5 simple tips to improve your WW2 model airplane builds!

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  • Опубликовано: 26 ноя 2024

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  • @MotiviqueStudio
    @MotiviqueStudio Год назад +4

    That tip about drilling the barrels/exhaust is simple but fantastic.

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  Год назад

      Yeah, it’s super simple but goes a long way to improving the look of your model!

  • @GuySchroeder-q6n
    @GuySchroeder-q6n 4 месяца назад +1

    You are a wonderful teacher, a produce beautiful work. Thank you for what you do. Your videos are alway well done. Very professional my friend. 💯

  • @that_luftwaffe_pilot8772
    @that_luftwaffe_pilot8772 2 года назад +3

    this made my 1/48 revell b17 look so much better thanks!

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  2 года назад

      awesome! I'm glad I could help. I'm curious what tips you followed to improve your B-17?

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  2 года назад

      Also, I would love to see pictures of your B-17!

  • @LTCDRRAZOR
    @LTCDRRAZOR Год назад +1

    For fun barrels, another thing that can be used, depending on your scale, are blunted hypodermic needles. These can easily be cut or just bent and cleanly snapped to give you a flush barrel end, and the slightly pointed end also helps, when heated a bit, in secure installation

  • @chilarai1
    @chilarai1 Год назад +3

    Great tips. Never considered figures but now I'm sold. Another money drain 😁

  • @HotelPapa100
    @HotelPapa100 Год назад +1

    Brake lines are also a great way to invisibly run electricity into a model for lighting or motorizing. You have to run the wire down through the wheel throgh the patch touching the ground and throgh the base. The latter can contain the battery and switch underneath.

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  Год назад

      This is a great idea, thank you for sharing!

    • @asdf9890
      @asdf9890 11 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the tip, this one gave me many ideas!

  • @chriswilson9720
    @chriswilson9720 Месяц назад

    That was brilliant..you really make models come alive

  • @judygarnhum2992
    @judygarnhum2992 2 года назад +3

    Please keep this up Brett. I love your videos, your explanations are so clear and concise. Greetings from Judy in Nova Scotia, Canada!

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  2 года назад

      Thank you so much Judy from Canada! Don’t worry, I have a lot of content planned starting with a new build video tomorrow. I will also plan on doing more simple tip videos like this one so stay tuned! Thanks for watching.

  • @jdxah
    @jdxah 2 года назад +1

    Great video with great tips. I enjoy your concise and easy to understand explanations.

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  2 года назад

      I appreciate that! And thanks for watching, hopefully you'll find them useful!

  • @gregchijoff9959
    @gregchijoff9959 Год назад

    Excellent super detailing tips. Thank you!

  • @TheKevintegra19
    @TheKevintegra19 4 месяца назад

    Great detail tips, thanks for sharing...

  • @andreagiordano2689
    @andreagiordano2689 2 года назад +1

    hi there, just stumbled upon your vid, which I truly enjoyed 🙂👏I'd like to share a few bits about seat belts. I am used to keep the thin metal which often comes with some medicine casing, like creams or ointments tubes. Quite often it is very thin, thus can be cut and bent easily, and serves well to the scope. Alternatively, I use some aluminium foil, bent in thin stripes and sandwiched between masking tape, to give that little extra of hardness and solidity. Cheers! 🙂

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  2 года назад

      Thanks for sharing! Its always refreshing to hear of different ways of doing the same thing. I will certainly have to give this a try!

  • @gene5572
    @gene5572 Месяц назад

    Brett, great tips video

  • @jillferguson9260
    @jillferguson9260 Год назад

    Wonderfully instructive video.
    Ferg

  • @kenshin73himura70
    @kenshin73himura70 Год назад +1

    Thank you for this awesome video! If it's not too much trouble, what size gauge wire would you recommend for 1/72 and 1/48 size models? Thanks

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  Год назад +2

      I'm glad you enjoyed the video, no trouble at all! I typically use a combination of 30 and 22 gauge wires for both 72nd and 48th scale models, I will lean more towards the large wire for 48 and the smaller for 72, but it wouldn't be uncommon for me to use both on the same model.

    • @kenshin73himura70
      @kenshin73himura70 Год назад +1

      @@HammerheadModelMaking Awesome broham! I've seen it done before, but I guess the time wasn't right. Time is now to take my modeling to another level. Keep the tips coming! 👍🤘

  • @hissycatbuilds
    @hissycatbuilds Год назад

    Awesome tips, thanks for sharing.

  • @tonygary7611
    @tonygary7611 Год назад

    Great tips and instruction

  • @JuanGarcia-up2gz
    @JuanGarcia-up2gz Год назад

    Awesome thank you keep up the good work my friend

  • @SanjayRam-v8r
    @SanjayRam-v8r 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the great tips!

  • @matteopallaroni5265
    @matteopallaroni5265 Год назад +1

    Hi, for landing gear I use elastic straps, the ones with hooks for packages when loading car. I cut them. The core is made of small round rubber fibers that are perfect to bend, fit and mostly don,t require painting. Just take care that sone new cheap straps are made with square rubber fibers, unfortunately…😢

  • @1932denise
    @1932denise 2 года назад +1

    Super video 👌

  • @Foksipanter
    @Foksipanter 2 года назад

    Brett. This is very informative. Keep on doing this stuff we need this. :)

  • @worldhistoryminiatureshous9757
    @worldhistoryminiatureshous9757 3 года назад

    Great video . Nice from you to share that !

  • @jayrohumbertoguzmanvalenci1351
    @jayrohumbertoguzmanvalenci1351 Год назад +4

    Thank you for this useful tips, for your inspirational modelling techniques, More efective, cheaper, and with a beautyful effect on the models. ¡This Is like the old school! Really! Greetings for you, from Guatemala, The Land of Quetzal Bird, Símbol of Freedom.

  • @paulsawyer2326
    @paulsawyer2326 10 месяцев назад

    Great video on the 5 tips. Question, where did you get the hand drill and bits? Thanks.

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching,
      Pin Vise:
      www.amazon.com/General-70804-4Pc-Pin-Vise/dp/B0031F02NQ/ref=sr_1_14?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.95x4ZJwiKrmvGs2JA5Go8RuvXNPvg_L_L5lCbEsHKrX9w2H4Kds-xv2MiWPf16-JI31jfKoFP9xAjVcSfYnIDh2z7g5m93QbpR5NdtSstZZDAtF4SarS5cLdC1dCmjLnUG8DRYnqG5qK7MUIjMHUVmA590cq6jQnAr_ZYZP3oMbuM68SzPKelsE0St9A6TgeMVRdN1hZmzVCyNmSA3n_Xa_iZCWks1gNeETqFmlGbJEs29gY4WNWkhmT0lu4jAbVS29L9-eknIsZhFjsHIpVxbKbPj0dT0ybhzg1asmC3S8.0TtID8vqU7IQP6Os2igOcjc7-iuDCmsbE2GfT16G7-w&dib_tag=se&keywords=general+pin+vise&qid=1705893873&sr=8-14
      Drill Bits:
      www.amazon.com/WayinTop-Carbide-0-3mm-1-2mm-Circuit-Engraving/dp/B07S636JHY/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=C8V4TPXNSBUJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DoxfFReoMuXZYVcftJhX7NDC3ccfYcZkFsYEnq5EQTvONBHjnA3YYZGzHobK1xjg5mfaNYMTws3aosaw7jLQ_n1kZGQYPfIvIWTKYSqPa4R-SkvS_7Jh6gcZxf6v3sQE36T3aUVHcH-FZqNT3CrCPlu5H6X206-fGA7BgnFmOnmf_rB-fsgndbVcQT9kPlGo1DbaQsA8zf4Qu4Jchpi5otPlkSNrvfz0lGy7bC7Uw6rp7bVogqXtBFKz3dqPNCrG3FU0iOvsfDIwUdKLnl6FUnlCIvsRX4bRjr5I05qPXN0.Sj9MhP9sSXX5M9yqHNhw9cs7tKlMieuLZxBSyECxD8Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=micro+drill+bits&qid=1705893918&sprefix=micro+drill+bits%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-3-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

  • @aphanez
    @aphanez 2 года назад +8

    This is a great video with loads of interesting tips. But, why the rubbish canned music? Not needed and distracting.

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  2 года назад +5

      Yeah, I've moved away from the music in my more recent videos, concentrating more on commentary. Thank you for the feedback!

  • @modelmantstewart1292
    @modelmantstewart1292 Год назад

    Very good tips thank you for sharing

  • @infernumdk
    @infernumdk 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing

  • @theoutlawjoseywales8711
    @theoutlawjoseywales8711 Год назад

    What drill is that you used? I found drill bits like you show, but not your pin vise... Thank you!!! Great "how to" video!

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  Год назад

      Here is the pin vise I use:
      www.amazon.com/General-Tools-75801-Pin-Vise/dp/B000OR0TIC/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=general+pin+vise&qid=1682728227&sr=8-10
      cheap but effective! Thanks for watching!

  • @owencheeseman6922
    @owencheeseman6922 Год назад

    thanks! this was great.

  • @therebeginner
    @therebeginner 3 года назад

    Thank you. As a beginner, I find the video instructive and very clear (great to see you working step by step while you're commenting). I learned a lot that I'll slowly try to apply to my humble 1/72 models while keeping in mind that the smaller the scale the less the details will be visible, so simplifying them will help too if I understood you well?
    Thx, once again.

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  3 года назад

      I'm genuinely glad that this is helpful to you, and yes, you can apply any of these tips to 1:72. I've done them all at that scale at some point. Although, truth be told, drilling out gun barrels in 1:72 can be a bit challenging, but still doable! Let me know if there is anything you are curious about as a beginner, I'm trying to find more subjects to do more videos like this one.
      Brett

    • @therebeginner
      @therebeginner 3 года назад

      @@HammerheadModelMaking Thx. There are so many stuff I'm interested in as a beginner. I mean everything is new and quite frankly at times can be a little bit intimidating too. Even basic skills like sanding that is probably so basic that few people would even consider it a topic (there are so many various sanding tools and so many different stuff to learn to sand: not everything is a straight line or easy to reach: removing a seam line between the wings and the fuselage without ruining the curve). Ditto for filling and rescribing, ... ;)

  • @soppdrake
    @soppdrake Год назад

    Great tips! Very inspiring 😊

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  Год назад +1

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @soppdrake
      @soppdrake Год назад

      @@HammerheadModelMaking I'm currently working on a 1/72nd scale Beaufighter TFX, which has radial engines. The cylinders are moulded, but the "wires" aren't. On the Hercules motors they look more like sinuous exhaust pipes!

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  Год назад +1

      @@soppdrake Sounds interesting, thanks for sharing!

  • @jdduran878
    @jdduran878 Год назад

    Thank you. Great info

  • @stephenkastory2322
    @stephenkastory2322 3 года назад

    I am a diabetic and have lost the feeling in my hands so I have to go slow. I like the tips that you have given and will be trying some of them. With the diabetes it takes me a long time to finish anything if at all.

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  3 года назад

      I hope these tips help, I don’t think there is much wrong with going slow. Good luck with your modeling!

  • @escaperealityhobbies
    @escaperealityhobbies 2 года назад

    Well done! It sure adds a lot!!!

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  2 года назад +1

      I think so too! Thanks for watching!

    • @escaperealityhobbies
      @escaperealityhobbies 2 года назад

      @@HammerheadModelMaking I've subscribed and plan of watching many, many more! I just started my own channel a couple months ago and hopefully I can have fun with it! Take care, Tom

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  2 года назад +1

      @@escaperealityhobbies Great, much appreciated! I'll be sure to check out your channel! Good luck,
      Brett

  • @blacknass1943
    @blacknass1943 8 месяцев назад

    super usfull. thank you !

  • @supercededman
    @supercededman 2 года назад

    Awesome video.

  •  3 года назад

    Great work. Very nice video. Greetings. Aleš 😎👍

  • @gonzalomendoza3152
    @gonzalomendoza3152 Год назад

    Hello! I loved this video. I do have a silly question. Where did you get the personalized cutting mat? I love it!

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  Год назад

      Hi, thanks for watching. Glad you enjoy the videos. The cutting mat I got from a small local print shop in my home town. It was something of a one off, just trying it out.

  • @ninus17
    @ninus17 3 года назад +1

    good video as always, but when you speak the sound still only comes out of the left audio channel. im not saying i could do better, but it may be a simple setting in either your audio software or your edditing software.

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  3 года назад

      I'll have to keep playing around with the settings, appreciate the feedback!

    • @supercededman
      @supercededman 2 года назад

      Thought I was going nuts, too! Lol.

  • @htc4898
    @htc4898 Год назад

    Thank you !

  • @1romcat
    @1romcat 2 года назад +1

    What gauge wire for ignition, brake lines and radio wires in 1/72 scale? Thanks.

  • @normansmith8184
    @normansmith8184 Год назад +1

    It was both. Your relaxed style goes a long way to inspire patience aswell. Bravo.

  • @jorgepielach8137
    @jorgepielach8137 2 года назад

    Very interesting..!! George from Argentina..

  • @billaicklen9914
    @billaicklen9914 7 месяцев назад

    Where did you get the chuck/handle for your drill bits? Brand?

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  7 месяцев назад

      Here you go:
      www.amazon.com/General-Tools-75801-Pin-Vise/dp/B000OR0TIC/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2JEFFA0UUK12U&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.MgJlVuVjs5-IGh6_Bk2Quvq6bGdtn_e08cylEgUv9O6LdhsIoNmx5ortYNoT86JNTZQXsVOFcvN2_1s4XHxhtdCNvNLuyHipXrh_ATFkSav90S8M4GGOK3Aq3cJeFejPeg0dSIsS3Qn9n9Q-33acIO-87AK8Gm-41xJjJX6MVC2cKIWpJEKiGAx5yLGpD0Du_zpBSZYfBGyWVufn4Tp9PsMXrPq6eQYK5H6Yy_WIZkRpyjhL2TTG9fufjUaK1q-ChBN8KTVG3hauAStQDKNv6rWVMIvrYV1AXhgNMp0sNyM.Vo_kiGj3-kch7TO3kxx9okHDTSivrstnpR7vHE3QGZ0&dib_tag=se&keywords=general+pin+vise&qid=1712777696&sprefix=general+pin+vise%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-6

  • @yvngdann6757
    @yvngdann6757 2 года назад +1

    I wanna get into this hobby so bad but i have no clue how to start. Is there any tips on how someone can get started!?

    • @limcw6092
      @limcw6092 2 года назад +1

      Find the closest hobby store near you, the people there should have helpful advice

    • @supercededman
      @supercededman 2 года назад +1

      I have just started again after 40 years off.
      I bought myself a couple of the airfix starter kits, to ease my way back into it. Very simple kits - the 1/72 Spitfire Vc is easy to brush paint, but don't use the kit paints!
      Buy some cheap but good paints. I bought Vallejo acrylics.
      Cheers.

    • @gdubzyau5503
      @gdubzyau5503 7 месяцев назад

      RUclips was my best friend and hobby shop as well. It takes years to become a pro but just start small and build from that. Over time your skill tools and supplies will grow and it gets easier

  • @timblake3499
    @timblake3499 Месяц назад

    What is the pin vise that you’re using to drill with?

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  Месяц назад

      This is what I use:
      www.amazon.com/General-Tools-75801-Pin-Vise/dp/B000OR0TIC/ref=sr_1_6?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.MgJlVuVjs5-IGh6_Bk2Qun2B__mIWnn6kZcjS0HKCCP9w2H4Kds-xv2MiWPf16-J5RNUOHObpHcZBJ_WCIjTEtvnND9Zc-XV3MBbDfkfLYnKZJafBs-EcJyrSa5AYcEzYSZPRQ_hBubHs16TFz1lTdMWruVa4IEtG0tVGOtbAqbUQsTQGkhb4TQb7xWFBgG4hfnZ7QDuWGCU7SdUsdsNnKmmM6gC1TNYBH15jjYjbLEww0tMcv97putQfDSVVp1nxTyp0xh1maTrqBwdVb-7iu7xZAGlsyKhX2l_BbPNSvo.qv_Az-7lrJ2NIjbqOxnS2W3-RtaUXBR0XjDD5eU_CtQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=general+pin+vise&qid=1728571491&sr=8-6

  • @gw7648
    @gw7648 Год назад +2

    Really enjoyed this video - excellent tips - excellent presentation style. I’ve been interested in using every one of these on my kits but have been hesitant to try. At some point I’ll try them out using your video as a guide. Right now my focus is on building basic models that look respectable as opposed to creating something that looks like a young child built it. (no offense to young children intended). 😊

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  Год назад

      Glad you enjoyed the video and I hope it can be helpful to you. I'm working on some more videos like this, so stay tuned! Nothing wrong with focusing on the basics, thats a really smart thing to do, because a great model can be made or broken in the basics!

  • @cjkirkland2334
    @cjkirkland2334 2 года назад

    great tips. what size drill bits?

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  2 года назад +1

      You know, off hand I am not sure, the drill bits I bought were off of Amazon and they do not identify their sizes.

    • @supercededman
      @supercededman 2 года назад

      @@HammerheadModelMaking they are colour coded. Not sure what size they are, but I always start as small as I can. If I need to, I can use next size up.
      I'm building the Airfix 1/48 Mustang after watching ur build. Great kit - drilled where u did, too. Not quite as good, but ok for my first attempt. Thankyou!

  • @Goosen.
    @Goosen. Год назад

    Hey Brett, so I made an A-10c thunderbolt II from italeri model #1376 and the plane is super tail heavy any tips would help please. Thanks.

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  Год назад +1

      If the kit is already done, it might be difficult to do something about it unless you want to try some surgery or glue it down to a base. I find the easiest method for avoiding a tail sitting aircraft is to add fishing weights to the nose. Depending on where you live, fishing weights can be inexpensive and come in different sizes.

    • @Goosen.
      @Goosen. Год назад

      @@HammerheadModelMaking thanks I might try BBs or try gluing it to a base.

  • @darrellid
    @darrellid 9 месяцев назад

    I'd advise against figures if they are going to come out looking cartoony. It's all personal preference, but for me, they can really detract from the model if not done well.

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  9 месяцев назад

      I mean, that could be said about any aspect, if not done well can be a detractor, but like you said, its definitely personal preference. Cheers!

  • @gillesbueno1153
    @gillesbueno1153 Год назад

    Check ! Thank you for your remark regarding prices of drills as explained in your answer.
    I erased my comment/observation and your answer came out with it…sorry.
    Take it easy.Gilles

  • @josephlau8476
    @josephlau8476 7 месяцев назад

    I like to play with model too.

  • @Ensign_Cthulhu
    @Ensign_Cthulhu 8 месяцев назад

    3:39 - I'm trying to imagine doing this for a 1:72 kit and my brain is breaking.

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  8 месяцев назад +1

      Ha ha, it can be a little daunting, but I promise its possible!

  • @shawnhierlihy3690
    @shawnhierlihy3690 14 дней назад

    Tone down the background music.

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  10 дней назад

      Yeah, I've learned since this video to reduce or eliminate the music.

  • @mattpbent
    @mattpbent Год назад +1

    Turn down the damn music 😮