HOW TO: Painting REALISTIC Rusty Tank Tracks

In this video we'll paint plastic workable tracks and make them look like rusty metal ones. This type of weathering is ideal for your abandoned or destroyed tank model.
Tank tracks come in many shapes, sizes and colors. They can be soaking wet and muddy, dry and muddy, snowy, dusty, and anything and everything in between, so this is just one of many different color palettes and textures they offer us, scale modellers.
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Music: Quincas Moreira - Scratch the Itch - KZbin Audio Library

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Hey mates, just wanted to say I'm really happy with this video and it's probably my favorite so far. I had a great time filming and editing and honestly feel like the footage turned out really good. Hope you enjoyed it as well!

[@alexhunt7810]

It was an excellent video, thank you.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

I think I said these are for an abandoned tank... at least 10 times 😁😁😁

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Yes, I plan on making a full blown playlist about weathering different types of tank tracks. Basically each time I build a model with some interesting texture on the tracks, there will be a video about it.

[@nicolastousignant9160]

Keep it up, your videos are some of the most usefull i have come across for me

[@elizabethmcheffey8699]

Realistic tracks are difficult for me you make it seem easy I’m gonna give this method a whirl

[@jogados]

I'm glad you mentioned that these kinds of tracks exist on abandoned and destroyed tanks only, cause a lot of modellers, and even some big names in the modelling world do their models with such rusty tracks on a tank that is supposed to be operational which is absolutely ridiculous.

[@williamjohnson7963]

Are you referring to Sheperd Paine?

[@jogados]

@@williamjohnson7963 No, some Spanish guy, even though if it was Shep, it wouldn't change the fact of what I wrote.

[@williamjohnson7963]

@@jogados You are correct that my surmisal of referencing Shep Paine doesn't alter what you wrote, but Shep Paine was the person who came to my mind. He was a very prominent modeller in the 1980's and beyond, and his tracked vehicles always had heavily rusted tracks.

[@thepiratepenguin4465]

I always thought that a dark brown base was the best colour for rust or tank tracks, but I can see the value in having a dark grey base instead. You are indeed a master of your craft.

[@JensenTaylor2804]

I love how much confidence you have in your techniques and skills. You give instruction with great conviction and the results really back you up :) Superb

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

That's because I only talk about stuff I know at least something about. It's not like I'm gonna paint, let's say, my first figure ever, and call it HOW TO PAINT FIGURES TUTORIAL :) On the other hand, if something doesn't work as well as I expected, I always make sure to point it out.

[@kevbee8325]

My favourite nocturnal channel and the sun’s still shining... ? Mmmm still, there’s no time like the present for German grey and rust.

[@lawrencereid9375]

GREAT TECHNIQUE and GREAT DEMONSTRATION of how to do it. Plastic looks EXACTLY like real steel.

[@gianbenjamin4178]

That bloopers was amazing! Found an new favorite modeling channel!

[@ShipWreck68]

Outstanding sir

[@Uli_Krosse]

I can't tell anymore. How much of this is pure talent and how much is the result of dedication and constant improvement? The original meaning of "Kung Fu" in Chinese is "the ultimate level of art and craftsmanship reached by hard work, endless repetition and training". So, in more ways than one, you are the 少林 of modeling.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Thanks a lot mate. I don't have talent for anything, so I guess it just comes down to practice :)

[@rmloko]

The techniques is excellent, very rich in details. But the bloopers are fantastic!.

[@sharkbot25]

14 minutes to finish those tracks is amazing

[@ancientsociety79]

I'm a simple man - I see a new Night Shift video; I click on it. >"I have to make sure not to lose them." >immediately loses them Every time.

[@darrellkc48]

While I am not a military modeler, I have learned so many great techniques that I can apply to model railroading. I really enjoy your methods and how well you explain what you are doing and why. Also, the bits of humor make it enjoyable to watch. Thank you for all your presentations.

[@mortenalbertsen7443]

Your humour makes these videos even better!

[@3414mercury]

Your videos are just ….fun! I’m learning so much from them. Thank you.

[@chipchaffee2416]

You are the master !!! No one comperes to you . Learnt so much watching your videos. Thank you 🙏

[@danphilpott6302]

It is a pleasure watching your videos. You are hilarious all the while giving fantastic advice. Please keep them coming! Cheers!

[@sdcanyoncarver2203]

Your name night shift . I never thought of that I wander how many like security guy work night and just sit there I would defanatly bring my models to work and work on them...great show thank

[@kivitelezo]

Brought the light... both the light... boat the light... both the light... vot the light...both the light. I love it! :)

[@Cesko_Plny_Fialovejch_Zmrdu]

BOOTH-DE-LIGHT

[@andrewjohnson4598]

8:28 "a surprising amount of brute force", wisdom from the master! Good work man keep it up

[@johnscull1142]

Love how you explain things as your showing it being done

[@alainvandenbosch2685]

Amazing result !!! Again thank you so much for sharing your experience ..🤗🤗

[@jyrkimaansiirrotoy1836]

What a easy and awesome looking technique. Thank you for sharing!

[@marcobergs]

Interesting approach and phenomenal result. Ingenious!

[@h.j.peters.2891]

hi mate, in england as a butcher I'm lucky enough to be classed as an essential worker, I'm so exhausted and for the past few days I've been unable to move when I get home. I want to say a massive thank you for your content because all I've been able to do is youtube. stay strong ✌

[@andrewschanck3363]

Martin, you beautiful human! Those tracks are next level. Incredible!

[@robwalker5030]

Wow, so many different steps I lost count. Great video Mr Kovac and a great result. 👍🏻

[@mdjred2709]

I was just about to start on my KV-1 tracks so this comes in handy

[@pemboart]

InformAtive. To the point. Funny. Top quality. My new fav AFV KZbin modeller. Thank you

[@ingwiefreak]

Adam is slowly becoming my number 2, you are now the king my friend!!!

[@theagileaardvark]

SUPERB results! Thanks for sharing all of this, again :) Motivates me to start a new model again after doing no model related stuff for a while :)

[@tatankadesign5385]

thank you for your professional quality videos - this quality commitment brings us an ideal food in our model project. Thank you for sharing this know-how

[@comradequicheairsoft2742]

Just used this tutorial today. Modified as I didn’t have the exact paints but MAN. Once I figured out a decent combo based on paints I had, I am very pleased with the results!

[@thejoweber]

Amazing video! Thanks for sharing all these interesting techniques! The result is just superb!

[@andrealexandresoares3912]

Congratulations budy! That's technique is amazing!

[@severedirkitis]

Great video. Love the end result. And I really like your approach to the work - to the point, explaining exactly what is being shown on-screen, no extra nonsense. Keep up the great work!

[@richarddavidson7067]

Both the light....Lol. Subscription done. Thanks matey from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@airsoftprodigyjake3785]

*BOTH THE LIGHT*

[@SuperSherman44]

They’re so beautiful...... great job 👍

[@simonloxton4246]

Wow....looks super realistic, congratulation

[@XxBloggs]

I love these videos. It’s really helped improve my model making so much.

[@CaptainMustanG4089]

I always love your stuff, so much detail I don't know how you do it! Looks better than the real thing

[@jimcreee3299]

Tremendous stuff Look forward to these on a friday

[@user-oo2yo2gn5s]

thanks for your great technique!

[@Pimpdaddy_payne]

Thanks for the video just applied this technique to the spare tracks on my 1:16 king tiger. It looks amazing

[@coreyseals4269]

These are the best I've seen so far Uncle Night Shift you're Da Bomb 🏁🙌✌ love all your tutorials! So helpful to see how one can improve on their skills! Thanks 😊

[@andrealexandresoares3912]

Congratulations! Very cool!!

[@mikemodels928]

When i need advise on panzer vehicle i go to your channel ! You are an expert in this matter.

[@semersemer2293]

Both the Light blooper will be my next ringtone

[@tonygaeta]

Wow!!!! Masterclass AGAIN !!! thx for this.

[@philRminiatures]

Looks so real, another impressive work, wonderful and professional technique!👍👍

[@twain772]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. You crack me up. I love the way the track turned out so now i get to try my hand at doing this, I hope it turns out even half as good as yours did. I will be painting track for an RC track vehicle so it`s going to get its dirt from mother nature. 😛

[@kenrickfearn1448]

Another outstanding video in this awesome series ...love it !

[@tomatoes3]

love your commentary, always fun to listen to. Learnt some good tips which I'm off to try on a set of Friuls, so thanks .

[@schadowolf]

Absolutely amazing!

[@studiogekko6579]

Thanks Martin, very informative and interesting! Great technique!

[@rfletch62]

Astounding (and not just because this track set has track pins)! Jeez! I've been away from this hobby too long. Retiring soon, time to dive back in!

[@alienfrogmodeller5875]

Love the video presentation, love the fun loving attitude mixed with your humour. Well done, and yes, the video is a standard reference for me on how to get these great results. You should be proud of the internet standard you are setting with how to present a technique and excellent "out of this world" results. I have watched others since subscribing to yours, but I only watched them when I have trouble sleeping, better than prescription drugs.

[@randytaylor1258]

I'm so tired of modellers just painting the tracks black. You lose so much colour and texture.

[@thomaswilson3437]

Really excellent.

[@kierongallienne5291]

I love watching ur modeling skills. You are really good and help me so much keep it up

[@s777i]

Very good method!!!!

[@michaelstrange4885]

Hi, have to agree with the Lifecolor Rust and Dust set, been using them for a couple of years now and have achieved great results, handy for light rust using a sponge, love your channel too, some fantastic tips.

[@timothywood4402]

Amazing work Uncle Nitenite.And your spot on about the enamel paints eating plastic tracks like model kasten which have very small plastic"pins"holding them together.And they will desolved or soften enuff to fall apart with enamel paints/thinners. This is a great video.

[@fulanunan]

Martin, your videos are simply the best. So much knowledge and humour. You are doing a great job promoting this hobby. Keep up the fine work and build something russian allready, will ya 😉

[@leebrooke1831]

Great video my friend. The ending was very amusing! Thanks and ill be watching more!

[@terry35ish]

Another fantastic video. Thanks Martin.

[@garylawless3608]

Great stuff! ‘Uncle Night Shift’ taught you well. I have some difficulty with tracks, but I will definitely try this technique now. Keep ‘em coming!

[@petermarton9853]

Purely awesome ❤

[@davidgolinsky]

Awesome videos, and your commentaries are very entertaining.

[@jirhonarmstrong4107]

Such a great video my friend keep up the good work you really do help with these techniques and you have a good personality

[@bostonbightonrealestate9453]

Great work, Great advice, Thank-you.

[@heavymetal19610]

Thanks that was very informative, cheers!

[@gruppenfuhrer45]

Awesome job Martin and I agree with your opinion on life color paints. I use them and have for quite a while and love the results

[@keithmartin6697]

really nice video i'm going to do my tracks in the morning and hopefully they will turn out like yours it will be the first time i have tried to weather tracks.

[@xjrthirteen]

Beautifully finished, a usual. Too much talent for one person, but nice that you're sharing it out. Cheers bud.

[@robertwesterfield3454]

I am definitely going to use the second week on my one to one scale Fiat model I am working on for a film I do appreciate your videos very much

[@wiidlbeetle3857]

I love these videos and this channel

[@johnnycooper7019]

Outstanding work Sir, you are a genius! Kind regards Johnny

[@gregmcdonald3361]

amazing. i wish i had your skills

[@pietyaa]

As a new subscriber, im really impressed with your videos. Thx

[@raviadivarekar9246]

very useful ...amazing

[@SZOGUN198]

This tutorial is great just finnished air brushing mine and waitnig it to dry :)

[@pbyfr]

As always very interesting. Now I have another way to use my Ammo rust set.

[@bigwezz]

Nah, this guy is actually a giant and those are real tracks, fake news! p.s, you are my favourite YT modeller, thanks for sharing your techniques!

[@stevehunt5585]

Another great video!

[@kingaura]

fantastic!

[@Kotbayun350]

Hi, Night Shift, I have started to watch your videos not so long ago, but this video is exactly what I need by now (and the video about realistic exhausting system), because I have been building WH40k Baneblade, and I want to do it brilliantly... Sooo, your tricks and guides are really awesome. I just finished one of the tracks, and result is really impressive. I've tried to find and blend some colours to get the colours you have. The only thing I have done extra is the thin metal dry brush at the edges, while it adds kinda contrast to the whole tracks and make them look a bit special

[@Ernzt8]

Amazing!

[@athanasiospolitis8538]

Mostly interested in aircrafts but your video, apart from very educating and interesting, was fun and enjoyable to watch. Very well done sir!

[@gendoikari6062]

Thank you!..this was very helpful.!

[@multipl3]

This is my go to video when doing tracks 😊

[@twain772]

same

[@jordyncollier919]

Hey Night Shift. Been a fan for a while. I havent gotten into armor yet, but plan on it soon. Your vids are very nice and interesting and I learn alot. Thank you!

[@realityinscale19]

thanks for this wonderful video...please make more about other type of tracks 🤗🤗🤗

[@lazarzivkovic3393]

BOTH THE LIGHT BOTH THE LIIIIIIGGGGGHHHHHTTTTT!!!!!!

[@ce4919]

i love how you don't take offense to struggling with the English language (which is not an easy language to learn). You did really well with your presentations. I wish I can be as confident as you with speaking in English. I know... practice makes perfect. But I love how you end the video with some sense of humor accepting the struggle with English. Thanks to subtitles, it has made many of our TV, movie, social media personalities with accents understandable. By the way, English is not my native language either.

[@mateuszgzel9426]

I'm here as always when new video comes! 👍

[@quannguyenthanh8868]

Thanks for the video

[@jargobordine7254]

I haven’t done a model in years and I’m not sure if I have to. Pretty satisfying dude. Just discovered you today and I’ve watched all your videos. I should be studying for my test instead. Cheers!

[@camikillin1319]

NICE BOI! I definitely need this technique!