I'm watching this build just a few weeks after I completed this model. I had similar fit issues with it and I actually had to write Airfix to get one of the "clamshells" for the engines since it came with only one. The first version of this kit that came out in the late 1970s just after Concorde went into service was the second model kit I ever attempted when I was eight years old, so it felt really good to get a second chance at it after some 45 years. It's not perfect, but I'm happy with the end result.
I am working on this kit at the moment. As you say, there is a lot of gap filling to be done. As this is my 4th model (first 1/144 aircraft kit) i was hoping the fit would be better. Nice build and Review. Keep up the good work!!
I love how our hobby always has room for learning. Great build, as always, and this Concorde deserves its place in every airplane modelers résumé. 👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you Gary, the age of kit give its challanges, but you made a very nice job of such an iconic aircraft. I like your nice varied format(and back ground music very relaxing)
I just purchased the model and was wondering how everything fits. Take this as a compliment: I like how you settle for what you think is finished are satisfied, not caught up in doing all the fill, sanding and countless layers of paint. Cheers!
I found the fit of the wings to the fuselage not the best, especially on the underside. For me the whole thing about model making is the intent - do you want to akee something you're happy with or are you trying to impress someone else (even a judge at a show)? For me, if I'm happy with what I've done then that's job done. I can always get better, I'm always trying to, because I will like the result. But I'm not going to beat myself up if I can detect the hint of a fuselage join when seen in a certain light at just the right angle.....Just keep enjoying it, my friend, that's the key to this hobby!
Hi , Gary . I bought and built an earlier version of this kit in memory of my Father in law who worked at , Weybridge and , Filton . Sadly , it has sat and gathered dust in a TV cabinet pretty much since . After watching this video , I decided to dig it out and give it a clean . Sadly , dusting does not seem to work , and applying water seems silly , as it may remove the decals . I guess it's best chance is suspending it from the ceiling next to the two Vulcans . A shame it is not the same scale .
Nice build. First time watching you build. For some reason the Airfix Angel Interceptor sprung to mind....Captain Scarlet...anyone remember that? Luckily enough to have been on Concorde... I used to have a high level job in National Air Traffic Services and they let us bods in the cockpits on take off on many occasions....tut tut..
Thanks Clive - oh, I remember the Angel interceptors - you can still pick them up second hand. Of course they let you guys from NATS into the cockpit (in the good old days) - without you they aren't going anywhere!!!
Nice build! The doors issue is endemic with nearly all of the airliners Airfix produced over the years. Having just done battle with two of them in the last year I can sympathise! I think it stems from when the parts count seemed an important selling point on the box back in the day, and some of the early ones at least provided some form of steps for the passengers to use. Such as the HS. Trident recently reissued.
I remember disembarking a DC-9 (probably a series 20 or 30?) through the tail door back in the day. I flew on a Trident 3C many years back but we got on and off at the front. I think it had a row of seats facing backwards too?
@@garys_stuff a BEA Trident was the first aeroplane I ever flew in, a school trip to London flying from Belfast. I don't recall rear facing seats though, but it was 50 years ago. That rear boarding steps for the DC-9 sounds like a good fix for a tail sitter.
Man, did not know about this kit.. Saw the one on Duxford, a prototype iirc? Was kinda surprised how small and cramped it was, compared to what i expected.. Really cool aircraft though!
I recall sitting in one when I was directing a photo shoot just before they were retired. I said they had good leg room but were a little snug on the hips. The BA guy agreed, but he said if you want just luxury then fly first class, there's more room and you've the time to enjoy it. If you have to be in New York in 3 1/2 hours, fly Concorde. He also reminded me that when cruising, the only other people at that altitude and speed were wearing olive green jumpsuits and oxygen masks, definitely not being offered a choice of champagnes!
I think I’li do what Zocker J does fit the doors then skim over with filler and use the transfer out line ,be nice if they do a re tool your looks the business Gary great channel and video all the best ,Mark Ps did you know after if orders kept coming Concorde 217 on wards would of been the B series leading edge devices for improved low speed handling a slight wing re shape ,non after burning Olympus turbo fans and longer range Frankfurt to New York for eg plus a host of other changes ,and what’s been doing the rounds lately the bombcorde for the RAF someone has made a model of it .👍🏻😃
I think that's a very good idea - and it's certainly what Airfix did with the kit on the web site. I think a Concorde with anti-flash roundels and some Skybolts would look a convincing bomber!
Yes the wheel are static. generally speaking, on Airfix and most other plastic model kits, the wheels don't turn. Where they do it's usually to enable you to position a flat spot of the tyre correctly (it's there to look like the tyre is supporting weight).
Strangely enough, this is one of those aeroplanes I personally, would not choose to build as a kit. Your build whilst interesting and to the usual very high standards looks problematic so, thats the clincher for me. No concord modelling ever. No droop snoot, no flaperons or moveable surfaces, to even make the kit a bit more interesting. All in all, a rather Bland subject even though it was amazing technically and an incredible world leading aeroplane.
@@garys_stuff Yes having seen yours I did notice revell do one. I did an aifix one as a teenager in the70s and remember it leaving me singularly un impressed, maybe thats why I have a bit of a downer on model concords. NB. I never spell it with an 'e' 😉
ps around the same time, I built a frog hotspur glider and even though it was injection moulded, provided you went into a field of longish grass and chucked it fairly hard. It actually flew quite well as a glider....... go figure....
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I'm watching this build just a few weeks after I completed this model. I had similar fit issues with it and I actually had to write Airfix to get one of the "clamshells" for the engines since it came with only one. The first version of this kit that came out in the late 1970s just after Concorde went into service was the second model kit I ever attempted when I was eight years old, so it felt really good to get a second chance at it after some 45 years. It's not perfect, but I'm happy with the end result.
I am working on this kit at the moment. As you say, there is a lot of gap filling to be done. As this is my 4th model (first 1/144 aircraft kit) i was hoping the fit would be better. Nice build and Review. Keep up the good work!!
I love how our hobby always has room for learning. Great build, as always, and this Concorde deserves its place in every airplane modelers résumé. 👏🏼👏🏼
It is a classic aircraft and deserves a decent kit. Would be amazing to see a new tool of it!
I agree.
@garys_stuff how big is this beast in cm
@@manzoorhussain2520about 20-40
@@manzoorhussain252033cm
Thank you Gary, the age of kit give its challanges, but you made a very nice job of such an iconic aircraft. I like your nice varied format(and back ground music very relaxing)
Thanks Jim!
Will admit to liking the music, especially the guitar lead ins lately. Hopefully vacation will influence more also 🎶🎵
I just purchased the model and was wondering how everything fits. Take this as a compliment: I like how you settle for what you think is finished are satisfied, not caught up in doing all the fill, sanding and countless layers of paint. Cheers!
I found the fit of the wings to the fuselage not the best, especially on the underside. For me the whole thing about model making is the intent - do you want to akee something you're happy with or are you trying to impress someone else (even a judge at a show)? For me, if I'm happy with what I've done then that's job done. I can always get better, I'm always trying to, because I will like the result. But I'm not going to beat myself up if I can detect the hint of a fuselage join when seen in a certain light at just the right angle.....Just keep enjoying it, my friend, that's the key to this hobby!
This was the model that got me into model making recently, good to see a build video of it!
Glad you enjoyed it! Hope it's the first of many more models...
Hi , Gary . I bought and built an earlier version of this kit in memory of my Father in law who worked at , Weybridge and , Filton . Sadly , it has sat and gathered dust in a TV cabinet pretty much since . After watching this video , I decided to dig it out and give it a clean . Sadly , dusting does not seem to work , and applying water seems silly , as it may remove the decals . I guess it's best chance is suspending it from the ceiling next to the two Vulcans . A shame it is not the same scale .
Maybe try a little isopropyl alcohol instead of water? There must be some things on YT to help with this as it's a common problem.
@@garys_stuff Thanks , Gary . i shall give it a try .
Such a beautiful white super bird
It really is!
@@garys_stuff I love your videos. One day I will build that Concord too. Would be nice if you had the concordski in the same scale too
@@marcblank3036 I have had my eye on the ICM Tu-144 for a while...
@@garys_stuff Looking forward to your build. Keep up the great work and vids
Nice build. First time watching you build. For some reason the Airfix Angel Interceptor sprung to mind....Captain Scarlet...anyone remember that? Luckily enough to have been on Concorde... I used to have a high level job in National Air Traffic Services and they let us bods in the cockpits on take off on many occasions....tut tut..
Thanks Clive - oh, I remember the Angel interceptors - you can still pick them up second hand. Of course they let you guys from NATS into the cockpit (in the good old days) - without you they aren't going anywhere!!!
What did you use 5 grams of weight? Did you add
I didn't add any nose weight and it sits perfectly well.
Stunning airplane loving finished.
Bravo!
Cheers Randy!
Looking forward to making this. Unfortunately all the paints had popped open on mine and most other packs. Must have been the long trip to Australia
There seems to have been quite an issue with paint in this kit - like I didn't get any at all! But have fun anyway, it's a beautiful plane.
Very good Gary again. Thank you for the video.
My pleasure!
Nice build! The doors issue is endemic with nearly all of the airliners Airfix produced over the years. Having just done battle with two of them in the last year I can sympathise! I think it stems from when the parts count seemed an important selling point on the box back in the day, and some of the early ones at least provided some form of steps for the passengers to use. Such as the HS. Trident recently reissued.
I remember disembarking a DC-9 (probably a series 20 or 30?) through the tail door back in the day. I flew on a Trident 3C many years back but we got on and off at the front. I think it had a row of seats facing backwards too?
@@garys_stuff a BEA Trident was the first aeroplane I ever flew in, a school trip to London flying from Belfast. I don't recall rear facing seats though, but it was 50 years ago. That rear boarding steps for the DC-9 sounds like a good fix for a tail sitter.
Looks great Gary. Not a bad kit considering it’s age. Thanks for sharing. Hope you’re having a great holiday! Happy days and model on! 😎🇨🇦
Thanks Peter - stormy morning but sunny again now!
£35.99 as of Nov 2022 for the Concorde Gift Set, one of only five non-military aircraft on the Airfix website.
That was a speedy build sorry Gary I couldn’t resist lovely build as usual 👍🏆
Thanks 👍
Man, did not know about this kit.. Saw the one on Duxford, a prototype iirc? Was kinda surprised how small and cramped it was, compared to what i expected.. Really cool aircraft though!
I recall sitting in one when I was directing a photo shoot just before they were retired. I said they had good leg room but were a little snug on the hips. The BA guy agreed, but he said if you want just luxury then fly first class, there's more room and you've the time to enjoy it. If you have to be in New York in 3 1/2 hours, fly Concorde. He also reminded me that when cruising, the only other people at that altitude and speed were wearing olive green jumpsuits and oxygen masks, definitely not being offered a choice of champagnes!
Seemed a challenging build but they could do with updating the model really but otherwise the model looked good when complete
I wonder of they would consider it in future...
I think I’li do what Zocker J does fit the doors then skim over with filler and use the transfer out line ,be nice if they do a re tool your looks the business Gary great channel and video all the best ,Mark
Ps did you know after if orders kept coming Concorde 217 on wards would of been the B series leading edge devices for improved low speed handling a slight wing re shape ,non after burning Olympus turbo fans and longer range Frankfurt to New York for eg plus a host of other changes ,and what’s been doing the rounds lately the bombcorde for the RAF someone has made a model of it .👍🏻😃
I think that's a very good idea - and it's certainly what Airfix did with the kit on the web site.
I think a Concorde with anti-flash roundels and some Skybolts would look a convincing bomber!
Hey mate, I know I've asked you already but even for the bigger aircrafts like this are the wheels static?
Yes the wheel are static. generally speaking, on Airfix and most other plastic model kits, the wheels don't turn. Where they do it's usually to enable you to position a flat spot of the tyre correctly (it's there to look like the tyre is supporting weight).
Hey, does it have glass windows? Thanks
No, the window holes are tiny!
Can't say I've ever heard a pilot describe their wings as "ropy". Well, it didn't come with 20% more stencils !!????!! ☕
My dear fellow, I have heard pilots describe wings in a wide and inventive range of words!
Strangely enough, this is one of those aeroplanes I personally, would not choose to build as a kit. Your build whilst interesting and to the usual very high standards looks problematic so, thats the clincher for me. No concord modelling ever. No droop snoot, no flaperons or moveable surfaces, to even make the kit a bit more interesting. All in all, a rather Bland subject even though it was amazing technically and an incredible world leading aeroplane.
It does look like a better job could have been made in the intervening years. I think the 1/72 Revell was probably lots better.
@@garys_stuff Yes having seen yours I did notice revell do one. I did an aifix one as a teenager in the70s and remember it leaving me singularly un impressed, maybe thats why I have a bit of a downer on model concords. NB. I never spell it with an 'e' 😉
ps around the same time, I built a frog hotspur glider and even though it was injection moulded, provided you went into a field of longish grass and chucked it fairly hard. It actually flew quite well as a glider....... go figure....