Let's Build A Model From 1300 Parts 😱 BMR-3M From Meng in 1/35 Scale

My friends, we're finally NOT building a tank! It's not an airplane though... it's an armored mine-clearing vehicle, and it still has tracks because those are always cool. It's one of the more recent Meng releases and it's an almost perfect kit, the amount of details you get straight from the box is unbelievable! It looks like there's no photoetched aftermarket set available for this model, which is totally fine, it's not like the kit needs any radical improvements! 1300 parts is enough to get anyone busy for several evenings and if you're into modern armor, it's well worth getting one yourself!
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[@jarink1]

Night Shift: Raises eyes at 1300 parts in the kit Also Night Shift: Uses tracks with 2 pins per link, adds numerous other details he makes himself, ends up with probably 1700+ parts

[@ariochiv]

Meng: "1300 parts!" Night Shift: (adds more parts)

[@jacobakana5649]

“Armor texture in barbecue pork ribs.” -Uncle Night Shift The words of a scholar

[@eddymercan7487]

The greatest mind of our time

[@ascensionindustries9631]

He's like a tank building Bob Ross.

[@onelastdawn9991]

The edges was are to perfect now were going put on the grill to get flame marks

[@mikep3180]

Just finished after school class and the notification drops, Friday just got a whole lotta better :D

[@victorconstantinescu7364]

Same

[@williamreid4577]

Thats exactly what I thought too.

[@mladtheimpaler]

"As you can glimpse in the background, I also modeled and printed individual reactive armour bricks...." Me looking at the K-Wagen: 🧐

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Nice catch! It's in 1/200 scale, 1/100 wouldn't even fit on the print bed 😆

[@GrimblyGreeble]

This would be a terrifying build when I’m still building the lower hull of the takom blitz jagdtiger

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

make sure to superglue those road wheels together and you're golden!

[@GrimblyGreeble]

@@NightShiftScaleModels that is exactly what I did

[@tobysellors941]

Been quite depressed lately, your positive energy and beautiful models have really cheered me up! Thanks man!

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Stay strong and take care!

[@knightlypoleaxe2501]

>Me after watching jagdtiger series "It fits perfectly" : ) "In fact, too perfectly" :0

[@asparagus7014]

Uncle night shift torturing himself again

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

This one was a treat 👌 Meng kits are awesome

[@jamesgathings6364]

@@NightShiftScaleModels Dear Mr. Night Shift , I really enjoy watching your videos , I find your narrative fun to listen to Anyway , I would like to share one of my techniques for chipping , I have many more for photoetch , texture and coloring that I would like to share with all modelers , only not the time to devout to my own channel perhaps you could try these and do a video ? Hmm , Chipping , you need a piece of scrap styrene , diluted white glue and silver leaf , not foil paint a light coat of glue on the styrene , allow to dry until tacky , then lay the leaf on top , Don't worry about the wrinkles , with your bare index finger start tapping the leaf , you will notice tiny flakes build up on your finger , then just go tap your finger on the grab hooks , edge's , what ever , You need to experiment tapping the leaf to make smaller or larger flakes as desired , I have tried other tools beside my finger , a brush quickly gums up at the tip , sticks don't transfer well after you have chipped you can do a light burnish to seat the flakes , Hope you try this

[@santaklaus2489]

@@NightShiftScaleModels know you one KZbin Chanel. Ebroin's Miniatures. Very good Chanel from Japanese Master.

[@xSRGman]

@@jamesgathings6364 when he hits you with the email format youtube comment

[@jamesgathings6364]

@@xSRGman Will it be embedded in the html ?

[@phitsost6852]

Hey uncle, can you try to build a kit from a “gift kit”, the ones with everything included and just use what us in the kit? I feel like it would be funny to see how someone good at modelling deals with beginner things

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Haha, that sounds like a really painful challenge 😁

[@liam3044]

@@NightShiftScaleModels we believe in you

[@orcashamudeluxeu567]

@@NightShiftScaleModels Yea! I know its painful but for a novice those gift kits are all we have

[@toemuncher9002]

@@NightShiftScaleModels I would really like to see that.

[@jacobs_models995]

I'll have to do a modern tank sooner or later...

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

ideal for winter lockdown, especially when it has 1000+ parts

[@ars5047]

I love that you do not pretend that you build them with magic.I can see one of the most honest tutorials when I watch yours.When something is hard you say it.When you know an easier way,you easily show it!Thank you very much.

[@SoldnerJager7]

Fairly sure the "thick" cables are hydraulic lines to the mine rollers. Awesome model!

[@angrydragonslayer]

yeah, either that or pneumatic

[@Tinblitz]

I've been having a pretty crap day mentally, so seeing this video in my feed gave me an enormous sense of wellbeing. I'm really looking forward to this series.

[@RockSplitter]

[ Hardbass intensifies ]

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

extreme slav squatting intensifies

[@lordzombey1337]

Life of Boris Squatting ontop

[@meezo9980]

Oh for god's sake, slavaboos. Stop.

[@myDickbiG]

@@meezo9980 shut up western spy

[@cp1888]

It’s was a treat to get the notification that you’re building the BMR as I am close to finishing my Trumpeter T-72B1 I’ve been working on and off for almost 2 years super excited to see how amazing this will come out. A great inspiration and thank you for sharing your knowledge, Martin 😀

[@johnnyrvf]

I really appreciate that kit manufactureres make models like this. Military vehicles are much mote than tanks, trucks and guns.

[@romanthenumeral9497]

now i gotta choose to pay attention to an online gym class or watching uncle night shift

[@hethamlica]

Great build! Looking forward to the painting!

[@32MikeTrentadue]

Love this build! All the extra details are perfection. This is why I look fwd to Friday’s. Great Job!

[@officialbazzargaming]

15:04 >"why are there four cables?" two provide current to either electromagnet- the other two provide voltage to the electric or hydraulic motors that raise and lower the roller so they can be lifted up off the ground when not in use.

[@velocitymg]

The wood grain effect on the ditching log……..Mind Blown!!

[@ThatAussieBloke1]

Thanks Uncle Night Shift, I'm about to start a Tiran 4 interior kit from MiniArt. I was nervous but this video gave me the boost I needed!

[@ernstbusch179]

Looking rally forward to seeing you paint it!

[@slartybartfarst55]

It's a lovely 1,300 piece kit. Now I'm going to add even more bits. Love this Channel!

[@astrakkoturutrais2185]

Amazing!! another great project in progress!!!

[@rolandzuber2856]

Beautiful, both work and video!

[@claudiomoncada4763]

Beautiful proyect 😍! Take advance of the movile torsion bars to create a diorama passing a obstacle.

[@martincoyle4674]

Utterly stellar work!

[@nongmar8783]

Amazing!. I don't think I will ever attempt to build this one,but I will use some of the techniques you showed on my 40k minis.

[@Jonhistorymodel]

Yes you gave me the texture bug! I texture all my armour plates now. I love the acetone than stab with stiff brush method.

[@grahamwhitcher1454]

Wow! You are a top notch modeller! Beautiful build dude!

[@XxBloggs]

Insane kit! Looking forward to the next episode

[@toddw6716]

Nice build, thanks for the tips

[@vernski1015]

Nice job. I enjoy Meng kits and considered building this one actually.

[@CheyneFelter]

Wow, that is fantastic, I enjoy watching / learning from your incredible builds!

[@ronnieburns4554]

Thanks for the build! I have this kit at home, maybe I'll follow your tip, and get metal tracks too!

[@thatscouserjay]

I just stumbled across your channel and I'm loving it. I mostly do Warhammer miniatures but there are so many little tips and tricks to pick up and you do a really good job of explaining things. Keep up the good work, my dude!

[@jonwills9160]

Great build, sir!

[@kathybarns8351]

I have a bunch of VMS stuff coming. Can't wait to try out their stuff.

[@the_defaultguy]

i just want to thank KZbin for providing me with another video to watch while im eating that has nothing to do with my interest, encouraging me to do this, and providing me a false hope that i can do this hobby one day.

[@user-uv5mn4dl6w]

Stunning work!!!!!!

[@zacharywindover9840]

I admire your great attention to detail. Even unpainted the model looks really good.

[@viktorbaksai7719]

Awesome build, looking forward to the rest of the series!

[@tyx253]

I have always been impressed with modellers doing even the simplest models, it takes alot of time and precision. You mate, you are on another level.

[@erickirwan8703]

Wow, that's an absolute beast. Can't wait to see the painting process on this.👍

[@philRminiatures]

Thumbs up, so many details to enjoy!

[@JALEO1970]

That is some seriously beautiful work!! I am looking forward to the painting and weathering!

[@irreversiblyhuman]

Wow mate. Beautiful job, looking forward to seeing it dressed up in green

[@ryany7663]

I got hold of some of the VMS debonder a couple of weeks ago and it worked amazingly! The last debonder i had just used to turn both the plastic surface and the debonder glue to a goo like mush and would cause more problems than it was worth. This VMS one is well worth buying

[@tomtruesdale6901]

That thing is massive ! both the model and the real vehicle. The armor texture is the icing on the cake. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[@paulcharters5933]

Brilliant video, thanks for your hard work, I am looking forward to seeing how this turns out.

[@Felimes]

I cannot wait to see this painted. The mess of wires on the front looks absolutely amazing

[@mrs.abrams713]

You are really inspiring. Only through this video have I decided that I will now buy myself proper tweezers. :D Thank you so much :)

[@flick_shot_5625]

awesome video as always. imin lockdown so lots of modelling at the moment and also now lots of model video watching!!

[@louisfernandel8895]

Uncle Nightishift could build a tank made out of stick and stones I would still be watching ! Great project

[@knightlypoleaxe2501]

I think that if that "tank" was kitbashed with a turret, it could look like a modern KV-1 due to that hull design.

[@anderty4088]

"The brand new super-glue debonder Bosnian Bill and I made..." oh wait, different show.

[@ScottM]

Now that's a lesson in super detailing. Looking up .4 lead wire and .2 wire for future builds. Can't wait for the next video.

[@petebianconi5781]

Pretty darn nice. Thanks

[@michaelmakemore633]

Those rollers are beautiful!

[@andrewschanck3363]

That thing is an absolute BEAST!!!!!! I can't wait for the next installment!

[@johnnycooper7019]

Dear Martin, Outstanding workmanship once again! Looking forward to watching you paint this beast! Kind Regards Johnny

[@modkitmayhem]

Nice build, great video 😀👍💯

[@stacyobrien1729]

Simply put, that many pieces and parts would scare the he'll out of me!!! Well done looking forward to watching the whole painting process.

[@johnathananderson4922]

The VMS debonder is awesome stuff!!

[@tonyharwood8408]

WOW What a Monster. Good luck. Tony

[@egbertdefatt262]

Really impressive moodel! Those extra added details really make it a work of art. Can you tell us a bit about how the kit supplied tracks go together? Can't wait to see this painted.

[@asdfasdf1397]

My god that looks detailed!

[@williamritchie8966]

Fantastic build choice, I couldn’t have wished for more.

[@nielsvannimwegen8976]

Huge fan of your work. Always looking forward to the next video. Kind Regards from Holland

[@Bukkarooo]

What an impressive looking model. Not just the part count, but visually that thing put together is so cool. I think it's all that reactive armor, and a lot of the wires and cabling. Can't wait to see the next episode with the paint!

[@fulda1144]

Konečně zase pořádnej model.👍

[@conwayplays6610]

I'm now prepared to do my Trumpeter T-80BVM with over 1000 parts

[@fonesrphunny7242]

I loved the tracks on the Meng BMPT kit. If you cut the main track parts with a scalpel at the correct angle there is almost no cleanup required. Same for the central guide horn parts. The outer parts are rubber and have their sprue gates on the inside, so cleanup is pretty much no visual factor at all. For an injection molded kit this is pretty amazing.

[@-xirx-]

Incredible model

[@christopher.m.estelow]

Can't wait to see how it looks painted..... keep up the great work!

[@patricktesolat6939]

Superbe montage j'attends avec impatience la peinture

[@Lastsight100]

This thing is insane I love it.

[@aqetzal]

I've already fiinished the construction, after this video I found some detail to be improved, so... disassamble some parts, texture, and lets start again before painting, thanks!!!

[@TheClnDStn]

love your cutting board!

[@endyy3yy99]

The amount of detail you add to every one of these models makes my sleep deprivation worth it. I love every one of them... super jealous

[@modelamator7487]

Super cool waiting for painting , Greetings Marcin!!!!

[@blackforesttankmodels7230]

excellent building! Love this!

[@MrLegemaat]

Great build!! I always enjoy your build video's Have meng's T-72B in the stash now i think i want to build this. Keep the video's coming greeting from the Netherlands

[@masterofthelag8414]

That's a heck of a machine just as is! Your work is amazing as ever and I can't wait to see what comes next for it! (All that detail overlapping though, painting it's gonna be hard work...)

[@samuelsymonds6918]

Lovely! what I'd love to see though is a diorama with 2+ 1/72 scale tanks in it

[@mlompre]

Love your videos and your commentary. Excellent build skills!

[@user-zf4mc5uz1b]

Excellent model, excellent video, excellent Uncle) Thx for great content!

[@kingdarius2554]

I still can't get over the joke you made about the metal barrel for the Jagdtiger. Also, I started doing cast textures on 1/72 T-55s using Mr. Surfacer 500. Not quite as intense but it is great for how little effort goes into prepping the stuff. I love your channel.

[@paulpestelli2901]

Amazing is the right word

[@birkusmaximus8129]

Oh damn thats a really nice kit, can’t wait for the painting!

[@PeklyCZ]

That "měděný drát 0.2mm" left me speechlesss :D

[@_gmmaann_]

Dude, I swear. You are insane. You have so much attention to detail, its crazy. Well done man!

[@henryatkinson1479]

Man you must have strange conversations with your psychiatrist. "No I don't hate myself, I *enjoy* the 1300 part tiny models."

[@optimusWII]

Wauw, this is one impressive model

[@MrJoeGarner]

Been quite a while since I've watched one of your video's, you are an amazing modeler with great attention to detail. Woo! I can't touch this myself. Not into modeling at this point, I'm back into my gaming. Thanks, Night Shift.

[@warwickstephenson7465]

It’s a beautiful kit it’s now been added to my wish list

[@realityinscale19]

each friday we have wonderful gift from you...thanks

[@RESlusher]

Meng does put out some real monster kits! I've their M1 Assault Breecher in my stash along with their T-90, Panzerhaubitze & M2A3 Bradley. Great job, Martin! Can't wait to see next week's video!