Let's Finish The Battle Worn T-90 from Revell!

Let's continue weathering the 1/72 scale T-90 MBT from Revell. Tonight we're going to paint some details, sandbags, dust and mud effects, some grime stains and most importantly the burnt areas caused by an impact! And also lots of rubble collected all over the tank during urban operations.
Is it now ready for a small diorama base? Who knows!
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[@nadiedeinteres1285]

The thermal cover is probably very easy to break (thin steel with insulation inside) and gets destroyed when bricks and stuff falls on the tank in an urban environment. I’ve also seen videos about T-72s in Syria where they use the barrel to collapse small walls and move car wrecks out of the way. Also I assume they don’t care much about the thermal cover because the engagements are in close quarters inside cities where the inaccuracy of having a slightly curved barrel due to the top being more hot is negligible.

[@Comrad_Pixel]

they really don't care about their tanks, that they use barrels as a obstacle remover -_-

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

It's very common to see those thermal covers completely torn up or just missing altogether, sometimes as if they removed them before even using the tank. It's really interesting.

[@DoomOfConviction]

I dont think that the Syrians are the best tank operators at all if you saw the cook off of an Syrian T72 when the whole squat is sitting like ducks in a park....

[@Me-cw7wu]

@@NightShiftScaleModels it may be hat the thermal cover doesn't make a difference because its so hot and just becomes another thing to find spare parts for and maintain I live in the middle east and is a pain to maintain anything left outside for even a couple of days and I can imagine doing it with such a complex machine in a warzone with n real outside support like a western country would have if deployed to the middle east.

[@theblackhundreds7124]

@@DoomOfConviction I mean they won against multiple american proxies, including isis. They've also been in war for almost a decade. I wouldn't just sneeze at that.

[@unguru1165]

Uncle Nightshift: **breaks the model in half** Also Nightshift: Don't worry,we have some weathering techniques that will tone this down.

[@cursedcliff7562]

It ends up looking better than 90% of all models

[@tomiskillz3005]

umm

[@McCorduRoy1972]

She, s a really battle worn war veteran. Stunning job.

[@dalmar23]

Why "she"? Its a tank = he. Aslo This model was called Vladimir. Hardly a she

[@dallas9397]

dalmar23 Tanks are called she’s too. ‘Lucy Sue’ From Fury.

[@frankparker245]

@@dalmar23Almost all machines are called she/her, tanks included.

[@sheldonborb3593]

When you said stowage-phobia I just imagined you waking up in the middle of the night screaming in terror after dreaming of a Fury model

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Fury is my sleep paralysis demon.

[@thememes6127]

@@NightShiftScaleModels you have got to do a fury model plzzzzzzzzz

[@tonysun2472]

Let's just take a moment to appreciate the fact that his first t-90 vid got 300K views

[@pouletbidule9831]

I didn't even noticed

[@c46453]

because of the "Worst model I've ever built"

[@thebottlecaps5155]

@@c46453 ye, that fed the algorithm and invited casuals like me.

[@c46453]

@@thebottlecaps5155 Titles that are compatible with a long range of viewers get recommended more often.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

To be honest, at first I didn't want to give it such an opinionated title, but then I decided to give it a try. A good part of that video was inspired by some commentary channels who like to pick on bad movies lol.

[@thenergster]

Honestly dude, I used to *try* this stuff when I was younger but I could never get into it, thank you for reintroducing me into model kits.

[@cygnusx10]

For the worst model you've ever built, I think it looks pretty good. I know the tracks were a complete PITA (what were Revell thinking?) but I think that the finish raises it up. Great work and great vid, thanks for sharing.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Construction was the hard part, painting and weathering was all about trying things and having fun :)

[@rayotoxi1509]

4:40 Explosive reactive Armor ERA kontakt 5 on the t90

[@bamaman6478]

Lol was thinking the same thing

[@case3270]

KONTAKT

[@t_h_f7931]

ERA is in a certain way spaced armor

[@rayotoxi1509]

@@t_h_f7931 no its something combletly difrence is explodes and sends many thick steel plates Out

[@elusive6119]

@@t_h_f7931 No, you are confusing spaced armor (as screens on M1A2) and semi-active armor type-NERA (beak on Leo-2A5\7) and active armor - ERA (contact-1/5, Relic, etc.). there Is also a non-classical NERA using active materials that change their properties... but these are still prototypes, like NERA malachite for the T-14.

[@robfargher1433]

I love what you do. Incredible. A poorly formed kit, and your skill and patience with it, and it's suddenly out the gate. Awesome

[@AlexModeling]

Guys, if you can watch this on your LCD TV... If this looks good on, Your phone or laptop... On a big screen... Magic!!! Great Work Martin!

[@whistlehead9876]

"I'll take a single colour camouflage any day > Spends two months painting a Tiger every shade of green, brown, yellow and grey under the sun

[@davydovua]

It was actually hit by an old TOW missile, I believe, also the plates you are refering to as "spaced amor" are in fact ERA "Contact-5", that's why they were completely obliterated on the impact and left notable burns on the turret, but kept the crew safe and the tank operational.

[@tonyharwood8408]

I was so sorry top hear about the stowagefobia and I hope you recover soon. I thought the model looked great and your comments about it being such a poor kit just makes it so much better that you were able to produce such a good model. Stay safe. Tony

[@giu6525]

Next video: Let's use Dark Magic to create a living crew for this battle worn T-90

[@apathtrampledbydeer8446]

The final result is Syria'sly a beautiful model! ;)

[@foreverplastickits138]

*This kit from Revell seems to be perfect for testing a lot of methods of weathering. As usual you do your best Night Shift! 😉*

[@ScottKenny1978]

Yeah, because when you screw it up, you're not going to care!

[@lukeholsten1436]

5:30 "Release the Kraken." Honestly not a bad metaphor. Also, do you think you'll build another sci-fi tank again? I'd love to see you build a Ma.K suit or hovertank/walker.

[@gstealer11]

A Krote or Nutcracker would be amazing.

[@panzer-meister]

Hi, it's very nice work. Also it's finished excellently. Unfortunately, it's finished unexpected for me. So, I have to learn more. Thank you !!

[@40-forty-plus]

You've done that crummy model more justice than it deserves. Well done.

[@zxbzxbzxb1]

Night Shift: "Because I'm very lazy when it comes to that and I'll take a single colour camoflage over anything everyday" Also Night Shift: Spends about 273 hours adding fiddly rusting, weathering, dirt and damage effects :D Looks amazing btw :)

[@JeiBeeBee]

Awesome result. Congratulations from a fellow 1/72 nutcrack 👍👍👍

[@OneBlueRhapsody]

Hey, I know you usually do realistic models, but I'd love to see what you can do with one of the more unconventional Games Workshop tanks!

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Those can be done in a realistic way as well :)

[@OneBlueRhapsody]

@@NightShiftScaleModels Yeah it'd be incredible to see you add realistic details and do some of your signature heavy weathering! A lot of the techniques you use (oil paints, chipping fluid, shell impacts and damage to the model) are rarely seen in the Warhammer hobby

[@the_victorious_1]

I'm currently weathering a Baneblade, it needs so much gun smoke!

[@overtbias9305]

Probably spend a few hundred bucks for one ultramarine

[@tri3852]

@@NightShiftScaleModels Gosh I can already imagine the tons of different effects on an Ork tank

[@aviking1947]

Night shift only model builder I watch on KZbin he doesn't hide any techniques. Great modeler.... Sharing experience and how to do stuff. I will always be your fan.

[@ovethompson9611]

I was an avid modeler as a kid. But I haven’t touched a kit or even thought of the hobby in over 50 years.. now... Wow! I really enjoy your videos. Thanks!

[@sclogse1]

I was introduced to a lot of materials and applications in this one upload. Not everyone's mind and mouth work together as well as yours.

[@JakusLarkus]

I’ve never watched anything like this until it came up on my recommended and now I’m addicted... the skill in this is unbelievable!! Do a challenger 2 next?

[@jeffreypryor4549]

You did that Revell tank justice! Very nice.

[@pouletbidule9831]

Please do more of these 1/72 scale tanks

[@reconranger1370]

Hey Mr. Night Shift Guy, I thoroughly enjoy your modeling videos and your modeling tips and techniques. I am an old dog that still wants to learn new tricks in modeling, so thanks for sharing!!! Unfortunately I can only give you one thumbs up on each video, but rest assured it is a very enthusiastic thumbs up!!!

[@statelyelms]

The fact that you managed to make this professional masterpiece from a very simple (and frustrating!) cheap children's kit is incredible.

[@That_One_Guy_In_A_Band]

I've never clicked a link faster in my life. I love these videos, man. Suggestion for another build, how about a Panzerkampfwagen Panther Ausf. F? My friend built a few of them, as they're his favourite tanks, and I can say that it is a very impressive looking machine.

[@faiznityananda7146]

I'm new to detailing model kits and i also have a T-90M which doesn't have any detailing effects so this video really helps

[@moon-cyclist4565]

For those curious the T-90 he's basing this on is the one captured by Nusra in South Aleppo 2016 and used later, in North Hama, Syria Sept 2017. SCW_Nuggie on Twitter has more on it. Tank was marked 21-3, no idea what it means.

[@Lliamhd]

That model looks so amazing! All the different details. One could just spend so much time discovering all the details you added!

[@nja3224]

That tank is flat out gorgeous. I was never a modeler at your level, but since the early age of 7 or 8, I always liked to…make that loved to build them. I painted several with testers enamel and a brush, but never got into weathering nor realism. I received an airbrush kit 2 or 3 years ago and never used it. In fact, I never even tried an airbrush, yet. My acrylics came yesterday, and I’m going to try it out on a Corsair 1:32 that I recently built. That too was Revell, and the flashing left on the parts were ridiculously surprising. You are a genius in your craft, and I plan on watching a lot more of your videos for guidance, tips, and tricks. I am so impressed with this tank, it inspired me to try and learn/have fun with painting.

[@comanderBETHA]

@night shift An idea for sandbags, tarps and other cloths is to use Citadel Contrast paints. It gets the job done the quickest and is easy to weather.

[@maxkale7776]

I just finished building their 1/48 Apache and I humbly agree, their kits are traaaaaaaaash. But hey, they're cheap lol just needs a little love to make it shine hehe.

[@od300380bvv]

1/72 scale in 2 or 3 part series - excellent!)) Better than long project IMHO

[@marcelwildeboer]

You are the reason I started model building, love your comments 👍👍👍 You deserve mats more followers can’t wait for the next on

[@arthurtelf]

You have a gift of patience and imagination while you build your kits...like watching a master artist work!

[@martimhenriques1169]

It would be awesome to see a diorama with this model.

[@NukieDookie]

I never really paid much mind to the T-90 till I saw these videos, and I have to say it’s one of the coolest MBTs I’ve seen in a while

[@ColonelFusion]

I love hearing your commentary! I keep this playing at work it keeps things much more interesting than typical! Thanks.

[@jonoleech7832]

Why do I always find myself being really entertained by things I wasn’t previously interested in so much. This is fun as fuck

[@TaiPassionGP]

Modeling skills are up to the stars congrats ! The tank looks like an abandoned T-90 left in rust than an operating one. Love it !

[@elusive6119]

This is the T-90A, the internal version, transmitted by the Syrian Iranian-Syrian police. Captured by pro-American extremists, a year and a half later destroyed by hitting the side, the T-72B government army. Rust, these are traces of high temperature. Usually, the armor does not rust due to alloying additives, but when exposed to high temperature, it is covered with a characteristic rust where it has lost its surface protective properties.

[@mikefriend1514]

The single greatest detail on this tank are the skirts hanging down over the tracks. So banged up and realistic.

[@rice1163]

Its cool how you can make a mistake, then turn it into an awesome detail or technique. You're like the Bob Ross of scale models.

[@damaan1243]

Ever thought about making a destroyed tank?

[@benjaminthurlow5337]

The Syrian T-90 I found on google even has the sandbags in the same location as your model. But the photo shows the front right mud flap (I think that’s what it is) missing, but the front left is still attached. Also, the remaining red infrared light looks busted as the glass appears to have be shot or broken. I’m not sure if you were planning on doing that to the light, but that would be neat to see how to do it. Keep up the good work!

[@ryanhampson673]

Awesome!..I was looking form some new weathering techniques for my Battletech minis...Time to break out my paints again.

[@QziDiKay]

I don't Paint reallistic models but Warhammer40k stuff. But i always tried to give it a worn down look. Nobody can tell me the ancient relic tank nobody knows how to properly maintain that has just driven over bazillions of alien creatures has a fresh paintjob... What i want to say is: i tried to take some inspiration from your models and my baneblade looks a 1000× more awesome now. Thanks! Love your content!

[@MrElliptific]

The wet dust technique is my biggest take away today. Well pointed out, thank you.

[@aaronrivas7977]

KZbin randomly recommended the built video and I’m sure glad it did.

[@georgekerr4497]

Hi Martin, Hope you are well and having fun building and making video's. Speaking from my military service on Armor I believe the reason the Syrians don't have the thermal sleeve on their gun tubes is they started with it when they arrived from Russia. But soon after seeing combat and urban environments. You gave the reason during your monologue around 9:00 minutes. Keep up the good work and the lesson you teach I tell everyone in our club to watch your videos. BTW I am retired and funds are not as readily available so when I have a few dollars saved for myself I will send you something to say Thank You...

[@sclogse1]

Stowage needs a dry brush technique. It adds texture to bags, or what I used it for, a rack suitcase on a 1930's Cadillac model. I got it to not just look like suede, but feel like it. Which is crazy. The model died a long time ago, but had to keep that suitcase. You never know when you're gonna have to pick up and run...it would fun to try to simulate alligator on a smooth surface....

[@lukevillarreal1458]

Next, you should build a WWI tank. In the intro to some of your tutorial videos, there are glimpses of a st-chamond, and I'd love to see a full video of you making one (or any other WWI tank). Also, it could present some interesting weathering options, such as the mass amounts of mud as well as the spalling around bullet holes/dents that were prominent on WWI tanks. The exotic color /camo on some WWI tanks are really interesting too. In the meantime, keep up the good work!

[@derzkey2353]

i`m more of a warhammer guy,but still this is really interesting. Great video.

[@jtacomm2960]

That’s alot of DAMAGE

[@johnnycooper7019]

Dear Martin, Excellent work! Kind Regards Johnny

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Uncle Martin .

[@republican9320]

Why did I watch this whole series I went from watching tanks blow up and get hit to this but it was worth it keep it up I enjoy what ever this is

[@organizm172]

I had problems with Ammo paints, but when I started to use 95% alcohol as a thinner it worked as magic! ^^

[@juholehtinen5800]

Aahh....There's nothing quite like a watching Nightshift's new modelling video after a long week of ....well.....not watching a new Nightshift's modelling video!

[@gregrandolph]

You did a fantastic job on a less than stellar kit, Martin. Inspiring stuff and I can't wait to see what you have in store for us next!

[@ricardohaddad]

Please go on with 1/72 scale models! You really build and Paint nicely. Congratilations!

[@AngryB4ker]

Finally, the video we've all been waiting for!

[@ThatAussieBloke1]

In the last week I have watched all of your videos and now look forward to every upload. Cheers down under!

[@JAnx01]

The T-90's used in Syria are older models and don't have angular hammerhead-type turret like this Revell model. They all have earlier T-72B-derived turrets which are more round and circular.

[@elusive6119]

No, it is this relatively not old (after 2004) T-90A with a welded tower, the Iranian militia.

[@JAnx01]

@@elusive6119 That's what I was saying. This model has the newer welded turret. Syria has older T-90's / T-72BU with cast turrets.

[@salvo_5394]

Can you make a discord so all of us could get together talk share facts ect?

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

The elusive hacker known as Discord? Or was that 4chan?

[@JohnsonTheSecond]

I hear that this "4chan" person uses "Discord", an image boarding service, to game

[@nakamotolikesyou]

Wow, just looked up T-90 A and they made a bigger copy of your tank!

[@mikulas979]

Well done, some terrain would be nice underline. When you added that mixture “dirty water” to represent moistened dust I was like “Oh no, thats not good, it completely ruined dust efects...” but in the end it came out in really nice result. Congratulations. Btw. Some of us still do remember that IS-3 rolling across burried StuG III (If only Pamzermeister36 knew what u did to that StuG)...

[@ZeroWalker26]

Man that´s just gorgeous work on such a cheap model. Awesome

[@TheCreatorOfZeus]

I have my model coming monday, can't wait to start it, thanks for showing me what I had been missing!

[@andrewschanck3363]

MARTIN!!!! What a beautiful model. I love love love it!

[@ktotoad]

It's very interesting to see the references

[@Sacrilege7294]

About surface tension with PVA glue + water, you can just pour a tiny bit of dishwash soap to break that surface tension.

[@TheRedMartian]

The amount of detail in this model is insane, I can’t even come anywhere near the amount of detail. I had a Tamiya IS-2 that I messed up painting and I didn’t have the Suff to fix it, I also didn’t feel like taking it apart and possibly breaking pieces but sadly it fell off my shelf and broke anyway :( it was my best looking model as well..big sad. But you have made me get back into modeling, I’m working on a P61 atm.

[@sbray7569]

Watching you work is a real pleasure. As someone, like a few others here, that's getting back into models, I really appreciate the time and way that you both demonstrate and teach this process. Your dialogue is also great - lol. Have you ever - or have you ever considered - doing a series that teaches your techniques where your followers/students go out and buy the same model and follow along with you? I understand that we might not all have the same gear, paint, pigments, etc.. but I'm sure you could provide creative alternatives along the way (rattle cans, hairspray, future floor wax, etc...). Anyhow, just a thought. I'll be joining your Patreon crew soon. :)

[@marshallbueckert]

Love the work, love the humor. Two thumbs up.

[@omcheeseman]

You are an artist.

[@ricky107_]

If this is your "simple model" I can't wait to see detailed one xD omg

[@thedurpytenk456]

I'm early let's make a joke. Revell kits.

[@i.b.9946]

The leopard 2a6 from revell was AIDS....

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

@@i.b.9946 I have that kit as well... so maybe it'll be a good idea to NOT build it?

[@Tankliker]

@@NightShiftScaleModels try it. Lose beliefe in yourself. Get views.

[@ivans2404]

@@Tankliker shit i was really excited for that one...

[@overtbias9305]

person on youtube airfix kits are good now

[@mirrorblue100]

Terrific work as usual - thanks!

[@anzheyveter]

Like you comments very much! Thanks, dude! Nice and fun and informative!

[@matt.s9607]

KZbin just recommended the first of this series to me, and I just watched em all. Great videos dude! This makes me want to build another model. Subscribed!

[@Serenityindailylife]

Crazy fact....the Syrian sand bags are actually the US Aid Rice bags. I gave out 3 full cargo containers of them in Afghanistan and another in Djibouti. They are great as sand bags because they lock in the moisture and hold like concrete almost.

[@Landa62888]

Why is this so addicting to watch? I don't even build models xD

[@1D991]

I hear you lol, but I'm addicted to watching other people build them.

[@Bulten1973]

Beautiful. I actually enjoy a bad kit more if the end result is good.

[@jonL88]

Thank you for the lesson! It’s amazingly done!

[@40-forty-plus]

I'm pretty sure I found the source image you are using. Same sandbags and same RPG damage . . . your diorama absolutely MUST include the delightful custom armored truck driving behind the T-90. ;)

[@pbyfr]

Great result!

[@p1l1t1a1r1c1]

Dust Scientist? That's a new term that he just coined! I love it!

[@blakerowan]

With Mig paints I’ve had the issue of them not leaving the air brush, usually I just shake them really well and I mean REALLY well and I don’t use thinner. Normally a high pressure and lightly spraying works.

[@helozep]

Wow what a beautiful result! You are the best, as always!!!

[@stellarpod]

Simply superb! As always, thank you for sharing. Steve

[@theindecisiveshooter]

The "moisture trapped in dust" happens everywhere that there is sand and dust blowing around. it's just dust and sand getting stuck to oil and grease, mostly grease cuz that stuff already has a yellowish orange color, and that stuff is all over trucks and tanks. 👍

[@darianmonaghan4920]

Man you made a budget model look beautiful Nice work man

[@KananNallainathan]

watched all the T-90 videos tonight... thanks for turning a mediocre Revell kit into something bloody awesome! ill give some of your weathering tips a try but 1st i need to get some more paints and stuff... thank you!

[@KananNallainathan]

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[@KananNallainathan]

also please do some modern military vehicles in 1/35th scale... the Tamiya JGSDF LAV... the Kintetic RG-31... the Tamiya Challenger 1 MK3... theres so much choice!

[@8563robbie]

Fantastic job

[@RangerX3X]

That looks great. Nice job.