Miniature Winter Diorama You Can Build In 1 Weekend!

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My friends, here's a quick fun winter themed project which I built in a couple of days. Happy holidays and Merry Christmas!
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@NightShiftScaleModels 3 жыл бұрын

1 day late, but Merry Christmas, and also happy new year to everyone! Thank you so much for your support during this weird year, let's hope 2021 will be better! Stay safe and stay awesome!

@Modkits131 3 жыл бұрын

It’s still Christmas here in the U.S. at least on the East Coast, no worries👍

@ScaleStudioModeling 3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas my friend

@richarddowzall6189 3 жыл бұрын

We haven't had Christmas dinner yet here in Nova Scotia, Canada!!!!!!

@flyingchair8103 3 жыл бұрын

Am I late?

@jaysontadlock1871 3 жыл бұрын

You know, if you're gonna do a diorama with water, you might aswell go all out and do a fording test like some experiental tank at Aberdeen or a tiger II at the Henschel plant.

@karstenkeddy5319 3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to all

@mansbergdahl5427 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks😃

@1337fraggzb00N 3 жыл бұрын

Same to you 😀

@apocalypticsurvivor1881 3 жыл бұрын

@Bram van der Veen I wonder if that is a Pun in airforce?

@ColonelSandersLite 3 жыл бұрын

You say that was a disaster but you know - the tannin from leaves actually do leach into patchy slushy snow making a dirty mess IRL so the end result seems pretty alright to me. So I would say it's a Bob Ross style happy little accident.

@NightShiftScaleModels 3 жыл бұрын

I dunno... I spend a lot of time in the forest even when it snows and I haven't ever noticed something like that. Maybe it happens in very small amounts, not like what happened here. Next time I'll give the Gravel fixer several hours to fully dry so it won't happen again :)

@the-perfidious 3 жыл бұрын

@@NightShiftScaleModels You could use the colour leaching to your advantage - snow caught in ruts or on the side of the road would probably get a lot of dirt and mud thrown up on it. And merry christmas!

@northupguy 3 жыл бұрын

@@NightShiftScaleModels You forgot the yellow snow.

@racer7868 2 жыл бұрын

@@NightShiftScaleModels A well traveled road during wartime could be real dirty and trampled from dismounted soliders. It gives the model more mystery! It could be next to a village recently fought over. Way better than pure white! War is messy!

@grigorynezhivenko3783 3 жыл бұрын

KZfaq's bells jingle and it ain't for Christmas, it's for Uncle Night Shift's new vid! Merry Christmas y'all!

@vasili1207 3 жыл бұрын

Now we are talking , a project every body can follow without breaking the bank... more of them would be awesome

@dontevenbother6090 2 жыл бұрын

Since my backyard doesn’t have many sticks…. I use those little things that grapes are attached too for trees.

@Modkits131 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! the lord of scale modeling is back! Merry Christmas Uncle Nightshift🎄🎁

@domino1323 3 жыл бұрын

MERRY CHRISTMAS UNCLE NIGHT SHIFT🎅

@vojtasTS29 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a railway modeller and i gotta say this is my favourite piece of work from you. The diorama looks very natural.

@rafiqkatana 3 жыл бұрын

While watching you forget how tiny the whole piece is because of the great amount of detail. It's fantastic. I haven't the skill to make something as amazing as this, so it's almost painful to watch. As I'd give almost anything to have a piece of Art like this to display in my home. I particularly love the Stug. III AUSF. B, it was an amazing weapon that was greatly underestimated during the war, and caused severe damage to the Allied forces. Anyhow, it's a great diorama. I'm envious.

@raidbandit1283 3 жыл бұрын

I have a video recommendation: tools and equipment all armour modellers must have eg. Paints brush sizes and things like that

@xxavier5369 3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to world. Joyeux noël à tous et toute.

@captaintaxi6884 3 жыл бұрын

Even at the Holidays is oncle Nightshift there for us :D

@gregrandolph 3 жыл бұрын

You do such a fantastic job, regardless of scale, Martin. I've learned so much from you, so thank you for all the videos this year! I hope you had a fantastic holiday and Happy New Year!

@topcat1tanks 3 жыл бұрын

19 70's Tamiya 1/25 Tiger 1 and a Bandai ATST is what I got. The Tiger was one I built over 35 years ago.

@thomasyo75 5 күн бұрын

"I was just messing about and having fun" - creates an effect in seconds most of us sweat over for hours lol

@ne.1569 3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 Šťastne a veselé 🎄🎁

@KobyMinecraftGaming 3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever thought of doing scale model Ships? I’d love to see something like that on your channel one day

@MIMIC953. 3 ай бұрын

built a diorama like this recently for a 1/144 stug III i had a lot of fun and took some inspiration from this video!

@tirpitzyt3088 3 жыл бұрын

Im 14 and i love playing with model tanks and role-playing with them

@eugenio5774 2 жыл бұрын

for those who have cracking problems with air dry clay: knead it with pva glue. it will make it more elastic and will prevent the cracking!

@vikingcockney.69 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant tip!

@sockenpuppe1057 3 жыл бұрын

when making a Video takes longer than bulding a Model AND a Diorama .... ... Merry chirmas !!!! looks really Good

@johnboy384 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely plastic on those Zvezda kits. I built the King Tiger and the Panther.

@polticalme1677 Жыл бұрын

"Don't eat yellow snow!" I wouldn't see the discolouration as a problem. Wet fallen leaves have the same effect on snow in nature, so that was rather a "happy accident" (RIP Bob Ross). In the end it's a nice diorama with the cutest StuG I ever saw.

@HardBall-be1fe 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if you have or not, but the static grass applicator can be used in a much more accurate way if you add a straightened paper clip on the ground clip, therefore allowing you to concentrate the "ground" of the static applicator in a more pin-pointed method. Just a thought. And yes, I realize this video is over two years old. But I digress.

@johnhamilton2213 11 ай бұрын

@0:42 I have this kit and the skill needed to ream out that tiny gun barrel is completely overlooked. For me, that’s one of the most impressive things in this vid.

@harryhamilton298 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, loved the yellow snow problem solution. You made 2020 better. Enjoy the week off, have a great 2021 and don't eat the yellow snow.

@coolexploiter1943 Жыл бұрын

does anyone else get this but zvezda box art just looks so satisfying and clean to me lol.

@stokypetrenko3843 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing work, i wasn't considering making a diorama for my new little Praga V3S in 1/87 scale but it might be fun

@landfisho7941 3 жыл бұрын

I was really impressed with the dirty snow. It was accurate with leaves leeching tannins..

@kivitelezo 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Martin! Another really nice one! I am addicted to these 1/100 models. Already build a few and just cannot stop buying them. This video will be the final push that makes me to create my first winter scene. Thank you for the endless inspiration!

@kevinguo7498 3 жыл бұрын

MERRY CHRISTMAS Modlers!!

@KROSS_OFFICIAL Жыл бұрын

Good thing I didn't start painting my tiger h model, now I can use your techniques to paint it better.💪

@jakubrosa2054 3 жыл бұрын

Getting stug😂😂🙈 That ona got me😂 Happy Xmas to you and also to every modeler in the whole planet.

@vermillion7196 3 жыл бұрын

Suggestion: make your own model tank from scrap tanks

@richardorta8960 3 жыл бұрын

don't know what exactly your trees would be, but there are deciduous trees, and deciduous conifers, that have this "pyramid" shape in nature. might also be like a horizontal spreading layout, where the bottom branches are longer than higher branches. excuse to use "trimmed or broken branches", so your trees are just fine. happy new year! Swamp Cyprus looks like a good candidate... if its needles look clumpy since it lost some, i guess.

@bob_._. 3 жыл бұрын

To be fair, with tanks running over a dirt road the nearby snow's not going to stay white very long. Awesome build and Merry Christmas!

@whiskeytangosierra6 3 жыл бұрын

A spot of yellow snow just adds that touch of realism. Happy New Year.

@aac7183 3 жыл бұрын

Liked the leaves in the cofee grinder tip. I have used herbs like oregano for similar effects

@Broodlord 3 жыл бұрын

I used some cheap tea :D It works!

@aac7183 3 жыл бұрын

@@Broodlord Great idea , the leaves in cheap tea bags are very finely hacked up , much smaller than loose tea 👍🏼

@dp8610 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this nice little "Christmas-scene". Got the King Tiger "Porsche" from Hobby Boss. I think this will keep me up for a couple of months because my work shifts a quite intense but i'll go for it. Stay safe and happy new year...will see you then

@lilice908 3 жыл бұрын

zvezda . from Russia with love!

@gamedude412 3 жыл бұрын

Acrylic gesso makes a good primer sealer

@pgmetcalf 2 жыл бұрын

Don't eat the yellow snow . Great model, good scale for war gaming

@robertsettles2180 3 жыл бұрын

Kind of liked the dirty snow. In real life snow gets dirty quickly next to a road. Might be a technique to use on a future build. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

@johnnyyu7294 3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas!

@billd.iniowa2263 3 жыл бұрын

I just saw a good looking pine tree material. If you want to build your own, try to find some asparagus fronds. The delicate looking tops of the asparagus plant. They have a structure very much like the branches on pine trees. Altho it may be suitable as camo for some scales and not others. Fortunately, trees are not scale-specific. lol

@Aleksey_Kotov 3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas and Happy New year, lady & gentleman!

@konstantinromanov2216 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this beautiful video! I really want to get a takom Jagtiger from my parents and make a big project so your videos will be tutorial for my work and Merry Christmas!

@stephenbridges2791 3 жыл бұрын

Great recovery on the snow. I think we have all had something that ended with unforeseen consequences. The times it has happened to me, it was always from mixing 2 or more unlike products. Then, in hindsight I could see my mistake. This is a great learning video. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all. See you next year.

@Kantanakraken 7 ай бұрын

This is probably my favourite model by Night Shift.

@Leninsheadfelloff 3 жыл бұрын

I LIKED the stained snow! A lucky accident surely? Snow is always dirty at the side of a busy road. Brilliant!

@mike-rk6me 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice ittle diorama.the trees look very convincing.

@dragos8846 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t even realize this was a new video! I was just binging your videos all day! Merry Christmas Uncle Night Shift!!

@AlexHalt100 3 жыл бұрын

i think the snow"disaster" made it turn out even more realistic. or as you like to say.... "Interesting" :D

@cjkirkland2334 3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas uncle Nightshift. Well wishes to you and all who you care for. Happy New Years as well.

@martincsanadi2969 3 жыл бұрын

Great Build Martin!

@whisktm4600 3 жыл бұрын

The dirty snow is incredibly realistic. Great video

@highdarktemplar 3 жыл бұрын

Uncle Night Shift, one of the best modelling channels here !!! happy holidays !!

@markfergerson2145 3 жыл бұрын

It's a lot of fun for us seeing you step out of your comfort zone and try new things, disasters and all. What's next, an aircraft model? Maybe the infamous Soviet flying tank stuck in a tree diorama? With figures? Merry Christmas Uncle, and a less sucky new year to you and yours.

@negotiableaffections 3 жыл бұрын

Your incredible technique makes an 'unsavable?' cheap little tank into a masterpiece. I just look at it and think; "I hope it was warm inside those tanks, all that cold, wet & muddy environment looks extremely unappealing". Well done and Happy Holidays.

@nickbutler7935 3 жыл бұрын

I think the 'Disaster' as you called it actually made the effect overall more realistic. A great years work Martin. Looking forward to 2021's additions.

@jonathansteadman7935 3 жыл бұрын

Now I'm back after the Xmas break I can watch this in peace. Damn, I wish I had your patience and eye for detail. Inspirational and outstanding.

@RockSplitter 3 жыл бұрын

Great recovery on the snow!

@richarddowzall6189 3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas and thank you for the Stug Christmas present video. I am an RC airplane modeler and watching your videos inspired me to weather a 1/6 scale Stuka I am building....just a novice but the change in the planes appearance is amazing. I'm hooked!!!! Just ordered a Meng 1/35 French FT-17 Light Tank model kit and going to try assembling an armor kit for the first time. Thank you for the fantastic videos and the amazing work you do!!!!!

@vjhansen7280 3 жыл бұрын

those little zvezda kits are the bomb, won me first place in a competition at one point

@matejmikulicka717 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect. I'd say that the snow is more realistic this way, then if it were clean. Because battlefield is mess, so I don't think snow there is clean. Also I've had a similar idea, but somewhat smaller. I want to make a 1/100 scale diorama on a kitchen sponge, using Zvezda model as well. I might use this video for some help.

@reinbeers5322 3 жыл бұрын

A very simple and quick painting+weathering, still better than 99% of my stuff

@mixedwafflezz651 3 жыл бұрын

I don't even do stuff like this and this got suggested to me, might get into it.

@michalis5817 3 жыл бұрын

We need more videos like this

@tomatorce2785 3 жыл бұрын

Got a video idea - a starter set build for an aircraft where you can only brush paint. Think that would be a fun video to make.

@jambus777 3 жыл бұрын

Master's hand ... small scale, great effect!

@alexnicole7431 3 жыл бұрын

Don't eat the yellow snow. :) Nice job happy holiday.

@barlotardy 3 жыл бұрын

This video was the best thing I opened this Christmas.

@SamuelBenedicic_of_NSK 3 жыл бұрын

ON THE LAST DAY OF CHRISTMASS UNCLE SHIFT GAVE TO ME... ONE WINTER STUG VIDEO TWO COATS OF GREY THREE COATS OF GLUE AND A WASH ON THE CHRISTMAS TREE.

@doktyrblues7895 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your work and techniques with us! Personally I always learn so much from your video's, they are priceless treasures. I used to build model when I was a teenager (like 20 y ago), not of nice quality and I make lots of them. During first corona pandemic I decided to revive my old hobby and try to add some next level techniques and realism to the models, thank you for sharing you tips and advice really really thankful to you! ;)

@historybuff9276 3 жыл бұрын

Looks good I once went as far as wrapping twigs small sticks around small firecrackers & setting them off to try to replicate bomb damaged trees.

@marcelwildeboer 3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to all...and a happy new year

@billd.iniowa2263 3 жыл бұрын

At 14:39 I know you're just playing around, but I learned a long time ago... When trying a new material or new technique, experiment in a small area first. Or even on another "practice base". I'm learning alot from your channel. I havent been here a month yet and already you've helped me. I have been watching The Terrain Tutor for years. He's very good and taught me how to wet-blend. But he doesnt really do much with models, so I'm looking forward to more of your videos. Thanx for doing what you do.

@padraigmcconnell7015 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos were one of the best things about 2020 dude. I'm no expert, but would've liked a bit of that snow in corners of tank. Excellent video

@carsonnelson8195 3 жыл бұрын

Seeing that black terrain looks pretty cool, you should totally make a diorama of a burnt land scape

@dennishowlett7390 3 жыл бұрын

Super awesome. Have a great break.

@NotUkio 2 жыл бұрын

Stug III model B, one of my favorite tanks, but I prefer the G. My favorite tank destroyer of all is the SU-85. Edit: I just checked your entire channel, all I saw were tanks, Im gonna watch your videos oftenly now, I like to study about tanks and military aircrafts to build them in games.

@TheDude_Jonathan 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic video friend, really enjoyed watching it coming together. Hoping to use some snow in future so some great tips here 👍🏻

@7carlxx 3 жыл бұрын

May end up buying one of those cheap tanks! Just what I need to practice paint once I buy them lol

@danielpaulsness6951 3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas and a New Year

@TinShackVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh, the tannins leached from the leaves.....

@NightShiftScaleModels 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, the alcohol-based Gravel fixer messed with them. Next time I'll leave them to dry overnight and maybe hit them with a coat of flat varnish to be safe.

@TinShackVideos 3 жыл бұрын

@@NightShiftScaleModels Still looks great as always!

@Andrew-se4tg 3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas man!

@allanraynor4844 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent diorama,enjoyed the fun

@andyc8836 2 жыл бұрын

sweet frustrating scale! great stuff AC

@origamifreak8152 3 жыл бұрын

I am a dog, under a log, under a tree~~

@lordzombey1337 3 жыл бұрын

U forgot the bombombombombombom

@gruppenfuhrer45 2 жыл бұрын

Your work is outta this world. I’m very inspired by your videos sir. Ty

@APlaneGuylol 3 ай бұрын

great beginner diorama I will try it 😀

@kmudry 3 жыл бұрын

Maaaaan you´re god! I´ve got a Jagdpanther in 1/72 and washable white paint so Im gonna try to make a winter camo maaaybe try make a base. And you will make a winter diorama with tiny Stug just wow. Thanks for the video and I wish you that you had a nice Chrismas!