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Damn good work

I have that same kit at home but didn't build it yet. I think i will look for other decals then. Thank you for the inspiration. Your result is awesome. Very nice.

Airfix really do meed to pull their heads in with their quality control. Its 2024 not 1974.

hey mate, also from Aus here - just wondering where you got your drawer dividers for your Alex drawers from? They seem perfect

I painted my florescent green 😅

I have an Italeri 1/32 scale F104 Starfighter on my to do list and considering building this one as an in flight model ( on the fence about it) Any tips on where I can pickup a pilot figure?

I am literally in the middle of looking for MV-22 crew and just found this video. So good, thank for posting. I was also looking at the Reedoak army guys.

Welcome back Chris! Good to see some more progress on something!

David R Lentz, Columbus, Ohio, USA I had heard that the company producing a 1:32nd-scale kit of the Avro Lancaster RAF Heavy Bomber had fallen rather short. Just recently (days not months), I have seen/heard here on UA-cam model-building videos that two manufacturers have assayed an effort: Hong Kong Models and Border Model. I saw in an online retailer’s website both offerings. I have no idea as to the value (or the lack thereof) of either one, having seen neither. The first (I actually see at least two), most obvious, issue is 1) whether the kit you deem the “most disappointing model kit of the year” is truly abysmal, or that perhaps a kit with certain positive attributes nevertheless has numerous shortcomings that in the overall weight of them makes it not worth the struggle, or a poor value for the price. (Another possibility might be that you in your judgement are overly critical; from what I know of you through this forum, I do not think so-you strike me as bright and sensible, legitimately holding high expectations for kits costing well over 100 bucks, quid, or whatever currency you may use-though one must note that chance.) Next, 2) Is the other kit a poor option, as well? On another matter, I think it was you who roughly a year past had been documenting in a series of build videos your assembling Hobby Boss’s 1:32nd-scale kit of the Consolidated B-24D Liberator USAAF Heavy Bomber (or possibly a “J”). I have some interest (my qualifier here solely being a function of their prohibitive cost for me; in truth, I greatly desire them and numerous others. I also would require the paints, glues, tools, equipment, aftermarket detail sets, etc., necessary for taking polystyrene parts out of a large, sturdy, corrugated cardboard box and assembling them according to the instructions manual). My first choice would be the Tamiya 1:32nd-scale kits of the early Chance Vought F4U Corsair USN/-USMC/FAA Fighter series. Moreover, we I able to afford them, I would buy several of each, to reproduce the various incarnations of them; for example, with the F4U-1D, I would convert the second to an F4U-1C, which had four M3 Browning 20mm cannons in place of the six M2 Browning 50-calibre machine-guns; and the third to a Corsair IV FAA warbird. A few I would have in a static pose, wheels down, in a diorama of a cluster of mechanics servicing them under a long, sinuous row of lofty palm trees, but scant metres from the sultry, brilliant glare of the sun in the steamy south Pacific. However, I, too, prefer to build my aircraft replicas in flight. To maintain some measure of verisimilitude, however, I would 1) ensconce into the cockpit a well-detailed aviator figure, and 2) wire inside it a small, though highly durable electric motor. The arrangements that realistically would portray such an engaging setting as a Corsair engaged in a steep climb are complex enough that most could not even contemplate the idea. At best, most seem to accept posing it upon a stand. For me, a plane simply cannot even look as though it were flying with a grotesquely oversized telegraph pole stuck into the belly. I may have conceived a functional solution. I tell you this because I infer you to have both the means and the technical capacity to implement my idea in your aspirations for a better way to display your plane models gear up. This borrows from what television and motion picture production calls the Chapman crane, a highly robust, amply counterbalanced gimbals apparatus that supports a modern, high-resolution film or video camera well above the ground, in a manner that enables the operator to approach the subject of the shot in progress through graceful turns through the air, or dramatic soaring and swooping, and similar dynamic action to achieve the action of the scene. One also can suspend a performer in the air in an arrangement that the viewer cannot see. An excellent example of this is the crane-cradle method that the special effects crew of Superman: The Movie (1978) used to simulate the title character (Christopher Reeve) in flight, where 1) the actor lay upon a sort of “cradle” formed to fit his body, in turn covered in the costume; 2) the technicians attached this padded rack to an adaptation of the Chapman crane, 3) and they positioned the mechanical components behind the performer and anything else that belongs in the shot, thus out of view of the camera. For my purpose in this explanation, the supporting apparatus would be far smaller, needing only 1) to hold forth a mass of a half-dozen or so kilogrammes at most, 2) whilst remaining completely out of sight of the viewer. The crane also would serve as an insulated conduit for electrical wiring to provide current to the motor(s), the lighting, etc. I would recommend one line of ample ampere capacity to power everything, and inside the model would be circuitry mechanisms to distribute the electricity from a junction box or a control board. The next part of this is 3) the background: this must represent in simulation a sky at some reasonable altitude. I also propose the simplicity of a clear azure vista; no shifting clouds or ground features receding to the right. Otherwise, one must plan the backdrop, synchronising any movement with what the aeroplane (singular or plural) would be doing at that moment. All these together would present to the viewer a remarkably innovative “aerial diorama”, though it cleverly simulates a rather conventional imagery: aircraft in flight, which I call an “aerial diorama”. Another major element in all this is what I call a “forced perspective aerial diorama”, which starts with a basic aerial diorama. I then would include models of (well, to continue with my example above) an F4U-1D Corsair engaged in a steep climb. However, the first one would be that of the Tamiya 1:32nd-scale kit. Round 33 cm behind and slightly to the fore would be the Tamiya 1:48th-scale Corsair kit; however, I understand that a new kit maker (well, new to me, at least), Magic Factory, offers a new tool 1:48th-scale kit of the Corsair F4U-1A/2 USMC Fighter, with two models in a “Dual Combo Limited Edition” offer (MF 5001), which I understand to exceed in fidelity the twenty-five-year-old kit of the Japanese company. Their pricing may prove prohibitive, though: at best, more than twice that of the Tamiya kits. Next would be Tamiya’s 1:72nd-scale Corsair kit; with proper placement at different angles, one ought to be able to include two. Similarly, the AFV Club 1:144th-scale Chance Vought F4U-1/-1A/-1C/-1D Corsair Fighter (2 Kits) would populate the background. Would anything along these lines serve to facilitate your aspirations for a better way to display your plane models gear up?

What’s the tip size on that? 0.2mm or 0.5mm? Asking because my airbrush with 0.3mm at 20psi doesn’t shoot like that.

If only manufacturer's would include in flight stands and better moudlings to represent in flight configuration. 100% agree!

Nice to hear that you and Penny are on the mend - except for the cough you seem to have acquired…. I think you should tackle the mini base Su-27M flanker for your next build. You can never have enough epic builds! 😮

Welcome back Chris, hope you feel better soon.

Lol, "for her pleasure."sums up this video for me. Thank you. It made my day. I'm glad to hear you and Penny's health issues had ebbed. Another great update: I love the progress so far!! I am working on an H145M from Revell. Take care, Chris. Happy modeling. 😊

Great to see you back! I completely agree that all aircraft should be shown in flight else they're just a car. Thank you for the inspiration and best wishes on your health and the Stallion!

This may sound crazy, but we share a sir name, hair line and hobby. You have the exact same name as my brother and my uncle who shares the sir name flew choppers in Vietnam and has a daughter named Penny. No joke. This is nuts. Great channel sir

Good to see you back. Get well soon. Cheers. (Sorry not on Facebook).

Model looks good Chris. Fascinating to see how you do the depressions of the quilted skin, have you got a good method for the balooning out bits. Who makes that sander machine? looks great. I'm with you on the "in flight" thing, but I think there is a place for on ground too. I've had a plan for some time to do a hangar scene with about 3 spitfires under repair, like an engine out here, a landing gear being fixed there and so on. People have a place in things especially those who labour long into the night so the toffs can give gerry a hard time tomorrow. I suppose its not just about the plane for me.

Glad to hear from you, the model is coming along nicely. That interior detail is looking slick!

Not a chopper person but im keen to see how this build progresses. Love the self deprication jokes. Glad to hear all the main health concerns are going well.

Nice to see you back Becker!

good to see you back

Always glad to see a Becker update. This beast will be very impressive when complete Chris!! As mentioned by @40ftinc.42 below, the new camera works well. It doesn't like it when you talk with your hands and tries to focus on them but the movement is to quick for it. Take care.

say it with me "dee-kale"

Good to see someone else that builds `In flight`. Not enough kits produced with parts to support the configuration! This build is looking very nice mate. Hope your feeling better soon.

Welcome back mate 👍

Good to see you back. The new camera looks quick and sharp on the auto-focus, color balance seems ok, depth of field is still a bit shallow, seems to be a continual issue with digital cameras. Still so very impressed with the scratch interior details, looking forward to seeing it painted up (please lots of footage before you close it up). Stressed skin eh? Oh you masochist, I'm sure it will turn out well.

Nice to see you back Chris, can’t wait to see the finished article

Gday Chris, great to see ya back, and thanks for the update on Penny, I was hoping she's doing well and not been chasing the chickens. That's a trigger on your exposure to "rug rats", my granddaughter teaches third grade and catches a bug or two. I've been watching that new wand, I know its well worth it but up in the colonies it is running about $50 USD. I found a chap in Canada who has auctions on stash collections and been burning a bit of my model budget. The dollar exchange is about .74 to 1.00. But the postage has gone up. I might just have a go at your " new toy" . I understand it is USB chargeable.. You have converted me to wheels up building. I discovered for the smaller kits you can actually use bicycle spokes - ironically a homage to the Wright Brothers. Great to see you publish a video, the camera is a nice acquisition too, saves time on editing. Cheers Bob

Hey Chris, were you coming down to Melbourne for model expo?

It's a great kit Chris

Great to see your return to the virtual modeler world and happy to know you are chugging along ok. The helicopter build is full of impressive promise and effort. good on you for seeing it thru. It will be a masterpiece when completed. Cheers mate.,

Glad you're back! I hope you are feeling better from your health problems. Finally some light on the CH-53!

Glad you’re back, Becker. Can’t wait to watch how you do stressed skin - I’m toying with the idea of doing that lightly on a 1/72 Revell B-17F (crazy, huh?) but it probably would be better (r.e. less difficult?) on a larger scale model. Also, ironic isn’t it how kit makers festoon their models with interior detail that will never be seen again but baulk at giving us seated pilot or crew figures that will definitely be visible inside the model. Go figure. ☺️

Great to see you back Chris . I don't build planes but I enjoy the thought and work you put into yours . Hope you feel better very soon .

Good evening Mr Becker, this is going to be a monster of a build, it's a shame when health issues get in the way, but we must do what we can at the time, and if that means taking a break so be it, looking forward to the next update, best regards from a Kiwi living in Melbourne, Les

Stay busy brother! I too have health challenges. I build too to keep my mind busy. Hello from Cebu City, PH! (A Yank)

Welcome back!

Aside from the 1/48th sea vixen ( Thanks for your help ). A 1/48 AC 119 gunship definitely!...And a new 1/48 JAG! Was looking at the 1/200 Yamato the other day...but yes..rather expensive! Would like to see Tamiya produce some armor with interior of a subject or two that hasn't been churned out ad nauseam...maybe a chieftain? Would be a happy chappy with a decent ka 52 in 48th as well....oh and a 1/48 super marine scimitar!

No, you are wrong, very wrong. Airfix i a good product. It is you who has the subjective opinion. It is far less expensive than tamiya.

Trying to decide if I should do an F16 or Spitfire next, I think you just helped me choose! I'm wrapping up the Tamiya 1/32 F4U-1A, it was the most complicated I've ever built eith 9ver 300 parts, but as you said the engineering is off the charts good! Question... Is the Spit VIII that much better than the V?

Just found this video as looking at building an egg plane ,, hope you’re well Chris

I like plastic model hobby too and I got to say that your room is very beautiful.

This is a very stylish room.

Best thing mate is to just give up model making.

Really useful video. I prefer the artistic, less creative look. But black basing and marbling is also a great way to get there. And you’ve shown a TON of useful technique in this video for a beginner like me.

What I suspect is a big deterrent to beginners is that there is VERY little advice on the net about how to brush paint, other than detail painting. Not everyone is willing to commit to an airbrush and compressor right away. Also, spray cans for various reasons can be very impractical or inconvenient. The impression given is that brush painting just can't be done, and this is false. Thanks for this vid, BTW. I will keep these Tamiya kits in mind.

AIRFIX!! Gahhh no thanks

Nice build! I still have a few Fine Molds kits in my model stash.

Great video by the way