Built my first model when i was like 10 or 12. Used only two brushes, nail scissors (the small curved ones), nail file (my moms), glue and just two paints (all i could afford). The result was pretty good. Scale modeling has a learning curve. Even if you jump right into the rabbit hole and spend a ton of money for airbrushes and air pumps, a ton of paints and tools etc etc, your first models will be only as good as your skills allow. Start with just basic stuff and slowly work your way up to the better stuff.
Awesome series man, I used to buy a lot of models as a kid but I'd just sort of glue the big parts together and then not know how to paint them, so I never actually finished anything. Now I'm curious about trying it out again as an adult, so these videos are super helpful!
Got back into model making after a hiatus of around 30 years, and getting better (at least I think so) in small increments with every model. Getting back to absolute basics in this way is absolute gold to me. Thanks.
You don't NEED a compressor and airbrush but a Paasche H and a hardware store compressor is only about $80 US. Kits can be had for cheap at shows where guys are clearing out their stashes or at club raffles at model shows. The first basic lot of paint is where the cost is going to be, but the initial outlay will last for many kits. The hardware (DIY) store will sell a small utility knife for 3 or 4 bucks. Fingernail clippers will work in most cases as well as a sprue cutter. A sheet of 400 and a sheet of 600 grit sandpaper will start you off. The beauty aisle of the druggist will yield some nail sanding sticks for a couple of bucks.
Great idea for a series of videos for beginners. I'm sure the vast majority of modeller use brushes to paint and don't have or want to spent £300 on an airbrush set up. Tools and paints can be purchased for £20 - £30 and as you have said, just add pieces as your experience grows. I'm looking forward to see how you produce a high quality paint finish with brushes. Keep up the good work Bob !
Nice to see a video like this for beginners. You did the sprue cutting part very clearly. I hope you do add the landing gear on this one as it is an important part of modeling an aircraft when you don't get a stand. Also brings up the need for adding weight to the nose early in the build.just keep the finishing of the gear simple. This is important information for beginners I think.
valveampman 1 second ago Back in the day when I first started this hobby and paint came it square glass bottles, all I had was a small Stanley break off blade knife. sanders were wet and dry paper (freehand sanding), and one or two sanding boards for nails, (still, use them, ) and a set of needle fills.
A good video thanks Bob I do use sanding sticks and a sharp knife for my models it makes for a better finish you can spend a lot of money on tools as you progress with the hobby apart from the model it self I look forward to the next video 👍🏻
Back in the day when I first started this hobby and paint came it square glass bottles, all I had was a small Stanley break off blade knife. sanders were wet and dry paper (freehand sanding), and one or two sanding boards for nails, (still, use them, ) and a set of needle fills.
valveampman yes how times have changed they will be building models soon in three D printing I can remember my first model I made was an Airfix Sherman tank they came in plastic bags in those days the tools you can buy today is mind blowing
Hi Bob. Love your videos, especially the “HMS Victory” series as I’m building this as well! Not really to do with modelling but can I ask you which video cameras you use to film with?
It always will be in some dirt when you working, better wash each construction of the kit after ending it (mean do not wash complit sprue right from the box)
Built my first model when i was like 10 or 12. Used only two brushes, nail scissors (the small curved ones), nail file (my moms), glue and just two paints (all i could afford). The result was pretty good.
Scale modeling has a learning curve. Even if you jump right into the rabbit hole and spend a ton of money for airbrushes and air pumps, a ton of paints and tools etc etc, your first models will be only as good as your skills allow.
Start with just basic stuff and slowly work your way up to the better stuff.
Awesome series man, I used to buy a lot of models as a kid but I'd just sort of glue the big parts together and then not know how to paint them, so I never actually finished anything. Now I'm curious about trying it out again as an adult, so these videos are super helpful!
Got back into model making after a hiatus of around 30 years, and getting better (at least I think so) in small increments with every model.
Getting back to absolute basics in this way is absolute gold to me.
Thanks.
You don't NEED a compressor and airbrush but a Paasche H and a hardware store compressor is only about $80 US. Kits can be had for cheap at shows where guys are clearing out their stashes or at club raffles at model shows. The first basic lot of paint is where the cost is going to be, but the initial outlay will last for many kits. The hardware (DIY) store will sell a small utility knife for 3 or 4 bucks. Fingernail clippers will work in most cases as well as a sprue cutter. A sheet of 400 and a sheet of 600 grit sandpaper will start you off. The beauty aisle of the druggist will yield some nail sanding sticks for a couple of bucks.
Thanks for this. I am new to military / aircraft modelling and this is a great help.
Great idea for a series of videos for beginners. I'm sure the vast majority of modeller use brushes to paint and don't have or want to spent £300 on an airbrush set up. Tools and paints can be purchased for £20 - £30 and as you have said, just add pieces as your experience grows.
I'm looking forward to see how you produce a high quality paint finish with brushes.
Keep up the good work Bob !
Nice to see a video like this for beginners. You did the sprue cutting part very clearly. I hope you do add the landing gear on this one as it is an important part of modeling an aircraft when you don't get a stand. Also brings up the need for adding weight to the nose early in the build.just keep the finishing of the gear simple. This is important information for beginners I think.
It's going to be an in-flight display. He said it so himself a few times through the video.
16:36 If I cut it the wrong way and make a noticeable hole how can I save it? Can I use some kind of putty to fill the gaps? Perhaps after the gluing?
you could use the right size plastic rod and glue it in the hole
valveampman
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Back in the day when I first started this hobby and paint came it square glass bottles, all I had was a small Stanley break off blade knife. sanders were wet and dry paper (freehand sanding), and one or two sanding boards for nails, (still, use them, ) and a set of needle fills.
A good video thanks Bob I do use sanding sticks and a sharp knife for my models it makes for a better finish you can spend a lot of money on tools as you progress with the hobby apart from the model it self I look forward to the next video 👍🏻
Back in the day when I first started this hobby and paint came it square glass bottles, all I had was a small Stanley break off blade knife. sanders were wet and dry paper (freehand sanding), and one or two sanding boards for nails, (still, use them, ) and a set of needle fills.
valveampman yes how times have changed they will be building models soon in three D printing I can remember my first model I made was an Airfix Sherman tank they came in plastic bags in those days the tools you can buy today is mind blowing
Gracias a videos como el tuyo mas gente se apasiona por este bello arte....saludos...
Finished this a couple of weeks ago. Some great engineering solutions. Enjoyable build.
Hi Bob. Love your videos, especially the “HMS Victory” series as I’m building this as well! Not really to do with modelling but can I ask you which video cameras you use to film with?
Oh, and a couple of water colour brushes from a water colour set.
Great video! I'm going to enjoy this series very much...do you not normally wash the sprues in some dish soap or cleaner? I have always done this.
I personally never do this, never seen the need myself.
It always will be in some dirt when you working, better wash each construction of the kit after ending it (mean do not wash complit sprue right from the box)
watching this video to build my first very kit which is a FAA Mirage III, talk about irony lol
lamp on your table what is it ? model etc ?
is your watch G-Shock????
Vid starts at 4.20
Relaxing to just listen to the man talk…
just relised its a camera lololol