Hi dansummerall9774, that's so great to hear from a CO of the VAW-112 and I hope it brought back some great memories of the aircraft and of your compatriots. Thanks for your service! 🥳😎
Very nice! My niece was stationed on the Ronald Reagan and invited me to a friends and family day aboard her ship. Part of the cruise was an air show which included a Hawkeye, which flew out from shore, landed, folded the wings, unfolded and launched.
Hi Richard, thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed them! The general scope of the presentations has been tweaked over the years and they certainly have evolved since the very beginning model episode. 😃
It's always a great day when I receive notification of another M_A video is up to view....always a great watch, lots of valuable tips supported by an excellent commentary. Super job on a kit with multiple issues and a terrific final result.
Hey! I specialize in structural repairs for the fleets E2C/D Hawkeyes, and this was pretty fun to watch! It's a pretty accurate model, but missing a few antenna loops on the rotodome pylon and the big on on the starboard fuselage between the vapor shroud and the cockpit. Also, most of the fuselage interior is painted the same white as the MLG compartment internal. You painted the titanium exhaust ring bare metal, but it looks like you painted the upper an lower exhaust beaks grey, when they are also bare titanium. The little posts on the outboard fins of the empennage are also bare metal, those are what the OWP's lats onto when stowed. Overall an awesome build! I love the Hawkeyes and am glad they receive a bit of love outside as well! Thanks for the video!
Hi Aaron! -- I’ll just mention some “answers” to your points here. I did note that the rotodome pylon had loops, but the kit did not feature them and they didn’t make enough of an impression on me to scratch build unfortunately. As for the larger one on the starboard side, the kit has a number of items intended for all the E-2C modifications including that antenna and I was going to add it. But, I couldn’t find images in the 1995 time frame that included one for #164495. That loop appears to have been added on later in its career? On the white interior, definitely yes. At the time of the build I was unsuccessful in finding images or video of this area until after I sealed it up. So I mentioned it was “not so accurate paint” in the narration. The exhaust breaks are indeed painted in a titanium color. I may have ended the clip before the painted completion there. I’m not sure if they’re visible in later shots. Finally, I did note that the aft rigging posts were also bare metal from a video I saw and they very much reminded me of smaller versions of UHF antennas on the F-16s I used to work on. Thanks for the input; I sure could have used you earlier to keep me honest! Keep ‘em flying buddy!
@@MaxAfterburner rad stuff! you did a very good job with the build! If you build any C2A or MQ8B/C in the future and have questions about them let me know! I'm very familiar with them.
Great to see you back in YT. I have the Kinetic T-45. Looks like besides instruction discrepancies, the kit goes together alright. Putty and sanding to be expected. Great looking Hawkeye. Looking forward to the next video. Cheers!
Hi Robert, I'm very happy to hear that. Anything that can be of use from my videos to anyone out there building models is truly a great reward for me. Many good wishes on your E-2C undertaking! 😇
Hi Para Scale Models, I sure hope those "tips" help. I really thought part G5 had come off the sprue (forgetting I had already used a "G5") instead of really needing to seek out part G38! A needless "scary" time. Thanks for watching! 😃
Hi k c, so glad you liked it and that there was a lot of viewer interest out there on this one. I'm pleased at how well it has done, but unless there's a new uptick this coming weekend, it looks like it is beginning to throttle back to the inevitable "idle" position. Great while it lasted! 😄
@@MaxAfterburner No problem, my pleasure. Yes, it did bring some memories back and gave me a smile. The Navy did deactivate the Squadron back in 2017. Someday I want to buy and build that model.
You have completed a fantastic rendition of this kit Sir...I tried the Italeri version. If memory serves me correctly not only did I suffer many of the same issues you did, I also struggled with a green 'tendril' that ran right through the clear part of the flight deck glass. Everything I tried only made things worse, and the model came within a hairs breadth of breaking the sound barrier on it's way to the workshop wall...
Hi THEdanru, thanks, I'm glad you liked it! You can sort of see it was planned early during the build as we worked to ensure that those props were going to be able to function. 🛩️
Hi Christian, I really appreciate those comments! The model work and video work seemed to be taking up more and more of my free time while the channel's declining performance and YT's permanent warning made all of this a bit discouraging. The F-111C did well this year, but the E-2C may be my biggest "hit" in almost 2 years. So, I'm very pleasantly surprised that the Hawkeye video is doing so well viewership-wise and I've picked up a substantial number (for this channel) of new subscribers. 🤗
I like how your detail lines come out. To me they look More of the rest of the plane and are very thin, the way they should. Some use too much black detailer for panel lines and are too prominent. Very nice Job!
When I was at NAS Norfolk in the '80s most of the VAWs were on the Willoughby bay side, the former seaplane hangars, and had to cross the main road in from Gate 4 to get to Chambers field. They "closed" the road with a few flashing lights and the (presumed) common sense of the drivers on base so everyone got an up close look at the E2C, like it or not. My wife and I called them "Frisbee Birds"!
"This kit is not readily suited for amateurs like me" (34:52) - oh, come off it, Max! This was another beautiful build (the difficulties of which were exacerbated by Kinetic's sloppy instructions)
Good job on a less-than easy kit. Because there's a high availability requirement on these birds, apparently, seeing various bays "washed" in red hydraulic fluid is middling common (imagine using Clear Red as a bay wash). The rumor mill is predicting a Kinetic C-2, which might be just the bird to display with folded wings (if complicated with the rear ramp open, as they are usually seen unless TOW--tail over water).
@@MaxAfterburner Hi Max, I have the same kit in my stash. I was very curious about the fit and other stuff, so your video is very helpful to me. Was it at least partly a fun build or all the time just a pain in the ###?
@The Modelorian, I don't think I had any sense of relief until the you see the detail wash going on the wings and top fuselage in combination with the faded walkway and decals -- it was at that point when I felt it was all pulling together and becoming fun!
@@MaxAfterburner This is so sad to hear. But your finished model looks amazing! Keep your good work giong. You're a great modeller and I really like your videos. Best regards!
My father was chief safety inspector for this aircraft as well as the F-14 for 30+ years. I would do this one in a heart beat but nervous bc of all the issues you have stated this kit gave you.
That's great, aviation has many interesting and satisfying careers. I certainly miss many things about it. This kit was a bit tough, but overall I think I won the battle! 😅
@@MaxAfterburner uhhhh yeah. I’d say you succeeded. I bought the kit bc my dad’s history with it. It arrives from July-Sept😂 (China) so I’ll have some practice by the time it gets here. I kind of want to recommend kits I have so I can do it while watching your how to guides. Lol
Hi Foab Moab, glad to hear from you once again! Yes, yikes on Kinetic. Some patience was definitely called for.. Good luck if you ever venture towards building one. 😬
Great build -- really well done on making the parts fit. One small suggestion, if I may -- after decals are placed, another round of panel lines on the white decal areas may help them feel part of the model. Cheers!
Hi Curtis, thanks for the comments! I started cutting along the panel lines in the decals to highlight them, but I didn't like the way it was starting to look particularly in the white areas, so I ended up skipping that step. I probably should have instead tried a wash that was lesser in contrast. 🤔
@@MaxAfterburner something I want to try but haven’t done yet is go over the decals with a 10/90% paint/thinner dusting of the base color (in your case the custom gray) - a kind of normalizing coat, and also perhaps a bone dry mild dry brushing to pick up any rivet or panel shadows to break that shiny flat decal sheen. More testing required! 👍
Nice job MaxAB! I've been watching your videos for a while now and I like seeing how your skills have improved. You have inspired me to try your preshading technique some more as I have not had great luck I always seem to just paint over the whole thing.
Hi Ignacio, I had intended for the Project #29 model to be done (already very late) on March 11th, but I had a surprise setback which put me behind and now a couple of additional days work need to be scheduled. I'd say it's about 80-85% complete with the accompanying internet video at about 75% complete. Maybe a new video in a couple of weeks? 🤔
Love your built! Navy wethered aircraft always looks really good Max... I think A7 in high visibility scheme is needed... l'm working on A7A from the Blue Bulls VA37... cheers again from Argentina!
I found with the Mission Models paints you really HAVE to add their Polyurethane to the mix in order to get good plastic adhesion. I haven't touched my modeling bench in quite a while. Last model I was working on was a 1/48 TBM-C and was about 1/2 complete with it.
another masterpiece! super job! l’ve been looking at my stash of E-2s here as well, your build is pushing me to crack open one of them 😎😎 and speaking of, I have a build suggestion - the new tool kit of the OV-10A and (the as of today - upcoming) OV-10D+ Bronco by ICM model kits. my dad flew the ex-USAF edition of the OV-10A during his service with the Philippine Air Force before he left the military to fly Beech King Airs (which we both fly nowadays)
Great build. Kind of curious why you went with the grey for the airframe instead of the gloss (off) white of the actual aircraft? Tactically, they are supposed to have a grey under fuselage and white upper, but nobody actually uses that scheme anymore. We pretty much keep them all white (with the exception of the show birds tail of course!). In any case, great job! (but use the NP2000 prop next time with a VAW-125 scheme ;) )
Hi Tommy, I mentioned in the video my problems with the original light gull grey I purchased. Essentially, I had to resort to my own concoction which under certain lighting conditions looks too grey I agree. But in "normal" lighting it's not so dark. 🤔 VAW-125 the "Torch Bearers" or "Tigertails" -- Thanks for watching and for your service!
Hi David, that's remarkable! It's great to hear from someone who was actually associated with the aircraft. I hope I created a reasonable outcome to what you experienced! 🧐
Awesome video build such an impressive aircraft brought to life will we see a MIG 29 in the future from your channel, love the channel keep up the good work 🙂👍
Excited to watch this, just got to get through a whole day of work first. :( My Tomcat arrived by the way, unfortunately promptly followed by the airfix Vampire I preordered 9 months ago... got some decisions to make.
Hi michaellemaire5380, thanks for the gracious comments! It was a bit of a tough build for sure and that's something most hobbyists would like to avoid. Thanks for watching! 😊👍
You continue amazing me with the amount of detail you put in your models, Im sure you need some patience for all of it! Could I ask that you do an F35 model someday? I'd like to see how you build it!
Hi Mad Milk, glad you liked the Hawkeye! I'm just an amateur and I try to demonstrate that while these aren't the best built models in the world, most times you can come up with something reasonable. Hopefully an F-35 one day... 🤔
Hi Walter, I'd like to do the S-3 Viking sometime. I have a fondness for the unsung military aircraft that carry out vital roles but never receive the recognition the fighters usually get. 😇
@@MaxAfterburner One of my favourite Navy jets. Reminds me of a flying bathtub! Built the 1/72 Hasegawa kit years ago. Love the tubby look of it. My other unsung hero would be the EA-6B Prowler.
Hi lucasner463, sometimes CA glue, but mainly the Tamiya thin cement. I use tiny amounts and perform one quick swipe or a quick tap using capillary action for application. I never linger or the paint will definitely come off. 😎
Hi Gary, probably around 22 psi. There's no gauge attached to my compressor. I finally purchased one, but I discovered I'll need to take time to find new brass fittings to accommodate the attachment of it. 🤭
@@MaxAfterburner Hi max thank you for the information also have subscribed to your channel so keep the builds coming cos you do a fantastic job on the kit's. cheers Gary 🇬🇧
Hey Friend, thanks so very much! Also, much appreciation to you for posting the Atlanta IPMS video on your channel. Some of the greatest modelers out there are kind enough to display their work at these shows! 🤩
@@MaxAfterburner Absolutely! The next show in Atlanta is coming up in March. I have high hopes to enter several builds in which I'll do another highlight video with. 😁
I had the same fuselage and wing fit issues with their F/A-18C. I ended up trashing the kit and buying a different brand. I’ll never purchase another Kinetic kit. Great build though.
Hi richard4831c, thanks! That's too bad about your F/A-18C. I want all model kit manufacturers to succeed. With the many modern technological improvements in the plastic kit industry, there's no real reason that a box of model parts should have so many problems. 🤔
Hi d.mathers8257, that putty is the kind mainly used to hang up paper posters to prevent putting holes in walls. If you pause the video when I show my slide of "Other Supplies" you'll see a picture of the mounting putty called "Loctite Fun-Tak". 🙂
Hey Max, I am currently building the same kit for my brother in law who work as a mechanic on E-2C on the USS Constellation in the late 70s (VAW 126) I have made some of my own decals to match the aircraft to the right unit and home ship. I see the paint scheem calls for on overall grey but I think the planes on the connie in the 70s were a two tone with lighter shades on the underside. I have been doing a lot of research but can't seem to find a definitive answer. Anyone out there have any ideas?
Hi Steve, here is a couple of links to pictures of a VAW-126 E-2C Hawkeye #159501 with "USS Constellation" painted on the fuselage in ~ 1978. As you can see, it is a two tone paint scheme of grey on top and white on the underside. www.navsource.org/archives/02/0264aj.jpg www.flickr.com/photos/sdasmarchives/8655410321/ Hope that helps, Max 😃
Hey Max I have a question for you! What glue have you been using to attach your parts that are painted? Such as your landing gear, gear doors, and antennas. Thanks!
Hi Yakra, my main choice of glue is the Tamiya Extra Thin Cement. Lately, I've been asked a lot about this in combination with painted pieces. I'm hoping to cover my techniques a little more in detail during Project #29, but probably more in depth in Project #30 as it will be especially relevant with that particular model subject. 😇
Nice build. Mine awaits in the stash, gulp! Kinetic clearly win the award for the poorest instructions in the industry A shame as the plastic is not too bad..
Hi Guy, Good Luck! It's a bit of work to be sure. I have another Kinetic model in the pipeline, but I may kick it further down the list if I encounter the same difficulties when I get to it! 🤞
Hi ozjedi1, most hobby stores carry this item. E-Z line was originally used mainly by model train enthusiasts to replicate telephone cable lines and similar details for their dioramas. It's pretty strong, very flexible, and it's much better than stretched sprue for all types of rigging/cable work on models. 🧐
I may of missed it, but how did you get the clean curved black edge on the nose anti-glare area? Did you use tape, and how did you achieve the sharp edge? Thanks
Hi Plydrms, like the leading edge wing panels, I pre-painted the anti-glare area in the NATO black while doing the pre-shading in that region. I then masked off that portion with tape which you can first note at the 18:46 point in this video. 😃
If this guy is “ an amateur” then I should not be modeling.Very humble man.
Very kind, thanks 😉
As a former Commanding Officer of VAW-112 I think you did a very good job!
Hi dansummerall9774, that's so great to hear from a CO of the VAW-112 and I hope it brought back some great memories of the aircraft and of your compatriots. Thanks for your service! 🥳😎
Hi Tom, lovely to see another modelling video from you. And as for building a non-jet aircraft, all I can say is props to you... :)
Hi Mate, thanks for your continued support! And, I can always count on you for those great one-liners! 🤣
Very nice! My niece was stationed on the Ronald Reagan and invited me to a friends and family day aboard her ship. Part of the cruise was an air show which included a Hawkeye, which flew out from shore, landed, folded the wings, unfolded and launched.
Hi Roger, that's a great story! I've never gotten to see a Hawkeye in action, only parked out on the tarmac. 🤔
I like the rain aound effects! Reminds me of the days before internet and building models on a rainy day.
Hi MrFang333333, glad the rain brings back some nice memories, it's one of this channel's signature elements! 😃
Just got around to watching this. Great finish to the kit and some brilliant background to the real aircraft.
Hi VooDoo Nights , many thanks for watching and for your comments! 🤩
I have been binging on model build sites for a while now, yours is one of the best most professional and entertaining I have come accros.
Hi Richard, thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed them! The general scope of the presentations has been tweaked over the years and they certainly have evolved since the very beginning model episode. 😃
Another work of art,congratulations!
A video of the assembly of the 1/48 Kinetic Grumman Tracker kit is also welcome.
Hi Fábio Silva, much obliged on the kind comments! Also, thanks for the suggestion 😃
It's always a great day when I receive notification of another M_A video is up to view....always a great watch, lots of valuable tips supported by an excellent commentary. Super job on a kit with multiple issues and a terrific final result.
Hi Robbo, thanks for the wonderful remarks! I'm happy many are enjoying the end result of a mega model battle! 😄
Hey! I specialize in structural repairs for the fleets E2C/D Hawkeyes, and this was pretty fun to watch! It's a pretty accurate model, but missing a few antenna loops on the rotodome pylon and the big on on the starboard fuselage between the vapor shroud and the cockpit. Also, most of the fuselage interior is painted the same white as the MLG compartment internal. You painted the titanium exhaust ring bare metal, but it looks like you painted the upper an lower exhaust beaks grey, when they are also bare titanium. The little posts on the outboard fins of the empennage are also bare metal, those are what the OWP's lats onto when stowed.
Overall an awesome build! I love the Hawkeyes and am glad they receive a bit of love outside as well! Thanks for the video!
Hi Aaron! -- I’ll just mention some “answers” to your points here. I did note that the rotodome pylon had loops, but the kit did not feature them and they didn’t make enough of an impression on me to scratch build unfortunately. As for the larger one on the starboard side, the kit has a number of items intended for all the E-2C modifications including that antenna and I was going to add it. But, I couldn’t find images in the 1995 time frame that included one for #164495. That loop appears to have been added on later in its career?
On the white interior, definitely yes. At the time of the build I was unsuccessful in finding images or video of this area until after I sealed it up. So I mentioned it was “not so accurate paint” in the narration.
The exhaust breaks are indeed painted in a titanium color. I may have ended the clip before the painted completion there. I’m not sure if they’re visible in later shots.
Finally, I did note that the aft rigging posts were also bare metal from a video I saw and they very much reminded me of smaller versions of UHF antennas on the F-16s I used to work on. Thanks for the input; I sure could have used you earlier to keep me honest!
Keep ‘em flying buddy!
@@MaxAfterburner rad stuff! you did a very good job with the build! If you build any C2A or MQ8B/C in the future and have questions about them let me know! I'm very familiar with them.
Great to see you back in YT. I have the Kinetic T-45. Looks like besides instruction discrepancies, the kit goes together alright. Putty and sanding to be expected. Great looking Hawkeye. Looking forward to the next video. Cheers!
Hi Chris, thanks and good luck on the Goshawk 👍
Looks great as always Max! Happy Veterans day!
Hi Arky_uwu, thanks so much! Happy Veterans Day to all the men and women service members past, present, and future! 😍
What Tim said. I wish I was an "amateur" like you! Fantastic work as always!!
Hi Thanassis Veggos, that's very kind. If I can do it -- You can do it! 😎
Thank you for the tips based on your experience in terms of fit issues and parts placement. It will be a big help when I start the kit next month.
Hi Robert, I'm very happy to hear that. Anything that can be of use from my videos to anyone out there building models is truly a great reward for me. Many good wishes on your E-2C undertaking! 😇
this was a another nice OOB build sir. Pointing out Kinetics mistakes will help others for sure. KUTGW and see you on the next one.
Hi Para Scale Models, I sure hope those "tips" help. I really thought part G5 had come off the sprue (forgetting I had already used a "G5") instead of really needing to seek out part G38! A needless "scary" time. Thanks for watching! 😃
@@MaxAfterburner very good 🇨🇱👌🛫
always a good day when Max uploads a new build!
Hi Short Final, thanks so much! Not too many "good days" from the channel this year 😜
@@MaxAfterburner I'll take what I can get! Great build 😁
Awesome Max! Great seeing you building and inspiring again!
Hi A G, thanks for those very kind comments! 😃
Great job and great subject!
Glad to see you back!
Hi k c, so glad you liked it and that there was a lot of viewer interest out there on this one. I'm pleased at how well it has done, but unless there's a new uptick this coming weekend, it looks like it is beginning to throttle back to the inevitable "idle" position. Great while it lasted! 😄
That’s a lot of detail! You did an amazing job on the build!
Hi Peter, thanks very much! It was a knockdown drag out fight. I almost feel I barely prevailed! 😵
@@MaxAfterburner still above my skill level. Only been back at modeling for less than a year.
Beautiful model!!! Your detailing is truly incredible. I’ve been wanting to buy this kit.
Hi jessewatkins1338, very glad you enjoyed it. I hope your own build of the E-2 is fun and fantastic! 😁
Awesome job, beautiful build. One day I'll get a Hawkeye but right now I have too many projects going at once. Stay safe and healthy my friend
Hi F-4B PHANTOM, thanks, and all the best on your projects! Take Care! 😄
Great job, I love aircraft models. I was in VAW-112 from 87-89.
Hi Seanr5588, that's pretty neat! I hope this build brought back some fond memories of your time with that squadron. Thanks for your service, sir! 😃
@@MaxAfterburner No problem, my pleasure. Yes, it did bring some memories back and gave me a smile. The Navy did deactivate the Squadron back in 2017. Someday I want to buy and build that model.
Your skills have come along way, great work!
Hi Zero, thanks for the encouragement! 😃
You have completed a fantastic rendition of this kit Sir...I tried the Italeri version. If memory serves me correctly not only did I suffer many of the same issues you did, I also struggled with a green 'tendril' that ran right through the clear part of the flight deck glass. Everything I tried only made things worse, and the model came within a hairs breadth of breaking the sound barrier on it's way to the workshop wall...
Hi Dennis, thanks much! Oooh, the sound barrier test. Many aircraft models don't survive it! 😅
Hi Max ! I have always liked the Hawkeye it is such an interesting subject to build , it was worth the effort . Best wishes from Wales , keep safe .
Hi Fred, the Hawkeye has a great look, but this model was labor intensive! 😬
Best wishes!
@@svensavage9900 SfPdyb !
Nice touch at the end with the props!
Hi THEdanru, thanks, I'm glad you liked it! You can sort of see it was planned early during the build as we worked to ensure that those props were going to be able to function. 🛩️
I live near Pt. Magoo and they still fly around their all the time
Awesome build Max, well done! All the best from 🏴👍
Hi Craig, thanks! Scotland the Brave! (I'm 1/8th Scottish 😉)
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I just started building model kits because of you. It's really hard and all the tools are really expensive.Your my inspiration 😀
Hi VaderWaves, you can do it! When I started out, I made "messy" models. These days, they look a little better. 😎😂
@@MaxAfterburner thanks 👍
"Amateurs like me" Really Max?
Hi Lance, really 😇😉
@@MaxAfterburner ; You must have watched videos by Paul Budzik then xD
@@MaxAfterburner as someone who is “mid” at building models myself, your builds are really freaking good. They look awesome man.
Thank you for putting this together! I have this kit in my stash so I'll be coming back to this before I get it started.
Hi FlyngSnoopy, I hope it helps out. Thanks for watching! 😄
Once again, I love the content you put out. I can tell you put a lot of care into the video and the build itself. Keep up the great content!
Hi Christian, I really appreciate those comments! The model work and video work seemed to be taking up more and more of my free time while the channel's declining performance and YT's permanent warning made all of this a bit discouraging. The F-111C did well this year, but the E-2C may be my biggest "hit" in almost 2 years. So, I'm very pleasantly surprised that the Hawkeye video is doing so well viewership-wise and I've picked up a substantial number (for this channel) of new subscribers. 🤗
@@MaxAfterburner Hi Tom, I was going to say this video is taking off like nobody's business. It may have given early warning in the first few weeks...
Hi Stephen, 🤪🤪🤪
I like it and think it looks good. I also love the clips from old movies- it always gives me a laugh!
Hi Chris, glad you liked the Hawkeye and the movie clips! It's hard to find something from a motion picture that fits within the video sometimes. 😇
I like how your detail lines come out. To me they look More of the rest of the plane and are very thin, the way they should. Some use too much black detailer for panel lines and are too prominent. Very nice Job!
Hi Fred, thanks, I'm glad you liked it 😃
Great work ... the Hawkeye looks great! This is not an easy kit but you did a great job. Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Thanks for sharing. 👍
Hi flugwuzzi, your thoughtful words are so very much appreciated! 😇
Wow. Outstanding build.
Hey Keith, thanks so very much, that's very kind! 🤩
Sick, I was in VAW-112 from 2009-2012. Great times with great people.
Hey chris3277, thanks for your service and I too also remember great times with my military comrades as the best ever 😎
Awesome build my friend keep up the good work
Hello JuanGarcia-up2gz , thanks 😃
When I was at NAS Norfolk in the '80s most of the VAWs were on the Willoughby bay side, the former seaplane hangars, and had to cross the main road in from Gate 4 to get to Chambers field. They "closed" the road with a few flashing lights and the (presumed) common sense of the drivers on base so everyone got an up close look at the E2C, like it or not. My wife and I called them "Frisbee Birds"!
Hi "Outlaw" Josey Wales, thanks for the story and for watching! 😊
Thank you for your wonderful and instructional videos, Max! I look forward to your next build!
Hi Tex, glad you're enjoying them! 🤩
Thanks for showing how you wired it. I’m going back and wiring my 1/72 E-2A.
Hi MightyJJK, glad it helped. 🙂
Another amazing build Max. Nice job.
Hi Devil Dog Dot Games, thanks very much and I'm appreciative of your continued viewership! 😃
"This kit is not readily suited for amateurs like me" (34:52) - oh, come off it, Max! This was another beautiful build (the difficulties of which were exacerbated by Kinetic's sloppy instructions)
Hi Stephan, thanks! Your kind comments are much appreciated! 😃
@@MaxAfterburner You're more than welcome! Oh, and in the words of another great model-maker on TH-cam, Phil Lister: "Go build a model!"
VAW 110 FIREBIRDS, NAS Miramar 1985-1989. Lots of fun, lots of friends...GO HAWKEYES
Good job on a less-than easy kit.
Because there's a high availability requirement on these birds, apparently, seeing various bays "washed" in red hydraulic fluid is middling common (imagine using Clear Red as a bay wash).
The rumor mill is predicting a Kinetic C-2, which might be just the bird to display with folded wings (if complicated with the rear ramp open, as they are usually seen unless TOW--tail over water).
Thanks CAPNMAC82 😃
What a beauty! Well done, Max!
Hi The Modelorian, it was a tough one, thanks! 😊
@@MaxAfterburner Hi Max, I have the same kit in my stash. I was very curious about the fit and other stuff, so your video is very helpful to me. Was it at least partly a fun build or all the time just a pain in the ###?
@The Modelorian, I don't think I had any sense of relief until the you see the detail wash going on the wings and top fuselage in combination with the faded walkway and decals -- it was at that point when I felt it was all pulling together and becoming fun!
@@MaxAfterburner This is so sad to hear. But your finished model looks amazing! Keep your good work giong. You're a great modeller and I really like your videos. Best regards!
awesome job Max; I really enjoy watching your videos ;keep them coming sir!
Hi Gabriel, thanks much, so glad to hear you like the videos too! 😊
So good, I'm watching this at work!
Hi Emmanuel, get back to work! 😉
My father was chief safety inspector for this aircraft as well as the F-14 for 30+ years. I would do this one in a heart beat but nervous bc of all the issues you have stated this kit gave you.
That's great, aviation has many interesting and satisfying careers. I certainly miss many things about it.
This kit was a bit tough, but overall I think I won the battle! 😅
@@MaxAfterburner uhhhh yeah. I’d say you succeeded. I bought the kit bc my dad’s history with it. It arrives from July-Sept😂
(China) so I’ll have some practice by the time it gets here. I kind of want to recommend kits I have so I can do it while watching your how to guides. Lol
Awesome work my friend keep up the good work
Hi Juan, thank you! This one was tough 😵
Very nice job, Max. I've looked at a few Kinetic kits, but I've always been nervous about how frustrated I might get building them, hah
Hi Foab Moab, glad to hear from you once again! Yes, yikes on Kinetic. Some patience was definitely called for.. Good luck if you ever venture towards building one. 😬
oh wow what a awesome build keep them coming buddy
Hi Gilbert, this video recently became my most popular episode since the B-52G project two years ago. A long wait 😇
great job as usual Tom.
Hey Peter, thank you very much! 🤩
Once again another fine build its a work of art thank you 😊
Hi Sean, your generous review is much appreciated! 😃
Very nice build!
Hey Bastian, thanks very much! 😃
Great build -- really well done on making the parts fit. One small suggestion, if I may -- after decals are placed, another round of panel lines on the white decal areas may help them feel part of the model. Cheers!
Hi Curtis, thanks for the comments! I started cutting along the panel lines in the decals to highlight them, but I didn't like the way it was starting to look particularly in the white areas, so I ended up skipping that step. I probably should have instead tried a wash that was lesser in contrast. 🤔
@@MaxAfterburner something I want to try but haven’t done yet is go over the decals with a 10/90% paint/thinner dusting of the base color (in your case the custom gray) - a kind of normalizing coat, and also perhaps a bone dry mild dry brushing to pick up any rivet or panel shadows to break that shiny flat decal sheen. More testing required! 👍
Nice job MaxAB! I've been watching your videos for a while now and I like seeing how your skills have improved. You have inspired me to try your preshading technique some more as I have not had great luck I always seem to just paint over the whole thing.
Hi Chris, thanks! It takes practice for sure knowing when to stop laying on the top coat 😉
The 8-blade prop looks cool
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Thanks Max and well done! 🇳🇿
Hi All Good, thanks! This episode was fairly popular views-wise too! 😉
Awesome build Max! Are you working on any model right now? Looking forward for new videos!
Hi Ignacio, I had intended for the Project #29 model to be done (already very late) on March 11th, but I had a surprise setback which put me behind and now a couple of additional days work need to be scheduled. I'd say it's about 80-85% complete with the accompanying internet video at about 75% complete. Maybe a new video in a couple of weeks? 🤔
Thanks, looking forward to it!
Love your built! Navy wethered aircraft always looks really good Max... I think A7 in high visibility scheme is needed... l'm working on A7A from the Blue Bulls VA37... cheers again from Argentina!
Hi Def Def, thanks and I wish you great success on your A-7A! 😄
Looks awesome as always Max, was wondering the other day when you were going to release a video lol
Hi Skinniest fatman, thanks for sticking around and I'm so glad you liked this Hawkeye! 😊
@@MaxAfterburner I loved the vid, been thinking of getting 1 and make a diorama with it on the cat with a F-14 behind waiting it's turn to be launched
@ Skinniest fatman -- That sounds so awesome! I hope you get a chance to complete such a project and share it with the rest of us 😁
I noticed the date format used when you put the parts together. Happy Veteran's day! (US Navy- 1984-1988)
Hi Jim, nice observation on the dating. I think that will stick with us the rest of our post military days, brother serviceman! 👍😎
I just noticed the date format as well. As an Aussie that is the conventional way we write the date-using the British format of day/month/year.
Thank you again I have learned so much from you.
Hi Douglas, you are so welcome! 😃
*Wonderful build!*
Hi Forever Plastic kits, happy to have you stopping by once more! Thanks for the kind comment! 😊
I found with the Mission Models paints you really HAVE to add their Polyurethane to the mix in order to get good plastic adhesion. I haven't touched my modeling bench in quite a while. Last model I was working on was a 1/48 TBM-C and was about 1/2 complete with it.
Hi TJ, good to know, thanks for the information. 😮
another masterpiece! super job!
l’ve been looking at my stash of E-2s here as well, your build is pushing me to crack open one of them 😎😎
and speaking of, I have a build suggestion - the new tool kit of the OV-10A and (the as of today - upcoming) OV-10D+ Bronco by ICM model kits.
my dad flew the ex-USAF edition of the OV-10A during his service with the Philippine Air Force before he left the military to fly Beech King Airs (which we both fly nowadays)
Hi Hans, thanks and good luck with your E-2s! Thanks for the suggestion too, I'll have to look into that 😃
much thanks sir! will definitely take notes from your build here!
Nice work man!
Howdy TheRealHawkeye, so happy you liked it, thanks for watching! 😄
Great build. Kind of curious why you went with the grey for the airframe instead of the gloss (off) white of the actual aircraft? Tactically, they are supposed to have a grey under fuselage and white upper, but nobody actually uses that scheme anymore. We pretty much keep them all white (with the exception of the show birds tail of course!). In any case, great job! (but use the NP2000 prop next time with a VAW-125 scheme ;) )
Hi Tommy, I mentioned in the video my problems with the original light gull grey I purchased. Essentially, I had to resort to my own concoction which under certain lighting conditions looks too grey I agree. But in "normal" lighting it's not so dark. 🤔
VAW-125 the "Torch Bearers" or "Tigertails" -- Thanks for watching and for your service!
Tnx I enjoy it again with good documentation.. Regards from Netherlands.
Hi Marcel, thanks. 🙂
OUTSTANDING!
Gosh Lawrence, thank you so much! 🥳
Very nice job man it looks awesome!
Hi Avion Air, always wonderful to see a repeat supporter of the channel! Thanks for watching! 😃
Nice job... I had my hands on the real one at VAW-120...
Hi David, that's remarkable! It's great to hear from someone who was actually associated with the aircraft. I hope I created a reasonable outcome to what you experienced! 🧐
I will use this as a guide when I build mine! Nice work, "amature" (not!) Looks really great!!
Very kind, thanks coolruehle 😊
That was a nice build 👌
Hey Heath, thanks very much! 😊
@@MaxAfterburner the kit must be the italeri kit. Because i have the same fit issues to.
@@heathstephenson3863 The Italeri kit is a licensed release of the Kinetic kit, so yes, same fit issues.
Awesome video build such an impressive aircraft brought to life will we see a MIG 29 in the future from your channel, love the channel keep up the good work 🙂👍
Hi Faron, thanks and I'm glad you liked this build! Maybe the MiG-29 will come up soon? 😃
Excited to watch this, just got to get through a whole day of work first. :(
My Tomcat arrived by the way, unfortunately promptly followed by the airfix Vampire I preordered 9 months ago... got some decisions to make.
Hi Charlie, decisions, decisions! You may have to flip the proverbial coin 😃
Great Job.
Wonderful.
Showww!!!!
Congratulations.
Hi Luiz Augusto da Silva Junior, thanks very much and glad to hear from you once again! 😃
@@MaxAfterburner , One thing I really like about your setups is that sometimes you don't use a primer.
Looks really good!
Thanks Mike & Models, appreciated. So much work, I hope everyone who watches gets some sort of enjoyment out of it. 😅
Not sure what you mean that a kit like this is not suited to an amateur like you? I think you did a fantastic job of it! Well done friend.
Hi michaellemaire5380, thanks for the gracious comments! It was a bit of a tough build for sure and that's something most hobbyists would like to avoid. Thanks for watching! 😊👍
You continue amazing me with the amount of detail you put in your models, Im sure you need some patience for all of it! Could I ask that you do an F35 model someday? I'd like to see how you build it!
Hi Mad Milk, glad you liked the Hawkeye! I'm just an amateur and I try to demonstrate that while these aren't the best built models in the world, most times you can come up with something reasonable. Hopefully an F-35 one day... 🤔
I just wanted to make this model! Thank you.
ありがとう
楽しんでいただけてうれしいです
thanks for your response!! lol a drum pad!! thats great!! any plans to do an s-3 viking??
Hi Walter, I'd like to do the S-3 Viking sometime. I have a fondness for the unsung military aircraft that carry out vital roles but never receive the recognition the fighters usually get. 😇
@@MaxAfterburner One of my favourite Navy jets. Reminds me of a flying bathtub! Built the 1/72 Hasegawa kit years ago. Love the tubby look of it. My other unsung hero would be the EA-6B Prowler.
Hey Stephen, I've got a Prowler in my stash currently! 😉
@@MaxAfterburner Same here. Have the lovely Hasegawa kit in 1/72 scale.
I'm holding the Kinetic 1/48 VMAQ-2 Playboys edition.
WOW! FANTASTIC BUILD!!! What glue do you use to attach parts to already painted parts? CA, white glue?
Hi lucasner463, sometimes CA glue, but mainly the Tamiya thin cement. I use tiny amounts and perform one quick swipe or a quick tap using capillary action for application. I never linger or the paint will definitely come off. 😎
Hi buddy amazing build just awesome what pressure do you spray at for the pre shading and for the main colour. cheers Gary 🇬🇧.
Hi Gary, probably around 22 psi. There's no gauge attached to my compressor. I finally purchased one, but I discovered I'll need to take time to find new brass fittings to accommodate the attachment of it. 🤭
@@MaxAfterburner Hi max thank you for the information also have subscribed to your channel so keep the builds coming cos you do a fantastic job on the kit's. cheers Gary 🇬🇧
Looks awesome! Great job buddy! 😎👍👍
Hey Friend, thanks so very much! Also, much appreciation to you for posting the Atlanta IPMS video on your channel. Some of the greatest modelers out there are kind enough to display their work at these shows! 🤩
@@MaxAfterburner Absolutely! The next show in Atlanta is coming up in March. I have high hopes to enter several builds in which I'll do another highlight video with. 😁
Great stuff. Love me a Hawkeye everyday of the week :)
Hey Mitko, thanks a lot! It's been awhile, great to hear from you again 😊
Another excellent video build. 👌👍👏🙂
Hi Nick, thank you and Cheers! 😃
Really cool model.
Thanks, Go For It Painting 😀
I had the same fuselage and wing fit issues with their F/A-18C. I ended up trashing the kit and buying a different brand. I’ll never purchase another Kinetic kit. Great build though.
Hi richard4831c, thanks!
That's too bad about your F/A-18C. I want all model kit manufacturers to succeed. With the many modern technological improvements in the plastic kit industry, there's no real reason that a box of model parts should have so many problems. 🤔
What is the blue putty you use to hold parts down? I only have alligator clips or masking tape for small parts
Hi d.mathers8257, that putty is the kind mainly used to hang up paper posters to prevent putting holes in walls. If you pause the video when I show my slide of "Other Supplies" you'll see a picture of the mounting putty called "Loctite Fun-Tak". 🙂
The music is so relaxing I almost fell asleep
Hi drag_0n_x78_63 yt, haha 😴😉
Hey Max, I am currently building the same kit for my brother in law who work as a mechanic on E-2C on the USS Constellation in the late 70s (VAW 126) I have made some of my own decals to match the aircraft to the right unit and home ship. I see the paint scheem calls for on overall grey but I think the planes on the connie in the 70s were a two tone with lighter shades on the underside. I have been doing a lot of research but can't seem to find a definitive answer. Anyone out there have any ideas?
Hi Steve, here is a couple of links to pictures of a VAW-126 E-2C Hawkeye #159501 with "USS Constellation" painted on the fuselage in ~ 1978. As you can see, it is a two tone paint scheme of grey on top and white on the underside.
www.navsource.org/archives/02/0264aj.jpg
www.flickr.com/photos/sdasmarchives/8655410321/
Hope that helps, Max 😃
Hey Max I have a question for you! What glue have you been using to attach your parts that are painted? Such as your landing gear, gear doors, and antennas. Thanks!
Hi Yakra, my main choice of glue is the Tamiya Extra Thin Cement. Lately, I've been asked a lot about this in combination with painted pieces. I'm hoping to cover my techniques
a little more in detail during Project #29, but probably more in depth in Project #30 as it will be especially relevant with that particular model subject. 😇
@@MaxAfterburner Thanks for the speedy response! Looking forward to them both!!
Nice build. Mine awaits in the stash, gulp! Kinetic clearly win the award for the poorest instructions in the industry A shame as the plastic is not too bad..
Hi Guy, Good Luck! It's a bit of work to be sure. I have another Kinetic model in the pipeline, but I may kick it further down the list if I encounter the same difficulties when I get to it! 🤞
Hello! I would like to get into model planes but i am not sure what tools to buy to start off with
Hi Snip Snap, the items in the beginning slides of this video would be a great start! 😊
VERY Nice!🤗
Hi JC, Thank you and Cheers! 😊
Wooowwww 😱😱😱, must be so big, good luck with model 👍👍🤙🤙
Hi Julio, it's larger than the average 1/48 scale aircraft model. Hard to find a place to park it! 😮
What is this easy line stuff you use for the rigging and where do you get it from?
Hi ozjedi1, most hobby stores carry this item. E-Z line was originally used mainly by model train enthusiasts to replicate telephone cable lines and similar details for their dioramas. It's pretty strong, very flexible, and it's much better than stretched sprue for all types of rigging/cable work on models. 🧐
I may of missed it, but how did you get the clean curved black edge on the nose anti-glare area? Did you use tape, and how did you achieve the sharp edge? Thanks
Hi Plydrms, like the leading edge wing panels, I pre-painted the anti-glare area in the NATO black while doing the pre-shading in that region. I then masked off that portion with tape which you can first note at the 18:46 point in this video. 😃
@@MaxAfterburner Oh,, ok. Do you usually get crisp lines masking curves with that blue tape?
Hi, as long as the tape is laid down well and the amount of paint used isn't excessive, the lines are well established.
@@MaxAfterburner Yes, I think I'm going too heavy on the paint leaving a slight ridge line..I hate that- ha