Let's Build: Realistic Rusty Train Diorama!

[@ironspike171]

Dear Uncle Martin, today i want to praise a skill of you no one is talking about: You are such a good narrator! Your model skills are so overwhelming, that real no one realizes your videos would be only half as good if you wouldn’t narrate the, in such details. I dont know any other modeller that talks so much and adds at the same time so much depth to the experience.

[@spennykcn]

Agreed, there are lots of modeling channels, but Martin’s videos are easy to listen to, unlike some of the others.

[@RedDead354]

i use muh frends all the time

[@donavinmoller2432]

AGREED

[@veetz1728]

agreed nobody on youtube narrates like he does,just awesome

[@Floris_VI]

Wow thats a great thing to piint out and i totally agree!

[@michealibra6350]

Who else checked the play bar at the exact moment he said we would ? dude's a psychic!! And an amazing artist Respect

[@kQuista]

i wanted to but then remembered that it was fully painted in the thumbnail

[@markc7002]

Guilty!!

[@jabelsjabels]

It's that panel sliding sound! I'm so conditioned by it lol

[@smithy2]

I had too, it's the 'don't touch that it's hot' reflex

[@markfergerson2145]

(raises hand) What’s really weird is that I checked it not five seconds before he said not to.

[@mingrui1862]

The only thing that can top a Friday for me is a video from Uncle Night Shift😊 29:28 something completely new? Praying for a belly land, wrecked, and rusted B-17 in a field along the German countryside just left to rot. Maybe with an old rusty plow in tall grass near the bomber.

[@optimised120]

11:56 The second before you said that I checked the play bar 😂 Your models are absolutely incredible. I’ve only built a couple models and you are my inspiration to get better. Thank you so much for these videos 🙏

[@davidstrainsandlego]

This is a pleasant surprise. My particular niche in modeling is model railroading, but I get tons of inspiration from other areas of modeling, so it's nice to see this

[@Fred-Wilbury]

Spot on , I do the same regards Fred

[@markfergerson2145]

A boat. You’ve done armor, planes, trains and automobiles and buildings and even a fricking sci fi walking tank. But far as I know, no boats yet.

[@Milry9646]

When did night shift make planes? I have never seen him do one

[@BlueBoy0]

@@Milry9646 I think he's just not a fan. Armor modelers, plane modelers, and ship modelers all tend to be different people.

[@50043211]

Always good to change the lane and gear from time to time. And this German contraption from the early 20th century looks right out of a Ghibli film! 😊

[@moonscript4675]

Brilliant work. Looks like something out of The 1979 STALKER film.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

This is awesome, such a small diorama, but the feeling of an entire train yard!!

[@iain.sm.c]

Your dioramas always have a story to tell. You can see that this little pancake train has lived a colourful life, great job dude.

[@chrisgould9101]

I'm thinking of a plane or a boat next. Branching out into the world is always good to help the creativity keep flowing all the time. You never get bored or tired if you challenge your creativity with something different. Good Job 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@scalerailmodelling2846]

Ma’Friend! As a railway modeller this is awesome!!!

[@chris_obarski]

Love the intro buddy! Great stuff! 😁

[@johnhamilton2213]

Best model maker on the Internet. Such an inspiration.

[@creightonleerose582]

6:30: FWIW: - Ive found a quik way to add circular wood grain to the exposed square end cuts of cut logs, beams, or dimensional lumber boards is to use the varying radii of circular hole punching tools, (descending from largest out upon edges to smallest @ the logs heart-wood) Using a small hammer & a flat/hard surface to support tapping as a Rough In for the end-cut wood grain.... -Then use a #11 hobby blade, wire brush, or twisting the piece upon large grit sandpaper to add finer wood grain & knock down the cut edges from hole punches & for additional random knicks, cuts, etc... -Turns out looking pretty convincing after primer, base coats, top coat paint(s), washes & dry-brushing applications.... Nice work as always!..;)

[@SimeonCogswell]

The board texture on the concrete wall is such a subtle touch, I really like it. The next video is Gunpla related!

[@xNevikKx]

Seeing your style and efficiency shift over has been a joy.

[@alankeith7866]

It's always nice to see a new Night Shift video drop!! Thank you Martin for sharing your talents! The bloopers are awesome!!😂😂

[@javierspilere8257]

Not only the best modeling contest, but the best edition, photography and verbal explanation of any modelling channel in KZbin

[@jabelsjabels]

Love getting to see the entire process in one video. I think showing the paint job on the interior first before going back to do the same treatment to the outside is a pro editing move. It was really cool to know the final result and see how each technique contributes to the final effect.

[@AnimodBN]

Excellent rust technique. Using airbrush to create light rust after chipping is master class 👍

[@BADDERSBETTERDIORAMAHACKS121]

Hi Martin, I've neglected my own diorama channel for over 2yrs, but I've kept my engine chugging by watching and re-watching all of your previous videos, every one of which is pretty much perfect and all of which are interesting, and inspiring. In short, your videos make me cry! How can anyone hope to compete??? I can't hope to match your camera work/editing, production, narration, and modelling skills. I'm sure I'd beat you in a few rounds of shin-kicking though. Joking aside, I AM learning your method for producing videos and hope to reach a reasonable standard soon and get back to doing stuff on my own channel. Oh, welcome to the world of plaster of Paris buildings by the way. Now get and cast your own rather than purchase a plaster kit! Keep up the great work!

[@kingforaday8725]

Very cool!. Ive not done any modelling in 2-3 years. Skills like this that I had developed since I was a kid have become "rusty"!!!! Found memories of working into the wee hours of the morning on projects like this. Family obligations required this time of day when all my sane family members were in bed. Now that the family has grown up I have competition from other hobbies.

[@salozinp]

Me encantan sus escenografias en ambientes abandonados.Impresionantes trabajos!!!!

[@leroyarellano3916]

Man, there is no one with your skill and passion on youtube, you are the best and I love your work.

[@wagnermodels1363]

You are a great guy ! Fantastic introduction !

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

Great work as always . You inspire me to build more and better dioramas . AMAZING Work . Mike Espo. God Bless.

[@TheDualTatorz]

Your IRL intros are so great. Almost like an "Oh hi, didn't see you there!" sort of way. I'm just waiting for a day where the intro has literally nothing to do with the video at all. Its just you at a stop light or something. xD

[@markc7002]

When it comes to rust effects, you simply have NO equal!!!

[@ghines65]

I love the light pole, that is such a distinctive feature. I am sure you have heard, watching you makes me feel so inadequate, but I am learning. Thank you for sharing your skills. Plus your videos are so relaxing.

[@benhunter4041]

Would love to see some more trains!

[@p.bckman2997]

I love the look of old, rusty junk! Excellent video!

[@stelstorm5157]

This channel is a successful triple. Stellar imagination, presentation and explanation. But it’s a home run because of the individual who is behind it all. In the KZbin modeling world he is a franchise player.

[@josephschuster]

@nightshift due to your mentions of Michigan Toy Soldier & Figure Company on a recent visit to Berkeley Michigan I sought out their store and I was not disappointed. I have been making models since 1974, and this is the essence of what a great hobby shop should be. Well socked with armor kits, tools, paints and basing supplies with all the major brands and many many niche products as well. Incredible dioramas and scenic displays are top quality, and make it worth the visit alone. I love your videos, and i've learned so much. Great to see your techniques grow and improve. Keep up the great work night shift.

[@LiahimVedebel]

It seems to me that in this case, instead of veneer or a completely black background, on the sides of the diorama it would be interesting to show the texture of concrete. Something like the head of a concrete pile or pillar. This may be an unusual technique =)

[@ducatisti]

Your videos always make me smile. I love your voice, and the way you play with the English language is so much fun. I have only one complaint, nearly every time I watch a new build you end up costing me money! Now I'm off to Michigan Toy Soldier to buy some mud and rocks and probably some weeds. Yay!

[@silverdragontm9548]

Hell yeah. It’s been so long, nice to see you back muh friend.

[@silverdragontm9548]

Are we still doing the „yay I’m first“? If so, u know, first…

[@grzegorzchillspl8228]

AS USUAL, EPIC WORK

[@lesthiele4921]

Good afternoon Uncle Night Shift, very happy to see you back at the modelling desk, that was a absolutely stunning build, and your weathering was at another level, best regards from Australia, Les

[@ErzgebirgsMoBaHO]

Ingeniously built and even more ingeniously painted. You are a master! Thank you for always showing it in such detail. Greetings Tino

[@Shae_Sandybanks]

Wow this is so awesome! Incredible detail

[@Grinder_2112]

I have been waiting for Uncle Nightshift to make something railway related for a long, long time. Finally!

[@fotomakr]

Rust has never been so fascinating! And bonus bloopers? Awesome!

[@Bob-b7x6v]

Maestro Kovach, can you do a special with James May of Top Gear? He's a huge modeler. I loved his History of Hornby and Airfix documentaries. Your work as always, is top-notch.

[@omermete4181]

I've been loving this "no tank" tank style kit making! Maybe next you could try doing a downed plane?

[@gregrandolph]

I'm glad you got back on track with this build, Martin. It came out fantastic! Nice to see the return of the bloopers as well!

[@ronaldjouster6929]

I make historic wooden ship models, which has nothing to do with what you are mostly making. But your videos are just a joy to watch, your creativity is inspiring!❤

[@michelrigaud9552]

Mon ami, c'est toujours une joie immense de découvrir une de tes nouvelles constructions. Celle-ci est absolument magnifique, quel travail ! Le résultat est époustouflant, bravo mille fois et merci pour ces moments si agréables. Bonne continuation et à la prochaine !

[@Sir_Rheilffordd]

Finally!!! A train diorama. It looks amazing ❤

[@davidholder-oe1oe]

That was a great job you did. There was only one thing you could have done to make it better. The light Pole, if you would have made it light up, that would be the only thing to do to make it better. I still would give this project a 10 out of 10. You are one of the best. There is out there.

[@OLDMANTEA]

This was perfect for distress finishing. Bravo

[@mikeszpakowski1]

I love VMS , put in about $400 order every year and I’m never disappointed

[@Sohave]

I love the subject of this build. In Denmark we used to have a bunch of these Breuer shunting tractors, they were popular among factories that needed light shunting and in roundhouses where their short size allowed them to be together with a locomotive on the turn table, which is handy when moving around locomotives. local locomotive builder Frichs also start making a slightly different version of them. Their nickname here was "Klædeskabet" = "the Closet"

[@faktablad]

I have to be honest, I have never built a model but I love your videos! Every second there's a new technique that's fascinating to learn about. Thanks for being so generous with knowledge that probably took a lot of experience to gain.

[@mazinman3]

I really like this & may be my favorite of all your dioramas. Nice job!

[@dermodellbaunoob]

Haha finally WE have outtakes again. How long ago were the old classic ones? 4 years? 🎉

[@russellmary175]

Uncle--as always--a pleasure to watch. Love the method of the subtle green over the white for the industrial base...one I plan to use on a car model. Prost, brother!

[@flipflow1909]

one of my favourite models you have done so far. the groundwork without the heavy primer looks way better and even more natural in my opinion.

[@greganixter7352]

Thanks!

[@vagabundolino]

I cant say how much i love the openings of the videos. Well done kind sir

[@LeveretteJamesClifford1955]

Hi Martin, it's me, Cliff here. I am really enjoying watching this video because you are tearing stuff up! Not unlike the recent photos I sent to you, but not visible from the outside. However, you just inspired me to do more. I have a set of nice metal tracks I was going to use to get a great middle sag, but my reference photos show that the tanks had side skirts which completely hide the realistic sags so Im going with the lit tracks instead. Love the way you are building this torn up. Imagine an old rusty engine becoming a work of art! I wonder how many hours did it take to paint this kit?

[@kjolskistudios]

I think you should try making a boat diorama. Probably best to start with someone small though. They take up quite a bit of space

[@daniellejones5981]

This Video is going to be about... I'm taking a walk today... Uhh... Thanks for the Bloopers!!! Now we can remember that you're still one of us regular people! Hats off to the Master, Martin! That Loco is Beautiful!!!

[@owenschulz9504]

I would Iove to see a diorama with an open topped tank like a hellcat or a nashorn- I feel like there would be a ton of room for storytelling and intricate details

[@joshgibbs3337]

After the week I’ve had this makes it worth it all!!! and bloopers are back!!!! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!! Love your work !!

[@APsychicMonkey]

Wow! Another masterpiece! The craftsmanship is absolutely next level.

[@boomsticks_and_battlefield]

Here in the states that “steel rope” is called a guy wire. We install them all the time on corner/deadend power poles (I’m a lineman lol). They hold the tension from the conductors to keep the poles from coming over. Looks great as always! I especially appreciate how convincing that old pole looked lol

[@billnixx5752]

Sooo glad to see you back again Mah -Friend! . You cause me to shout expletives at the screen. Grüßen aus Washingtonstaat, USA

[@jameshorne9351]

Wow, your work is amazing, the realism is outstanding. You are EXTREMELY talented.

[@onimodpl]

It looks amazing! I know there aren't many train model kits in larger scales, meant for static display, but if you find any in the future, i would love to watch you build them.

[@smokeyjoe4078]

As always, an amazing build. Love it when a New Video from you appears in my feed! And its great that it is something different than a Tank. Nice Variety! What about an Old Soviet Fire Truck abandoned and overgrown near the NPP Tschernobyl? I'd Love to see something like that from you 😁😉

[@Odinnyb13]

Absolutely fantastic video! i always love watching you build such amazing dioramas. Those Breuer VI switcher locomotives are really nifty little things. we had a few of them over here in Norway, and they were commonly given the nickname "Klesskapet" ("the wardrobe") due to their shape.

[@Gothmetalhead13]

This was amazing. Its inspirational to see such a simple subject built and displayed in such a beautiful way. also, im guessing a space ship.

[@simonacuthbert1]

Great work, Martin. Enjoyable and relaxing to watch as ever. Thanks so much and have a great weekend.

[@jjskn93]

I look forward to the idea of you doing more railway based stuff. Lots of dirty/rusty textures on industrial locomotives.

[@fjdexx]

Big respect. You make a nice model into a wonderfull beautiful one-of-a-kind piece. Masterwork. Thx for showing

[@gregorysuddeth581]

Amazing how you can make such a unique subject intriguing.

[@patrickbarr7364]

You mentioned something along the line of "rust attracts dust, rocks, and plants" during the detailing phase of the build. This made me wonder about dust, rocks, and plants collecting in corners of the machine, attracting and holding onto water, accelerating rust in those locations, perhaps? As always, LOVE your work, and your explanations of your techniques.

[@herrlogan17]

Excellent work as always, it looks epic! One thing though, I would add some sheen to some places. For a metal object it looks too flat for me.

[@janofe2232]

Absolutely incredible fun to watch you work on this one. Seems like a fantastic kit!

[@sisco8225]

This is such an interesting train, i never knew something like this existed, it looks almost like something that could be from a dystopian future with its harsh desgin and odd aesthetics. After seeing this i would love to se you do a marine subject, like a abandoned tug boat or military ship.

[@thestoicsteve]

an amazing diorama. Great to see the varied techniques you use.

[@travisjodyh.842]

That’s amazing!!! More trains please.

[@cerisekappes580]

Really beautiful deviant from your usual subject. The weathering came out amazing 😊 Love watching you create ❤😊❤

[@notnubilous3804]

Oh man Martin, this came out amazing! I can't wait to see what you do with that 40k tank you bought, especially since there's very little "reference" pictures for the tank. Imagination is gonna run wild!

[@scrapsscraps4911]

Love watching your model making! I wonder if you would be interested in doing something opposite to heavily weathered models, like a factory finished WW2 tank from a factory (could be included into a diorama as well with factory machinery) or a freshly restored old building (providing contrast between perfect finish and a dirty construction site around). Something "out of you comfort zone"? :)

[@flyboyadventures777]

You can build anything very well! Always nice to watch a Real Artist!!!😎😎😎

[@realkekec4028]

Wow,just wow.Excellent work.

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Very, very well done Sir, lots of details in a small space.

[@vyk8244]

thats actually some insane detail. you are amazing

[@raymondserafin9396]

Another great job.I was thinking I'm picking up that kit.Now.I think I'm gonna go get it and start building.Thanks for the The inspiration always love watching your videos.Can't wait for your next one.Keep up the good work

[@karenburns3516]

So cool you have a great eye for detail love your mad skills thanks for sharing your talent.😊

[@justsomedude7583]

My dude, my favorite and most talented scale modeler and painter on KZbin. You gotta make a turtle tank next. I would love to, but my skills are no match for that level of mad max, custom orkiness. The chicken coop! I believe in you! But….you know, should make it look like it just got knocked out cause that’s only right and proper.

[@seanoneill7085]

Excellent work !! I look forward to your videos and enjoy them greatly. Keep up the great work !!

[@Samo-sn5yt]

I haven't said it prior (i don't think), but i really enjoy these real life locations segments you've begun putting in your videos - they're just a really nice inclusion - keep up the good work! Also Borderlands reference at the start? Noice

[@georgetaylor5482]

Really nicely done, you make things look so real, awesome job.

[@ArjanvanOeveren]

Great looking diorama. My only gripe would be the flattened motor. It looks comically large for such a small shunter.

[@FrankyMontens-xe8hi]

wow that is insane, very realistic work, congratulations.

[@olehippy13]

you are a master at this process. I really like watching your work.

[@neogeo39]

Recently I started modeling again after 10 years of not doing it Been working on a Tiger E that a relative gave me when he gave up after just assembly the lower hull and I had an idea for a diorama you might like A vehicle (tank, apc, truck, whatever...) in its assembly line on a factory, like if it was being finished to be put into service Great train diorama btw, great as always