Hi Gary so just looking at your back catalogue of videos l am in York they have a wonderful model shop here called Monks Bar Model Shop and l was able to pick up this kit so now l can see how to make it 👍
ICM kits in recent years (say, post 2020) have really come on to be one of the better brands out there. The Beaufort was a beauty to build although the undercarriage is fiddly. But then it was on the Beaufort!
Yeah, their kits are very good, and have been for a while! I have an older 1/48 Mustang P-51-B (in Revell boxing), which has very fine details, and looks nicer than the equivalent Tamiya kit..!! I've built a few ICM 'Revell' kits before and they've gone together beautifully and have lovely levels of detail!
that looks like a good kit Gary , never built an ICM kit before always either Italeri , Airfix , Tamiya and Revell , might have to give em a go at some point , looking forward as always to the rest of the build !!! Cheers Shaun.
Greetings Gary, this looks to be a fabulous build, and you are doing a outstanding job, so you are to be congratulated, but can you stop building the see great kits, as I have NO MORE hiding spots, looking forward to the next update, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia.
Going well so far Gary, looks a very nice kit. Quite tempted to add one to my stash from what I have seen so far. Might wait for the proper masking set though for all those windows though.
Can't wait for part two. Just an fyi I don't know if it's just me, but there seemed to be a lot of background hum on this video, just thought I'd mention it, in case it's a problem.
There is an annoying buzz that I thought I had filtered out - might be the lead or the connection in the camera. Probably the latter as it doesn't happen with the same set-up but recording on my phone.
Great looking kit. I'm bit wary of ICM, had to give up on their RAF Mustang as it was beyond my skill level with no locating pins on the fuselage half's.
That Mustang was released 20 years ago, and I have read that their P-51s are actually second rate Tamiya copies. ICM started as a short run kit company, but later became a mainstream manufacturer, using metal moulds. So don't be afraid, just check the year from scalemates and read reviews. I don't know when exactly they transitioned to metal moulds, but post 2010 I think. I built a I-15 (2005) and a I-153 (2015), it's like night and day.
An interesting kit which is going together very nicely. Not seen an ICM kit before now. The audio on this video is not up to your usual level, Gary. Background buzz / hum and your voice sounds odd / distorted in places. Doesn’t affect my enjoyment of watching you working your magic though! Best wishes from Wirral.
Looking good! You have an annoying buzz in the video. Seems to have started when you were putting the rear wing strut in. Thanks for sharing. Happy days and model on! 😎🇨🇦
Hi Gary, great video! I was wondering if you found a masking set for the canopy, or even a pre-painted canopy set? I'll buy you a coffee when I find my card!
Hi Chris, according to the Hannants website the masks for this will be available in late Nov/early Dec from Eduard. They will also be producing the usual photo etch sets of instruments, straps, etc. at the same time.
@@garys_stuff Thanks Gary. I saw that and went within an ace of pre-ordering some, but Hannants haven't replied to my question about how to add Paypal to my account. In the meantime, impatience got the better of me and I've cut the masks out of making tape. I only discovered the templates at the back of the instructions half way through and can't say they helped much. It took me 3 hours, so no idea how you did it in 90 mins! Coffees incoming!
Looking very good! 👍 However, I must just comment - sorry - you have a bad ground/earth hum, or buzz coming in from what I'm guessing is a different microphone setup? On your earlier videos it wasn't present, but just in the last couple, it has been very noticeable.... Something is reacting badly and creating this ground loop, if that's what it is; it may be a bad cable as it does fluctuate and change as you move around doing things..... Sorry...
Good of you to point it out mate. I did notice it a bit and applied a filter to the sound which I thought had got rid of it - but obvs not enough! I'll investigate...
Wow ,what neat building kit, it looks Ike a fun build. One question when fitting the side firing gun are the hatches removed or does the lewis gun fire through the porthole? Nevermind I just watched the ICM build video.
I hate when model companies make you glue the clear parts first from the inside. Too much of a risk of them falling inside the fuselage. It also makes painting harder.
Try glueing them in and masking before painting the interior, then carefully peel the masks off after painting and stick them back down on the outside. If you try to glue them after you’ve done the inside they won’t stick properly even with superglue because of the paint. Just did this on a Hobby 2000 tbf and it worked great….
why only wear and tear on the fuselage side walls and not the floor or pilots metal seat these areas would sure ly attract more wear and dust that the side walls that wouldn't get much more than a bit of scuffing and some dust etc
They probably would get more wear and the main reason was running out of time on my schedule. I always tend to overdo interior walls as they have low illumination when the kit is put together so they need more punchy contrast.
The instruction sheet that came with my kit has a template for the paint masks for the clear parts. I’m surprised you haven’t mentioned this as when I tried to use the templates to cut the masks I found they were all oversized and unusable.
@@garys_stuff I taped the template to the back of clear thin sheet of acetate and then applied the masking tape to the acetate. Seeing the masks under the tape and cutting them to size was simple without having to be concerned about a slip with the knife on the clear parts. This was as easy as cutting out the uncut masks that Tamiya supplies with some kits. Fortunately I tried to fit a few before cutting all of them and realized they were about 10-15% oversized. I did in the end cut them on the clear parts as you did. Landing gear as you point out was a bit fiddly but looks good when finished. Airfix did a nice job with their Bristol Blenheim landing gear even supplying a jig for assembly. Enjoyed all your builds and look forward to your future projects.
I tend to use a brush that has perhaps seen better days, dab of paint on a dish, a touch on the brush then wipe on the dish until almost dry, then go to the part. To make sure the brush isn't too wet I always try it out on the part numbers printed on the sprue as they have just a bit of relief. Then wipe across the part, brush almost parallel to the surface. With interiors I try to go from the direction light will get in.
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Nice one going on there! Good work on that Nice aircraft🤗
Thanks man!
Never seen an ICM kit before. Seems to go together rather well.
Bravo!
They do Randy. modern ICM kits seem to be of a very good quality.
Hi Gary so just looking at your back catalogue of videos l am in York they have a wonderful model shop here called Monks Bar Model Shop and l was able to pick up this kit so now l can see how to make it 👍
Barry it is a little beauty, well a medium sized beauty, of a kit. I love it.
Looks like a great kit Gary! Not heard of ICM before to be quite honest but I'll certainly be looking into buying one in the future
ICM kits in recent years (say, post 2020) have really come on to be one of the better brands out there. The Beaufort was a beauty to build although the undercarriage is fiddly. But then it was on the Beaufort!
ICM is really getting quality kits out nowadays. Looks like it goes together without a lot of problems.
So far it does! The wing joint is very good indeed.
Agree. 1/32 Gladiator is good so far! 👍🏻
Yeah, their kits are very good, and have been for a while! I have an older 1/48 Mustang P-51-B (in Revell boxing), which has very fine details, and looks nicer than the equivalent Tamiya kit..!! I've built a few ICM 'Revell' kits before and they've gone together beautifully and have lovely levels of detail!
I’ve just built their CR42 Falco in 1.32 and it’s a dream to put together.
that looks like a good kit Gary , never built an ICM kit before always either Italeri , Airfix , Tamiya and Revell , might have to give em a go at some point , looking forward as always to the rest of the build !!! Cheers Shaun.
Thanks mate! ICM is well worth looking at especially the kits made in the last couple of years - the 1/48 OV-10 Bronco is superb for example.
Impressed with the detail and quality of the kit so far. Great subject and nice way of dealing with it, thanks for sharing Gary
It's a thing of beauty, the old Beaufort, and a very decent kit so far. but then I've got the engines next...
I’m amazed the detail nowadays in these kits Gary ,coming on a treat
All the best
Mark😊👍🏻
Thanks Mark 👍
looking good Gary
Cheers John
Looks like a very nice model Gary..thanks for sharing
It is, seems to be going OK (touch wood)...
Perfect timing spotting this video. Just bought the self same kit. Hopefully arriving tomorrow. 👍
Excellent - I loved it!
Progressing very nicely, Gary! ICM has really come a long way in recent years. Great subjects that go together well!
Thanks Ken!
Nice one and not once ultra thin cement 👍🏻😂
I really make myself try to remember that!!!
Greetings Gary, this looks to be a fabulous build, and you are doing a outstanding job, so you are to be congratulated, but can you stop building the see great kits, as I have NO MORE hiding spots, looking forward to the next update, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia.
Hey, Les, think you've got problems? I don't know where this one is going and I've got the Airfix 1/48 Anson just arrived!!!
Going well so far Gary, looks a very nice kit.
Quite tempted to add one to my stash from what I have seen so far. Might wait for the proper masking set though for all those windows though.
Eduard is already pre-listing a PE set for the cockpit and straps so a window set won't be too long away.
Can't wait for part two. Just an fyi I don't know if it's just me, but there seemed to be a lot of background hum on this video, just thought I'd mention it, in case it's a problem.
There is an annoying buzz that I thought I had filtered out - might be the lead or the connection in the camera. Probably the latter as it doesn't happen with the same set-up but recording on my phone.
Looks like a great build so far, I've just completed my first ICM kit, the 'Ghost of Kyiv' Mig-29, really impressed with the fit and detail
Cool - I found the Ghost kit a little gappy at times but it is old school ICM - the kits these days are really good IMHO.
@@garys_stuff I may have to invest in one of the newer kits haha
Looks like a lovely kit it looks like it goes together well
Cheers David!
Looks like a great kit. Can’t wait for the RAAF version 🤞🏻Cheers 👍🏻🇦🇺
Hope they do a good one!
Looks a good fit so far Gary it would have taken me a week to mask the cockpit , look after yourself marra . Regards Gav.
Took me a long time too marra! Like the 6mm by the way...
Nice kit. Thanks for the video.
Thank you!
Nice work Gary - might have to pick one of these up - I had a quick look at the instructions and there seems to be mask templates for the glass 👍
There are templates, I just didn't know how to use them, I cut the masks by hand...
Looking good Gary.
Cheers Ian!
great build gary
Cheers Andy
Great looking kit. I'm bit wary of ICM, had to give up on their RAF Mustang as it was beyond my skill level with no locating pins on the fuselage half's.
Locating pins on this are small, to be sure. But for the fuselage halves the wing spars really help get the alignment.
That Mustang was released 20 years ago, and I have read that their P-51s are actually second rate Tamiya copies. ICM started as a short run kit company, but later became a mainstream manufacturer, using metal moulds. So don't be afraid, just check the year from scalemates and read reviews. I don't know when exactly they transitioned to metal moulds, but post 2010 I think. I built a I-15 (2005) and a I-153 (2015), it's like night and day.
An interesting kit which is going together very nicely. Not seen an ICM kit before now.
The audio on this video is not up to your usual level, Gary. Background buzz / hum and your voice sounds odd / distorted in places.
Doesn’t affect my enjoyment of watching you working your magic though!
Best wishes from Wirral.
Sorry about that, dodgy mic lead - got a new one and it seems to be fine now!
Looks a lovely kit Gary - alas My Modelling Mojo is at zero atm - well it is for planes. Nice work BtW
It is - hope you get your modelling mojo back soon
Nice build,Gary 👍😎
Thanks 👍
Looks like there are parts that could have been moulded in place. Seems like a terrific kit though.
Looking good! You have an annoying buzz in the video. Seems to have started when you were putting the rear wing strut in. Thanks for sharing. Happy days and model on! 😎🇨🇦
Yeah, thanks Peter, trying to track the source. I need to run an experiment to see if it is the lead or the socket in the camera that's the problem...
Hi Gary, great video! I was wondering if you found a masking set for the canopy, or even a pre-painted canopy set? I'll buy you a coffee when I find my card!
Hi Chris, according to the Hannants website the masks for this will be available in late Nov/early Dec from Eduard. They will also be producing the usual photo etch sets of instruments, straps, etc. at the same time.
@@garys_stuff Thanks Gary. I saw that and went within an ace of pre-ordering some, but Hannants haven't replied to my question about how to add Paypal to my account. In the meantime, impatience got the better of me and I've cut the masks out of making tape. I only discovered the templates at the back of the instructions half way through and can't say they helped much.
It took me 3 hours, so no idea how you did it in 90 mins! Coffees incoming!
Looking very good! 👍
However, I must just comment - sorry - you have a bad ground/earth hum, or buzz coming in from what I'm guessing is a different microphone setup?
On your earlier videos it wasn't present, but just in the last couple, it has been very noticeable.... Something is reacting badly and creating this ground loop, if that's what it is; it may be a bad cable as it does fluctuate and change as you move around doing things.....
Sorry...
Good of you to point it out mate. I did notice it a bit and applied a filter to the sound which I thought had got rid of it - but obvs not enough! I'll investigate...
Wow ,what neat building kit, it looks Ike a fun build. One question when fitting the side firing gun are the hatches removed or does the lewis gun fire through the porthole? Nevermind I just watched the ICM build video.
I hate when model companies make you glue the clear parts first from the inside. Too much of a risk of them falling inside the fuselage. It also makes painting harder.
I did have one of the transparencies from the Stirling do just that!
Try glueing them in and masking before painting the interior, then carefully peel the masks off after painting and stick them back down on the outside. If you try to glue them after you’ve done the inside they won’t stick properly even with superglue because of the paint. Just did this on a Hobby 2000 tbf and it worked great….
why only wear and tear on the fuselage side walls and not the floor or pilots metal seat these areas would sure ly attract more wear and dust that the side walls that wouldn't get much more than a bit of scuffing and some dust etc
They probably would get more wear and the main reason was running out of time on my schedule. I always tend to overdo interior walls as they have low illumination when the kit is put together so they need more punchy contrast.
The instruction sheet that came with my kit has a template for the paint masks for the clear parts. I’m surprised you haven’t mentioned this as when I tried to use the templates to cut the masks I found they were all oversized and unusable.
Didn't mention them because I didn't use them - it wasn't immediately clear to me how I would so I cut the masks on the part itself.
@@garys_stuff I taped the template to the back of clear thin sheet of acetate and then applied the masking tape to the acetate. Seeing the masks under the tape and cutting them to size was simple without having to be concerned about a slip with the knife on the clear parts. This was as easy as cutting out the uncut masks that Tamiya supplies with some kits. Fortunately I tried to fit a few before cutting all of them and realized they were about 10-15% oversized. I did in the end cut them on the clear parts as you did. Landing gear as you point out was a bit fiddly but looks good when finished. Airfix did a nice job with their Bristol Blenheim landing gear even supplying a jig for assembly. Enjoyed all your builds and look forward to your future projects.
How do you do dry brushing?
Get a brush, a dry one. Put some paint on it. Dab most of it off. Rub the almost dry brush across whatever detail you're wanting to highlight.
I tend to use a brush that has perhaps seen better days, dab of paint on a dish, a touch on the brush then wipe on the dish until almost dry, then go to the part. To make sure the brush isn't too wet I always try it out on the part numbers printed on the sprue as they have just a bit of relief. Then wipe across the part, brush almost parallel to the surface. With interiors I try to go from the direction light will get in.