So glad to hear someone actually enjoy a big kit as there are so many blokes bitching and complaining about every kit they do .I'm 62 and an experienced modeller and if people find it too difficult to remove a bit of flash or have to modify something...give up the hobby. Thanks for a good build series and showing us how a professional model maker with a good attitude builds a model cheers...Matt from Australia
Hey Matt, thanks for your very kind words, greatly appreciated. Yes, most of the people that bitch about models, is because they don't understand all of the processes involved with the design and manufacture of mold tools and the way they work, along with the processes required to achieve decent parts from a molding press. Along with that, they don't understand the cost implications to fulfil some of their expectations and how those would effect the unit price of the boxed product. As a retired Director of Engineering for a mold manufacturing company, being involved with the molding industry since leaving University, I can state that it's a fine balance of knowing the average price points people are willing to pay for what sacrifice of quality they are willing to accept. Oh, we can build Rolls Royce mold tools with very intricate mechanisms to produce some of their expectations, but the majority of people buying models wouldn't be willing to pay Rolls Royce prices. Martin from USA, originally England. Cheers : )
Thank you Frederick for your very kind praise, greatly appreciated. There are a lot of model builders on TH-cam who produce some exquisite works of art, who I personally admire and hope to become as good as, in time. But, I am very happy with how this build turned out! Thanks again! Cheers : )
Wow! That's some super awesome detailing.. thing looks real! Love your work and attention to detail! you sure have a subtle feel for weathering... makes it look real.. so often other modelers overdo it. Yours looks great!
Sorry for the very late response Mark, but thanks for the very kind compliment, much appreciated. I'm playing catch up with comments, today, now that I have one free! Cheers : )
Can I be perfectly honest with you Martin? This is a work of art! The slide show managed to capture what a powerful beast the Tiffy was. It looks like it would just fly through stuff rather than waste ammo! Whether its the figure that gives a great perspective of size, I am not sure. But you have created a build that is just superb and I keep looking at the slides finding new detail and wowing at the weathering. I just wish I had the patience to build such large scale kits. Bloody well done sir.
Hey Al, thanks for your very kind compliment, greatly appreciated, mate and very happy you like how she turned out. When a kit is so highly detailed, like this one, 75% of the overall impact has been created for you, it’s then just a case of flying it together and bringing it to life with color. Thanks again! Cheers 👍👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
Once again Martin you have outdone yourself mate. The attention to detail in this build is like nothing I have ever seen. This is for sure the absolute best build of the Typhoon I have ever seen. From my family to yours, Merry Christmas. Cheers.
I am thoroughly impressed! Fantastic attention to detail! I love the larger scale models that can really share the artistry of the builder and represent the actual object in a more realistic approach. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the info on the witness lines - I always relish these "inside-info" tidbits you have. And its great to know that there's a reason why witness lines are there, not just as an added challenge. I can't believe I'm so far behind on your videos.The amount of magnificent detailing and weathering you did on this kit was literally jaw-dropping. I had to remind myself to close my mouth! One day when I grow up, I'm going to build models that look just like this, haha! Utterly superb! - Trevor
Ha ha, you're funny...but thank you again for the very kind compliment, much appreciated. You do some pretty awesome stuff yourself, different to what I do, we all have our own comfort zones. It's taken me 5 years, next month since I built and released my first Aircraft model video...I can't believe it's been that long already?!! And, I began modeling after taking early retirement, due to health, so, while the wife is at work, I'm at home alone all day...so, modeling was an escape from the monotony of 4 walls, boredom and the possibility of going stir-crazy! Therefore, I've been modeling most days now for almost 5 years...which when compared to someone that can only grab 8 hrs a week, maybe, because they work full-time...my one year of modeling equates to 5 years of modeling for them. On that calculation...my 5 yrs modeling would be equivalent to 25 yrs of modeling for the average working modeler...I've had a lot of time to practice and improve myself since those humble beginnings 5 yrs ago! Cheers for now! Martin : )
@@InternationalBritishModeler So true, there's so little time for the hobby. But you've really surpassed the average builder by light years. However, I always find your amazing work to be an inspiration, as I can see what's possible with dedication and practice. Although, I suspect, there's a boatload of talent which you also bring to the table. I think I have done so before, but I need to thank you for teaching me, and other model builders of all ages who watch your channel, to aspire to greater things, to always raise the bar and never give up!
@@InternationalBritishModeler Hi Martin :-) Would it be okay for me to put a link to this video in the description for my latest video? I mention witness lines in the new video, and your explanation in this video is excellent.
Awesome mate!... I have seen this kit on display at a local model shop.. yes it is a work of art!..read a book called Typhoon Pilot by Desmond Morris...he was a Kiwi pilot in WW2.. thanks from down under! 👍🇳🇿
Thanks for watching and commenting, greatly appreciated, and, sorry for my slow reply, but I've been busy with a new hobby... building a studio in my basement and buying everything that I needed to begin oil painting, something that I've always wanted to try all my life. Now I'm retired, I have plenty of time to try! If you want to check out my new hobby TH-cam channel "Martin Lamont Fine Art", then here's the link: th-cam.com/channels/i5IosDqF3Z2dDvPQXCYABw.html Cheers :)
Simply love your work, I watch a few model builders on YT and I find myself judging their work on your standard. There are some as good but none better. You have a gift, not a smudge of oil out of place, simple lovely work.
Thank you for your very kind compliment, Gail, much appreciated...happy that you like my work and humbled that you give it such high praise. Happy New year! Cheers : )
Thank you, much appreciated! Sadly, the figure doesn't come with the kit...there isn't much available out there for 1/24 scale WWII military figures, but my step-daughter found this figure for me manufactured by a company called "Barracuda".... here's a link to the figure: spruebrothers.com/barbr24208-1-24-barracudacast-hawker-typhoon-mid-late-war-pilot-figure/ Cheers :)
In Australia, we paid top dollar for this Kit... as always, but I kind of get annoyed of people who get super critical and forget the cost of producing such models .Great work, and a great kit.
Thanks Rusty, much appreciated! You don’t have to tell me how much work goes into designing, manufacturing and qualifying injection molds, as a retired Director of Engineering for a large injection molding company, I began my career designing molds for many different markets, including new product development and introduction, mold flow analyses, finite element analyses and program management. Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
Fantastic build there Martin. 1/24 is only for the very brave and extremely patient ones. I decided I could never go that large scale ever for the shear effort involved in detailing. You did an awe inspiring job on that Tiffy. Have a Merry Christmas. Cheers all the way from India
Thanks for your very kind compliment Sherbir, greatly appreciated! Merry Christmas back to you and your family, too, all the way from the USA! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺☃️☃️🎄🎄🎂🎂🍾🍾🍸🍸🎅🏻🎅🏻
Excellent work once again Martin. You will have to bring it over to BM and show the boys. I seem to be following you. Now the Do 217 is done I will be working on completing my car door Tiffy in the next few weeks. This is the 1/48 one and will be done in the desert camo. Churchill sent some to the desert for testing.
Thanks Greg, much appreciated mate! What does BM stand for, sorry...would love to see your “Tiffy” in desert camo colors when she’s done...enjoy building her! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
Oh yes, duh...been under the weather for two days with abdominal issues and suffering brain fog from it, sorry. When I’m next at my computer, I’ll share it on there. Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
What an amazing aircraft, one to be proud of Martin, all of your skills show on this build, it doesn't seem that long ago when you showed this kit as your Christmas present, looking forward to the diorama, Cheers mate, 🎅🎄👍👍✌️
Hi Martin, absolutely perfect Hawker Typhoon. I am enthusiastic about your work. Very expertly staged. Your videos are made with great attention to detail and very informative. Merry Christmas and further good luck!!! Thumbs up and see you soon, John
Absolutely STUNNING Martin! What an inspiration your builds are. Please keep the vids coming in 2019. Merry xmas from a fellow New Englander (MA) Brit expat.
Thanks for your very kind compliment , Sean, much appreciated. I’ve been uploading modeling vids since March 2014, almost 5 years and have no present intentions to stop, so, you’ll continue to see more through 2019. Merry Christmas to you and yours, too! You’re only 57 miles south-west of me, I used to drive through your town regularly, along 495, on business trips when my office was based in Hudson, NH...exit 2 off route 3. How long have you been state-side?
@@InternationalBritishModeler Look forward to more builds next year then! I've been here in Mass since 2015. The highways terrify me, but other than that I love it! (Sure beats East London!) Hudson eh? Theres a very good model store near Hudson - the Spare Time Shop in Marlborough. I highly recommend it, and it's 20% discounted for IPMS cardholders! Have a great Xmas Martin... look fwd to keeping up with your builds in the new year (I'm off for some more Baileys Irish Cream!)
Hey Sean, you’re a ex-pat newbie, then. I came here November 1999, so next year will be my 20th Anniversary. I lived in Palm Beach, Florida for the first 7 years, had 2 years in Vermont and the rest in New Hampshire, of which 2 were in the Hanover region near Dartmouth College, then 6 years in Manchester and 2 years where I am now. I’ve been fine with the highways, never bothered me, and a good job, because I had to travel a lot around the New England region on business. Never knew about the model shop in Marlboro, but, I didn’t begin modeling until 2014, a year after retiring, so next time I’m in that area, I’ll check it out, thanks 👍🙂 We had a great day yesterday, thanks, hope yours was a good one?! Baileys is my wife’s sister’s favorite tipple, mine is a single malt scotch...the missus got me a nice one for Christmas. Enjoy the rest of the holidays! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
I have to agree with Al Wood on this . in certain pics it has a realism rarely seen in kits and I think you have a talent for making things look real. I especially like the engine detail on this bird it's really realistic. Really beautiful Martin lovely job.
Great video Martin. This Hawker Typhoon looks really nice indeed still. I know the group build has been ended about a year ago, but you know what I mean mate. Thanks for sharing. Cheers from ... Josh
I agree...with knobs on! In earlier days, before wretched arthritis kicked in I was a keen modeler,. But not in 1000 years could I ever have come close to the skill of this gentleman.
Hi Martin, l think the last kit l built was 50+ years ago. Would it be an exaggeration to suggest this model belongs in a museum? Perhaps it is already destined to do so as you mentioned you were creating a diorama. Staggering workmanship! This is my first visit, the first of many me thinks!
Hey John, thanks for your very kind compliment, much appreciated. I spend so many hours on each of my builds, that I get too attached to them, like newborns...giving one away to a museum, or anywhere else, would give me sleepless nights worrying if it is being taken care of and not mishandled. But, if I was commissioned to do a build, then that would be different, knowing from the start that I wasn’t building it for me. I have 53 completed builds since beginning modeling in 2014, and everyone is displayed throughout my home. Glad you like my channel, thanks for the support, much appreciated! Have a great weekend and merry Christmas, too! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺🎄🎄☃️☃️🎅🏻🎅🏻🎈🎈🎈🎂🎂🍾🍾🍸🍸
I was wondering what was up with this vid, because the "Tiffy" build was so long ago. I have looked over my kit, and yes, there will be hours of clean up. They "seam" to enjoy giving the modeler extra work for your money. OUCH! $150?! I paid $90 for my "Tiffy". That's why I didn't mine spending the extra for corrections and the brass Hispanos. Have you checked out the 1/24th Hellcat from AirFix?
Hey Bob, yes, it was time to release the Krakken before I build a diorama for her in my next buddy build beginning January 1st, although I have my Bomber diorama to complete, along with a diorama for the 1/48 “mossie” that I’ve scratch-built the hell out of that will include the 1/48 re-fueller truck and figures. Yes, when the “Tiffy” was first released it was top dollar, but can be picked up so much ch cheaper now. When will you build yours? There’s no getting away from “Seam” lines, the mold parting lines are necessary for manufacturability. Yes, saw the Hellcat when it was spotlighted at the “Telford” show in the UK, another gorgeous looking beast, but this time, I’ll wait a couple of years for the price to drop before I buy one, unless by some unlikely good fortune, Airfix or a distributor sent me one to build and review for them on my channel...I can dream. Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
Great job Martin. Every plane model i make comes out better. your great channel is a huge inspiration to me . keep up your posts. And merry Christmas to you and your family.
I ordered two kits at Jadlam's and my girlfriend purchased my Christmas gift there. It's amazing that you can get stuff from the U.K. cheaper than on the continent! We're both very happy and even Royal Mail worked well and swiftly. "I believe miracles!" Really brilliant job on the Tiffy and the pilot, Martin! How many gallons of paint did you use? :) I have enough space now for an aircraft of that scale and 50 quid don't sound bad! I'll sell my dog and take my girlfriend to the shelter. I should have enough money then! :D I'm German and we don't say Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year before Christmas Eve, so please forget that I just said it! I'll release a short tutorial then and that's the right moment for those wishes! Cheers :)
Ha ha, you too funny, although I don’t think your GF and dog would think so if you did do that 🤪🤣 Yes, they were very cheap at Jadlams, just the shipping cost to the USA that didn’t make it viable at the time, but free shipping to UK buyers...it was a steal! Okay, forget I said what I did, and I’ll wait until Christmas Eve to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🤪😝
Wanna work worders on a big kit then you get all the refs you can. Split the kit into separate sub kits and tackle each individually. Don’t even think about it unless you have an airbrush. Utilise high grade pastel chalks Verlinden techniques, wire, grades of pencil, graphite and oil paints.
Happy...you are right. Superb build but Hawkers put a lot of work into producing a super-streamlined aeroplane as smooth as glass. Have a look at the last remaining Typhoon at the IWM. All flush riveting. Even pilots who flew them commented on the high quality glossy smooth finish to the Typhoon (and Tempest).
@@johnmclean6498 Hey John - it s fine to know, that i'am not alone - rivets on mostly all new kit's - and producers that release kits with realistic surfaces where blamed by the reviewers cause lack of details... - for more and more modelers it seems to be more important that the models look cool instead realistic...what should we do?
Nice job on the Typhoon! Weathering looks great, it's a big kit. If you have a minute pop by my channel and check it out. I'm a military modeller and do a variety of different subject matter. I just subbed.
So glad to hear someone actually enjoy a big kit as there are so many blokes bitching and complaining about every kit they do .I'm 62 and an experienced modeller and if people find it too difficult to remove a bit of flash or have to modify something...give up the hobby. Thanks for a good build series and showing us how a professional model maker with a good attitude builds a model cheers...Matt from Australia
Hey Matt, thanks for your very kind words, greatly appreciated. Yes, most of the people that bitch about models, is because they don't understand all of the processes involved with the design and manufacture of mold tools and the way they work, along with the processes required to achieve decent parts from a molding press. Along with that, they don't understand the cost implications to fulfil some of their expectations and how those would effect the unit price of the boxed product. As a retired Director of Engineering for a mold manufacturing company, being involved with the molding industry since leaving University, I can state that it's a fine balance of knowing the average price points people are willing to pay for what sacrifice of quality they are willing to accept. Oh, we can build Rolls Royce mold tools with very intricate mechanisms to produce some of their expectations, but the majority of people buying models wouldn't be willing to pay Rolls Royce prices.
Martin from USA, originally England. Cheers : )
Thanks for your reply...Matt
This is easily the BEST finished model reveal on TH-cam. Stunningly realistic completed plane... and wonderfully professional presentation. Bravo!
Thank you Frederick for your very kind praise, greatly appreciated. There are a lot of model builders on TH-cam who produce some exquisite works of art, who I personally admire and hope to become as good as, in time. But, I am very happy with how this build turned out! Thanks again! Cheers : )
Wow! That's some super awesome detailing.. thing looks real! Love your work and attention to detail! you sure have a subtle feel for weathering... makes it look real.. so often other modelers overdo it. Yours looks great!
Thanks for watching, and for your kind compliment, much appreciated. Cheers 👍🙂🥃🥃
I've been building models since 1973 and your work is amongst the finest I've ever seen!
Sorry for the very late response Mark, but thanks for the very kind compliment, much appreciated. I'm playing catch up with comments, today, now that I have one free! Cheers : )
Can I be perfectly honest with you Martin? This is a work of art! The slide show managed to capture what a powerful beast the Tiffy was. It looks like it would just fly through stuff rather than waste ammo! Whether its the figure that gives a great perspective of size, I am not sure. But you have created a build that is just superb and I keep looking at the slides finding new detail and wowing at the weathering. I just wish I had the patience to build such large scale kits. Bloody well done sir.
Hey Al, thanks for your very kind compliment, greatly appreciated, mate and very happy you like how she turned out. When a kit is so highly detailed, like this one, 75% of the overall impact has been created for you, it’s then just a case of flying it together and bringing it to life with color. Thanks again! Cheers 👍👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
@@InternationalBritishModeler 👌👌✈️🇨🇱
Once again Martin you have outdone yourself mate. The attention to detail in this build is like nothing I have ever seen. This is for sure the absolute best build of the Typhoon I have ever seen. From my family to yours, Merry Christmas. Cheers.
Thanks Bryan , much appreciated mate! Merry Christmas to you and yours, too! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺 🎄🎄☃️☃️🎅🏻🎅🏻
This has to be one of my favorite project of a wingy thing I've seen of someone. Take a bow Marty !! Simply stunning
Thanks for your very kind compliment Steve, much appreciated mate! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
I am thoroughly impressed! Fantastic attention to detail! I love the larger scale models that can really share the artistry of the builder and represent the actual object in a more realistic approach. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for watching and for your very kind compliment, George, much appreciated. Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺
What a beautiful model.. good job.. airfix is great had the 148 scale masqito when was a kid
Thanks Robo, much appreciated! Cheers : )
Merci, un chef d'œuvre indiscutable !
Merci encore, très apprécié.
Hi Martin,remember this beauty well! Looks an amazing kit and you sure have done it justice 😳 Master peace in every aspect! Hearty well done 👍🍻
Thanks for your very kind compliment, Warren, much appreciated mate! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
International British Modeler Your welcome matey 🍻🍻👍
Thanks for the info on the witness lines - I always relish these "inside-info" tidbits you have. And its great to know that there's a reason why witness lines are there, not just as an added challenge. I can't believe I'm so far behind on your videos.The amount of magnificent detailing and weathering you did on this kit was literally jaw-dropping. I had to remind myself to close my mouth! One day when I grow up, I'm going to build models that look just like this, haha! Utterly superb! - Trevor
Ha ha, you're funny...but thank you again for the very kind compliment, much appreciated. You do some pretty awesome stuff yourself, different to what I do, we all have our own comfort zones. It's taken me 5 years, next month since I built and released my first Aircraft model video...I can't believe it's been that long already?!! And, I began modeling after taking early retirement, due to health, so, while the wife is at work, I'm at home alone all day...so, modeling was an escape from the monotony of 4 walls, boredom and the possibility of going stir-crazy! Therefore, I've been modeling most days now for almost 5 years...which when compared to someone that can only grab 8 hrs a week, maybe, because they work full-time...my one year of modeling equates to 5 years of modeling for them. On that calculation...my 5 yrs modeling would be equivalent to 25 yrs of modeling for the average working modeler...I've had a lot of time to practice and improve myself since those humble beginnings 5 yrs ago! Cheers for now! Martin : )
@@InternationalBritishModeler So true, there's so little time for the hobby. But you've really surpassed the average builder by light years. However, I always find your amazing work to be an inspiration, as I can see what's possible with dedication and practice. Although, I suspect, there's a boatload of talent which you also bring to the table. I think I have done so before, but I need to thank you for teaching me, and other model builders of all ages who watch your channel, to aspire to greater things, to always raise the bar and never give up!
@@InternationalBritishModeler Hi Martin :-) Would it be okay for me to put a link to this video in the description for my latest video? I mention witness lines in the new video, and your explanation in this video is excellent.
@@OstrichLongneck Hey Trevor, of course it's okay mate...go for it. Thanks for checking first! Cheers : )
That is one beautiful Typhoon, Martin ! Thanks for sharing this. Hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas and all the best in 2019 !
Thanks JS much appreciated. 👍🙂. We had a great day thank you, hope you did too? Happy New Year back to you! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺
Epic build!! Pure awesomeness!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Daniel, much appreciated mate! Cheers : )
Awesome mate!... I have seen this kit on display at a local model shop.. yes it is a work of art!..read a book called Typhoon Pilot by Desmond Morris...he was a Kiwi pilot in WW2.. thanks from down under! 👍🇳🇿
Thanks for watching and commenting, greatly appreciated, and, sorry for my slow reply, but I've been busy with a new hobby... building a studio in my basement and buying everything that I needed to begin oil painting, something that I've always wanted to try all my life. Now I'm retired, I have plenty of time to try! If you want to check out my new hobby TH-cam channel "Martin Lamont Fine Art", then here's the link: th-cam.com/channels/i5IosDqF3Z2dDvPQXCYABw.html
Cheers :)
Also well worth a read is Pierre Clostermann's "The Big Show". Tiffies and Tempests galore. He had TWENTY awards, and earned every one of them!
@@willy9b1 Thanks for the heads-up, much appreciated! That's a lot of awards!
I love Raf planes, they have a unique "philosophy", and the Tempest and Typhoon are my favorites
I love RAF planes, too...since I was 7 years old! I guess it's down to genetic memory from my father who was a fighter pilot during WWII. Cheers : )
Simply love your work, I watch a few model builders on YT and I find myself judging their work on your standard.
There are some as good but none better.
You have a gift, not a smudge of oil out of place, simple lovely work.
Thank you for your very kind compliment, Gail, much appreciated...happy that you like my work and humbled that you give it such high praise. Happy New year! Cheers : )
Hi Martin, the work u put in that build is world class ! One of the best looking i have seen on the net, model magazines cheers
Thanks for your very kind compliment Tony, much appreciated mate! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
Great looking model! The pilot figure is also very good. Does it come with the kit?
Thank you, much appreciated! Sadly, the figure doesn't come with the kit...there isn't much available out there for 1/24 scale WWII military figures, but my step-daughter found this figure for me manufactured by a company called "Barracuda".... here's a link to the figure: spruebrothers.com/barbr24208-1-24-barracudacast-hawker-typhoon-mid-late-war-pilot-figure/
Cheers :)
In Australia, we paid top dollar for this Kit... as always, but I kind of get annoyed of people who get super critical and forget the cost of producing such models .Great work, and a great kit.
Thanks Rusty, much appreciated! You don’t have to tell me how much work goes into designing, manufacturing and qualifying injection molds, as a retired Director of Engineering for a large injection molding company, I began my career designing molds for many different markets, including new product development and introduction, mold flow analyses, finite element analyses and program management. Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
Wow 😲 Martin Absolutely first class build and painting nothing but stunning work mate.
Thanks Faron, much appreciated mate! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
Fantastic build there Martin. 1/24 is only for the very brave and extremely patient ones. I decided I could never go that large scale ever for the shear effort involved in detailing. You did an awe inspiring job on that Tiffy. Have a Merry Christmas. Cheers all the way from India
Thanks for your very kind compliment Sherbir, greatly appreciated! Merry Christmas back to you and your family, too, all the way from the USA! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺☃️☃️🎄🎄🎂🎂🍾🍾🍸🍸🎅🏻🎅🏻
Outstanding model, Martin. The weathering is superb
Thanks Andy, much appreciated mate! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
Excellent work once again Martin. You will have to bring it over to BM and show the boys. I seem to be following you. Now the Do 217 is done I will be working on completing my car door Tiffy in the next few weeks. This is the 1/48 one and will be done in the desert camo. Churchill sent some to the desert for testing.
Thanks Greg, much appreciated mate! What does BM stand for, sorry...would love to see your “Tiffy” in desert camo colors when she’s done...enjoy building her! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
Britmodeller you put your Halifax up a few weeks ago
Oh yes, duh...been under the weather for two days with abdominal issues and suffering brain fog from it, sorry. When I’m next at my computer, I’ll share it on there. Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
What an amazing aircraft, one to be proud of Martin, all of your skills show on this build, it doesn't seem that long ago when you showed this kit as your Christmas present, looking forward to the diorama, Cheers mate, 🎅🎄👍👍✌️
Thanks Tom, much appreciated mate, and yes, 4 years since I showed this kit off in a Channel Update, it’s flown by?! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
Hi Martin, absolutely perfect Hawker Typhoon. I am enthusiastic about your work. Very expertly staged. Your videos are made with great attention to detail and very informative. Merry Christmas and further good luck!!! Thumbs up and see you soon, John
Hello John, thanks for your very kind compliment, much appreciated.
Merry Christmas to you and yours! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺🎈🎈🎈🎂🍾🍸🍸🎄🎄☃️☃️🎅🏻🎅🏻
Absolutely STUNNING Martin! What an inspiration your builds are. Please keep the vids coming in 2019. Merry xmas from a fellow New Englander (MA) Brit expat.
Thanks for your very kind compliment , Sean, much appreciated. I’ve been uploading modeling vids since March 2014, almost 5 years and have no present intentions to stop, so, you’ll continue to see more through 2019.
Merry Christmas to you and yours, too! You’re only 57 miles south-west of me, I used to drive through your town regularly, along 495, on business trips when my office was based in Hudson, NH...exit 2 off route 3.
How long have you been state-side?
@@InternationalBritishModeler Look forward to more builds next year then! I've been here in Mass since 2015. The highways terrify me, but other than that I love it! (Sure beats East London!) Hudson eh? Theres a very good model store near Hudson - the Spare Time Shop in Marlborough. I highly recommend it, and it's 20% discounted for IPMS cardholders! Have a great Xmas Martin... look fwd to keeping up with your builds in the new year (I'm off for some more Baileys Irish Cream!)
Hey Sean, you’re a ex-pat newbie, then. I came here November 1999, so next year will be my 20th Anniversary. I lived in Palm Beach, Florida for the first 7 years, had 2 years in Vermont and the rest in New Hampshire, of which 2 were in the Hanover region near Dartmouth College, then 6 years in Manchester and 2 years where I am now.
I’ve been fine with the highways, never bothered me, and a good job, because I had to travel a lot around the New England region on business.
Never knew about the model shop in Marlboro, but, I didn’t begin modeling until 2014, a year after retiring, so next time I’m in that area, I’ll check it out, thanks 👍🙂
We had a great day yesterday, thanks, hope yours was a good one?! Baileys is my wife’s sister’s favorite tipple, mine is a single malt scotch...the missus got me a nice one for Christmas.
Enjoy the rest of the holidays! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
Very nice memory of the Airfix models, have subscribed, all the best, Garry
Thanks Garry much appreciated, I subbed you back in return...look forward to seeing what armies you produce going forward. Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺
I have to agree with Al Wood on this .
in certain pics it has a realism rarely seen in kits and I think you have a talent for making things look real.
I especially like the engine detail on this bird it's really realistic.
Really beautiful Martin lovely job.
Thanks for your very kind compliment John, greatly appreciated! Cheers 👍👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
Just Wow, stunning work in this giant scale. Looking forward to future Projects. And of course merry xmas to you and your Family
Thanks De Alan, much appreciated, and, Merry Christmas to you and yours, too! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺🎄🎄🎄☃️☃️🎅🏻🎅🏻🍾🍸
Hallo Sir Martin!
What a wonderful build!!
My honest admiration...
Thank you Mario, greatly appreciated! Cheers : )
Stunning build. Hope you also have a great Xmas and New Year 👍
Thanks Stuart, much appreciated! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
Just an absolutely beautiful build, Martin! - Jeff
Thanks Jeff, much appreciated mate! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
Simply remarkable.
Thank you, greatly appreciated! Cheers :)
Brilliant work and attention to detail Martin . Regards Gav.
Thanks Gavin, much appreciated mate! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
Great video Martin. This Hawker Typhoon looks really nice indeed still. I know the group build has been ended about a year ago, but you know what I mean mate. Thanks for sharing. Cheers from ... Josh
Thanks Josh, much appreciated mate! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
Awesome build brother. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Charles, much appreciated! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
Wow, work of art my friend! Happy Holidays to you and your family!!….Bill
Thanks Bill, much appreciated mate! Happy holidays to you and yours, too! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
Merry Christmas to you Martin. And best wishes for the new year. Your friend from Ensenada Mexico
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you, too, Juan. Thanks 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺🎄🎄☃️☃️🎅🏻🎅🏻🍾🍾🍸🍸
Splendid, a very impressive and realistic job, congrats!
Thanks Phil, greatly appreciated! Merry Christmas! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺🎈🎈🎈🎂🎂🍾🍾🍸🍸🎄🎄☃️☃️🎅🏻🎅🏻
Merry Christmas to you and yours!@@InternationalBritishModeler
Cheers, Phil! :)
SIMPLY INCREDIBLE Job !!
Thanks Carlos, greatly appreciated. Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺
I agree...with knobs on! In earlier days, before wretched arthritis kicked in I was a keen modeler,. But not in 1000 years could I ever have come close to the skill of this gentleman.
Very realistic, great work Martin
Thanks Jaime, much appreciated mate! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
Hi Martin, l think the last kit l built was 50+ years ago. Would it be an exaggeration to suggest this model belongs in a museum? Perhaps it is already destined to do so as you mentioned you were creating a diorama. Staggering workmanship! This is my first visit, the first of many me thinks!
Hey John, thanks for your very kind compliment, much appreciated. I spend so many hours on each of my builds, that I get too attached to them, like newborns...giving one away to a museum, or anywhere else, would give me sleepless nights worrying if it is being taken care of and not mishandled.
But, if I was commissioned to do a build, then that would be different, knowing from the start that I wasn’t building it for me.
I have 53 completed builds since beginning modeling in 2014, and everyone is displayed throughout my home. Glad you like my channel, thanks for the support, much appreciated!
Have a great weekend and merry Christmas, too! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺🎄🎄☃️☃️🎅🏻🎅🏻🎈🎈🎈🎂🎂🍾🍾🍸🍸
I was wondering what was up with this vid, because the "Tiffy" build was so long ago. I have looked over my kit, and yes, there will be hours of clean up. They "seam" to enjoy giving the modeler extra work for your money. OUCH! $150?! I paid $90 for my "Tiffy". That's why I didn't mine spending the extra for corrections and the brass Hispanos. Have you checked out the 1/24th Hellcat from AirFix?
Hey Bob, yes, it was time to release the Krakken before I build a diorama for her in my next buddy build beginning January 1st, although I have my Bomber diorama to complete, along with a diorama for the 1/48 “mossie” that I’ve scratch-built the hell out of that will include the 1/48 re-fueller truck and figures.
Yes, when the “Tiffy” was first released it was top dollar, but can be picked up so much ch cheaper now. When will you build yours?
There’s no getting away from “Seam” lines, the mold parting lines are necessary for manufacturability.
Yes, saw the Hellcat when it was spotlighted at the “Telford” show in the UK, another gorgeous looking beast, but this time, I’ll wait a couple of years for the price to drop before I buy one, unless by some unlikely good fortune, Airfix or a distributor sent me one to build and review for them on my channel...I can dream.
Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
Bought mine November. 2016 paid £45 :00 here in the UK (Cardiff South Wales) yet to start it 😁
Nice bargain!
Fenomenal work.:-)
Thanks Temny, much appreciated! Cheers : )
Really great work!!
Thanks Miguel, much appreciated! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
Wicked cool build Martin. she sure is sweet!!
Thanks Eric, much appreciated mate! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
Great job Martin. Every plane model i make comes out better. your great channel is a huge inspiration to me . keep up your posts. And merry Christmas to you and your family.
Thanks for the very kind compliment Patrick, much appreciated! Merry Christmas to you and yours, too! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺🎈🎈🎈🎂🍾🍸🎄🎄☃️☃️🎅🏻🎅🏻
Super work Martin! Beautiful Typhoon!
Thanks Marian, much appreciated mate! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
I ordered two kits at Jadlam's and my girlfriend purchased my Christmas gift there. It's amazing that you can get stuff from the U.K. cheaper than on the continent! We're both very happy and even Royal Mail worked well and swiftly. "I believe miracles!" Really brilliant job on the Tiffy and the pilot, Martin! How many gallons of paint did you use? :) I have enough space now for an aircraft of that scale and 50 quid don't sound bad! I'll sell my dog and take my girlfriend to the shelter. I should have enough money then! :D I'm German and we don't say Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year before Christmas Eve, so please forget that I just said it! I'll release a short tutorial then and that's the right moment for those wishes! Cheers :)
Ha ha, you too funny, although I don’t think your GF and dog would think so if you did do that 🤪🤣
Yes, they were very cheap at Jadlams, just the shipping cost to the USA that didn’t make it viable at the time, but free shipping to UK buyers...it was a steal!
Okay, forget I said what I did, and I’ll wait until Christmas Eve to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🤪😝
ROFL! I won't tell them before it's too late! Cheers 🍺🍺🤣
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Wanna work worders on a big kit then you get all the refs you can. Split the kit into separate sub kits and tackle each individually. Don’t even think about it unless you have an airbrush. Utilise high grade pastel chalks Verlinden techniques, wire, grades of pencil, graphite and oil paints.
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just excellent !!!
Thanks Anthony, much appreciated mate! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
The Model itself have in most Places (imho) - too fat Rivets - but your Work is masterclass!
Thanks Happy, much appreciated! Cheers 👍🙂🍺🍺🍺
Happy...you are right. Superb build but Hawkers put a lot of work into producing a super-streamlined aeroplane as smooth as glass. Have a look at the last remaining Typhoon at the IWM. All flush riveting. Even pilots who flew them commented on the high quality glossy smooth finish to the Typhoon (and Tempest).
@@johnmclean6498 Hey John - it s fine to know, that i'am not alone - rivets on mostly all new kit's - and producers that release kits with realistic surfaces where blamed by the reviewers cause lack of details... - for more and more modelers it seems to be more important that the models look cool instead realistic...what should we do?
Nice job on the Typhoon! Weathering looks great, it's a big kit. If you have a minute pop by my channel and check it out. I'm a military modeller and do a variety of different subject matter. I just subbed.
Thanks SS, much appreciated....I just checked your channel out and subbed you in return. Have a great weekend! Cheers : )
International British Modeler thank you sir, same to you.
Cheers : )
You can call me Scott. I keep forgetting that I actually have a real name here on TH-cam.😄
Cheers Scott...you can call me Martin 👍🙂