I've said it before but I'm saying it again......absolutely stunning, MN. This is a beautifully built and completed model of an iconic WW2 aircraft so all kudos to you.
You made a comment about what Airfix should tool next - Griffon engined Spitfire in 1:24 scale please! I know not everyone is a fan but I think the longer Griffon suits the Spitfire making it look more aggressive, perhaps not quite as beautiful. Their 1:48 scale bubble top Spitfire is superb so they have the CAD data already, start a petition!
Personally I'd like to see a Hurricane, but I guess another Spitfire is more likely given the comparatively small differences (although a Griffon engined one would have much bigger changes, of course)
@@ModelNerd Their original Hurricane MKI wasn't bad for it's time but the Griffon Spitfires are somewhat neglected in the larger scales, i would settle for a 1:32 scale MKXIV but Airfix have never produced kits in that scale so, come on guys, bite the bullet and get the Griffon done in 1:24. I am sure it would be a top seller due to the complete lack of this type in the larger scales (Matchbox did a reasonable but not great MK22/24 in 1:32 but definitely has some issues).
@@baanibarnes9711 Good point - better to look for gaps in the market than repeat what has been done. I hope they do bring out more 1/24 kits - my Spitfire is looking a bit lonely and I'm starting to wish I'd gone 1/32 instead.
@@ModelNerd If you want a viable companion for your 1:24 Spitfire you might want to see if you can get hold of a Trumpeter Me109G-6 in 1:24 scale. I am aware of Trumpeter's inconsistencies and occasional howlers, Westland Whirlwind fighters rudder hinge anyone? but the G-6 is an outstanding model, lots of interior stuff, a nicely reproduced engine and it looks pretty accurate with nice, fine surface detail, definitely one of their better efforts. I'm not sure if it is currently available but I think you would like it.
You’ve done her proud, really a great job. About decals, I seem to hold my breath until the decal is down ( I’ll pass out one day, I’m sure) because one tiny mistake and it’s ruined, but you’ve done a great job like I said.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Ah, I didn't know that about the Mk IXs - thanks for the info. I might remove it, depending on whether I think the superglue will leave an ugly mark. I will know for next time though!
Hello from Brisbane, Australia. Great job! I love how you take the time to explain the detail of what you’ve done and why. I’ve just finished building the cockpit on this same model, so I’m very much looking forward to getting the fuselage and wings attached. Fingers crossed Airfix bring out other 1/24 WW2 planes of this quality! I’m just getting back into model building after a ~35 year break since my childhood. I can’t believe at how much I’m enjoying the return and how it calms the mind. It’s videos such as yours that’s helping me get up to speed on all the developments in technique since the 1980’s. Thank you very much for taking the time to record and post all of your videos.
Thanks for watching - I'm glad you found the videos helpful. Yes, it really is a calming hobby (usually!), isn't it? I'm personally hoping for a 1/24 Hurricane from Airfix. We'll see...
Beautiful and patient work . I've been enjoying your videos while travelling the world with my family. You've inspired me for when I get home (after all the packing boxes are emptied that is) thanks
Greetings Nerd, that was a totally outstanding build, you must be very proud of the worknyou have done, i do like the grey/ green scheme, very best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia 👍👍👍👍
Regarding your query on the appearance of the demarcation edges of the upper cammo scheme - I believe they used rubber 'mats' laid over the areas that needed masking hence all aircraft having exactly(?) the same pattern. This would leave a very slightly soft edge between the colours, not a hard, sharp edge. Maybe its a small thing but I think the soft edge looks better, not a deal breaker though.
Thank you, that's good to know. It's always difficult deciding how to do it, and whether certain qualities (such as a very fine soft edge) would be visible in a certain scale. I appreciate your help though - thank you!
Exquisite build. I have to confess my initial doubts of the kit have changed , most likely due to your excellent skills. It's a very "large" kit , and would display well in any museum or hobby shop. I have not seen the Tamiya full masking sheet, it looks like it would be an advantage on such a large kit. Thanks for showing your excellent results.
Wow 🤩. Beautiful done. Youre Spitfire is really beautiful. I have the same and I'm not gone do better than you. Amazing and je reste sans voix devant ton bel objet et magnifique montage. C'est réellement beau. Bravo sincerely
Yes, I was tempted and if it had given me any trouble at all that would have been my plan. But it went down so well. Painting had the advantage of letting you create wear effects more easily, of course.
Very nice build. I am also at the end of my build of the same kit. Going with that same scheme because of the Popeye nose art but I have also painted the invasion stripes on mine. Probably not accurate but I wanted both. 😀
Thanks! I'm like that too - if I like the way something looks, I paint it even if it isn't accurate. It's your kit and you're the one who will be looking at it when it's finished :)
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A tidy, OOB build, made even more so with the understated weathering.
The whole series has been an excellent tutorial.
Thank you
Great build. I’ve been waiting for final reveal video and I wasn’t disappointed!
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it
I've said it before but I'm saying it again......absolutely stunning, MN. This is a beautifully built and completed model of an iconic WW2 aircraft so all kudos to you.
Thank you - much appreciated! Thank you for your ongoing support!
What an amazing paint job, so clean yet very realistic- absolutely stunning 😮❤
Thank you :)
It's an absolute stunner. Well done, and thank you!
Thank you - I'm glad you liked it. It really is a beautiful kit.
Absolutely superb build and very informative as a video 👍
Thanks 👍
Wow that's brilliant. Well made xx 😊
Thank you!
Nicely done MN! Really something you can be proud of 👏👏👏👏
Thank you! Yes, I'm really happy with this result
What a lovely job on a fantastic war bird
Thank you :)
Very nice! I really like the subtle weathering.....looks very realistic indeed!
Thank you Paul
Very nice work, looks great.
Thank you John
You made a comment about what Airfix should tool next - Griffon engined Spitfire in 1:24 scale please! I know not everyone is a fan but I think the longer Griffon suits the Spitfire making it look more aggressive, perhaps not quite as beautiful. Their 1:48 scale bubble top Spitfire is superb so they have the CAD data already, start a petition!
Personally I'd like to see a Hurricane, but I guess another Spitfire is more likely given the comparatively small differences (although a Griffon engined one would have much bigger changes, of course)
@@ModelNerd Their original Hurricane MKI wasn't bad for it's time but the Griffon Spitfires are somewhat neglected in the larger scales, i would settle for a 1:32 scale MKXIV but Airfix have never produced kits in that scale so, come on guys, bite the bullet and get the Griffon done in 1:24. I am sure it would be a top seller due to the complete lack of this type in the larger scales (Matchbox did a reasonable but not great MK22/24 in 1:32 but definitely has some issues).
@@baanibarnes9711 Good point - better to look for gaps in the market than repeat what has been done. I hope they do bring out more 1/24 kits - my Spitfire is looking a bit lonely and I'm starting to wish I'd gone 1/32 instead.
@@ModelNerd If you want a viable companion for your 1:24 Spitfire you might want to see if you can get hold of a Trumpeter Me109G-6 in 1:24 scale. I am aware of Trumpeter's inconsistencies and occasional howlers, Westland Whirlwind fighters rudder hinge anyone? but the G-6 is an outstanding model, lots of interior stuff, a nicely reproduced engine and it looks pretty accurate with nice, fine surface detail, definitely one of their better efforts. I'm not sure if it is currently available but I think you would like it.
You’ve done her proud, really a great job.
About decals, I seem to hold my breath until the decal is down ( I’ll pass out one day, I’m sure) because one tiny mistake and it’s ruined, but you’ve done a great job like I said.
Hehe, I know what you mean, especially with rare or expensive decals where getting a replacement will be hard or impossible.
Awesome 👍🏾. Really nice. Very well done. A masterpiece!
Thank you - and thanks for watching!
That, I think, is the best of these that I've seen. She's gorgeous......well done 👌🏻👏🏻👍🏻
Ah.....you don't need the arial wire on a Mk IX though......
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Ah, I didn't know that about the Mk IXs - thanks for the info. I might remove it, depending on whether I think the superglue will leave an ugly mark. I will know for next time though!
Really nice beautiful work, good to see you gave it the time, energy and concentration it deserved. Well done 👍
Thank you for watching!
Hello from Brisbane, Australia. Great job! I love how you take the time to explain the detail of what you’ve done and why. I’ve just finished building the cockpit on this same model, so I’m very much looking forward to getting the fuselage and wings attached. Fingers crossed Airfix bring out other 1/24 WW2 planes of this quality! I’m just getting back into model building after a ~35 year break since my childhood. I can’t believe at how much I’m enjoying the return and how it calms the mind. It’s videos such as yours that’s helping me get up to speed on all the developments in technique since the 1980’s. Thank you very much for taking the time to record and post all of your videos.
Thanks for watching - I'm glad you found the videos helpful. Yes, it really is a calming hobby (usually!), isn't it? I'm personally hoping for a 1/24 Hurricane from Airfix. We'll see...
Top notch kit, with a top notch build, looks fantastic, thanks for sharing
Thank you Anthony - much appreciated!
Super result! Though I don't think the mk IX had a wire from the mast to the tail
Thank you. Yes, you're right about the aerial. Oops!
Very very very nice. That finish looks stunning.
Thank you!
Beautiful and patient work . I've been enjoying your videos while travelling the world with my family. You've inspired me for when I get home (after all the packing boxes are emptied that is) thanks
Thank you. Enjoy your travels!
lovely work! Great job!
Thank you! Cheers!
Great job and worth the wait I think.
Thank you Simon
It turned out excellent. You did a great job with the decals as well. Scheme B turned out great there. Cheers
Thank you John. Yes, very pleased with it.
@@ModelNerd We all are mate, great finish on that and agreed enjoyed the subtle weathering.
Excellent build!
Thanks mate
Greetings Nerd, that was a totally outstanding build, you must be very proud of the worknyou have done, i do like the grey/ green scheme, very best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia 👍👍👍👍
Thank you mate! Yes, it's a good looking scheme. It would look great with a Dark Earth / Dark Green 1/24 Hurricane next to it too, don't you think? :)
@@ModelNerd now that would be a great 'stablemate' photo, cheers Les
great job magic work weathering looks great
Thank you David
Looks great, building it currently and 8 agree with the speed you suggest
Thanks
Regarding your query on the appearance of the demarcation edges of the upper cammo scheme - I believe they used rubber 'mats' laid over the areas that needed masking hence all aircraft having exactly(?) the same pattern. This would leave a very slightly soft edge between the colours, not a hard, sharp edge. Maybe its a small thing but I think the soft edge looks better, not a deal breaker though.
Thank you, that's good to know. It's always difficult deciding how to do it, and whether certain qualities (such as a very fine soft edge) would be visible in a certain scale. I appreciate your help though - thank you!
I suggest sanding the paint with 2000-3000 grit to smooth it out, washest will flow better, and the surface will look more up to the scale.
Thanks, good suggestion
Top modelling skills 👌
Thank you
Exquisite build. I have to confess my initial doubts of the kit have changed , most likely due to your excellent skills. It's a very "large" kit , and would display well in any museum or hobby shop. I have not seen the Tamiya full masking sheet, it looks like it would be an advantage on such a large kit. Thanks for showing your excellent results.
Thank you. I don't have any experience with the Tamiya large scale kits or masks, but I am sure they would be excellent
Looks amazing mate
Thanks mate
Really lovely job. Great stuff.
Thanks mate
A very pretty bird .
Definitely a classic design! Thanks for watching!
This looks amazing man. Top job ol boy!
Thank you, much appreciated!
Super build
Thank you
13:29 really good work 😅
Thank you
Wow 🤩. Beautiful done. Youre Spitfire is really beautiful. I have the same and I'm not gone do better than you. Amazing and je reste sans voix devant ton bel objet et magnifique montage. C'est réellement beau. Bravo sincerely
Thank you! Good luck with yours!
Jupiter from the Planets by Holst one of my favourite pieces of music
Mine too! I use it a lot in my videos :)
*Awesome, the result is fantastic! 1/24 scale is far from 1/32 talking about the level of details! Congrats MN, you did the best!*
Thank you mate, I appreciate that. Yep, it seems like a huge step up in scale. I really hope Airfix make a 1/24 Hurricane to go with this.
At this scale, with the decal at 7:49, I would have been seriously tempted to keep the text from the decal, but paint the line... What do you think?
Yes, I was tempted and if it had given me any trouble at all that would have been my plan. But it went down so well. Painting had the advantage of letting you create wear effects more easily, of course.
👍👍👍 Beautifully done!
Thank you - I'm glad you liked it
I’ll need to get my pre order in eventually….
For sure!
I have this bird but have not gotten to it yet I did build the trupitor Stuka and that took me several months
These are definitely long term projects :) Hope you enjoyed it.
Spectacular
Thank you!
Facking hell you have knocked it out the park again, would be a great diorama with a ground crew and pilot.
Thanks Calum. Yes, I'd love to add a couple of figures if I could find some in this scale.
I'm currently toying between this or the Kotare in 1/32 scale 🤔
It's a tricky one. I like this kit but wish there were more aircraft kits in the same scale. Recently tooled ones, I mean.
The exhausts should have a weld seam on them.
Yes, they do. It's only very fine but it is there. The part I was removing was the join from the two parts.
What a Beauty
Thanks
Very nice build. I am also at the end of my build of the same kit. Going with that same scheme because of the Popeye nose art but I have also painted the invasion stripes on mine. Probably not accurate but I wanted both. 😀
Thanks! I'm like that too - if I like the way something looks, I paint it even if it isn't accurate. It's your kit and you're the one who will be looking at it when it's finished :)
I just use a piece of paper for infilling,much easier than pulling off all that tape and saves on cost too.
Good tip - thanks
Can you provide details for the varnishes please?
The varnishes I generally use are VMS - they do gloss, matt, and satin.
Yay!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
👍👍
Thanks Dave
Nice build but... no pilot, sigh.
Thanks
It looks really impressive ...been enjoying watching this series...looks great. Superb model....well done!
Thank you! Yeah, I'm really pleased with this one.