Let's Build The First German Tank - With Full Interior! (A7V, Meng 1/35)

[@Modkits131]

The Tsar tank next pls. No just kidding. I’m so happy that your doing more WWI AFVs man. This is going to be a an epic sequel to your MKIV tank.

[@Sammael66685]

Was about to suggest the Tsar without joking an inch about it. But yeah, that shall be QUITE a work, even in the world of 3D printing.

[@sonofeyeabovealleffoff5462]

Trust me. Night-Shift would make it work.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

There was a resin kit of the Tsar in 1/72nd scale. It could actually be pretty fun! :D

[@pontuswendt2486]

@@NightShiftScaleModels yea!

[@noreoalles]

@@NightShiftScaleModels I'd love to see some 1/72 builds.

[@bruhnegus]

I'm so excited to see you building such a famous and beautiful tank!

[@possiblyadickhead6653]

Its very fugly tho ngl imho

[@holypriest1054]

@@possiblyadickhead6653 And for me, that what makes it look gorgeous eh.. unique!

[@doursen]

@@possiblyadickhead6653 It’s not awful, it’s unique. It’s history. Any tank model is beautiful when it’s done correctly

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

It IS history :)

[@possiblyadickhead6653]

@@doursen Just to be clear this was in no way about the model itself.

[@karolmalinowski9097]

Just when we needed him the most- he showed up with another build.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Can't wait to see more!!

[@flyingscotsman9657]

I been wanting to see you build it since I saw it on your shelf ages ago! (suggestion - make a way to remove sections of the model so you can see the interior)

[@ScottKenny1978]

Seconded!

[@garyparker2969]

Thirded🤗

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Sadly the kit has to be glued together if everything is supposed to fit perfectly, but it's okay :) The interior will live on in its own video.

[@flyingscotsman9657]

@@NightShiftScaleModels you could try black-tacking it (a bit like blue tack but stronger, a little like glue that never sets completely)

[@ScottKenny1978]

@@NightShiftScaleModels 😭 all that beautiful detail, hidden forever!!!!

[@gazradford2557]

When you make the rivets out of the foil using the shaft of a drill, could you also make hex heads by using small allen keys...just a thought?

[@Wardads1]

I am fortunate to have seen the interior of the only surviving A7V here in Queensland .It was moved to a railway refurbishment warehouse following severe flooding in Brisbane in 2011. Diggers from Queensland had captured it and were ordered by the British to "" hand it over at once for us to examine at our leisure ". Being the men they were who had captured it at great loss to themselves during the battle said Diggers thought "nah fark yers "and from the CO down organised for it to be sent back home. I have pics somewheres ,this is why physical media is so important because you cant delete it at a keystroke .

[@Elizabeth-0]

I’m excited to see how this one turns out. I’m glad Meng released a new kit. I attempted to build the ancient Tauro 1/35 A7v twice and both times just gave up.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Yeah, I think Meng was the first company to release a brand new WW1 kit and then every other brand followed suit :)

[@Elizabeth-0]

@@NightShiftScaleModelsTakom was the first with the St. Chamond. It came out three years before the A7v.

[@danilie5002]

I like that he just finds new techniques interior kits dioramas .You just dont get bored all tho i was expecting this kit(sorry my english is bad)

[@dje1944]

I've been eying this kit off for a while..... I live in Brisbane, Queensland Australia where our museum has the only A7V in existence in it's collection. Mephisto. The Queensland Museum recently released an awesome book with fantastic detailed photos.

[@molinesloth01]

The amount of detail you put on this is insane looking forward to episode 2

[@plasticmodelmojo]

Worth the two week wait... Showing more of your construction and modifications is welcome in a modeling world that has skewed toward paint and finish. I enjoyed this one very much. (Mike ;Plastic Model Mojo Podcast)

[@luuk341]

I am stealing that pewter foil rivet trick! Thanks Nightshift!

[@Kchildres]

Very nice! For many years I used to use erasers to punch out the rivets onto but got tired of digging them out of the rubber. A few years agoni pick up a piece of rubber tire off the highway and cut it down to a 2x1in square and mounded it to a small board. The rubber tire accomplishes the same goal but is stiffer and doesn't let the tiny rivets sink in. And has the added benefit of being black so really small ones are easy to see.

[@joshuagoss6896]

Glad to have you back! My students and I usually watch you in study hall on Fridays and we have missed you!

[@MANSEROK]

Hello from Russia. I like your work. I watch it often. Thank you.

[@jamiesworkshop3198]

I will need to build one of these!! Every German tank collection needs an A7V!

[@juanbautistagarciaroman5570]

Your job is the another galaxy modeler, my congratulations forever 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@nathanhamilton3857]

A quick tip for vehicles with lots of road wheels is if you are able to attach it to a rotary tool and then get a piece of sandpaper and gently press onto the wheel the seam line should come off quickly!

[@LEF3133]

Mephisto is in the Brisbane Museum. Used to be outside and could play on it and in it when I was a kid. It was damaged in 2011 floods and went to the Queensland Rail Museum for repair/conservation. Following that it was revealed at the Australian War Museum and stayed for a little while before returning to Brisbane Museum in an indoor display.

[@seamusburke3350]

1:27 If I recall correctly (and that's hardle a guarantee), at the point in time when the A7V was being developed the only heavily armoured vehicles (ie. not armoured cars) that existed were trains, so it's entirely plausible that the lower hull was directly inspired by a train.

[@woutverhoeven3907]

Man, your English progressed so much over time/builds. Love it.

[@102ndsmirnov7]

Based WW1 tank spree! I love the German toaster and just know how good you're gonna make it.

[@matthamilton2711]

Looks sweet! The last A7V Mephisto lives in a Museum in Brisbane, where I live. Now I want to build a model of it too.

[@Bigman0468]

Nice project again. The model Meng represents one of only 5 made tanks. The other A7V's made had one straight side armor plates.

[@shleem9620]

Just watching your videos made me so much better at painting and assembling my own models, I’m still an amateur but I’m much better than I was

[@alexthibodeau979]

I'm loving these WW1 subjects you've been doing recently and I'm really excited to see how the interior turns out. Excited to see how this trench diorama turns out too!

[@thestoicsteve]

Wow. Amazing detail you create. Looking forward to the following videos!

[@thoward816]

I’m so glad you did a video on this project as I’d never have the patience to put one together of this detail. Great video

[@aussiebloke8781]

As a kid i grew up playing around the Mephisto, the last A7V left. It was then at the Old Queensland Museum in Brisbane Australia. This brings back memories. 👍🇦🇺🍻

[@adrianforest4511]

Grew up seeing Mephisto, the only surviving A7V, in the Queensland Museum here in Brisbane, so I’ve always wanted to build my own!

[@gloriouswar9116]

Same! Always loved her

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Mephisto might be the most iconic A7V ever. Building one might require some effort though as the mantlet was completely different (and rather complex, too!)

[@gloriouswar9116]

@@NightShiftScaleModels that is very true! I just want to thank you for making these series, they really make my weekend that bit better!

[@Gothmetalhead13]

My gods, this is amazing work. Please keep it up!

[@fotomakr]

Like the rivet making. This looks amazing.

[@johnwoodside8714]

I just love Fridays, what a fabulous subject. Looking forward to next week 😃

[@Tank_Modeling_Hobby]

No matter what you build you make it look awesome! I have never build a WWI tank but now you've caught my attention, thanks Martin!

[@Swellington_]

I bought this kit about a year ago and didn't notice until it arrived in the mail that it was the old kit from years ago and not the meng one, unbelievable

[@Elizabeth-0]

Was it the Tauro one?

[@roadweary5252]

Looks great, buddy! Glad you’re back 👍

[@babylonsburning1]

Uncle, welcome home again. Great modelling as ever. Really enjoyed watching how you get round imperfection in models and creating personal detailing. My favourite modelling youtuber is back. Looking forward to next week.

[@Emtbtoday]

Can't believe I've not watched since the cats n dogs dio! Been so busy getting things ready for shows!

[@philipphusser1676]

Great work! Maybe putting some kind of light source inside would be a good idea, so the interior would be better visible. Keep up the good work. I really enjoy these videos!

[@joempoem478]

That's one fancy new intro!

[@jacobakana5649]

I totally agree, this looks like a train car with tracks! I think that this will be fun, I am excited to see what you do for the paint job!

[@Metroidf4n]

I've got this one sitting on my shelf, it's on my to-do list, I'm looking forward to seeing you build it!

[@simonworrall7950]

I am fortunate to have the original Mephisto in our local Museum of Queensland in Brisbane. They have also published a great book on it which contains lots of great photos.

[@recurvestickerdragon]

Ooooh, so much detail~ I hope the top or one side stays removable

[@mikesnow5890]

Was just going to start this tank myself. Will be watching this very closely. Well done.

[@jamesmcansh6393]

Looks amazing at this stage cant wait to see finished project✌ Canada✌

[@Jelly-B]

Mr Shift yet again you've taken things to a whole new level. Great buiild and artistry at its finest

[@homelessperson9833]

I like the fact that he has started to build some vehicles from the great war .

[@russellmary175]

Awesome as always, Uncle! Can't wait to see this bad boy all painted!

[@headwaves6986]

Amazing…btw, huge deal for me that you’re bringing to light some of the story behind these machines and the people behind them. I’ve always seen the events as opportunities for telling an important story, and people with abilities such as yourself to share your art. As always, very excited to see how you do this, and looking forward to the end result. Good luck!

[@lukedelport8231]

Looking great mate can't wait to see how it turns out

[@MrJoeGarner]

I really love the way you go into so much detail, I'm nowhere near this. Right now, I'm trying to get road wheel arms on my T-55. Why, you may ask? Because, like a total noob, I painted it before I assembled the lower hull. Yea, I don't know why?

[@gloriouswar9116]

I was hoping you’d make the Mephisto, but that doesn’t matter. I reckon this’ll be a fantastic series!

[@hitlafedd]

I've fingered Mephistos gun barrels

[@lordofchaos6852]

NOISE! Can't wait to see the paint sheem.

[@thomasohanlon1060]

would be the perfect project to add lighting to.

[@royallan4667]

Glad you're back. Very cool shoebox tank. Love to see the process.

[@ironspike171]

Dear Martin, im happy that you are back and really appreciate the heavy use of reference photos. Well you used them heavily before, but you showed them never that much. A good modeller needs first to SEE the things that one would like to replicate. Thats why you are the best!

[@arsenalxa4421]

It's been years since I built anything in 1/35 scale, but this looks like fun.

[@zachdidow2441]

I always love the start of your vids. I mean the rest is also good but the start is always great.

[@pattygman4675]

I am building this kit now, but I was lucky enough to get the version with two resin engines. It is so much better having that detail. Strange how Meng left the engines out of a full interior kit.

[@randomcanadianeh1291]

I just finished this kit. Fantastic build

[@donarnold569]

With your attention to detail I would love to see what you could do with the new Das Works 1/16 scale stug.

[@Custerd1]

I had a different model of this tank - one in which the track links were a more flexible, almost vinyl, plastic, assembled with tiny pins. The pins would break the soft plastic where they were inserted and eventually the track links were unrepairable.

[@LEWTSPEC]

As a kit-basher, thank you so much for showing me those bogeys without the body on them yet @1:17. Please keep doing that! If you for a second have an imaginative use for a component while you're building it, show it off for us!!! Those panels and components are so cool I might just buy like 5 of this kit as just extra armor plating for big ol mega tank build!

[@amandajones8841]

So much detail... makes you wonder if they predicted realistic "rolled over and/or blown open" modelling

[@nao_tomori]

i own a set of Tamiya side cutters for precise work, and a cheaper pair for general work. love them

[@graemebrumfitt6668]

I think I will watch this a few times as it is awesome Unc! Cheers... TFS, GB :)

[@grahammarkhorn]

Great job.....looking forward to the next episode!

[@RetroRoboland]

Great choice of model. Look forward to what you do with it

[@lloydeloc6190]

Looked up the names and yes: Schneider/Strasheim and Whitmore say 540 was Heiland. Sadly a Roechling nevertheless. Looking forward to your interior painting.

[@tonysurridge3033]

nice job!,I managed to get hold of the(limited edition) version of the kit with a resin engine!.

[@davidstone-haigh4880]

Great vid, as ever. Your skills are second to none. Very inspirational. I've had this kit languishing in my hobby room for a couple of years now. Time to bust him out, I think.

[@anonymous5810]

You should keep the roof removable to be able to see inside. You could also add some led lights if the actual tanks had them. And Stalingrad miniatures have really nice WW1 German tankers I recommend them

[@jilthunder2276]

What a fantastic project!!! Thank you so much for building this legendary WW I tank!!! You`re the best!

[@Landsknecht25]

Great video, I was already waiting to see your craftsmanship in action again :) Btw, "Heiland" basically means "Saviour", in a religious context.

[@americanpatriot2422]

Outstanding video and presentation.

[@michalwarszawski]

Woooow i put This model on my list "to do" and your movie will be excelent guide!!!

[@dogforeyals]

I have this kit lined up for my next build, this is going to be invaluable... Thank you Mr. Night Shift.

[@ericmyers5940]

Glad you´re back with a new project. Promising start!

[@BorisKupriianov]

Holy cow! That's awesome work! 👍🏻

[@eflbrth]

Ireally want an Renault french WW1 tank now ... very nice build.

[@johnnyyu7294]

I never thought you can use plastic cement to glue PE parts. Those textures by Tamiya putty is so versatile!

[@imperialstardestroyer712]

Velmi hezky to vypadá, líbí se mi bizarní stará technika

[@ODGColornChrome]

That is great work on an awesome model!

[@martincoyle4674]

This was absolutely worth the wait! Will P will be happy that you're enjoying the Sprue Cutters haha

[@dave499]

Really enjoy your builds and videos!

[@jimaltergott9326]

Looking good Martin! I like the WW1 armour subjects. So very different and interesting.

[@WayneNiles01]

I started following you just over a year or so ago Martin. I'm so pleased for you that your channel has become a success for you. Well done, and thank you.

[@PaulBarich1918]

I can’t wait!!! You should make a giant diorama with different tanks fighting

[@svenknuth6201]

Megastarkes Modell, sehr sehr geile Arbeit. 👍👍👍

[@angrycoomer3122]

I remember a couple years ago you said you didnt like full interiors hahaha glad to see something like this from you

[@MiniArtmy]

Very nice kit, Meng Models are good ones and pretty accurate. And those tracks… ah ah 😅 good job 👏👍

[@xRushPwnZ]

I've been binge watching your videos lately and you reignited my love for modelling. Thanks a lot for your videos, they really helped me understand a lot of techniques and I will probably try some of them on a new kit. Wish you all the best!

[@pelao2242343]

I made this kit and it's was my first meng kit, now I bought like 10 kits

[@criticalmass181]

By a stroke of luck, (right job, right place, right time) i've actually been inside the only remaining example of this tank. It was fascinating to see how far armoured vehicles have come.

[@mewantkrinkov4206]

Missed video by 2 day… now have notifications on

[@loganski_2158]

Awesome work night shift love your work. I love how you always research the tank you want to do and replicate it perfectly. Like always keep up the amazing work

[@rosesteinbusch3996]

This is the boost I needed during final paper season :)

[@adorimirable]

Ive never actually seen any pictures or anything of the interior of an a7v, it looks even more cramped than the mk4

[@adorimirable]

Also, since you've been doing ww1 lately, could you do Meng's FT-17?

[@tyler_bt3326]

The MKIV is cramped but at least it had a somewhat logical layout for the time. Everyone was on the same level and could move around the vehicle without having to climb over machinery (with the exception of the rear driveshaft)

[@themigmadmarine]

And as I recall these had crews of 17-20 people

[@seflyingfaultier5806]

In this video you can see a lot about the A7Vs interior. It's in german, but has english subtitles. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mICrZZKers6Iqpo