Airfix De Havilland Beaver 1/72 . Part 2: Re-scribing, riveting and construction.

Welcome to The Scale Modelling Cafe and part 2 of the Airfix Beaver. In this episode I sand off, re-scribe and rivet the airframe, sort out the clear parts and build the airframe.

[@mathiaslampe1101]

to modify dymo tape with masking tape is a brilliant idea, thanks a lot for this one.

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

You're welcome mate! It means you can use that bit for far longer!

[@kenhanson1819]

Another great build video, Jamie! Your technique to copy the rivet pattern using paper and rubbing with a pencil was brilliant! I'm filing that under the heading of "Why didn't I think of that?" Good save on the lower wings, btw.

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

Thanks mate

[@SMAZVidoes]

Great work. My heart almost got ripped off as you ripped apart the wing. Brilliant save.

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

Thanks mate, it was very nerve wracking!

[@jfm148]

Hello Jamie, I have to say, I've learned a lot. Have tons of these vintage kits and these series is going to help A LOT. Hope you do more videos of vintage kits. 👍🏻

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

Hi mate. I can't see many in the future, but never say never.

[@ronaldbyrne3320]

Riveting stuff mate. 😁 And I’m only about halfway through. This is a brilliant tuttorial. Many thanks. The kit looks so much better. 👍🏻

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

Thanks mate

[@tompotter9064]

Oh boy! This really takes me back to my childhood. I remember building a Frog kit of the Beaver, I can't remember the scale, but it was smaller than 1/72nd, so maybe 1/96th.

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

You are old mate! 😆

[@tompotter9064]

@@thescalemodellingcafe no need to remind me!

[@typhoon2827]

I've often wondered what it would be like to get inside an old beaver.

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

Very droll....!

[@ljscalemodels526]

Hey Jamie - a great save on the wings - even the great have an off day 😂 i had to pull apart a fuselage also the other day (super glue) awful, another school day. Looking forward to the free hand camo, cheers Liam

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

Oh blimey!

[@Greg420_scale_models]

Hi Jamie , fantastic build as usual, thanks for sharing especially the mistakes and how you corrected them . I am looking forward to seeing it progress especially the Vietnam camouflage.
I liked the way you used oil paint to highlight the detail prior to building . Do you ever get problems painting Acrylic paint over the oil in the panel lines ? I was thinking that using your method of using oil but instead of using it as a panel line pre shade .Do you think it would work ? And will my Acrylic paint react with the oil ? Thanks in advance Greg Bourne 👍

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

Hi Greg, I've never had a problems with acrylic over an oil wash.

[@Greg420_scale_models]

Thanks Jamie , I know you hate pre shading so thanks for answering 😁

[@BennyCFD]

Obviously a terrific build..........I think there is a bit too much riveting for realism.

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

There's a fine line between art and realism mate