Painting a 1917 Diorama With an Airbrush

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Painting a 1917 Diorama With an Airbrush

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2 жыл бұрын

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 - KZfaq Audio Library

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@williambancroft1635 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

You can do dioramas for school projects? Dayum

@kimjongun1348 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ExtraLeben 2 жыл бұрын

I recently completed the same theme diorama xD

@ScottKenny1978 2 жыл бұрын

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

@soopespeed 2 жыл бұрын

yes but did you get an A

@kellyh5405 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@garyparker2969 2 жыл бұрын

THAT'S AN AWESOME IDEA SIR‼️

@Modkits131 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@martindunn4545 2 жыл бұрын

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

@NightShiftScaleModels 2 жыл бұрын

Improvise, adapt, overcome :D

@tommy5675 2 жыл бұрын

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

@billyhull1455 2 жыл бұрын

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

@NightShiftScaleModels 2 жыл бұрын

I feel ya, but remember, things ALWAYS get better!

@ChrisK-LTC 2 жыл бұрын

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

@samtheman4234 2 жыл бұрын

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

@harlech2 2 жыл бұрын

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

@mojusername9168 2 жыл бұрын

Man, your dioramas are just great and impressive

@edsavage5526 2 жыл бұрын

Been waiting all week for this!!! 👍👍

@tank_driver7776 2 жыл бұрын

That Friday do be hitting different

@negotiableaffections 2 жыл бұрын

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

@spaceman2202 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@zer0bre 2 жыл бұрын

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

@lochmoigh1 2 жыл бұрын

Your in progress looks better than my finished projects.

@TheGeezzer 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

He shows the photo in the first video...

@rosesteinbusch3996 2 жыл бұрын

I love the rifle sling :)

@SEAKPhotog 2 жыл бұрын

Lookin' great!👍🏻👏🏻👍🏻👏🏻

@nickbutler7935 2 жыл бұрын

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

@bobisekbowe4826 2 жыл бұрын

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

@minicrow1 2 жыл бұрын

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

@neilhfrancis1334 Жыл бұрын

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?

@mO_I-sj8wg 2 жыл бұрын

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

@n3b266 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you uncle night shift more making ww1 diorama

@loganski_2158 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@donwilsmore3945 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your expertise…very realistic!

@Hans1871_AndSchnitzel 2 жыл бұрын

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

@bruhnegus 2 жыл бұрын

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

@edscoble 2 жыл бұрын

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

@philRminiatures 2 жыл бұрын

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

@CheapCheerful 2 жыл бұрын

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

@XxBloggs 2 жыл бұрын

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

@RobertSmith-hr6cr 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ModeliteDiorama 2 жыл бұрын

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

@stephanmotzek779 2 жыл бұрын

I like your Art .Thanks

@jessewatkins1338 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@tomtruesdale6901 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice job. Diorama is going to be great.

@beatmuppet 2 жыл бұрын

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

@dbaider9467 2 жыл бұрын

You are really on a totally different level to absolutely everyone else on KZfaq. Inspiring!

@wonsworld61 2 жыл бұрын

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

@blackphantom99 2 жыл бұрын

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

@olly7248 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome work, as usual 👍🏻

@OzScalemodeling 2 жыл бұрын

Unique and different, Very nice as always 😀👍

@ralphnich153 2 жыл бұрын

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

@SilencedMi5 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@anzaca1 2 жыл бұрын

The tank looks so good in just black!

@nikolaosstavrou5327 2 жыл бұрын

exellent weathering !

@berlin_actual 2 жыл бұрын

This. Is. Absolutely. Amazing!

@jerryvolpini7987 2 жыл бұрын

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

@babylonsburning1 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@christianrudolph1138 2 жыл бұрын

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

@bryankennedy7123 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@CityPlannerPlaysChair 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ziyorge1280 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work)

@timothyhines7845 2 жыл бұрын

Looking pretty good so far. Lots of work.

@LegendaryLincoln 2 жыл бұрын

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

@peterdemkiw3280 2 жыл бұрын

Your work is always stunning.

@edwanalassaf2428 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing as usual

@scotterskine823 2 жыл бұрын

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

@SMooreArtDesign 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jacobakana5649 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@jamesjones7475 2 жыл бұрын

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

@JedenSiedemDwa 2 жыл бұрын

Totally perfect. All the best for You! ;)

@dallindunn1186 2 жыл бұрын

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

@abitoria3310 2 жыл бұрын

friday night is another master class by uncle night shift

@TvikSi4 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy! Super cool

@kevbee8325 2 жыл бұрын

Extremely cool!!

@gloriouswar9116 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@waddney4121 2 жыл бұрын

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

@BigLisaFan 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see the next phase. I am quite impressed but wouldn't have a clue on which colours would look best.

@graemebrumfitt6668 2 жыл бұрын

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

@stephenbridges2791 2 жыл бұрын

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

@lioneldeltombe4765 2 жыл бұрын

It's going to be awesome !!

@gary6300 2 жыл бұрын

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 🇬🇧.

@phil.7064 2 жыл бұрын

So great as always-

@Ccccccccccsssssssssss 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Friday Uncle Nightshift!

@mauserkk98 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good .

@nikitabald8727 Жыл бұрын

Потрясающе!!! 🤗🤗🤗

@garyparker2969 2 жыл бұрын

BAAAAADD AAAASSSS AGAIN ‼️‼️ God Bless.

@zackabshire3562 2 жыл бұрын

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

@scifimodelsandstuff3211 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see part 3!

@TheBonsaiZone 2 жыл бұрын

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

@enhance4442 2 жыл бұрын

Nice painting

@KayserEin 2 жыл бұрын

Hope all's well with you at home Martin!

@wintermute9000 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@stefanschwarz1968 2 жыл бұрын

Sehr interessant,wie immer sehr gut erklärt

@erwinrommell5044 2 жыл бұрын

Работа мастера 👍👍👍👍

@Pte1643 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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).

@JohnSmith-gv1fp 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@wursd2069 2 жыл бұрын

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

@arrashobbycorner 2 жыл бұрын

looks awesome already. every time i learn somtihing new :D great job

@Fritzwagen 2 жыл бұрын

i was waiting so hard for this

@joseguerra3004 2 жыл бұрын

Very good always ,stay safe.

@pezpengy9308 2 жыл бұрын

very nice!

@rinoereiz3985 2 жыл бұрын

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

@nkw8280 2 жыл бұрын

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.