Crazy how this tank actually existed. The first time i saw a picture of a KV-2, i thought it was concept art for some game, no way something that funky looking existed once
The friday uploads are always a joy! Ever thought of doing scale models of non-military vehicles? I think rally cars would definitely be right up your alley, especially with all the weathering and mud you could apply to one.
I love your videos, I’ve used so many of your tips and other tutorials on my own tank models, I’ve always wanted to see someone of your talent take on a plane or warship sometime, anyways keep it up Night Shift!
As someone who's modified quite a lot of Games Workshop minis in the past, my advice for Greenstuff is that you wet your tools slightly before using it, it helps quite a bit when shaping it.
Thank you so much, you were one of my great push to get into model building, and now im currently painting a small m3 lee while watching. I always enjoy your content, keep it up :)
This is going to be a fun series! I hope the renovations went well, nice job on the modifications! Keeping it simple, but perfectly executed. Nice work!
Ah yes. The king of derp. Or aka the death fridge. Stored with cool vodka in the back of it’s turret. And a 152mm boom stick. I’m so happy to see you finally do this beast.
I should have added - the geometry of the ground pointed tip of the hypodermic needle is what lets it cut a true round hole more like a cross between a reamer and a D bit drill rather than not so round hole that a twist drill makes and it will also not "grab" the plastic like twist drill does.
I have been binging your videos as I work on my models, I love the insane amounts of detail you are able to make while I barely make a half decent model.
Ah yes, the Soviet Armoured Fridge, bane of an entire panzer company. Great to see another video from you, Uncle Nightshift. I really respect your craft and the effort you put into it.
For drilling 0.3mm hole try using a 30g hypodermic needle and for a pin vise you should really be using a smaller lighter weight pin vise like the Tamiya 74051 Fine Pin Vise for 0.1mm to 1mm bits. Even if you don't try the hypodermic needle, the smaller lighter weight pin vise will result in fewer broken small drill bits
That's a very nice result. There was another company that used diecast hulls many years ago. May have been 1/72 Dragon. Can't remember. But, I am going to file that putty recipe away and use it myself. Great job!
Big ask but Could you do a video of you building a modern tank like a leopard or a challenger and show how modern tanks don’t have as much character as old cold/WW tanks have, I think a lot of people struggle to make a modern tank look interesting 🧐 because they’re all machined and all identical?
Mr. Nightshift. For me, you are the best modeler. Could you create a model so that it could not be distinguished from the real one? It's just that all the models seem to be toys anyway, and the eye sees the difference. Is it the effects, the size, or how to create this feeling? You have already called a revolution in the field of modeling with your skills! But maybe one more =)?
I wish I had your attention to detail, I set out with good intentions but then fall at the first hurdle. I would love to see you "make real" a Warhammer 40K tank like a Baneblade or perhaps the new Rogal Dorn tank! I'd love to see you make right the armour detail and scale.... I think you might get a kick out of it adding precision where it is sorely lacking. I'm not a Games Workshop nut, quite the opposite I would just love to see you hit these machines with a stick made of precession and reality. Love your channel.
This is a very nice build of an unusual subject. A pleasure to watch. Two Polish (?) companies Part and Aber do some 1/40 stuff too. I've just read Prit Butar's book Battleground Prussia - an excellent read. February 15 1945 the German 507 Heavy Tank Battalion was in the village of Liebenau, Pomerania and destroyed a KV-2 positively identified as such by the witness (pg 245). It could be that very tank as Soviet forces in the area could include Leningrad forces.
There was such a big backlash on the metal hull part from the community, it even caused Tamiya to abandon the idea and release plastic hulls only for the 1/48 tanks. I don't know .. but to me it that feature was plausible and it gave a cool sense of weight and authenticity to the model. Many non-modeling friends pointed out the weight thing when I used to hand them my models for inspection.
An easy way to add weight is to put modeling clay in the hull. It's cheap, sticks well, can mold around anything. Makes a huge difference in my opinion.
I read somewhere EU banned Tamiya epoxy putty from model store (but I think not for e-shop) coz I always buy in MPMshop and seller told me this too so I buy 4 big epoxy putty just for sure 😃. What about Slovakia? U have all these stuff in your base model hobby shop? Or they remove it too? Btw very nice KV2 i love this boxy tank.
I love building these Russian Jobs... They give built Rough a Whole New Meaning! And when I learned that they were built by Old Men, Women and Little Kids, that explained it!
Very helpful video - my question is regarding your discount codes - how about providing those for european purchasing as US shipping costs ARE HIGH...............
I've been watching your content for a while now, and with each video I'm impressed more and more! The vast arrays of modeling techniques, painting methods and subtle kit-bashing is enthralling and completely grabs my attention. It's all so inspiring to me and gives me tons of ideas for things I could do in my free time. Also if you don't mind me asking, what specific is Katyusha is played at 3:36 when the photo of the original basis of the KV-2 is shown?
Huge fan of the channel! I'm very inspired by your process and looking forward to implementing it on an upcoming centurion build. I already have the white Tamiya putty, can I use it the same way you use the gray type or should I get that one? Thanks so much!
> Uncle Night Shift: "I wanted to build something simple and quick" > Also UNS: proceeds to build a model in 4 days that looks fifteen times better than the ones I put together for years now. Life's unfair ya know.
Non-military vehicles, do manga/anime mechs count? My fav is the "Tsugumori custom 2" from knights of sidonia. But there are multiple "type 17" figures/kits from different manufacturers that are a bit simpler in design.
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there's really such a charm to unpainted models. I really love how they look. Amazing job as per usual :3
Seeing all of the colors of the different materials together looks so satisfying.
Crazy how this tank actually existed. The first time i saw a picture of a KV-2, i thought it was concept art for some game, no way something that funky looking existed once
The turret was so heavy on the KV-2 that they couldn't rotate it if the tank was at too steep an angle.
bro got and adolf eichmann pfp 💀
I know I would be smart enough not to make a tank that struggles to rotate its turret.@goddoesnotexist5688
@goddoesnotexist5688yeah better than whoever designed the KV-2
3:11 ohh the Limp Bizkit reference 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️
The friday uploads are always a joy! Ever thought of doing scale models of non-military vehicles? I think rally cars would definitely be right up your alley, especially with all the weathering and mud you could apply to one.
I'd like to see him build one of those old Rolls-Royce armoured cars.
Maybe one if those bigger motorcycle kits
I’d hope he’d make a kit of the porshe 953 the rally dude’s one that I forgot the name of
I love it when you make Soviet Tanks! Great Video!
I love your videos, I’ve used so many of your tips and other tutorials on my own tank models, I’ve always wanted to see someone of your talent take on a plane or warship sometime, anyways keep it up Night Shift!
Incredible as always! Also, this Limp Bizkit reference - you truly are a man of culture!
good evening everyone!
good evening
As someone who's modified quite a lot of Games Workshop minis in the past, my advice for Greenstuff is that you wet your tools slightly before using it, it helps quite a bit when shaping it.
Now I want NS to build a Leman Russ tank!
Thank you so much, you were one of my great push to get into model building, and now im currently painting a small m3 lee while watching. I always enjoy your content, keep it up :)
This is going to be a fun series! I hope the renovations went well, nice job on the modifications! Keeping it simple, but perfectly executed. Nice work!
Thank you , Uncle Martin .
🐺
uncle nightshift lighting up the weekend
Ah yes. The king of derp. Or aka the death fridge. Stored with cool vodka in the back of it’s turret. And a 152mm boom stick. I’m so happy to see you finally do this beast.
Thank you. Was looking for something relaxing to watch before writing my exam. Perfect timing!!
KV-2 with Uncle Nightshift? Hells' yeah!
Nice Build!
I should have added - the geometry of the ground pointed tip of the hypodermic needle is what lets it cut a true round hole more like a cross between a reamer and a D bit drill rather than not so round hole that a twist drill makes and it will also not "grab" the plastic like twist drill does.
glad to see a company from my home state is sponsoring you!
You inspired me to finish my old Zvezda's KV-1 😄
Good to get back to this channel, have watched in a while.
2006 felt like yesterday... nice way of making me feel old
Woohoo. Friday, 1 hour of of the work week left and a new vid from uncle night shift. Great way to start a weekend
Can't wait for the painting stuff. I always have some problems with painting, but I like to watch others do it nontheless.
This tank looks orky. Thank you, uncle!
I have been binging your videos as I work on my models, I love the insane amounts of detail you are able to make while I barely make a half decent model.
That's a beautiful build already without paint. You do the KV-2 justice
This is what i have been waiting for long
You’re truly a professional sir
Just started driving one of these in Warthunder only last night! Timely 👌
Wonderful job as always, love your 'traditionnal mixture'...Superb and realistic!
Ah yes, the Soviet Armoured Fridge, bane of an entire panzer company. Great to see another video from you, Uncle Nightshift. I really respect your craft and the effort you put into it.
My favourite tank
Thank u
Adore the KV-2, perfect for turning anything to rubble - bunkers, enemy armor, doesn’t matter, 152mm howitzer will do that.
This was one of my first models, I was probably 10 years old… Now here I am watching a pro building the same model 🤣 such a nice callback seeing it.
Greetings Night Shift, that little monster has turned out perfectly, looking forward to the painting episode, best regards mate, from Australia.
Yes, on time this week
For drilling 0.3mm hole try using a 30g hypodermic needle and for a pin vise you should really be using a smaller lighter weight pin vise like the Tamiya 74051 Fine Pin Vise for 0.1mm to 1mm bits. Even if you don't try the hypodermic needle, the smaller lighter weight pin vise will result in fewer broken small drill bits
Last thing i expected to hear - Break Stuff reference, nice one Uncle
Hi Night shift! Have you ever considered making/ painting an RC Tank like you do with your models?
You're from South Dakota?
Your attention to detail on a 1/48 scale model is impressive.
Thank you
Would love a video of all the tools you use for hobby model-kit building! I would love to see your tools and suggestions for new builders - thank you
Hey nightshift! When will you make a diorama for the T-55? You should make it run over a mini 1/48 car!
love the limp biscuit reference
Just STRAIGHT-UP Amazing Work Uncle NS, Have a Blessed Wknd 👍👍 Gary.
Really looking forward to your figure painting in 1/48. 👌😬
Oh yeah... This will be gooood!
If you have time, try mixing with the Brown Stuff next time. I personally much prefer it to the Green Stuff in mini conversions.
The KV-2's massive turret just seems to shout, "hey, here I am!"
One of my favourite tanks, hope to see a full diorama.
3:36 What’s the music here? I know it’s Katyusha but idk which remix is it.
That's a very nice result. There was another company that used diecast hulls many years ago. May have been 1/72 Dragon. Can't remember. But, I am going to file that putty recipe away and use it myself. Great job!
Looks really good!
Big ask but Could you do a video of you building a modern tank like a leopard or a challenger and show how modern tanks don’t have as much character as old cold/WW tanks have, I think a lot of people struggle to make a modern tank look interesting 🧐 because they’re all machined and all identical?
Identical? No character? Only if you don't look. When you actually look, modern tanks are easy to tell apart.
Geez dude I LOVE your builds, keep it up you’re awesome!
Amazing model! what is that tool you use to apply super glue? thanks for sharing
Dear martin, Outstanding tutorial - thank you! Best Wishes Johnny
Perspective is a funny thing. I was 28 in 2006 😁 As usual great job!!
Fantastic video again, thanks for the inspiration 🇭🇲👍
Mr. Nightshift. For me, you are the best modeler. Could you create a model so that it could not be distinguished from the real one? It's just that all the models seem to be toys anyway, and the eye sees the difference. Is it the effects, the size, or how to create this feeling? You have already called a revolution in the field of modeling with your skills! But maybe one more =)?
You, Plasmo and Model Nerd uploading on the same day? What a way to end the work week!
Great build 👍👍
Nice simple build. As usual a grat job. I love it.
I appreciate how you always make them interesting 🤔😁❤️
...KV-2's ARE ONE OF THE COOLEST TANKS EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Michigan companies represent!
Look awesome, even without paint. Al the best for You! ;)
3:11 lmao I was not expecting a Limp Bizkit reference!
keep up the amazing work!!!
I wish I had your attention to detail, I set out with good intentions but then fall at the first hurdle. I would love to see you "make real" a Warhammer 40K tank like a Baneblade or perhaps the new Rogal Dorn tank! I'd love to see you make right the armour detail and scale.... I think you might get a kick out of it adding precision where it is sorely lacking. I'm not a Games Workshop nut, quite the opposite I would just love to see you hit these machines with a stick made of precession and reality. Love your channel.
would love to see you use these proper armour techniques on a warhammer 40k tank!
Who knew quickies were just as enjoyable as the regular time length🤣
plasmo and night shift upladed in one day!!
great vid on how quickly you did this! alot of viewers(myself included) sit on kits and rarely build.
This is a very nice build of an unusual subject. A pleasure to watch. Two Polish (?) companies Part and Aber do some 1/40 stuff too. I've just read Prit Butar's book Battleground Prussia - an excellent read. February 15 1945 the German 507 Heavy Tank Battalion was in the village of Liebenau, Pomerania and destroyed a KV-2 positively identified as such by the witness (pg 245). It could be that very tank as Soviet forces in the area could include Leningrad forces.
Have you ever thought of doing non-armour military vehicles? Like a Dukw, or some other German half-track or so?
Love the vids! Keep em coming!
I just really like those KVs. Can you tell what and where I can get a rail bender like yours.? It looks perfect.
There was such a big backlash on the metal hull part from the community, it even caused Tamiya to abandon the idea and release plastic hulls only for the 1/48 tanks.
I don't know .. but to me it that feature was plausible and it gave a cool sense of weight and authenticity to the model. Many non-modeling friends pointed out the weight thing when I used to hand them my models for inspection.
An easy way to add weight is to put modeling clay in the hull. It's cheap, sticks well, can mold around anything. Makes a huge difference in my opinion.
@@ericf9465 Cool idea! Gotta try it .. thanks
I was not prepared for that limp bizkit reference
I read somewhere EU banned Tamiya epoxy putty from model store (but I think not for e-shop) coz I always buy in MPMshop and seller told me this too so I buy 4 big epoxy putty just for sure 😃.
What about Slovakia? U have all these stuff in your base model hobby shop? Or they remove it too?
Btw very nice KV2 i love this boxy tank.
I love building these Russian Jobs... They give built Rough a Whole New Meaning! And when I learned that they were built by Old Men, Women and Little Kids, that explained it!
it's beautiful
New night shift video? Today is a very good day
A kit with fully cast parts would be awesome for a tank
Nice job on the build, I always liked the soviet tanks
YESS KV-2 FINALLY
What gauge do you usually use for the copper wire handles? and whats that handle bending tool. Thanks for the vids as always Mr. Shift!
You should try to paint a thunderhawk gun ship bro it’s full of detail
Very helpful video - my question is regarding your discount codes - how about providing those for european purchasing as US shipping costs ARE HIGH...............
have you considered making gundums or adding lights and effects to your kits?
I've been watching your content for a while now, and with each video I'm impressed more and more!
The vast arrays of modeling techniques, painting methods and subtle kit-bashing is enthralling and completely grabs my attention.
It's all so inspiring to me and gives me tons of ideas for things I could do in my free time.
Also if you don't mind me asking, what specific is Katyusha is played at 3:36 when the photo of the original basis of the KV-2 is shown?
Huge fan of the channel! I'm very inspired by your process and looking forward to implementing it on an upcoming centurion build. I already have the white Tamiya putty, can I use it the same way you use the gray type or should I get that one? Thanks so much!
> Uncle Night Shift: "I wanted to build something simple and quick"
> Also UNS: proceeds to build a model in 4 days that looks fifteen times better than the ones I put together for years now.
Life's unfair ya know.
Loved it
Thanks for video! Can I ask what glue you are using here? The one with the brush and blue cap.
What time is it? KV-2 o'clock :) Nice job on the model, love the channel. Keep up the great work! Cheers!
Yay!! A KV-2!!
YYYEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!
Non-military vehicles, do manga/anime mechs count? My fav is the "Tsugumori custom 2" from knights of sidonia. But there are multiple "type 17" figures/kits from different manufacturers that are a bit simpler in design.