Let's Paint a FACTORY FRESH Ferdinand in OXIDE PRIMER!

[@tasketehimesama]

My ARMOR friend died weeks ago. These videos were part of our relationship, and now I can't share this one with him... so, it's very sad, but I'm glad to remember his passion for tanks and similar stuff through this beautiful red monster. Thanks "Tío Nightshift", greetings from Bolivia (uncle = Tío, Spanish)

[@learnbytrying]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@scottmccloud9029]

Sorry for the loss, from Texas.

[@StephaneP-p8h]

Sorry for you loss mate.

[@Airsoft_stopmotions]

Sorry for your loss, God bless you and everyone affected

[@AlacranMiniatures]

Siento mucho tu perdida, no hay nada peor que perder a un familiar/amigo, pero es peor cuando además tu hobby es algo que llevas en el corazón y tu amigo también. Es triste, pero siempre que construyas un tanque y lo pintes estarás de alguna manera con él. La pasión nos destruye o nos construye, y en vuestro caso os ayudo a construir cosas bonitas y estoy seguro de que esa pasión seguirá haciéndote brillar a ti, y a él a través de ti. Saludos desde España la madre que siempre os amará a todos

[@Nick_Tank-Maker]

My day is instantly better now that Uncle Night Shift uploaded

[@sukhoisu-27flankerbdude92]

yes

[@JarvisMorrissey-dd7bq]

Ye sir

[@scottchenoweth4937]

I am only three minutes into this and I felt the need to pause to post. It's already been done! So I will just happily pile-on. I started pining for a new video three days ago. Today is a good fix.

[@m0rce1]

When u hear "my friends "

[@Nick_Tank-Maker]

@@m0rce1 yes

[@wellardme]

Not only are your modelling skills at GOD LEVEL but your English destroys most people here in the UK, you're super fluent. Plus you're perfect at passing on your knowledge, a true teacher! Amazing!

[@optimised120]

That’s what I was thinking to, a lot of people here in the Uk don’t even know a lot of the words this guy says. It’s very impressive.

[@burntbybrighteyes]

Adding the tree branches and greenery was (partially still is) a tradition in Germany that is kind of a celebration of finished work. You can also see this in pictures of german ships being put to Sea or anniversery build nr. of different vehicles. Today you still put a small tree, akin to a christmas tree, on top of the roof of a new build house.

[@twobob8585]

I didn't know that, thank you I have learnt something new today.

[@burntbybrighteyes]

@@twobob8585 pleasure

[@Brok_86]

The tradition comes from scandinavia and is celebrated in many countries. In english its called "topping out" in Poland it's called "wiecha" 😊

[@davebrewer9279]

I 💯 respect your decision to post videos at a less frantic pace, but I also start checking daily for a new video after about 10 days. You’re my favorite model builder. Thank you for such amazing content!

[@laurinboehme2347]

Let's translate a few of those slogans for all the non-germans: Right sight (left to right, top to bottom): -Many diligent hands finished this work on 8th of May 1943 (it rhymes in german) -Vehicle finished: Free for repairing by Siemens (The ferdinands broke down regularly) -Porsche&Siemens are also finished! Goddamn! -Ferdinand, that's his name, whoever teases him get's bitten. (ryhmes in german) -That is the last one (right next to this, in old german Kurrent-writing: Hold your breath) -The Baras-nightshift is finished! (tiny text beside it: Ferdinand, you bear, I like you very much! (also rhymes)) The decal on the box is undecypherable. Front middle: 5 days ahead of the deadline! On the left only the big poem and the sentence below are readable: From Great-Berlin we came and reachd out our hand to Austria (they named it Ostmark after its annexion) to make this beast here. Now the work is done. To the front will be rolling the Ferdinand to protect our Fatherland and our whishes go with him Onwards, to victory! Thats the wish of Berlin! and also Vienna! Below that: We will be winners, with our "Tiger" (the Ferdi was built on 90 prefactured hulls of the Porsche-Tiger) On the rear (from top to bottom): The pope benelovent held his hands above you, so the Tiger became a bull. (rhymes in german) 'twas nice, this is the last, now we are driving home and have parties Now it's the Ni-Factory's turn at last, but we will also get it done - then there will be more to ask and watch. "Are you finished with that monkey yet!" Hope I could help.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

That was amazing, thank you!!!

[@jefforymitchell5697]

If you look at the reference photos he's using you can see the second to last inscription on the rear uses N instead of H, "Ni-werke," referring to Nibelungenwerke.

[@laurinboehme2347]

@@jefforymitchell5697 Thanks for pointing that out, fixed the typo :]

[@Jo-ny9ne]

​@@laurinboehme2347bin ich bescheuert oder haben ein paar sätze grammatikfehler?

[@laurinboehme2347]

@@Jo-ny9ne Im Original oder in meiner Übersetzung? Zweiteres ja, teilweise hab ich die Wörter ein bisserl verbogen, um den Bezug zum Original etwas besser zu verdeutlichen. Man möge es mir verzeihen :)

[@woodandwheelz]

Every time I watch one of your videos, I'm reminded of my Grandfather. He was doing weathering and such on the model railroad that he had in his garage. Yes, he converted his garage into an entire model railroad world. He would build the dioramas, weather the trains and buildings so they look real, and then run the trains. If we were lucky, he would le my sister and I run the trains too. He was my inspiration to get into models and briefly into trains (their expensive). And, also into making things look realistic and not off the shelf. He was doing all that back in the 1970's and 80's as I grew up watching. I'm sure he started way before that. Sadly, he has passed away (1985), but I still think of him often and feel that if he were alive today, besides being over 100 years old, he would love your videos just as much as I do. I started customizing Hot Wheels size cars in the early 2000's and still do that on and off. My channel is more about woodworking but there are videos on customizing there. But, I started watching your channel to learn more about weather and find myself more involved just watching and listening to you explain everything. Thank you very much for sharing your talent and knowledge. I look forward to each video. Thank you again and God Bless.

[@lukashuettner]

your sense of realism is from another world

[@nielssrensen7268]

Beautiful build - I can hardly believe a modelling page with 370K subscribers but I cannot think of a better representative of our hobby.

[@MX5Fanatic]

Love how you are doing your video introductions by getting in front of the camera. As usual you have presented us with a modeling masterclass.

[@Left_Field_Modding]

So happy to see you finally build this one , it looks amazing, can’t wait to see the diorama design

[@familiehomey4864]

I am German and the slogans mean different things but the most say that they are proud of the vehicle. 27:19

[@nopenada3449]

You are, without a doubt, the most talented/skilled modeler I've ever witnessed. I love your videos. Your attention to detail is beyond exquisite.

[@scouseaussie1638]

He’s ok

[@TheMainCore]

​@@scouseaussie1638Lol. He's the best, there are no opponents.

[@sean891]

Wow! Your skill is like watching a master in front of his canvas. Awesome details.

[@MichelleHartery-Smith]

I absolutely agree. The best military modeller on the Internet. Ridiculous talent and huge inspiration for military models such as me.

[@andreaspfister233]

Ein Meisterwerk !!!!! Fantastische arbeit von Night Shift !!!!!

[@arsmithx]

This one is good. I mean REALLY good. Outstanding, even by your own standards. I've can't recall ever seeing pre-shading employed so effectively. And the way you create both dust and oil effects side-by-side...sublime.

[@lesthiele4921]

Good morning Martin, nothing like sitting up in bed on a Saturday morning watching one of your videos, I am happy to see your videos are a masterclass on how to do certain subjects, painting, building etc, you are a true inspiration to all us mediocre model builders, very best regards from Australia, Les

[@stephenbridges2791]

Very nice job. One that is very realistic. Looking forward to the diorama.

[@Nick_Tank-Maker]

That is if there is one (but hopefully 🤞)

[@britishbricks9795]

Yayyyyyyyy new night shift video (my airbrush just broke in the middle of painting a jagdpanther. This has cheered me up so much) 😁😁😁

[@JimmyJohnson-fv3mq]

Ain’t this just DANDY I was planning a factory tiger… And thank YAKUB the GOAT uploaded the PERFECT guide for us widdle people

[@SmallSoldier]

That was a really cool build with lot's of tasty details. Primo!🤘

[@WhittleDude]

I just watch your video on the watermill. It was great. I loved it. Every aspect was well done. This profesional quality video as wells the diorama you built. You cover all aspect of the project with attention to details and added humor. I really like you voice and accent. You kept my attention throughout the video. You are now my goto with scale model everything. Thank you for sharing you talent and skills.

[@johnnybrown7644]

Now we are talking!!!!! Always wanted an uncle red oxide tutorial

[@michaelrafferty4783]

Fantastic work as allways. So much modulation and variety in just one colour.

[@chesterbeals116]

your time-ramping on the dust wash drying is inspired and amazing!

[@TEddisonTheEpic]

You know i love these videos when every video appears on my home page within a hour

[@vrod665]

Glad to see that I am not the only one to do a factory primer / pre-painted tank. I have a Pz IV with most of the German known officials standing around it for inspection.

[@ChanceKearns]

I really like all your models that look realistically “unfinished”

[@ViktorPalosi]

This turned out to be way more interesting than I thought by the thumbnail! The result is stunning (as always)! As weird as it looks, making the base color layer gloss is actually my preferred method before adding on the decals. It makes for a nicer "bed" for the decals to sit on and their carrier film becomes just a tiny bit more invisible than on a matt surface.

[@50043211]

I liked the white period, reminded me of winter camo. But we all know that red makes faster! ^^

[@DominatorLegend]

I only wish I could paint half as good as this guy

[@AlexHalt100]

practice. practice practice.

[@Th.G.M.]

Your talent is not from this world! What a superb result! 👍

[@kemperdurand7801]

I am glad you’re riding your bikes and chilling in the garden! That’s the same thing I do from April to December. My builds are all in the Winter, to my aid quality’s detriment! I’m constantly balancing air quality to temperature (with an open window) to guilt (for my family, who’s breathing my, umm, off-gassing) You have made me a better modeler, and I’ve incorporated many of your techniques! The best from Chicago. Now go outside and enjoy Summer!

[@kemperdurand7801]

Also, your build is beautiful!

[@ЕвгенийТитов-э1ц]

As always, high quality of model creation. The best modeler!

[@billcedarheath387]

Watching this video to completion, I realized that it became my favorite Night Shift build. Masterfully done!

[@apathtrampledbydeer8446]

Welcome to Uncle Nightshifts poetry slam!

[@MarcusKo-z8u]

Mr. Kovac, You are an amazing modeler! Thank you for all your inspirational videos. Could you built a KV-1 sometime soon? There was this one KV-1 that was named Merciless. The money for it was donated by famous Russian poets and artists. It had patriotic verses, an image of Hitler being blown apart by a tank and the names of those who donated money to build it on the side, which I think would make a very exciting build. Again, thank you for your videos, they have really helped my models.

[@just1smothie]

You blew my mind. You make this look so easy!! Great video.

[@Geolog66]

What a fantastic project! I like your skills going through those builds but also the narration and history learning about those past conflicts and military technologies developped.

[@marcelwildeboer]

Finally you are back, we missed you, we understand that you are of course entitled to a holiday, but that does not make the loss any easier........ Now we can enjoy your art again.

[@fred_pickle0170]

The undercoat with the white and black could be good for using as a winter paint scheme.

[@GaryParker-e3u]

TOTALLY "SPECTACULAR" BUILD My Man ‼️‼️ Thanks for Sharing n GBA 🙏🤗 Gary.

[@Patrick-jx2zi]

Excellent work as always sir!!

[@HankePanke]

Been bingewatching your old videos and trying to find some that i havent seen. Seeing the notification made me feel so nice :)

[@60trickpa]

You are such a artist it just amazes me seeing your work

[@OstrichLongneck]

Once again, you did not fail to disappoint! Your brilliant weathering techniques have always been a learning experience, but the sheer variety of techniques you used in this video are beyond impressive. An excellent video, to be sure!

[@rolfgall9495]

From a very nice and almost perfect modell you're creating a real perfect piece of art! Awesome!

[@joanneworrell5936]

Amazing result. One of the best factory fresh models I’ve seen

[@ndewingful]

It's really interesting to see you modulate this model because it reminds me of what air modelers will do to get variation on an otherwise flat wing or surface!

[@KGmodels]

Uncle NS has some proper drip with those J’s.

[@fotomakr]

That preshading was intense and this looks amazing.

[@bongdongeroes1867]

really enjoy this new, more patient pacing in the video. love you uncle night shift!

[@cherrypoppa8897]

Love your content, Night Shift! I’ve just started my first project because of your videos - a panzer mk VI. I hope to see a heavy German tank heavily scared by combat in a future video. Thanks again mate, from Australia

[@MARK-wh5bp]

I'm sure with perfect weld details he would still do his own. Which is awesome. I love the fact he gets fun from modeling.

[@executivedirector7467]

Another inspiring model. The cobination of dust and oil stain effects is terrific. I'm sure I'll be coming back for reference on that.

[@MGB-learning]

Always an outstanding build and presentation.

[@LAnVas76]

Great work! The stability of your creativity never ceases to amaze. Each new model is something new, not similar to the previous one. I always follow your updates. Good luck.

[@gruppenfuhrer45]

Just wow!!! Great build as always. Incredible

[@burps20]

Muh friends! Quickest click in my life haha

[@mattgbarr]

Thank you for posting, Martin! Spectacular work as always. I always appreciate you stepping us through your thought process, as I pick a lot of tips and tricks up from you!

[@AlphaHorst]

As for the decoration on the tank. You are correct to assume that it was finished by the nightshift, but they are also celebrating the conclusion of their work and return home (most of the workers of that project came from different factories inside germany) the Decoration is a traditional way to celebrate the finishing of the base construction of major projects in germany. To this day we do it with houses once they get their roof mountings (note, not the bricks or whatever else you use to finish the roof, just the wooden frame) The shells in the front form such a roof, with the tree branches probably representing the tree put on top of such projects. The Markings are also part of that and while the exact contents are individual the overall message is that of celebration and hopes for the future of the finished build. In essence it is the celebration of finishing work combined with a prayer for the "long and successful life" of whatever it was that was being build. Similar stuff was also done with other projects, like the finishing of the only Porsche Tiger (one was build as a command vehicle for the ferdinants) or the conclusion of the last run of the Pz III.

[@Cptpaul12]

One of my favorites of your builds. Absolutely love it..

[@LouisKowolowski]

love the twist you came up with for "factory fresh"

[@KayserEin]

Very nice. Well explained. Inspiration to go build and paint now, thx Uncle Night Shift!

[@LEF3133]

This is a cool piece of history you have recreated. Can't wait to see the diorama.

[@haydenkernosky5959]

I know today is going to be a good day, there’s a new nightshift video and a beautiful poem too!

[@yvesvanuytfanck5012]

Very nice job (as usual i have to say, but still always new improvements to method) ! And many thanks for the VMS coupon !!

[@michaelnaven213]

Masterpiece work,simply amazing work of art.

[@EusiWorkshop]

I need to see what your Warhammer looks like, very impressive brush control going over the decals.

[@wenyidong8563]

Just experimented this method on my Stug III, thank you for the video before I started painting

[@chev2500hd1]

bro hit us with the roses are red rhyme scheme! 😂 i love it, stoked for this video already Unc......muh friends

[@Chubzic.]

Took a long break from my last model and switched to other hobbies temporarily. Damn this video is a breath of fresh air after a break.

[@hotelcharlie-six5408]

Amazing! I expect a lot of watchers will be seeking out this kit on the back of this video!

[@nan1989]

you read my mind? I am planning to build amusing ferdinand this would be my reference. Thanks dude

[@Gundumb_guy]

Hooray! I just pulled up a seat the bench and now uncle Martin uploads!? What a great turn of events!

[@BastuGubbar]

Excited for the diorama (I hope) you're putting this in.

[@stevenscott5073]

Nothing better than a Night shift video to kill some time on my night shift and inspire yet more modelling ideas!

[@AlanEvansgt7]

Just got back in the hobby and you have helped me so much currently chipping a king tiger keep up the fantastic work mate

[@MAN394631]

Absolute stunning work Martin. That looks enormus realistic, cant stop to watching it again and again. A very nice inspiration for me. Thank you so much. Greets from Germany.

[@dbaider9467]

Another masterclass. The right guy in the right job.

[@chocolatebutter192]

Just sending you some positivity. You got me to make the leap into modelling with the panzer II and warhammer tank videos.

[@graemebrumfitt6668]

They were Christmas trees! I jest Unc Dude. TFS, GB :)

[@robpatrick6107]

That's a mind boggling level of skill right there. Amazing 👏

[@jacobsouls]

It would be AWESOME if you put together a new tank like the US M1-E3 Abrams, and then weathered it to look combat worn and old with rust and stuff. I would eat that UP!!!

[@Valleys56xx]

One of the best models I have ever seen. Bravo!

[@ian59vest]

The flame cut is on point

[@Blitz9H]

Takes me back to my time on the Hetzer. The welds on that were nice!

[@deetsitmeisterjd]

Those decals are wild looking! Amazing work as always NS ❤️

[@Waffletractor]

You changed my mind on what I was going to do in my stash because of this

[@masudashizue777]

I absolutely love this color. Good job!

[@jaykaramales3087]

Your techniques continue to amaze and fascinate me.

[@hotelcharlie-six5408]

Really looking forward to this one! No doubt it will be epic as always!

[@josebravo6219]

Dude, you always achieve a big contrast in your models. Congrats!

[@richardwl5773]

Again friggin' awesome work. Video's like this are a total Mojo injection, reference guide and inspiration catalyst.

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Uncle Martin . 🐺Loupis Canis .

[@BobMuir100]

Wonderful quite wonderful! I love this so very much but just don’t have the patience to do it myself so thanks for doing it for me! 😊 Bob England

[@evgeniy4145]

Oh, my God. This is your best work!

[@negotiableaffections]

Dear Martin, I stuffed both hands into my mouth to stop the scream when those decals were applied - I thought you'd used flourescent white by mistake! But why was I worried? Uncle Nightshift soon turned them into the 'chalk markings' they were supposed to be! Can you please reassure me that you're not stealing genuine museum vehicles and shrinking them down to scale-size? I'm sure there's magic at play somewhere lol. Simply magnificient work, as always Martin!

[@raymondserafin9396]

Another great job always wanted to do a paint job like that.Great paint job.Keep up the good work.Always enjoy the watch videos always inspire me