I am not a modeler, but I enjoy watching these videos. It is always nice to see some one that takes the time to share their hobbies and skills. I am just dumbfounded as to why any one would give them a thumbs-down/ dislike. This is just pure artistry.
What a fantastic build!I can't believe the difference between the old Tamiya kits I used to build and these newer ones.I would love to do this kit but a)I already have a pretty big stash and b)I'm currently working on a model railway layout with two more in the planning stages. Keep up the good work mate,and keep these great videos coming 👍
Andy, Another great Tamiya kit and a beautiful build. Enjoyed the entire video, book reference, paint color choices and your weathering techniques. Great job and keep them coming! Thanks, Bob
It really is a stunning build! I'm done this now on the Nashorn and have the vespe and marder 3s after that I managed to fine an ex tristar marder 3 H with AFV club parts in the box for the pak 40 etc! Never knew tristar was part of afv club! I'll need to get the early I love that Nashorn look the late reminds me of the ferdinand with that flat front.
What a fantastic kit tamiya have done it again and a fantastic build Andy and I will be getting this kit soon as its available again fantastic video thanks Steve 🇬🇧
Greetings from Sweden! Love your work. You are great inspiration. I just ordered this kit. Seems like a really nice and well engineered kit (as always with Tamiya). Take care!
Great videos Andy, just started building again after many years,wanted some new ideas and tips ,your painting and weathering techniques are the best on the net. Thanks for posting 👍👍
New subscriber here. I'm glad I found this channel, lots of good advice and tips for doing up the plastic kits. I'll be back for more when you post them. --Dave
1:11 And i wasn't a plane builder, until i did build my first plane... And i wasn't a tank painter until i painted my first tank... And i wasn't a figure builder until... Sorry Andy, but that is no excuse...One of these days you will have to leave your comfort zone and build some figures...I'll bet you will enjoy it...
Hi Andy, you can see a real Hummel during your Trip to Europe at German Tank Museum Munster (Not Münster!) and many more (Tank I / III / IV, Panther / Tiger / Brummbär / Sturmtiger / Wespe / Marder / Jagdpanther / Königstiger / T34 / T 55 / Sherman and some more.
Great video Andy. Please do make the figure painting video with your friend. Tamiya's figures in the latest kits are beautiful and too good to waste. I have no clue how to do them myself.
I feel like you're missing one more weathering detail without some soot at the barrel muzzle. You always weather vehicles nicely like they've been in combat for a while, but a clean muzzle throws it off. Not sure if you've done this in the past, but the 150mm on this Hummel makes is stick out even more.
as a former U.S. Army Field Artilleryman, I would say, if the tube had been firing recently, then yes there would be residue, however if it had been recently cleaned, (tube punched/bore cleaned) then the muzzle would be clean as well.
I'm kinda new in this modeling hobby and have no idea, why's metal barrel better than a plastic one? It's not only because of the rifling I believe so why? Both will be painted and weathered and so on. Could anyone give me a hint? The kit looks so good, indisputable. And ofc Andy the best, it's a pleasure to watch every video :) Also there is some really valuable information that helps while building own models, like really, why so good?
Hi Andy. Great model, as usal. Can quickly tell, which coat die Spur use? (indessen of the Tamiya TS 80?). You mentioned it in the clip, but I could not get it... I tried once the Vallejo Acrylic coat as a recommendation form ja local shop, but when I used enamel thinner (for the weatheting), the thinner disolved the coat and my Tamiya Panther (1:16 RC modell) was almost ruined. So I am very interested in alternatives.... Thanks a lot in advance for the answer
Great video Andy. I've returned to armor modeling after a 20 year hiatus. For my past two kits I've applied black and white undercoats and have been happy with the tonal variations created in the top coat of paint. However, it seems that when I apply the flat clear coat (either TS80 or Testors) much of the shadow effects seem to disappear. Any thoughts to what I may be doing wrong as I feel the models have looked their best just prior to apply the flat clear coat. Thanks.
Please do a guide on the Tamiya M5A1! I know Its a bit of a controversial kit but it’s really cheap on amazon. (it’s my next project and I plan on giving it 761st markings)
Great video. I'm wondering what is the piece of classical music you have playing? It's very familiar to my ears, but I'm not sure of the name or the composer's name.
Very Nice looking kit, Andy. As a former M 109 a2 commander I have 2 tips when you're going to build a diorama "in action". First, a little soot at the end of the tube. Not to much. They are and were never full black because of the regulary cleaning moments. Second, those red and white poles are for aiming purposes, so when your diorama is about shooting, they won't be there on the backside of the vehicle , but somewhere in the frontal terrain at 11 o'clock at a distance of about 100 to 150 meters. Good luck with the diorama, I'm looking forward to it.
@@CurvedSlightly You're calling an ex commander of a M109 a " tank" commander ??? 😂😂😂😂 I rest my case. And o yeah, try to write in Dutch, maybe I can have a laugh to. 👍🏻
@@ashhillmodels3801 I agree with Lobo. I built a couple of the Nashorns (dropped one while painting it =O ) and they are impressive when finished (and not spread all over your workshop floor)
I have a question, my birthday is coming soon and I want a model tank but I have no experience with it, and I dont know what tools I need to use. What tank and tools do you recommend? Awesome video btw
@@kevinjhonson5925 dragon is to expensive for what it offer (but sometimes have verry good promos if you have luck). Meng look good. I never done any, but i look at few and i was impressed. From other companies, Takom and miniart have good value to detqil, and making fun, too.
Nice kit but agin I’m disappointed that the stock gun barrel is two half’s. Why in 2019 can we not get one part barrels. For the price of kits now I demand a good out of box barrel. No excuse with what they charge for a kit now. This would be. $100+ in Canada
Hi Andy thanks for this video very good as the others you made. I live in France and i just want to tell the problem to find the Ryton books in général. All this books in Europe are very rare and cost at minimum more than 200 euros for the Tiger it reach 400 euros Did you have any idea where i could buy them at ordinary price like you in usa ? Here in Europe ebay or amazon prices are .....crazy
Not only. Many kits have two part barrels which are a pain to assemble/finish. You have to remove the seams which is easy to get flat spots because you're sanding a curved surface. Slide molded barrels are one-piece and are better than two piece barrels. Sometimes they are warped which completely eliminates the realism in a gun barrel. In my opinion metal barrels look better all around after painting. But for cost sake if you have slide molded then those don't look half bad.
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I am not a modeler, but I enjoy watching these videos. It is always nice to see some one that takes the time to share their hobbies and skills. I am just dumbfounded as to why any one would give them a thumbs-down/ dislike. This is just pure artistry.
Finally a smart person who put classical music under the video.
My thought exactly! I wish I could recall the names; I am guessing "Sorcerer's Apprentice" and "Swan Lake"
What a fantastic build!I can't believe the difference between the old Tamiya kits I used to build and these newer ones.I would love to do this kit but a)I already have a pretty big stash and b)I'm currently working on a model railway layout with two more in the planning stages. Keep up the good work mate,and keep these great videos coming 👍
Jeez Andy, I'm spending WAY too much time watching and not enough building and painting my own... Another great video. Thank you.
Andy, Another great Tamiya kit and a beautiful build. Enjoyed the entire video, book reference, paint color choices and your weathering techniques. Great job and keep them coming! Thanks, Bob
Great vid Andy, thax for every vid, the one on cleaning an airbrush saved me hundreds, cheers and thankyou.
I'm glad I dropped by when I was in the neighbourhood last week. I'm looking forward to building the Eduard Spitfire I picked-up while I was there!
Don't say you're not a figure painter, I've seen you paint figures :) Great build and weathering on this one
It really is a stunning build! I'm done this now on the Nashorn and have the vespe and marder 3s after that I managed to fine an ex tristar marder 3 H with AFV club parts in the box for the pak 40 etc! Never knew tristar was part of afv club! I'll need to get the early I love that Nashorn look the late reminds me of the ferdinand with that flat front.
I used the tracks from the hummel and used them on the nashorn
What a fantastic kit tamiya have done it again and a fantastic build Andy and I will be getting this kit soon as its available again fantastic video thanks Steve 🇬🇧
Greetings from Sweden! Love your work. You are great inspiration. I just ordered this kit. Seems like a really nice and well engineered kit (as always with Tamiya). Take care!
Cheers Andy. Superb work
Outstanding video and presentation.
Thank you for the great video.
Iam liking the screws for assembly
This is a beauty. Thanks for showing it to us.
Great videos Andy, just started building again after many years,wanted some new ideas and tips ,your painting and weathering techniques are the best on the net. Thanks for posting 👍👍
Hi Andy, when will you showcase a new ship model or pre-existing one? any how great work with the Hummel.
New subscriber here. I'm glad I found this channel, lots of good advice and tips for doing up the plastic kits. I'll be back for more when you post them.
--Dave
Nice job on the hummen nicest one i have seen ever
Great video
I am 55 years old I made plastic models from elementary school to high school I couldn't make it so beautiful😅
1:11 And i wasn't a plane builder, until i did build my first plane... And i wasn't a tank painter until i painted my first tank... And i wasn't a figure builder until... Sorry Andy, but that is no excuse...One of these days you will have to leave your comfort zone and build some figures...I'll bet you will enjoy it...
Classic music good choice with videos 👍🏼
Great build and painting video! Thanks!
Hi Andy, you can see a real Hummel during your Trip to Europe at German Tank Museum Munster (Not Münster!) and many more (Tank I / III / IV, Panther / Tiger / Brummbär / Sturmtiger / Wespe / Marder / Jagdpanther / Königstiger / T34 / T 55 / Sherman and some more.
FYI for trivial pursuit purposes - 'ranging bars' are more properly called aiming stakes and in German, Richtlatte, or 'correct bar'.
TOTALLY WOWSERZZ ON THE GUN DETAILS ALONE !!! The Rest AIN'T Too Shabby Niether Too 🤓🤓🤓, Thanks for Sharing Andy, Love Your Work. God Bless All
I want this kit! I shall order one when I finish grad school...
I really love watching your videos.
Beautiful work! Simple, efective and fun!
You should give them figures a try with your talent they cant come out bad
Great job, as always Andy! I built the Dragon version a while ago, waaaay too many parts. This one looks like a more enjoyable build.
Very nice work.
Great video Andy. Please do make the figure painting video with your friend. Tamiya's figures in the latest kits are beautiful and too good to waste. I have no clue how to do them myself.
I feel like you're missing one more weathering detail without some soot at the barrel muzzle. You always weather vehicles nicely like they've been in combat for a while, but a clean muzzle throws it off. Not sure if you've done this in the past, but the 150mm on this Hummel makes is stick out even more.
as a former U.S. Army Field Artilleryman, I would say, if the tube had been firing recently, then yes there would be residue, however if it had been recently cleaned, (tube punched/bore cleaned) then the muzzle would be clean as well.
Flociety the Germans always cleaned their guns so there wouldn’t be much silt
Nice kit and really nice build. Would buy it right away if it only had vinyl tracks. I am too old for this plastic track fiddling ...
I'm kinda new in this modeling hobby and have no idea, why's metal barrel better than a plastic one? It's not only because of the rifling I believe so why? Both will be painted and weathered and so on. Could anyone give me a hint?
The kit looks so good, indisputable. And ofc Andy the best, it's a pleasure to watch every video :) Also there is some really valuable information that helps while building own models, like really, why so good?
Metal won't have a long seam to sand out.
@@AndysHobbyHeadquarters sounds reasonable, thanks!
Wow, that looks great Andy! 👍🏻
regards from Argentina!!!
Excellent build...👍
Hi Andy another great video, many thanks for sharing your skill and your ideas.
Awesome build!!!!!!
Hi Andy. Great model, as usal.
Can quickly tell, which coat die Spur use? (indessen of the Tamiya TS 80?). You mentioned it in the clip, but I could not get it...
I tried once the Vallejo Acrylic coat as a recommendation form ja local shop, but when I used enamel thinner (for the weatheting), the thinner disolved the coat and my Tamiya Panther (1:16 RC modell) was almost ruined.
So I am very interested in alternatives....
Thanks a lot in advance for the answer
Super job Andy 👍🏻
1-2 Month
I have a pair of the 74123 cutters, a little expensive but worth every penny.
It's a dream compared with the old Dragon model.
That's what's great about Tamiya kits. They're not over -engineered
Dude, I talk about the mid '90s kit. A real nightmare .
Dragon used cheap recycled plastic to produce their kits .Tamiya used high grade plastic granules to make their kits.
@@brianhurley6289 I won't argue with that, regarding the parts scheme. Not tossing in the metal barrel with the kit, is chickenshit.
@@amuxpatch2798 Some of their kits are an endless ordeal. Just nonsense.
i need to get this, i am fascinated by the metal barrel
Great! Thanks Andy. Really nice work as always.
what color green did you use?
Excellent job. I can't wait until this comes into Canada. Usually 2 months after the US release.
Compare the of the place of the decals on both sides!
Cant wait for the diorama :)
Great video Andy. I've returned to armor modeling after a 20 year hiatus. For my past two kits I've applied black and white undercoats and have been happy with the tonal variations created in the top coat of paint. However, it seems that when I apply the flat clear coat (either TS80 or Testors) much of the shadow effects seem to disappear. Any thoughts to what I may be doing wrong as I feel the models have looked their best just prior to apply the flat clear coat. Thanks.
Am I the only one who wants to know what podcasts Andy listens to?
Let us know Andy! :)
Great build. Figures are my weak point so a video on that would be great 👍
Andy as allowing your video are great i wood love to see you do takom cheftine love your work i will be getting this one as soon as its out
Bonjour de la France ville dunkerque superbe excellent travail 🇺🇸🇫🇷🇺🇸🇫🇷🇺🇸👍👍👍
Hi Andy, you never used to spray primer, why the change?
Let’s get start~~~~
I am getting the meng panther a any tips right now building dragon panther early ausf a
Please do a guide on the Tamiya M5A1! I know Its a bit of a controversial kit but it’s really cheap on amazon. (it’s my next project and I plan on giving it 761st markings)
Great video. I'm wondering what is the piece of classical music you have playing? It's very familiar to my ears, but I'm not sure of the name or the composer's name.
Very nice work.Please tell me what no. of Tamiya enamel green for German tank. My last vdo I used XF 61 dark green but it look very dark.
Hi Andy, always the best! Greetings from Italy
uff, le quedo bellisimo
Great vid, cheers, will you use xf88, xf89, xf90 from German ww2 colors?
Very Nice looking kit, Andy.
As a former M 109 a2 commander I have 2 tips when you're going to build a diorama "in action".
First, a little soot at the end of the tube. Not to much. They are and were never full black because of the regulary cleaning moments.
Second, those red and white poles are for aiming purposes, so when your
diorama is about shooting, they won't be there on the backside of the vehicle , but somewhere in the frontal terrain at 11 o'clock
at a distance of about 100 to 150 meters.
Good luck with the diorama, I'm looking forward to it.
A 'former' tank commander and you refer to parts as 'tubes' and 'poles'?
@@CurvedSlightly You're calling an ex commander of a M109 a " tank" commander ??? 😂😂😂😂 I rest my case.
And o yeah, try to write in Dutch, maybe I can have a laugh to. 👍🏻
I still have a Hummel in box by Dragon but my understanding is that Dragon kits have some fitting issues. Is that correct?
Most Dragon kits i have built are very fiddly with lots of tiny parts, but did fit quite OK.
@@ashhillmodels3801 I agree with Lobo. I built a couple of the Nashorns (dropped one while painting it =O ) and they are impressive when finished (and not spread all over your workshop floor)
When will the hummel be released?
Fantastic!!!
Hey its Elfo!
Question, what is this for a nice tamiya glue stand ? ;)
Very cool
Always good kits Andy, Frenchs love you, can you tell me what paint, pigments, weathering effets and spécial products you are using un this kit ?
Hope you can get video of figure painting
I have a question, my birthday is coming soon and I want a model tank but I have no experience with it, and I dont know what tools I need to use. What tank and tools do you recommend? Awesome video btw
What is primer used for?
Did you made your painting stand yourself? Just curious
Thats nice!
Andy, I would love to see a figure painting video, I also don't do my figures because I can't seem to get them looking any good.
Looks great from the pictures you posted on insta.
How did you do the sagging effect of the one piece vinyl tracks??? They' look so good!!!!
You obviously didn't watch the whole video! They're plastic link and length tracks
@@TranceTrousers Oh yes i did skip that part! No wonder they look so sagged.
Is this an artillery? Selbstfahrlafette?
Damn I wish my hobby shop sold Tamiya kits...
They are nice kits but I think they are over priced. I like meng kits best good value to detail amount. Newer Dragons are good but cost big time
@@kevinjhonson5925 dragon is to expensive for what it offer (but sometimes have verry good promos if you have luck). Meng look good. I never done any, but i look at few and i was impressed.
From other companies, Takom and miniart have good value to detqil, and making fun, too.
Nice kit but agin I’m disappointed that the stock gun barrel is two half’s. Why in 2019 can we not get one part barrels. For the price of kits now I demand a good out of box barrel. No excuse with what they charge for a kit now. This would be. $100+ in Canada
Yep, it is ridiculous that over 60$ kit there isn't metal barrel included. I would understand if it was 30$ kit.
Is it necessary to use primer ?
No its Not but the paint sticks better on the model and you see minor imperfections
Yas
Build a Porsche king Tiger!
neat stuff see it as put up more
Happy VE Day!
Hi Andy thanks for this video very good as the others you made.
I live in France and i just want to tell the problem to find the Ryton books in général.
All this books in Europe are very rare and cost at minimum more than 200 euros for the Tiger it reach 400 euros
Did you have any idea where i could buy them at ordinary price like you in usa ?
Here in Europe ebay or amazon prices are .....crazy
Nice
nice video
Will you do any Sherman tank from WWII?
A whole metal barrel only for some rifling at the end...?
Not only. Many kits have two part barrels which are a pain to assemble/finish. You have to remove the seams which is easy to get flat spots because you're sanding a curved surface. Slide molded barrels are one-piece and are better than two piece barrels. Sometimes they are warped which completely eliminates the realism in a gun barrel. In my opinion metal barrels look better all around after painting. But for cost sake if you have slide molded then those don't look half bad.
Can you make the flame toys furai optimus prime Idw version
Hummel from Munster museum has wrongly mounted tracks. You can see it on photos in this book. So bear this in mind.
Very nice. One little thing, the big hooks on the rear should face downwards
The tracks are backwards on the model