Scenic Route - Afghanistan Diorama

[@Saefogeo]

I can't believe that someone thought about making and selling a box of AFGHAN TRAFFIC SIGNS FROM THE 2000'S 😆😆😆 I knew that the level of detail someone can put into this kind of models and dioramas could be insane but man... I was just like 🤪🤪🤪 Another superb diorama as usual. Love your channel man 😍👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@karolmalinowski9097]

Yeah, MiniArt is an absolute godsend in the scale models world. Not only their products are great quality, but also cheap.

[@tuckeyuk]

It's almost as if there was a massively well known war there in the early 2000s!

[@Zheeraffa1]

11:16 I was wondering: Is that a steep incline, or decline? In Europe, it would be an incline, but that's because we read from left to right, but Dari and Pashto are RTL.

[@jkull173]

@@Zheeraffa1 it’s the same, they don’t look at images from right to left, it’s not text that is written.

[@karolmalinowski9097]

@@tuckeyuk early 2000s? Aren't you forgetting something?

[@NoName-sb9tp]

Uncle Nightshift is the only one I watch that will happily paint pebbles

[@historex54tamiya]

I have been modelling for over 30 years, now run my own figure company. Fortunate to have met some of the best and own a few of their legacy …….BUT I can honestly say you inspire, your work is excellent and the fact you share, makes you, to me , one of the best modellers of today. I do not use that term lightly, you have fast become the Verlinden , Paine of the now!

[@Curry_Communist]

Whats ur figure company?

[@tankbuilder9618]

What’s your company if I may ask?

[@bonbon3215]

Company name?

[@Celebmacil]

I like how that one dude standing by the technical with his rifle on his shoulder's AK has the buttstock installed upside down. Interesting detail.

[@gunnarsoderhielm3425]

I really appreciate your little talk about how you do "peaceful" dioramas at the end, because it's exactly what I like to do as well for dioramas and your videos are certainly a reason for that. I didn't think military dioramas of big manly soldiers in extreme action scenes were really for me, but then I found your calmer and gentle scenes and I find that so much more interesting. Like you said, showing the humanity of soldiers, even during war.

[@aven8792]

Best part about Friday nights : night shift videos

[@daspanzer135]

Looks great! Your dioramas are always so realistic and interesting.

[@planetearts5182]

Verlinden pratiquait la même philosophie lorsqu’il créait ses dioramas très rarement guerriers du reste. Ses figurines empruntaient des postures nonchalantes de la vie quotidienne, le matériel de guerre n’étant qu’un prétexte pour mieux les sublimer et refléter une époque. Avec vos créations vous lui rendez un grand hommage. Continuez à nous émerveiller ! Merci encore. 🇫🇷

[@HueJanus71]

Black 2.0 for the base edges would really make this diorama pop even more so, stunning work yet again nightshift.

[@thewingedporpoise]

I love this little hilly dusty desert road, looks like something I've driven on in Oregon! I also adore the detail of the top of the upper sign being mostly dust free, telling us that it's above where dust gets kicked up

[@SerialDesignationV1903]

I've watched this video on my dads computer, it's very therapeutic to watch you make dioramas like this, idk it just relaxes me

[@YUNOBF3]

Excellent video. This diorama turned out brilliant and I personally like the minimal narrative and "peaceful" nature of your work. Looking forward to the next one.

[@markfergerson2145]

It has been said that being a soldier comprises long stretches of boredom punctuated by moments of terror. Other modelers try to capture those moments with varying degrees of success. I'm happy to see the boredom. For that matter, this may be one of the transitional moments in which the brothers are trying to determine who is on their side this week, and will they run into friend or foe down the road?

[@beehivescalemodels]

Hey Night Shift.. you all good? Been a while since we've seen you ma' friend!

[@captainramius5047]

*becomes most efficient modeller in history* Chad energy radiates even faster

[@pattygman4675]

Great to see something more modern, good to test your comfort zone. Happy Christmas and a happy new year.

[@wightclaudia]

Hey guys - I am an afghan road sign and so was my father before me and we can both definitively say as signs that Martin did a great job capturing the likeness here

[@kylebroflovski5333]

The difference made by painting the individual stones was wild. Immediately looked so much better as it highlighted this was a rocky area and not a sandy desert

[@EncryptedColony]

Nightshift was definity tired in making of this.

[@FalloutProto]

You could say he was working the… night shift

[@SirCabooseCCCP]

@@FalloutProto 😑

[@KumaFall]

@@FalloutProto that’s too good, get out

[@blainetoms]

i always love the storytelling in your work its so awesome - i know you said this was the lastv video of 2022 but could we maaaybe have a little recap video of all of the projects you made this year? i'd love to see the scenes sat next to each other to see the progress and changes you made along the way with each one. plus it'd be awesome just to see them all out on the table at the same time. - have a great christmas and new year!

[@paulfranklin4276]

I ddi two tours in afghan and this model is great... good job dude

[@joed5959]

Martin you were given an amazing Talent stay safe.

[@h2owl205]

I will never not be amazed with how good the figurine top-down painting method is. It's so simple but the amount of depth and detail it captures is astounding.

[@Seektheday]

Its great. I use it in miniature war games as well. Simple fast and good results

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Uncle Martin . Thank you for all your 2022 content , Happy Holiday's for you and your tribe , 🌲🎅🌲 . See you next year . 🐺

[@MrHrannsi]

Aha! The secret weapons of diorama builders, dirt from the garden™ and cat litter. Fantastic as always Martin.

[@ThePudge1976]

Martin, thanks so much for this series. I have two completed SAS Pink Panthers complete with Eduard photo etch upgrades and have been staring at them in fear for weeks. Like you I had to connect chasis and body before painting. You (again) have given me the ideas and confidence to attack them! The sandy pink colour should respond well following your blue techniques for fading. Thanks so much.

[@KevinoftheCosmos]

You're a diorama making legend. So inspirational, friend. Truly.

[@SmallSoldier]

If you add Woodland Scenics Foam Tac Glue to the foam first the terrain material will stick like "poop to a shoe"! I think you could use regular PVA glue as well, Great work as usual Martin.🍻

[@DasKrampusAirsoft]

That was amazing! I was deployed to Afghanistan, and you nailed it!!

[@pascalkeller516]

Merry XMas to you also ! Thank you very much for all these beautiful artworks you provide us along the year ! Greatings from Switzerland !

[@JimFlanagan4206]

Absolutely fantastic! Good call on painting the truck blue. It really pops on that diorama. One of the best I've seen you do.

[@stellarpod]

This turned out to be one of my all-time favorites. I love the simplicity. As always, thanks much for sharing. Steve

[@theonlycharms8915]

You should maybe start a series with an airplane I think they would be awesome because I am really trying to get into model making and your videos help a lot and I am really into airplanes so I think it would be awesome to see how you would paint an airplane

[@johndillon8051]

Great work in composing this. It really captures a moment in time perfectly. Cheers to you sir!

[@tomtruesdale6901]

That turned out very nicely.

[@scaleModelAddict]

Awesome storytelling. Having the gun guy not looking at buddy is killer.

[@ewartrob]

You missed the super fine moon dust. Rocks and normal sand, but there was also this supper broken down ultra fine sand that filled the air when walking around. It would pile up on road sides or high traffic walking routs. 218 days in Afghanistan and I never seen a single blade of grass... Rocks and dust, yep, Taliban, yep, grass (or anything green) mmmmmm nope. After my tour I went to Germany for vacation and it was mind blowing seeing all the forests.

[@ScottKenny1978]

Didn't go myself, but all the videos of Astan I saw had trees down in the valley bottoms.

[@ewartrob]

@@ScottKenny1978 that whole area is so incredibly diverse, if it were soly about geography, I'd go back in a second.

[@ScottKenny1978]

@@ewartrob don't blame you, area looks like where I grew up in southern Idaho, and where they were doing a lot of pre-deployment training for units going to Afghanistan. Maybe in 20 years they won't want to kill us all...

[@mr9263]

The diorama is amazing! well, as always

[@damiandighton5199]

Thank you for another year of awesome modelling. I can't wait for next year and what you will be doing. Merry Christmas and a happy new year.

[@gusthomas]

Really really really awesome diorama! Simple but so realistic. One of my favorites for sure

[@KramGnilrad]

You made 2022 a better place! Thank you

[@十十十-s1y]

The diagonal slicing over a mountain is old but classic.

[@derpdude1015]

I an truly impressed by this diorama! Well done. I would love to see a diorama using dunes, perhaps an army camp, or a tank laying stuck in the sand, that would be so cool snd different to anything I've ever seen before.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great work 👍👍

[@rate733]

This is by far my favorite model you've worked on thus far. It hits every level for me personally. Amazing work and thank you so much for sharing. Just beautiful.

[@thatotherguy7596]

That one is a real eye catcher. It's nice to see you branching out a little.

[@zoroalakazam]

I love the tracks and dirt....it looks so much natural....great stuff👍👍👍

[@Osito23481]

You know its gonna be a great day when he uploads😆

[@bazookabill3081]

Wow. Between you and PLASMO you produce some beautiful work

[@MrFatShanks]

See you in 2023 mate! Thanks so much for entertaining me throughout this year and you really deserve the break. Take it easy ma friend ;)

[@raymondbarnell9123]

great as always

[@tpaul802]

Merry Christmas Martin. I can't wait for 2023

[@michaelbevis2473]

Thanks for this country rd video. I’ve just begun paInting a base for a Panther stuck in a ditch in N. Italy and was using the Somua diorama as a concept to start from. Invaluable info and as always, awesome! Enjoy the fruits of your reno. And yes, I’m trying to not just collect kits. Stay safe.

[@fluffykoala5265]

Amazing job! Happy new year everyone!

[@TheOnlyMasterChef]

Having been to Afghanistan - these trucks are pretty common there even if they're not what comes to mind when you think "Afghanistan".....and none of the many roadsigns we put out there lasted more than a month after they were put up except the massive overpass or highway ones. This was doubly true for any rural signs which often disappeared within 24 hours. Everything got knocked over with a truck or yanked out with a mule and recycled into local sheds or whatever else needed a flat sheet of steel. Just another example of how us westerners never really understood the place or the people, even in the beginning, and how that misunderstanding led right back to the place Afghanistan is once more. Model is awesome though, as is the diorama work. I am glad to see you do a 4x4 and I am hoping to do something similar with the Bronco Gaz 69 I've got sitting around waiting to be finished.

[@panzerivkampfwagen3192]

your skill at model making are amazing and have inspired me to begin modelling it is now a hobby that I Enjoy and am slowly improving at as I have always loved making things and history if I ever feel Sad I just watch one of your videos and Feel better you humor is amazing and so is your talent please keep making these videos Well done and Happy 2023!

[@ScaleTrainStation]

Uncle Nightshift, thanks for pointing out Michigan Toy Soldier Co., and providing the discount code! While they are local to me, I did not know about them. Stopped by this week and was overwhelmed by the selection of modeling supplies they have, it was insane! They even gave me the "Muh-Friends" discount, my new go-to modeling stop. Thanks again!

[@coenvancamp1976]

Beautiful, as always! A nice deviation from the tanks. Can't wait for your big new project. Happy 2023!

[@bumholekid1383]

Afghanistan has beautiful mountain forest actually.

[@rosemarshall1219]

Love how you use your thumb to test or dry your color brushes.👌😁

[@iliveitup7418]

Love your work. Been following your channel for a few years now. Never boring

[@JDSG360]

Cant wait for your next project! Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you all!

[@michaelhaugaard3111]

You've got that figurepaiting NAILED !!! No need to be so modest : ) VERY very nice and I will try that on my next figures... One small tip ? When you use white for highlighting, it seems that white inks are a good choice. Thinner and more delicate. Haven't tried it out yet though but have the ink handy. THANKS for the best modelling videos out there - I am very inspired every time : )

[@alankeith7866]

Thank you Martin for another great video! Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

[@Jeffsmodelgarage]

Very nice diorama Martin looks simple but very detailed cat litter never thought of it lol cheers my friend

[@willfox662]

very relaxing vid as always! i especially loved the rock texture on the slope, it looks so real!

[@nonamesplease6288]

I know how you feel about the Landcruiser, but I think it was one of the most fun builds to watch. Just sayin'. Cheers!

[@thepiratepenguin4465]

I had something similar in mind with the Trumpeter Afghan Rebels 1:35 figures to create a scene of a checkpoint.

[@htc4898]

Merry XMas and happy vacation! See you 2023.Regard from New Zealand.

[@JedenSiedemDwa]

Human element is very important. All the best for You!

[@jowen1503]

I'd really love to see a diorama of a father and son holding hands walking towards the sunset over a hill.

[@LockheedC-130HerculesOfficial]

Now this does put a smile on my face

[@Mrdrcaptaintroy]

Gorgeous! Have a wonderful Christmas and new years.

[@fjdexx]

A wonderfull Dio. Love it. Thx for showing and have nice christmas and new year!

[@stevenlitkey9354]

You are much to critical of yourself my friend. Your figures are OUTSTANDING !!! It sounds like this build wasn't your cup of tea, but I think it's an awesome little vignette 👍👍

[@NV..V]

Another great diorama....damn near gave me flasbacks.

[@merlinharley77]

You make very good progress in figure painting. Keep going. Merry X-mas and happy 2023 from Belgium.

[@theredfishchronicles7929]

Amazing as always! Thank you for the great videos and enjoy your time off!! Well Deserved!!! Looking forward to 2023!!

[@pilgrimgrey4191]

Happy Christmas man and all the best for 2023. Thankyou for all the videos through the year they have been a blessing in many ways. Keep smiling…

[@glenflanderka6504]

Happy holidays and a happy new year!

[@billb89]

Love the Toyota FJ in this scene!

[@BladeRunnerC]

As always a true delight my friend 🤗🙏. Thank you for all the pleasure you have given this year and I hope you and your family have a wonderful Merry Christmas 🎄🤗🎄🤗🎄🥳🥳

[@dainiusltu5945]

😮😮😮😮 so simple, but so mesmerising and detailed ❤😮

[@feliperodrigueznanez427]

Congratulations Martin you have done a great job with the AK model. Your work is really inspiring, the BMR-3 is one I come back to from time to time. I thank you for the nice words you had for my boxart, when I saw the video was a nice surprise. Keep up the great work, the level of this channel and your models is impressive. F. Rodna

[@markloraine5882]

Honestly, with the outcome of this diorama I think you should continue with the Iraq/Afghanistan look. Maybe one of those dioramas but with a t-62, or a m1a1 Abrams.

[@jurgen6768]

Fabulous video once again . Thank you so much for posting I'm picking up many weathering tips etc .

[@DenisLabrecque]

If the figures were facing each other, they would appear far more natural, as now they stare at the void. Beautiful model.

[@t3ripley722]

I just wanted to say, you inspired me to get into dioramas! I just finished my first ever diorama, a Mercedes G-Wagon and cats in a park, for my wife’s Christmas present. She liked it so much she cried 😅 But I DEFINITELY need to get an airbrush now. Painting the whole thing by hand was NOT fun 😭

[@daniellejones5981]

Another masterpiece! Merry Christmas!

[@travisjodyh.842]

Love this video. If you’re looking for a new challenge, how about a diorama with railroad tracks?

[@flatbrokefrank6482]

The two figures make the difference!

[@hugotogner168]

I really love this series. You did a brilliant job, as always, and I hoped for a long time you will do some Afghanistan diorama one day. And I also wish you and all modelers here in comments merry Christmas.

[@lostsock9852]

great diorama uncle! Personally, I think the men should've been facing each other, but it kinda works also as it is

[@robertoangelbarsottibrassa7608]

Tus trabajos son inspiración pura

[@massimomasin6250]

Really a great diorama. I'm learning a lot from you... Thanks

[@bluebooooo7165]

Just a nice 3 part series! Nice!

[@lookingoverstrangeterrain0372]

Although Afghanistan is a mountainous desert country, there is a lot of green, more so than you would think, especially in the northern regions of the country. More often than not, the high ground close to some if not most roads has some sort of rock masonry retaining wall. Overall this is very cool.

[@XxBloggs]

Beautiful job Martin. Have a decent holiday from videos over Xmas.

[@SDOne-or6vm]

Enjoy your holidays my friend. I wish Santa Clause brings you a 1/16 model for an epic modelling journey in 2023!

[@davegiles2344]

Brilliant 👌👍 Have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year

[@toddshaffer1405]

Happy Holidays! See you in the New Year