"Savior" - WW1 Trench Diorama

My friends, tonight we're about to finish this WW1 trench scene with lots of painting effects, and also some epoxy resin water as a small cherry on top of this diorama!
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Music: Quincas Moreira - Scratch the Itch - KZbin Audio Library

[@MikeeCZ]

"2:1 ratio, ... so 6 ml of this, and 2 ml of that" :D Mas to moc krasny :)

[@jackzahllor7064]

Taky jsem si říkal jestli jsem v matice tak špatnej, že jsem něco přehlídl :D proto se to asi rozteklo a zateklo za pásku

[@markfergerson2145]

I think he did that to see if we were paying attention.

[@jerryvolpini7987]

🤣

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

... and remember kids, pay attention in school, otherwise you'll end up as a youtuber

[@jerryvolpini7987]

@@NightShiftScaleModels See what happens when you don't pay attention in math class, lol!

[@AndrewPayne]

Absolutely fantastic - well done! Thoroughly enjoyed this series. Thank you!

[@bloodgulchpatrick]

Man, those weathering techniques are wonderful. When you painted those walking planks with gray, I was like "nooo, you're making it worse". Then, as you made an exposed fresh wood imitation, it suddenly came to like and became much better than ever before. And there was a ton of moments like that in all of this video.

[@toboldlygosmodelworks1973]

Nothing like fixing a happy accident, nice work Night Shift👍👍

[@MrSwarovsk1]

When Uncle Night Shift says "My Friends" You know it's a good day

[@Panzerjager2344]

The only thing I wanted to state is that the wood braces and walkway would be basically the same as mud would have obscured everything. So, I guess it works to add contrast.

[@x3tc1]

I really love how this diorama turned out! And I think the shallow puddle is much more fitting for the diorama. Especially when considering that the trench isn't flooded.

[@grayjappe562]

Fantastic diorama

[@fotomakr]

What a masterpiece! So much nuance in all the clutter.

[@jerryvolpini7987]

Turned out great!

[@Jeffsmodelgarage]

Nice job on the mischievous puddle/crater Martin looks great and the diorama looks awesome cheers my friend. K.U.T.G.W.

[@loganski_2158]

Awesome work love watching your content

[@obi-wan-kenobi3906]

Awesome job. Love your videos, keep up the good work! 😁

[@resumpsi5468]

"This puddle is kinda sad tbh, but I did my best" Man, you're... recreating a warzone. That's like the whole point.

[@davidjackson563]

Fabulous and another great video. I do feel that the highlight on the tank rivets make them stand out too much and far more prominent than photos of the real thing

[@davestinyworkshopotherprojects]

really awesome!

[@KKuruc80]

A rat running out under the tank would looks great. But without it is still awesome! Congrat!

[@Hessmann78]

Night Shift: "... I'm not that good in..." Everybody else: "Yeah... sure..." 😉 Keep up the good work, Martin! Your models and dioramas are truely awesome and your videos really entertaining. Thank you for sharing...

[@wafflyfox7550]

Bloody hell Martin. That’s fabulous! Do you think you’ll ever stop getting better?

[@Oakeeper]

Wonderful as always.

[@jeffersonchocron]

Amazing!!

[@dave499]

Beautiful work Uncle Night Shift!

[@treyzmodels422]

Epic! Your talent is truly inspiring!👍

[@stephenjudaysr8915]

Another excellent diorama sir! Well done and PLEASE keep sending us amazing videos....'My friend..." =)

[@GryphonArmorer]

@ 3:36 - It looks great already. I just finished an ocean, South Pacific atoll, base for an A6M2b diorama. I’ll have to make a video/photo show, because it uses the models I have box reviews of in my poor channel 😔🤔😜 but mostly because it seems that the Sony a6000 doesn’t really like doing videos longer than 30min no matter what the settings. Need to get an a7 🙏. Anyway... Keep up the great work and cool vids. 🤙

[@ho-2036]

Bravo!

[@msee383]

We learn from our mistakes or bloops.

[@davidrobinson4118]

Amazing work. It's a pity in a way that so much fantastic detail is hidden by the tank.

[@itscountrys4084]

I love these videos keep up the good work

[@thepatrioticpole2269]

I've built a total of two models (they were from airfix) and they were a good way to waste time but it probably would of looked better if I didn't just use the supplied paints and paintbrush and use a nail clipper and file to get the pieces out, and this just makes me want to get into models and dioramas .

[@tankbuilder9618]

What varnish do you use to keep paint in. Also does thinner not affect it?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

So much "almost hidden" detail to explore!!! Excellent!

[@ashelyfrankow149]

I KNOW RIGHT, the amount of concealed details could keep me searching for visual gems for HOURS. His dedication is ASTOUNDING!!!

[@slendrick]

Joke about pair of lungs is so reasonable, i remember how i tried to prime smol truck in room where i live and i had no respirator, just lot of masks, that was a biggest mistake i ve ever made, my room were more like a gas room, horrible memories

[@arrowhead_1232]

Dude that’s so relatable I liter. had to put a short over my face like attack of the dead men

[@wi-fi3231]

I was in the middle of cleaning my airbrush after painting my panzer iv, when I looked at my phone and saw “Night Shift - 1 minute ago.” Ive never cleaned my airbrush faster before, and I rushed to be able to watch this video. Your work looks absolutely amazing, and like I most of the time say: I love your models and everything! :) What are you gonna build next? Greetings from Sweden, I’m looking forward to the next video :)

[@Pawlkoko]

Same here haha

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

The fastest hand on the western front!

[@dylanperes5378]

@@NightShiftScaleModels 😂😂

[@Otterpawp]

"I know... It looks pretty weird so far." Literally looks better than my finished product.

[@flyingscotsman9657]

Similar to the lungs.. When I first got a 3D printer (Anycubic Photon Mono SE) I did my first print with the printer on my modelling bench in my bedroom, I thought it smelt a bit bad so I opened a window but thought I could still sleep in there. I woke up at around 1 am dashed to the bathroom and vomited for around half an hour. I now keep the printer in the loft. Make sure you always have ventilation when working with chemicals, especially paint and resin!

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

That's interesting, lots of people are talking about this but honestly, I never felt anything or smelled anything bad, and I have the 3D printer right next to me... it just has no odor. Or my lungs are already way beyond saving :D

[@certifiedidiot9625]

The diorama looks phenomenal with the tank and figures, great job and keep up the good work!

[@Modkits131]

No words can describe how amazing this looks. You deserve all the breaks Uncle Nightshift, take care my friend.

[@braeeee_]

hey nightshift! just saying ive been going through some really rough times recently, and your cheerful and soothing voice over and great content really helps me through things. its just so relaxing to watch everything come together. thank you for everything and dont stop making great content! :)

[@Spartanm333]

I would agree - great voice and friendly tone. This is part of the model making for me... it's an opportunity to leave the 'normal' world for a much simpler and safer place. My other thing is cycling - try to get 10 miles in a day, helps to come down and the fresh air and sunlight are good for you. Finally, turn OFF the news on TV - it's 99% garbage in any respect. I haven't watched terrestrial TV in 7 years now. Subscribed!

[@Madhem101]

Stay strong

[@Snoopmasta]

Important is the 2:1 ration so 6 ml of resin and 2 ml of hardener." XD That one really got me!

[@gazradford2557]

Absolutely brilliant you have set my mind thinking. Looking forward to the "Epic WWII" build.

[@alex.mortz9]

Despite the nightmare, love the puddle detail! It’s such a great diorama! As ever! Loved watching the progress. Can’t wait for the next!! I wonder what it could be?!

[@ScaleMilitaryModels]

Nothing I’d rather do more, than spend my afternoon after 8th grade graduation than watching some Uncle Night Shift! Seriously, this stuff is crazy cool

[@wynnsalman4368]

Dude, I just check out your page, super cool work, it’s awesome you’re this talented so young. You earned a subscription.

[@ScaleMilitaryModels]

@@wynnsalman4368 Thanks so much!

[@jacobakana5649]

This looks great! I still love the paint job on the tank, it subtly offsets the desaturated nature is the scene without appearing too stark. I can’t wait for more!

[@wolfganghinze6367]

Yesss, it's that time of the week! Very eager to see the result.

[@brianreddeman951]

The diorama looks great....then he sprays it with black primer. 😶 Oh yeah he dials it up 11 😁

[@GreenBlueWalkthrough]

Saw the thumbnail and thought it was a historical video essay... Yes you did that good of a job on this project so realistic!

[@insertcoolnamehere1627]

Uncle Nightshift, what paint rack do you use to hold your oil paint tubes. I saw it in the background at 00:54

[@addera6306]

Love these - any chances you’d do a B-24 liberator diorama??

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Uncle Martin .

[@GoodOlTahj]

great job! loved how this one turned out

[@SPSteve]

A lot of work, but beautifully done. And this diorama will now live forever on the internet in all its glory! Another masterpiece, Uncle!

[@LatteLover]

The diorama turned out superb, my friend. Love that puddle, it's one of those little details that really add value.

[@markbehr88]

Great job. You should do a St Chamond.

[@sammiller7018]

It amazes me how you can consistently make the most polished, detailed and unbelievably realistic dioramas time and time again. Love your work night shift

[@kallemon]

It would be super kick/ass to wee what you can do with a tank from Warhammer 40 000!

[@heidiwilks5316]

Awesome scene of my all-time favourite tank -- I just wish someone would offer a larger scale version of the A7V :)

[@statelyelms]

That little shellpit was so good when you were done with it though! Worth the hassle? Well.. different story. By the way, have you ever considered making a multi-vehicle diorama? Like two French FT-17s, or a few convoy trucks. Obviously WAY more effort, since I've rarely if ever seen such dioramas.. but maybe worth a thought?

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Maybe in a smaller scale due to time and space restrictions :)

[@philRminiatures]

Fisrt class details...and atmosphere, amazing work!😍😍😍👍

[@berlin_actual]

Oh my god, you did absolutely perfect my friend, keep it up and take breaks if you need to!

[@simonhoney2050]

Often surprising to learn the colours used for historical objects. Apparently a lot of Roman stuff was really gaudily painted. This thing looks like an ice cream truck. ^^' Great work as always, though. Am I in a minority who agrees with the black undercoating?

[@vit_0822]

Hello, i love you ww1 diorama videos. Just for asking, Can you make arditi finding wrecked Austrian artillery? It'll be great.

[@MrPapamaci88]

Hmmm, if you do watery stuff, why not make a diorama version of the Panzer of the Lake meme? :D That would be funny AND epic, plus I think there should be enough reference photos to work with.

[@silverdragontm9548]

Nice! However, I'm using the last video for my first Alpine figure painting atm. The last figure I painted as a toddler, like 12 years old.

[@SubbieNautica]

I challenge you to make another WWI/WWII dio in black and white, no colour, but matching colours on a B&W scale. Probably gonna take forever, but it’s possible.

[@michaela3274]

Looks great, Uncle Night Shift. For your WWII diorama could that involve the sons of the 2 Tommys in WWI?

[@klaymann888]

Brilliant work there, I like the fact the Tank has been cannibalized of it's Machine Guns ... keep up the great work

[@thurin84]

would you have any idea where i could find some (preferably) 1 piece tracks for a 1/35 A7V? ive got an old tauro kit thats been sitting uncompleted for maybe 30 years because the tracks came with individual links that you would have to pin together. the problem is the holes you have to stick the pins through are really thin soft plastic and tear out really easily. and many of mine have so torn. id like to finish the tank, but i dont know what to do about the tracks. not the most skilled modeler so i dont think i could handle and really complicated repair or fabrication process. any suggestion?

[@BF5player]

You should make another A7V diorama that represents the last surviving A7V mephisto capture by Australian soldiers

[@unicorncycling806]

Oncle shift de nuit. I always wanted to make a model + diorama totally in black and white. Like looking at a WW1 or WW2 photograph in b/w but in 3D. Just an idea you might like.

[@HangmanOfficialUploads]

Hey uncle? Just a question, but why didn't you put water in the trench too? Isn't it logical that in certain areas inside the trench there would be a build up of water if there would be some in a freshly made crater too? I know, I know, it's probably because you had severe trauma after making the puddle to begin with and time constraints, maybe also not trying to overdo the effect, but it's something I just think of when looking at the diorama.

[@patrik-4163]

Next build idea, soviet Sherman or just a soviet T34, I believe I haven't seen the legendary T34 on your channel

[@smartinertiarc3039]

Maybe next time russiun t-72 with flying turret and "Z" mark? The moment of explosion?

[@amandaroose5310]

Question for you Mr.Night Shift. I have a bit of an older model, but not put together and all the parts in the box that I am fare beyond from being able to make etc. I an wondering if you would be interested in being given the kit for what ever you would want it for, id feel you'd have better luck with it then me. It is a ITALERI No 204 Kangaroo in 1:35th scale. All the parts are in the box, and the box has some wear from just sitting in closets, original my friends who got it, never built it, and now mine for the past 2 years. 5 parts have been taken out of the casting, all of the parts I have found in the casting and they appear to not be damaged. I'd love to hear back as I love your videos and would like to hear if you would want this model for what ever you may want it for, hopefully something better then sitting in a closet like it has been and will be with me.

[@justhere9731]

Build my models not just collect them? Yessir I’m assembling a 40k rhino right now!

[@LowNSlowIII]

That AK resin is so expensive compared to other resin. How does the finished product feel?

[@JedenSiedemDwa]

Finally looks very interesiting. All the best for You! ;)

[@justinchipman1925]

Hey. Take a victory lap. There is something about the model that feels harsh and desperate. You definitely capture the wasteland that was the Western Front. I studied fine art and there is some quality to your work that excedes merely "looking" realistic. You have stepped into art, sir. Thanks.

[@flenz4574]

Watching on June 6th… God Bless.. Thank you Uncle Night Shift…!

[@johnnycooper7019]

Dear Martin, Fantastic workmanship...as usual! Best Wishes Johnny

[@veikkakarvonen831]

Mark IV diorama, A7V diorama... So Renault FT 17 diorama next?

[@darkwood777]

Oh boy, Martin... you made a 3 to 1 mixture of resin to hardener so that's probably why it leaked instead of setting up. Also epoxies need to generate heat to harden properly. If you make a small batch, it can get stiff, but then fail to fully harden. I like to go a bit heavier on the hardener if I'm making a small batch, and I keep it in the mixing cup until I feel it giving off heat.

[@GregJahnOnline]

Awesome as always brother. It would be cool if you could do a WWII Pacific Theater tank with a Japanese tunnel system in the diorama.

[@jackpotsearlytapes]

I think you should build some more sherman because your last concrete sherman wasn't your best build. Especially the color of that tank.. I love shermans and I love your creations.

[@Zaaphod]

Ten kríž je rovnakým dielom geniálny nápad a zároveň hlúposť. Žiaden príčetný vojak by si nenechal hneď vedľa zákopu nič, čo vyčnieva vysoko nad bojiskom, je ľahko identifikovateľné a zároveň aj zamerateľné pre delostrelectvo. Ten kríž dodáva dioráme charakter... Na skutočnom bojisku by to bol magnet pre každý kaiserov kanón v okruhu 20 kilometrov.

[@johnbiddle1829]

Stunning. Do these dioramas get sold as if they were fine art (which they are)? The only mildly adverse thing I can think could possibly said is that the tank depicted isn't Mephisto!

[@colm9419]

Great talent as always But just a few requests 1. Maybe less monotonous colour schemes? 2. Maybe don't spend so much time and effort creating and painting details that won't even be seen in the final scene

[@lesthiele4921]

Greetings Martin, that is a totally awsone diorams you have completed, congratulations on a outstanding effory, best regards from Australia.

[@scottp4357]

random questions , do you use PPE for spraying? would you bother with a spray booth if you weren't recording it?

[@AL-Mohanad-4]

You are my first reference in the dioramas... You are always an innovator... And always forward... I salute you from Iraq

[@fujifilm5127]

This is go great, it's like I can actually hear the conversation between the figurines. "Well, have you tried-" "Tried everything sir, I don't think we can move it." "Fuck."

[@terrynicholls2975]

Very satisfying composition, and beautifully executed.

[@xjr13john]

Awesome build, thanks for sharing. oh and 2:1 ratio for the water effect not 3:1 😀😀

[@stephenbridges2791]

Very nice diorama. The moss is highly appropriate. Any area of high humidity is going to be rife with moss, mold, and mildew. I like that particular technique as well. Very well done.

[@josephgreeley5569]

Very nice! Who made the A7V? You did an incredible job on the camouflage!

[@deutscheskaiserreich6619]

Is it just me or no, when people ask about my diorama they say sometime were is the sun facing? Just me? Also love your ww1 dioramas

[@jazzmusician46]

That is so good. I love your technique. I have learned so much from you. Thank you so much!

[@rj3969]

It’s amazing!! The cross reminds me of the movie the Big Red One, love it!

[@thurin84]

awesome! #540! impressed you made it with just the 1 front port. ironically the pic that this is based on was photoshopped so youre diorama is literally more realistic than reality lol. i would never have the patience to get this kind of result.

[@alembegic4272]

I would like to say this KZbin channel has made me interested in models I’m a beginner and I don’t prime my models or use soft foam I use rough foam and I’m only 9 or you can say I’m 10 this Channel is so cool