Painting a 1917 Diorama With an Airbrush

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  • Опубліковано 16 лис 2024
  • My friends, tonight we'll take this WW1 diorama through the painting booth and give every element a base coat with an airbrush and acrylic colors!
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    Music: Quincas Moreira - Scratch the Itch - UA-cam Audio Library

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  • @williambancroft1635
    @williambancroft1635 2 роки тому +266

    hey i made my own ww1 diorama of a mark v crossing a trench for my school history project and it turned out great thanks to your tank weathering tips and miniature painting tips, you really go me into my modelling thankyou and i am always leaning from you thanks

    • @legendaryleon6270
      @legendaryleon6270 2 роки тому +8

      You can do dioramas for school projects? Dayum

    • @kimjongun1348
      @kimjongun1348 2 роки тому +5

      @@legendaryleon6270 I did it all the time, very fun

    • @ExtraLeben
      @ExtraLeben 2 роки тому +3

      I recently completed the same theme diorama xD

    • @ScottKenny1978
      @ScottKenny1978 2 роки тому +2

      @@legendaryleon6270 had to do a couple when I was in school 30 years ago.

    • @soopespeed
      @soopespeed 2 роки тому +2

      yes but did you get an A

  • @samtheman4234
    @samtheman4234 2 роки тому +52

    So excited to see this one, no mans land makes for such an incredible diorama

  • @kellyh5405
    @kellyh5405 2 роки тому +84

    That chunk you cut off the bottom of the tank, don't throw it out! Do another diorama of one completely upside down in water. Two for one dioramas! Is there an escape hatch in the bottom of these tanks? If so, show it open.

  • @billyhull1455
    @billyhull1455 2 роки тому +38

    Thanks Uncle, had a mega rubbish day and this has cheered me up no end. Love the diorama, you're endlessly talented! Big love from the UK

  • @martindunn4545
    @martindunn4545 2 роки тому +55

    It's really cool to see how your process is changing since you started this channel. The composition of this diorama is crazy!

    • @NightShiftScaleModels
      @NightShiftScaleModels  2 роки тому +17

      Improvise, adapt, overcome :D

    • @tommy5675
      @tommy5675 2 роки тому +1

      @@NightShiftScaleModels Sargent Gunny Highway......Heartbreak Ridge :)

  • @Modkits131
    @Modkits131 2 роки тому +45

    I feel like Uncle Nightshift just has a switch that says. “Easy mode”. But no really, this is freaking amazing dude! I love watching your work come to life.

    • @NightShiftScaleModels
      @NightShiftScaleModels  2 роки тому +13

      tbh I thought creating an entire diorama all at once would be easier, but who would've thought it would actually be a ton of work? :D

    • @sailormatlac9114
      @sailormatlac9114 2 роки тому +1

      @@NightShiftScaleModels Would you say that the easy part is that you don't have to blend together models painted individually with different techniques?

  • @spaceman2202
    @spaceman2202 2 роки тому +1

    Im a 3D artist and listening to how you make your dioramas is awesome and really helps me know more about visual story telling. Awesome work!

  • @mojusername9168
    @mojusername9168 2 роки тому +17

    Man, your dioramas are just great and impressive

  • @harlech2
    @harlech2 2 роки тому +5

    Ahhh the words that make my day.... "MAAAAA-FRENS!"

  • @negotiableaffections
    @negotiableaffections 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful work as always, Martin. Forget all the 'challenge' stuff, like 'airbrush only' - do whatever it takes to make the whole scene pop!

  • @edscoble
    @edscoble 2 роки тому

    The narrative and captioning made this into the most enjoyable video ever, I especially enjoy when you said "my friends" a lots.

  • @zer0bre
    @zer0bre 2 роки тому

    Every of your videos is so interesting to watch. Thank you so much.

  • @edsavage5526
    @edsavage5526 2 роки тому +7

    Been waiting all week for this!!! 👍👍

  • @neilhfrancis1334
    @neilhfrancis1334 Рік тому

    Interesting. You have demonstrated much more than technical ability and modelling hacks. You have something that cannot be taught, namely an artistic talent. The use of colour to direct the eye to the soldier as the only living thing did not go unnoticed. So, any negatives? Yes. We don’t say, “So to say”, we say “So to speak”. Picky ain’t I?

  • @minicrow1
    @minicrow1 2 роки тому

    Love this ww1 diorama, I make some myself, mainly figures and artillery

  • @jessewatkins1338
    @jessewatkins1338 2 роки тому

    Every project you do is superb and tells a story. This diorama is no exception!! It is awesome. My favorite is the paint job and weathering on the tank. Thank you for another great video!

  • @philRminiatures
    @philRminiatures 2 роки тому +3

    Atmospheric and gorgeous, love the work on the tank and on the ground...😍😍👍👍👍

  • @ChrisK-LTC
    @ChrisK-LTC 2 роки тому +9

    "that's some artsy fartsy bullcrap ma friends"......I laughed hard at that one

  • @ralphnich153
    @ralphnich153 2 роки тому

    Thank you I am in so much praise of your craft -just a jot to watch . i think i just need 20 years of practice to get close to your skills

  • @Hans1871_AndSchnitzel
    @Hans1871_AndSchnitzel 2 роки тому +2

    amazing work! I cant believe it was literally cut in half in such a crude way.

  • @mO_I-sj8wg
    @mO_I-sj8wg 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you nightshift I woke up early to watch this I’m so excited 👍

  • @loganski_2158
    @loganski_2158 2 роки тому +1

    I wish I could make my models look as good as yours. You do such an awesome job with the painting, weathering, and chipping. I started scale modeling in the middle of 2020. And so far it has brought me pure joy thank you for being a inspiration to me and many others.

  • @TheGeezzer
    @TheGeezzer 2 роки тому +3

    I've seen the WWI photograph that the diorama is depicting and I was like W💥W! Thats really impressive. Great skills for the Great War!

    • @mastodonseven
      @mastodonseven 2 роки тому

      He shows the photo in the first video...

  • @CheapCheerful
    @CheapCheerful 2 роки тому

    Incredible work. What you call a first layer looks like a finished product to me. I can't wait to see the next video!

  • @wintermute9000
    @wintermute9000 2 роки тому

    I always liked Phil Stuckinska's method of water. He painted a gradient that got darker towards the middle to represent increasing depth, then layered on some Klear and built up the water effect like that. Very effective!

  • @lochmoigh1
    @lochmoigh1 2 роки тому

    Your in progress looks better than my finished projects.

  • @XxBloggs
    @XxBloggs 2 роки тому

    What looks really good is the loop of the track, gives it a really interesting feel.

  • @Wico90YT
    @Wico90YT 2 роки тому

    It's definitely starting to look like a movie still. The color grading is excellent

  • @bryankennedy7123
    @bryankennedy7123 2 роки тому

    I have a archeology paper somewhere where they dug up a track shoe (circa 1918) for British tank and the amazing thing is what's clinging to it is Moss/MG/British railroad green. I think they call it Service Color. The black primer and thinned paint do make a huge difference. This diorama is great inspiration to continue down the WW1 rabbit hole. Always so creative. Thanks!

  • @donwilsmore3945
    @donwilsmore3945 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing your expertise…very realistic!

  • @RobertSmith-hr6cr
    @RobertSmith-hr6cr 2 роки тому

    Wow......i am absolutely blown away by your Incredible attention to detail, you certainly have an eye for the very fine details. Can't wait to see the completely finished diorama.

  • @bobisekbowe4826
    @bobisekbowe4826 2 роки тому

    Uncle Night Shift has uploaded...wild heart beats ;)

  • @wonsworld61
    @wonsworld61 2 роки тому

    I love waiting for Sat morning (my time) to see your latest work. Thank you :)

  • @dbaider9467
    @dbaider9467 2 роки тому

    You are really on a totally different level to absolutely everyone else on UA-cam. Inspiring!

  • @timothyhines7845
    @timothyhines7845 2 роки тому

    Looking pretty good so far. Lots of work.

  • @SEAKPhotog
    @SEAKPhotog 2 роки тому +1

    Lookin' great!👍🏻👏🏻👍🏻👏🏻

  • @ModeliteDiorama
    @ModeliteDiorama 2 роки тому +1

    Great looking result so far. Painting everything Black and then let it post shade itself, is my most favorite painting technique right now. :D

  • @anzaca1
    @anzaca1 2 роки тому

    The tank looks so good in just black!

  • @christianrudolph1138
    @christianrudolph1138 2 роки тому

    Good Day Modelcomrade.
    The painting for the Tank is exelent.
    Especialy the british marks in Front of the Tank.
    I hope to see soon the Final 🤗🤗👍i wish you a nice weekend 🍺🍺🍺Greets from Christian

  • @SMooreArtDesign
    @SMooreArtDesign 2 роки тому

    I love the super glue and toothpick trick! I need to try that.

  • @bruhnegus
    @bruhnegus 2 роки тому +1

    I'm so happy you uploaded a new video! It's gonna be awesome as always

  • @jacobakana5649
    @jacobakana5649 2 роки тому

    Very cool! I certainly agree with the desaturated and gloomy look, but I like that you have some variation with the flimsy cans, markings, and the figure. I still can’t wait to see the mud and water effects in future videos!

  • @beatmuppet
    @beatmuppet 2 роки тому +1

    Exceptional as always and love the narration. Looking forward to seeing this one progress.

  • @TheBonsaiZone
    @TheBonsaiZone 2 роки тому +4

    Almost spooky looking! I'd love to see some black and white photos of the finished diorama, maybe make them look vintage?!

  • @tomtruesdale6901
    @tomtruesdale6901 2 роки тому

    Very nice job. Diorama is going to be great.

  • @berlin_actual
    @berlin_actual 2 роки тому

    This. Is. Absolutely. Amazing!

  • @olly7248
    @olly7248 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome work, as usual 👍🏻

  • @stephanmotzek779
    @stephanmotzek779 2 роки тому +2

    I like your Art .Thanks

  • @gloriouswar9116
    @gloriouswar9116 2 роки тому +6

    Absolutely loved the video! I really like how it’s coming along, the gritty and dull nature really suits the time period and the fact that the soldier will have brighter tones that makes them stand out is almost like an art piece. Love from Australia!

  • @scotterskine823
    @scotterskine823 2 роки тому +1

    A single red poppy breaking thru the death and destruction would look cool

  • @n3b266
    @n3b266 2 роки тому

    Thank you uncle night shift more making ww1 diorama

  • @waddney4121
    @waddney4121 2 роки тому +2

    wow looks great and your not even finished, if I could get even close to this as it is now I would be ecstatic, looking forward to the final result

  • @rosesteinbusch3996
    @rosesteinbusch3996 2 роки тому +1

    I love the rifle sling :)

  • @OzScalemodeling
    @OzScalemodeling 2 роки тому +1

    Unique and different, Very nice as always 😀👍

  • @jerryvolpini7987
    @jerryvolpini7987 2 роки тому

    Good progress, really enjoying the direction you're taking with this build! 👍

  • @babylonsburning1
    @babylonsburning1 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic dio.
    Rewatched film '1917' today and decided to try recreating the broken canal bridge crossing scene. Watching your dio building and painting is inspiring.

  • @SilencedMi5
    @SilencedMi5 2 роки тому

    Great work, I can't wait to see the final result! I really dig the "artsy fartsy bullcrap" - your idea is poignant and intriguing, and simple enough to be clear to any viewer!

  • @blackphantom99
    @blackphantom99 2 роки тому

    Looking amazing Martin, love how you keep trying new things to improve your skills. Have a great weekend 😊👍

  • @nickbutler7935
    @nickbutler7935 2 роки тому +7

    The "Arty-Farty Bull Crap" approach seems to be working out just fine so far. Looking forward to the next installment.

  • @peterdemkiw3280
    @peterdemkiw3280 2 роки тому

    Your work is always stunning.

  • @nkw8280
    @nkw8280 2 роки тому

    I see in this diorama the drowned tank in a swamp where was a chlorine gas. Died trees and slight covered by a green color ground tell about it. It's just my point of view. Work is great.

  • @ziyorge1280
    @ziyorge1280 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful work)

  • @gary6300
    @gary6300 2 роки тому

    Hi buddy your diorama looks amazing I always look forward to your modelling videos you do amazing work looking forward to the next one. thank you for sharing mate.
    cheers Gary 🇬🇧.

  • @rinoereiz3985
    @rinoereiz3985 2 роки тому +1

    I learned ewrything abouth modelling from you. Thanks you so much

  • @jamesjones7475
    @jamesjones7475 2 роки тому

    You've inspired me to make a ww1 diorama! Keep up the excellent work!

  • @graemebrumfitt6668
    @graemebrumfitt6668 2 роки тому

    Cheers Unc, Crazy way to treat a tank but I love it! TFS, GB :)

  • @Ccccccccccsssssssssss
    @Ccccccccccsssssssssss 2 роки тому

    Happy Friday Uncle Nightshift!

  • @KayserEin
    @KayserEin 2 роки тому

    Hope all's well with you at home Martin!

  • @slartybartfarst55
    @slartybartfarst55 2 роки тому

    I stopped model making many years ago, but love your channel as you do such amazing work. Kind of surrogate modelling! 🙂

    • @mastodonseven
      @mastodonseven 2 роки тому +1

      *Vicarious modeling

    • @slartybartfarst55
      @slartybartfarst55 2 роки тому +1

      @@mastodonseven Yes, I like that even better 😀

    • @mastodonseven
      @mastodonseven 2 роки тому

      @@slartybartfarst55
      You should give it another go yourself in my opinion tho 👍

  • @enhance4442
    @enhance4442 2 роки тому +2

    Nice painting

  • @abitoria3310
    @abitoria3310 2 роки тому

    friday night is another master class by uncle night shift

  • @zackabshire3562
    @zackabshire3562 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome work!!I would love seeing you do a char 2c super heavy tank sometime in the future

  • @LegendaryLincoln
    @LegendaryLincoln 2 роки тому

    Awesome work! I can not wait for the next video!

  • @nikolaosstavrou5327
    @nikolaosstavrou5327 2 роки тому

    exellent weathering !

  • @morelrenaud2339
    @morelrenaud2339 2 роки тому +1

    I feel like you're reaching a new level of freedom and creativity with this project and it's great to watch! Keep it up man, awesome job and comments.

  • @stephenbridges2791
    @stephenbridges2791 2 роки тому

    Very nice. Its coming along very nicely. Speaking of airbrushes, just ordered another detail brush a couple of hours ago.

  • @nikolaosstavrou5327
    @nikolaosstavrou5327 2 роки тому

    night shift in order to airbrush resin the airbrush must have a .5 bec and above to spray ,and hi presure, I have pesonally sprayed resin with a procon boy ps 290 with the .7 bec on . if you want you can thin a bit the resin with IPA . .PS you can mist the resin with pure IPA to brake se surface tention a bit. I hope this helps you .

  • @theowdgit9790
    @theowdgit9790 2 роки тому

    Just warched a t.v programe on recovering parts of ww1 tanks red oxide paint base colour and the green they first used was british racing green matt there was loads of camoflage variations.

  • @Kedanjt42
    @Kedanjt42 2 роки тому +1

    It would be cool to leave a tide mark stain along the side and have the track be much more rusted at that level

  • @TvikSi4
    @TvikSi4 2 роки тому +1

    Crazy! Super cool

  • @kevbee8325
    @kevbee8325 2 роки тому +1

    Extremely cool!!

  • @lioneldeltombe4765
    @lioneldeltombe4765 2 роки тому

    It's going to be awesome !!

  • @nophatckicks4163
    @nophatckicks4163 2 роки тому

    Uncle night shift!!!! You are very talented and every new project you do gets better and better every time. I was wanting to know if you could do the M41 walker bulldog in a later video. I love the tank and if there’s anyone I know who could pull it off it’s you big man!!! Love ya

  • @davorkronja4594
    @davorkronja4594 2 роки тому

    Promising project as always... Only thing I would suggest... The track that makes the circle is too perfect for a tank that was so damaged... also... I would expect such a heavy track would lean to one side, and be bended a bit or a lot... some force must have brought it up in that position, so also, same force would bend it and damage it... like this it looks too perfect... Everything else, great job, always fun to watch.

  • @edwanalassaf2428
    @edwanalassaf2428 2 роки тому

    Amazing as usual

  • @johnhrichak3451
    @johnhrichak3451 2 роки тому

    As usual, Martin ticks ALL the boxes!

  • @nikitabald8727
    @nikitabald8727 2 роки тому

    Потрясающе!!!
    🤗🤗🤗

  • @bobz1736
    @bobz1736 2 роки тому

    Awesome... and it's not even finished 😎

  • @mauserkk98
    @mauserkk98 2 роки тому

    Looking good .

  • @mrsefabbri1217
    @mrsefabbri1217 2 роки тому

    Thanks Uncle night shift

  • @csongorszegedi-csinady8231
    @csongorszegedi-csinady8231 2 роки тому

    This is looking wondeful so far, Im really excited about how it will turn out, but I have a sztrong feeling that it is going to be excellent. If I may give a suggestion, you might want to make a desert tan helmet cover made out of linen cloth or gunny for one of the discarded helmets, they were used pretty often back then, since they provided an excellent base for camouflage and dind't reflect light wen they got wet. I know, I know, I'ts really time consuming and completely unnecessary, but it would be an excellent base for unique weathering on worn down cloth soaked up with mud, and it would just give an extra small detail for the diorama. Just a suggestion, but anyways, I truly love this project, and I'm looking forward to seeing it being finished, so keep up the good work.

  • @scifimodelsandstuff3211
    @scifimodelsandstuff3211 2 роки тому

    Can't wait to see part 3!

  • @wursd2069
    @wursd2069 2 роки тому

    Finally a new Post
    I love your Videos Night Shift prob the best Scale Modeler

  • @JedenSiedemDwa
    @JedenSiedemDwa 2 роки тому

    Totally perfect. All the best for You! ;)

  • @Pte1643
    @Pte1643 2 роки тому +11

    Great skill yet again. Just a little pointer for the future. The tanks names and squadron markings always began with the same letter. I know you said you were depicting a fictional tank from the markings you had, but with the name Firefly, the sqn number should have been F358, not A358. This doesn’t detract from the superb dio though.

    • @georges.8269
      @georges.8269 Рік тому +1

      About a year late to reply to this comment, but this is completely untrue of British WW1 tanks. The markings you refer to are specific to the Whippets, which were all fielded with the 'A' designation followed by a 3 digit numbering ranging from 200 to 399. In fact, the Whippet nicknamed 'Firefly' is actually still around today in a museum in Brussels, complete with the correct designation markings, 'A347'.
      As for the Mark IV being depicted, the tank number designations didn't even feature a letter, all being numbered in a 4-digit designation ranging from 2001-8200 (excluding various ranges of numbers in between).

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

    So great as always-

  • @joseguerra3004
    @joseguerra3004 2 роки тому

    Very good always ,stay safe.

  • @stefanschwarz1968
    @stefanschwarz1968 2 роки тому

    Sehr interessant,wie immer sehr gut erklärt

  • @GnomeThunder
    @GnomeThunder 2 роки тому

    i was waiting so hard for this

  • @markbauer3092
    @markbauer3092 2 роки тому +1

    I waited soo Long for this Video 👍👍