"Gone Fishing" - Epoxy Resin Water Diorama

My friends, it's again one of those nice moments when you're left with a few parts from a previous project, and it's just enough to create another small yet exciting diorama. This time featuring a blown-off turret sitting in a forest, submerged in water!
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[@bobgrab4860]

“Once everything was ROCK HARD in the morning” I bet everything was. I found that so funny, but take it wrong it just made me laugh. I really love your work and the content you make. Your voiceovers are one of my favorite parts next to your beautiful models.

[@russianwhoopiecushion]

Yeah, it caught me a bit off guard lol

[@womblissimo6666]

I have binge watched all your other material, so am always excited when I see something new ... Never disappointed - keep up the good work.

[@21EpicFail]

Because of Night Shift I have officially sold my first commissioned model of Gaspatch's 1:48 Salmson 2A2 Mid Type! THANK YOU NIGHT SHIFT FOR GETTING ME INTO THE HOBBY!

[@lesthiele4921]

Congratulations on your first commission build, it must feel really good, best regards from Australia, 👍👍👍👍

[@oldforestroad]

That is so cool, congratulations!

[@Wally56S]

The beauty of your creations lies not only in your technical skills, but in the balance and artistry of the compositions. Thanks much for your work.

[@enigmamod]

I agree his artistic and stylistic approach is what breathes life into the work.

[@Buster_Nutsmash]

Back in the day, we called this kit bashing.🍻

[@kszaczuch]

Now You need to make a matching vignette where the hull without the turret sits in the woods and if You don't want to do the inside of the tank then put a fallen tree on it or make the tank overgrown with plants.

[@thatotherguy7596]

Cool idea 💡

[@kszaczuch]

@@thatotherguy7596 thanks

[@thatotherguy7596]

@@kszaczuch 👍

[@warcrimes176]

Its very good to see you again night shift

[@OzScalemodeling]

Enjoy your vacation.

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Uncle Martin . 🐺 Loupis Canis .

[@soldier8487]

Always love seeing a new Night Shift video. Keep it up.❤

[@soldier8487]

Btw this was day 91 of trying to get noticed by Night Shift mission complete

[@Mizeriatylkozjogurtem2]

im going to make my first diorama for a 1/72 scale model ,and im going to use your videos as some type of tutorial , love your work

[@Nick_Tank-Maker]

Yes! Another video!

[@russellmary175]

Even when there's a mistake, Uncle, you still manage to roll with the flow and come up with approachable solutions. Love the fish detail! Made me smile when you were painting them!

[@RamoArt]

3:30 so you're telling us you spent hours rearranging a figure, a turret and a piece of wood on a styrofoam. That's passion for the hobby if I've ever seen it.

[@dogforeyals]

Good day to you Mr. Night Shift.

[@Mr.Modeler.]

A dog at the start of a nightshift video? A blessing indeed!

[@sidwainhouse]

When you mix your resin pour it into another mixing pot and mix again, this will ensure you get a more even mix. I learnt the hard way as well... 🤣

[@TheDualTatorz]

I know it doesn't really fit your style, but I liked when you added the little fish around the tank! It just made it seem more lively.

[@ndewingful]

This is a great example of why you shouldn't toss your bits. A moment of creation may hit you! 😎

[@cycoholic]

For your next 'palate cleanser' vignette, build The Tonk. After all, you already build The Tank of the Lake'. 😂👍🤦‍♂️

[@Redslayer0908]

Just another night shift classic 😄

[@Simplebutsandy]

The stained wood bordering looks much better than the flat black you normally go for.

[@iggi_gaming]

Binge Watching your vids on a road trip and saw you uploaded

[@Chubzic.]

What I absolutely love in your videos is that models, effects and dioramas/vignettes that were on an impossible level of skill for me are decomposed and explained so well, that it becomes very clear how this and that should be done, and very easy to do. The rest is the matter of 'technical' skills. And my models that were made after I found your channel are a great confirmation of that :)

[@LegoBiker]

its always a great day when nightshift uploads

[@tiagopt]

I actually liked the look of the edges with the process, even though it was a mistake in resin mixing. The sloped edges seemed more natural in the scene.

[@dandy193]

hahaha Love the fish mate... very nice build

[@mikemcculloch7118]

Anymore dioramas and your backyard will be down to bedrock. Awesome build, love these vignette vids (probably a little more than your full dioramas, weird huh?) and the potent concise story the viewer can glean from them (the UXB vignette is breathtaking). Cheers.

[@8.bit_gun340]

By far my favorite project you’ve done was the “cats and dogs” jagdpanther build. I know it was a long time ago now but it really shows the immense amount of detail you put into your builds. I’m not a modeler myself but i watch a lot of modeling channels and so far I haven’t seen anyone use a real life example of the power lines outside of their house for a model. I love your content and I’ve been watching for a while just thought I should comment this to hopefully give your day a boost. 💕

[@kevinkelly6524]

So, I am LOVING these small vignettes using leftovers. I never thought of this, and it’s honestly a great way to accomplish something cool in a much smaller time frame. That stump is sooooo col

[@WHJeffB]

That's NOT a mess! Not even close! Another great video...

[@Vegemite_Warrior]

When I see you posted it makes me want to stay up even later than 2 am

[@jamesrutherford9643]

Good to see another one if your fantastic videos 👍👍😎😎

[@lancemangham997]

Time to make a vignette. I have lots of leftover parts. Love what you did with the tree!

[@somedude1502]

Just as I was on a binging spree of your old videos, Nightshift returns in glorious fashion.

[@raymondserafin9396]

Love it, I really really like it good work night shift

[@aquariusboy5250]

Congratulation! Next fantastic work! 🙂🙋

[@karintanner8181]

Night shift your skill is perfect for scrapyard scenes like for instance the rev w awdrys drawings of scrapped trains

[@hobbyaddict9908]

Have a great vacation !!

[@Bruh-jm9or]

Halfway through vid didn’t know I was watching for so long

[@gofanatico3495]

Amazing! Small vignettes are the best.

[@harryhamilton298]

Nice recovery with the resin. Enjoy the vacation.

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

SOOOO KOOOOOLLLLL !! Love your projects . Just amazing . Great , WOW .

[@wickerrman5859]

for someone who has an attention span of 4 mins, I could watch these FOR HOURS straight!

[@Ian-242]

You build an paint dioramas I dreamt of making as a kid,,,great work man 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@bsimon9427]

i love that turret. i know its sunk in the water and in shadow but my grandfather was a american tank commander during the korean war and he said all US tanks then were painted bright white inside to help reflect what little light was in the inside.

[@mauserkk98]

Happy travels, first vacation in years I now the feeling.

[@professordukenberry9071]

HAVE FUN ON YOUR VACATION!

[@idiotmcgee9379]

always great to see a new night shift video! also, using extra parts from an old model is an amazing use of the old stuff that you might not have used otherwise

[@sarpyTurtle11]

I love your floors lol 😆

[@martindione386]

love it, love it, love it! a lil' thing that I would add, is a bit of organic debris and dust accumulated in the creases of the turret, and maybe rain stains, somethong like that. cheers to that beautiful work!

[@kszaczuch]

Just got home from vacation, your video is the perfect rest at the end of the day.

[@Jeffsmodelgarage]

Great job on the vignette Martin even with the resin not curing it looks great cheers my friend. Enjoy your vacation

[@GhenghisPanda]

"My haste and my lack of brain cells that caused such an unpleasant problem." That's a mood. In all seriousness, it still came out amazing and you had a great way to overcome the issue. Hope you have a great vacay, NS!

[@nickdunning6004]

Love the fish!! Every time I get stuck in a bit of a hobby rut and don’t feel like modelling, your videos always inspire me and make me want to pick up the brushes and hobby knife again!

[@scagmo_au]

Getting to watch Uncle Night Shift whilst working a Night Shift? What a treat!!!

[@AVgeek91]

Am I the only one who laughed when whipped out that massive dagger. It was just so random.

[@loganski_2158]

Love how you make the small things look awesome so much effort into a small but detailed project.

[@shakal7168]

I mostly do planes in 1/32 but watching your videos made me come back to armor. Thanks for your hard work!

[@ilanamarkgraaff2277]

I love your little dog

[@coloradocaden]

So cool

[@fjdexx]

Hello. A very nice little Dio. Again a masterpiece from you. Thx for showing.

[@devrolijkerodelaar2063]

Yes new vid love it

[@Absaalookemensch]

Happy upcoming vacation. The diorama looks great.

[@n3b266]

I like these smaller scenes with the occasional big project

[@michalwot_cze9858]

Perfect model i love your models a your perfect modeling and ideas you have my respect

[@thatotherguy7596]

Very weird things happen in war and tornadoes 🌪️💥 No explanation necessary 😁 It's your vignette Uncle Night Shift, do what you want. Great job. I'll be waiting to see what you come up with next. 👍

[@noqualitydioramas]

Good work! So much detail) Thank you for video!

[@executivedirector7467]

Another great model. Thanks

[@marcelwildeboer]

As always nicely done.......Can"t wait whats next to build here.

[@flack2998]

have a good vacation! 10 years is a lot of time and u deserve it for posting these vids. Hope u have fun and take a nice break :)

[@ModeliteDiorama]

2:21 I am dying 😂😂😂

[@Vmssupplies]

Make something out of leftover parts! Great! 🤩

[@timothyhines7845]

Looks good. Have a good vacation.

[@ArmouryTerrain]

I know that the turret should be the focal point, but I just can't get over how good the tree stump looks. I am just so very impressed at the finished effect..

[@tonkpb]

Love the yellow face 👍

[@deetsitmeisterjd]

Your skills are unreal, watched every video and every new one I'm blown away 🙏 Have you ever tried making a diorama with cracked ice? Like a frozen lake/stream or partially frozen puddles is it possible? Enjoy your Holiday Shift!

[@davegiles2344]

Great vignette 👏

[@Soul.125]

Loving the new wooden sides! Really makes it look more professional, so to say, Keep it up man!

[@chrisgoehring7732]

I love your work! It has gotten me back into the hobby and just finished my first diorama in 15 years! Thank you

[@4443ueueuru]

Looks great

[@bradcraig6676]

Gorgeous wee dio, and enjoy your vacation.

[@mpol12]

Valentine of the lake🤩

[@orni2490]

that is really good please make more from this

[@Incrediblebowlesmodels]

I really want to make a diorama for my wrecker I made but it's a long vehicle and I want to show when I recovered a vehicle on a hill basicly seeing your videos gives me inspiration but my lack of confidence holds me back

[@joshuaedley5191]

it looks really good I enjoyed the process i love despite miner mistakes with the water it all turned out great.

[@hussar0012]

Another masterpiece, compliments!!!

[@jonclark299]

Thanks for another interesting diorama.

[@enigmamod]

Splendid, simple and artistic...I love your work!

[@janofe2232]

That plant work is fantastic. You've really inspired me to try a forest floor terrain piece with all the different plant products! Enjoy your vacation :) You thoroughly deserve it!

[@jacobakana5649]

Great work Martin! The little vignettes are some of the coolest! Love the plants and the river details, awesome!

[@jamesgathings6364]

As a student of Verlinden , you have far out shown the master , And yes , two part epoxy is a mess ! My last build required me to cast numerous small parts using silicone molds and epoxy , half of them never cured right ! Out of frustration I decided to pour 3D print resin into the molds , and leave them out in the sun Parts where fully cured in 5 minutes , with no air bubbles

[@BROTHERHOOD_OF_NOD1995]

2:20 man got quick scoped 😂😂

[@stevenlitkey9354]

Simply outstanding Martin !!! I love how well done vignettes can convey such a poignant story. Well done as always sir 👍👍

[@ComicAndrew39]

I’m very interested in model trains and these form of dioramas. I have been consider to do another diorama themed around my childhood favorite show. This will take practice as my first diorama was for a school essay and I made that 6 years ago. After that I haven’t tried anything else besides a temporary outside layout. So I think it would a fun thing to do this summer.

[@yewhocksoon3489]

Inspired everytime i watch your video. Great advices. Many thanks

[@Kchildres]

Excellent Diorama. I don't know if anyone has mentioned it here but if you put a couple of drops of dish soap in your bottle of diluted PVA it should break the surface tension and soak in, saving you the trouble of using IPA. That's what I've always done and it works for me. Keep the videos coming.

[@coling3957]

love the fish. brilliant.

[@themumfortofflying6415]

Let's go 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@user-co7dr3rl8b]

I always look forward to Martin's videos. And I always book mark and save them for future reference.