Let's Build a WW1 Trench Diorama!

My friends, tonight we're building a trench! But not your ordinary, everyday trench, this one has a German tank stuck in it!
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[@CraigH999]

One small nitpicking thing I wanted to point out - the tread marks in the dirt - they are perfect as though the tank just drove directly into the trench. However, we know the trench collapsed and the tank slid sideways into the trench, which means the tracks would have created sideways grooves as the machine went into the hole. Otherwise, this is just another example of some amazingly good work!

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Great point! Ironically, I made those slip marks but they looked a bit unnatural... as if I made the track marks too wide for the tank, so I later covered them up. Ooops :)))

[@randytaylor1258]

With the nature of differential track motion, many builders forget to show how churned up the earth is.

[@Ethan-kp4vz]

Not to state the obvious, but scale modeling isn't just a hobby, it's a form of art

[@NeganFluffyFurry]

I love this kind of stuff. Recently got it in my recommended and now I’m addicted lmao

[@f1matt]

100%

[@randytaylor1258]

Good point, and it isn't obvious. Some people think we're just playing with toys . . . until they see it personally. I've seen 54mm. Figures that were breathtaking.

[@BewilderedBearMiniatures]

I agree

[@terrence7802]

art is a hobby.

[@User-ot4qt]

The geometry of the diorama is incredible, another masterpiece.

[@jacobakana5649]

Oh wow, this looks great! I love the irony of the tank getting stuck in the trench. That VMS mud looks perfect for thick, damp, churned up soil! As a heads up, I tried the airbrushed shadows on my M8 greyhound interior and then hit it with some enamels. I must say, it is the most interesting white wall that I have ever made, so thank you!

[@gjkozy]

Have you ever thought about adding footprints into any of your dioramas that included figures? Love watching your videos, you do some very awesome models.

[@mikep3180]

all the time you made the trench i was saying "where are the planks on the bottom? cant have a trench without planks!" so i breathed a sigh of relief when you finally added them lol

[@Icyblade01]

some resin water in the bottom of the trench would be rad, be great to show how swampy they got

[@bruhnegus]

In my opinion, that cross makes the diorama so authentic👏

[@jadegreen438]

I've been planning to make a large World War One wargaming table. In this series and the one with the British mark one tank have been very inspirational. thank you and keep up the good work.😀

[@apathtrampledbydeer8446]

Already looking great, the sunken in tank makes it look so full of motion and dynamism.

[@ScottKenny1978]

"Mah Frens" means a wonderful inspiration of new ideas and painting!

[@Dogmantra]

Love all your videos but my favourites are always the diorama building and painting ones, they show a real talent for composition and telling a story very simply. The way you experiment on video and explain how and why you're doing everything has made me much better at my own modelling and painting.

[@philRminiatures]

First class work on the ground, love the comparison with the historical picture!

[@Floris_VI]

It would be super cool to have a bunch of spent bullet casings in and around the trench, a suggestion for any future diorama builds!

[@timsears7541]

Whatever you are doing keep doing it because your video's are getting more professional.

[@bryankennedy7123]

Holy Hell! Now I don't know what to do with the full interior British tank I have. Super inspirational.

[@randytaylor1258]

Martin could have left the outside wall removable for posing open, but that removes the integrity of the diorama. You could do the same thing on a flat base.

[@calebmcfarland8407]

In my opinion I think this has to be Night Shift's best Diorama yet! To be fair though, every Night Shift Diorama is an absolute banger.

[@beowulf1658]

Loving the WW1 stuff! Great work!

[@normiukkeli3739]

You should add resin water to the bottom of the trench. I would also add a dead tank crewman or two because chances are that they would be shot immediately after trying to escape the tank.

[@recurvestickerdragon]

I love the wicker and the small accoutrements in the trench

[@leschapman3268]

simply fantastic, good luck painting it!

[@felixallstarbass7663]

I love it ! Such a beautiful diorama already as another comment said could you add resin under the duck boards it would look great and just a suggestion you could add a rat there where lots of rats in the trenches and it would be a little Easter egg keep up the amazing dioramas

[@fonesrphunny7242]

I've painted a 1/35 cat before. Can't imagine painting a rat in the same scale :D

[@felixallstarbass7663]

@@fonesrphunny7242 I can imagine it would be a bit of a nightmare lmao

[@randytaylor1258]

How about a stray dog sniffing around somewhere? Are Historex still around? They might have had a rat or two.

[@ErzgebirgsMoBaHO]

Huge! I am so curious how this diorama will look after your painting. Thank you and greetings - Tino

[@Modkits131]

Omg dude, I’m so excited just by looking at it and it’s not even painted yet!

[@JedenSiedemDwa]

As someone mentioned previous - it is a matter of great geometry. Perfect resolved. All the best for You! ;)

[@dave499]

Love your artsy fartsy work! Looking forward to the paint work.

[@-xirx-]

That diorama looks incredible

[@svenf.2291]

The composition is nothing short of balance perfection. It’s already a classic imho

[@Spartans-bm9vd]

My favourite part of the week 🙂

[@Abraleo]

You have no idea how much I wait for Friday, pretty much just to watch one of your videos, I'm glad to tell you never disappoint, your videos are amazing, enjoyable and dynamic, thank you for all the work you do and more for sharing it with us :)

[@windomearle5396]

Amazing layout! Interesting... From any perspective.

[@charleshaynes1900]

A really emotive diorama. It's so well considered.

[@Izz.Danny63]

I love these mini series you do with your diorama's

[@randytaylor1258]

I'm just entranced watching this project come together. You're very generous with your open musings about what to do and how to pose elements, letting us in on your process instead of some channels who just show before and after views leaving us to try and figure it out. The cross is super -- I wonder if a cross of Lorraine would add a French reference? Without the acrylic paste, would you recommend actual ground coffee for surface texture? Using broom straws and actually weaving the wall is just inspired, and so effective. The details and litter add random elements and ladders were regularly seen, but none of the detritus seems to be military -- weapons, spent shells, broken tools, etc.. Love the figures, the human element. Where did you get them? I can't wait for the next chapter. Bravo!

[@1claytonic1]

Awesome work. I really like how you talk about the proses of just starring and thinking about whats best for the project. It's often skipped over in model videos and it's a big part of the job. Inspiring stuff as always I can't wait to see how this looks at the end. Your final dioramas look like real pictures. They are unreal

[@alienfrogmodeller5875]

Loving the new subtitles "MORE ARTSY-FARTSY BULLCRAP"...I'm instantly invested with the intro....

[@Barbarossamodels]

More stunning work….👏👏😊 Just goes to show how important pre-planning is (no matter how long it takes) to make & create a terrific diorama! The trench detailing is fantastic, all those additional touches. With the tank complete & those great resin figures from Stalingrad this will look cool when all painted up. The cross is a nice touch too - great model😯👌

[@americanpatriot2422]

Outstanding video and presentation.

[@andyproctor696]

Completely beautiful as always Martin!!

[@Brave_Sir_Robin]

I absolutely love this diorama- couldn’t possibly type all little things I loved here! The cross also acts like a sort of grave stone for the tank!

[@YUNOBF3]

Fantastic work, I really appreciate how authentic the diorama is, shame most of it is hidden.

[@randytaylor1258]

I was going to just some litter and detritus down the tilted floor to the wall, but the chance of seeing it is pretty slim.

[@Creeshee]

I could never even imagine this level of detail in anything. Unbelievable dedication to things 90% of people would never even notice

[@johnnycooper7019]

Dear Martin, outstanding workmanship as usual! Excellent tutorial - Thank you. Best Wishes Johnny

[@jasonbecker4974]

You're amazing. I have learned so much from watching your videos, and purchased many of the things you use...

[@paulregner5335]

The prototype ground clay you're using looks a lot like a product I used extensively in the 1970's called Perma-Scene. It came in boxes as a granulated powder the consistency of fine sand and had to be mixed with water. It could be made as loose or firm as needed and was moldable while still wet. It didn't shrink or crack as it dried, and it could still be easily penetrated with trees and other flora/fauna that was going in the diorama. Also, once dry it could be painted as desired. I've searched for it over the last couple of years, but I'm afraid it may have gone the way of the Dodo bird.

[@ltgray2780]

Such patience and passion. You sir are a true artist. Fortunately for us, one of so many to admire today.

[@jimmycheesegrits9201]

Your Finest Work To Date…!!!👍👍👍

[@jackneiner7322]

Wow this is awesome!!! I love the scatter of wood planks it really pulled it together! Just a quick recommendation: you could put some nail holes on the cross to just add that level of detail (i’m not sure if that’s historically accurate but it makes sense to me)

[@randytaylor1258]

And to the duckbiards, too. They would pick up stain when the boards are finished.

[@coolmcdudely4814]

I know this isn't really your style of modeling, but I would love to see what you could come up with with kit bashing. It's extremely creative and with your level of detail it could turn out really cool.

[@ulyssesburnett6236]

Amazing work keep going with your hobby

[@jonathandifeliciantonio9107]

Love this diorama project, the trench looks awesome!

[@MiniArtmy]

Awesome diorama, can’t wait to see the paint weathering steps! It reminds me one of the WW1 diorama from José Brito. Good job as always 👏

[@flack2998]

Keep up the good work! I think you are one of the modeling content creators who keep modeling alive for people of all ages. I’m 11 year old who has dreams of being a modeler and you are someone who keeps up my motivation. Literally no one in my class knows what modeling is…

[@negotiableaffections]

The finer detailing of the 'join' between diorama wall and the scene is fantastic - it looks like you've frozen time and stolen this cube right out of history, and its not even painted yet! The overall story-telling is immaculate, I'm wondering if a rifle would be left behind, or maybe the crash has only just happened...? The trench wall fencing is on another level too.! Great work Martin.

[@JanKoneczny]

Wohoo. That's made my day better uncle night shift 🙂. Awesome work as always 😊. greetings from Czech republic 🇨🇿🇸🇰

[@jilthunder2276]

Great setting - even without paint it already looks great * Thumbs up * !!!

[@МихаилШабуров-ш5ж]

Hey Uncle Night Shift! Good start. The trench looks very cool.

[@thurin84]

fyi the woven walls are known as "wattles" and would be brought into the trenches in pre woven sections. and the boards at the bottom are called "duckboards" also brought into the trench in sections. looks great btw.

[@broodicus1]

Just amazing work!!! Even though its not painted yet its just incredible! Love your videos

[@n3b266]

Loving the ww1 dioramas

[@LightsNcrafts]

Woah! I love the composition! :)

[@randytaylor1258]

All part of the art aspect of the model. It also conveys movement as the tank has clearly slid into abandonment.

[@AvL-9mm]

I always tune in when I see one of your videos. :)

[@lordofchaos6852]

Looking realy realy good NS! 🤩👌👌

[@aaron2709]

Awesome. So sculptural.

[@lukedelport8231]

Looking great mate

[@greybeardmodels]

An awesome diorama, nicely thought out. Can't wait to see the next stage. Cheers Bob 👍

[@arrowhead_1232]

you should do a tour of your modeling space like paints and everything

[@w.d.c.6657]

That cross reminds me the beginning of "Big Red One" movie.

[@workbencharmor-modeling8753]

Big chonky dioramas my favorite

[@socialistpastries.stooby]

Out of 37k views only 3.9k liked. I am proud to be apart of that 3.9k people who liked.

[@flyingscotsman9657]

I can confirm - if you know the details there the diorama is 1000% better even if nobody else knows it is there

[@Hookens]

Come for the "muh friends", stay for the satisfying and relaxing content

[@nian89]

That's just beautiful, definitely one of your best works!

[@baileys_battles]

Looks amazing!

[@JimFlanagan4206]

Awesome job! I just realized the tank looks like a caboose from a train.

[@davidmarshall7390]

Incredible work.

[@aki-rw9vu]

Love your work, Martin!

[@ubikRoyBatty]

Awesome story telling.

[@garyparker2969]

INCREDIBLE DETAILING Uncle, God Bless 🤗👍,, Gary.

[@das_schnitzel8459]

It's beautiful!

[@Антизомби-к3е]

Make wheeled vehicles next

[@chappy6817]

Aamzing work matre, I love your dioramas. The only thing that I cannot stop thinking though is that a 30ton tank would have left a massive gouge along the trench wall as well as significant damage along the upper portion of the trrench earthwork. Please don' take that as a ctitisim, just something that I immediately noticed and took away some of the realsim for me. Beautiful work.

[@ModeliteDiorama]

It looks really nice so far 😍 and the Prototype mud Paste Looks interesting. But after my first Impression I guess I would still prefer AK pastes 😁

[@fonesrphunny7242]

That paste does look incredible indeed. I just don't like convenience products, because of the usually high price tag. Good kits are often pricey enough.

[@utkua.8474]

I can't build models anymore due to my country's economic decline, but watching you make art somehow satisfies that modeler inside of me just a bit. Amazing work. I might go play some Battlefield 1 now.

[@Pedro-pn8fn]

Your uploads brighten my day :)

[@tpaul802]

OMG I need a time machine to get to next Friday

[@didierdelwiche9072]

Super travail

[@steveo4601]

Love it love it,,,,I've never made a diorama but now I think I must .

[@scifimodelsandstuff3211]

This is so insanely good

[@ralphnich153]

Genius -Thank you

[@kluukje2808]

come home from work, see night shift video, today is good.

[@sparrowhawk3422]

love the ww1 stuff, also its always cool seeing you mold cloth things :)

[@Locke_jaw]

Would you mind doing a video, or post a list of where to buy stuff like Wilder products, and some of the other go to products you use? Bonus points for amazon links so you get a cut =D

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Very well done.

[@francisthecooldownroad342]

Zen Time Master Night Shift ....Yeaaaa

[@clubcourage6862]

Love the design. It's gonna be awesome. :)

[@sleazen8305]

Oh nice i wanted to build one and you released this vid

[@mortem-tyrannis]

The cross makes sense, as somebody who's been to war I can say you won't find as many prayers in church as you will on a battle field.

[@tpbbuzzelli1327]

Looking good 👍