3.7cm PaK 35/36 destroyed house diorama (Tamiya 1/35 scale model)

Build of Tamiya's 3.7cm anti-tank gun and a small diorama featuring a scratch built destroyed building. The PaK 35/36 anti-tank gun first appeared in 1934 and was used in the Spanish Civil War. It was Germany's most numerous anti-tank weapon at the start of World War 2, though even as early as 1940 it was starting to prove ineffective against newer Allied tanks. During the invasion of the Soviet Union the Pak 35/36 was unable to damage the new T-34 and KV-1 tanks, but was still responsible for destroying hundreds of older tanks. Despite its obsolescence the weapon continued to be used throughout the war. The Tamiya Pak 35 kit is available in various forms: amzn.to/38BhKP3
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0:00 Introduction and kit contents
1:31 Building the PaK 35/36
3:45 Diorama base
4:46 Brickwork
6:22 Floor
8:19 Initial painting
10:24 Rubble
12:19 Streaking effects
13:25 More rubble and pigments
16:13 Final result
17:26 Upcoming videos preview
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[@okrajoe]

Had this kit as a kid - it was a fun build and not a bad kit for the era.

[@ModelNerd]

Yep - it's still half decent these days, for the price.

[@taylorbarnes4201]

It’s so detailed, you did an outstanding job mate. It’s wonderful

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate

[@taylorbarnes4201]

@@ModelNerd No problem

[@stevie65able]

An outstanding diorama. These classic Tamiya kits build up beautifully. Some of these kits are still impressive to this day.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you. Yes, they really are great kits with a huge amount of potential.

[@stevie65able]

@@ModelNerd Currently working on a Tamiya late model Panther G. A joy to build, and I am adding just the right amount of aftermarket parts to enhance the detail without going overboard. Amazing how quickly the level of detail builds up as one continues construction. Have subscribed. Cheers from the Commonwealth Down Under.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate! I've got one of those Panther Gs about halfway done (and not touched for ages!) too :) Nice kit.

[@willierants5880]

This is a good ole classic kit. I built this one when I was a kid. I still have it.

[@ModelNerd]

Yep, it's great. I built it when I was a kid too, but it was lost to the mists of time :(

[@stephenbirks6458]

Back as a child used to build these kits - My father was 42 when I was born ! - Having served during WW2 - As a child I was enthralled by what Dad during the War -& After my Dad Died I decieded to build diorma's of my Dads most hairy moments & his finest monents ! - Building these I could pass family history on to my Son - While showing him how to build these wonderful kits ! Ha ! -that was 28 years ago - I did show my son how to build & fix things - He's a qualified mechanic now ! But I still want to build my Dads dioramas And watching you tutorial here as made me realise how the modeling world has moved on since I was a teen ! - Think the last kit I made was a triumph TR7 - Shows how long a go that was & In 1993 I built some biplanes with & for my sons bedroom light ? You did a really smart job of your diorama ! -Theres nothing wrong about your wall - there was walls of every shape and size in europe during WW2 Yours wall could be a perfect represntation of any one of them ? - I know you have a view of what you want to build in your mind and some times what you build does not live up to your visual Idea ! - But that was great Job and has helped me no end ! - Thankyou for sharing your video ! SB British Isles !

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Stephen, I appreciate that. Great to hear your story about your dioramas too - what a unique way to preserve memories. Are you going to get back into modelling again?

[@stephenbirks6458]

Watching your very informative video has ingnited my interest in building my 'Dads diaramas' - I do have a note book somewere with alist of Dads history & what I could build and what scale it needed to be ? It must be difficult videoing and creating you models at thevsame time ? ...all the very best !

[@nikbear]

A very simple, classic kit, that I built myself way back in the 80's. And you've taken it to a whole new level,..truly outstanding 👍 Lovely to watch it come together, well done indeed 👌

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@billclarke5916]

Great diorama mate, well done.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Bill!

[@nateroy1690]

I love the step by step guide! Truly makes me want to do a diorama for my models

[@ModelNerd]

You should!

[@edleibrock5572]

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[@edleibrock5572]

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[@jerryrichards8172]

I would love to do more big dioramas but if I do there just big enough to fit the kit. It's all about space.

[@der_fuxs]

I know I‘m repeating myself but these old kit‘s just look so nice when treated with some love! I recently build the rather old Sd.Kfz.223 by Tamiya and originally I just wanted to try and train some painting techniques but in the end it became one of my most beautiful models🙂

[@ModelNerd]

I completely agree! It's incredible that some of these kits are from the 70s yet still have similar (if not better!) fit than some modern kits. And the prices are great.

[@shannonropp]

Artistry at its finest! You have to be in the right place to create such intimate detail.. Almost as if you were there...

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you mate!

[@paulhennessy5627]

Another old classic- your execution is spot on. Love your work.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Paul

[@lawrencereid9375]

Simple, classic Tamiya kit carefully built and put into a convincing diorama. Well done!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Lawrence. I've said it before, but I can't get enough of these older Tamiya kits. They really are classics.

[@fantasticbrit3515]

I watched this when it first came out and loved it! Even still 2 years later this a great model and you have such a soothing voice.

[@ModelNerd]

Ah, thank you mate. This has been, by far, my most popular video ever in terms of views. I keep trying to capture whatever I achieved here in my future builds! :)

[@misdy5160]

really beautiful build. im getting into dioramas and painting as before it was mainly building models. your video really helps me get an understanding of what the process might look like. i appreciate you posting these in such detail!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you - I really appreciate your feedback. Good luck with your dioramas!

[@gordonwalker7792]

Nice diorama-a great old Tamiya kit that.I used the same kit for my diorama featuring the US Airborne post D Day

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Gordon. Your diorama sounds great mate!

[@jerryrichards8172]

That's a fine cannon from the early to mid war. Not sure if anyone else has kitted version. Being a older modler I built most of these old tamyia monogram and revell kits when they where new kits. As a modler today I have no problem working with older kits with there many problems compared to the wonderful kits we are getting now days. To me it's just modeling I enjoy working with less than perfect kits. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Jerry. I completely agree - I really enjoy these old Tamiya kits and I've got a few more coming up too :)

[@jasonmussett2129]

Don't sell yourself short, the diorama, the figures and the model are brilliant. I love these old Tamiya kits. When I was a kid, I lost count of the Tamiya Panther A, Tigers, Panzer Grenadiers, Officers sets I built, all displayed on model railway grass with brick wall and barricade sets. Those were the days. Thanks for a great model. Keep it up!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Jason. Those were indeed the days.

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

Looks like a photograph taken live in combat. For a modeler, that is the best result you can achieve. A real looking scene. You can almost hear the sounds of war when you look at it. Liked and subbed.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you, I really appreciate your comments. This is one of my favourite models although, to be honest, I'm not 100% sure how I achieved it and whether I could achieve it again! :)

[@robbo1068]

Wow....an amazing diorama/vignette. The scene is impressive and the build and commentary just top it off for us viewers...techniques and simple materials creating a super scenario. Congrats and thanks for showing upcoming videos.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Robbo, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@chuckcribbs3398]

That's excellent job with a not so new model. I think I built that in the early '80s. Very well done!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

[@mufuliramark]

Mightily impressed with your patience, skill and artistic impression…

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you very much!

[@nathanslattery1395]

Wow I love the diorama! You could add some bullet holes in the walls and some broken glass, but you did a great job!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Nathan. You're right - broken glass would look good mix in with the rubble.

[@foreverplastickits138]

*A very lovely dioram with an old Tamiya kit, well done! The gun is still very correct even if it comes from the 70's-80's, 👏👏👏*

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate. Yep, got to get myself a couple of other old Tamiya kits. Can't get enough of them...

[@ertaitai8656]

This Tamiya gun becomes classic. Great video.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

So simple but very effective. Wonderful to see. Very nice work all round

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Steve!

[@ovidiuschley3346]

Excelent diorama with antitank pakgun 35-36mm with crew . Thank you for sharing this great video !🥇🏆👍✌️

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks, glad you liked it.

[@ovidiuschley3346]

Great diorama pack 36 with crew . The building of the diorama is fantastic ! 🎩👌🏆🥇

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you very much!

[@stephenbridges2791]

Very nice diorama. I think the exterior wall looks pretty damn good. I have used that very Tamiya kit several times through the years. However, I never devoted the entire diorama to the gun. I think you pulled it off quite nicely. Good show!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Stephen, much appreciated. I was considering doing something else with the gun (towed etc) but then I wasn't sure what to do with the crew - and I hate wasting figures :)

[@javiermartinez5542]

El kit de Tamiya completo y unas ruinas. Que original !!!😛

[@llamedosr7843]

I really like the stone wall, maybe a bit perfect for this particular model

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. This is by far my most popular video on KZbin, but still I really dislike that wall! I have the base arranged on my shelf so that I can't see that side of it!

[@paulellam6926]

Great result, love the narration and have got some tips from this upload. Lovely piece of work!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you - I'm glad you liked it

[@timharnans]

I'm making a 21x12inch (53x30cm) diorama of a portion of a destroyed city block, using the 7,5 cm PAK40. It will be my first large diorama.

[@ModelNerd]

Wow, that's a very decent size! Enjoy!

[@philRminiatures]

Most beautiful and impressive attention to details, have to try the 'dust pigments', realistic and gorgeous...Thanks for sharing, amazing job!!!😍😍...Love the drawing on the ground btw, nice touch!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Phil mate

[@laiwalutzi]

Great class. I subscribed to you. Someone who doesn't demonize the old Tamiya kits. I love these old products, with a little patience to deburr the figures they are still great kits

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Rainer - I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@antmerritt]

I like the stone it actually came out quite good. I’m not sure about the floor boards but you seem to pull off quite good and interesting diorama’s. So it all works. Nice film thank you 👍😁👊😎

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks for watching Ant

[@stuartmiller8053]

very nice finished piece. enjoy your diorama builds

[@ModelNerd]

Cheers Stuart - glad you enjoyed it

[@trinescape]

Great build and fantastic diorama well done ,interestingly i just built this kit and did my first diorama cheers

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate. Where was your diorama set?

[@ScaleMilitaryModels]

Wow! That looks so cool! Amazing work I do agree about the stone wall, I think if you would have made it more damaged it would have been better. Keep it up!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks!

[@iansept72]

Amazing. I used it for inspiring my pak 35 diorama. You may want to turn the ammo box around on the guy dragging it as the handle isn't on the top its on the side in reality.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Ian. It is? I didn't know that - thank you.

[@historex54tamiya]

Nice job, Francois and Shep would be impressed :-)

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks! High praise indeed!

[@christianrudolph1138]

Good morning. Nice diorama has you build. The interior from the Ruin is exelent 💪😊

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you so much mate 😀

[@mrcaptainnoodle2737]

I started modeling when u was 6 now 8 yrs later I'm back after getting inspired by u

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate. Welcome back to the hobby! I hope you have fun!

[@ScottysScaleStudio]

Great video work and build documentation, very nice work and inspiring...thank you!

[@ModelNerd]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@simonmoss101]

I think I have this anti tank gun in my model store in the loft still to build. I like the setting you’ve placed it in and when I get round to building it may do something similar.

[@ModelNerd]

It's a great little kit - have fun!

[@GyuHobbyRC]

I"ve never seen such a great video in my life I wish you prosperity 형제 친하게 지내봅시다. 😀😀😀

[@ModelNerd]

Wow, kind words indeed! Thank you :)

[@Barbarossamodels]

Nice project! All the elements from the scratch built walls, accessories to the rubble all came together very well. Those old Tamiya kits are still cool, if the figures are a little to be desired...🤨 So many nicer detailed figures around these days (but at a price), but as a set you’ve done Tamiya justice... Well presented video too - good stuff!! 👏👏🙂

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you very much!

[@rogermullins7877]

Well done. As for the external wall, a wash, either grey or very light brown would subdue those bright colours and blend it all together.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks for the tip Roger

[@es7081]

Amazing build! I would have maybe spent a little more time sanding the floor boards to make some of the undamaged edges fit together more snug. Nonetheless, a work of art!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Eric

[@rfod-nu1ch]

Right up my alley, love the WW2 models, I would say they’re is the most popular model kits ever, would I be correct lol, I’ll say yes 😀

[@ModelNerd]

It could be! It is also by FAR the most popular video on my channel.

[@jaybower577]

Very nice! I have one of these I built many years ago with the intention of using it in a diorama, but my mind couldn't come up with any ideas. Recently, I pulled it out of the box it was in to discover that during a recent move, the gun had broken off the chassis, so I think I may fasten it to the back of a Tamiya Hanomag I am building. My only suggestion for you would have been to use a match or lighter to add some real scorching to some of the wood elements.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you - that's a good suggestion

[@psychzach1588]

Incredible. I wish I had this kind of talent.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate. To be honest, a lot of it is just practice, practice, and looking back on previous projects to see what I did/didn't like about the end result.

[@eddiethailand]

This brings back so much good memories....nice! By the way, the Germans mockingly called this gun the 'Panzer Anklopf Kanone' because it could not penetrate most armor, but merely knock on the door.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Eddie

[@variable7833]

This looks stunning. Great work

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you so much :)

[@CalDal_22]

instant sub, this is really awesome!

[@ModelNerd]

Awesome, thank you!

[@DragonixBeys]

I did bought that anti-tank cannon at summer, and it think it is nice kit with good amouth of details and not too hard build for a starter like me

[@ModelNerd]

Have fun mate!

[@worldhistoryminiatureshous9757]

Awesome second world war diorama . You have done a great work . So much details !

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate, I really appreciate that. I'm glad you liked it. I've got a lot more diorama ideas coming up once I've moved to my new place in a couple of months.

[@worldhistoryminiatureshous9757]

@@ModelNerd I know what you mean . It is a necessity to have space making dioramas and keep them !

[@hauptberuflichergandalf3238]

LOOKS SOO GOOD MAN

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate

[@user-vk8uu9nv7n18]

Great pro skill !!! Thanks nice video. from Japan.

[@ModelNerd]

Cheers - thanks for watching.

[@Modkits131]

Amazing work man👍 It looks so real

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you so much 😀

[@allanatwick1606]

Looks great, I'd be well happy with that. Maybe put a wash on the exteria wall like you did the others? I intend to try making dioramas myself, I've been collecting some supplies slowly but surely and tutorial videos like this are and will be a tremendous help for me when I do. Thank you for sharing this with us

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Allan, I appreciate your feedback. I think a wash would help on the wall, but I think the main problem is the uniform, regular shape. It looks too much like a modern breezeblock wall :(

[@allanatwick1606]

@@ModelNerd there's always the option of giving it some serious battle damage like a shell hole in the middle and a good load of bullet holes

[@chriswhite2824]

This is out of this world so realistic 👍

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Chris

[@mikemodels928]

Woah! I have the same kit! It was one of the first models i built. I will be very happy if i can follow that video.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate. I also built one many, many years ago - lost to time now. Have fun with the kit!

[@thomasgianopoulos9774]

My father made a diorama using this kit in the 1980s.

[@ModelNerd]

Awesome! I wish I still had my old models and dioramas...

[@lappin6482]

well done, enjoyed seeing the final results 👍

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@nicholaspoplawski601]

Excellent work.gave me some ideas for a old verliden kit,the Italian farm house. Thanks! Good modelling! Nicholas p.

[@MultiOesterreich]

Apparemment et comme souvent le cas, le diorama à pris plus de temps que la maquette elle-même. Bravo pour la réalisation !

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks! It really did!

[@jeanmarcgalzy7747]

Bonjour monsieur félicitations 👍 Congratulations awesome job I like this diorama

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks for watching!

[@jobiecharles2451]

wow! that's really make me amazed. you're awesome mate

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks a lot!

[@Dasboat728]

Great work and nice tutorial video!Thx!👍

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate!

[@the-primered-thumb]

That's a crackin little vignette mate 😉👌

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks 👍

[@linhhuynh3348]

Nice. Can you make T-Rex vs Stegosaurus diorama and make Snake underwater diorama.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. As for the dinosaurs....hmmm...maybe....a jungle diorama is an interesting idea, but I was thinking more of US Marines in the Pacific :)

[@linhhuynh3348]

Can you make dinosaur diorama ?

[@ModelNerd]

OK, maybe.... :)

[@smurfx6960]

Wow! AMAZING build

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate

[@Jroderton]

Incredible. Looks great.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you mate!

[@RimsModels]

Superb job and very well finished 👍👍

[@ModelNerd]

Many thanks

[@simonfaure9694]

I really like this diorama setting simple and yet detailed with the flooring and brick work. I am doing something similar and was looking for some inspiration. This provided it in spades I think that your an excellent model/diorama builder.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Simon, I really appreciate that. Good luck with your build!

[@simonfaure9694]

@@ModelNerd What did you use to make the joists with, please.as getting small scale 1/35.

[@ModelNerd]

@@simonfaure9694 Basically lollipop / popsicle sticks, although bought from the art & craft store. They're slightly thinner than normal and pretty cheap.

[@jantimmer5558]

That looks amazing❤

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Jan

[@deangood8908]

I understand that this is a old video but to me the soldiers looked to clean.

[@disismarco1947]

Congrats what a amazing diorama

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Marco

[@rabidspace6951]

Lovely little diorama there mate! Even with the old kits Tamiya ones always go together very well. Also I liked the bit of history at the beginning, I didn't know that they were used in the Spanish Civil War, interesting conflict. Anyways great little destroyed house you made, can't wait to see more from you!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate, much appreciated. Yep, the Spanish civil war doesn't seem to be covered much in modelling. I'm thinking of doing an aircraft or maybe a Panzer I from that era. Stukas and 109s had their debut in that conflict too, I believe.

[@johannisson77]

Ooo teasers! Great work, looks nice. If you google coloured brick walls Europe you will find many images that has the same collars as your wall. Slightly more broken down perhaps but collar is right!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks, good tip.

[@jasondylansargent2195]

Nice work mate

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you!

[@itz_aimann6605]

This amazing u truly deserve more subscribers

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you so much 😀

[@insidemiladsmind5792]

WOW! absolutely Amazing! you got a sub

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate, much appreciated

[@stefanredin854]

Nice work! 👍

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you!

[@corrioliseffect]

Very awesome work!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks a lot!

[@sidlittle4174]

Sublime,thankyou.

[@ModelNerd]

Many thanks!

[@kennyn8884]

Wow! I just started out making models (starting small and easy of course), but this is where I hope to get! Keep posting these videos 👌🏻

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate - I'm glad you liked it. Have fun modelling - that's the main thing.

[@daniel-m]

Bravo ! Superbe travail !!!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you!

[@BrushQuill]

Looks awesome.

[@ModelNerd]

Cheers mate!

[@frogsgottalent1106]

Very atmospheric.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks

[@chipchaffee2416]

Nice job , thanks for sharing

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Chip.

[@ErossMcCloud]

beautiful diorama, the german on the side advancing just blends in so well and adds to the detail.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you very much!

[@ianturner3486]

Hi the floor boards would lollipop sticks work or are there to big of a size hopefully you relpy thank you

[@ModelNerd]

I've found lollipop sticks to be a little bit thicker than the wood I used, but to be honest it wouldn't make much difference in this case since you can't see the thickness that much. I'd say give it a go. You could always obscure the edges with rubble or something.

[@mikecapizzi5062]

Awesome work

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Very nice job on that kit. That diorama looks great. I never could paint figures...... I have thought about doing a "book end" diorama with an antitank gun on one side and a tank on the other. The background of each would be the view of the other end if you can understand what I mean

[@ModelNerd]

That's a pretty unique idea Tom, I like it!

[@Sturmgeschutz_III_Ausf.G]

Very inspiring!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks!

[@broketiergaming]

Great Job!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks!

[@rickmoreno6858]

Great work brotha

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Rick

[@rfod-nu1ch]

Awesome diorama 👍🏾

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks 👍

[@michaelweiss7880]

Absolutely amazing beautiful!!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Michael

[@michaelweiss7880]

@@ModelNerd such a pleasure to watch and amazing beautiful work . The diorama is amazing and beautiful scratch skills you have brother!!

[@michaelt7852]

hi I was wondering what you used for those wooden floorboards I didn't hear you mention it in the video.Thank you and fantastic build!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Michael. They're wooden sticks I bought at the craft store. Like lollipop / popsicle sticks, but slightly thinner.