Beautiful aircraft. Was given the honour of of climbing inside and sitting in the cockpit of a nice one at Morrabin aviation museum in Victoria, Australia a few years back. Loved every minute of it. Could watch you airbrush all day, great job.
Theres a lovely story in Hugh Pophams Sea Flight: His squadron were co-located on Orkney with a Beaufighter unit who had been writing off too many airframes with poor landings. The early Beaus had a high landing speed and nasty ground loop habit. The Beaufighter squadron leader asked for a test pilot or instructor to come up and give his men a good lesson. A few days later in poor weather a Beaufighter turns up overhead and makes a perfect three point landing. Assuming this was the expert pilot he had requested the whole squadron was turned out to watch and meet him as he taxied in. *That is how you land a Beaufighter!* berated the Sqdn Ldr *Pay attention and do everything he says!* Out of the cockpit climbs an attractive 5ft blonde female of the ATA diverted from a regular delivery run. According to Popham the Beaufighter boys were dumbstruck and their landings improved dramatically. Never seen someone put an ATA pilot climbing out of a WW2 model - would be different.
Nice work. I was an aircrafty fitter at Filton in Bristol and worked with a guy in the 80's who worked on these aicraft. The base of the gun turret was machined and was in two halfs that he used to gas weld toghether.
Beautiful build Sir. Due to ill health I've a bit of time on my hands and fancy getting back into model building after a thirty odd year hiatus. Have been watching RUclips to get an idea of how far the modelling scene has come in that time; a rather long way it seems. You're work really "pops-out" and I find just watching all these builds extremely relaxing, almost a "Zen" experience. I've always had a "thing" for WWII twin engine planes. The Bristol Beaufighter and de Havilland Mosquito being my all time favourites. They have that hunkered sense of power and purpose that you know will see them through most scraps & fights. I've subscribed and will be watching many more of your videos, thanks for the inspiration and joy your work brings.
Another beautiful build and evidence of your modelling artistry. You make it look so easy and the OOB builds are just as powerful as those with lots of extras......can't wait to see what's next!!
Thank you for your build, looks fantastic, I’ve returned to modelling after 35 years and I’m waiting delivery of this exact kit, as it’s my third build I don’t think it will be anything like your skill level but I will be using yours as a reference, really appreciate your video 👍
Ja man denkt immer so jetzt krieg ich das auch hin, aber man schafft es nie, deshalb habe ich ich damit aufgehört, weil ich nie ein perfektes Ergebnis hatte deshalb sammle ich hobbymaster Modelle im 1/72 Maßstab :)
Great kit and excellent build! Video skills match your modeling skills. I really do hate Revell boxes though (I realize it helps keep the cost down, and adds to the value-for-money of their kits). I have NEVER built one model at a time, some are built over long periods of time, and it is nice to have a proper box to store the partial built sub-assemblies etc. I have purchased flip top storage boxes for several of my Revell builds and re-use them when completed.
The excellent outstanding molding corresponds to ICM. I just made a 1/32 Stearman PT17 by ICM/Revell and everything about the quality of pieces was beyond my expectations. I widely recommend ICM; won't let you down.
Excellent build as always. Thank you Dusan. I bought my beast from a retailer in the UK via Amazon. Apparently Revell doesn't sell kits in the USA anymore. I can't wait to see your build of the Revell 1/32 f/a-18e . If and when it ever comes out.
In a future video can you comment on your airbrush and technique? It looks so easy, but for me it is difficult to get the results that you accomplish. Thanks
First of all, your craftsmanship and artistry are of a superior level. In my youth, I used to participate in local IPMS modeling meetings and contests. So, I have some experience and appreciation of scale modeling. Anyway, I was a little curious about your thoughts and practices in scaling values and saturation of colors when it comes to the painting of your models. And by the way, I think that you painting skill and approach are very artful. In other words, if you are viewing a model in 1/48th scale, it would be like viewing an actual aircraft from several feet away. Therefore, considering the effect of atmospheric perspective, colors would be less saturated and value contrast would not be as great. For example, the invasion stripes at this scale would not black and white, but would be very dark gray (almost black) and very light gray (almost white).. Please let me know your thoughts and keep up the great artistry! Regards, -DT
Excellent build Dusan. The ambient music selection is excellent, when I heared the one starting at 6:35, I was like... ooooyeah the good old "Dusan music" :D This whole magic drops the blood pressure with approx 30... Great build, great video... Keep going with the builds :) (Y) P.S.: It's jet time soon :P
Two piece wheels? Not even weighted? Nice detail painting for the pit. I have to laugh, my Dad gave me a set of pin vise drill 30yrs. ago. Never really had much use for them, until I started to build models. Can't live without them now! Nice looking engines, pretty good detail throughout. Excellent OOB build, beautiful weathering! Congrats!
excellent work !, that you use to dilute the color Aqua paint ?, I also use it with my airbrush, but I have problems to paint, it leaves the surface a bit rough and I can not make fine lines !. Greetings from Argentina!
Beautiful aircraft. Was given the honour of of climbing inside and sitting in the cockpit of a nice one at Morrabin aviation museum in Victoria, Australia a few years back. Loved every minute of it. Could watch you airbrush all day, great job.
Thank you! Btw, I have one in 72nd scale in famous Aussie markings. All the best! Dusan
Theres a lovely story in Hugh Pophams Sea Flight: His squadron were co-located on Orkney with a Beaufighter unit who had been writing off too many airframes with poor landings. The early Beaus had a high landing speed and nasty ground loop habit. The Beaufighter squadron leader asked for a test pilot or instructor to come up and give his men a good lesson. A few days later in poor weather a Beaufighter turns up overhead and makes a perfect three point landing. Assuming this was the expert pilot he had requested the whole squadron was turned out to watch and meet him as he taxied in. *That is how you land a Beaufighter!* berated the Sqdn Ldr *Pay attention and do everything he says!* Out of the cockpit climbs an attractive 5ft blonde female of the ATA diverted from a regular delivery run. According to Popham the Beaufighter boys were dumbstruck and their landings improved dramatically. Never seen someone put an ATA pilot climbing out of a WW2 model - would be different.
Clicked "like" before watching the video, because I know its about to be a great build
lol I did the same
Very nice kit,excellent job!!
Ditto.
I did that too
Hehehehe i did the same, as always at Dusan's builds
A manly tear of Joy was shed... Its always a pleasure to watch your Videos Mr. Lekic! Thank you.
Excellent video & job building your Revell Bristol Beaufighter TF.X!
Nice work. I was an aircrafty fitter at Filton in Bristol and worked with a guy in the 80's who worked on these aicraft. The base of the gun turret was machined and was in two halfs that he used to gas weld toghether.
Dusan IS a modeling ace ! I have learned so much from him watching his video's over the last couple of years.
Beautiful build Sir. Due to ill health I've a bit of time on my hands and fancy getting back into model building after a thirty odd year hiatus. Have been watching RUclips to get an idea of how far the modelling scene has come in that time; a rather long way it seems. You're work really "pops-out" and I find just watching all these builds extremely relaxing, almost a "Zen" experience.
I've always had a "thing" for WWII twin engine planes. The Bristol Beaufighter and de Havilland Mosquito being my all time favourites. They have that hunkered sense of power and purpose that you know will see them through most scraps & fights.
I've subscribed and will be watching many more of your videos, thanks for the inspiration and joy your work brings.
Great build! Revell really hit the mark with this kit. Detail, engineering, price. Well done!
Beautiful model. You do excellent work. Thanks.
Nice work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Fantastic build!! What a tough warbird the Beaufighter was!! Your technique is awesome!!!
Thanks!! All the best! Dusan
Fantastic job. I love the Beaufighter.
Super nice build, great looking Beaufighter, thanks for letting us come along on the build!
Great video and awesome build!!!
Beautiful plane and amazing job! This is one of my favorites aircraft of the ww2!
Another beautiful build and evidence of your modelling artistry. You make it look so easy and the OOB builds are just as powerful as those with lots of extras......can't wait to see what's next!!
Thank you Robert! All the best! Dusan
Another fine job, Dusan! 👍👍😎
Remember the very early RUclips aircraft modeling fan Basic Modeling. It's weird I can no longer find him on the site. Ihope he hasn't passed away
Nice build 👍
Thank you for your build, looks fantastic, I’ve returned to modelling after 35 years and I’m waiting delivery of this exact kit, as it’s my third build I don’t think it will be anything like your skill level but I will be using yours as a reference, really appreciate your video 👍
I no longer build models, I watch you do it instead!
Superb. You're an Artist
I really enjoy these videos. The music is hypnotic!
Love your build videos ! Thanks for all the tips. It’s like a meditation session for the viewer that I am 🙏🏻
Thank you very much for your kind words! All the best!! Dusan
ScaleModelAircraft Thank YOU !
I’m gonna use your Corsair 1D video as template ;)
Fabulous build OOB Dusan, i keep watching and learning, thank you for posting.
Thanks! All the best! Dusan
Konačno, čekam novi klip k'o ovo sunčano vreme... odlično !!
Beautiful RAF Beaufighter with the invasion stripes, well done m8!
Beautiful work; outstanding explanation!
Amazingly detailed build and it was so relaxing to watch as well!
Very nice kit,excellent job!!👍👌
Und wieder einmal, ein perfektes Modell 👍💪
Vielen Dank dafür. Es macht Laune, dabei zu zusehen 👍
Ja man denkt immer so jetzt krieg ich das auch hin, aber man schafft es nie, deshalb habe ich ich damit aufgehört, weil ich nie ein perfektes Ergebnis hatte deshalb sammle ich hobbymaster Modelle im 1/72 Maßstab :)
A very nice kit!
Love it. Just perfect. Not over or under weathered. Nailed it.
This is a superb build of a beautiful plane, one of my favourites. The kit actually looks better than the Tamiya one I built last year!
It's a pleasure to watch you work. Another amazing build! I'll be purchasing this one!
Great kit and excellent build! Video skills match your modeling skills. I really do hate Revell boxes though (I realize it helps keep the cost down, and adds to the value-for-money of their kits). I have NEVER built one model at a time, some are built over long periods of time, and it is nice to have a proper box to store the partial built sub-assemblies etc. I have purchased flip top storage boxes for several of my Revell builds and re-use them when completed.
Looks like a great kit and well done!
What a way to wake up !!! Another great video.
Very satisfying to watch,good job 👍
Nicely done! I really liked the paint scheme and the amount of detail you put into the interior even though nobody will see it besides us, very cool.
Thank you Meltz! All the best! Dusan
Superb build!
Beautiful plane and model !!!
Your videos inspire me to improve my models. A great job, as always
The excellent outstanding molding corresponds to ICM. I just made a 1/32 Stearman PT17 by ICM/Revell and everything about the quality of pieces was beyond my expectations. I widely recommend ICM; won't let you down.
Stunning build yet again 😃👍
Looks perfect, great work!
Great work, magnificent plane.
Again outstanding work from you Dusan, the build, the paint job and the weathering job are amazing, stunning
Thank you!!!! All the best! Dusan
Ah Dusan! I’ve missed seeing your work. Another brilliant execution!
so many parts hidden details inside ... I would leave open the engine hood at least. great work great art.
Lovely work.
That was a very nice looking Beaufighter. I enjoyed watching this. Thank you for sharing.
Great job.
very good to watch, thank you.
Great to watch, enjoyed the soundtrack choice and loved the build. Many thanks for posting :-)
Thank you! All the best! Dusan
Great build
Perfekcija Dušane 👍
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I m gonna use your video to build my own Beaufighter... beautiful job 👌
Excellent build as always. Thank you Dusan. I bought my beast from a retailer in the UK via Amazon. Apparently Revell doesn't sell kits in the USA anymore. I can't wait to see your build of the Revell 1/32 f/a-18e . If and when it ever comes out.
Thank you! Btw, wierd I haven’t seen super hornet at my local store... All the best! Dusan
Daniel Williams I believe that Revell and Revell of Germany still sell kits it the USA. I just bought a couple.
I like your idea of showing previous codings on the fuselage. Nice touch.
Very nice indeed your videos always inspire me
Hi! Love your work. Are you considering doing an airbrushing tutorial!? You make it look so easy
Building the tamiya Mk. VI right now, and I really like it! So much I ordered a Mk. X too.. This seems alright as well however.
Great job on it.
I like clean look models. But I also enjoy adding weathering and dammage to certain models. It's on how I feel from kit to kit.
So beautiful. I cried.
Excellent! Some time you may include in the vid how you make the antenna. Thank you
I think for such a huge model Revell could also have to offer details for the 4 20mm Hispano Suiza cannons.
In a future video can you comment on your airbrush and technique? It looks so easy, but for me it is difficult to get the results that you accomplish. Thanks
Great to see another build Dusan this was brilliant to see the new beaufighter from Revell thanks for sharing cheers 😁👍🏻
Es realmente hermoso, bello e increíble ...desde luego digno de un concurso...gracias por compartirnos ...
Really well put together Dusan, love the Beau. Have shared on my Facebook group 👍
Thanks!! All the best! Dusan
It’s really cool seeing how you constantly improve with each build. Great stuff!!!
Keep up the good work brother!
Excellent job, so beauty
Great Job Dusan👌👍!! Wonderful OOTB Build.
Tohle miluju ta přesnost nejradeji mám nejradši když mi pomalu roste ten model před očima
Stunning work dude!
Hugely impressive build!
Great video again. Nicely done! It's astonishing how you manage to keep your gloves clean from paint :D
Magnificent job!
Love the videos but that hobby shop in the beginning makes me so jealous!
That was so cool bro I missed the full build videos please keep them coming dude looking forward to your next video.
Thank you! All the best! Dusan
Anytime
Absolutely Fabulous! Thanks for uploading. :)
Outstanding job!!!!!
First of all, your craftsmanship and artistry are of a superior level. In my youth, I used to participate in local IPMS modeling meetings and contests. So, I have some experience and appreciation of scale modeling.
Anyway, I was a little curious about your thoughts and practices in scaling values and saturation of colors when it comes to the painting of your models. And by the way, I think that you painting skill and approach are very artful.
In other words, if you are viewing a model in 1/48th scale, it would be like viewing an actual aircraft from several feet away. Therefore, considering the effect of atmospheric perspective, colors would be less saturated and value contrast would not be as great. For example, the invasion stripes at this scale would not black and white, but would be very dark gray (almost black) and very light gray (almost white)..
Please let me know your thoughts and keep up the great artistry!
Regards,
-DT
Excellent build Dusan. The ambient music selection is excellent, when I heared the one starting at 6:35, I was like... ooooyeah the good old "Dusan music" :D This whole magic drops the blood pressure with approx 30... Great build, great video... Keep going with the builds :) (Y)
P.S.: It's jet time soon :P
Thank you!! :) All the best! Dusan
Two piece wheels? Not even weighted? Nice detail painting for the pit. I have to laugh, my Dad gave me a set of pin vise drill 30yrs. ago. Never really had much use for them, until I started to build models. Can't live without them now! Nice looking engines, pretty good detail throughout. Excellent OOB build, beautiful weathering! Congrats!
Thank you Bob! All the best! Dusan
Great Job My Friend. "DETROIT"
Nice subtle weathering
A really nice build and video.
Great video! Turned out fantastic.Loving the tonal variation 🍻👍
Excelente video desde Chile abrazo me encanta los aviones el aeromodelismo gran trabajo 👍👍👍
Super model krásné zpracován👍
Fantastic built. Quick question: during the last highlight and fading step, do you spray air over the applied wash?
Bravo Duleeeee!
Perfect ! clean model Congr!
loved this video format - subbed! great work!
excellent work !, that you use to dilute the color Aqua paint ?, I also use it with my airbrush, but I have problems to paint, it leaves the surface a bit rough and I can not make fine lines !. Greetings from Argentina!
Excellent work. What is the reference of the flexible ruler used as a guide to line engraver?
Hasegawa tool, as I recall try tool TL1 or something like that. Thanks!! All the best! Dusan
Come sempre il msestro non sbaglia 😊 spettacolare