Building the coolest Porsche ever! The Tamiya 1/35 Sd.Kfz.184 Elefant

[@plastictsubasa1390]

Uncle Night Shift’s Canadian cousin?

[@TheModelGuy]

I followed his videos for guidance. He’s *the* KZbin guy for that. And Panzermeister

[@hellcat64]

Flames fan?

[@TheModelGuy]

@@hellcat64 I follow them being the local team but I’m a Bruins fan. I grew up on the east coast

[@ralphford4302]

Forget the "critics". Great build and keep building them the way you see fit

[@TheModelGuy]

Thanks Ralph. I try to stay based in realism with references but sometimes you have to use some imagination…and piss off the haters anyways :)

[@40ftinc.42]

11:25 brooooom broooom :) Fun to see your work on a tank.

[@TheModelGuy]

I’m a man child still haha

[@Theshowbizpizzafan56]

I have the same exact model and I personally love, it I used this video for alot of my inspiration, but I do not usually risk weathering because I'm new to model building.

[@charleslaine]

I recently worked on a Voyager kit for a 1/35 scale tiger. It also came with working hinges for the front fenders. I was able to get the fenders correctly bent so that the hinges worked great... and then I ended up gluing it all down in place. The problem with these parts is they have almost no mass. Therefore they don't naturally lay down in place against the body of the tank. If you are ever so slightly off in your alignment or if the part is even slightly bent anwhere, then the fenders would refuse to rest down in the proper position. It ended up looking just enough wrong and out of place that I ended up gluing them down. But they do look cool regardless. The detail is amazing, and it was satisfying to work with such tiny pieces of PE and actually make it look like something.

[@TheModelGuy]

I’m glad you went for it! In hind sight there are a few things I would do different with a voyager kit the next time around. Mostly finding what absolutely needs to be used and what can sit out.

[@foreverplastickits138]

*A very nice Elefant inspired by NS but whatever, you can be pride of the result! All the technics and products are mastered; excellent!*

[@McBurnside6380]

Night shift has really set the bar high. Well done on your model prep and finished result.

[@TheModelGuy]

Thanks Jusztin, I still have a ways to go to hit his bar.

[@lyleslaton3086]

You are correct in damaging the zimmerit as hard as you did. MG fire would knock it off a lot. I worked with German armor when I was a volunteer at the Patton Museum (when we still had tanks), rarely did German primer fail and expose the steel beneath it. Fire would destroy it and large rounds striking the vehicle would strip it off. Wear and tear from the crew did not. We had several AFVs that had original paint, and even after 60 years (back then) the red lead was still in place. Very nice work, for a wingnut.

[@TheModelGuy]

Good to know! I don’t know much about armor but I know the armor guys have their eye for that detail

[@toboldlygosmodelworks1973]

I thought I'd clicked on another channel by mistake lol, nice work

[@Android-rz8mb]

Great video Awesome Job!!!!!

[@fotomakr]

Really cool effects and textures along with the superb PE additions made this another stunning build.

[@TheModelGuy]

Thanks Bryan! I’ll have to do another tank down the road as the change up keeps things fresh and fun

[@ovidiuschley3346]

Fantastic Elefant project , my friend !🎩👌🏻👍🏻🤝🏻🏆🏅

[@simonkubacki9823]

I love Tamiya! Good job sir.

[@filipcieliczko584]

Theo most Beautiful one I seen do far. i Also lerned lot od things; Thank You

[@martysievers3855]

Nice work! You gave me lotsa ideas

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Looking pretty good. Thanks for sharing the tips. Have a great day.

[@briankelly9516]

I know this is an old video for you, but I thought I'd say something. You are an outstanding builder, and I like your attitude about getting on with it and building it the way you want. Good stuff. I'm armor builder but occasionally tune in for aircraft builds.

[@TheModelGuy]

Thanks Brian! When it comes to trying new things I believe we can be our own worse enemies. The fear of failure keeps a lot of people from taking chances

[@treyzmodels422]

Awesome! I’m late to the party but really like how you did this Elephant! Really has helped with the one I’m currently building, thanks!

[@TheModelGuy]

I’m glad to hear that Trey! It’s a nice kit

[@haydendill6288]

amazing work, one genera I did respect to love was the large gun turrets from ships

[@TheModelGuy]

I would do one of those for sure. Probably the closest I would ever get to ship building.

[@hollabackatcha2942]

If you want metal tracks that don't need clean up, look into R-Model tracks. The set I used on a Tiger were excellent, and you can also get them with pins to hold them together instead of wire.

[@TheModelGuy]

I have some masterclub ones for a Panther and they are beautiful. No clean up needed.

[@americanpatriot2422]

Outstanding video and presentation. I found nd Resin figures to be an intimidating build. I have several but i have hesitated to start one.

[@TheModelorian]

Very nice! What a superb finish on the Elefant. I really like the weathering! As usual a great job! Best regards to Canada! PS: I guess I have to build a tank or something like that pretty soon, too! Thanks for the inspiration…

[@TheModelGuy]

It's definitely fun to change things up. This build forced me to slow down a bit more and pay attention to each step

[@ChristianSchroter]

Hello mister guy!that chernobyl joke really made me laugh.with sticky greetings. Christian

[@jonhking5570]

Really nice video on this tank locking forward to seeing you do a nother japanese aircraft well done 👍👍

[@TheModelGuy]

There has been a lot of interest in another Japanese aircraft. I may have to do something that’s not mainstream.

[@sukhoisu-27flankerbdude92]

I agree this is probably the fastest Porsche and Best and drifting Porsche so this is the coolest Porsche

[@stephenbridges2791]

I keep some styrene sheets around for a number of reasons. One being that I can make test panels to work on a technique that is new or that I am not quite accomplished at doing. That way if I screw something up I am not ruining the model. I usually keep the panel along with a note on how I did it. I am working on my aircraft skills right now. I think I am better at armor than airplanes.

[@pjb5757]

Great video I've generally built aircraft models but I've often thought it would be good to make a model of a ship, I've been watching a series of youtube videos from mid west models where they are building a 1.200 model of the Titanic and it looks fascinating - maybe you should have a go building that? Best wishes to you from NZ.😉 keep up the good work

[@TheModelGuy]

I think changing subjects forces you to really focus on your techniques and processes.

[@dayronramirez9314]

Go flames Go !!!!!

[@SouthernMercenary]

A slightly easier putty to use for Zimmerit is the white version 2 part from tamiya. It is maleable for longer which works better and isn't as sticky.

[@TheModelGuy]

I’ll keep that in mind. Maybe do a Tiger down the road and re-visit the zimmerit

[@MH-ih4le]

Great vid wish you show more on how you weather the running gear , and ever thought of building a model ship or sub seem like a very interesting for weathering and for a type of kit I been interested in but afraid of building wooden ships especially the rigging and netting Dont know how my grandfather managed to make them I can barely tie my shoes

[@TheModelGuy]

There was a lot of content filmed for this video. It was hard to condense it into a 20 minute video. Maybe the next one will be a series

[@orcada]

What turn table do you use to show off the tank at the end?

[@TheModelGuy]

I use a cheap one I found on Amazon. Can’t remember the brand.

[@martineisbrenner]

Once again the level of detail is mind blowing. But I thought you are a seafaring kind of guy…so no ships??

[@TheModelGuy]

Ships are their own rabbit hole. Too small for me and my mechanic hands. I’m back with the air side now anyways so I’m at home in my element

[@johnmurray5745]

Love the model. I appreciate the beat up look. What sort of camera are you using to record?

[@TheModelGuy]

Thanks John. At the time I was using my Pixel 3 but it decided to kick the bucket. The next video is recorded on DSLR.

[@brucethemodelnoob]

Nice job Robbie! Great layering of various effects to tell a story. Please go back to aircraft… you’re making us armour guys look bad. 😂

[@TheModelGuy]

Haha I have a helicopter on the bench now so you're safe!

[@jaanikaapa6925]

Damp tool for the zimmerit? Maybe even use vaseline? That works with Green Stuff.

[@TheModelGuy]

My concern with Vaseline is being oil based I would have a problem cleaning it for paint

[@fatdelinquent85]

great build =) really enjoyed it. I don't built my models realistic. I try to build them based on realism however ;) So if I want beat up zimmerit on a tank that has no picture of it being beat up I just make it up. Because there probably WAS a beat up tank..there just aren't any photos of it :P prove me wrong on that , rivet counters :D Also. If the colors are somewhat correct almost no camoflauge pattern is unrealistic. Same point as above =)

[@stevepringle2295]

FYI; the Ferdi and Ellie used two v-12 gasoline engines.

[@AdamMann3D]

Yeah, thats what we need. Another Night Shift clone.

[@TheModelGuy]

Lucky for you I mostly build aircraft.

[@AnuAnu-vy8fu]

Can you make p51 Mustang Indonesia version?

[@TheModelGuy]

I’m sure I could but Mustangs have been plentiful on this channel :) maybe down the road

[@theelitexgamer27]

what brand of chisels are you using here?

[@Pikilloification]

Imagine writing some guy on the internet to tell them they're doing the zimmerit wrong... Really people...

[@TheModelGuy]

I wish I had that free time. “Dude, the German tank bolts are metric, not standard.”

[@Phickic]

Just found your channel, and I've gotta say I'm really enjoying it thus far. Good amount of info and tips without being boring while providing enough content to make the video worth the watch. That being said, I don't think I can subscribe because you stole nazem kadri from me.

[@TheModelGuy]

Is he playing for the bruins?

[@Phickic]

@@TheModelGuy he was an avs player and is now on Calgary. I saw the Calgary lighter and assumed you were a fan of them.

[@TheModelGuy]

@@Phickic I do follow the Flames since I’m outside Calgary and love a live game. But I’m a Bruins fan and the Blacksheep of my Leafs/Habs family :)

[@Phickic]

@@TheModelGuy I bet you're happy this season then. At any rate, love the videos

[@willjones1696]

4:12 what are those tweezers? I need me some!

[@TheModelGuy]

Mr Tool Tweezers

[@averagedude191]

I also play with my models lol

[@brucecamparmament3728]

Porsche=Porsch-uh

[@TheModelGuy]

That's the British pronunciation

[@brucecamparmament3728]

@@TheModelGuy Thats how Ferdinand Porsche pronounced his name, and is the correct way to say it when referring to anything Ferdinand Porsche related.

[@megandarling2215]

Bro called the Elefant a tank 😭(it’s ok)