This takes me back about 30 years! I remember making many of these kits as a lad but nothing anywhere near the very high standard you've achieved. Fantastic model of a wonderful plane. Thanks for sharing it.
Wonderful model, congratulations! I haven't built a model in well over thirty years but videos like this are seriously inspiring me to give it a fresh go. Not only have the tools and materials come a long way, but the internet allows so much more sharing of tips and techniques so we can all get better results. Thanks for sharing!
What a talent and inspiration you are,your realism and attention to detail are second to none!!,showed the wife for a hint at my xmas present,even she was blown away :-),equally love the music,tried to "SHAZAM" it,but no luck,please post what it is,thank you,Martin
Wow, i have been handed a Revell Spitfire Mkv, 1;72 by a friend of mine and have been looking online for hints and tips,had no idea it was so in depth,really interesting and has got my attention,but i have to say yours is fantastic,the detail is amazing,well done,i think i will just hang my glue pot up and walk away.
Not at all, my friend! :) I was flabbergasted when I returned to the hobby (with this kit as well) and there is no end you can take detailing to. That being said, after several heavily detailed builds, I'm currently enjoying an Out-of-the-Box renaissance (ie just building what's in the box with no additional detailing) and it's great fun. So get stuck in about your 1/72 kit and forget about what everyone else is doing and just have a blast with it! Good luck and happy modelling! :)
im seriously not gonna lie, im being honest, out of the thousands of the videos of models ive seen THIS one IS THEE best. you should be proud, this is amazing :)
That is gorgeous work. I love the way the model is displayed. The weathering and washes worked brilliantley. Youve done a love job on the build vid. Nicely put together with excellent clear photos. All round a very well done. Looking forward to seeing the next build.
I subscribed as I was blown away by your amazing engine and cockpit detail and panel lines. All the good bits must be scratch built I would guess. Also the video production and music is fabulous!
this is amazing..ive built model cars for many years and have always been a little bewildered as to why the airplane kits have always been so greatly detailed..i mean sharp, crisp molds and they just seem to be better kits right out of the box.also ive always been overly impressed with people such as yourself who can turn plastic, no matter its box opening state, into such a piece of art.bravo man..great model
Thank you and welcome back! 'Fraid the scenery has changed a bit since you were last building, but it's changed totally for the better. There is nothing you can't do now!
Your models are the best i have ever seen! Enormeous details. Please give us some more insights. I would also love to see some detailed tipps on weathering and aging details. Thanks again for sharing your amazing skills.
Fantastic looking kit mate, all the weathering and paint scratching effects look mint. Thank you for sharing an inspiring build like this with us. I have an F-14 tomcat and a Supermarine Spitfire brand new kit I think i need to crack open in the garage.
superb model air craft,superb paint job and dio too,i hope we will see more of your work,i will look for words to your next upload thx for sharing with us;-)
Thanks, Steve. I was fair chuffed with this one myself. It was the kit I started back into the hobby with and to say it was a learning curve was to say the least!
Cheers for that! :) Wow THREE Superfortresses - now that is dedication - especially at 1/48!!! They must be huge - no wonder it's taking you so long. I can't even begin to imagine how long that would take me! I do have a Fujimi 1/144 B-29 that I'm looking forward to getting started though! :)
Firstly, thank you! MIGs pigments are a range of fine powders that you can use to add weathering rffrcts to models. You get them in a variety of shades and can be used dry or with care, wet. Takes a bit of getting used to, but I often prefer them to washes and in some cases pre-shading! Hope this helps! :)
that is absolutely beautiful i really have to get my hands on a tamiya spitfire kit i knew they were good but that is amazing and the weathering effect is awesome
Thank you! :) I use a mix of Black Smoke and Dark Mud which gives a nice, grimey brown. I keep it in a little jar and occasionally add a little black to darken or Europe Dust to lighten and give an almost rusty colour.
It's a fine powder that is available in a variety of different colours and is primarily used for weathering techniques and is made by a company called MIG. They do all sorts of cool stuff and you can get it online no bother! I use it all the time and highly recommend it. Happy modelling!
I saw a build in a magazine recently, where the modeller did the exact opposite and lightened the panel lines and adjacent panel edges as, in reality, the panels would be faded there. I'm considering trying this on the Hellcat I'm working on. Fingers crossed!
You are more than welcome, Martin! I'd quite like to have a go at a detailed Typhoon myself - their engines are odd-looking beasts, but they themselves look very powerful animals!
Absolutely phenomenal build mate! The after shading using pigments is a great idea! I'll be putting that to use on the trumpeter 1/48 p-40 I'm building at the mo. guys like you are an inspiration! Keep it up :)
seriously, this is the best aircraft model i have seen in my entire life ( and i have seen a lot of them!). epic work on this spit, you are simply the best :) just one question: do you mix the black mig pigments with pigment-fixer or how do you apply it? or do you just scatter the black mig pigment powder without any pigment fixer? this method looks fantastic and i will use it on my Bf110 from dragon in 1/32 scale i bought today.
@Johnjljc Thanks John. I was amazed by how much the hobby had changed: resin, photoetch, vacform....etc. This model was very much a learning experience. Heck, the one I'm working on now is as much an education as anything - I'm making my own vacformed canopies to replace the kit's chunky original - and in 1/144 no less!!! Hope you're going to post your build videos on YT!?!?
Looks really great! I know what you mean about how much the hobby has changed over the years. I'm just getting back to it myself. One of the best things for the hobby seems to be the Internet and watching RUclips builds. I have learned so many techniques that I didn't previously know.
Tony Blackwell The great thing about watching the many different ways people use to achieve the same effect is that it often sends you down path you didn't expect to find yourself taking and as a result, you create your own unique way of getting those results.
Second comment of the day.. Looks like super Supermarine to me!! Having already admired this on the Brutemuddlers forum, I knew the end result, but it was still breathtaking.. Looks like I will have to invest in some MIG pigs, then.. if they really are as easy as 1, 2, 4.. This is a masterpiece and definetely competition worthy.. You should give it a go, you're well in class with some of the best modellers I have seen in shows and the like.. A spiffing Spitfire, a true beauty!! :) Well done...
Well, thank you very much for your priase! The kit I'm working on at the moment won't have as much weathering as my usual builds and it'll be a little while before I get round to finishing it as I've been concentrating getting our garden shed fully converted to a model making den! Trust me, after spending so long sticking wood together, I'm ready to get back to plastic!!! :)
Well, Matthew, I used Blu-Tak (or in this case White-Tak) rolled out into as even a 'sausage' as possible and used this the mask off the areas. Using this method, you get a sifter line between the camo shades. Works a treat, but best on larger scales. :)
Great stuff I've been checking it out on e-bay there's all kinds to choose from thanks for informing me. I kept thinking it was something else made from scratch.
@dondeyout1 Your humble servant, sir! Kind words indeed! The thing with weathering is that it can make or break a project and in fact, it was my first attempt at weathering, rather than my airbrushing that really caused the loss of heart. But time heals all wounds and here I am, looking at the stash for another build to compliment the one's on the bench. Probably going for the Academy 1/48 La-7 Lavochkin with a CMK resin cockpit. Maybe..... Anyway, looking forward to your next build, too!
Thank you! I used Tamiya acrylics and Johnson's Klear for the gloss coat, although from now on I think I'll be usin Alclad's Aqua Gloss instead. For the sating finish I used Vazllejo Satin varnish. It's a water-based varnish and sprays really well! :)
Fact of the matter is - I get by on a fairly hefty dose of luck and a 'wing and a prayer' basis! Someday I might have a clear idea what the hell I'm either doing right, or, more importantly, what I'm doing wrong. That being said, thank you for your kind words - it's those that inspire me! :)
Another awesome build.. :) As I said in another earlier video of yours, the editing of your videos is very good. I have to try that Satin panel line weathering technique sometime soon, maybe in my Lancaster Bomber. but, I have to say, the end result of this model is very, very good.. :) I like the engine and cockpit detail.
I highly recommend getting any of the new 1/32 Tamiya kits - they are so well engineered that you could through a tube of glue in the box, give it a shake and it would probably come out looking great! Although, I wouldn't recommend that as a course of action.. hehee.. ;)
@chancerNW Thank you so much for your kind words - makes all the effort worthwhile when others truly appreciate it! In contrast, I'm currently working on a couple of little 1/144s at the moment - a P-51D Mustang and the Aichi B7A2 with about 20 parts in total - i.e. both planes!
@P47ThunderboltJug Well, if you do, I can assure you, you will not be disappointed with this kit. It is superb in every respect. The engine alone is a kit in itself - there's so many parts to it! Good luck and maybe we'll see a video of your Spitfire some day!
What a truly awesome job you've done! The detail is outstanding and the weathering is absolutely spot on! I have a question though. When you assembled the engine, were the parts initially painted and then glued together? Because when i paint individual parts, i worry about even a tiny application of glue would spoil the paint job. Otherwise, this is one of the best jobs i've seen on the net!
I watched you X-Wing series with interest! :) I'm halfway through the 1/72 FineMolds X-Wing, which I'm building as Wedge's bird. And by halfway, I mean fully built, but the fun of any Star Wars models is the weathering, so I still have lots of little bits to dirty up!
Excellent work! Those MiG powders are really magic in a can! I usually use an oil wash, but this looks like it'd be less likely to hurt enamel paint. What tone did you use for this build?
I now use Iwata, but at that time, I was using an ebay cheapie - £85 for compressor and TWO airbrushes. Granted, the compressor used to spit the paint at the model - quite literally at times. Long live Iwata!
You are most welcome, sir! I have to say, the internet has almost been total in getting me back in the saddle, so to speak. It's also indispensable as far as research is concerned.
Well done and thanks for sharing. After you apply and finish the Mig Pigments, do you seal the area? If so How, if at all, Thanks again for a nice video and sharing your passion with the rest of us hobby dudes!
Thanks! I didn't use the hairspary technique on this (or any model yet) chosing to use dry-brushing on the engine with some judiciously placed scratches on the crank case covers, using silver paint on a cocktail stick. However, it took several goes to get the engine looking like this, so don't get too despondant if yours isn't going as planned. In fact, none of my kits go 'as planned', the results being acceptable by some happy accident along the way, mainly! :)
Thank you very much! I suppose it comes down to the whole supply and demand thing. Manufacturers know their aircraft kits sell in big numbers and therefore they probably put a bit more effort into getting things right. In addition, there are all those aftermarket manufacturers who only make aircraft parts, so I suppose in some ways, it's a lot easier to detail a plane kit. That being said, I'm finding a lot of pleasure in scratch built detailing now, so that could be applied to anything! :)
@888HamilkarBarkas888 Coming from your good self, sir, those are indeed, words of high praise, given that your last tank actually looked more like tank than the tank probably did! Again, thanks for the kind words! :) I mix MIG's Dark Mud and Black Smoke together. I like the satin finish. Matt is too rough and holds too much pigment and of course, gloss doesn't hold any! The big, soft brush also distributes the pigment over the rest of the airframe, weathering that too. Then more satin to fix it!
Yeah, they are are very rich powder that comes in a wide variety of colours. I use a mix of Smoke Black and Dark Mud which looks suitably grimy. Very easy to overdo it though and it's not quite so easy to remove once it's on, so slow, cautious application is the name of the game most times!
Hi I came across your Chanel and used to make model airfix my self when I was younger, I was wondering if you could do a step by step video of how you did the plaine above as I would love to get back into again. Brilliant model by the way
Wow, what a fantastic model and superb modeling skills in this build. I've just got this kit along with the big ed set and expect the build to take around 6 months or so. If mine turns out half as good as yours I will be more than happy. I love the weathering effect the mig pigments have given. May I ask which pigments you used exactly? Thank you.
No, thank you! In this instance, It was MiG Pigments, but I now use the UMP washes decanted into dishes and let evaporate and I use the powder residue as a pigment.
No problem at all, credit where credits due etc! Sure I'll post one up IF it turns out ok! As I wouldn't want to show of a bodge job! Lol Where do you get your pigments from, how much and how do you use them? I know you can use them wet or dry but what is the technique specifically for applying them?
Have put this in my favs.. and will watch it properly tomorrow!! Now I'm off to work, have to leave early as I have to walk, my bicycle broke a while ago.. On top of that I'm facing possible redundancy in a months time, the company has lost a major customer and needs to cut costs.. nobody is safe!! :( Still, if so I will have more time to build models.. :) Resumed work on the Bren Carrier this evening, quite enjoyed doing the figures after all.. :)
This is amazing! I love this hobby but want to work on it a lot more. I'll save up some money to progress and hopefully make it to this model some day D:
@bobthejo1 It's a great kit, isn't it? Had so much fun putting it together due to the fact it was so well engineered. You should make a video and put yours on here too!
@BasicModelling Coming from the man who got me (re)started, that means a lot! I use MIG's Dark Mud and Black Smoke mixed in a little pudding glass (Tesco's creme brulee jars are perfect!) and just keep that handy as I build! The satin finish just seems to retain just enough pigment to achieve the desired effect. I also brushed it over with some of their Europe Dust as well, but I think that's better on armour. I can't preshade worth a damn as I always end up just covering it totally! :
This takes me back about 30 years! I remember making many of these kits as a lad but nothing anywhere near the very high standard you've achieved. Fantastic model of a wonderful plane. Thanks for sharing it.
O MY GOSH!! I don't even know how to DESCRIBE this! Those 17 months really paid off! Great Job!
I was given a gift of a 1/24 Me109 to build. I am reasonably in awe of your work! It has inspired me to take it on! Thank you!
The depth of detail and clarity is amazing
Wonderful model, congratulations! I haven't built a model in well over thirty years but videos like this are seriously inspiring me to give it a fresh go. Not only have the tools and materials come a long way, but the internet allows so much more sharing of tips and techniques so we can all get better results. Thanks for sharing!
Right, thank you. One can't help but be envious of your talent and attention to detail!
Really love the weathering. Excellent.
What a talent and inspiration you are,your realism and attention to detail are second to none!!,showed the wife for a hint at my xmas present,even she was blown away :-),equally love the music,tried to "SHAZAM" it,but no luck,please post what it is,thank you,Martin
Wow, i have been handed a Revell Spitfire Mkv, 1;72 by a friend of mine and have been looking online for hints and tips,had no idea it was so in depth,really interesting and has got my attention,but i have to say yours is fantastic,the detail is amazing,well done,i think i will just hang my glue pot up and walk away.
Not at all, my friend! :) I was flabbergasted when I returned to the hobby (with this kit as well) and there is no end you can take detailing to. That being said, after several heavily detailed builds, I'm currently enjoying an Out-of-the-Box renaissance (ie just building what's in the box with no additional detailing) and it's great fun. So get stuck in about your 1/72 kit and forget about what everyone else is doing and just have a blast with it! Good luck and happy modelling! :)
Seriously? This guy is incredible! He does not need any practice. This is a master piece and to me, does not look "toyish" at all!
Thanks for sharing your great works with nice videos! Music is cool too.
Greeting from Paris.
Beautifully done. Loads of detail, great paint job and weathering. Thanks for sharing.
i'm just bought a few air plane models learning how to build them, and this one is the best one i've seen so far. hope more tutorial video from you.
the amount of detail in this is unreal, i hope to be as good as this one day
im seriously not gonna lie, im being honest, out of the thousands of the videos of models ive seen THIS one IS THEE best. you should be proud, this is amazing :)
That is gorgeous work. I love the way the model is displayed. The weathering and washes worked brilliantley. Youve done a love job on the build vid. Nicely put together with excellent clear photos. All round a very well done. Looking forward to seeing the next build.
I subscribed as I was blown away by your amazing engine and cockpit detail and panel lines. All the good bits must be scratch built I would guess. Also the video production and music is fabulous!
this is amazing..ive built model cars for many years and have always been a little bewildered as to why the airplane kits have always been so greatly detailed..i mean sharp, crisp molds and they just seem to be better kits right out of the box.also ive always been overly impressed with people such as yourself who can turn plastic, no matter its box opening state, into such a piece of art.bravo man..great model
Serious Detail! you must have 1 steady hand.. and that is amazing painting. Can see your a Pro at this. Beautiful Models. 10/10
WoW a masterpeice beautiful...notice the hand steadying glass of red in the early snaps...my hat comes off to u thumbs up and thanx for sharing.
jeff nicholls Thanks Jeff. The wine/beer/whiskey is a key ingredient to getting through most builds! :)
Fantastic build! A true work of art MMA. Taking time off worked wonders. Congrats.
A joy to watch. The beauty is in the detail. Long may these skills live!!!
Awesome looking Spit! Great job all round! :)
Thank you and welcome back! 'Fraid the scenery has changed a bit since you were last building, but it's changed totally for the better. There is nothing you can't do now!
Your models are the best i have ever seen! Enormeous details. Please give us some more insights. I would also love to see some detailed tipps on weathering and aging details. Thanks again for sharing your amazing skills.
well you have returned to the hobby and took it by storm for god sake!! . Well done mate!
If you count scratches and grime as attractive, that engine is gorgeous. well worth the time taken for the re-boot.
+Séamus MacGinnus Thanks, Séamus.
Far to much slacking I'm afraid, more dedication needed. Just kidding, yet another quality build and video Gary, thanks for sharing.
Fantastic looking kit mate, all the weathering and paint scratching effects look mint. Thank you for sharing an inspiring build like this with us. I have an F-14 tomcat and a Supermarine Spitfire brand new kit I think i need to crack open in the garage.
She is a beauty - well worth all the effort you put in, and as for time - who was clock watching.... you got her there in the end. Splendid :-)
superb model air craft,superb paint job and dio too,i hope we will see more of your work,i will look for words to your next upload thx for sharing with us;-)
This is the most stunning model I have ever seen well done
+Mikey Taylor Well, thank you very much for those kind words! :)
Absolutely brilliant!
The use of pigments on the panel lines looks A1.
The engine looks real enough to actually work.
Instant sub from me.
Thanks, Steve. I was fair chuffed with this one myself. It was the kit I started back into the hobby with and to say it was a learning curve was to say the least!
Cheers for that! :) Wow THREE Superfortresses - now that is dedication - especially at 1/48!!! They must be huge - no wonder it's taking you so long. I can't even begin to imagine how long that would take me! I do have a Fujimi 1/144 B-29 that I'm looking forward to getting started though! :)
Firstly, thank you! MIGs pigments are a range of fine powders that you can use to add weathering rffrcts to models. You get them in a variety of shades and can be used dry or with care, wet. Takes a bit of getting used to, but I often prefer them to washes and in some cases pre-shading! Hope this helps! :)
that is absolutely beautiful i really have to get my hands on a tamiya spitfire kit i knew they were good but that is amazing and the weathering effect is awesome
Thank you! :) I use a mix of Black Smoke and Dark Mud which gives a nice, grimey brown. I keep it in a little jar and occasionally add a little black to darken or Europe Dust to lighten and give an almost rusty colour.
Wow, beautiful weathering and attention to detail. Big thumbs up.
It's a fine powder that is available in a variety of different colours and is primarily used for weathering techniques and is made by a company called MIG. They do all sorts of cool stuff and you can get it online no bother! I use it all the time and highly recommend it. Happy modelling!
I saw a build in a magazine recently, where the modeller did the exact opposite and lightened the panel lines and adjacent panel edges as, in reality, the panels would be faded there. I'm considering trying this on the Hellcat I'm working on. Fingers crossed!
You are more than welcome, Martin! I'd quite like to have a go at a detailed Typhoon myself - their engines are odd-looking beasts, but they themselves look very powerful animals!
Amazing. Quality work!! Just returning to the hobby after 20 years. :)
It was worth waiting for in the end! Lovely job.
Absolutely phenomenal build mate! The after shading using pigments is a great idea! I'll be putting that to use on the trumpeter 1/48 p-40 I'm building at the mo. guys like you are an inspiration! Keep it up :)
You're welcome! I've yet to build a 1/24 scale this time round. In fact, I think it's the only scale I haven't built! Quite fancy the Stuka again!
seriously, this is the best aircraft model i have seen in my entire life ( and i have seen a lot of them!). epic work on this spit, you are simply the best :)
just one question: do you mix the black mig pigments with pigment-fixer or how do you apply it? or do you just scatter the black mig pigment powder without any pigment fixer? this method looks fantastic and i will use it on my Bf110 from dragon in 1/32 scale i bought today.
@Johnjljc Thanks John. I was amazed by how much the hobby had changed: resin, photoetch, vacform....etc. This model was very much a learning experience. Heck, the one I'm working on now is as much an education as anything - I'm making my own vacformed canopies to replace the kit's chunky original - and in 1/144 no less!!! Hope you're going to post your build videos on YT!?!?
Really nice work. I borrow some of the techniques you physical modelers use for my 3D work, so I always appreciate the attention to detail here.
Nice glass of red wine.... Very good spit. My favorite WW2 aircraft.
This is so beautiful that I could cry. Marvellous job!
1:18 A little wine on the job never hurt anything ;)
I did - many times during its construction, but for very different reasons! ;) However, thank you for the kind words. :)
Superb model with a professional finish !
Looks really great! I know what you mean about how much the hobby has changed over the years. I'm just getting back to it myself. One of the best things for the hobby seems to be the Internet and watching RUclips builds. I have learned so many techniques that I didn't previously know.
Tony Blackwell The great thing about watching the many different ways people use to achieve the same effect is that it often sends you down path you didn't expect to find yourself taking and as a result, you create your own unique way of getting those results.
+MakingModelsAgain nice wheatering but try to spray free hands with out masks for camo,it will be much more realistic
Good for you! I have a 1/48 Yak-9 in my stash too and it looks like a great kit, so good luck with yours!
Second comment of the day.. Looks like super Supermarine to me!! Having already admired this on the Brutemuddlers forum, I knew the end result, but it was still breathtaking.. Looks like I will have to invest in some MIG pigs, then.. if they really are as easy as 1, 2, 4.. This is a masterpiece and definetely competition worthy.. You should give it a go, you're well in class with some of the best modellers I have seen in shows and the like.. A spiffing Spitfire, a true beauty!! :) Well done...
Man, I don't think you needed ANY practice! All your kits look AMAZING!!!
Great work. Love the hobby myself and can appreciate your efforts.
Good job! Amazing details and incredible paint job!
Well, thank you very much for your priase! The kit I'm working on at the moment won't have as much weathering as my usual builds and it'll be a little while before I get round to finishing it as I've been concentrating getting our garden shed fully converted to a model making den! Trust me, after spending so long sticking wood together, I'm ready to get back to plastic!!! :)
well done sir especially the engine it looks 100% realistic
Well, Matthew, I used Blu-Tak (or in this case White-Tak) rolled out into as even a 'sausage' as possible and used this the mask off the areas. Using this method, you get a sifter line between the camo shades. Works a treat, but best on larger scales. :)
Great stuff I've been checking it out on e-bay there's all kinds to choose from thanks for informing me. I kept thinking it was something else made from scratch.
@dondeyout1 Your humble servant, sir! Kind words indeed!
The thing with weathering is that it can make or break a project and in fact, it was my first attempt at weathering, rather than my airbrushing that really caused the loss of heart. But time heals all wounds and here I am, looking at the stash for another build to compliment the one's on the bench. Probably going for the Academy 1/48 La-7 Lavochkin with a CMK resin cockpit. Maybe.....
Anyway, looking forward to your next build, too!
Thank you! I used Tamiya acrylics and Johnson's Klear for the gloss coat, although from now on I think I'll be usin Alclad's Aqua Gloss instead. For the sating finish I used Vazllejo Satin varnish. It's a water-based varnish and sprays really well! :)
Nice finish,good work!!!
Fact of the matter is - I get by on a fairly hefty dose of luck and a 'wing and a prayer' basis! Someday I might have a clear idea what the hell I'm either doing right, or, more importantly, what I'm doing wrong. That being said, thank you for your kind words - it's those that inspire me! :)
@SimpleModels Thanks! I think every modeller should make this kit at least once!
Jus finished making one of these and yours looks brilliant
You are most welcome and thank you for such kind words and, get 'cracking' on that Spit'! :)
Another awesome build.. :) As I said in another earlier video of yours, the editing of your videos is very good. I have to try that Satin panel line weathering technique sometime soon, maybe in my Lancaster Bomber. but, I have to say, the end result of this model is very, very good.. :) I like the engine and cockpit detail.
I highly recommend getting any of the new 1/32 Tamiya kits - they are so well engineered that you could through a tube of glue in the box, give it a shake and it would probably come out looking great! Although, I wouldn't recommend that as a course of action.. hehee.. ;)
Well thank you very much for those kind words! :)
Any chance of a video showing your P-40? Would love to see how you get on with the pigments! :)
@chancerNW Thank you so much for your kind words - makes all the effort worthwhile when others truly appreciate it!
In contrast, I'm currently working on a couple of little 1/144s at the moment - a P-51D Mustang and the Aichi B7A2 with about 20 parts in total - i.e. both planes!
@P47ThunderboltJug Well, if you do, I can assure you, you will not be disappointed with this kit. It is superb in every respect. The engine alone is a kit in itself - there's so many parts to it! Good luck and maybe we'll see a video of your Spitfire some day!
What a truly awesome job you've done! The detail is outstanding and the weathering is absolutely spot on!
I have a question though. When you assembled the engine, were the parts initially painted and then glued together? Because when i paint individual parts, i worry about even a tiny application of glue would spoil the paint job.
Otherwise, this is one of the best jobs i've seen on the net!
I watched you X-Wing series with interest! :) I'm halfway through the 1/72 FineMolds X-Wing, which I'm building as Wedge's bird. And by halfway, I mean fully built, but the fun of any Star Wars models is the weathering, so I still have lots of little bits to dirty up!
Excellent work! Those MiG powders are really magic in a can! I usually use an oil wash, but this looks like it'd be less likely to hurt enamel paint. What tone did you use for this build?
Bellissimo modello!!La base aerea di Brindisi è a pochi chilometri da casa mia!!
Grazie!!
Vincenzo dall'Italia.
I now use Iwata, but at that time, I was using an ebay cheapie - £85 for compressor and TWO airbrushes. Granted, the compressor used to spit the paint at the model - quite literally at times. Long live Iwata!
You are most welcome, sir! I have to say, the internet has almost been total in getting me back in the saddle, so to speak. It's also indispensable as far as research is concerned.
Wow, museum quality here, great work!! Cheers
Well done and thanks for sharing. After you apply and finish the Mig Pigments, do you seal the area? If so How, if at all, Thanks again for a nice video and sharing your passion with the rest of us hobby dudes!
I wish I was this good at models if I was I would do them all the time!
It's the 'white' version of Blu-Tak. Gives a nice soft edge to the camo pattern as opposed to the crisp edge you'd get with masking tape.
Thanks! I didn't use the hairspary technique on this (or any model yet) chosing to use dry-brushing on the engine with some judiciously placed scratches on the crank case covers, using silver paint on a cocktail stick. However, it took several goes to get the engine looking like this, so don't get too despondant if yours isn't going as planned. In fact, none of my kits go 'as planned', the results being acceptable by some happy accident along the way, mainly! :)
Thank you very much! I suppose it comes down to the whole supply and demand thing. Manufacturers know their aircraft kits sell in big numbers and therefore they probably put a bit more effort into getting things right. In addition, there are all those aftermarket manufacturers who only make aircraft parts, so I suppose in some ways, it's a lot easier to detail a plane kit. That being said, I'm finding a lot of pleasure in scratch built detailing now, so that could be applied to anything! :)
Really looks good!. To me it's also about 30 years ago I build my last of the many models. Off course build the Spitfire :-)
You just have to make tutorials!Because from any videos i have seen your work is unmatched!
Why do I watch your work and want to build all of these models?
@888HamilkarBarkas888 Coming from your good self, sir, those are indeed, words of high praise, given that your last tank actually looked more like tank than the tank probably did! Again, thanks for the kind words! :)
I mix MIG's Dark Mud and Black Smoke together. I like the satin finish. Matt is too rough and holds too much pigment and of course, gloss doesn't hold any! The big, soft brush also distributes the pigment over the rest of the airframe, weathering that too. Then more satin to fix it!
Yeah, they are are very rich powder that comes in a wide variety of colours. I use a mix of Smoke Black and Dark Mud which looks suitably grimy. Very easy to overdo it though and it's not quite so easy to remove once it's on, so slow, cautious application is the name of the game most times!
fantastic looking model!!
Hi I came across your Chanel and used to make model airfix my self when I was younger, I was wondering if you could do a step by step video of how you did the plaine above as I would love to get back into again. Brilliant model by the way
Wow, what a fantastic model and superb modeling skills in this build. I've just got this kit along with the big ed set and expect the build to take around 6 months or so. If mine turns out half as good as yours I will be more than happy. I love the weathering effect the mig pigments have given. May I ask which pigments you used exactly? Thank you.
No, thank you! In this instance, It was MiG Pigments, but I now use the UMP washes decanted into dishes and let evaporate and I use the powder residue as a pigment.
No problem at all, credit where credits due etc!
Sure I'll post one up IF it turns out ok! As I wouldn't want to show of a bodge job! Lol
Where do you get your pigments from, how much and how do you use them? I know you can use them wet or dry but what is the technique specifically for applying them?
Have put this in my favs.. and will watch it properly tomorrow!! Now I'm off to work, have to leave early as I have to walk, my bicycle broke a while ago.. On top of that I'm facing possible redundancy in a months time, the company has lost a major customer and needs to cut costs.. nobody is safe!! :( Still, if so I will have more time to build models.. :) Resumed work on the Bren Carrier this evening, quite enjoyed doing the figures after all.. :)
This is amazing! I love this hobby but want to work on it a lot more. I'll save up some money to progress and hopefully make it to this model some day D:
@bobthejo1 It's a great kit, isn't it? Had so much fun putting it together due to the fact it was so well engineered. You should make a video and put yours on here too!
@BasicModelling Coming from the man who got me (re)started, that means a lot!
I use MIG's Dark Mud and Black Smoke mixed in a little pudding glass (Tesco's creme brulee jars are perfect!) and just keep that handy as I build! The satin finish just seems to retain just enough pigment to achieve the desired effect. I also brushed it over with some of their Europe Dust as well, but I think that's better on armour. I can't preshade worth a damn as I always end up just covering it totally! :