Full Painting: USMC Sherman "King Kong" (Saipan 1944)
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- My friends, painting a Sherman doesn't have to be always about the same old Olive Drab! On this model, we'll tackle a hand-applied ochre camouflage on the tank's turret, we'll try some post shading on top of that, and we'll play around with all those traditional weathering techniques. But most importantly, we'll paint a realistic aged wood finish on top of planks made from styrene!
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Jedi-Mind-Trick: To get a „new spin“ you want to watch „Masters of the Sky“ and build a B17. You want to build an AIRCRAFT (yes i said it!). Martin, a B17 is the closest thing to the WW2 tank you do! come on!
Ha! I'm currently binging 3 Body Problem on Netflix, sadly, not much modelling inspiration there :D
@@NightShiftScaleModels Possibly cool spaceships from possible season 2-3(???) which aren't mentioned in the book on a star trek level 'tism
@@Hakkubah Or maybe, when I finally paint that USMC T95 what-if tank I've had laying around for years, I could name it Natural Selection as a little wink to the second book :)
@@NightShiftScaleModels have you ever consider gunpla?
Martin, you need to add sweat stains to the crew's shirts. After all they are in the Pacific. ❤😂
Honestly, it's real reassuring that even someone as skilled and talented as uncle Night Shift messes up sometimes
That's the price one has to pay when he's too lazy to have a paint mule :D
Great video and enjoyed following you along on this Sherman adventure. Good to see more than just a tank commander. The wooden pieces are super!
So excited to hear the talk at the top about breaking down hobby silos, have noticed since getting back in to scale model hobbies that while there's some overlap in a lot of cases armor modelers talk to armor modelers, ship modelers talk to ship modelers, mecha modelers talk to mecha modelers, rail modelers talk to rail modelers, wargames mini painters talk to wargames mini painters, etc etc etc, and there are techniques, media, and tools that are common basics in one that are considered rare/advanced or totally unheard-of in others. While some of this is understandable since certain tools and techniques are better fits for the particular needs of certain kinds of model subjects, there's also a lot of stuff that could be useful across those lines that doesn't get come through just because folks only learn from others in their own silo. I'm not an armor modeler myself but there are so many cross-applicable things I've learned watching this channel that I never would have learned if I'd only stuck to my own modeling/painting disciplines...
Well said
Couldn’t agree more. There are so many techniques that really should be cross discipline. And for some reason they are not, I don’t really understand that especially these days with the wealth of information we all have access to. I’m a jack of all trades, I make/paint anything I think is cool. My favorite trick I have stolen from armor modelers and my tank models to use on anime figures is the good old clear coat after masking to stop paint bleed. Really helpful when you're working with transparent skin tone paint, yet I've never seen anyone else do it. Not to overstep my boundaries, But I think a lot of people are really good at making specific model types look good, and not the specific science behind achieving that. The overall artist approach v.s. The finish this army approach I guess. IDK.
@@Ludicrous_Speedway On the plus side if you can get good at something outside the "conventional wisdom" of your subhobby you can make your stuff super stand out!
@@HunterJE Absolutely, I’ve used it to my advantage more times than I can count. Nothing like a little inter hobby espionage to aid in the modeling arms race. The funniest part about it all is when you get clickbaited by some “New Advanced Technique!” video and it turns out to be old tech. Thankfully Uncle Nightshift is one of the OGs who is aware of “Glaze” technology or whatever the current hype train is, lol.
Totally agree, I got back into the hobby few years ago after building my last kit when I was 7, I'm 56 now. And from that first plane I 2020 I'm now doing miniature painting, warhammer stuff, but I've also built tanks ships and anti tank guns, and the skills I've learnt doing all these different kits and miniatures has helped doing them all. Plus the paints especially Tamiya works on all.
Dry Brushing Tip: if you want your dry brushing to be smooth instead of grainy, use a very soft and lightly wet brush (the dry in dry brushing isn't about water, it's about paint, and you'll still be wiping off all the paint before touching the model)
…that technique has been around since the Verlinden days…
Interesting I will try that nexttime I dry brush
Amazing video as always always makes my day when you release one
Never thought I'd ever here that..uncle nightshift doing a factory fresh model with no chipping ..🤯🤯....am I in the wrong place.😂
The best looking figure faces I have seen in a long time. Great work. Thanks
Nice to watch you again mate. Cool techniques!
Some great advice and suggestions
another thing to consider is how much rust would be tolerated as a crew and as a unit. often times, you'll touch up areas inside and out with whatever sorta-kinda close color and/or whatever paint you can get your hands on. spray paint, brush on....
Also true... and then there's also that one thing which I'm not entirely sure of... but I think I've read somewhere that the USMC dumped their tanks into the ocean after the conquest on each island... and landed on the next one with new tanks. So there's a possibility that each island saw a batch of brand new vehicles.
Amazing work yet again, Keep it up!!!
Truely amazing work! Yet another masterpiece!
Need a “Kelly’s Heroes” version of a Sherman.....
i really like this format, its like taking an instructional course. theres a human connection here seeing your face and watching you experiment with your art. i really like it!
For the ink wash step, you can dillute it with matte (or even better glaze) medium, which will make it bead up less than if you just use ink and water. Or you can just get a pre-mixed acrylic wash paint from vallejo or games workshop among others
I really love these videos, you strike the perfect balance of showing enough to teach us while keeping the videos entertaining and compact. That's an art in itself! I'm about to move into my first apartment and can't wait to set up a modeling corner and try it myself.
If you run into thick decals, all you need to do is apply 3 to 4 layers of varnish over the decals. Let dry with each layer. Then sand the decals with a very high grit sanding sponge
After your build video I bought tamiyas 1/48 Sherman and built a similar less historical version with wood armor. This was a definitely a treat to see
6:16 that is a perfect picture for making a diorama for king kong
Really cool paint job. 👍
I’m only half way through but just wanted to say I really like this format.
Reminds me alot of Miniature Painting Techniques.
There we call the "Black and White" Priming a "Zenithal Prime"
Dana Howl tends to further develop the contrast with a Black Pinwash and a White Highlight/Drybrush
Amazing as always, Uncle 🤙
I only use preshading with wash for figures. This works very well. Less even surfaces where this puddle formation can happen.
Otherwise, top work, as always :)
That is Badass! Uhhraaaah! coming from a USMC veteran. More brilliant work from Night Shift!
fantastic work as always
It looks absolutely phenomenal!
Was waiting for your video❤
You can get inkwashes to go into crevices more by adding acrylic medium and a little surfactant, like liquid soap, to the ink. There are also dedicated acrylic mediums that do the same thing (Army Painter's "Quickshade medium" is my choice). You can also use a moist brush to pull wet ink away from areas you don't want darkened.
Some inkwashes, like the modern ones from Citadel's "shade" range, also have crevice seeking properties built in.
Wild!!! Interesting steps you used this time
Interesting
Model on!!!
Great job.
at least one of those guys needs a Marine Corps tattoo lol. also. shell casings..they end up in every crack and crevice during gunfights and they add some cool detail. That being said, you are the absolute best on youtube.
Your messing up is better than my best lol...nice sherman,looks way cool
Night shift is just on a whole other level
Absolutely amazing as always Martin. Cheers
Always love coming back from work to see these vids
Hot damn, i bet those crew models have been mewing like crazy
Truly fantastic work Martin, very inspirational
“Finally, I’ve been waiting for another video. Also, thank you for all that you do. You’re my main inspiration for starting modeling. You have helped me so much over the years, so thank you.”
Such a handsome young modeler.
I think the black inks surface tension was the culprit. I like mixing a tiny drop of dish soap with acrylic inks when I need them to behave. Maybe try that.
Also, I recently painted a pacific themed vehicle and on a tip from my friend Jim Rice I mixed yellow and white ink and applied it lightly with an airbrush to give a wonderful sunny highlight to the green. I further shaded the piece with brown and red shades of ink on the shadows to push and pull the green.
I’ve been to Saipan!
Amazing work as always 👍
Awesome work Martin! I found your channel recently and have been eagerly awaiting this video after getting super intrigued in the build video. 😊
Fantastic work once again.I'm glad you did a Sherman.That's my favorite tank so it looks like i'm gonna have to pick up another kit and see if I can do something like you did always inspired me keep up the good work
Beautiful 😍
Thanks!
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Perfect timing I’m in need of inspiration to kick me into gear for the next project
Thank you for sharing. Awesome.
It's always satisfying to go from the assembled and customised model of grey plastic and green stuff and photo etch to a beautifully painted and weathered model, all in a well produced video. Thanks, uncle!
Awesome paint job my friend keep up the good work 👍👍
US WWII Olive Drab... I found a document some years ago and wish I had saved it: the US Army approved 41 shades of OD... Now I think a guy would struggle to get 41variations b/t solid Black and solid Yellow, so, I'd say you're color is "spot on"...LOL
Fantastic job. Are you going to put some tropical trees on the vinete?
Magnificent!!!
It turned out great! Your builds inspire me to try new subjects and techniques. With the 80th anniversary of D-Day coming up, I think I'm finally going to take the plunge and try my hand at building some armor. Happy Modeling ~ Cory
Wonderful as ever!
The priming technique you used here made me wonder if it would be cool to paint a model or even diorama in black and white to simulate the b&w photo references. I'm not sure if it would be an interesting challenge or just boring to work only with grey tones but it would be cool to see the finished product next to the photo of the real thing
7:33 cool turret pattern
You are undoubtedly the Michelangelo of Armour, a true genius with any weathering effects!
Great work as always, but my god!!! How many adverts????
Absolutely fantastic, always love me some purty Shermans!
If anyone is looking for modelling resources I highly recommend inside the chieftain’s hatch for really in depth walk around on most tanks
another friday another video
I like the chill feel of this video. I don't know if you've been doing it for a while (I've missed your past couple uploads) but I like the cutaways to you sitting at your hobby desk. Makes you feel more like just another hobbyist instead of FACELESS HOBBY GOD here to dispense wisdom. granted you're still hobby god but now you have a face in the normal videos and I like that!
Surface tension of the ink messed up your plans. You need something to break up the surface tension so the liquid coats the surface more evenly. Maybe a few drops of weak isopropanol or weak liquid detergent added to the ink mixture. There used to be a product called Photo-Flo back when photographers processed film emulsions to avoid spots on the negatives, but I'm not sure if that is still available in the last 20 years.
Good point! AK has Glaze Medium which might break the surface tension, but yeah, a drop of dish soap would do the trick. I haven't considered that. It's interesting that the tension doesn't cause any issues on those styrofoam facades or on the wooden planks.
Petition for night shift to make sherman crab, haha, if it exists
Another absolutely wonderful job!!! Hope to see some german armor again soon.
👍👍👍👍
You should do a M3a1 Stuart Satan tank!
Finally, he’s here!
nice work im actualy making my own right now only not whit the planks 😄
the problem with the with ink is how it flow, model kit matel liner like the tamiya would do te job in this case, some one told me that you can ad a little bit of soap or glycerin to break the surface tention, wen you acrylic inks and have a simililar behavior from them but i havent try that yet
hello, thanks for the video) please tell me, I’m currently assembling a Panther from Meng with night vision devices, Ts-054, I wanted to ask if it is necessary to apply traces of rolled steel on the turret and on the side parts of the hull?) thanks in advance :)
I simply love your videos! What camera do you use for the recording?
Yes the perfect Friday, also I think a nashorn would be epic.
Using new paint can be a huge learning curve.
And quite fun, especially when it leads to funky results!
Ahh a Sherman
Hi. Martin the latest video of the painting of King Kong you made one small mistake with the tow cable they would've been covered in grease to protect the cable from rusting as this would've had the crew replacing their cables after every island hop this grease covered the eyes of the cable no rust on anywhere on a tow cable
Legend return once again.
Oooooh how about you incorporate some of ur passion for astrology in ur dioramas 😍 I envision a very withered set contrasting a beautiful sky or moon idk like something on those ends. Anyways new sub here ❤
Great, you're done with it ,been waiting for this video, awesome job and I hope you have future plans for a diorama with this build.
If it wasn’t for this I wouldn’t have the balls to make my own modded sherman
🤝🎥👍👏
I was curious and wanted to know if when you were replacing molded on grab handles if you ever tried using staples to replace them
it would be pretty interesting to see a fully 3d printed model to see how the finished product ends up next to a plastic kit
Cool new format excluding the "manbun" ;)
Used to have long hair and kept it in a pony tail or under a hat cause I thought it was low maintenance. Then I went and cut all of it off with a #2 trimmer.
Now it's NO maintenance ;) I'll never go back
If its just water and ink, try adding a drop of dish soap...????
Wel.. hope in the next "green proyects" will see some variations, because this Pacific Sherman have the same thone seen on your Jumbo in European theatre.. a sad mistake.
Love your videos uncle! Greetings from the capital of Germany!
nice mini figure painting those are my favaret part
Your hair is so gooood
Its looks like general collier "wardaddy" from fury
I love how this tank crew is like "this steel isn't thick enough to stop shells! Let's add wood!" It's like... what's that gonna do. Its going to split at the grain and barely slow down the shell at all. If there's a gap it may work for shaped charges. But that's about it?
Since there is a gap, it would be reasonably effective against smallish HEAT rounds (like a panzerfaust), but useless against any actual tank rounds. It was officially discouraged by the US army (particularly concrete, since it overloaded the tank's suspension), but most crews still did it since it made them feel safer, even if they actually weren't.
They did also put wooden planks to stop magnetic mines from sticking to metal armor
@@michal_maciejewski but the Japanese didn't use magnetic mines. Iirc the only people who actually used magnetic mines were the Germans. Which lead them to develop zimmerit coating. But no other force was using them either so it was really just an expensive and time consuming solution to a problem that didn't exist.
Plus who needs magnets when you have a fanatic teenager running towards the tank with a mine on a stick?
Something about morale which sometimes cant be defined by logic
@@flyingscotsman9657yer. It’s the same with using lengths of track links for extra armour, was found in testing to increase shell penetration. As it would slow AP shot just enough, to lessen the odds of it shattering, or increase the odds of a shell Normalising the penetration angle to the armour.
But it was decided to not let this be known as, in allowing crews to add ‘protection’ this way, gave crews more confidence when going up against opposition AT/Tanks.
Night shift upload? Day couldn’t get any better
Was about time.. Took you a month to post :) ... Great skills man... Inspiration
Absolutely blows my mind! One day I might be lucky to build models that look like this :P
Very nice, well worth the wait!
Hello
Comme d'habitude c'est du super boulot. BRAVO 👍
Awesome results! Experimenting is never a waste of time as long as you learn something - keep on trying!