I am so excited to see you build this! One of the reasons I watch you is because you're a very "fiddly" builder. By that I mean that you don't accept factory fit if you know you can do better. So it's good to see a craftsman at work. Plus, your eye for authenticity means this kit will be finished beautifully.
I used to use caustic soda so concentrated that you could see fumes as it was it out-gassing! Did wonders to strip paint, glue, reduced parts to factory-new. But it did need rubber gloves to prevent the same thing happening to hands and fingers. Showing my age again!
Hi Nige. I like your videos because you actually show the techniques rather than do it off camera as others do. For my camels (Airfix 1/72, I built one badly so far) I've used the Haynes "Owners Manual" (which I found in "the Works" shop cheap a year or so ago) which is surprisingly good. I have a multi plane diorama planned for a future project incidentally. I haven't seen any YTers using a Dremmel (other mini drils also work) in their modelling. I have always found them to be useful especially for those dificult to reach seems and ejectors and on the concave surfaces which are difficult to file/sand with hand tools. I assume you've used bleach before but I would have cut a bit of sprue for a trial before risking untried chemicals on model parts whatever anyone else suggests. Is that a drawing board cover your using on the bench?
I think the two colors of wood as that the framework of WWI aircraft tended to be spruce which is pale. The IP and floorboards I would guess to be mahogany, teak, or plywood, something that can be out in the weather. Just my opinion.
Plunging Fire Scale Models. Captain Slog. A brilliant, brilliant card modeller, as well as plastic. His Russo-Japanese war stuff in paper and card is sublime. His Mikasa is a joy too.
Hi Nigel. I've found that bleach does a good job on chrome plated parts. Depending on the manufacture, will depend how quickly the chrome resolves. I've also found that you can reuse the bleach, making it fairly economical. 😊😊
I have this kit headed this way from Japan based on your earlier review. I'm so glad you've decided to build it! I'll be following along taking notes. Very interested in how your wood grain technique is going to turn out. I may or may not attempt that. What was the percentage bleach solution you used to strip the silver paint? Thanks for all you do, Nigel!
Yes Charlie, I hope, after your generosity in sending this beautiful kit I can suggest ways of working around the model. I have already started on the next segment, with some mods...
@@NigelsModellingBench maybe, maybe not. Instruction uploaded to Scalemates is printed in 2014, KitMaker Network reviewed it in January 2014, Cybemodeler got one in August 2013. Hasegawa own New Item archives going back to only 2022 or 2020, with barely any data on items. Hasegawa 50031 if anyone is interested.
I am so excited to see you build this! One of the reasons I watch you is because you're a very "fiddly" builder. By that I mean that you don't accept factory fit if you know you can do better. So it's good to see a craftsman at work. Plus, your eye for authenticity means this kit will be finished beautifully.
I used to use caustic soda so concentrated that you could see fumes as it was it out-gassing! Did wonders to strip paint, glue, reduced parts to factory-new. But it did need rubber gloves to prevent the same thing happening to hands and fingers. Showing my age again!
Interesting to follow 👍
Hi Nige. I like your videos because you actually show the techniques rather than do it off camera as others do.
For my camels (Airfix 1/72, I built one badly so far) I've used the Haynes "Owners Manual" (which I found in "the Works" shop cheap a year or so ago) which is surprisingly good. I have a multi plane diorama planned for a future project incidentally.
I haven't seen any YTers using a Dremmel (other mini drils also work) in their modelling. I have always found them to be useful especially for those dificult to reach seems and ejectors and on the concave surfaces which are difficult to file/sand with hand tools.
I assume you've used bleach before but I would have cut a bit of sprue for a trial before risking untried chemicals on model parts whatever anyone else suggests.
Is that a drawing board cover your using on the bench?
Hi Nigel, I wondered why my subs suddenly jumped up! Thanks for the mention I really do appreciate it.
Thanks again, Slog
Any time
I think the two colors of wood as that the framework of WWI aircraft tended to be spruce which is pale. The IP and floorboards I would guess to be mahogany, teak, or plywood, something that can be out in the weather. Just my opinion.
i believe its plunging fire scale models, not sure though. very interesting build and i want to do this kit now! i cant wait to see the woodwork.
Plunging Fire Scale Models. Captain Slog. A brilliant, brilliant card modeller, as well as plastic.
His Russo-Japanese war stuff in paper and card is sublime.
His Mikasa is a joy too.
Thank you very much for the praise, I feel humbled reading comments like these.😊
I would assume that the instrument panel is a different colour as it would more than likely be varnished or shellaced or oiled.
Hi Nigel, Have a great build.
Built this many years ago and its still on my shelf, a great kit but a little toy like in places. Wish they had done more in this scale.
Plunging fire Nige and yes he is good
The multicolour sprues are giving me Matchbox flashbacks.
Great to see you are getting your mojo back Nigel!! Cheers mate! 😊
Thank you very much.. so generous!!
Evening Nige. good to see you. Thats a hell of a kit. I'm sure you'll do it proud
Glad to see it Nigel. There's nothing like a good challenge. All the best.
That looks a very interesting build Nigel, good luck with it.
Fingers crossed!
Funny enough ive just been looking at this for myself, i only really make WW1 models and figures, i have a WW1 collection so it all goes with that.
Hi Nigel. I've found that bleach does a good job on chrome plated parts. Depending on the manufacture, will depend how quickly the chrome resolves. I've also found that you can reuse the bleach, making it fairly economical. 😊😊
Great choice of kit!
I have this kit headed this way from Japan based on your earlier review. I'm so glad you've decided to build it! I'll be following along taking notes. Very interested in how your wood grain technique is going to turn out. I may or may not attempt that. What was the percentage bleach solution you used to strip the silver paint? Thanks for all you do, Nigel!
The bleach was neat.
This is fantastic Nige so glad you got a start looking forward to this build as it’s my next build soon
Yes Charlie, I hope, after your generosity in sending this beautiful kit I can suggest ways of working around the model. I have already started on the next segment, with some mods...
@@NigelsModellingBench absolutely brilliant Nige,this build and mods will greatly assist my build .
Thanks mate
Short sweet but still very enjoyable, 1/16th scale put some fabric on, an engine in and fly it! 😁
Re painting queries if you have a wingnut wings Camel in the stash the instructions may well help.
I did mention that.....
@@NigelsModellingBench lack of attention on my part, oops
Awesome video! Love ww1 Wednesday ! 👍🏻🍻
Nice didn't expect this today 😊 thank you
No problem 👍
Do you remove the chrome on car kits just as you did on this kit.
I tried it on a scrap Italeri chrome part and it worked?
@@NigelsModellingBench thanks Nigel
1/16!
Scalemates say 2013 as date for production, which isn't so old
I'm sure it's older than that?
the 1/8 certainly is - not so sure about the 1/16…
@@NigelsModellingBench maybe, maybe not. Instruction uploaded to Scalemates is printed in 2014, KitMaker Network reviewed it in January 2014, Cybemodeler got one in August 2013. Hasegawa own New Item archives going back to only 2022 or 2020, with barely any data on items.
Hasegawa 50031 if anyone is interested.
Nigel, are you trying to tell us you need another WNW kit? I’ve got one for you, if you want…..
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Hi Nigel,
Great to see this kit on your bench.
I normally build WNW kits but have this in the next to do line.
Will follow along.
Thanks😊
The epic begins.
Hi Nigel
Re spark plugs - check your email inbox - I've sent some images you may find of use.
Gary
Thanks Gary, I'll look later.