JS-2 Build With EXTREME Cast Steel Textures! (Tamiya 1/35)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ค. 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!
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"I'm not a professional or an artist." Could have fooled me. You're one of the best scale modelers on youtube.
Yes but unlike others he remains simple and humble that's all the difference for me
He is the best on TH-cam!
Im watching scale modeling TH-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
Well, being a normal humble guy who just does his thing pays off, it would seem.
Amen
The evolution of NightShift:
2020: MORE TEXTURED EARTH!!!
2021: MORE STYROFOAM!!!
2022: MORE CAST TEXTURES!!!
Sangat inofatip anda memberikan ilmu tambahan intuk model skala yang sempurna seperti aslinya.
2024 “More modelling space”
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.
cool next time i go to the US i will visit.
These old soviet tanks are so cool with their gnarly texture and I've wanted you to do one for a long time!
The Edward James Olmos of tanks.
@@l1zrdking Now that's funny right there!
I'm a professional ironworker.
You freaking *nailed* the foundry textures of steel, especially flame cuts.
Great job man.
Back at it with the Soviet Heavies!!!! I love these old Soviet tanks, Night Shift! Can't wait for thd next update!
Makes me wonder if he’ll ever do soviet aircraft.
@@FalloutProto I don't think he's ever done or will build a plane
Tamiya kits by themselves are pretty impressive
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.
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
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.
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!
Just as I think my tanks are starting to get decent you set the bar even higher.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
And another iconic project, I much, much appreciate! I love this soviet large-caliber "tigerkiller" tank. Great choice!!!
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.
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...
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!
I would assume that these scars are due to internal stresses of the metal at the turret when it was cooling off. When a cast cools off it contracts and the surface cracks up.
Now I wonder how good was the armor against penetration. Internal stress is definitely not good for armor.
If I'm not mistaken, the steel used to create Soviet tanks was hardened at temperatures far in excess of the standard, leading to exceptionally hard and brittle armour
@@Hypperzz2 they didn't add as much nickel into their armor which makes the armor less brittle. I believe in memoirs tankers we're saying that if a Lend-leased Matilda turret got hit then the crew would most likely survive due to higher nickel content. If a t-34 turret got hit, crew had less chance of surviving.
that is why a lot of t-34s where taken out, the german tanks didn't need to penetrate the tank to kill the crew
One person serving in the People's Republic of Poland (communist Poland) army in the 1950s said that if they wanted to add some i.e. tool clamp to a tank they had to drill a hole in the armor and doing this to T-34/85s and IS-2s was easier than to Lend-Lease Half Tracks because of the steel quality.
They're also due to the tanks being built by farmers, who had no experience building vehicles, or casting.
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.
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....
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.
Beautiful model and excellent detailing. Can't wait to see how this one progresses!
We love is 2 Night Shift
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!! 👍
Glorious work with casting texture replication, also adorable details, keep it up comrade!
Looks fantastic already, IS-2 is such a beast. Wonderful job, greetings!!!!
Loved the video Martin, the cast effects were brilliant! Can’t wait for the next video ☺️👍
Thanks for the great video Uncle Nightshift! Very excited for this build!
You are not only talented in modeling but in explanations all along the process. 👌
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 TH-camrs. Keep it up
Incredible. Your channel is a huge motivation to get back to modeling.
Great video full of excellent, clear advice! Looking forward to the next step on this build!
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!
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!
Its not friday until uncle nightshift hits me with his lovley "maah friends"
You're awesome and there's more clarity on techniques and material use in your videos now :) Thanks for the tips and demonstration.
I much prefer these videos than any modeling book I have. Even unpainted your models are awesome!
Your 2 part texture technique is next level good. 😎 I so enjoy your videos with great info.
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.
Outstanding build, video and presentation.
Superb, thanks for uploading!
So nice end result my friend. Your work Is perfect as usual. The tamiya kit change completely the view.
The textures are so realistic! Great job as always 👏
Tamiya kits are incredibly nice. Great work, uncle!
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
ooo, thanks Martin! i'm planning IS-2 too (but Zvezda one with all available additions). and your videos will help a lot
Another great video Martin, I never thought of the glue for texturing I'll be using that on my rat rod builds thanks.
I always anticipate the building of Soviet tanks made by you! CANNOT to wait for the painting stage.
Beautiful work! Can’t wait to see the finished model!👍
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 🎉🔥
as usual, amazing work there, always so good to sip a coffe and watch your build series.
I'm learning a lot from your videos. excellent work. thank you
Great work. Looks awesome. Can't wait for the paint job
Holy shit, that picture at 13:17 is crazy. It's like the tank is made from clay!
Super exited to see how this turns out
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.
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 🇧🇬
Love your work. I watch the channel every Friday. Keep up the good work 🫡
Nice one Martin wanted this kit for ages welljell.
wow that is incredible mate, you're such an inspiration
A work of art,congratulations.
Awesome work!
Always enjoy your artistic touch .
Man a rough looking IS-2 is awesome! Good job brother!
Hey, I'm pretty familiar with that real life IS-2 you used as inspiration. Down at the American Heritage Museum in Massachusetts. You really don't get a good idea about how absolutely massive an IS-2 is (especially the gun) until you can stand under one
I dont think theyre the same tank
Definitely the one from the A.H.M.
I was there a few weeks ago.
@@leonardwhite2708 they are, is stands for ioisif stalin, while js is it translated as joseph stalin
@@Rguhbuh I know, I meant that it isnt the specific tank in the pictures. Theyre the same type of tank, but the one he used for inspiration isnt the EXACT same tank that was in the museum
Zdravím Martine..
Práce na těch pancířích je prostě parádní... Výborně. Jo a ať je bílej nebo žluto, hnědo, zelenej.... Díky, perfektní...
Milan
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.
"I'm not a professional or an artist." No Martin, you are a professional and an artist, in my opinion probably the best on TH-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.
Your idea of using a coating of liquid poly to creat texture on armour is brilliant!
I am just about to start building the Tasca m4a1 El Alamein British Sherman and the cast hull and turret are very smooth in finish I tried the technique on the rear of the turret and used an old toothbrush as the stippling tool,
Perfect results. yay!
Building my 1st tank now thanks to your influence... thank you 😊
Oh hell yeah! You always do the best to make these models super heavy and rough looking. Make me wish you'd do a early-war or light tank sometime!
watching these videos whilst i work night shifts has become a tradition :) keep up the good work dude
That was great man.
You are professional...and an artist.
Great way to start the weekend
damn this is extraordinary work! you never fail to deliver top notch models!
Looking at those photos of the 'real thing' creates one impression - how bloody heavy those cast parts really are! This, in the scale models is the hardest thing to recreate because (obviously) they're light as a feather. You only have the textures, colours and weathering to tell this story and I can't wait to see the finished model because with all that texturing work, I think this will be a remarkable recreation of the 46 tonnes- you'd better reinforce that diorama, m'friend!
I want to believe it's going to be one of the best models you made so far, but it's definitely going to be my favourite one, with the tiger 1 you made long time ago.
Absolutely awasome!
Nice work !!
You are the best artist who makes art three-dimensional.
TOTALLY FREAKING AMAZING DETAILING Martin, Thanks For Sharing n God Bless 🤗👍🤗👍 Gary.
You’re just sick dude! In a good way. I’m a rather bad aircraft modeler who got back into armor and soft skins in later years. I can just hear how you love your subject
Ahhhh yeaaah, absolutely stunning mate! 😎
zas som sa naučil čosi nové!!! PERFEKTNÁ PRÁCA!!! :)
Really awesome build!
Sabatons „Metal Maschine“ comes in mind xD. Niche work!
Looks like the real thing. Very impressive structuring.
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...
Brilliant, as usual.
You never cease to amaze me Uncle Night Shift. 🙂
Love it! this one is going to be epic!
Looking dam amazing man!💥💥💥💥💥💥✌
is2 is one of my favorite too. Great job.
Outstanding sir helpful and entertaining you are an artist. Have a beautiful weekend.
Nice work
Love these vids on a Friday! Cheers
Fantastic work! 🙂