Post-Shading a 3-Tone German Camouflage! (Shady Jagdpanther 314)

My friends, let's try two things: painting with the new AK Real Colors and post-shading a Normandy-style German camouflage. Using the post-shading method on a single-colored model is extremely easy, but if you have a camouflage on top of it, things get more shady.
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[@ModellingWeekly]

Martin, honestly I'm speechless every time you make a video. Your models are so extremely awe-inspiring, I almost can't handle it haha. Top job my friend! 👍

[@franklinlewis6059]

What he said 👏

[@garyparker2969]

YEAH 🤗🤗

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Thank you so much! :)

[@Toca_gtag]

Nice

[@LBPhotoworks]

"The Zimmerit was so gnarly, they wouldn't adhere properly." Zimmerit doing its job then :D Looks superb as always! Can't wait for the next episode.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Exactly! And I was worried it would look too flat :D

[@mikesnow5890]

I've been modeling over 50 years, and I've learnt a lot watching you. Thank you.

[@kuartz.]

I think this might just be your most beautiful build to date, and its only going to get better from here!

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Fingers crossed for that! :D

[@jlcotton19681]

Marty, you never cease to amaze me. You're actually one of the reasons i returned to my childhood hobby! I stopped building when I was about 13-14 (around 81) and I picked it up again at the beginning of 2020. I love your sense of humor dude. :-)

[@TBone-bz9mp]

Please don't take this the wrong way, but your 39 year gap, makes me feel much better about the stash I've accumulated over the past year. Seriously you know your down bad when an Airfix Vulcan is appearing in your dreams and asking 'what? You think you're better than me?!'

[@jlcotton19681]

@@TBone-bz9mp😂

[@woutantens2674]

I can relate to this in so many ways haha. Only a smaller gap of around 15 years but besides that, I felt this one 😂

[@miguelitogg]

@@TBone-bz9mp I'm on a 2-year gap now and counting. There's just not enough space here in the condo, but my wife is very supportive and she supports my accumulating stash until we move into a bigger house. She's even bought me a couple kits already.

[@jonL88]

I love how the three colours complement each other well. Often one colour always ends up darker or lighter than the others and spoils the effect

[@FearlessLeader2001]

I'm really, genuinely loving this build. And I'm super excited for a more chill diorama involving the Jagdpather, that shows the quiter side to the war. Always good to have humanity in artwork.

[@matthewnel8778]

That decal trick is ingenious! Looking forward to the rest of this series. I'm also working on a big German cat (Tamiya 1/35 King Tiger Ardennes Front), really a pleasure to build. I would love to see you tackle a King Tiger, Martin!

[@reinbeers5322]

Watching uncle nightshift do models _properly_ while I fix mine!

[@peterhorne6837]

Martin Kovac, I'm no expert, you did well, but you should dull down the decals, as they are too bright, they should match the dullness of the camo, so that they dont look 'freshly' painted on. I usually use a coat of clear with a drop of the base colour and spray it over the decals to 'blend' them into the base colour, this creates a 'used' look and enhances the weathering. Thanks for your videos, I have watched them all. PetervanHorne.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Very good tip! Thank you!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Amazing already!!

[@gruenerKoenig]

And the next thing we know is a Tigerbattle under the larch forest? 😂

[@tankhistorychannel123]

I literally started modelling because of uncle night shift, and this model paint job is seriously the best camo tone Martin has done. Well done, keep going!

[@Panzermeister36]

Very nice work on the camouflage! I used the AK RC paints recently and I too found the redbrown to be a little dark. I think I'll go back and lighten it up with a little marbling.

[@coeliandetlev8670]

Take a little dark yellow this will match much better and blend to the yellow much much better

[@wwiiinplastic4712]

But that is what the actual RAL 8017 was supposed to look like. Just like their RAL 7021 is the correct dark gray, and not that lighter gray or blue-gray people use.

[@Panzermeister36]

@@wwiiinplastic4712 It looks dark enough now, but then with a varnish and wash it will end up too dark.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

@@Panzermeister36 That's the scariest moment ever. You finish painting a model with matte colors and it looks pretty okay, so you go ahead and put gloss or satin over it and it suddenly becomes a lump of coal :D

[@mikeharbour3016]

Probably one of the best 3 tone camo schemes I've ever seen. We have a saying in the UK...."that's the dogs bollocks"...well done sir..

[@bugler75]

The mutts nutts ! 😁

[@mikeharbour835]

@@bugler75 yeah that too..lol...

[@yesterdayschunda1760]

Its really interesting how much better the human eye is at seeing these colours in real life than a camera can capture then show on a computer screeen.

[@_Jester_]

Thank you for honoring this beautiful cat with an amazing paint job, this looks absolutely stunning even before weathering and all the other good stuff that is going to happen. And I agree, the dark yellow alone (without the green and brown) already looked awesome!

[@ywin28]

it's going to be a milestone of instruction and guideline for jagdpanther 's camouflage.

[@berlin_actual]

Perfect! Why does the Jagdpanther look like it has toilet patterns? Well, that was a joke, but I seriously love it.

[@katietran2989]

watch his other previous videos

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

They wanted a fancier look :D

[@berlin_actual]

@@NightShiftScaleModels Ah, yes!

[@jakezak-nf3yy]

I just got back into modeling after 25 years...thanks Martin..Mr Nightshift! Your techniques are amazing. I've learned alot!

[@shinanofukuzawa3925]

Wow, I felt like the Jagdtiger was made a month ago, time flies by real fast. This is honestly amazing! Especially when the JagdPanther was one of my favorite tanks!

[@ryanbruner8928]

Thank you for tossing bits of your knowledge to us all,I always look forward to what you "feed" us :)

[@darreld1163]

Amazing as always, I really like how the post shading brought the three tone camo together. :)

[@Teedo_]

really like the surface texture of this model. Really makes you wanna feel it and gives it some interesting characteristics to look at.

[@garyjust.johnson1436]

MY FRENZ! Another awesome build with eye popping paint and details that are a feast for the eyes!

[@vernski1015]

Nice job! I haven't built a Jagdpanther since the '80s.

[@sylvainplante9882]

Hello uncle! I’m always amazed on how courageous you are by wash soaking your builded model directly under tap water!! And intrigued by all your different approaches, mixed techniques, order of execution and mixing different brands of products. I ❤️ your videos 😍. Cheers mate!

[@f1matt]

I adore this Jagdpanther. It's one of my favorite WWII vehicles and yours really is gorgeous. Inspiring!

[@garylawless3608]

Fantastic result Uncle! You keep raising the bar for all of us who love to build models. Looking forward to the next episode in this series. Cheers from Australia!

[@scale72bylukepeeters40]

Wow nice work! You are like a wizard even how you paint your figures and dioramas. Love it👍🏻

[@TeoAnimations]

Dude! I like it without even the weathering effects! My best model looks like this for good or not! Don't loose motivation and stay safe! Also hope your leg will be good soon! Greetings to you from Bulgaria!

[@georgianfishbowl170]

After trying my hand at airbrushing post shading for the first time I'm amazed at your control. getting so close and spraying such a fine line without flooding the surface!

[@cjkirkland2334]

I dig it. I like the quick post shade and came application. I really like the damaged ZIMMERIT. I'm starting a Tiger I with damaged ZIMMERIT with transport tracks on a flatbed rail car. Your video's are great motivation. Keep it up!

[@allanstott6999]

This vehicle to me looks like the sports car of armour. Love your work, as always 👍

[@padraigmcconnell7015]

Fantastic camo job. The white around decals makes it look like stickers

[@stevehustad2785]

The black & white of the "314" decals look off register, touch-ups with some white and a sharp pointed brush will do the trick!

[@russouk]

Because of you Martin when I bought the Tamiya Jagdpanther "Late" I also bought the complete eduard PE kits (4 sheets) loads of it....thanks m8 my works cut out now lol...just kidding,you inspired me to detail it more,redo welds etc and thanks to you my weld effect skills are muuuuch better..also make tarps using your method,but use greenstuff 2 part epoxy putty as cant get tamiya one in UK....thankyou

[@54tisfaction]

Here is my honest and totally unbiased thought: You are a GOD!

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

A mere peasant :D

[@rafarazniewski6154]

Wujek Marcin w formie! Pięknie wyszło, prosty sposób na wpędzanie innych modelarzy w kompleksy lub na dodanie im inspiracji. Trzymam kciuki za postępy!

[@enterthegungeoneer7226]

Ahh... the highlight of every week. Beautiful painting!

[@r0yal_0perat0r]

This build is astonishing like I’m just speechless 😶 I wish I could built and painting my models like you!

[@ljt3084]

Good work fella. My favourite AFV of WW2.

[@roadweary5252]

Once again you amaze me, mah friend. Well done!

[@AdamMann3D]

Nice that shouted out JB. He's a good dude.

[@foreverplastickits138]

*The paint is very good, nex step the weathering and it'll blow our minds up!*

[@VRY4NZ]

This man is a legend when it comes to modeling

[@damiangroen9408]

Getting into the weekend with another nightshift video

[@joaquimsommaferrari7298]

Woow super smoth paintjob, and the post shading on the base coat is impressive, cant wait to see the next episode!!

[@ianstewartbrown5308]

Looks superb, your skills just get better and better with each new video, can't wait to see the next episode.

[@irvinakohleraia473]

Martin, next model try using a heavy epoxy putty instead of supper glue on your tie down nut. ruff up the plastic to give the putty a better mechanical bond to the plastic. encapsulate the nut in putty with the pessary hole in the top. enjoy your videos! that painting stand is a must have.

[@jacobakana5649]

Beautiful job, those shades compliment each other very well! I love the look of the painted zimmerit. I can’t wait for weathering!

[@miamijules2149]

Thanks Uncle Night Shift! I just received my first tank today (Tiger, of course) and I’m going to be following your videos to get it done. Got myself some badass Vallejo paints and Rust & Chipping Effects, Army Painter Metallics & Washes, AK Interactive Mud & Snow & Grime Kits…. Let’s see what happens! Thanks again

[@JohnMullerJDGCTRy]

Awesome job. Very realistic job. The Very few color pictures I've seen you nailed it 👌. Thanks much for sharing and wait to see the weathering and stowage. I'm sure you'll do a fantastic job on the figures.

[@MrPapamaci88]

So pretty! It is funny how chipping, rust, dust, gunk and mud will only make it prettier! :D Keep up the great work!

[@EMTBonsai]

German life colour field grey is brilliant for post fading any green with ak worn effects then going back over it with the lighter field grey just clouding it in over the worn effects but you still see it under it! Hard to explain its a new thing I've been Using and the outcome is stunning! I'm playing with these new AMMO shaders and new acrylic filters just now too I like it it's very similar to the amusing hobby krupp panzer 4 slopped armour kit I done love that post shading 3 tone camo you've done a great job!

[@rafaelparente3578]

Last Friday I bought some ak real colors and surprise surprise, uncle nigthshift made a video using the same ak real colors I bought. Even more exited to use them on my tiger 2.

[@MadGeniusProductions_MGP]

Fantastic work as usual! It's funny, what you call airbrush pin wash is what us aircraft builders call pre-shading. Always enjoy taking time and watching your work and creations.

[@bic100]

Outstanding. I think best build/painting project on your channel so far. Truly interesting and pleasurable to watch. Thank you :)

[@noreoalles]

I really love your videos, because they motivate me to build more models or to keep building my scenery, even tho i just paint with brushes and cheap acrylicpaint. Thank you very much for uploading.

[@the-primered-thumb]

Ma friend! Looks amazing as it stands,but knowing uncle nightshift it's far from finished, you are truly inspired 😉👌

[@andyweigel2246]

Absolutely awesome. Nice work, brother. Cheers!

[@kyousuketanuma638]

If you wanna make a straight "Dunkelgelb" kit. I'd suggest a StuG, a Panzer III or IV, or even a lighter support vehicle like a Sdkfz 222 or 234. The E model of the StuG and F Model of the Panzer IV are excellent choices with lots of potential for dioramas since they saw a lot of service on both fronts!

[@mrwigglez3661]

I think my King Tiger might get this same treatment. Great video as always Martin

[@tilhon]

Good job on the decals! You’re the best

[@dirtyd2316]

Honestly I think it turned out amazing so far. Cant wait to see it weathered

[@flowerday187]

Helpful is an understatement master kovac

[@jacqirius]

Thanks a lot for your videos, i enjoy the way they calm me down before i go to sleep, hope you have a wonderful time making the models and videos for your viewers :)

[@doylela7891]

I know absolutely nothing about modeling and dioramas but man this is cool

[@fdzaviation]

Me being a Plane builder was dared to build a tank and was referred to you and OMG i’m so stealing many of your techniques. Automatic subscriber. Good job!! Btw I couldn’t tell a Tiger from a Sherman even if my life depended on it.

[@MylesTroughton]

Turned out great. Well done.

[@johnnycooper7019]

Dear Martin, Fantastic tutorial.

[@highdarktemplar]

I liked the simple dark yellow, just prior to the camouflage but I have to admit that 3 tone camo is looking amazing, I might try to do that airbrush post-shading technique, looks really interesting.

[@Maxalhw]

This is better than all my models together. I really like the painjob, i dont have any experience on that field...

[@hammyhamster01]

Totally unbiased and whatever, I love it!! I wish I could paint that good lol

[@Z3kyTw0]

Holy cow bro, this is looking incredible, your camo paint job is amazing! loving the build brother

[@anselmoasaable]

Camouflage + shading = brave man

[@RobotJeeg]

Everytime I watch one of your new videos I do your voice saying "My friends!!".

[@johnwoodside8714]

What is not to like, top quality paint work my friend. Something I’m going to try to replicate on my next build. (1/16 StuG on pre order) so very much looking forward to seeing you finish this build, stage by stage and take notes. Your craftsmanship is inspirational. My go to armour modeller for guidance and inspiration.

[@guydinky]

Out of the decalcs, excellent !

[@brokenplanet7948]

The zimm looks sweet under a coat of paint….this is coming along very nicely Mr K

[@max_scalemodeling6845]

Amazing 😍. Your Jagdpanther looks already way better then my Jagdpanther 314 I build a year ago.

[@msee383]

It’s a great model, the contents are fantastic. But what a job! You really made a nice model , well done.

[@MGB-learning]

Another Outstanding video and presentation.

[@kera_tos4157]

Hey man this is my second video I’ve watched from u and u have rekindled the passion I’ve had for the hobby thanks for creating such amazing videos

[@stephenjudaysr8915]

Another FANTASTIC paint job...one day I hope to be as good as you are sir!! WELL DONE!!!

[@paulrichtmyre7698]

Man I really like the work your doing it's both informative and entertaining at the same time, Keep up the good work Bro

[@teamcosmo]

Your, like, the only WWII tank model… person? I don’t know the name ;-; BACK TO THE SUBJECT your the only person I can find that does this, so cool!

[@stephenbridges2791]

Nice work. I often slit decals. I have a medical scalpel that I use. It has a forward tilting blade that makes the point very precise. I am going to have to try some of those AK paints. But, I really enjoy mixing Tamiya paints. There are some recipes on the net to mix just about any WWII color of any country you want. It will be nice to see your weathering, next week.

[@arrashobbycorner]

It's Friday! Time for shady videos!

[@coeliandetlev8670]

Thats an excellent Paintjob respect !!

[@Brave_Sir_Robin]

Cant wait for the next one!

[@johnreed3638]

What a brilliant video on a very interesting Tank. Well done.

[@CookieCommandGaming]

You can easily camo an aircraft using modeling/painter's tape to outline certain color areas.

[@UnholyFrenzy_]

Looks amazing as always Martin! I think you should either do a Hetzer or a Panzer 4 if you wanna do a dark yellow camo

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Or that one Sturmtiger which was painted yellow and abandoned in some German town :)

[@UnholyFrenzy_]

@@NightShiftScaleModels Thats also a great idea :o

[@michelrigaud9552]

waow the painting stand !

[@MrOttotje]

Your dedication is inspiring! Great!

[@AWarriorsQuest]

Amazing as usual! I would love to see you try the Oxidrot/Dunkelgelb camouflage. Maybe on something like a Hetzer. With the white stripes it has such a unique look. Cheers!

[@Panzermeister36]

Red oxide camouflage? You mean rotbraun?

[@AWarriorsQuest]

@@Panzermeister36 no, I really mean the oxid primer. Late in the war there was not enough paint left, so they used the dunkelgelb on the primer for a makeshift camo. Like the Panther Bovington has on display.

[@Panzermeister36]

@@AWarriorsQuest yeah, that's a myth. There are hundreds of photos of tanks serving in the last weeks of the war and they all still have the elaborate factory camouflages. They were even introducing new camouflages such as the Octopus scheme which is photographed on one of the last King Tigers built. Occupied factories after the war still had ample paint supplies and many spare parts. Things like rubber and special alloys where what the Germans were running out of. The Bovington Panther was built after the war under REME supervision in a captured factory. It's not a standard vehicle. And, remember that Bovington mislead people for decades with their fictional blue Caunter camouflage scheme. Only recently did they admit it was wrong...so be careful what you take away from museum pieces. Very few are in original condition :)

[@AWarriorsQuest]

@@Panzermeister36 oh, I didn't know that. Thanks for the clarification and your long answer, panzermeister! A pity you can't trust the museums ;) however I still like the look :D

[@Panzermeister36]

@@AWarriorsQuest I know, some day I will do a red oxide finish :P it's nonsense but looks so cool...

[@mawgantalling9511]

Yessssssss, what air brush set up do you use??

[@fifgaming445]

You really motivate me to keep doing my hobby 😊

[@mikecachioli8838]

Wow!! Beautiful paint...

[@miguelitogg]

The Jagdpanther is definitely my favourite AFV from WWII.