English subtitles are available. This is the complete build of Academy's B-29 bomber from start to finish. You will also see a brief tutorial on how to use Alclad paints. Enjoy.
This is amazing, I have always wanted to get the Enola gay version of the b-29 ever since I started modelling. I am glad that you really enjoyed making this kit.
No, I want to thank you for watching my video. My purpose of making these videos is to encourage people to build their own model kits. I am no expert but you don't have to be an expert to enjoy this hobby. That's my point. I want to wish you and your family a happy new year even though it's getting closer to February. Take care. 😊😊
I built the old Airfix B29 kit when I was a child and up to that point, that was the biggest and most detailed model kit i had ever built. This one looks like it's miles better and it looks like you had a good time when you got to fly in one.
Thank you for watching this video. Building model kits, any model kits, should be an enjoyable experience. It's cool to know that my video has brought back memories of your youth. If you're returning back to this hobby, I would encourage you to build kits that you like and not be influenced by others. In the end, it's you who is paying for this and it's you that's going to enjoy it. Take care
Thank you very much! It's been a long time I've been posting on RU-vid. There are a lot more videos out there when I first started so I'm both thrilled and humbled that someone like yourself still enjoys watching my videos. Thank you again.
Thank you Friend! I'm starting my own Academy 1/72 Enola Gay model. It's my first model build ever. I'm 55 yrs old. I love your great smile in shot of you riding the Bombardier position! !!!! Thanks so very much. You inspired me.
Thank you for your kind words. What can I say? People are people. Although I try my best to be friendly and nice, some people react to my videos negatively.
@@patrickjensen5937 TBH if someone is that bothered about a plastic model and what it represents then they have free will and could have walked away without causing offence to another person's skill. Let them take up tiddly winks - that shouldn't cause offence. Also, why should you offer up excuses or an explanation to the motives of others?
Hey QDC, been watching you since 2013 when I was 10 and I have to say you've been a huge inspiration for me. love the continued content, and great build! Love from Alaska!
Wow! I'm flattered that you still watch my videos after all this time. Gees, I don't know what to say but thank you for being a loyal viewer. And thank you for your kind words. Be safe my friend. 😊😊
That's great! The wife & I visited the Kansas Aviation Museum back in '08 and saw Doc while it was still in the restoration process and didn't have engines. The model turned out great! I've got one too but haven't built it yet.
Brilliant finish, great to see the step by step build and your opinion of the kit and the build.. :) Supersmooth finish with the Alclad, nice and shiny and the model looks good on the wall, as a constant reminder now of your B-29 flight.. :) Thanks for letting me build mine alongside yours, I enjoyed doing mine and I think it is good we covered both the periods of which the B-29 saw action.. :) And again thanks for the video clips.. much appreciated!! :)
Beautiful job. Thank you for sharing your story about your flight aboard the B-29. September of this year I was able to fly aboard the B-17 Sentimental Journey. What an awesome flight. Flying in a WW2 era Warbird is truly a life changing experience.
Thanks. Yes, flying a warbird is truly an amazing experience! You get to feel how they felt flying during the second world war. That flight on the B-17 Sentimental Journey must have been a wonderful experience for you! It's an experience you cherish for the rest of your life. 😀
yes looking good thare and yes al the great aterrs that fly in thows plains hope trip in plain whas great and your model looks good and yes the co star is fuzzy and needs treats keep on post ing and will keep seeing QVC to nest addvecher
That's great to hear. You must be building the Revell B-29 in 1/48 scale. That's the only one I know in that scale. I wish you all the best and thank you for watching my video! 😀😀
Wow, lucky you! You got to be right up there in bombardier's position in a B-29, awesome view! I went full screen for that! Nice work on your B-29, Alclad paints really are a cut above! (Very cute cat too)
@@qdc748a The closest I ever got was to sit in the cockpit of a TF-51 nicknamed "Crazy Horse" at an airshow several years ago. Maybe next time the crew visits my local airfield I can get a ride in the back!
Amazing B-29 Super fortress Model! The model would be good at showing Albert Einstein Memorial since he was the one that created the Atomic Bomb and Big Boy. Model Suggestion that you should make next: Academy 1/800 scale Uss Kitty Hawk, Academy 1/48 scale F-4J Phantom, And Atlantis 1/172 scale B-52 and X-15.
@@qdc748a I build lots of kits too. Alas I lost an eye in December so it is more of a challenge now, still, just finished a Tamiya 1/12 Brabham Race car and am about to start a Tamiya 1/35 Jagdtiger....but don't be modest, your builds are lovely.
Bonjour qdc Je suis depuis plusieurs années vos montages et c'est toujours un plaisir pour moi Bravo et merci pour votre sympathie et vos conseils 👍🙏👏😊 Jean Luc
Je vous en prie 😀. My French is not strong so I have to reply back in English. I am sorry. It's nice to know that you watched my videos for a long time. Thank you for being a loyal viewer. 😀
@@qdc748a read one time some landed in ussr emergency landing at the end of the war and the soviets made a copy of the b29.think they done the same with the dakota.
the next one after that was the b52 stratofortress thats into the cold war,,hey qdc is that your next trip follow captain kirk to boldley go were no modeller has gone before.haha
Good to see you back again! I have started a couple of aircraft kits myself now from my.usal armour I'm building the 1.32 Dauntless just now! My cats always round me when building gets in the road at times but nice to see he's taken to a new home great!
Gosh, I remember that man! I used to watch Dukes of Hazard when I was a kid. He played Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane so well. He's one of my favorite characters on the show with his distinctive laugh. Here's a clip of him laughing on RU-vid. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--f3CFzahrRs.html I also remember Catherine Bach (Daisy Duke). I think everyone had a crush on her. Here's a clip of her ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GtEUcTjDnoI.html I didn't know he was a waist gunner in a B-17. Thanks!
Excellent work, as always. You got a great NMF with Alclads. No small feat. I memember you building the Revell kit as well. Think I like this one better.
Wonderful Video Qdc! I'd also like to take a ride in the B-29, maybe ill get the chance someday. The B-29 turned out great, the practise with the Alclad paints really did pay off, great result , have a nice day and stay safe! Ps: i also forgot to say that the extra editing is very very good IMHO, making the quality of the video even higher, if possible , keep it up like that :-)
Thank you very much for your kind words. Yes, I have worked extra hard in editing this video so I appreciate comments like yours. Flying the B-29 is pricey but if you can afford it, it's well worth doing. It's an experience you will cherish for the test of your life.
Excellent job done on the B-29, Collin. Your practice and research for alcad colours had payed off. I totally agree with you, building model kits is for having a good time either alone or with a friend. Looking forward to see your next project. Thanks for sharing, take care and keep up the good work my friend. Greetings, George.
@@qdc748a My friend, i liked most of your projects. You are one of the first guys i watched his builds on RU-vid when i started modeling. Back then i didn't had a channel so i couldn't comment, but i picked a lot of knowledge from you and i am thankful about that.
Boeing have produced so many outstanding aircraft over the years and you have done it proud with this kit build. The finish is superb and your hard work has definately paid off. It was a joy to watch and well-done you for this presentation.
Thank you very much for your kind words 😀. I met several people who work for Boeing and none of them told me they hate Boeing or say their planes are awful. I totally agree with you about Boeing. I want to thank you for watching my video. I also want to wish you and your family safe. 😀
I like your style - and the focus on having fun with building models. You really get some great results have some great tips .. thanks for sharing your experiences.
Really enjoyed watching this video..I have this kit to build and picked up some great tips here.Your cat also was a welcome edition😻. Your B-29 flight looked fantastic as your face showed.You looked so happy.Thank you,take care and all the best from the U.K🇬🇧🇺🇸👍
Awesome job! I really love the paint you used for this one. May grab a bit of my own for whatever build comes next. Again, splendid job on this one. I probably wouldn't have the patience for it like you do haha
Thank you for your kind words. I'm about to upload a Sci Fi model. I've just finished the Star Trek USS Enterprise. I was inspired by William Shatner when he took off into space this month.
Wow that looks fun! I build 1/48 scale and I am impressed seeing this 1/72 Acedemy kit! Looks great. Great story and video about "Doc" also! Isn't that Alclad chrome miraculous? Builder did good job of applying it too! Great videos, models here. Qdc has great presentation and honesty also! Flying in Doc is awesome, and the filming itself! I will now watch the full video of flying in B29 Doc. Dennis Weaver was an FM2 Wild Cat Pilot during end of the war I believe.
Two comments: 1) That came out absolutely amazing! I am very impressed with your airbrushing skills. I absolutely love it and am jealous! 2) I wonder what your cat thinks about the model?
You shouldn't be jealous. I'm sure with practice, your skills will improve. But the most important thing is to enjoy this hobby. You a build model kit to enjoy it and not to get jealous of others. 😀 I think my cat loves me more than the model kit. Ever since COVID, he wants to be with me wherever I go. He's like glue! Anyway, I want to wish you and your family safe and I also want to wish you and your family happiness in life. Take care.
@@qdc748a I just got done rebuilding a 1968 Cadillac. It's kind of like a model in many ways! Taught myself to weld and all sorts of things for the project. I'm quite pleased with how it came out. So we all have our strong points. Still love the model, though. I gotta try those paints.
Would be real interested in seeing your friends Airfix B-29 build also. I built that kit When i was a kid and loved it. I didn't think it would even be around any more though i'm sure the Academy kit is probably much better.
I just looked up the Boeing 337 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_377_Stratocruiser Thanks. It's an interesting airplane. And yes, my cat loves to be with me wherever I go now. 😀
Wonderful build. My dad built a very similar kit when I was young in the 70s. It hung in my room for years. Was the kit tail heavy? Looks like you had the tail propped up.
Thanks. I used to remember my friends done that too during the 70's. Yes, it's tail heavy. I couldn't put any weights in the front because it was taken up by the interior. 😀
I simply used rubber cement and foil. I applied the cement first and then applied the foil very carefully on to the canopy. Once the glue is dry, I carefully cut the foil and paint. There's nothing special in this procedure. 😃
My French writing is not strong so I have to reply back in English. I am sorry. I'm glad you like my cat. Ever since the Pandemic began, my cat always wants to be with me like glue. 😃😃
Hey buddy question on the cockpit build, what did you prime the interior with that black color? acrylic ? laquer? and then in the video where the OD / zinc green appears are you lightly air brushing that or is that some kind of special negative technique where you are taking away the black layer / wash and revealing the green? let me know thanks!
Have you tried AKs xreame metal paints? You get the same maybe better results than alclads now all you need is there black base down first it cuts all the prep work and stinking
Great video! Did the Alclad take to masking well? It looks like you have tape directly on the shiny finish at 15:45. Did it try to peel, lose shine, ect at all? I usually tamiya masking tape which is what it looks like you used.
hey! so im brand new to building all these models and I want to start gathering all my troops and vehicles for the diorama I am going to start soon, but I wanted to know, do I need to buy paint? or does all the paint come included with the boxes?
Hello, most kits don't include paints and glues. From my experience, beginner kits includes paints but the more sophisticated kits do not. This is a tricky question because I'm not trying to advertise any company who sells paints or glues. I personally use various paints from all different manufactures and see what I like myself. Maybe someone who reads this post can help you better. Sorry I can't be much help.
Hi, lovely build mate, one question I was wondering why you installed the turrets minus machine guns, instead of the kit supplied blanking plates, as fitted on the Enola Gay & Bockscar? Cheers.
