I built this kit back in 2016. I did mine with gear doors closed, and the blue underside. Had just a little trouble getting the cockpit tub fitted. 60 year old eyes and XXL fingers make dealing with tiny parts difficult. I just ommitted most of those wee stencils. Makes a decent model. Far better than the ancient Testors/Hawk version of the Swift.
7:35 There seems to be some material sinking in from the moulding process, top wing halves, close to the aileron position. And, yes, I have this kit too.
Looks like a pretty nice kit. I remember back in the 60's almost all aircraft kits came with a stand to display it "in flight", so to speak. You hardly ever see that anymore. I'm guessing Airfix is thinking most would want a ground display. I think it would make a nice addition to anyone's Cold War collection.
Apparently it was a cost saving exercise. You can still get them separately from Airfix, in a pack of about 10, but only people who want them buy those. Not all the stands in every kit would end up being used
Built a couple of these - one of each scheme. Not a bad little build, certainly something different from your Sabre's and Mig-15's of the day. One I do have as well is the Revell 72nd Hunter.
Looks a lovely kit! I also wish more manufacturers would include pilot figures, especially when they give you a wheels-up option. I have been building more planes in flight, because that way my limited shelf space will last a bit longer!
Who remembers the head and shoulder pilot figures moulded to each fuselage half, or the early Airfix offering, not sure what it was but it wasn't human, (I still have some in my bits collection), the sea king ones were ground breaking, someone should do a history of model pilots.
@@ModelMinutes did that model shop in Swindon also sell r/c models? Back when I attended riat 07 I stayed in Swindon and on the Friday afternoon I popped into the town centre just for a browse around and came across a model shop. 😊
@@Kickback-dm7zt there was a model shop that sold RC planes etc, but to the best of my knowledge it closed down about 5 years ago. There is a model shop still in Swindon which focuses on model trains, but sadly the hornby shop where I got this kit (at the outlet centre) closed down as well
The Swift first appeared as a kit as long ago as 1960 when Hawk produced it,following that a limited productiom kit was made by Pegasus which built into a nice model to,,the Swift first flew in 1953 and held the speed record for jet aircraft flown by Mike Lithgo Supermarines test pilot,this would make a very interesting conversion painted in bright blue for the speed record.As regards pilots this has never been one of Airfix's best points they struggled to make pilots years ago that looked like starved aviators !
I used to have a copy of one of those but it went with a big purge of 100 kits a few years back. I'm sorry to hear that the Hornby shop closed in Swindon. Is "Spot On" still trading? If not Swindon would be without a model shop now (not counting Hobbycraft - if that is open).
It is a shame Hornby closed, was a good source for Airfix. Spot On Models was still going, or at least was before Covid. But agreed, other than that and Hobbycraft, Swindon is very lacking in Model retailers.
Hobbycraft is still there (but only doing online due to lockdowns) and i'm pretty sure Spot-on still exists, but it's been many years since I was in the town centre. There used to be another model shop which focused on RC more than kits, but that has long gone
@@ModelMinutes Yes, I lived in Swindon for 4 years and when I still had a car, I would go for a day out there (weird by true). The shop in Theatre Square shut when I think the owner retired. They used to have a big stash of Matchbox there and no order to how kits were displayed (it seemed). I hope "Spot On" survives and people go back to proper shops after all this.
Got it also in my stash. The much bigger issue that missing pilots are the massive sink marks on the upper wings. I can be taken care or by filling but still it still sucks. Apart of this it’s a nice Kit. Fit is pretty good.
The lack of a pilot figure in the kit seems stranger when it looks like the two seat options are one with straps and one without as if there was a pilot in the seat, also were those sink marks towards the rear of the upper wing surfaces?
It’s possible that the seat without straps is meant to represent a seat prepared for a solo flight, it was common practice to cover all the straps with a ‘solo seat cover’ that attached to the seat with straps and buckles, obviously that’s just from my experience in the RAF, but that was long after the swift was taken out of service. 😀👍🇬🇧🏴
I'm surprised that, with all the skill in white metal to be found in England, no one makes 1/72 and 1/48 pilots with separate arms and head for dynamic poses. Such a plane driver might also serve as a nose weight in a number of tripod-gear planes. Opportunity awaits, British crafts people!
@@carmium, it’s possibly because there are already plastic pilot figures available from Japanese manufacturers already on the market, it would be great to see a British manufacturer break into the market but taking on established companies would be difficult and, probably, expensive.
@@mrjockt I half-expected that someone would tell me of an available option! Spin casting white metal figures is not terribly expensive, especially if you are capable of drawing and 3D printing masters. Somebody has to have the talent out there!
@@carmium, there are, or were, metal aircrew figures available in 20mm, which is roughly 1/72, for wargaming because I remember using a couple for a 1/72 UH-1 that I built many years ago, I remember it because they also supplied the door gunners that I used.
Looking at this Matt I must admit I'd love to have a go at this kit.. I have their EE Lightning F6 fleet releases in my collection but it'd be nice to own something different. Granted the pilot figure not being present can be a problem if a flying diorama is considered but I can overlook this issue as I build my aircraft on the ground anyway.. However given the amount of pilot figures I have in my spares box I could actually find a home for one in this kit. Brilliant review as always Matt and I hope you get round to building her in the future! Best regards, Eric
@@ModelMinutes Anytime mate, I'm a huge fan of 50's RAF jets and this one ticks the boxes for myself, the only thing for me in obtaining this model is it's price... on eBay its a kit that goes for £25 minimum... plus postage, so you're looking around £29 for the kit.. so that's the only thing that puts me off as it's not worth that amount...? Besides that to compare kits I'm surprised they haven't released a re-tooled Hunter in 1/72... unless they're planning to release the old kit in their Vintage Classics range? Granted there is the 1/48 kit but when it comes to space restrictions on the shelf 1/72 is always the way to go! Regardless of the price? I would actually get one as I'm a die hard fan of modern Airfix stuff and classic RAF aircraft. ☺️
One way of 'cheating' if you want to have a kit with no pilot figure displayed in flight, is to paint the inside of the canopy with a translucent smoke colour so that the inside of the cockpit isn't really visible from anything other than close-up.
Excellent review! Very nicely done. It is rather odd that the kit allows you to build the landing up (and gives you the closed doors too) yet does not include a pilot and stand. Zvezda sells aircraft stands separately, so you can get one that way. Sure, that won't stop you from building it "in-flight" but it is a bit annoying. But as a kit, it definitely looks like a very good one with nice detail. I think even the full retail price is still a good bargain for what you get, as are all the newer (new mold) Airfix kits.
Hi I’m a huge fan I live on a 800acre farm in England we also have 3000pigs I’m 12 years old and started Modeling 2 years ago my dad inspired me because he used to build airfix when he was my age. I have just completed my airfix Churchill bridge layer. Anyway I love your videos and carnt wait for you to do the swift. Ps I would love some tips on brush painting planes, saving up for a 176 scale p51 d
Swift FR.5 is one of my favourite aircraft, so nice to see a decent model of it. Think I’d do the version flown by Ft. Lt Walpole, as I’ve read his book on the Swift.
Nice review/unboxing. Not too bad a kit and a 'must have' if you love RAF flying machines. All in all a good product from Airfix of a rather (in real life) troubled bird.
Having fled the UK for Germany...its hard to get Airfix as Revell is king here. I do kiss them as I am a huge fan of airfix. I had so many great times working and saving for my kits. Then the joyous builds. I had hundreds.
The Supermarine Swift roots can be traced back to the Mk xiv Spitfire. The Mk xiv provided the fuselage for the prototype Spiteful, which in turn the Supermarine Attacker used the wings of the Spiteful. The Attacker was then further developed, replacing the wings and tail with swept wings etc and also given a tricycle undercarriage. Neither the Attacker or Swift were particularly successful. The Attacker was withdrawn from front line service after only 6 years and the Swift after about 12, the roles that the Swift was intended for then being taken over by the Hawker Hunter. The Supermarine Swift was a bit of an embarrassment and almost destroyed the reputation of the British aircraft industry. Supermarine peaked with the Spitfire and went downhill from there.
I volunteer at an air museum with a Swift and I so want a model of one. Probably wont get this one though as its in the wrong scale. I want one in 1/48 so it can sit with my meteor, hunter, mig-21 and all my warbirds in 1/48.
I believe the only 1/48 Swift kit is the fairly ancient Falcon vac-form. As vac-formed kits go, this was quite nice but they do take more work than injection molded kits.
I had this modal made up, and the guy who made it up for me really enjoyed making it and he especially enjoyed it as he love any RAF Pr aircraft. I am thinking about finding anther one and making it up as a fighter aircraft. It’s weird yours was missing a pilot as myn came with one. I am sure if you ask Airfix they will give you one. It would be nice if Airfix brought this kit out again with more of the supermarine jets.
I like the kit I do not normally go for modern planes as I prefer more historical things. I recently decided to get the blood red skies airfix crossover set it has some nice models for the price.
£13! Nope! Well... The pilot figures are usually a nice adition, but let's be honest, the ones you get with other Airfix kits are pretty bad. Their pose always makes me chuckle as they just sit there not even reaching out for the control stick, casually their arms resting on their legs. One thing I am going to praise with Airfix though. The day-cals are fantastic and so many small detail ones as well. Day-caling the plane alone is a massive undertaking by itself.
Good review Matt. One question though, it looks to me like there is some separation on the decal sheet. Actually the case or imagined on my behalf? I'm asking as I have found the cartograf decals as fairly good quality.
Not that they are coming from the backing sheet but at about 5.30 it looks like the squadron markings/numbers have split. Or is it that they're printed that way to fit the various recesses when applying? Maybe I'm just over analysing😀
Hmmmm...... Now I'm athinkin' "was it a good idea that l bought one of these quite a while back?" ....or, should I have gone multibuy? Guess I'll find out tomorrow.
@@ModelMinutes Oh sweet! I did a revell b17 a while back. For some parts the fit is very poor so have a ton of putty ready to fill them. Other than that it was a good build and quite enjoyable
You: if I want to display a plane in a flying position it will look weird if it does not have a pilot. Nikolai Skuridin and his mig 23 in 1989: am I a joke to you?
@@ModelMinutes You will probably be impressed. The Zoueki Mura kits are mind blowing. Pistons and connecting rods molded into cylinder half's, separate hydraulic lines, things we haven't seen in model kits before. More expensive? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely !
AlleyCat models does a range of conversion kits for this Airfix FR.5 to allow everything from the F.1 to F.7 to be built www.alleycatmodels.co.uk/index.asp?function=search
I wouldn’t get hung up on crew figures, especially in 1/72 scale. The excellent little Tamiya Skyraider I’ve just finished was pilot-less and none the worse for it. Oh, and the “amazing” Eduard Spitfires don’t have pilots in either 1/72 or 1/48 scales. 😉
I don’t expect them from manufacturers who don’t include them, but seeing as Airfix includes them with almost all their kits it’s a bit weird that they didn’t in this one
@@ModelMinutes Airfix should look at what Das Werk is doing and copy their approach with its new models. I thinks there's likely to be a large market for UK subjects in these scales as they are so rarely modelled. For me, its far to focussed on 1/72 scale (and 1/600 scale ) and virtually invisible in all the main scales that are popular today (1/35, 1/48 and 1/350). I like that they do try to get kids into modelling, but all the serious money is in the adult market and this requires fine details and good model design. In addition, it is way way to focussed on WW2 era models. Thats was fine for the 60s and 70s, but doesn't work quite so well in the 2020s.
Looks really nice. Maybe I´ll give 1/72 planes another chance xD A little question: Can someone recommend any WWII stuff in 1/56 from another manufacturer than Italeri?
@@ModelMinutes Aye, that´s the main problem. 1/56 is pretty rare but the perfect size for tanks between 1/72 or 1/76 (too "toy-sized" ) and 1/48 (too large for my room).
Ok cool. Matt, up until now I’ve used rattle cans to paint all my models. Been pleased with them but there’s only so much detail you can show with them. So, I’m keen on getting an airbrush. I watched your airbrush video and was impressed, was just wondering what sort of ventilation you had and where you actually sprayed. (Indoors/garage etc) thanks again.
It's a shame nice kit no pilot figure what happened to airfix no figures if you want a pilot you have to spend more money on resin figures come on airfix go back to the old days great video letting people know what's going on with the industry
@@ModelMinutes I had them on the tail of my Airfix Hurricane. I tried plastic putties but they didn't seem to bond well and came out the holes when sanding. I found sprue goo worked best. Looking forward to this build, nice plane. All the best.
Why get this kit?.... The very last aircraft made by Supermarine or you could say the very last "Spitfire" in jet form until the lighting stole the show, now there's an aeronautical beast, with the best of true British might, sadly no more due to successive government cuts and reinvestments
@@philmartin5689 people are squishy and mould themselves to cockpits, plastic figures are not so squishy. Cockpits are all different so to get a figure to fit in each one requires a new sculpt for every model. Generic ones don’t really work so well and having to design a new figure for every kit becomes a very costly exercise. Stands are available separately but due to their size will push up postage costs an box sizes, which pushes shipping etc up. It might not seem much but it all adds up
There is (in my opinion) only one thing wrong with this model kit. Click bait is where you entice viewers with a promise of something that is not in the video. This is not that as I will tell you in the video what that one thing is. I deliver on that promise
7:33 - if you can see there are depressions on both wings following the lines from the ailerons inboard. Not a killer but would need sorting as these look like moulding artefacts not things you'd see on the real plane. No pilot - no excuse for this really is there? A useful video - if I was curious to buy and build this one, now I am not.
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I built this kit back in 2016. I did mine with gear doors closed, and the blue underside. Had just a little trouble getting the cockpit tub fitted. 60 year old eyes and XXL fingers make dealing with tiny parts difficult. I just ommitted most of those wee stencils. Makes a decent model. Far better than the ancient Testors/Hawk version of the Swift.
Thanks for the info!
That kit looks pretty cool...I have gained a thing for cold war & post war jets. I'm excited to see what this is like!
It's pretty good tbh
7:35 There seems to be some material sinking in from the moulding process, top wing halves, close to the aileron position.
And, yes, I have this kit too.
fair enough
I literally ordered this yesterday and noticed the lack of videos on it, Amazing timing! I plan on converting it to a Swift F.1
Hope you enjoy it!
The film "Sound Barrier"
@@gazza2933 I meant the model, not the plane itself, but thanks!
@@FranchDressing
Yes,sorry the Mk was probably different too.
Anyway still a great film if you haven't seen it 👍🏻
Looks like a pretty nice kit. I remember back in the 60's almost all aircraft kits came with a stand to display it "in flight", so to speak. You hardly ever see that anymore. I'm guessing Airfix is thinking most would want a ground display. I think it would make a nice addition to anyone's Cold War collection.
Apparently it was a cost saving exercise. You can still get them separately from Airfix, in a pack of about 10, but only people who want them buy those. Not all the stands in every kit would end up being used
@@ModelMinutes . If they were giving the kits away they could fairly claim it was a cost saving initiative
@@ModelMinutes True
along with every kit used to have the half moulded cut away slot in the belly of the fuselage to mount onto the display stand.
They're bringing them back but redesigned in black to look like the aircraft's shadow, which I think is brilliant
Great film footage of the Swift in the 50s film "Sound Barrier" (sorry if someone has already mentioned this)
Interesting video.
Thank you.
Thanks for the info!
Built a couple of these - one of each scheme. Not a bad little build, certainly something different from your Sabre's and Mig-15's of the day. One I do have as well is the Revell 72nd Hunter.
noice!
That Revell Hunter is a superb kit. I have a couple. One will be going in 79sqn colours the same as the Swift on the box top.
I enjoyed this one, like all the other ones. When I watch your channel I always want to buy more kits.
You might catch my addiction!
I am afraid I already have. But it's the best addiction ever!
@@Vespa_adventures 😂
Looks a lovely kit! I also wish more manufacturers would include pilot figures, especially when they give you a wheels-up option. I have been building more planes in flight, because that way my limited shelf space will last a bit longer!
Totally agree
Who remembers the head and shoulder pilot figures moulded to each fuselage half, or the early Airfix offering, not sure what it was but it wasn't human, (I still have some in my bits collection), the sea king ones were ground breaking, someone should do a history of model pilots.
@@ModelMinutes did that model shop in Swindon also sell r/c models? Back when I attended riat 07 I stayed in Swindon and on the Friday afternoon I popped into the town centre just for a browse around and came across a model shop. 😊
@@Kickback-dm7zt there was a model shop that sold RC planes etc, but to the best of my knowledge it closed down about 5 years ago. There is a model shop still in Swindon which focuses on model trains, but sadly the hornby shop where I got this kit (at the outlet centre) closed down as well
@@ModelMinutes that's a shame.. Going back next year.. Ah well guess it just means more money to spend on kits at the show. 🤣🤣🤣
I've got this kit in the stash. Opened it and put it away as attention got drawn to my "big kits". Would love to see a build video of this one!
Great idea!
The Swift first appeared as a kit as long ago as 1960 when Hawk produced it,following that a limited productiom kit was made by Pegasus which built into a nice model to,,the Swift first flew in 1953 and held the speed record for jet aircraft flown by Mike Lithgo Supermarines test pilot,this would make a very interesting conversion painted in bright blue for the speed record.As regards pilots this has never been one of Airfix's best points they struggled to make pilots years ago that looked like starved aviators !
thanks for the info!
I used to have a copy of one of those but it went with a big purge of 100 kits a few years back. I'm sorry to hear that the Hornby shop closed in Swindon. Is "Spot On" still trading? If not Swindon would be without a model shop now (not counting Hobbycraft - if that is open).
It is a shame Hornby closed, was a good source for Airfix. Spot On Models was still going, or at least was before Covid. But agreed, other than that and Hobbycraft, Swindon is very lacking in Model retailers.
Hobbycraft is still there (but only doing online due to lockdowns) and i'm pretty sure Spot-on still exists, but it's been many years since I was in the town centre. There used to be another model shop which focused on RC more than kits, but that has long gone
@@ModelMinutes Yes, I lived in Swindon for 4 years and when I still had a car, I would go for a day out there (weird by true). The shop in Theatre Square shut when I think the owner retired. They used to have a big stash of Matchbox there and no order to how kits were displayed (it seemed). I hope "Spot On" survives and people go back to proper shops after all this.
Me:- Watched this vid 5min ago.
Also me:- Just bought this kit 2min ago😁
😂
Pro trick : watch series at Kaldrostream. I've been using it for watching lots of of movies lately.
@Hassan Tate Yea, been watching on KaldroStream for since november myself :D
Got it also in my stash. The much bigger issue that missing pilots are the massive sink marks on the upper wings. I can be taken care or by filling but still it still sucks. Apart of this it’s a nice Kit. Fit is pretty good.
I was just going to comment on that. They look awful in this video.
:(
The lack of a pilot figure in the kit seems stranger when it looks like the two seat options are one with straps and one without as if there was a pilot in the seat, also were those sink marks towards the rear of the upper wing surfaces?
It’s possible that the seat without straps is meant to represent a seat prepared for a solo flight, it was common practice to cover all the straps with a ‘solo seat cover’ that attached to the seat with straps and buckles, obviously that’s just from my experience in the RAF, but that was long after the swift was taken out of service. 😀👍🇬🇧🏴
I'm surprised that, with all the skill in white metal to be found in England, no one makes 1/72 and 1/48 pilots with separate arms and head for dynamic poses. Such a plane driver might also serve as a nose weight in a number of tripod-gear planes. Opportunity awaits, British crafts people!
@@carmium, it’s possibly because there are already plastic pilot figures available from Japanese manufacturers already on the market, it would be great to see a British manufacturer break into the market but taking on established companies would be difficult and, probably, expensive.
@@mrjockt I half-expected that someone would tell me of an available option! Spin casting white metal figures is not terribly expensive, especially if you are capable of drawing and 3D printing masters. Somebody has to have the talent out there!
@@carmium, there are, or were, metal aircrew figures available in 20mm, which is roughly 1/72, for wargaming because I remember using a couple for a 1/72 UH-1 that I built many years ago, I remember it because they also supplied the door gunners that I used.
Yes I'd get that for myself for sure. Thanks Grest video
Thanks for watching!
I'm looking forward to seeing this one being built as I've got one in the stash.
Another great video keep up the great work.
You and me both!
I can actually go to the premiere this time since you uploaded on saturday and I woke up 30 minutes before it starts
yay!
Looking at this Matt I must admit I'd love to have a go at this kit.. I have their EE Lightning F6 fleet releases in my collection but it'd be nice to own something different. Granted the pilot figure not being present can be a problem if a flying diorama is considered but I can overlook this issue as I build my aircraft on the ground anyway.. However given the amount of pilot figures I have in my spares box I could actually find a home for one in this kit.
Brilliant review as always Matt and I hope you get round to building her in the future!
Best regards,
Eric
thanks for your thoughts :D
@@ModelMinutes Anytime mate, I'm a huge fan of 50's RAF jets and this one ticks the boxes for myself, the only thing for me in obtaining this model is it's price... on eBay its a kit that goes for £25 minimum... plus postage, so you're looking around £29 for the kit.. so that's the only thing that puts me off as it's not worth that amount...? Besides that to compare kits I'm surprised they haven't released a re-tooled Hunter in 1/72... unless they're planning to release the old kit in their Vintage Classics range?
Granted there is the 1/48 kit but when it comes to space restrictions on the shelf 1/72 is always the way to go!
Regardless of the price? I would actually get one as I'm a die hard fan of modern Airfix stuff and classic RAF aircraft. ☺️
One way of 'cheating' if you want to have a kit with no pilot figure displayed in flight, is to paint the inside of the canopy with a translucent smoke colour so that the inside of the cockpit isn't really visible from anything other than close-up.
good idea!
First Swift I worked on was 1/1 scale. Second was the old Pegasus kit and I enjoyed the build. May have to get this one to do as the one I worked on.
sounds really cool!
Nice model jet I want that for myself this kit.
Yeah, it is quite nice
I like Airfix’s new instructions
yes, they are good
Yes, this looks like a kit I would purchase. Thanks
Hope you enjoy it!
Excellent review! Very nicely done.
It is rather odd that the kit allows you to build the landing up (and gives you the closed doors too) yet does not include a pilot and stand. Zvezda sells aircraft stands separately, so you can get one that way. Sure, that won't stop you from building it "in-flight" but it is a bit annoying. But as a kit, it definitely looks like a very good one with nice detail. I think even the full retail price is still a good bargain for what you get, as are all the newer (new mold) Airfix kits.
:D
Hi I’m a huge fan I live on a 800acre farm in England we also have 3000pigs I’m 12 years old and started Modeling 2 years ago my dad inspired me because he used to build airfix when he was my age. I have just completed my airfix Churchill bridge layer. Anyway I love your videos and carnt wait for you to do the swift. Ps
I would love some tips on brush painting planes, saving up for a 176 scale p51 d
I also really enjoyed the starter set challenge
Thanks! You should watch my P51 videos, i've done a few
@@ModelMinutes all ready seen them all great videos the one I ordered is the d variant and is from the film red tails
@@georgefell6311 nice!
What do you think of the airfix range for 2021 overall.
The highlighted orange areas are really helpful for me
:D
Swift FR.5 is one of my favourite aircraft, so nice to see a decent model of it. Think I’d do the version flown by Ft. Lt Walpole, as I’ve read his book on the Swift.
very cool!
Nice review/unboxing. Not too bad a kit and a 'must have' if you love RAF flying machines.
All in all a good product from Airfix of a rather (in real life) troubled bird.
Yeah, that's part of the reason I picked this one up, interesting aircraft :)
Nice to see more unboxings
More to come!
This one is an excellent kit of an interesting fighter.
I've built it. 👍
I hope it turns out ok when I build it
Almost finished building this one. It builds alright, fit is great. Only downside is all the sinkmarks on the upper surfaces of the wings :(
Fine Mr Surfacer and 1200 grade sandpaper, job done.
:(
Great review! Your videos have been changing quite a bit.
In what way?
@@ModelMinutes mostly the camera work and even more the audio which became much better. Also the format is a bit different.
@@jantimmer5558 I've been working on a few new styles and trying out different things
Having fled the UK for Germany...its hard to get Airfix as Revell is king here. I do kiss them as I am a huge fan of airfix. I had so many great times working and saving for my kits. Then the joyous builds. I had hundreds.
Even in other countries where you would think that there is a fair market for both companies' products, Revell still seems to have more selection
The Supermarine Swift roots can be traced back to the Mk xiv Spitfire. The Mk xiv provided the fuselage for the prototype Spiteful, which in turn the Supermarine Attacker used the wings of the Spiteful. The Attacker was then further developed, replacing the wings and tail with swept wings etc and also given a tricycle undercarriage. Neither the Attacker or Swift were particularly successful. The Attacker was withdrawn from front line service after only 6 years and the Swift after about 12, the roles that the Swift was intended for then being taken over by the Hawker Hunter. The Supermarine Swift was a bit of an embarrassment and almost destroyed the reputation of the British aircraft industry. Supermarine peaked with the Spitfire and went downhill from there.
Fantastic info!
All your videos are good! I'm sure this one is no exception!
Glad you like them!
Definitely a great looking aircraft though!
Agreed!
Nice review, looking forward to a build video!
Thanks!
i would like to see a build video of the eduard spitfire you reviewed the other day. Its a lovely kit. I like this one too!
Coming soon!
I volunteer at an air museum with a Swift and I so want a model of one. Probably wont get this one though as its in the wrong scale. I want one in 1/48 so it can sit with my meteor, hunter, mig-21 and all my warbirds in 1/48.
There is exactly one 1/48 kit of the Swift
www.scalemates.com/kits/falcon-4585-supermarine-swift-fr5-f7--206842
Nice!
Yo también encuentro a faltar el piloto, gran video, gracias.
Thanks for watcing!
I wish that Airfix did this kit in 1/48 scale, also they could do the other cold war early jets.
Hello
I believe the only 1/48 Swift kit is the fairly ancient Falcon vac-form. As vac-formed kits go, this was quite nice but they do take more work than injection molded kits.
i agree
I had this modal made up, and the guy who made it up for me really enjoyed making it and he especially enjoyed it as he love any RAF Pr aircraft. I am thinking about finding anther one and making it up as a fighter aircraft. It’s weird yours was missing a pilot as myn came with one. I am sure if you ask Airfix they will give you one. It would be nice if Airfix brought this kit out again with more of the supermarine jets.
Hmm, that's weird
I got myself a cracking deal there in Swindon during their closing sales!
Nice!
I like the kit I do not normally go for modern planes as I prefer more historical things. I recently decided to get the blood red skies airfix crossover set it has some nice models for the price.
that sounds interesting!
Matt is spitting out some quality content, keep it up mate!
Thanks! I try my best. Sadly we will be back to weekly uploads after this one due to time constraints
5:50 try the f4 phantom if you want a heart attach from the amount off decals
lol . . . . not really
Shame about the model shop closing. There aren’t many around anymore ☹️
Certainly becoming a rare sight
Nice on 16k, already close to 20k
Haha not far
Now to wait for the build.... wonder whens that happening and i cant wait!
hmm, not sure at the moment
:O Back to back videos! Wow!
haha - this may be the last ones like this. Weekly uploads will commence henceforth
shame
I would get it but I mentioned in another video I have a kinda massive kit coming
nice!
£13! Nope!
Well... The pilot figures are usually a nice adition, but let's be honest, the ones you get with other Airfix kits are pretty bad. Their pose always makes me chuckle as they just sit there not even reaching out for the control stick, casually their arms resting on their legs.
One thing I am going to praise with Airfix though. The day-cals are fantastic and so many small detail ones as well. Day-caling the plane alone is a massive undertaking by itself.
Totally agree! I've never used a pilot from a Airfix kit, mainly because the quality just isn't there.
Haha true
Good review Matt. One question though, it looks to me like there is some separation on the decal sheet. Actually the case or imagined on my behalf? I'm asking as I have found the cartograf decals as fairly good quality.
They are still secure to the backing paper if that’s what you were referring to
Not that they are coming from the backing sheet but at about 5.30 it looks like the squadron markings/numbers have split. Or is it that they're printed that way to fit the various recesses when applying? Maybe I'm just over analysing😀
@@jeff72_ they come in two parts because they go over the flaps
@@ModelMinutes cheers, blonde moment on my part 🙄😂
Good work
Thank you so much 😀
I enjoyed building this. Far easier than the vacuform I built many years ago.
nice!
Hmmmm......
Now I'm athinkin' "was it a good idea that l bought one of these quite a while back?" ....or, should I have gone multibuy? Guess I'll find out tomorrow.
:)
I have one in the stash, you can order appropriate resin pilot figures from Hannants.
Thanks for letting me know
A Swift is used as an advertising hoarding at N52 10'38 W002 46'38 (by red phone box). Google street view it!
how interesting!
Ooh yay, I bet this video will be a bamber!
Hm, I Hope the Water stickers for this kit will be good
Fingers crossed!
'Water stickers'. I like it
Great review👍 By all accounts the Swift was very labour intensive to keep operational. The Hunter was the right choice.
Thanks! Yes, apparently so
Nice build, I’d love to see you do a b-17G heavy bomber sometime!
I've got a Revell B17 in the stash somewhere
@@ModelMinutes Oh sweet! I did a revell b17 a while back. For some parts the fit is very poor so have a ton of putty ready to fill them. Other than that it was a good build and quite enjoyable
I’ve got the phantom fg1 and there is over 150 decals most of which are stencil data and I’m not looking forward to doing those
:0
Can u build a bf110
Or a beaufighter
Or a mosquito
Or a black widow
Or baically any two engined bomber interceptor
I hope to certainly be able to in the near future - I have a vintage Beaufighter from Airfix and a Hobbyboss Bf110 in the stash
hey model minutes, do you think you could do a review of the new avro vulcan b.2?
Thanks for the suggestion - at the moment it's probably a bit of a big kit for me to get but would look to get one in the future
@@ModelMinutes thanks for the reply, if that one is too big, what about doing a review (or build!) of the airfix buccaneer s.2c?
@@ellietanner6513 perhaps in the future when i've cleared some of my stash
You: if I want to display a plane in a flying position it will look weird if it does not have a pilot.
Nikolai Skuridin and his mig 23 in 1989: am I a joke to you?
If this is the MiG incident involving Belgium, it did crash eventually
@@ey7290 yes but it did fly without a pilot or canopy.
@@alfepalfe briefly
@@ey7290 it flew until the fuel ran out so I think it was airborne for quite a while.
There was a harrier that flew off on it's own
Great vid!
Thanks!
Do you do any Eduard or Zoueki Mura kit builds?
I'm about to start my first Eduard kit
@@ModelMinutes You will probably be impressed. The Zoueki Mura kits are mind blowing. Pistons and connecting rods molded into cylinder half's, separate hydraulic lines, things we haven't seen in model kits before. More expensive? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely !
Looks lovely but personally I'd wait for a non reconnaissance variant.
AlleyCat models does a range of conversion kits for this Airfix FR.5 to allow everything from the F.1 to F.7 to be built
www.alleycatmodels.co.uk/index.asp?function=search
Yeah I agree, I think that will come in time
I'm so pleased you picked up on the 'no pilot' issue! What is going on!? Come on Airfix.
it's a shame really
I’m currently building this kit, it’s a nice build, but be careful putting the two body parts together
I'll keep an eye out!
dude you are uploading like crazy now. extra videos?
I had some videos that were made before Christmas, after this it will be weekly videos again
I wouldn’t get hung up on crew figures, especially in 1/72 scale. The excellent little Tamiya Skyraider I’ve just finished was pilot-less and none the worse for it. Oh, and the “amazing” Eduard Spitfires don’t have pilots in either 1/72 or 1/48 scales. 😉
I don’t expect them from manufacturers who don’t include them, but seeing as Airfix includes them with almost all their kits it’s a bit weird that they didn’t in this one
The biggest problem is that it isn't in 1/48 scale. I would want the none PR version in preference.
yeah, bigger kit would be cool
@@ModelMinutes Airfix should look at what Das Werk is doing and copy their approach with its new models. I thinks there's likely to be a large market for UK subjects in these scales as they are so rarely modelled.
For me, its far to focussed on 1/72 scale (and 1/600 scale ) and virtually invisible in all the main scales that are popular today (1/35, 1/48 and 1/350).
I like that they do try to get kids into modelling, but all the serious money is in the adult market and this requires fine details and good model design.
In addition, it is way way to focussed on WW2 era models. Thats was fine for the 60s and 70s, but doesn't work quite so well in the 2020s.
Made in India!? I'm old enough to remember when Airfix kits were still all made in Wandsworth!
made in india for many years now.
:)
Looks really nice. Maybe I´ll give 1/72 planes another chance xD
A little question: Can someone recommend any WWII stuff in 1/56 from another manufacturer than Italeri?
Thanks for watching! Personally I don't have much experience with 1/56 scale, maybe someone else will be able to help
@@ModelMinutes Aye, that´s the main problem. 1/56 is pretty rare but the perfect size for tanks between 1/72 or 1/76 (too "toy-sized" ) and 1/48 (too large for my room).
Any subscriber showcases coming up Matt?
Hopefully soon!
Ok cool. Matt, up until now I’ve used rattle cans to paint all my models. Been pleased with them but there’s only so much detail you can show with them. So, I’m keen on getting an airbrush. I watched your airbrush video and was impressed, was just wondering what sort of ventilation you had and where you actually sprayed. (Indoors/garage etc) thanks again.
It's a shame nice kit no pilot figure what happened to airfix no figures if you want a pilot you have to spend more money on resin figures come on airfix go back to the old days great video letting people know what's going on with the industry
Thanks!
Swift FR5 was only flown by two squadrons, as depicted in the box.
I was under the impression it was flown by 2, 4 and 79 Sqns
@@ModelMinutes the FR5, was only flown by two squadrons. Other marks were a bit more widely used
@@ianallan8005 I guess the Wikipedia page needs updating, it lists 3
Are those sink marks in the wings, or am I losing the plot?
yes, something i missed but has been pointed out, there are a couple of sink marks
In my stash waiting to be built
Mine too :P
Press f to pay respect for the crew figures that were M.I.A
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Definitely go for the blue underside if you're looking for votes
Thanks!
@Cmndr Roy Fokker if it’s something you wanted to do, I have built kits outside in the summer before
@Cmndr Roy Fokker probably more than you want to pay really
Anybody else notice the massive sink marks on the upper wing surfaces?
Some earlier comments have noticed it. Can’t say I did when I was making the review
@@ModelMinutes I had them on the tail of my Airfix Hurricane. I tried plastic putties but they didn't seem to bond well and came out the holes when sanding. I found sprue goo worked best. Looking forward to this build, nice plane. All the best.
Nice review. Looks a good model to build, but I wont be getting it for a while - too much in the stash!
You and me both!
No flight stand either!
2 problems! Although, Airfix haven’t included them for decades
@@ModelMinutes true - but it might be nice to have them again
Let's see a Scimitar, then a Jaguar in 1/48th scale come out from Airfix ( A retooled and new mould Jaguar
those are good choices!
Are Airfix kits still manufactured in India? I thought they had been pulled out.
I know some have been made in the UK recently
Banger*
:D
Last time I bought an airfix kit it was in aplastic bag and cost a few shillings
What have you been building recently?
@@ModelMinutes a couple real ones, jodels cost more though.
@@GWAYGWAY1 nice!
Why get this kit?.... The very last aircraft made by Supermarine or you could say the very last "Spitfire" in jet form until the lighting stole the show, now there's an aeronautical beast, with the best of true British might, sadly no more due to successive government cuts and reinvestments
:)
Airfix is airfix, i'd rather buy anything else!
fair enough
P
'Peetot' tube - ? Always thought it's pronounced 'pitot' as in 'pilot'. But I do stand to be corrected - ! 1😁
Named after Henri Pitot so french pronunciation.
Yeah, not sure why I know that tbh
Yes I was wondering about why pilots are no longer supplied, nor are the stands used to depict planes in flight. Shame really.
It’s a cost choice
@@ModelMinutes yes but it can't cost much for a figure or two and a generic stand.
@@philmartin5689 people are squishy and mould themselves to cockpits, plastic figures are not so squishy. Cockpits are all different so to get a figure to fit in each one requires a new sculpt for every model. Generic ones don’t really work so well and having to design a new figure for every kit becomes a very costly exercise.
Stands are available separately but due to their size will push up postage costs an box sizes, which pushes shipping etc up.
It might not seem much but it all adds up
Swift
Swift
I said swift
Nice
Nice
I said nice
Is this clickbait ? please do not stoop to that.
There is (in my opinion) only one thing wrong with this model kit. Click bait is where you entice viewers with a promise of something that is not in the video. This is not that as I will tell you in the video what that one thing is. I deliver on that promise
7:33 - if you can see there are depressions on both wings following the lines from the ailerons inboard. Not a killer but would need sorting as these look like moulding artefacts not things you'd see on the real plane. No pilot - no excuse for this really is there? A useful video - if I was curious to buy and build this one, now I am not.
Thanks for watching!
There's some nasty looking sink marks on those wings.
supposedly so . .
Didn't you crash this jet into a tree in warthunder?
I crash this into everything 😂
The only problem is that it doesn't have an engine
or is big enough to actually fly