Let's Build a Sherman Easy 8 With Concrete Armor! | M4A3E8 | Tamiya 1/48
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
- US tank crews used to up-armor their Sherman tanks with various things, but the most common ones were sandbags, steel offcuts or concrete. Or the combination of all of them... However General Patton was big mad about it, because the added mass used to put a lot of strain on the running gear.
So let's take a look at this nice 1/48th scale Tamiya kit and how to add a huge slab of concrete around its hull. And also some stowage!
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1/76 tanks: smol
1/76 ships: to big for a house
I love 1:76 tanks and planes I make them out of paper I recommend the website called landships 2
when i saw this i remembered something, my friend and i pranked my classmate by saying "were gonna make a model of the world trade center (twins) in 1:1 scale" then he said "wait hol up".
@@renzovergara3436 cringe
@@ErinBunny24 n o
@@renzovergara3436 pretty cringe.
"Chonky boy"
this is why you're the best armor modeler
Indeed
@Blck Mach1 Plasmo is great
wouldn't it make it the m4a3e2 jumbo?
@@chezmwoz9456 the super jumbo!
oh yes tamiya with the night shift custom details and I know you’re all about the detail
what an artist and a sniper have in common? *D E T A I L S*
@@doctorchaotic3415 oh yeah
Important details like not at all resembling any Sherman tank that had concrete added to it.
@@ae4164 would you mind explaining how you'd know?
@@doctorchaotic3415 More like P R E C I S I O N
The poor tanks suspension
when it doesnt break for five minutes
@@renzovergara3436 at least you get a pillbox
@@ln7929 remove suspension s, cover it with dirt and tada. A sherman pillbox
Great build Sir....
Tiger: now you know my suffering
A very Chonky Boy indeed. Can you do another scenic base for this bad boy as well! I'd love it. I have a 1/35 sherman myself. I made it when I was like 13 tho. But that's what reconstructions are for tho
Hmmm, another base doesn't sound too bad!
I used to be an avid model builder before I developed Arthritis. Your channel provides me a door through which I can still enjoy model building! Thank you so much!
a true modeler o7
General Patton would be big mad indeed. That's way to thicc for the transmission to handle.
Yep, you can almost here him getting big mad at the Patton Museum.
He's on his way to slap the crew members
@@Panzermeister36 Smack - Smack !!
reminds me of that failed armor texture on the Sherman you showed at the end of your armor texture tutorial. That one was a whole different kind of concrete armor.
That was a special kind of sherman. Completely made from concrete
I can't thank you enough that you mentioned that injection moulds have their limitations. As a mould engineer I'm soo tired explaining this to members of several FB groups when they start bitching about why their expensive meng, takom, rfm, etc. kits still have these flaws, and those kits are shit because of that flaws.
I suffer from insomnia but for some reason I don't know why but when ever I watch your videos I pass out clean. So keep up with the great vids 👍!
I started the hobbie again about 8 months ago. I did it as a kid but I was born in 1980 in rural Victoria Australia so we were very poor and I couldn't afford much paint. Now I have everything I need and I've got you giving tips so I've become very happy with my work. Thanks Night Shift fella. I love your Philosophy towards the hobby as well.
I still love the fact that you announce yourself as uncle night shift.
I'm glad VMS is getting the recognition they deserve.
Good stuff NS!
Man this is the best channel to watch when you need to relax or unwind
I love how you say this is gonna be a simple build and then you go ahead an make it as extra as possible....keep up the great work, don't know how I'd ever get to that level 👍👍
The “GEN.Patton big mad” got me
Uncle Night Shift, each week I am astounded by your ability to clearly explain your intent with a visual how-to. I love Friday!
The metal weights are of course there to bring the weight of the model to the correct 1/48th scale point. 30ton tank / 48 -> obviously Tamiya has included 625kg of weight :) (yes I know it's more of a ^3 type deal)
The cube root of 625 is still 8.5 kg
@@inaoifeble The amount would sound almost plausible for me to be honest, but I think the correct formula would probably be something like weight_scale = weight_original / scale^3...
@@decnet100 Indeed. The weight comes down to about 272 grams for a 1:48 scale model of a 30 ton vehicle using that formula. Doubling the size of an object would result in the volume or mass increase by a factor 2^(3)=8!
@@estiennebreed713 Don't take it too seriously but you shouldn't point a exclamation mark after a equation because it would now say 2^3=40,32
@@angrymario8259 I see what you mean. I remember that my comment did not look right. 8 factorial is indeed not 2³. Probs should have put a space or something in between 🙈
Getting a T-34-85 model on Monday, can't wait! I'm sure your amazing videos will help a lot too!
Just found this channel, amazing! Love the quality of your work, and tips and ideas are like attending a class in model making.
Love how you always try to add new products/techniques to your builds
18:22 the moment you broke my heart!!! man i need that video NOW!!
Plasmo and Night Shift , my two favorite model builders
It is always refreshing after finishing a particularly nightmarish project to build something that almost builds itself, or is at least largely problem free. Your off to a great start, Martin.
RIP debonder.
Thank you for that link track tip.
It is a sanity saver.
Keep up the terrific work and videos!
Just wanted to say thanks for the inspiration, great information and technique demos. Really enjoy your channel.
Awesome video as always. I’m actually working on the 1/35 version and this gives me a lot to think about.
An interesting build subject. I use the V.M.S. Paper Shaper quite alot, and it's so easy to use. Looking forward to next Fridays installment.
Love seeing stowage on models, it makes such a difference to the scale of the model I think. Looking forward to next friday dude!
When I was a kid (okay, 1960) tank models came with flexible black rubbery plastic tracks. So it could be pushed around on the tracks, before you blew it up on the 4th of July with fire crackers! Good times.
thats Outstanding and an inspiration. I ordered this kit today so this was a nice surprise to see
I have cursed in every language I know a few words in, I have yelled for help to any celestial being imaginable and I tried A LOT. But I still cannot fit those ****ing tracks even remotely like you can. And here you are, making it look easy. Sigh. Seriously, Uncle Nightshift - sometimes I don't know if I should celebrate you or hate you. :P
it just looks soooo good! am so bamboozled, anything you model turns out great XD loving the content as usual :P
glad you are recovering from the Revell kit! Tamiya should definitely help.
Always entertaining.............and instructional at the same time. Good one, Uncle Nightshift!
"Mein Gott! Günter, Der Pill Box is coming at us!" - A German in 1945, probably
Didn't Germany surrender in 1944?
@@nepnepguythegreatestofall6032 no
"Oh lawd, he comin!" - Günther, 1945
It's nice and politely work as usual. I can learn somthin' from your video every time. I'm looking forward to the next.
Awesome video! Always love it when uncle night shift uploads!
Congrats for the 100k! love your work, keep it up!
Thanks 🙏🏻 for the track tips. It worked very well on my Sturmtiger from Tamiya 😀👍🏻
Thankyou for pointing out T23 rear turret 'stretchmark's',i'm just closing up \35 rfm Easy8 and thought i'd done everything possible.I melted some sprue with Tamiya extra thin then poured it on base of turret smearing it to top,then scored in some lines\dents
idges with end of small brush.Cheers again.
I don't really build armor models but I can consider you're definitely ENTERTAINING continue what you do
I like that new material you used for the tarps. It will be interesting to see how well it takes paint. After that Revell you probably needed a break. Tamiya is always a good choice. I'm in the middle of their Bf-109G6. Good job, as always.
Takom actually molds their roadwheels without seam lines along the rubber. Saves so much time! They use one of the two metal mold halves to model the entire wheel and the other half as a mainly flat plate so the seam would be just along the tyre's edge where it is not noticeable.
I just revived the Rye-field version in 1/35th scale. Defiantly gonna try this!
Those instructiosn you gave for those tracks was soo helpful
Awesome! I love the concrete applique armor!!!
I find your vids both useful and entertaining!
Straight up, I shy away from any model that is not Tamiya. I know I can count on them for all I need in a kit. I built this kit in 1/35th scale.
Congrats on a 100.000 subs!
Loving it! "Sweet Tamiya Goodness".
Imagine seeing a cast haul like that in World War II! Awesome Work!
Chonky Boy - lol. That's why we love you
1/48 cool , just started building that scale as you can mix aircraft in easily.
Looks like a great project and a fun kit hope you enjoyed it!👍🏻🙂❤️💯😎
Thanks for the tip with the tracks mate
Thicc tonk and with the stowage! The VMS stuff looks pretty cool, might have to start checking my favorite sites out to see who is carrying their line. Between the paper shaper and their burnishing fluid, seems like they're really making their mark.
So many useful tips and techniques... and hilarious! Thanks.
Thank you , Uncle Martin .
You were on your A game. Funny stuff! Let’s see more of the chop-pah! The Sherman is coming along nicely.
I thought that was the 1/35th scale turret last week! Pretty cool! Well done!
Night Shift - The Tank Man!
Really nice and interisting ! As usual.
You are NUMBER 1 Night Shift
Fantastic!
I love tamiya so so so so much but i really wish they came out with more armor models. Like 1/72 tanks and more modern mbts in 1/48 scale that would be a dream come true.
now thats a cool tank!
Plot twist: They shrunk an actual Sherman, took it apart, and packaged it.
My M10 GMC from Tamiya had rubber tracks just like the real thing, it’s pretty cool
Love your vids really helpful
Ahh Tamiya , the good stuff!
Hi live your video's there helps me alot! I tried the parchment paper I got with my scale 75 wet pallet to do the same as the tarps VMS paper shaper stuff it worked well with a semi gloss acrylic varnish and a wet effects and the mix scratches fluids! Yeah I was pretty surprised too!
Great build. Now I know what I do to my rye field Sherman.
OH! Now I see what inspired the Gundam EZ8.. neat!
Very Nice !!!
Great to see you showing one of the main strengths of 1/48th scale, great results in a very short build time. I'm looking forward to your take on the paint job. I'd love to know how the crew kept the concrete attached to the hull and not just have it peal off. Man, what would a anti-tank round hit look like on that concrete armour? That would be fun to model.
Super vid as always, I wondered what the vms paper shaper set was like, looks great to work with.
I'm looking forward to seeing how it reacts with paint.
I have a few of their products, the flexi glue is great for p.e. But the old style bottle is a nightmare for clogging and the lid sticking etc.
This in turn is causing the glue to start thickening in the bottle.
I expect to lose 85% of the glue because of this problem.
They have addressed the problem with a different bottle but I'm not sure how well it has solved the issue.
I'll wait till the one have now is totally useless before I try it,
it's not cheap when you add the shipping cost and end up not being able to use 85% of the product because of the bottle it comes in.
Most of their other liquid products come in super handy dropper bottles that are great for adding acurate amounts of liguid by the droplet. They make it easier to get mixing ratios spot on.
The Sherman is looking great 👍
Awesome video man! Makes me hope for more videos on American tanks in the future haha
Very nice build
100k subs!!! Congratd
Well, now there is concrete evidence that Uncle is a skilled and talented modeler.
Already looking handsome af! Now Friday is complete! Have a great weekend uncle Night Shift!
Magnificent sir
Just found the channel and am really enjoying the content. Am I the only one that would love to see him use the exact same methods, colors, and weathering he uses for armor models on something completely non-sensical like the US space shuttle?
With regards to shaping paper, years ago we used to make up Inhibitol= polystyrene dissolved in Carbon Tetrachloride, (this latter chemical is now banned in many countries).It was applied using an old brush.
I love the modeling hobby
Companies make the stuff
Then the rest is up to you
Amazing build!!
looking forward to the next video!
superb!
7:27
It is a easy 8.
The E8 Programm was just the armor.
The one with the long 76 is a combination of the E6 and E8 Programm.
interesting metod to assemble the tracks! tnx for sharing!
He's a CHONKY BOI indeed! Great work.
That's a solid advice
congratulation for 100k Subs!!!! I just love your videos !!! its very inspirative and I learn so much new techniques!!
Hello Mr Nightshift love watching all your model builds, The only way to learn is to watch a master at his trade. Keep up the great workTo all you Sherman tank builders out there 9painting a New Zealand Sherman in Italy 1943 to 45, mixing light mud or does someone make that unique colour.
Let me say first that I help restore real tanks and get to operate them in reenacting. I like your modeling videos a lot. On this one it is very rare to see a concrete up-armored tank to day. I saw one years ago at a event that was faked with plywood chicken wire and spackled with brick mortor. I like the stowage in that it has American and German fuel cans as well as a water cooled machinegun can, that was used for potable water as well. You need to have a 5gal potable water can. Most tanks are seen with the. They are not made the same way as fuel cans. Keep up the good work.
They did the weights for the 1/48 38t kit as well. I found them pointless personally but ah well. Haven't built this kit yet but it's on the list. I like the 1/48 Tamiya line. I have one of the Tiger I Afrika kits on the other side of the work bench that's decent. I had to order grills and a metal barrel for it but otherwise it's a decent little Tiger I kit. Nice work on this Sherman.
*Wow!! Very nice work my friend :))*
Its interesting cuz in the production notes and Fury SUPPOSED to be an M4A3E8, but the tank itself was an M4A2 and had the regular sherman tracks.