Six years ago I thought to myself "47 is a bit old to take up models". Considering that I was 13 yrs old the last time I had built one, my wife suggested that I was "regressing" 😅 The last 6 yrs have been a blast and I cant believe the joy that airbrushing little parts brings. With practice my skills have vastly improved and a couple of 1/72 planes have actually found a home in our living room curio cabinet.
I just restarted my modelling hobby at Christmas after 40+ years after the wife bought me two Airfix starter kits. I'm kicking the arse of 70 so with me it's more of a geriatric crisis. Managed to find an example of the first kit I ever built back when I was 8 - Airfix's Grumman Gosling in 1/72 scale. No wonder I struggled, the quality by todays standards was really poor. I have built the Spitfire Floatplane you have, great fun if a little primitive, in my stash I have Trumpeters 1/24 scale version which I'm gonna build when I feel a bit more confident. The skills are slowly coming back. Airbrushing is my next skill to acquire.
Thanks for watching, I am also going to learn the airbrush probably within the next week or so, I am pretty sure paint chaos will follow my first trial, if you want to know how NOT to use an airbrush you should probably watch as i am sure i will be filming it for peoples amusement. I have a 1960's Hawk Spitfire to do which is quite an amusing model ,some of the other i have look a bit basic also.
All of us viewers need to focus on Andy’s work and not really comment on what he’s doing during it We all are not in his shoes And he’s old enough to to make his own decisions Good video Andy. Kevin
Hello there @kevinchapman635 and thanks for watching, one of my early vids, TBH i am more than happy with people posting in the comments bar, got a few good tips that way, currently i am starting what i have been calling MY BIG PLAN, which is basically reviewing a bunch of thematic kits (this week Finnish fighters) and actively seeking viewer engagement as the build at the end of it will be chosen by you guys via voting in the comment bar,it's kind of an odd way of doing RUclips, but my excessive buying to build a rather large kit collection, has been built with this ongoing project which i am calling "You Choose my Next Build" in mind. hope to catch you again soon. best regards andy be seeing you.
Painters tape works for larger masking. Tamiya tapes are best for details n canopies. If in doubt, stick the tape to your palm or skin, then apply. The oils on your skin will weaken the tapes bond and should be easier for removal.
Bare metal foil, name brand, is an excellent masking material for canopies of this scale. BUT, any oil, dirt or dust affects the adhesion. I like using toothpicks to burnish onto the canopy and a nice new blade in the exacto to trim.
I'm enjoying watching your progress, and am looking forward to seeing you building up your skill sets. Who knows, you might just tempt me into giving it a crack! All the very best to you, and your venture, Carlos.
Thanks for watching Carlos, there are some really excellent modelling RUclipsrs about, I thought it would be kinda fun to watch someone making a bit of a mess of it, couldn't find much, so decided to give both the modelling and the youtubing a go.
@@TheNoviceModeller Out of interest, after having watched your post, I viewed two other modelers making the same scale airfix spitties. I have to say the differences between skill sets and techniques was interesting and informative, not to mention entertaining. One gent painted his model whilst it was still mounted in it's sprue frame, and took us from go to whoah! As I mentioned some of his work/techniques were interesting/innovative. The other video had same scale, brand and Spitfire, but his kit seemed to have much more detail, especially in the fittings of the cockpit. The underside he painted with a black and white split livery. Plasmo I think it was, showing basic modelling techniques. I found his suggestions for setting oneself up very helpful, but, what I enjoyed in contrast to his video, was you demonstrated how an enjoyable result could be accomplished with the most rudimentary of tools and skill sets an absolute beginner could hope/aspire to attain. I'll be following you with interest. Cheers, Carlos. Edit: it wasn't Plasmo, it was "The Inner Nerd" and his video about "basic modelling skills (for absolute beginners)".
I think i have seen videos from both Plasmo and Inner Nerd, have definitely seen one with the black and white undersides, i think it was a pre war or 1939 paint scheme. My skill set is novice i doubt whether i will progress to reach the high levels of some of the kit builders on here, but I'm gonna have fun trying.
@@TheNoviceModeller Your being a "novice" is what makes yout videos of interest. I enjoyed seeing you paint the first spitfire by hand, with brushes, and still end up with satisfying results. Perhaps at modeling shows/competitions they could have (if they don't already) a category/class soley for hand painted models. I feel certain that there would be handbrushed models and modelers that could turn out pleasing/competent results.
@@carlosallende2595 Thanks very much Carlos, to be honest I viewed with great interest many excellent modellers on RUclips but felt a little daunted by the sometimes exquisite results of their builds. I figured that maybe there was a gap for a blundering numpty like myself. If you guys keep watching I’ll keep on posting.
I personly never liked 1/72 scale i always thought thay lacked detail even when i was younger,i prefured 1/48 ,now 1/32 and even 135 scale are becoming popular, the detail on them sizes is amazing but as practice starter sets there ok,not to much vodka ,dont want you speaking russian lol.
Unfortunately i have 32 more Spits to do and the vodka was distilled in Liverool. I intend to unpack my new airbrush for my next model so here's a question for you; considering the next model will be another 1/72 spit; Priming...... aerosol or airbrush? matt white, grey or black?
@@TheNoviceModeller well I'm no expert by any means,but my experience I found would say airbrush about 6 to 8 inches away,with light coats,and if you are useing tamiya paints,fill them to the neck,with thiners,ster,and shake well,and as a primer,I would say gray,and after all paint job and camo is done,give the model a coat of flat clear coat,it seals the paint in,and give the decals a good base to stick.use micro sol and micro set for decals,after all that and completely dry,use another coat of flat clear,good practice ,before your more expensive 1/35 Scalel kits.
@@TheNoviceModeller Tamiya makes a good aerosol surface primer. I’ve only worked with Grey color at the moment, I’m new to this and handpainting. But they say black prime is good. They also have the color “Oxide Red” for German vehicles. It’s the color they used back then. And I hear it works pretty good.
Thanks for watching, I have seen the oxide red being used as the primer on kits being weathered. I might have to get some of this when i start on my 1/35 vehicle kits.
@@TheNoviceModeller You don't have to use a primer when airbrushing with Tamiya paint or any other for that matter. Especially since you are in 1/72 scale, you can wipe the model down with alcohol to clean the surface of the plastic, then after completely dry use the airbrush. If you do primer make sure it's a light coat and just enough to cover the plastic.
If that is Tamiya Acrylics, it should say on the label "Do Not Shake" And btw, is that spirit of yours what you use as a thinner? I am seeing a pattern here, i hope for your own sake you can control your drinking. I am not a fan of LP so i didn`t like your video. Think about that for a second.
Thanks for watching/enduring my vid. Unfortunately my eyesight denied me the opportunity to read the small print on the Tamiya bottle, I am not sure whether that was because i was drinking paint thinner or whether its just an age thing. As for you not being a Liverpool fan, don't worry, nobody's perfect.
Six years ago I thought to myself "47 is a bit old to take up models". Considering that I was 13 yrs old the last time I had built one, my wife suggested that I was "regressing" 😅
The last 6 yrs have been a blast and I cant believe the joy that airbrushing little parts brings. With practice my skills have vastly improved and a couple of 1/72 planes have actually found a home in our living room curio cabinet.
I think everyone needs a little hobby, especially at "our age" LOL.
I just restarted my modelling hobby at Christmas after 40+ years after the wife bought me two Airfix starter kits. I'm kicking the arse of 70 so with me it's more of a geriatric crisis. Managed to find an example of the first kit I ever built back when I was 8 - Airfix's Grumman Gosling in 1/72 scale. No wonder I struggled, the quality by todays standards was really poor. I have built the Spitfire Floatplane you have, great fun if a little primitive, in my stash I have Trumpeters 1/24 scale version which I'm gonna build when I feel a bit more confident. The skills are slowly coming back. Airbrushing is my next skill to acquire.
Thanks for watching, I am also going to learn the airbrush probably within the next week or so, I am pretty sure paint chaos will follow my first trial, if you want to know how NOT to use an airbrush you should probably watch as i am sure i will be filming it for peoples amusement. I have a 1960's Hawk Spitfire to do which is quite an amusing model ,some of the other i have look a bit basic also.
All of us viewers need to focus on Andy’s work and not really comment on what he’s doing during it We all are not in his shoes And he’s old enough to to make his own decisions Good video Andy. Kevin
Hello there @kevinchapman635 and thanks for watching, one of my early vids, TBH i am more than happy with people posting in the comments bar, got a few good tips that way, currently i am starting what i have been calling MY BIG PLAN, which is basically reviewing a bunch of thematic kits (this week Finnish fighters) and actively seeking viewer engagement as the build at the end of it will be chosen by you guys via voting in the comment bar,it's kind of an odd way of doing RUclips, but my excessive buying to build a rather large kit collection, has been built with this ongoing project which i am calling "You Choose my Next Build" in mind. hope to catch you again soon.
best regards andy
be seeing you.
Painters tape works for larger masking. Tamiya tapes are best for details n canopies. If in doubt, stick the tape to your palm or skin, then apply. The oils on your skin will weaken the tapes bond and should be easier for removal.
The masking tape i got was non branded cheap and cheerful off Amazon, the saying goes "buy cheap, buy twice" i believe LOL
Bare metal foil, name brand, is an excellent masking material for canopies of this scale. BUT, any oil, dirt or dust affects the adhesion. I like using toothpicks to burnish onto the canopy and a nice new blade in the exacto to trim.
Thanskd Dennis, someone else has mentioned the toothpick method.
I'm enjoying watching your progress, and am looking forward to seeing you building up your skill sets.
Who knows, you might just tempt me into giving it a crack!
All the very best to you, and your venture,
Carlos.
Thanks for watching Carlos, there are some really excellent modelling RUclipsrs about, I thought it would be kinda fun to watch someone making a bit of a mess of it, couldn't find much, so decided to give both the modelling and the youtubing a go.
@@TheNoviceModeller Out of interest, after having watched your post, I viewed two other modelers making the same scale airfix spitties.
I have to say the differences between skill sets and techniques was interesting and informative, not to mention entertaining.
One gent painted his model whilst it was still mounted in it's sprue frame, and took us from go to whoah! As I mentioned some of his work/techniques were interesting/innovative.
The other video had same scale, brand and Spitfire, but his kit seemed to have much more detail, especially in the fittings of the cockpit. The underside he painted with a black and white split livery. Plasmo I think it was, showing basic modelling techniques.
I found his suggestions for setting oneself up very helpful, but, what I enjoyed in contrast to his video, was you demonstrated how an enjoyable result could be accomplished with the most rudimentary of tools and skill sets an absolute beginner could hope/aspire to attain.
I'll be following you with interest.
Cheers,
Carlos.
Edit: it wasn't Plasmo, it was "The Inner Nerd" and his video about "basic modelling skills (for absolute beginners)".
I think i have seen videos from both Plasmo and Inner Nerd, have definitely seen one with the black and white undersides, i think it was a pre war or 1939 paint scheme. My skill set is novice i doubt whether i will progress to reach the high levels of some of the kit builders on here, but I'm gonna have fun trying.
@@TheNoviceModeller Your being a "novice" is what makes yout videos of interest. I enjoyed seeing you paint the first spitfire by hand, with brushes, and still end up with satisfying results.
Perhaps at modeling shows/competitions they could have (if they don't already) a category/class soley for hand painted models. I feel certain that there would be handbrushed models and modelers that could turn out pleasing/competent results.
@@carlosallende2595 Thanks very much Carlos, to be honest I viewed with great interest many excellent modellers on RUclips but felt a little daunted by the sometimes exquisite results of their builds. I figured that maybe there was a gap for a blundering numpty like myself. If you guys keep watching I’ll keep on posting.
Very good keep going
Hello there and thanks for watching. i ill be trying a bit more painting soon, thanks for the encouragement.
I personly never liked 1/72 scale i always thought thay lacked detail even when i was younger,i prefured 1/48 ,now 1/32 and even 135 scale are becoming popular, the detail on them sizes is amazing but as practice starter sets there ok,not to much vodka ,dont want you speaking russian lol.
Unfortunately i have 32 more Spits to do and the vodka was distilled in Liverool.
I intend to unpack my new airbrush for my next model so here's a question for you; considering the next model will be another 1/72 spit; Priming...... aerosol or airbrush? matt white, grey or black?
@@TheNoviceModeller well I'm no expert by any means,but my experience I found would say airbrush about 6 to 8 inches away,with light coats,and if you are useing tamiya paints,fill them to the neck,with thiners,ster,and shake well,and as a primer,I would say gray,and after all paint job and camo is done,give the model a coat of flat clear coat,it seals the paint in,and give the decals a good base to stick.use micro sol and micro set for decals,after all that and completely dry,use another coat of flat clear,good practice ,before your more expensive 1/35
Scalel kits.
@@TheNoviceModeller Tamiya makes a good aerosol surface primer. I’ve only worked with Grey color at the moment, I’m new to this and handpainting. But they say black prime is good. They also have the color “Oxide Red” for German vehicles. It’s the color they used back then. And I hear it works pretty good.
Thanks for watching, I have seen the oxide red being used as the primer on kits being weathered. I might have to get some of this when i start on my 1/35 vehicle kits.
@@TheNoviceModeller You don't have to use a primer when airbrushing with Tamiya paint or any other for that matter. Especially since you are in 1/72 scale, you can wipe the model down with alcohol to clean the surface of the plastic, then after completely dry use the airbrush. If you do primer make sure it's a light coat and just enough to cover the plastic.
Enjoy winning the carabou cup especially as the mighty reds gonna put you out the fa cup lol😅😅😂only joking enjoy
Thanks for watching. there's always one of you lot lurking in the shadows LOL
If that is Tamiya Acrylics, it should say on the label "Do Not Shake" And btw, is that spirit of yours what you use as a thinner? I am seeing a pattern here, i hope for your own sake you can control your drinking. I am not a fan of LP so i didn`t like your video. Think about that for a second.
Thanks for watching/enduring my vid. Unfortunately my eyesight denied me the opportunity to read the small print on the Tamiya bottle, I am not sure whether that was because i was drinking paint thinner or whether its just an age thing. As for you not being a Liverpool fan, don't worry, nobody's perfect.