Building Airfix Hawker Hurricane. It's All About Friendship

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  • Опубліковано 11 вер 2024

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  • @Harmon1ca
    @Harmon1ca Рік тому +10

    I grew up on Airfix models and they have a special place in my heart.

    • @qdc748a
      @qdc748a  Рік тому +1

      I can definitely understand that! When I was in the UK, Airfix is like part of being British. There is a sense of pride building an Airfix kit. 😀😀

  • @BasicModelling
    @BasicModelling Рік тому +5

    You ended up with a great looking Huntercane, well done!!! I really like these new style Airfix kits in both 1/72 and 1/48 scale, they are fairly easy to build and have nice detail, sometimes even a bit too much. :) It was fun choosing the kit with you, just a shame they didn't have one more.. but I sure enjoyed doing my Spitfire instead, and having fun is what matters most. It was great seeing you again and it sure was a good day out at the museum. One day, somehow, I'd like to take you to Hannants proper, outside Lowestoft. It's not a place anyone would consider small.. ;) Thanks for wanting to do a buddy build with me and here's to next time.. :) :)

  • @Wolfhead101
    @Wolfhead101 Рік тому +2

    My first model was an Airfix Saab Draken my dad gave me for Christmas, back in the early 70's :)

    • @qdc748a
      @qdc748a  Рік тому

      That must of been a wonderful experience. Most kids today don't think of a model kit as a cool gift to receive for Christmas but back then, it was truly a sign of love. I can remember receiving a model kit for Christmas when I was a very young and I was so happy. 😀😀

  • @jasongotshadowbanned
    @jasongotshadowbanned Рік тому +2

    Ah, the time before the internet. Before the darkness.
    Cat for scale!

  • @SuppleBun
    @SuppleBun Рік тому +3

    awesome to see friendships made from the mass love of the model hobby!

  • @mikemodels928
    @mikemodels928 Рік тому +1

    I recently got an airfix vintage kit portraying a dogfight between famous german ace The Red Baron with british plane. Very interesting kit with two planes.

    • @qdc748a
      @qdc748a  Рік тому

      Awesome! I hope you will build and enjoy it!

  • @jdrake8738
    @jdrake8738 Рік тому +2

    A friend of mine says that the model airplane kit world would be NOTHING like it is without the old-time Airfix. Airfix has done kits of planes that you can get nowhere else. I suspect they stayed with 1/72 because of the smaller square footages big city dwellers in Europe often have to contend with, but I can't say that definitively. Airfix distinguishes their older designs with a note that the kit is a vintage kit. Their 1/72 P-40 is very nice, I have their Spitfire, Wildcat and P-51 as well as their 1/48 English Electric Lightning ... all very very nice kits....

  • @Hornyitalytankdestroyer
    @Hornyitalytankdestroyer Рік тому +2

    You really are one of my favorite modeller and the way you do these videos it's so peaceful and calm. This is art👍

    • @qdc748a
      @qdc748a  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for your kind words. 😊😊

  • @lukejsmodels2331
    @lukejsmodels2331 Рік тому +1

    Glad you stopped by Hendon and Hannants! They are both extremely good places. That Hurricane looks superb, hope you had a good time in the UK 😄

    • @qdc748a
      @qdc748a  Рік тому +1

      I had a great time in the UK. Thanks

  • @user-gk2bl9fi8o
    @user-gk2bl9fi8o Рік тому +1

    Супер работа! На ввходных такой-же собирать буду😊

  • @flamingooaisis
    @flamingooaisis Рік тому +1

    Great to see you back again.

    • @qdc748a
      @qdc748a  Рік тому +1

      I'm glad I'm back. I have another video I plan to upload this weekend.

  • @aaronhrk
    @aaronhrk Рік тому +1

    Great story - and a lovely build of an iconic fighter! 😸

  • @michaelevans205
    @michaelevans205 Рік тому +1

    Good old Hannants! Been around for donkey's years and their mail order service and range are outstanding!
    Airfix have an undeserved reputation...... it's true that many moons ago, what with bankruptcy and mergers, they were a shadow of their former selves and they relied upon re-releasing old and dated models.
    Now, however, they are outstanding. Perhaps not quite as sharp as a Tamiya but very very good. Try any of their more modern kits and you won't be disappointed.
    My next build is an Airfix Hawker Tempest. It's excellent 👍

  • @OnlyQualityPeople4ME
    @OnlyQualityPeople4ME Рік тому +1

    You picked a good kit.

  • @frankhawl3997
    @frankhawl3997 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful build. A truely fantastic paint job. A wonderful tribute to one of the heroes of the Battle of Britan.

    • @qdc748a
      @qdc748a  Рік тому

      You're welcome! And thank you for your kind words.

  • @sonhouse9636
    @sonhouse9636 Рік тому +3

    Hi QDC nice to see you.
    In the 70s we had Airfix, Frog, Italieri, Heller. The 1/72 Spitfires or Hurricanes of these brands were incredibly less detailed than the one you built...Now I see that Airfix produces very good models at 1/72, it's great.
    Your paint job is really wonderful, well done! 👍👍👍This MK I with two-bladed propeller may have participated in the Battle of France....

    • @qdc748a
      @qdc748a  Рік тому

      Thank you for your kind words. Yes, I think I'm improving my skills with time but I don't brag about it. There's no need. I agree, today's Airfix kits are better. Take care 😀😀

  • @Rainers_Modellbau
    @Rainers_Modellbau Рік тому +3

    The Cat, i love it :D And the model is good too, for a Matchbox model :)

    • @qdc748a
      @qdc748a  Рік тому +2

      Thanks. I'm not entirely sure, but I think this is a new tooling from Airfix and not a re-boxing. I might be wrong. Take care.

    • @Rainers_Modellbau
      @Rainers_Modellbau Рік тому +2

      @@qdc748a It is very simple to build. Either way. And maybe a little suggestion, pinwash clearly enhances such a model ;)

    • @qdc748a
      @qdc748a  Рік тому +1

      @@Rainers_Modellbau Thanks 😀😀

  • @anthonylichfield3540
    @anthonylichfield3540 Рік тому +1

    Great to see you and buster again. I built this kit last year and enjoyed it very much its a nice little kit I look forward to seeing your next video all the best from here in the UK 👍

    • @qdc748a
      @qdc748a  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching and I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed this same kit. 😀😀

  • @PGNogueira
    @PGNogueira Рік тому +1

    You may not believe it, but yesterday I thought to myself "QDC hasn't posted in a while” and today, here you are :)))) It's always a pleasure to see your cat too :)
    Nice build with that one.
    I grew up on Airfix and Matchbox models, but I never considered them of great quality. Every time I buy one, I regret it. In addition to the obvious Tamiya, nowadays there are many quality alternatives.
    Regards!

    • @qdc748a
      @qdc748a  Рік тому +1

      Well, it's cool to know that a viewer likes to think about me. The newer kits from Airfix are good and most of them are reasonably priced. Maybe you should try one of their higher end kits. A viewer mentioned that there's a huge 1/24 scale Spitfire. If you can afford it, you might want to look into it and see if you like it. Take care 😀😀

    • @PGNogueira
      @PGNogueira Рік тому

      @@qdc748a Too expensive and too big for display :)

  • @billyredtail
    @billyredtail Рік тому +1

    Hi QDC, when you said Hannants I spilt my water. That's right where I live and I volunteer at an aircraft museum nearby.

    • @qdc748a
      @qdc748a  Рік тому

      What a coincidence! Thanks for letting me know. Wow. 😀😀

  • @andrewluchsinger
    @andrewluchsinger Рік тому +1

    That was one of my just for fun kits. I normally buy larger kits' 1/48th scale or bigger for aircraft and for armor models. I do have a small collection of 1/72nd scale kits. As I said. They are a lot of fun to do for a weekend project. I'm glad you had a chance to go abroad. It is something that not a lot of people have done. The ability to meet and see other people and to just look around and see what else is out there. You happen to be one of the lucky ones. Don't ever stop building models brother.

    • @qdc748a
      @qdc748a  Рік тому +1

      Thanks. If you ever have the change to meet a friend from abroad, I highly recommend it!

    • @andrewluchsinger
      @andrewluchsinger Рік тому +1

      @@qdc748a I have had the chance to travel in the past. I have made some new friends that way and had the chance to connect with some old friends. I also just love seeing new places and the experience.

  • @TheDemon190
    @TheDemon190 Рік тому +1

    Not seen you for ages love your videos

  • @ArmourEmpire
    @ArmourEmpire Рік тому +1

    Super result Colin

    • @qdc748a
      @qdc748a  Рік тому

      Thank you! 😀😀

  • @modeltankguy
    @modeltankguy Рік тому +1

    nice lil kit qdc keep them coming

    • @qdc748a
      @qdc748a  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for your kind words. I will! 😀😀

  • @felixherrera3415
    @felixherrera3415 Рік тому +1

    Another great video, Congrats!! In special is evident your improved technique of painting. The Airfix models are perfect for begginers still kepping a high quality. Another interesting plane would be the Hurricane of Douglas Bader the Ace without legs Keep ahead and smiling,,,and the best for Buster!!

    • @qdc748a
      @qdc748a  Рік тому

      Thank you for your kind words. I agree with you, the newer Airfix kits are of high quality. Thanks for for watching.

  • @joeshmoe9978
    @joeshmoe9978 Рік тому +1

    Looks good 🏅

    • @qdc748a
      @qdc748a  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching.

  • @scottharper9869
    @scottharper9869 Рік тому +1

    I would absolutely love to go to one of these museums where I am from they are about 5 hours from me and I wish we had a really good hobby shop where I am from we don't have anything here and it really sucks

    • @qdc748a
      @qdc748a  Рік тому

      Sorry to hear about that.

  • @nemoisafish8675
    @nemoisafish8675 Рік тому +1

    Just built the Airfix Spitfire. quick and easy build. had issues with the decals, but an enjoyable build nonetheless.

    • @qdc748a
      @qdc748a  Рік тому +1

      Most Airfix kits are great and fun to build!

    • @nemoisafish8675
      @nemoisafish8675 Рік тому

      @@qdc748a great kits for beginners as they are inexpensive as well. I got the spitfire for less than $10.

  • @hamilton9479
    @hamilton9479 Рік тому +4

    I would totally disagree. Airfix is one of the oldest manufacturers of model kits, and their newer products are superb. Try their new 1:24 Spitfire if you want a fantastic kit.

    • @qdc748a
      @qdc748a  Рік тому +1

      Don't get me wrong. I like Airfix. I said Airfix is often overlooked and more people should build them. By the way, I should build the 1/24 scale version of the Spitfire. It's massive! 😀😀

    • @hamilton9479
      @hamilton9479 Рік тому

      @@qdc748a Also unfortunately very expensive 😏

  • @damianopasto6330
    @damianopasto6330 Рік тому +1

    very nice indeed! I was looking recently also for the video of the Renault Ft1 that you've done a couple years ago but I cannot find it on your channel :( it was removed ?
    have a nice day :)

    • @qdc748a
      @qdc748a  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching. I never deleted that video. It's still there.

  • @PeterNo88
    @PeterNo88 8 місяців тому +1

    Really like your videos! Can you please explain why you spray bright colours after your primer coat, but prior to painting the main colours? Not seen it done like that before, just keen to know! Thank you.

    • @qdc748a
      @qdc748a  8 місяців тому +1

      I like my colors to bleed through. It gives more visual interests. It's just a preference.

    • @PeterNo88
      @PeterNo88 8 місяців тому +1

      @@qdc748a no worries - thank you!

    • @qdc748a
      @qdc748a  8 місяців тому +1

      I wish you and your family a happy new year!@@PeterNo88

    • @PeterNo88
      @PeterNo88 8 місяців тому

      @@qdc748a thank you - and to you too!

  • @redgreen09
    @redgreen09 Рік тому +1

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  • @OnlyQualityPeople4ME
    @OnlyQualityPeople4ME Рік тому +1

    But that hairclip color is killing me. It 😅