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Hardys Scale Models
United Kingdom
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 9 ธ.ค. 2011
Hi I'm Dave and I'm Hardy's Scale Models!
I started modelling aircraft when I was a kid and got seriously into it when I was an Air Cadet here in the UK.
I left the hobby completely after school and got back into it, after almost 30 years, just before COVID hit in 2020.
Once I felt a little more confident, I started this channel to share the kits I've built, techniques and tools I've used and other channels I've used for advice.
If you would like to find out more about my channel, please see the links below.
You can also support the channel more directly if you wish, using my new Patreon page! You can pick one of my two monthly donation tiers or join as a free member. None of my videos will ever be pay per view.
I started modelling aircraft when I was a kid and got seriously into it when I was an Air Cadet here in the UK.
I left the hobby completely after school and got back into it, after almost 30 years, just before COVID hit in 2020.
Once I felt a little more confident, I started this channel to share the kits I've built, techniques and tools I've used and other channels I've used for advice.
If you would like to find out more about my channel, please see the links below.
You can also support the channel more directly if you wish, using my new Patreon page! You can pick one of my two monthly donation tiers or join as a free member. None of my videos will ever be pay per view.
My FIRST EVER tank build || Trying armour for the first time || Tamiya 1/35 T34/76
Thanks for checking out my latest video!
This is my first ever tank scale model build!
I've been reading a lot of books recently about the WWII tank battles and became so interested that I thought it was about time that I attempted actually building a kit. Up until now, I have pretty stuck exclusively to military aircraft kits.
So this is my video build of the Tamiya 1/35 scale T34/76 tank, used by the Red Army in WWII.
This is all new to me, so please have a watch and see what you think of the final model!
A shoutout to @lpjmodels whose channel I have watched a lot recently. James' builds have inspired me to try a tank build. Check out his channel, he is a very talented modeller.
Please consider subscribing to my channel and checking out the other videos I have made.
You can also support the channel more directly should you so wish, via my Patreon account below:
patreon.com/HardysScaleModels
This is my first ever tank scale model build!
I've been reading a lot of books recently about the WWII tank battles and became so interested that I thought it was about time that I attempted actually building a kit. Up until now, I have pretty stuck exclusively to military aircraft kits.
So this is my video build of the Tamiya 1/35 scale T34/76 tank, used by the Red Army in WWII.
This is all new to me, so please have a watch and see what you think of the final model!
A shoutout to @lpjmodels whose channel I have watched a lot recently. James' builds have inspired me to try a tank build. Check out his channel, he is a very talented modeller.
Please consider subscribing to my channel and checking out the other videos I have made.
You can also support the channel more directly should you so wish, via my Patreon account below:
patreon.com/HardysScaleModels
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3D printed resin ESM pods for a 1/72 scale model - thanks @lpjmodels !
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3D printed resin ESM pods for a 1/72 scale model - thanks @lpjmodels !
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Scale modelling jigs - any good? Here’s mine!
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Airfix 1/72 Vickers Valiant build - PART 2! - and I made a bit of a mistake!
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Airfix 1/72 Vickers Valiant - All 3 V-Bombers build - PART 1!!
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Airfix 1/72 Vickers Valiant - All 3 V-Bombers build - PART 1!!
That's a great result for a first attempt, well done and the figure looks great too.
@@StevenPotts-ij9ue thank you! Really appreciate that.
Great video! Tanks are my enemy - I just don't enjoy them (but War Thunder is getting me into them) so I might have to try one soon!
@@MsModeller thanks Lexi! Try this kit, it’s easy and well detailed. I loved it.
Welcome to armoured modeling my friend. It becomes rather addictive and expensive but great fun. TAMIYA's T34 is a great kit and I like the way it came out for you. Happy building and have a great New Year fella....
@IanWilliams-f2l thank you! I really enjoyed building it! Got a couple more in the stash too. Same to you, all the best for 2025!
ya you gat a good deal .. $20. pounds can give a lot.. OR you could have bought the real one for $199,000,000 ...
@@spartus I wish 😂
I thought all of these were going to be helicopters 😂
@@philb2085 ah, I never thought of that! I do have a Whirlwind helicopter kit in my stash though 😂
Hello from across the pond! Build the T34 first. It will be a fun kit. The Tiger gets a little fiddly on the road wheels. Also a great kit.
@@RaymondSuess hello mate. Thanks for the message. Yeah I’ve started on the T34. Doing it as a video build too.
This is, at best, a fair offering of a B-1B in 1/72. Monogram's version in the same scale is far superior in every way. Just mo.
@@markfranks1329 thanks for the info mate, appreciate the feedback.
@@hardysscalemodels No worries. Good video. 👍
@@markfranks1329 thanks man
Very hard build in places this one from what I remember 😮
Yeah I suspected there might be with an older kit. Fingers crossed. Thanks for the heads up.
Looks like you can turn the L clamp uprights 180 degrees, this will enable smaller aircraft to fit.... I've just ordered one of these about two days ago from Skookum RC, they were only £17 and £3 p&p, so only £20 all in..... looks exactly the same, cheers.
Yeah you can 👍🏻
That brings back some memories of my younger self rushing eagerly to my local model shop on hearing that they had just taken delivery of the B1B! I currently have the Revell platinum edition of the Monogram 1/48 Bone in my stash, and I'm very much looking forward to building it.
Yeah this kit is big so the 1/48 must be epic!
@hardysscalemodels It's 3 foot long and just under 3 feet for the wingspan,wings fully extended!.
@ hahaha! I am SO tempted!
You should build on in 1/6 scale . 🤣🤣😂😂👍👍👍👍
@@LUC66631 think I’d be spending my life savings on glue!
Blimey. I remember building this some forty or so years ago.
Yeah it’s an old one!
It's a beast marra. Used resin engines and landing gear on mine. Used hobby colour usaf, it's similar to f15 strike eagle colour. Only issue I had was the seem line joint along the cockpit pit area.
@@davidmaddox6220 thanks for the heads up mate! I have been looking at some of the aftermarket stuff… very tempting!
Hi. I have been making models for over 40 years so I have built many models. I started with aircraft , in a big way. I then went into 1/35th armour as well. Now I focus on small scale armour. I built the Puma , a nice kit. I have also built the King Tiger , another good kit. I might suggest that you look towards battles between the Germans and Russians on the approach towards Berlin. Places like Seelow Heights , also the battles around the Lake Balaton area or in other areas in Czechslovakia. This is where the T34 and King Tiger would have gone head to head. Good luck with your builds. Regards.
@@BrianSanders-tn7pi thanks Brian, appreciate the extra info! Thanks mate.
Errhhhmm
@@JamesMackenzie-sx2bu ??
@@hardysscalemodels errrhhhmmmm
Cool Review
Thanks mate
Nice build I’m trying to get into the hobby, what type of resources did you need and how much did it cost?
@@andrewtang3108 thank you! I guess it’s like any hobby, you can spend a lot, or spend a lot less. Buying second hand kits online can save you money, as can just buying the essentials you need. For instance a knife, sanding sticks, nippers and brushes. But the kit I have has built up over time, I only buy new kit when I need to upgrade/replace. Hope this helps.
@ thanks hope I can get into the hobby soon, if you have any specific suggestions for paints for this build please let me know
@@andrewtang3108 I tend to use Tamiya acrylics. Easy to find, decent quality and not expensive.
Just got my hands on a similar kit, was wondering if you have a list of paints you used
@ hi. Mainly Tamiya acrylics, but the main grey colour I used was Mr Hobby Aqueous H51, Light Gull Grey.
all looking good! as regards building different genres of kits, I take the view that modelling basics can be applied to most types of kit, and I personally am a very eclectic builder ( I have on the go at the minute an airfix B17 old tool, an airfix Roland WW1 German two seater, I've just finished an airfix 1/32 MGB car kit, and will be carrying on with an airfix vintage classic HMS Hood with a photo etch set) that list is airfix heavy, I admit, but I do have stuff by other manufacturers, honest!
@@philsmodelmaking2260 yeah I think I’m definitely going to broaden the range of stuff I build, instead of just aircraft. Thanks mate.
can a bottle of tamiya primer be applied through brushes ?
I guess you could decant it into a container, let the gas come out of it for a few hours, then try it?
@hardysscalemodels no no no ,you can buy a bottle of tamiya primer on the market ,it is a glass bottle,which code is 87075
@@hardysscalemodels no no no, there are glass bottle of tamiya primer and can be purchased in market,which offical code number is 87075,are you heard of it?
@@junhaogu-ee8wh sorry I’m not aware of that.
Hello mate. I understand feeling of breaking new ground by trying a different type of kit. I'm predominately an armour modeler but every now and then I try to chuck in an aircraft to drag me out of the "comfort zone". Please keep the vids coming and I look forward to seeing how the T34 and King Tiger come out. Cheers fella.
@@IanWilliams-f2l thanks mate, appreciate that 👍🏻
Thank you mate! 👍🏻
Good morning my friend, those in-progress builds look absolutely fantastic, even the AT-AT, I am not a sci-fi fan, as for your two tank builds, just pretend they are aircraft😃 but being Tamiya they will fall together, bedt regards from a Kiwi living in Australia, Les
god damn that things a beauty, amazing work
@@frog6714 thank you mate!
Great build. The mottling effect really adds to it. 👍👍
Thank you mate!
@@hardysscalemodels thank you for the awesome tutorials.
@ thank you! You’re welcome!
Crackin job mate
@@davidmaddox6220 thank you mate!
Cool build with nice weathering 💥👍💥
@@DutchDaveModels thank you mate!
This is wild. I was just looking at my kit (same one), that I've had from back then. And thinking about how I'd like to finish it. Then I come across your video. Funny, I got about as much done to mine, as you said you did, with your original kit. I'm glad I found your video. Maybe that will motivate me to complete mine. Did you finish yours?
@@lorenwade8760 haha, that’s funny! Makes you wonder how many people got this kit and never finished it! I’ll be working on mine in the new year I think. I still haven’t decided which scheme I want to do it in. Good luck with yours!
where did you get this cabinet?
Hi. It’s an IKEA Detolf cabinet, but I think it’s been discontinued now.
Name of plane?
@@skyline2344 it’s the Airfix 1/72 Vickers Valiant
@ sorry for late response but thank u so much bro that plane looks so nice
@@skyline2344 thanks man
Can you help please? On the decal sheet, are the stencils in Arabic or English ( wording)?
@@c8136132 I’ll have to check for you. But this version of the kit is all Arabic schemes. So likely they’re not in English. I’ve bought some aftermarket decals for it.
@@hardysscalemodels yep I'm assuming that's the case however if the manufacturer cut a few corners, who knows..... It's things like the "Rescue" arrow for example...
@@c8136132sure I’ll check.
@@hardysscalemodels hi matey, did you get the chance to check?
@@c8136132 yes, sorry! The rescue markings are in English. So are the no-step marking.
Building this right now. Im a seasoned modeller but you need your wits about you with this one. General fit challenges thats all but if you read this before starting this build, dry fit and adjust before picking up the glue!
Thanks mate. I’ll key an eye out for that.
Where did you get this i need one
It’s an IKEA detolf cabinet, but they’ve been discontinued. They have a new one that’s very similar though.
To be fair, Dave, I can see why it has failed 😂
Hi dave I'm new to the hobby and a new sub to your channel , I'm struggling with scale size I've bought a few 1:72 , that are quite small but I've seen some that are larger I would prefer to do a larger size like the ones you have shown In this video but I'm guessing they are expensive? Any help would be much appreciated thank you neil
@@nidge2822 hello mate and thanks for subscribing! EBay, Vinted and sites like that are very good for picking up bargains if you’re working to a budget. Older kits can tend to be a little cheaper too.
@@hardysscalemodels thanks mate I've just 2 models of vinted so will see if they are better to handle !
Should be a fun build and great for weathering 😀
@@jetsofthecoldwar1149 yeah it should be quick too, really not much to it.
non è sicuramente pratico avere una linea esclusiva x ogni tipo di verniciatura,se ho bisogno di usare il pennello ?o fprse la linea rossa è già pronta senza diluire,alora conviene prendere la linea bluevisto che i colori sono gli stessi cambia la sigla A001 B001
Turned out really nice!
@@ModelMinutes thanks Matt!
Nice looking kit, thanks for sharing.
@@jetsofthecoldwar1149 you’re welcome! Thanks for watching.
Yes mate, Kit Box in Whitley Bay. Proper, traditional model shop. Aircraft? I’m sure he does. I’ll have a look for you.
Looks nice enough....funny how it says "British aircraft " on the front of the box but no R.A.F. option on the decal sheet😂😂
@@jaws848 yeah that caught me out a little!
@@hardysscalemodels just as well you bought the aftermarket decals..👍👍
@hardysscalemodels finally bought my 1st 1/48....sue to space restrictions i only build 1/72 but on the flip side like yourself my eyes are not what they once were,lol
@@jaws848 yeah I’m definitely more fond of 1/48 now.
i really didnt know there was a model shop in whitley !! is it Kitbox ? i live up here near Berwick and theres bugger all here , always have to buy my models online , be lovely to go into a decent model shop and have a rummage !!! has he got any 1/48 german stuff do you know WW2 , as this is my passion !!! ...thanks for the review ...Shaun.
Cracking paint job. Toon toon
@@davidmaddox6220 haha! Cheers mate!
That looked absolutely fantastic, a very different scheme from normal, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia, Les
Thank you! Cheers!
Massive Eddie Howe fan here! Great take on the GB Hardy and great result.
Thanks mate!
If you do another one do it as any of the Decepticon "Seekers" from Transformers Generation one......awesome result btw@hardysscalemodels
@@jaws848 thanks mate!
I love it! Looks great!!!
Thank you mate.
looks propper cool that dude
Thanks bud! £60 cheaper than the bloody shirt too! 😂
Awesome
Thank you!