I think this commission building might be for people willing to make a bit of extra cash to pay partially their mortage. It seems also you might loose your mojo for the hobby, because if you have a big backlog of models to deliver and risking your schedule, you might end up using all your free time (besides real job) doing models, which might be stressful too. So this activity might be good for somebody retired that has a lot of time to do modeling keeping the brain busy. Thank you for sharing the insight of comission building.
Bobby can you help me with a list of tools so that I can put them so that I can try to build a wooden sailing ship please. I think you are doing a fantastic job.
I built a bunch of 1/72 scale WWII aircraft from airfix and Revell Just to get Back into the Hobby. But after seeing the quality difference , I might Just build a new set of Tamiya Kits 😍😍😍
One of the wings on the Hurricane kit two halves dont match up, so it's best to file the guide points off (I foget wich wing now). I have got the Hasegawa. It is good but needs Eduard parts, if you can get an aftermarket canopy, the only option in the kit is a closed cockpit, it makes you wonder why they make the cockpit so detailed. The spitfire ground crew are over sized, better to get the ICM and aftermarket resin ground crew. The Airfix Albion refueler is really nice.
Well you know you can absolutely use lacquers and enamels without primers without any adhesion problems. However acrylics absolutely does need a primer base..............
Great video! Thanks :-)) One short question: can I use Microset and Microsol if I paint my model with water-soluble acrylic paint I buy from Michaels (an art store in the US). This paint is the cheapest variety you can find for artwork, but it makes wonders for electric RC airplanes. Thanks a bunch.
n the meantime my compliments for your Victory, I'm making the Corel Victory 1;98, I wanted to ask you for help. Between one frame and another there are 2 gunwales and I ask you, but once the two openings are cut, how are the strips supported between them? Is there a technique? Please help me.
Excellent video, I'm going to try it using the exact formulae and technique you teach. Got a Trumpeter ME 262 I've been having problems with standard Tamiya pin wash stuff...it just comes right out of the rivets.
I literally received this kit for my birthday 🎁 tomorrow, and can honestly say that since I started modelling again (almost a 40 year hiatus) I had shied away from Airfix because the videos from people like yourself were vocal in the drawbacks, and praise, for there kits, least of all being surface detailing, but I remembered that from years and years ago, however I saw Airfix was releasing this brand new moulding kit, and like you, I am very impressed with how they have done this kit, especially the detailing and construction of it, the last 1/24 kit I had by Airfix was the “Stuka”, when I was about 10, and that was an excellent kit, so perhaps this kit is a fitting way for me to get Airfix back into my collection and building habits. Thanks for this review, it has reinforced my confidence in buying British.
G'day Bobby, thanks so much for this product demo. I used to work with the RAAF's C-130s which, as you know, have the entire cargo decking and ramp door covered with wide strips of anti-slip material (in reality a thick 'sandpaper' like adhesive sheeting made by 3M). These days I've modelled many C-130s and other military transport aircraft that all have this interior finish. It really was a big help while moving around while the aircraft is in flight. I've used 500 Surfacer for this effect but I think it lacks that authenticity. That's why I'll be getting a couple of tubes of this product. I generally don't go for the MIG Jimenez (or 'Spanish style' of over the top weathering) accessories but this one looks like it's spot on. I also do a lot of WW2 models and the old style 'iron bombs' had a sort of roughish finish to them, probably because there were millions of them made and it was quicker and cheaper to not finish them off to a smooth surface. With a bit of thought I'm sure this product has many other modelling opportunities. Cheers, mate and thanks again. Bill H.
As by now you well know, the Bf-109E cowl was one piece, never hinged. There are many extent photos that show this. This a shame; an otherwise qwoite a noice build.
Good content...the gbu's look really nice. I have had a tube of this on the bench for a while but haven't tried it out yet. I've always used the Mr. Surfacer 500.
Too much money for me. I have been looking for this for a while now. Can't seem to find a 67 Shelby gt 500. And I'm sure not going to pay what they are asking for and still have to wait every month for a new package.
