You're a lucky man, Andy! You made your hobby your profession! It's pretty amazing what great progress tanks have taken from WW I to WW II and in the long time after. Somehow I start to like these "mansions on tracks". Will we all get to know if and when you'll be shipping outside the US? Kutgw! Greetz from Germany. :) Jens
I am a Retired English Police Officer living in Oklahoma. My Grandfather Served in the First World War in the Royal Tank Corps (Mk IV's). I still have his "Service Record" and his "De-Mob" papers. Really considering making the "Male" version of this Tank in his honor, shame they are in such short supply at the moment. Thanks for a great video.
Greetings andy. About About a month ago I got a model u505 from msi in chicago and from when this video is posted I'm 11, but really inch to modeling and I have seen a lot of your videos, and it really got me into getting model tanks, planes and I just ww2 stuff. So thanks for the amazing content keep up the work
Here we are.. Just put a like on every build video you put online haha Thanks a lot for sharing your passion and your tips with us ! I wish I had an airbrush ..
I hate myself for being excited to be the 1000th like! Anyway, from one miniaturist to another, one giant (but very small) high five! BRAVO (I am making a scratch-built steel version of a similar British Tank for a short film, so this was very useful). Thank you, and keep up the great work.
I'm looking for this mk 1 now after building the takom mk4 2 in 1 special edition kit! Its stunning even the British design tracks are as good in a scale model! Its unbelievable! Shame you don't get much British decals with the mk4 kit you get Loadster that's it rest in German print! But the engli flag looks better painted on so it's a nice personal touch for each British modeler!
Great build of a great model. About six moths ago I've build the Tamiya MKIV male tank. Nice model too, but not so complicated as the Takom. Not a challenge in fact. Real challenges are the Tamiya Dragon U.S. tank transporter and the Italeri M4A3E8 "Fury" tank. First one because of the enormous amount of parts an detail, second one because of poor instructions and very fragile suspension.
The trick is building these in a variety of scales + variants. Work out vanishing points and place models according to size on diorama. Gives huge depth
Dave Clarke u know that the company and its been awhile to be able I was just thinking that we have the ability for you guys think I am going through my email and any of you have a few of them have to go back in time and effort into my head of state of California for you guys think I am going through my email and any of you have a few of them have to go back in time and effort into my head of state of California for you guys think I am going through my email and any of you have a few of them have to go back in time and effort into my head of state of California for you guys think I am going through my email and any of you have a few of them have to go back in time and effort
Great video's Andy keep 'em coming. Had a look at your online store, looks fab. Would love to know when you will add International shipping. You have a couple of kits which I can not find in the U.K.Keep up the great work.
Andy, would you do a video build of the Dragon Panther Ersatz M10 if at all possible please? I'm looking at purchasing this and would love to see you put it together first, and maybe give some thoughts on the original idea and result of the conversion during wwII.
Another great video.Can you ship to Australia? Just checked out your online store, very nice! I saw that you have the Tamiya Churchill Crocodile, I have the older version of this kit, ( I know this is asking a lot) but PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, build this so I can build along with you. Cheers
I'm a complete novice at this. The question is not intended to be a criticism, rather some required guidance. Would it be reasonable or not, to drill out the barrels of the machine guns. My eyes keep being drawn to the barrel tips.. Love the few Vids I've watched so far.
@@highflyFinn Thank you for the reply. However it raises more questions. I note that you haven't used Hypodermic needles. 1). The tip of a needle has one bevelled edge. Curious if this affects the concentricity of the hole to the outer diameter of the gun barrel? 2). Is the needle heated up prior to pressing it on the barrel tip? Thanks for your understanding.
I used to build sci-fi models...starships and the like. As a small child I made snaptite WW2 airplanes. But I have always wanted to build a military model or two. Maybe a navy ship but for sure a nice tank model. Can you recommend a good name brand for military models?
I was wondering about that too. What use is the polycap if the shield is glued to the side of the compartment? I had a look at the instructions and noted that the MG-mount is connected to the floor via this polycap.
Hi Andy! Love your videos! You got me back into modelling after so many years since I had stopped!!! One question about this kit, can you tell me if the tracks "roll/work" or if they are fixed? Thanks!
sorry Andy, i probably didn't explain myself correctly. I have been doing this hobby for around 3 months now and I am really starting to go off it because I am yet to produce a model. I have spent hundreds of pounds on the hobby including a vast array of paints and an airbrush and compressor. I'm pretty sure I want to continue but I was just wandering how to stay focused and motivated on your model. Gaming King
GamingKing oh I see, I don't allow myself to start something till Im sure I will finish it, I love painting and weathering , alot more then building, So I build usually less part kits so I can get to painting .
Man I just watched your Thunderbolt video and enjoyed it except for the music. Is that Nutcracker or Swan Lake? I forget. anyway I decided to check this one out next and it has the same music. Bummer
Personally, I think it needs some serious weathering. I also think that the female tank design is just plan ugly. Wagon wheels and all. But the actual tooling and molding quality is excellent. Maybe I'll pick up the male version. Nice to hear about the shop, keep up the great work.
+Mad Cow Rebel oh yes it will be seriously weathered once I figure out the diorama for it , this was more of a build review of the Tank , Thanks for watching.
I love these first world war tanks for their historical value, but I sure as hell wouldn't want to operate, drive and certainly not fight in one these things. Living hell for the crews.
whens the diorama going to be made? I understand that you aren't able to dish out videos fast, as you have to run a store.but if you could get around to it soon,I know alot of us would be very satisfied. I'm looking forward to seeing the way you make the trenches of ww1 look.
No offense to Takom but (I have the MK 1 from both companies) I prefer the Meng Mk 1 better because of the detailed interior and honestly it was easier in my opinion to put together.
16 wheels when this could have been one or two pieces, as this is never going to move in a track mode, this is pointless. But yup, that's model building for you
Yes there were designed with the thought that it would assist in turning. However I will point out the channel Andy uses for some references needed. Search for "The Tank Museum" It is the channel of the Bovington tank museum in England. (the title of the video is "Tank Chats #18 Mark I"
You're a lucky man, Andy! You made your hobby your profession! It's pretty amazing what great progress tanks have taken from WW I to WW II and in the long time after. Somehow I start to like these "mansions on tracks". Will we all get to know if and when you'll be shipping outside the US? Kutgw! Greetz from Germany. :) Jens
thank you Lord for sending this model kit angel, Andy your website has saved me so much money, and I really thank you for that
Strauss... An excellent background, as always. Makes watching videos even more enjoyable than they are normally. Thank you so much!
I am a Retired English Police Officer living in Oklahoma. My Grandfather Served in the First World War in the Royal Tank Corps (Mk IV's). I still have his "Service Record" and his "De-Mob" papers. Really considering making the "Male" version of this Tank in his honor, shame they are in such short supply at the moment. Thanks for a great video.
did you get it?
Greetings andy.
About About a month ago I got a model u505 from msi in chicago and from when this video is posted I'm 11, but really inch to modeling and I have seen a lot of your videos, and it really got me into getting model tanks, planes and I just ww2 stuff. So thanks for the amazing content keep up the work
If only I had a shop like yours where I live in the UK. My life would be complete 😊
YES! Our persistence has paid off... I will be ordering from your store very soon I hope
Nice video, I like the fact that you are going on line with your model shop. I look forward to doing business.
Here we are.. Just put a like on every build video you put online haha Thanks a lot for sharing your passion and your tips with us ! I wish I had an airbrush ..
Very nice build Andy. The hull construction looked a pain but you nailed it
Just acquired the "Tadpole" version of that tank, also by Takom.
Looking foreword to building it, made better by your video
Thanks Andy.
I hate myself for being excited to be the 1000th like! Anyway, from one miniaturist to another, one giant (but very small) high five! BRAVO (I am making a scratch-built steel version of a similar British Tank for a short film, so this was very useful). Thank you, and keep up the great work.
looks like a fun and beautiful kit to built.
Another great one Andy. Glad the online store us up and running.
Andy, thanks for all the great videos! Happy New Year and all the best in 2017. Wishing your shop and online venture all the success this year!
I'm looking for this mk 1 now after building the takom mk4 2 in 1 special edition kit! Its stunning even the British design tracks are as good in a scale model! Its unbelievable! Shame you don't get much British decals with the mk4 kit you get Loadster that's it rest in German print! But the engli flag looks better painted on so it's a nice personal touch for each British modeler!
14k subscribers i checked about two weeks ago and it was at 11k. The channel is growing fast
Joshua sanders 21k now
126 k now
If I had your job I wouldn't get anything done in the shop. Wish I had your skills. Greetings from Denmark
great job Andy
Great build of a great model. About six moths ago I've build the Tamiya MKIV male tank. Nice model too, but not so complicated as the Takom. Not a challenge in fact. Real challenges are the Tamiya Dragon U.S. tank transporter and the Italeri M4A3E8 "Fury" tank. First one because of the enormous amount of parts an detail, second one because of poor instructions and very fragile suspension.
Cool build... The 2016 cams model show was won with this model kit
Great videos friend! Love your intro animation!
awesome build
Yes you online store are really good I went couple of times and always get what I want and they have nice prices to
Oh damn. I'm starting my first scale model and it's a Tamiya Tiger 1 Mid-Production... I hope it will go fine xD
Yuraichu Nice choice tamiya is always a good brand to go with
and how did it go xd
You chose a good one
Great build.
Thank you for your great videos! Good luck with the online store :)
The trick is building these in a variety of scales + variants.
Work out vanishing points and place models according to size on diorama.
Gives huge depth
Dave Clarke u know that the company and its been awhile to be able I was just thinking that we have the ability for you guys think I am going through my email and any of you have a few of them have to go back in time and effort into my head of state of California for you guys think I am going through my email and any of you have a few of them have to go back in time and effort into my head of state of California for you guys think I am going through my email and any of you have a few of them have to go back in time and effort into my head of state of California for you guys think I am going through my email and any of you have a few of them have to go back in time and effort
Great video's Andy keep 'em coming. Had a look at your online store, looks fab. Would love to know when you will add International shipping. You have a couple of kits which I can not find in the U.K.Keep up the great work.
Andy, would you do a video build of the Dragon Panther Ersatz M10 if at all possible please? I'm looking at purchasing this and would love to see you put it together first, and maybe give some thoughts on the original idea and result of the conversion during wwII.
great vid,great help, fantastic, shame I live in Europe, I'd buy all my stuff from this guy, thankyou.
Yes, likewise though I am in Australia.
Another great video.Can you ship to Australia? Just checked out your online store, very nice! I saw that you have the Tamiya Churchill Crocodile, I have the older version of this kit, ( I know this is asking a lot) but PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, build this so I can build along with you. Cheers
+Adam K Sorry right now Im only shipping in the US.
I'm a complete novice at this. The question is not intended to be a criticism, rather some required guidance. Would it be reasonable or not, to drill out the barrels of the machine guns. My eyes keep being drawn to the barrel tips.. Love the few Vids I've watched so far.
I've found other yourubers useing hypodermic needles as a small drill in order to do so although I have never done it myself
@@highflyFinn Thank you for the reply. However it raises more questions. I note that you haven't used Hypodermic needles. 1). The tip of a needle has one bevelled edge. Curious if this affects the concentricity of the hole to the outer diameter of the gun barrel? 2). Is the needle heated up prior to pressing it on the barrel tip?
Thanks for your understanding.
I used to build sci-fi models...starships and the like. As a small child I made snaptite WW2 airplanes. But I have always wanted to build a military model or two. Maybe a navy ship but for sure a nice tank model. Can you recommend a good name brand for military models?
Hi Tamiya and Academy models are two easy to start companies with great detail
thank you
Have you ever built the takom tadpole Mkiv
Do you wash your parts before you cut them from the sprews? also what type of glue are you using?
Dear Andy's hobby, I've looking to buy the takom mk 1 1/35 with trailing wheels and I can't seem to find it on your website please advise
Did they make the model so the turrets could move?
I was wondering about that too. What use is the polycap if the shield is glued to the side of the compartment?
I had a look at the instructions and noted that the MG-mount is connected to the floor via this polycap.
Great build! What's your favorite airbrush?
Is there any chance we could see something like an IDF Centurion or Merkava so you could show off some sand/dust weathering? :)
Hi Andy,
Another great build from you, will you be doing any modern armour in the future? keep going strong.
Les
+Les Thiele I actually might do some modern real soon
a pin vice down the ends of those machine guns for the barrel hole
Can you please build the Tamiya Sturmtiger.
Hi Andy! Love your videos! You got me back into modelling after so many years since I had stopped!!! One question about this kit, can you tell me if the tracks "roll/work" or if they are fixed?
Thanks!
Instead on using glue to hold the wheels in place, you could a small bit of bluetack to hold them.
how lone does it take for that glue you use bond? i use the tube testor and it take awhile. would love to fine the glue you use.
you could do takom 1/35 mk v hermaphrodite. it's quite a unique tank with some male features and female features. I'm considering buying it myself!
gotta love these weird as hell WWI tanks,
You should do more ww1 tanks
Hi Andy, I was just wandering how you stay focused on your model?
+GamingKing iphone 6 does a great job
sorry Andy, i probably didn't explain myself correctly. I have been doing this hobby for around 3 months now and I am really starting to go off it because I am yet to produce a model. I have spent hundreds of pounds on the hobby including a vast array of paints and an airbrush and compressor. I'm pretty sure I want to continue but I was just wandering how to stay focused and motivated on your model.
Gaming King
GamingKing oh I see, I don't allow myself to start something till Im sure I will finish it, I love painting and weathering , alot more then building, So I build usually less part kits so I can get to painting .
+Andy's Hobby Headquarters thanks Andy
Are there any interior kits for this tank?
Most likely from miniart
Andy, do you have any of the Takom Mark 1 Female in stock at the store? Seems impossible to find. Thanks.
Man I just watched your Thunderbolt video and enjoyed it except for the music. Is that Nutcracker or Swan Lake? I forget. anyway I decided to check this one out next and it has the same music. Bummer
Hey Andy, did you hear that Tamiya are going to release a new kit? AMX-13
+Zach Glen Yes, I have, it looks very nice ,hopefully Tamiya will provide a early copy for me to build for UA-cam.
thanks for watching
very cool
love your work, just found you. btw im not a fan of tamiya glue, for some reason i find humbrol a lot better.
sorry you pait first with primer wich one?
+Sergio Sergio nato black tamiya xf69
man the website doesn't say that it is working... did you discontinue it??
yes we did
awe bummer. so no more selling online for you folks or is there a new WWW?
can you please do more dioramas
You should do the tamyia m26 pershing
I would love to see that
Personally, I think it needs some serious weathering. I also think that the female tank design is just plan ugly. Wagon wheels and all. But the actual tooling and molding quality is excellent. Maybe I'll pick up the male version. Nice to hear about the shop, keep up the great work.
+Mad Cow Rebel oh yes it will be seriously weathered once I figure out the diorama for it , this was more of a build review of the Tank , Thanks for watching.
What type of cement do you use?
Patrick Williams
Tamiya extra think cement
I love these first world war tanks for their historical value, but I sure as hell wouldn't want to operate, drive and certainly not fight in one these things. Living hell for the crews.
Do you have any catalogs I can send for? And i live in Canada 😎
what is the difference between the male tank and the female tank
Female tanks had machine guns instead of the seven pounders
Can't find your online store....
Can I order it from india? Or is it not possible?
you should build a model of a ship
Can we buy off your website
what glue do you use
+James Barker tamiya extra thin
Thanks man
Who designed this tank, M C Escher?
Wonder if you build 1/350 scale tamiya japanese battle ship yamato the kit number is 78025
Can your store ship to Canada cheaply
+glen-ross mullen it would be awesome
+glen-ross mullen Sorry right now Im only shipping in the US.
+Andy's Hobby Headquarters do you have 1/48 jets and ships and 1/72 ww2 planes
+Andy's Hobby Headquarters also paints
+Ace Scale Modeling what do you think you see the shop in each video
Can you ship to Asia?
+Matisse Fairchild Sorry right now Im only shipping in the US.
Thnx For answering!
Anyone know what the grate is on top for?
to stop grenades from landing on the flat top surface
*Edwards! Get the tank moving!*
I can't get to the site :-(
Nice music...I so hate the vids with hard rock and cursing. Little ears ya know.
I love that song, I hum it all day now lol.
i do like rock, but not as background music in a model making video, this is indeed the best music for modeling
I like that music but not for something peaceful like model building
whens the diorama going to be made? I understand that you aren't able to dish out videos fast, as you have to run a store.but if you could get around to it soon,I know alot of us would be very satisfied. I'm looking forward to seeing the way you make the trenches of ww1 look.
I get that
Tamiya announced a new AMX-13
How much u buy?
WHATS IS THW WWI COLOR MIX?
No offense to Takom but (I have the MK 1 from both companies) I prefer the Meng Mk 1 better because of the detailed interior and honestly it was easier in my opinion to put together.
You super
why go you paint it black first
Can you ship to North Korea?
+Airbornerock LOL, yeah, i've heard that kim jong-un is desperately wanting to build the tamiya M-1 Abrams.
bohngi3 its just to improve international relations - not copy designs
Andy i also want a store im an modeller and im 13
lol
@@statoilbensin2190 OKE
@@hanssmidt12 I also want my own store lol
@@statoilbensin2190 i think everyone wants i already made a step i started a Channel so when i will have a store then i can selfpromote my self
Umm, the majority of tank models are in 1/35 scale. The 1/48 scale market remains untapped.
Tamiya Sturmtiger or JS 2!
what makes a tank female
+johannes kruyssen the sides only have machine guns not canons
See my earlier answer!
jeuj new video :D
Far more complicated a build than I would have expected
Another Takom kit I'll avoid like the plague.
будласка скажи . де можна купити цей набір менш ніж 100 гривень
2016 was the 100:th year of tanks
Lol, that tank was the first tank
No, it wasn`t
No
Dude sounds like Kermit the Frog
16 wheels when this could have been one or two pieces, as this is never going to move in a track mode, this is pointless. But yup, that's model building for you
＼(^^)／アザス！
Keep the music.
What are the wheels for ? Are they training wheel for little girls ? * laughs centralpowersly *
Eat ME They are steering wheels.
Yes there were designed with the thought that it would assist in turning. However I will point out the channel Andy uses for some references needed. Search for "The Tank Museum" It is the channel of the Bovington tank museum in England. (the title of the video is "Tank Chats #18 Mark I"
like it me need 10 of em and 4ok the lot and add dirt t mud rust em du as ben thew lot