Love your openness and humour, and you're not a sycophant to the manufacturers of the model kits that you are building or been provided with. Take care and be safe out there.
Thanks a lot, Alex, for this video - you provided a lot of needful tipps for my own build. I got the kit as well and haven't found time yet... but my video will follow soon.
We`ve had a Mk XIV treat this week, Rahmi, Dusan, Inner nerd and now Alex too. An absolute embarrassment of riches. Super finish Alex, love the metallic scheme.
Good morning my friend. Wow, what a lovely treat to wake up to. I enjoyed every Minute including seeing you eat every crumb of that kit Kat !!! Ha ha . I hope you and your family are well ? Stay safe my friend
Great work Alex. And thanks for taking the time to explain your work. Already seen other builds yours is rhe best so far. Muchas gracias hermano y seguiremos modelando con una sonrisa
Thanks for this great video🔝 I always enjoy watching your videos and they are a great inspiration🔝 The Kit Kat section is pretty funny😁👉🏼I like Sneakers more,but once i started eating one i just can't stop🤣 But that also happenen to me with some Modell Kits,i don't eat them up,no no,but i just can't stop😊However. Best wishes and regards from Germany to Portugal🍀 ✌😎✌
Hello! Kit Kat: it was in the instructions, you had to do it... And maybe that is why this lady looks quick! 🙂 I also enjoyed this second model from the group build. Curious thing Rahmi's "Lazy Lady" was first....
@@AlexModeling Well, now everything has fallen in its place! 😊 Looking forward to seeing the other models from the group build. I'm curious to see what the next one will be. 😎
The pilot of that beautiful MK XIV look tired. A lot of missions had been flown .Great work . I used to build models my 1/48 ,1/32 ,and 1/24 scale all companies .
A really super job Alex. The Humbrol metallics did you no favours even with that lovely gloss black primer! Like to see this one again using better paint!
Fantastic video alex I can only dream of having your modelling skills truly a work of art I will keep watching your videos in a hope to improve my own skills thank you again alex keep smiling 😁
Terrific job, Alex......and glad you didn't follow the crowd and build the all metal one....something a little different! As per usual, always, always great to watch your builds!!!!
You're right about the panel lines Alex...I build 1/72 mostly. I stopped buying Airfix kits because of how out of scale their panel lines are. Nice job on it just the same. The cockpit looks great.
Nice job on the silver scheme! I'm thinking of this scheme too as I've already done a Grey/Green scheme on a Mk.XVI. I've yet to even start the build yet though so lots of time to decide lol
Wish you luck for it! You Will enjoy the cockpit its fantástic! Just pay atention to the air intakes. I got the feeling that it doesn t fit like if it wasn t made for this kit. If you could then get back to me and give me your take on this i would apreciate
After watching a very negative review /build of this kit . Your video is a breath of fresh air . Your clearly enthusiastic and positive about this kit . you obviously had the skill to apply the wings correctly to the fuselage . Just to say the Mk xiv had both wing versions standard and LF . Johnny Johnson had the standard wing version before the war ended . Probably easier to remove the tip than to put it on if you make the full wing version . Also the fuel tank cover is not fully flush on the real Spitfire ( which rather spoils it's beautiful lines ) I think this is why its been done as a separate part . As if it is moulded you cannot represent the gappy appearance of the real thing . I gather Tamiya has done this on the new MK1 tooling ; perhaps more successfully .
Great video, really helps for those of us just starting. I'm preparing to build my first kit, and I think I'm going to start with either a Spitfire or a P51-D Mustang. Do you recommend any specific kits for a new builder? I'm older, and have tools and airbrush. I think it best to start off with maybe an easier kit that still has some nice detail and good fit. I'd be grateful for any recommendations. It seems there are so many kits and brands to choose from. Also, what scale would be best for a new builder? I'd like something big enough to have good details, but small enough that it's easier to handle. My initial thought was 1:48 scale. What are your thoughts?
Yeah - Thanks, that is in line with my thinking, your confirmation is appreciated. Would you think that 1:48 is a good scale? I fear that 1:72 might get too frustrating with the tiny parts and detail painting.
@@silentstormstudios 1/48 kits can get kinda expensive, especially if its tamiya or airfix, but the tamiya 1/48 a6m3 is at a decent price and fits together pretty good
Yeah - It looks like 1:48 scale kits can be had for $20-$30, which I’m ok with if it’s a good kit. I can get a Tamiya, Airfix or even and Eduard weekend kit in that range. I’ll be taking my tine with it, and there’s so many resources online to learn how to do things right that I’m not too concerned about completely messing it up.
The wings don't come clipped because clipped wings were not an inherent characteristic of the Mk XIV, even the FR version. The wing tips on a Spitfire could be changed from clipped to standard, or the reverse, in about 30 minutes. The kit therefor gives the option to be built clipped, as was most common for FR.Mk XIVs, or with standard tips for rarer examples.
To be honest,the Airfix sprues still looks like they are from the seventies,the only great kit from them i have built recently are the 1:24 Hellcat and that is GREAT.
@@AlexModeling I am not trying to downtalk Airfix, my fondest memories are from my childhood and Airfix models, they were not expensive and they still are fun to build. 😀
Fine work but I think the decals are not correct, on the rudder it should have been with the narrow white line, the same goes with the decal on the fuselage, a yellow outer ring should be there... otherwise a nice build.
That's why you don't decant paints for models unless it model car builders that's there thing! Not armor use AK xtreme metal the bright Alloy and the black base! Was that a gloss blue you used for the uniform? If it was matt it would have looked better there face was normally mucky anyway lol
nice build and kit but Airfix wasted a golden opportunity to make this beast of a Spitfire in 1/24 scale, such a shame as there are no larger scale low back XIV's out there
Love your openness and humour, and you're not a sycophant to the manufacturers of the model kits that you are building or been provided with. Take care and be safe out there.
Thanks a lot, Alex, for this video - you provided a lot of needful tipps for my own build. I got the kit as well and haven't found time yet... but my video will follow soon.
If you want to take part on the group build please do!
We`ve had a Mk XIV treat this week, Rahmi, Dusan, Inner nerd and now Alex too. An absolute embarrassment of riches. Super finish Alex, love the metallic scheme.
Thank you! True. They are great modellers. Its an honor to BE at there SIDE on this one
Good morning my friend. Wow, what a lovely treat to wake up to. I enjoyed every Minute including seeing you eat every crumb of that kit Kat !!! Ha ha . I hope you and your family are well ? Stay safe my friend
Thoroughly enjoyed the video Alex. The kitkat is funny as hell. Airfix must have a good sense of humour too. Very nice work mate
Thanks Mark! Imagine 5 Years from now someone gets this kit and........ Have a "roten" break!😂😂😂😂
As always Alex a real stunner of a build, matched with a great video, thanks for sharing.
Excellent video. Great build. And I think your narrative adds greatly to the video. I think you should do it more often.
I know this is an old video. But I really enjoyed it and learned a lot from it.
Mine arrives tomorrow, Alex........as ever, I'm watching you for guidance.
Superbly done as usual.
That is priceles., by the a very fine model .Airfix has come along way . Thank you.
Hi Alex. Just finished the video. That cockpit better than mine ;) Keep up the great works.
Hello! No its not. Too kind of you! Cheers and thanks!
Great build Alex. That chocolate was thoroughly deserved :)
Thanks:)
Great work Alex. And thanks for taking the time to explain your work. Already seen other builds yours is rhe best so far. Muchas gracias hermano y seguiremos modelando con una sonrisa
Beautiful build Alex, your model really stands out.
Thank you
I think there is nothing wrong with your pilot figure. Great build and I loved watching your video.
I like the ten mile view . Your model stands up to close scrutiny .
Great build Alex
I am learning from your videos . Being retaught in new techniques in modeling . Thank you . Like the music .
Great build, I’m a massive fan of the ‘10 mile rule’ too! 👍🏻
10 Mile rule... Rules
Brilliant work yet again Alex, can't wait to start this one.
Another OUSTANDING build. Really enjoyed this video.
Beautiful work Alex. Thank for sharing that with us.
Thank you
Great build as always Alex and the added challenge of using Humbrol acrylics too.
It was fun to return to it... Did One with the remaining amount of paints again... But ONLY to not out that Paint to waist
You have convinced me to buy one as well, lovely build and I love your videos.
A gorgeous model and lovely video to watch :) Excellent!!
Thank you Michael!
Thanks for this great video🔝
I always enjoy watching your videos and they are a great inspiration🔝
The Kit Kat section is pretty funny😁👉🏼I like Sneakers more,but once i started eating one i just can't stop🤣
But that also happenen to me with some Modell Kits,i don't eat them up,no no,but i just can't stop😊However.
Best wishes and regards from Germany to Portugal🍀
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I'm not even at the end Alex, but great job mate, you've done a superb job here and the video itself is first rate! Well done you!
Just take your time! It is a good kit and with a bit of pacience you Will get better results than this. This GB for me its done! :)
Awesome man :) I am starting Tamiyas new Spitfire mk1 soon so this is very inspirational! Thanks for your work mate. Your video editing is great
That’s a lovely looking model.
Hello!
Kit Kat: it was in the instructions, you had to do it...
And maybe that is why this lady looks quick! 🙂
I also enjoyed this second model from the group build.
Curious thing Rahmi's "Lazy Lady" was first....
Oh, wait, actually this Quick Lady was first!.... The Lazy Lady came second... It only happened that I watched them the other way around.
Exactly... But. Not competing with anyone you know. 😁
And now that you know it was not first... Whats curious? 🙂
@@AlexModeling
Well, now everything has fallen in its place! 😊
Looking forward to seeing the other models from the group build.
I'm curious to see what the next one will be. 😎
Another work of art, Alex. What a excellent job.
Nice bunch of paints 👍👍
Very nice Alex. I have to add this one to my stash.
The pilot of that beautiful MK XIV look tired. A lot of missions had been flown .Great work . I used to build models my 1/48 ,1/32 ,and 1/24 scale all companies .
"oh yes!... and I don't regret it!" Awesome!!!
Outstanding, great job and building tips for this new kit.
Fun watching your build as always.
A really super job Alex. The Humbrol metallics did you no favours even with that lovely gloss black primer! Like to see this one again using better paint!
I thought Exactly the same... That metal Shine would BE enhanced
Can’t wait for mine to arrive, should come later this week
Fantastic video alex I can only dream of having your modelling skills truly a work of art I will keep watching your videos in a hope to improve my own skills thank you again alex keep smiling 😁
Great build, keep up the great work an inspiration to all
Great work Alex as always.
Bravo and a beautiful job. Always learning something new watching your videos. And honestly who can pass up a kit kat.
Terrific job, Alex......and glad you didn't follow the crowd and build the all metal one....something a little different! As per usual, always, always great to watch your builds!!!!
Alex modeling new Dimension Video! Very profesional! Good stuff! 👍
Thank you Cap! :)
Seu video com narrativa melhorou bastante Alex, gostei de tudo, da edição, da iluminação e da montagem! Voce está muito bem!
Muito obrigado Ulisses.
i'll be at work, but will watch replay, Good Luck!
thanks! have a great work!
thanks! have a great work!
Hi Alex. Fantastic job as usual!! Enjoy the day. Ray L
Nice One and Thankyou! Cheers
Bravo Alex, fantastic model, obrigado. As always take care from South Africa
Looks great brother 👍
Hello Brother! Thank you!
Most Excellent!
Nice Spitfire, looks awesome!
You're right about the panel lines Alex...I build 1/72 mostly. I stopped buying Airfix kits because of how out of scale their panel lines are. Nice job on it just the same. The cockpit looks great.
Thanks
Outstanding work Alex!
Great job on the plane
Nice Work Alex, enjoyed the video and the model
Nice job on the silver scheme! I'm thinking of this scheme too as I've already done a Grey/Green scheme on a Mk.XVI. I've yet to even start the build yet though so lots of time to decide lol
Wish you luck for it! You Will enjoy the cockpit its fantástic! Just pay atention to the air intakes. I got the feeling that it doesn t fit like if it wasn t made for this kit. If you could then get back to me and give me your take on this i would apreciate
@@AlexModeling Okay I'll look out for that, looking forward to making a start on the kit, it looks nicely detailed.
@@TheInnerNerd it is indeed!
This is amazing!! The detail is incredible 😊you earned a new subscriber 😊
Another great video mate! 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻
Nice one Alex, super looking model! Have a great weekend! Cheers : )
Great building but I think you could plant potatoes in those panel lines;)
Nice Alex, well done my Friend. 👍✌👏
Great work Buddy and keep modeling :)
After watching a very negative review /build of this kit . Your video is a breath of fresh air . Your clearly enthusiastic and positive about this kit . you obviously had the skill to apply the wings correctly to the fuselage . Just to say the Mk xiv had both wing versions standard and LF . Johnny Johnson had the standard wing version before the war ended . Probably easier to remove the tip than to put it on if you make the full wing version . Also the fuel tank cover is not fully flush on the real Spitfire ( which rather spoils it's beautiful lines ) I think this is why its been done as a separate part . As if it is moulded you cannot represent the gappy appearance of the real thing . I gather Tamiya has done this on the new MK1 tooling ; perhaps more successfully .
Another great job!
Superb building !!!😉👍
Great cockpit detail, but i don't understand why all the companies they don't put at least decal seat belts to their models...🤔
The kit-kat looked in better condition out of the box, than some bits of the kit. But I'm sure it was "perfect"
Perfect!😁😁
Great video, really helps for those of us just starting. I'm preparing to build my first kit, and I think I'm going to start with either a Spitfire or a P51-D Mustang. Do you recommend any specific kits for a new builder? I'm older, and have tools and airbrush. I think it best to start off with maybe an easier kit that still has some nice detail and good fit. I'd be grateful for any recommendations. It seems there are so many kits and brands to choose from.
Also, what scale would be best for a new builder? I'd like something big enough to have good details, but small enough that it's easier to handle. My initial thought was 1:48 scale. What are your thoughts?
Choose either a tamiya kit or an airfix new tooled one
Yeah - Thanks, that is in line with my thinking, your confirmation is appreciated. Would you think that 1:48 is a good scale? I fear that 1:72 might get too frustrating with the tiny parts and detail painting.
@@silentstormstudios 1/48 kits can get kinda expensive, especially if its tamiya or airfix, but the tamiya 1/48 a6m3 is at a decent price and fits together pretty good
Yeah - It looks like 1:48 scale kits can be had for $20-$30, which I’m ok with if it’s a good kit. I can get a Tamiya, Airfix or even and Eduard weekend kit in that range. I’ll be taking my tine with it, and there’s so many resources online to learn how to do things right that I’m not too concerned about completely messing it up.
Very nice 😎
Good to see you building an 1/48 scale airplane model again!. How Airfix decal fix worked?. Greetings!
Long time no seeing Alex
Great to see you back
well done brother. i would have enjoyed the kit kat too.
Imagine someone 5 Years from now gets this kit and..... 5 year old kitkat
Another nice one Alex.. But damn it man, warn me if you do another Kit Kat build so I can be ready. Now I have to run out again. lol
Could you kindly say what the purpose of the stage with the thinned paint is for please?
Nice job
Yes. Oh yes. LOL. Another masterpiece my friend.
sigue asi, me encantan tus videos
It looks amazing! I hope mine turns out as well as yours ☺️
the pilot looked awesome. until you finished him!
Awesome video Alex, and the plane came out so very nice in silver, love it. 1 question do you thin Humbrol clear coat.
No. I just aplyed it straight from the bottle
Loved the build! Might buy one for myself :). Eat with your mouth closed!
I was rating mouth Open on purpose but thanks for the lesson
@@AlexModeling I see :) sorry if my comment came across as a bit judgey!
Have a break! Have a Kit-Kat!.
Could you once again make a video about a submarine (for example Revell type IX) 1/72?
Provided you would like
Tempting
AlexModeling sounds good
Keep up the good work mate.
"foste tu que fizeste" :p
Fui sim senhora! Tens pago os teus impostos? Cuidado nas rotundas!😂😂😂
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The wings don't come clipped because clipped wings were not an inherent characteristic of the Mk XIV, even the FR version. The wing tips on a Spitfire could be changed from clipped to standard, or the reverse, in about 30 minutes. The kit therefor gives the option to be built clipped, as was most common for FR.Mk XIVs, or with standard tips for rarer examples.
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Great work🏆
I wish i knew about it to join you guys....I am jealous 😁
chocolate is awsome
was kitkat included xD
Yes!
AlexModeling Wow!, Also that was a nice build👍🏻.
To be honest,the Airfix sprues still looks like they are from the seventies,the only great kit from them i have built recently are the 1:24 Hellcat and that is GREAT.
Totally agree on that One!! Yes you are absolutly right
@@AlexModeling I am not trying to downtalk Airfix, my fondest memories are from my childhood and Airfix models, they were not expensive and they still are fun to build. 😀
😁😊👍👍👍👍
Humbrol makes acrylic now!
some Mk14s had full wingtips but most where clipped
Fine work but I think the decals are not correct, on the rudder it should have been with the narrow white line, the same goes with the decal on the fuselage, a yellow outer ring should be there... otherwise a nice build.
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Bom trabalho sem duvida
That's why you don't decant paints for models unless it model car builders that's there thing! Not armor use AK xtreme metal the bright Alloy and the black base! Was that a gloss blue you used for the uniform? If it was matt it would have looked better there face was normally mucky anyway lol
nice build and kit but Airfix wasted a golden opportunity to make this beast of a Spitfire in 1/24 scale, such a shame as there are no larger scale low back XIV's out there
You forgot painting the Camera hatches on the fuselage, I fear.
Le Trepidant you are right, I do think that he forgot to do it.