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All good points. For me I think roughly the entry Airfix kits are about $20, Eduard are a bit tougher to get hold of. The decals isnt something I am that hung up on, it was as much just an observation of the times. And like you say easy fixed. Sadly there are a lot of "isms" on the rise these days. Thanks for the comment!

@@Modellers-Workbench I'm in Tasmania and everything comes to me from overseas, so my view of pricing is not based on shops. It's interesting that there are so many very good Fw-190s: I am not sure the new Airfix was much advance on the Revell, the Hasegawa was the best -A8 for many years, and Tamiya of course, and now Eduard (I also bought that 'Royal Edition'... for the beer glass!). I love the way you made this video, I will be back.

Thanks!

It's a while since I did that one so can't remember it exactly. But i have a feeling it might have been a bit fiddly. Superglue always comes in handy!

@ 😊 I have just in the last 6 months re-started model making after quite a few years! In my youth it was mostly Sci-Fi kits but now I decide to build military aircraft starting with 1/72. Skills and techniques are coming back and improving, and I’m sure I’ll figure out what I didn’t do right with the Zero. Thanks for the feedback! 👍👍👍

I have no issues with Airfix at all, see all of my other videos. Lots in my stash and a bit of an Airfix fanboy. From memory I said that it was unfair to compare a $20 kit to a $60 kit. No issues with the Decals also. What's included on the decals is a totally different issue and not just an Airfix thing. So I am not really sure how you got there.

Thanks Alan, yeah I did put them on before I was finished. That's one thing that confuses me, it wasn't an issue back in the day when there were still lots of veterans around. My grandfather was Regular Army, Coldstream Guards starting in the early 30's and finishing ~1950 and I have a feeling he would be telling me it is wrong as shown if he was still around. Anyway thanks for the comment!

Yeah it is a nice little kit. Thanks for the comment!

None in the box? Take it back to the shop you bought it from or contact Airfix. Or do you mean when you finished it they werent clear? Clear parts you can polish to remove scratches and marks. There are lots of videos on how to do that. You can even use tissue and toothpaste. But Tamiya and others have polishing paste and clothes. If it is glued down probably hard to fix now. Learn from it :) We all have kits that dont go to plan. In future try using white glue or PVA for your clear parts.

@ when i bought it there was no canopy

@ and on my proof of purchase it had the wrong products on it

Haha but Airfix pilots are special... thanks for the comment.

Thanks for the comment. It is a really nice kit, I hope you enjoy building it as much as I did. Definitely one I would buy again.

Yeah I gave a few clues away about how much I liked it! It really is a nice kit. Thanks for the comment.

@Modellers-Workbench Naw you were totally subtle 🤣

That would be a great deal. Even at the retail price I paid I have no regrets on this kit.

Thanks Alan. Definitely recommend this one. I think it was about $75AUD but for two Hurricanes it works out at about the same price as a Tamiya Warbird kit here. Plus excellent fit, resin detail parts and masks. Thanks for the comment

Thank you for the comment. It's a nice little kit, you will have fun with it.

Thank you so much! I always feel so dumb when the obvious is pointed out to me, but greatly appreciate learning new things. Thank you again for the comment. Scott.

@@Modellers-Workbench , I say quite the same thing, Scott: I delight in learning something I did not know. Thank you for your build video, and for your pleasant manner.

Thanks DeniZen28. Always appreciate your comments!

It's a fantastic kit, for a first kit though it is an expensive start. The sensible thing would be to suggest starting on something smaller and less complex. Not being sensible though, if you take your time and just follow the instructions you will get a cool result, especially if that is the one you have set your mind on. Thinking back on that build, watch out on the wing air intakes as the intructions were not so clear there. Let me know how it goes and thanks for the comment!

@@Modellers-Workbench hey - Thanks very much for the advice. I did model rocketry for many years using airbrushes and making custom parts etc. I was *hoping* with those existing skills I would not be starting from zero. I am still deciding on which way to go to enter this hobby. Cheers! :)

Completely agree. Definitely one of my favourites also. I figure doing my models is cheaper than the Pub or a therapist so its relaxation and an escape for me. Thanks for watching!

That sounds cool. There are some really nice aftermarket parts for this kit. Thanks for the comment!

Yeah it is a nice kit. Let me know how it goes!

Thanks Alan! Yeah it is definitely not for everyone.

Thanks for watching!

The chocolate wrappers or similar is a really cool idea. That never eve occured to me. On my end I really just wanted to give it a try out of curiosity and to have a bit of a play. Glad I did and respect to those that have the patience to do it properly. For me though I am not sure I would jump back into it. Definitely a better result though. Thanks for the comment!

Thanks - for me I've never been convinced by metallic sprays for bare metal so ended up at foil - I've a Eduard 1/48 Profipack Mig 21 MFM waiting in the attic for foil but waiting until I have the time to do it justice - try to do the 'grubby' look of cold war Soviet jets ...

Makes sense to me, Mig 21 Profipack would be cool. I have a couple of "special" boxes in my stash that I would put the extra work in. Late model Spits, Eduard P51's etc. For bottom end kits though it is hard to justify for me. One thing your chocolate wrapper idea did get me thinking though is that you could do just a few panels or areas and weather them back to bare metal. Or I have a 1/32 Tamiya F4 with full Radom so some components could be done. Thanks for getting me thinking!

That makes sense with the belly tanks. Yeah it wass really an experiment for me as much as anything. Thanks for the comment!

@@Modellers-Workbench Have a look at a YT channel 'Richard's Modelling Adventures' - he's got a whole series on foiling the 1:24 Airfix Spitfire. He has the patience of a saint! And does a bloody good job.

Thanks for the comment. There are others that do it way better and know much more than I do. This was just something I had been curious about.

I got bogged down with a few things the last couple of weeks - including foil! I will have a look. Thanks again!

@@Modellers-Workbench Foil is a deep rabbit hole to go down 😁

Thank you!

@@Modellers-Workbench Hi again. I like the colour grey you have and i have made notes. If mine comes out half as good i will be well pleased. Thanks for sharing.

I used Aircraft Gray, Mr Color C73. They are Laquer paints though so a bit more nasty if you havent used them before. I do find them much easier to use and a better finish. They spray better and I find mistakes are easier to fix up. Check your airbrush is ok with them also. Mr Hobby also make the Aqueous series - basically the same as Tamiya Acrylics. H57 would be the equivalent water based paint. Let me know how you go.

Muito Obrigado!

Great tip. Thanks for the comment!

Thank you so much! I have to admit I love the Gnats also. I have no idea why but Trainers in general I find really interesting and a Strikemaster would be really cool.

@Modellers-Workbench We think alike. My thoughts, too, regarding trainers. Keep the good work coming.👍

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Thanks!

That is really interesting, and what an amazing experience to have. I really will have to do a bit more reading on my end, but still a great comment and reminder that books and videos only go so far compared to experiences like yours. Thanks for the comment!

Thank you!

Yes that is what I wasn't sure about. That makes perfect sense as you explain it, and something I wasn't familiar with at all. Thanks for the comment!

Interesting fact: Those inner doors are mechanically operated via a set of sprockets and chains....like a push-bike.

Yeah the instructions look red , but if you see the thumbnail colour it’s different, as in orange 🤦🏻‍♂️

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Haha Exactly!

Yeah it is a nice little kit, I would do it again. The bleed was my own fault, as soon as I started I realised my paint mix was too thin. Live and learn! Thanks for the comment!

Thanks!

I never thought about it but now you have me thinking, the orange would make sense because they seemed to use it a bit back then.

It's actually a fluorescent orange colour. Depending on the film it will show up as red or orange in photographs. Originally it was painted on, but due to poor adhesion and fading, it was replaced by tape, as in the first boxing.

I have to admit I enjoy 1/72 but more just as a quick break rather than being super detailed. Although sometimes I can't help myself. In truth 1/72 was also a way to get some quick videos up for my new channel. Definitely a lot more 1/48 to come. As to Spitfires, I really don't think 50 yrs later that I have changed that much from when I was a kid. I Still get that boyish grin, and once the wings go on, yes it does do some swoops over my bench with my best Merlin sound! Thanks for the comment.

I never get tired of Spitfires. Thanks for the comment!

I am working through it now. Just doing the masking for the red. It's a nice little kit. Thanks for the comment!

Thank you so much!

David, thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful comment. It is interesting that you have picked up on the artistry. I think I did mention it in the video, but I have evolved over time from a "paint by numbers" approach to being a bit more subtle - or artistic view - or attempting to. Among my many other hobbies or interests is fine art, so rather than watercolours I am enjoying playing with an airbrush and am seeing it, maybe not as sculpture, but as a three dimensional canvas to paint. A bit beyond the blue goes here and the yellow goes there, which is where I started. Of course there are many who are much better at it than myself, and there are many different techniques to achieve different effects, pre shading and post shading and a million other methods. But I try and have fun! As to what is next? I am currently working on a small 1/72 RAF Percival Provost Trainer. (I like the red and white scheme). And after a large and detailed build it is nice to do something simpler. I also have a 1/48 MkIX Spitfire tempting me. Unfortunately I have a small operation next week, which will see me down for a few days, but I will have some time to think about what is next on my workbench. Anyway thank you once again for your comment. All the best and many regards. Scott, Sydney, Australia.

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