New T-55 From Tamiya Gets A Rebar Cage Armor Upgrade! (1/48 Scale)
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- čas přidán 10. 06. 2021
- My friends, tonight we'll build the new 1/48 armor kit from Tamiya - the famous T-55. A kit that not only lends itself to some simple improvements but also countless interesting, often field-made modifications such as a rebar cage around the turret filled with sandbags and bricks acting as spaced armor!
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"I didn't want to go over the top with detailing on this model" - Adds custom made rebar, a cage from the rebar, hand made sandbags, 3D printed bricks, missing bolts, etc, etc, etc.
That's still in the boundaries of "quick, fun build" 😁
@@NightShiftScaleModels If you say so. Even still, your work incorporates the most minuscule details and you make it look so easy. But then, that's the hallmark of a true master of their craft. The time-lapse bit with the road wheel prep really helped to put things into perspective.
Minor modifications be like:
@@discotrucker9740 that minor means hours of work
It all depends on your own definition of "over the top". Someone with real talent and skills can do whatever they like and call it simple for themselves. I was watching with a friend, and the moment that the turret was turned over, we both just went 😲😲😲 wow!!!
12:46 "after all, my intention was to keep it fun and simple" yes very simple
Well the intention was there, it was just poorly executed
the "ma friends" always gets me going hell yeah
I always like the T-55's aesthetics. The rounded turret, the fuel drums on the tank bed and the IR spotlight so cool.
And the super sleek front hull, makes it look like a sports car 😁
I've always preferred a T-72. Just looks Soviet
I’ve been modeling for 50 years and still learn new techniques from clever people like you. Thanks for your video!
The straight copper wire trick is like... doing th hard way for 10 years, while the easy way was 10cm away
I sad there and was all 'Oh... that was faster'
Learned that trick from an aircraft modeller 👍
@@NightShiftScaleModels Also, you made me change my mind. instead of a 1:35 abrams, i will literally buy this T-55, mostly cause i had a T-62 and it turned out...just bad, and i want to give the early MBTs another try
Best thing to come to after finishing my classes is, "ma friends"
Every friday. I'm 30 years old and I'm not ashamed to say I look forward to "mah frens". IT'S SO ENTERTAINING! KEEP IT UP, MAN!
@@AntonSatyria seeing the post notification pop up always brightens my mood
@@AntonSatyria don't say "30 years old" like it's actually old!!
Same! I just don't wanna review my calculus final when I hear "ma friends"
Fridays are normally some of my better days, but it still amuses me how happy these new videos make me!
Great video mate, as always!
It’s all connected……… bum bum bum Bem Bem bum
Cheers bruh!
as always uncle did a good job.
IT'S FRIDAY AGAIN! Time for uncle Nightshift!
You know it’s Friday when you hear “My friends”
Your attention to details that tell a story on their own is still unchallenged in my opinion! Great video.
Idea, build the Finnish stug from Tamiya.
love from Greece!
I support this
@@natman242 me too!
Watching you straighten the coiled wire was in fact, magical, and that rebar cage is stellar! Fantastic start, Martin!
its always a good day when Uncle Night Shift uploads
Love the sub assembly with the wheels and tracks. Way easier to deal with.
...but a pain to paint.
@@fonesrphunny7242: true but still easier than having them attached to the model.
It makes the process really quick, you just need to be more careful when painting the rubber parts.
Projects like these are the reason I don't skip ads... :)
Dude, that T-55 tank look amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love the armor and cast texture on it.
Let's goooooooooooooo
Bro... That T55 is cash money. I LOVE the rebar armor
I am just now starting to paint my 1/48 scale ez 8, with concrete armor. Love your work, keep on making amazing models.
New tank, new adventure!
I was just trying to find a good video on the T55! great timing
Those printed light guards are great!
Edit: and my condolences on the loss of the rebar caged T72. 😭
The fact that u can make such cool models with modifications and so many extra things and still making it cool looking while I am very careful and I still mess it up sometimes makes me irrationally angry lmao
OH MY SELF. That trick with the tracks blowed my mind. Thank you for showing that, I'm really happy now. I won't suffer anyomore with those
Are you kidding me dude! You elevate the bar so much ....WOW
I guess buying Tamiya kits can be it’s own hobby! This looks terrific, I can’t wait to see all of the hardcore weathering in the coming weeks!
This channel deserves more subscriptions
T-55 + uncle nightshift = excitement
Finally i have been waiting for this moment
Heck yea ! 1/48 scale !
I don't make models but, I love watching your show.
Best part of Friday.
I seriously get more enjoyment watching this guy build and paint models then I do myself. A treasure trove of information this channel is accumulating that’s for sure!!
Just started a field moddified t72 from syria this week, so this videos comes perfectly handy for me, thanks a lot!
Best modeling vids ever!
I'm so happy to see this, the T-55 is my favorite tank!
I am so stoked for this build!
T-55's are cool models
Great job! I was actually looking forward to seeing something like this from you!
Wow, impressive & ressourceful tecniques to improve the model . Well done. Waiting to see the T-55 finished. Thank you
...bonkers Martin! Just bonkers!!! Maddest detail yet! Simply awesome......
These Syrian "tanks" are my true hobby! I have GBs of photos of this kind of "modifications" of the old Soviet beasts. Uparmoring with suspension leaf springs from trucks, concrete blocks, sandbags, pavement plates, or just rubble tossed to such baskets - love it all.
Their T-62M looks like it was patched with pieces of steel. :D
Awesome! Love the handmade details and can't wait to see the painting video!
All that extra detail looks incredible. Can't wait for the painting!
I am so happy that you did this because I wanted to do the exact same thing to a Tamiya T-72 M1. Heavy field modification and stuff because I have this idea of a Warhammer 40k army using "ancient relics" in their salvaged army.
A 38,000 year old tank....very 40k I like the idea. Hope it turned out well
Soooooooo cool!!! I absolutely love this build. Thank you for bring this idea to my stash of future builds. Looking forward to next Friday.
Oh wow that looks awesome
Just wow! Can’t wait for next friday. 👏
Man I love the way this T-55 is coming out. Looks absolutely fantastic. Can't wait to see the next video.
The cage rebar (and everything else really) looks great.
Next one! Amazing, great Job Martin
This is awesome. The t-55 is a brilliant tank for modelers There is so much license to do what ever you want to them. One of the few tanks that fights everything and everyone.... including itself.
Men i started to watch your videos a few weeks ago, and since then i couldnt stop, your content and high quality stuff is amazing, plus i always learn a lot of things of modelism, thanks a lot for the effort!
Getting back into modeling after 30+ years... You and another CZcamsr Have really caught my eye for ideas and skill.. extremely impressive my friend.
will be a good tutorial for those who like to glue everything after painting, great work.
Super detailed job!
I was having a rough day at work and I watched this video while eating my lunch and I feel so much better. Thank you for the wonderful video as always!
Recently got into making models (by recently I mean 2 weeks ago) since then these videos have always interested me seeing how you customize models with your own resources
This is one of my favourite tank's!
😀👍
This was amazing to watch. I had an Abrams M1A4 model when I was 15 and it was my first and last model. Came out poorly because my guesstimate was always more cement than needed and it came out to the say at the least rough. Amazing to watch. Thank you!
Had a rough day today but just seeing the thumbnail made feel good again. Thanks again for your awesome videos!
Love the 1/48 scale as well. Tamiya makes the best detailed models there is. Pricey models but u always get what u pay for. I havent been disappointed yet. 29yrs doing models so yes there the best.
Beautiful, Mah Fren!
This is fantastic. The T-55 a is one of the best modeling subjects due to the almost infinite customizations and variants that are out there. Some still in service TODAY!
Wonderful video and great tips! Always a pleasure to watch ^^ thank you!
This just speaks quality and cool
I just finished watching the beast and wanted to build a t55, and then this vid came out, and it gave me some ideas for my build, thanks!
Thank you , Uncle Martin .
Very nice effects. Looks like real rebar.
Sweet! Love the cage.
🤩 This will be a awesome kit 🤩
Searching for a 1/48 T55 now.. no more kits I said.. oh well! Great video, really enjoyed this weeks one - lots of great ideas! Cheers
This was the third model I ever made, and it’s very funny that I’m doing a rework of it now when you put this video out.
That rebar cage! 😳
Outstanding detailing on this kit. 😎 Friday's are always something to look forward to, thanks to Uncle Night Shift.
Looking forward to this one
Amazing workflow.
Nice video with loads of detail .Like it very much.
I'm not a modeling/modeler person, however, it's really cool to see what the tanks that I've learned about over time look like when someone does personal touches to them. The details like the worn down tracks and prototype-like add-on armor is really neat. Keep up the good work, I'll stay tuned! (Also I totally agree about the tarps and storage, it makes the model feel more alive and vibrant to me)
Super práce! Těším se na další video 👏
*Another fantastic build by NS, soon the paint i hope!*
Perfect T-55!👏
That is outrageously good. 👍
Hi Martin, that was absolutely fantastic, all I can say is getting so we can see the T55 finished, keep safe and well mate.
that rebar cage is amazing
Night shift: I want this tank to have damage
Also night shift: we have to be careful not to damage this tank
Top notch, as always.
Once again pure brilliant😀
Awesome!!!
The cage is lovely unbelivable
Oh Wow serious work
Amazing building as usual.
Wow looks amazing
The tank look's awesome. I love tamya kits.
Love the rebar cage
How to make a good kit EPIC!
Your modelling skills are just out of this world by far, never cease to amaze. Looking forward to seeing how you're going to tackle those bricks and sandbags :D
YEESSS ONE OF THE BEST LOOKING TANKS
Why am I even here? I've never been into modelling.
Watched till the end, tho)))
Watched this video two times. Amazing work.