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Hi Neil, there isn't much detail on the kit, its very basic. I do love those Airfix kits with the new shadow stands, they are the sort of kits anyone can sink their teeth in to. This build was a day project that turned onto a two day project, u think it took longer to edit the videos. Next up I'm doing an Bf110, my favourite WWII aircraft. However I made a complete mess of it. Ive not long completed it and promptly chucked it in the bin. The wife rescued it though so I've done the videos and they'll be up after the p51 for better or worse.

@@neilhughes9310 yeah I think it is the lighting. I did alter the skin tone slightly with some weathering and that was all done with a matt finish. I just looked back on the video and it does a have a shine to to it. I wonder if it's the video editing software that's changed it. I'll have to look into it. A great a shout Neil thanks for letting me know.

@@paulgertsch7105 thanks

thanks Steven, I'm really enjoying these figures.

Hi, andysanger7723. I normally use Winsor & Newton Galeria Matt/ Gloss or Pledge Clear floor varnish. You can also use PVA glue. Most varnish will work, but try to stick to an acrylic one if using those types of paints. The same goes for enamel.

@@stevenwheaton874 it looks like they will be a fun build.

yeah Neil I'm very impressed wotht he kit.

Looks like a great kit. There are a lot more instructions than I expected.

It was a bit of a surprise to me also, I think they will have full movement like an action figure.

@@the-primered-thumb it's my first time building these Bandi figures. Hope it goes well😁

@ReckshawScaleModels they are fun,,off the sprue,made 😉👍

Thanks Steve, the build was a lot bigger than I thought it would be 😂

@@ekspatriat hi thanks for the comment. The wheels are fully adjustable and do tend to move a bit while handling the model. Sometimes the tyres can pop off as well since I haven't cement them. That could be the reason why they may look out of alignment. Either way thanks for pointing it out to me, I'll look into it further although the build is finished now and there won't much ill be able to do at this stage. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment.

Thanks so much

Hi Steven. There so much to this kits it's a bit insane. In reality it's two kits one one I think. Each vedio is edited down from around 4 to 5 hours run time. Mind you sometimes I forget to press pause when I'm recording so that nah account for that😂. Thanks for the like it's much appreciated.

Thanks Steven

thanks steven, its some kit

Thanks steven much appreciated

Hi Steven. This kit definitely tested my skills which I really enjoyed. But I'm still not a fan of photo etch and this kit seemed to have a whole factory dedicated to it😂. Even though I don't like using photo etch I can appreciate those who do and the level of detail this kit gives you. I was thinking about building the Titanic but I think the two kits I have may also have lots of photo etch and I need a brake from that for a while. So my next build will be something simple and I'll probably look at doing another ship of some kind after that.

@@stevenwheaton874 thanks Steven

Hi Steven, Normally I cut them all out and leave them on a mat in numerical order. I'll place them on normally with water but I'll only use micro sol/ set for the larger ones or if the surface is uneven. I then use a cocktail stick to guide them on the surface and a paper towel to blot out the excess water to stop them from floating away. However, I decided not to put any of the main decals on this build. there aren't that many I think they would get lost in the paint scheme I've chosen.

@ReckshawScaleModels which works better, micro sol or micro set? Or does it depend on the circumstances.

@@stevenwheaton874 micro sold will soften the decal and Set draws the decal in to the conform to the surface. So if the surface is uneven use sol on the area and then set on top on the decal. If the surface is flat then sol is all you need. They will leave the decals very soft and can easily brake once it takes effect so a lot of re- movement could be a problem.

@@georgeli4989 yeah they are the same. I think the ballance issue maybe down to the location pins. I found it difficult to push the wheels on and ended up opening the hole on the wheel for a better fit

@@ReckshawScaleModels much thanks.

Wow thanks so much Neil. Those ant kits are perfect for beginners I think. OK sometimes they do need a bit of filler but they can be very forgiving also. The modular construction helps the a person new to the hobby get to grips with how the instructions are set out and allows the builder an easy plan for the build. Of course you can still get into a sticky mess but who doesn't when they start out. My first build was airfixs hms Belfast (1/600 I think) and I use an entire tube of cement on it but still as a boy it got me hooked. The Humbrol paints are perfectly fin for the job they are meant to do. I think a lot of people have a problem with them because they can become grainy. That only happens with you let your brush dry out. The older pot do have a problem though. They suffered for a bad seals and there was a chance a new put could have dried up, but that's a container problem not the paint itself. The organge can be challenging to use, more so than the yellow. The keys is thin coats coats with a damp brush. It will need a few coats and won't look to great to start with. It does build up to a great colour tone though. It's also important to brush in the same direction for each coat, otherwise you can end up with a grid effect almost like a canvas texture. Anyway good luck with the build I bet it's going to look great.

@@johnvedsegaard6505 I've never tested it, I built as a static model. Although inside the hull the kit does give you the option of fitting a motor.

@@stevenwheaton874 yeah the whole kit is made up of tiny parts. 🤣 The mistakes I've made are only minor luckily, mostly due to dropping concentration.

Hi Steven, the kit is very detailed and technical. I've just finished constructing the trailer wheels and that took the better part of three days. The only thing the kit doesn't get you to build is the rubber tyres.

@@AirwolfCrazy hi, I am just using the Bas that is supplied with the kit for now, although that base is not very good to say the least. The plan is to make a large display to show off all my Enterprise builds together. St the moment the NX through to the F are all the kits bases. I'm trying to decide if I should include the aircraft carrier, Shuttle and Frigate on that display. I've still got the Frigate to build before I make my final decision. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

@@philippausberlin hi, to be honest I can't remember my thinking at the time. It was probably because I preferred the different contrast. I will do that from time to time especially if I don't have the correct colour. Add in the fact that I hate mixing paint I'll come up alternatives schemes. I understand a lot of people don't like that approach but thats one of the great things about this hobby, the different interpretation of the same build. Thanks for taking the time to watch and for your question.

@@AAAZZZ-f3i 😁

@@kalinystazvoruna8702 yeah the tartan is based on the one designed for the RRS Discovery which Captain Robert Falcon Scott sailed on his frist expedition to the Antarctic. The ship was built in my home city of Dundee and is now docked their as an museum ship.

@@ReckshawScaleModels Wonderful!! Thanks for the history lesson. I didn't know that. Need to do some research on it.

@@seanwoods647 great idea. That's one of the reason I love this hobby. We all manged to get around problems by thinking outside the box. For myself I like to find a solution evolves everyday obejects whenever I can. My next build is a hobby boss kit truck and trailer. The kit is very detailed but I'm about halfway through the build at the moment but I've only just managed to find the time to edit the video so the first part will be up in a day or so.

@@seanwoods647 got to love a bit of spaceballs.

@@qdllc brilliant

@@Terminus_El_Camino thanks for the kind comments.

@@LydiaS-nhdh white pva glue will also work. Thanks for watching.

@@ReckshawScaleModels thank you kindly. 😁

@@JamesWright-g5o that is very true, however this isn't the Enterprise.

@@stevenwheaton874 thanks Steven, the next build will be up I. A couple of days. I a out halfway through the build at the moment.

@@fuzzysniper I did have a can of liquid Schwartz to keep me going 😁

@@Absaalookemensch thanks so much

@@DunedinMultimedia2 hi, at the moment I'm not displaying it. The plan is to build a cabinet that will house all the Enterprises from the frigate to the G. I've still got the Frigate to build and I'm waiting for new kit releases for the G. Although I may decide to leave off the F and G for now.

@@AirwolfCrazy yeah the decals are covered in the next video. Although I'm not using the kits decals in the main. Because I decided to name the ship RRS Discovery after Robert Falcon Scott ship I had to make them myself. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. They are two videos left in the series which will be posted soon.

@@ColonelSandersLite YT really do have a habit of doing things like that. Either way thanks for having a look and taking the time to comment.

@@buddyb4343 many a single malt has lead me to some questionable decisions 🤣

Hi chodeshadar18, the kit is one of the repops of the original they released a few years back. I baught it from my go to retailer who has a Facebook shop as well as a physical shop. I don't often recommend shops ect but these guys are fantastic, link below. They will go above and beyond to help you, and if you join their members group you can pick up some great discounts. facebook.com/share/p/nUoPYMZ8LpfngGQu/

I tried, but the special Haggis brush I needed was out of stock. 😆

thanks

Fair comment, I was only annoyed because I didn't follow my own advice to wait until the paint had fully dried. Well, I think that was of the reason why the paint lifted or it could be just one of those things.

yeah that little mistake but me back two days 🤣

Hi Neil, I'm sorry I didn't reply sooner. I'm busy preparing my next build. You can absolutely use decals for the pattern. I did consider that myself when I was in the planning stage. One of the main reasons why I didn't was my printer. Even if I put the dpi above 600 I would only achieve around 35 to 50% colour depth. I wouldn't do it as strips though that could lead to stepping. I would overlay the pattern and make sections to print out as a decal sheet. I could do a video if you are not too sure how to go about it.

@@ReckshawScaleModels Yes, I thought you might suggest something like that as I recall you designing and printing your own decals for something - was it aztecs for another Enterprise?

@@neilhughes9310 yeah I did the aztec decals for the NX, A, B, D and E. For the into darkness Enterprise I made a template and painting them in.

@@stevenwheaton874 thanks Steven. I actually finished the build at the weekend. Lots of video editing to do now. I'm debating if I should load up the videos as I do them or staggered to one every three days. It all depends on how quickly I can edit them though.

Welcome back Steven, the Enterprise D turned out of, the E I wasn't too happy with, my painting could have been much better. This one is just to see how it would look with a tartan pattern. I've got a couple in my stash so my thoughts are if I screw it up it won't really matter.