AIRFIX 1/48 SPITFIRE FR MK XIV NEW TOOLING VIDEO BUILD  

the pilot looked awesome. until you finished him!

Thanks a lot, Alex, for this video - you provided a lot of needful tipps for my own build. I got the kit as well and haven't found time yet... but my video will follow soon.

nice build and kit but Airfix wasted a golden opportunity to make this beast of a Spitfire in 1/24 scale, such a shame as there are no larger scale low back XIV's out there

Reveló queen mary 1/570

Voce encontrasse com alguem para fazer o kits tipo um convivio eu gosto muito da forma como voce faz os kits acho que posso apreder mais

Hi Alex. Just finished the video. That cockpit better than mine ;) Keep up the great works.

Sorry Alex, but the ten mile rule is just a cop out! The better you pa int a figure, the better it I.s going to look, at ANY distance! First, forget the blue tack on a cocktail stick, drill a hole under the pilot's bum, insert a long paperclip wire, cut off so you can stick it into either a bottle cork or a pin vice, and use that to hold your pilot! You've done a great job over the model, why put in all that effort over everything else only to scimp on the guy at the controls? 😊

We`ve had a Mk XIV treat this week, Rahmi, Dusan, Inner nerd and now Alex too. An absolute embarrassment of riches. Super finish Alex, love the metallic scheme.

Excellent video. Great build. And I think your narrative adds greatly to the video. I think you should do it more often.

I know this is an old video. But I really enjoyed it and learned a lot from it.

Have a break! Have a Kit-Kat!.

I'm not even at the end Alex, but great job mate, you've done a superb job here and the video itself is first rate! Well done you!

The pilot of that beautiful MK XIV look tired. A lot of missions had been flown .Great work . I used to build models my 1/48 ,1/32 ,and 1/24 scale all companies .

I think there is nothing wrong with your pilot figure. Great build and I loved watching your video.

It looks amazing! I hope mine turns out as well as yours ☺️

Thanks for this great video🔝 I always enjoy watching your videos and they are a great inspiration🔝 The Kit Kat section is pretty funny😁👉🏼I like Sneakers more,but once i started eating one i just can't stop🤣 But that also happenen to me with some Modell Kits,i don't eat them up,no no,but i just can't stop😊However. Best wishes and regards from Germany to Portugal🍀 ✌😎✌

That is priceles., by the a very fine model .Airfix has come along way . Thank you.

The kit-kat looked in better condition out of the box, than some bits of the kit. But I'm sure it was "perfect"

The wings don't come clipped because clipped wings were not an inherent characteristic of the Mk XIV, even the FR version. The wing tips on a Spitfire could be changed from clipped to standard, or the reverse, in about 30 minutes. The kit therefor gives the option to be built clipped, as was most common for FR.Mk XIVs, or with standard tips for rarer examples.

Good morning my friend. Wow, what a lovely treat to wake up to. I enjoyed every Minute including seeing you eat every crumb of that kit Kat !!! Ha ha . I hope you and your family are well ? Stay safe my friend

That's why you don't decant paints for models unless it model car builders that's there thing! Not armor use AK xtreme metal the bright Alloy and the black base! Was that a gloss blue you used for the uniform? If it was matt it would have looked better there face was normally mucky anyway lol

Mine arrives tomorrow, Alex........as ever, I'm watching you for guidance. Superbly done as usual.

To be honest,the Airfix sprues still looks like they are from the seventies,the only great kit from them i have built recently are the 1:24 Hellcat and that is GREAT.

Thoroughly enjoyed the video Alex. The kitkat is funny as hell. Airfix must have a good sense of humour too. Very nice work mate

Great build Alex

Hello! Kit Kat: it was in the instructions, you had to do it... And maybe that is why this lady looks quick! 🙂 I also enjoyed this second model from the group build. Curious thing Rahmi's "Lazy Lady" was first....

Wait for the new G force kit you have to add your own extra 2 machine guns as kit only comes with 2! Pretty sloppy for Airfix!

Could you once again make a video about a submarine (for example Revell type IX) 1/72?

Fantastic video alex I can only dream of having your modelling skills truly a work of art I will keep watching your videos in a hope to improve my own skills thank you again alex keep smiling 😁

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Meguta

You have convinced me to buy one as well, lovely build and I love your videos.

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Fine work but I think the decals are not correct, on the rudder it should have been with the narrow white line, the same goes with the decal on the fuselage, a yellow outer ring should be there... otherwise a nice build.

Nice job on the silver scheme! I'm thinking of this scheme too as I've already done a Grey/Green scheme on a Mk.XVI. I've yet to even start the build yet though so lots of time to decide lol

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タミヤやハセガワは美しい図面を見るようだ。 エアフィックスは美しい絵画を見るようだと思う。

Great building but I think you could plant potatoes in those panel lines;)

Awesome man :) I am starting Tamiyas new Spitfire mk1 soon so this is very inspirational! Thanks for your work mate. Your video editing is great

A gorgeous model and lovely video to watch :) Excellent!!

After watching a very negative review /build of this kit . Your video is a breath of fresh air . Your clearly enthusiastic and positive about this kit . you obviously had the skill to apply the wings correctly to the fuselage . Just to say the Mk xiv had both wing versions standard and LF . Johnny Johnson had the standard wing version before the war ended . Probably easier to remove the tip than to put it on if you make the full wing version . Also the fuel tank cover is not fully flush on the real Spitfire ( which rather spoils it's beautiful lines ) I think this is why its been done as a separate part . As if it is moulded you cannot represent the gappy appearance of the real thing . I gather Tamiya has done this on the new MK1 tooling ; perhaps more successfully .

Doors crowbar should be gun metal colour not RED!!!

some Mk14s had full wingtips but most where clipped

As always Alex a real stunner of a build, matched with a great video, thanks for sharing.

Love your openness and humour, and you're not a sycophant to the manufacturers of the model kits that you are building or been provided with. Take care and be safe out there.

I am learning from your videos . Being retaught in new techniques in modeling . Thank you . Like the music .

Great build, I’m a massive fan of the ‘10 mile rule’ too! 👍🏻

Another OUSTANDING build. Really enjoyed this video.

Can’t wait for mine to arrive, should come later this week

i'll be at work, but will watch replay, Good Luck!

Nice Alex, well done my Friend. 👍✌👏

Bravo and a beautiful job. Always learning something new watching your videos. And honestly who can pass up a kit kat.

chocolate is awsome

Another nice one Alex.. But damn it man, warn me if you do another Kit Kat build so I can be ready. Now I have to run out again. lol

Good to see you building an 1/48 scale airplane model again!. How Airfix decal fix worked?. Greetings!

You're right about the panel lines Alex...I build 1/72 mostly. I stopped buying Airfix kits because of how out of scale their panel lines are. Nice job on it just the same. The cockpit looks great.

Very nice build. I think the figure looks very good. Seen far worse, including mine😋.

Hi Alex. Fantastic job as usual!! Enjoy the day. Ray L

was kitkat included xD

Nice Work Alex, enjoyed the video and the model

This is amazing!! The detail is incredible 😊you earned a new subscriber 😊

Alex modeling new Dimension Video! Very profesional! Good stuff! 👍

Keep up the good work mate. "foste tu que fizeste" :p

Bravo Alex, fantastic model, obrigado. As always take care from South Africa

Humbrol makes acrylic now!

Nice bunch of paints 👍👍

How are you old friend

A really super job Alex. The Humbrol metallics did you no favours even with that lovely gloss black primer! Like to see this one again using better paint!

Great build, keep up the great work an inspiration to all

You were supposed to break that single piece of Kit Kat in half, read the instructions, man. The plane looks great.

Saw a lot of flying time . To many missions .

Nice Spitfire, looks awesome!

Brilliant work yet again Alex, can't wait to start this one.

Brilliant work yet again Alex, can't wait to start this one.

Yes. Oh yes. LOL. Another masterpiece my friend.

I like the ten mile view . Your model stands up to close scrutiny .

Great work🏆 I wish i knew about it to join you guys....I am jealous 😁

Most Excellent!

Very nice Alex. I have to add this one to my stash.

Another great video mate! 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻

Great build as always Alex and the added challenge of using Humbrol acrylics too.

well done brother. i would have enjoyed the kit kat too.

You forgot painting the Camera hatches on the fuselage, I fear.

"oh yes!... and I don't regret it!" Awesome!!!

Nice One and Thankyou! Cheers

Outstanding, great job and building tips for this new kit.

Great build Alex. That chocolate was thoroughly deserved :)

That’s a lovely looking model.

what is new tool?

Nice one Alex, super looking model! Have a great weekend! Cheers : )

Bom trabalho sem duvida

Seu video com narrativa melhorou bastante Alex, gostei de tudo, da edição, da iluminação e da montagem! Voce está muito bem!

Very nice 😎

Great video, really helps for those of us just starting. I'm preparing to build my first kit, and I think I'm going to start with either a Spitfire or a P51-D Mustang. Do you recommend any specific kits for a new builder? I'm older, and have tools and airbrush. I think it best to start off with maybe an easier kit that still has some nice detail and good fit. I'd be grateful for any recommendations. It seems there are so many kits and brands to choose from. Also, what scale would be best for a new builder? I'd like something big enough to have good details, but small enough that it's easier to handle. My initial thought was 1:48 scale. What are your thoughts?

Great work Alex. And thanks for taking the time to explain your work. Already seen other builds yours is rhe best so far. Muchas gracias hermano y seguiremos modelando con una sonrisa

Ola denovo amigo Alex comprei 5 kites incriveis o f4u4 Corsair, um uboot casse 21 interior escala 1/144, fw 109, bf109 g10 , me 262 , e p51 d

Great work Alex as always.

Could you kindly say what the purpose of the stage with the thinned paint is for please?

sigue asi, me encantan tus videos

Beautiful build Alex, your model really stands out.