Never did this as a kid. Too busy playing video games, which I still do. But started messing around a few years ago just before 40. The world needs activities like this to chill . The calm I get and need is great.
@@jamesrobbins8062 same here, I bought my first kit 2 years ago which I was 34, it took a while to understand the whole process, never good with art, sometimes get frustrated by the paints, but just take your time to learn it, the key is the first kit should be something cheap and easy to get, try to enjoy :)
God bless you Jack Lynch. My happiest days as a boy were spent browsing for hours in my local hobby shop, finally pulling 50 cents from my pocket for the model I had decided on.
It's depressing, though, that the hobby has lost the appeal it used to have, so that local stores that were just modeling stores couldn't make it, so they disappeared to be replaced by stores like Hobby Lobby, which crams a limited selection of model kits and supplies into a small part of the store, stores in big cities that have the population to do enough business to keep going, and online vendors who don't have to pay for a storefront. Online vendors can be good, but you lose out on being able to cruise the shelves and turn up things you wanted but weren't looking for specifically.
Grew up in 1950's. Loved Hobby Shops. Built lots of cars , planes and ships. When I was older got back to building. 76 now and enjoy the hobby. Thanks for the video.
Would be nice but with everything online it would be tough. I mean I had my LHS order a kit for me and they went online themselves an got it from an online store.
I agree . The bad thing is now days that people do not have any loyalties to the local shops . I would say that the Hobby Lobby stores are the closet thing to the old fashion mom and pop places .
@ get away Absolutely. Some good fresh doughnuts a robust blend of coffee wafting through the air enticing our tastebuds. And maybe a few of us with a mild and sweet aroma of a pipe being puffed on. As the cold chill air roughly wraps on the door but, is kept at bay outside. I have been kicking the idea around of having a good old model shop. But, honestly I don't think it will make it in these days with this generation.
When I was a boy I put together a model once a week for three years....then I turned 16 and got my driver's license...haven't put one together since...maybe I need to go get me one at 50 yrs old 😀
This really takes me back to the mid-sixties to mid seventies when I built a lot of models from planes to cars, tanks, monster models, ships etc. great times. Taught me how to read schematics and instructions which really helped later on when I had to assemble things and the kid's Christmas and Birthday toys. Actually working on a 55' Chevy now. Nothing beats a hobby shop! Great vid!
I'm over 60 now and am starting to relive childhood fun. I loved building models. Nothing fancy … just build em'! Hobby shops back then were like being in heaven. Internet? … what the hells' that! Shelves of stores crowded with models, slot cars, trains. Great models I built before age 15 were the Cutty Sark, Bonhomme Richard, Hood, Frankenstein, Gemini rocket with launch pad, George Washington "see-thru" nuclear sub. So much variety back then.
My dad, rest his soul was seriously into model trains when I was growing up. One of my fondest memories was going to a true hobby store like this with him every Saturday for him to pick up his supplies, etc. seeing all those very cool planes hanging from the ceiling and models galore. Good times. Great video btw
2:25 "The best part of buying a model kit is opening the box to see exactly whatcha got, and hopefully it's what you expected." The last time I opened a model box (last week) I found exactly what I expected....a box full of model parts.
Twice I have ordered the same kit via Amazon. First was missing the entire A sprue. The second is missing the entire C sprue. Both kits together will make one model. Another time, an aircraft kit was missing it's clear canopy. Buying old vintage kits is even more chancy. Bought an old Matchbox Lancaster kit once. Right box, instructions and decals. Plastic parts were all a B-17! Thank goodness for my huge decal stash.
Excellent video Jack! I was an avid model builder as a child up through my teen years, then got away from it the last 20 years, and now I am back into it. I forgot how much I love it! Only problem I have is there's no local hobby store near me in the Cleveland, Ohio area. I've been buying most of my models online. I wish I had a store like your AAA Hobby. Back in the 80s- early 90s we used to have National Hobby Center and Wings.
After a quarter century since my last plastic mode build, I'm just now decided to get back into model aircraft hobby builds. Thank you Sir for much needed refresher presentation.
Here's a little tip for enamel paints. Open the paint up and drop a BB or two in the bottle. If the pigment starts to settle,just shake it like a spray can to mix the paint. I do it with all my paint bottles.
Great video. I used to build military airplane kits 30 odd years ago as a kid. I've just become interested in it again and today built my first one - a little 1/72 Spitfire. Really enjoyed it, brought a lot of memories back. Some good pointers here to get me going again, thanks
I got into car modeling in my early teens. A friend, PW and I entered almost identical '63 Ford Thunderbirds in a contest @ Veache's, the local variety/toy store. Sadly, Veache's closed about a year ago. In a small town of about 40K, it had one of the best selection of models I've ever seen. Well, as soon as I got a drivers license, my interest in car models waned. Later on marriage, job and kids left me even less time. Now retired, divorced and kids out of the house, I've got all the time (especially now with the Corona virus ravaging the country) but my hands and fingers just don't work as well as they did 50 years ago. I've substituted collecting die-cast models- mostly Indy Cars & Formula one. Still, it was a lot of fun to watch your video.
I remember when the department stores used to have many shelves of plastic models. Haven't seen one in so long I thought the hobby might have died out. I guess you have to go to hobby stores to find them now. Seems like it might be a good to get back into it as an old age hobby...
Thanks, I got my very first model as a bday present last week and yesterday visited the hobby store for glue, brushes and paing, hope to start soon, I'm excited!
into model building most of my life, 62 now, I've built almost everything from Rat Fink drag cars to B-17s . When i was a kid the car kits, AMT, revell etc were 2 dollars. Here in Charlotte there are no hobby shops that i know of. Great hobby!
I’m 16 and my first model was a M3A1 Stuart, almost finished with my second model, an M41. It’s a calming experience glueing each and every part together and seeing it come to life.
I got into model making when I was 13 I started out with a 1:1200 scale uss Missouri now I am 14 and have the uss hamman,uss hornet and enterprise, prinz eugen, 1st class transport and a second class transport. I think it's a fun hobby.
Building models is a great stress reducer. I built many car and truck models until I bought my 59 El Camino. I am still passionate about model cars and trucks today. Something to consider.
I always loved the model box-top artworks of many artists depicting the representing subject model in action instead of the photographs of some box-tops.
When you are gluing a chrome part, be sure to scrape off the chrome where it comes in contact with the plastic otherwise the part with come off and it will not be a good glue bond.
Ive always wanted to build model kits since I was a kid but never got to because of the stigma thats says girls can't but when I found a 1949 Ford Tudor Coupe I couldn't help my self now this video has answered a lot of questions I had thank you i cant wait to start modelling
OUTSTANDING! Great video and one great hobby shop AAA Rocks! This has got to be the best hobby shop I ever visited. Yes, I've been to many hobby shops coast to coast I'm 56 years old and was once a 'Revell Master Model Builder Club' member back in the '70's, and yes I still have that well earned jacket patch! A couple of years ago when I first walked into this place I thought I died and went to heaven. Seriously. I am a hobbyist and all the hobbies I'm into they have under one roof. I hope to retire and work for such a place. Too bad it's in N.J. lol If you think it's too far to visit, you are wrong! Take a nice day trip or weekend trip and visit this shop. I guarantee you will spend at least an hour in this place and walk out with more than everything you wanted for your slot car track, model train layout, model case, and RC track ( to mention a few ). Just goooo! Godspeed, dt Thank you AAA and keep up the outstanding customer service :))
Hey I bought my paint from you guys online! I just received it and I’m searching around for basics on building tamiya kits & I keep coming across your videos. Thanks for all that you guys do! You guys have been a god send for me
By the way kids, this is an example of something called a hobby. It was this thing that people did that was fun, relaxing, and good for the brain like a form of meditation. Video games and youtube are not hobbies. Those are called diversions. Hope this helps.
I have a Model Pontiac Transam from Smokey and the Bandit and this really helped as I need a better space for building models. My old space was a kitchen table 😂 and the nice thing about modeling is that you can start any where in the hobby where as action figures and Pokémon cards etc. You have to start as soon as possible or else you will be lost
I have been into model building forever, never had the time once I grew up, and now that I’m pretty much “retired” I am getting back into it... Currently building a Huey UH-1D gunship, and an A-10 Warthog next in line.😁 I am blessed, there’s a hobby store near me in Queens, and there’s a store on Lexington Ave. in NYC that’s been there forever that has awesome models on display in there window!
I used to build model ships and aircraft when I was a kid. I would mow grass so I could earn money to buy a model. The most expensive was usually around $3.00. My sons all learn and built models. Haven't put a model together in years, but thinking I might start now that I'm retired. Great hobby!!!
I haven't built a car in over 30 years! I have a collection of unopened models that I plan to start on for the new year. I will start with a Snap-Tite kit to get my mojo going again. I have my modeling room complete and ready to go! Thanks for making a very informative video and reminding us of how fulfilling our hobby is.
Sometimes, out of box... there can be a residue on the sprue moldings; so, I usually gently bathe/wash all of my sprue pieces with warm water and small amount of dawn dish-washing liquid and then let dry...the paint always ends up adhering better.
Model building requires skills that can only be perfected by trial and error. I like building armor vehicles from Tamiya. Since I place mine in action dioramas. A lot of pre-planning is a must. One kit could take months to finish and stage. If you want highly detailed models, use gated kits because the other couldn't be as detailed due to mold design limitations. 40+ years as a hands-on injection molder gives me some insight into the processing of parts. Start with simple kits and work your way up to avoid frustration or discouragement. Have fun. Good luck!
Good overview. One thing I'd like to suggest is to set up another camera with a close-up view of your hands and work surface. You can later add those close-ups in at strategic points in the production.
I'm watching this during the 2020 quarantine. I did my first model which was a ship, I enjoyed it so much I bought the most advanced model I could which is the Apollo 11 working rocket. It works and separates into several stages. That goes to show how simple modeling is, you learn how to make one model you can make almost any model!
I've learned that washing plastic model parts in a lukewarm water with dish soap works to remove the "mold release agent" and makes paint stick much better.
My husband did this in the 60's and raided my manicure kit. Acetone was the first to go. Glues are different now as airplane glue is banned. Clear nail polish next. Emory boards next. I was an artist and that box was raided. All my tiny brushes gone. He had a whole wall of cars and trucks. His greatest hobby other than fishing. May he RIP. Today eldest son came to visit and had been to air show. He wants to do airplanes. I was so excited.
I saw some model kits for various coca cola cars, one that i really liked was a 1977 Ford pinto with the coca cola logo on it, Ive always loved the idea of realistic cars on smaller scales, I wish I was big enough of a car fan cause I have this weird fantasy of buying a toy car and painting it and adding stuff to make it realistic, I dont know why I have this obsession, im not a huge car person but i love the Idea of model cars, Ive always liked lego sets because you are given a set rule and you have to follow it to make something, and its simple and silly, and I long for a world where my job is esembling intricate little models, I love the Idea and I watched this to see the models.
@@ronaldwatson1951 .....What I meant was Do you still have the knack of still building models or did you lose it. I haven't built one it has to be over 40 years. I was in a hobby shop around 10 years ago and the prices knocked my socks off. Models that I used to pay around 1 or 2 dollars for now go for over 20 dollars. Oh well, I still hope you haven't lost anything in building those wonderful model kits and good luck.
@@jpolar394 I'll say Yes, I still have the desire to build models. In fact I'm preparing to buy a airbrush set up; furthermore the Viking aircraft will be my first project. With Covid I'll be settling in for awhile, God willing 🙏. I appreciate your response.
I had not built a model car since the late ‘80s. They were around $5.00 back then. I got back into the hobby a few months ago and picked up a ‘67 Mustang by Revell. $27.00. 😳😳😳
I just cleaned out my great uncles house. His son was always spoiled, I found about 60 models. Mostly nasar from the 9th but there was 7 models from the 70s like Gangbusters Lincoln roadster by MPC, Laurel and Hardy 27t AMT, 28 Ford truck MPC, Lindberg Auburn speedster and more. Then I remembered every time I visited as a kid I was usually given a model. They were always new but opened, all but a few weren't open. I guess his favorite part was looking inside then throwing on a shelf. no parts are missing.
If you know that you will only build one, then scale doesn't matter. But if you are going to start a collection, then it does. Choose the scale to match your ambition towards your hobby. I started with 1/144 scale and have moved on to 1/72 scale because I have found there is the most extensive selection in this scale for aircraft. I now have over 80 completed models hanging from our spare bedroom ceiling!
cool! I made about 20 1/72 scale planes but now i have moved to 1/48 scale, because there is much more detail in 1/48, only problem is... i can't find a seperate place for my 1/48 models so now they are with the 1/72 scale collection.
Revell has those glue pots with a metal tube... Very handy when you try to reach harder to reach spots.. (Revell Contacta Liquid Glue with Professional Needle Applicator)
Paint needed is on the side of the box of back depending on brand. If I asked my local hobby store if I could open the kit they’d stare at me like I’m crazy
I started with snap together models. Then graduated to glue kits... Then found paint. Unfortunately the price of them now is quite higher than when I was building them! One model now could get ya two or three 25 years ago!
I have built that same Hurricane from Pegasus, and some others of their kits. Their plastic is slicker than other company's styrene. and sometimes doesn't work with certain paints, especially acrylics. I found spray priming was necesary for good paint adhesion. Another step to add to basic model building. Before I do large scale painting on a kit, I check paint compatibility.
I’m 31 years old. A couple weeks ago I was sitting in my garage (I’m a go to work, relax at home, go to bed, wake up and repeat kinda guy) and I thought it was a good idea to finally burn the shoebox in my closet that held a lot of “memories” compiled over 13 years... I took a video of it and the next day a friend of mine commented on a wooden chest he saw in my garage. I forgot all about it - my dads wood carving tools. That’s when the gears started turning. I’ve ALWAYS wanted to get into models and miniatures and building small stuff. So I went to Hobby Lobby, picked up a model car kit, browsed around and started making a shopping list..... Here I am, today, over the moon that I found this hobby. :) About to finish my first model - 1969 Camaro. Starting my second soon! :D
Pz.Kpfw. Vl Tiger Ausf.E 1944 at least you get Amazon, I am from Egypt and the last time I orders something from amazon it got delayed for over 3 months.
Some great suggestions on building models.Would be nice if you had a close up showing putting the pieces together. On the glue,i want glue that is nontoxic.I need to protect what brains i have left.Another suggestion,why when the parts are on the tree,that is what i call it? The numbers for the parts are hard to read.Any suggestions.Thanks.Happy Modeling.
Ive been buidling alot of lego models and recently bought 3 maisto assembly line cars and built them. I need to check out a store like this one. I love building stuff
Kits are rising in costs mainly due to the increasing level of engineering that's found in newer generation products. Slide moulding, hiding or eliminating knock-outs, carefully designed sprue-gates and so on are contributing to the higher cost of manufacturing. If you're patient and look out for sales or attend model shows you can still find amazing deals. Also many kit manufactures offer more moderately priced lines so perhaps try those to save money.
Very true when I began building models as a boy in the seventies, many of the models resembled the quality of toys you find in a dollar or grocery store. When I got back into the hobby about twelve years ago, I was amazed at the detail of the kits themselves not to mention after market sets. Kits may cost more, but my finished pieces look like they were straight from the movie or tarmac.
I used to build the airplane kits. 2nd World War, civil aviation, etc. I recall building a model of the B-52 Bomber. It was a 72nd scale kit so I had to hang it from my bed room ceiling it was so large. Painted it in S.A.C. color scheme. You could also paint it in Vietnam theater of ops. colors. __ Kerry
Im not sure if this is the AAA models in NJ. I think it is. This place is awesome. He he isn't even lying. There are so many kind of models. cars. planes. The plastic model isle he shows is for real. They had all my testors paints I wanted. This place is gold!!!
I just got 4 kits from Walmart. I don't normally do model kits but I couldn't pass the prices. They are level 2 kits. An 89gmc truck, batmobile with batman, Kirk era enterprises and a kit with two Kirk era Klingon ships. I paid $2 for each kit.
Hey Jack, first time viewer of your channel...liked and subscribed. I too haven't put a model together in forty years...but am looking forward to it. I enjoyed your video...good stuff. One thing that I did notice is that on the videos I've seen so far, you've not included a hot-link to the MegaHobby site at the top of the Comment section...under "show more". Thanks and keep the videos coming!
Never did this as a kid. Too busy playing video games, which I still do. But started messing around a few years ago just before 40. The world needs activities like this to chill . The calm I get and need is great.
I'm 34 just bought my first one yesterday to try to find something to help me de stress
@@jamesrobbins8062 Best move I made bruv. Never thought I’d be full out into a “boring” hobby. Hope you have just as much fun and chill time from it.
@@jamesrobbins8062 same here, I bought my first kit 2 years ago which I was 34, it took a while to understand the whole process, never good with art, sometimes get frustrated by the paints, but just take your time to learn it, the key is the first kit should be something cheap and easy to get, try to enjoy :)
Screw the world, do what works for you. Model on.
God bless you Jack Lynch. My happiest days as a boy were spent browsing for hours in my local hobby shop, finally pulling 50 cents from my pocket for the model I had decided on.
50 cents!! Boy I'm 14 and getting into models, but there all 20+ bucks!
Even in the 1940s 50 cents was 5 dollars today
@@ahuman5027 inflation, not deflation
It's depressing, though, that the hobby has lost the appeal it used to have, so that local stores that were just modeling stores couldn't make it, so they disappeared to be replaced by stores like Hobby Lobby, which crams a limited selection of model kits and supplies into a small part of the store, stores in big cities that have the population to do enough business to keep going, and online vendors who don't have to pay for a storefront. Online vendors can be good, but you lose out on being able to cruise the shelves and turn up things you wanted but weren't looking for specifically.
Grew up in 1950's. Loved Hobby Shops. Built lots of cars , planes and ships. When I was older got back to building. 76 now and enjoy the hobby. Thanks for the video.
How’s the hobby goin? I’m trying to get back into it myself. Hope you’re having a great weekend and doing well🙏🏼
@@ryanbuckley5529 Hobby is good. Hope you are doing well also.
We need to bring Back the hobby shop, Saturday mornings with a coffee, and isles of plastic and other inspirational items.
Would be nice but with everything online it would be tough. I mean I had my LHS order a kit for me and they went online themselves an got it from an online store.
When I was a member of the El Paso Scale Modelers Society we did just that on a Saturday afternoon, happy memories!
I agree . The bad thing is now days that people do not have any loyalties to the local shops . I would say that the Hobby Lobby stores are the closet thing to the old fashion mom and pop places .
.....and silent movies, the Latin mass, and the Model T Ford!!
@ get away
Absolutely. Some good fresh doughnuts a robust blend of coffee wafting through the air enticing our tastebuds. And maybe a few of us with a mild and sweet aroma of a pipe being puffed on. As the cold chill air roughly wraps on the door but, is kept at bay outside.
I have been kicking the idea around of having a good old model shop. But, honestly I don't think it will make it in these days with this generation.
When I was a boy I put together a model once a week for three years....then I turned 16 and got my driver's license...haven't put one together since...maybe I need to go get me one at 50 yrs old 😀
JohnnyBDyer
Absolutely nothing wrong with going back; I’m sure your models will turn out that much better. #dowhatmakesyouhappy
Me too Brother. I’ll meet you there
JohnnyBDyer Same here. Just bought an aircraft model. I am 52.
The knew generation don't wanna do this all they care about are video games and cell phones internet ashame it is a great hobby
David Stinson what did you say?
This really takes me back to the mid-sixties to mid seventies when I built a lot of models from planes to cars, tanks, monster models, ships etc. great times. Taught me how to read schematics and instructions which really helped later on when I had to assemble things and the kid's Christmas and Birthday toys. Actually working on a 55' Chevy now. Nothing beats a hobby shop! Great vid!
I'm over 60 now and am starting to relive childhood fun. I loved building models. Nothing fancy … just build em'! Hobby shops back then were like being in heaven. Internet? … what the hells' that! Shelves of stores crowded with models, slot cars, trains. Great models I built before age 15 were the Cutty Sark, Bonhomme Richard, Hood, Frankenstein, Gemini rocket with launch pad, George Washington "see-thru" nuclear sub. So much variety back then.
My dad, rest his soul was seriously into model trains when I was growing up. One of my fondest memories was going to a true hobby store like this with him every Saturday for him to pick up his supplies, etc. seeing all those very cool planes hanging from the ceiling and models galore. Good times. Great video btw
Bless.
The world is a better place,when a kid does something constructive especially when he or she strives to get better
2:25 "The best part of buying a model kit is opening the box to see exactly whatcha got, and hopefully it's what you expected." The last time I opened a model box (last week) I found exactly what I expected....a box full of model parts.
Right. Wonder what he was expecting. LOL
I was just there
Rob Muntz I got a kit once that had a mix of parts from 2 different kits. One was a Mini Cooper the other I still can’t work out
Twice I have ordered the same kit via Amazon. First was missing the entire A sprue. The second is missing the entire C sprue. Both kits together will make one model.
Another time, an aircraft kit was missing it's clear canopy.
Buying old vintage kits is even more chancy. Bought an old Matchbox Lancaster kit once. Right box, instructions and decals. Plastic parts were all a B-17! Thank goodness for my huge decal stash.
You knew what he meant, dickhead.
I see hobby shops in pics and videos and i just want to cry. The one and only store in my home town closed down over 25 years ago.
A good thing to see videos like this . When I was a kid it was a real challenge to find out what works and what does not work.
I love putting models together when I was a my brother and I had so much fun. I think I want to get back into it.
Excellent video Jack! I was an avid model builder as a child up through my teen years, then got away from it the last 20 years, and now I am back into it. I forgot how much I love it! Only problem I have is there's no local hobby store near me in the Cleveland, Ohio area. I've been buying most of my models online. I wish I had a store like your AAA Hobby. Back in the 80s- early 90s we used to have National Hobby Center and Wings.
After a quarter century since my last plastic mode build, I'm just now decided to get back into model aircraft hobby builds. Thank you Sir for much needed refresher presentation.
Here's a little tip for enamel paints. Open the paint up and drop a BB or two in the bottle. If the pigment starts to settle,just shake it like a spray can to mix the paint. I do it with all my paint bottles.
Great video. I used to build military airplane kits 30 odd years ago as a kid. I've just become interested in it again and today built my first one - a little 1/72 Spitfire. Really enjoyed it, brought a lot of memories back. Some good pointers here to get me going again, thanks
I got into car modeling in my early teens. A friend, PW and I entered almost identical '63 Ford Thunderbirds in a contest @ Veache's, the local variety/toy store. Sadly, Veache's closed about a year ago. In a small town of about 40K, it had one of the best selection of models I've ever seen. Well, as soon as I got a drivers license, my interest in car models waned. Later on marriage, job and kids left me even less time. Now retired, divorced and kids out of the house, I've got all the time (especially now with the Corona virus ravaging the country) but my hands and fingers just don't work as well as they did 50 years ago. I've substituted collecting die-cast models- mostly Indy Cars & Formula one. Still, it was a lot of fun to watch your video.
Wow! Your stock is impressive sir. With my illness I have got back into models after 55yrs.
Art P.
Los Angeles CA
I remember when the department stores used to have many shelves of plastic models. Haven't seen one in so long I thought the hobby might have died out. I guess you have to go to hobby stores to find them now. Seems like it might be a good to get back into it as an old age hobby...
Thanks, I got my very first model as a bday present last week and yesterday visited the hobby store for glue, brushes and paing, hope to start soon, I'm excited!
into model building most of my life, 62 now, I've built almost everything from Rat Fink drag cars to B-17s . When i was a kid the car kits, AMT, revell etc were 2 dollars. Here in Charlotte there are no hobby shops that i know of. Great hobby!
I’m 16 and my first model was a M3A1 Stuart, almost finished with my second model, an M41. It’s a calming experience glueing each and every part together and seeing it come to life.
I got into model making when I was 13 I started out with a 1:1200 scale uss Missouri now I am 14 and have the uss hamman,uss hornet and enterprise, prinz eugen, 1st class transport and a second class transport. I think it's a fun hobby.
I'm 15 and recently got into model kits, I've only done 2 sets so far and both are bandai model kits.
You sound fun at parties
@@Ricardo5911jakakak mane shut up at least hes passionate about sumn 😭😭
Building models is a great stress reducer. I built many car and truck models until I bought my 59 El Camino. I am still passionate about model cars and trucks today. Something to consider.
Many thanks for the helpful video. Hoping to get back into model building after a short 50 year break!
Even today, I as a teen fell in love with building models❤
I always loved the model box-top artworks of many artists depicting the representing subject model in action instead of the photographs of some box-tops.
Tku for the refresher course. It's been awhile for me. Big change in equipment for me since the 70s. 👍
Great introduction to modeling. Brings back memories. So many kids today not into this hands on activity.
Helpful video! Just picked up my first one, this video made me aware that I need enamel thinner and sanding sheets! Thanks for the tips, brother ✌
Very nice tips for building a model. Thanks for sharing.
When you are gluing a chrome part, be sure to scrape off the chrome where it comes in contact with the plastic otherwise the part with come off and it will not be a good glue bond.
Excellent point. I'm surprised that this tip was not in the video. This goes also for parts you have painted before assembly.
I actually didn't know that. Thanks
Vitopaletti: I didn’t know about that stuff. I’ll have to check it out.
Ive always wanted to build model kits since I was a kid but never got to because of the stigma thats says girls can't but when I found a 1949 Ford Tudor Coupe I couldn't help my self now this video has answered a lot of questions I had thank you i cant wait to start modelling
Thanks For the Tips I been building for 30 years it's always good to learn more tips Thank You Love the Show 👍
OUTSTANDING! Great video and one great hobby shop AAA Rocks! This has got to be the best hobby shop I ever visited. Yes, I've been to many hobby shops coast to coast I'm 56 years old and was once a 'Revell Master Model Builder Club' member back in the '70's, and yes I still have that well earned jacket patch! A couple of years ago when I first walked into this place I thought I died and went to heaven. Seriously. I am a hobbyist and all the hobbies I'm into they have under one roof. I hope to retire and work for such a place.
Too bad it's in N.J. lol If you think it's too far to visit, you are wrong! Take a nice day trip or weekend trip and visit this shop. I guarantee
you will spend at least an hour in this place and walk out with more than everything you wanted for your slot car track, model train layout, model case, and RC track ( to mention a few ). Just goooo!
Godspeed,
dt
Thank you AAA and keep up the outstanding customer service :))
Hey I bought my paint from you guys online! I just received it and I’m searching around for basics on building tamiya kits & I keep coming across your videos. Thanks for all that you guys do!
You guys have been a god send for me
Oh my god! I would NEVER leave that store! Its my graceland!
By the way kids, this is an example of something called a hobby. It was this thing that people did that was fun, relaxing, and good for the brain like a form of meditation. Video games and youtube are not hobbies. Those are called diversions. Hope this helps.
ok boomer
@Black Chandelier Mirage Correct. While calling it a diversion, not a hobby.
I bought a model of the Saturn v rocket. I’m 15 and it is my first model and I love it!
This really help me out because I got my first model today
What is it? What scale?
I have a Model Pontiac Transam from Smokey and the Bandit and this really helped as I need a better space for building models. My old space was a kitchen table 😂 and the nice thing about modeling is that you can start any where in the hobby where as action figures and Pokémon cards etc. You have to start as soon as possible or else you will be lost
seems like there is alot to learn for someone starting on this hobby
Just got an unopened still in the shrink wrap AMT 1/25 1994 Pontiac Firebird Formula. Can’t wait to build it
I have been into model building forever, never had the time once I grew up, and now that I’m pretty much “retired” I am getting back into it...
Currently building a Huey UH-1D gunship, and an A-10 Warthog next in line.😁
I am blessed, there’s a hobby store near me in Queens, and there’s a store on Lexington Ave. in NYC that’s been there forever that has awesome models on display in there window!
Close ups would improve the assembly tips in this video tremendously.
I love AAA! One of the best stores in the country. Endless cool stuff there. I think it’s Magnolia, NJ
I used to build model ships and aircraft when I was a kid. I would mow grass so I could earn money to buy a model. The most expensive was usually around $3.00. My sons all learn and built models. Haven't put a model together in years, but thinking I might start now that I'm retired. Great hobby!!!
I haven't built a car in over 30 years! I have a collection of unopened models that I plan to start on for the new year. I will start with a Snap-Tite kit to get my mojo going again. I have my modeling room complete and ready to go! Thanks for making a very informative video and reminding us of how fulfilling our hobby is.
Glad I found your channel. Not modelled in 22 years now I want to get back into it. Just forgot everything lol
Like riding a bike
Sometimes, out of box... there can be a residue on the sprue moldings; so, I usually gently bathe/wash all of my sprue pieces with warm water and small amount of dawn dish-washing liquid and then let dry...the paint always ends up adhering better.
Some very good advice and comments - thank you
You seem very passionate about the hobby
Old modeler here. Sanding is ladies Emory boards. They come in different grits. Can be cut to fit the job.
You’re very articulate and knowledgeable. I wish your hobby shop was in my area.
Brookhurst Hobbies Garden Grove is still a “real Hobby Store” !
Great video, especially for someone trying to get into the hobby! You gotta be careful not to breathe in the sandpapered plastic though.
Model building requires skills that can only be perfected by trial and error. I like building armor vehicles from Tamiya. Since I place mine in action dioramas. A lot of pre-planning is a must. One kit could take months to finish and stage. If you want highly detailed models, use gated kits because the other couldn't be as detailed due to mold design limitations. 40+ years as a hands-on injection molder gives me some insight into the processing of parts. Start with simple kits and work your way up to avoid frustration or discouragement. Have fun. Good luck!
Good overview. One thing I'd like to suggest is to set up another camera with a close-up view of your hands and work surface. You can later add those close-ups in at strategic points in the production.
Its nice that you go nice not to fast and giving a great presentation
Megahobby is 1 of the best online model sites with excellent service, selection, prices and discounts.
I'm watching this during the 2020 quarantine. I did my first model which was a ship, I enjoyed it so much I bought the most advanced model I could which is the Apollo 11 working rocket. It works and separates into several stages. That goes to show how simple modeling is, you learn how to make one model you can make almost any model!
man it's a shame all the great hobby stores are closed its been so long since i have been in one I really miss them
Amazing video and amazing channel and amazing job friend 😀😎👍
Thank you for this in depth video! I bought a model and couldn't figure out what I needed or what to do. This video helped a lot with my first time!
I've learned that washing plastic model parts in a lukewarm water with dish soap works to remove the "mold release agent" and makes paint stick much better.
Or a cotton ball and rubbing alcohol
Now you should do one about how to remove seam lines with model cement and/or putty and some sandpaper. It makes your models look a lot better.
My husband did this in the 60's and raided my manicure kit. Acetone was the first to go. Glues are different now as airplane glue is banned. Clear nail polish next. Emory boards next. I was an artist and that box was raided. All my tiny brushes gone. He had a whole wall of cars and trucks. His greatest hobby other than fishing. May he RIP. Today eldest son came to visit and had been to air show. He wants to do airplanes. I was so excited.
@@blakethornton8578 now instead of "airplane glue" we use liquid plastic cement
I saw some model kits for various coca cola cars, one that i really liked was a 1977 Ford pinto with the coca cola logo on it, Ive always loved the idea of realistic cars on smaller scales, I wish I was big enough of a car fan cause I have this weird fantasy of buying a toy car and painting it and adding stuff to make it realistic, I dont know why I have this obsession, im not a huge car person but i love the Idea of model cars, Ive always liked lego sets because you are given a set rule and you have to follow it to make something, and its simple and silly, and I long for a world where my job is esembling intricate little models, I love the Idea and I watched this to see the models.
Brings back good memories of my model building days. Great video and I'm going to buy a few models to see if I still got it. Thanks
Do you still have it or did you lose it ?
@@jpolar394 I'm not sure what you mean? I still have kits in storage, mainly aircraft and cars.
@@ronaldwatson1951 .....What I meant was Do you still have the knack of still building models or did you lose it. I haven't built one it has to be over 40 years. I was in a hobby shop around 10 years ago and the prices knocked my socks off. Models that I used to pay around 1 or 2 dollars for now go for over 20 dollars. Oh well, I still hope you haven't lost anything in building those wonderful model kits and good luck.
@@jpolar394 I'll say Yes, I still have the desire to build models. In fact I'm preparing to buy a airbrush set up; furthermore the Viking aircraft will be my first project. With Covid I'll be settling in for awhile, God willing 🙏. I appreciate your response.
@@ronaldwatson1951.......Yes, all I can say to you is good luck with the sprayer with the assembly of your kits and most of all stay safe and healthy.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! TOTALLY AWESOME VIDEO AND EDUCATION!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!! SO MUCH FUN!!!
I had not built a model car since the late ‘80s. They were around $5.00 back then. I got back into the hobby a few months ago and picked up a ‘67 Mustang by Revell. $27.00. 😳😳😳
I just cleaned out my great uncles house. His son was always spoiled, I found about 60 models. Mostly nasar from the 9th but there was 7 models from the 70s like Gangbusters Lincoln roadster by MPC, Laurel and Hardy 27t AMT, 28 Ford truck MPC, Lindberg Auburn speedster and more. Then I remembered every time I visited as a kid I was usually given a model. They were always new but opened, all but a few weren't open. I guess his favorite part was looking inside then throwing on a shelf. no parts are missing.
History Buff lucky guy
If you know that you will only build one, then scale doesn't matter. But if you are going to start a collection, then it does. Choose the scale to match your ambition towards your hobby. I started with 1/144 scale and have moved on to 1/72 scale because I have found there is the most extensive selection in this scale for aircraft. I now have over 80 completed models hanging from our spare bedroom ceiling!
cool! I made about 20 1/72 scale planes but now i have moved to 1/48 scale, because there is much more detail in 1/48, only problem is... i can't find a seperate place for my 1/48 models so now they are with the 1/72 scale collection.
Revell has those glue pots with a metal tube... Very handy when you try to reach harder to reach spots.. (Revell Contacta Liquid Glue with Professional Needle Applicator)
You have an incredible Mega-Hobby Super-site! 😁
Now that's a hobby shop! I could spend an hour or three in there, a well stocked hobby shop is a bit of heaven!
Paint needed is on the side of the box of back depending on brand. If I asked my local hobby store if I could open the kit they’d stare at me like I’m crazy
Why ask? You bought it, its yours, open it and look if you have to wtf?
really enjoying watching your introductions. thanks for sharing!
I started with snap together models. Then graduated to glue kits... Then found paint.
Unfortunately the price of them now is quite higher than when I was building them!
One model now could get ya two or three 25 years ago!
@Nobody Knows it was 1995 last one I built.
I have built that same Hurricane from Pegasus, and some others of their kits. Their plastic is slicker than other company's styrene. and sometimes doesn't work with certain paints, especially acrylics. I found spray priming was necesary for good paint adhesion.
Another step to add to basic model building. Before I do large scale painting on a kit, I check paint compatibility.
I’m 31 years old. A couple weeks ago I was sitting in my garage (I’m a go to work, relax at home, go to bed, wake up and repeat kinda guy) and I thought it was a good idea to finally burn the shoebox in my closet that held a lot of “memories” compiled over 13 years... I took a video of it and the next day a friend of mine commented on a wooden chest he saw in my garage. I forgot all about it - my dads wood carving tools. That’s when the gears started turning. I’ve ALWAYS wanted to get into models and miniatures and building small stuff. So I went to Hobby Lobby, picked up a model car kit, browsed around and started making a shopping list..... Here I am, today, over the moon that I found this hobby. :) About to finish my first model - 1969 Camaro. Starting my second soon! :D
Great Channel! Thank you for your work
Didn’t know what happened to you Jack. Just tripped over your channel and subscribed 👍
Building a model no matter what it is takes patience and discipline and commitment to excellence
And have fun doing it.
I grew up building plastic models. I got back into it a few years ago. If I had more free time I would build a lot more.
Wow, I wish Norway had that. We have litary nothing that I like. Like I have never seen a model shop in Norway.
Wow, that sucks! I’m from Canada, we have many many hobby stores
Pz.Kpfw. Vl Tiger Ausf.E 1944 at least you get Amazon, I am from Egypt and the last time I orders something from amazon it got delayed for over 3 months.
I’m a gunpla builder and I never knew there was car and plane kits that’s cool
Great introductory video. Thanks!
Some great suggestions on building models.Would be nice if you had a close up showing putting the pieces together. On the glue,i want glue that is nontoxic.I need to protect what brains i have left.Another suggestion,why when the parts are on the tree,that is what i call it? The numbers for the parts are hard to read.Any suggestions.Thanks.Happy Modeling.
not to sound like a smelly hippie but this guys energy is really pleasant
Ive been buidling alot of lego models and recently bought 3 maisto assembly line cars and built them. I need to check out a store like this one. I love building stuff
Kits are rising in costs mainly due to the increasing level of engineering that's found in newer generation products. Slide moulding, hiding or eliminating knock-outs, carefully designed sprue-gates and so on are contributing to the higher cost of manufacturing. If you're patient and look out for sales or attend model shows you can still find amazing deals. Also many kit manufactures offer more moderately priced lines so perhaps try those to save money.
Very true when I began building models as a boy in the seventies, many of the models resembled the quality of toys you find in a dollar or grocery store. When I got back into the hobby about twelve years ago, I was amazed at the detail of the kits themselves not to mention after market sets.
Kits may cost more, but my finished pieces look like they were straight from the movie or tarmac.
Excellent video. I learnt alot
Spare time Shop in Massachusetts and Hobby Bunker are 2 great hobby shops , it's sad that young people don't build them anymore .
I used to build the airplane kits. 2nd World War, civil aviation, etc. I recall building a model of the B-52 Bomber. It was a 72nd scale kit so I had to hang it from my bed room ceiling it was so large. Painted it in S.A.C. color scheme. You could also paint it in Vietnam theater of ops. colors.
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Im not sure if this is the AAA models in NJ. I think it is. This place is awesome. He he isn't even lying. There are so many kind of models. cars. planes. The plastic model isle he shows is for real. They had all my testors paints I wanted. This place is gold!!!
Is it on rt 130
www.aaahobbiesandcrafts.com/
im going to have to check it out next time im traveling throu
im going to have to check it out next time im traveling throu
good video.
the only thing you didn't a dress was too scrape off the chrome on parts to make it stick better ,even on painted parts too
Great video.but I was always told to sand off the chrome where your gonna glue.but like I said great video for beginners
I love doing model kits I been doing it for a long time
I just got 4 kits from Walmart. I don't normally do model kits but I couldn't pass the prices. They are level 2 kits. An 89gmc truck, batmobile with batman, Kirk era enterprises and a kit with two Kirk era Klingon ships. I paid $2 for each kit.
Hey Jack, first time viewer of your channel...liked and subscribed. I too haven't put a model together in forty years...but am looking forward to it.
I enjoyed your video...good stuff. One thing that I did notice is that on the videos I've seen so far, you've not included a hot-link to the MegaHobby site at the top of the Comment section...under "show more". Thanks and keep the videos coming!
Great video :) I've always been interested in building models, I love to work with my hands. So this is definitely helpful to get started.