There are some modelers that are worth watching...their details, their tips, their techniques and of course their end product. Your channel is definitely one of them. Always a pleasure watching your channel.
perfect narration, minimal yet good music, great film work, and a first-class builder. i now need a beaufighter from airfix just to remind myself on how i differ from a model master.
This is legendary! I have been in love with WWII models since young, but have just started being careful, serious about painting a month ago. I am trying to learn how to paint models and your video is very helpful. Thank you! I do wish I could become so good like you someday.
Amazing. I've just bought this kit, the TF.X variant, but being a more beginner, I won't be able to get this standard, but will be interesting to have one in dark sea gray and with deep panel lines should be a good model.
years ago, im sure, i had the airfix beau....that you could configure as a rockqeau, torbeao, or flak beau................... the grandkids had it 30 oddb years ago................ We used to use liquid poly glue............maybe today a haxmat......... An excellent 1/72 kit,,,,,,,,,,,, Enyoyed the video,,,,,,,,,well done........ apologies typos......84 old, but stilll going strong.. Howard.......uk............vet
I honestly didn't notice that the video was long. A wonderful build, especially for 1/72. The Beaufighter was a favourite of mine when I was young, and I think the paint here really suits the Mossie's blue-collar cousin.
When using liquid mask, I find it easier to use a very sharp pointed bamboo barbeque stick & held more like a pen, and put a blob of the liquid into the centre of the panel, and use the tip to run it into the edged. The tip will latch into the edge ( when there is good relief on the clear part ) & guide the liquid to the edges. When it comes to removing the mask it is best to get a fresh scalple blade, and very carefully go around the edges. This will stop the mask pulling the paint off.
Thanks James. As a new subscriber to your channel and a relative beginner you ticked all my boxes. My only goal now is to rush out and buy this kit because you made an excellent job of not only the assembly but the painting and weathering. Thank you. 👍 Mike
Beautiful model, not only the scale 'is not easy but the contrasts are superbly well rendered and this on such a neutral shade. I devoured your video as usual. Congratulations James and thank you for helping me advance in our hobby.
You're back! Just wanted to say not only is it another stunner, I'm so glad you're one of the few "pro" modelers out there who isn't caught up with rivet counting and sometimes just goes with an artistic touch of what looks cool. Merry Christmas!
I like to use thin strips of masking tape (one to two mm) on the windscreen framework first! It defines the frame and will give a crisp edge after painting. Then, fill in the voids with the masking fluid. Everything peels away when painting is complete! Much better result and easier to touch up!
Been a modeller for fifty years and I still love the hobby. It's a wonderful thing to come across a technique that I've never seen (the stippling of the overall wash) - and I'm going to shamelessly steal this idea for my next aircraft build. First video of yours that I've seen and really like the presentation, editing and very subtle musical soundtrack. Lighting and focus are also good, only 'note' I would respectfully suggest would be a little more intonation / lightness in the voice-over. Going to browse your back-catalogue now for more tips and inspiration. All the best from NZ.
Thanks Ian much appreciated, I dont mind a bit of constructive feedback it helps us to improve !. What do you mean about the lightness in the voice? More expression? The wash dabbing was from an inspired moment watching someone doing a sort of dry brushing with a sponge, it was a bit random but I liked how it added another subtle layer to the finish. Many many thanks James
@@lpjmodels Hey James, yeah, I appreciate you may be reading from a script or cue-cards and that's all fine and perfectly understandable... maybe try a more 'conversational' tone, or a more 'matey' style - like we were at Telford or any model show and chatting at one of the display tables. I'm sure you get the idea. All the best.
A good video and I learned a few new techniques even though I've been model making for over 50 years. I agree with one of the other comments that the background music was a little too intrusive. I think that the weathering was done very well however I can't help thinking that on an active aircraft there would be fairly heavy soot staining around the gun ports, to the same degree as the exhaust staining if not heavier. I remember seeing Hawker Hunters at RAF Brawdy in the 70's with fairly heavy soot staining around their gun ports.
Thanks Mike, there was a small amount of grime on the cannons but you're right, compared to the rest of the build ( and sources) it could have been a bit more grotty !
Well, James....you did a super job resulting in a stunning model. I really enjoyed watching your work and listening to your words.....both very informative, full of tips and techniques which is why I keep coming back to your channel. Will look forward to seeing the next notification from you.
Thanks Robbo, I'm glad your sticking around, with this one especially I have tried to cram in more nuggets of info instead of the usual I did this, this and this . Next vid should be a shorter wait than the last
Lovely build, very interesting paint techniques. I'm putting one of these in a group build next year, I'll be happy if it's anywhere near as good as this!
Nice build, James, I'm very impressed with your patience and devotion to accuracy and authenticity. I, too, have tried masking fluid around canopy frames and found it frustrating.
Great done! I've been learn here so much! ;) An yes - never use only masking fluid on canopies - first, use masking tape on edges, next masking fluid in the center. But final result of Your kit is perfect. All the best for You! ;)
Absolutely fabulous work! It looks beautiful and convincing 👍👍👍 The only that was really annoying is masking canopy with masking fluid, it just don't works for me either...
Thank you so much James for showing this brilliant and inspirational build 😎👌 Fred ps I might even try and make some of the model kit stash I’m acquiring 😉
Thanks John ! Back to armour for the next few im afraid. I have the ZM 1/48 ho229 though that would make a cool vid. But that kit is begging for burnout with the sheer amount of parts.
Hell... I'm late to the party once again! I'm right in the middle of editing a video myself but thought I'd take a break to watch this. Excellent work overall James and nice save on the canopy! I have to say when I saw you put the masking fluid down for the framing I cringed a little knowing more than likely what the outcome would be. All the best, cheers!
Hi James! Another fantastic build. Sorry I had to miss the première but had to take my son back to his mum at that time. Wot, no CSM armoured car vid. 😉 Best wishes, Mark
@@TheNordus thanks ! I usually use tape this was a bit of a timesaving experiment. I have used it to infill before with good results, like you said, the edges must be tape !
Fantastic job! I know how you feel when you pull the masking off the canopy and disaster. I just finished my airfix 1/48 hurricane mk.i . I pulled my making tape off and voila i forgot to paint the fuselage section where the aft main canopy rests. Ok, so remove the canopy and paint it right? It split right in half. Ugh. So I glued it back on and used tamiya smoke to hide the crack. It worked . Sort of. But that feeling when the rest of the build was perfect but you mess up the canopy ..
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There are some modelers that are worth watching...their details, their tips, their techniques and of course their end product. Your channel is definitely one of them. Always a pleasure watching your channel.
Very kind Ed thankyou, its much appreciated
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Simply brilliant modelling. The cowlings, WOW! The weathering, excellent. Thanks for giving us a window into the world of true artistry.
It's a Corker James! Great guide to techniques and materials.
perfect narration, minimal yet good music, great film work, and a first-class builder. i now need a beaufighter from airfix just to remind myself on how i differ from a model master.
The new Airfix releases are great.
This is legendary! I have been in love with WWII models since young, but have just started being careful, serious about painting a month ago. I am trying to learn how to paint models and your video is very helpful. Thank you! I do wish I could become so good like you someday.
Thanks mate, it's just practice, keep plugging away and trying new techniques, and always be open to critique !
Amazing. I've just bought this kit, the TF.X variant, but being a more beginner, I won't be able to get this standard, but will be interesting to have one in dark sea gray and with deep panel lines should be a good model.
years ago, im sure, i had the airfix beau....that you could configure as a rockqeau, torbeao, or flak beau...................
the grandkids had it 30 oddb years ago................
We used to use liquid poly glue............maybe today a haxmat.........
An excellent 1/72 kit,,,,,,,,,,,,
Enyoyed the video,,,,,,,,,well done........
apologies typos......84 old, but stilll going strong..
Howard.......uk............vet
You did good. Thanks for the great tutorial James!
You're welcome Simon !
She's a beauty mate, nice work! Love the paint finish, but then, I'm a sucker for anything in that fleet air arm extra dark sea grey/sky scheme!
Thanks Simon ! Its a tasty scheme with loads of options for weathering
Beautiful build there my friend the painting and weathering looks amazing well done and stay safe 👍👍
Thanks Rims Models, much appreciated. And you stay safe too !
CANOPIES.... That's EXACTLY one of the thing that make me fear building aircrafts... Thank you for helping fixing issues with masking canopies.
I honestly didn't notice that the video was long. A wonderful build, especially for 1/72. The Beaufighter was a favourite of mine when I was young, and I think the paint here really suits the Mossie's blue-collar cousin.
Thanks Peter !
When using liquid mask, I find it easier to use a very sharp pointed bamboo barbeque stick & held more like a pen, and put a blob of the liquid into the centre of the panel, and use the tip to run it into the edged. The tip will latch into the edge ( when there is good relief on the clear part ) & guide the liquid to the edges. When it comes to removing the mask it is best to get a fresh scalple blade, and very carefully go around the edges. This will stop the mask pulling the paint off.
Thanks for the Tip Andy ! I think though I'll stick to using it for camo when I need to. Tape isn't that much more effort.
Hi! A great airplane and one of my favorites!... 🙂
I think Airfix got it right and your work did it justice!
Thanks Radu, I do like the Beaufighter, I think the inverted tailplane helps
Every single time I watch your vids James I am blown away... superb
Another Fabulous Video By James!! Lots of great techniques shown and a few ones I've never seen before. Thanks James! 🤓
Many thanks Eric, I appreciate your continued support, it means a lot !
Me : Paints my model green and thinks it looks awesome
LPJ Models : shading , perfect masking , airbrushing and doing decals that are realistic
Me :
Thanks James. As a new subscriber to your channel and a relative beginner you ticked all my boxes. My only goal now is to rush out and buy this kit because you made an excellent job of not only the assembly but the painting and weathering. Thank you. 👍 Mike
Thanks Mike, I appreciate the Sub and I'm glad it did the job and got you inspired !
Beautiful model, not only the scale 'is not easy but the contrasts are superbly well rendered and this on such a neutral shade. I devoured your video as usual. Congratulations James and thank you for helping me advance in our hobby.
Thanks Didier, you are very welcome !
You did very well indeed, James.
If only I had half your ability😉
Great tutorial, I just received this plane from Amazon today and this video would help me a lot.
Thanks Jose, glad I could be of help
Good save with the canopy!!! Great build, great model!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks !
*😮🤩 THE Beaufighter plastic kit of the year, marvelous!*
Thats very kind thankyou !
You're back! Just wanted to say not only is it another stunner, I'm so glad you're one of the few "pro" modelers out there who isn't caught up with rivet counting and sometimes just goes with an artistic touch of what looks cool. Merry Christmas!
Unpacking the box... the childhood vibes return...
The only complaint I have is, yes. I would love to see shorter videos. Great work, you sir are a master modeler!
Just found this channel and really enjoyed it
Welcome aboard!
Very nice James, I.m off to build my 48th Airfix Blenheim now.
Great demonstration that if something does go wrong. Sit back. Look at it then clear it up. It's not the end off it
Thanks Peter ! Sometimes I can fix things but I'm not a great builder, more of a painter
Absolute master build.
Superb! A real work of art!
I like to use thin strips of masking tape (one to two mm) on the windscreen framework first! It defines the frame and will give a crisp edge after painting. Then, fill in the voids with the masking fluid. Everything peels away when painting is complete! Much better result and easier to touch up!
Bloody marvellous!
Cheers Richard 🍻
Thx for building a Kiwi Beau LPJ. She was part of the Baniff Wing which 489 (NZ) Sqn was part of.
Great vídeo and amazing build James!!
Thanks Alex!
Wow. This is stunning!
Been a modeller for fifty years and I still love the hobby. It's a wonderful thing to come across a technique that I've never seen (the stippling of the overall wash) - and I'm going to shamelessly steal this idea for my next aircraft build.
First video of yours that I've seen and really like the presentation, editing and very subtle musical soundtrack. Lighting and focus are also good, only 'note' I would respectfully suggest would be a little more intonation / lightness in the voice-over.
Going to browse your back-catalogue now for more tips and inspiration. All the best from NZ.
Thanks Ian much appreciated, I dont mind a bit of constructive feedback it helps us to improve !.
What do you mean about the lightness in the voice? More expression?
The wash dabbing was from an inspired moment watching someone doing a sort of dry brushing with a sponge, it was a bit random but I liked how it added another subtle layer to the finish.
Many many thanks
James
@@lpjmodels Hey James, yeah, I appreciate you may be reading from a script or cue-cards and that's all fine and perfectly understandable... maybe try a more 'conversational' tone, or a more 'matey' style - like we were at Telford or any model show and chatting at one of the display tables.
I'm sure you get the idea.
All the best.
A good video and I learned a few new techniques even though I've been model making for over 50 years. I agree with one of the other comments that the background music was a little too intrusive. I think that the weathering was done very well however I can't help thinking that on an active aircraft there would be fairly heavy soot staining around the gun ports, to the same degree as the exhaust staining if not heavier. I remember seeing Hawker Hunters at RAF Brawdy in the 70's with fairly heavy soot staining around their gun ports.
Thanks Mike, there was a small amount of grime on the cannons but you're right, compared to the rest of the build ( and sources) it could have been a bit more grotty !
Beautiful job on this very cool model. Looking forward to picking this one up soon. Excellent work, she's a beauty
Thanks Phil its a cool kit and I always like beaufighters
Great job! Weathering techniques looking perfect, thank you for sharing you method of painting.
Superb build.
Thanks William
Your model is awesome.
Well, James....you did a super job resulting in a stunning model. I really enjoyed watching your work and listening to your words.....both very informative, full of tips and techniques which is why I keep coming back to your channel. Will look forward to seeing the next notification from you.
Thanks Robbo, I'm glad your sticking around, with this one especially I have tried to cram in more nuggets of info instead of the usual I did this, this and this . Next vid should be a shorter wait than the last
Really great build thank you
Thanks Mark
grate save on the canopy ! when i use liquid mask i mask the window panels 1st as iv had the same issue just using liquid fantastic job dude!
Thanks Sully !
the weathering is superb!
Thanks James
Lovely build, very interesting paint techniques. I'm putting one of these in a group build next year, I'll be happy if it's anywhere near as good as this!
Excelente vídeo saludos desde Chile a mi también me encanta los aviones y él aeromodelismo gran trabajo 🤘🤘🤘
Nice to see you've returned to aircraft builds :) Really nice job with the kit, especially on the collector rings. Excellent build!
Thanks Petri ! I like to mix it up now and again, my stash is mostly aircraft so we will be seeing more.. just got the armour bug of late
What an absolutely superb paint job you did on the model! I am very impressed 👍I have this kit and you have inspired me to ģreater heights 🤩
The cowling looks specially good :-)
JOB WELL DONE
Thanks Juan !
You deserve it.......
after watching so many liquid masking fails as well as experienced it, i vow to never touch it again... Great paint job!
Thanks KKG ! Its very useful for infilling tape and hard edge camo e.t.c but I wouldnt use it again for a canopy.
Nice model of Beaufighter, well done, stay healthy
Thanks my freind, take care !
Nice build, James, I'm very impressed with your patience and devotion to accuracy and authenticity. I, too, have tried masking fluid around canopy frames and found it frustrating.
Thanks Kip, its tape from now on for canopies! Once bitten !
Excellent work!
Excellent build. Appreciate the inspiration!
Thanks !
Interesting choice of model and great work as usual. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Jon !
Great done! I've been learn here so much! ;) An yes - never use only masking fluid on canopies - first, use masking tape on edges, next masking fluid in the center. But final result of Your kit is perfect. All the best for You! ;)
Lesson learnt mate thankyou ! Glad the videos are helpful
Great build as ever. Loved the cockpit. Quality vid. 😎
Thanks Sera ! It wasn't much but it added enough to keep it interesting
It’s pure pleasure to watch your creations:)
Thanks Roman !
You did a grand job, James 👍
Thanks Mate !
Amazing build and a great video, thankyou for sharing.
Thankyou Stuart
Brilliant work...Great video...Thanks for the upload!
Many thanks Lewis !
Amazing build I wish I had your talents at modelling
Just keep practicing and being open to advice, being self critical and analysing others work really helped me improve
Wow what an aircraft wonder. Congratulations.
Thanks mate!
Turned out so good!
Thanks Matt , Much appreciated !
A great video and a wonderfully finished model!
Thanks John !
Outstanding job!!!
Thanks mate !
Excellent video, and fantastic job with the kit👍
Thanks Eric !
Absolutely fabulous work! It looks beautiful and convincing 👍👍👍 The only that was really annoying is masking canopy with masking fluid, it just don't works for me either...
Cheers Scale District, its good for hard edge camo but bad for canopies !
@@lpjmodels I agree with you 🍻😎
Great build buddy, have this one to build on Portuguese colors
Thank you so much James for showing this brilliant and inspirational build 😎👌 Fred ps I might even try and make some of the model kit stash I’m acquiring 😉
Thanks Fred ! It's much easier to accumulate em than build em I know that feeling !
Impressive m8. I'm going to be doing a Wellington to 'fly' above a model railway layout with electric engines.
That sounds awesome, Keep me updated !
Very helpful, thanks 👍
Hi great build picked up some helpful tips.
Thanks John !
Great video and it worth the long time 👍👍👍👍
Thanks Peri, I'm glad it was worth the wait. I was worried my inactivity would lose the channels interest
@@lpjmodels sometimes there are other priorities in life my friend 👍
Nice one 👍 well done howe about a me 262 next
Thanks John ! Back to armour for the next few im afraid. I have the ZM 1/48 ho229 though that would make a cool vid. But that kit is begging for burnout with the sheer amount of parts.
beautiful aircraft and top notched building on this one. I have the same kit, if I can get close to your's I will call it a success..wonderful job
Thanks Phil , I'm sure you'll do a top job!
Outstanding job... 👍
Many thanks Sergio
Hell... I'm late to the party once again! I'm right in the middle of editing a video myself but thought I'd take a break to watch this. Excellent work overall James and nice save on the canopy! I have to say when I saw you put the masking fluid down for the framing I cringed a little knowing more than likely what the outcome would be. All the best, cheers!
Thanks Mate ! I won't be making that mistake again !
@@lpjmodels Well that's how we learn... right.?
Lovely build, enjoyed watching that.
New to your channel. Great techniques and great results on the Beaufighter!
Fantastic video mate and awesome build!😍👍
Many thanks ! Thanks for the sub as well
Great.. great DEEEECAL work too..
Cheers Reeeechard !
New subscriber. Great build!
Thanks Jesse 😊
Brilliant! 👏👏👏
Thankyou Claudio !
Great video, great build!
Thanks David !
New subscriber, quality mate 😉👌
Thanks Tim !
Awesome build!!
Thanks Steven !
Hi James! Another fantastic build. Sorry I had to miss the première but had to take my son back to his mum at that time.
Wot, no CSM armoured car vid. 😉
Best wishes, Mark
Its coming up mark! Dont worry!
Hi Mark thanks mate, its on the bench as we speak !
Sorry to say, the masking fluid worked exactly the way I thought it would. It always pulls up the paint around it.
Lesson learnt !
@@lpjmodels I think it might work if you mask the edges of the canopy with a fine masking tape and then fill in the middles.
@@TheNordus thanks ! I usually use tape this was a bit of a timesaving experiment. I have used it to infill before with good results, like you said, the edges must be tape !
Another great build!
Thanks Mate !
Perfect as usual buddy 😉👍👊
Thanks Dave! I appreciate the support !
Good evening Modelcomrade
A realy nice Aircraft.
Very nice work
Thanks Steven !
Fantastic job! I know how you feel when you pull the masking off the canopy and disaster. I just finished my airfix 1/48 hurricane mk.i . I pulled my making tape off and voila i forgot to paint the fuselage section where the aft main canopy rests. Ok, so remove the canopy and paint it right? It split right in half. Ugh. So I glued it back on and used tamiya smoke to hide the crack. It worked . Sort of. But that feeling when the rest of the build was perfect but you mess up the canopy ..
I tend to use the liquid mask with masking tape around the frame edges and the liquid mask in the centre otherwise purely masking with tape is best.
Very talented 🙌
Wow thanks mate! I Hope you're doing well