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Very nice video. I am printing the Space Yamato Battleship. I got a model that is huge. the hull is a bit over 1M long. Since its based off of the WWII Yamato, this painting is pretty similar to what I want to do.

I used it on small parts and it seemed to work well. I always use medium set super glue for seam work.

Another reviewer said Tamiya's extra-thin cement does not like the ICM plastic... In the comments to part 4 in his B-26 build, RW Hobbies mentions using MEK or Plastic Magic glue.

I had and builded the Thomas Jeferson at my 12 years

I build it (because no money without the superdetail kit) two months ago and I loved it. But I used the wooden deck and painted the dinghys in orange, because I like that detail from the old revell missouri model. Btw I was very suprised, that the missouri in 1:350 with the WWII design is not availabel as a new model, so I had to get this old one XD

Glad I found this video( actually, it found me, lol). This has been a bit of a pet peeve for me for years, as a modeler and an aircraft technician. The huge, raised or engraved, panel lines and rivets on models (don't even get me started on the raised vs flush rivets! ) are usually so far out of scale to be ridiculous. As you were saying, the gaps work out to maybe .001" or less, in 48th scale., and that would be practically invisible on 1/72nd unless you have your nose touching the model. The DC-3 (C-47?) is a great example showing that only the dirt is delineating the panels, otherwise they'd be invisible if the aircraft was clean and polished.

Mike I think if a person does not use the revell landing gear.the other would have to cast the landing gear in metal so that the locations pins can be made thicker.alsothere is a modeler on you tube putting this kit together will have to see how he fixes these issues.his channel is rw hobbies in case your interested and see how he might fix this issue

Check out my tutorials on building the Monogram/Revell kit and the AMT kit.

The best dry fit build review ever !!! Thank you Mike for your effort to give us this amazing and useful video!

In lieu of trying to form fit styrene strips inside the wing to mitigate the flexing there, it might be easier (and stronger) to use some millable epoxy putty. Just a thought, and likely how I’ll do it. Thanks for the tape-up review on this kit! I got mine last week and can’t wait to get started on it.

Terrific video! Great insight into the assembly of this kit and love the way you pre-build almost the entire kit for fit and alignment. Nice job! I have a question for you. I know for tricycle standing kit, weights are needed for proper stance. Where in the forward nose section did you place the weights. Does the instructions tell you where they go? Thank you and enjoyed the tips and insights.

Always look forward to a new video, Mike. Your presentation methods for the tutorials are among, if not the best for guidance on kits that modellers may wish to build to achieve great results.

Great video! I just bought a model kit of a B-26. It is 1/96 scale. I will get the ICM 1/48 scale next.

Beautiful airplane.....

another good instalment. I think your build is looking great and you presentation style is very clear.may I ask have you painted the windows in black? if so you may want to try gunmetal, I find it gives a more realistic glazed look that is less harsh, but you may not agree.

That's an awesome looking ship. I have the USS Texas I can't wait to get to.

Fantastic, extremely useful information in this video sir!! Thank a lot!!!!!!

This is very helpful !! Do you have the dymentions? I'll be running HO but want a very similar layout, as I'll also need a lot of space. Thank you!!

Dad was a nose gunner in a PB4Y-2, VPB-109 '1944-45. Never shot down, but on his 20th birthday... it was a close call.

I built this kit when was a young teen. I wished that I could have watched this before building the kit. I sure that I had a great problem making the parts fit. The die cutter for the decals is amazing

I am just about starting the AM B-25. This video is enormously helpful,thank you so much!!🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊

Dear Mike. Happy to find your videos here. Loved your books and I am really glad I found your Web Site...!! Greetings from Guatemala

Great series Mike, I've just pulled mine out of the stash, and am hunting up pe and brass barrels. Thanks very much!

Nice results with your whole roll of tape method, but I think anyone who has mastered their airbrush really wouldn't need all that tape. But if you are showing beginners then it is probably a good idea.

Great design and carpentry. Love the dog.

Those nippers look awesome and sturdy... Are they from a modell company or where did you find them ? Thanks Matt

This is great. #GooglePublicSector #Veterans

I really appreciate your thorough and accurate reviews.

Great tips, working on mine now. The minor sanding and very light glue help everything settle down on the turrets. I’m psyched to see more videos if you make any.

Very meticulous and problem solving as a slow build and finding solutions when confronted, this is very well mannered calmed narration through the process which ends up with a superb result, I'm sticking around because if any lesson to be learned is going s l o w l y 🫡

If anyone has a source for replacement turret glass, please share it here. Thanks!

Lovely tape up review. Thanks so much Mike!

Hi Mike, thanks for your excellent review... sooooo many good tips! Kind regards from Santiago, Chile. Cris

Very informative video

Have you built this up yet? If not I hope to see a build video. Is this more Heavy Destroyer than Light Cruiser ?

Think we can get a 1/48 PB4Y-2 Privateer someday?

Purchased one of your books at a local hobby store back in the 90’s. Still have it in my library of modeling books and references. About this video series of this B-24, thankful you put this together to show us the problem areas of the kit. Looks like it’s going to require a bit of aftermarket to get it “right” - engines and nose glass for sure. I typically display my aircraft models in flight, so I won’t have to be concerned with the nose weigh issue, thankfully. I currently have the old Monogram B-24D on the bench with build in progress, but the HB kit will be soon afterwards. Thank you for posting the videos.

Thnak you Mike for your videos. I watch them as soon as I get notified. Keep them coming please. By the way, what kind of masking tape do you use for taping up the models?

Love these assembly reviews. Still debating between 1/48 or Airfix's new B-24.

Watching this channel is like going to "How to build a model like professionals do" school, Another well presented video Mike, thank you for the time you put into these. I finished my B-25 using your video's, Going to start the B-17G in April, but this B-24 is on my radar for the fall. Have a great weekend sir.

Great show, I can't wait until you build that model!!!! How much better is it compared to the old Monogram kit?

Where did you get them clippers.

As always, great model tutorials 1:26

Overall this looks to be a lovely & very welcomed kit. I echo your frustration & comments regarding those clear parts ... Not good enough HB! 😡 Thanks for your review so far Mike ... I look forward to part II 🤓

Thanks Mike 🤙

Keep up the great work Mike.

Sweet I'm waiting on mine now!😊

Outstanding work thanks

I'm building a 1/72 Academy B-17 E. I want to give the engines accurate colors, but my paintscheme doesn't give me that. Can you tell me where I can find this please? Thx

Mike, this is one of the best tutorials I've ever seen. It's both basic and advanced. It covers so many good practices! I wish I would have seen this sooner before I had to repair my errors! Many thanks. Ghost of the SP