I Made A Realistic Factory Facade From Styrofoam!

My friends, miniature buildings are a very exciting part of any diorama. They offer us many exciting and different textures, and a whole new bunch of painting and weathering techniques! But their biggest downside is their size, and soon enough we can start running out of space. So why not take the best out of this concept and put it in a picture frame?
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[@ironspike171]

Remeber kids: All you need is +30 years old black ink! - Dear Martin, it amazes me what you can do new to the most common things. Very creative, very new and also kind of quick (and dirty from the ink). I started following you for your modeling skills - no so much because you do armor. Today i congratulate myself being so smart to stick with you. Im even looking forward for the next tank!

[@lanceschaerer6875]

I'm a bricklayer in canada and the way that you varied the brick color in sections is perfect. When bricks are placed on the scaffold they come on pallets so that sections of wall will get that pallet with a few leftovers raised up to the next section. One might get a few pallets from the same batch number so they'll be really close in color but if not from the same batch number the colors will be slightly off just as you've shown. We'll done 👏👌👏

[@neillpretorius]

SO SICK!!!!! This should be a series of future builds!!!!

[@neonnoodle1169]

yes! Love this!

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Sounds like a plan ;)

[@Richmountain69]

I am absolutely speechless. Your talent for creating replicas of originals goes beyond the normal level of talent. Unbelievably pretty.

[@p.bckman2997]

It is _so_ nice to see every 2nd rows of bricks laid short side out! This is the standard for brick constructions actually made from bricks, and not just faced with bricks. A proper brick wall is two bricks thick. There are several ways to ensure stability for suck a wall, the every 2nd row across is called "English bond", but there are many other types, like Garden bond (every 4th row across), Flemish bond, Monk bond etc.

[@bradcraig6676]

That was a master class in XPS modeling. The Tamiya putty as sealer could be a game changer for many people, and that styrene "plywood" sheet is also brilliant. In fact the whole vid was stuffed with fantastic techniques. Bravo, sir.

[@Planespotter15k]

Happy Christmas uncle night shift!!!

[@ChrisDevismes]

Inspirational stuff, Night Shift. I've found a good splosh of homemade acrylic thinner, half again of cheap liquid PVA glue and a few teaspoonfuls of cheap finishing plaster filler to consistency of thickish paint does wonders. Dry with a heat gun if you're impatient and recoat if you want. It leaves a hard 'plaster' like (lol) surface which is just begging to be painted. I mix up enough for a small plastic shot glass which I reckon is about 10 pence a shot rather than £6.00 a tube of commercial stuff. Try it with other glues too! Best of luck.

[@zonamodelista]

Results are spectacular as expected with your always excellent projects. Just wanted to share that AK Interactive has precut styrofoam and how-to books for this subject. They even sell facade kits for those interested in trying these projects.

[@realityinscale19]

I love your tanks but your scratch buildings are something else. Great one as always. Please do more 😊❤

[@cedricbourable9166]

Bonjour super video que je découvre , vraiment très réaliste , avec juste de la peinture et de la patine du plus belle effet . bravo .

[@darknessnightfall]

For me it is a miracle when people can recreate what they see. I can not even draw a straight line. Great art.

[@AvoidingtheQuestion]

As a professional artist, let me reassure you that no one can draw a straight line. The human species has invented all sorts of tools to overcome our shortcomings, such as a straight edge (or holding shift if drawing on the computer.)

[@James-bd3ei]

I can't walk a straight line

[@markburgess4528]

Ha Ha! Me too. I also have the added handicap of being colourblind.

[@rulebritannia2500]

Let’s goo! This looks awesome, always love the unexpected uploads 👌

[@Astronopolis]

Goo?

[@rulebritannia2500]

@@Astronopolisgo but longer for emphasis

[@anatoliyp2597]

Oh my God. Amazing work. Straight hands and great taste.

[@datumhead5303]

Love the content, details in your dioramas are just amazing.

[@AbrahamLure]

I am so obsessed with your architecture builds. There needs to be a word for architecture miniatures - its not just dollhouses! Please do more, I love seeing your works so much

[@davidwhitty9646]

I’ve been watching you for a long time now and always thought your building facades could be stand alone pieces. Amazing, well done!!👍

[@jamessotherden5909]

If I hadn't of seen you make this. I would have said I was looking at a picture of a real building. Great job.

[@davidwarren9204]

A GREAT idea, particularly for those who are short of space for a growing collection of dioramas...

[@Purposefulhappiness]

Thank you for the detailed description of your methods and tools.

[@KGmodels]

You bring so much passione to this hobby!I love the Factory,especially that you have made one already and this looks amazing!

[@davidjohnfarrell4579]

Absolutely fantastic modelling. But I wish people would do this occasionally in 00. Gauge.

[@ejicon3099]

Amazing work. Thanks for sharing all of your clean techniques with us.

[@paulm965]

Very nice! It's fun to see the contrast in method/styles with this factory, Grandmondo's bookshop, and Dave's Model Workshop facades.

[@TL_RC]

Martin, beautiful work and very unique! I never would have thought to try this, so visually interesting to hang on the wall. A figure might be cool leaning in a doorway or visible in a window. Have a great holiday season, and thanks for the constant inspiration throughout the entire year.

[@richardorta8960]

Man, I keep getting visions of one of these looking like the view through a scope. then setting up the scene like a WWII Where's Wally/Waldo... or a Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover style with warriors from all eras.

[@helmutrohrer2598]

Very inspiring, just have to try something similar soon. Thank You so much.

[@Crow13-vv5ff]

i thought the finished protect was the reference! it looks soooo good!!!

[@peteb5343]

Oh my days.. I can’t do better in the future, excuse me ?? How ?? This is like normal for you totally insanely beautiful. It’s like, I want to watch what you create, yet feel so insecure as I know I will never have that much talent to even warrant trying it. Put this video off for so long, just watched it and I’m like how, just how.. You are an amazing talent sir.. much respect

[@ImperialKneazle]

Brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing and making, and for your concise explainations 🙂

[@mimitrubadourix7954]

Stunning job, Martin - I love what you do, how you explain things, and am truly amazed by the beauty of this decayed facade. Thanks!

[@212caboose]

This is absolutely FANTASTIC work!!! I can't wait to give these techniques a try!

[@greggibson2207]

Thank you, Martin, for your generosity and kindness. You are a wonderful teacher.

[@zeej80]

This is absolutely breathtaking! It’s incredible how detailed & realistic u can make your miniatures look! I learned so much in 30 minutes! Thank u so much!

[@Kneon_Knight]

A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, Mr. Kovac, and to all your family and friends. I hope your holidays bring you peace, prosperity, and much happiness.

[@paulallaker8450]

This looks fantastic! Would look great as part of a future diorama that you've no doubt got planned! 👊🏻👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@dansandy7670]

Amazing work! Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@rotwang2000]

I have been very impressed by the work of Chuck Doan, his buildings and diorama's are amazing.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

He's the master of photo-realistic modelling!

[@cerisekappes580]

What an incredible diorama in a frame!!! I love this type of model!!!! Looks amazing 😊😊😊

[@TheGunnarRoxen]

That is gorgeous. Really lovely work.

[@manoah1977]

Just amazing how you keep challenging yourself and take us along for the process. Love your work. I've learned so much from watching your videos. Not only do they show your technique but they also serve as learning tools to try these techniques ourselfs. Thank you for that. I wish you and your loved ones amazing holidays.

[@jasonbecker4974]

That’s an amazing amount of detail. Great work!

[@fotomakr]

That is amazing! The detail and realism you impart on this wall art are stunning. Really enjoyed the video and new techniques to try out. Happy holidays!

[@nazca247]

Merry Christmas

[@leechurchill1515]

You continue to inspire me with your amazing creativity and laid back approach to modelling, thank you.

[@peterjozsef448]

You manage to level up with every project, it’s super inspiring and mind blowing honestly. Well done!

[@diehexenmaus185]

i've always been a fan of modelling facades and this is an honestly beautiful end result.

[@brieoshiro]

This is amazing. I love cracked and broken walls and stuff. This is so cool to be able to reproduce. Great new tips too! I'd def love to see more of these types of videos! Happy Holidays - be safe!

[@nccyr1]

An awesome way to inspire your audience before we start the holiday season and we have time to test our own skills on a new project. Thank you!

[@lawcreations6805]

So inspiring!! Fantastic work, thank you for sharing!!

[@ayemdismantld]

Wow! learned alot about texturing in this video. Thank you

[@paulalvarez7602]

Wow… Excellent job!! Puts “dioramas” in whole new perspective!!

[@richardchalmers5163]

Fantastic craftsmanship, well done ,Bravo

[@DVKajak]

Amazing skills to get it nailed with so many new techniques tested! And nice to see some more non military stuff recently 👌

[@JedenSiedemDwa]

This is totally awesome. One of the best in scalemodelling I've ever seen. All the best for You, happy Christmas, and Happy New Year! ;)

[@wyb80]

Excellent work…great video….thank you for sharing your knowledge 👌🏽

[@TheKatomatic]

I absolutely love this 👏 Would love love love to see you do more! So inspired to try one myself now 😍

[@MiniatureMisfit]

Love your work, it's so detailed and I thoroughly enjoy your thought processes. This turned out great and I would be very interested in seeing more

[@mbeavis2587]

The picture frame idea is just... wonderful. I want to try this myself. Thank you sir.

[@DarkDog99]

It is just amazing watching your builds!!!

[@Maximbaumann]

Yessss! A night shift upload on time for Christmas! Honestly best gift

[@oktoberbabyfee]

Classy stuff for the connaisseurs! A genuine work of art!

[@somotronik7305]

One of the best modelling channels. I admire your creativity and your patience and skill in creating the dioramas. The result is always 100% perfect. Thank you very much for the many suggestions.

[@JorgeRojo-ti6bg]

Just amazing! Is nice to see you enjoying the process of making and replicating all little detail in every model. I love the way you catch the history, the life of an ordinary object by studying how to replicate effects like koisture on walls, or the moss, the corroded metals... it´s like seen those natural things happening on fast forward.

[@lnrmodels]

Absolutely fantastic Martin - you’re an absolute inspiration to the entire modelling community.

[@TrikeRoadPoet]

A perfect display for the small space so many of us have to work with. Thank you for this amazing idea for scale and reality imaging, its such a simple and yet artful project allowing one to capture a place, an image of a place, the feeling of the moment in a very unique manner!

[@killer-bv7xx]

A amazing job and looks amazing and a great work .

[@JulianSaunders]

Just amazing! Fantastic modelling as always. Happy New Year!

[@shoga7229]

It’s always a good day to find an upload from Uncle

[@bastianniemand7460]

Love it! Even the german sign missing the letter E

[@stephanmotzek779]

Amazing ,wonderfully made. ❤

[@gundamizer4352]

You motivate me this year! What a beautiful content! Thank you and Godbless.

[@8988962]

Hi Martin :) Search for deep frame 3D - they are 3cm deep with glass at front

[@stuartwalters96]

Love it! Man you're talented! Thanks for sharing your workflow

[@stephenbridges2791]

Excellent. You could very easily implement these techniques into a military diorama. It is very realistic. I also like that it doesn't require a lot of room.

[@trovarion]

that cracking looks amazing. I need to try this on some display pieces.

[@carlosquiroz4978]

Outstanding work!!!! Congratulations!!!

[@YUNOBF3]

Great video. I started following for the armour models but your scratch builds have been really inspiring. Great work.

[@rrl4245]

Another great tutorial. Beautiful work. Not sure if that type of diorama is my cup of tea... Thanks Uncle...

[@stevea21sc82]

Superb work, Martin. Amazing detail and very inspiring. Have a very Merry Christmas and a happy and peaceful New Year.

[@flips300021]

Simply put...Outstanding. 🌟

[@clazy8]

Gorgeous

[@HunterJE]

Wow, this all looks so good! Also going to have to try that wire-brushed styrene wood texture trick some time.

[@maximvanholt6189]

Bravo dude. You are realizing the beauty of what you do. You sir, are a brilliant artist.

[@ErzgebirgsMoBaHO]

Beautiful! Model making to perfection. Thanks and greetings - Tino

[@jacobakana5649]

This was amazing Martin! I love how your style continues to evolve, this is some of your most interesting work yet. Have a wonderful holiday!

[@jasonadams4321]

That looks so incredible!

[@tomislavkobilarov5704]

Simply beautiful, keep up good work!

[@amerikanskispy2915]

So cool, I love the picture frame idea! Great job as always. Happy New Year!

[@garygenerous8982]

Dude, this is amazing! Seriously I love your work but I think this is the most realistic piece you’ve produced. Beautiful and hella detailed. Merry Christmas and I can’t wait to see more in the new year!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Wow, great new techniques!!! Wonderful, see you in 2024!!

[@juandavidbarrada]

Absolutely amazing and beautiful work!!!

[@TeroyanatorLS]

Fantastic detail! You always amaze and impress me with every video. a genuine influencer.

[@Rpantherluzero]

Beautiful picture/ portrait

[@JanKoneczny]

Happy Christmas and Happy New year 2024 uncle Night shift!!! You gave us awesome models and dioramas in 2023. Thank you for your work!!! Greetings from Ostrava CZ !!!

[@SheepdogMIP]

Looks amazing, really cool project, please do more!

[@charleshultquist9233]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@stevenarmer8245]

Merry Christmas! What an amazing job, as always. Thank you so much for sharing your talents 🇺🇸

[@jameshenderson5385]

Your dioramas are sick! Definitely in the realms of fine art. Love it!

[@pacificcoastminiatures]

Love it! So much detail and the weathering as always is topnotch!