"All Quiet In The West..." - Maschinen Krieger WW1 Diorama (Melusine 1/20)

My friends, Maschinen Krieger has been one of the most requested subjects on this channel, but it's finally here! I wanted to put my own spin on this esoteric genre, and an armored mech suit in WW1 trenches seemed right up my alley!
These models are a wonderful blend between armor and figures. You can use every weathering technique known in the armor modelling world yet the shape of the model makes it feel like a scale figure. And they are great relaxing subjects - a suit like this can be efficiently finished in 3 days!
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[@joshhanklon]

Im loving the longer well edited content and the face to face intros. I hope your doing well and doing the models you really want to do.

[@iagomendez2807]

Wow, I'm glad to see new things on this channel, it would be great to see more like this.

[@baleksander000]

Agreed. There are more than enough tank/armor only modelers on KZbin, it’s nice to see modelers using kits like these.

[@sonofeyeabovealleffoff5462]

We need more Maschinen Krieger, Uncle Nightshift! Those kits NEVER get enough attention!

[@peterheinzo515]

i would love to see him do an imperial knight from warhammer

[@Boylei]

This was an excellent episode! Love the concept.

[@marktopher2153]

Wow! I never though to see you here @Boylei Hobby Time lol, btw loved your most recent vid 😎👌

[@davidtebera4488]

adding mud on one side from where the suit may of come in contact with the wall(s) might have been a nice touch. Very nice work overall. You never disappoint.

[@Visigoth_]

🤔 This is one of the only YT Channels I actually watch at *Normal Playback Speed.*

[@Der_Kaiser1871]

I'm really enjoying the 30+ minute videos you've been doing recently! The worst part about a Night Shift video is when it ends, so I'm glad that I can watch for longer before that happens. Great video as always!

[@cliffherring7006]

"a suit like this can be efficiently finished in 3 days"... meanwhile I'm 6 months into my MK44 build 🤣. Awesome as usual Martin. Absolutely love this man. Guarantee we will start seeing more seems on the under-suit of Ma.K kits.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

How's the Mk 44? That's the one I wanted to build initially!

[@cliffherring7006]

It's a lot of fun and goes together pretty well. Some of the interior parts on the inside of the 'cockpit' gave me a little trouble but pretty sure that was on me. I think you would love it. Give it that WW2 Soviet super heavy cast look.

[@vanillaicecream2385]

@@NightShiftScaleModels id love to see something painted in another light level or even at night instead of in daylight

[@PaintonPlasticbyLincolnWright]

Hi Martin, GREAT video and finish. Congratulations on your first Maschinen Krieger model and thank you very much for the kind mentions. Sincerely appreciated!!

[@matthewholehouse2718]

Gotta say I would love to see you tackle a WH40K Imperial Guard tank, I bet it would look fantastic with all the techniques you use to make these scale models look realistic.

[@notagoodsitrep]

The Return of the King!

[@thebaronlouis8619]

From the thumbnail I thought this was Boylei Hobby Time. It's awesome to see something more in the historical fantasy genre from you.

[@mladtheimpaler]

Hell yeah! Been waiting to see you build some Ma.k.!!!

[@jacksummers6464]

Rule of cool should win out everytime when modeling for fun! Glad to see you enjoying yourself with projects like these!

[@gunrunner35]

One of my favorites ever! Love all kinds of alternate history/fictional history. Very inspiring!

[@kylebroflovski5333]

This model made a nice change of subject. And the ww1 setting actually fits super well.

[@Ammonitemare1711]

This was so awesome, I really hope you branch out into more sci-fi or fantasy stuff on occasion more in the future.

[@stevea4744]

Loved it. I like the format of the entire build and finish process in one video. It was worth the wait!

[@MiniGamerDusty]

That is glorious! I'm a huge Ma.K fan and I've used your armor techniques on my figures and it's a joy to see you paint one of these awesome models!

[@DarkJoyRus]

Each video we getting closer and closer to WH40k dioramas and I'm waiting patiently...

[@MasterAlighieri]

absolutely loving the blend of realistic and weird-sci fi! Please do more of that stuff

[@fredrikvanlienden6749]

I've missed you, uncle nightshift. But , oh boy, it was well worth waiting for! It was really nice to watch you step out of your comfort zone.

[@HonageMaximus]

I love seeing these historical modelling techniques used on SciFi models. I'd be fascinated to see how you would paint something like an Imperial Knight from 40k.

[@timharnans]

Hi Martin, small chance you will ever see this but I hope you do. It was you who got me into modeling in late 2022. 6 months, a Panzer IV, Pz. 38(t), Churchill 7, and Panther later, I’m loving it. Thank you so much.

[@jedpunongbayan]

This is mind-blowing! The discipline and patience that you dedicated to the details really paid off. I hope this project opens the idea of you doing more mechs in this style in the future.

[@Icyblade01]

loving the longer videos! getting closer and closer to a warhammer 40k model ;)

[@robsimonis485]

My thoughts exactly. Someone needs to send Martin a Baneblade!

[@ExternalDialogue]

I'd love to see him tackle a 40k model. Seeing a guard tank being given the full weathering and modeling treatment would be amazing. Or seeing how he makes a Space Marine tank a bit more grounded would also be really cool to see.

[@barlotardy]

I love seeing you tackle these non-traditional projects!

[@harrygames7377]

I love these scifi, yet historical diorama's! Great job

[@youshallnotpass3937]

Dieselpunk

[@GoodOlTahj]

Have you ever considered including battle damage? Stuff like bullet impacts or scratches? Things that cut a little deeper than the weathered look. Great vid as always!

[@happybuddyperson]

finally a really good acrylic painting tutorial on Ma. K, and not friggin lacquer paint! great video!

[@BrailleScale]

Great finish my friend! And no worries on the "fuel cap" 😂 maybe they welded a fuel rod in there and called it a day. Less wasted time in the maintenance yard- more time shooting panzerfäusts that appear like farts on the battlefield. I am glad you leaned into this project and had fun with it, it looks absolutely epic in your style and you made the kitbash decals seamlessly integrated into the vehicle. I believe most of these original kits from the early days took decals from scale aircraft kits, so no doubt the lore accurate essence of Ma.K lives on. See you in the next one

[@gstealer11]

I've been waiting on a Ma.K kit on your channel and you knocked it out of the park. Amazing build and fits the theme beautifully. Thanks for the video

[@fungaljester5224]

Me and my son are fans and we enjoy and learn so much from you. We like so much the my friends part

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Uncle Night-shift . 🐺

[@nicetriangle]

Holy cow this is so good. I am loving the juxtaposition of your ww1 stuff mixed with futuristic mechs. It’s a combination of two of my favorite areas of modeling. I was just so pleased to see this video. Love your stuff

[@BritishBeeMan]

Those sandbags are soooo well done. 👍👌 the rest of awesome too. But that really stood out to me.

[@scottmccloud9029]

First time to see your video. I can't believe the detail and results of your work. The sandbags, the paint, the groundwork. Amazing. Definitely subscribing.

[@scottmccloud9029]

Is this for real? Or a scam?

[@MrFunnyDad2024]

Love the MaK world. Outstanding weathering as always...

[@cam2designs]

As a fan of Steam Punk and related genres, I love it. It is inspiring me to pick this hobby back up. Thank you!

[@user-co7dr3rl8b]

I always say Martin does the best videos and I look forward to watching him work. The great thing is that he always inspires me to try A new technique and have fun doing it. Thank "My Friend"

[@newuser1101]

I've only ever painted fantasy models and watching videos of others doing the same. Your work is on a totally different level! Definitely an entertaining and informative watch my friend

[@Decacommand]

This is awesome! Please do more Ma.K, it's such a cool subject and you've absolutely nailed it.

[@BladeRunnerC]

"All good things come to those that wait" and my friend you are always worth waiting for. How you can make such an unbelievable scene so beautifully believable is awesome! Stay true to your passion and don’t ever let time restraints destroy the beauty you deliver each and ever time. I would rather wait 6 months to be able to share in you’re journey of building models than expect them every week or two. Live the passion.

[@wAwCreator]

like how you combine WW1 battlefield scenes with combat robots.

[@oliverlazzaro3570]

honestly man at first when the weekly uploads stopped I was disappointed but this was really worth the wait, cant wait for the next one.

[@eetennak966]

Thats a looong video my dude!!! Hope you feel better with that schedule. For me it does not matter when/how often, will watch anyway. Most important thing is enjoying what you do everyday. Take care and thanks for your insights

[@modellersworldtv]

This new convention is really relaxing, joy to watch

[@Uselesswizard]

This was an absolute pleasure to watch. Your attention to details, lighting, and colors is always a joy to see. Blending these two concepts together into a cohesive diorama worked really well. I'm a huge fan of alternate war histories and this works so well together!

[@roboticcake6047]

These are honestly the best modeling videos on KZbin

[@DoghouseFunkBlaster65]

Holy CoW! You REALLY covered all the bases in this one. I have a formal academic background in fine art, drawing & painting. Watching fundamental painting principals being applied with out of the 'blue-box' simple recycled materials truly inspirational. The possibilities are huge! Thank you for sharing your inspirational travels in this amazing adventure in modelling and for helping to make our own journeys more fun. Peace, love & good health to you!

[@cmufutube]

Thanks so much for the running commentary, explaining in detail what you did, as well as explaining (sometimes) what you didn't do and why.. It's a fantastic piece of art, from a ultra-skilled craftsman (you). Thanks for sharing.

[@ruthlesslee]

your ground work just blows me away every time.

[@thatotherguy7596]

Excellent. Keep building and painting what you want Uncle Night Shift. I'll keep watching 🙂

[@andreaslaube8659]

Wie immer eine fantastische modellbauerrische Arbeit. Viele Grusse aus der Schweiz. Andreas As always, a fantastic model-making work. Many greetings from Switzerland. Andreas

[@folkertvanwijk5168]

Simply put, I like it! Your diorama skills are also amazing!

[@lyleslaton3086]

For me, it's always worth the wait for your next project. Except when you build the small scale stuff. Enjoyed this outing with Uncle Night Shift.

[@twistedstix4277]

Kind of like a Wolfenstein prequel😮 Cool build is always❤

[@markdorn8873]

I love trenches and sci-fi, so this was one of my favorites. Thank you!

[@Panzermeister36]

Great video Martin. I'd never considered it before, but yes, MaK looks really good in a WWI setting and colour scheme. Take care and enjoy the spring weather!

[@eflbrth]

Omg I'd look for those very beautiful models before I'm so glad you did one of these.

[@exoticxlj8815]

Dude, those sandbags are INSANELY GOOD!

[@Mod20087]

This was definetly worth the wait! I love what you are doing with the new format.

[@davidpalacios6183]

I find these small dioramas really fascinating. They force you to focus on a very small space and you get inside it. Simply brutal Martin!!!

[@user-xl7gj8oc3u]

Это что ли альтернативная ПМВ

[@Visigoth_]

This is *SO AWESOME!* Please do more "Alt-history" mech-model dioramas. 😃👍

[@KayserEin]

So glad to see your newest video article! Love your work.

[@herostrate]

16:40 You absolute madman. That's the most detailed sandbags I've ever seen.

[@herostrate]

As always, this video was incredibly inspirational. I'm about to paint some Adeptus Titanicus models and will try some of your weathering on those.

[@kiwiruna9077]

As others have said, the new format works with the longer in person intros, while not my thing I really enjoyed this.cheers👍

[@Silver-br4tz]

I really love the mix of dieselpunk and treanch warfare, something about it just makes so much sense to me

[@AAWOLFE-zc6ly]

amazing final result. the mixing of historic times is ingenious, it's called using your imagination... bravo... from central Mexico, Queretaro...

[@chrisbarrett1006]

That's great ! I like people trying the fantasy. Sci-fi subjects !

[@selfsatisfiedred]

One of the best examples of “rule of cool”

[@aaron2709]

Kool. I like this sci-fi armor direction.

[@talindongo155]

I really appreciate how realistic, vivid and ultra focus the video looks, heck it looks more color correct than real life.

[@l1zrdking]

Ha, I love some Maschinen Krieger stuff, so seeing your take on it makes it even better. I love it!

[@moelongside9612]

I would love to see you build a warhammer 40 k tank or diorama. Great work! Thanks for your videos.

[@scottmcadams8771]

Martin.. i dont care what you do.. your work is inspiring for me. Your models are so incredible.. i have watched almost every video you have made.. and i always enjoy listening to your own spin on things.. you have taught meany many techniques and tricks.. DONT STOP MODELING.. !!

[@hallstuart6604]

This was awesome! Do more of this!!

[@miksstudio]

It's Friday, payday and a video from Night Shift, well worth the wait. Awesome man.

[@FrancisSaman]

When you mentioned at the end of your previous video something new was coming, I had a slight hunge it would by MaKa. When I noticed the thumbnail of the video this morning I was STOKED!!!! MaKa is so versatile in the styling you can apply. I was hooked when I first saw these sets.

[@betelgueseprocyon364]

I'm super into this, I actually got into Maschinen Krieger recently and finished my first model earlier this year(SAFS TYPE R RACCOON) I love seeing the little things you did to improve the model, adding your own joint covers out of putty is something I never thought of and the copper hoses look great as well. I really wanna try doing those things on my next model.

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

As always, great build , great paint . You inspire me to make more different builds . From start to finish. AWESOMENESSSSSSS !! Mike.

[@sylvainvanduyl6143]

Somehow, the 45 minutes flew away in one breath... Good video, again

[@senint]

This was interesting custom project to watch. First time encountering this type of diesel punk series as well. 🤔

[@t11kr1]

Those hand sculpted rubber joints are just top notch job, much more realistic and "used" look.

[@kjkallio4393]

Youre my favorite modeller youtuber and each project you show us are always stunning in how meticulous you are with the details and end result, carry on muh friend

[@Modkits131]

Yeahhh man! Such a cool WW1 steampunk feeling and I absolutely love it!

[@mensrea2686]

Dude, you are simply a genius, your work is mesmerizing

[@danielcotnoir3363]

This was a great project! Thank you dearest uncle!

[@melesshuffle]

Loved it. Quite surprised to find how long I'd been sitting here. Well worth the time.

[@isisnmagic1812]

One word AWESOME love this , hope your well and keep doing what makes you happy, because it makes us happy.

[@MacD1074]

Excellent work. Really enjoyed the change of subject. Glad you're back.

[@joshgibbs3337]

I forgot how good it feels to hear MUH friends!

[@ScratchBashing]

Glad to see you consulted Lincoln's work. The diorama turned out great!

[@utahjohnnymontana3373]

Beautifully realized Melusine, Mr Shift. I saw the molded hoses and did a double take. Every kit Ive built or have stashed has actual metal springy things similar to what you made, no molded pieces. I thought my little vignettes were pretty ok but yours is next level.

[@jonr6680]

The scratch flex cable, the sculpted sandbags, artistry above and beyond. Reminded me of bomb disposal suits, could see life imitating art at some point once battery technology improves.

[@lexi_9995]

Klank klank boom boom klank. Just love this genre and style.

[@MrZacharyMc]

Well worth the wait. Mine is sitting in my cabinet waiting for weathering and now I’m going to finish it!

[@N-E-O]

Wow amazing work. love the style and the idea. I have to say the sand bags are shockingly realistic.

[@that_fritz_guy5918]

I had the video paused at 28:38 because my break at work was done and coming back to it now I had to remind myself that it was a model and not real ground. Love your work buddy, keep it up!

[@garyschlagheck603]

So cool, i watched the original all quiet on the western front. And this came up. So cool.

[@davidcole333]

If you're not the best in the business, I don't know who is. This is what modelling is all about...just having fun, creating, using your imagination and coming with something you can be proud of. I found this vignette to be whimsical...very enjoyable.