Let's Paint The Saddest Tank Ever! (A7V, Meng 1/35)

My friends, not only we're about to spray a rather complex four-tone camouflage, but we'll also make the saddest tank in history!
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[@ironspike171]

Just in case anybody missed the talent of Martin: Just watch how he painted the VERY THIN black outline between the camo shades. Thats brush skill! Ive never seen anybody doing so long lines in. single stroke.

[@ZelunWanderer]

Made me cry and want to snap my brushes

[@jerryvolpini7987]

I think maybe Martin was a sign painter in another life 😄 Watch some videos on pinstriping, these guys are insanely talented!

[@fotomakr]

Jaw dropping good…right before he airbrushed shadows on every rivet.

[@preparebbiox]

I tried it myself after seeing him did that. It ended up with repainting my model lol 😂

[@comradebusman3]

RIGHT?!!?! I paint warhammer minis, and I can't get an even line like that in the slightest! Dude's got talent and year of skill.

[@Modkits131]

This has to be my favorite color scheme you’ve done yet. The colors just pop! And the marking imperfections are so clean. But the cherry on the cake, is that sad looking ☠️ to finish it off.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Thanks! I guess those 7 years of waiting finally paid off :)

[@certifiedidiot9625]

WW1 tank camos are cool and you do a very good job recreating them!

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

They're very unique for sure!

[@PaulaXism]

WW1 ship dazzle paint was amazing. There is a photo of a ship in harbour in Liverpool.. 300 feet long photographed from across the dock.. in colour... and it's almost impossible to see.. it's like it's there but your eyes just can't lock on.

[@Sandy-ig9pc]

you always post at the end of my lunch block ;-;

[@razorbackbird2142]

Hi from switzerland! Just wanted to say: I follow your show about 1 year now. And it improved my skills extremliy. As an concept artist, i can say, some techniques are also applyable to 3D texturing and naturaly on real life props (Game&Movie). Thank's for sharing!!

[@gromit368]

Very nice! I was impressed at the steadiness of your free hand painting the 'black' lines with the pin striping brush. Skills!!!! The A7V is definitely a colourful beastie.

[@edwardkrott2394]

Your painting skills are out of this world,You just don't disappoint with even the smallest detail.

[@flyingeyeproductions5552]

I just love how you handled that crazy looking camouflage! BUT DONT YOU DARE INSULT THE SAD SKULL!!! 😂

[@overtbias9305]

The A7V: when you design your tank after a barn but the barn turns out to have better trench crossing ability

[@PaulaXism]

I don't think they quite got why the Mk 1 was the shape it was. Most WW2 tanks would honestly have had problems if put into a WW1 battlefield.

[@alexey7101]

Уже сейчас впечатляюще! Собственно как всегда на высшем уровне!

[@rcsantistevan5701]

This is my absolute favorite vehicle You have done colors are so beautiful. The hand painted symbols give it so much character 11/10

[@HobbyGenix]

That color scheme is AWESOME! It reminds me of a race car, in fact I can almost hear the driver - "The Iron Cross-Iron Cross-Iron Cross-Skullduggery A7V was performing top notch today, until we had that unfortunate off-course excursion. I'm not saying it was Mazepin's fault, but it was Mazepin's fault."

[@One_Stone61]

Mazespin*

[@alwoodsmodellingmayhem]

Superb work! Man that looks so good! Well done Martin.👏👏👍😉

[@hypoSPEED666]

The only thing i dislike is the fact i have to wait another week to see more. Awesome video im definitely looking forward to seeing everything finished and see the next model.

[@stephenbridges2791]

The most important thing you said was that you had fun. That's the whole idea behind building models. Well done, on the camouflage.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

It's always fun when things go (mostly) smoothly! :)

[@brentfu1119]

I love the way the skull and crosses look.

[@namc6419]

I have no interest in model building and I wouldn't have the skill or patience for it, but these vids have helped me through a very rough time recently. They are just nice to sit down and listen to. So thank you.

[@bas9752]

Ma Friends! Always puts the biggest smile on my face.

[@harlech2]

Martin ringing in my weekend like the ball drop for the New Year.. "MA FRENS!!"

[@novusordocitrorum772]

this is absolutely amazing, im getting butterflies in my stomach seeing that skull lol

[@Sammael66685]

The additional text on the intro just killed me! XD And gave me serious Futurama memories as well (despite being on point with the content this time)

[@_Cheko_]

5:43 Anyone else noticed that he pulled off the hatches with the masking putty?

[@karenhyslop6680]

YES

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Because they were dry-fitted so they'd protect the interior :)

[@brentfu1119]

@@NightShiftScaleModels always a method to the madness.

[@jacobakana5649]

These cammos are awesome! I can’t wait to see how it looks with a bunch of mud and rain marks! I think that you captured the sad skull very well, great job!

[@bryankennedy7123]

Glad to see someone else yank the hatches off with the putty.

[@blackforesthamsandwich2310]

I honestly think the skull of a friend is terrifying, it looks so grim and solemn I can just imagine it rolling through a misty battlefield and being very very scary

[@blackforesthamsandwich2310]

Lmao i dont wanna edit cuz he liked it but *skull on the front

[@phil.7064]

The painting videos are always so satisfying

[@garyparker2969]

OMG THAT'S MIND BOGGLING 😜🤪😜🤪😜‼️‼️ Have a Blessed Wknd Buddy 👍👍👍, Gary.

[@williamrichardson3672]

I'm not sure if the way you put way more effort in than necessary is my favourite thing about your work, but it's one of them.

[@mauserkk98]

Great colours, you could see that thing coming.

[@bboydreem]

My favorite thing you have done so far! Stunning!

[@timc-nz4237]

Fabulous Martin, Great painting and scheme!

[@EricSemmelmayer]

Fantastic work as usual! Went back to some of your first videos and man have you grown in talent! You are now a full fledged artist with a capital A. Thanks for being there for us striving for “talent”🍻

[@davidnash1220]

That is absolutely fantastic 👏

[@hungryhedgehog4201]

"Manfred, I have painted a horrifying skull onto our assault wagon! Our enemies will fear us like Störtebeker!"

[@SmallSoldier]

Like a boss as usual. Love this Martin!🙌

[@ODGColornChrome]

That looks amazing Martin, well done!

[@marcodeluca8826]

My favorite build i have seen from you Martin!

[@vonsopas]

Looking good! As a matter of fact, during WWI militaries hired artists to create camo patterns, hence the artsy look. I really love this one, good job.

[@blackphantom99]

Amazing Martin, your teaching us so much. Thankyou for all your hard work mate! ☺️👍

[@scottcarter8203]

WOW! That is one killer paint job. Super Awesome.

[@Mr_Finess3]

Awesome scheme. You’re videos are at the top of my list every week.

[@henryortega9203]

Absolutely superb!

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Uncle Martin . 🐺

[@roadweary5252]

Amazing work, Martin!

[@JedenSiedemDwa]

Looks perfect. greatest part was painting black lines from free hand. Totally awesome. ;) All the best for You! ;)

[@adamcohen6289]

Awesome. Absolutely amazing.

[@BB_Chaptsick]

What a beautifully done ugly tank. It is absolutely amazing to contrast the “original”, again ugly, style paint job with your ability to recreate it as an incredibly realistic model. Insane. Absolutely enjoy your videos.

[@fredrikvanlienden6749]

It's friday and time for another video from Uncle Nightshift. A perfect beginning to my weekend. Keep them coming!

[@michaelnaven213]

Excellent work sir!

[@Leo_Lazarus]

Wow..... really really nice! 🤩 I think, one of the best camo-job i ever seen on a WWI tank so far. Not too much, just the right dose.

[@azoniarnl3362]

Found your channel a few weeks ago and its great!

[@americanpatriot2422]

Outstanding video and presentation.

[@gerhoefsmit8015]

I have just one word for this model,.....AWESOME !!!

[@ncpa1152]

I love this, crazy camo patterns are so much fun, so seeing your take on a unique WW1 paint scheme is so much fun

[@maximss27]

Stunning!

[@utgar131]

I absolutely love your work! You inspire me to continually improve on my modeling.

[@jerryvolpini7987]

I say stop while you're ahead, it looks great as is! Ok, ok, a little mud, no doubt, but the post shading has you 90% of the way there, lol. I have always found post-shading more practical than pre-shading and this is why. Thanks for the video 👍

[@Gothmetalhead13]

This is amazing! Your work is inspirational

[@erickirwan8703]

That looks so cool👍

[@chrisstorch1337]

Thanks again uncle night shift. Incredible, inspirational artistry

[@bruhnegus]

I could spend hours looking at that beautiful camouflage

[@naenaeman5810]

looks great!

[@SPSteve]

That beast is totally BAD ASS!!!

[@jettyboi3167]

wow man! good job!!!!! i love the badge on the front

[@baileys_battles]

Great Job it looks Amazing I really love the Paint job!

[@shadowofthenight7316]

Looks amazing!

[@OzScalemodeling]

Amazing paint work love to colors 👌

[@GoodOlTahj]

cannot wait to see the finished product!

[@schweikces]

Great camo, top work, many thanks for your tips

[@garylawless3608]

Brilliant job Uncle! Can’t wait to see the final finish, and the completed diorama. Greetings from Australia!

[@LightsNcrafts]

I love that paint scheme! Great work, Uncle! :)

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Tank is looking great there. Can't wait to see the finished diorama

[@dave499]

Looks fantastic for a brick! 😀 Great work!

[@fjdexx]

Nice paintjob. thx

[@Alexproductions71]

i love it great work

[@YourFavoriteBotGarethThompson]

ngl it looked really cool in all matte black with the shiny putty on it

[@alexeyvolosach]

Great camouflage!

[@heidiwilks5316]

Love this! I've always been fascinated by WWI tanks and the A7V in particular -- it has such a steampunk feel to it. I just wish they made it in 1/15 scale. Can't wait to see the next chapter!

[@vegtamthewanderer1516]

I love your vids. Keep em comming, cant watch enough of them. I think doing an armored train diorama would be cool

[@XxBloggs]

Love it!

[@kivitelezo]

The free hand hardline between the different coloured parts made me cry :D I can't even dream of such stady hands. Very nice job, Martin! Recently saw some nice french armor on MosonShow with similar hardlines. It was some 1/72 model if I am right and I was amazed.

[@ghostofkadesh9041]

😃 Very nice work 👍

[@LowNSlowIII]

Just as I'm starting to build this Panzer tank I told myself that I wanted to have some Night Shift playing while I do this because it inspires me and gives me ideas I see Night Shift has a new video! Yes!!! I discovered your videos earlier this year. Just found you on Instagram today too!

[@tpbbuzzelli1327]

I love using the masking putty like this in reverse. Looking good My Friend

[@dunka12]

my grandpa taught me how to draw skulls when i was a kid. He was a soldier on the eastern front. It looked really creepy for me back then, but now looking back, it does have a silly vibe from our modern eyes perspective. I still remember how to do it, and might use it on a project one day.

[@austincorreia53]

Thank you for these amazing videos! I just lost one of my bestfriends, and going and binging this model has definitely helped. Sorry I haven't been keeping up with the vids, but I'll be catching up! (Also the sad skull is amazing!)

[@xNevikKx]

I wait every Friday for these!

[@darkwood777]

You are a courageous modeler.

[@TheQueer23]

just finished my AP us history test, time to kick back, drink some tea, and watch some night shift! :D

[@krassandros3238]

Once again great work. Wouldn't you like to build a "Paper Panzer"? An E-50 or E-75, for example, where you don't have to stick so much to historical models.

[@Yves95128]

It looks great! Your technique will be very useful for my Skoda Turtle tank PA2, I wasn't sure how to proceed. Thanks for the video👍.

[@RESlusher]

Yup...that's definitely a colorful tank, Martin! Looks really cool though!

[@jilthunder2276]

An "armored box on tracks" fits quite well. I remember that the German war ministry just took the running gear of an excavator and ordered the tank factory to "put as many weapons on top of it, as possible" XD Best regards from Germany, Jens

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

I suppose they did what they were asked to do :D

[@Pozer714]

Very cool and interesting. You are an amazing person!

[@garyjust.johnson1436]

Nice! If you stopped now you'd still have a show stopper!

[@daniel_charms]

So now we know where the inspiration for the Volkswagen Harlequin came from.

[@endgovernmentextremism]

Yeah, looks awesome. Something different is nice.

[@raziel3726]

Amazing 👍👍

[@shadow_entity9191]

9:03 "This is where the sad skull resides... Sounds like a line from a movie.

[@mcgillagorilla196]

I just thought of the crazy idea of using that masking putty in a diorama or something. That would be an epic texture to incorporate!