I can't believe anyone would unsubcribe over printer content. That said, your experiences to date have put me off getting involved in them. I'll stick to old fashioned modelling, although I'll buy other people's stuff like your harp. Looking forward to seeing what you produce in 2024. Yours is my favourite modelling channel by miles.
Yes the 3D thing can be frustrating until you get your printer dialled in. Both the Sk1 and Neptune are each behaving nicely now and I control them remotely with confidence they will just do the task requested. As for more 3D videos, I want to make them, but may setup a seperate channel with a weekly update about my printing adventures. Showing topics like todays Cat Flap bracket, to hold the hinges in place, which I designed after Bask broke the small hingers on her cat flap.
I will still be printing the odd part and tool to improve my scale modelling builds, but I might make a seperate channel to discuss 3D printing in more depth, for those interested.
Austin Powers Hi Harry love the new logo and the upcoming builds. You mention doing subs for 2025,how about getting hold of a Imai Skydiver kit as seen in UFO?
I reviewed the Flying Sub kit years ago, and want to do it as well as finish off my other Sci-Fi work in progress languishing on the shelf of procrastination. But that wont happen until 2025. I had already built the Sky1 kit from UFO years ago.
I just got a rare battleship kit to build (at least I think it's rare). It's the Ise from what is now Tamiya's waterline series. I gotta say, i love rigging, and HATE Camo & Tamiya's instructions. At least camo for 1:700. Other wise, nice kits, go together in a week, and quick builds...another complaint with Tamiya, I like building things, and making 'em work, like Airfix, Revell & Trumpeter. And as for why I hate camo on 1:700 scale, involves me trying to do the Baltic camo on Prinz Eugen...loath it, but I'm to far in to turn back. I'm thinking of getting a '69 charger next. Coming from a 23y/o, that's a pretty car, like most American muscle from that era...
I had a whole fleet of 1/700 scale kits, but realised my fading eyesight and wombat fumbling fingers would not do them justice. Enjoy your facilities while you have them Orion. I remember the advertising on TV here in Australia for “Hey Charger” back in the 70’s.
The Schleswig-Holstein looks quite interesting. Way back in 1987 I picked up a copy of AH's Jutland and of course the Warspite and the S-H are featured as ship pieces, but I always liked those little pocket battleships. In the game they might have been small but they were tough and effective
Great update Harry! You have a lot on your plate for 2024, but I am sure you will get through the list. I don’t build ships, but I find your videos on sailing ships, and the various methods you use to build them, to be fascinating. Looking forward to more. Cheers for now mate!
That Sunderland is superb. I’d always wanted to make one (since 1971), so a few years ago I bought i 9:28 t and immediately went down with swine flu. I doubt the two events were connected, but I lost the mojo. It stayed in the loft, forever associated with the dreaded lurgy, until I sold it on eBay. One day, I might have another go…😁
Sorry to hear that Mista Thing… it’s like me with Tamiya kits… had such a disappointing first build that it has taken a decade until I found a kit of theirs that I actually enjoy
Hi Harry Had a great year watching and getting excited to build my own models I managed 7 in 23 I got 5 planed for 24 including 1 battleship so all your hints & tips will be looked forward to. Stay cool 😎
7 is a good number Roger…. I use to knock out up to 20 kits a year before the plague… life has changed so much. I have to work twice the hours for half the money so only 2 last year, better than nothing.
looking forward to the ships. I have just one old pirate ship. Having fun adding cannon and details to make her the terror of the Caribbean. Might even try the ratlines. Cheers Harry.
You could put the big fish close to the camera,the Stingray a little farther back,and put a small fish, even farther back from the camera,and create a nice 3D display!
Yay, Another awesome year of builds to look forward to. I for one would be interested in some dedicated 3d printing videos now that you seem to be on top of it.Oh and no breaking or pulling of various body parts, getting old sucks.
I am considering adding a separate channel just for dedicated 3D stuff, and only show a little printing in my model build videos when I upgrade or improve them.
I've been thinking of doing a Sunderland as I was in 423sqn prior to retirement in 2015. Debating dealing with the older (but cheaper) Airfix kit that I've seen at the museum kit shop I buy most of my kits from...
Nothing wrong with the Airfix kit, if you get an early moulding, as I did. You don’t even have to do all the scratch upgrades as I did, just build it out of the box, it’s a lot of fun, and very rewarding.
@@HarryHoudiniModels I've been getting too picky lately, like with the C-130 selection- Zvezda kicked Italeri's butt, but over here is $30Cdn more. On the other hand I spent hours trying to make the Italeri ones more accurate... I need to do some easier happy-stuff.
Nice walkthrough all the 2023 builds. So the Swimming shoe is scheissen 😮 And I was looking forward adding it to my stash for an enjoyable build.. anyhow, like the new logo 👍 Looking forward to the 2024 projects ✨👍✨
Just avoid the fiddly and useless suspension. Glue it all in solid, then get on with the rest of the build which is not that bad. Just watch that seam from the upper body to the chassis. You may want to fix that first before doing the suspension, just ignore the inaccurate and very confusing instructions.
Happy New Year. Great review and thoughts as always, although not sure if the ‘just a bit of wiring…’ is slightly optimistic (Honda F1) To paraphrase the old saying that ‘plans only last as long as the first touch with reality’ but as long as you enjoy it that’s the best plan of all really. For me it doesn’t matter, your content is always worth watching. There is always great skill and humour on offer, I wish other ‘creators’ would take note. Good luck in 2024. Regards
Thanks for not only reading my nonsense but taking the time to reply. It is very much appreciated. I admire your ambition, and that is very uplifting especially when you’re with a model that seems to want to battle you every step (Tamiya Ferrari 312T4 for me). The Bounty will be an (award winning?) magnificent model, as with all the others. Even if it gets across the in 2027, the humour you will bring will make the journey well worth it. Best wishes. Regards Quentin
What's wrong with 3-D printing? I think it opens up possibilities the same way resin casting did; detail seems to be better. I'm still trying to catch up with casting my own resin parts....
I love 3D printing, but it seems too many videos about that on my channel killed my views and subs… I will still keep designing tools and making replacement parts for my builds, but mostly what my viewers want to see is modelling videos.
Looking forward to the ships. I only have one old pirate ship, but having fun figuring out how to make her the Caribbean terror with more cannon and details for "realism".😊
Looking good Harry! Inspired by your ship based activities I am nearing the end of building the Trumpeter 1/350 Graf Spee. My first (and extremally amateurish effort compared to yourself) battleship for many a decade! I have really enjoyed it but feel the need to get back to something with tracks as well as armor and big guns :) Keep up the good work and all the best from Scotland!
@@HarryHoudiniModels Harry, can I ask a possibly daft question? When fitting the main armament to this kit there is hardly any clearance behind the turrets and the superstructure. The traverse would only be a few degrees to port or starboard. Have I mucked up the kit? It looks as per the instructions and colour scheme page but I cant believe this was the case on the real ship. Thanks.
That does not sound right. My main turrets each traverse 270 degrees. Best email me some photos of how you assembled that part, then I might be able to see what the issue is. harry@houdinimodels.com
I can't believe anyone would unsubcribe over printer content.
That said, your experiences to date have put me off getting involved in them.
I'll stick to old fashioned modelling, although I'll buy other people's stuff like your harp.
Looking forward to seeing what you produce in 2024.
Yours is my favourite modelling channel by miles.
Yes the 3D thing can be frustrating until you get your printer dialled in. Both the Sk1 and Neptune are each behaving nicely now and I control them remotely with confidence they will just do the task requested. As for more 3D videos, I want to make them, but may setup a seperate channel with a weekly update about my printing adventures. Showing topics like todays Cat Flap bracket, to hold the hinges in place, which I designed after Bask broke the small hingers on her cat flap.
Belated Happy New Year Harry. Great plans for 2024, looking forward to viewing.
Forget the printer critics, they're as bad as the Fokkers.
I will still be printing the odd part and tool to improve my scale modelling builds, but I might make a seperate channel to discuss 3D printing in more depth, for those interested.
Austin Powers
Hi Harry love the new logo and the upcoming builds.
You mention doing subs for 2025,how about getting hold of a Imai Skydiver kit as seen in UFO?
I reviewed the Flying Sub kit years ago, and want to do it as well as finish off my other Sci-Fi work in progress languishing on the shelf of procrastination. But that wont happen until 2025. I had already built the Sky1 kit from UFO years ago.
It's going to be a great 2024, fully achievable. 🎉🎉🎉
Happy New Year.
I think so John… I set the bar low, so I hope to get even more done
I just got a rare battleship kit to build (at least I think it's rare). It's the Ise from what is now Tamiya's waterline series. I gotta say, i love rigging, and HATE Camo & Tamiya's instructions. At least camo for 1:700. Other wise, nice kits, go together in a week, and quick builds...another complaint with Tamiya, I like building things, and making 'em work, like Airfix, Revell & Trumpeter. And as for why I hate camo on 1:700 scale, involves me trying to do the Baltic camo on Prinz Eugen...loath it, but I'm to far in to turn back. I'm thinking of getting a '69 charger next. Coming from a 23y/o, that's a pretty car, like most American muscle from that era...
I had a whole fleet of 1/700 scale kits, but realised my fading eyesight and wombat fumbling fingers would not do them justice. Enjoy your facilities while you have them Orion. I remember the advertising on TV here in Australia for “Hey Charger” back in the 70’s.
Splice the main brace Harty and fair winds with your ship bulds. Looking forward to The Bounty. All the best mate.
Thanks Bren… it will good to get back to a wood ship build again, been too long a break
The Schleswig-Holstein looks quite interesting. Way back in 1987 I picked up a copy of AH's Jutland and of course the Warspite and the S-H are featured as ship pieces, but I always liked those little pocket battleships. In the game they might have been small but they were tough and effective
Thanks for watching Kevin
Great update Harry! You have a lot on your plate for 2024, but I am sure you will get through the list. I don’t build ships, but I find your videos on sailing ships, and the various methods you use to build them, to be fascinating. Looking forward to more. Cheers for now mate!
Great to know you watch anyway Gary… after all it is all still scale modelling.
Happy 2024. Let's hope for peace!
Great builds so far 😘
Looking forward to your videos in the year forward 😉
Good on you Basil
That Sunderland is superb. I’d always wanted to make one (since 1971), so a few years ago I bought i 9:28 t and immediately went down with swine flu. I doubt the two events were connected, but I lost the mojo. It stayed in the loft, forever associated with the dreaded lurgy, until I sold it on eBay. One day, I might have another go…😁
Sorry to hear that Mista Thing… it’s like me with Tamiya kits… had such a disappointing first build that it has taken a decade until I found a kit of theirs that I actually enjoy
Hi Harry
Had a great year watching and getting excited to build my own models I managed 7 in 23 I got 5 planed for 24 including 1 battleship so all your hints & tips will be looked forward to. Stay cool 😎
7 is a good number Roger…. I use to knock out up to 20 kits a year before the plague… life has changed so much. I have to work twice the hours for half the money so only 2 last year, better than nothing.
Good morning from the UK its Sunday 11:00 and thanks Harry for a great 2023 looking forward to this year
Good on you John
looking forward to the ships. I have just one old pirate ship. Having fun adding cannon and details to make her the terror of the Caribbean. Might even try the ratlines.
Cheers Harry.
Hmm now im in the mood to build a battleship!
You should be! We have enough water coming down to float a bloody big one!
Looking forward to the New Year and I rally am looking forward to the battleships!!! Great vid Harry!
The year of the Battleship! How hard can it be?
You could put the big fish close to the camera,the Stingray a little farther back,and put a small fish, even farther back from the camera,and create a nice 3D display!
Who’s got time for all those big fish stories Mace?
Looking forward to seeing what you accomplish in 2024. Stay safe and make sure that cat gets plenty of fish
Bask is over fed as it is… but yes this year I think I have set an achievable goal
Yay, Another awesome year of builds to look forward to. I for one would be interested in some dedicated 3d printing videos now that you seem to be on top of it.Oh and no breaking or pulling of various body parts, getting old sucks.
I am considering adding a separate channel just for dedicated 3D stuff, and only show a little printing in my model build videos when I upgrade or improve them.
Hello there Harry hope your plans workout OK and I look forward to seeing this year's videos happy modeling old boy all the best from here in the UK 👍
Good on you Anthony
Can't wait to see all these kits complete. Great work on your 2023 builds.
Thanks Midnight… lots to have fun with in 2024
You post it, I’ll watch it Harry. And it looks like there will be plenty to watch this year. 😀
You are a good man Ronald. Just enough to keep me busy I hope, but not too much to cause stress.
Good on ya Harry, looking forward to your model building endeavours in the months ahead.
As am I David… it’s a doable line up I hope to easily get through… as long as I don’t break anymore body parts
2024 plans are simple: do the half you didn't do in 2023.
Eggs rack lee!
I like wood ships, whaiting bounty..
Coming up in just a few weeks Sandis
I've been thinking of doing a Sunderland as I was in 423sqn prior to retirement in 2015. Debating dealing with the older (but cheaper) Airfix kit that I've seen at the museum kit shop I buy most of my kits from...
Nothing wrong with the Airfix kit, if you get an early moulding, as I did. You don’t even have to do all the scratch upgrades as I did, just build it out of the box, it’s a lot of fun, and very rewarding.
@@HarryHoudiniModels I've been getting too picky lately, like with the C-130 selection- Zvezda kicked Italeri's butt, but over here is $30Cdn more. On the other hand I spent hours trying to make the Italeri ones more accurate... I need to do some easier happy-stuff.
Nice walkthrough all the 2023 builds. So the Swimming shoe is scheissen 😮 And I was looking forward adding it to my stash for an enjoyable build.. anyhow, like the new logo 👍 Looking forward to the 2024 projects ✨👍✨
Just avoid the fiddly and useless suspension. Glue it all in solid, then get on with the rest of the build which is not that bad. Just watch that seam from the upper body to the chassis. You may want to fix that first before doing the suspension, just ignore the inaccurate and very confusing instructions.
@@HarryHoudiniModels thanks for those tips 😊
Love the Flying Porcupine.
Yes, although mine is sans the radar ariels… but still an impressive bird, Duck.
Happy New Year. Great review and thoughts as always, although not sure if the ‘just a bit of wiring…’ is slightly optimistic (Honda F1) To paraphrase the old saying that ‘plans only last as long as the first touch with reality’ but as long as you enjoy it that’s the best plan of all really. For me it doesn’t matter, your content is always worth watching. There is always great skill and humour on offer, I wish other ‘creators’ would take note. Good luck in 2024. Regards
Yes Mabbutt there is in reality a lot more to do on the F1 car… however I will just stick at it until she is done.
Thanks for not only reading my nonsense but taking the time to reply. It is very much appreciated. I admire your ambition, and that is very uplifting especially when you’re with a model that seems to want to battle you every step (Tamiya Ferrari 312T4 for me). The Bounty will be an (award winning?) magnificent model, as with all the others. Even if it gets across the in 2027, the humour you will bring will make the journey well worth it. Best wishes. Regards Quentin
What's wrong with 3-D printing? I think it opens up possibilities the same way resin casting did; detail seems to be better.
I'm still trying to catch up with casting my own resin parts....
I love 3D printing, but it seems too many videos about that on my channel killed my views and subs… I will still keep designing tools and making replacement parts for my builds, but mostly what my viewers want to see is modelling videos.
The good old roller skate...😂😂😂, looking forward to this year and what you get up to...Love watching your videos always a good chuckle to be had.
Good on you John… if I get one chuckle then that made it all worthwhile.
@@HarryHoudiniModels Your welcome Harry, there needs to be more people like you in the world.
Looking forward to the ships. I only have one old pirate ship, but having fun figuring out how to make her the Caribbean terror
with more cannon and details for "realism".😊
And a Jolly Roger for good measure Eugene.
@@HarryHoudiniModels Yarr! Matey. One at mast top and one on the foresail. Not to forget the nekkid lady figurehead.
Build Harry! Build like the wind!🙂
Wind I do have Matt, must be from all those curries I eat :)
Looking good Harry!
Inspired by your ship based activities I am nearing the end of building the Trumpeter 1/350 Graf Spee. My first (and extremally amateurish effort compared to yourself) battleship for many a decade!
I have really enjoyed it but feel the need to get back to something with tracks as well as armor and big guns :)
Keep up the good work and all the best from Scotland!
Thanks Alister.. the Graf Spee always has a special place in my heart. I look at my build everyday when I awake. It’s in a cabinet in my bedroom.
@@HarryHoudiniModels Harry, can I ask a possibly daft question? When fitting the main armament to this kit there is hardly any clearance behind the turrets and the superstructure. The traverse would only be a few degrees to port or starboard. Have I mucked up the kit? It looks as per the instructions and colour scheme page but I cant believe this was the case on the real ship. Thanks.
That does not sound right. My main turrets each traverse 270 degrees. Best email me some photos of how you assembled that part, then I might be able to see what the issue is. harry@houdinimodels.com
I would like to see Seydlitz progress
And it will George… about mid year if all goes to plan.
That'll work. But whatever you get round to mate. Great vid as always.
Thanks 👍 David… as long we all have fun along the way, that’s what counts
@@HarryHoudiniModels Exactly Harry...
You might manage it this year ,, good luck Harry , looking forward to it
You never know Colin… but I have promised less and given myself way much more time and leeway. How hard can it be?
@@HarryHoudiniModels sometimes it’s easy to get bogged down with stuff , believe me I know,, lol,
Happy New Year Harry Good to see you .
Oh no! did I leave my webcam on again… sorry about all the nudity.
Great ships! there back.
It’s a flotilla of fabulous fun!
Love the video Harry.
Good on you Mike
Harry, I'm looking forward to all of the builds 2024. Take care. Don't let any pesty mice ruin your plans.
Ive got my towel and babble fish… I will be fine.
It's always good to have a plan! Best of luck with all those projects...
I think its doable.. 2-3 months to finish half built kits should be a doddle
Love to see you get to work on the Sadist - ehh Seydlitz!
The Sadist is locked in for mid year until it is completed Basil
I look forward to the sequel.
Houdini Models the Squeak Well… just when you thought it was safe to go back to the workbench