How Die Cast Airplane Models Are Made? World’s Biggest Model Collection

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  • Опубліковано 23 вер 2024
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    I visited an airplane model factory in Southern China where airplane die cast models were made. The staff walked me through each process from polishing metal to painting and assembly. Just the pad printing process could be 200-300 times due to the fine details of airline liveries. Many processes are manual and require precision. It was an eye-opener to see how airplane models are made!
    Then I met with Todd, one of the biggest airplane model collectors at The Airplane Shop. He walked me through some of the latest GeminiJets interactive series which feature open nose door on B747, flaps down and side cargo doors. Todd showed me some of his favorite models including American Airlines B747, Air India B747, Cathay Pacific Convair 880 and JAL Disney Sea B747-400.
    Stephen Koulouthros, one of the biggest airplane model collectors with thousands showcased his collection in Panama. His collection includes a rare 1:3 scale Embraer 195. The video also included other collector’s models at the end to celebrate the hobby.

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  • @SamChui
    @SamChui  11 місяців тому +120

    UA-cam seems to no longer allow URLs on comments and video descriptions. Here are the 3 winners out of 1,901 entries. Congratulations to Alex B, Gregory B and Kenneth L. Winners will be contacted in the next 3 days.

    • @yohanmaduranga1
      @yohanmaduranga1 11 місяців тому +2

      I don't think so .

    • @raphaelongoogle-zu5jl
      @raphaelongoogle-zu5jl 11 місяців тому +6

      @SamChui
      Excuse me...
      The person who is featured in the video who owns a Model Aircraft collection in Panama... Is it public? What's the name? I would love to visit it when I'm there next year...
      How can I get in touch with that person?

    • @Ex-AshMain
      @Ex-AshMain 11 місяців тому +1

      Missed out because there was no link…

    • @Buff145
      @Buff145 11 місяців тому

      It’s really sad

    • @graham_explores
      @graham_explores 10 місяців тому

      Aw dang I’m sad I didn’t win but congrats to those who did.✈️

  • @GoldTopPoland
    @GoldTopPoland 11 місяців тому +280

    70 years ago (as a child) I would stop in front of the windows of aviation offices (KLM, SABENA, PanAm, AirFrance...) and stare for hours at such large models with a glass fuselage and visible passenger seats. Today, thanks to you, this memory came back to me

    • @juanvids
      @juanvids 11 місяців тому +15

      I get you! Here in Bogota, I used to do the same in the late 90s with an Avianca 747. i would stare for hours while my parents bought tickets

    • @zubeirEdries
      @zubeirEdries 11 місяців тому +7

      Lol how is a 70 year old on UA-cam 😅

    • @k.r.99
      @k.r.99 10 місяців тому +15

      @@zubeirEdries tell me you're ignorant and don't know the world, without telling me 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @I-235
      @I-235 10 місяців тому +5

      @@k.r.99bro I agree

    • @Aden-y7g
      @Aden-y7g 10 місяців тому +3

      @@zubeirEdries I don’t know I guess any age can watch UA-cam my grandma who is 61 watches UA-cam

  • @Dan.d649
    @Dan.d649 Рік тому +55

    This is just up my alley!! As an avid av-geek, I just love how well detailed these models are. This is what really brings that price up on many of them that are of larger sizes. It must be fun to create these masterpieces, and depict the exact airplane you see at the airport or in flight.

    • @pavelseleznev3091
      @pavelseleznev3091 4 місяці тому

      Dear friend, unfortunately, Gemini Jets has hardly developed at a scale of 1:400, releasing identical models with old forms from the early 2000s, and it pains me to see how ugly the painting technology is here, I sincerely feel sorry for these workers, it upsets me that Gemini Jets bosses sell "backward" models by so at a low price and they are definitely profiting from this, there is a manufacturer NG model, which has models of much better quality, with modern painting technology, and with more realistic shapes, with a much greater variety of liveries and it's all at the same price, my opinion is Gemini Jets and its subsidiary JC wings got greedy, and with This must be fought! I have expressed my opinion, it will be interesting to hear your comments on this

  • @Altenholz
    @Altenholz 11 місяців тому +24

    Never expected metal models to be that precise. Absolutely amazing work, and that shop really blows my mind. Paradise for aviation fans. Thanks for that report Sam, as usual brilliant done!

  • @Steve-xf4uv
    @Steve-xf4uv 11 місяців тому +14

    That was amazing Sam. Now I know why they cost so much - a lot of work to make a nice one, manual work as well as machining. I have a few favorites that I actually flew on .I imagine a lot of collectors start that way.

  • @Andrew-Wong
    @Andrew-Wong Рік тому +93

    Thanks you @Sam Chui for making this detail model airplanes videos and I can see the chinese part video. I also have two 1:200 Scale Cathay Pacific planes! Thanks you again! 🎉🎉❤❤

  • @UnExile
    @UnExile Рік тому +70

    Incredible to see how these are made!
    I’ve been watching you for years Sam!
    From myself and i’m sure the entire community would agree…
    we love the content and thank you for your dedication to providing A+ content!!!!

  • @modelairlinecollector
    @modelairlinecollector 2 місяці тому +1

    Great Video. It's good to see the process of how model aircrafts are made and to see those finer details being made to them.

  • @graham_explores
    @graham_explores 11 місяців тому +13

    Those collections are crazy! I am just starting mine and I don’t have a cargo plane model yet but the AN225 is just amazing! Rest in peace to the AN225. Great video Sam! ✈️

  • @zephyrsky__
    @zephyrsky__ Рік тому +7

    Stephen's collection is insane, love that DC-10 model

  • @painter662
    @painter662 11 місяців тому +5

    I’ve always loved commercial airplane models, and yes they have taken giant steps forward recently. Seeing the factory was very interesting, thank you.

  • @rfan9340
    @rfan9340 Рік тому +21

    Ahh.. childhood memories. Playing with those airplane die-cast was incredible

    • @jounaas
      @jounaas Рік тому +1

      I miss thos good old quality models tvey had 10 years ago

  • @Julian-bh1mo
    @Julian-bh1mo Рік тому +5

    Bro, this is a PARADISE FOR AIRPLANE LOVERSS, DAMNNN❤❤❤❤

  • @dawnkatipa6333
    @dawnkatipa6333 11 місяців тому +1

    "Wow" Sam that is amazing 😊

  • @forefamily3740
    @forefamily3740 Рік тому +4

    Sam, I live in Vegas. Been watching for 8 years. Have 300 models. Love for you too see it

  • @Mo-ij8re
    @Mo-ij8re 11 місяців тому +8

    amazing models!
    absolutely love the hard work and effort those people put in to make this hobby fantastic.
    without them we wouldn’t have these models.
    thank you for the showing us the process.

  • @PlaneGuyZuzu
    @PlaneGuyZuzu Рік тому +17

    Cannot explain in words how happy you made me with this gesture dearest Sam. Thank you so much for featuring my collection. ❤❤❤

    • @martinvareed8756
      @martinvareed8756 11 місяців тому

      impressive indeed...way to go!!!!

    • @PlaneGuyZuzu
      @PlaneGuyZuzu 11 місяців тому

      @@martinvareed8756 Thank you so much❤️

  • @boffisgd
    @boffisgd 11 місяців тому +2

    You should come to Stockholm Arlanda sometime and try out the 747 Jumbo Hostel!

  • @breadbot999
    @breadbot999 11 місяців тому +5

    I've always been a fan of model planes and it's been part of my journey as a pilot to collect models of my favourite aircraft. JC Wings, Gemini Jets, Inflight and many others have really done a great job for avgeeks like myself, allowing us to own a small version of our favourite planes and it's an amazing hobby

  • @IowanLawman
    @IowanLawman 8 місяців тому +3

    I still have my old airliner models and a plushie of a 747 from when I was a kid. These diecast jets have really really evolved into something amazing. I'm more of a military aviation collector but even there the details from missile markings, ejection handles, cockpits are insanely detailed nowadays. I see the future of these models would have parts of it actually light up with a magnetic charger as a display pad.

  • @817slbav
    @817slbav Рік тому +6

    Awesome! I just got back into Gemini jets collecting and I am super excited to collect more models!

  • @jimmyssanctuary2194
    @jimmyssanctuary2194 Рік тому +12

    OMG 😮 It's simply mind-boggling experience to view this awesome video. Sam, you're the man and my absolute hero. I can't even imagine how much thoughts, prep-work, time and sweat went into making this vid possible. Highest respect for you from the bottom of my heart.

  • @johnmorgan3539
    @johnmorgan3539 11 місяців тому +3

    I had a collection that I really loved! It was just around 70 1:200 diecast models with an emphasis on Northwest Orient Airlines as my father was a mechanic with them. All the others were planes and airlines that I had actually flown on. Well, to make a long story relatively short, we had a wildfire here on the Oregon Coast in early September of 2021. We lost everything, including my diecast models that turned into little shiny puddles of molten metal. Thankfully, I've been able to replace a handful of Northwest planes, but I sure do miss the rare ones that I had been able to find over the years!

    • @Derek-hl7ry
      @Derek-hl7ry 11 місяців тому +1

      That sounds like me. I had a beloved collection that I lost in 2018 in the Paradise, California wildfire. It was devastating but I've been able to restart my collection and now have about 47 models in 1:200 scale. My goal is to get at least one of every type of aircraft in airline models of that scale with 100 seats or more. Wish I could afford the metal ones but I have some pretty nice plastic models from SkyMarks and others. Great videos Mr. Chui!

  • @citibear57
    @citibear57 4 місяці тому +1

    Wow! What great collections! I wish that I could afford to have a collection of scale model aircraft, as well as having the space to display all of them. Aircraft models are delightful to look at, and to hold.

  • @stevenvandegrift8487
    @stevenvandegrift8487 11 місяців тому +3

    I was always curious about how these models are made. I am amazed at the level of detail that goes into the construction of these models. Thank you for bringing this content.

  • @FortWayneFellow
    @FortWayneFellow Рік тому +4

    Your original Gemini video is what got me into the hobby…..you cost me alot of money, Sam!!!! LoL 😂

  • @mirrorsmsm
    @mirrorsmsm 11 місяців тому +4

    I saw the An-225 fly over my house a few years ago from Prestwick to Kyiv, what an awesome sight at 16,000ft, the six engine contrails were epic.

  • @Abhilash301291
    @Abhilash301291 11 місяців тому +5

    Sad part for aviation followers for what happened with this giant Antonov flight, but glad to see the model will live forever among the aviation enthusiast.
    Thanks Sam for such great videos

  • @tryDQ
    @tryDQ Рік тому +4

    Dear Sam Chui, thank you for making a video about the model production. Its insane how much work and detail is in one model! Because of you i got a model collector in 1/200. Thank you so much ❤❤❤. I am watching your videos for a long time, watched all of your videos and i love them all. I hope a get the chance to win one of these beautiful models. I wish everyone a beautiful day! Best regards and Love by Emanuel from Germany 🇩🇪 A big THANK YOU to Sam Chui your the best 😊❤

  • @mattd1142
    @mattd1142 11 місяців тому +1

    As a long time collector this is so cool

  • @MrJoeMarc
    @MrJoeMarc Рік тому +4

    OMG this is my dream. Thank you so much for showing us this. ❤

  • @jemcclain1
    @jemcclain1 6 місяців тому +1

    I love this video. Watched it from beginning to end. Brought me back to childhood memories of riding it. Loved every second of it.

  • @SonamKingA330
    @SonamKingA330 Рік тому +4

    Great video sam! Now i look at all my models and think a lot of hard work was put into it!

  • @aayupanday
    @aayupanday 11 місяців тому +1

    The attention to detail on these is just exemplary. Absolutely brilliant craftsmanship.

  • @grahamcracker_Photography
    @grahamcracker_Photography 11 місяців тому +3

    I collect Hobby Master 1/72 military. Them and Gemini are top notch. I have some other brands that cost more, but I'm glad you got to go and see how detailed they are in their processes. Even selecting planes to be made is a process and the photos they need to make them accurate is just amazing.

  • @beckymunro2071
    @beckymunro2071 9 місяців тому

    To see all the hand work and detail that goes into these. It really makes you appreciate them even more.

  • @yuryallan5363
    @yuryallan5363 Рік тому +3

    I always was curious about this models factories, thank you Sam to finally let us get in one of this. Amazing job. Beautiful collections too. Love scales models, I am truly addicted to them.

  • @charlesd.3749
    @charlesd.3749 11 місяців тому +2

    I’m a huge collector. We have thousands believe it or not. This is what I appreciate SO much is the Little details. It’s a true Talent that not everyone has including me. Ha We Love what they do for us abide collectors. Thanks Sam! Great Channel Sir.
    Edit* and his collection is Sweet. Great Collection.

  • @kelvw76
    @kelvw76 Рік тому +3

    Amazing and I've been waiting for this video. I didn't know how much hands were involved in making a model. It makes me appreciate the models a lot more. Love it!❤

  • @JKS62B50
    @JKS62B50 11 місяців тому +1

    Todd looking like a real aviation enthusiast. Great video guys...

  • @ScienceGuy5610
    @ScienceGuy5610 7 місяців тому +29

    Now I understand why they're all expensive. They're mostly handmade.

    • @Ocean-vr644
      @Ocean-vr644 3 місяці тому

      But some is some cheap plastic (mostly in like shops in airport)

    • @Yes_im.a-lordpeacock
      @Yes_im.a-lordpeacock Місяць тому

      Daron ones are relatively cheap because things like gear aren't detailed, and the livery are decals

  • @sunnyfon9065
    @sunnyfon9065 11 місяців тому +1

    I used to be obsessed aircraft models as a kid. I bought so many of them. Good old times.

  • @toddkuykendall6030
    @toddkuykendall6030 Рік тому +5

    Loved this episode, such detail, I see why they can justify the price.

  • @IamGoen
    @IamGoen 11 місяців тому +2

    This is one of my favorite episodes that you have made!

  • @nglenni4688
    @nglenni4688 11 місяців тому +4

    Hey Mr Chui. Since I was a tiny co-pilot at age 4, I've journeyed with you through every takeoff, landing, and mid-air adventure on your channel.
    Now, at 8 years old, I might be too young for the real cockpit, but with your airplane model in my hands, my imagination will take flight every day. Think of it as investing in the future of aviation, because every great pilot starts with a dream, and a model airplane to chase it. Here's to more airborne dreams and journeys together! ✈️"

  • @yatishnath8953
    @yatishnath8953 11 місяців тому +1

    Finally! Sam, you made a video on Aircraft die cast models . You took me back in time to my childhood days, really , really loved watching this video/episode on a hobby that I love. Thank you Sam, for reigniting the fire inside me.
    Please do add an episode on this lost hobby occasionally…..
    Thank you once again and much love and respect

  • @mrklv1593
    @mrklv1593 Рік тому +3

    Thats really cool! Always wanted to see how they are made

  • @FC-zc6dt
    @FC-zc6dt 11 місяців тому +1

    amazing video Sam!
    Suggest you to make a similar video on how plastic models are designed and produced.

  • @farangtravels3956
    @farangtravels3956 Рік тому +4

    This is awesome... I want them all ✈️

  • @mukundan4309
    @mukundan4309 11 місяців тому +1

    It's surprising how the manufacturers pay so much detailed attention while making the models, Lots of respect and salute to them. Sam, I've been watching for about 8 years. Thank You for the effort you put into making these videos. I would love to participate in this give away of yours.

  • @JackBrown-ct4vb
    @JackBrown-ct4vb 11 місяців тому +3

    Hi Sam I am a relatively new aviation geek and I love collecting model planes but I was inspired by you am I love watching your vids keep up the good work👍👍👍

  • @amrwings
    @amrwings 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm big fan of model airplanes especially Gemini jets. Thx

  • @yashpalsinghpawar4157
    @yashpalsinghpawar4157 11 місяців тому +4

    It is incredible to see how these are made!
    I’ve been watching you for years Sam!
    From myself and I'm sure the entire community would agree…
    we love the content and thank you for your dedication to providing A+ content!!!!

  • @mazyarkanani6708
    @mazyarkanani6708 Рік тому +2

    You don’t realize how happy this video makes me !

  • @cdanielson1
    @cdanielson1 11 місяців тому +4

    That is incredible Sam! I have collected Gemini Jets for years but I never realized the work and care that went into making them. Thank you for sharing this unique opportunity!

  • @ChrisJohnson-hk6es
    @ChrisJohnson-hk6es 10 місяців тому +1

    Todd Michael's! He is a legend when it comes to Gemini Jets! Saw him a few years ago at the airplane store. This was an awesome video Sam! Loved it!

  • @keirra5096
    @keirra5096 Рік тому +3

    Thank you Sam 😊🎉🎉🩵🩵

  • @harrisonchevy4452
    @harrisonchevy4452 11 місяців тому +2

    Thanks Sam for this cool metal Airplane collection video. I never knew there existed such diverse collections and so detailed. Very interesting.

  • @wmalden
    @wmalden 11 місяців тому +8

    My late brother had 10 display cabinets in his 1 bedroom apartment. Over 1200 diecast airline models. He had them all cataloged on a spreadsheet and all the boxes for them. It took me and 2 friends almost 2 weeks to pack them all up. I kept them for a few years and finally sold them all on eBay.

  • @shamsuddinhyder5717
    @shamsuddinhyder5717 Рік тому +2

    Really nice to watch the miniature aircrafts manufacturing.
    Thank you for sharing the video.

  • @fattywithafirearm
    @fattywithafirearm Рік тому +3

    Now i have to order the AN225. Id be so excited to win 1.

  • @foodlover2236
    @foodlover2236 11 місяців тому

    My first tour of a model airplane factory thanks to you
    Fascinating!

  • @myflightjournal7081
    @myflightjournal7081 Рік тому +3

    So cool love the videos keep it up

  • @edutaimentcartoys
    @edutaimentcartoys 11 місяців тому +1

    amazing, made in very detailed parts, cool airplane die cast video👍

  • @Calebs_Aviation
    @Calebs_Aviation 11 місяців тому +6

    Great video! I love the concept! I LOVE LOVE LOVE SEEING THE MODELS BEING BUILT! This has to be MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE VIDEO YOU’VE EVER MADE! I am such a model fanatic and collector who spends way too much time and money on aircraft models but to see them being produces takes the cake! Also I have one of those Cathay Pacific 747-400 models by Herpa Wings 1/200th scale dating back from the late 90s-2000s with that special green livery! I wasn’t even born yet but my excellent condition model is a relic from my parents honeymoon trip to Hong Kong 🇭🇰 in 2000 when they flew upstairs in B-HQX that 744 in First Class! What a special memory for them and an excellent model that I love! Also I loved seeing that Emirates 🇦🇪 A350 model I hope to get my hands on one soon and I hope to fly Emirates on the Inaugural A350 flight or 777X flight! I’d be fine with either as I am a huge fan of Emirates and their new fleets, however the 777/777X family still holds my favorite spot even above the A350 as beautiful as it is and no plane even the 777 can overtake the 747 for me as my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE The Queen Of The Skies!
    Cheers 🥂
    What a GREAT VIDEO my friend! Really!
    -Caleb’s Aviation
    P.S. I entered the AN-225 contest hope I win! 🥇
    Also plz check me out I’d really appreciate that.

    • @andrewsuei
      @andrewsuei 11 місяців тому

      How did you enter, i can’t find the link in the comments?

  • @KernWei
    @KernWei 11 місяців тому +1

    First time hearing Sam speaking in Cantonese!

  • @cockpitlife737
    @cockpitlife737 9 місяців тому +5

    How can i buy it?

  • @shanemcmillan7207
    @shanemcmillan7207 11 місяців тому +1

    Been waiting for a factory diecast tour for over a decade, the last one was I think was a Herpa AN-225 video going back to 2011. Thanks for making this video Sam.

  • @Dani331
    @Dani331 Рік тому +3

    Nice one Sam I have some airplane models

  • @rsradiofreq
    @rsradiofreq 11 місяців тому +2

    Great content! Love to see all the different models.

  • @Ex-AshMain
    @Ex-AshMain Рік тому +3

    Where is the giveaway link?

  • @ngimasherpa8674
    @ngimasherpa8674 Рік тому +3

    hay

  • @A2KLAU
    @A2KLAU 11 місяців тому +2

    This collection puts my 70+ 1:400 scale and 2x 1:200 scale to shame. But I only started collecting in 2020 so still plenty of time to continue growing 😊

  • @krugmeister7301
    @krugmeister7301 Місяць тому +1

    Awesome work and THE DETAILS!! WOW.!!🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @holten75
    @holten75 Рік тому +1

    Excellent showing of the Die Cast Airplanes

  • @glauberliberato5244
    @glauberliberato5244 Рік тому +2

    Thanks you so much.I collect diecast models and I've never seen how they were made before

  • @atomic32205489
    @atomic32205489 3 місяці тому

    Wow, Sam! There's so much to love about this video. The manufacturing part was SO amazing. The fact that we get to see and hear you speaking in your native language. And then all the amazing models. They all put my 200 or so collection to shame. Thanks for doing what you do and keep it up!

  • @CarlosWilkie
    @CarlosWilkie 11 місяців тому +1

    This is sooo cool Sam to see how the models are made and the Antonov 225 model would look really cool in my cabimet at home :)

  • @HendrikVdv
    @HendrikVdv 11 місяців тому +1

    I am so amazed with all the different airplane models. Must be awesome to own one.

  • @dayaniliyanage3465
    @dayaniliyanage3465 27 днів тому

    Next, you can make a model airport at home. Those models sound so real, like I cannot imagine they they can even print the smallest details like the door handle and all that..

  • @Aviation_Dani
    @Aviation_Dani 11 місяців тому +1

    I was born in the UAE 🇦🇪 and now my love for collecting models has grown so much I love emirates so much and today my dad is going to the airport and Im asking him to get me a toy plush keyring for some reason 😂

  • @Brownie_gurl
    @Brownie_gurl 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you @samchui for this video. We just loved it.

  • @KaptanKenan
    @KaptanKenan 11 місяців тому +2

    Wow, what a collection.✈️🛩🛫🛬

  • @B787YV
    @B787YV 11 місяців тому +2

    Never expected to see Viasa 😍

  • @robo757
    @robo757 11 місяців тому +1

    You are the GOAT when it comes to aviation blogging

  • @samlai5411
    @samlai5411 8 місяців тому

    the polished belly liveries are amazing!

  • @DarrenEdwardsAviation
    @DarrenEdwardsAviation 11 місяців тому

    WOW, this is an awesome insight to watch, thanks for show us this Sam.

  • @GreenoCommando
    @GreenoCommando 3 місяці тому

    It's crazy on how aviation has build up! And we are making airplane models now it's crazy!

  • @gordon2694
    @gordon2694 11 місяців тому +2

    Sam , as a lover of your channel it was great to see the production of these cast models , maybe one day a trip to the other supplier GeminiJets😁

  • @PapaiUrsolino
    @PapaiUrsolino Рік тому +1

    This got to be one of the best videos from Sam! I feel like visiting a candy shop!!!

  • @uksights1
    @uksights1 Рік тому +1

    Sams zest for aviation is so good to watch. Such a unique channel, showing the human side and the proccess involved in aviation.

  • @hotimothy8091
    @hotimothy8091 11 місяців тому +1

    Very interesting factory tour, nice to see the behind the scene of how a model is made, love the 777x folding winglet

  • @DesertDwight
    @DesertDwight 9 місяців тому

    I’ve been collecting airplanes for years now and it’s great to see how they’re produced!

  • @bilalali021
    @bilalali021 Рік тому +1

    This is one of your best videos. I have about 10 aircraft models. Collection will grow.

  • @Azqa92
    @Azqa92 Рік тому +1

    They should received awards for this masterpiece! I just speechless! They are amazing!

  • @volwars
    @volwars 11 місяців тому +1

    Awesome! Own a few but never would have guessed the process behind the production!

  • @crystal_scream787
    @crystal_scream787 10 місяців тому

    Collecting model planes have started my interest in aviation def is very nostalgic

  • @doubledistilled
    @doubledistilled 11 місяців тому +2

    Long time silent subscriber. Just had to break my silence to say, absolutely fantastic content Sam. Was riveted to the screen right until the end. Thank you. Wishing you and this channel the very best!

  • @cantstandtheestablishment4004
    @cantstandtheestablishment4004 11 місяців тому +1

    Sam, you get an A+ for one of the most unique videos ever on UA-cam! Nice work. Very interesting. I had no idea aviation-lovers collect airplane models.

  • @fared___3409
    @fared___3409 11 місяців тому

    The details are incredible.