. Congratulations on your first Maschinen Krieger model and thank you very much for the kind mentions. Sincerely appreciated!!

[@stevea4744]

Loved it. I like the format of the entire build and finish process in one video. It was worth the wait!

[@wAwCreator]

like how you combine WW1 battlefield scenes with combat robots.

[@Visigoth_]

🤔 This is one of the only YT Channels I actually watch at *Normal Playback Speed.*

[@jedpunongbayan]

This is mind-blowing! The discipline and patience that you dedicated to the details really paid off. I hope this project opens the idea of you doing more mechs in this style in the future.

[@davidtebera4488]

adding mud on one side from where the suit may of come in contact with the wall(s) might have been a nice touch. Very nice work overall. You never disappoint.

[@thebaronlouis8619]

From the thumbnail I thought this was Boylei Hobby Time. It's awesome to see something more in the historical fantasy genre from you.

[@MasterAlighieri]

absolutely loving the blend of realistic and weird-sci fi! Please do more of that stuff

[@jacksummers6464]

Rule of cool should win out everytime when modeling for fun! Glad to see you enjoying yourself with projects like these!

[@Icyblade01]

loving the longer videos! getting closer and closer to a warhammer 40k model ;)

[@robsimonis485]

My thoughts exactly. Someone needs to send Martin a Baneblade!

[@ExternalDialogue]

I'd love to see him tackle a 40k model. Seeing a guard tank being given the full weathering and modeling treatment would be amazing. Or seeing how he makes a Space Marine tank a bit more grounded would also be really cool to see.

[@GoodOlTahj]

Have you ever considered including battle damage? Stuff like bullet impacts or scratches? Things that cut a little deeper than the weathered look. Great vid as always!

[@DarkJoyRus]

Each video we getting closer and closer to WH40k dioramas and I'm waiting patiently...

[@fredrikvanlienden6749]

I've missed you, uncle nightshift. But , oh boy, it was well worth waiting for! It was really nice to watch you step out of your comfort zone.

[@Panzermeister36]

Great video Martin. I'd never considered it before, but yes, MaK looks really good in a WWI setting and colour scheme. Take care and enjoy the spring weather!

[@mladtheimpaler]

Hell yeah! Been waiting to see you build some Ma.k.!!!

[@scottmccloud9029]

First time to see your video. I can't believe the detail and results of your work. The sandbags, the paint, the groundwork. Amazing. Definitely subscribing.

[@scottmccloud9029]

Is this for real? Or a scam?

[@moelongside9612]

I would love to see you build a warhammer 40 k tank or diorama. Great work! Thanks for your videos.

[@kylebroflovski5333]

This model made a nice change of subject. And the ww1 setting actually fits super well.

[@BrailleScale]

Great finish my friend! And no worries on the "fuel cap" 😂 maybe they welded a fuel rod in there and called it a day. Less wasted time in the maintenance yard- more time shooting panzerfäusts that appear like farts on the battlefield. I am glad you leaned into this project and had fun with it, it looks absolutely epic in your style and you made the kitbash decals seamlessly integrated into the vehicle. I believe most of these original kits from the early days took decals from scale aircraft kits, so no doubt the lore accurate essence of Ma.K lives on. See you in the next one

[@gstealer11]

I've been waiting on a Ma.K kit on your channel and you knocked it out of the park. Amazing build and fits the theme beautifully. Thanks for the video

[@Visigoth_]

This is *SO AWESOME!* Please do more "Alt-history" mech-model dioramas. 😃👍

[@harrygames7377]

I love these scifi, yet historical diorama's! Great job

[@youshallnotpass3937]

Dieselpunk

[@jamessean3]

This build So reminds me of a segment in a movie called Sucker Punch. its so awesome Great work dude.

[@HonageMaximus]

I love seeing these historical modelling techniques used on SciFi models. I'd be fascinated to see how you would paint something like an Imperial Knight from 40k.

[@notagoodsitrep]

The Return of the King!

[@gunrunner35]

One of my favorites ever! Love all kinds of alternate history/fictional history. Very inspiring!

[@eetennak966]

Thats a looong video my dude!!! Hope you feel better with that schedule. For me it does not matter when/how often, will watch anyway. Most important thing is enjoying what you do everyday. Take care and thanks for your insights

[@Decacommand]

This is awesome! Please do more Ma.K, it's such a cool subject and you've absolutely nailed it.

[@happybuddyperson]

finally a really good acrylic painting tutorial on Ma. K, and not friggin lacquer paint! great video!

[@PhotoFlight]

Trench warfare wasn't just for WWI as the war in Ukraine is showing the world. Chances are in another hundred years if neither side has a dominant air superiority those forces are going to be breaking out shovels. Great looking build, awesome creativity.

[@nicetriangle]

Holy cow this is so good. I am loving the juxtaposition of your ww1 stuff mixed with futuristic mechs. It’s a combination of two of my favorite areas of modeling. I was just so pleased to see this video. Love your stuff

[@barlotardy]

I love seeing you tackle these non-traditional projects!

[@Pallium_Industries]

I'd like to see you make a dieselpunk imperial knight (40k) from WW2. I made one out of an armiger kit (i think, not the biggest 40k nerd). Cut off the filagree, added cast texture, a ladder, parascopes, a search light, etc ..

[@Pallium_Industries]

I can send you a picture for reference if you want. Just lmk how you want me to send it. I can put it on my insta and send you a link if that works for you

[@etgha]

It's awesome to see you to being able to take your time and just enjoy a good project, you've been a huge inspiration for me! This whole diorama has a very Iron Harvest esque feel, which if you haven't heard of (I'm sure you have) then you might be interested in a diorama of something like that, maybe a PZM-7. I used to make a couple terrain Mordheim set pieces, but your channel has inspired me to steer a little more towards dioramas, especially ww1 stuff. Keep it up, your work is awesome!

[@timharnans]

Hi Martin, small chance you will ever see this but I hope you do. It was you who got me into modeling in late 2022. 6 months, a Panzer IV, Pz. 38(t), Churchill 7, and Panther later, I’m loving it. Thank you so much.

[@sylvainvanduyl6143]

Somehow, the 45 minutes flew away in one breath... Good video, again

[@Cainite]

Come one. Only one more step any you're building Warhammer 40k dioramas/tanks!

[@BladeRunnerC]

"All good things come to those that wait" and my friend you are always worth waiting for. How you can make such an unbelievable scene so beautifully believable is awesome! Stay true to your passion and don’t ever let time restraints destroy the beauty you deliver each and ever time. I would rather wait 6 months to be able to share in you’re journey of building models than expect them every week or two. Live the passion.

[@dwimmerling]

Awesome! Now please do a Gundam!

[@dwimmerling]

Oh I needed this video, thank you!!!!!

[@Gundumb_guy]

That’s not a pipe wrench my friend, they are channel locks. Sorry, I had to say it, I can’t be the only one!😂

[@Uselesswizard]

This was an absolute pleasure to watch. Your attention to details, lighting, and colors is always a joy to see. Blending these two concepts together into a cohesive diorama worked really well. I'm a huge fan of alternate war histories and this works so well together!

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Uncle Night-shift . 🐺

[@davidpalacios6183]

I find these small dioramas really fascinating. They force you to focus on a very small space and you get inside it. Simply brutal Martin!!!

[@СеменШешера]

Это что ли альтернативная ПМВ

[@BritishBeeMan]

Those sandbags are soooo well done. 👍👌 the rest of awesome too. But that really stood out to me.

[@folkertvanwijk5168]

Simply put, I like it! Your diorama skills are also amazing!

[@betelgueseprocyon364]

I'm super into this, I actually got into Maschinen Krieger recently and finished my first model earlier this year(SAFS TYPE R RACCOON) I love seeing the little things you did to improve the model, adding your own joint covers out of putty is something I never thought of and the copper hoses look great as well. I really wanna try doing those things on my next model.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I wish the video was longer!! This is an awesome concept and execution!!

[@DoghouseFunkBlaster65]

Holy CoW! You REALLY covered all the bases in this one. I have a formal academic background in fine art, drawing & painting. Watching fundamental painting principals being applied with out of the 'blue-box' simple recycled materials truly inspirational. The possibilities are huge! Thank you for sharing your inspirational travels in this amazing adventure in modelling and for helping to make our own journeys more fun. Peace, love & good health to you!

[@kjkallio4393]

Youre my favorite modeller youtuber and each project you show us are always stunning in how meticulous you are with the details and end result, carry on muh friend

[@twistedstix4277]

Kind of like a Wolfenstein prequel😮 Cool build is always❤

[@jonr6680]

The scratch flex cable, the sculpted sandbags, artistry above and beyond. Reminded me of bomb disposal suits, could see life imitating art at some point once battery technology improves.

[@lucaprado544]

I really like the concept of old-modern dieselpunk stuff like that, It may be worth to take a look at some concept art from the game "Iron Harvest", I've never played it but the art looks cool lol. Also these 30+ minutes videos are just great, the editing is fantastic, the overall quality is superb, amazing! Both this model and the trench looks fantastic, but one constructive criticism I'd have is the lack of battle damage like ricochets, spalling, dents and bends, etc... I imagine that if you had something like that in WW1, much like a tank, as soon as that thing pops up at the battlefield it would become a focus of fire, and as your models seems to have been used for quite some time already, it would be very likely that at some point it would've been damaged by a nearby explosion or got hit by some large caliber weapon, nothing too insane, just some superficial damage to the cast armor, ricochet marks and/or bullet impacts, maybe a chunk of spall damage in one area as if there were an explosion next to it, etc.. Amazing model again, thanks for the video!

[@LEF3133]

And the board game Sythe which inspired Iron Harvest. Would be sweet if someone make kits of those mechs.

[@rOEN911]

Thats nice i really like it ,about the Maschinen Krieger robots because i am making scratch build/3d printed models my self do what ever you like there are no rules ,lately i do all mine with Winter camo and some very bright nose arts .About the hoses ,i am doing exactly what you doing but to improve / keep the shape of your hose and actually look nice ,use a solid black copper wire and insert it inside the "hose" you made, the shape stays 100% and it doesnt split and can bend easy ! Note here before you add your solid wire just sand it a bit so the primer stays because some times maybe because of oils? i am not sure the color doesnt want to stay on the plastic ! By the way amazing work on the sandbags !

[@MrHandyDad]

Love the MaK world. Outstanding weathering as always...

[@harlech2]

"MAH FRENS!" My weekend just got better!

[@Mod20087]

This was definetly worth the wait! I love what you are doing with the new format.

[@State88]

Babe wake up, night shift just posted again!! (Luv the art night shift

[@KokotoHero-N3]

Incredible job as always, I love alternate history designs like this :)

[@roboticcake6047]

These are honestly the best modeling videos on KZbin

[@pabloleal5729]

Each video closer to a Warhammer 40k related 7w7 probably death korps of Krieg???

[@YMS09D]

I would say that WWI is the birthplace of Diesel punk, and the end of Steampunk timewise.

[@annedejong1040]

This aint jalous..uh, really? But, why not replace ww2 panzerfaust with a spiked batt, flametrower or stick grenade(s) I would suggest

[@Booooom513]

Loved the video and the model, but we are still waiting for a colorfull WH40k/WH30k tank!

[@pazu3162]

I just ended up buying a Maschinen Krieger Kit called "Grosser Hund"... and hours later I see this video. This is gods plan ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@Myke...]

really like the tube making never thought of doing it like that. Nice sandbags, thought you being the texture freak, you would of used some sort of material to give the weave on them being a bigger scale than the norm....DO a 40K Tank!

[@yemo34]

"eh, I'm not too wild about all the puddles" See them once they are firmed up. "Nevermind, they were required."

[@Kneon_Knight]

I would be very interested in seeing your take on the Death Korps of Krieg from WH40K.

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

As always, great build , great paint . You inspire me to make more different builds . From start to finish. AWESOMENESSSSSSS !! Mike.

[@musicman6598]

I would love if you did something similar but with a Ironharvet mech. :)

[@senint]

This was interesting custom project to watch. First time encountering this type of diesel punk series as well. 🤔

[@echelonhobbiescanada]

Very cool! I always check out the Maschinen Krieger kits in my local hobby shop, but I have never tried one yet. You've convinced me to pick one up now.

[@daemonofdecay]

Would you consider doing a short demo video on how you made the rubber hosing out of the copper with the drill? I’d love to get a step by step simple guide to try that out.

[@KayserEin]

So glad to see your newest video article! Love your work.

[@kainesun3403]

I wouldn't mind seeing another one of these but on the allies side amazing work man

[@Visigoth_]

*WHoo!* this is what I've been waiting for!!!

[@wizardOFstupid]

Feels like something that come from Warhammer universe

[@redthecrusadertiktok]

I’d love to see a video game in the style of titanfall but it takes place in World War I

[@paulhargreaves1497]

I've no interest in the genre, but there's a ton of great tips here..........

[@sillysailor5932]

Reminds me of sucker punch. What franchise is it from?

[@t11kr1]

Those hand sculpted rubber joints are just top notch job, much more realistic and "used" look.

[@sillysailor5932]

Is this meant as part of a wargame? Or is it just a model for display?

[@mortem-tyrannis]

I really liked seeing you do videos on the mec type armor

[@MGB-learning]

Outstanding video, build and presentation.

[@maxliljerod8115]

If a viewer wanted to send you a model you might enjoy building, would you accept it? I would personally love to somehow get a Warhammer 40k tank, like a Baneblade, in your hands and see what you end up doing with it

[@ExternalDialogue]

I'd love to see one of the FW models done like the Gorgon or Preator to get some fun interior action. They are also better scaled and proportioned than the GW plastic kits.

[@jamiekuddle4668]

Awesome video! Keep doing new stuff and things that make you happy! The Ma. K diorama looks great!

[@TheReemus22]

Been watching this channel for ages and really enjoying it, pick up lots of tips. So I finished my first model last week, a 1/20 scale Melusine 😄

[@TheModelGuy]

I wonder how many MaK builders just put projects away in shame?

[@aaron2709]

Kool. I like this sci-fi armor direction.

[@ScratchBashing]

Glad to see you consulted Lincoln's work. The diorama turned out great!

[@a.wilson4809]

This is absolutely gorgeous! A brilliant concept and amazing execution. I think I'm going to go have a nosy at the patreon :D

[@micklangan7544]

Great video thank you as always, this work had a similar feel to 'Alex' at 53 Miniatures most recent video, 'Scale modelling WITH GOBLINS' combining a 1:48th Nashorn scale model tank from Tamiya and goblins. Combining the different areas of the hobby is so important. The similarities are far more pronounced than the differences. Your videos are a great inspiration for me regarding different areas of the Modelling hobby.

[@sjoerdtollenaar4089]

Love this long videos, no cliff hangers. Vingette looks awesome!!! Next Warhammer 40k.