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If u can afford eduard I would say go for eduard instead

Note for UK modellers: this kit was issued by Matchbox. The surface detail is of an excellent engraved quality. The outboard cartridge ejection ports have not been moulded for some reason.

Hi buddy, I just came across your videos as I'm building eduard mk ix spitfire 1/48, and i needed some inspiration, and yours fits the bill . fantastic video on airbrushing. It's going to help me big time, so thank you. I've subscribed to your channel. cheers Gary from the uk 🇬🇧

I think ehat slows me down is using putty on the seams of the older kit that I'm doing. I use Tamiya white putty and wet sand yhem with thinner and a Q tip sp that i don't lose any panel lines. Im getting better and quicker on each one, but it's still not my favorite part of the hobby.

Beware of AMS syndrome!😳 Jman

Hi Jon. Thanks for the great vid. I like the desert camo production line. Saves on colour change clean ups and time etc. I find that airbrushing can be a bit stressy at times as the paints are more finicky and so mistakes can be spectacular in nature! However I find brush painting quite relaxing (cockpit/engine details, figures, stowage and so on). Cheers Matt🦘🦘

Fantastic video! Thank you very much.

Hey Jon, excellent video, I really needed a tutorial to establish a timeline on steps and this really helped. I need to try that " snake" material because that British camo scheme can drive you crazy trying to mask with tape .I'm try to get the courage to put my new Airfix Vulcan in the build loop. It calls for the grey/green camo and its huge. I'm tempted to do the total white scheme used in James Bond Thunderball :-). Thanks for the update, Cheers Bob

Excellent instructional video. It’s the way I’ve been doing it for years with some tweaking here and there depending on the subjects

Another comment from Ohio! Great content in this vid and I like the quick delivery. It makes it good for a quick review. I like longer vids too, but the short ones come in handy.

Spot on Jon! Great vid! One question…what technique do you use to weather the decals to make them look sun faded without damaging the finish or decal? Thanks!

Another great video, Jon! Interestingly enough your technique is almost identical to my sequence for painting a weathering, the main difference is that I do not place the canopies until after everything is done. I’ll give it a try to your approach!

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No way, I’m first !!!!!!! Good Morning from OHIO !!! Your last couple of posts have been very informative and helpful… Yes , we all have our favorite and unfavorite parts of building our models… I enjoy all your videos, BUT this one was the best so far ( for me ) I’m learning a lot from JONS MODEL KIT REVIEW who said you can’t teach a old dog new tricks. I usually watch these videos more than once…. Time for COFFEE ☕️ HURRICANE ON CHRIS 🇺🇸

If you send your kids to a Catholic school there is a chance they will end up Catholic; if you send your kids to public school thee is almost no chance they will end up Catholic. Public schools teach atheism and socialism.

Got this kit off ebay for cheap (its actually not that cheap, I got lucky) and will build it for the kids. Props, antenna snipped off to prevent mishaps and not a huge loss if the dog chomps on it. Nice to know it has good fit and it certainly looks good. Great job.

Thank you for the helpful video.

Looking forward to the new 2 seater they just announced

Hi. I just got my 1st airbrush n I'm a bit lost as to where to apply the lube.. Watching YT one guy slathered it everywhere n another said not to use it at all.. Have you any advice??

Excellent Jon..I really like Japanese aircraft of WW2 and the Pete is a looker..🇬🇧🇺🇸👍

Great tips Jon and will try using rubber cement method and seeing this I know what kit to try this on..Thanks again and all the best from Blighty🇬🇧🇺🇸👍

I am interested in the old Nichimo Jake floatplane. Historical one, has someone experience ? It is the only one made made in 1/48 scale and hard to find

Masking is always the part I hate the most. I have used paper towels in wheel wells before, but always dry. It works well enough, but to moisten it first is something I am going to have to try. Great tips! Thanks, Jon!

AWESOME ideas, easy, quick'n'(not)dirty...just how i like it. I use a old bottle of Latex for masking, i still don't remember why we own this😂. This also works fine (especially with the canopy) BUT isn't as cost effective as your idea. It is natural Latex, so no Additives, and doesn't react with my acrylic or oil paints. A GIANT drawback is it drying time. A masked Canopy has to sit for a few days until i can touch it with a brush (i don't use a airbrush, would be no problem then)... Long story short, great idea, thank you 👍

Clarification please. Are you using oil pastels, or acrylic?

Is the rubber cement safe on acrylics

Hi Jon. Thanks for the informative vid. Is the rubber cement very stinky? I only remember the little tubes of the stuff for repairing bike inner tubes when I was a kid. I use a poster putty (called BluTack here) as you do the eraser. (Which we call rubbers, which I believe amuses you guys over there!😁). Cheers for the weekend. (Long weekend for me, Australia Day) Matt 🦘

Great tip on post shading with pastels. I will definitely give it a try. My question is how do you clean the brush you used to apply it so you don’t end up smearing a black or other dark color onto your next project that needs a lights gray or tan?

Really awesome tips Jon, I've got a new jar of rubber cement trying soon, You always get such a consistent color, after all the videos I've watched, I should know, but do you use a majority of one brand? There are so many out there, I have access to Tamiya and Vallejo but have to order any other manufacturers . Once again these are great suggestions as tape is difficult to work with and takes forever to shape. Cheers Bob.

Well done! I will try it on my 1/48 B-25J and report the results. Thanks

Another one of my favorites as a kid. I liked the paint and armament options and built a few. I recently made the mistake of picking up a Hobbycraft. As i was building the kit I noticed there was no mention of mounting cannons anywhere. At least Monogram showed you where to open holes. These Monogram kits still hold a place in the modeling world. Newbies can work on their skills without breaking the bank and a seasoned builder can use it as a nostalgia build or to cleanse their pallet after an aggravating build. I will be using your rubber cement trick for masking mine. Thanks.

Who says that an old dog can't learn new tricks. Thanks again.

Once again, I'm enjoying your video. Upon returning to modeling, the first two kits purchased were Monogram P-51B and P-51D to revive my modeling skills. Like you, I don't overweather the planes, so the raised panel lines don't drive me crazy.

Quite interesting techniques! The rubber cement one is intriguing…. Great video!

It's funny, so many times when I watch your videos, I see another plane in my stash. Another great video here. My dad flew P-40N and P-47N during WW2. I remember one year as a kid, I got a 47N for a birthday gift. I know he wanted to "help" me build it, but I was stubborn and said that I can do it. So now I have one of each to put on the shelf. Hopefully, they will turn out better than in my youth. And yes, my AMT P-40N was made in the U.S.A. Keep up the good work.

Wow, hello Jon, I've actually been able to learn several new tricks for future projects today, the rubber cement thing...ufff I remember when I was studying advertising, I used it in graphic projects, however I never related it to masking, now I've started a search campaign for rubber cement hahaha. The wet paper thing is a very good recommendation, I have to use it, until now I only filled the holes or gaps with UHU Patafix or with packing sponge, so thanks for giving these very useful tips, greetings and until the next video

Rubber cement! How have i not seen that used? Heading to stationary store today

Good idea on rubba cement,there's a moment of truth with any technique used!🤔 Jman

GOOD MORNING, from OHIO I’ve been watching your channel for a while now I REALLY LEARNED A LOT WATCHING THIS EPISODE !!!! I have a couple sacrifice kits I practice on to try and test new techniques… I will try the Rubber Cement Technique, looks like it works great… I still use TESTERS ENAMELS I’ll have to see how it reacts to the RUBBER CEMENT… This VIDEO was very informative, glad I subscribed and tuned in 😊…… I will watch this again…… Model On……. CHRIS 🇺🇸

I always enjoy your videos. Thanks for posting another well produced tutorial. Where do you purchase the small q tips you refer to as fine in the photo of rubber cement and 2 q tips at 3:30?

I wish ICM would retool all their old yaks and Laggs

I built this back in 1966 was 13 then tropical version with p-40b briitish desert version they sold for a dollar back then !!

Wingsy are about to release a Val which will blow both this and the Hasegawa out of the water. Hopefully they continue with Japanese subjects in 1:48, many of which are non-existent or obsolete.