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My first foil attempt was a Mig 21 PFV the second the F2a like this one. I apply the glue to the foil backing then work down onto the surface with cotton buds and blunt sanded cocktail stick at the panel lines. Also I keep bits of silver chocolate wrappers which are good for access panels etc to give variations. Tarnished foil can be made by boiling foil with eggshells for a few minutes. For the opppsite use a *tiny* bit of Silvo on a cotton bud to burnish an area like a leading edge etc.
The chocolate wrappers or similar is a really cool idea. That never eve occured to me. On my end I really just wanted to give it a try out of curiosity and to have a bit of a play. Glad I did and respect to those that have the patience to do it properly. For me though I am not sure I would jump back into it. Definitely a better result though. Thanks for the comment!
Thanks - for me I've never been convinced by metallic sprays for bare metal so ended up at foil - I've a Eduard 1/48 Profipack Mig 21 MFM waiting in the attic for foil but waiting until I have the time to do it justice - try to do the 'grubby' look of cold war Soviet jets ...
Makes sense to me, Mig 21 Profipack would be cool. I have a couple of "special" boxes in my stash that I would put the extra work in. Late model Spits, Eduard P51's etc. For bottom end kits though it is hard to justify for me. One thing your chocolate wrapper idea did get me thinking though is that you could do just a few panels or areas and weather them back to bare metal. Or I have a 1/32 Tamiya F4 with full Radom so some components could be done. Thanks for getting me thinking!
The belly tank comes in several parts because the F.6 version has cannons in the forward portion. Re the strength of the foil, I've seen guys sand it successfully which surprised me.
@@Modellers-Workbench Have a look at a YT channel 'Richard's Modelling Adventures' - he's got a whole series on foiling the 1:24 Airfix Spitfire. He has the patience of a saint! And does a bloody good job.
Nice build, one thing that always put me off trying to build such a model was having to use some kind of chrome paint. Opting for foil is a great idea. Thanks for the upload!
@@Modellers-Workbench Hi again. I like the colour grey you have and i have made notes. If mine comes out half as good i will be well pleased. Thanks for sharing.
I used Aircraft Gray, Mr Color C73. They are Laquer paints though so a bit more nasty if you havent used them before. I do find them much easier to use and a better finish. They spray better and I find mistakes are easier to fix up. Check your airbrush is ok with them also. Mr Hobby also make the Aqueous series - basically the same as Tamiya Acrylics. H57 would be the equivalent water based paint. Let me know how you go.
Love a JP. Where you put a décal over a panel gap, wait until it is dry and run a blade along the panel gap. Then put a drop of décal fluid on it and let it 'form' into the moulding.
I really hope Airfix will offer a 1/48 T3/4 and T5/Stikemaster sometime in the near future. Their Gnats are really lovely, in either scale, so a JP would be amazing. Fingers crossed.🤞 Really nice nice job. Well done.
Thank you so much! I have to admit I love the Gnats also. I have no idea why but Trainers in general I find really interesting and a Strikemaster would be really cool.
My final year in the RAF was spent at RAF Cranwell working on the JP simulator. This was 1987 and they still had Jet Provosts. One of the flying instructors was an old boss and he took me flying in a JP a few weeks before my final demob. Lovely flight and I flew at least 50% of it. Excellent aircraft that was developed from the original Percival Provost, which was a propeller driven plane. The fuselage and wings didn't take a lot of modification to turn it into a jet and thus was born one of the most successful training aircraft in RAF history.
That is really interesting, and what an amazing experience to have. I really will have to do a bit more reading on my end, but still a great comment and reminder that books and videos only go so far compared to experiences like yours. Thanks for the comment!
If your comments about the undercarriage are in reference to the inner doors being moulded onto the wings it's because the only time those doors are open is when the main gear is actually moving either up or down, the inner doors are closed the rest of the time.
That is an excellent Jet Provost! I made it about 18 months ago when returning to the hobby and it shows...dodgy airbrushing and some decal mangling, but it is a good little kit and certainly one worth having another go at. Regarding the masking, I'm partway through an Airfix 1/72 Hawk in red/grey/white and had similar bleed problems despite sealing the areas as well as I could. Best wishes, Nick
Yeah it is a nice little kit, I would do it again. The bleed was my own fault, as soon as I started I realised my paint mix was too thin. Live and learn! Thanks for the comment!
Looks good, I've really enjoyed building mine. All I can say is "phew" I'm just completing mine and did the same colour scheme. However if you look up the real XP568 the red is actually orange, It does say orange in the kit but shows it as red, so I painted mine red too, I also did the grey silver, I think I got that right. 😁
It's actually a fluorescent orange colour. Depending on the film it will show up as red or orange in photographs. Originally it was painted on, but due to poor adhesion and fading, it was replaced by tape, as in the first boxing.
So many Spitfires, so little time! Just finished an Airfix Mk Vb in 1/48, went together pretty well apart from the insert forward of the cockpit, an Eduard (Weekend) Vb is in the stash and I look forward to comparing the builds. Good overview of this kit, trying to wean myself away from 1/72 as it is just too fiddly these days 😞
I have to admit I enjoy 1/72 but more just as a quick break rather than being super detailed. Although sometimes I can't help myself. In truth 1/72 was also a way to get some quick videos up for my new channel. Definitely a lot more 1/48 to come. As to Spitfires, I really don't think 50 yrs later that I have changed that much from when I was a kid. I Still get that boyish grin, and once the wings go on, yes it does do some swoops over my bench with my best Merlin sound! Thanks for the comment.
Apologies, I screwed up on my editing so there is a bit of mess there which I have now cut out. You might see a bit of a jump. Live and learn 🙃 The bit I cut out was just a short outline of the MkIX. Basically the MkVIII is the better plane, but with the new FW190 causing havoc and the MkV's grounded they needed something that could go head to head with the FW190. The MkVIII could but manufacturing was not there. So someone had the bright idea to upgrade the MkV engine from a Merlin 61 to Merlin 63. The progression on the 9's is F > LF > HF. Manufacturing issues pre war and post war are the subject of tons of books out there. But it wasn't always that smooth. The MkVIII might have been technically better, but the Mk IX was cheaper and easier to produce for almost the same specs.
David R Lentz, Columbus, Ohio, USA (Wednesday, 28 August, 2024) Well, all in all, a capital job of it with your build of Tamiya’s 1:32nd-scale kit of the Chance Vought F4U-1D Corsair USN/USMC Carrier-Based Fighter in gloss dark sea blue over all. Your exterior painting technique of highlighting surface detail (I think most are the tiny “pinholes” indicating points of spot-welding, Dzus fasteners, possibly some flush riveting, etc.; as an aspiring novelist, essayist, classical vocalist, etc., however, I hardly can claim to be any sort of industrial or military expert) with slightly lighter tints of blue was both highly effective and visually striking! It actually makes for a genuinely æsthetic presentation, meritorious not merely of its combat formidability but of its artistry. Thank you. What next have you before you? Perhaps you might continue with Tamiya’s other 1:32nd-scale Corsair kits. They would make for a remarkable side-by-side display, especially with the more colourful plumage of the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Theatre tri-colour camouflage scheme of flat dark sea blue on the horizontal surfaces, intermediate blue on the vertical surfaces, and on the ventral side, gloss white; or those of the Corsairs that joined with the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm. Even those of the New Zealand Air Force-natural metal over all, would you believe?-and the Royal Australian Air Force would bring to such a presentation their unique touches.
David, thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful comment. It is interesting that you have picked up on the artistry. I think I did mention it in the video, but I have evolved over time from a "paint by numbers" approach to being a bit more subtle - or artistic view - or attempting to. Among my many other hobbies or interests is fine art, so rather than watercolours I am enjoying playing with an airbrush and am seeing it, maybe not as sculpture, but as a three dimensional canvas to paint. A bit beyond the blue goes here and the yellow goes there, which is where I started. Of course there are many who are much better at it than myself, and there are many different techniques to achieve different effects, pre shading and post shading and a million other methods. But I try and have fun! As to what is next? I am currently working on a small 1/72 RAF Percival Provost Trainer. (I like the red and white scheme). And after a large and detailed build it is nice to do something simpler. I also have a 1/48 MkIX Spitfire tempting me. Unfortunately I have a small operation next week, which will see me down for a few days, but I will have some time to think about what is next on my workbench. Anyway thank you once again for your comment. All the best and many regards. Scott, Sydney, Australia.
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This isn't that big compared to 1/24th scale, I guess it's what you get used to. I just started mine. What blue did you use please? Tamiya Decals are simply awful imho as they are way too thick. One way or another I will be painting the markings on.
I used Mr Color 328 (FS15050). My only regret is not painting the markings on, especially the arrows which with a sharp knife are no problem. I ended up trying to be too smart using a Cricut machine which just got me fed up and I moved on.
The deep panel lines probably work well when used with a paint brush and some Humbrol paint on the kitchen table. I used to avoid 1/72nd thinking it was "what I did as a kid" but I have come around, to just enjoying them and having fun. Having said that some of the top end 1/72 is as good as anything out there, but probably wasted on me, while I am wandering around looking for my reading glasses while wearing them.
@@Modellers-Workbench The gold standard in 1/72nd scale kits for me is the Edward Mig21. Simply incredible. I built one for the channel, filmed it too. I managed to spill paint all over it and ruined it. it ended up in the bin. I will do another one when I recover 😁
If it is any consolation I did exactly the same thing on a P47, 95% done and I was doing some touch up work with the airbrush when the hose snagged and a cup of paint splashed across it. I will have a look at the Mig21.
I have one of these to build for my channel. The only drawback I have with the kit is it's too good. There is little opportunity to scratch build or improve anything. On face value it's near on perfect out of the box.
That is a really good point. I also tend to be a bit more daring with cheaper kits. I hate to admit I have a few Tamiya 1/32 kits sitting in my stash, some for years now because I am always reluctant to even start them when they get "too good".
@RichardsModellingAdventures it’s a great kit which definitely looks better assembled than a bunch of grey plastic sprues in an admittedly very nice box!
Totally agree. No fit issues and generally amazingly engineered and no problems, follow the instructions and you will get something nice at the end. I think the real issue is that for example the Tamiya F4 1/32 is roughly $200AUD but the Trumpeter is $100AUD. So is it twice as good?
Looks really nice. I have the 1/48 Birdcage Corsair in my shed, which I bought from (what was) my local model shop in Adelaide about 20 years ago. Of course, now I'm more than 150km from any model shop, it's very much harder to pop into one just for a browse!
Thanks for the comment. I do miss the days when even small towns had a small model or hobby shop - sometimes both combined. Some art and sewing stuff and then models in the corner. You never knew what you were going to find.
I was just filming the final part and dragged down my Trumpeter F4U-4 to talk about the differences in the final vid. Will try and get that up in the next few days. The Tamiya Kit is very well done but is 2x the price of the Trumpeter. I think the Tamiya overall has better fit and finish but is not really configurable at all. The comparison I could give is when you go to a fancy restaurant and the Steak is $100 and great and then a week later you go to the pub and buy a Steak for $20 which is almost as good or the same and think ...hang on...so in short I would lean towards the Trumpeter, even if you buy aftermarket figures and instrument panel and you are still way ahead with $.
Hi there, if you do have questions regarding this kit and build let me know. I will answer them here and also in the final video of the series. Specifically with this part of the build watch out for the air intakes. The instructions are not the clearest. Thanks again, Scott.
Yes but I had to clip a couple of bits to get it the way I wanted. So eg at 14:23 I am clipping the Aileron supports so I could do it at a slight bank. Not a big deal. The supplied stand itself doesn't really allow adjustment at the mounting head.
@@RichardsModellingAdventures David R Lentz, Columbus, Ohio, USA (Tuesday, 27 August, 2024) In actual use, some of the early F4U-1 Corsairs the Marines who flew off island bases had their hydraulic systems removed to save weight. The ground crews still could fold the wings manually, however. So, doing so with your model would be how the actual aviators in some cases had. The kit has alternate parts of the outer right and left wing spar folded up from the horizontal, to which one eventually would attach the respective wing (right and left), amongst other parts, If one can acquire the proper photo-etched detail sets for these Tamiya Corsair kits, one can find panels that fit exactly into the interior surfaces that the folding process would reveal. Be judicious in your using PE, however, for it can show what I call a “false two-dimensionality”; that is, a PE part is flat, whereas the actual object is circular or oval in cross-section. A classic example of this would be the spark plug wiring (36 of them!) for the engine’s cylinders (two wires each): the lines are round (obviously), though the PE is flat. The latter does offer one bit of help in assembly, though: it would show one exactly how long each line would need to be. As a cautionary measure, to offset error, add round a centimetre or so to each. Also, each pair of wires servicing the same cylinder has some sort of connector (a bit of electrician's tape to keep them together, perhaps?) round a third of the way from the wiring harness. One first would drill out each of the tiny holes in the harness. I have not seen these kits up close enough to determine if the tops of the spark plugs are visible; either way, that is where one would place the other end. I do not know the details of such, though I think one would have to incorporate the boots (a black rubbery fixture at the far end of each spark plug wire, generally similar to the plug on an appliance), too, though I cannot be certain. (I am NOT a mechanic, by far!)
David R Lentz, Columbus, Ohio, USA (Thursday, 15 August, 2024) At 5:41, you mention the Junkers Ju-87 Stuka Luftwaffe dive-bomber. The word “Stuka” (Germans always capitalise their nouns) is a sort of German-style abbreviation or acronym for “Sturzkampfflugzeug”: sturzen, to dive + Kampf, struggle + Flugzeug, airplane (from “fliegen”, to fly, + “Zeug”, a type of powered vehicle (“Bahnzeug” means railway car). At 13:16, you start with weathering, noting your annoyance that it often can require too long. I caution people that if these techniques take TOO long-say, months or years-then one would not need “weathering”: just the gradual passage of time!
That is really interesting, i have been generally ignorant of German planes up until a few years back when I did my first large scale BF109. Thank you for the comment!
@@Modellers-Workbench You're welcome. I thank you twice: for your recognition of my contribution to the discussion--I repudiate the Nazis for their horrific genocide, their cruel totalitarianism, their grotesque excesses, etc., and instead acknowledge the skills and the efforts of individuals--and for your prompt response.
That was one of my "growing up moments" . As a child I was always puzzled why my Grandfather who was Regular British Army 1928-1952, Crete, North Africa etc and through to Belsen, could have a German best friend after the war. They did Model Engineering together for decades till he passed away. It took me a long time to figure that out.
I'm really glad someone overseas bought the membership.. nice to hear and watch a review like. I think the membership is value for money but I live in the UK.. Youve gained a subscriber here :)
I do love a Mustang, I have the Airfix in my stash might dig it out now, I've shied away from metallic finishes but you've inspired me to try it on my current wip, a 1/32 Revell Spitfire Mk IXc, I'll do the Italian scheme .
Sounds like a good idea. The Airfix one is good from memory. The 1/32 Spitfire would be very different in the Italian Scheme. I really need to get more adventurous that way. Thanks for the comment!
I just started my build for a wrong markings group built. I have the same model kit and just finished the instrument panel. I’m really impressed with how detailed everything is. It’s my first big 1/32 scale. I’m having a lot of fun with it so far and it looks like you are as well.good work on yours so far I definitely have a long way to go to get to where you are at. I need to put in some focused hours but work has been busy and I just got off a two week vacation lol
I have almost finished mine, decals and finishing now. The fit has been almost perfect. I do love 1/32 but I always underestimate just how much work is involved, especially on some of the higher end kits. On the other side of that though is that mine 1/32 planes are the ones visitors always gravitate to and ask about because they have that wow factor. With some luck I will get my build videos up this weekend. Thanks for the comment!
I'm also international and did the same calculus;-) Tends to encourage one big order every year to get over the free shipping limit! Main disappointment for me was that they can't ship any of the kits with paints/glue included which rules out some kits I'd love to get my hands on (like the e-type jag) as they are only available in starter/gift sets. I also haven't worked out if it's possible to use the passport combined with another order to avoid the £50 shipping - if you do figure that out, hope you post another video about it!
I have to admit I never thought about the starter sets and shipping. Some of them are actually neat little kits. The Passport...I have read (glanced) through the information but I couldn't quite figure it out. It would be great if we could just add it into another order. When I find out I will post it. Thanks for bringing up something else to consider.
@@Modellers-Workbench it took me an afternoon of fiddling with an "un-checkout-able" cart and a query to customer support to figure out the paint/glue shipping restriction. It may only apply to some destinations too; I guess it's a dangerous/declarable goods import restriction issue. I suggested they update their FAQ or checkout error messages accordingly but not sure if that's been done. But if you ever have a cart that unexpectedly fails at the final stage of the checkout.. this could be the one reason why.
