Let's Build The First German Tank - With Full Interior! (A7V, Meng 1/35)

My friends, tonight we'll build the first German tank EVER, the A7V. This kit comes with a full interior, so it's gonna be a nice opportunity to try something new again!
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Music: Quincas Moreira - Scratch the Itch - KZbin Audio Library

[@Modkits131]

The Tsar tank next pls. No just kidding. I’m so happy that your doing more WWI AFVs man. This is going to be a an epic sequel to your MKIV tank.

[@Sammael66685]

Was about to suggest the Tsar without joking an inch about it. But yeah, that shall be QUITE a work, even in the world of 3D printing.

[@sonofeyeabovealleffoff5462]

Trust me. Night-Shift would make it work.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

There was a resin kit of the Tsar in 1/72nd scale. It could actually be pretty fun! :D

[@pontuswendt2486]

@@NightShiftScaleModels yea!

[@noreoalles]

@@NightShiftScaleModels I'd love to see some 1/72 builds.

[@karolmalinowski9097]

Just when we needed him the most- he showed up with another build.

[@bruhnegus]

I'm so excited to see you building such a famous and beautiful tank!

[@possiblyadickhead6653]

Its very fugly tho ngl imho

[@holypriest1054]

@@possiblyadickhead6653 And for me, that what makes it look gorgeous eh.. unique!

[@doursen]

@@possiblyadickhead6653 It’s not awful, it’s unique. It’s history. Any tank model is beautiful when it’s done correctly

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

It IS history :)

[@possiblyadickhead6653]

@@doursen Just to be clear this was in no way about the model itself.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Can't wait to see more!!

[@Wardads1]

I am fortunate to have seen the interior of the only surviving A7V here in Queensland .It was moved to a railway refurbishment warehouse following severe flooding in Brisbane in 2011. Diggers from Queensland had captured it and were ordered by the British to "" hand it over at once for us to examine at our leisure ". Being the men they were who had captured it at great loss to themselves during the battle said Diggers thought "nah fark yers "and from the CO down organised for it to be sent back home. I have pics somewheres ,this is why physical media is so important because you cant delete it at a keystroke .

[@swaggyfarts5654]

Thank you lord night shift 🧎🏽‍♂️ for blessing me on this day with the A7V

[@Elizabeth-0]

I’m excited to see how this one turns out. I’m glad Meng released a new kit. I attempted to build the ancient Tauro 1/35 A7v twice and both times just gave up.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Yeah, I think Meng was the first company to release a brand new WW1 kit and then every other brand followed suit :)

[@Elizabeth-0]

@@NightShiftScaleModelsTakom was the first with the St. Chamond. It came out three years before the A7v.

[@molinesloth01]

The amount of detail you put on this is insane looking forward to episode 2

[@woutverhoeven3907]

Man, your English progressed so much over time/builds. Love it.

[@Kchildres]

Very nice! For many years I used to use erasers to punch out the rivets onto but got tired of digging them out of the rubber. A few years agoni pick up a piece of rubber tire off the highway and cut it down to a 2x1in square and mounded it to a small board. The rubber tire accomplishes the same goal but is stiffer and doesn't let the tiny rivets sink in. And has the added benefit of being black so really small ones are easy to see.

[@luigiesio]

Let's goooooo

[@anzaca1]

An FT17 would be an interesting build.

[@aussiebloke8781]

As a kid i grew up playing around the Mephisto, the last A7V left. It was then at the Old Queensland Museum in Brisbane Australia. This brings back memories. 👍🇦🇺🍻

[@gloriouswar9116]

I was hoping you’d make the Mephisto, but that doesn’t matter. I reckon this’ll be a fantastic series!

[@hitlafedd]

I've fingered Mephistos gun barrels

[@dje1944]

I've been eying this kit off for a while..... I live in Brisbane, Queensland Australia where our museum has the only A7V in existence in it's collection. Mephisto. The Queensland Museum recently released an awesome book with fantastic detailed photos.

[@danilie5002]

I like that he just finds new techniques interior kits dioramas .You just dont get bored all tho i was expecting this kit(sorry my english is bad)

[@flyingscotsman9657]

I been wanting to see you build it since I saw it on your shelf ages ago! (suggestion - make a way to remove sections of the model so you can see the interior)

[@ScottKenny1978]

Seconded!

[@garyparker2969]

Thirded🤗

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Sadly the kit has to be glued together if everything is supposed to fit perfectly, but it's okay :) The interior will live on in its own video.

[@flyingscotsman9657]

@@NightShiftScaleModels you could try black-tacking it (a bit like blue tack but stronger, a little like glue that never sets completely)

[@ScottKenny1978]

@@NightShiftScaleModels 😭 all that beautiful detail, hidden forever!!!!

[@joempoem478]

That's one fancy new intro!

[@johnwoodside8714]

I just love Fridays, what a fabulous subject. Looking forward to next week 😃

[@LEF3133]

Mephisto is in the Brisbane Museum. Used to be outside and could play on it and in it when I was a kid. It was damaged in 2011 floods and went to the Queensland Rail Museum for repair/conservation. Following that it was revealed at the Australian War Museum and stayed for a little while before returning to Brisbane Museum in an indoor display.

[@juanbautistagarciaroman5570]

Your job is the another galaxy modeler, my congratulations forever 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@plasticmodelmojo]

Worth the two week wait... Showing more of your construction and modifications is welcome in a modeling world that has skewed toward paint and finish. I enjoyed this one very much. (Mike ;Plastic Model Mojo Podcast)

[@Kroeghe]

Aw yis, Friday just got better

[@luuk341]

I am stealing that pewter foil rivet trick! Thanks Nightshift!

[@arsenalxa4421]

It's been years since I built anything in 1/35 scale, but this looks like fun.

[@pattygman4675]

I am building this kit now, but I was lucky enough to get the version with two resin engines. It is so much better having that detail. Strange how Meng left the engines out of a full interior kit.

[@AFV85]

Can't believe I've not watched since the cats n dogs dio! Been so busy getting things ready for shows!

[@philipphusser1676]

Great work! Maybe putting some kind of light source inside would be a good idea, so the interior would be better visible. Keep up the good work. I really enjoy these videos!

[@jamiesworkshop3198]

I will need to build one of these!! Every German tank collection needs an A7V!

[@thoward816]

I’m so glad you did a video on this project as I’d never have the patience to put one together of this detail. Great video

[@Metroidf4n]

I've got this one sitting on my shelf, it's on my to-do list, I'm looking forward to seeing you build it!

[@babylonsburning1]

Uncle, welcome home again. Great modelling as ever. Really enjoyed watching how you get round imperfection in models and creating personal detailing. My favourite modelling youtuber is back. Looking forward to next week.

[@adrianforest4511]

Grew up seeing Mephisto, the only surviving A7V, in the Queensland Museum here in Brisbane, so I’ve always wanted to build my own!

[@gloriouswar9116]

Same! Always loved her

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Mephisto might be the most iconic A7V ever. Building one might require some effort though as the mantlet was completely different (and rather complex, too!)

[@gloriouswar9116]

@@NightShiftScaleModels that is very true! I just want to thank you for making these series, they really make my weekend that bit better!

[@sclogse1]

Dry brushing plastic seats can give you a very realistic leather and or suede look.

[@vegtamthewanderer1516]

I fucking love your videos, so God damm much. Its so Well narrated, and the skill of putting a model together, its absolutely riveting. 20/10

[@alexthibodeau979]

I'm loving these WW1 subjects you've been doing recently and I'm really excited to see how the interior turns out. Excited to see how this trench diorama turns out too!

[@jilthunder2276]

What a fantastic project!!! Thank you so much for building this legendary WW I tank!!! You`re the best!

[@lordofchaos6852]

NOISE! Can't wait to see the paint sheem.

[@AmadeusStudios]

Babe, wake up! Uncle NightShift just posted!

[@jacobakana5649]

I totally agree, this looks like a train car with tracks! I think that this will be fun, I am excited to see what you do for the paint job!

[@scale_history5584]

Simply outstanding

[@xRushPwnZ]

I've been binge watching your videos lately and you reignited my love for modelling. Thanks a lot for your videos, they really helped me understand a lot of techniques and I will probably try some of them on a new kit. Wish you all the best!

[@MANSEROK]

Hello from Russia. I like your work. I watch it often. Thank you.

[@headwaves6986]

Amazing…btw, huge deal for me that you’re bringing to light some of the story behind these machines and the people behind them. I’ve always seen the events as opportunities for telling an important story, and people with abilities such as yourself to share your art. As always, very excited to see how you do this, and looking forward to the end result. Good luck!

[@phillydcinematics2543]

An idea for the diorama that this guy would sit on, if you are planning to do a diorama for it: you should make it as if the A7V was passing close to the destroyed mark 4, that would be awesome to see!

[@thestoicsteve]

Wow. Amazing detail you create. Looking forward to the following videos!

[@randomcanadianeh1291]

I just finished this kit. Fantastic build

[@ericmyers5940]

Glad you´re back with a new project. Promising start!

[@grahammarkhorn]

Great job.....looking forward to the next episode!

[@Swellington_]

I bought this kit about a year ago and didn't notice until it arrived in the mail that it was the old kit from years ago and not the meng one, unbelievable

[@Elizabeth-0]

Was it the Tauro one?

[@SgtWayneNilesLSA]

I started following you just over a year or so ago Martin. I'm so pleased for you that your channel has become a success for you. Well done, and thank you.

[@dogforeyals]

I have this kit lined up for my next build, this is going to be invaluable... Thank you Mr. Night Shift.

[@apachethemodeller9466]

Oh boy, Martin’s comin’ back. IN STYLE!👏🙂

[@giuseppe4909]

Outstanding !

[@riptidegaming8876]

YES, this is awesome.

[@carlandersson4982]

Worth the wait!

[@TONY-to1oj]

Simply great!

[@Tank_Modeling_Hobby]

No matter what you build you make it look awesome! I have never build a WWI tank but now you've caught my attention, thanks Martin!

[@daastronaut]

imagine how cool it would look if you do more ww1 dioramas and made a joint diorama

[@russellmary175]

Awesome as always, Uncle! Can't wait to see this bad boy all painted!

[@blackphantom99]

Looking forward to this one Martin ☺️👍

[@matthamilton2711]

Looks sweet! The last A7V Mephisto lives in a Museum in Brisbane, where I live. Now I want to build a model of it too.

[@thomasohanlon1060]

would be the perfect project to add lighting to.

[@sirallenrider8796]

This was incredible! I am looking forward to that diorama!

[@americanpatriot2422]

Outstanding video and presentation.

[@fotomakr]

Like the rivet making. This looks amazing.

[@BorisKupriianov]

Holy cow! That's awesome work! 👍🏻

[@ModeliteDiorama]

Cool Project. Looking Forward to the following build ☺️

[@adorimable9690]

Ive never actually seen any pictures or anything of the interior of an a7v, it looks even more cramped than the mk4

[@adorimable9690]

Also, since you've been doing ww1 lately, could you do Meng's FT-17?

[@tyler_bt3326]

The MKIV is cramped but at least it had a somewhat logical layout for the time. Everyone was on the same level and could move around the vehicle without having to climb over machinery (with the exception of the rear driveshaft)

[@themigmadmarine]

And as I recall these had crews of 17-20 people

[@seflyingfaultier5806]

In this video you can see a lot about the A7Vs interior. It's in german, but has english subtitles. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mICrZZKers6Iqpo

[@joshuagoss6896]

Glad to have you back! My students and I usually watch you in study hall on Fridays and we have missed you!

[@Gothmetalhead13]

My gods, this is amazing work. Please keep it up!

[@mikesnow5890]

Was just going to start this tank myself. Will be watching this very closely. Well done.

[@lukedelport8231]

Looking great mate can't wait to see how it turns out

[@Jelly-B]

Mr Shift yet again you've taken things to a whole new level. Great buiild and artistry at its finest

[@royallan4667]

Glad you're back. Very cool shoebox tank. Love to see the process.

[@dave499]

Really enjoy your builds and videos!

[@GRIZZ11571-_-]

Amazing as usual!

[@jamesmcansh6393]

Looks amazing at this stage cant wait to see finished project✌ Canada✌

[@RetroRoboland]

Great choice of model. Look forward to what you do with it

[@f4lloutgaymer]

@Night Shift how about adding small magnets in order to remove sections of the exterior armor in order to show off the gorgeous interior you're going to make? This is going to be a great series. I love seeing you build WWI tanks/vehicles. 😎👍 Be Excellent, you talented sir. Party on. 🤘🎸😎🥳🌈

[@loganski_2158]

Awesome work night shift love your work. I love how you always research the tank you want to do and replicate it perfectly. Like always keep up the amazing work

[@pawealbrzykowski9251]

Perfect job !!!!!

[@James-cf8xd]

Oh man, can't wait for the next episode

[@willfox662]

This is gonna be an awesome build!

[@svenknuth6201]

Megastarkes Modell, sehr sehr geile Arbeit. 👍👍👍

[@jeffhreid]

Great build

[@stephenbridges2791]

Good to see you back. New direction for you, this year I take it. That is a pretty good trick for punching rivets. I've used lead foil in the past. But, that requires CA glue. I'm going to try this method. I've got plenty of defunct drill bits I can use. Cool!

[@roadweary5252]

Looks great, buddy! Glad you’re back 👍

[@hypoSPEED666]

Definitely enjoyed the video.

[@minimal9001]

Love it! I would surely enjoy more old timey machinery! It has so much more character.

[@Xenol1997]

Loving this WWI vibe you're on, the MkIV was brilliant, looking forward to seeing this one finished!

[@ironspike171]

Dear Martin, im happy that you are back and really appreciate the heavy use of reference photos. Well you used them heavily before, but you showed them never that much. A good modeller needs first to SEE the things that one would like to replicate. Thats why you are the best!

[@shleem9620]

Just watching your videos made me so much better at painting and assembling my own models, I’m still an amateur but I’m much better than I was

[@raziel3726]

Amazing Craftsmanship 👍👍

[@ODGColornChrome]

That is great work on an awesome model!

[@chrismodelingworkbench5640]

Wow great build!

[@zachdidow2441]

I always love the start of your vids. I mean the rest is also good but the start is always great.

[@sekytwo]

This is going to be epic!

[@davegiles2344]

Great build 👍👍

[@mewantkrinkov4206]

Missed video by 2 day… now have notifications on