Let's Build "Old" Tamiya 1/48th Tank - Crusader Mk III

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

I hope everyone's having a wonderful day! Thanks again for all your support lately! I'm just chilling here staring at that verified ☑️ checkmark 😁😁😁

[@tonysun2472]

No one every asks this but how was ur day uncle Nightshift

[@luigiesposito8519]

There is no way you could have deserved it more!

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

@@tonysun2472 Went to sleep at 3AM because I was finishing a new video, woke up at 11, started exporting the finished video, did some modelling while the computer was hissing and steaming, then started catching up with everyone and responding to e-mails, messages and comments, went for a quick ride in the mountains, and now I'm here enjoying some pizza and a cold one 😁

[@pontuswendt2486]

@@NightShiftScaleModels yay!

[@tonysun2472]

@@NightShiftScaleModels enjoy ur drink and food! 😂

[@eureka3112]

I don't even like model kits, but uncle night shift made my quarantine better. Thanks uncle night shift :)

[@panadatm]

you should seriously try making one, really relaxing

[@greva2904]

PanadaTM Relaxing? I absolutely hate assembling models. Painting them is great fun, but assembling them... meh

[@shuhratkessikbayev8886]

@@panadatm the building is not really for everyone, for some reasons like, impatience, lack of time, etc. Personally I love the whole process, the building, painting detailing and weathering because I have time and I enjoy it. But some others might be the opposite, either having time or enjoying just the building or the painting or just watching someone else do it. I'm not trying to sound bashful just a little insight

[@smooshy1337]

@@greva2904 i actually prefer the building part to painting!

[@garethmcclorey224]

I like building because I’m not great at painting( and I’m learning how to use my airbrush)😀 the best part is when you put the decals on and can see what it will be like when your done

[@rafaelparente3578]

This is the reason why I'm always excited for Friday's.

[@UnitSe7en]

Fridays* You don't use an apostrophe here.

[@sharouzz6346]

@@UnitSe7en ah really? Thx.

[@unguru1165]

The moment when you accidentally bend a metal fender: First thought: *panic* Second thought: BaTtLe DaMaGe

[@santi-jy1zh]

pAniK

[@bloro2812]

p a n i k n o p r o b l e m o n l y s c r a t c h

[@Lancia_Delta_Integrale]

Nope, first is Bruuuh

[@krautreport202]

That is biggest pro of being an armor modeler compared to making ships, aircrafts or cars: We can fuck it up and we can fuck it up badly - And then throw mud, tarps or storage on there and call it a feature.

[@loli_ravioli_4204]

This is unbelievably relatable. The drive sprocket is bent ? Don't sweat it, let's just say the tank crashed into something. Oh, I lost a headlight, bummer... Let's say the crew lost it in a sandstorm ! Ah shoot, I broke the hull MG... Ah fuck it, let's carve another one with my hobby blade. It 1/48 scale, my vision's so blurry I can't see the difference anyway.

[@markfergerson2145]

At first I thought this was going to be a bit boring- until you started fretting with the texture around the bolts and then you mentioned being stoked about building a base for it! We're so proud of you Uncle! We still have to work on your aversion to figures though...

[@badsbe2682]

British tank! Can't wait to see how you'll paint it.

[@andrew6745]

*A L L G R E E N*

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Finally a REALLY colorful tank!

[@Szopen715]

@@NightShiftScaleModels Black-yellow-blue camo?

[@gl1pgl0p]

What about mickey mouse camo

[@bothsideshavefun]

@@NightShiftScaleModels I'm expecting a Union Jack Crusader now, good luck

[@jordyncollier919]

**FOR THE GRACE AND THE MIGHT OF THE LORD**

[@jordyncollier919]

@@fubuki.pershinge1 *reeeeeeeee*

[@CetoFreakingKaiba]

having seen the facecam vids I can't help but think that uncle nightshift is joakim from sabaton

[@barneystorer1092]

Nice kv 2 very sTROnk

[@CB-zq1ky]

FOR THE HOME OF THE HOLY!

[@Fishmeister-xf3lc]

You make watching model builds way more interesting than Plasmo stuff. You’re expressive. Keep it up man.

[@armour7289]

FINALLY A BRITISH TANKKK :) And also great work with everything I never realised how much work making a video was until i tried it. Keep up the good work!

[@tonysun2472]

Uncle Nightshift is the best KZbin modeler, change my mind

[@adamtison2485]

Plasmo is also good

[@davidcannon2816]

Dude I literally just finished one of this exact model. Cant wait to see how I could've done it better lmao

[@FredGlt]

“Urge to crusade intensifies”... best joke I’ve heard in a long time🤣

[@ChazCharlie1]

I want to know more

[@cavanmcintyre5017]

Jesus you must have a pretty boring life

[@FredGlt]

Yup.

[@dirtydandinoman8902]

A beautiful model. The weird thing is that I commented on an earlier video for you to do a British tank. Thanks!

[@repinsevets8765]

I have to say that I simply love watching your videos. Very interesting and informative with an added hint of humour. You are one excellent modeller who I learn from with each video of yours I watch. Keep up the great work and many thanks my friend.

[@kshatriya1414]

I have to agree that the crusader really looks awesome!. What about making a Churchill tank in the future?, I really think it would be something totally different especially if you build one without the side fenders, It’s my favorite Tank so I might be biased but it would be amazing :D

[@shademastergaming2640]

Never been this early before. 5 mins since upload. Edit: love the new project. Cant wait to see more. A week is far too long to wait.

[@BrailleScale]

Uncle Night Shift: "The traditionally useless string for tow cables" String: "😮 I am trying my best! At least I'm better than molded on tow cables!" Molded on tow cables: "😒😔"

[@AB-gj8re]

I've been modeling for a year and I've been coming to find out from KZbin (you and Plasmo) it seems we Czechs are quite good at modeling :D Dik za vsechno co jsi me naucil, ucim se nove veci na kazdem modelu

[@user-pd8tt3eq6t]

Один из лучших моделистов, которые показывают свои работы на Ютубе. С огромным удовольствием смотрю каждый клип!!! Исполнение и подача материала супер!!! Респект мастеру!!!

[@Bakotcha]

Hello uncle! :D Also, this was my favourite tank thanks for building it :D

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

It's a very cool looking tank! I built one from Italeri when I was a kid so I thought I'd give it another shot!

[@Bakotcha]

@@NightShiftScaleModels Can't wait for the weathering process. Keep up the good work uncle and stay safe :D

[@peterharrop179]

You are single handedly saving 2020.

[@henrythomasmarten]

This series just gets better and better!

[@vrennexx3736]

OMG. I'm so happy you are building the crusader... I like this tank on a special level (World of Tanks). I love you're channel. You're building the most accurate and detailed models on the internet. Thanks for showing us all your ways of putting all those awesome technics in your models! Love your channel👍🏻❤️

[@tpaul802]

I think Crusader tanks are the most underrepresented tanks as far as manufacturers are concerned. Don't know why because they have a very unique shape. Can't wait for next Friday Martin

[@konradschreier7971]

Love the pewter rivet idea - have to try it. Keep going with the 1:48 builds 👍👍

[@beanlord4347]

Looking at the Amusing Hobby Löwe I built...it's like comparing a toddler's fingerpainting to the Mona Lisa. Your works are amazing.

[@a.ward02]

this channel is the best modelling channel on youtube, i litterally cant help but get excited for fridays because of it!

[@theagileaardvark]

I had and have a hard time remembering "pewter" for things like old Warhammer models too, because tin is "Zinn" in German as you might probably know.. And let's be honest here guys, it basically and usually is just that - tin. Also, why are they "tin soldiers" instead of "pewter soldiers"? It's really confusing at times. From Wikipedia: "Pewter (/ˈpjuːtər/) is a malleable metal alloy composed of 85-99% tin, mixed with approximately 5-10% antimony, 2% copper, bismuth, and sometimes silver.[1]" As usual, nice video :) Keep them coming!

[@GoneFishing-8373]

Yea im german and it confused tf out of me i went to google translate and it said Zinn (Tin), then i translated Tin and it was Zinn Then i was like *p a n i k*

[@eTraxx]

The ebay listing says it is time .. shrug .. perhaps everyone is confused together!

[@brysongiba3975]

I'm working on one of these right now, I've probably put 20 hours in and hate it. This is already soooo much better looking! You're amazing!

[@boryancrum2196]

Have you seen Ebroin's Miniatures? That dude can do literally anything with a toothpick, it's 50% inspiring and 50% maddening. He uses magic sculpt though

[@ndewingful]

Honestly these videos make me so much more comfortable with being adventurous with my models!

[@sugarbluedriftwood8643]

Great video again! Love the volume level differences between your voice and background music. Could you please do one of two things: 1. Explain what qualities that Wilder products have that you like best 2. Suggest a few other product options because Wilder has paused shipping orders until covid19 is under control. THANKS EVEN IF YOU DO NOTHING --LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!!

[@pbyfr]

Nice, I like the instructions for scratch build details. I tried to make the rivets with thick aluminium (food containers) over an hard eraser, but I had more miss than success. Last time, I used my old cutting mat, and it's perfect.

[@RobinFowler1982]

So glad you are doing more 1/48.

[@darrellid]

Let the great caunter debate begin! Seriously, though, I love your updates, your willingness to share and educate, and your skill. Always a pleasure to watch, Martin.

[@timothyperrigoue3997]

THANK YOU FOR THE RIVET TECHNIQUE! I really need it for various steampunk scratch builds. I will let you know how annealed copper foil works because I HAVE copper foil and I'm too lazy to order sheet pewter. CHEERS!

[@wheresstrelok2187]

Thanks to uncle night shift I've actually gotten into doing models, I'm currently doing aircraft since I had a few lying around

[@poo2137]

This is one of my favourite tanks! I'm glad you're making it :)

[@panzerfaulst12345]

Hey Uncle Night Shift! I call the foil: "Lead foil" and I get it from Wine bottle tops. It is thicker and heavier than "tin foil". Hey Mr Night Shift, your English is really wonderful. I am very impressed with your speaking and love your content. Please be well, sir!!!!

[@youtubedislikebutton6031]

You are so great I just got done finishing the tamiya Bradley m2a2

[@DrTelf]

I've been watching your videos for a little while and just wanted to say you're a fantastic model maker. Your videos are a treat to watch, and to have playing in the background whilst I do my own art projects. I also friggin love British WW2 tanks, the Churchill Tank possibly being my favourite tank overall, so this Crusader is ticking all my boxes. Hope to see more projects like this in the future!

[@padraigmcconnell7015]

Yes! Back to model kits!! Easily, one of your best videos so far.

[@itwaslikethatwhenigothere]

I'm currently working on this kit and also the cruisader AA variant as well at the minute. My local hobby store had both of them together as a package deal and I couldn't walk past it.

[@jacobkingsford5209]

What as, mark 1 or 2

[@JasonVarricchione1]

So many nice little nuggets of information in this video - thanks Uncle Night Shift!

[@not_so_serious_surfer6075]

so glad i found this channel

[@richardgfeller141]

Excellent video again mr. Uncle nightshift! All the way through the video I was rooting for the 3 color desert scheme (sand,dark brown and light blue). I was always amazed by the "toy tank" look of the 3 color desert scheme and the actual use of it

[@ferbieticklater7429]

Thank you uncle Night Shift. Brilliant as always!

[@KeetoModelWorks]

I am just glad Uncle Night Shift is building 1/48 armor....completely underrated scale. Greetings from a '48 cuzzie. :) :)

[@laheu]

Best technique ever for making bolted on grabhandles!!! Lets all make grab handles and bolts!

[@nickbutler7935]

Replacing the out of scale grab handles turns an 'ok' model into a 'great' model. Great work looking forward to second part.

[@Mister-Aitch]

nice to see my favourite tank get some love especially from uncle night shifts talented hands

[@63RatRodders]

Always fun to see new video from you. They are very inspiring models you build.

[@deadperson7333]

Have you thought about uploading your 3D modeled stowage to your patreon? I think it would be nice to have a wider range of in-scale and easily printable stowage and more incentive for people is always good.

[@reecewood155]

Uncle Nightshift is that cool uncle in the family. Not like the creepy one named Greg.

[@GoneFishing-8373]

Allen Cruce *Joe who*

[@heavystalin2419]

@@GoneFishing-8373 Joe Seph

[@slooeverysunday7065]

@@GoneFishing-8373 Josef Stalin

[@jorgem6273]

for the diy rivets they make soldering balls in sizes around 0.7mm - 0.2 mm. might be better than punching your own one at a time and are a few thousand for dollar or two. just google soldering balls or solder reballing. keep up the great work!

[@DiecastMediaNetwork]

Very cool process. Excited to see another build.

[@andrewschanck3363]

MARTIN!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful model, my man. I agree, British armor does not get nearly enough love these days.

[@goose8359]

I don’t know why but you feel like that cool uncle you meet at family Reunions

[@claudiomoncada4763]

10:56 awesome techique for make small handle 👏👏👏 Thank.

[@alexschmoker]

Maybe for the large back piece you replaced with photo-etch there was an order to put the braces, as they may have been different (bottom piece goes on top instead)? That may explain why the spacing was different than on the plastic piece

[@impguardwarhamer]

Crusader's where painted sometimes in dazzle camouflage if you wanna do something really wild

[@highdarktemplar]

looks way better now, like in 1/35 scale . Interesting thing you did with the handles.

[@od1452]

Thanks . Looks fun and interesting and so small.. Amazing job. 1/35 is small enough for me.. maybe some day I'll try a 1/48 tank. Still waiting for that cast Soviet turret.. Keep up the good work.

[@stephenbridges2791]

You have a seriously high level of modeling skills. Your Friday videos are always a source of inspiration for me to do better. And; I have been modeling since the late 1950's. Outstanding detailing. Particularly, the rivets. What brand of punch and dies do you use? I would be interested.

[@simonleach6632]

Awesome! Finally someone showing some love to a British tank! The crusader is a very good looking machine, and has an awesome name too, what's not to like? As a fan of British armour, I can't wait to see how this one turns out!

[@SprueFascinationChannel]

3:02 excellent wheel alignment.

[@Ohshidohfrick]

You're the first channel I've ever turned on notifications for, I'm not sure how you managed that lol. I'd also like to humbly suggest something with the glorious 17pdr in a future build. (I'm not even British, just saying) Tankyou.

[@robertthompson1993]

Brilliant vid. Loving the fact you're building a brit tank!

[@timodeporto686]

1:48 is really not my scale, i only build 1:35 but the time to watch is still well spent, good camerawork, and i like your general weathering style, not to much but just enough. Keep up the work and ill keep watching

[@honeybadger6755]

I hope we get a desert dazzle camo on this build! Amazing work uncle night shift

[@fishystales]

Crusader is one of my most favourite vehicles in therms of looks!

[@robertwilkins6057]

thank you for explaining everything in a fashion that I can understand.

[@garyparker2969]

More Cooolll Stuff !!! Thanks Uncle Nightshift and God Bless All.

[@TheQueer23]

MOOOORRRREEEEE!!! :D by the way, you have helped me get back into modeling. I have 3 Zvezda 1/144 planes to make, so, time to build! best of luck to you

[@luisfranciscosoto]

Beautiful detailing Martin!

[@fredrikhultman557]

Every time you upload I pick up something useful to try out on my next model! This time it was the Mr Surfacer wash.

[@michaelshittmann5325]

You have made me rather self conscious about my models and how accurate they are, which is nice.

[@OVERKILLxxPro]

It is so funny watching one of your videos and one of Plasmo's on the same day, and just hearing the entirely different reactions when it comes time to add stowage and other extras!

[@DoughyBreads]

Nice crusader it is amazing to see British tanks cause they look so unique.

[@cmjs6100]

Uncle night shift got me interested in modeling, gj and keep it going !

[@tlbsqueak]

Louvred. Top and bottom are fitted below the bracket, middle one is sitting on top of the bracket which gives the uneven spacing. All three should be on top. Unlike you to make a boo-boo like that but at least it makes you seem more human. Great video as ever Martin. You are a true artist.

[@willthorson4543]

Right on time...Border models is doing a mk 3 in 35th. First new kit of it in 35th since italeri decades ago.

[@SarpyTurt]

I dont know if you know this but ca filler is just baking soda, you can usually buy it in big bags for cheap. I found this out watching people hand make fishing lures.

[@jerryvolpini7987]

Excellent build! 👍 As for the metal hulls, not popular because of their lack of detail (not a problem on this kit as nothing is really seen).

[@YADADADADADADAKABOOM]

Would you be willing to show how you paint the rubber on road wheels? Love your work!

[@zurijonsson2085]

That idea with using mr. surfaceer 500 diluted to a wash to fill into gaps is a great idea. Definatly useing that next time, as I HATE WHEN THE PIN WASH DISAPPEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Another great video my friend!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kaunghtetzaw2022]

I love all of your videos. The construction technique and weathering technique are really amazing. Recently, I bought Tamiya 1/16 M1A2 Abrams (Display Version) and I still haven't touch the model because I wanna make this one really stunning beast. I don't have experience in 1/16 model weathering and I don't have confident as well. So... If possible, I would like to request you specifically. Could you make in depth tutorial as always for 1/35 Abrams? I search a lot of abrams painting technique and tutorial but haven't satisfy yet. I am sure your tutorial will help to make my abrams stunning. Please consider this as a request from Myanmar young hobbyist, here only a few of us are interested in model kits and this kind of hobby. Thank you so much..

[@chadusmaximus7057]

I love your videos and I wait for fridays just to watch your videos. thank you for your contribution to this community. (currently building a tiger 2 whilst watching your video)

[@JedenSiedemDwa]

Nice done. I have great sentiment for Crusader, one of my first tanks in 1/72 scale was nice Crusader from Revell. So, great to see that from Tamiya. All the best for You! ;)

[@andrewreilly8791]

Superb work as usual

[@SanPistone]

I enjoied a lot KV-1 from this series: lovely and funny.

[@flopaflop398]

I love your videos. You are the reason I got into modelling, keep making awesome models!

[@TeaPoweredModels]

Those grab handles... very nice!

[@ScratchBashing]

I recognize that foil punch technique!!

[@AlexHalt100]

Would you be interested in doing something... bigger? for example an RC controlled 1:16 Panther or Tiger?

[@darkentries23]

Nice I will be starting a crusader by ibg soon

[@reeze9376]

I made myself some tarps with an ordinarily handkerchief and diluted wood glue. The result is the same 💯👌🏻

[@canton7180]

Once again another great project

[@1986fritzthecat]

finally a build video! my favs