My Most Regrettable Modelling Purchase (This Is So Sad)

[@ariochiv]

For a multi-vehicle (and multiple-figure) diorama, you could do something like a maintenance depot, where multiple tanks from the same side are in various stages of being torn down and worked on. Lots of potential for showing tank internals with open panels, engines being lifted out, etc., and figures interacting with the tanks and each other.

[@uriance88]

Back in the day (I am so dating myself) things like that were Francois Verlinden's bread and butter - but back then, there were no 'how to' videos, just very expensive (and hard to find) books that didn't really have much in the way of work in progress photos

[@phoenixrising4573]

A stug fire support scene would be cool too, maybe them digging in. With his love of heavy mud etc, an "in motion" scene of a couple of t-34s moving fast at Kirsk or the like could be pretty cool too. Some real possibilities for water and mud being slung of tracks with some very simple modeling and clear resin prints.

[@Lavenderwave704]

Why not a few 1/48 scale ww1 tanks crossing no man’s land.

[@addysaurus_gayii]

I would totally be ok watching that 2A3 Kondensator 2P build. That’s one of my favorite vehicles ever. I would love to see that build.

[@witmanntheinfinite]

the kit is an absolute banger. have a very great time building at

[@rickmoreno6858]

Lol why in the hell would you make that your 1st model? Go pick up a few tamiya kits and finish those before you start on that kit. I have that exact kit in my stash and I have several kits under my belt since I came back to the hobby and I eont build thst kit for some time

[@johnhill8568]

Hope that you're feeling better and well on the way to recovery. There's an excellent build of the Kondensator on the web showing all of the plumbing and fittings needed to make it a piece of art. There's video of the one that was in Portola, CA , the Littlefield collection, driving around the compound, might be on Toadman's site since the owner's passing and his collection was dispersed.

[@Katniss218]

SAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@andli]

Give us the Kondensator.... 12 videos series. Worth waiting for!

[@KeepItBrick]

Hey, I don’t comment a lot but I’ve been steadily watching your channel for a couple years now. I’d just like to take a moment to thank you for never click-baiting, and always being straight to the point. Also, hope your leg gets better soon!

[@coupergiuliano7486]

Been waiting for this. Perfect thing to watch after taking an exam today.

[@williamgandarillas2185]

Same. What is an Iowa test?

[@coupergiuliano7486]

@@williamgandarillas2185 what are you talking about

[@FredGlt]

@@coupergiuliano7486 I finished school two weeks ago. I suppose it's your last run of exams before vacations, the tougher ones

[@coupergiuliano7486]

@@FredGlt yep, and this was just the sort of thing that I was wanting to see

[@FredGlt]

@@coupergiuliano7486 :)

[@Archaon6044]

10:35 I actually quite like the idea of a long-running series of "How to hyper-detail your tanks". As a 40K modeller/player I'm largely at the mercy of what's in the GW kit. I've never really learned, or had the opportunbity to learn, how to go about adding that kind of detail to something. I've got the Forge World Modellers Masterclass book which touches on it, but i don't really feel like it's trying to be an exhaustive guide. I like to see a breakdown of the process, but also understand the reasoning behind why something is the way it is, or where it is etc.

[@offshoretechie]

Best of luck with the leg. All videos are great to watch - not just building but the background is great too.

[@slartybartfarst55]

I hope you recover completely and soon. Always enjoy your Videos.

[@xRepoUKx]

Biggest regret: About 40 years ago I finally got a kit of the FW200 Condor having always loved the shape. I think it was a Revell kit, but the fuselage was totally warped. Much unhappiness 😞

[@guidor.4161]

I built the AT-1 and only remember cursing the individual track links, they are impossible to assemble w/o a microscope and being a neurosurgeon...I got myself an "old" ZVEZDA OT-26 with link and length tracks to replace the kit ones. I would love a decent M-103. On a side note I corrected the Dragon M6 heavy tank turret as per Panzerserra's instructions, which was do-able. I built the Kondensator OOB, its good enough for me...

[@cosmicmousse]

If you want to do battle damage on a plane, there was a lot of research done with a view to armour planes in WW2. The documents show locations of damage on planes that survived. The original idea was to put armour there but in reality if the plane received damage elsewhere it wouldn't have survived. Would be worth looking into if you wanted to do a battle damaged plane, maybe one that's really badly damaged and the mechanics are too busy to fix so it's been sitting in the open for a few months.

[@JCZFootball]

I enjoy all of the videos but the construction videos are my favorite! Love getting ideas on how to better improve models through kit bashing, creating new parts or missing parts from scratch, and just putting the personal touches on it. The painting videos are also great but I could definitely watch a multi-part research, construciton, and paint mini-series on that russian model! I know you are beholden to those who invest money into your videos but man from a subscriber/regular viewer this would be an amazing series and I would be behind it 100%.

[@TheQueer23]

I would love to see the kondensator built. my favorite videos are the build videos, so multiple build videos would be awesome.

[@ViciousKoala]

For a multi model diorama it should be possible to force the perspective with different scale. a bigger scale model on the front and a small one back partly hidding behind bush to enforce the illusion of distance.

[@tomatoes3]

Made me feel a lot better seeing the Hobby Boss T 26 was not on your best kits list .

[@omermete4181]

I would love to see you make a destroyed tank! Maybe put LEDs inside to simulate fire which could be seen from the holes from the shells!

[@VehDehVeh]

One kit (or several) I really don't like building are the 1/72 Hinds from Zvezda. The fuselage just doesn't fit together, so many gaps! Too bad they got multiple versions you can build. If only Hobby boss had more versions of their Hind, that kit builds so good.

[@stefankoopmans2200]

I like these Q and A type video's as well, nice to see you keep posting video's although in a slightly different format. I'm so happy for you you did not brake your hand or arm, at least your leg isn't necessary modeling equipment ;)

[@wademilesjr9947]

I'll be honest here, my favorite videos from you are construction videos. A solid month of them would be fantastic.

[@FirstDagger]

12:33 Because of aerodynamics and how different air combat is compared to ground combat. Airframes that are too damaged aren't airworthy and will be scrape or used for parts. Airplanes also take way less damage, of course you could do a B-17 with battle damage diorama. The problem also is often that people don't understand what damage on an aircraft would look, as aircraft weapons fire way larger volumes of rounds and HE shell (look up 30mm Mk 108 test on a Spitfire) expose way more internal as planes aren't as armored as tanks. A simple string of bullet holes ala Indiana Jones isn't realistic, they would instead be swiss cheese. Finally a shot down aircraft usually results in a total mess of a wreck.

[@josku5]

Night shift: I’m not a rivet counter or anything when it comes to models Me, who builds every model out of the box: what does that make me then?!

[@TringmotionCoUk]

You are making your own artwork in your own way , as put by Harry Houdini 👍

[@nonamesplease6288]

I didn't think we were going to hear from our favorite uncle this week. Hope the stitches came out OK and the leg heals quickly. Cheers!

[@MrRetoft]

Hey man! Love that you still upload Even after the leg stunt;) Thought i would cast an idea your way video wise since we know it is not possible to continue on the tank. How about a rating video?? Like.. we send pictures your way of our small projects and you rate what you see and maybe give your idea on how to improve? It would help some of us for sure aaaaand keep you making videos so we can continue to hear "My frieeeends" every friday. Kind of a weekly milestone for me to hear that.. All the best man, and Hope your recovery is Swift!

[@JohnMullerJDGCTRy]

Fantastic post Uncle! You brought a lot into perspective. Thanks so much for sharing your views on such varied topics. I'm post op from a very major shoulder and upper arm that got crushed, shattered so I'm trying to model almost one handed. We understand take your time.

[@MuShinnen]

This was an awesome video. Thanks for the insight, and I hope your leg is healing well.

[@garylawless3608]

I really liked this video chat Uncle, and I am sure all of your supporters feel the same. It was informative on aspects of your modelling career, and gave us an insight into your motivation. A weekly post like this while you are getting well after your accident, would, I am sure, be well received by all of your followers. Just concentrate on mending, so you are back to giving us your usual inspirational content as soon as possible! Cheers from Australia!

[@flick_shot_5625]

that bigass artillary build, please just do it, even if it skips a week for a video, we dont care, it will look SO EPIC.

[@andyebert6505]

This video was not sad at all. I learned a lot about you. I'm glad you are posting. And you are in my prayers

[@jacobakana5649]

Gotta love your dedication! We are all happy to see you feeling better!

[@EvilRussianAnarchist]

My most regrettable purchase of a model was when I, who back then basically had lack of knowledges about modeling and had not really good instruments, bought a god damn 1/72 PE-8 from zvezda and decided to build it. I did finish building it and now when i look at it i think about painting it, but then noticing the mistakes and thick glue marks makes me look away from it and just keep making smaller models i got. Ironically, but the interior building and painting of that plane went quite well despite the fact that i was only beginning and starting to learn that hobby. Obvious conclsion: *don't buy difficult, large and expensive models at the beginning stage of modelling even if you have good instruments. Gain skill on smaller and cheaper projects.*

[@rkyyrs9477]

I found great 🏜 sand and gravel combo at a plant store. Only problem is it sells out fast.

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi Martin, I really enjoyed the Q&A a lot of questions being asked and answered, I have seen the P2 at the Australian Armour and Artillery Museum in Cairns Australia, as regards to that word ' perfection', I think it would have a different meaning to everyone, take care and keep safe, glad to hear your recovery is going well. Best regards from Australia

[@Raven.flight]

when it comes to the aircraft modelling, you COULD (if you wanted) respond to an earlier question and do a diorama where a tank landing on one of the island hopping campaigns of WWII is passing a downed friendly or enemy support aircraft. Like, a zero that has spudded into the beach after being shot down and the tank passing it. just an idea.

[@154Colin]

I would be willing to view a multi-segmented build lasting over weeks. You do amazing work! Just my opinion though.

[@nofuxgivens2797]

I would love to see you delve into some Sci Fi like maschinen krieger, gundam or warhammer. Nothing too sci fi but they all have cool semi advanced tech themes that are cross generational in tech...which is still present in a lot of military today

[@spinafire]

I'd pay good money to watch that howitzer get built with attention to detail. I've watched multiple full series by Pete Complete. I would totally stick with a cool build over time.

[@Yourlocaltankgirl8375]

Itd be cool to see a Stalingrad diorama with like a burnt car and tons of rubble. Or like, the knocked out Sherman in Köln with the crew clambering out

[@kaferrat]

I would love to see a longer series with that Russian self propelled gun. Especially if you're talking about really detailing it the way you did in this video. It would be an out of the ordinary series compared to your other builds, but very interesting to watch. Best of luck with the visit to the Dr. & removal of stitches. I'm actually surprised they're coming out so soon.

[@martindnajera]

Thank you very much for taking the time to upload this, get well soon

[@rlosable]

Hm, an idea that might be fun: multi-modell diorama: like a recovery vehicle in action, recovering a damaged tank, or a tank turret being removed in an improvised workshop

[@michaelbeach4652]

Hope your doctors visit went, please get well. Enjoy your work and video. Please you be you. Your stuff is awesome

[@historex54tamiya]

Phew :-). Just purchased the anycubic photon mono SE, not used it yet but excellent video as always, best wishes.

[@itwaslikethatwhenigothere]

I love aircraft in real life, but I rarely build models of them because I have limited free time, and the stop start process of building them chews up too much of it. 90% of the kits I build now are armour.

[@johnbohatch6811]

Would love to see a diorama of the Pershing vs Panther duel in Cologne

[@Pedro1136]

I really love your work and I often think I’d love to see you work on a war gaming model. I particularly would like to see you work your magic on an Imperial Assault tank from Star Wars Legion.

[@gerryjamesedwards1227]

I'd stick with 4 construction episodes. Even if they were spaced out over a longer time, a long project would be cool to see. Apparently the new Tamiya 1/48 Phantom is the best 'plane kit EVERRRR, btw!

[@stinkyham9050]

I'm going to make that 2 tanks 2km apart diorama. I'm going to put one tank in my backyard and one tank in my front yard. Done!

[@mephisto7549]

Its friday and there is no video, just like last week.. are you ok?

[@MarneusAndMilkyBlood]

I've only discovered your channel over the past few days and it seems that I missed my shot at asking you a question which I'm sure has been asked a few times already but would you ever care to try your hand at fantasy tanks, Warhammer 40k comes to mind; I'd love to see your talent put to work on a Leman Russ or a Predator! Get well soon !

[@willbsprueingupscalemodels3182]

Awesome sauce Mr. Nightshift!!!

[@yes-zb2fb]

I would love to see you make one of finmilmodels' sisu xa 180 apc models. It's a nice 1/72 scale weekend projeckt. Btw love your videos!

[@garyparker2969]

Well Uncle, You're Looking Much Better. You're Personal Health and Well Being Should Be#1 Priority. Take Care and Take as Long as You Need to Heal up. Prayers Going Your Way For God's Speed In Healing and a Blessed Complete Recovery. PS We'll STILL BE HERE DON'T WORRY BE HAPPY 😁😁😁 !!!

[@Immopimmo]

What about a Maus diorama? The scene from Girls und Panzer where they jam the turret with another tank. 😁👍

[@dimitrasorkou9735]

No

[@mayonotes9849]

@@dimitrasorkou9735 *Y E S*

[@charlestaylor253]

No. That'd be both fake, AND Ghey...

[@roydrink]

He’ll have to mess up a Hetzer… GuP fan.

[@hardcoremedic]

Yes we want that 12 episode condensator build 😁

[@cybernerd4540]

Hi @NightShift, could you tell what kind of acrylic primer you could recommend to reduce the dust in the air effect and what air pressure and nozzle which could be best ? I use 1,5 bar Fine Art airbrush 0,3 mm nozzle + AK/Mig acrylic primers.

[@aaron2709]

I don't mind if you spread your tank-builds out to 20 videos. The longer, the better... more Uncle.

[@johndaltrocanto]

All my parents ever got me into is crippling performance anxiety

[@RamRam.720]

on the not liking planes thing - have you looked at ships?

[@cholder9112]

A convoy is another way to do multi vehicle

[@James-cf8xd]

Get better soon mate

[@MacD1074]

Hang in there and get better.

[@conmadben]

Hows the leg man? Getting better i hope!

[@simon_96]

The wildly incorrect one I'd just prime it and have as a funny model to look at for my collection At least that's how I plan on making mine

[@janfrid5950]

Hej, what about a diorama where a T34 rams a Tiger or something. Just to keep up with the kliché. ;)

[@wigger88]

This is so sad can we please, get a thousand likes, a and revive the Roman Empire?

[@billronan2868]

Just build the big gun thing! I will watch it!

[@notagoodsitrep]

Aircraft are actually extremely fragile IRL. You can puncture a commercial jet's skin with a screw driver and given enough time, you can knock that jet out of commission by just stabbing its skin with a screw driver. Given that many planes are flying when they get damaged, planes tend to come apart very easily and end up being trash heaps on ground when damaged. Thus, not many modellers want to make their planes damaged as that means that their plane is now out of commission and having a model depicting wrecked vehicle is nowhere near as cool as having one depicting a working vehicle.

[@davethomas4244]

Living the dream great video

[@charlestaylor253]

I have a totally insane and irrational fantasy about driving a Soviet 2A3 Kondensator with the barrel at 0 degrees elevation up to the firing line at my local outdoor rifle range...🤯🤯🤯

[@chrispiazza7487]

I'm down with the Russian cannon if it jumps up in the "to do list"!

[@tacticalmattfoley]

Aircraft damage was repaired between sorties. If the damage wasn’t repaired properly, the damage would cause tremendous drag and handling problems. Too dangerous to send on a turn-around mission.

[@tommy5675]

Just in case you want more questions Is there anything that can be done with yellowed decals?

[@stardog1066]

Why don't you just file the steps flat use a medium file 1st then use a mill file. Finish with wet n dry ??? You would have the perfect tool then,right ?

[@Raven.flight]

I know you’re a LOT more exprienced than me, so you’ve probably thought about this, but just in case you haven’t... with the bending tool, have you considered that you can go at a diagonal? I.e. if you’re at the 3mm section, if you go down one step on one side you may be at like 2.5mm and if you go down another step you might be at 1.8mm. Not sure if that would work?

[@konstantindunaev]

Please Make a Kondensator!!!

[@glizzymcguire4849]

This was awesome!

[@americanpatriot2422]

Great video!

[@wenyidong8563]

Greatest regret: I used to believe that I must have a super fine brush to do brush chipping, and I spent a lot on fine brushes, even the finest brush money can buy (100/0). Then I found a cheap 5/0 brush has the best performance. Maybe I practiced with a few models I guess.

[@Emtbtoday]

Need see if you can get a metal barrel for the Soviet propoeled 😆Yeah don't touch Dragon's Black labels worst kits ever! Always have been! There US heavy tank was atrocious! I seen AK have an Easy cast texture past out today! It's the first time I've seen this stuff have you tried it atoll?

[@fontactio]

in what app do you make your 3d models???

[@gregbeckman3922]

Kondensator......do it, do it, do it......

[@jaanikaapa6925]

Regarding the Russian howitzer... You could do a real how-to... How to research, where to find the pictures, etc.

[@jamessotherden5909]

That would make a great series to watch. seeing how the Master tackles a big job like that.

[@spqrnemesis2801]

And the reserch part he would be able to do with his leg .

[@HanSolo__]

This HUGE howitzer pipe has to be made out of metal on the lathe. Because there are a few sizes of these guns and the longest is just hilarious.

[@Sigmagnat650]

Not to mention he could walk us through how to make a 'playbook' of sorts for getting a kit from start to finish.

[@markfergerson2145]

Plus, there are major differences between it and your average tank- all that plumbing will require techniques not used on tanks, so how do you plan for that, set up tools and materials, how does that affect workflow and order of operations etc. And yes Uncle, we would watch a month or two of it.

[@GoneFishing-8373]

My mans broke his leg and is still uploading, what a chad.

[@claeswikberg8958]

still no beating Dave Grohl ;)

[@zaynevanday142]

@@claeswikberg8958 unless your name is Kurt Cobain 😂 😂 😂

[@wigger88]

I hope everyone watches, and likes the video to support the modeling god that gives us tank videos.

[@sketchbooksquared]

Giga Chad

[@ariochiv]

Well.... it's his job. :D

[@kukamatsu]

I would totally watch a longer series! I know not everyone would follow the whole thing so I understand why you'd take that into consideration. Hopefully you can just do the projects you enjoy and we'll come along for the ride.

[@gailraby2423]

I would too.

[@mikail281]

My most regrettable purchase was the ryefield models full interior sherman as my first kit ever

[@j3v167]

Did you finish it?

[@dakel20]

Oh god, I just bought this kit.

[@stephen1942]

What made you regret the purchase? I ask as I have just bought the RFM Jagdpanther G2 with full interior……

[@dakel20]

@@stephen1942 I assume all the interior detail.

[@Youcanbuildmodels]

Ouch

[@tristanlee8495]

A tank battle diorama at 1:35 scale, if the vehicles were a km away from each other, would roughly be 28 metres long. And now I really want to see that done.

[@gleggett3817]

make it a battle in the Western Desert to cut down on the amount of foliage needed

[@Modkits131]

Nightshift calls Adam Wilder’s magazines “Bibles”😂

[@cliffherring7006]

Might as well be the ark of the covenant.... going for $200 on Ebay and Vol2 on Amazon was listed at $900

[@JensAndree]

@@cliffherring7006 ...and Adam Wilder now exiting from selling the Wilder products pretty much makes any reprints very unlikely in the near future. :/

[@Filiplego1]

5:58 if the unaccurate turret bothers you how about another "what if.." 1947 something modified tank with experimental camo..

[@bobyoung1698]

Q: How did you break your leg? Q1: Did you consider making a quick diorama on the cast as the plaster was curing? 😉

[@rhyno1351]

I’ve been waiting all week to day this, seriously, you are the most entertaining modeler on KZbin. I always look forward to these vids, and I hope your leg gets better soon! Edit: I think you should try the Soviet SP, I wouldn’t mind multiple construction videos

[@rabiesoflard]

Don't feel bad for taking a week off, better to rest up than end up wearing yourself out.

[@Baelgun]

Here is my idea for the two vehicles - Even Historical one. During Battle of Kursk. There were actualy many reports where Russian T-34's rammed German Tigers. I think there could be more to research. But thats probably the most plausible idea :)

[@philray1614]

Tank v tank dioramas? Well there have been accounts of T34s ramming panzers in desperation. Some food for thought perhaps?

[@kallesvensson253]

Can you build a land raider from 40k would love to see your take on it! :) hope you get well soon!

[@davidmooney4866]

Hope you're feeling better Mr Night Shift

[@codycampbellfishing2007]

For sure

[@miguelitogg]

I hope your leg heals up well. You've been an inspiration during lockdown. Just a follow-up question though, would you ever consider a 1/35 scale armour model with a full interior?

[@rougepilot5513]

A second decent option for a two-vehicle diorama is a convoy situation (where you have two vehicles driving along side-by-side, or another road scenario with two vehicles passing eachother.

[@Myke...]

3:01 Have you ever thought about the scene from "Kelly's Heroes" when Odd ball catches a tiger down an Alley shoots a pink paint splat before putting a real round in the rear?

[@berlin_actual]

Hope the leg gets better soon my friend, I will respond on every video from now on, if possible, and if we could get in touch somehow I’d appreciate it, also, I hope it doesn’t go too hard on you my friend, have a nice day buddy.

[@tando6266]

For the aircraft thing. I have found switching subject makes me stronger in my core subject

[@-nixwite-]

You should build a Tomcat or some Navy aircraft, or if your still into vehicles, build a leopard 2a4 or 2a7