Let's Kitbash A Lend-Lease Valentine Mk IX (Bronco + Tamiya 1/35)

[@bengilpin2183]

And now you have a spare hull and turret you can use on a diorama as a destroyed tank.

[@AjackLee4]

Turret too, give it the old T72 treatment

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Stop reading my mind! :D

[@bengilpin2183]

@@NightShiftScaleModels Great minds think alike as we would say in England.

[@Eire_Aontaithe]

​@@AjackLee4 As if the T-72 was the only tank tossing turrets around 🙄

[@ChanceKearns]

@@bengilpin2183we say it in Canada too, but i guess were sort of just UK lite

[@Gundumb_guy]

It makes my day when I randomly check my phone to see an upload from *my* *friend* NightShift! 👏👏👏

[@TheMattzki]

Mine too buddy... ..

[@davidak3606]

*uncle

[@dodgykiwi1235]

Same bro

[@mikequandt7724]

Likewise!

[@fressbergadergroe1086]

for me it does not matter what kind of model you are building, all your videos seem like a good mixture of tutorial and just showing how you build your models

[@markstott6689]

As a teenager i thought German Panzers were the best thing ever. Now, older and hopefully wiser, I plan on building a Churchill MkVII and an A34 Comet. They might be quirky but that's all a part of the charm. I'm looking forward to seeing the painting and weathering.

[@DrTelf]

I love seeing British and French tanks, the early WW2 ones especially. They had that very clunky charm to them which the later tanks just didn't have. Where they always 'good' tanks? Not always, but good lord do they have a ton of character. Nice to see you back with a new project, keep up the fine work!

[@luketfer]

the early French WW2 tanks may not have been amazing but the Matilda II was actually really good for her time. There are written reports from german tankers who grew incredibly frustrated fighting the Matilda II because, at the time, she was the chonkiest tank in the world when it came to her armor (yes even compared to her much bigger french cousin the Char B1) with 75mm of all round protection so even dedicated anti-tank guns did bugger all to her. It wasn't until midwar that the Matilda sadly got outclassed by the 7.5cm armed Panzer IVs and thanks to her smaller turret ring it meant she couldn't be upgraded to carry the (at that stage of the war) much needed bigger gun (there was an experimental version that had the Cromwell turret with a 6pdr gun mounted on it, I can find one picture but since it never really went anywhere I doubt it was a successful test). Hence why the Germans ended up field pressing the Flak 8.8cm into an anti-tank role against Matilda IIs. In fact the impressive display from the 8.8 against the Matilda II that led to it being decided as an actual anti-tank gun and from there spun off into the Tiger project.

[@thebritishpanda6545]

Not going to lie... it actually hurt when he said "people dont like British armour so much".. British tanks have a great history behind them and are just so unique and special

[@NGabunchanumbers]

3 out of the last 12 of his models were British, y'all are getting enough love.

[@multipl3]

Yes they are great. They just dont.... look great

[@mg1342mg]

Disagree. I find their blunt crudeness appealing.

[@luketfer]

@@multipl3 I'm sorry but the Matilda II is a beautiful looking tank, sure the other brits may be boxy but the Queen of the Desert is definitely a looker.

[@savagex466-qt1io]

Dont worry bud ! My family is from and fought and died for all UK. We love UK armour I love how UK gave some to Ukarine ! they really need them ! Chalenger tank is so sic. I think its the most safe tank. there bran new one they made. Can take a RP7 np

[@000hms]

You never cease to amaze me, Night Shift. I've never seen a more brilliant use of two kits (plus) to more accurately recreate an actual historic piece of armour.

[@willbsprueingupscalemodels3182]

British armour might not be as iconic or historically venerated as tanks from other nations but I find them aesthetically pleasing with their unusual shapes and weird engineering. Your build is, as always, mind-blowingly beautiful. Looking forward to the Soviet paint job!!!

[@AlbertRoth-y6m]

So, I love your channel. My girlfriend said it would be so cool if you painted it in Black and Gray, like the picture it's based on. If the whole diorama was black and white, it would look like a 3D photo. 😮

[@Kwtib]

I would LOVE to see, your techniques put to use on a Sci-fi Tank from the 40,000 millennium. Speaking of course Warhammer 40k. But completely done, as if the vehicle existed IRL.

[@Chevsilverado]

That fender locating rod trick is a lifesaver. I can’t believe I never thought of that with all of the brass fenders I’ve had fall off

[@PackthatcameBack]

British tanks being overengineered is the understatement of the century. There is a game called Tank Mechanic Simulator where you restore old WW2 tanks for a museum and lemme tell you, British tanks are crazy. I've learned so much playing it and I do recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about the tank designs of the past.

[@jonathandifeliciantonio9107]

Good to see you again uncle Night Shift!

[@cam-art]

I knew nothing about the world of models and miniatures, then I went to visit the museum of cinema and miniatures in Lyon (France) and I was absolutely blown away by the meticulous work of the modeling artists ! I can hardly imagine the time, concentration and precision it takes ! Your art is awesome and your texture work is amazing, I can't wait to see what you do next ! :)

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Uncle Martin . 🐺

[@andrewdenzov3303]

That rod trick for fenders changed my life!!!!

[@chrisjordan4210]

A fine model, looks like a diorama is coming along. We Brit's love to over-complicate things because it gives us a lot of time to talk about the weather, which is our national pastime, but we do eventually get there. It might be of interest...some years ago I spoke to an engineer working for the ATDU at Bovington here in the UK (a major tank training area - in fact, the original one) he said whilst the crew of a German Leopard 2 essentially only needed two tools to undertake most of their maintenance tasks...it would take the crew of a Challenger 2 twenty minutes just to un-pack the things they needed to start work. But at least our tanks have nice tea-making facilities.

[@scimd20]

New Schedule is great, feels like the original night shift videos

[@ChrisSmith-ec6qp]

Thanks again for the MichToy discount code. Steve helped me work my first order and the customer service is excellent. Not to mention all the awesome products. Cheers

[@horrido666]

props for dinging up the road wheels.

[@21EpicFail]

Night Shift! Almost one year ago today you inspired me to get into the hobby. Since then I have grown leaps and bounds in my skill and I have just inadvertently gotten my first commission today! THANK YOU for ALL that you DO!

[@peterhansson7967]

Do you really think this is the right forum for religious ranting?

[@aus.versehen.absichtlich]

Your love of detail is just great. That's why I've been watching you for so long. Good job as always.

[@ndewingful]

Those headlights are chef's kiss dude, absolutely beautiful!

[@50043211]

Looking forward to the finished model. I never have and probably never will put so much work into a model however I truly enjoy watching you doing it! 😊

[@dbaider9467]

This is a very nice subject. Looking forward to seeing how you paint it.

[@TheCristinelo]

You are seriously one of the best modellers in my opinion, i have learned so much from you, thank you and keep up the amazing work 👍👍👍

[@deepspace4957]

Thanks for this. Your Crusader MK3 videos were some of my faves!

[@claudiomoncada4763]

Good to see your videos again! 👏👏

[@kivitelezo]

That crusader video is one of my favorites. I am happy for this new british tank build.

[@davidcarr7436]

I always like the projects you tackle. The title "Lend Lease Valentine" drew me in, especially since most of the 1,420 produced in Canada were sent to Russia. More British quirkiness!

[@TheModelerNest]

Excellent work as usual. Looking forward for painting

[@myrenmusiclessons4885]

I’ve been so impressed with how you’ve managed to make plastic fenders look realistic on past models, but THIS…this metal fender guide is next level

[@mikek4610]

I can’t imagine any one light years ahead of you in the detailing department….you’re spectacular….

[@BigLisaFan]

I can’t imagine anyone being light years ahead. His art makes my best build look like a 5 year old built it in comparison to his.

[@fabbau9293]

As always , excelent job. A pleasure for our eyes. Thanks Night shift and lot of French modelers watch your video.and live them. 🙏👍

[@tankhistorychannel123]

Just got the biggest dopamine rush in a while watching this- so satisfying, keep up the amazing work Uncle nightshift!

[@GuyCorrino]

I love your crusader vids. Learned so much and inspired my 1/100 Crusader Force for Flames of War. My best work so far!

[@oldironandy]

I prefer to model Allied tanks, mainly British and Soviet, so this video is right up my street. Good work, and thank you.

[@Smartass-pl3nx]

Jeez, you care about every final detail. If a bolt is missing you will go back and add it. You have my respect!

[@xPhillMcDx]

I haven't watched yet, just came to say I'm psyched to see an upload on a Friday - let's gooooo! Perfect way to end a long week

[@p.bckman2997]

I love your use of greenstuff!

[@SerialDesignationV1903]

wow, my day can't get any better can it?

[@steamjo]

What a beautiful model, i*m impressed.

[@nandospm]

Electronics guy here. Nice solder joints!

[@Wenturi]

Any chance you can make a tutorial for varnishing? Which varnishes to use on what products? Which varnishes are protecting the model? And which ones are your favorite?

[@TheMoonUnitExperienc]

As someone who almost only builds British tanks, it's good to see you doing another!

[@Yves95128]

Thank you, Martin, for your beautiful work, as always👍🏻😍. To make the rivets, I found that the tip of a 0.3mm mechanical pen works well with heavy duty kitchen aluminum foil, I use, as a backing, a sheet of 2mm thick foam with a layer of packing tape on top (to stop the punched (actually pushed) rivets to sink into the foam). I just bought a 0.2mm Pentel mechanical pen that I didn't try yet. The back of a drill bit doesn't really works for me, it tears the foil (in a tear shape, actually), as the "pen rivets" are almost always perfectly round, it's probably a cheapo drill bits issue😊 Good continuation👋🏻

[@TF4Hikari]

its insane how much life you bring to these models. You put so much work into them to the point its almost sad to cover them with paint, to not be able to see all this custom work. It's always pure joy to see you work.

[@andyconway5610]

No matter what you build, we will watch!

[@martinfinlayson1130]

Fantastic modelling skills and great to see someone model British armour!

[@michaeldicostanzo3652]

The figure with the cape looks so cool!!!

[@hroft57]

Great job building the model, looking forward to the painting video.

[@JoséSantich]

Incredible skill and imagination!

[@КонстантинРубан-и4л]

Аплодирую стоя!

[@penguiin12]

Россия = террористическая страна

[@RoninAndreas]

I love the Valentine, a fun project so thank you.

[@johnwardle9667]

💯 worth the effort on the grab handles! ❤

[@gergocsanadi4770]

I would like to see a hungarian tank build too some day :D

[@DanielGomez-io5bx]

Impressive work, your approach to applying texture is brilliant.

[@executivedirector7467]

Agreed. I'm probably not alone in copying it.

[@DanielGomez-io5bx]

@Night_Shift. Hello, excellent work as always.

[@robfairportlogistics]

Soldering brass is a lot easier with a large tip! Its all about having a larger amount of material to stay hot, so a wide tip does it!

[@jimaltergott9326]

Really liked this tank and your work on it Martin. Your solution for installing the fenders in a more sturdy and permanent way is pure genius!!

[@jostscalemodelling]

WOW - what should one say about this? It's a stunning work of art! The master shows how it's done! Simply great! Have a nice weekend! Cheers, John

[@KH-wy7le]

Great to see you going back to basics. Love your work.

[@kabreigny]

Once again, Night Shift, you knock the build and details out of the park. Keep up the amazing work. I look forward to seeing the next video on this. Have a great day.

[@TheMainCore]

British, german, soviet... I watch anything you put out!

[@AndyTaylor_Paintguy]

Great idea with the nut & bolt through the hull. I've done the same but used a 1/4 - 20 nut. It's the same size as most camera equipment uses so I can fix it on top of a mini tripod and have it at any angle for painting.

[@Chrysaetos916]

Damn Night Shift, that brass etch and all those details are looking amazing! It reminds me of what you had shared before about the detailing you would do for your models before the KZbin channel and it's awesome to see you coming back to it again since you changed to a more casual posting schedule.

[@roadweary5252]

Brilliant work, muh friend! ☕️

[@AjackLee4]

I think the crusader video is where I discovered your channel.

[@notholland5312]

Great to see you in my feed again

[@rrl4245]

Always overjoyed to see another of your videos. Thanks

[@JensAndree]

I fell in love with British armour when I built my first WWI tank, a Mk. IV. The build wasn't complicated but the paint and weathering yielded so many little details that it was hard to stop working on it when it was probably done a couple days ago... ;) The earlier British WWII tanks had the same paint and weathering options but the later ones lost all those details. It made them better tanks for sure but less fun to build. I love your take on this lend-lease (and never pay... hehe) Valiant Mk. IX! What a great subject, and I can't wait for the next video... Many thanks Martin!!!

[@MrFatShanks]

Cmon y’all let’s show some love for that bri’ish armour 💪💪💪

[@oldforestroad]

Super cool, learning a lot by watching what you do. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[@frankierzucekjr]

This is going to be awesome, i really enjoy watching you make these models. Between you and a few others, you make me want to get back into this

[@maxstonecro1]

What an amazing build! Simply... amazing.

[@The_Fishy_Fish]

The Valentine is one of my favorite tanks, I'm so happy to see this!

[@lesthiele4921]

You sir are one of the true Masters of this hobby, this vehicle is looking outstanding, looking forward to the next installment, bext regards from Australia 👍👍👍👍

[@andrejdamis7263]

oh man, this is gonna be so good when you get painting!

[@andreaspfister233]

Once again a wonderful model which is fun to build yourself !!!!!! 🥰🥰

[@jovishark]

this is gorgeous! i cant wait to see it painted and weathered. your detail work makes me so emotional. its already so lifelike even with the base colors, i bet the finished diorama will look like a real photograph.

[@sh60guy25]

Whew, I was going through some serious Uncle Nightshift withdrawal symptoms!!

[@daedalus6796]

This is a really good kitbash

[@MaraMarassi]

Dobrý den, rád bych se vás zeptal, kde se dá sehnat tahle luxusní řezací podložka. Děkuji

[@R.A.V.E.Design]

Ну наконец-то мы дождались тебя!!!

[@Quensi130]

Sad hearing that British Armour doesn't get as much love. I would love to see some more British Armour modelled. Especially some of the pictures of Shermans, Crusaders etc with ridiculous stowage draped over them and extra camouflage materials covering them to hide. Excellent video as always though!

[@87mitchb]

look forward to seeing the finished tank

[@stefanzemliansky974]

Ahoj Martin teším sa, ďalšia sovietska dioráma.👋

[@surfinoperator]

Another OUTSTANDING video😊 Your videos are more a tutorial, I like that a lot😉💬🤘

[@JessWLStuart]

Great job (as usual)!

[@giorgiodipalma9922]

Cant wait to watch the painting phase

[@hardcoremedic]

Glad to see you back

[@executivedirector7467]

Fenders and bins look incredible.

[@peezebeuponyou3774]

Fascinating. I'm not normally a fan of build videos, but this is brilliant.

[@tpbbuzzelli1327]

This is a fantastic Bashing

[@finnhanscomb3257]

I love this model- one of my favourite types of tanks

[@simonleach6632]

Looks amazing so far, can't wait to see the rest, I'm a sucker for British armour and I think its sorely under represented here on KZbin, too many Sherman's and Germans and not much else (plenty of Soviet stuff too) but the British tanks are so distinct from anything else and no less historically significant I think they deserve more time in the sun! Would also whole heartedly recommend one of the early cruiser tank kits from gecko models, they're really nice kits with great details and engineering, but fair warning, the tracks are multi-part individual link and take an age to build!

[@marcosradaelli2364]

When it comes to British armour, I'd say the Firefly was the Best version of the Herman tank, hope you buid one of those :D

[@stephenbridges2791]

Great job. Always a good day when you post a video.

[@jonclark299]

So great to see your models, very inspiring!

[@fjdexx]

OMG. What for a nice work. Thx for show.

[@Mattim78]

This will be very interesting project👍