JS-2 Build With EXTREME Cast Steel Textures! (Tamiya 1/35)

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  • Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
  • My friends, tonight we're doing a full build & detailed tutorial at the same time! We'll take a very close look at how to simulate super rough cast steel textures on Soviet heavy tanks, everything based on actual reference photos.
    This Tamiya kit was upgraded with metal tracks from Friulmodel, Aber barrel and photo-etch, Alpine and Panzer Art figures, and some stowage from Plusmodel and Legend Productions.
    Special thanks goes to Matt Flegal for providing the reference photos!
    Patreon: / nightshiftmodeller
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    Disclaimer: Most of the weathering products I use in my videos such as Ammo by Mig Jimenez, AK-Interactive, Wilder and VMS were sent to me for free, but with no obligations to promote them. I received a lot of them a long time ago, even before I started this channel. VMS is also one of my Patreon supporters. Being independent from big and exclusive sponsorship deals and showing you a wide variety of different brands and products was one of the founding ideas of this channel and I will always stand by this.
    Music: Quincas Moreira - Scratch the Itch - UA-cam Audio Library
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  • @williamowens5144
    @williamowens5144 2 роки тому +441

    "I'm not a professional or an artist." Could have fooled me. You're one of the best scale modelers on youtube.

    • @sylvain79
      @sylvain79 2 роки тому +32

      Yes but unlike others he remains simple and humble that's all the difference for me

    • @LowNSlowIII
      @LowNSlowIII 2 роки тому +20

      He is the best on UA-cam!

    • @Cesko_Plny_Fialovejch_Zmrdu
      @Cesko_Plny_Fialovejch_Zmrdu 2 роки тому +15

      Im watching scale modeling UA-camrs for over 10 years now and in guite positive that he is THE BEST over here. Even in top scale modeling shows you cannot see much better models than Night shift is making

    • @Haakon_The_Viking
      @Haakon_The_Viking 2 роки тому +6

      Well, being a normal humble guy who just does his thing pays off, it would seem.

    • @JanKoneczny
      @JanKoneczny 2 роки тому

      Amen

  • @Chubzic.
    @Chubzic. 2 роки тому +142

    The evolution of NightShift:
    2020: MORE TEXTURED EARTH!!!
    2021: MORE STYROFOAM!!!
    2022: MORE CAST TEXTURES!!!

    • @heniapriani9805
      @heniapriani9805 6 місяців тому

      Sangat inofatip anda memberikan ilmu tambahan intuk model skala yang sempurna seperti aslinya.

    • @TheModelGuy
      @TheModelGuy 14 днів тому +1

      2024 “More modelling space”

  • @NikeaTiber
    @NikeaTiber 2 роки тому +17

    I'm a professional ironworker.
    You freaking *nailed* the foundry textures of steel, especially flame cuts.
    Great job man.

  • @chrisbullock3504
    @chrisbullock3504 2 роки тому +99

    For those wondering, the tank that’s being used as a reference is the IS2 in the American heritage museum in Stow MA, USA fantastic museum with dozens of fully restored tanks.

    • @duckman5891
      @duckman5891 2 роки тому +5

      cool next time i go to the US i will visit.

  • @daspanzer135
    @daspanzer135 2 роки тому +104

    These old soviet tanks are so cool with their gnarly texture and I've wanted you to do one for a long time!

    • @l1zrdking
      @l1zrdking 2 роки тому +3

      The Edward James Olmos of tanks.

    • @JoeMartinez-eb3xc
      @JoeMartinez-eb3xc 2 роки тому +4

      @@l1zrdking Now that's funny right there!

  • @PyroFTB
    @PyroFTB 2 роки тому +8

    Tamiya kits by themselves are pretty impressive

  • @jordyncollier919
    @jordyncollier919 2 роки тому +80

    Back at it with the Soviet Heavies!!!! I love these old Soviet tanks, Night Shift! Can't wait for thd next update!

    • @FalloutProto
      @FalloutProto 2 роки тому +4

      Makes me wonder if he’ll ever do soviet aircraft.

    • @tanker12999
      @tanker12999 Рік тому +1

      @@FalloutProto I don't think he's ever done or will build a plane

  • @genek8630
    @genek8630 2 роки тому +2

    Very nice model, I use the cement, and stiff brush techniques, but I also use Mr. Surfacer 500. Having worked in a steel mill when I was younger and seeing the castings on those soviet tanks, that "crap" would never pass in the states. We made the armor for the M-88 ARV. We also made seamless pipe that was used in Submarines.

  • @jacobakana5649
    @jacobakana5649 2 роки тому +12

    I have been to that museum in Massachusetts, and I can confirm the IS-2 and T-35-85 both have some crazy textures! You packed a tremendous amount of detail into those surfaces, I am very excited to see what the paint looks like!

  • @TheModelGuy
    @TheModelGuy 2 роки тому +6

    Just as I think my tanks are starting to get decent you set the bar even higher.

  • @lieutenanthobbies
    @lieutenanthobbies 2 роки тому +2

    We love is 2 Night Shift

  • @jilthunder2276
    @jilthunder2276 2 роки тому +5

    And another iconic project, I much, much appreciate! I love this soviet large-caliber "tigerkiller" tank. Great choice!!!

  • @jonfoisy1237
    @jonfoisy1237 2 роки тому +7

    Great job on the armor textures. Looks amazing. A little insight to the tank in your reference photos. I live not far from the museum where that IS2 is located. Prior to coming to the US that tank was used as a range target in the Netherlands. Which would explain most of the really deep pits and gouges. The damage was filled in for display at the museum. Keep up the good work Martin.

  • @babylonsburning1
    @babylonsburning1 2 роки тому +12

    Fantastic casting detail, Uncle you really breathe life into your models. Your site is my favourite and I steal alot of your ideas and techniques for my own tanks. Thanks from the UK.

  • @damiangroen9408
    @damiangroen9408 2 роки тому +25

    the casting was propably done in a high temperature, then cooling it fast makes the steel crack, I think that's why they welded the cracks up

    • @fuckingpippaman
      @fuckingpippaman 10 місяців тому

      nope. Cracks are bad things, can't have them. Thats shrinkage. Steel doesn't flow at all like iron. Steel is usually forged, casting is a really limited process.

  • @VerninTheRat
    @VerninTheRat 9 місяців тому

    This dude is hands-down, the best scale modeler I have seen thus far. Really taking modeling into the realm of actual Fine Art, it seems. At least, that's my opinion. But, all-around- Great vids - And after a long afternoon at work, it's the right kind of relaxation I need.

  • @thatguy_apu
    @thatguy_apu 2 роки тому +7

    YES! I just unlocked this thing in War Thunder a couple days ago and it's really fun to play, was so disappointed that there wasn't a quality video of someone building a 1/35 scale model of this tank, that's now changed! Thank you Martin!

  • @Haakon_The_Viking
    @Haakon_The_Viking 2 роки тому

    "I'm not a professional or an artist." No Martin, you are a professional and an artist, in my opinion probably the best on UA-cam. You do your thing in a way that makes modelling and sculpting look easy, and from what I've seen, you don't make a rockstar/movie star/know-it-all celebrity of yourself, like many other modellers, and especially miniature figure painters do. Dude, it's a pleasure watching you work and having the material to try out some techniques for myself.

  • @captaintaxi6884
    @captaintaxi6884 2 роки тому +1

    Its not friday until uncle nightshift hits me with his lovley "maah friends"

  • @jerryvolpini7987
    @jerryvolpini7987 2 роки тому +3

    The level of detail in the weld beads and texturing - amazing! 😳 No way I'm spending that much time on these kinds of details so, living vicariously through you, lol!

  • @ElderlyJoeDuffy
    @ElderlyJoeDuffy 2 роки тому

    Holy shit, that picture at 13:17 is crazy. It's like the tank is made from clay!

  • @KJ-kn8pg
    @KJ-kn8pg 2 роки тому

    Cast texture on tanks are the equivalent of riveting aircraft models. More creative and you have more freedom with cast textures, unlike rivets where they have to be precise and according to blueprints. Wonderful work on the cast textures, the best ones i have seen.

  • @ModellingWeekly
    @ModellingWeekly 2 роки тому +1

    Ahhhh yeaaah, absolutely stunning mate! 😎

  • @YUNOBF3
    @YUNOBF3 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful model and excellent detailing. Can't wait to see how this one progresses!

  • @l1zrdking
    @l1zrdking 2 роки тому

    This is seriously one of my fav builds that youve done, between the super interesting texturing and the stowage with such... well, personality. Dunno, I just love it so much that I cant wait to see the progress.

  • @adammarot874
    @adammarot874 2 роки тому +11

    The texturing looks really nice, Tamiya IS-2 is one of the best plastic kit on the market. One mark regrding the tracks. The one you got from an old model is a postwar type of IS tracks. For a wartime vehicle you should use the type you got as plsatic in the kit AFAIK. Friulmodel do the job as ATL-54.

    • @jczeus
      @jczeus 2 роки тому

      Seconded! All tracks on IS-2s were 650mm wide, and you can choose from 3 different types. Firul ATL-54 would be an early type, with a split link without guide tooth on every second link. These were gradually replaced with ones with a guide tooth on every link, so near the end of the war this was the most common type (ATL-14). But then there's a 3rd type, also with a guide tooth on every link, which also can be seen on some late war photographs. AFAIK, this set is only available from MasterClub (35199), but good luck finding these due to the current political situation.

  • @martijnvanschie
    @martijnvanschie 2 роки тому

    The time and effort to make the tank even cooler and add so much details is remarkable as usual... can't wait for the paint video....

  • @loganski_2158
    @loganski_2158 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome work Martin thank you for bringing us a tutorial on how to do Soviet cast textures. Can’t wait to add these techniques to my is-2 it’s the same kit you are currently working on. You have also encouraged me to make my models look extreme. As always thank you for being a big motivation for me.

  • @ramonperedo2751
    @ramonperedo2751 2 роки тому +3

    Looks fantastic already, IS-2 is such a beast. Wonderful job, greetings!!!!

  • @davietran3607
    @davietran3607 2 роки тому +1

    I always anticipate the building of Soviet tanks made by you! CANNOT to wait for the painting stage.

  • @mmac1189
    @mmac1189 2 роки тому

    I just built this tank and was my best yet, then i see yours and the details you made blew me away, youre a real inspiration and have a long way to go to be as great as you but will keep trying, cant wait for the final result...

  • @ThatAussieBloke1
    @ThatAussieBloke1 2 роки тому

    best thing to wake up to on Saturday morning

  • @rosemarshall1219
    @rosemarshall1219 2 роки тому

    You are not only talented in modeling but in explanations all along the process. 👌

  • @martianmuppet
    @martianmuppet 2 роки тому

    Superb, thanks for uploading!

  • @blackphantom99
    @blackphantom99 2 роки тому

    Loved the video Martin, the cast effects were brilliant! Can’t wait for the next video ☺️👍

  • @xNevikKx
    @xNevikKx 2 роки тому

    I much prefer these videos than any modeling book I have. Even unpainted your models are awesome!

  • @johnpayne299
    @johnpayne299 2 роки тому

    Incredible. Your channel is a huge motivation to get back to modeling.

  • @b.vhidalgo4817
    @b.vhidalgo4817 2 роки тому

    I bought a 1/35 Tamiya Panzer IV Ausf D and your videos have inspired me to do my first 1/35 model. I work with small kits only, so this will be a real challenge for me.

  • @GrantJacob-ce6zo
    @GrantJacob-ce6zo 2 місяці тому

    A work of art,congratulations.

  • @Ccccccccccsssssssssss
    @Ccccccccccsssssssssss 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the great video Uncle Nightshift! Very excited for this build!

  • @radoslawkordalski
    @radoslawkordalski 2 роки тому

    Night Shift is building my favourite tank of all times with the same figure I built it with when I started building models like 4 years ago? Here comes the journey of self-loathing...

  • @americanpatriot2422
    @americanpatriot2422 Рік тому

    Outstanding build, video and presentation.

  • @BIGKILL215
    @BIGKILL215 2 роки тому +1

    Love your work. I watch the channel every Friday. Keep up the good work 🫡

  • @bruhnegus
    @bruhnegus 2 роки тому

    The textures are so realistic! Great job as always 👏

  • @jimaltergott9326
    @jimaltergott9326 2 роки тому +3

    My compliments to you sir! I recently built this model. I definitely understated the texture in all areas of my tank as compared to yours and the reference photos you showed. I used Mr. Surfacer 500 to simulate texture, but totally missed on the flame cuts and those horizontal lines in the hull & turret. I look very forward to seeing this painted and of course the diorama you have planned. Outstanding!! 👍

  • @anonymous5810
    @anonymous5810 2 роки тому

    And here we see a master at work

  • @mikep3180
    @mikep3180 2 роки тому +3

    damn this is extraordinary work! you never fail to deliver top notch models!

  • @nikbarr1721
    @nikbarr1721 Рік тому

    I'm learning a lot from your videos. excellent work. thank you

  • @antonozerov1748
    @antonozerov1748 2 роки тому

    Glorious work with casting texture replication, also adorable details, keep it up comrade!

  • @TeoAnimations
    @TeoAnimations 2 роки тому

    I've made the ZVEZDA IS-2 and i really enjoyed the process of building the whole model. I am not surprised that tamiya made this model that good. Greetings from Bulgaria 🇧🇬

  • @ThatAussieBloke1
    @ThatAussieBloke1 2 роки тому +1

    wow that is incredible mate, you're such an inspiration

  • @jfljones4787
    @jfljones4787 2 роки тому

    Great video full of excellent, clear advice! Looking forward to the next step on this build!

  • @davidstone-haigh4880
    @davidstone-haigh4880 2 роки тому

    Staggeringly good work. Inspirational as ever. I've never used the glue/stupple method but I will now! Great unfussy tutorial. Looking forward to the paint vid!

  • @OzScalemodeling
    @OzScalemodeling 2 роки тому

    Building my 1st tank now thanks to your influence... thank you 😊

  • @steve1315
    @steve1315 2 роки тому +1

    Nice one Martin wanted this kit for ages welljell.

  • @kaferrat
    @kaferrat 2 роки тому

    Your 2 part texture technique is next level good. 😎 I so enjoy your videos with great info.

  • @jbrown7403
    @jbrown7403 2 роки тому

    Beautiful work! Can’t wait to see the finished model!👍

  • @lmmodellismomilitare
    @lmmodellismomilitare 2 роки тому

    So nice end result my friend. Your work Is perfect as usual. The tamiya kit change completely the view.

  • @tpbbuzzelli1327
    @tpbbuzzelli1327 2 роки тому +1

    Always enjoy your artistic touch .

  • @aussiedownunder1993
    @aussiedownunder1993 2 роки тому

    as usual, amazing work there, always so good to sip a coffe and watch your build series.

  • @FibroFantastic
    @FibroFantastic 2 роки тому

    Really love your vids man. I seem to have gotten out of a 5 year depression with the idea of doing my first scale model inspired from yours and a few other UA-camrs. Keep it up

  • @maniaweng
    @maniaweng 2 роки тому

    You're awesome and there's more clarity on techniques and material use in your videos now :) Thanks for the tips and demonstration.

  • @thegunbox81
    @thegunbox81 2 роки тому +1

    Love it! this one is going to be epic!

  • @casualmilsim2459
    @casualmilsim2459 2 роки тому

    Great work. Looks awesome. Can't wait for the paint job

  • @robertomodelscale-modellis5143
    @robertomodelscale-modellis5143 2 роки тому

    Absolutely awasome!

  • @mikemodels928
    @mikemodels928 2 роки тому

    Tamiya kits are incredibly nice. Great work, uncle!

  • @nicholaspritchard6907
    @nicholaspritchard6907 2 роки тому

    Super exited to see how this turns out

  • @thebutterman7274
    @thebutterman7274 2 роки тому +1

    Great way to start the weekend

  • @carloseduardogomes1206
    @carloseduardogomes1206 2 роки тому

    Não fico cansado de assistir esse vídeo várias vezes! Que trabalho maravilhoso, rico em detalhes e técnicas.

  • @ODGColornChrome
    @ODGColornChrome 2 роки тому

    Awesome work!

  • @Doug_R1
    @Doug_R1 2 роки тому

    Oh sweet. This was my first tank kit I built. Granted I've only built two. But, I'm happy to see you doing one.

  • @conductorcammon
    @conductorcammon 2 роки тому

    You are professional...and an artist.

  • @silverdragontm9548
    @silverdragontm9548 2 роки тому

    Sabatons „Metal Maschine“ comes in mind xD. Niche work!

  • @XxBloggs
    @XxBloggs 2 роки тому +1

    Really awesome build!

  • @johnhrichak3451
    @johnhrichak3451 2 роки тому

    Brilliant, as usual.

  • @TheMrTonk
    @TheMrTonk 2 роки тому

    As always, Uncle Nightshift blowing it out of the water. with those gnarly casting scars, it really makes me want to do that to one of my finished models

  • @rogerhiles7528
    @rogerhiles7528 2 роки тому

    Another great video Martin, I never thought of the glue for texturing I'll be using that on my rat rod builds thanks.

  • @ScratchBashing
    @ScratchBashing 2 роки тому

    This is a master class in texture...

  • @user-pc6gt2ey8p
    @user-pc6gt2ey8p 2 роки тому

    You are the best artist who makes art three-dimensional.

  • @certifiedidiot9625
    @certifiedidiot9625 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve been working on an IS-2 in 1/56 so I’ll definitely use some of the strategies you used (but smaller) to make it better because yours looks amazing!

  • @lstierney
    @lstierney 2 роки тому

    Love these vids on a Friday! Cheers

  • @phil.7064
    @phil.7064 2 роки тому

    As always- love it

  • @insertafunnynamehere4426
    @insertafunnynamehere4426 Рік тому +2

    Damn you night shift, you're making me want to build all these expensive kits like the mkv and this is 2

  • @weepweep2225
    @weepweep2225 2 роки тому

    Man a rough looking IS-2 is awesome! Good job brother!

  • @BrailleScale
    @BrailleScale 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome!!! 😁 I actually just picked up the same Aber barrel for an old reboxed Dragon kit (cyber hobby orange box) so perfect timing! I am glad you've done all the research legwork for me haha 😅 amazing work on this gnarly heavy 🎉🔥

  • @fjdexx
    @fjdexx 2 роки тому

    love it. nice work

  • @blasumygin6212
    @blasumygin6212 2 роки тому

    ooo, thanks Martin! i'm planning IS-2 too (but Zvezda one with all available additions). and your videos will help a lot

  • @thatotherguy7596
    @thatotherguy7596 2 роки тому

    You never cease to amaze me Uncle Night Shift. 🙂

  • @searle_harbour
    @searle_harbour 2 роки тому

    watching these videos whilst i work night shifts has become a tradition :) keep up the good work dude

  • @pilgrimgrey4191
    @pilgrimgrey4191 2 роки тому

    That was great man.

  • @garyparker2969
    @garyparker2969 2 роки тому

    TOTALLY FREAKING AMAZING DETAILING Martin, Thanks For Sharing n God Bless 🤗👍🤗👍 Gary.

  • @lordofchaos6852
    @lordofchaos6852 2 роки тому +1

    Looking dam amazing man!💥💥💥💥💥💥✌

  • @ambravirlebreton
    @ambravirlebreton 2 роки тому

    Nice work !!

  • @loken67
    @loken67 2 роки тому

    Looks like the real thing. Very impressive structuring.

  • @EasyKill7
    @EasyKill7 2 роки тому

    Just love these videos.

  • @thespruesgatemodeling4054
    @thespruesgatemodeling4054 Рік тому

    The IS-2 in the reference photo you showed is from the museum I volunteer at. IS-2 “white 188” actually has a very interesting story. It served in the battle of Berlin, where it was strafed by a 2cm FlaK gun. Round impacts can be seen on the other side of the turret and hull front, including a round still lodged in the armor. It was knocked out by a panzerfaust round on the upper right corner of the front glacis plate, which killed the driver Instantly and set the engine on fire. The rest of the crew either bailed, or were cooked to death. She was than sent to an East German firing range. She was found there and restored. She even runs, although we did need to cannibalize or T-34-85 for the engine!

  • @milannereknu4965
    @milannereknu4965 2 роки тому

    Zdravím Martine..
    Práce na těch pancířích je prostě parádní... Výborně. Jo a ať je bílej nebo žluto, hnědo, zelenej.... Díky, perfektní...
    Milan

  • @JohnWMichell
    @JohnWMichell 2 роки тому

    is2 is one of my favorite too. Great job.

  • @marcorosiglioni3529
    @marcorosiglioni3529 2 роки тому

    It looks amazing.

  • @aquariusboy5250
    @aquariusboy5250 2 роки тому

    Fantastic work! 🙂