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Thank you so much & welcome aboard!

Thank you very much, Paul!

Thank you, mate! It's these comments that keep me going.

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Hi again, Andrea! Thank you for the explanation - it makes sense. Since I posted the video, I learned from some of the commenters that it was common practice to hose the Mi-2 down - which did surprise me to some extent but apparently the same outlets were used to drain the water

Thanks so much, Andrea! It's nice of you to ask but to be honest I don't think this tail is good enough to be used as a master to cast resin copies of. There are a number of things i would do differently the second time around, for example I'd completely erase the original rivet detail and re-do the surface details including the panel lines, etc. The idea did cross my mind though but I think it would probably be a better idea to use 3d technology to build a correction set. Image the possibilities... positive rivets rows, perfect precision etc.

Thank you, Sir!

Hi there! I'm sorry, I'm not sure what the question is..?

@@PointBlankModelling your work out the 72nd scale in such greate detail that it feels like a model in 48th scale should literally fly ))

Haha, I understand now, thank you! RUclips turned your reference to the 1/48 scale into a timestamp of the video and I thought you were asking something about what was happening at 01:48 :)

@@PointBlankModelling I like your work and of course have subscribed to your channel! Wish you lot of cool models!

Thank you very much! Welcome aboard and I wish you the same!

So am I, man! :)

Thanks, Nico!

Thanks so much, Carlos! I am really glad you found some useful stuff in this video.

Thank you very much, Aleksandr! I abandoned a lot of kits in the past and part of the reason for launching this channel was to force myself to finish builds going forward.

Haha, let me also thank the mighty algrithm for connecting us as well as you for your kind words! :) The thing about contemporary technology such as the Su-57 is that they don't let people near it for obvious reasons. Photo/video references are very important to me when it comes to building models and so I prefer to build stuff I can walk around and take pictures of. I am hoping to live long enough to have a chance to properly "document" modern aircraft such as the Su-57, the F-22 or the F-35 but I have to accept that that may not happen in my lifetime.

Thank you! I'm glad you found some useful bits in this video!

That's great! By the way, (probably needless to say) but I picked up most of these techniques from videos as well :D

Don't let videos discourage you if building models is what you like to do! I felt the same way do now countless times in the past. Someone once told me that "you have the time for what you allocate time to". I thought that was a smug remark at the time and only understood what it meant much later. I quit building models a bunch of times over the years for various reasons but every time the hobby pulled me back in so after a while I stopped fighting it. If I think about all the time I wasted on hangovers, jobs I hated, relationships that weren't good for me, etc... I mean, somehow I felt that those things were my priorities at the time but looking back I wish I had spent those years building models (or doing whatever else) instead. There are so many other things out there as well one can immerse themselves in. Generally I try to avoid giving people unsolicited advice but I feel I have to say this: listen to your gut and try and do what's right for you. <3

Thank you! :)

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Hi there! Thank you! This makes sense. I am wondering if modern helicopters have similar 'drain pipes' or was this more the solution allowed by the state of technology in the 1960's.

@@PointBlankModelling They're a bit more discrete in modern western helicopters, more a slot than a pipe.

Thank you!

Haha, I see what you mean. As well as everywhere else in life, in modelling, there is also an element of picking your battles. With that being said, more often than not I do feel like certain battles pick me rather than the other way around. At the same time it is solely our decision to ignore some of the inaccuracies we come across, so... everything depends on the types of deals one can make with their OCD. :)

Hi there! Thank you, I really appreciate your feedback. Poland - the birthplace of the Mi-2! :)

Hi there! I am really glad you found these videos useful! Regarding the model - in fairness to HobbyBoss - the fit is all right so one could build & paint this kit it in a week if they wanted to without any major issues. I just cannot stand inaccuracies to the extent where I may end up spending a year of my free time on finishing this model. :)

Looking forward to it! 🤣💪🏾

Thanks! :D

Plasmo (David) has always been and continues to be an inspiration to me. I look up to him for many reasons, one of which is that he has a good sense of what to upgrade vs leave as is. I am very poor at balancing that so I rather do everything I can even if 90% of it is not going to be noticeable in the end. I appreciate your comment!

Hi Ivan, thank you and I hope these videos bring back good memories!

Haha, I am sorry to hear that - I didn't mean to turn this into a thriller/horror movie but I appreciate that the level of risk I was taking here is perceivable :)

@@PointBlankModelling When that frame from behind the starboard door broke off I literally gasped. LOL

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Thank you, Sir! :)

:D Thank you, having that diagnose will help me sleep better at night :)

Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to watch these videos and for leaving such a kind and detailed comment. Regarding the background music - I have to agree with you - it is the weakest link in the whole production and it will need to change. This was my first attempt at recording background music, but frankly, it has been getting on my nerves as well. I could just pick something else from RUclips's audio library but I like to do everything myself so I'll come up with something more subtle and relaxing that matches the visuals better. It breaks my heart to hear that you had to mute the audio and read the subtitles... :'( Sounds like the background music defeated its purpose. Anyway... thanks again and point taken! :)

@@PointBlankModelling Thank you for your understanding. I'm glad to see you will improve this point. Anyway, don't forget that you can not satisfy everybody. Something could be good for me and horrible for someone else. You will always find someone who disapproves something. I would like to say "do not focus on my remark, do not focus on anybody's remark, the most important is to do the videos as you really like" but the reality is "the most important is your video is liked by the most of people" (at least if this is your goal on RUclips). So, do the videos, with the soundtrack you want, that can attract and retain as many people as possible. As I said, your work is awesome. You have your own style through your videos and it is important to have an identity. I'm sure your followers will grow. Personal note : I really appreciate all the tips you provide. Particularly the usage of debonder. I remember I already saw it but it didn't appear so useful in my mind before I watched you. And for sure I've never used it. Now I'm less scared with PE parts and CA glue. At this date, I've subscribed 52 channels (including yours) of modelers, crafters and sculptors. And even if I'm really far from all of you, I am able to say that your rank is really high. I don't know how long you are modeling for. I think the only guy I saw who is patient and accurate enough, like you, to do so high details with scratch is from the channel "Zukai! Nandemo-seisaku Nikki" (Kenji's Plastic Models). This is why I said you are in the top 3 (I wait to see your skill in painting to give the final score). I'm 54. Now you understand why my hears are so sensible and why I need to relax when I watch videos. I stopped modeling before the 90's. I discovered again plastic modeling with RUclips during the Covid. I've never had the skill of any of those RUclipsrs. But watching them gave me the motivation to redo it again and to improve my skill. I discover new technics, I rediscover the kits (you can imagine how far the manufacturers have improved the quality of the kits in 30y). So I've bought some new kits. I've build my shed last year and restarted first some very old kits that I have in my attic (with raised panel lines) to allow me to try and fail. Watching you gave me more ideas before starting my newer kits. And I really want to thank you for that. I will never be able to do so beautiful work, first because my eyes do not allow that anymore for years, but also because I will never want to spend months to fix the tail of an helicopter... particularly if I have to spend 85% of the time to look for the 0.1 mm styrene part I've cut and that jumped on the floor... Your work is a great source of inspiration and I think maybe you didn't measure the impact of it for some of your followers. So please, even if I imagine the videos take a lot of time in addition of the modeling, don't stop.

This conversation is an island of civility in an ocean of miscommunication. What a delight. I also vote for a more soothing and discreet type of music. This channel is going places.

Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts - I really appreciate it. Regarding the background music and the intention to match viewer/listener preferences: I felt from day one that the music I recorded may not be the best fit but I chose not to let that delay launching the channel. Since then, my suspicion has been confirmed not only by yourself and multiple other viewers but I myself have also grown to find it annoying to say the least. So in a way, replacing it is something I'm doing also for myself. :) One important thing to note about the debonder is to be careful because most general purpose debonders dissolve polystyrene. In other words, look for the "foam-friendly" or "plastic-friendly" versions otherwise you could easily end up melting the plastic around the blob of superglue you are aiming to cleaning up. Regular debonders can still be used on resin and metal and maybe other types of plastics but polystyrene is tends to be really picky when it comes to such aggressive chemicals. I am really glad that you are getting back to the hobby! Good like with your builds (both the old & new kits)!

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Thank you, my dear Sir, and welcome aboard! :)

Thanks, Eugene! :)

Thank you, Xander! I am glad the mighty algorithm connected us. :)

Thanks, Andor, I take that as a compliment! :) i was born and raised in Hungary

Thank you, George!

If you apply it in small amounts it will work just fine. It tends to evaporate quite fast. One thing that's important though is to buy the "foam-friendly" or "plastic-friendly" version because regular debonders can melt plastic! So always test before use... Don't ask me how I learned that :)

Haha, far from it, but thanks, Anton! :D

Thank you!

Wow, that's great! Good luck with your build! As for the music - you are right. I'll come up with something different. If not for the next video then for the one after that.

Hi there! I never had a lathe but I imagine using a small rotary tool to turn small parts is much less of a hassle - especially if you don't need to make multiple parts.

Hi George! Welcome aboard! Many thanks - I appreciate all three statements! :) I understand that this is a bit of a detour for you. What scale are you normally into?

@@PointBlankModelling Usually 1/48 in modern fighter jets, 1/48 helicopters, 1/72 in modern bombers, 1/35 in armored vehicles / tanks, 1/350 in ships / submarines. What can I say, larger models are a guilty pleasure for me 😁.

I see. :) I like 1/48, 1/32 & 1/35 as well.. i just wanted to start the channel with something small and simple.. and look what I got myself into... :)

Thank you, Josh! It took a while for the algorithm to find the right audience I guess. :) As for older kits I can only encourage you - most models can be significantly improved by scratch built details even without the use of modern technologies.

Haha, thank you, Mark! The funny thing is, I never had a thing for the Mi-2. But this project is similar to the experience when you prepare for an exam for a long time and by the time you pass it, you realize that you have developed a genuine interest in the subject! :)

Thank you, I am really glad you find inspiration in these videos.

Haha, that's a good way to put it! :)

Thank you! It's Mr. Scriber Needle from MRP. It was a game changer for me. BTW, I am working on a video about the tools I use as we speak. (Just for clarity: I have no association with any manufacturer)

Thank you!