I noticed you used Tamiya Extra thin on the clear parts. That would make me very nervous! Does it not fog them at all? I normally use Aquadhere on mine, but one sharp knock can dislodge a canopy...
Hi David - the trick with the Extra thin is to first only apply a tiny tiny amount - I wipe off most of what's on the brush before applying. And secondly, only apply to clear parts that have a frame around them that is going to be painted. Any fogging is going to be covered up by primer and paint thereafter, so its no drama. Cheers, Chris
Sounds like an accent from across the ditch !! - Nicely shot, lighting a little weak but that will sort itself out. Commentary light and easy and a cracking choice of subject. Looking forward to more - Best from NZ.
G'day Ian! Thanks for the comment and yes on the lighting, I'm getting better at it I think. Will always upvote a Kiwi - we try to go back to Middle Earth at least once a year or so, but damn COVID this year thwarted those plans again. Cheers, Chris
I do that because its easier to just glue in the pilot, then adjust the legs/arms positions around the completed cockpit, instead of hoping once youve painted him, that you can put him and the seat in without having to adjust anything...
Hi Chris , really enjoyed your build . I also like to build " in flight" models and often find the u/c doors are a nightmare to fit in the closed position ! Love the Tucano , used to see them a lot flying over Mid Wales . 😍😍 Also enjoying Hobby Boss Kits , planes and armour , haven't had a bad one yet !
Thanks Fred - yeah I look for aircraft with relatively easy U/C door conversions, its usually the ones with a flat underwing profile. The Trumpeter Whirlwind and de Havilland Hornets were a bit tricky because of the curved nacelles, and I'm yet to try the Tamiya Mosquito but its on the list...
Thanks for the video. I have two of their 314 Super Tucanos to build eventually. I’ve gotten a ton of extras including some resin a guy in South America. Makes to make them like the US test aircraft or Afghan planes. No one has really posted any build videos of them so this has been close enough. Also looking forward to the 53 build series.
Why thankyou - it was a fun, if a little too straightforward kit to do! Thanks for the sub too, your channel looks great - I've subbed to watch your stuff as well cheers Chris.
I'm producing an inflight series- about five videos on how i model my aircraft inflight, one of which will be dedicated to how to install acrylic rod and other processes to get the model in the air! Coming soon, cheers Chris
Great to finally see in-flight model build! What's the maker of the seated pilot figures? Also would love to see how to make the stand for the in-flight model. Thanks!
Thanks - yeah I try to do all my aircraft inflight if possible. The seated pilot figures are from KASL Hobby, they're for an F-5, but close enough. I'll use them again for my Albatros display team build down the road. I made the stand using 6mm acrylic rod, with the base a wooden figure plinth from a local supplier. I hope to make a future video on how to make these and other versions, including how to pose the model inflight. Been doing it that way since I started! Cheers, Chris
Looks great Chris. Did you thin that Bondo spot putty down. If so with what. It seemed runny or am I mistaken. It also seems to me that the prop is in a feathered position compared to box art. Not a rivet counter by any means just an observation.
Hi Adam, thanks! I use the bit of Bondo putty that sits in the end of the cap first, which is usually the thinnest at first, then the thicker stuff inside the tube. And yes, unfortunately the prop is feathered, thats how it assembles out of the box. Maybe we can imagine the instructor is testing the trainee pilot with some engine off drills? Cheers, Chris
That's how it came in the kit - and I couldn't be bothered fixing it! But many have mentioned it now, I might rip it off and change the blades...or maybe the pilot is training for engine out procedures? :D
Its what came in the kit - as per most base Tucano model aircraft, which have either a 3 or 4 blade prop. Its the Super Tucano with a much uprated engine that has the five blade prop.
I noticed you used Tamiya Extra thin on the clear parts. That would make me very nervous! Does it not fog them at all? I normally use Aquadhere on mine, but one sharp knock can dislodge a canopy...
Hi David - the trick with the Extra thin is to first only apply a tiny tiny amount - I wipe off most of what's on the brush before applying. And secondly, only apply to clear parts that have a frame around them that is going to be painted. Any fogging is going to be covered up by primer and paint thereafter, so its no drama. Cheers, Chris
@@beckersmodels Thanks Chris. I might try it on a scrap canopy first...because fumbly fingers! ;)
Great that you show the machine with crew in the air. Most builders display their work on the ground.
Thanks! Yes I build almost all my aircraft models inflight...its my thing!
My Dad flew that aircraft #431in the Peruvian Airforce during COIN operations, great Build!
Wow - that's cool - thanks for the comment! Cheers Chris
Sounds like an accent from across the ditch !! - Nicely shot, lighting a little weak but that will sort itself out. Commentary light and easy and a cracking choice of subject.
Looking forward to more - Best from NZ.
G'day Ian! Thanks for the comment and yes on the lighting, I'm getting better at it I think. Will always upvote a Kiwi - we try to go back to Middle Earth at least once a year or so, but damn COVID this year thwarted those plans again. Cheers, Chris
I never thought of painting the cockpit with the pilots sitting in the seat, I might have to try that
I do that because its easier to just glue in the pilot, then adjust the legs/arms positions around the completed cockpit, instead of hoping once youve painted him, that you can put him and the seat in without having to adjust anything...
Very nice job. Thank you
Thanks for that and commenting, cheers Chris
A great subject and a great finished Tucano.
Thanks Greg, appreciate it, cheers Chris
Nice build mate and an easy to follow video build process
Thanks - its harder than it looks putting these videos together, I tell you! Will try it again soon, cheers Chris
I liked this one the most of any of your videos. Great production values, very watchable, informative and enjoyable.
Excellent editing, exactly the right length to keep one engaged. Backed up by the skills!
Thanks Mark, appreciate the comments, cheers Chris
excellent video.. easy to follow
Thanks! I find these hard to film, but enjoyable once you put it all together. Cheers, Chris
Nicely done. Good camera angles and easy to watch.
Thanks BigDog - this was sort of a testbed for future builds, so glad to hear the angles are watchable! Cheers, Chris
Hi Chris , really enjoyed your build . I also like to build " in flight" models and often find the u/c doors are a nightmare to fit in the closed position ! Love the Tucano , used to see them a lot flying over Mid Wales . 😍😍 Also enjoying Hobby Boss Kits , planes and armour , haven't had a bad one yet !
Thanks Fred - yeah I look for aircraft with relatively easy U/C door conversions, its usually the ones with a flat underwing profile. The Trumpeter Whirlwind and de Havilland Hornets were a bit tricky because of the curved nacelles, and I'm yet to try the Tamiya Mosquito but its on the list...
I’ve been looking forward to seeing full build videos from you, great work and I look forward to seeing more.
Thanks Michael, this was a nice test, so I feel more confident doing more in the future - stay tuned I guess! Cheers, Chris
Lovely build....cool aircraft. Nice job on editing buddy. You even got Harry to play the banjo for background music
Thanks Joe, I think I've getting better at this!
Oi mate... banjo music copyright HHM lol
Thanks for the video. I have two of their 314 Super Tucanos to build eventually. I’ve gotten a ton of extras including some resin a guy in South America. Makes to make them like the US test aircraft or Afghan planes. No one has really posted any build videos of them so this has been close enough. Also looking forward to the 53 build series.
You're welcome Daniel - I like their 314's too, might tackle it oneday. Cheers, Chris
Hello Chris, the Tucano is looking really good. I like it. Good job on the camo... Subscribed! Cheers from Germany
Why thankyou - it was a fun, if a little too straightforward kit to do! Thanks for the sub too, your channel looks great - I've subbed to watch your stuff as well cheers Chris.
Ótimo trabalho. Muito bem detalhado em todos os aspectos.
Excellent!!!!
Thanks Justin!
Do you think sometime you could show how you install your incrylic rod. I would really like to see how you do that.
I'm producing an inflight series- about five videos on how i model my aircraft inflight, one of which will be dedicated to how to install acrylic rod and other processes to get the model in the air! Coming soon, cheers Chris
Nice work and video mate. Keep it up!
Thanks Tigershark - got another one out today, hopefully I can move forward with some regular videos from now on. cheers, Chris
Becker's Models already watched that one this morning. Keep em coming.
Great to finally see in-flight model build! What's the maker of the seated pilot figures? Also would love to see how to make the stand for the in-flight model. Thanks!
Thanks - yeah I try to do all my aircraft inflight if possible. The seated pilot figures are from KASL Hobby, they're for an F-5, but close enough. I'll use them again for my Albatros display team build down the road. I made the stand using 6mm acrylic rod, with the base a wooden figure plinth from a local supplier. I hope to make a future video on how to make these and other versions, including how to pose the model inflight. Been doing it that way since I started! Cheers, Chris
@@beckersmodels Roger that. Thanks
Looks great Chris. Did you thin that Bondo spot putty down. If so with what. It seemed runny or am I mistaken. It also seems to me that the prop is in a feathered position compared to box art. Not a rivet counter by any means just an observation.
Hi Adam, thanks! I use the bit of Bondo putty that sits in the end of the cap first, which is usually the thinnest at first, then the thicker stuff inside the tube. And yes, unfortunately the prop is feathered, thats how it assembles out of the box. Maybe we can imagine the instructor is testing the trainee pilot with some engine off drills? Cheers, Chris
Becker's Models Interesting on the prop. Good storyline. Have a good one!
Hi Becker,just come across this Tucano video,just one question fella,why did you model the aircraft in flight with the prop in the feathered position
That's how it came in the kit - and I couldn't be bothered fixing it! But many have mentioned it now, I might rip it off and change the blades...or maybe the pilot is training for engine out procedures? :D
Just a comment for the algorithm
And I shall reply for the algorithm - its a funny beast that thing....
Most Tucanos I have looked at had a 5 blade prop??
Its what came in the kit - as per most base Tucano model aircraft, which have either a 3 or 4 blade prop. Its the Super Tucano with a much uprated engine that has the five blade prop.