Building the Tamiya F4U-1A 1/48 Scale Model Aircraft | Let's go old school!

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  • @Scaleaton
    @Scaleaton  3 роки тому +86

    I had to take a two-week break due to problems while I am building another super detail model. I needed a simple and beautiful kit that I could build in those two weeks; and I chose this. Let me point out, this model and the video were finished in two weeks :) It has nothing to do with any other video or channel. Lots of navy aircraft videos will come later. Thanks for watching!

    • @TheModelGuy
      @TheModelGuy 3 роки тому +10

      It's a funny coincidence really. Both Corsairs are beautiful builds with two different approaches.

    • @Spooonzer
      @Spooonzer 3 роки тому +6

      Oh right I see, very nice model btw !! Both of you're two different approaches are interesting to see
      Keep doing such great videos dude :)
      Greetings from France

    • @DieselxRobot
      @DieselxRobot 3 роки тому +9

      Imagine a collab where they both do one half of the same model

    • @tamasmihaly1
      @tamasmihaly1 3 роки тому +1

      This is one way to test physical laws. Bravo.

    • @AlexLive-un1mv
      @AlexLive-un1mv 3 роки тому +1

      Can you build Lexington 1/700 fujimi? I think can be a good video

  • @aaronhutt274
    @aaronhutt274 3 роки тому +106

    Plasmo and Scale-a-ton? This is a dream come true

    • @BaDArxz
      @BaDArxz 3 роки тому +12

      Yeah I got a tad confused that they both uploaded today and of similar models

    • @phlattgetit
      @phlattgetit 3 роки тому +2

      @@BaDArxz Like deja-vu.

    • @jerryvolpini7987
      @jerryvolpini7987 3 роки тому +6

      Lol, my first reaction was "I've already watched this". I mean what are the chances? Great to see how each of them tackled this kit, though, good stuff! 👍

    • @aqilhasanuddin5715
      @aqilhasanuddin5715 3 роки тому +2

      And both of them are corsairs too

    • @mauserkk98
      @mauserkk98 3 роки тому +3

      Double trouble..... it's hard to pick a winner.

  • @angrymi-24v38
    @angrymi-24v38 3 роки тому +23

    Just a 12 year old dude from India in Asia, love your builds, it helped me a lot while building my B5N2 1/48 :)

  • @dazzjazz
    @dazzjazz 3 роки тому +24

    The antenna work is truly unbelievable. You have immense patience and eagle-eyesight.

  • @jeremybiddinger161
    @jeremybiddinger161 Рік тому +4

    Love seeing this kind of detail building. The landing gear spring is out of this world! I play guitar, so whenever I change strings, I keep the old ones for this kind of detail. Easier than making from scratch, but I certainly appreciate your work!

  • @LostInADV
    @LostInADV 2 місяці тому +1

    Absolutely love your patience in your builds, they come out superb.

  • @diamondcreepah
    @diamondcreepah 3 роки тому +84

    plasmo and scaleaton building the same aircraft in the same week? that can't be a coincidence

  • @robertchubb1518
    @robertchubb1518 3 роки тому +1

    Just love the “old school” way of building...plenty of detailing WITHOUT getting all the expensive super detailing add on kit(s)....Just proper model making that is using “old school” techniques...BRAVO...I HAVE SUBSCRIBED...

  • @kevinfredericks3237
    @kevinfredericks3237 3 роки тому +1

    Maybe the best weathering of an f4u ever done. You really captured the beating these birds took

  • @moonedward63
    @moonedward63 3 роки тому

    It's very nice to hear you speak while modeling. Explaining what you are doing. I learn much more than just watching a video,

  • @gonzalomendoza3152
    @gonzalomendoza3152 Рік тому

    I love these types of videos. Aftermarket is great and has it advantages but it comes at a price. Scratch building is more satisfying and a lot less expensive. Thank you for doing this video!

  • @okkami676
    @okkami676 3 роки тому +1

    I really like your irregular paint effect (22:48). It seems better than black basing.

  • @thomaslore730
    @thomaslore730 3 роки тому +14

    Another OUTSTANDING build, "Thank You" for sharing this with us...

  • @georgevprochazka5316
    @georgevprochazka5316 Рік тому

    I admire your appreciation of details and you patience !

  • @danielbrandao3166
    @danielbrandao3166 3 роки тому +7

    Insanely good! thats what you can do when you dont have the extras, but ace the technique!!!!!! congrats...

  • @tagsdm
    @tagsdm 3 роки тому +10

    This is really an inspiring vid, as the unrelenting pressure to buy, buy, and buy more and more aftermarket products has become so overpowering (to me, anyway) over the years as to discourage many from even getting started. While they may be great products, the costs are well beyond many of us. Imagine a $125 model airplane! You've shown us that you don't have to go that route to enjoy the hobby and get great results! Many thanks.

  • @andycarmo5203
    @andycarmo5203 Рік тому

    Just found this video. Best paint job and weathering I've ever seen. The detail is staggering, this is my new standard to try and achieve

  • @peterrose3942
    @peterrose3942 3 роки тому

    Best OOB 1/48 F4U-1A Corsair! The music during the build is excellent! Much better to watch with the new background music! Keep it up!

    • @Scaleaton
      @Scaleaton  3 роки тому

      Thank you for the feedback about the music!

  • @janvolek3040
    @janvolek3040 3 роки тому +5

    Stunning work on the fading and variety of blue hues on the camouflage - and the extra work on the gear looks stunning! Thanks for sharing!

  • @goodtips8973
    @goodtips8973 3 роки тому +1

    Great build! You have a very calm and nice voice to listen to. Thank you for sharing.

  • @Riccardo_Silva
    @Riccardo_Silva Рік тому +1

    Ahahahaaa! And that, mates, is modeling! Fantasy, inventive, impromptu ideas and a lot of scratch-built details! Otherwise, what's the fun? Don't misunderstand me, today's models are in a whole different cathegory: when i started kit building, they were toys, now they are truly magnificent pieces of work but...i still like turning a decently shaped toy into a true, realistic model. That's is how it all began, after all! BTW, absolutely GORGEOUS results, Scale!!!👋👋👋

  • @boldricus
    @boldricus 3 роки тому +10

    Very nice build, mate.
    I like this old school modelling so much. It reminds me my teen years when I had so much time for modelling. :-)
    I salute to Your airbrush skills, It's amazing to just sit and watch it.

  • @vmoney9106
    @vmoney9106 3 роки тому +1

    Really liking the graphics you added to describe the tools you’re using, it’s a nice touch.

  • @tladrt48
    @tladrt48 2 роки тому +4

    Gloriously beautiful build and finish. You provide an incredible amount of detail explaining your work! Thank you

  • @josephglanger5632
    @josephglanger5632 2 роки тому +1

    I really like the way you build your models and how you add additional details. I really enjoy watching this video. Thank you for making them. I learned a lot from your video.

  • @stacyobrien1729
    @stacyobrien1729 3 роки тому

    I love how you use your artistic licsence to bring about the scavenging and replacement the crews had to do. Absolutely love old school, very well done, thankyou!!!

  • @paulregner5335
    @paulregner5335 3 роки тому +3

    It's nice to see things done the way they were when I was young, before the days of commercially manufactured photo-etched and resin add-on parts.

    • @andreagiordano2689
      @andreagiordano2689 3 роки тому

      ...indeed, that's how you would measure ability, ingenuity, craftsmanship of a talented modeler. Yes, PE took it all to the upper level, but there is still so much fun in the DIY world 😉

    • @NZobservatory
      @NZobservatory 3 роки тому

      @@andreagiordano2689 I'm also from Ye Olde School (I began building kits in the early '70s) but I also see a place for newer tech, such as photo etch and the like. It's great to see such a huge resurgence in modelmaking and if photoetch and resin and aftermarket options are helping that then I'm all for it! :)

  • @cmufutube
    @cmufutube 6 місяців тому

    F**king magnificent! The steadiness and precision with which you work is jaw-dropping! Old school = more than awesome. There are not enough superlatives in the dictionary...

  • @argento1111
    @argento1111 3 роки тому

    You are the modeller with the best painting skills, your work with the airbrush, different tonalities, effexts etc, are incredible

  • @CommanderJoe1984
    @CommanderJoe1984 Рік тому

    This is just phenomenal! I just bought a Tamiya Corsair and was watching this for some tips and tricks! This might sound strange (hope not) but you voice is so soothing to listen to when watching this.

  • @F4UCorsair697
    @F4UCorsair697 Рік тому +1

    I used your video and followed your painting tips as a beginner modeler and OMG! My model looks amazing thank you for the help ❤🎉

  • @ralphford4302
    @ralphford4302 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, what a beautiful job with the additional detail - you are in a different league than most of us. Thank you for posting this build

  • @garycane6660
    @garycane6660 3 роки тому

    Brilliant I love your work and follow you. THIS IS MODELLING! Not simple sticking Hundreds of pounds worth of the latest can't live without resin, etched and 3d printed parts onto an already very expensive and detailed kit.Outstanding Bravo!!

  • @GDstory2023
    @GDstory2023 Рік тому

    It's a detail that doesn't need to be said!! It's a wonderful piece of work!!!👍👍😊😊

  • @RaduB.
    @RaduB. 3 роки тому +4

    Hello Rahmi!
    I love the old school! 🙂
    This kit is in my stash too.
    I have a soft spot for the Corsair. It was one of my better models in my 1:72nd scale collection as a kid...
    Another one was the Fairey Firefly. I wished I had access to Tamiya kits back then (in the eighties, behind the 'iron curtain'...)

    • @Scaleaton
      @Scaleaton  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you Radu! Yes, The eighties were really tough for some countries. We also had access problems to some products in those years. However, it is still missed.

    • @danishman5983
      @danishman5983 3 роки тому

      @@Scaleaton can you make a discord

    • @danishman5983
      @danishman5983 3 роки тому

      With group builds and stuff

  • @fotomakr
    @fotomakr 3 роки тому +1

    Wow! So many cool detail methods and how-to’s in a pleasurable video.

  • @AlexModeling
    @AlexModeling 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful build! It doesn't matter, A or B released what... Its a master piece and i had tremendous fun watching This One (and all others wich i always watch), being built and painted! Stay safe!

    • @Scaleaton
      @Scaleaton  3 роки тому

      Thank you very much your kind words and wishes my friend.

  • @boblanigan2988
    @boblanigan2988 3 роки тому +1

    Educational, Entertaining, Technically skilled and well presented, I'll watch this one again and again.

  • @lewistaylor1965
    @lewistaylor1965 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful...So much here for inspiration...and BIG thanks for the heated cotton bud (Q-tip) trick...

  • @jimmcintosh184
    @jimmcintosh184 3 роки тому

    I've been looking for the perfect sea blue tutorial..and this is it!!! It feels like Christmas. Many thanks and my compliments on your skills

  • @rodrigoloyolaarmijo1515
    @rodrigoloyolaarmijo1515 Рік тому +1

    GREAT Video. Old school rules!!! Thanks for sharing mate.

  • @oOHeaDPhunk
    @oOHeaDPhunk 3 роки тому

    Dude.... oh my gosh. This is just pure Art. Good Job man. Awesome!! Thank you for sharing.
    God i want this on my display so bad. Greetings from Germany.

  • @gonzomechanic7196
    @gonzomechanic7196 2 роки тому

    Finished the video today. Remarkable work. Subtle and completely convincing.

  • @kevinpurcell2093
    @kevinpurcell2093 2 роки тому

    I will definitely add that light- grey to that piece. Great idea

  • @williamfotiou7577
    @williamfotiou7577 Рік тому

    You really do fantastic and meticulous work. Thank you for many ideas and techniques.

  • @dave3156
    @dave3156 3 роки тому

    Well this is beyond impressive. Superb modeling skills! Very impressive how you added all the small details. Against a backdrop, one would have to wonder if this was a real aircraft. Excellent. Thank for sharing your talents!

  • @Spaatz77
    @Spaatz77 3 роки тому +1

    Wow. Your antenna work skills are at another level. Great build!

  • @romansthirteen-four8626
    @romansthirteen-four8626 3 роки тому +2

    It’s great to see models built without having to buy EXTRA kits (photo-etch, 3D printed parts) - thank you. I don’t always have all that extra cash to throw down on those things.

  • @stephenwolf8806
    @stephenwolf8806 3 роки тому

    Wow! You have amazing skill and patience.

  • @johnprice7303
    @johnprice7303 3 роки тому

    Simply wonderful! I was so engrossed that I waited until the end.... to top up my glass!

  • @zolatanaffa87
    @zolatanaffa87 3 роки тому +1

    Congratulations on the beautiful creation. Can I add a challenge to your skill?
    Starting from the idea that hiding detailed parts is almost a crime: the cut of the fuselage at the inner edges of the cockpit to be able to show all the details at their maximum splendor ... naturally making sure that the cutted piece can then return to its place leaving the cut as less visible as possible. I don't think it's very easy and I can't tell you if you've already done it in the past years, in the last 3-4 I haven't lost a video of yours and I don't think I've seen it; if so, please tell me which video to see.
    Hi and keep it up: your every video is a marvel!

  • @clutch2827
    @clutch2827 3 роки тому

    As I got older, I lost patience for detail like that. You are an amazing artisan.

  • @robertchaney8684
    @robertchaney8684 7 місяців тому

    Great & Beautiful build! Elevator trim tab are the entire recessed area…twice what you cut and repositioned

  • @guardsdepot
    @guardsdepot 3 роки тому

    Your skillset is just ASTONISHING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @kitbag9033
    @kitbag9033 3 роки тому

    A thing of beauty, I especially like the sun bleaching effect, though perhaps not the music at the end!

  • @ロンデニスの槍
    @ロンデニスの槍 3 роки тому

    I was impressed by the delicate and wonderful technique.

  • @MikeDecky
    @MikeDecky Рік тому

    Great work mate! Thing I didn’t like: decals have no weathering effects. One of the best F4 builds imo though. Love the paint job. It would’ve been perfect if you had added photo-etched cockpit. Cheers!

  • @turbogeek22
    @turbogeek22 3 роки тому +2

    Fantastic build! Love the “old school” approach.

  • @skylinegtr336
    @skylinegtr336 2 роки тому

    This has become one of my favorite videos to learn from! Thank you for sharing.

  • @danielhurley7047
    @danielhurley7047 3 роки тому

    Well among the best weathering jobs I've ever seen.

  • @asdf9890
    @asdf9890 3 роки тому

    Wow!! This also was my favorite plane from WWII as a kid. Just something about the gullwings.

  • @MikeLaRock88
    @MikeLaRock88 3 роки тому

    The engine was my favorite part. Those wires made it look so real

  • @ianforeman4377
    @ianforeman4377 3 роки тому

    Really amazing. Thanks for showing. I really envy your steady hands. I love the use of different materials rather than etched parts

  • @tarcisioghignattibeckenkam4845
    @tarcisioghignattibeckenkam4845 3 роки тому +1

    Great buit!
    Actually,almost all airplane without hydraulic control systems will stay with the elevators on the down position while parket. But dont forget to put the control stick on pich down. And the rudders pedal as well. Thank you!

  • @chilarai1
    @chilarai1 3 роки тому

    With this level of detail and talent, wonder what such a finished model would sell for on ebay. Boggles the mind. Kudos, man.

  • @kevinpurcell2093
    @kevinpurcell2093 2 роки тому +1

    You must have much patience. I bought this model ( Tamiya F4U 1-A) after watching the movie: Devion. And I am doing this in part as a tribute to Jessie L. Brown. My ex- brother-in-law served on that ship.

    • @kevinpurcell2093
      @kevinpurcell2093 Місяць тому

      OMG I also did that, but I made several mistakes, and am pleased with the final product. The movie touched me😢. Devotion.

  • @basfinnis
    @basfinnis 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, look at the detail! Looks amazing. Great finish 😉

  • @ka199702
    @ka199702 2 роки тому

    For such a simple kit you really made it shine- very impressive what you did with the seatbelts - overall great job 👏

  • @-sailboatmodel
    @-sailboatmodel 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful model! I looked with great interest.

  • @erichanson1740
    @erichanson1740 2 роки тому

    Now thats a neat tip on surfaces the wheel tread. Use the bumps off the xacto knife.

  • @johntreloar8203
    @johntreloar8203 3 роки тому

    It's amazing what you can do with masking tape and lead and brass wires, very nice build.

  • @JoseDiaz-ut6oc
    @JoseDiaz-ut6oc 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, truly amazing, great video, great talent and knowledge. I really enjoyed it, I've built two of these Corsairs, thought they came out pretty decent, but when I see what you can do, it just lets me know I have plenty to learn. Thank you so much for such an incredible build, done the old school way.

  • @foreverplastickits138
    @foreverplastickits138 3 роки тому

    *A big classic of WW2 fighters with the Corsair, yours is very nice one with details from scratch and excellent paint!*

  • @THROTTLEPOWER
    @THROTTLEPOWER 3 роки тому +1

    WOW!!!!! Great vid, thanks for sharing!

  • @teenagerinsac
    @teenagerinsac 3 роки тому

    That takes way too long buildi g a model for most of us here you are a pro this is your work :)

  • @sebastianhabeichauch3254
    @sebastianhabeichauch3254 3 роки тому

    Music and explanation is wonderful , the model detailed build as well thank you 🙏🏽

  • @gonzomechanic7196
    @gonzomechanic7196 2 роки тому +1

    I don't know how you even see the tiny parts you are able to make. Remarkable.

  • @rosssmith6078
    @rosssmith6078 3 роки тому +4

    absolute amazing! I'm old, I remember making airfix kits back in the 1970s and 80s. Been thinking/looking at getting back into the hobby as an expression of art within me still .. THIS is incredible, thank you. Goddam, wish we had youtube, and artists like you (and plasmo) back in the day. Freaking awesome man! Thank you.

  • @neon8647
    @neon8647 3 роки тому

    No words for that fantastic word! Wish I would have 10% of your skill! I love your Work!

  • @kevinpurcell2093
    @kevinpurcell2093 Місяць тому

    What a difference. I am going to put that piece on next, but for me it won't be as easy as you made it.

  • @thatfeeble-mindedboy
    @thatfeeble-mindedboy 2 роки тому +2

    Do a freeze frame at exactly 03:50. Now, if that doesn’t light your fire, your wood’s wet.

  • @mikejungferman4744
    @mikejungferman4744 Рік тому

    I enjoy watching, but I'm learning the basics from some other modelers, who model like I do , my planes will never fly, but I do enjoy watching the magic 🎩

  • @johnjosephbarnes1953
    @johnjosephbarnes1953 3 роки тому +1

    Superb build and paint work.

  • @modelspot7465
    @modelspot7465 3 роки тому

    Yet again an inspirational how to video. Some of the best instructional videos on UA-cam. Thank you, looking forward to the next instalment. Cheers Si

  • @lazarjeremias1421
    @lazarjeremias1421 3 роки тому

    Nice that you show what for Equipment you use

  • @manostroulinos1726
    @manostroulinos1726 3 роки тому

    Is this a Baa-Baa-Black Sheep conspiracy? Scale-a-ton, Plasmo AND Becker's Models, all at the same time, more or less :-) :-) . Great build, and getting back to basics is so refreshing (although your skills are hard to match), thanks so much!

  • @Joop.23-2-63
    @Joop.23-2-63 3 роки тому

    Mentioned before. This is far beyond hobby. This is art..........

  • @laurentsemard8351
    @laurentsemard8351 2 роки тому

    Splendid job as usual .... More with old fashioned detailling.... 👏🏻

  • @crazywarriorscatfan9061
    @crazywarriorscatfan9061 3 роки тому +10

    Didn't Plasmo just build an F4U as well? And amazing as always!

    • @Scaleaton
      @Scaleaton  3 роки тому +11

      Thank you! I don't follow UA-cam so much really. I spend my whole day working on the new build and editing its video clips. I have a build schedule and I follow it. Seems like people think I summon the model and its video with magic in few hours.

  • @lappin6482
    @lappin6482 2 роки тому

    wow....absolutely beautiful work

  • @defdef6230
    @defdef6230 Рік тому

    Master piece... cheers from Argentina my friend!

  • @secret_one
    @secret_one 3 роки тому

    Another fantastic build, thank you Scale-a-ton.

  • @vitosanto3874
    @vitosanto3874 3 роки тому

    Good Lord the Patients of a Saint . Incredible work.

  • @DavidRLentz
    @DavidRLentz 2 роки тому

    Excellent build! I wish I knew 1) what all those lines in the landing gear wells are; 2) the measurements of each; 3) what colour(s) each is, etc. And similar for the engine, cockpit, and the like.

  • @oculusangelicus8978
    @oculusangelicus8978 Рік тому

    Excellent work, as always! I Love the detail you add.

  • @JAFKARNAT
    @JAFKARNAT 3 роки тому

    Unbelievable modelling, well done.

  • @jayrohumbertoguzmanvalenci1351
    @jayrohumbertoguzmanvalenci1351 3 роки тому

    Extraordinary building, thanks yo share all your máster skills in modelling. Greetings from Guatemala, the Land of Quetzal Bird, simbol of Freedom

  • @scottloar
    @scottloar 3 роки тому

    Your experience and details transform a good kit into an exact replica of the Corsair.

  • @tomr3927
    @tomr3927 3 роки тому

    My favorite aircraft and you have done an AMAZING JOB!!!

  • @bluzzjazz
    @bluzzjazz 3 роки тому

    The realism is unreal!