Scorched Earth - Eastern Front 1942 Vignette - Panzer II 1/35

[@Panzermeister36]

Crispy! This will be excellent reference for when I tackle some of the flamethrower tanks I have in the stash. Thank you :D

[@efeyigit6766]

When stug?

[@swimporpoise5395]

@@efeyigit6766 flamethrower stug

[@Panzermeister36]

@@swimporpoise5395 There were flamethrower StuGs actually...

[@swimporpoise5395]

@@Panzermeister36 .....do you think we could see you do one?

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

@@Panzermeister36 do ittttttt

[@wenyidong8563]

"We can try to make scorched earth or black earth from coffee residue." -------- From a 2005 Modelling Magazine

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Or you can make scorched earth from real scorched earth, just like the floor is made out of floor 😁

[@danglam23]

hmm yes, the scorched earth here is made of scorched earth

[@slendrick]

As i heard phrase "Happy green tones of grass", i remembered this phrase from Bob Ross. Martin is our Bob Ross from modelling.

[@ScottKenny1978]

Agreed!

[@SubaruPieter]

Yup!

[@JeremyBowkett]

😅😅😅😅

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

How many Bob Rosses of modelling are there at the moment? 😆

[@SubaruPieter]

@@NightShiftScaleModels You are the greatest of all

[@LBPhotoworks]

"But the base is now gonna have higher street-cred with some bling!" That just killed me :D

[@slendrick]

Same mate, i flew away after snoop Dogg

[@james.black981]

I came for the dio, but I stayed for the BLING!

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Extra cred when the bling is invisible and hidden under the tank!

[@Maximbaumann]

I absolutely love the panzer ii, and I think you absolutely nailed the aesthetic of a well-used eastern front panzer ii. The diorama does it incredible justice aswell

[@haydendill6288]

I challenge you to use pigments on your next model, see what is possible. Nice scenery for the tank, too.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

But why when enamels are better? :) Besides I used them on the BMR-3M. Weathering with pigments might be nice for a retro 2005-style build though.

[@haydendill6288]

@@NightShiftScaleModels cause challenge :0

[@xaderp]

He already USED pigments. The pigments are in the enamel.

[@dr.doppeldecker3832]

Now you actually have to do a 2×2 meter diorama with 20 buildings and a scyscraper (a very tall church also would do it) :)

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Nah I'm planning a 4x4 meter Kursk diorama with 300 tanks, still collecting the kits though!

[@35thkilo]

@@NightShiftScaleModels lol

[@VELIkiq8]

You know you have to keep your promise? Right? Right?

[@kivitelezo]

About at half way into the video I just stoped it and went to work on my current model. I know I have said it already but now I will say again: Thank you for the ispiration, Martin! I love the scorched effect.

[@Maisbauer_Malte]

At 6:10 is a small grub in the dirt on the left side of the road. Rip little guy

[@pizzalord3n]

Was gonna say that too but you did first 👍

[@muddydave01]

Beautiful. If it's just grass that's burnt there should be very little if any ash. That's generally left from woody things burning.

[@michaelwarran5435]

I have too many channels to keep up with, but I wanted to say how much I enjoy watching you to create these models and vignettes. Spectacular work.

[@MrGarmzon]

Love the vids man! Built models as a kid (poorly) and have just bought a 1/72 strv 103 and 1/35 strf 9040B with a photoetch kit. All thanks to you. The format of your videos is so clean, personal and just enough useful information to make them great tutorials yet entertaining. You are a cut above in the genre!! Love from Sweden! 😍

[@iamobama4525]

I can not describe how much I love watching this model keep the good work 👍

[@Modkits131]

Never fails to impress us all.

[@SmallSoldier]

Figures... if you add them are probably the most important part and if you don't have good ones like the old Dragon figures shown you can IMO, ruin a nice model. Resin or 3d print is of course the better option. Nice work as always Martin!

[@jasongeorgeson8551]

I walked into work on Monday, saw my colleagues and without thinking I said “. Mah friennnnnndss. Love your channel dude.

[@thisolesignguy2733]

Wow! I love how you did the sandy dirt trail. I've been trying and trying to get my train layout to look like that, this is a HUGE help! Thanks!!!

[@G60syncro]

Scorched earth so bad it even got to the diorama sides!! Also, 12:37 Bob Ross cried a little!!

[@crtzmo]

In an attempt at being more efficient, I just hit the like button right before the play button - I cannot recall ever NOT liking a Night Shift video. Thanks Uncle, looking forward to the next.

[@efeyigit6766]

Damn, nightshift isnt satisifed with eveb dragon figures while im still impressed by the detail on italeri figures.

[@Charles_Bro-son]

To be fair, I share his critique and issues he pointed out. They really have unnatural poses and blurred details.

[@efeyigit6766]

@@Charles_Bro-son i kinda have to disagree, those soft details look pretty good with some simple drybrushing and washes. The poses can look good in a setting but of course they look weird on their own. I dunno man, i still enjoy painting old tamiya figures, yes they cant beat resin but what's on there is often good enough, at least for me.

[@Charles_Bro-son]

@@efeyigit6766 I would certainly go the extra mile to modify them to my liking, but I enjoy figures probably more than Nightshift :D Also always enjoyed painting tabletop miniatures.

[@efeyigit6766]

@@Charles_Bro-son i just got 6 tanks in 1/100 scale after watching his stug 3 video. Still cant get over how cute they look.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Now I've seen pictures of some Dragon Gen2 figures and they seem way better than the ordinary ones! Also, Tamiya has been killing it with their plastic figures which they include in their recent armor kits.

[@johnnycooper7019]

Dear Martin, very inspirational! Love the 'street cred bling!' Looking forward to watching your new project. Please have a good and safe weekend.

[@juholehtinen5800]

Now I want to hear that 20 minutes of cursing while you carved that base, because I need to learn some new cursewords to shout while modelling myself! Old ones have been used too many times already.

[@MSAINT-bn4vj]

Best day of the week, with Uncle Nightshift !!!!

[@johnvoss7103]

You really have come on leaps & bounds since you started, very nicely done, it’s all in those extra efforts & details, research is key as well but it’s also about learning from the old mistakes.

[@alexthibodeau979]

Is that bad that I watch these videos at night to help me fall asleep? Model kit videos have the same relaxing appeal to me as Bob Ross episodes

[@GryphonArmorer]

Once you get the general “shape” of the “ground”, if you use a rasp, it’s much easier to finish shaping your foam. Also, it leaves the surface good and rough enough for clays to adhere without having to use PVA. Of course you still can, and I do, but you don’t need near as much.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Why didn't I think of that yet? Excellent idea, thanks a lot!

[@TheCollywobs]

Awesome detail! I love how much time you spent on the base vs the model :)

[@ryanbruner8928]

I am a former firefighter,and we were called to a lot of wildlands fires,and your base looks spot on. Neat subject,and looks great..even without figures ;)

[@MetalKingStudio]

That was great. I was skeptical about the pigment ash. but once the camera pulled back it looks SO GOOD. Very cool.

[@MrPoseidonSays]

That had to be one of the most beautiful Tanks I've seen! The burnt scene? No way! A burnt house combined with the burnt scene would have been the key. Figures always a plus! Always great on your videos ty :)

[@SBennett-70sKid]

Excellent! I like the smaller bases you build, to me they are better "snapshots" in time. All too often in most larger diorama bases I've seen, something or things will be out of scale or lacking detail and it will distract the viewer from an otherwise fantastic model. It is very rare to see a convincing larger diorama! Well done sir!

[@eugenisgaztambide187]

MAN! the lvl of detail on that tank! HOLY S**t!!! You are such an inspiration. Gonna start my first model really soon. Thanks for your tips and detailed explanation of your techniques!

[@metjubartko3545]

Looks great as usual

[@cryptickaoz9494]

NO WAY. i got those same german figures when i was about 12. pretty sure ive still got them somewhere unassembled and unpainted! thank for the flashback man

[@BOROWY2010]

Świetnie wykonana diorama ! Efekt spalonej ziemi wykonałeś IDEALNIE !

[@loafofbeans2699]

Ive been painting models of AC's from the game armoured core for a while now and this base idea was a real wakeup call for me. Ive been making super complex destroyed skyscrapers with AC falling and crashing into them. Gunna be trying simple ones like this from now on i think lol

[@steeliron8246]

Your videos are just great !! Since your first videos I'm always looking forward to the next one. I myself have been doing this hobby for over 45 years,but you inspire me very much, always have new ideas and type,you are my absolute favorite KZbinr. Keep going :-)))

[@YearsOfLeadPoisoning]

The idea of painting over traditional scenery materials and treating it like a model itself has never occurred to me. It ends up looking so much more unified and detailed. Amazing amazing amazing.

[@LolLol-hn2wd]

Another masterpiece again😍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Really enjoyed the vid & build!!!!!! 👍👍 Looking forward to your next project. 😉

[@theelitexgamer27]

Once again you have absolutely outdone yourself, Martin. I only hope to achieve your level of incredible skill one day!

[@AshleyBlackwater]

The base and the model both look amazing imo. Nice smol base for a nice smol tank. nice to see something other than muddy road or dusty desert to.

[@hanspeter-qj9nx]

Looks great

[@ironspike171]

Hi Martin! Get yourself a 40mm drill head/bit to drill holes for wooden door hinges -you know? That one in a fixed drill will make a great millingmachine for styro-foam.

[@larryscarafile7309]

Really enjoyed this video The ground work looks great

[@gregrandolph]

The vignette looks fantastic, Martin! Very "SCORCHED"! To me it looks just fine without the figures. No need to apologize for not including them. My only critique is: please, PLEASE don't cut _toward_ yourself. I had to learn that the hard way. More than once. Looking forward to the "huge American tank"!

[@viabum]

I know I'm practically a year late to the part but the tank and the terrain both look excellent! I do see what you mean about the model feeling out-of-place in the terrain, though. As a Californian, I can say that maybe some ash of varying sizes on the tank itself might help it fit in a little more. I live many miles away from the many fires we've had the last few years and even so, there's always visible ash all over my car whenever they happen. Some of it's so fine it's basically dust. Also, the sunlight turns a deep orange because of all the particles in the air, but I don't know how helpful that would be in the context of a diorama. Anyway, love the crazy amount of care and detail, and the casual atmosphere of this channel. Looking forward to more!

[@mohidh1954]

After a long day of school NightShift uploads. Good day 😀

[@ralphford4302]

Thanks for a great video. The scorched earth is a different take and came out very well. Can't wait ti see the next post

[@jacobs_models995]

This is inspiring me to make a rudimentary base for my Jagdpanther that's going to be made soon

[@chrisdrake447]

I haven’t made a model or diorama in 40+ years but I’m enjoying your videos immensely. And yeah, this “scorched earth” diorama? Quite nice; quite nice indeed!

[@garylawless3608]

An impressive job once again Uncle! I loved the final layout and the details you put into this little diorama. It fits that tank so well. Looking forward to the next project. Cheers from Australia!

[@MuskyJaeger19]

Here's to a 150k subscribers soon Night Shift! Well deserved. Looking forward to a diorama scene. This is Master Class model making in high quality video production.

[@Sniper_Cat_71]

You do fantastic work, don't ever apologize for it.

[@Eugene_of_Theodoro]

for the model after the next one I'd love to see you build an L3/33 tankette

[@johnwineman9363]

Artist's Black Guesso to coat the foam will both protect it from "hot" lacquer/enamel products and act as a primer coat

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Or just be happy with the foam texture which is already smooth enough, lesson learned for the next time 😁 (hey, somebody had to try it!)

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Looks great to me Martin. Looking forward to your next build.

[@colmhain]

Suggestions for filling/sealing the base sides: gesso, water base polyurethane, epoxy resin, various water base wood fillers, glued paper/thin wood cut to fit before sculpting the surface......

[@blakethesnake6357]

Your videos give me peace keep up the great work

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi Martin, that little base/diorama has come out perfectly, well done, best regards from Australia.

[@24848851]

Ive just tuned in to your show, beautiful model I like how they blend together

[@Emtbtoday]

Well yeah I use the German oxide primer to paint Cedar trees and logs etc for dioramas, it's a great base then some AK worn effects and a wood or middlestone etc over it gives a great bark effect

[@giuseppe4909]

Such outstanding skills and great delivery….I could watch your vids all day long !

[@cuhurun]

Man, you are seriously gifted !

[@flyingscotsman9657]

would you consider doing a small scale very simple budget kit with out any extras, it would be very interesting to see how a professional approaches it. lot's of people (like me) can't afford to get loads of large scale kits but want to improve the results. also what happened to the old night shift? the one that couldn't look at stowage with out having nightmares, spends 70 hours chipping a tiger and won't touch figures?

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Well, trying new things is kinda refreshing, and sometimes you like them so much you'll just keep doing them - just like the stowage for example :)

[@flyingscotsman9657]

​@@NightShiftScaleModels it's true - and thanks SOOO much for replying to my comment. I've been watching and subbed since the Rutscher and you shown me how to do so much more - like sponge chipping and speckling. your videos are really inspirational and taught me to take much more time and care over my kits. I also have built a Jagdtiger, copying yours as much as possible - even on a similar diorama base, only in 1/72 as I can't afford or have room for 1/35 stuff. (I'm sorry but I have to say it again) I really love your videos - I've watched all of them. even the ones on the char bis 1 and the sharotank it's been amazing seeing some of your old videos and seeing you try new things. by the way - are you doing your T-95 next as I presume that's what you mean by 'heavy weight American'?

[@kuhnzilla1]

Might be worth trying 'wood carving chisels' for refining/shaping the terrain blocks instead of knives?

[@jonL88]

The transformation has been amazing! Great job!

[@adrianforest4511]

For fixing pigments, consider using a small pump spray bottle to apply the fixing medium. You'll still get the capillary action from larger droplets but you run less risk of disturbing the pigments. Oh, and you can protect the foam from the dissolving effect of the lacquer with a layer of PVA glue.

[@CraigH999]

You have some amazing skills - thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge.

[@Everyweapon]

I can understand your dislike of pigments when you have all of those nice products. In terms of budget though, pigments can fulfill a lot of roles in model making. I also enjoy making my own pigments for dust and mud effects

[@Z3kyTw0]

Bro this came out looking amazing! You need to do more because you nailed it.

[@cygnusx10]

Looks great! Hmmn... I always wondered why the Germans chose dark yellow/green/red brown for their camo - turns out it looks like ground! Who knew? Loved this series on the Pz2 - great set of videos.

[@VintageSprue]

Every of your videos is so inspiring 👍 !! Thanx for sharing ! Nicolas from France 🇫🇷

[@stevea21sc82]

Superb work. I thoroughly enjoy your videos and find them inspiring.

[@tm5123]

that burned ash effect turned out great! Classical "this is my fist trying(he means acing) it" ;D

[@danielscott6945]

You inspired my very first diorama, keep making these amazing models!

[@kensomething379]

I do HO scale modeling as well as watch/ research The Great War (Pt I and Pt II). I didn't catch the Night Shift logo.... plus it's pretty late, over tired, etc (that's my story...) clicked the link and... nope. not a WWII documentary, LOL. Of course I still watched it (where's the two thumbs up button?!?) and picked up a few tricks I can use in the future. Awesome build, as always!

[@julianholland7204]

Love your work bro,I have to admit I sometimes get a little jealous when you achieve results on your first try that I still cannot after years of refinement. I particularly like when you scratchbulid or use recycled / cheap easy to obtain materials rather than ready made expensive/hard to obtain materials.

[@Barbarossamodels]

Excellent!! So interesting to see how the build up of layers on the road add to the final effect, well worth putting in the extra effort. Liking the look of AK’s Crackle Effect too, have to try some of that😯👍. Cool how the terrain comes to life as soon as the lighter colours sprayed over the dark base, & the scorched groundwork adds that extra element. Another great tutorial...🔝👏🙂

[@studioblueocean4590]

Very impressive video

[@scottlofye2495]

Your disappointments would be my treasures. The base is terrific.

Did you do the add for this model in the back of my modeling magazine. I always see it, and its flawless just like this.

[@callumboyd5122]

Brilliant! I think that my favourite one you've done so far!

[@ChrisK-LTC]

My Friend....something to think about, tanks traveling over fresh ground don't leave tracks in front of them......and tanks traveling in a column would leave multiple tracks. So the tank on your base would have tracks behind it, but not in front even if there are multiple tracks.....if you catch my drift. Keep on building, love the models you come up with.

[@ChrisK-LTC]

I knew there would be at least one.

[@rrockt3830]

I'd dare say the Pz2 looks off in the vignette because it's lighter than the ground, maybe. Or it's color is just so drastically different from the ground, aswell. Also stoked for what I'm guessing is a Pershing aswell.

[@massiveshank9433]

For removing excess pigment powder you can use a vacuum held at a distance. Excellent diorama.

[@jacobakana5649]

That looks amazing! My first guess will be a Pershing, or maybe another Doom Turtle? Keep up the great work!

[@silverdragontm9548]

EPIC Thumbnail. And epic vignette!

[@uselesswatcher1]

Your eye is perfect! I have learned more from you that infested my intuition than any other KZbin posts

[@beanstalkhead]

it looks so real

[@StormofSteelWargaming]

Outstanding work as always.

[@vinniemoog2110]

Absolutely amazing work, I watch every video entirety as commentary is so cool, massive respect for your advice,many skills and super high quality work, I look forward to every instructiom video from you, regards vinnie 🇬🇧

[@philRminiatures]

Cracking job once again, the work on the base is outstanding... 👍👍😍😍😍

[@andikaisar5787]

Your technique of coloring is awesome. I like it very much😍

[@gibbs677bg]

Love this diorama but I think the tank just needs more dust as the terrain Is so dry. Great work as always.

[@c.9900]

Good lord I wish I was this good.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Practice and you'll get there! Remember my first vignette? 😁

[@skimbo1407]

@@NightShiftScaleModels your first vignette was better than anything I've ever made lol

[@VERBLASSEN]

This is nice as always.

[@paulrichtmyre7698]

Love you stuff bro. keep up the good work

[@carlosarce6352]

You can use a screwdriver of the width of the track to make track marks on your base.

[@claudiomoncada4763]

Greatings Every one!