Peter Fearon
Peter Fearon
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Exocet Survivor - Building the Starling Models HMS Glamorgan in 1/700 scale.
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Share the experience of a build of the only ship to survive an Exocet strike during the Falklands War.
Mission Improbable! Building the Hasegawa A-1H Skyraider with Special Bomb in 1/72 scale.
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Share the build of an old but worthy kit with a most unusual bomb load!
Building the ICM Ki-21 'Sally'
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We've been waiting a long time for a new kit of the Ki-21. ICM have come to the rescue - how well have they done?
The best 1/72 scale Ju-87 Stuka? This Special Hobby Ju- 87G stakes its claim! Share the build.
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Special Hobby have issued an upgrade of the Academy Ju-87 with new parts and decals. Is this the definitive Stuka kit? How does it built? This presentation takes a step-by-step look at the kit build, including one or two extra product reviews on the way. These include new paints by SMS, a testing of varnish finishes (Vallejo v. Kleer v. Tamiya), as well as the masking set by Special Mask. There...
Here at last! The Trumpeter 1/32 TBD-1 Devastator has finally landed. Was it worth the wait?
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Trumpeter 1/32 TBD-1 Devastator - a full build of this long awaited kit.
First Class Falcon - Building the ICM 1/32 Fiat CR.42 'Falco'
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Share the experience of building the first injection-moulded representation of this aircraft in 1/32 scale.
Bf-109 Border Models kit build. How Good Is This Gustav?
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Share the experience of building the Border Models Bf109 G-6 in 1/35 scale.
Infinity Helldiver Build. Taming The Beast - Building the Infinity Models SB2C-4 Helldiver in 1/32
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A step-by-step description of the challenging build of the 1/32 scale Infinity Models kit, with some shared learning experiences along the way.
Building the Roden PT-17 Kaydet in 1/32 scale
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My first build of a Roden kit assesses their rendition of the iconic PT-17 in 1/32 scale. How does it do?
Building the Combrig HMS Ajax in 1/700 scale
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Share the experience of a full build of the Combrig kit, with hints and guidance along the way. Getting good results with these type of kits is easier than you may think.
Pete's Fleet video
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HMS Ajax, HMS Nurton, USS Washington, USS Gato, ORP Mazur, HMS Dreadnought - six builds in one show!
HMS Agincourt - building the Combrig 1/700 scale kit.
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Share my first experience of building a Combrig kit, with some discoveries and advice along the way.
Building the Hobby Boss Seydlitz in 1/350 scale
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Share the experience of building this very good kit, get an idea of what's involved if you take one on yourself.
A Battle With the Hood - Building and improving the Heller/Airfix 1/400 scale kit.
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The aged kit has real problems with detail and accuracy. Can it be saved? View my attempt to do so and see what you think.
Jagdpanther Upgrade - Improving the Academy 1/25 scale kit
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Jagdpanther Upgrade - Improving the Academy 1/25 scale kit
Large Scale Zero - Building the Trumpeter 1/24 scale Mitsubishi A6M2(b) Zero
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Large Scale Zero - Building the Trumpeter 1/24 scale Mitsubishi A6M2(b) Zero
Building the Voltaire - The Hobby Boss 1/350 scale kit of the French pre-dreadnought.
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Building the Voltaire - The Hobby Boss 1/350 scale kit of the French pre-dreadnought.
Grooming the (Flying)Tiger - Building the Revell 1/32 P-40
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Grooming the (Flying)Tiger - Building the Revell 1/32 P-40
Building the ICM 1/48 scale Polikarpov Po-2
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Building the ICM 1/48 scale Polikarpov Po-2
Tojo’s Demon - The Nakajima Ki-44
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Tojo’s Demon - The Nakajima Ki-44
Taming the Rat
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Taming the Rat

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @JohnVilla1960
    @JohnVilla1960 7 днів тому

    The only thing wrong is that the wooden deck should go further aft to the Sea Cat director platforms.

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 7 днів тому

      Thanks for that. I'm not an expert on post-war RN stuff so I just followed the painting guide supplied in the kit. Best regards Peter F

  • @robertgrimsted877
    @robertgrimsted877 20 днів тому

    Loved the vid I got the Kent version which it a lot easier to make

  • @commonsenseisntcommon1776
    @commonsenseisntcommon1776 20 днів тому

    Amazing job!

  • @SakibAhsanTamim-p1t
    @SakibAhsanTamim-p1t 21 день тому

    Hello, "Peter Fearon" I was analyzing your channel and saw that in your channel have some problem, That's why your channel is not much growing and not getting much engagement, If you can solve these problems, Your channel will grow like a storm. If you tell I can tell these problems. Where can I tell? Here or email?

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 20 днів тому

      Hi There Thanks for the message. The best way to contact me is via my email, as shown on the videos.

  • @alexandremarcelino7360
    @alexandremarcelino7360 23 дні тому

    Bombardeiro muito bonito! Modelo incrível! Excelente trabalho 👏

  • @geralddecelles77
    @geralddecelles77 24 дні тому

    Fantastic build of an interesting subject!

  • @banana-p1d
    @banana-p1d 24 дні тому

    Nice model kit

  • @DubVinC
    @DubVinC 24 дні тому

    Great build. I recently got some 8 barrel pom poms, single mount 20mm Oerlikons, & twin mount 20mms for my 1/600 Airfix Belfast from Starling Models, great little company, would definitely recommend.

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 23 дні тому

      Thank you! I thought it was about time I put up a warship. Starling are doing some great kits at the moment.

  • @zhouenlai2569
    @zhouenlai2569 25 днів тому

    Very impressive build; 1/700 scale is always a challenge, but even more so with modern ships with antennae, radar arrays ect. You did a great job here; love the tribute to the fallen sailors, very appropriate. Bravo!

  • @tacfoley4443
    @tacfoley4443 27 днів тому

    Peter, I went on board HMS Glamorgan in Devonport many years ago, and a smarter turned-out vessel would be hard to imagine. It GLOME!!!! The contrast with the floating wreck and hovering disaster that was presented by a visiting Soviet Naval vessel would be hard to describe, and it was no wonder that she broke down at had to take a tow back to her home port of Baltiysk. BTW, I love the model - a lovely typically Fearon job, to be sure.

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 26 днів тому

      Thanks Terry! I thought it was about time I put up another ship.

  • @tacfoley4443
    @tacfoley4443 28 днів тому

    Great review and build, Peter! I hope that you weren't in any way ' inconvenienced' by having to locate the ordnance - pity it wasn't mentioned on the box, though. This has to be one of THE most impressive single-engined warplanes of all time and building one in 1/32nd was, at one time, a goal of mine...sigh.

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 26 днів тому

      Thank you. I have the Trumpeter 1/32 A-1H in my stash and it could be my next project. Not sure yet though.

  • @davidmurphy8190
    @davidmurphy8190 29 днів тому

    There was a small company on Martha’s Vineyard, MA that manufactured balsa-paper identification models for the Navy and War Departments during WW2. A history of the history of Martha’s Vineyard in WW2 had two pictures of their typical product lines: the Sally and the Pete.

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 29 днів тому

      Thank you. That's very interesting. I wonder if any of those models survive?

  • @thescalemodellerssupply
    @thescalemodellerssupply 29 днів тому

    Very nice build! Glad you liked using our paints for the first time!

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 29 днів тому

      Thank you. I really did like the paints. Unfortunately, they are not widely available over here, otherwise I'd use them more often!

    • @thescalemodellerssupply
      @thescalemodellerssupply 28 днів тому

      @@peterfearon317 lots of stores have our stuff in the UK now and working on expanding further so should get easier to find our products as time goes on

  • @JohnLVieira-t9d
    @JohnLVieira-t9d Місяць тому

    I found out the nickname for this particular plane was called the Torpecker.!, enough said . The torpedoes weight was nearly as much as the plane itself. Without it, it's speed was greater than 170 mph., maybe nearly 200. Mph , with it only 60 mph . To force people to fly it was nothing short murder., but since they made an Oath. We'll go figure!. The TBF and M Avengers were said to Handled like a truck and was called Unlovely . SO , It got the nickname the Turkey. Imagine that! I wonder what other planes got in interesting names . The Helldiver was called by two names . One was the big tailed beast ,the Sb2c meaning was son of a witch 2nd. class . Vman enough said.

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 Місяць тому

      Thanks for this. Interesting to note that the loss rate amongst torpedo bombers from all sides was very high when faced with any sort of fighter opposition.

  • @brerrabbit9585
    @brerrabbit9585 2 місяці тому

    I just love the 'steampunk' look of the French battleships of the 1880s-eary 1900s. I MUST build this!

  • @rygneisanau1724
    @rygneisanau1724 2 місяці тому

    nice work there ! have that model built by my dad it was our ''big'' Hms Hood for a long time but its straight from the box it was the Heller box years after i bought the Trumpeter model in 1/350 scale i remember but anyway its still a nice model and the work you put on it was very worthit keep it ^^

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 2 місяці тому

      Thank you! Glad you found the video interesting. Best regards Peter F

    • @rygneisanau1724
      @rygneisanau1724 2 місяці тому

      @@peterfearon317 yes alot ! just subscribed :)

  • @Shot5hells
    @Shot5hells 4 місяці тому

    That looks fantastic, good job!

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 4 місяці тому

      Thank you! Hope you found it useful.

  • @lonthrall5613
    @lonthrall5613 4 місяці тому

    Looks great! Excellent information, Thank you!

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 4 місяці тому

      Thank you! Glad you found it useful.

  • @DavidRLentz-b7i
    @DavidRLentz-b7i 5 місяців тому

    David R Lentz, Columbus, Ohio, USA (Saturday, 13 July, 2024; happy birthday, Mother!) Mr. Fearon, I appreciate you for your report. This looks to have been an ambitious project for a small firm to have attempted. Whilst I have considerable interest-U.S. Navy combat aircraft, especially carrier-based, are a high priority; Tamiya’s 1:32-scale kits of the Chance Vought F4U Corsair USN/USMC Fighter series certainly come immediately to mind-this kit has too many problems and difficulties with essential structures and key components that in the aggregate place it rather beyond my capacity (or, at least, my patience) to build. Thank you kindly, sir, for the warning. Maybe they can rework the kit to correct their mistakes, and in a year or so they could issue an appreciably improved kit of 1) the Curtis SB2C-5 Helldiver USN/USMC Dive Bomber, as well as 2) a separate kit building as the Curtis A-25 Shrike USAAF Dive Bomber. This latter iteration also would include alternate parts and call-outs in the instructions booklet that would enable one to build a correct Curtis SB2C-4 Helldiver model, if one wished. The company’s senior management might consider offering those who already had bought the earlier kit that demonstrably failed to assemble adequately a discount on this next release as a demonstration of good faith. As you have seen this SB2C-4 Helldiver kit, and I have a hunch of your appreciably greater expertise and experience in model-building-already have we viewers of your video seen indications that you know not only what the flaws are, but you have the skill to delineate how the company’s kit designers might correct them-I propose that you 1) tell them of my idea (namely, a follow-up kit of an SB2C-5 Helldiver, and a new one of a Curtis A-25 Shrike USAAF Dive Bomber, both with corrections, improvements, instructions notices, etc., that would enable a fairly capable model-builder to build a reasonably accurate SB2C-4 replica), and 2) your recommendations for the corrections you deem necessary. Or if not you, someone whose skills you know.

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 5 місяців тому

      Hello David Many thanks for taking the time to write your comments and for their positive nature. Have you seen my video on the Trumpeter 1/32 Devastator? A MUCH easier build than the Helldiver, despite one or two mistakes/issues. Best regards Peter F

  • @alexhu9991
    @alexhu9991 6 місяців тому

    thank you for the sharing in 2024

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 6 місяців тому

      Hi Alex Thanks for the message. Hope you found the video useful.

  • @craigfazekas3923
    @craigfazekas3923 7 місяців тому

    Nice upload, thank ya !! I've recently copped the Flyhawk version of HMS AGINCOURT. (Deluxe version & separate wood deck laminate) I love this stuff; get lost in it sometimes !! Add in reference material- ship's monographs/line drawings ? Look out.....8 month long build- easily. Because I will scratch build missing bollards, deck ventilators, ect. Yeah, a mental exam may be in my future !!.... 🚬😎👍

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 7 місяців тому

      Hi Craig Thanks for the message. Let me know how you get on! Best regards Peter F

  • @michaellemaire5380
    @michaellemaire5380 8 місяців тому

    Bravo! Well done! Like Nigel, I also have HPH extras and Resin2detail sets as well. Your video is great and points out pitfalls I was unaware of. I also have the D3A1 with extras and I'm looking forward to building them both.

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 8 місяців тому

      Hi Michael Many thanks for your kind comments. The kit was a challenging build but the finished model seems to have generated a lot of positive interest. I gave serious thought to the D3A1, another of my favourite aircraft, if only to see if it was any easier to build. Do let me know how you get on with yours. Best of luck with both projects! Best regards Peter F

  • @jeremyalam480
    @jeremyalam480 8 місяців тому

    Excellent job, and very instructive for the average modeller to turn a fundamentally sound model into a better representation of the real thing with some simple improvements. That's a whole lot better advice than to encourage them to dive into a complex project to make everything perfect.

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 8 місяців тому

      Thanks for your appreciation. Really pleased you found it useful. Best regards Peter F

  • @kitbuilder3027
    @kitbuilder3027 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing your skills and expertise on this project. I have recently purchased the Hasegawa 1/72nd scale kit and the Eduard photo etched kit for this model. Your video is going to be very helpful in my pursuit of completing my model. I hope to find information on the butterfly wing flaps that were unique to the aircraft and are represented in the Eduard photo etched kit. Thank you again for all your information. The idea of the difference in camouflage application never occurred to me, but is very logical. Larry Landis

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 9 місяців тому

      Hi Larry Many thanks for the message. All the best for your project! Best regards Peter F

  • @TRINFSS
    @TRINFSS 10 місяців тому

    You can say the same thing about Spitfire models, “why do we need another one?” Different manufacturing techniques and build applications make it interesting and challengeable. On a side note, no manufacturer to my knowledge has the option of the portside sliding glass window on the canopy of the 109. Well maybe one day.

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 9 місяців тому

      Many thanks for your interest. At least the scale was unique. The main thing that annoyed me about this kit was the silly 'lucky dip' gimmick which it appears was discontinued on subsequent Border offerings. It was an enjoyable built, though. Best regards Peter F

  • @jcwoodman5285
    @jcwoodman5285 11 місяців тому

    Sweet build!😊 in my experience 'badly warped' was a Revell company moto in the 70s😕... But their deficiencies made me a Monogram kid!

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 11 місяців тому

      Thank you! In the 1960's Monogram were the best in the world in my view. They were just so hard to find and expensive here in the UK. I think Monogram didn't really think outside the US market. Revell were smarter. They set up factories in the UK, Japan, and elsewhere. In the end, it was no surprise that it was they who took over Monogram, rather than the other way round. I still love the kits they both produced from that time though.

  • @jabonorte
    @jabonorte 11 місяців тому

    Nice build. Hope your eyesight has recovered from that PE!

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 11 місяців тому

      Just about, thank you. Using the desk mangifier is a big help!

  • @brettpeacock9116
    @brettpeacock9116 11 місяців тому

    Border are a bit notorious for their basic and often inadequate instructions.

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 11 місяців тому

      Hi Brett Thanks for the message. It was annoying about that issue with the instructions because otherwise it was a really enjoyable build.

  • @josephnason8770
    @josephnason8770 Рік тому

    That is a beautiful build. About as gracefull an aircraft can look from top or bottom view. My dad flew them from CV 18 Wasp in WW2. Even got to crash one into the water on takeoff! Also was on his way to bomb Japan mid August 1945 when his flight was orderd to jettison thier bombs and return because Japan had surrendered. I have always loved the Helldiver. Suggest you maybe lift it with a hand or two so your viewers can be amazed at the scale. Keep having fun with the awesome work!

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 Рік тому

      Thank you! I too have always liked the Helldiver. A better aircraft than it's often given credit for, especially after the -3 had sorted out most of the earlier problems. By coincidence, my dad also spent a lot of WW2 flying over water. In his case, it was flying ASW Wellingtons with RAF Coastal Command looking for U-boats. He never saw one. Best regards Peter F

  • @wayneblackler2818
    @wayneblackler2818 Рік тому

    I had that kit as a boy…

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 Рік тому

      I never did. I had one or two others in the series, but not his one. I particularly remember enjoying the Zero!

  • @dennisbisconti4583
    @dennisbisconti4583 Рік тому

    Maybe Trumpeter can come up with a 1/32 scale version of this kit it would fit in with the rest of my collection

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 Рік тому

      If they could do one that's as good as their Devastator I'm sure it would be a great seller.

    • @dennisbisconti4583
      @dennisbisconti4583 Рік тому

      @@peterfearon317 + I agree with you 100%

  • @dennisbisconti4583
    @dennisbisconti4583 Рік тому

    Maybe Trumpeter can come up with a 1/32 scale version of this kit it would fit in with the rest of my collection

  • @tacfoley4443
    @tacfoley4443 Рік тому

    As well as being a fellow modeller of far less skill, I have the pleasure of meeting up with this gentleman on an almost weekly basis in persuance of our other shared interest. He is very modest, and will give an honest opinion about the models he is making, as anybody who has read his articles in the [redacted] magazine will vouch for. Nice one, Peter!

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 Рік тому

      Hi Terry Very kind comments, thank you. After the battle with the Infinity Helldiver, this project was light relief. Best regards Peter F

  • @billclarke5916
    @billclarke5916 Рік тому

    Nice build, how'd you stay focused for 6 weeks?

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 Рік тому

      Hi Bill Thanks for the message. Sorry about the delayed response, I've only just got back from a spell in Indonesia. IWith regard to the build, I'd only just retired, so a concentrated kit build was a way of celebrating. Plus the fact that the magazine editor wanted it as quickly as possible...! Best regards Peter F

  • @goforitpainting
    @goforitpainting Рік тому

    Cool model.

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 Рік тому

      Hi There Thanks for the message. Apologies for the delayed response, I've just got back from a spell in Indonesia. Glad you liked the model. It was the most enjoyable build I've done for a while. Best regards Peter F

  • @LEESS1005
    @LEESS1005 Рік тому

    May I ask,why you have painted the P40 in the RAAF colours,and marked it as a USAAF aircraft

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 Рік тому

      Hi There Lee Thanks for the message and sorry about the late reply. Just got back from a spell in Indonesia. I'm no expert on SEATO colours, but I'm sure the ones on the P-40 are accurate. They are USAF shades, not Australian, which looked similar but were in fact slightly different. Same applied to the RAF colours. The finish on all of the allied aircraft in the SEA theatre looked generally similar and this was reinforced by the white theatre markings that were rigorously and fairly consistently enforced. Hope that answers your question. Best regards Peter F

    • @LEESS1005
      @LEESS1005 Рік тому

      @@peterfearon317 AHH ok,thanks for that, appreciate you getting back to me, I've only ever known of RAF and RAAF aircraft in the SEAC theatre have the white ID bands,now thanks to you,my knowledge of this conflict is expanded,I only ever knew that the red centres of all roundels,USAAF included were omitted to stop the confusion with the Japanese Hinomaru meatball insignia Lee

  • @krautreport202
    @krautreport202 Рік тому

    Really nice. Your stuff deserves a lot more views.

  • @charlie418791
    @charlie418791 Рік тому

    Top-notch work. 👍👍

  • @jimtaylor294
    @jimtaylor294 Рік тому

    A much appreciated walk-through, as I'd heard of these kits, but have never seen one 🤔 . Given what this company are doing with 700th waterline models, it makes me wish Airfix would give their full hull 600th range of ships some love again. (even just adding some finer detail parts sprues &/or fret to them would make a big difference, as would adding a new kit or two to the range [heck; there's no shortage of Japanese 600th kits they could do a rebox deal with])

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 Рік тому

      Hi Jim Thanks for the message. I wouldn't hold your breath waiting for any Airfix upgrades. Improving existing ones ourselves using some of the etched brass sets that are available is likely to be about as good as it gets!

    • @jimtaylor294
      @jimtaylor294 Рік тому

      @peterfearon317 Lamentably, I agree (Revell, Tamiya & others are similarly lax' re' optimising classic kits). Airfix after all only ever did their 1/72 TSR-2 kit in 2005. due to considerable lobbying by a couple of well connected modellers. (which ultimately paid off rather well after a time and brought a very notable aircraft to mainstream modellers' attention, but is a rare exception to the rule re' the company taking consumer advice) I think, though, there is potential for a startup business to properly fill such gaps, and maybe in the process start a trend other companies take note of 🤔 .

  • @braddoyle246
    @braddoyle246 Рік тому

    Thanks Peter, it’s in my stash, great tip about the cockpit masking after market item, I was tentative about cutting my own

  • @cesargimenez1288
    @cesargimenez1288 Рік тому

    This is one of the best reviews I've seen. Does it come with crew as well? Couldn't hear the video, I'll do it later tonight I was working

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 Рік тому

      Hello Cesar Thank you for your kind words! My kit did come with a pilot figure - very nicely moulded although I didn't use it - they don't all have one though. It depends on the 'luck of the draw', the rather silly gimmick that Border dreamt up add some novelty value to the kit. I don't know if they did this with the later kits like the Stuka. Hope you manage to get some sound eventually. Best regards Peter F

  • @MrGoldenV
    @MrGoldenV Рік тому

    Is this not the 1/600 scale from Airfix?

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 Рік тому

      Thanks for your interest. This is the 1/400 kit originally issued by Heller in 1980. It was reissued several times. most recently under the Airfix logo, but it's the same kit. The Airfix 1/600 kit is much older, dating from 1960 and portrays the Hood as she appeared in the mid 1930s. Despite its age, in many respects it's more accurate than the 1/400 version, and still builds into a nice model. Hope that clears things up!

  • @richardfrances7679
    @richardfrances7679 Рік тому

    This looks like an awesome kit...what you Master Modelers can do is simply incredible with modifications to the engines etc....would you recommend this over the 1/32 Tamiya Zero..I would say I am an Intermediate Modelers thx for any advice...

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 Рік тому

      Hi Richard. Many thanks for your comments. I don't think I've been called a Master Modeler before! I'm not a fan of the Tamiya 1/32 Zero. It is expensive and contains gimmicks like a retractable undercarriage which you operate with a small Allen key, having removed a section from the wing to access it. The cockpit detail is good but no better than the Trumpeter, and still doesn't contain any of the pipework, which you have to add yourself. The Trumpeter is a more straightforward build and I would suggest is more what you're looking for. It doesn't cost any more than the Tamiya, either. Another option would be the Hasegawa 1/32 Zero. Much cheaper than either of the other two, it is a straightforward build but is really well produced and makes an excellent model. If I was going to build a Zero in 1/32 it's the one I'd choose, plus one or two upgrade sets which would still barely take it to the price of the Tamiya. Hope this helps!

    • @richardfrances7679
      @richardfrances7679 Рік тому

      Thank you Peter so much..will probably try the Hasegawa...they do make great kits ..I built some of their smaller scales and they all went together like butter..but also will take your advice and will go w the aftermarket parts...

  • @NigelsModellingBench
    @NigelsModellingBench Рік тому

    Great video well presented. Thank you for the honest insight.. I have this and all the extra's to go with it.

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 Рік тому

      Thanks for watching and feeding back. The model was hard work but the video has proved very popular. I hope to do the Infinity 'Kate' once I've sourced a sample. It would make an interesting comparison...!

  • @jonokamura573
    @jonokamura573 Рік тому

    Your audio was very distracting, had to turn on cc. Other than that very good build.

  • @marvinbanka7592
    @marvinbanka7592 Рік тому

    I enjoyed building my Helldiver. Having to do a little extra work to build it, is what i like.

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 Рік тому

      Thanks for the message. I hope you found the video helpful.

  • @maxsmodels
    @maxsmodels Рік тому

    The kit sounds as problematic as the real plane.

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 Рік тому

      Thanks for the message. It wasn't easy, but I'm glad I made the effort. It seems to have created a lot of interest.

  • @thekinksfan5102
    @thekinksfan5102 Рік тому

    Thank you for the build review, I appreciate your very informative style. I have this kit in my stash, I have sold most of my 1/48 and 1/32 kits, as I enjoy exclusively 1/72. I've still got ICM's I-16, Gloster Gladiator and the Cr.42 fighter-bomber version. They are great kits, like all newer ICM kits, but for a 1/72 guy there are just so huge. Italeri's 1/72 Cr.42 is really tricky, there's 'no large secure locating slots', unfortunately. I failed two kits, but now managed finishing one in my third attempt. I've got still two of them in my stash, so the suffering is not over yet. Otherwise quite nice kit, but awful vague attachment points for the struts, a nightmare really. ICM will release a 1/32 Hs 123, is it something that you are interested in?

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 Рік тому

      Thanks for this. I'm becoming a bit of an ICM fan. An HS 123 in 1/32 would be an absolute 'must build', it's always been an appealing subject to me. If I couldn't get a review sample I'd happily buy my own. Good luck with the Italeri Cr.42. I remember building the old Revell kit about 30 years ago. I don't think it's very accurate but at least it's an easy build!

    • @thekinksfan5102
      @thekinksfan5102 Рік тому

      @@peterfearon317 Thanks, sometimes a little bit of good luck is needed when dealing with biplanes. I too like the look of Hs 123, and 1930s planes in general. I've built the 1/72 Avis / Amodel Hs 123, which is OK, I've got the Fly kit in the stash, it's more detailed with resin parts. And I've got also the 1/48 Gaspatch kit, it's probably one of the best kits ever in 1/48. But I'm so 1/72 crazy, that I might sell it, that's quite sad really. ICM has made enormous progress the last 10 years, and they are one of the few manufacturers that release aircraft kits every year, even now during the war.

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 Рік тому

      Many years ago I built the Esci 1/48 Hs-123, as well as the 129. Obviously they were pretty basic kits even then but they didn't look too bad once finished. I recently built the ICM Ki-21 'Sally' and it's in the latest edition of Airfix Model World. Another really nice ICM kit.

  • @jcwoodman5285
    @jcwoodman5285 Рік тому

    Very nice! I did the old Monogram 48th kit last year, tough but fun project. I actually did the same squadron markings but A/C #201😅

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 Рік тому

      Than you! Well done on completing the Monogram upgrade. I tried it myself many years ago but ran up the white flag after a couple of months of toil.

  • @johnmaddox7432
    @johnmaddox7432 Рік тому

    An imposing aircraft to be sure. I recall this was originally offered as a resin kit. She was hated for over speeding while diving and not allowing enough time for aligning the drop. Also the pull out was considered hair raising. Her good qualities were high cruise speed and distance. Although the SBD was no slouch or short legged.

    • @peterfearon317
      @peterfearon317 Рік тому

      Thanks John. Possibly an example of an aircraft that is best looked at on the ground rather than flown in the air!