No one is watching your videos for your intro. Its nostalgic - and doesnt work in „good or bad“ cathegories. So just keep it, for the fanboys 😀 The very famous LGR (Lazy Game Review“ channel is 10 years up and Clint did slightly modify his intro - but youll see he kept its soul 😆 Oh btw - from the official statistics: 50% watch your videos because they are good and helpful, 30% because they are soothing, 15% because of the accent and only 5% because of the intro😁
He went old school - The old "soften with liquid cement and tap" method. Thats how everyone was doing it 20+ years ago when I first got back into modeling. It's my favorite method.
I don't know, still a lot of people using liquid cement to texture armour plate, I think 👍 I also use the dremel/motor tool or putty methods (or combine techniques like Martin), depending on the look I'm after.
@@NightShiftScaleModels I have the Tamiya one, just waiting on. An RB metal Barrel, Friul or Masterclub tracks, The skill to build it, a full photo etch probably from ET model and the Skill to build it...
@@NightShiftScaleModels Which is weird considering... Takom. Why do they make their plastic so soft and delicate though, most infuriating part of Takom kits tbf
The c-shape welds for vertical is because when welding in that position you want to run up hill so your weld gets good burn in(penetrating and forming a strong bond). Then something horizontal you would run right to left, pushing the weld and for the same reason as vertical, you want to push that heat forward and really burn your weld in. If you drag it you tend to get lesser penetration and typically weaker welds.
I am coming here from Warhammer 40k. Your clips are like a luxury gallery. Never again gonna just assemble and paint my Space Marines tanks :) You just made my hobby richer and more expensive 😆
Perfect. I've got a King Tiger and Jagdtiger that need some welds. You didn't cover the multiple-pass welds in the previous video so glad to see it here!
@@NightShiftScaleModels I did Anneliese back in May with the Dragon kit (still not edited that video) and it was fun. Those vehicles had some funky camouflage under the white so they make for interesting tanks for sure. Lots of extra tracks.
I have the zvezda king tiger which is a dragon rebox. Still waiting for your king tiger series to build it. Gonna build it along with the master modellers like a big boy.
The techniques in this video helped me to get the surface texture right on a printed model of a huge toad monster. I dissolved plastic scraps in acetone until it was a thin paste, brushed that on the surface, and dabbed it with a brush to make a real rough chunky surface. That worked great. It gave the skin a nice texture and helps to hide layer lines. Thanks!
Have you ever considered doing some of these super realistic techniques on a model from the Warhammer 40k range? I think it would be cool to see the cartoon-ish tanks done more realistic. Also glad you kept the intro tbh
Yesterday I finally finished doing the welding on my first tank (1/35 Tiger) after months of buying it and now you posted this. Time to remove them and start all over lol By the way. I got really glad when I saw you using the glue on plastic method for armor texture cause I had to use that one since Tamiya putty is not available in my country. And since my brushes are quite new and soft I used old toothbrush and it seems to works better and faster for larger surfaces
If you can find them in your country, try looking for gun cleaning brushes (or on eBay). They're much more resistant to solvents. No, not the metal bristle brushes, the plastic bristle ones.
I love watching your videos. Your funny, great personality for this type of channel. Thank you for all of your tips & tricks. Greetings from the United STATES 🇺🇸
Thank you for sharing your modeling techniques. I am a beginner and it is a pleasure to learn and be able to put these new skills to use. They make my projects look so much more defined and interesting. Keep it up. I continue to follow your content. I am aware of your revised direction and want to encourage You to do what works for you and fits and feels right.
I wanted to save a link to this video and other great tutorials, but then I remembered I don't need to - I just need to look for your channel on the YT, as your videos ROCK! Thank you, uncle :)
Regarding welding patterns you are absolutely right. If there is no more possibility or other reason to twist the part you are welding, it is actually done just as you described in the position it is in, thus needing the different techniques.
You are too critical of your old videos... they are how you got where you are now. I go back and check on such delightful and crazy items like the "Ball Tank" episodes. There are great references throughout. Also glad you kept the intro, Cheers!
mentioned it before, but i really like how your models look with the armour texture, flame cut and weld beads done and not painted. Really shows off your handiwork
Martin- excellent tutorial on your modified techniques. Is that the Takom 1/35 Jagdtiger? Oh, a chipping challenge for you- I would like to see you tackle a 1/32 WW2 Japanese aircraft subject, and see you use your finishing arsenal on it! Heavy chipping, dust and dirt effects, ambient inclusion, exhaust streaking, washes! My mind boggles at the possibilities. We are, after all, MODEL BUILDERS!!!!! (And yes, I am an aircraft builder, but I am building my first tank in 20 years!) Glad your back. Thanks for keeping the intro.... And thanks for the inspiration!!!! THOR
Well done!!!! Really in depth on texturing, weld seems and flame cuts, fantastic tips and video Love the choice jadgtiger , excellent Big fan of that beast!!!!!
I did the armor texture thing you do on my first model because I thought it was missing something. Cool to see its actually something people do. Looks AMAZING.
Thanks for your fantastic and helpful videos, sharing your techniques are greatly appreciated, my son and i are both doing a tank at the mo. Gotta say your video inspired me.
I use dymo tape to help scribe lines straight and curved, but only use it on unpainted and primed surfaces, the adhesive will rip it off, bare plastic is best. Another great video!
super useful video, I have a M4A1 Sherman that's going to need some steel texture in the hull so I think I'm going to watch this a couple of times more.
I have done this texturing effect with Vallejo's Plastic Putty, as it can be used with water to thin it out to consistency of whipped cream. It dries in a reasonable amount of time and gives you a nice effect.
Hi Martin. I do try and improve the welds and surfaces on my builds but I can be lazy. I will concentrate more on these areas as it does make the builds so more realistic
I missed your video last week, I hope your house is now clean and arranged 😉. Definitely will try out the techniques of today on my current Tiger II from takom. See you next week!
Another great tutorial. I tried your texturing technique for the first time and love the results. I'll be trying weld lines next. Thanks for teaching us some great tips.
This feels strange to refer to you as Uncle Nightshift :), when I am a 59 year old wargamer returning to his roots of model making, although on another level to what I was making in the early 70'S. I think of myself as a figure painter, ( my period being ancient and 16/17 th century army's ), so you are teaching me a hole new level of modelling.
Mate, your videos are one of the more constructive and informative pieces of info, detail and techniques I've found on the hobby...any plans to build a plane one day? Thank you for your tutorials!
Thanks...im using the glue technique on my zvezda t34 turret where I had to glue the halves...join showed a slight join so doing this blended it into the texture of the cast turret...perfect
Thanks Nightshift! Awesome tutorial & many helpful tips! And, great timing too, as I was just assessinng two kits I'm about to build in terms of what textures are absent or over-done, and what I will need to do to make each final model more realistic. ☺
Love this video and this channel. You've definitely earned my sub, thanks for the inspiring content and the amazing guides. You're a great teacher and I love how you clearly explain everything.
your videos are awesome i have been looking for videos to do weathering and battle damage for warhammer 40k models and i i think i will try to do weld beads to cover some seam lines on my rhinos
Another really useful and informative video. Having followed your advice and checked some reference photos I think that some of your welds are too nice! I have some photos of the Panzer 3 and Panzer 4 at Bovington and some of those welds look like badly ploughed fields. Keep up the good work
You are right, one can't/shouldn't go straight up and down when welding vertically, instead you do that left-to-right, right-to-left motion to keep the weld seam good, and to fully melt the parts together.
Great tutorial! What I have done is make some very simple tools out of brass sheet. I think it was 0.05 mm (not sure). I cut a small piece off, turned it on it's edge and soldered it to a stiff piece of piano wire. Carved the pattern into the edge with a Dremel. I started simple. Made a 45° left, a 45° right, and a "V". Then proceeded as you have. You can use light mineral oil to prevent sticking. Not sure on the safety of spit :-). You can also use hardware store 2-part epoxy (a little cheaper than Tamiya). Great job, my friend! See you next week.
Very nice work 👍....the weld techniques are very reminiscent of a 1/16 Tiger I build that David Parker did in the Osprey book - Modelling the Tiger I but obviously on a smaller scale
Oh yes the intro.... For welds in corners (like with plates which connect with a 90° inside angle) or small welds around the driver's sight etc., do you also scribe them before filling them with epoxy putty? Looking forward to your King Tiger videos. Would like a nice What if as well at some point. A modelcollect or amusing hobby kit would be great.
So I kept the intro 😁
Also, feels good to be back! Full build of this kitty coming next week!
I'm glad you did. I would have missed it.... somehow. It's cool!
I like the intro its quick and lets me know i’m about the master at work... kind of like a school bell
Purrrrr 🐯🐯
No one is watching your videos for your intro. Its nostalgic - and doesnt work in „good or bad“ cathegories. So just keep it, for the fanboys 😀 The very famous LGR (Lazy Game Review“ channel is 10 years up and Clint did slightly modify his intro - but youll see he kept its soul 😆 Oh btw - from the official statistics: 50% watch your videos because they are good and helpful, 30% because they are soothing, 15% because of the accent and only 5% because of the intro😁
@@ironspike171 Wouldn't want to lose those 5%!
I'm happy he kept the intro. I was about to go full blitzkrieg if it was gone.
He went old school - The old "soften with liquid cement and tap" method. Thats how everyone was doing it 20+ years ago when I first got back into modeling. It's my favorite method.
True! Also "soften with cement and hit it with dremel tool", but that's a bit too brutal for my taste :)
I don't know, still a lot of people using liquid cement to texture armour plate, I think 👍 I also use the dremel/motor tool or putty methods (or combine techniques like Martin), depending on the look I'm after.
Note to self: buy this same tank to build along uncle nightshift.
Not a bad idea at all, a bunch of folks are already building theirs 😁
@@NightShiftScaleModels I have the Tamiya one, just waiting on. An RB metal Barrel, Friul or Masterclub tracks, The skill to build it, a full photo etch probably from ET model and the Skill to build it...
@@Snonaniganz lol, the Tamiya kit is actually gonna be much better than the Takom Blitz.
@@NightShiftScaleModels Which is weird considering... Takom. Why do they make their plastic so soft and delicate though, most infuriating part of Takom kits tbf
ive done anyway from the tiger video
The c-shape welds for vertical is because when welding in that position you want to run up hill so your weld gets good burn in(penetrating and forming a strong bond). Then something horizontal you would run right to left, pushing the weld and for the same reason as vertical, you want to push that heat forward and really burn your weld in. If you drag it you tend to get lesser penetration and typically weaker welds.
Recently we have been taught to stop a grave and go stringers only no matter how its done. Engineers proved weaves are weaker
This guy knows flamecuts and weld beads
I am coming here from Warhammer 40k. Your clips are like a luxury gallery. Never again gonna just assemble and paint my Space Marines tanks :) You just made my hobby richer and more expensive 😆
Perfect. I've got a King Tiger and Jagdtiger that need some welds. You didn't cover the multiple-pass welds in the previous video so glad to see it here!
oooh I'd like to weld a KT! which kits do you have?
@@NightShiftScaleModels it's the AMMO 1945 kit (reboxed Takom) and I've got some resin to correct it for the July 1945 version.
@@Panzermeister36 Noice. I'm torn between the Porsche KT (Anneliese) or Henschel in hand painted Ambush pattern...
@@NightShiftScaleModels I did Anneliese back in May with the Dragon kit (still not edited that video) and it was fun. Those vehicles had some funky camouflage under the white so they make for interesting tanks for sure. Lots of extra tracks.
I have the zvezda king tiger which is a dragon rebox. Still waiting for your king tiger series to build it. Gonna build it along with the master modellers like a big boy.
The techniques in this video helped me to get the surface texture right on a printed model of a huge toad monster. I dissolved plastic scraps in acetone until it was a thin paste, brushed that on the surface, and dabbed it with a brush to make a real rough chunky surface. That worked great. It gave the skin a nice texture and helps to hide layer lines. Thanks!
You got me back into armour modelling over lockdown, I thank you - even if my wallet and shelf space don’t! Keep up the great work!
Uncle Night Shift "spit"....a brand new revolutionary modeling product!
Pls, put it in bottles like Bell Delfin and sell it for 30 Dollars XD
Have you ever considered doing some of these super realistic techniques on a model from the Warhammer 40k range? I think it would be cool to see the cartoon-ish tanks done more realistic.
Also glad you kept the intro tbh
That’s what the forge world painting team did over 10 years ago.
Yesterday I finally finished doing the welding on my first tank (1/35 Tiger) after months of buying it and now you posted this. Time to remove them and start all over lol
By the way. I got really glad when I saw you using the glue on plastic method for armor texture cause I had to use that one since Tamiya putty is not available in my country. And since my brushes are quite new and soft I used old toothbrush and it seems to works better and faster for larger surfaces
If you can find them in your country, try looking for gun cleaning brushes (or on eBay). They're much more resistant to solvents. No, not the metal bristle brushes, the plastic bristle ones.
I love watching your videos. Your funny, great personality for this type of channel. Thank you for all of your tips & tricks. Greetings from the United STATES 🇺🇸
Thank you for sharing your modeling techniques. I am a beginner and it is a pleasure to learn and be able to put these new skills to use. They make my projects look so much more defined and interesting. Keep it up. I continue to follow your content. I am aware of your revised direction and want to encourage You to do what works for you and fits and feels right.
I have to say these are the most helpful vids ive seen from you. The other ones are EPIC but more eye candy than instructional.
Sat here with my tortoise AKA my nature tank watching your video! Thanks for keeping us entertained every Friday
infact, much more funny than the previous... and more detailed,, yet the new techniques are far superior! cool vid
I wanted to save a link to this video and other great tutorials, but then I remembered I don't need to - I just need to look for your channel on the YT, as your videos ROCK! Thank you, uncle :)
Ooh, so you did keep the intro. I love tutorial videos like these! So a model next week right?
Exactly!
Regarding welding patterns you are absolutely right. If there is no more possibility or other reason to twist the part you are welding, it is actually done just as you described in the position it is in, thus needing the different techniques.
The intro is ace
You still sound like a madman
And there is serious free information on offer....by said madman
Good man
Fantastic info! I am into 40k and making little goblin tanks so this is HUGELY helpful!
You are too critical of your old videos... they are how you got where you are now. I go back and check on such delightful and crazy items like the "Ball Tank" episodes. There are great references throughout. Also glad you kept the intro, Cheers!
mentioned it before, but i really like how your models look with the armour texture, flame cut and weld beads done and not painted. Really shows off your handiwork
Martin- excellent tutorial on your modified techniques. Is that the Takom 1/35 Jagdtiger?
Oh, a chipping challenge for you- I would like to see you tackle a 1/32 WW2 Japanese aircraft subject, and see you use your finishing arsenal on it! Heavy chipping, dust and dirt effects, ambient inclusion, exhaust streaking, washes! My mind boggles at the possibilities. We are, after all, MODEL BUILDERS!!!!! (And yes, I am an aircraft builder, but I am building my first tank in 20 years!)
Glad your back. Thanks for keeping the intro.... And thanks for the inspiration!!!!
THOR
You're a hell of a good example to live up to, man. I'll do my best.
And thanks again!
Great video. I am not an armour modeller but I can make use of some of these techniques on cars/bikes and even boats.
Well done!!!! Really in depth on texturing, weld seems and flame cuts, fantastic tips and video
Love the choice jadgtiger , excellent
Big fan of that beast!!!!!
Is it sad that last week I felt off not having a night shift video. Its become part of my Friday morning routine
Well, now you'll be getting some very long and in depth videos in the upcoming weeks :)
Dude! That's a serious patron size list you have. Excellent video too.
Great video thanks. The ccc weld texture is known as "stacked dime's" and for those who don't know a dime is the smallest US coin, cheers
*Dimes
Not only this is amazing tutorial it relates to the model i am currently building. You are a tank model master .
i find myself watching, and rewatching your videos.
Very glad to see you've been educating yourself on welding techniques and types, wonderful job
I did the armor texture thing you do on my first model because I thought it was missing something. Cool to see its actually something people do. Looks AMAZING.
Thanks for your fantastic and helpful videos, sharing your techniques are greatly appreciated, my son and i are both doing a tank at the mo. Gotta say your video inspired me.
I use dymo tape to help scribe lines straight and curved, but only use it on unpainted and primed surfaces, the adhesive will rip it off, bare plastic is best. Another great video!
Wonderful. Wanted to have something like this to fully grasp what I need to start modelling seriously and what I have to learn.
I keep coming back to this gem!
I really love these tutorials Martin, it takes modelling to a new level.
super useful video, I have a M4A1 Sherman that's going to need some steel texture in the hull so I think I'm going to watch this a couple of times more.
I have done this texturing effect with Vallejo's Plastic Putty, as it can be used with water to thin it out to consistency of whipped cream. It dries in a reasonable amount of time and gives you a nice effect.
These look like they would help me as a beginner A LOT!
Super-Duper useful to us that stick with ypur channel since the old videos. 🙌
Hi Martin. I do try and improve the welds and surfaces on my builds but I can be lazy. I will concentrate more on these areas as it does make the builds so more realistic
I missed your video last week, I hope your house is now clean and arranged 😉. Definitely will try out the techniques of today on my current Tiger II from takom. See you next week!
Wow. Can apply this to model railroading. Engine have to be repaired and welded. Great video. 👍
Another great tutorial. I tried your texturing technique for the first time and love the results. I'll be trying weld lines next. Thanks for teaching us some great tips.
¡¡¡Muchas gracias por su trabajo!!! He aprendido mucho con sus videos. Un saludo a todos desde España.
Very nice technique, being a welder as well as fine scale modeler this is a very good replication
This is going on the watch later list for after work. Have been really interested in this technique.
Thank you Martin, this certainly helps a lot, and gives me courage to try your techniques.
Hey Nightshift, could you put links to the tools you use in the description, especially when your describing tools used in different techniques?
Awesome, perfect timing. Im building a 40k imperial knight and intended to use these techniques
the intro is back! yay! LOVE!
Night Shift, you're such a freak. Great work again. Thnx for the vid!
This feels strange to refer to you as Uncle Nightshift :), when I am a 59 year old wargamer returning to his roots of model making, although on another level to what I was making in the early 70'S. I think of myself as a figure painter, ( my period being ancient and 16/17 th century army's ), so you are teaching me a hole new level of modelling.
Mate, your videos are one of the more constructive and informative pieces of info, detail and techniques I've found on the hobby...any plans to build a plane one day? Thank you for your tutorials!
That's an amazing piece. The jagdtiger is one of my favorite tanks. Thanks.J
Good Stuff for the 1:16 scale RC Models ..... Perfect Work 👍👍👍👍👍
Friday= Nightshift Day👍
Thanks...im using the glue technique on my zvezda t34 turret where I had to glue the halves...join showed a slight join so doing this blended it into the texture of the cast turret...perfect
Thanks Nightshift! Awesome tutorial & many helpful tips! And, great timing too, as I was just assessinng two kits I'm about to build in terms of what textures are absent or over-done, and what I will need to do to make each final model more realistic. ☺
Thank god you kept the intro i am ferry happy now.....
Amazing tutorial, I helped me a lot with my Panther F weld seams.
Your vocabulary is impressive. Besides your modelling abilities, I mean....
Unwatchable Nightshifts? The hell you say!
I need to try this on my walking tank thingy. Great video Martin!
Love this video and this channel. You've definitely earned my sub, thanks for the inspiring content and the amazing guides. You're a great teacher and I love how you clearly explain everything.
Fantastic texture making. I learned a lot from this video.
awesome guide, I think techniques mentioned here will even help with FDM printerd tank :D
your videos are awesome i have been looking for videos to do weathering and battle damage for warhammer 40k models and i i think i will try to do weld beads to cover some seam lines on my rhinos
So Glad You Did This 3-in-1 Video, Very informative For Me.Thanks n Have a Blessed Wknd.
Nice to see the intro is staying!! :-)
Your technique guides are excellent. Keep them coming!
I'm going to try this exactly on gunpla kit, i love your texture mr night shift
Welcome back dear uncle! Is good to see you again!
Another really useful and informative video. Having followed your advice and checked some reference photos I think that some of your welds are too nice! I have some photos of the Panzer 3 and Panzer 4 at Bovington and some of those welds look like badly ploughed fields. Keep up the good work
You are right, one can't/shouldn't go straight up and down when welding vertically, instead you do that left-to-right, right-to-left motion to keep the weld seam good, and to fully melt the parts together.
Yeah! Another Night Shift video!
Great tutorial! What I have done is make some very simple tools out of brass sheet. I think it was 0.05 mm (not sure). I cut a small piece off, turned it on it's edge and soldered it to a stiff piece of piano wire. Carved the pattern into the edge with a Dremel. I started simple. Made a 45° left, a 45° right, and a "V". Then proceeded as you have. You can use light mineral oil to prevent sticking. Not sure on the safety of spit :-). You can also use hardware store 2-part epoxy (a little cheaper than Tamiya). Great job, my friend! See you next week.
Excellent tutorial as always mate.
Thanks for sharing it with us.
Keep on the good work.
I love it I just got the very same kit now I can really fallow a build with my own
Very good "package of information". Your tutorials are priceless. ;)
This is some crazy ahh informative content!
This is very interesting, like basicly everything you show!👍🏻
Nice intro! The stuff with the modelling is pretty good too.
your old videos are great mate
Oh yesss fun time with Uncle NS!
Very nice work 👍....the weld techniques are very reminiscent of a 1/16 Tiger I build that David Parker did in the Osprey book - Modelling the Tiger I but obviously on a smaller scale
Nice building one myself and your right about the instructions
Kolejna dobra lekcja . Dobra robota Night !
GREAT video my friend!!!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍
Welcome back! we missed our Uncle!
finally the jadgedtiger!
hello from brazil
Excellent content. Very informative. Thanks for all of your great vids.👍
Great videos! Thanks for showing how to do all these cool techniques
Oh yes the intro....
For welds in corners (like with plates which connect with a 90° inside angle) or small welds around the driver's sight etc., do you also scribe them before filling them with epoxy putty?
Looking forward to your King Tiger videos. Would like a nice What if as well at some point. A modelcollect or amusing hobby kit would be great.
As a welder my self, those are some fine looking beads.
No higher praise!!!