Let's Build: USMC M4A2 Sherman From Saipan 1944 (Dragon 1/35)

My friends, USMC tanks from the Pacific Theatre are some of the wildest looking vehicles of WW2. Countless variants of improvised add-on armor and other kinds of protection against the enemy coupled with colorful camouflages and deep wading stacks are the perfect combination for an interesting model!
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[@Trialsphere]

Man I would kill to see Night build a model of an M3A3 Bradley

[@patrickbohm9525]

I've wanted this since the Puma!

[@righty5890]

That would be awesome, hope he makes one!

[@steveo7767]

Scouts Out RECON! Hell YEAH! M3A2 ODS would be even better

[@DominikDavis-lf7wy]

I volunteer as tribute

[@JegoPotato]

I agree, would love to see it

[@matthayward7889]

Muh Friends… I’ve never seen something so relatable as ‘model count went up, bank account went down’ Wonderful to watch, thank you

[@BlahajGaming2001]

#relatable

[@Ryuondo]

That's my life...

[@ArmorModelsbyGlennBartolotti]

🤣

[@stelstorm5157]

Money comes and money goes . But the joy from Modeling little plastic pieces is priceless and perpetual………

[@Historybuffm8]

Imagine if Night Shift made a flamethrower tank shooting out a stream of flame on a diorama. That’s the first thing I thought of when I saw the thumbnail.

[@ID-8491]

There's an Indian guy who makes miniature models of various things. I've seen his flamethrower.

[@Historybuffm8]

@@ID-8491 Do you have the name of his KZbin channel?

[@ID-8491]

@@Historybuffm8 Yup. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXekmpp7bbZjqbssi=0hV3P2EnHzK3jsCO

[@Eire_Aontaithe]

Something about shermans in the pacific theater is so appealing, I don't know what... excited for the next videos

[@TheModelGuy]

It’s the road warrior look.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

@@TheModelGuyExactly, Mad Max in real life

[@MichalKaczorowski]

And i some cases awesome 3 tone camo!

[@davidm6256]

My father was on Saipan 2nd Marine division, he's passed away but watching this makes me think about him, great job and I will be waiting for your next video 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Ava-uq5dh]

Thank you for sharing. I hope you have good memories with him.

[@davidm6256]

@@Ava-uq5dh I do

[@prplno1]

Old guy here , you have an amazing talent for doing this , its been so long since I’ve seen such talent with modelling , may sound crazy but the details remind me of what a jewelry maker would create ,Faberge for example , craftsmanship is a rare thing nowadays

[@anzaca1]

Now I'm interested to see you build a Javanese tank, like a Chi-Ha or something.

[@norbertt11]

Same

[@adorimable9690]

Ive done this with an old model of a german u-boat, where i had it for years. Then i saw raiders of the lost ark again and saw the u-boat near the end and had to make that!

[@emperorkiva8063]

3:43 You just aknowledged the existence of Gunpla, now build a Guntank

[@unsuisseegare1291]

most of my project starts because I see a cheap kit, and I like this way to work

[@KGmodels]

Just made a Sherman,just in Normandy instead of the Pacific,but they are such an amazing tank to build,the Asuka kit is amazing and definitely recommend it to anyone Who is looking for a Sherman kit.Thanks for the work Uncle NS

[@tiagopt]

Martin, I have been watching your videos for some years now. IT is amazing how you have evolved to become such an accomplished model and diorama builder! Whenever I watch one of your videos, I feel like picking up my stuff once again.

[@YourFBIagent]

I’ve been waiting for you to do a pacific Sherman since I started watching your channel. This thing looks incredible, can’t wait for the rest of the series.

[@bajscast]

The greenstuff and baby powder thing absolutely blew my mind. I've been watching tutorials for making cloaks and fabric with it for a long time and never have they had something like this, which made it so simple!

[@Maximbaumann]

You can never comprehend the excitement I went through after the notification of a new night shift upload popped up. Beautiful build as usual

[@pulling_up]

If you want to try some more famous shermans, i think “cobra king” would be right up your alley

[@xNevikKx]

Awesome! There's a vid on here somewhere showing jeeps being prepped with asbestos paste...they used their bare hands!

[@kjkallio4393]

Always a crowning of a long hard work week to find a papa Night Shift upload! Top job as always!

[@Nick_Tank-Maker]

As soon as I saw Night Shift uploaded I screamed with excitement

[@iain.sm.c]

I'm always amazed by how much detail you cram into these models, well done Uncle. Can't wait to see it weathered!

[@anonymous5810]

Legend is back! Still waiting for the poor 279 to be finished

[@Panzermeister36]

Those PanzerWerk Design tracks are the best! Great work as always with the detail Martin.

[@stelstorm5157]

Money comes and money goes. But the joy of model kit making is priceless and perpetual.

[@Henrywinswars]

So exited to see a pacific war diorama

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Outstanding job on that Marine Corps tank. Looking forward to seeing how you paint it and the diorama you build for it.

[@terminusfive]

Two-tone pacific camo on this bad boy is gonna slap.

[@RoddyHarris-z4p]

Great job Martin can't wait to see the Finish excellent workmanship every time

[@raymondserafin9396]

Hello, my friend. Another great built really loved. The side panels that you made out of plastic good job. Can't wait to see you paint it

[@Evaunit98]

Since I started building the Andy’s Hobby HQ Sherman they have become an obsession of mine, this one is frankly immaculate even without paint

[@bobholmstrom786]

Bank Account? We build models....we don't have any money

[@SpaceMarine3371]

Id be curious to see Night build and heavily detail a Land Raider from Warhammer 40k.That or a Forgeworld model of a Leman Russ Incinerator. Your models are always detailed to the max capacity. Always impressed by your work, never a dissapointment! Keeps me going in the modeling hobby thank you!

[@baleksander000]

Awesome build video. So relatable as I’m a retired history teacher and I live on Guam, an ethnic sister island with Saipan. Can’t wait to see the tank painted and incorporated into your diorama.

[@IPMSOC]

Nice to Night Shift back - great tips on detailing a Sherman

[@gregorysuddeth581]

Perhaps the best model you have built yet. I look forward to seeing complete model and hopefully seeing you make a Jungle scene or at least a plam tree.

[@tncountryboy34]

My papaw was a Tank commander in the 2nd armored division 40-45 he fought from Africa to Normandy thru France and Germany landed D-day +5 at the amazing and horrific War stories I've heard all my life from him and my other papaw who was with the 34th infantry division THE RED BULLS he fought from Africa Landed at Anzio beach fought at Montacasino thru Italy...You did amazing job as always buddy

[@daniellejones5981]

Amazing!!! It amazes me how much more can be done on any model... And you find them every time! A Beautiful Sherman is the result!!! I can hardly wait for Finishing, I learn something new every time.

[@doctnyc]

Man its like reading Verlinden books back in the 80s.. U Rock m8..

[@mortem-tyrannis]

Your skill and passion building these fantastic models never ceases to amaze, im glad i found this channel when I did.

[@YouOnlyIiveTwice]

Babe, wake up. The new Night Shift video just dropped!

[@splice1052]

Sir, your an artist, I love watching your builds coming together, I can't wait to see it painted!!!

[@matthewwagg4030]

Love this, built a similar one in 1/16 scale as an RC tank with lots of scratch built items including the trunks and wooden sheets

[@JedenSiedemDwa]

The most mad part was when I saw these nails left from planks on sides of the tank. Great done! All the best for You! ;)

[@toffeesw4074]

Watching your videos is never disappointing and there is always something exciting in it.

[@NBAModeling]

I went to toy mich in royal oak Michigan the other day. I mentioned that their sponsorship of you hadn't gone to waste... They said you've sent them LoTS of people!! Thank you telling me of a diorama shop nearish me... I would have never found them without you... Believe me. I've done several Google searches for hobby shops!!

[@duchasasyn6854]

Oh ! Thank you for appreciation about the panzerwerk tracks! I've bulid rfm panther f using their tracks.

[@relentlesstorm]

I greatly appreciate the thought process behind your model choice and methodology. Great work as always. This is great inspiration as I continue on with my Sherman interior build!

[@russellmary175]

Another ode to great details, Uncle--can't wait for the painting and weathering!

[@level98bearhuntingarmor]

Been a long time since I've seen this channel and am glad to see it still uploading

[@AutumnHarvester]

I would love to see Uncle Night Shift make a Char de Bataille 2C diorama.

[@robertworth5328]

stunning as always - looking forward to seeing this painted & weathered. I think you need to also look at a Firefly, once covered with extra track armour for example....

[@roberttanguay8532]

Fantastic Build. I've been enjoying your channel for a couple of years now, and you never fail to make your videos entertaining. Between yourself and David at Plasmo (arguably the Best 2 modelers on the internet), I've gotten back into modeling and have also introduced my 2 grandsons into the hobby. I have gotta say we're having a blast having a model building weekend once a month, for that I thank you very much. Cheers 🍺

[@kiowafourty964]

I watch your Jagdpanther videos pretty much on a daily basis. I’m currently modeling a 1/16 RC Jagdpanther from Henglong and I’m using a good number of features similar to what you put on yours. Thank you for that.

[@orni2490]

a little masterpiece I'm excited to see what it looks like with paint and with a Dio if it gets one

[@thatotherguy7596]

That's coming along very nicely. Looking forward to the paint job. Thanks Uncle Nightshift 👍 ❤

[@joehenry1184]

Bought this kit thanks to this video

[@YellowAvalanche3800]

so much fun watching you build! I#m currently working on a Panzer IV, applying lots of your techniques, thanks for your content. :)

[@madsunday690]

I would be so keen to see you do an armour model from Warhammer 40k…your style and artistic nature would knock it out of the park.

[@DoktorSEBMAX]

Beautiful, can't wait to see this Sherman painted.

[@initialdevo4jacob3068]

night shift's second M4 Sherman! keep up the content! im excited for the painting and weathering!

[@damianbartkowiak8691]

Nice precizion.😊

[@lomplan]

art, pure art.

[@MuskyJaeger19]

Awesome! Thanks for giving the PTO some recognition. Not enough of that in this hobby IMO.

[@kerkroberts8875]

Very pleased to get the notification of your highly anticipated new video, muh friend🤘 This project is starting off superbly. Very much looking forward to the entire process🤙

[@andersendl31]

Another fantastic looking build. Keep up the great work and content. Here's some useless knowledge regarding the sandbags. The reason some sandbags are turned inside out has to do with the way they are manufactured. When they are sewn up during manufacture, the string that is used to tie the top closed is sewn up and on the inside of the bag. The bag is turned inside out to bring the string to the outside so it can be tied up once it is filled. I think it is a detail that varies by manufacturer, because some bags seem to come with the string on the outside while others come with the string on the inside, requiring the bag be turned inside out when it is filled. I filled a lot of sandbags around 2004 and noticed that small detail.

[@filipcieliczko584]

Man, I would kill to see Night build a model of King Riger

[@filipcieliczko584]

Tiger

[@neilkloppenborg8399]

Wow so cool to see the man behind the masterpieces!!

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Uncle Martin . 🐺Loupis Canis .

[@meisterdestoasts1574]

You could build a Warhammer Leman Russ Tank one day. Would be cool to see one being painted and built by you

[@phantomTomcat1985]

Its always a good morning when Uncle posts

[@Thedigger222]

Great video. Definitely book marking it. Thanks from Ottawa Ontario Canada 🍁

[@p.bckman2997]

Ooooo, looking forward to painting!

[@oscararroyo8248]

Impresionante, lo de las protecciones de madera es genial, enhorabuena, eres un artista.

[@markc7002]

Your splintered wood effects are something else man, brilliant job!!

[@derWahrheit]

A 1/48 U-Star tank with interior, please. On the other hand, great video as always

[@OwenDingle-y7e]

With the spare Sherman kit you should build “The 392nd Avenger” I’ve never seen it done before

[@GolfFoxtrotCharlie-gfc]

Speaking up USMC stuff, I'd absolutely LOVE to see what you would do with an AAV7.

[@konstantinosnikas2512]

Can't wait for the painting! Keep up the good work, uncle!!

[@LeStalker343]

Stunning build.

[@MrFatShanks]

Look forward to watching this when I’ve got the time. Also can’t wait to see the diorama that will inevitably come with it :)

[@SuppressedOfficial]

"...But whatcha gonna do." Wise words.

[@roadweary5252]

Definitely looking forward to the painting! Nice job, mah friend!

[@gruppenfuhrer45]

Another great job Martin. Wish I could have teach me in person some of your skills. Cheers from the States.

[@fatcat3211]

such a good Sherman build. Bookmarking this one

[@Juno_Eh]

Here is my engagement for today! PS. Thanks for another awesome video! cant wait for the full diorama.

[@grzegorzchillspl8228]

Your work is simply amazing

[@Chickenandfriends-dj4vt]

Another truly amazing video dude, everytime I think he's cranked it up a notch, you do it again. We love your work mate!

[@jimaltergott9326]

Another great project Martin! I have been wanting to build a late war (Iwo Jima/Okinawa) Sherman for a long time. The best kits out there are Dragon, Italeri has one I think but, not interested. Your techniques and methods are an inspiration and education for me! Look forward to the next installment

[@PanzersnCricket]

I would love to see a battle diorama using 1/100 scale models, if you don't have anything else planned of course

[@hotelcharlie-six5408]

Amazing- probably the best I’ve ever seen! Can’t wait for the next part!

[@douglasstreet7304]

DUDE, you are from another planet. AWESOME !

[@JoeyWebber955]

Don`t feel bad about buying another kit . I have the Takom Big Tiger Box on the way and I ordered another Late Hetzer from Takom lastnight as well .

[@Boom-Talk]

I just subscribed. You sir, are a master modeler. I have been around for a very long time, and I don't say that about just anyone. Keep it going!

[@thanemaring8974]

WOAH that looks amazing! You should add the H3 models USMC set, ive been saving to get them myself but they look amazing!

[@jackcooper4936]

Dude, just increadible.

[@jdubb1973]

Beautiful I can't wait till you paint it.

[@martinkucera4428]

Hello Martin, I’m in love with this Sherman build. Amazing work

[@XxBloggs]

Might be worth looking at the Tank Museum Bovington Sherman DD photos for the waterproofing.

[@backoffridge]

Beautiful. Simply stunning

[@Sadu1986]

Well worth the wait. As always. Thanks for another amusing vid. My friday has been made 🙏

[@michaeldean1289]

Hi Martin Fantastic work mate! Great super detailing and scratch building as well. I’m building a lot of Sherman’s for the NW Europe theatre, but I must admit that pacific subjects can be a bit more interesting with the amount of improved wooden armour etc Thanks for sharing your cool build video ❤😊