How come you only have 2/000 odd subscribers ???? It’s truly criminal considering the skill and knowledge and entertainment that you provide tours mere mortals ! It honestly baffles me when you consider other channel’s numbers many thanks ray bham
@@RayWheeldon Thanks Ray. I only started this May so I consider it early days. RUclips has been a huge learning curve that’s for sure. Thank you so much for the support and encouragement 🙏
After that epic Spitty build, I am ready to follow your builds anywhere they lead. I learn so much from you, it is a pleasure to watch each video, even these smaller builds.
@@tmcmurdo826 Thank you so much. I don’t want to be “the foil guy”, that’s only one small part of model building. This little kit was so nice to build, I hope others will follow along. .Thanks again 🙏
Great video and build Richard, superb attention paid to the painting aswell. I agree also that 2k subs is far too low for your channel but am pleased to be one of the 2k
Thanks for the painting tips the kit turned out really nice. I have worked on RAF fast jets and the trainers are usually very clean and with a gloss finish so this is quite accurate.
How hard is it to click the thumbs up? Just 37 likes from over 400 views is ridiculous. Another fantastic build Richard especially in a scale you are not keen on.
@@ricardoroberto7054 thanks Ricardo. It’s the internet, it’s a fickle strange place 🤪I loved this build. It has changed my perspective on smaller scales. They take up less room, considerably cheaper, a challenging experience to do well and don’t take as long. I’ll mix them in with larger builds going forwards 🙏👍
@@RichardsModellingAdventures Good stuff. 1/72 is all I do due to space constraints but rigging a sopwith pup can be challenging but I love the scale. Look forward to seeing more.
Based on box art I would have gone with the red too, I think it stands out and is easier than orange. Really smooth finish too. Cheers till the next build
Very pristine and wonderful build Richard. You mentioned you had to remove all of the paint on a previous covering, were you using acrylic paint at that point? If not, how are you able to get the paint removed without marring the surface. Again, Richard everything looks great. From your comments earlier I thought you would never do a 1/72nd scale model, but here you are. Cheers, Rhys
I used various paints but IPA and a bit of time removes anything and has no effect on plastic, even the clear stuff. The whole model ended up in my ultrasonic cleaner at one point. I have changed my opinion of 1/72nd scale. I really enjoyed this one and will be doing more ( one on the bench now) 😀
A couple of questions...... I know the fuselage seams are already good but what did you do to make them vanish completely? Also why didnt you add the nose weight and instrument panel before you put the fuselage together? Thanks.
Hi Ricardo. The whole model was sanded. I have very little interest in moulded in panel lines. Most of the time they are way too deep or wide IMHO. At this scale they are all but pointless. I rather achieve a smooth surface for painting. Sanding and then primer to see how it looks is the way to go. The model also probably had at least 5 applications of clear lacquer that has been sanded, each application helps to fill in small imperfections. All this came from me starting back in the hobby building model cars and motorcycles. The nose weight was just easier to add at this point anyway, and I didn't even consider it needed any as the Airfix instruction don't mention it. The instrument panel was added before joining but it got washed away when I removed all of the paint and started again with the new colour scheme.
@@RichardsModellingAdventures cheers. Sorry I didn't mean the panel lines but the fuselage joint. Airfix are very good now but what was your technique for getting rid of the seam completely? Thanks.
@@RichardsModellingAdventures 1/72 is already pretty big. But if you have the room for a 1/48....... I have the Hasegawa 1/72 in my stash and it's a big kit. What do you reckon?
How come you only have 2/000 odd subscribers ???? It’s truly criminal considering the skill and knowledge and entertainment that you provide tours mere mortals ! It honestly baffles me when you consider other channel’s numbers many thanks ray bham
@@RayWheeldon Thanks Ray. I only started this May so I consider it early days. RUclips has been a huge learning curve that’s for sure. Thank you so much for the support and encouragement 🙏
After that epic Spitty build, I am ready to follow your builds anywhere they lead. I learn so much from you, it is a pleasure to watch each video, even these smaller builds.
@@tmcmurdo826 Thank you so much. I don’t want to be “the foil guy”, that’s only one small part of model building. This little kit was so nice to build, I hope others will follow along. .Thanks again 🙏
Great video and build Richard, superb attention paid to the painting aswell. I agree also that 2k subs is far too low for your channel but am pleased to be one of the 2k
Thanks mike, really appreciated buddy 😀🙏
Another recommendation for a channel I sure to enjoy watching
Thanks Mark 😀
Lovely result Rich, and glad to see you enjoying a 72nd scale build. Awesome paint job and great tips on the techniques involved. 👍🤩
Thanks Dean. You OK buddy?
Excellent result. Blast from the past that scheme
@@Georgeconna32 Thanks George 😀
Superb build really enjoyed watching the video
@@markgriffiths6638 Thanks Mark 👍🙏
Thanks for the painting tips the kit turned out really nice. I have worked on RAF fast jets and the trainers are usually very clean and with a gloss finish so this is quite accurate.
Great to know thank you 🙏😀
I will definitely have to give your polishing technique a go.
@@TheWGLOVER awesome 👍😀
You could build all the 1970s RAF trainers in this scale and paint scheme. Bulldog Hawk or Gnat. Great work
Yes indeed. the Bulldog and Gnat are a bit too small for me though, Ill give them a go at some point 👍
This is one that Airfix should do in 1/48. I always pick one of these up from LIDL at the end of the year. It's a decent little kit.
Yes it would be a nice aircraft to model in any scale 😀
Thoroughly enjoyed that, you really do have a skill for getting a great finish on your models no matter what.
@@Graham_Thompson thanks Graham 🙏
How hard is it to click the thumbs up? Just 37 likes from over 400 views is ridiculous.
Another fantastic build Richard especially in a scale you are not keen on.
@@ricardoroberto7054 thanks Ricardo. It’s the internet, it’s a fickle strange place 🤪I loved this build. It has changed my perspective on smaller scales. They take up less room, considerably cheaper, a challenging experience to do well and don’t take as long. I’ll mix them in with larger builds going forwards 🙏👍
@@RichardsModellingAdventures Good stuff. 1/72 is all I do due to space constraints but rigging a sopwith pup can be challenging but I love the scale. Look forward to seeing more.
Glad to hear it Ricardo. Any requests?
@@RichardsModellingAdventures ooh ok I will have a think.
great finish well done!
Thanks 😀
Based on box art I would have gone with the red too, I think it stands out and is easier than orange. Really smooth finish too. Cheers till the next build
Thanks. I was hesitant with this scheme as it's rather difficult to mask. It turned out OK in the end though. 🙏👍
Looks really nice!
Thanks 🙏
Looks lovely. Really nice detail 😉
Thanks, I really enjoyed building this one
Really cool. ✈
@@goforitpainting Thanks 🙏
Just subbed. Brilliant vid and tips.
Thanks for the sub! 👍🙏
Very pristine and wonderful build Richard. You mentioned you had to remove all of the paint on a previous covering, were you using acrylic paint at that point? If not, how are you able to get the paint removed without marring the surface. Again, Richard everything looks great. From your comments earlier I thought you would never do a 1/72nd scale model, but here you are.
Cheers,
Rhys
I used various paints but IPA and a bit of time removes anything and has no effect on plastic, even the clear stuff. The whole model ended up in my ultrasonic cleaner at one point. I have changed my opinion of 1/72nd scale. I really enjoyed this one and will be doing more ( one on the bench now) 😀
Curious, can this process, but taking gloss finish to matt, successfully be achieved using acrylic gloss instead of lacquer?
Cheers
Yes but acrylic varnish takes way longer to dry to a point where you can sand it. You will struggle to get the same gloss finish with it too.
Thought that might be the case. So many reasons for me not to employ them. So far lack of odour is the only real perk😄
Anyone asks the student cocked up a flight eval, received KP duty washing and waxing his ride.
Looks amazing
So this is a wax up version then 😀
Unbelievable!!
Thanks 😀
A couple of questions...... I know the fuselage seams are already good but what did you do to make them vanish completely? Also why didnt you add the nose weight and instrument panel before you put the fuselage together? Thanks.
Hi Ricardo. The whole model was sanded. I have very little interest in moulded in panel lines. Most of the time they are way too deep or wide IMHO. At this scale they are all but pointless. I rather achieve a smooth surface for painting. Sanding and then primer to see how it looks is the way to go. The model also probably had at least 5 applications of clear lacquer that has been sanded, each application helps to fill in small imperfections. All this came from me starting back in the hobby building model cars and motorcycles. The nose weight was just easier to add at this point anyway, and I didn't even consider it needed any as the Airfix instruction don't mention it. The instrument panel was added before joining but it got washed away when I removed all of the paint and started again with the new colour scheme.
@@RichardsModellingAdventures cheers. Sorry I didn't mean the panel lines but the fuselage joint. Airfix are very good now but what was your technique for getting rid of the seam completely? Thanks.
I assume it was just part of the lacquer and sanding?
Yes that what I meant. The seam lines are what I'm talking about
Ok about the requests I was wondering modem jet or ww2? I think you could make a cracking Tomcat.
I'm listening..what scale?
@@RichardsModellingAdventures 1/72 is already pretty big. But if you have the room for a 1/48....... I have the Hasegawa 1/72 in my stash and it's a big kit. What do you reckon?
1/48th Tomcat sounds like a plan 👍
@@RichardsModellingAdventures nice one 👌