One of the things that makes decals annoyingly obvious is that they're just way too perfect. No blurriness or imperfections. Black is PURE Black. Just too fucking *crisp*. I'm personally trying work around old, bad habits, and include a decal-weathering step to my process to make the decals blend better...
wow that looks good, especially your panel lines, you're one of the few that's got this right.... i remember when i saw the Vulcan bomber at St Athan, it had no weathering along the panel likes, it's panel lines were clean... it was just sort of dusty and slightly dirty all over; that's all......
And BTW, I've been working on the 1/16 StuG that Andy brought in about a year ago and its been a real slog. I just want to get it done and move on. Last 1/16 armor model I build.
if you want a really "FLAT" flat, go for Hataka lacquer - it does not frost surface as the Tamiya lacquers and feels better to me then the GX113 (which was my favourite before I found the Hataka one) ;-)
My general workhorse is the GSI PS-267. I also use a PS-771 for detail work and a PS-290 for wide area stuff like priming. Absolutely love all three and that's after trying airbrushes from most of the major brands (H&S, Badger, Paasche, Iwata, Grex).
Hey Matt...sounds like you have had a challenging past few months. Glad to see you are back and doing better. Again, great work on the Phantom...every so often, l will look at mine and think...soon...soon. I had a question and if it sounds basic, please forgive me. When you're sanding the decals to remove the carrier film, you're not actually taking it away. Is it just to level the clear coat and blend it into the film? Also what grit sponge are you using? I am guessing 600...a worn 600?
Exactly. The carrier film's not going away (unless you burn through it...). But the clear and sand reduces the height difference between the carrier film and surface, effectively hiding it. And 1000 grit.
Hi Matt, It's good to see you returning from all of your issues. I hope your life is better. Silly question, when you used the GX113 matt coat what was the ratio of the leveling thinner that you used. I have been a big fan since watching "The Flankoff" You helped me a lot.
They're from Radu Brinzan's shop which I think has since closed its doors. Their just like mini PE scriber/file things. I'm sure someone like UMM or whoever has something similarish.
Good to see you back. I find I have to finish one kit at a time. If I put a kit back in the box I will never go back to it, it stays on the shelf for years and then gets binned. I looked at the 1/16 scale Sherman, but they are big models and take up a lot of real estate to display them. I think for an Easy 8 a good kit with full interior is the 1/35 RFM offering.
Overall I liked it though. There are a few weak spots - the main gear struts are floppy, the lack of an open canopy is kinda weak - but for the most part it's a well thought out and executed kit.
Good to see this channel up and running again. This is an impressive project, good job!
Glad to see you back and posting, Matt !! Another good episode.
Finally back again! That's great Matt. Sorry to hear of you being laid off. Have you considered doing commission work? If so, I'm interested.
Thanks! Been back on my feet nearly 3 months now - no plans for commission work. Takes the fun out of it.
One of the things that makes decals annoyingly obvious is that they're just way too perfect. No blurriness or imperfections. Black is PURE Black. Just too fucking *crisp*. I'm personally trying work around old, bad habits, and include a decal-weathering step to my process to make the decals blend better...
wow that looks good, especially your panel lines, you're one of the few that's got this right.... i remember when i saw the Vulcan bomber at St Athan, it had no weathering along the panel likes, it's panel lines were clean... it was just sort of dusty and slightly dirty all over; that's all......
And BTW, I've been working on the 1/16 StuG that Andy brought in about a year ago and its been a real slog. I just want to get it done and move on. Last 1/16 armor model I build.
Andy just released the Tiger I for preorder.
Welcome back you have been sadly missed I hope you are feeling better now. 👍😁
looks beautiful and good technics to follow A++++++++++
Watch the language...”tough shit”...cmon, dude...respect your audience...skill level is high, video level not so much...
You talk of respect when you wander in here and tell me how to run my channel?
Lol. Guess what. Tough shit.
Looking good! Love the back end. Thanks for sharing. 😎🇨🇦
It's a pleasure hearing that compressor again.
Like your content...except for all the F-bombs & scatological references.
Well, the fucks are part of the package.
Awesome work, good to see your well and back on the tools mate! Can’t wait to see the Bronco 👍
Glad to see you made it through all those life hurdles and were able to get back to the bench!
amazing good sir greets from germany keep going
if you want a really "FLAT" flat, go for Hataka lacquer - it does not frost surface as the Tamiya lacquers and feels better to me then the GX113 (which was my favourite before I found the Hataka one) ;-)
Damn bro I hope you are doing better my man. Was wondering what happened to the updates. Glad you are back. Stay safe.
Damn Matt you really have been through the 💩of life. Certainly hope life gets better for you.
Nah. In the broad scheme of things I'm pretty fortunate. Definitely had a pile-on for awhile there this year though.
Great show Matt and good to see ya back man !
🇺🇸🇮🇱🇬🇷🇩🇪🇯🇵🇹🇷❤️👍🤗😀😇☺️😁 nice jet fighter fantastic.
Any thoughts on Tamiya Panel Line fluid instead of Mr.Hobby?
Greetings, Matt. I love your videos; you are an awesome building reference!
Welcome back Matt! Missed your outstanding work.
Waiting for your videos, finally you started gin, congrats!
Good to see you back. Can you tell me what model airbrush you are using and is that one you would recommend. Thanks
My general workhorse is the GSI PS-267. I also use a PS-771 for detail work and a PS-290 for wide area stuff like priming.
Absolutely love all three and that's after trying airbrushes from most of the major brands (H&S, Badger, Paasche, Iwata, Grex).
Thanks for the info
I have this kit in my stash, but this level of detail is actually scaring me off.
You’re certainly committed Matt. Jesus
Honest feedback - not a fan of TikTok. I enjoy your content here and on FB.
Again, so good to see you back. A general question, what is the function/advantage of the Rapid Thinner as opposed to MLT or others?
MRT flashes faster which reduces spidering and also curves paint somewhat slightly flatter.
Hey Matt...sounds like you have had a challenging past few months. Glad to see you are back and doing better. Again, great work on the Phantom...every so often, l will look at mine and think...soon...soon.
I had a question and if it sounds basic, please forgive me. When you're sanding the decals to remove the carrier film, you're not actually taking it away. Is it just to level the clear coat and blend it into the film? Also what grit sponge are you using? I am guessing 600...a worn 600?
Exactly. The carrier film's not going away (unless you burn through it...). But the clear and sand reduces the height difference between the carrier film and surface, effectively hiding it.
And 1000 grit.
Hi Matt, It's good to see you returning from all of your issues. I hope your life is better. Silly question, when you used the GX113 matt coat what was the ratio of the leveling thinner that you used. I have been a big fan since watching "The Flankoff" You helped me a lot.
About 1:1 or maybe 60% thinner.
Looks great! Do you remember what grit you were using to knock down the carrier film?
1000 I believe
Looking forward to ICM's OV-10 Bronco video build!
It's not getting one. It was done for a book www.insidethearmour.com/product-page/models-for-ukraine-vol-2-preorder
Details on that scribes please.
Get a wireless lapel mic like Rode and the settings can block out background noises.
Tried it and nope. If anything it's worse since lavs are omnidirectional.
Thanks from France
Good to see you again. Great job
Good to see you back at the bench Matt
Anybody catch the brand of the scribes Matt used to deepen the panel lines?
They're from Radu Brinzan's shop which I think has since closed its doors. Their just like mini PE scriber/file things. I'm sure someone like UMM or whoever has something similarish.
"Shut up, AC"
Good to see you back. I find I have to finish one kit at a time. If I put a kit back in the box I will never go back to it, it stays on the shelf for years and then gets binned. I looked at the 1/16 scale Sherman, but they are big models and take up a lot of real estate to display them. I think for an Easy 8 a good kit with full interior is the 1/35 RFM offering.
I just can't have one kit on the go - I've found it leads to dark places.
And yeah, agree that the RFM Easy Eight is pretty nice.
i've got a 1/16 king tiger diorama and it's huge, but it does look awesome on a big scale, haven't finished it yet
Badass!!!
Great to have you back! How did you like the ICM Bronco? Will you do a video on it?
Nope - it was for a book/good cause: www.insidethearmour.com/product-page/models-for-ukraine-vol-2-preorder
Overall I liked it though. There are a few weak spots - the main gear struts are floppy, the lack of an open canopy is kinda weak - but for the most part it's a well thought out and executed kit.
woo!
Tik Tok ??? Twerking while you build?