WHAT?? A Green Tiger?! When a Tank Looks Like a Bad What-If... | Tiger 1 Gruppe Fehrmann | RFM 1/35

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[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Hope y'all safe and healthy and building models! If you don't have enough modelling videos for one evening, or Tigers, then check out Panzermeister's video about his Tiger: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHPSm2t9jZWiobM It's definitely nicer than this thing 🤣

[@김유진-y5x7u]

It's really cool, but what you're making right now is not a hybrid Tiger, but a rebuilt Tiger. The last 54 tigers produced in August 1944 were used with used body and turret, but parts such as engine and transmission were completely new and were given new vehicle number.Therefore, the hybrid tiger does not differ much in appearance from the normal tiger late production, and all the vehicles used in the Fehrmann tank school are rebuilt tigers.

[@pimpsniper]

Thank for the nice video my friend... here (North Italy) i am for now safe, healty as much as i can with my family and hope the same for you... Keep the good work goin' !

[@ditzydoo4378]

I think it looks far more authentic than most I've seen. The time is late war, esthetics are about the last thing anyone is concerned with. And the whole point of camouflage is to break up an objects outline so that it appears as non-descript as possible. Well good sir you have succeeded in that. I look forward to more.

[@John-yf8qh]

Tssszimmerit?

[@TheModelGuy]

"Next up on CSI:Night Shift; he shows us how to differentiate between 15W40 and 10W30 engine oils on a T-34 by colour matching the cow in the background." You have just shown us so much about researching colours....love it

[@olmocap5548]

You chose the messiest and most unique German tiger of them all, for the commonest model of all Good job

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Thanks, that was the idea behind this whole project 😁

[@olmocap5548]

@@NightShiftScaleModels you are like the kid in classroom who always stands wants to stand out :d ;D

[@mod.ts76]

@@olmocap5548 He's the kid who always answers with "Present" when the substitute teacher calls out their name for role call lmfao

[@drewshafer9379]

As it stands currently, I think this model is one of the 'prettiest' ones I've watched. It is SO unique it has its own beauty

[@shadow_entity9191]

Martin: Builds his first Tiger Tank. Also Martin: Chooses probably the most complicated form of the Tiger there is.

[@FirstLast-ks6vm]

"And God knows what else..." Uncle Nightshift, what did you do to that poor Tiger?

[@nicolastousignant9160]

I was also troubled by that😉

[@WHOARETHEPATRIOTS475]

some wehraboos just take it too far man, I wouldn't be surprised if the same happened here

[@acefromouterspace3681]

Oh my God, it looks amazing. I know I'm in the minority on this, but I love mismatched camo and this ticks all of my boxes. A gorgeous tank, painted in such variance in colour.... I really want to do something similar now You, sir, are awesome

[@AlexModeling]

I don t know why 3 guys, don t like this vídeo! Maybe they build shermans...This is great!

[@JCZFootball]

Love watching these videos over and over again. Always something new to learn, whether it be a modeling technique, new tool used, or just the history behind the designs that influenced your builds! Plus the level of detail and effort put into each model and video just astounds me and makes me want to watch more! Excellent work as always Uncle Night Shift!

[@ellishinton556]

My favourite plastic modelling channel on KZbin. The most detail and opportunity to learn plus great production. Keep up the great work!

[@alienfrogmodeller5875]

Uncle Nightshift, you are the highlight of my week. The one thing I look forward to and then rewind and watch again to help my skillz. Thank you, you are also a beautiful human being.

[@joshuashikles9095]

Nothing could get me to unsubscribe from this channel its one of the best if not the best on utube. I have learned alot from your videos and I am always entertained by them I am sure the tiger will be bada** when your done stay safe mate

[@dog_creature]

This things awesome! It's very busy, but I really love how every detail tells a story with it, and it all seems very deliberate. I'm sure oils and weathering will help tie everything together too. Really inspiring!

[@RollingThunderModels]

What a great evening! First Panzermeisters video and now yours! Can't beat that haha! Awesome results so far, and once again i learned a lot! Keep it going my friend!

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Hey, my video was published first! 😄

[@tpaul802]

WAIT. WAIT.....WAIT. Blasted your model with lacquer thinner? At first, thought you were crazy. Then you made it perfectly logical. Never would have had the guts to do that to a model that had that much time already invested. You are a Master. Thanks Martin. Keep on keeping on

[@lukeholsten1436]

"Beautiful humans and scale modelers" You saying us model builders ain't beautiful???

[@VD913]

No no, we're not *human*.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Modellers are the most beautiful humans!

[@ariochiv]

Either scale modelers are not beautiful, not human, or both. I'm not disagreeing. :D

[@lukeholsten1436]

@@NightShiftScaleModels Well I'm not going to disagree with you... also, you can use free online Black and White photo colorizes like Algorithmia if you're a bit iffy on the scheme(you probably already know this but in case you didn't...)

[@MFKR696]

@@lukeholsten1436 You're aware that colorizing isn't at all a definitive way of determining the finish on a vehicle.... Right? Depending on which colorizer you use and which settings they're being run on, the results will be entirely different. Starting to see the problem? There is no scientific method for colorizing B&W film. It's typically just done to make things *look* right from an artistic viewpoint, but it rarely has any basis on how things actually looked.

[@bluef1sh926]

Don't worry, you're the wizard, we're the audience and this is not the end of the show.

[@WolfGirl930]

I think its brilliant. i found your thought process and knowledge around the paint scheme really interesting. Clearly a lot of work and effort but already worth it. Thanks Uncle night shift.

[@hardway_6823]

Geez....I don't even have the words but I thought I needed to say something...WoW! what a GREAT model! The outright authenticity and detail just blows me away. It would really be tough to distinguish this from a real Tiger tank if you had no size context in a photo. I guess that's the whole point though isn't it, and you make it look so easy too, which is the mark of the true master. WoW! just....wow. I'm totally inspired to go out and get a kit and start modelling now, I wonder if I could get the kind of results you do, lol.

[@UnitSe7en]

Mr. Surfacer is THE BOMB. I recently started using the thicker stuff in a bottle for gap filling and it's so amazing, I will never use anything else ever again.

[@korniestpatch]

Miniature building and painting is a process, I applaud you for sharing this with us

[@anyblunder6782]

Very educational. I rather like the look and you’re quite thorough in your research 🔬

[@johnnycooper7019]

Dear Martin, Love the work! This clearly demonstrates Perfect Planning & Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance! Kind Regards Johnny

[@kapislap]

thank you for taking the time to video all of this i know the pain of setup and re video for ytube its a pain since it can make a 30 min job a 2 hr job just for camera angles and missed footage. to the point id like to see you do a henglong 1/16 tank mainly because they have fewer details so it gives you room to make tons of your own. atleast this is what i am doing

[@tonysun2472]

Remember to use hand sanitizer on keep your models healthy

[@D8W2P4]

What do you think the lacquer thinner is for?

[@h.cedric8157]

@@D8W2P4 what lacquer thinner? Denatured alcohol or isopropyl alcohol is what i use

[@h.cedric8157]

@Bogey and your point is?

[@flowerday187]

And hydrogen peroxide

[@ballisticsausage]

Your videos are one of the major highlights of the week!

[@whyme82004]

that light and dark grey looked amazing ! I want to do an Opel Blitz with that pattern now .

[@jirikadlec4224]

To je tak ošklivý až je to hezký!!! Nikdy jsem žádnýho druhoválečnýho němce nepostavil, ale začínám mít chuť si alespoň jednoho Tigra postavit díky tvým perfektním videím :)

[@elfdrow6679]

me: (at the start of this series) "oh Night Shift is making his first tiger?! this should be good!" after this episode me: "my eyes! my eyes!" we just witnessed another war crime on those photos... the paint job (btw still subscribed)

[@stefanblackadder5236]

I think you’re doing some unique, interesting work. It’s not ugly it’s innovative.

[@chrtsi6912]

A panzer grey s.IG33 pz.kpfw III & DAK Pz IV would be great for future builds! keep yourself safe, Martin by washing your panzer cats frequently!

[@vonsopas]

Thank you my mate, looking awesome, and seeing all the research put into it, and the utter weirdness of looking at an early model turret vs a late war wheels just adds up to it. Stay safe bro!

[@chriswobcke7271]

Fascinating painting process. I am keen to see the next stage. Take care. Stay safe. Thank you.

[@awordabout...3061]

I'm really only a wargaming modeller and my interest only goes as far as making my historicals look vaguely correct without specific reference, but I really admire the dedication to getting details as small as the colouration of the zimmerit paste correct!

[@PeteGay]

Outstanding... you are definitely tracking on the right target with this approach for this project!

[@cygnusx10]

That's a large collection of plastic, putty and metal... looks amazing. Sure it'll look even better when you're done with it Edit: I thought Fehrmann Tigers were refurbed early turrets with standard late hulls and either refurbed early/mid running gear or standard late running gear? And I don't think there should be any real blue in German Grey.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Well, I think late hulls had 1 headlight placed on the front plate, and the F13 had lights on top, which was a thing on early hulls.

[@willthorson4543]

Found him...lol

[@BrotherHoodMovies331]

Mug of Tea, Bowl of Curry, and a new Martin video, tonight is looking good! Also, its funny you mention doing a dark yellow model in the future, because i was going to suggest a DAK vehicle, maybe a half track or a Pz. II.

[@matusff]

For some reason I am acually liking how it turned up/is turning up, it's very unique tank for sure, and it seems to be building it's own character from it's sheer messines

[@actionidiot7546]

this is going to be like a Bob Ross painting. Your not too sure what your looking at the whole way through and then he does a final brushstroke and suddenly you have a beautiful painting of mountains

[@MasterShake9000]

Your work is amazing and so educational on both the historical details as well as the modeling techniques, I don’t think there’s a way you could fail on one of these videos. I mean, even if this attempt doesn’t pan out as you hope, I feel like there’s still a ton of knowledge in this video and series.

[@MariusIusan]

Brilliant video Martin! The distressed paint looks great!

[@donfrandsen7778]

Coming along.....just spot on phenomenal work!!! Really beautiful weathering, chouces, research and your execution of those choices....just very cool i cant wait to see your next steps Superior weather and art behind your choices and command of the process 😉😊😊👍👍

[@KastaRules]

I don't do models, yet I really appreciate the research behind all this work. Outstanding!

[@boryancrum2196]

I can already tell that this model is going to look fantastic. I'm looking forward to using these techniques to paint distressed metal and paint for Gaslands tabletop game

[@oraszuletik]

Nice! Idea for "yellow" theme vehicle: Operation Desert Storm with modern vehicle. You can try out new technics, because of different weather and environment (dust, sand, smoke). And there were a lot of tanks with freshly applied desert pink camo over the usual green-brown-black pattern.

[@Serenityindailylife]

My airbrush hose is too short to spray it in the Can. I usually sit at my workbench to spray it.

[@joecoulson2904]

i think the messy paint job makes it look acually very realistic because it looks nothing like a toy and i imagine many german tanks were painted similarly to this (perhaps not with the whacky colors) but why would they try to make it neat as long as it served its purpose. maybe this wasnt the case but brilliant work either way :)

[@davidgolinsky]

Great video Martin! You were funny, entertaining and the video was quite informative. I use your tips and applications for most of my German armor. Keep up the good work 👌👍

[@persononyoutube8666]

True, you probably have other models planned, but I would like to see you try a T-34/76... just to see the weathering done.

[@allanatwick1606]

Not that my opinion counts for much but I think it looks great so far, my knowledge and expertise is just above zero but I agree with what you said and with your reasoning, can't wait for the next video, thanks for sharing this with us. Your vids are very helpful for us beginners, it's helped me spot flaws in my technique which is half the battle for me.

[@robertthompson1993]

Really intresting. The colour achem does make sense. It's nice to see such a different project with a tiger.

[@WhiskyLima]

Love the tip about spraying the model with thinner! I will definitely be trying that!

[@reconmodelsvaughn469]

I think you have nailed it this is a tank I have been Researching for a long time and I have to agree with everything .I also a agree that your colors are spot on.i want to copy the same colors. Awesome job m8 I think if it's not a 100% Accurate but it's a good representation of the real thing and that's the most important part is to have fun with this hobby And build and complete your models Don't get hung up on if its accurate we are all going buy a black and white pictures have fun and keep building kits that's what it's all about.

[@dbenci2071]

you have been teaching me quite a bit, you are the best

[@TL_RC]

Awesome job, I think it looks very good so far! Definitely different! Looking forward to more weathering.

[@assassin246810]

Im still new to the hobby but the one major thing I have learned so far is it’s going to look worse before it looks better. If that makes sense, I might be plain old crazy idk. I am excited to see how it turns out.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Depending on the painting style, a model without any special effects looks like a toy. And when it's an ugly tank, it looks like an ugly toy 😄

[@Platycqb]

Very interesting approach indeed. Can’t wait to see the final result with weathering and all. 👍🏻👌🏻

[@Duececoupe]

Beautiful work, stunning work! The F13 should be red with white borders though and the tank itself in overall dark grey.... One tank that I want to build, plus a few others, like one numbered 1313! Great video! 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻

[@Duececoupe]

I had to type this down from my saved files....from a few years back. This is NOT me OR my friend, just in case there's any questions....just saved for my own F13! "The photos of F13 - and other related vehicles at the site near Lüenburg - were taken by an old friend of mine back in midsummer 1945. I made copies from the originals back in 1986 after he discovered them in an old box. It was then that we understood that he had taken photos of some very unique vehicles. I subsequently assisted several researchers who have written about the unit and its exploits. A photo set was forwarded to David Fletcher for their files from which were used in a number of publications. We discussed the vehicles in detail and he informed me that this vehicle was overall dark grey with red numbers outlined in white. He was unequivocal on these points as he stated that this is what drew him to take photos of it and related vehicles. Given that he has been a well respected armour modeller for over 60 years, I accepted his narrative evidence on the vehicles camouflage and markings as valid." Saved a photo of this, but I can't find the forum anymore....🤨🤔

[@GoneFishing-8373]

Uncle Nightshift, i have a challange for you, make a Tank using only *ACRYLIC* paints and pigments (so no enamel based paints) good luck

[@tonysun2472]

Even better make a tight budget

[@pglx68]

100% for the idea with acrylics

[@ryzenenjoyer2824]

and no photo etch

[@Lancia_Delta_Integrale]

Sounds toooo boring Guess better is make model without plastic and resin

[@GoneFishing-8373]

PanzerFaust Studios sounds boring

[@Tiger1AuasfE]

The model looks rally good so far no worries, you got a lot of talent, i enjoyed the video.

[@MrELiT34EV3R]

Hey mate, after a few years i finally decided to start making models again because of you but i dont have anything left from the time i built the models. So i have to get everthing important again and i think it woud be awsome if you could write a small list for beginners what to get for more or less "basic" modelling. I would really appreciate it :)

[@zahwa242]

Other modeller : *create models Uncle Night shift : *create models but happier

[@ndewingful]

I'm so exited to see how this works out in the end!!

[@jaanikaapa6925]

I really like your work. This one especially is an interesting one. You talked about doing another yellow tank... Consider a modern tank in the desertt after a nuclear bomb has gone off. Especially in a diorama that'd be interesting, One side scorched, slightly melted, the other side normalish and the sand under the tracks turned to glass...

[@Baryonyx_Walkeri_62]

I think it looks really interesting. Maybe try to recreate the photo angles of the vehicle with your model once you are done, and try to apply a black and white effect, will be interesting to see whether you hit the tones right. Also, I actually didn't know that the Germans started painting their tanks olive green at the very end. And then, I too would be building scale models now, if there wasn't a certain virus preventing me from restocking on glue... The shops are now closed and the stuff I wanted to procure has been sold out weeks ago anyways, even before the total lockdown.

[@michaelgershon870]

Brilliant work as always. I like the theory and research you put into it.

[@stahlavargr]

Actually looks pretty great... love the weathered and battle damaged builds.

[@earltheartist3697]

oh yeah! the painting stage is the best part. and hope you're safe from harm. well at least you're occupied with making models so win win

[@MAN394631]

Great effects to make chips in different yellow tones, i like it very much, well done mate.

[@joejuampere666]

Bro I love your work you have done a lot to inspire me to try and do new and better things to my models keep it up

[@Resc0ne]

I mean it's great and terrible at the same time. You put so much effort and gathered so much info to be accurate just to make it look as you desribed it "it looks the way it does" xD It's a really unique one but still the T90 u did is still my favourite. Hope to see some panorama from you or at least a small scenery like in the previously mentioned T90 video.

[@mtb0519]

Looks amazing dude I think your right with the panzer gray under the zimm 👍

[@1Combat8]

Hello :) I just want you to know, before you start to paint, you can use some medical alcohol for removeing fingerprints and dirt. It is perfect becouse after 5 or 10minutes it is all dry and gone and ready for painting ;) Way easier and faster :D

[@timtheeagle1]

I trust you! I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out!

[@Maximbaumann]

Were all the Fehrmann tigers painted the same? I’m currently building a tiger as the F01, and after comparing photographs of F01 and F13 they look very similar, though I can’t be certain

[@crazysciencechannel78]

A Tiger 1 was my first model. Interesting you didn't build it until now.

[@driverslqqk7940]

That's a nice video you made on building some real nice Tiger 1 tank you have there good job

[@R.D.R.NIGHTINGALE]

Honestly this is a very impressive and unique build.

[@davidnash1220]

You sir are an artist that Tiger is absolutely fantastic

[@larrymanns364]

Man I love how this is coming along!

[@beth_sd8849]

19:39 nice, thanks you to.

[@kshatriya1414]

I love how it looks!!!, It’s so unusual and it’s awesome!

[@xboxnerd1175]

When you called it an ugly tiger I automatically though of a hairless cat

[@paddy7812]

To any fans of alternate history author Harry Turtledove, in the last book of the "Great war" series he describes USA tanks as "tigers sweeping all before them. in this timeline the USA is allied with Germany and the CSA (confederate states of America) with Britain and France during WW2. I've made a few planes and tanks from his descriptions. Great video!!

[@alvaroabadgago8320]

Hi mate First of all awsome videos i really love them. Second, could you make a video with a list of basics to make models like that, that is, things like the putty and the chirping liquid, disolvers, etc. Thanks in advantage and keep the tanks rolling :D.

[@cheapstonegd6296]

Maybe add some of the grey to the roof of the tiger turret and hull where like shells flew higher than expected or from rain damage etc.. :)

[@everythingFromNow]

As usual on fridays, a great video from the master!

[@Purpmaster]

Looks amazing man! Beautiful, but only to an armor junkie lol. Fantastic work as always 👍 Can’t wait to see it completed. Great work on all the research, it really adds life to this unique piece.

[@bentimm4782]

That german grey is absolutely beautiful in contrast with the zimmerit, are you going to add some nice rusty chipping on top of that?

[@TheArendt1]

This looks very interesting indeed... so many layers, I guess you make a scheme to not forgot anything.

[@sofielee4122]

if you want to do another machine in panzergrau, i'd love to see you do a puma or something like that! love your models, you've inspired me to get back into it, so thank you for that, keep it up!!

[@MultiICR]

Looks spot on so far

[@callumboyd5122]

I actually think it looks great! I imagine not many people have done this particular Tiger before! Very unique!

[@ryanwilson2808]

For your next tiger you should do tiger 231 from battle of kursk, it was hit 252 times by Russian guns of different calibers. It also has a very interesting panzer 3 turret bin. Love your channel!!

[@eastcoastflyfisherma]

As for the base being panzer grey I would think that because these are kind of famous tigers that it can be figured out when it was manufactured. I am no expert, but I saw that it is becoming fact that only 25ish tigers were painted grey. It seems that many of the pre 43 order to change to dunkelgelb were painted in tropical schemes. Maybe why it seems darker in the undercoat it that it has the green tones from the tropical pattern. Anyway this is a visually striking tiger, and none are ugly. Well done!

[@mustang94299]

You do beautiful work my friend.

[@InSidious1805]

I ripped the tracks of my tank to paint them separately in panzer gray as I had a can 😂 I still need to do some chipping but I did oil paints first so I might have to go back and reapply oils.

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

You should've just kept them on or nay?

[@ZafrielDante]

Mista Night Shift!! I love your way to moddeling. Can you do a video? with very high detailed and almost destroyed tank? missing parts, armor broke, big hole and wrecks! from almoust every angle., with naked inside elements. Like one breath surviver from mad enemy crossfire. =)

[@msee383]

Nice steady hand on lettering!

[@greatoverlordchikonmaster7226]

Maybe for the panzer grey model in the future, make a VK 4501? The competing Porsche designed hull for the Tiger that the Ferdinand/Elefant is based off of

[@waynedaly1718]

That is the ugliest Tiger I have ever seen. Absolutely fantastic paint job. Can’t wait to see you continue this series on my favourite big cat. Keep up the awesome work. Best wishes and as always....g’day from Australia.