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Welcome to my new Channel! I am posting regularly and have some big plans, so check out my videos and subscribe to get notifications on new videos.
Plastic Scale Modelling, Planes, Ships, Armour, Tanks, Cars, Bikes across all Brands, Tamiya, Trumpeter, Hobbyboss, Academy and many others. Covering all scales from 1/72 to 1/24. 1/32 and 1/35.
Fulll model build videos and tips and tricks.
Plastic Scale Modelling, Planes, Ships, Armour, Tanks, Cars, Bikes across all Brands, Tamiya, Trumpeter, Hobbyboss, Academy and many others. Covering all scales from 1/72 to 1/24. 1/32 and 1/35.
Fulll model build videos and tips and tricks.
Eduard Spitfire F MkIX 1-72 In Box Review
Eduard Spitfire F MkIX 1-72 In Box Review
NB: Apologies I screwed up my editing so there is a jump about 2 min in. Never noticed it before, but live and learn.
Thoughts and opinions my own and subject to change.
No paid promotion. Not sponsored, paid for with my own money :)
Some comments on my currents scale model builds, purchases and tools and equipment.
#scalemodel #modelplanes #scalemodelkit
About Modellers Workbench:
Run by me - Scott. Aimed primarily at plastic scale modelling, but I also do model with other materials. I do have a bit of a passion for Large Scale Planes in 1/32 but I also model Armour and Vehicles and well whatever else I feel like. I am also in the process of building ...
NB: Apologies I screwed up my editing so there is a jump about 2 min in. Never noticed it before, but live and learn.
Thoughts and opinions my own and subject to change.
No paid promotion. Not sponsored, paid for with my own money :)
Some comments on my currents scale model builds, purchases and tools and equipment.
#scalemodel #modelplanes #scalemodelkit
About Modellers Workbench:
Run by me - Scott. Aimed primarily at plastic scale modelling, but I also do model with other materials. I do have a bit of a passion for Large Scale Planes in 1/32 but I also model Armour and Vehicles and well whatever else I feel like. I am also in the process of building ...
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Tamiya 1/32 Corsair Build Part 3
Просмотров 70314 дней назад
Tamiya 1/32 Vought F4U-1D Corsair Plastic Scale Model Kit, Part 1 Part 1 of the build covering the build history and how I ended up with the kit, then the we cover the cockpit, engine and fuselage. Part 2 of this Corsair build will cover wing and elevators, undercarriage Part 3 Painting and Detailing, Discussion and closing thoughts on this Tamiya F4U build Part 1 ruclips.net/video/TMz73L0GSrA/...
Airfix 1/72 Hunting Percival Jet Provost
Просмотров 10114 дней назад
Airfix Hunting Percival Jet Provost 1/72 Quick Look A quick look at this basic plastic scale model kit from Airfix. Thoughts and opinions of this review are my own. NO PAID PROMOTION. From my own stash and wallet ;) Full Build Plastic Scale Model Kit Music: World's Sunrise - Jimena Contreras RUclips Audio Library #scalemodel #modelplanes #scalemodelkit About Modellers Workbench: Run by me - Sco...
Tamiya 1/32 Corsair Build Part 2
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Tamiya 1/32 Vought F4U-1D Corsair Plastic Scale Model Kit, Part 1 Part 1 of the build covering the build history and how I ended up with the kit, then the we cover the cockpit, engine and fuselage. ruclips.net/video/TMz73L0GSrA/видео.html Part 2 of this Corsair build will cover wing and elevators, undercarriage Part 3 Painting and Detailing Part 4 Discussion and closing thoughts on this Tamiya ...
Tamiya 1/32 Corsair Build Part 1
Просмотров 3 тыс.21 день назад
Tamiya 1/32 Vought F4U-1D Corsair Plastic Scale Model Kit, Part 1 Part 1 of the build covering the build history and how I ended up with the kit, then the we cover the cockpit, engine and fuselage. Part 2 of this Corsair build will cover wing and elevators, undercarriage Part 3 Painting and Detailing Part 4 Discussion and closing thoughts on this Tamiya F4U build Tips and tricks for building th...
Scale Model Workbench Update #1 Tamiya 1/32 Corsair Build. Airfix Stuka, P40 Warhawk 1/72
Просмотров 31028 дней назад
Workbench Update #1 Progress on the Tamiya 1/32 Corsair F4U-1D build which is almost complete. Also some purchases, Airfix Stuka, Chipmunk and the P40 Warhawk.Tamiya 1/72 F51-D Some comments on my currents scale model builds, purchases and tools and equipment. #scalemodel #modelplanes #scalemodelkit About Modellers Workbench: Run by me - Scott. Aimed primarily at plastic scale modelling, but I ...
Mustang P51-D Tamiya 1/72 Plastic Scale Model Kit, Metallic Finishes
Просмотров 907Месяц назад
Tamiya 1/72 Mustang P51D Plastic Scale Model Kit, USAAF An ok older kit of the famous P51 Mustang. A short video using Alclad for the bare metal finish Full Build Plastic Scale Model Kit #scalemodel #modelplanes #scalemodelkit About Modellers Workbench: Run by me - Scott. Aimed primarily at plastic scale modelling, but I also do model with other materials. I do have a bit of a passion for Large...
Airfix Club and Mystery Box - An International Perspective
Просмотров 4,4 тыс.Месяц назад
Update - I don't remember mentioning it in the original video, and it has come up in the comments. That is the Airfix points system "Hobby Rewards". I logged into my Aifix earlier today to see I have over 50 pounds in credits sitting there from my intitial purchase and the Club membership. So looking back at my order and checking properly ~$700AUD and I now have ~$100AUD in credit. Like a lot o...
USAF C-118 Liftmaster - 1/144 by Academy - The failed relationship build
Просмотров 842Месяц назад
Academy 1/144 USAF C-118 Liftmaster, Nice Kit but messed up by me. I will buy it again as it is a cool subject and really could be done better. Intro Clip from: ruclips.net/video/K1jTIFmTOR4/видео.html @NeddyEdits YEP THATS ME - Sound Effect (extended ever so slightly) Full Build Plastic Scale Model Kit #scalemodel #modelplanes #scalemodelkit About Modellers Workbench: Run by me - Scott. Aimed ...
Airfix 1/48 Sea Fury FB11 Plastic Scale Model Kit
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.Месяц назад
Airfix 1/48 Sea Fury FB11 Plastic Scale Model Kit, Royal Australian Navy Great Kit. I will buy it again! Full Build Plastic Scale Model Kit #scalemodel #modelplanes #scalemodelkit About Modellers Workbench: Run by me - Scott. Aimed primarily at plastic scale modelling, but I also do model with other materials. I do have a bit of a passion for Large Scale Planes in 1/32 but I also model Armour a...
Harrier GR9 - Airfix 1/72 - In Flight full build
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.Месяц назад
Harrier GR9 by Airfix in 1/72 Scale. RAF Cottesmore, Observer Corp. No 41 Squadron December 2010 Nice kit and reasonably priced. As mentioned in the video a couple of small issues but Harrier's are cool and always fun to do. * Made a mistake in the commentary when doing the tail, it should be Elevator not Aileron. You get the idea though :) #scalemodel #modelplanes #scalemodelkit About Modeller...
BF109E-3 Messerschmitt - Hasegawa 1/72 Plastic Scale Model Kit - Battle of France
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.2 месяца назад
BF109- 1/72 Plastic Scale Model Kit, Messerschmit B109 Battle of France Combo An early war BF109-E from the Battle of France. May 1940 #scalemodel #modelplanes #scalemodelkit About Modellers Workbench: Run by me - Scott. Aimed primarily at plastic scale modelling, but I also do model with other materials. I do have a bit of a passion for Large Scale Planes in 1/32 but I also model Armour and Ve...
Model Plane Scales and the compressor tragedy 1/72 1/48 1/32 - Channel Update and some thoughts
Просмотров 7912 месяца назад
Apologies for my handheld video. Some thoughts on plastic model plane scales 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 Planes shown are: Tamiya Skyraider 1/48 Hasegawa J2m2 1/32 Trumpeter Mig3 1/32 Armahobby Wildcat 1/72 #scalemodel #modelplanes #scalemodelkit About Modellers Workbench: Run by me - Scott. Aimed primarily at plastic scale modelling, but I also do model with other materials. I do have a bit of a passi...
Airfix Zero - A6m2b - Type 21 - 1/72 Plastic Scale Model
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.2 месяца назад
Airfix Zero - A6m2b - Type 21 - 1/72 Plastic Scale Model
Dewoitine D.520 - Hasegawa Scale Model Kit 1/72
Просмотров 8592 месяца назад
Dewoitine D.520 - Hasegawa Scale Model Kit 1/72
Wildcat FM2 - ArmaHobby Scale Model Kit 1/72
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Wildcat FM2 - ArmaHobby Scale Model Kit 1/72
Spitfire MkV - Scale Model Kit 1/72 Revell
Просмотров 7613 месяца назад
Spitfire MkV - Scale Model Kit 1/72 Revell
P40 Warhawk - HobbyBoss Scale Model Kit 1/72 scale
Просмотров 2 тыс.3 месяца назад
P40 Warhawk - HobbyBoss Scale Model Kit 1/72 scale
F86 Sabre - HobbyBoss 1/72 - Blue Impulse - JSDF - EasyBuild Model Kit
Просмотров 3593 месяца назад
F86 Sabre - HobbyBoss 1/72 - Blue Impulse - JSDF - EasyBuild Model Kit
P47 Razorback Academy 1/72 Scale Model Kit Full Build
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.4 месяца назад
P47 Razorback Academy 1/72 Scale Model Kit Full Build
Tamiya 1/32 scale VOUGHT F4U-1D Corsair - Introduction and Background
Просмотров 2374 месяца назад
Tamiya 1/32 scale VOUGHT F4U-1D Corsair - Introduction and Background
Build a mini Drill - Tamiya Electric Handy Drill Kit
Просмотров 484 месяца назад
Build a mini Drill - Tamiya Electric Handy Drill Kit
Tamiya Pliers. Tips and tricks for plastic scale modellers
Просмотров 504 месяца назад
Tamiya Pliers. Tips and tricks for plastic scale modellers
Thoughts and tips on Model Paints, Acrylic, Laquer and Enamel
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Thoughts and tips on Model Paints, Acrylic, Laquer and Enamel
So it begins. Tamiya 1/32 F4U-ID Corsair and a general Introduction
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So it begins. Tamiya 1/32 F4U-ID Corsair and a general Introduction
So many Spitfires, so little time! Just finished an Airfix Mk Vb in 1/48, went together pretty well apart from the insert forward of the cockpit, an Eduard (Weekend) Vb is in the stash and I look forward to comparing the builds. Good overview of this kit, trying to wean myself away from 1/72 as it is just too fiddly these days 😞
I have to admit I enjoy 1/72 but more just as a quick break rather than being super detailed. Although sometimes I can't help myself. In truth 1/72 was also a way to get some quick videos up for my new channel. Definitely a lot more 1/48 to come. As to Spitfires, I really don't think 50 yrs later that I have changed that much from when I was a kid. I Still get that boyish grin, and once the wings go on, yes it does do some swoops over my bench with my best Merlin sound! Thanks for the comment.
Apologies, I screwed up on my editing so there is a bit of mess there which I have now cut out. You might see a bit of a jump. Live and learn 🙃 The bit I cut out was just a short outline of the MkIX. Basically the MkVIII is the better plane, but with the new FW190 causing havoc and the MkV's grounded they needed something that could go head to head with the FW190. The MkVIII could but manufacturing was not there. So someone had the bright idea to upgrade the MkV engine from a Merlin 61 to Merlin 63. The progression on the 9's is F > LF > HF. Manufacturing issues pre war and post war are the subject of tons of books out there. But it wasn't always that smooth. The MkVIII might have been technically better, but the Mk IX was cheaper and easier to produce for almost the same specs.
Great review...Luv Spitfires will get one 👍
I never get tired of Spitfires. Thanks for the comment!
Just started this kit, I also have the lidl/aldi red pelican. Only done the interior so far and already ordered another variation.
I am working through it now. Just doing the masking for the red. It's a nice little kit. Thanks for the comment!
Perfect! it is really fascinate sir!
Thank you so much!
David R Lentz, Columbus, Ohio, USA (Wednesday, 28 August, 2024) Well, all in all, a capital job of it with your build of Tamiya’s 1:32nd-scale kit of the Chance Vought F4U-1D Corsair USN/USMC Carrier-Based Fighter in gloss dark sea blue over all. Your exterior painting technique of highlighting surface detail (I think most are the tiny “pinholes” indicating points of spot-welding, Dzus fasteners, possibly some flush riveting, etc.; as an aspiring novelist, essayist, classical vocalist, etc., however, I hardly can claim to be any sort of industrial or military expert) with slightly lighter tints of blue was both highly effective and visually striking! It actually makes for a genuinely æsthetic presentation, meritorious not merely of its combat formidability but of its artistry. Thank you. What next have you before you? Perhaps you might continue with Tamiya’s other 1:32nd-scale Corsair kits. They would make for a remarkable side-by-side display, especially with the more colourful plumage of the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Theatre tri-colour camouflage scheme of flat dark sea blue on the horizontal surfaces, intermediate blue on the vertical surfaces, and on the ventral side, gloss white; or those of the Corsairs that joined with the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm. Even those of the New Zealand Air Force-natural metal over all, would you believe?-and the Royal Australian Air Force would bring to such a presentation their unique touches.
David, thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful comment. It is interesting that you have picked up on the artistry. I think I did mention it in the video, but I have evolved over time from a "paint by numbers" approach to being a bit more subtle - or artistic view - or attempting to. Among my many other hobbies or interests is fine art, so rather than watercolours I am enjoying playing with an airbrush and am seeing it, maybe not as sculpture, but as a three dimensional canvas to paint. A bit beyond the blue goes here and the yellow goes there, which is where I started. Of course there are many who are much better at it than myself, and there are many different techniques to achieve different effects, pre shading and post shading and a million other methods. But I try and have fun! As to what is next? I am currently working on a small 1/72 RAF Percival Provost Trainer. (I like the red and white scheme). And after a large and detailed build it is nice to do something simpler. I also have a 1/48 MkIX Spitfire tempting me. Unfortunately I have a small operation next week, which will see me down for a few days, but I will have some time to think about what is next on my workbench. Anyway thank you once again for your comment. All the best and many regards. Scott, Sydney, Australia.
Thanks. I found Part 3.
Enjoy!
Part 1 ruclips.net/video/TMz73L0GSrA/видео.html Part 2 ruclips.net/video/l_0ETdNw854/видео.html Part 3 ruclips.net/video/opotrMYK2Yk/видео.html
Part 1 ruclips.net/video/TMz73L0GSrA/видео.html Part 2 ruclips.net/video/l_0ETdNw854/видео.html Part 3 ruclips.net/video/opotrMYK2Yk/видео.html
Part 1 ruclips.net/video/TMz73L0GSrA/видео.html Part 2 ruclips.net/video/l_0ETdNw854/видео.html Part 3 ruclips.net/video/opotrMYK2Yk/видео.html
I cannot find Part 3
I think there was something weird going on with youTube. Even I had trouble when I first clicked it. Here you go ruclips.net/video/opotrMYK2Yk/видео.html
This isn't that big compared to 1/24th scale, I guess it's what you get used to. I just started mine. What blue did you use please? Tamiya Decals are simply awful imho as they are way too thick. One way or another I will be painting the markings on.
I used Mr Color 328 (FS15050). My only regret is not painting the markings on, especially the arrows which with a sharp knife are no problem. I ended up trying to be too smart using a Cricut machine which just got me fed up and I moved on.
@@Modellers-Workbench I have a Cricut, other that circles and letters it's quite a learning curve. Thanks for the colour number 👍
When you have finished, do give us a good look, please!
Engine looks great!
Thank you very much!
Outstanding build very nice construction. Keep 'em coming!
Thank you very much!
Thanks for the review can't wait till build starts! new subscriber by the way. ✌Canada✌
Thank you so much! Regards from down here in Australia :)
Looks like a nice little kit, 1/72nd is a whole new world. The deep Panel lines and super thick trailing edges on AIRFIX kits do my head in.
The deep panel lines probably work well when used with a paint brush and some Humbrol paint on the kitchen table. I used to avoid 1/72nd thinking it was "what I did as a kid" but I have come around, to just enjoying them and having fun. Having said that some of the top end 1/72 is as good as anything out there, but probably wasted on me, while I am wandering around looking for my reading glasses while wearing them.
@@Modellers-Workbench The gold standard in 1/72nd scale kits for me is the Edward Mig21. Simply incredible. I built one for the channel, filmed it too. I managed to spill paint all over it and ruined it. it ended up in the bin. I will do another one when I recover 😁
If it is any consolation I did exactly the same thing on a P47, 95% done and I was doing some touch up work with the airbrush when the hose snagged and a cup of paint splashed across it. I will have a look at the Mig21.
Have you seen the canopy frame and engine detailing from Anyz. The canopy frame parts are superb.
I hadn't but just looked it up. They have some amazing parts and the prices look good. I will definitely be giving them a try. Thank you!
I have one of these to build for my channel. The only drawback I have with the kit is it's too good. There is little opportunity to scratch build or improve anything. On face value it's near on perfect out of the box.
That is a really good point. I also tend to be a bit more daring with cheaper kits. I hate to admit I have a few Tamiya 1/32 kits sitting in my stash, some for years now because I am always reluctant to even start them when they get "too good".
@@Modellers-Workbench I'm just going to build this one in between another kit ( Starfighter) that has more potential
@RichardsModellingAdventures it’s a great kit which definitely looks better assembled than a bunch of grey plastic sprues in an admittedly very nice box!
Tamiya always makes a good quality kit, Trumpeter & Dragon just aren't in the same league quality wise.....
Totally agree. No fit issues and generally amazingly engineered and no problems, follow the instructions and you will get something nice at the end. I think the real issue is that for example the Tamiya F4 1/32 is roughly $200AUD but the Trumpeter is $100AUD. So is it twice as good?
Looks really nice. I have the 1/48 Birdcage Corsair in my shed, which I bought from (what was) my local model shop in Adelaide about 20 years ago. Of course, now I'm more than 150km from any model shop, it's very much harder to pop into one just for a browse!
Thanks for the comment. I do miss the days when even small towns had a small model or hobby shop - sometimes both combined. Some art and sewing stuff and then models in the corner. You never knew what you were going to find.
what do you think it compared to the trumpeter 1/32 Corsair kit ? i am going to buy trumpeter which is the half price of tamiya
I was just filming the final part and dragged down my Trumpeter F4U-4 to talk about the differences in the final vid. Will try and get that up in the next few days. The Tamiya Kit is very well done but is 2x the price of the Trumpeter. I think the Tamiya overall has better fit and finish but is not really configurable at all. The comparison I could give is when you go to a fancy restaurant and the Steak is $100 and great and then a week later you go to the pub and buy a Steak for $20 which is almost as good or the same and think ...hang on...so in short I would lean towards the Trumpeter, even if you buy aftermarket figures and instrument panel and you are still way ahead with $.
@@Modellers-Workbench 🙏agree
Hi there, if you do have questions regarding this kit and build let me know. I will answer them here and also in the final video of the series. Specifically with this part of the build watch out for the air intakes. The instructions are not the clearest. Thanks again, Scott.
Can you build it one wing up and one wing down? Looking over the parts it seems possible.
Yes but I had to clip a couple of bits to get it the way I wanted. So eg at 14:23 I am clipping the Aileron supports so I could do it at a slight bank. Not a big deal. The supplied stand itself doesn't really allow adjustment at the mounting head.
@@Modellers-Workbench I'm referring to the wing folding?
Oh sorry, yeah folded wings no problem at all. Rather than the straight through main wing beam there are V shaped beams in the kit from memory.
@@RichardsModellingAdventures David R Lentz, Columbus, Ohio, USA (Tuesday, 27 August, 2024) In actual use, some of the early F4U-1 Corsairs the Marines who flew off island bases had their hydraulic systems removed to save weight. The ground crews still could fold the wings manually, however. So, doing so with your model would be how the actual aviators in some cases had. The kit has alternate parts of the outer right and left wing spar folded up from the horizontal, to which one eventually would attach the respective wing (right and left), amongst other parts, If one can acquire the proper photo-etched detail sets for these Tamiya Corsair kits, one can find panels that fit exactly into the interior surfaces that the folding process would reveal. Be judicious in your using PE, however, for it can show what I call a “false two-dimensionality”; that is, a PE part is flat, whereas the actual object is circular or oval in cross-section. A classic example of this would be the spark plug wiring (36 of them!) for the engine’s cylinders (two wires each): the lines are round (obviously), though the PE is flat. The latter does offer one bit of help in assembly, though: it would show one exactly how long each line would need to be. As a cautionary measure, to offset error, add round a centimetre or so to each. Also, each pair of wires servicing the same cylinder has some sort of connector (a bit of electrician's tape to keep them together, perhaps?) round a third of the way from the wiring harness. One first would drill out each of the tiny holes in the harness. I have not seen these kits up close enough to determine if the tops of the spark plugs are visible; either way, that is where one would place the other end. I do not know the details of such, though I think one would have to incorporate the boots (a black rubbery fixture at the far end of each spark plug wire, generally similar to the plug on an appliance), too, though I cannot be certain. (I am NOT a mechanic, by far!)
David R Lentz, Columbus, Ohio, USA (Thursday, 15 August, 2024) At 5:41, you mention the Junkers Ju-87 Stuka Luftwaffe dive-bomber. The word “Stuka” (Germans always capitalise their nouns) is a sort of German-style abbreviation or acronym for “Sturzkampfflugzeug”: sturzen, to dive + Kampf, struggle + Flugzeug, airplane (from “fliegen”, to fly, + “Zeug”, a type of powered vehicle (“Bahnzeug” means railway car). At 13:16, you start with weathering, noting your annoyance that it often can require too long. I caution people that if these techniques take TOO long-say, months or years-then one would not need “weathering”: just the gradual passage of time!
That is really interesting, i have been generally ignorant of German planes up until a few years back when I did my first large scale BF109. Thank you for the comment!
@@Modellers-Workbench You're welcome. I thank you twice: for your recognition of my contribution to the discussion--I repudiate the Nazis for their horrific genocide, their cruel totalitarianism, their grotesque excesses, etc., and instead acknowledge the skills and the efforts of individuals--and for your prompt response.
That was one of my "growing up moments" . As a child I was always puzzled why my Grandfather who was Regular British Army 1928-1952, Crete, North Africa etc and through to Belsen, could have a German best friend after the war. They did Model Engineering together for decades till he passed away. It took me a long time to figure that out.
Bellissimo!!
Grazie! Thank you!
I'm really glad someone overseas bought the membership.. nice to hear and watch a review like. I think the membership is value for money but I live in the UK.. Youve gained a subscriber here :)
Thanks for subscribing and the comment! A month later and I am still thrilled with it, so no regrets at all.
The "series" approach works best, people will binge watch 6 one hour episodes in a row but say they have no time for a 3 hour movie !
Now you mention it - I am just as guilty for doing that! Thanks for the comment.
I do love a Mustang, I have the Airfix in my stash might dig it out now, I've shied away from metallic finishes but you've inspired me to try it on my current wip, a 1/32 Revell Spitfire Mk IXc, I'll do the Italian scheme .
Sounds like a good idea. The Airfix one is good from memory. The 1/32 Spitfire would be very different in the Italian Scheme. I really need to get more adventurous that way. Thanks for the comment!
I just started my build for a wrong markings group built. I have the same model kit and just finished the instrument panel. I’m really impressed with how detailed everything is. It’s my first big 1/32 scale. I’m having a lot of fun with it so far and it looks like you are as well.good work on yours so far I definitely have a long way to go to get to where you are at. I need to put in some focused hours but work has been busy and I just got off a two week vacation lol
I have almost finished mine, decals and finishing now. The fit has been almost perfect. I do love 1/32 but I always underestimate just how much work is involved, especially on some of the higher end kits. On the other side of that though is that mine 1/32 planes are the ones visitors always gravitate to and ask about because they have that wow factor. With some luck I will get my build videos up this weekend. Thanks for the comment!
I'm also international and did the same calculus;-) Tends to encourage one big order every year to get over the free shipping limit! Main disappointment for me was that they can't ship any of the kits with paints/glue included which rules out some kits I'd love to get my hands on (like the e-type jag) as they are only available in starter/gift sets. I also haven't worked out if it's possible to use the passport combined with another order to avoid the £50 shipping - if you do figure that out, hope you post another video about it!
I have to admit I never thought about the starter sets and shipping. Some of them are actually neat little kits. The Passport...I have read (glanced) through the information but I couldn't quite figure it out. It would be great if we could just add it into another order. When I find out I will post it. Thanks for bringing up something else to consider.
@@Modellers-Workbench it took me an afternoon of fiddling with an "un-checkout-able" cart and a query to customer support to figure out the paint/glue shipping restriction. It may only apply to some destinations too; I guess it's a dangerous/declarable goods import restriction issue. I suggested they update their FAQ or checkout error messages accordingly but not sure if that's been done. But if you ever have a cart that unexpectedly fails at the final stage of the checkout.. this could be the one reason why.
Thank you for the heads up. That is exactly the sort of thing I would have done.
Nice friendly up-beat video and I agree with everything you say especially about the Airfix supply train. I finally managed to get in Cape Town the Airfix Do 17Z, Me 110, (original issue) and He 111 H-6 between 18 to 24++ months after their release and I'm still waiting for the new Mosquito (both releases) and the Me 410 to arrive here. A few years ago we had at least 6 or 7 Brick & Mortar retail shops now I know of only 1 possibly 2 that's left in the whole of Cape Town, and both of those are in the Southern suburbs, plus a couple of on-line only stores, and in the past two years none have had the new mossy. Personally I still prefer and actual store as browsing around them as I always find something interesting, rarely have I left a model shop empty handed.
That sounds very similar to here. Although a big chunk of Cape Town seems to be in Sydney these days! Agreed, I prefer browsing through a store and sometimes you can still get a surprise. Still it is just how it is now. Thanks for the comment!
Fantastic job 👍
Thanks!
Nice job! It's such a nice airplane you've got here! 🙂
Thanks for the comment!
Hi, I am a club member from the Czech Republic, and I´ve just sent over to Margate my Flying hours passport filled with 40 Flying hours - they are not allowed to send abroad shipments with zero value, thus the procedure is as follows - you make a standard order on the Airfix website, you pay it, and when you receive it, Airfix will issue a refund for the price of the kit, excluding the shipping. Given the state of Czech customs it´s gonna cost me a few bucks more, but that´s fine. I think it´ll work quite all right.
I live in Melbourne and was sitting on the fence about the value of club membership, but your video has got me thinking.. I may sign up next year as D Day aircraft don't excite me, so I'll wait to see what next year's club members kits are
Yeah I dont think it would be worth it for someone just buying the odd kit, or for that matter like you say if they just didn't have something you were interested in at the moment. Thanks for the comment!
On your point about buying models in the "internet age". I grew up in New Zealand in the 60's, and we had one TV channel, now with streaming services, free to air and RUclips, there are literally millions of things to choose from to watch so content has evolved and improved. Similarly with models, as you said, every main street seemed to have a toy shop selling models and you took what they had, nowadays there is a plethora of kits and manufacturers and scales and prices and qualities, so now, savvy model builders/collectors have the opportunity to shop around but there is just SO.MUCH.CHOICE! And with the choices, manufacturers are having to up their game, which is why we are getting such beautifully engineered and detailed kits now!
Totally agree! I just got thinking about how I could walk into a shop back then and be happy with whatever they had. I was easy pleased. But now I am just as guilty for walking into a shop and thinking “oh they don’t have much” when I couldn’t even buy the stuff they have anyway. So our expectations have changed and that must make it tough for retailers. Thanks for the great comment!
Are they charging you VAT on these export purchases? They shouldn't be charging you under these circumstances and it would represent a significant discount from what UK customers are paying.
If only life were that good...(Disclaimer I am a long way from being an accountant). But my understanding of how it works is that Hornby/Airfix is GST registered with the Australian Taxation Office so the VAT on the invoice is directly paid as GST here. I am not sure of the technicalities but that is the gist of it. So on the invoice it has VAT paid but on the delivery note it said GST paid. You can't escape the tax man.
The VAT (20%?) is deducted from the UK price for overseas customers, Here in Australia we have a similar thing called GST, currently 10%. I've been lucky so far, I have made 3 big orders from Airfix and haven't been charged GST but I've also ordered stuff internationally from ebay and had GST added to the price. It's a bit of a lottery really but generally, even though it is supposed to be charged on all imported goods, they don't seem to bother with smaller amounts. I believe Airfix theoretically should be charging Aussie customers GST and paying it to the Aus government direct, like Ebay and Amazon do. I could be wrong, but short answer, no, we don't pay VAT and that takes a further chunk off the price
I have to admit I have never really understood that side of it. Like you say it seems a bit hit and miss.
AIRFIX prices in Oz are way to over priced cheers
Yeah most things seem overpriced here. Small remote market I guess. Although for individual RRP kits the Airfix Website is roughly the same as RRP here but the club membership brings that down 10%. I think the wins are the mystery boxes and bundles (especially when discounted) which can be a big saving. The two Buccaneers were roughly 100pounds but rrp $130 and $140 here - if they are in stock. With the Meteor etc. it got me into free shipping which made it worthwhile.
@@Modellers-Workbench There's also a points scheme you have to join seperately from club membership, gets you roughly 10 points for every pound you spend which you can spend against orders, so with club membership, points, no VAT and free shipping (if you spend enough) it can actually be a bargain ordering direct from airfix. Also, I mightily impressed with how fast orders arrive, I've had stuff from airfix arrive here in brisbane from UK faster than Auspost can deliver a parcel from one side of brisbane to the other
I only just saw your comment, and interestingly enough I logged into the Airfix website a few hours ago and was surprised to see I have 50 quid worth of points sitting there from my initial purchase and the membership purchase. I was really only expecting 5-10. You are absolutely right, the points in itself has surpised me.
@@Modellers-Workbench The only problem I have found, is that when you are building an order, you have to reach the 250GBP threshold to get free postage, but that is AFTER club discount, points discount and VAT removal so in reality you are ordering over 350GBP of kits which comes down to around 250GBP net. I worked it out, 99.99GBP for the 1/24 spit comes down to an actual price of around 63GBP, a bargain!!! I'm not complaining about the savings, if you're prepared to spend around $500AUD you get quite a bit of plastic and it works out around 50-60% of retailer price here in australia
Christmas time! Youre going to be having some fun over the next few months. Nice to see what you get in the mystery box. I dont think Ive seen on on line that was disappointing
Haha well I know I will be broke till Christmas now! But I am really happy with what I got. No complaints from me at all. Thanks for the comment.
I've just checked and currently (28/07/2024) 1GBP = 1.96 AUD, so double isn't far off; £50 was pretty much 100 AUS. I think WRT the Airfix Club, especially for International members it's a question of where is the break-even point? For us in the UK it's simply a question of offsetting the £35 Club membership and how long it takes to save £35. For you it sounds like your break even point is more like £85 (170 AUD). That's more of an ask, especially as every order will attract a hefty shipping charge. Say you buy an £8.99 kit.. you save 89 pence (1.75 AUD). 170 AUD is going to take quite a while, about a 100 of those kits. Of course if you buy in bulk and tip over the free shipping limit then you save a lot more per purchase.
Yes you are absolutely right wrt to the break even point. It would make no sense for small one off purchases. Your numbers sound right I figured around the $200 mark. When I priced per box the RRP here is almost the same as the Airfix website. But throw in the discount on a mystery box, and I also got the Buccaneers discounted and it was a big saving once I got to the free shipping. The catch of course was that I was essentially buying in bulk - and wont be buying anymore kits for a while. Thanks for watching and the comment!
If you are an airfix club member (10% discount) and use any club points you accrue from previous purchases, along with spending enough to qualify for free international shipping, it actually works out to be quite economical, notwithstanding you have to spend $AUD450-500 to reap the benefits. We also don't pay the VAT. I've managed to maximise my ordering to the point where kits are almost half the price I would pay retail from a store here in Australia, but again, you have to spend a wad to make it worthwhile. The shipping cost is the killer if you don't manage to qualify for free shipping. Some of the other manufacturers in europe could learn a lesson and offer a free shipping threshold as well. I want to order direct from the likes of ICM and Eduard, but shipping kills all motivation......
Agreed, under the free shipping threshold and it is painful. I also forgot about the club points which do add up. It seems like you are way ahead of me on the planning, but I was at least thinking along the same lines. A couple of big orders each year when the right stuff is on sale and I would be very happy. Again that wouldnt work for an occasional modeller though.
I live 2 miles from Airfix... lucky me... fantastic factory shop in Margate Kent not far from Manston airfield
That is very convenient. I have always meant to get out there when I am in the UK just to say I have been. Thanks for watching!
Ive been a member for 12 years bought many many kits and most of the mystery boxes i cannot fault airfix and to do so would be nit picking very minor issues enjoy 😂
I am late to the party but so far I am very happy. Thanks for the comment!
Shame about the canopy, we’ve all done something similar in the past. But still, that is an amazing paint job you did on the kit. Looks really nice 👍
Yeah I messed it up, but thought it might still be useful to see my screwups. Thanks for watching!
I agree , thin cement can be a pain - especially if you glue and tape , it will run under the tape and damage the surface- and you don't want that !
Exactly - another one of those things I learnt the hard way. Thanks for the comment.
looks lovely in allover navy ! beautiful job .
Thank you so much for the kind comment.
Excellent outcome and a good positive review of the build. Mine is in the stash looking at me... Best wishes, Nick
You should stop looking at it! It’s a nice kit. Thanks for the encouraging comment!
Nice build - I have the RN one in the stash to do...
Thanks!
I read that a mix of interior green and sky gives a fairly accurate representation of the wheel well colour
That is very interesting. You have got me curious and I will have to give it a try. Thanks for watching!
Nice to see an unweathered model for a change. A peacetime aircraft would be well maintained and kept clean. Cheers from the Yorke Peninsula.
Totally agree. I am not a huge fan of crazy weathering, I think it depends on context. So eg my Wildcat at the end of the War I did heavily bleached etc. But I figured they had more important things to worry about than paint jobs. But even still it seems a shame in my mind to spend hours making something look nice to then make it look crap. With the Sea Fury all the pics I saw they looked spotless. Thanks for watching!
Great video! Great product review! Great build!
Thanks so much! I am still figuring out youTube but getting there.
Very nice job. Good inspiration to get mine out of the stash!
Thanks! I thought it was a great kit.