Airfix 1/24 Spitfire Mk IX model kit - Finished! (Painting, decals, and weathering)

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  • Опубліковано 4 чер 2023
  • Finishing my build of the new Airfix 1/24 scale Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IXc, painted as EN398 flown by Flight Lieutenant Ian Keltie, No 402 Squadron, "City of Winnipeg", based on Royal Air Force Kenley, England in March 1943.
    In previous videos I built the cockpit, the ammunition bays, and the Rolls Royce Merlin engine - in this video I paint the Day Fighter Scheme camouflage pattern, apply the decals, weather the aircraft, and finish the kit!
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  • @MillwalltheCat
    @MillwalltheCat Рік тому +3

    A tidy, OOB build, made even more so with the understated weathering.
    The whole series has been an excellent tutorial.

  • @45degreesmodelling
    @45degreesmodelling Рік тому +4

    Great build. I’ve been waiting for final reveal video and I wasn’t disappointed!

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  Рік тому

      Thanks! I'm glad you liked it

  • @gregchijoff9959
    @gregchijoff9959 Рік тому +5

    It's an absolute stunner. Well done, and thank you!

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  Рік тому +1

      Thank you - I'm glad you liked it. It really is a beautiful kit.

  • @robbo1068
    @robbo1068 Рік тому +2

    I've said it before but I'm saying it again......absolutely stunning, MN. This is a beautifully built and completed model of an iconic WW2 aircraft so all kudos to you.

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  Рік тому +1

      Thank you - much appreciated! Thank you for your ongoing support!

  • @teesmodeller419
    @teesmodeller419 6 місяців тому +2

    Absolutely superb build and very informative as a video 👍

  • @Natsmodels56
    @Natsmodels56 Рік тому +2

    Wow that's brilliant. Well made xx 😊

  • @MikeUSA67
    @MikeUSA67 Рік тому +3

    Nicely done MN! Really something you can be proud of 👏👏👏👏

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  Рік тому +2

      Thank you! Yes, I'm really happy with this result

  • @organicpaul
    @organicpaul Рік тому +2

    It looks really impressive ...been enjoying watching this series...looks great. Superb model....well done!

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! Yeah, I'm really pleased with this one.

  • @paulhargreaves1497
    @paulhargreaves1497 Рік тому +3

    Very nice! I really like the subtle weathering.....looks very realistic indeed!

  • @thorbjrnlaursen4427
    @thorbjrnlaursen4427 4 місяці тому +1

    What an amazing paint job, so clean yet very realistic- absolutely stunning 😮❤

  • @TheScaleModeler
    @TheScaleModeler Рік тому +2

    Really nice beautiful work, good to see you gave it the time, energy and concentration it deserved. Well done 👍

  • @johntreloar8203
    @johntreloar8203 Рік тому +1

    Very nice work, looks great.

  • @egonzinc
    @egonzinc Рік тому +1

    lovely work! Great job!

  • @steggles667
    @steggles667 11 місяців тому

    Hello from Brisbane, Australia. Great job! I love how you take the time to explain the detail of what you’ve done and why. I’ve just finished building the cockpit on this same model, so I’m very much looking forward to getting the fuselage and wings attached. Fingers crossed Airfix bring out other 1/24 WW2 planes of this quality! I’m just getting back into model building after a ~35 year break since my childhood. I can’t believe at how much I’m enjoying the return and how it calms the mind. It’s videos such as yours that’s helping me get up to speed on all the developments in technique since the 1980’s. Thank you very much for taking the time to record and post all of your videos.

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching - I'm glad you found the videos helpful. Yes, it really is a calming hobby (usually!), isn't it? I'm personally hoping for a 1/24 Hurricane from Airfix. We'll see...

  • @niallcasey2057
    @niallcasey2057 Рік тому

    What a lovely job on a fantastic war bird

  • @simonmoss101
    @simonmoss101 11 місяців тому +1

    Great job and worth the wait I think.

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  11 місяців тому

      Thank you Simon

  • @karljones9357
    @karljones9357 Рік тому +1

    You’ve done her proud, really a great job.
    About decals, I seem to hold my breath until the decal is down ( I’ll pass out one day, I’m sure) because one tiny mistake and it’s ruined, but you’ve done a great job like I said.

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  Рік тому

      Hehe, I know what you mean, especially with rare or expensive decals where getting a replacement will be hard or impossible.

  • @APocketOfCalm
    @APocketOfCalm Рік тому

    Beautiful and patient work . I've been enjoying your videos while travelling the world with my family. You've inspired me for when I get home (after all the packing boxes are emptied that is) thanks

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  Рік тому

      Thank you. Enjoy your travels!

  • @anthonymitchell3225
    @anthonymitchell3225 Рік тому

    Top notch kit, with a top notch build, looks fantastic, thanks for sharing

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  Рік тому

      Thank you Anthony - much appreciated!

  • @Beerchaser71
    @Beerchaser71 Рік тому

    Looks amazing mate

  • @bamibal001
    @bamibal001 Рік тому

    Very very very nice. That finish looks stunning.

  • @garry358
    @garry358 9 місяців тому

    Spectacular

  • @doublenickelbob
    @doublenickelbob 3 місяці тому +1

    Super build

  • @AnthonyBrown12324
    @AnthonyBrown12324 Рік тому

    Jupiter from the Planets by Holst one of my favourite pieces of music

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  Рік тому

      Mine too! I use it a lot in my videos :)

  • @scotty6346
    @scotty6346 8 місяців тому +1

    Top modelling skills 👌

  • @FinsburyPhil
    @FinsburyPhil Рік тому

    Really lovely job. Great stuff.

  • @the-creech4790
    @the-creech4790 Рік тому

    👍👍👍 Beautifully done!

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  Рік тому +1

      Thank you - I'm glad you liked it

  • @davidclelland8986
    @davidclelland8986 Рік тому

    great job magic work weathering looks great

  • @maxstonecro1
    @maxstonecro1 Рік тому

    Excellent build!

  • @markstevenson7884
    @markstevenson7884 6 місяців тому

    What a Beauty

  • @soppdrake
    @soppdrake Рік тому +3

    Super result! Though I don't think the mk IX had a wire from the mast to the tail

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  Рік тому +1

      Thank you. Yes, you're right about the aerial. Oops!

  • @septiccalling8341
    @septiccalling8341 Рік тому +1

    That, I think, is the best of these that I've seen. She's gorgeous......well done 👌🏻👏🏻👍🏻
    Ah.....you don't need the arial wire on a Mk IX though......

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  Рік тому

      Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Ah, I didn't know that about the Mk IXs - thanks for the info. I might remove it, depending on whether I think the superglue will leave an ugly mark. I will know for next time though!

  • @johnalecsscalemodeling
    @johnalecsscalemodeling Рік тому

    It turned out excellent. You did a great job with the decals as well. Scheme B turned out great there. Cheers

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  Рік тому +1

      Thank you John. Yes, very pleased with it.

    • @johnalecsscalemodeling
      @johnalecsscalemodeling Рік тому +1

      @@ModelNerd We all are mate, great finish on that and agreed enjoyed the subtle weathering.

  • @BrushQuill
    @BrushQuill Рік тому

    This looks amazing man. Top job ol boy!

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  Рік тому

      Thank you, much appreciated!

  • @calumclark1719
    @calumclark1719 Рік тому

    Facking hell you have knocked it out the park again, would be a great diorama with a ground crew and pilot.

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  Рік тому

      Thanks Calum. Yes, I'd love to add a couple of figures if I could find some in this scale.

  • @lesthiele4921
    @lesthiele4921 Рік тому

    Greetings Nerd, that was a totally outstanding build, you must be very proud of the worknyou have done, i do like the grey/ green scheme, very best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia 👍👍👍👍

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  Рік тому

      Thank you mate! Yes, it's a good looking scheme. It would look great with a Dark Earth / Dark Green 1/24 Hurricane next to it too, don't you think? :)

    • @lesthiele4921
      @lesthiele4921 Рік тому

      @@ModelNerd now that would be a great 'stablemate' photo, cheers Les

  • @c123bthunderpig
    @c123bthunderpig Рік тому

    Exquisite build. I have to confess my initial doubts of the kit have changed , most likely due to your excellent skills. It's a very "large" kit , and would display well in any museum or hobby shop. I have not seen the Tamiya full masking sheet, it looks like it would be an advantage on such a large kit. Thanks for showing your excellent results.

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  Рік тому

      Thank you. I don't have any experience with the Tamiya large scale kits or masks, but I am sure they would be excellent

  • @arthurrytis6010
    @arthurrytis6010 Рік тому

    A very pretty bird .

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  Рік тому

      Definitely a classic design! Thanks for watching!

  • @AnthonyBrown12324
    @AnthonyBrown12324 Рік тому

    13:29 really good work 😅

  • @davidharrington1133
    @davidharrington1133 5 місяців тому +1

    Looks great, building it currently and 8 agree with the speed you suggest

  • @azcappra
    @azcappra Рік тому +1

    The exhausts should have a weld seam on them.

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  Рік тому +1

      Yes, they do. It's only very fine but it is there. The part I was removing was the join from the two parts.

  • @kenjara
    @kenjara Рік тому

    Very nice build. I am also at the end of my build of the same kit. Going with that same scheme because of the Popeye nose art but I have also painted the invasion stripes on mine. Probably not accurate but I wanted both. 😀

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  Рік тому

      Thanks! I'm like that too - if I like the way something looks, I paint it even if it isn't accurate. It's your kit and you're the one who will be looking at it when it's finished :)

  • @foreverplastickits138
    @foreverplastickits138 Рік тому

    *Awesome, the result is fantastic! 1/24 scale is far from 1/32 talking about the level of details! Congrats MN, you did the best!*

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  Рік тому

      Thank you mate, I appreciate that. Yep, it seems like a huge step up in scale. I really hope Airfix make a 1/24 Hurricane to go with this.

  • @pierrelebelgeapau.1175
    @pierrelebelgeapau.1175 Рік тому

    Wow 🤩. Beautiful done. Youre Spitfire is really beautiful. I have the same and I'm not gone do better than you. Amazing and je reste sans voix devant ton bel objet et magnifique montage. C'est réellement beau. Bravo sincerely

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  Рік тому

      Thank you! Good luck with yours!

  • @jonbondMPG
    @jonbondMPG Рік тому +1

    At this scale, with the decal at 7:49, I would have been seriously tempted to keep the text from the decal, but paint the line... What do you think?

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  Рік тому

      Yes, I was tempted and if it had given me any trouble at all that would have been my plan. But it went down so well. Painting had the advantage of letting you create wear effects more easily, of course.

  • @marcblackburn5920
    @marcblackburn5920 Рік тому

    Yay!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @modelmagic9930
    @modelmagic9930 Рік тому

    I’ll need to get my pre order in eventually….

  • @stevengriffin7873
    @stevengriffin7873 7 місяців тому +1

    I just use a piece of paper for infilling,much easier than pulling off all that tape and saves on cost too.

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  7 місяців тому

      Good tip - thanks

  • @peskybobcat
    @peskybobcat 5 місяців тому

    I have this bird but have not gotten to it yet I did build the trupitor Stuka and that took me several months

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  5 місяців тому

      These are definitely long term projects :) Hope you enjoyed it.

  • @GTiR23
    @GTiR23 10 місяців тому +1

    I'm currently toying between this or the Kotare in 1/32 scale 🤔

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  10 місяців тому

      It's a tricky one. I like this kit but wish there were more aircraft kits in the same scale. Recently tooled ones, I mean.

  • @davegiles2344
    @davegiles2344 Рік тому

    👍👍

  • @davidjefferis4467
    @davidjefferis4467 Рік тому

    Nice build but... no pilot, sigh.

  • @rolfgall9495
    @rolfgall9495 Рік тому

    Awesome 👍🏾. Really nice. Very well done. A masterpiece!

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  Рік тому +1

      Thank you - and thanks for watching!

  • @MVeminor7
    @MVeminor7 Рік тому

    Hi MN, thanks for showing the detailed decal work. That was very interesting and insightful for tricky applications.
    Question - do you have any ideas about how to take the curse out of the shine of the canopy? How might you age/weather something like a clear part?
    Thanks for showing the depth of this epic sized model. Fantastic final look!

    • @ModelNerd
      @ModelNerd  Рік тому

      Thanks - I got there in the end! Yes, the decals on this were daunting but ultimately went down very easily indeed. As for the canopy shine - I'm not sure. I'm not sure a matt coat, even a light one, would work and I'm sure even a very fine sand paper would be too much too. However, given that there are a few parts left over I could give it a trial I guess.