Night Shift At The Tank Factory - 1/35 Diorama

[@SimeonCogswell]

A boss standing around in the way with no idea about safety protocols? Sounds absolutely realistic to me.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Just another day at the job!

[@TheRedruffian]

Take your point - but danger from welding, at that distance, would relate to electric welding: looking at the arc is a Bad Thing. However, there's hoses there, this is a gas torch (a cutting torch, to be precise) and there is no eye damaging level of UV from a gas flame.

[@scottmcadams8771]

Dude.. i guarantee some of your viewers would pay good money for your models. Have you thought about selling them..? Let us know.

[@_Jester_]

@@TheRedruffian No, but heat radiation and sparks flying.

[@tmonnmiles]

​@@_Jester_ no radiation. Sparks and flying molten metal, yes. I use one almost daily.

[@phamduongthanhlong46]

just wait until this dude find out about gunplas, he is gonna dominate the entire community with his detailing and weathering skills

[@frederickthompson8686]

This guy is the KING of military modelers...

[@Batukhanify]

This guy is the King of every modelers.

[@max16]

if he and plasmo joined forces.. nothing could stop them

[@scribble1259]

Good way to finish the day with an uncle night shift video after my first week at my new school

[@MichaelKalpinski]

same for me

[@lachellecaillouet313]

I started school 6 weeks ago, but I get Friday's off.

[@SATXbassplayer]

"Doesn't look that BAD....????" Martin - this is INCREDIBLE!!! FANTASTIC JOB!!! (just so you know, I try to watch every video you produce, and I haven't built a model in 50 years. These videos work as entertainment as well as for instruction.)

[@tonyleece5456]

The person squatting is using an oxy-acetylene cutting torch not a welder, so the bystander watching is perfectly fine. Brilliant work as usual mate :) :)

[@Beadlayer69]

You can weld with oxy acetalyne, it’s just gas welding instead of arc welding

[@tonyleece5456]

Yes but that's a cutting torch. Do you realize how much gas, time and filler rod you'd need to put a fillet of weld on steel plate that thick. Also he has no filler wire i his other hand at all to do any sort of welding. PS. I'm a welder :)

[@themumfortofflying6415]

It makes me feel a lot better when this guy pumps out a fantastic model like this and still has doubts. Reminds me that we all go a little too hard on ourselves and it's ok to back off occasionally.

[@RobertKubas]

The bloopers at the end was the perfect ending.😂😂😂

[@rccarguy3696]

I remember the first time I saw a commercial for KZbin encouraging people to make KZbin videos for a living. I was like, “Yeah, right!” But you have done it, my friend, and you do it so well.

[@Kroeghe]

You take us to the nicest places, uncle Night Shift.

[@MastinoNapoletano420]

No wall, no cry! 😂Love the Bob Marley reference!

[@informaturge]

Since you asked, I like the green crate the most. It reminds me of exploring old wooden farmhouses where everything had grown mold and moss as it decayed.

[@SecularFelinist]

You have such steady hands. You shouldn't be a modeler, you should be a surgeon.

[@iain.sm.c]

This is so cool, I think removing the walls was a great idea. It makes the tank the focus.

[@111doomer]

I gotta say I know you're not too impressed with the end result but you've taken a simple idea and made it a thing of beauty. I wish I had you're attention to detail and patience. It's a great diorama.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

It would've been more epic with the factory walls in the background, but then again, we wouldn't be able to appreciate the Ferdinand from the other side :)

[@geraldbrooks2763]

You could make a facade wall as a seperate piece for pictures. Best of both worlds​@NightShiftScaleModels

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It feels like a large factory floor, love it!!!

[@stephenhauer9055]

Amazing diorama as always! Just a little thing, the Deutsche Post was founded in 1947 after the war so technically the crates should have the Logo of the Reichspost :D

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Oh my! Funny enough, the Reischspost decals are in the kit!

[@stephenhauer9055]

@@NightShiftScaleModels Haha it happens :D I guess that Ferdinand is just in an alternate universe where it sat in a warehouse all forgotten till after the war

[@norbertt11]

Was thinking about that way to much

[@Robr1701]

​@NightShiftScaleMode Hate to tell you the 'this way up ' symbol was first used in the 1970s, not sure about the fragile and keep dry ones, but I don't think they were in use in the 40's either.

[@georgetaylor5482]

That is crazy good, the crates are my favorite, thanks for showing how you did the wood, simple but effective.

[@Izzyspaintingworkshop]

Don't worry about the whole welding with no mask thing. It's an oxyacetylene torch welder, so you don't super need a mask. Stunning work as always!

[@_Jester_]

You never welded with an oxy torch, have you?

[@mattrandazzo3289]

You’re too humble. Your “not that bad” is my aspiration!

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi Martin, that was a totally stunning build/diorama, your talent is just so great to watch, andbyou are so free about passing on your knowledge and skill to all who watch, many thanks for what you do for this hobby, now to answe your question, I would vote for the plan crate, best regards from Australia, Les

[@fotomakr]

Wow! All of the boxes look great. Mind blown at painting each cobblestone with the chipping 😮

[@Gundumb_guy]

Those bloopers were pretty funny. I guess I never thought about having to actually go out into the world to film those intros.

[@SCALEBENCHplasticmodels]

Hi Martin... I usually watch all your videos and don't write a comment because I don't even come close to the quality of your models. Of course I try to use your techniques as much as I can. But in this case I would like to give my opinion on your great diorama composition. I think your design without walls was a very good decision. Otherwise the building would have competed with the Ferdinand. A paradox that can be found on numerous dioramas at many exhibitions... so in this case less is more! Thank you for your great work and your significant contribution to our beloved YT plastic model building community. Best regards, Markus

[@troyhand-i6q]

a great diorama and love the tips along the way, especially the crates

[@unsuisseegare1291]

your videos are becoming even better and more interesting now that I started to make dioramas for my models, they are an endless source of ideas and excellent tips

[@ReekIan]

That came out great and was well worth all the extra effort required to highlight all them stones. I love how your wood came out as well.

[@enigmamod]

Great job brother, Love the light and shadow on your work. Thanks for sharing.

[@harlech2]

MA FRENS! The best way to start a weekend!

[@PhotoFlight]

It's just amazing what can be made with patience and paint.

[@jaykaramales3087]

Waiting for your Friday drops is hard, but always worth it. I also appreciate the effort you make to explain the products and techniques you use, and why you use them.

[@Aliktren]

Absolute work of art 🎨

[@showdown66]

Awesome. I recently saw a model where they used a flickering blue led for welding. It looked really good. BTW that logo on the side at back is that of 656.Panzerjäger-Regiment

[@Quick-Silver206]

Those boxes are amazing!

[@Skirt553]

The intense black contrast is kind of your signature, imo.

[@MichaelKalpinski]

love the brick texture on the diorama thank you for the video!

[@roadweary5252]

Excellent Job, friend!

[@apathtrampledbydeer8446]

Looking great, a very good way to utilize cramped area.

[@JiluMiah-ek2rd]

12:37 sickest pre shading I’ve seen yet! You make it look so easy 🤩🤩🤩

[@saltields7649]

When I saw the picture, I thought it was a picture of real people working on a real vehicle. I can’t believe that it’s a scale model diorama, instead of the real thing. Great Job.

[@johnmadison479]

Bloopers ftw! Keep adding them. :)

[@GhtPTR]

You're just crazy. Plain crazy. Waiting for more 😁

[@raymondserafin9396]

Good job, really love the figures you paint it.They look life like an a diarrhea's perfect.Always love seeing your videos.Keep up the good work can't wait to see your next one

[@60trickpa]

Your works of art should be in art galleries

[@Sasha-jk6wo]

Awesome detail as usual! The Ferdinand has always been one of my favorite armored vehicles from WW2 and this one is definitely interesting with the chalk writing all over it. Last one ever made? Wow, what a great subject and an interesting piece of history!

[@paulcorrigan649]

Superb job mate. Absolutely superb

[@gitsideways]

I am just starting scale modeling, and I've learned so much from your videos. I am so happy when a new video of yours drops. Thanks so much for the inspiration and tutelage you provide with your content!

[@Kroeghe]

"Mmm, brick, my favourite"

[@Diegocordovilla]

Lovely diorama, you should try washes made with pigments diluted in X20A for the texture of concrete or rocks, I love the results of that mix

[@ryburnsjr]

Dude...thank you so much for posting this.....I'm learning so much

[@tomtruesdale6901]

You did a great job on that diorama. Outstanding job.

[@paulcorrigan649]

This would look superb in a Diorama with those ball tanks.

[@HunterJE]

Excited to see what this mystery civilian project is!

[@_mrcrypt]

Actually one of my favorites! Well done 🍷

[@aaron2709]

Love that yellow line.

[@TealCheetah]

that brick wall and metal door in the intro!!

[@bluebooooo7165]

Hey uncle, I’ve been watching your videos since 8th grade, and now i graduate high school this year! I just wanted to say thank you for helping these past 4 years fly by a little easier! Much love from the great state of Texas!

[@mattgbarr]

Absolutely stunning, as always! I really like the natural wood finish on the crates.

[@TheRedruffian]

Loving the blooper reel, man 😁 Great work, as always. Thank you for sharing and especially for your explanation of techniques.

[@stevenlitkey9354]

Love It , Love It , Love It 😍 Your figures are always KILLER !!!

[@feltwedge]

Outstanding job.

[@alexadamson9959]

As someone who works in a factory. The place is ALWAYS clean. Even if it’s just 15 minutes before home time. A clean factory reduces accidents and in the case of oil spills, gets rid of fire hazards. You don’t want your tank factories burning down. But since this is very late war, I’ll allow it.

[@lav25og83]

Maybe you do want your factory burning down?

[@stitch626aloha]

A CLEAN factory is a factory that is NOT PRODUCING product. This is coming from someone who has been in industry for 15 years

[@RayMoyes]

True, but sawdust used to clean up oil spills tends to get everywhere over time in factories.

[@audiencesmember]

Oh wow that is indeed one debonair gentleman! Awesome build as always!

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

He's a very Peaky Blinders looking gigachad

[@alankeith7866]

I really enjoy your videos and the addition of the bloopers makes them even better!!! Keep up the great (and funny) work!!!

[@LowNSlowIII]

Happy Friday! Uncle Night Shift with another great video!

[@scottchenoweth4937]

I was ready for this. I re-watched a few of your three & four year-old build videos just last week. This made my day.

[@hpvdrone5667]

Fantastic job !!!!!!!

[@michaelrafferty4783]

Fantastic as allways.

[@philRminiatures]

Incredible details...and talent!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@paulpisters668]

This is a work of art, again.❤❤

[@glennvogt1194]

Another fine piece of work. Nicely done

[@lizardlink5130]

Good stuff. Those cobbles look brilliant

[@bobrivett7645]

Those boxes you are really cool, I'm to have try that myself. And that factory looks amazing, the amount of work you put into it does show. Enjoy

[@jayandry3392]

Don’t worry about the shielding, he’s not using a welder he’s using a torch. You don’t need ice shields for a torch, except for the operator who only needs it to prevent sparks.

[@vonbennett8670]

Awesome job...as always!!!

[@isisnmagic1812]

Stunning video, love the stone work.

[@enzomolinari54]

Mr Kovac, you are a great artist!

[@peezebeuponyou3774]

Fantastic work mate, as ever. 👏

[@karlkarl93]

I can't wait to see a video where you walk in front of some scenery or building and then you suddenly reveal that it was actually a greenscreen with your diorama.

[@richardorta8960]

Looks great! Love how the detail came out. Had an idea. A window facade with someone aiming an anti-tank weapon through the wndow.

[@KamAZ_TyphoonK_63968]

AMAZING! AMAZING! THIS IS VERY NICE!

[@claudiolopez997]

Thank you Master, gracias por seguir compartiendo e inspirando !!!

[@JanKoneczny]

Im happy to be one of OG subscribers/fans because we can look and say - damnit, uncle NS make progress not only in great scale models and dioramas but in whole story telling and content making. Thank you uncle Night Shift and greetings from Czech republic ❤.

[@Rpantherluzero]

Very nice, Diorama. Loved it

[@MGB-learning]

Great video

[@haydnc]

Incredible work.

[@dagoelius]

Another great product for sealing styrofoam that you can paint over is thinned Mod Podge.

[@PepperDog76]

Absolutely awesome! But? The bloopers were the best part😆

[@jovishark]

this is a really cool one, i love your scene work and your ever-present attention to detail. super interesting that you can get better wood grain texture from plastic than wood itself! it proves what a great sculpter you are. and, as ever, i am absolutely tickled by your inclusion of welds and active welders. i feel so seen!

[@Steeleater-09]

I was so happy to see this video today! I am a bit late to the party but it’s awesome as always! Thanks for making my already-nice day even better!

[@robertgottlieb3731]

I use your discount code. Michigan Toys has good prices and customer service. I love your dioramas and your videos are very inspiring. Thank you Martin!

[@rockinghorses]

Civilian!! Already looking forward.

[@stephenbridges2791]

Very nice, as usual. A side note, a bystander really doesn't need eye protection to observe oxygen-acetylene welding or cutting. I've cut plates with just sunglasses on. See you on the next one.

[@TheModelGuy]

You 100% do need eye protection. That bright blue/white light will destroy your retinas.

[@shonemumy]

13:50 This. Worked in a railcar workshop for 15 years; this diorama looks quite relatable.

[@erickirwan8703]

Outstanding diorama. I love that factory floor❤

[@matemmanuel8549]

Waouh, just amazing job 😍😍😍

[@twmodelltechnik634]

Wow, that's very nice work 👏 👍

[@cerisekappes580]

Gorgeously detailed ❤😊❤

[@casualmilsim2459]

Been looking forward to this one. Lovely model.

[@timhamilton6527]

Utterly superb. Stellar. What an inspiration you are Martin!